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Old Parish farm wins top dairy award AN Old Parish farm has won a top accolade at the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards in Dublin last week.

John Patrick Keating and his family from Crobally, Old Parish, Dungarvan, were nominated by Glanbia Ireland.

The Keating farm took the Best SCC (Somatic Cell Count) prize.

John and his wife Yvonne have two children, Aimee and Chloe, and live on their farm in

Dungarvan with John’s mother, Cait.

He enjoys dairy farming, because, he said “The routine of dairying suits family life”.

John grew up on the farm and took it over from his father. What defines the future success of the farm for John is that it can be passed successfully onto the next generation.

“Sea breezes, views, the cows and the fresh air - it’s the best way of life,” John said. c Continued on page 2

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c FROM FRONT PAGE He advised young dairy farmers: “Drive on, don’t wait, take the opportunities and chances when you are young”, but also advised that success “doesn’t happen overnight we are ten years at this”.

John said that quality is extremely important in everything he does.

“I aim that everything on my farm is completed to top quality,” he said.

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They have a herd size of 160 and a milk supply of 810,589 litres; their SCC count (weighted) is 61.2; TBC (Total Bacteria Count) (weighted) is 7.5; Butterfat, percentage (weighted) is 3.98; and protein percentage (weighted) is 3.55.

The Quality Milk Awards recognise standards of excellence in dairy farming, with dairy co-operatives throughout the country invited to nominate their top suppliers.

The judges in the competition detail the combined fat and protein percent for each month of the year, the total volume sold from the farm, the

weighted average somatic cell count (SCC) and the total bacteria count (TBC). These results certainly help in formulating the winning farms but a lot more detail and additional factors are of course considered.

The Best SCC Award was presented to the Keating family by Agriculture Minister, Michael Creed at the ceremony in Dublin, who said: “These Awards are instrumental in recognising the huge passion, sacrifice and hard work that Irish farmers carry out 24/7 365 days a year to produce a high-quality product revered all over the world”

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Dungarvan UCC student crowned ‘Irish University Sports Journalist of the Year’ A DUNGARVAN UCC student has been crowned ‘Vodafone X Irish University Sports Journalist of the Year’.

Jordan Norris (20) from Dungarvan, who is a third year student at UCC studying for a BA in English, beat three other finalists to take the accolade.

The final stage of the competition was a public vote.

Jordan’s entry for the award was an article with another Dungarvan native, Glenn Waters, who now plays soccer in the United States, about the dangers of concussion.

On winning the prestigious title of ‘Irish University Sports Journalist of the Year’ 2018,

Jordan expressed his thanks to everyone who voted for him.

“It means the world to me, no words to express how happy I am right now,” he said.

On his Facebook page, Jordan said it was “both an honour and a delight to be named Vodafone X Irish University Sports Journalist of the Year 2018”.

“To come out on top in a field of incredibly talented journalists is something I never could have envisioned a few months ago but something that I owe to the support of my family and friends and to Glenn Waters for taking the time to speak to me and having his talent be the basis for my nomination,” said Jordan.

He expressed his thanks to everyone who voted, shared and read his article and supported his bid in any way to win the award.

“I cannot even begin to describe how happy I am at present and how much I’m looking forward to embarking upon a career in sports journalism in the not so distant future,” he said.

He dedicated winning the award to his father, Kevin Norris and his grandfather, Jimmy Coleman - “Without both of your guidance, I would never find myself in the position I am today. Knowing I’ve made both of you proud makes me happier than any award ever could”.

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Dungarvan’s Jamie Moore addresses United Nations General Assembly A YOUNG Dungarvan man who addressed the United Nations General Assembly last week has called on world governments to ‘take action’ to ensure the human rights of every young person are realised.

Jamie Moore from Dungarvan, was one of Ireland’s two UN Youth Delegates for the year, who addressed the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly in New York last Wednesday, 3rd October.

The second UN Youth Delegate for Ireland 2018/19 is Aisling O’Boyle, a Trinity College Dublin graduate.

Both Jamie and Aisling said it was a huge honour to speak at the United Nations Third Committee on Social Development. They spoke about issues such as gender equality; access to education; climate change; access to housing; rural development; and youth participation.

As one of Ireland’s UN Youth Delegates for 2018/19 Jamie will work closely with Ireland’s Permanent Mission to the UN and will have the opportunity to represent the youth of Ireland during sessions of the UN committee dealing with human rights issues.

Jamie was previously a member of Waterford Comhairle na nÓg.

He is a graduate of WIT in Computer Forensics and Security.

Jamie is a past pupil of

Meánscoil San Nioclás in An Rinn. He currently co-ordinates the Fingal Public Participation Network (PPN) in Fingal County Council and sits on the National PPN Advisory Group in the Department of Rural and Community Development.

He has participated in activities such as the EU Comenius Programme, EIL Ireland Hong Kong Youth Exchange, Dáil na nÓg, Scouting Ireland and his local School Completion Programme. Jamie is an alumnus of the Washington Ireland Programme and sits on the board of South Dublin County Volunteer Centre. Jamie's voluntary and professional work has been acknowledged through a Gold Gaisce Award, All Island Pride of Place Award and Excellence in Local Government Award.

In his speech, Jamie highlighted the unacceptable numbers of young people who are not in education, training or employment and said that rural communities “are losing generation after generation of young people” as they have no option but to leave [home] for education, employment and social services.

Jamie said society needs to increase action on regional and rural development to build “more inclusive, resilient and sustainable communities for all”.

He urged the world’s governments to “use the fruits of their prosperity towards the better-

Jamie Moore with Aisling O’Boyle at the UN in New York. ment of humanity” and towards achieving sustainable development goals.

He said in today’s globalised world, “we must live in each other’s shelter, not in each other’s shadow”.

He also urged member states of the UN and civil society to deliver on the United Nations Youth Strategy titled ‘Youth 2030’ and work with and for young people to be the generation for change.

Jamie pointed out: “Young people make up 25 percent of the world’s population today, but they make up 100 percent of the future”.

“It is with this in mind that we call for a world in which the human rights of every young person are realised. That ensures every young person is empowered to achieve their full potential and that recognises young people’s agency, resilience and their boundless ability to be positive agents for change,” Jamie said.

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Waterford GAA County Board criticised for moving Ladies Football County Final WATERFORD GAA County Board came in for scathing criticism at the September meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council for moving a Ladies Football County Final from Fraher Field, despite the pitch being in top condition.

The moving of the match final between Ballymacarbry and Comeragh Rangers from Fraher Field to Dungarvan GAA pitch on Saturday, 22nd September, caused great disappointment amongst team players and their supporters.

“The pitch was in perfect playing condition,” Cllr. Power told the meeting.

He pointed out that Fraher Field was later used for a Hurling Semi-Final between Abbeyside and De La Salle and it was suggested that the ladies football match was moved in favour of the men’s hurling match.

Cllr. Power, who has been involved with ladies football for years, and was involved in training the Comeragh Rangers, said it was very disappointing that the ladies football match was moved to Dungarvan GAA pitch.

“The ladies football is a big

family day out for the parents and their children,” Cllr. Power said.

“Lucky enough it was fine and the stand at the Dungarvan pitch was packed and there were a lot standing outside - but the ladies football match was originally fixed for Fraher Field. About 12 noon that day, the match was switched to Dungarvan GAA field.”

He said there was a bit of rain earlier in the day, but the pitch at Fraher Field “wasn’t soggy, it was bone dry”.

Cllr. Power noted that the ladies football got the option to play the match at 7.00 p.m. later in the evening after the hurling match - “So, that says it all”.

“They didn’t want the ladies football using Fraher Field before the hurling match, but there was no way the pitch would have been damaged,” Cllr. Power said.

“I knew from spreading fertiliser at home in the field that the ground would still be like a rock.”

He said the actions of the County Board “was a let-down for the ladies football”.

“I was so mad when I heard the match was being moved -

why was it being moved? It was a senior football county final they are all contributing to the GAA - all those households and to just disregard the ladies football like that was disappointing. I phoned P. J. Ryan about the matter and expressed my disappointment to him that the match had been moved.

“I also spoke to a number of supporters from both teams and they were hugely disappointed about it, as were the players,” Cllr.

Power said.

Cllr. Power said he wanted to know who made the decision to move a senior football county final from Fraher Field to Dungarvan GAA Pitch.

“I am standing up for ladies football, because they are being treated like second class, and it goes to show when they were given the option of playing at Fraher Field after the men’s Semi-Final Hurling match later that same evening or an option of playing out in Ballyduff Upper” he pointed out, adding it was “awful treatment” by the GAA. “And, this isn’t the first time it has happened,” he said.

Cllr. Power expressed congrat-

ulations to the Ballymacarbry Ladies Football Team on winning the match, which is their 37th County title in a row.

He expressed commiserations to the Comeragh Rangers on their loss, adding: “It was a tightly fought game”.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said it was “some achievement” to win 37 County finals in a row.

“It is great to see ladies football is alive and well in the Comeragh area,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “Well done to all.”

Cllr. John O’Leary, who is also a member of the Waterford County Board Executive, said in the past and at all times, the GAA would endeavour to support ladies football and camogie.

“I don’t know the reason why the match was moved, as I don’t sit on the Competitions Control Committee, which decides where games are played and the fixtures. Maybe the club delegate to the County GAA Board should raise it at the next meeting of the board,” Cllr. O’Leary.

“I’m sure there will be a reasonable answer,” Cllr. O’Leary added.

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Some fireworks which were confiscated by Gardaí from youths in previous years.

collection team will be organised to remove the material.

Sgt. Michael Bourke, Sergeant-in-Charge at Dungarvan Garda Station said bonfires won’t be tolerated and Gardaí will be actively policing the situation in conjunction with Waterford Council.

“Gardaí will prevent any bonfires as in previous years,” he said.

All reports will be followed up on in relation to any waste / materials being stored in gardens, derelict houses, public spaces, etc., destined for potential bonfires and the joint operation

GARDAÍ are carrying out a joint operation with Waterford Council to locate and remove any materials / waste being accumulated, such as tyres, wooden pallets, etc., which could be used to light bonfires.

Gardaí are asking members of the public to report any locations where they suspect that materials are being gathered for use on a bonfire.

Anyone who observes people collecting such materials is asked to contact Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600 or

between Gardaí and the Council will continue in the weeks leading up to Hallowe’en and on Hallowe’en night.

Sgt. Bourke advised people to stay safe this Hallowe’en and not to light any bonfires or use fireworks - both of which are dangerous and illegal and can result in prosecution.

FIREWORKS Parents are also reminded that fireworks are illegal and can cause severe injury if they are misused.

Last weekend a teenager in Cork suffered life-changing injuries when the fireworks she was handling exploded in her hand, causing extensive injuries

to her hand and face. She has since undergone emergency surgery at Cork University Hospital.

Every year in the run-up to Hallowe’en, Dungarvan Gardaí launch ‘Operation Tombola’ which focuses on seizing illegal fireworks, while also warning the public of the dangers involved in handling and using fireworks, especially as many illegally imported fireworks come from very dubious origins and safety of the products could be compromised.

Sgt. Bourke said Gardaí will be monitoring any use and sale of fireworks in the coming weeks.

Joint operation to tackle illegal parking in disabled spaces Sgt. Bourke assured the public that Gardaí will be looking at this matter.

“In fairness, there isn’t a real problem in Dungarvan,” he said, but added that coming into the Winter months and dark evenings, people will be hurrying about in preparation for Hallowe’en and Christmas, and they might take the chance if they see a vacant disabled parking space.

“These spaces are for permit holders only,” Sgt. Bourke reiterated.

He also warned about people potentially abusing the permits and disabled parking spaces.

In some cases the permits are used by non-disabled family members of disabled people, without the disabled person in the

MOTORISTS are reminded that disabled parking spaces are for permit holders only - as Gardaí and Waterford Council work together to clamp down on the abuse of disabled parking spaces.

Sgt. Michael Bourke, Sergeant-in-Charge at Dungarvan Garda Station said they would be working in conjuction with the local authority to monitor and detect any abuse of the parking spaces allocated for disabled drivers.

Access to accessible parking is an essential lifeline for many people with disabilities.

These special parking spaces are situated in convenient locations and are also larger than regular parking spaces to make life that little bit easier for people with disabilities.

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“This is an abuse of the permit holder badge,” Sgt. Bourke warned.

He said while it is rare, it could still happen, and that Gardaí will also be actively watching out for this in conjunction with Waterford Council.

A disabled parking permit is for the sole use of the driver / passenger it has been issued to - not to other family members and it is only to be used in a vehicle in which the parking permit holder is either the driver or the passenger.

The holder of a parking permit is legally obliged to present their card for examination by a member of An Garda Síochána and Traffic Wardens.

FINANCE Minister Paschal Donohoe delivered his second budget in the Dáil last Tuesday afternoon, setting out a budget package worth up to €1.5bn.

Mr. Donohoe will also establish a €1.5bn ‘rainy day fund’, with an annual contribution of €500m starting from next year.

OLD RELIABLES A pack of 20 cigarettes will increase by 50c to €12.70.

There is no increase on alcohol and no increase for petrol or diesel.

But, Mr. Donohoe introduced a one percent increase in Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) for new diesel vehicles being imported into Ireland.

No increase in the Carbon Tax. PAYE / INCOME TAX / USC 2% band of USC will be widened by around €500 4.75% rate of USC will be reduced to 4.5% Higher rate of income tax band up by €750 to €35,300 HOME CARERS TAX CREDIT Increase of €300 per year from €1,200 to €1,500 SELF EMPLOYED To be entitled to Jobseeker’s Benefit in late 2019 Tax credit for self employed will be raised by €200 to €1,350.

MINIMUM WAGE Increased by 25c, from €9.55 an hour to €9.80 an hour, from 1st January.

SOCIAL WELFARE AND FAMILY SUPPORT Increase of €5 per week for all weekly Social Welfare payments including State pension, from next March.

The Christmas bonus pay-

ment will be fully restored to all social welfare recipients this year.

Allowance for children whose parents are on welfare payments up by €2.20 per week for children under 12 and by €5.20 for children over 12 years.

Back to School Allowance up by €25.

Two weeks’ paid parental leave to be introduced in late 2019.

VAT Increase in the VAT rate for the tourism sector to 13.5% from 1st January for hotels, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, museums, hairdressers, historic houses and open farms, amusement parks, horses and greyhounds.

The 9% VAT rate will be retained for newspaper publications and reduction in the rate for electronic publications from 23% to 9%.

Betting tax to increase from one percent to two percent.

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MOSTLY dry on Wednesday apart from a few patches of mist or drizzle on some coasts and hills. Good spells of sunshine developing. Temperatures well above normal, with top values 18 to 20 degrees. Breezy with fresh and gusty southeast winds.

General: Very unsettled right through the next few days and over the weekend.

Some heavy rain at times, with the risk of flooding. Some extremely windy or stormy and disruptive weather also, along with high spring tides and high seas in coastal areas.

Wednesday night: Windy with strong and gusty southeasterly winds. A spell of rain will develop also and will turn heavy in places, but especially in parts of Munster.

Lows of 11 to 13 C. Thursday: Very windy in the morning, with strong and gusty south to southeasterly winds ahead of a band of heavy rain pushing in from the southwest and quickly spreading northeastwards with the risk of thundery downpours. The rain will clear to scattered showers with sunny spells later in the morning or early afternoon with winds veering southwest and moderating by evening. Top temperatures of 14 to 16 C. On Thursday night potentially stormy conditions may develop as a low pressure system off the west coast tracks northwards. The exact track is still somewhat uncertain but it coincides with high spring tides. Thursday evening and early in the night will be mostly dry but very heavy rain and extremely windy or stormy conditions will sweep in from the southwest. Strong to gale force and blustery south to southeast winds will back southwesterly early Friday morning. This could well lead to some disruption, with some damaging gusts in places, but especially in exposed Atlantic coastal areas. The potentially stormy conditions may clear quickly on Friday morning with winds moderating and mostly dry weather for a time. However, another spell of very heavy rain will push in later on Friday from the south leading possibly to flooding.

The rain will become widespread on Friday night and will continue on Saturday with the risk of heavy and possibly thundery downpours. The rain clear to more showery conditions later on Saturday and ease later on Saturday night.

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Council should ‘offer to help GAA’ pursue Fraher Field as Championship venue

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor Geoghegan has urged the council to respond actively to the news that the Waterford County board favoured bringing Waterford’s home championship games for 2019 to Fraher Field, Dungarvan.

The Councillor told

September’s deferred Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting that he hoped the move would ensue, with its obvious benefits for the local economy. He said Waterford Council and its DungarvanLismore Municipality should seek to reassure the GAA authorities of its full co-operation when needed.“I mean things like

parking and crowd control and so on”, he elaborated.

Cllr. Geoghegan recalled Kildare county board fighting to retain its home games as against travelling to Dublin last Summer under the slogan ‘Newbridge or nowhere.’

Waterford’s situation could now be ‘Fraher Field or forget it,’ he urged.

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Applicants face removal from housing list if refusing two offers

By Christy Parker PEOPLE who turn down a local authority house do not immediately get offered another house, Housing Officer Derek Lyons told September’s deferred Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting.

The assurance followed concerns raised by Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell about recent episodes when four people individually refused house offers at Kilrush.

“And if in a HAP house and that particular house goes for sale tomorrow, where are they going to go?”, he asked angrily. “They come back to you and me! Is it because the government is pay-

ing their rent? Looking for houses and then won’t take one when they get it!”, he concluded, thumping the bench.

Cathaoirleach Cllr. John Pratt said there were regulations governing house refusals and “we don’t know the reasons exactly for those refusals.” He understood that generally only two refusals were permissible, “depending on their reasons.”

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan commented that his information from the housing department was that “they weren’t reasonable refusals.” He too wondered how “four brand new houses costing over €250,000 each could be refused.

Mr. Lyons said he could not divulge “whether those refusals were deemed to be reasonable or otherwise as they relate to specific applicants and that’s protected information.”

The official explained that under council property anyone refusing a house has the prerogative to refuse for a variety of reasons but only twice before being removed from the list. “We deal with each one on the grounds of whether we consider it reasonable or unreasonable” he elaborated. The officer suggested a workshop with councillors might help to inform them fully so they could relay accurate information back to constituents.

Road works discussed at Dungarvan- Dungarvan Shopping Centre Golden Ticket Week Lismore Municipality meeting

By Christy Parker CLLR. Pat Nugent called for road improvements between Maguire’s pub and Ballinroad to be included in the 2019 road works programme. He said the route was much used throughout the year by local traffic. Senior engineer for roads Gabriel Hynes agreed with the request “subject to available budgets.”

Cllr. Nugent commented on the importance of heeding councillors’ opinions on roads issues as “local knowledge is important.”

That prompted Mr. Hynes to observe that the “feed into the roadworks programme and ultimately approve it (or not).”

Cllr. Nugent in turn replied that the roadworks programme appeared “like a fait accompli” when placed in front of

Councillors. “You wonder where is this and that road”, he mused.

“Every councillor has their own patch and know where roads are difficult. Basically the roads are very good”, he conclude, “but it’s important to say it here and have a bad road included.”

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan entered the conversation in calling for a return to the situation prior to 2018 when councillors held workshop in the upstairs conference “room with all the maps and road works in front of us and we’d hold discussions.”

LISMORE LORRY CRASH Meantime, Cllr. John Pratt having done so numerously before, again expressed concerns over the vehicles coming off the slopping Lismore road (N72) on the approach to Tallow. There had been another incident

recently. “This time a lorry went across road and ended up in ditch, not far from a house”, he informed, adding,“we need to do something or something bad is going to come out of it.” Senior Executive Engineer for roads Josephine McGrath said she would consult Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

BALLYDUFF SCHOOL Cllr. Pratt also asked whether €45,000 funding for lighting and lining works around Ballyduff school had been spent or was still available.

Mr. Hynes said the money was allocated under a Clár scheme.

The tendering process was closing that week, the council had with the Tidy Towns group and the school in relation to the various works which would commence shortly.

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Coffey seeks update on GP contract for Fourmilewater Health Centre IN a Seanad debate on Thursday, October 4th Senator Paudie Coffey raised the issue of Primary Health Care for rural GP Practices with specific mention of the GP contract at Fourmilewater Health Centre in County Waterford which is currently awaiting the appointment of a new GP to run the practice.

Addressing the Senate he said:“I ask the acting Leader to arrange a debate on all aspects of primary healthcare. I am conscious that a new GP contract is being negotiated. I am also conscious that a lot of investment has gone into primary healthcare centres throughout the country with many of them opening as we speak. These are being welcomed by the communities in which they are being established. I have particular concerns about primary healthcare

in rural areas.

I want to raise one specific example with the acting Leader and ask that he uses his good office to negotiate with the Minister for Health. The matter relates to the Fourmilewater Water Health Centre in County Waterford.

Some years ago a modern clinic was built there by the HSE. Approximately six months ago, the resident GP resigned from his contract and a new GP contract was advertised on 18th June.

Four months later, no new appointment has been made, which has caused concern in a vast rural area in County Waterford and south Tipperary.The areas affected include the Nire, Fourmilewater Water, Ballymacarbry, Newcastle, Touraneena, Colligan and Kilbrien.

Patients from all these areas attend this practice, which is currently being

manned by the staff and locum doctors.

More than a month ago, I received written assurances from the HSE that the new contract appointment was imminent but there has been no progress since. It is frustrating for patients, staff and the general public that this appointment still has not been finalised. It is causing uncertainty for patients and it is not good enough. I ask the Acting Leader to use his influence with the HSE to ensure that a GP is appointed as soon as possible.”

Senator Paudie Coffey has also received written commitments from senior HSE officials that the appointment of a doctor to take up the patient list at Fourmilewater is imminent – Senator Coffeys has emphasised to the HSE that the new GP contract must be permanent and full time at

Fourmilewater and no lesser service will be accepted by the people of the area.

The HSE has confirmed to Senator Coffey that there will be no diminution of the GP service at Fourmilewater Health Centre and that the appointment of a new GP will be finalised in the coming weeks.

An enhanced support package for rural practices has been introduced with improved qualifying criteria and an increased financial allowance of €20,000 per annum.

The HSE is fully committed to continuing to provide full GP services from the Ballymacarbary Health Centre.

Following the retirement of the previous GP in Fourmilewater in July, the HSE made arrangements for a locum full-time GP to be put in place.

GP services in this practice continue

to be maintained and the existing practice staff members have remained in their respective roles.

The HSE has advised that a recruitment campaign has been run to fill the current GP vacancy.

“I welcome this news and I have no doubt that patients will also welcome the appointment of the new GP also” said Senator Coffey The Government is also committed to enhancing primary health care services in Ireland and to engaging with GP representatives on necessary service improvements and contractual reforms that will enable GPs to better meet the needs of their patients while promoting general practice as a viable and rewarding career for both existing doctors and future medical graduates.

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Married recently were Roisin Hickey, daughter of Ger and Helen Hickey, Furraleigh, Mahon Bridge and Brian Harney, son of John and Margaret Harney, Annestown. The marriage took place in St. Brigid’s Church Kilrossanty, with Fr. John Delaney celebrating the Mass and the reception took place in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Pictured from left to right are Yvonne Slattery, Yvonne Power, Orla Hickey, Roisin Harney, Laoibhse Harney, Brian Harney, Richard Harney, James Lonergan, Eoin Fitzgerald, Tomas O’Reilly and Ger Hickey.

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Research completed on new draft policy to govern shopfronts WATERFORD Council has completed research on a new draft policy relating to shopfront design and signage.

The matter will be brought to the Planning SPC (Strategic Policy Committee) for discussion. After that, it will be brought before a monthly meeting of the Plenary Council for consideration, by way of a variation of the County Development Plan.

Cllr. Joe Conway noted the plans for a draft policy in the monthly Management Report which was presented to the September Plenary meeting of the local authority.

Cllr. Conway said he was delighted to see a Council policy being put together that will govern shopfronts and businesses.

He asked that the SPC consider not only addressing shopfronts, but also the area above the shopfronts, “as the first and second floors can be an appalling ménage of dereliction”.

“Above the shopfront needs a huge amount of scrutiny and it needs to be incorporated into the policy,” Cllr. Conway added.

Councillor wants Development Officer appointed to drive FDI opportunities A WATERFORD Councillor is seeking the local authority to appoint someone who will highlight Waterford to top companies and FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) and drive opportunity in the area after recent figures revealed that IDA visits have dropped for the South East.

At the September Plenary meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Declan Clune noted that the South East Economic Monitor Report, which was published earlier in July, showed that IDA visits have steadily dropped for the South East since 2012.

The report is the third annual edition which aspires to present a selection of key economic indicators for the South East region. It is prepared by independent, non-politically affiliated academics who are part of the South East Network for Economic and Social Research (www.senser.ie), an initiative of AIB CFBR and CEDRE research centres at Waterford Institute of Technology School of Business.

The report states that the South East has a “significant deficit of IDA supported jobs” to the tune of 7,190 and that the number of IDA site visits to the South East is “well below the

national average and has been declining each of the last three years”.

The figures show that in 2017 the South East received just 4.1 percent of the visits in 2017, which is down from 6.7 percent in 2016 and down even further from a high of 9.5 percent in 2012.

Noting the figures from the South East Economic Monitor Report, Cllr. Clune said the trend for site visits by the IDA is going down and asked the Council to look at employing a Business Development Officer who would approach top companies, including FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) companies, bring them to Waterford and showcase what we have to offer.

“If we could get someone in to highlight Waterford and drive opportunities that are available in the area,” Cllr. Clune said.

In a breakdown of the figures from the IDA, it shows that Waterford had the most IDA site visits in the South East.

In Quarter 1 of 2018, there were five IDA site visits to Waterford and nine site visits in Quarter 2 of 2018.

Whereas Carlow had one site visit in Q1 and two site visits in Q2; Kilkenny had zero site visits

in Q1 and two site visits in Q2; while Wexford had zero site visits in Q1 and one site visit in Q2.

The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys pointed out that the final decision as to where companies decide to invest always rests with the company concerned.

Responding to a written question from Fianna Fáil TD Deputy Billy Kelleher earlier in September last, Minister Humphreys also pointed out that site visit activity “does not necessarily reflect investment potential, as at least 70 percent of all new FDI comes from existing IDA Ireland client companies”.

TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Back in November, 2017, former Director of Services with Waterford Council, Lar Power, said he believes the region’s workforce is perceived [by companies] to be less qualified than other regions due to a lack of a university here.

At the time, Mr. Power said there is maybe a view forming amongst investors that there isn’t a talent pool [in Waterford and the South East] and he said a technological university for the South East would address that problem.

In the South East Economic Monitor Report, it stated that the impact of under-investment in higher education in the South East “is clearly evident in the extent of educational attainment with the region”.

“When looked at with the demographic profile of the region, it is evident that the South East is missing graduates in the 20-45 age spectrum of the labour market,” the report said.

However, the report indicated that current proposals for a technological university for the South East is unlikely to address the brain drain and will not address the funding inequality.

ENTERPRISE IRELAND COMPETITIVE FUNDING Other interesting points made in the South East Economic Monitor Report includes the fact that the South East has been “relatively unsuccessful in accessing Enterprise Ireland competitive funding”, which the report said may be due to a weaker education attainment levels in the South East.

ECONOMIC RECOVERY ‘RUNNING OUT OF STEAM’ The report stated that early indicators are the recovery of the economy in the South East

region is “running out of steam” and the region “has fallen further behind the rest of the State in most metrics”.

PEOPLE AT WORK The report said what is of great concern is that while the number of people in work increased nationally by 62,000 between Q1 2017 and Q1 2018, it actually decreased by 2,400 in the South East.

TOURISM The report states that the South East is very attractive to domestic tourists, second only to the West and South West, but noted the South East “has, so far, failed to reach its potential in attracting international holidaymakers”.

“Suitable marketing support from Fáilte Ireland would be beneficial, as would direct air access to the region,” the report said.

ECONOMIC HEADWINDS The report also warned that the South East faces “economic headwinds” such as ‘Brexit’ and the fragile EU recovery.

REPORT The South East Economic Monitor report is available to view at www.senser.ie or at www.wit.ie/schools/business/so uth-east-economic-monitor.

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St. Enda’s Unit at Dungarvan Community Hospital to re-open THE HSE/South East Community Healthcare has confirmed that St. Enda’s Unit at Dungarvan Community Hospital is to re-open on Monday, 22nd October.

In accordance with clinical safety, sufficient numbers of nursing staff are required to ensure the Dungarvan Community Hospital can operate at full capacity. Consequently, St. Enda’s Unit closed in 2015 and the Sacred Heart Unit in May 2017.

In a reconfiguration of beds, residents previously accommodated in those wards were moved internally within the hospital. The Sacred Heart Unit re-opened in

September 2017.

In the meantime, Dungarvan Community Hospital continued to provide inpatient services, inclusive of long-stay, rehabilitation, respite, palliative care and dementia care in up to 92 beds.

In addition, the adjacent Dunabbey House residential unit provides general nursing care for up to 28 residents.

In conjunction with the HSE’s ongoing staff recruitment campaign, management at Dungarvan Community Hospital worked with various agencies towards ensuring adequate staffing numbers were in place at the facility.

Confirming the good news that the point has been reached that Dungarvan Community Hospital has sufficient staff resources to resume full operative capacity, Ms. Paula French (Director of Nursing, Dungarvan Community Hospital) said: “We are very pleased to be able to announce the re-opening of St Enda’s Unit. The management team in Dungarvan Community Hospital have had to work extraordinarily hard to make good our commitment that we’d re-open the Sacred Heart and other beds at the hospital when we were in the positon to do so.”

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“I am delighted to say that St. Enda’s Unit will now be reopening on 22nd October and that we will be able to provide inpatient services, inclusive of long-stay, rehabilitation, respite, palliative care and dementia care in up to 104 beds in Dungarvan Community Hospital”.

“Dungarvan Community Hospital has an excellent reputation as a care facility. The welfare of residents/patients in the hospital is a priority for staff and management and we are deeply appreciative of the support the hospital receives from families of residents and the wider community in West Waterford.”

Uncertainty surrounding insulation schemes

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No extremes in Budget THE Budget provisions of €66.5 billion which the Minister for Finance, Pascal Donoghue announced this week can be seen as relatively generous, with more of the population benefiting, or standing still than those who lost. The Minister had additional money to spend which was spread over as many departments as possible.

It was the hospitality sector which took the greatest hit with the restoration of the VAT rate from its temporary rate of 9% to its pre-crisis rate of 13.5%.

This, the sector claims, will cost them €400m a year, which, on the brink of Brexit and the threat it may present to this very important element of our economy, is unfair and foolhardy. Independent observers feel that any restoration of the higher tax rate should have been at least on a gradual basis.

The farming sector are equally unhappy, considering the two very demanding years they have been through and the real threat of climate change to their livelihood in the future. They feel they did not get the necessary financial lifeline which keeps them in a very precarious position.

Early in his Budget speech, the Minister spoke of the greatest crisis of the day, accommodation, or lack of it and promised to include additional financial provision for housing and to deal with the widespread homeless crisis.

While the Minister promised that no one should ‘sleep rough this year’, the possibility of the homeless crisis being solved in one year is not credible. Whether the significant increase in funding in this sector will result in a realistic reduction of numbers who are without a home remains to be seen. Recent sales of mortgages to vulture funds may increases the number of evictions with a subsequent rise in homelessness.

The Health budget has been raised significantly to fulfil the Minister’s commitment to ‘resourcing healthcare a priority’. Whether the increase is sufficient remains to be seen.

All departments received an increase in their budgets and Social Welfare recipients received the anticipated €5 per week. The Christmas Bonus was also restored.

Whether people agree with the broad thrust of the Budget or not, these are the provisions which will prevail over the coming year with all its challenges.

Fianna Fáil will support it as promised, but as their commitment to supporting the Government runs out after that, speculation will increase on the probable date of the next general Election.

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Equality in Gaelic games questioned IT has always been claimed, by women at least, that the Ladies Gaelic Games are not given the degree of priority which applies to the men. That claim seems to have been justified and the recent evidence is sufficient for various members of the Comeragh Municipal District Council to raise the matter at their last Meeting.

Our news columns tell of the ‘scathing criticism’ of the GAA County Board for moving an important Ladies game from Fraher Field to the Dungarvan Club pitch. Whatever perceived deficiencies there were on the Fraher Field pitch, or might occur in the anticipated rain, should not have affected the Ladies game solely.

The ladies game was an important fixture, as is a Senior County Final in any code.

Many matches, including the Ladies games, are treated as a family day out. Fears that the pitch may have been affected by the rain proved groundless, as the men played a hurling match there later in the evening.

The Ladies were given the option of playing after the men, but this represented a very clear demotion of the status of their game and thus the players also.

The natural assumption was that the men’s game took priority over the women.

This would not accord with the principles of equality, which are highlighted daily in all of the media.

As the match report suggests, Ballymacarbry won the relocated match, thereby taking their 37th Senior County Title. Such a record has never been seen before and may never be repeated in any code. Both teams deserve congratulations on fine campaigns during the Summer, but the Ballymacarbry achievement deserves special recognition.

It must be remembered that the attendance at the

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All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Final in Croke Park this year was in excess of 50,000, a very considerable increase on the 16,000 of twenty years ago, or the 700 in 1975 in Geraldine Park, Athy.

The public are known to vote with their feet and the clear result after the first count in Croke Park, is that Ladies Senior Football is a first class attraction.

Success for Dungarvan men TWO young Dungarvan men have been making headlines, one across the world, the other closer to home, both for all the right reasons.

Last week, Jamie Moore from Dungarvan addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the fraught subject of human rights, a freedom which is sadly lacking across the world today, especially among young people. Jamie was one of Ireland’s two youth delegates to the UN who will serve there for the next year. He is accompanied by Aisling O’Boyle a Trinity College Graduate.

Since his teens, Jamie has been conspicuous as a leader in the young society in which he circulates. He gave sterling service to the No Name Club and then to Waterford Comhairle na nÓg where he also proved to be a very effective leader.

Through his Secondary School years in An Rinn, Jamie proved to be an effective leader, active in exchange and other programmes on a national and International level.

Dungarvan can expect to see his name, activities and achievements in the public arena for a long time to come.

On the home front, Jordan Norris from Dungarvan has distinguished himself by winning the ‘Vodafone X Irish University Sports Journalist of the Year’ Award. Still studying at UCC, the young journalist captured his award for an excellent interview with fellow Dungarvan man, Glenn Waters who is playing soccer in the United States.

The young journalist won his award as a result of a public vote in the final stage of the competition.

Dungarvan has produced many young women and men who have gone on to have distinguished careers in the public eye and these two young men are carrying on this fine tradition.

We wish them both continued success in their respective careers.

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Coastal Rosary Day THE Annual Coastal Rosary was recited overlooking Dungarvan Harbour adjacent to Dungarvan Castle and facing St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside which has existed since the Monks came ashore there in 1290. The occasion was the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary in whose honour the Rosary was recited. The prayers were led by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan who came to Dungarvan specially for the celebration. He said that the Dungarvan group were that day united with other Rosary Groups across Ireland and the World who were reciting the prayers for their own intentions and for peace across the world.

Additional intentions were for an increase in Faith in Ireland and for the leaders of our country that

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan leads the Rosary beside the Harbour, Dungarvan on Coastal Rosary Day.

they would pursue a course in the best interests of our people.

On October 7th, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the yearly feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Known for several centuries by the alternate title of “Our Lady of Victory,” the feast day takes place in honour of a 16th century naval victory which secured Europe against Turkish invasion. Pope St. Pius V attributed the victory to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was invoked on the day of the battle through a campaign to pray the Rosary throughout Europe.

In excess of fifty people gathered for the celebration last Sunday which concluded as light was fading across the Bay.

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€756,000 allocated to County Waterford under the 2018 Town and Village Renewal Scheme - COFFEY €756,000 has been allocated to County Waterford under the Government’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme, Waterford’s Fine Gael Senator and General Election Candidate, Paudie Coffey, has said.

“My colleague, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has confirmed to me that Waterford will benefit from this grant assistance funding which will be a very positive benefit to the rural communities across

County Waterford listed below” said Senator Coffey.

“Fine Gael in Government is using the benefits of the economic recovery to support the growth and development of rural Ireland, and the Town and Village Renewal Scheme is a key part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development.

The Scheme focuses on projects which can help to enhance rural towns and villages with populations of less than 5,000

people, with a particular emphasis on stimulating economic development.

“Almost €53 million has been approved for more than 670 projects across the country under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme since it was introduced in the second half of 2016.

“The Government’s commitment to supporting rural Ireland is further underscored through the new €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development

Fund which was launched this year as part of project Ireland 2040.

This new Fund will provide an opportunity to deliver more integrated and ambitious projects which will further support the revitalisation of our rural towns and villages in the coming years.

“This announcement gives a real boost to communities in towns and villages across Waterford who are working hard to develop projects that make our villages more attractive to live in and visit and this is to be welcomed” said Senator Coffey.

“I wish the nine Waterford communities who will benefit from this funding the very best in delivering these positive projects for their areas and I look forward to visiting them over the coming months to see the progress being made which I have no doubt will bring huge benefits to our county” said Senator Coffey Announcing the funding, Minister Ring said: “Over 220 rural towns and villages are getting really positive news.

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is an important part of the Government’s work to rejuvenate rural Ireland and is having a significant impact on towns and villages across the country.

From Johannesburg to the Greenway IN November 2015, Sam Campbell and her husband Paul made the heart-rending decision to uproot everything and move from their Johannesburg home, with their children and two dogs to start a new life.

It really was a case of sticking a pin in a map and seeing where their life-savings would take them. Ireland was the destination and initially it was Wexford where the Campbells arrived, with no jobs, plan or direction.

Unsuccessful in their hundreds of job applications, it was Paul’s call to an interview in Dungarvan that started the next chapter of their journey and would lead Sam Campbell

them to the place they now call home.

Sam recalls “Paul eventually got an interview in March 2016 which led us to this amazingly beautiful town called Dungarvan.

I remember loading my husband’s work van with our suitcases, our dogs and our kids and first seeing the view from the Pike. To this day it still takes my breath away.”

Having worked in several local businesses and undertaking a CE scheme position with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, it was the scenic backdrop of her adopted home town that inspired Sam to set up her own business,

Decide & Design.

“I’ve always enjoyed being creative and when we moved to Dungarvan there was something unique about the scenery and the atmosphere of the town and its surrounds. Looking across the bay to the Comeragh mountains or taking a cycle on the fantastic Greenway or a walk on Clonea beach is a wonderful way to draw inspiration.”

“Paul bought me a vinyl cutter to make wall art, personalised tshirts, window stickers, personalised gifts goodies and from there the business evolved. While Dungarvan inspires a lot of my work, many of my customers just want to have give a gift that means something personal and special to the person they are giving the gift to.”

While growing her business from home, Sam works part time with Dungavan & West Waterford Chamber and it is there that she has gained the confidence to showcase her work at markets.

“Working in the Chamber definitely was the catalyst for me to be a little more confident about the direction of the business.

Encouragement from colleagues and Chamber members gave me the faith I needed to take it to the next step. I plan on taking a stall at the Dungarvan Aglow Christmas market in December.

My designs will reflect the spirit of Christmas and how wonderous it is.

All the gifts can be personalised, so if it’s for a christening, birthday, anniversary, wedding or Christmas gift it will be very personal and thoughtful.”

Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungavan & West Waterford Chamber was delighted to welcome Sam to the Chamber team.

“Sam has such a great “go-getter” attitude which is infectious.

Not everyone could take the bold decision to move their family half way across the world and it’s only fitting that Sam’s dream of starting her own business is now a reality.”

You can find out more about the range of personalised gifts for any occasion you can visit Decide and Design on Facebook or contact Sam directly on 0858505326 or email samcampbell0812@gmail.com

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Frustration over level of footpath spending in rural West Waterford

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor John Pratt has again expressed disappointment at the level of funding being invested in footpath maintenance and replacement in the west Waterford area.

The Councillor, currently Chairman of the DungarvanLismore Municipality, has regularly aired the grievance at local authority meetings.

The councillor told September’s deferred Municipality meeting that it seemed like the allocation of monies was “already designed” when funding was discussed. He said that “while urban areas and estates are in dire need, so is Tallow and other rural locations”, where trip hazards could result in possible compensation claims. “We have to find a way to get a designated footpath programmes in place and I will be fighting for that going forward”, he stated.

Senior Roads Engineer Gabriel Hynes replied that the council could “only put in new footpaths and repair them when we have adequate resources through capital funding.” He said

“significant allocations” were needed and various sources such as the local property tax and central government departments needed to provide it.

Cllr. Pratt countered that last year the property tax was increased amidst a commitment that extra funding would be used towards footpaths. Yet he had “seen no footpaths done in my area”. He said funding (for footpaths) had not been provided in programmes placed before the Councillors.

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said he had raised the issue at plenary level where he had mentioned that a rebate due to come back to councils from Irish Public bodies should be put towards footpath reinstatement. “I didn’t get a satisfactory answer at that meeting either”, he commented. This was despite the Council’s insurers requesting that the money be invested in footpaths “due to the number of trips and falls they have to pay out on”, he elaborated. “I’m insisting it should happen!”

Mr. Hynes repeated his assertion that current resources and budgets left the council unable to provide “additional footpath expenditure.”

Waterford Council to extend Freedom honour to two natives WATERFORD Council is to extend the Freedom of Waterford City and County to the current Ambassador of Ireland to the United States of America, Daniel Mulhall.

Mr. Mulhall is a Waterford native and has had a distinguished career in Ireland’s diplomatic service.

He has previously served as Ireland’s Ambassador to Britain, Germany and Malaysia.

The Council will also extend the Freedom of the City and County to Professor Louise Mary Richardson, a Tramore native.

Prof. Richardson is one of the world’s most pre-eminent academics and political scientist.

She is also Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, England.

Councillors noted the Freedom honours at the September Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council.

Mayor Declan Doocey said that on the recommendation of the Council’s Procedure Committee and Corporate Policy Group, it was agreed that in recognition of the unique contribution Prof.

Richardson and Mr. Mulhall have made in their respective professions, that they be awarded the Freedom of the City and County.

Grattan Square and traders urged to form representative committee

By Christy Parker WATERFORD County Councillor Damien Geoghegan is urging traders on Grattan Square to form an umbrella group in order to communicate their views to better effect to the Council.

The Dungarvan-based representative told September’s deferred Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting that traders on O’Connell Street had formed a similar body recently. He greatly welcomed that move as a step forward in developing regeneration ideas for the street and in addressing any difficulties. He also welcomed ongoing remedial works in the area.

The Councillor added that he has receiving diverse views from individual traders on Grattan Square in regard to its Smarter Travel restoration. He felt some preferred the wider footpaths, some less cars and others more cars. “That’s the challenge we face as a Council,” he surmised.

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Waterford ‘crippled and falling asunder’ because of housing crisis THE housing crisis is crippling Waterford and is the cause of the city and county “falling asunder”, the recent Plenary meeting of the local authority was told.

Cllr. Jim Griffin said that speaking to economists recently, they unanimously agreed that the recent closure of a Sam McCauley Chemist in the city, while other parts of the county “are falling asunder, is really down to the housing crisis”.

“All of them said the housing crisis is what’s crippling us in Waterford and we are not performing greatly in regards to housing,” Cllr. Griffin said.

He said after carrying out his own survey, he discovered around

109 vacant houses in the city and county, along with 65 more “which I couldn’t be sure of ” and another 86 that were boarded up.

Cllr. Griffin suggested that for the next housing summit meeting, expected to be held before Christmas, that a panel of people should be invited, who are directly involved with housing, such as builders, architects, bankers, lending institutions, etc., and a question and answer session / brainstorming session to see what Councillors can do to help in Waterford.

“I’ve heard the Housing Minister telling us that money isn’t the reason any local author-

ities are not building the houses and he’s said that several times.

We can’t wait for Dublin, Cork or Limerick to fix it for us, we have to fix this crisis in Waterford ourselves,” Cllr. Griffin said.

“It is the biggest crisis the country has ever seen.”

Cllr. Griffin also said that recent enquiries to local auctioneers revealed that there were 252 enquiries for housing in one week, 80 percent of which were enquiries in relation to HAP (Housing Assistance Payment).

Director of Services, Ivan Grimes noted Cllr. Griffin’s comments about the housing summit, and said he would take his suggestions on board.

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“Food Optimising and Slimming World became my way of life, it’s great because there is so many free foods that you can fill up on, before Slimming World if I was hungry I would have stopped at the nearest shop bought something from the hot counter/deli and also plenty of chocolate. These days I pop into the shop, get a packet of sliced meat and plenty of speed fruit. My approach to food has changed, I now enjoy eating good food and don’t see it as something that I use for comfort or solace.”

“Nowadays, I mainly follow the Extra Easy SP Plan, as that seems to be what suits me best. My favourite meal on this plan is my own Homemade Burger in a bagel. I have five children less than five years old and they can be a little fussy but when it comes to Slimming World curries or bolognaise they eat the lot!”

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Slimming World has not only helped Jess lose six stone but it has helped her health too. “Before joining Slimming World I would have severe pain from Gallstones to the point where I would be curled up with the pain, this would happen once or twice a day. Now it rarely happens at all. I feel so much better and healthier.”

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“It’s also helped me with building my confidence. After losing six stone, I never ever thought I could lose this much weight and not feel deprived. Past diets I have done over the years. I would have lost between 2 and 3 stone max but it was so hard on them and I would always be hungry.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Ireland, Ltd. opens state-of-the-art laboratory extension in Dungarvan EUROFINS BioPharma Product Testing Ireland, Ltd. opened the new extension to its laboratory facility in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

The company is located in the IDA Business Park, where the new laboratory extension expands the previously 4,300m2 facility by an additional 4,400m2, more than doubling the facility footprint and thereby providing increased capacity that will support the continued enhancement of the services offered to its clients and the ongoing growth of the business.

The company is part of the Eurofins Group and focuses on analytical testing to support the development of new medicines by pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. The work done at the Dungarvan laboratories provides important insights that further the development of safe, effective medication to help manage infections and cure disease. The new extension will primarily house the Bioanalytics and Molecular Cell Biology departments, in particular introducing new technologies such as Bioassay, ELISA and qPCR. All of these will offer clients increased flexibility within the Eurofins network, as key testing capabilities are now all available at one site.

The construction of the new facility started in mid-August 2017 and Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing worked with Waterford-based construction

company Tom O’Brien Construction, who carried out the work.

Approximately 50 construction staff were on site each day, including the main contractor and subcontractors, with approximately 2,000 work hours per week carried out over the total of 13 months’ construction phase. The new laboratory boasts the latest in laboratory equipment, enabling the highly skilled staff to work with the most modern instruments and technologies, in order to provide fast, accurate information for their customers.

Eurofins’ BioPharma Product Testing Managing Director Carmel Fitzpatrick said: “The opening of the new laboratory extension today marks an important milestone in our company’s long history. For over 30 years, we have supported the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry in its work to develop new medication to improve health and well-being, most recently as part of the Eurofins Group. The investment into new laboratory space is a reflection of the increased demands of our customers and at the same time testament to the positive impact the dedication and hard work of our staff have made. I am looking forward to welcoming many new colleagues to our new facility, in order to provide the continuously high standard of testing and results to our growing client base.”

IDA Ireland Executive Director Mary Buckley congratulated Eurofins on the opening of their new laboratory extension, saying: “It’s great to see Eurofins add considerable value to their existing site with this new state-of-the-art laboratory extension, which will allow them to greatly increase their capacity. It’s an important strategic step in the future development of a company that has been innovative and dynamic in the field of analytical testing in support of the biopharma sector. This is a clear demonstration of its continued commitment to Dungarvan and Waterford.

Eurofins has contributed substantially to the local economy as one of the biggest employers in the SE region and that they are seeking to hire additional employees at this time is great news. I wish Carmel and her team in Dungarvan continued success.”

Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is already one of the major local employers in the region, employing 250 staff on site and an additional 250 staff located within clients’ facilities.

With the opening of the lab extension, the company is looking to hire additional employees across a number of departments including, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biochemistry and their bespoke Professional Scientific Services (PSS) programme. In addition, there are opportunities in various support functions as well as

attractive managerial positions for which the company is now hiring.

In order to attract the right candidates, who are interested in bringing their dedication and expertise to Eurofins, the company is holding an Open Day on 13th October. Those inter-

ested in attending this event with a view to joining the Eurofins team are invited to register their attendance by emailing MyFuture@eurofins.com by 5 October.

Eurofins BioPharma Testing in Dungarvan, is a member of

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Group — the largest network of harmonised bio/pharmaceutical GMP product testing laboratories worldwide. Its parent company, Eurofins Scientific employs over 38,000 staff in over 400 laboratories across 44 countries.

John Deasy TD, Irish Government Envoy to the US Congress; Carmel Fitzpatrick, Managing Director, Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Ireland Limited; Tim Oostdyk, Group Senior Vice President, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Inc. [John Power]

Eurofins expansion sends all the right signals about Dungarvan, says Deasy THE new extension to the Eurofins Biopharma Testing laboratory facility in

Dungarvan was officially opened last Tuesday by Managing Director Carmel

Fitzpatrick, Group Vice-President Tim Oostdyk, and Waterford TD John Deasy.

Pictured at the opening of the expanded Eurofins campus were, from left: Dr Ciarán Geoghehan (co-founder Microchem Laboratories), Carmel Fitzpatrick, MD of Eurofins BPT Dungarvan, Tim Oostdyk, Eurofins Group Vice-President, Dr Anita Geoghegan (co-founder Microchem), and John Deasy TD.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Deasy congratulated Eurofins’ executives and employees on the hi-spec, 4,400sq-m expansion, which has doubled the facility’s footprint at the IDA Business Park. He described it as a hugely positive vote of confidence in the town by a company which, in terms of consistent growth, has been a model of quiet efficiency.

Reflecting on “where this success story started”, Mr Deasy paid tribute to Ciarán and Anita Geoghegan — the husband and wife team “who, as Dungarvan folklore has it, started Microchem Laboratories in their own kitchen” in 1986. From those humble but ambitious beginnings, Microchem moved to Clogherane in the early nineties and developed a world-class company; leading to its acquisition by Eurofins/Lancaster Laboratories in 2007.

What has been most impressive since, said John Deasy, is how Eurofins has gone about its business with minimum fuss and optimum progress. “There’s been no song and dance, no drama. It’s just been continuous, impressive growth here in Dungarvan”.

The Government’s US Envoy was pleased to hear from Tim Oostdyk — who is based in Pennsylvania, the State

where Deputy Deasy went to university — that IDA Ireland had been so persuasive and supportive in its dealings with the company from day one.

Observing that Foreign Direct Investment hasn’t always worked out, Deputy Deasy referred to the “devastating impact” of Pfizer’s decision to shut the Quigley Magnesite plant at Ballinacourty in 1982.

And having travelled to America in an effort to salvage multinational jobs here at home last week, “it is heartening to see this US investment in Ireland go from strength to strength”.

The Eurofins campus already employs 250 staff on-site, and as many again located at client facilities around the globe. The company currently provides services to all but two of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical firms, and capacity has now been scaled up, with further recruitment starting next week.

Deasy added: “One of the hardest things since the crash was watching small businesses struggling and being forced to close. So the contribution of big employers like Eurofins and GSK to the local and wider west Waterford economy — both during the downturn, and now hopefully in recovery — is incalculable.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

Councillors urge Council to consider extension of Greenway CLUNE WANTS TO SEE GREENWAY EXTENDED TO PORTLAW WHILE PRATT WANTS TO SEE IT EXTENDED WESTWARDS . . .

PORTLAW-based Councillor Declan Clune has urged the local authority to apply for more Greenway funding from the government before the November deadline in a bid to have the Waterford Greenway extended to Portlaw; while Tallow-based Councillor John Pratt has reiterated his call for a feasibility study into extending the Greenway into the West of the County.

Cllr. Clune told the September Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council that last July the government announced a €53m pot of money for Greenways, but applications have to be in by the end of November. He urged the Council to make an application for funding, reminding the Council Executive of his proposal to extend the Waterford Greenway to Portlaw along the old disused railway route.

Cllr. Clune had a Notice of Motion passed last year at the Comeragh Municipal District Council to extend the Greenway

to Portlaw.

“There is an existing route and it now seems there is funding as well - I want to make sure that if there is funding available, that we actually avail of it,” Cllr. Clune said. His comments were supported by Cllr. Joe Conway, who also urged the Council to apply for funding from the €53m pot of money.

EXTENDING GREENWAY WESTWARDS Meanwhile, Cllr. Pratt reiterated his determination to have a feasibility study carried out into the possibility of extending the Greenway westwards towards Cappoquin, Lismore and Tallow.

Cllr. Pratt had raised the matter at a previous Council meeting but this was shot down by the Chief Executive, Michael Walsh, who was not in favour of it.

However, at the September meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Pratt said: “I’m asking again that the feasibility study be carried out”.

“Every Councillor present on the day agreed with my motion

asking for the feasibility study to be carried out. I have also received a lot of representation from people who would have an interest and a knowledge in this,” he said.

Cllr. Pratt acknowledged that while any attempt to extend the Greenway westwards might be more difficult than when it was created between Dungarvan and Waterford, he said the study would help.

“There is a group I hope to be setting up in the near future to see, if possible, how a Greenway westwards might be carried out.”

Mr.Walsh responded, saying he did not want to go to the trouble of carrying out a feasibility study, pointing out a recent ‘test case’ in South Kerry, where Kerry County Council are in the process of issuing CPOs (Compulsory Purchase Orders) on property in order to secure land for a greenway. “That has not been determined and it’s heading into the courts,” Mr. Walsh said.

“It is going to be very interest-

ing and will ultimately inform any feasibility case.”

Mr. Walsh said he expected something to happen with the Kerry Greenway case in the next six months or so, and said the case represents the critical question, “because in the absence of power to CPO, there is no feasibility in my opinion”.

Mr. Walsh said the likelihood of obtaining agreement from every single landowner [along a proposed westwards route] is probably nigh impossible. “I can guarantee you from personal experience it wouldn’t happen,” he said.

Cllr. Pratt suggested that a westwards Greenway may not necessarily go along the route of the old railway line, but perhaps there would be some other ‘offroad’ option.

Cllr. Pratt said he would like to see what options, obstacles and difficulties would be encountered in extending the Greenway westwards and asked the Council of investigating it in the absence of any feasibility study.

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Local authority expected to receive windfall dividend from IPB Insurance IT is believed that Waterford City and County Council will receive a significant amount of money from its insurer, Irish Public Bodies Insurance, in the form of a dividend, which was requested to be ringfenced specifically for footpaths and roads.

At the September Plenary meeting of the

local authority, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said he has reason to believe IPB will pay out a dividend this year and it is expected that Waterford Council is due to receive “a significant amount of money”.

“I would ask that it not be subsumed into our general finances, but that it specifically

targeted at footpaths, as requested by the IPB. That is where all the claims are coming in slips, trips and falls on broken paths and loose paving stones,” Cllr. Geoghegan said.

“I want to make it quite clear - that money should be ringfenced and not just subsumed into our finances,” Cllr. Geoghegan added.

New contractor Oíche Oscailte/Open Night meeting turnaround Máirt 16 Deireadh Fómhair 2018 deadlines for Turas (7.00 – 9.00) / Fáiltiú an Phríomhoide 8.00 refurbishment of Prospective First Year / Transition Year pupils welcome vacant Council houses THE Director of Services for Housing, Ivan Grimes, said he is satisfied that the contractor who was recently appointed to refurbish vacant Council houses is meeting deadlines.

Cllr. Jason Murphy made an enquiry at the September Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council about turnaround times for the refurbishment of vacant houses in the Council stock.

Mr. Grimes said he is satisfied that the contractor “is meeting the deadlines under the new arrangement”.

He pointed out there was a backlog of vacant houses and the new contractor was given “quite a large number of vacant houses on taking up the contract”.

“But, they’ve been working through that and they are meeting their deadlines and we are satisfied with that,” Mr. Grimes said.

He said the specific deadline for the turnaround of a vacant house is four weeks.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

Eight ring lifebuoys damaged c FROM FRONT PAGE Gardaí are investigating the vandalism and are working closely with Waterford Council.

Over the past 12 months there have been spates of anti-social behaviour, fires, graffiti, litter and drinking sessions taking place by groups of individuals, mostly youths, who congregate at the Boardwalk, located at the rear of the soccer club and further along the coastline at The Cove, a quiet, peaceful, scenic spot located between Landsend and Priory Avenue.

Both areas are popular with people taking walks and evening strolls along the beach from Abbeyside Church to the Greenway at Clonea Road.

But during the weekend of 28th-30th September, last, the anti-social behaviour came to a head when the eight lifebuoys were deliberately vandalised in the area.

Sgt. Bourke said the incident was brought to their attention

Flashback: A lifebuoy was completely destroyed at The Cove last year when it was deliberately set on fire. and they are now investigating it.

“We would appeal to the public to ring us with any information in the strictest confidence,” Sgt. Bourke said.

He also appealed to the individuals engaged in this wanton destruction to desist from vandalising lifebuoys.

“When you damage a lifebuoy you are putting people’s lives in danger,” he said.

“Someone could get into difficulty in the water - and it could happen to anyone, a family member, a friend, a neighbour, etc.”

The Council carried out a clean-up of the areas and replaced the destroyed lifebuoys something they’ve had to do on a number of occasions in the recent past - at a cost to the taxpayer.

Sgt. Bourke said that the areas in question, at the Boardwalk and The Cove, will be proactively policed and there will be increased, hi-vis Garda patrols.

LIFEBUOYS Irish Water Safety (IWS) warns that lifebuoys are lifesaving devices and if they are stolen or damaged, it could cost a life if someone gets into difficulty in the water.

IWS notes that lifebuoys are vandalised mostly by ‘late night revellers’ who are under the influence of alcohol.

People are asked to treat the lifebuoys with respect as they are

A lifebuoy at The Cove. The arrow points to some visible damage where an attempt was made to set fire to it. an essential piece of lifesaving equipment.

REPORT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Sgt. Bourke also encouraged members of the public to lift the phone and call the Gardaí if they observe youths or any individuals engaged in anti-social behaviour.

“Ring us in the strictest con-

fidence and we’ll immediately intervene,” Sgt. Bourke said.

Anyone with information which could assist in the investigation into the vandalised lifebuoys, or who observes any anti-social behaviour taking place, is asked to contact Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600.

WHEELIE BINS Meanwhile, it has also come to Garda attention that several wheelie bins have been burned out in the area.

The public are also asked to contact the Gardaí with information if they spot anyone setting wheelie bins on fire.

HSE ‘fully committed’ to restoring full GP services at Fourmilewater Health Centre THE HSE is “fully committed” to continuing to provide full GP services for Ballymacarbry’s Fourmilewater Health Centre, following the retirement of the previous GP several months ago.

Up until October, 2017, Fourmilewater Health Centre had five morning surgeries and five evening surgeries per week.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan told a previous meeting of the Comeragh Municipal District Council that since then, the service has been operating a locum GP service as the previous GP had to go on sick leave, and there are fears the HSE could close the health centre - something which the HSE has denied.

Fourmilewater Health Centre is the only GP practice between Dungarvan and Clonmel, covering an area of 200 square miles, serving Ballymacarbry, Coolnasmear, Kilgobinet, Colligan, Kilbrien, Modeligo, Ballinamult, Touraneena, Kilmacomma, the Nire Valley and into the South Tipperary area including Newcastle, Goatenbridge, Kilmanahan, and Russelstown.

The matter was raised in the Dáil last Wednesday, by both Waterford Fianna Fáil TD Deputy Mary Butler and South Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath (Independent), both of whom pointed out that Fourmilewater Health Centre is a rural practice which provides essential medical care to the local community in Waterford and South Tipperary, and has over 1,700 patients.

“The staff at the practice have consistently worked with HSE

officials to source a locum until a permanent replacement was identified.This has been done on a piecemeal basis for the past 12 months in order to give the patients continuity for this vital service. It is an extremely rural area. This was and continues to be an additional workload for all the staff located at the centre,” Deputy Mary Butler told the Dáil.

“Bearing in mind that the practice has been without the appointment of a full-time GP since October 2017 and even though the position of a fulltime GP was advertised in June, the practice is still waiting for that appointment to be made. I understand there were several applicants to the position and a panel has been created.

Interviews were held in July and we still await confirmation of the appointment today. It is causing huge uncertainty and distress to many patients and to staff members, who have worked tirelessly to keep the health centre open and operating until a replacement can be identified.”

Deputy Butler said there are “genuine concerns” and fears that the service will be downgraded to a two or three day service.

Deputy Mattie McGrath noted that last June the post of a full-time GP for Fourmilewater Health Centre was advertised with a successful applicant being offered a position in July.

“It is my understanding that the successful applicant accepted the position in August.

However, to date contracts have not yet been signed. There is a

Fourmilewater Health Centre, Ballymacarbry. concern that the successful applicant wants to reduce this service to a part-time service operating a morning-only service thereby bringing his patients to his current practice in Clonmel, which would be a problem for the many patients who would have to travel significant distances to Clonmel, some of whom do not have cars and could not get taxis,” Deputy McGrath said.

“It is my understanding that there were four applicants for the position. What is the delay in having the contracts signed and getting the new GP in place? If the successful applicant is no longer interested in providing a full-time service at

Fourmilewater Health Centre why has the Health Service Executive, HSE, not moved on to offer the position to the next in line on the panel?” Deputy McGrath questioned.

He said if the GP selected is no longer interested in providing a full-time services at Fourmilewater Health Centre, then the HSE should move forward by selecting another candidate interested in providing the service at Fourmilewater Health Centre.

“As there is no GP service in Clonmel or Dungarvan that will have the capacity to take on 1,700 patients, a full-time service in Fouremilewater is vital,” Deputy McGrath added.

In response, Deputy Catherine Byrne, Minister of State at the Department of Health, who was standing in for Health Minister, Simon Harris, reiterated that the HSE “is fully committed to continuing to provide full GP services from the Ballymacarbry Health Centre”.

“Following the retirement of the previous GP in Fourmilewater in July, the HSE made arrangements for a locum full-time GP to be put in place.

GP services in this practice continue to be maintained and the existing practice staff members have remained in their respective roles,” she said.

“The HSE has advised that a

recruitment campaign has been run to fill the current general practitioner, GP, vacancy. That process is now in its final stages and the HSE is seeking to agree a start date for the replacement GP.” Minister Byrne continued: “I reiterate the Government's commitment to ensure that patients throughout the country will continue to have access to GP services and to reaching an agreement with GP representatives on necessary service improvements and contractual reforms”.

She said she would come back at a later date on some of the questions raised by both Deputies.

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Councillors urged to support ‘Plastic Free Waterford’ A WATERFORD Councillor has urged his colleagues to support an initiative to rid the city and county of plastic, by doing away with election campaign posters.

Cllr. John Hearne welcomed Jennifer Harris and Sarah Keane from ‘Plastic Free Waterford’ to the September Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council.

Plastic Free Waterford is an initiative of Waterford One World Centre, based at Dunhill Ecopark, Dunhill, County Waterford, which has come up with a five point action plan to rid Waterford of single-use plastic.

The action plan has received over 1,200 signatures and it’s understood the plan will come before the October meeting of local authority as a Notice of Motion for the Council to support.

The week of 10th to 16th September, last, was titled ‘Plastic Free Waterford Week’.

Cllr. Hearne said Jennifer, Sarah and their team want to do away with as much single-use plastic as they can.

As part of that plastic-free initiative, he suggested that politicians should “sit down and discuss doing away, once and for all, with election posters”.

“I think we should lead by example,” Cllr. Hearne said.

Cllr. John O’Leary called out: “What about the jobs they [election posters] create in production?” but his question was left unanswered.

Cllr. Jim Griffin seconded Cllr.

Hearne’s proposal on the election posters, but suggested not placing a total ban on them, but rather designated places for the posters to go up.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he would not be in agreement with a policy on election posters, saying that local and national politicians spend a budget on themselves, which does boost the economy in ways around election time.

“I recycle anything I print,” Cllr. O’Ryan said, pointing out that when taking down election posters, he takes down the plastic cable ties, “not just my own, but ones that have been left before”.

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Deirdre Clune MEP with Sarah Keane, Communications Officer and Jennifer Harris Hennebry, Manager, Plastic Free Waterford. posters. I honestly think a ban on all election posters would be a retrograde step,” he added.

Cllr. Joe Conway said he was “more than delighted” to hear Cllr. Hearne’s “conversion to no postering”.

“As someone who has never put up a poster, I’m delighted to see that he and his party are joining this campaign,” Cllr. Conway said.

“According to political experts - Sinn Féin puts up two and a half times more posters per candidate than any other party candidate - so this is an amazing conversion, it’s good news,” Cllr.

Conway said.

Cllr. Geoghegan said he has “an open mind” on election posters.

“It actually benefits us as sitting Councillors already - we have an advantage over new candidates coming into the field,” he said.

“When the election is over, we are very beneficial to the agricultural community, because they [election posters] make fantastic

scarecrows,” Cllr. Geoghegan said to laughter from the Chamber.

Cllr. Adam Wyse pointed out that Waterford Council was one of the first local authorities to go ‘paperless’ - with documents and files sent to Councillors via email.

“So, we are doing small bits to be environmentally aware,” Cllr.

Wyse said. “But, I don’t think we are doing enough.”

RENEWABLE ENERGY He said he has raised at pervious meetings how the Council can benefit from investing in energy saving initiatives.

He said Waterford Council should be looking at how other local authorities are generating income streams from new energy initiatives and suggested solar panels along the 45 km route of the Greenway.

“Cork County Council recently invited a company called Amarenco Solar to invest in their area through solar panels. They invested €50m and it created 40 jobs in the construction phase

and Cork Council now have the ability to power and energise 9,000 three-bedroom homes in Cork City - that is a huge positive for homeowners and a huge positive that this Council could also be getting,” Cllr. Wyse said.

“When it comes to energy I think we are a bit asleep at the wheel and Waterford Council should be leading by example, not following.”

He asked the Council executive to investigate the various initiatives, such as setting up solar panels on Council-owned landbanks which could generate an income for the Council.

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes said the Council could certainly investigate such initiatives, where there is a reasonable payback in renewable energy.

“It is something we can consider. But, you have to look at the capital cost, weigh it up with the energy saving and look at the return period and based on that, you would consider whether it is sustainable or reasonable or not,” Mr. Hynes said.

Workshop due to be held on anti-social behaviour A WORKSHOP on anti-social behaviour is due to be set up shortly for Waterford Councillors.

Cllr. John Hearne told the September Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council that he has been calling for a workshop for a long time.

“There are probably five families in the city and a couple in the county who are consis-

tently destroying the lives of their community by using Council houses as bases for crime,” Cllr. Hearne said.

“We need to look at this once and for all.

If a person has a certain amount of convictions, then we should just evict them, because for too long these people go to prison, get out and continue to destroy the communities they live in.

“We need to finish this up once and for all, because we are all tired of it in the housing estates,” Cllr. Hearne added.

Director of Services, Ivan Grimes gave a commitment that there would be a workshop on anti-social behaviour very shortly.

Cllr. Joe Conway voiced his support for the anti-social behaviour workshop to discuss issues and problems within the communities.

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Glass bottle banks for domestic users only THE provision of bottle recycling banks are designed for general domestic users and not for commercial premises like pubs, the September meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council was told.

Cllr. Seanie Power said he was informed recently that glass bottles from public houses, like Guinness and ale bottles, are now recyclable.

He wondered if it was possible to locate a

bottle bank outside a pub so publicans could recycle the bottles.

However, Ray Moloney, Senior Executive Officer, Environment, pointed out that bottle banks are designed for the general domestic user and not for commercial premises like pubs.

He said he wasn’t aware of any changes in the glass being used for bottles within the drinks industry, but said it was something he could check out and get information on.

Funding for An Rinn is welcomed INDEPENDENT Councillor Seamus O’Donnell has welcomed an allocation of funding for work in An Rinn.

Cllr. O’Donnell said he was instrumental in securing a €64,000 fund under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for the erection of interactive

and interpretive signage in An Rinn.

“I welcome that funding for the work, which should start soon,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

A total of €756,000 was awarded to Waterford City and County in this tranche of funding for 2018 from a pot of

over €21m nationwide.

The scheme focuses on projects which can help to enhance rural towns and villages, with a particular emphasis on stimulating economic development.

Meet the people who make Food & Drink the Waterford Way – their place, their history, their community, their stories

Momo Restaurant Harry O’Neill and Kamila Bystrzonowska MOMO Restaurant on Patrick Street has never been afraid to be bold and original. The McKenna’s Restaurant Guide says it best when it describes it as “the most exciting restaurant to open in Waterford City for quite some time.”

Proprietors Harry O'Neill and Kamila Bystrzonowska are passionate about food, and in particular, food the Waterford Way, and it really shows. The husband and wife team, who have decades of experience in the food and hospitality industry, were almost going to buy a house a few years ago, but thankfully, Kamila ran the restaurant idea up a flag pole, and Harry saluted it.

“I initially questioned the idea of opening a restaurant during a recession but Kamila was confident, and determined,” Harry said. “We opened on a very small budget and had to sit tight for a few years because, to be honest, there weren’t that many customers around.”

It wasn’t long before Momo started winning awards and five star reviews, and soon everyone wanted to know what was going on behind the doors of 47 Patrick Street.

“Our ethos is to keep things as local as possible and to make everything from scratch,” Harry said.

“Because we care so much about locally sourced ingredients, our menus are seasonal and we try and only use what’s available to us in any given season.”

Harry and Kamila believe that they are spoilt for choice when it comes to ingredients because, as Harry says, “Waterford has the best local produce in the world.”

“Ireland has the best grass in the world for livestock to feed on and it just so happens that Waterford sits in the most fertile part of the country - the golden vale,” he said. “There really aren’t enough people shouting about this. We have the best meat and veg in the world and we are so blessed to be close to the sea, the mountains and to be sharing all that with the best quality livestock in the world. We are massively proud of where we live and Momo is a better restaurant because of all those food producers who are living off the land and contributing so much to our menus with their incredible produce.”

Momo opens for lunch and evening meals and if you’re passionate about food, you have to sam-

ple what they have on offer.

What is Food the Waterford Way to you?

“It’s that triangle of the sea, mountains and the fertile land,” Harry said. “I love being able to look our suppliers in the eye, knowing that they get up early every morning, put their hand on their heart and do the best they can to give us the best produce that they can. They are as passionate about producing the food as we are about cooking it, and I love that. That’s food the Waterford Way right there.”

What do you think of the restaurant industry right now?

“I genuinely think that people are striving to put a lot more quality into their dishes, with a lot more traceability and sustainability in their ingredients,” Harry said.“It is a tale of two sides though because there are some who only care about their bottom line, so their chicken comes from Thailand and their seafood is frozen from some other part of the world. The problem is, they’re probably some of the busiest restaurants around.

They’re churning out hundreds of plates of food each day, and I don’t know…it would be nicer if more consumers could think a bit more about where their food is coming from. If we can do that, then the onus will be on those restaurants to up their game and maybe start looking towards those local food heroes for their ingredients.”

Want to learn more – check out www.foodthewaterfordway.com or follow us @Waterford_Way

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

Labour at the core of social change over past 20 years despite ‘revisionism politics’ being alive and well DESPITE revisionism politics being alive and well around the country, the Labour Party has been at the core of fighting for social change over the past 20 years - including support for same sex marriage - before other parties ‘jumped on the bandwagon’.

At the Labour Selection Convention, held in Dungarvan recently to select two candidates to run in the upcoming local elections, Deputy Alan Kelly,TD., who also chaired the Convention, said that social change across the country, since the 1970s “has been driven by the Labour Party”, while everyone else “has been late adopters”.

Giving an example, Deputy Kelly said: “I remember an interview with the Taoiseach threeand-a-half years ago, where he wasn’t in favour of same sex marriage”.

“The Labour Party kept fighting it and Eamon Gilmore [former Labour leader] made sure it was in the Programme for government and it happened - now no-one even remembers that. It is amazing how others jumped on the bandwagon when people forget they never actually supported it at all,” he said.

Deputy Kelly said revisionism “is alive and well when it comes to Irish politics”, but said there would be no revisionism for Labour.

TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BANK BAILOUT Deputy Kelly said it is ten years since the bank bailout which crippled the country.

“It was the single worst decision that was ever made economically in the history of this State bar none,” Deputy Kelly said. “It tied in the debt of Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide to the citizens / taxpayers of Ireland.”

He noted a recent article in the Irish Times by Cliff Taylor, “where he outlined in great detail how we are still paying in our taxes, to this day, for the sins of that time - for the sins of that period that Fianna Fáil were in government”.

“It is the working people who are paying for the sins of that time and yet we have this revisionism where Fianna Fáil come into the Dáil shouting for ‘this, that and the other’, but if they hadn’t actually bankrupted the country in the first place, we’d be able to provide a lot of

the things they are shouting about,” Deputy Kelly said.

“It is the working people who are paying for all that - the people that Labour represents.”

Former Mayor of Waterford City, Jack Walsh, who attended the Labour Convention in Dungarvan, said when the economy crashed, the parties which voted for the banks were Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and the Green Party.

“We’ve listened to some rubbish from them - but they are the parties who sold the country down the river,” Mr. Walsh said, adding that he takes every opportunity to remind them of it.

ROOTS AND CORE VALUES Deputy Kelly said when it comes to the Labour Party - they have to return to their roots and core values and represent the ordinary, hardworking, decent people.

He said the Labour Party “is made up of the most decent people I’ve ever met in my life” and described the two local election candidates, Cllr. John Pratt and Ger Barron “as decent people”.

“When it comes to the Labour Party, that is what distinguishes us from a lot of others - and our track record”.

Deputy Kelly pledged his support for the two candidates in the local elections.

He said in returning to its roots, the Labour Party needs to rebuild the trust with the Irish electorate and represent the people who have been left down, by delivering on their promises.

“We are all for bread and roses, but we need to concentrate on the bread for a period of time it is about bread on the table, money in people’s pockets, the public services, health services, educational services, and ensuring people get honest, decent pay for a good day’s work,” Deputy Kelly said.

He described the mantra from Leo Varadkar and Fine Gael about representing ‘people who get up early in the morning’ as “a fallacy - because you can’t represent everyone equally”.

“We are the Labour Party and we represent the people who work, who want to work, the marginalised; and people who believe in creating a society for all who defend equality and who fight economic inequality.”

Deputy Kelly said Labour’s message does get lost because

politics has changed and so has the way politics is presented in social media with bitesized information, fake news and real news which can be indistinguishable.

“There is no way Leo Varadkar can represent the working people the same way he represents many of the professional and vested interests that he talks about. It is impossible, because the ‘pie’ is only a certain size,” he said.

“Politics is about priorities and for one to get, someone else has to lose out.That is simple economic reality.”

Deputy Kelly said that decisions to be made in the upcoming budget “will be based around their electoral prospects and their people”.

“It will not be based around the Labour Party’s people. The Labour Party’s people are people who go out and do an honest day’s work; people who want to work and those who are marginalised. We need to shout that from the rooftops and we need to come out fighting,” Deputy Kelly said.

He said he believes the Labour Party can rebuild and have better representation in local Councils and in the Dáil and said he believed that Labour could win the [new] fifth seat in the 2019 European Elections for Ireland South. (Ireland’s number of seats will increase from 11 to 13 following ‘Brexit’).

Cllr. John Pratt concurred with Deputy Kelly, that the Labour Party needs to return to their core values and acknowledged their mistakes in the past.

“We are not in government anymore - we’ve apologised and it is now time for us to move on and get back to our core values,” Cllr. Pratt said. “Core values such as housing, health, minimum wage, etc., but let’s not promise everything.

“We will have a manifesto, like every other party, but at the end of the day we are a small party and we are not going to deliver everything in our manifesto - so let’s pick out those two or three red-line issues that we will not be turning on, so, if we do go into government in the future, that we have these two or three red-line issues which we will deliver on,” Cllr. Pratt said. “But let’s not promise something that is not achievable.” Cllr. Pratt said it is important that the Labour Party goes back to its core values and ensure the people know they can trust Labour to deliver.

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Councillor urges local authority to use fingerprint and DNA evidence to tackle illegal dumping A WATERFORD Councillor has suggested the use of fingerprint and DNA evidence when it comes to the local authority tackling illegal dumping.

Cllr. Sean Reinhardt said there is consistent dumping going on in various housing estates, where all the residents know who is doing it.

He said there was one particular spot in a housing estate where it has been going on for 30 years.

“Every single week the rubbish is dumped out by this particular family - the dogs in the street know how is doing it,” he said.

He asked what proof the Council needs to apprehend the culprit.

“I know the Council needs stuff like letters with names and addresses in the rubbish, but

these people are obviously up-to-speed with that and know not to have such stuff in their rubbish,” he said.

He asked if the Council could investigate using videographic evidence, as well as fingerprint and DNA evidence.

“This dumping is consistent, going on year after year and it’s breaking the heart of the residents,” he said.

“Can we use alternative methods to investigate these crimes?” Cllr. Reinhardt asked.

“Like fingerprint and DNA evidence? We know who is doing it, so you don’t have to go far once you have the fingerprint and DNA evidence.”

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes replied that the local authority “certainly could use”

fingerprint and DNA evidence, but pointed out “that evidence is very forensic and is only really used in criminal prosecutions”.

Cllr. Reinhardt replied: “Litter is a crime, dumping is a crime”.

Mr. Hynes said the cost involved in using such forensic evidence would be significant.

He said the local authority doesn’t have a policy to use such forensic evidence.

“But, I’m confident if we have a location, we can use our CCTV cameras and see if we can solve that problem,” Mr. Hynes said.

“If we get documentary evidence from the waste, that will suffice in bringing a prosecution. Other methods, such as CCTV and hidden cameras, are our three main sources we need in order to prosecute someone.”

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People finding difficulty with new ten percent deposit on ‘Rebuilding Ireland’ mortgage Old scheme only required three percent deposit to buy a home CITIZENS attempting to purchase their house via a mortgage from the local authority now have to fork out a deposit of ten percent under new Government policy. Previously, under the old local authority mortgage initiative, people only had to raise a deposit of three percent. The ‘Rebuilding Ireland’ Home Loan (which now replaces the old scheme) is a new Governmentbacked mortgage scheme for first time buyers which is available from local authorities.

The increase in the deposit from three percent to ten percent, under the Government’s

Rebuilding Ireland scheme puts added pressure on families trying to save and purchase their own home and is likely adding to the current housing crisis affecting the country.

The mortgage from the local authority is available to first time buyers who have been refused mortgages from banks / building societies.

But earlier this year, the Government changed the local authority mortgage which now requires applicants to come up with a ten percent deposit, as opposed to a three percent deposit under the old scheme,

making it harder for people, particularly those on lower to middle incomes, to obtain a mortgage.

Cllr. Jason Murphy told the September Plenary meeting of the Council that many people have contacted him saying they are finding it extremely hard to access the local authority mortgage.

“A ten percent deposit is extremely hard for anyone on a low income to try and gather,” Cllr. Murphy said.

He hit out at the Government for increasing the amount of deposit required, saying if the

‘Rebuilding Ireland’ mortgages were more accessible to people, “it could take a lot of people out of what is a very disfunctional private rental market”.

Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, confirmed that a ten percent deposit is required under the new ‘Rebuilding Ireland’ mortgage scheme “that is a requirement of the scheme, we have no discretion in that”.

Mr. Grimes said the increase in the deposit from three percent to ten percent “is a matter for the [Housing] Minister and his Department, and probably the Central Bank as well”.

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Déise Dementia Café opens in Waterford

By Christy Parker PERSONS and their families or friends coping with dementia or memory loss in their lives can avail of a new Déise dementia café opening weekly from Friday next (October 12th).

The HSE-supported service, which is free, will operate from 10.30 a.m. each Friday for the next four weeks at the ‘Hub’ café

in Respond’s St. John’s College, The Folly,Waterford.The initiative is also supported by South East Community Healthcare.

HSE Manager with Services for Older People, Waterford, Barbara Murphy says “people are very welcome to come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a scone” while taking time out to chat and meet people that may be experiencing something

similar.”

Ms. Murphy says it is not requisite to attend every week and guest speakers on different aspects of dementia and memory will be a feature of the service.

The manager says the Waterford Integrated Care for Older People (WICOP) has been working on the initiative for some time adding that it has been developed by an alliance of

specialist geriatric community and hospital services in Waterford.

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Twin Towers artefact ‘deserves greater prominence’

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor Damien Geoghegan has called for a steel section of World Trade Centre that was destroyed in the 9/11 attacks in 2001 to be put on more prominent display in Dungarvan. The poignant artefact currently resides in a corner of the Council Chamber the

Civic Offices Council Offices.

Cllr.

Geoghegan told September’s deferred municipality meeting that the piece was one of only three such reminders in the country when it was presented to Dungarvan on September 20th, 2003.

Waterford city has more recently acquired one also with the city “delighted” to have it displayed on a plinth outside the

bishop’s palace”, said the Councillor.

Cllr. Geoghegan said the Dungarvan equivalent was first displayed in the town’s library window. After it disappeared from there he located it in a store room on the quays and ensured it was brought to the Council chambers. Such has become its anonymity now, he informed, that when the Waterford

memento was being heralded, many people didn’t even realise Dungarvan had one for five years.

The Councillor suggested that Dungarvan place the section on a plinth on a grass space outside the civic building along with the story behind it. It was agreed to move the installation though the new location has yet to be confirmed.

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Road traffic prosecutions A DUNGARVAN man who was driving at 58 km/h over the national speed limit was fined last week.

Michael McKevitt, with an address at 61 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, was fined €500 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 158 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Knockeylan, Lemybrien, on 23rd April, 2017.

Inspector Larry Sheahan said the accused was the registered owner of the vehicle at the time.

The accused did not appear in court.

NOT having a current tax disc displayed resulted in a court fine for a motorist.

Bridget O’Reilly (42) with an address at 7 Ardmore Avenue, Knocknaheeny, Cork, was fined €120 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after Gardaí observed her vehicle without a current tax disc displayed at Killineen West, Dungarvan, on 18th March, 2018.

Solicitor David Burke said his client was not in court as she was in hospital having a medical procedure carried out.

A FINE was issued last week to a motorist who exceeded a special speed limit in Dungarvan.

Derek Sheehan (43) with an address at Milestream House, Lissaniskey Upton, Innishannon, Cork, was fined €300 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected travelling at 93 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 30th January, 2018.

The accused did not appear in court.

NOT having tax on her vehicle resulted in a court fine for a local driver last week.

Aisling Maye, with an address at 2 Colligan View, Dungarvan, was fined €120 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued after Gardaí observed her vehicle parked at Grattan Square, Dungarvan, without a current tax disc displayed, on 9th February, 2018.

The accused did not appear in court.

A CAPPOQUIN driver who did not have insurance cover was put off the road for two years.

Treasa Gough (35) with an address at Carrigeen, Cappoquin, was fined €500 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and disqualified from driving for two years, for driving without insurance when stopped by Gardaí at Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, on 19th February, 2018.

A DUNGARVAN man who was detected driving without insurance was fined last week, but not disqualified.

John Barry (26) with an address at 2 Springmeadows, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to no insurance at Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, on 11th March, 2018. He also pleaded guilty to failing produce licence at the roadside and within ten days.

Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Brian O’Shea at last week’s Dungarvan District Court that Gardaí stopped the accused driving on the date in question.

Solicitor Martin Lavan said the insurance cover had expired six weeks previously.

He said his client works long hours and his wife

usually deals with the insurance, but on this occasion, Mr. Lavan said there was “an administrative error at home”.

He said the accused, who has no previous convictions, travels to work daily and requires the use of this vehicle.

Handing down a €200 fine for the no insurance offence, Judge O’Shea exercised the court’s discretion and did not disqualify the accused.

The charges of failing to produce licence were marked as proven and taken into consideration.

DRIVING with no licence resulted in a court fine for a motorist last week.

Brian Cronin (37) with an address at 15 Glenamoy Lawn, Mayfield, Cork, was fined €500 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for driving with no licence at Lemybrien, on 18th February, 2018.

Charges of failing to produce a licence at the roadside and within ten days were marked as proven and taken into consideration.

Judge Brian O’Shea was told the accused has previous convictions.

CARRYING a pillion passenger without the proper insurance cost a motorcyclist €300 in the District Court last week.

Kamil Kisielak (24) with an address at 2 Whitebarn, Cork Hill,Youghal, pleaded guilty to a charge of not having insurance cover (in relation to carrying a pillion passenger) when stopped by Gardaí on the Carrick Road, Lemybrien, on 31st March, 2018.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Brian O’Shea that Gardaí stopped the accused on the date in question because he was carrying a pillion passenger.

“The accused did have insurance cover,” Insp.

Sheahan clarified. “But, it clearly stated he was not entitled to carry a pillion passenger.”

Solicitor David Burke said his client was cooperative with Gardaí and he has no previous convictions.

Mr. Burke said his client relies on the motorcycle to go to work.

Handing down the €300 fine, Judge O’Shea exercised the court’s discretion and did not disqualify the accused.

A DUNGARVAN man who was twice found driving without a licence was fined in court last week.

Christy Power (31) with an address at 42 Towncourt, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to driving with no licence at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 16th September, 2017 and again, three weeks later, at a separate checkpoint on 6th October, 2017.

Inspector Larry Sheahan told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that the accused was driving a lorry on both occasions.

Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client had a licence for a motor car, but not a licence to cover him for driving a lorry.

Judge Brian O’Shea said the accused should have known after the first time he was stopped by the Gardaí that he required a licence to drive a lorry.

Mr. Gordon said his client is a scaffolder by profession and is no longer driving. He said his client receives lifts to work from fellow employees.

Judge O’Shea handed down a fine of €100 for the offence in September, 2017 and a €150 fine for the later offence.

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Donation to be made in drugs possession cases A DUNGARVAN man is to make a donation to the court poor box after pleading guilty to a drugs possession charge.

Darius McDonald (20), formerly of 5 Hillview Drive, Dungarvan, but now with an address at 11 Castle House, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis herb for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Hospital Road, Dungarvan, on 28th October, 2017.

Inspector Larry Sheahan told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that Gardaí came across the accused on the date in question and found him in possession of approximately €100 worth of cannabis herb.

Solicitor David Burke said his client has no previous convic-

tions and was co-operative with the Gardaí on the night.

Judge Brian O’Shea adjourned the case to 24th October, 2018, to allow the accused to make a €200 donation to the court poor box.

He warned that if the donation is not paid on that day he would impose a fine and conviction on the accused.

AN Ardmore man who was found in possession of cocaine will have the charge struck out if he makes a donation to the court poor box.

Dylan Reed (20) with an address at Ballinamona, Ardmore, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Dungarvan Garda Station on

27th December, 2017.

Inspector Larry Sheahan told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that it was while at the Garda Station on another matter that the accused was searched and he was found in possession of approximately €100 worth of cocaine.

Solicitor David Burke said his client has no previous convictions and would welcome an opportunity to contribute to the court poor box and keep his record clean.

Judge Brian O’Shea adjourned the case to 24th October, 2018, to allow the accused to pay €200 to the court poor box.

He warned that if it is not paid on that day he would convict the accused of the offence and fine him.

Fine for theft of clothes A FINE was imposed on a Dungarvan woman who admitted theft from a local retailer.

Cody Fowler (29) with an address at 3 Keating Street, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty at last week’s Dungarvan District Court to theft from Dealz, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on 29th March, 2018.

Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Brian

O’Shea that the accused took €13 worth of children’s clothing from the shop and left without paying. Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client is the mother of two children and she doesn’t have a criminal history.

He said his client suffers from mental health issues and is on medication.

Judge O’Shea handed down a €100 fine.

Fine for possession of small quantity of cannabis A 35-YEAR-old Dungarvan man was fined in court last week for possession of a small quantity of cannabis.

Gerard O’Brien with an address at 89 Springfield, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, on 19th February, 2018.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Brian O’Shea that Gardaí stopped the accused who was on a bicycle on the date in question.

After a search, they found the accused in possession of €20 worth of cannabis.

Insp. Sheahan said the accused admitted his guilt and was co-operative with the Gardaí.

The court heard that the accused received a Probation Order for a similar offence back in 2009.

Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client was in possession of cannabis for medicinal purposes and explained his client has back problems.

He said his client is in receipt of disability benefit and lives at home with his parents.

Judge O’Shea handed down a €200 fine.

Nathan Carter pictured with from Kyle (4) and Cameron Butler (5) from Waterford in Eason O’Connell Street where he was signing copies of his new book, Born for the Road, which is available in Eason stores and on www.easons.com [Andres Poveda]

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Signing the Labour pledge after they were selected as candidates to run for the Labour Party in the upcoming local elections are Cllr. John Pratt for Lismore Electoral Area and Ger Barron for Portlaw-Kilmacthomas Electoral Area. Included in the photographs are Labour TD., Deputy Alan Kelly, who chaired the Labour Selection Convention at Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan; and Gary Honer, Chairperson of the Waterford Branch of the Labour Party.

Labour’s hard work helped to make Waterford Greenway a reality Pratt vows to continue to pursue possibility of extending Greenway westwards THE Waterford Greenway is one achievement for the city and county which was brought about thanks to the hard work and perseverance of Labour Party members.

Labour TD Deputy Alan Kelly, who chaired the Labour Party Convention in Dungarvan recently to select two candidates for the upcoming local elections (Cllr. John Pratt and Ger Barron), took time to visit a section of the Greenway before the start of the Convention and to view the development of the Smarter Travel project in Dungarvan.

“It was a Labour Minister who gave funding for the Smarter Travel and Greenway projects, it wasn’t anyone else,” Deputy Kelly pointed out.

He told the Labour Selection Convention that PortlawKilmacthomas Labour candidate, Ger Barron is someone who is passionate about his area, and it was thanks to Mr. Barron’s perseverance that helped get funding for the Greenway.

“A number of years ago Ciara Conway [former Waterford Labour Deputy] and Ger Barron [former Waterford County Councillor] came to me about this Greenway when I was junior Minister at the Department of Transport,” Deputy Kelly said.

“I had already given them [up to] €8m for the Smarter Travel project, but now they wanted a Greenway. Ger was passionate about it and he brought along so many people, including the local authority, I really couldn’t say no.

It stood out so much. That was two occasions when we were able to support projects here and it was because of the passion of this man, Ger Barron,” said Deputy Kelly.

Deputy Kelly said when the Greenway was opened and Mr. Barron wasn’t even referenced for all his hard work in pushing for the creation of the Greenway, it was “extremely

maddening for me”.

“It wasn’t appropriate and it wasn’t fair,” Deputy Kelly said.

“It is not that Ger wanted a huge amount of credit, but I can tell you straight out that given the fact that I was the minister who allocated the money and given the fact that Ger was the one who brought the project to my attention, it wouldn’t have happened otherwise,” he pointed out.

“You would not have a Greenway here without Ger Barron - point blank - absolutely cast iron certainty, it wouldn’t be here only for this man,” he said.

“There are very few Councillors, I don’t care how many years they’ve served in Waterford, of any colour or creed, who has a legacy like that in the county,” Deputy Kelly said. “If there is one thing the people of Dungarvan and Kilmacthomas should remember, it is that,” he said, adding that the Greenway is a testament to the hard work Mr. Barron has done for his community.

Cllr. John Pratt said the Labour Party members have had a lot of achievements over the years, but they are not efficient at promoting themselves and telling the public what they’ve done “the Greenway and Smarter Travel being an example”,” he said.

He said that Labour should make sure they get credit for work they have done.

“We are doing the work and I genuinely believe that Ger Barron was one of the best public representatives who served in Waterford County Council, that I knew of. I hope the people from his area realise that, and that it was the biggest mistake they made [when he lost his seat in 2014]. That will be acknowledged by all Councillors (parties and none), because Ger was into the Council day-in, day-out representing the people,” Cllr. Pratt said.

He said if the Greenway had

been delivered before the last local elections, “I would’ve been confident that Ger would have regained his seat”.

“I’ve no doubt that Ger will win back his seat this time around,” he said.

In relation to the Greenway, Cllr. Pratt said he would continue to pursue his proposal to have the Greenway extended westwards towards the towns of Cappoquin, Lismore and Tallow.

“I believe it is achieveable,” Cllr. Pratt told the Convention.

He said he sought a feasibility study on the proposal, but he has not received a great response from the Council Chief Executive, Michael Walsh.

“It won’t be a fait accompli,” Cllr. Pratt vowed.

“I have been in contact with a lot of people from different areas - Tallow, Lismore, Cappoquin, Dromana, and Villierstown who would have an interest in this,” Cllr. Pratt said.

He said everyone can see the Greenway is the best thing that has come to Waterford, as towns like Dungarvan and Kilmacthomas are thriving.

By extending the Greenway westwards, it would breath new life into towns and villages in West Waterford.

“We feel in West Waterford that we need to be able to benefit in some way and I will be looking at how we can move that forward and keep up the fight in achieving that,” Cllr.

Pratt said.

He said that a feasibility study would identify any pitfalls or hurdles to overcome, but noted that the CE Mr. Walsh was not in favour of the feasibility study.

“I want to see where the pitfalls are and if there’s any information on the old railway track, where it ran, and to delve in and see if there are any possibilities.

If it can’t be extended along the natural railway line, perhaps there are ways of keeping it offroad, coming back in and out of

the track?” Cllr. Pratt suggested.

“Until we explore that more, I feel we shouldn’t give up on it easily. Myself and Ger will continue our efforts to achieve it, if at all possible,” he added.

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White Clover

By Mandy Tompkins ALTHOUGH it is widespread and most commonly found amongst the grasses in Meadows, Pastureland, Roadsides and Lawns, White Clover is an important cultivated fodder plant because it has nodes upon its roots which can fix the Nitrogen that is present in the atmosphere before releasing it into the soil, enriching it. White Clover grows up to 40cm in length and is a Perennial plant with trifoliate leaves growing from its stem, which is called a Stolan. The three leaflets are round and may have faint white marks upon them.

Sometimes a four leaf White Clover can be discovered and these are highly regarded as lucky.

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Cushcam realignment formally adopted by Councillors

By Christy Parker COUNCILLORS at October’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting have adopted a draft plan to redesign the notorious Cushcam junction on the N25 near Dungarvan.

Waterford Council presented the draft proposal – estimated to cost €750,000 – to the meeting following a €525,000 grant from Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

The scheme aims to intersect the L3013 with the N25 at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. This will enable vehicles to turn left off the N25 without stopping or crossing the N25 centreline. A ghost island for right turning vehicles will be accommodated on the N25 to facilitate safely vehicles turning off the N25 onto the L3013.

Senior Roads Engineer Gabriel Hynes confirmed that the main part of the scheme would see a re-alignment of the junction down to Garranbane school, meaning a right turn lane coming out from Dungarvan. The approach route from Waterford will see improved curvature, meaning motorists can turn off the national primary road without having to stop.

In summary the works comprise: • Provision of a right turning lane for eastbound vehicles to L3013, • Realignment of the local road L3013 to reduce the angle of skew • Provision of adequate sight distance to the right from local road L3005,

• Alteration to existing services • Provision of accommod-ation works • Surface water drainage • Amendments to road markings and traffic signs, • Landscaping works.

The N25 will be widened by up to four metres on the southern side to accommodate the right turning lane, while the stagger distance between the L3013 and L3005 will be extended to 50m. The L3013 realignment will be approximately 175m. The roadside boundary north of the N25 will be set back to provide an adequate sight line from the L3005.

Mr. Hynes revealed that some land acquisition “outside of the public right of way” will be required – through CPO if necessary – and added that the scheme provided the maximum attainable given the “funding restraints made available by TII.” HISTORY OF COLLISIONS Cushcam has been a traffic safety headache for decades and has featured in a list of Ireland’s ’50 most dangerous bends’ compiled by TII’s predecessor, the NRA. Critics blame a combin-ation of poor sightlines, a heavy volume of traffic and speeding for its grim reputation.

On one side the junction provides access to Garranbane NS and Ballinroad and on the other side serves access to the wider hinterland. An estimate 1,700 vehicles pass through the location daily.

From 2006 to 2015 there were nine

injury collisions within 500 metres of the junction, earning it a ratio of collisions per vehicles far in excess of the national average.

Eight of the collisions involved vehicles either turning into or out of the L3013.

Most accidents have involved rear ending, with two-thirds occurring in daylight and it is believed that many go unreported.

CAUTIOUS WELCOME The Councillors welcomed the proposed works as a major improvement of sightlines and a welcome exercise in the junction’s functionality. There were some reservations expressed by Cllrs. Pat Nugent and Tom Cronin, both of whom felt there was room for improvement in the width of Wood Road and the turn off onto that road from the Dungarvan side respectively. Cllr.

Nugent said he hoped there would “be another scheme” in due course to address his reservations.

FOOTPATH NEEDED Meantime, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan urged that next year’s roads programme include provision for a footpath between Ballinroad and Garranbane school. He said Ballinroad was often considered a suburb of Dungarvan but also had “over 1,000 people living there.” He felt the Council needed to start putting proper infrastructure in place for the sake of school-bound children and their parents particularly.

Mr. Hynes agreed but, as always, advised that it would come down to what funding was available. He would investigate the cost and report back.

Free on-street parking from 4.00 p.m.

By Christy Parker

White Clover has creamy white spherical flower heads, which are 2cm in diameter and comprised of between forty and eighty individual flowers. The Calyx is green and bell shaped and the Corolla has a membrane which is white but may be tinged with green or light pink. The upper petal is pointed and one third larger than the two lateral petals. The two lower petals are joined to form a keel and there are usually ten stamens. White Clover flowers open from the bottom of the flower head upward, drooping and turning brown after they have finished flowering.

White Clover has been used as a cure for Coughs and liver ailments in ancient Folk Medicine, as well as purifying and cleansing the blood.

Although it is self fertile, Honey Bees and Bumble Bees are the nectar feeders for White Clover, because they have long tongues and they are the only insects that can reach the nectar.

DUNGARVAN is to retain its free parking regime throughout the town from 4.00 p.m. and from 3.00 p.m., effectively, in Scanlan’s Yard and Spar car park, following adoption of by-law amendments at October’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting.

This will see a 90-minute free period applying to the Spar car park and to Scanlan’s yard and half an hour free on-street.The standard rate of €1.10 per hour/€3.30 per day remaining in force.

Senior Roads Engineer Gabriel Hynes had presented three segments to the proposed bylaw amendments at October’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting. There were, i) imposing parking charges of €1.10 per hour with 90 mins. free in the Spar carpark ii) 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. parking times for all tariffs; iii) allow parking on both sides of the Causeway, (as against one side only at present) with half an hour free and a maximum stay of 90 mins.

The Engineer said there had been many submissions received when the draft proposals went to public consultation, with the majority against changing the hours from 4.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. “At present with 4.00 p.m. you can park free in Scanlon’s Yard from 2.30 p.m. in town from 3.30 p.m. on-street”, given the 90 minute and 30 minute free time respectively.

Arising from those submissions he said the executive was now proposing that car parking be reduced from 5.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan interceded to propose 4.30 p.m. instead of 5.00 p.m., “so then you would effectively have free parking in Dungarvan throughout from 4.00 p.m. (with the free half hour) which has worked very successfully up to now”, he reasoned.

Cllr. Geoghegan also proposed there be no maximum stay “on the left hand side of Causeway (driving from Dungarvan towards Abbeyside). Cllr. John Pratt concurred.

SUPERMARKET STAFF Matters might have concluded then but Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell called for “six or

seven” free parking spaces” to be provided for staff at the Spar supermarket on the Causeway. He said it was unfair to charge them what he said was mostly a workforce of students up to €20 a week when Aldi, by comparison do not do so.

Mr. Hynes insisted there would be no free parking for any businesses. Workers could either avail of the 350 free spaces spread across various locations or use on-street parking, “pay like everyone else” and walk a short distance to work. “We need to be consistent” he explained “Giving free parking to some and not to others would be totally unfair and contrary to our policy.”

Cllr. Geoghegan pointed out that Aldi was, by contrast, a privately owned car park. He added that were free spaces applied to the Causeway then other streets and car parks should follow suit. “There is no meaning to what you are putting forward!”, he accused Cllr. O’Donnell, who continued to protest loudly. Ultimately, he protested in vain as the amendments were adopted.

Homes and businesses in Waterford to be updated in relation to improvements in water quality in their area 661 CUSTOMERS in County Waterford will be contacted by Irish Water over the coming weeks to update them about works happening in their locality to improve their water quality. The recent Water Services Policy Statement 2018 – 2025 called for better engagement with, and greater transparency for people using public water supplies. This direct communication is an important part of helping the public to understand what Irish Water do as a utility. It is important to note that water from the scheme affected, the Ring/Helvick Public Water Supply, is safe to drink.

Homes and businesses in 16 counties across the country on 55 different water supply schemes will receive a detailed booklet outlining the issues with their water supply which might vary from elevated THMs; inadequate barriers for cryptosporidium; poor turbidity removal; presence of low levels of pesticides; or details of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) audit of a plant.

The individual booklet will explain in detail to householders where their drinking water comes from; why Irish Water are writing to them; how Irish

Water know that their water is safe to drink; information about regulation and testing; what Irish Water is doing to fix their specific water supply; and where they can get more information.

The public water supplies on the Ring/Helvick Public Water Supply are at risk of THMs (trihalomethanes). To address this, Irish Water will be changing the supply source for this area.

In future, water supply will come from the Dungarvan Public Water Scheme. We expect the works to facilitate this change to be complete by the end of 2019.

Speaking about the public information campaign, Regional Operations Lead Brian O’Leary said, “Everyone we are writing to on the Ring/Helvic Public Water supply has access to drinking water that is safe to drink. We monitor and test our supplies on a continuous basis and if this monitoring indicates a potential water quality issue we consult with the HSE. If there is any potential risk to public health from the drinking water supply we inform the public immediately. If anyone has any questions or concerns they should contact Irish Water.”

“Irish Water has worked closely with the EPA to identify the public water schemes that need a plan or action to improve their water treatment. We are prioritising our investment in these treatment plants. Providing safe, clean drinking water for all in County Waterford is our first goal.”

If members of the public have any questions that are not covered in booklet please phone us on Call save 1850 278 278 or +353 1 707 2828Call: +353 1 707 2828 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

We also have a dedicated webpage at www.water.ie/waterquality

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Praying a Public Rosar y for Ireland PLEASE JOIN US Ireland is at an historic crossroad. Secularists are trying to push God from the public square.

They reject His action upon society. We must stop the secularists advance and pray to God for help. He will hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother. That’s why we have launched the Public Square Rosary Crusade.

WILL BE HELD IN Members of the Waterford Branch of the Labour Party showing their support for President Michael D. Higgins in his bid to get re-elected. Included are the Labour Party candidates for the upcoming local elections, Cllr. John Pratt and Ger Barron; with Deputy Alan Kelly, TD., who chaired the Labour Selection Convention, held in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, recently; Gary Honer, Chairperson of the Waterford Branch of the Labour Party; former TD Brian O’Shea; and former Mayor of Waterford City, Jack Walsh.

Waterford Labour pledges support for Higgins in presidential race THE Waterford Branch of the Labour Party has pledged its support for the incumbent President, Michael D. Higgins as he attempts to win a second term in office.

At the Labour Convention held recently in Dungarvan to select their local representatives for the forthcoming local elections (Cllr. John Pratt, Lismore area; and Ger Barron for the Portlaw-Kilmacthomas area),TD Deputy Alan Kelly pointed out that Michael D. Higgins was a Labour Party candidate the first time he sought election in 2011 and was later elected as Uachtarán na hÉireann.

This time President Higgins, who is apolitical while he holds the office of President, nominated himself to run again for office, but as Deputy Kelly pointed out, Michael D. Higgins was “a former Labour TD, former Senator, and former Minister - so wear his badge with pride and do everything you can to get him elected again, because he is an inspiration to all of us”.

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CONSTITUENCY OF WATERFORD Presidential Election & Referendum – 26th October, 2018.

ELECTORAL (AMENDMENT) ACT 1996 SECTION 3 TAKE NOTICE that it is not possible for the forthcoming Poll to provide wheelchair access to the following Polling Places: • Church of Ireland Hall, Tramore • Clonea-Power N.S. • Halla Cholmáin, Ballymacart.

Persons under disability not already on the current postal voters list may apply in writing to the Local Returning Officer, Courthouse, Catherine Street, Waterford, on or before Wednesday, 17th October, 2018, for authority to transfer their vote to a more convenient Polling Station within the Constituency. Such application must be supported by appropriate evidence to satisfy the requirements as set out in section 100 of the Electoral Act 1992, as to their disability.

Dated this 9th day of October, 2018.

NIALL ROONEY Local Returning Officer.

Supporting President Michael D. Higgins’ bid for re-election to the Áras, are, left to right: Jack Walsh, former Mayor of Waterford City; Labour TD., Deputy Alan Kelly; and Labour’s two election candidates in the upcoming local elections, Ger Barron, Portlaw-Kilmacthomas Electoral Area; and Cllr. John Pratt, Lismore Electoral Area.

Discussion over-run on Management Report causes consternation for some Councillors AN over-run of a discussion on the monthly Management Report caused some consternation for those Councillors who didn’t get a chance to ask questions, at their September Plenary meeting.

Usually, the Mayor allocates 50 minutes of the meeting for Councillors to ask questions on various sections of the Management Report. Each Councillor is allocated two minutes speaking time to ask questions, but no supplementary questions.

The Mayor allows Councillors to speak in the order they put their hand up to indicate they want to speak.

However, at the September meeting Mayor Declan Doocey told the Council that they had already spent 70 minutes discussing the report and there are “still seven more Councillors who wanted to talk”, and they had still to get through the rest of the order of business on the Agenda, including an important consultation.

Mayor Doocey said he would need patience from Councillors and an extension of Standing Orders to get through all the people who want to ask questions on the Management Report or continue with the meeting and not allow any more questions on the Management Report.

Cllr. Davy Daniels said the Healy-Rae’s brought in a system in the Dáil recently, where they take a number if they want to talk. “I think we’ll have to do that here,” Cllr.

Daniels suggested, pointing out to the Mayor that he previously indicated to talk earlier in the meeting, as did Cllr. Cha O’Neill.

This led to Mayor Doocey waving a five euro note and suggesting to Councillors to “come up here and tell me the first person to put up their hand [to ask a question] and I’ll give them the fiver”.

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan pointed out that the Mayor was allowing Councillors to come in with supplementary questions who hadn’t

asked the original question.

“That is what’s happening and I agree with Cllr. Davy Daniels, I have to say, even though we often clash across the Chamber, I agree with him 100 percent - there are people here asking questions that didn’t ask the original question,” Cllr. Geoghegan said.

Mayor Doocey replied “that isn’t fair”.

“Because I’ve been more than fair,” he said.

“Come up here - the minute the meeting starts, everyone has their hands up. So, what do you do - put everyone down as number one [to speak]?” Mayor Doocey added.

Cllr. Geoghegan suggested “start with your own crowd [party] first and the work [towards the other parties]”, to laughter from the Chamber. The meeting moved on with agreement from other Councillors who didn’t get a chance to ask questions, that their questions be emailed to the relevant Director of Services, who would respond directly with answers.

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Pictured at celebration ceremony are the Waterford Institute of Technology General Nursing class of 2018.

University Hospital Waterford celebrates WIT General Nursing Class of 2018 UNIVERSITY Hospital Waterford hosted a celebration ceremony for the Waterford Institute of Technology General Nursing class of 2018 on Wednesday, 26th September. To mark the end of their training and placements in the various hospitals and healthcare facilities across the HSE South East Area, the Hospital held its 12th annual General Nursing Student Celebration Ceremony. This included a certificate presentation to each of WIT’s 40 General Nursing students.

The Ecumenical service, which has been cele-

brated for more than 37 years, was held in the Hospital Chapel and included a blessing of hands by members of the clergy present. The service, attended by parents and friends of those being celebrated, was also attended by Ms. Tess O'Donovan Assistant National Director of Human Resources, South South West Hospital Group, who also acted as guest speaker on the afternoon.

Interim Director of Nursing at University Hospital Waterford, Orla Kavanagh said:“University Hospital Waterford is delighted to host this celebra-

tion ceremony for WIT’s nursing students.The ceremony has had a long tradition of being held here in the hospital church, in what is a very special and memorable occasion for the newly qualified nurses, their families, friends and those that supported them throughout their four year degree training programme. We would like to extend our congratulations to this group of newly qualified nurses and wish them well for their future careers.”

All the WIT general nursing graduates have undertaken four years of training and for nine

months were on placement across hospitals in the South East including University Hospital Waterford, St. Patrick’s Hospital, South Tipperary General Hospital, Wexford General Hospital, Kilcreene Orthopaedic Hospital, Whitfield Clinic, Aut Even Hospital and St. Luke’s General Hospital Kilkenny.

The General Nursing students joined their fellow colleagues from the Psychiatric and Intellectual Disability groups at their Graduation Ball, taking place at the Granville Hotel, Waterford, later that evening.

“1848 Lecture Series“ Further Education speaker line-up confirmed ART Throughout the year art students are exposed to many trips to galleries and colleges. Students enjoy these visits as an introduction to life as an artist. One student said that ‘It was wonderful speaking with craftspeople who recently set up in business but also the more established makers’ after a visit to Showcase Ireland Trade Show, one of Europe’s largest craft trade fairs.

ART PORTFOLIO QQI LEVEL 5 Students that enrol on our level 5 Art Portfolio course are immersed in the creative world of art.

They have the opportunity to learn new techniques such as printmaking and ceramics as well as advancing their drawing and painting skills.

These new techniques allow them to produce high quality portfolios to facilitate their entry into the art degree of their choice. The Higher Education Links scheme (HELS) gives students the opportunity to use their QQI level 5 or 6 major awards to apply through the CAO for a place at a University or Institute of Technology such as NCAD and Crawford. Our teachers work closely with each student to ensure they apply for

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the college that best fits their talents and interests.

ART AND CRAFT QQI LEVEL 6 The level 6 Art course is for students interested in developing their techniques in painting, drawing, ceramics and print making. Many of the students have benefitted from more than one year of learning in the world of art, craft and design.

Some students have successfully applied to attend art colleges in Cork, Clonmel and Waterford and others hope to build an Art Practice.

Last year the students took part in the Exhibitions in the Old Market House Arts Centre as part of the food festival. It was a fantastic opportunity to see the quality and volume of work produced by the students throughout the year.

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TO celebrate the 170th Anniversary of the first ever raising of the Tricolour, at 33 The Mall, Waterford City, by Irish patriot Thomas Francis Meagher.The 1848 Tricolour Celebration committee are launching an exciting new lecture series to commemorate the event. It is hoped that in future years the Celebration will have a continued and expanded lecture series.

Taking place on Saturday, 13th October, in the Museum of Treasures, the following speakers will be presenting, at this FREE morning event: 10.00 a.m. - 10.40 a.m. : ‘The Legacy of Meagher and Modern Ireland’, Noel Whelan.

Noel Whelan, barrister, journalist and author. He is a well-known commentator on political and current affairs. He writes a weekly column in The Irish Times. He is the author of FiannaFáil: A Biography of a Party.

Noel Whelan will consider the relevance of the ideas of Thomas Francis Meagher for the Ireland of today.

10.40 a.m. - 11.20 a.m.: ‘Waterford and the Constitution of Ireland’, Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh.

Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh is a lecturer in Law at Waterford institute of Technology, with a special

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interest in the Constitution. She is a regular contributor on radio and television on current and legal affairs. She is the author of Electoral Law in Ireland and Constitutional Law in Ireland.

Jennifer Kavanagh will consider the development of the Constitution, with particular reference to the contributions of Thomas Francis Meagher and John Hearne.

11.20-12.00: Tea/coffee refreshments to be served.

12.00 noon - 12.45 p.m.:‘The Memoirs of General Thomas Francis Meagher: from manuscript to print’, Professor Padraig Ó Macháin.

Prof.Pádraig Ó Macháin is Professor of Modern Irish at University College Cork. He is a native of Lismore, Co. Waterford. He co-edits and publishes An Linn Bhuí: Iris GhaeltachtnanDéise.

Padraig Ó Macháin will speak about Michael Kavanagh’s famous biography of Meagher.

Places are limited by number, to approximately 80 delegates.

To register for this FREE event you must book online at www.eventbrite.ie Further details are also available directly from the 1848 Facebook page.

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Comeragh Council praises Tidy Towns groups on awards success

Linda Foley from Shanbally, Cappoquin, puts the final piece into the higsaw puzzle ‘The Lion King’ which is one of ten film scenes that make up a 40,000+ jigsaw to be displayed during the Coffee Morning.

Tea and Coffee Morning fundraiser in Cappoquin A 40,000+ jigsaw puzzle will be the main display at a Tea and Coffee Morning fundraiser next Saturday week, 20th October, in aid of Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland.

Linda Foley, from Shanbally, spent seven months putting together the large scale jigsaw, which measures two metres by seven metres (seven feet by 23 feet).

The jigsaw contains ten movie scenes from famous Disney movies and each scene has 4,000 pieces.

When the ten movie scenes are put together, the entire project is just over 40,000 jigsaw pieces.

The large jigsaw will be displayed in the main hall of

Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, 20th October, during the Tea and Coffee morning, from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon.

The fundraiser is also being held in memory of Linda’s Godchild, Clodagh Cummins.

All are very welcome to attend and donations will be gratefully accepted on the day.

The money raised will go towards Ronald McDonald House in Crumlin, Dublin, which provides accommodation and a caring and supportive environment for families whose children are seriously ill and are hospitalised or undergoing medical treatment at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin 12.

CONGRATULATIONS were extended from Comeragh Municipal District Council to all the Tidy Towns groups for their success in the recent Tidy Towns competition.

Leading the congratulations at the September meeting of the District Council was Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy.

He also paid special congratulations to the groups which won County Awards, particularly a project which was funded by the Council and spearheaded by Portlaw Tidy Towns and Portlaw National School titled ‘Create Life Not Litter’.

“This project won the South East New School Award, a category which encourages schools to play their part in the community,” Cllr. Murphy said.

“It involved children setting seeds early in the year and then transferring them to window boxes - of which 120 boxes were set on the windowsills of houses on Brown Street during the Summer.

“I’m delighted to say that none of the 120 window boxes were damaged,” Cllr. Murphy said.

“It goes to show the support from the community for initiatives when it comes to Tidy Towns. I’m delighted they got their recognition, especially in this inaugural year of the school award. It is a great achievement for them to win the overall award for the South East region,” Cllr. Murphy added.

Cllr. John O’Leary added his congratulations to the Tidy Towns groups, particularly Portlaw, and praised all their hard work, especially when “considering the amount of money we spend which goes into litter picking and trying to promote the whole area of tidiness and anti-litter”.

He complimented his own local club, Ballyduff GAA Club for their taking part in a litter pick recently, which had up to 30 people involved.

Cllr. O’Leary said communities “are under attack and littering is costing money. It’s sad, it shouldn’t be”.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan paid tribute to the 19 Tidy Towns groups from Waterford, six of which are from the Comeragh area.

When he was Cathaoirleach, Cllr. O’Ryan held a civic reception for five Tidy Towns groups operating in Comeragh at the time.

He noted the groups have now increased to six in the Comeragh area.

Cllr. O’Ryan praised his own group, Ballymacarbry Tidy Towns, which were awarded a silver medal and whom, he said worked so hard over the last few years.

He said Ballymacarbry went to great measures to keep the flowers growing during the Summer drought, considering the constraints they were under.

“The hard work doesn’t just happen in the Helix on the day, it happens all year and I’m glad to help them with the litter picks we do,” Cllr. O’Ryan said.

Cllr. Liam Brazil praised all the Tidy Towns groups for the work they do throughout the whole year.

“They do fantastic work throughout our towns and villages. It is only right that the Council helps them in any way possible,” Cllr. Brazil said.

“I commend them for the work they do and am delighted they are getting recognition for their hard work.”

Concurring, Cllr. Seanie Power said all the hard work was evident when you pass through all the towns and villages in the county.

“All the towns and villages are looking fabulous.Window boxes on the sills plays the part and enhances the visitor experience for tourists coming into the area. Well done and keep up the good work,” Cllr. Power said.

Cllr. Murphy said the fight against litter stems back to educating people about it, starting off in the schools and getting children involved in various projects throughout the county, so they understand how important it is to have the place they live looking well.

“That feeds back to the parents as well,” Cllr. Murphy said.

“We discuss environment here every month and litter is one of the top subjects that is discussed,” he added.

Ray Moloney, Senior Executive Officer,

Environment, said the Portlaw N. S. project was supported by the Council’s anti-litter grant.

“It goes to show that if we get good quality schemes coming to us and with financial support from the Council, they can go on and literally double their money in winning awards at national level, because the awards come with cash prizes,” Mr. Moloney said.

He acknowledged all the good work carried out by all the volunteers involved with Tidy Towns committees.

“Particularly in the Comeragh area - the six groups performed very well in this year’s competition,” Mr. Moloney said.

CHALLENGES FACING TIDY TOWNS GROUPS Cllr. O’Leary said there are huge challenges facing voluntary groups like Tidy Towns committees through insurance costs.

He said Tidy Towns now have to fork out for insurance cover for their members to operate ride-on lawnmowers, which, he said is quite expensive.

Cllr. O’Leary said many of the people involved with Tidy Towns don’t mind doing the work, but they do mind having to fundraise.

He pointed out the community grant which the committees receive is only around €475 a year, “which is a small amount when they have to cover insurance for the ride-on lawnmowers”.

He said another challenge facing Tidy Towns groups was difficulty in getting workers from the Community Employment / TUS schemes.

Cllr. O’Leary said that the layout of the schemes means the employee has to move on after 12 months, leaving a void in workers for Tidy Towns groups.

Cllr. O’Leary said he was publicly calling on Employment Minister, Regina Doherty, to re-examine the schemes.

“If the people on those schemes are willing to continue [on those schemes], then they should be allowed to do it, because otherwise, voluntary organisations like Tidy Towns are going to be at a loss,” he added.

Proposed €5m facelift for Walsh Park is appealed Mike and Vincent Pettit of the 360 Cookhouse, pictured with Georgina Campbell last week, receiving their ‘Georgina Campbell Award’ for Best Pet Destination 2019.

Trees striking fear in graveyard visitors

By Christy Parker PEOPLE are afraid to go to Lismore graveyard in bad weather due to the perilous state of trees there, Cllr. Declan Doocey told September’s deferred Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting. The Councillor accepted that some trees had been pruned in recent times but that “in some cases more than pruning is maybe

needed” as in a “bad wind they could come down.” The councillor said people were afraid to visit family graves as a result. He added that a horticulturist had visited the area two years ago and he was “taking his time.”

Mr. Moloney said Storm Ophelia had occurred since then and some trees had to be reassessed. He expected to be able to clarify matters in a few weeks.

PLANS to redevelop the GAA’s sports grounds at Walsh Park in Waterford City into a 18,000+ seat stadium have been appealed to An Bord Pleanála.

Waterford County GAA Board submitted their application to the local authority last July for the €5m facelift, which sought to demolish the existing on-site buildings (with the exception of the Southern Stand) and construct new facilities including turnstile housings, ticket office, exit gates, a new Western terrace with roof cover, dressing rooms, and other accommodation and site works at Walsh Park, Keanes Road, Slievekeale Road, Waterford. (Council planning reference: 18448).

Despite a number of submissions made by individuals and residents’ associations, Waterford Council decided to grant conditional planning permission for the development.

However, the granted permission was appealed to An Bord Pleanála by two residents’ associations and an individual appellant on 19th September, 2018. (Board reference: 302598).

The Board is expected to make a decision on the appeal within 18 weeks.

An artist’s impressions of the proposed €5m redevelopment of Walsh Park in Waterford City.

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SCÉIM DEONTAIS NA bhFÉILTE 2019 Cuirfidh Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge maoiniú ar fáil d’eagraithe féilte agus imeachtaí chun cabhrú leo imeachtaí a fhorbairt agus a chur chun cinn i gCathair agus i gContae Phort Láirge le linn 2019. Tá sé mar aidhm ag an Scéim Deontais seo tacaíocht agus bolscaireacht a thabhairt d’fhéilte áitiúla agus tacaíocht agus cabhair a thabhairt d’imeachtaí a bhfuil gné eacnamaíoch, thurasóireachta, chultúrtha/ealaíonta nó phobail ag baint leo.

Sé príomhchuspóir Scéim Deontas na bhFéilte ná cabhair airgeadais a chur ar fáil do ghrúpaí agus d’eagraíochtaí atá i mbun féilte agus imeachtaí a fhorbairt ag an leibhéal áitiúil.

Tá an scéim dírithe ar mhaoiniú a chur ar fáil do réimse leathan d’fhéilte agus d’imeachtaí, chun a chinntiú go bhfuil na hacmhainní teoranta airgeadais atá ar fáil úsáidte sa tslí is éifeachtaí ar mhaithe leis an bpobal trí chéile.

Iarrfar ar iarratasóirí sonraí a chur ar fáil a léiríonn an méid seo a leanas: • Tionchar Eacnamaíoch/Ealaíonta/Pobail • Líon na gCuairteoirí/Rannpháirtíochta • Saineolas Eagraíochta

Waterford Winners at the Blas na hEireann Irish National Food awards – Pictured in Waterford City Centre on Monday evening were the Waterford winner's at the Blas na hEireann Irish National Food Awards which were held last week. It was a record breaking year for Waterford food producer's at the awards and included were, Chris Jones, Dawn Meats, Irene Queally, Pip and Pear, Rachel and Mark Hartarey, The Hartarey Kitchen, Mark Bergin, Coffee House Lane, Cian Hawes, Pure Food Company, Jackie Hayes and Chris Fitzmaurice, The Granville Hotel, Marie Power, The Sea Gardener, Philip Carter and Lisa Fitzgerald, Carter's Chocolate Cafe, Margaret Fleming, DessertFirst, Nicola Crowley and Dvir Nusery, Mezze and Liam McDonnell, Legacy Cider. [Noel Browne]

PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Liam Meehan, wish to apply to the above Authority for Planning Permission for the demolition of existing single-storey garage and rear extensions to be replaced with a new 2-storey extension to the side and new singlestorey extension to the rear of existing dwelling, with minor interior alterations to the existing dwelling, along with all associated site works at No. 26 T.J. Murphy Place, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application.

The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Liam Cunningham, seek permission for change of plan and revised location of dwelling house to that permitted under planning reference 09/415 and extended under 14/600362 at Garrison, Ballyduff Upper, 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 during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Robert Ahearne and Charis Jones, wish to apply to the above Authority for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, wastewater treatment plant, percolation area, garage, bore hole, entrance and associated site works at Brenan, Stradbally, Co. Waterford.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Patrick Queally and Shauna Casey, wish to apply to the above Authority for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, wastewater treatment plant, percolation area, garage, bore hole, entrance and associated site works at Ballynasissala, Bonmahon, 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.

Accolades for ten Waterford food and drink companies at this year’s Blas na hÉireann awards TEN Waterford food and drink companies are celebrating after scooping prestigious awards at this year’s Blas na hÉireann awards held in Dingle, County Kerry, last weekend.

The awards are considered the most prestigious in the food and drink industry, with over 2,500 products competing for gold, silver and bronze medals in over 100 food and drink categories.

Local cider brewing company, Legacy Cider picked up a silver medal for their medium dry Irish cider. Their cider is described as a great tasting authentic Irish Cider with a crisp sparkly finish, made in Dungarvan.

Dawn Meats, Carroll’s Cross, County Waterford, picked up two gold medals for their vintage reserve 50 day dry aged Rib of Beef and their Bone in Strip-loin as well as the ‘Best in Waterford’ title.

Pip and Pear picked up a gold and silver medal for their chilled baby food ‘Banana Blue’ and ‘Fishy Dishy’ respectively.

Hartery Kitchen won a silver medal for their red lentil dhal spice mix.

Mezze won a ‘Chefs Larder’ award for their seaweed lavosh flatbreads, while the Sea Gardener also won a ‘Chefs Larder’ award for their seaweed blends, as well as the Chefs Choice Award for a “must have” product.

The Pure Food Company won gold and silver medals for their sundried tomato and basil pesto and their rocket and garlic pesto respectively, while also taking the ‘Best in Waterford’ award and holding onto the title of ‘Best Pesto in Ireland’.

Coffeehouse Lane was awarded a gold medal for their Viking City Roast.

Dessert First won a bronze medal for their individual smoked salmon and broccoli quiche.

Carters Chocolate Café won a silver award for their coconut and raspberry chocolate bites and a silver for their real lemonade.

The Granville Hotel won two bronze medals for their Muldoons Whiskey marmalade and their strawberry jam.

• Inmharthanacht an imeachta sa todhchaí • Pleanáil Airgeadais Is féidir foirmeacha iarratais a íoslódáil ó shuíomh idirlíon Chomhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge ag www.waterfordcouncil.ie nó is féidir iad a fháil os na hoifigí ag Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge, Deasc Seirbhíse Custaiméara, Sráid Nua Bailey, Port Láirge nó Deasc Seirbhíse Custaiméara, Oifigí Cathartha, Cé Dáibhéid, Dún Garbhán.

Is ceart an fhoirm iarratais chomhlánaithe, maraon leis an bpáipéarachas tacaíochta, a chur isteach i gclúdach litreach séalaithe, marcáilte do: SCÉIM DEONTAIS NA bhFÉILTE 2019, DEASC SEIRBHÍSE CUSTAIMÉARA, COMHAIRLE CATHRACH & CONTAE PHORT LÁIRGE, SRÁID NUA BAILEY, PORT LÁIRGE faoin Aoine, 9 Samhain 2018 ag 3.00i.n.

M Quinn Stiúrthóir , Forbairt Eacnamaíoch & Pleanáil

FESTIVAL GRANTS SCHEME 2019 Waterford City & County Council will provide funding for festival and event organisers to aid with the development and promotion of events in Waterford City & County during 2019. This grant scheme aims to promote and support local festivals and to support and assist those events that have an economic, tourism, cultural/artistic or community perspective.

The main purpose of the Festival Grants Scheme is to provide financial assistance to groups and organisations engaged in developing festivals and events at local level.

The emphasis of the scheme is on providing funding for a diverse range of festival and events thus ensuring that the limited financial resources available are used to the maximum benefit of the community at large.

Applicants will be asked to provide details to demonstrate the following: • Economic/Artistic/ Community Impact • Visitor numbers/participation • Organisational expertise • Future viability of the event • Financial Planning Application forms are available to download from Waterford City & County Council’s website at www.waterfordcouncil.ie or can be obtained from the offices at Waterford City & County Council, Customer Services Desk , Baileys New Street, Waterford, or Customer Services Desk, Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan.

Completed application forms, together with supporting documentation, must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “FESTIVAL GRANT SCHEME 2019”, CUSTOMER SERVICES DESK, WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL, BAILEYS NEW STREET, WATERFORD” displayed clearly on the envelope no later than Friday, 9th November 2018 at 3pm.

M Quinn Director of Economic Development and Planning.

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Mayerling (Royal Ballet Live) Sunday, 21st October, 2.00 p.m.

Mayerling is a classic of the Royal Ballet repertory, with its emotional depth, haunting imagery, and one of the most demanding roles ever created for a male dancer. Kenneth MacMillan choreographed a complex work around the psychologically tormented heir to the Habsburg Empire, Crown Prince Rudolf. From the ballet’s start, the glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court is contrasted with undercurrents of sexual and political intrigue that drive the story to its violent climax in a double suicide. The large cast allows for impressive ensembles in addition to the ballet’s many solos of distinctive character and pas de deux of disturbing eroticism. This ballet, bursting with intensity, madness and passion, proves that sometimes the truth is more scandalous than fiction.

The Dungarvan Observer , in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition.

All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Mayerling Competition, Dungarvan Observer , Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 16th October. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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AS you may or may not know a veteran of the showjumping scene, and a native of Caseyville, Dungarvan, Jimmy Ivers, has been a sufferer of Polio from a very young age and his mobility has always been reliant on leg calipers.

Unfortunately, due to Jimmy’s very active lifestyle that you all know about only too well, his present Irons are no longer providing the support that Jimmy requires.

He has been without Irons now for over three years and during that time Jimmy and his Specialist, Ben Tenniglo, have fought tooth and nail with the HSE and politicians for new E.Mag Irons.

His Specialist feels that these new Irons will enhance his mobility greatly but, unfortunately, after a long and tiring battle the HSE have declined to subsidise these. As a result, a number of his close friends and colleagues from the showjumping world and locality have come together with the aim of raising the €25,000 necessary to get Jimmy back on his feet before we face into a new season of showjumping.

In order to do this we are running a Rodeo Night as a fundraiser on October 13th in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, with action kicking off at 8.00 p.m., along with entertainment, auction and raffle on the night. We will be running a team competition, with teams of four battle it out to see who can stay on the longest! We are inviting teams to take part, teams are priced at €80 including admission for the four entrants. For more information on teams or to register interest contact Michael 0861452494.

Tickets for the night priced at €10 are available from Catherine Kiely 087-6579612 or Nell Dalton 087-6655065, Kiely’s Tyre Centre, Dungarvan, and Devereux Manshop, Dungarvan, and Murray’s Pharmacy, Dungarvan, or alternatively on the night. All donations are also extremely welcome to this very worthy cause and can be lodged directly to the Bank details below, or alternatively, cheques made payable to ‘Shaft’s Mobility Fund’ and sent to:Shaft’s Mobility Fund c/o Mrs. Patricia Murray Drumhills House Dungarvan Ballyguiry Co. Waterford 087 7497863 Bank Details: IBAN IE59BOFI90602193138083 BIC BOF11E2D

Cherish The Ladies announce their “Heart of the Home” 2018 Ireland Tour THE LOCAL, Dungarvan Monday, 15th October, at 8.00 p.m.

GRAMMY-nominated Irish American super-group Cherish The Ladies are making the final preparations for their tour or Ireland in support of their brand new release, “Heart Of The Home” which kicked off at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, on September 15th and will play a total of fourteen dates around Ireland before bringing the show back stateside to America.

“It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” Boston Globe You can catch up with Cherish The Ladies – Heart of the Home at The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on Monday, 15th October, at 8.00 p.m.

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Friday 12th – Thursday 18th

Starting this Thursday 11th October

FILM INFORMATION AND BOOKING LINE 058 45796 www.sgcdungarvan.ie

The Very Best of Country Music

VENOM (15A) 112 mins.

D I G I TA L !

DAILY 9.10

at LAWLORS HOTEL, Dungavan Tel. 058-41122 • info@lawlorshotel.com THURSDAY 11th, FRIDAY 12th & SATURDAY, 13th October

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S – N OW B O O K I N G CLIFF RICHARD LIVE

OCTOBER 12th

60th ANNIVERSARY TOUR OCTOBER 14th

60th ANNIVERSARY TOUR

✄

NOVEMBER 6th

ON SALE!

MAYERLING

UNDER THE CLOCK (12A) 76 mins.

BALLET FROM THE ROYAL BALLET ON SALE!

D I G I TA L !

SAT., SUN. 2.10

DEGAS: Passion for Perfection (ART ON SCREEN PRESENTATION) ON SALE!

NOVEMBER 20th

TROLIUS AND CRESSIDA A ROYAL SHAKESPEARE LIVE PRESENTATION ON SALE!

NOVEMBER 20th

THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE AN NT LIVE PRESENTATION

NOVEMBER 24th

JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN (PG) 89 mins.

D I G I TA L !

FRI. 4.10, 6.00; SAT. – THUR. 4.10, 6.00, 8.20

ON SALE!

POKEMON THE POWER OF US

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OCTOBER 21st

ON SALE!

CLIFF RICHARD ENCORE SCREENING

THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS (PG) 104 mins.

D I G I TA L !

DAILY 3.55; ALSO SAT., SUN. 12.20

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (G) 104 mins.

D I G I TA L !

SAT., SUN. 11.50

SEVEN S E V E N DAY DAYKIDS’ K I D SCLUB ’ C LU B

60th ANNIVERSARY TOUR FRI. 12th @ 8.00 & SUNDAY, 14th OCTOBER, @ 3.00

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA SAT., SUN. 11.40; ALSO FRI. & MON. – THUR. 3.50

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN FIRST MAN (12A) 141 mins.

SAT., SUN. 11.50

D I G I TA L !

DAILY 6.05, 9.00

HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS

Saturday, 13th October SHANE OWENS & HIS BAND plus PAUL KELLY & HIS BAND Dancing 9.30 p.m. to 1.00 a.m.

Doors open 8.30 p.m.

SAT., SUN. 12.20; FRI. & MON. – THUR. 3.55

SMALL FOOT (G) 96 mins.

D I G I TA L !

DAILY 4.30, 6.40; ALSO SAT., SUN. 12.10, 2.20

TUESDAY T U E S DAY E ELEVENSES LEVENSES

GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN (12A) 100 mins.

ACTIVE AGE SCREENING:

Friday Afternoon 12th TOM HEALY AND HIS BAND 3.00–5.00 p.m. • Doors open 2.30 p.m.

A STAR IS BORN SPECIAL NEEDS SCREENING:

D I G I TA L !

DAILY 6.10, 8.50; ALSO SAT., SUN. 3.10

BLOG @ www.sgcdungarvan.com

THERE WILL ALSO BE AN AFTERNOON DANCE ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

REEL PARENTS SCREENING:

A STAR IS BORN (15A) 135 mins.

BOOK ONLINE @ www.sgcdungarvan.ie

OCTOBER 16th from 11.00 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 16th from 11.00 a.m.

UNDER THE CLOCK

D I G I TA L !

SAT., SUN. 1.50, 4.00

Thursday, 11th October PATRICK FEENEY & HIS BAND plus JOHN HOGAN & HIS BAND Earlier Dancing on Thursday from 8.30 p.m. to 12 midnight Doors open 7.45 p.m.

Friday, 12th October PADDY O’BRIEN & HIS BAND plus MICK FLAVIN AND HIS BAND Dancing 9.30 p.m. to 1.00 a.m.

Doors open 8.30 p.m.

ON SALE!

CLIFF RICHARD LIVE

GREAT DOUBLE BILL EACH NIGHT FEATURING IRELAND’S TOP COUNTRY STARS

Saturday Afternoon 13th THE MOYNIHAN BROTHERS 3.00–5.00 p.m. • Doors open 2.30 p.m.

JOHNNY ENGLISH /SGCDungarvan @SGCDungarvan

Spurling Group Cinemas

Nightly Sing-Song with Ireland’s favourite PAT TOBIN TICKETS FOR ALL DANCES AVAILABLE AT DOOR Nightly Admission €20.00 • Afternoon Admission €10.00

J O H N PAU L’ S B A R O OL LD D P PA AR RI IS SH H 058-46267 Coming Saturday night, 13th October :–

GLENN FLYNN BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND CLLR. SEAMUS O’DONNELL 087-6859270

Observer Competition Winner Cliff Richard Live @ SGC BERNIE CONNOLLY, Ballylinch, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford.

Winner can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.

CROTTY’S INN LEAMYBRIEN

Saturday, 13th October DANCING TO

MURIEL O’CONNOR & FRAN CURRY Coming Saturday, 20th October DANCING TO

T-BONE COUNTRY Function room available for Parties and Meetings, etc.

Tel. (051) 291254 / (087) 6599126.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Carriglea, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford T 058 41322 F 058 41432 E info@carrigleaservices.com

MAN/WOMAN WITH BIG OR SMALL VAN/CAR REQUIRED FOR HOME DELIVERIES – Full-time and part-time positions available. Please forward your details by email only to depot17@dpd.ie (12-10) HOME HELP FOR IRONING WANTED – General cleaning and usual stuff. Three hours, two (perhaps occasionally three) days a week, but flexible. 4.5km from town. Own transport required. PRSI paid. Reply to Box No. 7026.

CHILDMINDER REQUIRED TO MIND TWO CHILDREN IN CHILDREN’S OWN HOME – Pick-up and drop-offs to school required. 41⁄2 hours a day in school term. Will be required all day during holidays. Apply to Box No. 7028.

(19-10) EXPERIENCED CHILDMINDER WANTED TO MIND 7 MONTH OLD – 5 days per week. Dungarvan / Kilmacthomas area. Tel. (087) 2066550.

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In House Finishing Limited c/o Cil Precision Limited Industrial Estate Cappoquin SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT

Paint Sprayer In House Finishing Limited has a vacancy for a Paint Sprayer.

The position involves conventional wet painting using standard pressure painting guns and powder painting. Candidates should have experience in the mixing and application of standard primers, two pack polyurethanes and powder paints. Candidates should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work within a small flexible team. Terms and conditions to be agreed.

General Operative In House Finishing has a vacancy for a General Operative to work in the painting plant. The position would involve loading and unloading the paint line. Masking and Unmasking. General inspection and packing of painted product. Training would be given on site but experience in a similar type industry would be an advantage. Terms and conditions to be agreed.

Applications in writing for both positions to be addressed to: Eddie Roche, In House Finishing Ltd, c/o Cil Precision Limited, Industrial Estate, Cappoquin.

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Carriglea Cairde Services CARRIGLEA, DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD At Carriglea Cairde Services, we provide a comprehensive range of day, residential and respite services to approximately one hundred and eighty adults with mild, through to profound, degrees of intellectual disability. We require successful candidates to become an integral part of a dynamic and progressive team demonstrating compassion and the ability to empathise with life experiences of the service users we support.

All staff must be committed to an excellent level of care in line with HIQA regulations.

Permanent Information Communication Technology Specialist (ICT) Grade IV The ICT specialist will be responsible for providing support to both external and internal users across the organisation in multiple locations.

The role will involve the maintenance and security of all ICT infrastructure, diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems, and leading out on the overall planning and delivery of innovative ICT services to meet operational requirements. Candidates must possess a relevant Level 7(NFQ) Qualification and have comprehensive knowledge of cloud based technology.

Permanent Clinical Nurse Manager 1 * 2 Posts Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the above positions. A RNID qualification is desirable, but all nursing disciplines will be considered.

Applicants must be on the current register of The Nursing Board for the CNM post.

The primary duties of the role include: • Providing leadership and support to staff across homes throughout designated centres in ensuring safe and supportive services.

• Annual rostering of staff across the assigned homes including annual leave.

• Planning and implementing a quality, person centred care plan for residents, and ensuring that these are updated and assessed on a regular basis.

• Ensuring all staff have up to date knowledge in PCP’s, Care Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and risk assessments for their assigned areas.

• Preparing, implementing and evaluating budget and service plans for the home.

• Providing direction in the preparation of our homes in meeting HIQA regulations.

• Working with current technology in ensuring the most effective and efficient systems are in place to meet standards.

Permanent Staff Nurse Day Services Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the above position which provides high support for adults, both male and female, with intellectual disabilities. The person appointed will be responsible for providing all areas of care including personal, medical, social and domestic needs. The successful candidate will be required to plan and implement person centred care programs within an agreed framework and promote a community based socially inclusive model of service.

Candidates must have a full clean, driving license, a RNID qualification is desirable but all nursing disciplines will be considered, be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, and have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of this role.

Permanent Care Assistants *3 Posts Carriglea Cairde Services Respite House

Padre RestHOme Home Patre Pio Pio Rest IS RECRUITING

Care Assistants Candidates who are highly motivated, good communication skils and interested in working in the care of the elderly, are invited to apply.

The successful candidates will provide support and follow relevant programs for adults with an intellectual disability. This will involve working with the service users, their families and other staff in developing a person centred plan for each individual. Applicants must demonstrate genuine kindness, empathy and patience in the daily interaction with service users in a person centred service. Successful candidates will be required to support service users in a community based socially inclusive model.

Applicants will be required to undertake domestic and cleaning duties and tend to the personal needs of the service users in their care.

Applicants must hold a relevant minimum FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Award qualification, and experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities is desirable. Excellent communication and organisational skills are required. Candidates must have a full clean, driving licence.

Staff will be required to work the following typical roster requirements of our Respite Services.

Over a six week period an individual staff would be required to undertake 14 rostered shifts, comprising of a 4pm start to 9am finish the following morning, this includes sleepover from 11pm to 7 am. i.e. 4pm to 11pm, 11pm to 7am sleepover hours, 7am to 9am.

Care Assistants to have FETAC Level 5 Care of the Elderly or be in the process of completing the course.

Weekend shifts will be a variation of the above inclusive of providing services during daytime hours with starting and finishing hours in line with service user requirements. HSE allowances and premium payments will apply.

Send CV to: Mary Flynn, Director of Nursing, or Margaret Martin at Padre Pio Rest Home, Kilderriheen, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, or be email to padrepioresthome@pprh.ie | Tel. (058) 54117.

Permanent Relief Care Assistants * 4 Posts Community Houses

A panel will be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

Applicants will be required to undertake domestic and cleaning duties and tend to the personal needs of the service users in their care.

Applicants must hold a relevant minimum FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Award qualification and experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities is desirable. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Candidates must have a full clean, driving licence.

THE CLOSING DATE OF THE APPLICATION: Thursday, 8th November.

Notice to Advertisers It is a condition of acceptance of advertisements orders that the proprietors do not guarantee the insertion of any particular advertisement on a special date or at all.

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

The successful candidates will provide support and follow relevant programs for adults with an intellectual disability. This will involve working with the service users, their families and other staff in developing a person centered plan for each individual. Applicants must demonstrate genuine kindness, empathy and patience in the daily interaction with service users in a person centred service. Successful candidates will be required to support service users in a community based socially inclusive model.

Over a four week period an individual staff would typically be required to undertake a minimum of 8 rostered shifts, comprising of a 4pm start to 9am finish the following morning this includes sleepover from 11pm to 7 am. i.e. 4pm to 11pm, 11pm to 7am sleepover hours, 7am to 9am. HSE allowances and premium payments will apply.

Weekend shifts will be a variation of the above inclusive of providing services during daytime hours with starting and finishing hours in line with service user requirements.

Permanent Chef Grade II * 2 Posts The successful candidates will provide a high standard of meals and service in our Euroroute Cuisine Restaurant. The restaurant operates to a high quality HACCAP standard which must be maintained at all times. Successful candidates must have obtained a Professional Cookery award at minimum Level 6(NFQ), possess excellent competencies in professional cookery and display effective problem solving and initiative skills including the ability to adapt to change. Candidates must demonstrate experience in cooking for large numbers of persons as relevant to the role. Critically, you will work alongside individuals who use our service and must demonstrate empathy, patience, absolute professionalism and flexibility in meeting their individualised service user goals in a catering environment. General hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.

If you are creative, flexible and enthusiastic, come and join our dynamic team in caring for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Current HSE Health Salary Scales will apply for all the above posts.

Curriculum Vitae’s along with a covering letter should be sent on e mail to Eileen Skehan, Human Resources Manager at: eileen.skehan@carrigleaservices.com Closing date is October 24th, 2018.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 | e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie | Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday

SERVICES AVAILABLE MUNSTER TRUCK, TRAILER AND BUS SERVICES – Tachograph Calibration and Installation • Speed Limiter Installation and Repair • DOE Preparation • Servicing • Sand Blasting • Spray Painting • Contact: Gerard on 058-68855 or 087-2884113 • www.truckrepairs.ie • info@truckrepairs.ie • Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. (ind.)

WALL’S CHIMNEY & BOILER SERVICE – Chimney & Boiler Services. Gutters and Drains Unblocked. Contact us on (087) 9931571.

TREE FELLING

RE-UPHOLSTERY

HEALY TREE FELLING AND LANDSCAPING – Fully insured and certified.

Specialising in tree felling, tree pruning and reducing, chipping and removal, landscaping and garden construction including grass and hedge cutting, lawn laying, gravel gardens, paving, decking and fencing. Contact: Eamonn (085) 7784335.

RE-UPHOLSTERY, CARPETS, CURTAINS, FURNITURE – Free estimates in your own home. Collection and delivery. Sofas and Couches made to order.

Curtains and Pelmets made to measure. Extensive range of fabrics to choose from.

Colour co-ordinating service free in Showrooms. A visit to our Showrooms is a must.

Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed.

Ned O’Connell, Seafield, Youghal. Tel. (024) 93106.

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

BE PRO-ACTIVE IS YOUR BODY SHOWING SIGNS OF NEEDING A MASSAGE? – BE PROACTIVE. Call Niamh on 083 1418246 to book an appointment. Reasonable rates. 60 mins. €40. 30 mins. €25. The Greenway Health Clinic, Abbeyside, Dungarvan.

RELIEF MILKER AVAILABLE RELIEF MILKER AVAILABLE FOR WEEKENDS ONLY – Years of experience.

Tel. (087) 0927129. (12-10)

PRESERVATION NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the land in my possession at Dromore, Aglish, adjoining the River Blackwater at Portnaglogh Quay, is strictly preserved from all forms of trespass. No fishing nets moored from or placed on, no boats moored from or placed on. Furthermore, there is no public access to the Blackwater through Barron’s Hill, as this is strictly private property. Trespassers will be prosecuted, no exceptions. Signed: Denis Barron.

(12-10)

ACCOUNTING & MATHS GRINDS ACCOUNTING & MATHS GRINDS – Leaving Cert Accounting and Junior Cert Maths grinds. One to one tuition. Reasonable rates.

Call 087-7113963.

(19-10)

PAINTER & DECORATOR PAINTER AND DECORATOR AVAILABLE SERVING DUNGARVAN AND SURROUNDING AREA – No job too big or too small. Over 30 years experience. Fully insured. Competitive rates.

Call: Michael on (085) 8566631.

(19-10)

CLOTHESLINE / GATES CLOTHESLINE/GATES – Clotheslines T-Bar with Pullies, Ropes, Winders, €160, Delivered. Side Gates €160. Carport and Canopies Free Quotes. www.Grangeironcraft.ie Tel. 087 2549996.

(28-12)

SAMARITANS WORRIED? DISTRESSED? SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day. Call SAMARITANS in confidence Freephone 116 123, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.ie (ind.)

John Phelan Skip Hire MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flat roofs • guttering/downpipes • chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply/fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work undertaken • all work holds a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.)

Call us on 051 645445 • 087 9677797 Skip Hire and Waste Collection Services in Dungarvan and surrounding areas • Domestic & Commercial Skip Hire • Wide Range of Skip Sizes from Mini to RoRo • Mattress Collection • Contaminated Soil Collection • Sludge Collection

FOR SALE GRISELINIA HEDGEING FOR SALE – Contact: (087) 2265021.

(19-10) POINT OF LAY PULLETS & TURKEYS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 15th October, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

Tel. (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061.

STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124

LIVESTOCK

Call Gary for quote 085 7352961

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PAINTING & POWERWASHING – Interior, Exterior, Woodwork, Wallpapering, etc. Powerwashing of Houses, Farm Buildings.

Also all Farm Buildings Spray or Hand Painted. Also Window and Chimney Cleaning (brush and vacuum) available. Contact: Mike Scanlon (087) 6198876.

Leaf Blowers From €275

Hedge Trimmers From €260

Bob Troy & Co

38 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan Ph. 058 41590

ALL MAKES SERVICED & REPAIRED

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.

J.L.

TO LET

BRIDGE

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

ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (2/10/2018) – 1st Walter Murphy & Kathleen McNamara; 2nd Rita Harnedy & Angela Freyne; 3rd joint Siobhan Wall & Sheila Towey, Margaret Foley & Bridie McHugh.

DOUBLE ROOM TO LET – With TV and Wi-Fi, Monday to Friday. 15 minutes from Dungarvan. Rent reasonable. Tel. (087) 3920945.

SCHOOL GRINDS SCHOOL GRINDS AVAILABLE AT ALL STAGES – Both Junior and Leaving Cert programmes in Physics, Maths and Science for both individual and groups.

Reasonable rates, excellent teaching ability. Tel. 087 141 2029.

(12-10)

CLEANING AND STOVE REPAIR INSTALLATION SERVICE 15 years experience Reg & Insured HETAS trained

SUCKLER COWS FOR SALE – Charolais Breed. For more information contact (058) 47183 after 6.00 p.m.

PAINTING & POWERWASHING

Sam Hall Chimney Sweep

(12-10)

Youghal, Co. Cork.

Tel. (024) 92850 / 93469 blackwaterblindsltd@eircom.net

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

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

HOUSE TO LET – 3 Bedroom Bungalow. Fully furnished. Oil fired central heating plus Stove. Quiet area. Modeligo / Touraneena / Cappagh area. Apply to Box No. 7027.

(19-10) TO LET IN ABBEYSIDE – 4 Bedroom House. Available immediately. Long or shortterm let. Tel. (087) 6400586.

TWO ROOMS TO LET – Coolagh Road, Abbeyside.

Professionals only. Available immediately. Meter electricity. Deposit required. Rent €370 per month includes Internet and Refuse. Tel. (086) 8203589.

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WANTED HAY / HAYLAGE FOR HORSES – Tel. (087) (12-10) 1278859.

HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (Chrissie McCarthy Cup: 4/10/2018) – 1st Johnny Hughes & Cait Christopher; 2nd Nellie Moloney & Maureen Ryan; 3rd Christine O’Keeffe & Marie Fives; 4th Margaret Moloney & Michael Scanlon; 5th Kay Dillon & Colette Power.

KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (3/10/2018) – 1st Mary Cummins & Bridget Aherne; 2nd Delia Smith & Catherine M. Power; 3rd Anna Harney & Ann Murphy; 4th Mary Fennell & Beth Spollen.

DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (27/9/2018) – 1st Theresa Doocey & Claire Meaney; 2nd Maureen Power & Brid Killigrew; 3rd Bridget Burke & Nuala O’Donovan; Joint 4th Ella Whelan & Aida O’Neill, John & Joan Mansfield.

(4/10/2018) – 1st Theresa Ryan & Claire Meaney; 2nd Brid Killigrew & Joan Mansfield; 3rd Maureen O’Neill & Ella Whelan; 4th Moira Ormond & Ina Considine.

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IN MEMORIAM † BROWNE (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Breeda Browne, late of Boherawillin, Cappagh, whose Anniversary occurs on 6th October.

COFFEY (1st anniversary) – Cherished memories of our loving father James Coffey, late of Gates, Old Parish, whose Anniversary occurred on 8th October, 2018.

A smile for all, A heart of gold, The very best, This world could hold.

Never selfish, Always kind, Those are the memories, You left behind.

Thinking of you is easy, We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

Loved with a love beyond all telling, Missed with a grief beyond all tears.

In ár bPaidreacha, inár smaointe Is inár gcroídhe inniu agus go deó.

–Always loved and remembered by your loving husband John; son Pádraig; daughter Anne; daughter-in-law Mary and son-in-law Paul and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Affane Church on Saturday, 13th October, at 8.15 p.m.

CLIFFE (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maurice Cliffe, late of Ballycoe and Congress Villas, Dungarvan, who died on 17th October, 2009.

We never thought of losing you aul stock, And maybe that was wrong, You always seemed a part of us, That would always carry on.

–Always remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughter, brothers, sister, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Abbeyside Church on Sunday, 14th October, at 12 noon.

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

The advertiser undertakes to indemnify the proprietors against all liability for any civil action arising out of publication of the advertisement. (ind.)

–Your ever loving daughters, sons-in-law, your dear grandchildren and great grandchildren; also your relatives and many friends.

XXXX Ag Críost an síol, ag Criost an fomhair, In lothalainn Dé go dtugtar sinn.

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–Omitted from recent acknowledgement in error – We extend our grateful thanks to Fr. Willie Ryan and Dad’s friend Fr. John Kiely who concelebrated the Funeral Mass.

CURRAN (23rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Eddie Curran, late of Grawn, Kilmacthomas, who died on 4th October, 1995. R.I.P. Masses offered.

Twenty-three lonely years without you Dad, Is the saddest I have ever known, I treasure every thought of you, As I go on alone.

To where you rest I travel, To where I feel most near, I place my flowers around you, And whisper I am here.

To me you were someone special, What more is there to say, I wish with all my heart, I could go home to see you today, Miss you Dad. If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, Pick a bunch for us, Place them in Grandpa’s hand, And tell him they’re from us.

–From your loving daughter Kitty, grandchildren and great grandchildren (Tramore, Australia and USA).

DAHILL (9th and 4th anniversaries) – In loving memory of James Dahill, who died on 9th September, 2009, and Chris Dahill, who died on 19th October, 2014, late of Colligan Falls, Dungarvan.

R.I.P. Gone from our sight, But never our memories, Gone from our touch, But never our hearts.

–Always remembered by the Beresford family, Colligan.

DALY (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of Seamus Daly, late of Graiguerush, Kilmacthomas, who died on 14th October, 2004. R.I.P. No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent, you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

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

–Sadly missed by his wife Ann; son Jamie and daughter Áine.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 13th October, in Fews Church at 6.30 p.m.

DOBBYN (7th anniversary) – Treasured memories of Philomena Dobbyn (nee Flynn), late of Faha, Kilmacthomas, who died on 14th October, 2011. R.I.P. Mass offered.

Let nothing disturb you, Nothing affright you, All things are passing, God never changes, Patient endurance, Attains to all things, Who God possesses, In nothing is wanting, Alone God suffices.

St. Teresa of Avila

–Sadly missed by your wife Marie; sons Michael, Declan and Mark; brothers Fr. Colin, Michael and Raymond and sister Geraldine.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 21st October, at 9.30 a.m. in Abbeyside Church.

–Sadly missed by John, Eileen, Aisling, Caoimhe and Shane.

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FLYNN (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of Joe Flynn, late of Fox’s Castle, Kilmacthomas, whose 7th Anniversary occurs on 15th October, 2016.

Anniversary Mass for Joe will be celebrated in Faha Church at 9.00 a.m. on Sunday, 14th October, 2018.

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

So rest in peace dear ‘Boss,’ And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

–Never forgotten by your loving daughters Mary, Helen, Patricia and Regina; sons John and Pat; and families at home and abroad.

KIELY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my dearest mother and Nanny Maryann Kiely, late of Adramone, Leamybrien, who died on 15th October, 2017. R.I.P. You can only have one mother, Patient, kind and true, No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you.

When other friends forsake you, To mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return.

As we look upon her picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all.

Sweet Jesus take this message, To our mother up above, To tell her how we miss her, And give her all our love.

–Sadly missed, never forgotten, by your son Andy; daughter-in-law Noreen; grandson Craig, XXX. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 12th October, at 7.30 p.m. in Kilrossanty Church.

FIVES (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Greg Fives, late of Kilminnion and The Burgery, Dungarvan, who died on 15th October, 2008.

R.I.P.

–Sadly missed by her brothers Ned and Paddy; nephews and nieces, XX.

Deeply missed, Always loved.

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

In God’s care, You rest above, In our hearts, You rest with love.

–Sadly missed by his wife Bridget and family.

Time may pass, And fade away, But memories of you, Will always stay.

FENNELL (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of William (Willie) Fennell, late of Strandside South, Abbeyside, who died on 5th October, 2013. R.I.P.

HARNEY (19th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maurice Harney, late of Graiguerush House, Kilmacthomas, who died on 14th October, 1999. R.I.P. Mass offered.

HENNESSY (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Hennessy, late of Crossford, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, who died on 6th October, 2007. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass was celebrated in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, on Saturday, 20th October, at 7.30 p.m.

No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you are never gone.

And as each day dawns, And starts anew, And as each day ends, We think of you.

And in between, No matter where, Deep in our hearts, You are always there.

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

Also remembering our mam Kitty at this time.

–Dearly loved and sadly missed every day by your son Michael; daughter Maria and son-in-law Peter, XXXX. –Love you always Grandad, from your grandchildren Niamh, Melanie and Killian, XXX.

LAWLOR (16th anniversary) – In loving memory of our mother Margaret (Dedy), nee McCarthy, late of Ballyvoile, Stradbally, whose Anniversary occurred on 7th October.

R.I.P. Masses offered.

As long as our hearts keep beating, As long as our eyes shed tears, We will always love and miss you, No matter how many years.

A tribute of love, To a mother so dear, So close to our hearts, Each day of the year.

A smile for all, a heart of gold, One of the best this world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind.

–Loved and missed by all your family.

KIELY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Maryann Kiely, late of Adramone, Lemybrien, who died on 15th October, 2017. R.I.P. God chose to take my Nan, He wanted one so fine, Oh God above, please tell me, Why it had to be mine.

To know her was to love her, Her kind and loving smile, To have her as my Nan, Made everything worthwhile.

No length of time will heal my grief, My love for you is far too deep, With broken heart I whisper low, God bless you Nan, I miss you so.

–Sadly missed by your loving grand-daughter Jackie, David and family.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 12th October, at 7.30 p.m. in Kilrossanty Church.

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IN MEMORIAM McCARTHY (12th anniversary) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In loving memory of Colm McCarthy, late of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hillview,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ballyduff, Dungarvan, who died on 14th October, 2006. Mass offered.

No special day is needed, For us to think of you, For you were someone special, And we thought the world of you.

God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of Angels drawing near.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You are always close beside us, In everything we do, You were our greatest treasure, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift to us was you.

NAVIN (7th anniversary) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In loving memory of Edward Navin, late of Killelton, Stradbally, Co. Waterford, who died on 12th October, 2011.

R.I.P. As each day dawns, We think of you, As each night falls, We pray for you.

And throughout our lives, No matter where, In our hearts, You are always there.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sadly missed by Mary and all your loving family at home and abroad.

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PHELAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Birthday remembrance for James Phelan, The Grove, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, whose 30th birthday is on 14th October, 2018.

NUGENT (6th anniversary) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In fond and loving memory of our dear Dad and Grandad Tommy Nugent, late of Glenaveha, Lismore, whose Anniversary occurs on 21st October.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LOUGHLIN (5th anniversary) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In loving memory of Brian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin, late of Clashbrack, Dungarvan, who died on 10th October, 2013.

R.I.P. Our lips cannot speak, How we loved him, Our hearts cannot tell, What to say.

But God only knows, How we miss him, In our home, That is lonely today.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Always in our thoughts, Bernadette, Shane and Sarah, XX.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Always remembered by your loving family.

No birthday cards to put on show, No candles on a cake to blow, Your special day we cannot share, Our gift to you must be a prayer.

Let the stars be your candles James, And keep them burning bright, So that when we look up to the sky, We know that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re alright.

So today on your 29th birthday James, We would like to send a great big happy birthday wish, Just to tell you that we thought the world of you, And miss you every day.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Love always and sadly missed, Mam and Richard, XX.

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NORRIS (13th anniversary) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In loving memory of William Graham Norris, late of Bramblehill, Lemybrien, and Woodfield, Glendalligan, who died on 12th October, 2005.

GRAHAM DARLING We think of you in silence, You were the world to all of us, Our love for you will never end, Forever in our thoughts, Love always.

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SOLAS CENTRE CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES IN DUNGARVAN

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

- Testimonials from service users -

Colette Ryan from Cappoquin IN August 2016, while living in Canada I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was 31 years of age. I will never forget the shock I experienced in hearing this news.

I returned home as I knew I was to face chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy and wanted to be with my family, at this time.

Following a consultation with my surgeon I had a series of investigations, including C.T., M.R.I. and a bone scan before commencing intensive chemotherapy.

This was completed in March 2017.

The day before I was scheduled to have breast

surgery I received confirmation of a second, completely separate diagnosis of thyroid cancer.

Breast and lymph node surgery went ahead as planned. Thankfully my response to chemotherapy was very successful.

Three weeks later, I underwent further surgery to remove my thyroid gland and all localised lymph nodes.

Complications experienced in the postoperative period made this a challenging time.

Fortunately with the expert support of medical and nursing teams these issues were

resolved.

Throughout May and June I received radiotherapy to address my breast diagnosis.

In July I was treated with radioactive iodine to treat my thyroid cancer.

I continue with hormone therapy which will be ongoing for ten years.

The impact of the two diagnoses, compounded by the combination of surgeries and treatments and the side effects associated with them have been very traumatic, physically, emotionally and psychologically.

Coincidentally the Solas Cancer Support

Centre opened in Dungarvan the day I flew home.

The following week I went to the Centre to engage with their support services.

I had reflexology which helped greatly with the side effects of chemotherapy and medication.

I had counselling on a regular basis to deal with the emotional and psychological aspects of my journey. They provided massage when I had difficulty post surgery. I attended a woman’s support group and yoga too.

I have recently been introduced to an

exercise class in W.I.T. to combat fatigue and support the recovery of energy, muscle mass and wellbeing post cancer treatment. Through Solas, all these services are free, as I am currently unemployed, this is hugely important.

The help and support that Solas have given me in these last two years has been immense.

I don’t know how I would have gotten through it all without them, my family and my friends.

We are privileged to have it on our doorstep.

The professionalism, confidentiality and above all the friendly

caring atmosphere and support workers are beyond amazing, and I will forever be grateful for them.

mouth, is the best way to let people know where they can get much needed help and support when a crisis hits.

In times of crisis and

distress it can be difficult to think straight but the Solas Centre will certainly point you in the right direction.

Sarah Wright from Dungarvan Pictured at the Solas Centre Cancer Support Centre, at the Alternative Health Clinic, Main Street, Dungarvan, are service users, left to right: Ned Connors; Sarah Wright; and Colette Ryan; with Clare Shanahan, Client Services Co-Ordinator with the Solas Cancer Support Centre.

Cancer Support Services in Dungarvan Continuing the care for those affected by cancer IT has been two years since the Solas Cancer Support Centre established a service in Dungarvan and since then, the centre has introduced 220 clients and families into programmes of support and delivered over 1,700 individual therapeutic interventions and has facilitated over 200 group sessions.

The Solas Cancer Support Centre, based in The Alternative Health Clinic, Main Street, Dungarvan (the laneway between Jane Casey Florist and Dalton Jewellers) is open on Mondays from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

It opened in September, 2016, and offers resources and support to people in the West Waterford area, experiencing a challenge with Cancer, their family members, and those who have sadly been bereaved as a consequence of Cancer.

There are a range of support services and alternative therapies at the Dungarvan-based support service, including reflexology, massage, reiki, counselling and art psychotherapy.

Clare Shanahan, Client Services

Co-Ordinator with the Solas Cancer Support Centre, said the service wanted to ensure that individuals living in Dungarvan and West Waterford would be able to avail of resources that are therapeutic, supportive, empowering and, essentially, accessible within their locality.

Group activities include yoga, meditation, art therapy, knitting and crochet class, a walking group and a Solas Choir.

Service options may be structured with a therapist working in the Alternative Health Clinic, or other independent practices on other days of the week, for clients who are unable to attend on Mondays.

A satellite service is also available in Lismore.

All resources are delivered free of charge. Engaging with the service is simply a matter of a phone call to: 051-304604.

Email: info@solascentre.ie or visit their website: www.solascentre.ie

I AM 31 years of age.

On 31st October, 2017, my life was flipped on its head. I got a phone call and heard three words ... “you have cancer”!

Out of the blue with no symptoms! I had just returned home from a friend’s wedding in Poland the day before. I was getting ready to go ‘Trick or Treat’ with my children and now this was happening.

Family gathered in my house to help me deal with the initial

shock, as I had to be admitted to St. James in Dublin the following morning as an outpatient.

This was really happening to me and all of it came about from a dental check with Dr. Mary Egan, Endodontic, who I will be forever grateful to.

From the time I was diagnosed up until I was admitted as an inpatient for surgery I felt like a lost cause.

The fear and dark thoughts were the

hardest, sleepless nights thinking whether or not I’d be around to see my children grow up.

It was then that I was put in touch with the Solas Centre. Somebody within my own family circle had availed of it themselves and suggested we give them a call. As easy as that.

For me in those initial two weeks it was my ‘go to’ place to be completely myself.

A place where I could cry, laugh and just be exactly who or what I

was feeling at the moment.

The support through counselling, talking, relaxation treatments / therapies were what pushed me on and kept me going.

Even now almost one year on I am touching base again as I feel I need a little help and they were right there again to give me that support.

This service is a Godsend to anybody affected directly or indirectly by cancer.

Ned Connors from Stradbally

The Solas Centre Cancer Support Centre, which is based in The Alternative Health Clinic, Main Street, Dungarvan (the laneway between Jane Casey Florist and Dalton Jewellers).

I WANT to share my story so that others in my community can benefit, as I and my family have, from the services of the Solas Cancer Support Services in County Waterford.

My name is Ned and I am married to Kathleen, we have four grown up children, three girls and a boy and five beautiful grandchildren.

I was self-employed for many years as a cleaning and painting contractor.

The work was always physical and tough on the

body, long hours lifting, carrying and climbing ladders (sometimes falling off them)!

I began to experience back pain and attributed it to decades of hard labour and I tried various medical interventions as well as alternative therapies.

Eventually I was referred for a M.R.I. and I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow.

Life changed in an instant, worry anxiety

and uncertainty took over.

Treatment with Steroids and Chemotherapy began immediately.

In Whitfield Clinic we were told about the Solas Centre and what they could do to support us and our family.

We received so much useful information, support and empathy which went some way to alleviate our anxiety.

The treatments on offer through the Centre include Reflexology, Reiki, Yoga, Meditation

and Counselling. We were delighted to be able to access these therapies and we could do that in Dungarvan.

Local access to services is so convenient and reduces the need to travel. We were already driving to Waterford every other day for treatment.

The therapists used by the Solas Centre are wonderful, professional, caring and totally accommodating of our specific needs. I believe that a testimonial, or word of

COUNTY NEWS Stradbally Bridge over the River Tay undergoing remedial strengthening FOLLOWING inspections by Waterford CCC Engineers to the historic bridge in Stradbally that spans the river Tay, they had discovered that the structural piers were wearing and would eventually weaken this very notable landmark.

The building of the bridge was completed in 1824, now just six years away from its 200th Anniversary which is quite remarkable. It is basically as it was, built to span the beautiful River Tay which starts its journey high in the Comeragh Mountains and runs through the middle of Waterford’s beautiful countryside, entering the ocean at Stradbally Cove.

It sounds tranquil and idyllic and it is most of the time.

Prior to this, I am informed, access to the village was by a wooden bridge located nearer to the manor house, possibly where the refurbished stone bridge is located or nearby. Access to the village would have been by a lane that went uphill to enter the village near St. James’ COI.This is a story for one of our historians to tell.

The structural modifications to the piers was mostly below the water-line which required both areas of the bridge to be individually dammed.

This was achieved by placing very large sand-bags circling each side of the arch individually forming a pool either side and beneath the arch.

Before this could be pumped

Stradbally Bridge Remedial Works: The ready-mix lorries working in tandem pumping the concrete into shuttering beneath the bridge.

The centre stone in the middle arch engraved with date 1824.

Shuttering removed showing the new supports.

out to access the pier the Ministry with responsibility for the inland fisheries sector had to remove the fish from the pool.

This was done by appointment so the timing of the project progress had to be exact.

They arrived promptly at 9.00 a.m., set up and used a device which harmlessly stunned the fish. The stunned fish floated to the surface and were gently

removed by nets and placed in a container which was filled with water from the river. The container was placed in the river and as they quickly revived they just swam away.

Two large pumps soon emptied the pool, giving access to the lower part of the pier.

A ditch was made around the pier with JCB’s. A shuttering was then installed around the pier,

which took some time as it had to be rigid and exact to take the tons of ready-mix concrete that was to be pumped into it.

By the following afternoon it was ready, and as programmed two ready-mix lorries (one with a pump) were on site (on the bridge) to fill the shuttering.

This completed, the builders trowelled surfaces smooth and carried out repointing the

existing stonework [RC1] as required.

The following week this was repeated on the second arch. The Project Engineers, and Managers were Waterford CCC Works.

Main Contractor Tony Kirwan Civil Engineers Kilmacthomas.

Great to see we are utilising local skills.

Richard Cutbill (Stradbally Archive Team)

Pumping the ready-mix into the shuttering around the pier beneath the second and third arches.

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COUNTY NEWS

STRADBALLY ACTIVE RETIREMENT Next gathering of Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement, Monday, 15th October, Barron Hall from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.

A special guest for some Poetry Reading will join us. If you have a favourite poem or reading do not be shy. We appreciate the attendance of a fitness and flexibility coach at our last gathering, might return in the Spring for a progress report. All welcome.

SPORTS STAR / QUIZ NIGHT Hayley Fitzsimmons, the young Portlaw lady, a world class sports person chosen to represent Ireland in the "Paralympics" and the "World Dwarf Games".

Among Hayley’s many successes, in 2016 at the 11th IWAS U23 World Championships in Czech Republic, returned victorious winning all her three events, Shot-Putt, Discus and Javelin.

Hayley holds the Irish Record in the Shot Putt.

In 2017 the third level student travelled to the World Dwarf Games in Canada where she won silver medals in her three events, and in December 2017 travelled to Portugal for the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports World Games where she won

both the Discus and Shot and a Bronze in the Javelin.

Next major event, the IWAS World Games 2019. Except for a once-off contribution from the Irish Sports Council of €1,000 for the World Dwarf Games in Canada in 2017, there is no official funding for Hayley. Her family, friends and neighbours in Portlaw have been most generous in their support.

Indeed, in 2013 the late Sean Walsh, Portlaw helped form a committee and they set up the "Hayley Fitzsimmons Sports Participation Fund" where all money raised to support Hayley's sports career would be lodged.

Hayley's goal is to continue to represent her country both Nationally and Internationally.

But with no funding from the Sports Council, fundraising is the only option. A small group has come together in Stradbally to support "Let’s send Hayley to the IWAS World Games 2019."

A quiz night is being organised for Friday night, 26th October, 8.00 p.m. in the Cove Bar, Stradbally to support this athlete represent her country. We would appreciate your help and your support. (Photo courtesy of Hayley's family).

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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.

Temple Street calls on County Waterford to host Hallowe’en parties to raise vital funds for sick children

Hayley Fitzsimmons

BROADCASTER, TV personality and one of Ireland’s favourite mums, Anna Daly, launched the Temple Street Foundation’s annual 'Trick or Treat for Temple Street' 2018 fundraising campaign, proudly supported by MiWadi. The beloved children's hospital is asking witches and wizards all over Co. Waterford, including communities, schools and workplaces alike, to raise vital funds for Temple Street by hosting their very own Halloween party to help buy vital, life-saving equipment for sick children in Temple Street Children’s University Hospital.

The frighteningly simple fundraising campaign aims to change lives for the better by helping Temple Street fund essential equipment, such as patient monitors, incubators and ventilators, to name but a few. Temple Street & MiWadi are calling on the public to register at www.templestreet.ie/trickortreat to receive a special 'Trick or Treat for Temple Street' party pack, which includes posters, balloons, stickers and much more.

To register for your free Trick or Treat party pack call 01-878 4344 or visit www.templestreet.ie/trickortreat.

Ballyduff Comhaltas AGM THE Comhaltas Branch of Ballyduff/Ballysaggart/Ballinvella will hold its Annual General Meeting on Monday, October 22nd at 9.00 p.m. in the Carnegie Library, Ballyduff. This branch is very active in the promotion of Irish traditional music and dance and your support is always appreciated. All parents of children attending the dance and music classes, and anyone interested in promoting the work of comhaltas, are welcome to this meeting.

Ballinroad ICA MONTHLY meeting tonight, Wednesday at 8.00 p.m. in Balllinroad Hall. New members welcome.

Pobalscoil na Tríonóide - Thank You! 1,640 raised for HOPE A HUGE thank you to the people of Youghal and its environs for their generosity at our recent Flag Day for The Hope Foundation. A wonderful €1,640 was raised on the day. A special thank you to Crowleys, Lidl, SuperValu, Spar and the Post Office for their support. David, Eabha, Eimear, Kate, Niall and Tara, TY Pobalscoil na Tríonóide,Youghal.

See what MIC has to offer you – Open Day 2018

Stradbally Photographic Archive – Gerard Dwyer of St. John's, Newfoundland, and his son Ryan Dwyer of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with Cian Flaherty (left) and Richard Cutbill (right) at the Dwyer family grave in the old graveyard (St. James’ Church of Ireland), September 27th, 2018. Gerard and Ryan's ancestor Martin Dwyer emigrated from Stradbally around the early 1760s and settled on Bell Island, Newfoundland, where the family still live. If anyone has information on the Dwyer family in Stradbally, Gerard and Ryan would be very interested to learn more. We are not sure where in Stradbally they lived. For any queries call Cian on 086-8961747 or email tomaphickey@gmail.com [Richard Cutbill]

THE Mary Immaculate College (MIC) October Open Days take place on Thursday 18th and Friday, 19th October 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. on MIC Campus, Limerick. Open Days at MIC showcase the wide range of programmes, extra-curricular activities and exceptional facilities that the College has to offer.

Prospective students will have the oppor-tunity to meet with faculty and staff, mingle with current MIC students and take a tour of the campus. Open Days also provide an ideal opportunity for prospective students to experience the distinctive and friendly atmosphere of the College. The Open Day will be of particular interest to Transition Year, Fifth Year and Leaving Certificate students, as well as mature students. For further details visit www.micopenday.ie or Tel: 061 774775.

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KILROSSANTY WHIST Resuts from the hall at 5/10/2018 – Eric Townsend, Joan Smith, Biddy Keating, Maureen Sullivan, Monica Gough, Peggy Sullivan, Brigid Power, Breda Hennessey, Lynda Dempsey, Mary Kirwan, Emer Norris.

Raffle – Joan Smith, Mary Kirwan, Anne Phelan, Breda Hennessey.

Next Whist on 12/10/2018 at 8 o’clock sharp. New members welcome.

I.C.A. The Guild held their meeting last Monday night. It was well attended. Many activities were discussed for the coming year.

Raffle winners were Mary Cusack and Kay Veale.

Sympathy was expressed to the Murphy family, Gortnalaght on the death of Betty Murphy. The competition is for the best household hint at the next meeting.

First aid classes will continue on 16th and 23rd October in the hall at 7.00 p.m.

COUNTY FINAL The countdown is already underway towards our senior footballers first appearance in a County Final for 18 years. With that in mind the club members will commence decorating the green and gold colours on this Saturday, 13th October from 11.00 a.m. starting in Lemybrien.

Anyone interested in coming along and giving a helping hand will be more than welcome. Club

colours such as flags, hats, headbands and bunting are now for sale are available each evening from 6.00 p.m.

For anyone that cannot make it to the clubhouse they can contact Jason Dee or any club member and they will be only too glad to help.

HALL Hall meeting on Monday night at 8.30 p.m. sharp.

TRACTOR RUN / CAKE SALE A huge thank you to everyone who supported us on Sunday last for our Tractor Run/Cake Sale in aid of Kilrossanty N.S. Building Fund. A total of €2,707.37 was raised and a great day was had by all. Well done to everyone involved.

KILMACTHOMAS BABY GIRL Many congratulations to Fergal and Geraldine Lawlor, Fews, Kilnagrange on the birth of their baby daughter Fiadh, born in University Hospital,Waterford.

Also congratulations to Eoin and Anita Darcy on the birth of their baby daughter Sarah Louise, a little sister for Kate and Tom, born on Saturday, 6th October at University Hospital Waterford.

OCTOBER STATIONS Masses offered for all areas, Newtown Wednesday 10th at

9.30 a.m., Kill on Thursday 11th at 10.30 a.m. and Kilmac on Friday 12th at 9.30 a.m.

Envelopes available your generosity is appreciated.

LOTTO Following are the results for the Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw on Saturday, 6th October.

Letters drawn were C, L,T and Y. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Dan Kennefick, Cloyne; Mary O'Reilly, Fews; Golden Girls, c/o J. Kirwan; Jimmy Whelan, c/o PPI and

Damien Carey, Craughaun View, Kilmac. Next week’s jackpot €1,400, be in to win.

WHIST Results for the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday night last - Maureen O’Sullivan, Veronica Walsh, Brigid Power, Rosie Keane, Mary B. Bowdren, Peggy O’Callaghan, Linda Dempsey, Eric Townsend, Cissie Kiely, Agnes Thomas and Mary Kirwan.

Raffle winners - Brigid Power and Stess Connolly.

Katherine and Hazel Walsh preparing for the cosplay competition in the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre in Bunmahon as part of the Book Fair on November 4th.

BONMAHON LITERARY WEEK A unique night of music, song and poetry takes place in the Geopark Visitor Centre, Bonmahon, on Friday, November 2nd from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. with admission just €10. Music will be provided by Cúpla Búchla, and Gabriel Murtagh, a former member of the Johnny McEvoy band. Poetry by the Wordsmiths, Rose Butler, John Daly and Tom Power. Winebar, tea, and coffee will be available on the night. Relax and enjoy. Let the music, song and poetry soothe away your cares.

COPPER COAST GEOPARK BOOK FAIR The 3rd Copper Coast Geopark Book Fair takes place on November 4th in the Visitor Centre in Bunmahon from 1.00 p.m.We are delighted to confirm the following exhibitors will be attending Authors Corina Duyn, Tom Power, Elizabeth McCue, Andy Kelly and Nuala Sherry. Book art by Martin Fahy. New books by Ruth & John Edwards and Eileen Kelly. Comics by Waterford Comics, Dúnaill Folk Group with a music CD, and

Knockmahon School with their 2019 60th anniversary commemorative calendar.

Also at this year's Book Fair, there will be a chance to learn about the ERDF co-funded Atlantic Geotourism route project of which the Copper Coast Geopark is a part of by visiting an information stand about all of the other destinations on the trail and their unique contributions to this awe-inspiring route.

Other attractions will include, Copper Coast Cosplay Competition, Six word story challenge, Our famous tombola and the Copper Coast Café.

This is a Copper Coast Geopark Literary Weekend Event. For details of the other events see www.coppercoastgeopark.com BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The numbers drawn recently were 3, 29, 32 and 28. We had no Jackpot winner but Ciaran Buckley matched 3 numbers to win the €100. Ciaran's numbers were 2, 3, 29and 32. Our next Jackpot stands at €11,600.

KILL

Kilmacthomas Primary School – Girls football team who got to the final of the Mini 7s in Kilmacthomas.

DATE FOR YOU DIARY The launch of the 2018 Michel Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim in aid of The Copper Coast Scout Group will take place in Kirwan's, Kill, with a Table Quiz on Friday, November 9th at 9.30 p.m.

Tables of four are €20,Your support is appreciated.

BEST WISHES The very best wishes to the six brave souls who are scheduled to undertake the Nora Fahey Memorial Skydive this Saturday, October 13th with all proceeds going to the Irish Red Cross Portlaw.

A big thank you goes to all who have sponsored or otherwise supported the jumpers Donnchadh Fahey, Heather Harris, Shannon O’Donoghue, Anna Maria Cloona, Colm Deevy and Mareike Eccleston at the fundraising events over the past

months or by filling a line on the sponsorcards.

Anyone who wishes to contribute, please contact us on 087-4133522. May the skies be blue on Saturday!

YOUTH CLUB Seaview Celtic Youth Club takes place in Seaview Celtic clubhouse, for 8-14 year olds every Friday from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Admission is just €4 per child. You do not need to be a member of the soccer club to join.

Activities include use of our Lego Room, PS4, pool tables, table tennis, Fussball, boardgames, puzzles and lots more.

All current supervisors are Garda vetted. New parent supervisors are always most welcome subject to the Garda vetting process.

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ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS CRONIN DELIVERS ON CLIFF WALK There was great excitement in Ardmore over the weekend when Cllr. Tom Cronin announced that the €100k has been allocated to Ardmore Community Enhancement Group towards the restoration of The Cliff Walk under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. The iconic and world famous Cliff Walk has deteriorated considerably over the past number of years and especially last year after the rough winter. Drainage and fencing are badly needed and preservation of the natural habitats which are also under threat is necessary. A recent study indicated that most of the 123 wild flowers listed by Eanna Ní Lamhna in the 1970s have now been engulfed by gorze. This is the result of the ‘do not touch’ policy of The Parks and Wildlife Commission with regard to a European Area of Conservation.

These areas of conservation need to be managed not left go wild.

In previous times nature managed these when ponies and sheep kept the gorze at bay.

Coincidentally, Ardmore Tidy Towns have recently commissioned a GIS Drone Survey of the village and its surrounds and this survey will be a huge plus to

the proposed works as it identifies and spotlights the various habitats along the cliff.

SPLIT THE POT Congratulations to Breda Hennessy on winning half the pot in our draw on Wednesday night in the Round Tower Hotel.

Breda Pat won €238 (exactly the same amount as the previous week) and The Ardmore National School Parents Association received €238. Don't forget to get your envelope in Ardmore before this week’s draw, simply put €2 in the envelope and write your name and phone number on it and leave with any of the participating businesses in the village.Thank you all for your continued support and thanks to all the businesses who sell and keep the envelopes for us.

P.S. Get well soon to husband Mike Hennessy who was hospitalised recently and even worse he missed the Man Utd. legends game in Cork. Glad to say he’s home and on the mend!

PROGRESSIVE 45 10th ANNIVERSARY AT KEEVERS Hard to believe its 10 years since Ann McCarthy’s brainchild for a Fundraiser for Ardmore NS was floated to the late John Keevers RIP and his wife Peggy and they were only too willing to

Blast From The Past – Liam Gleeson, Currie Hosford (RIP) and Billy Harty at the Roaring 20s Ardmore Festival during the early 80s.

throw their weight behind it.

We’ve had many memorable and most enjoyable nights since then.

Many of our regular players have gone to their eternal rest, including John himself, who loved the game of 45. Others have come and gone but all through we’re holding at 4 to 5 tables most nights. The new school has been built and paid for and several other local and national charities have benefitted since then. To mark the anniversary we’re calling on all regular and former players who haven’t been in attendance recently to come in on Thursday night and mark the occasion and maybe get ‘the bug’ again.

Last week we had a 3 way tie at the top between Des Fitzgerald & Gerry O’Brien and James Flavin and John Cronin and Tess Mansfield and Nora Mai O’Neill. Sheelagh O’Brien and Dick Barry best of the last 5 Anne Hally and Jason Lenane won the last game.

JEROME CURRAN WINS THE LEAGUE Our 2018 league concluded last week and Jerome was our outright winner and Redmond Foley was 2nd & James Bryan was 3rd.

Translated into other language that means that they collected most of our hard earned money in that order too, so I’m sure the revenue will take note! Jason Lenane returned to the winners enclosure last week with James Bryan in 2nd and Jerome Curran in 3rd. Catherine Mansfield won the other table.

We’re taking a break from our league now til probably after Christmas, when we’ll probably start a new one again. Meantime we’ll continue every Wednesday night at 9.30 p.m. and we’re looking for new players to come along.

I know a few that would like to learn to play poker, so start off this coming Wednesday and they’ll school you in quick enough.

Johnny McEvoy performs for St. Declan's Church Ardmore this October JOHNNY McEvoy has always been highly acclaimed for his excellent shows and his current nationwide concert tour is getting a huge response from his legion of fans. This nostalgic evening of 'Song and Story' features all of Johnny's many 'Hit Songs', including Muirsin Durkan, Boston Burglar, Those Brown Eyes, Long Long Before Your Time plus some songs from his new album.

His songs are haunting, evocative and beautifully presented with many in the folk and ballad style.Johnny McEvoy has been

one of the most enduring and talented singer/songwriters in these islands over the past 50 years. His concert performance is second to none with his songs beautifully delivered in truly artistic fashion and story telling of the finest order.

A small number of tickets are still available as this concert on October the 26th in St. Declan’s Church Ardmore will be a sell out well in advance of the date.

This is a fundraiser for St. Declan’s Conference of SVP covering Ardmore Grange & Kinsalebeg. Tickets are €30 and

remaining tickets are in the Mari Mina Pharmacy Ardmore or from John on 086-2330810.

Johnny McEvoy

Chris Heaphy sharing his knowledge during the Art for Fun sessions on Wednesday mornings.

Dungarvan Men’s Shed TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS OPENING WELL ATTENDED We were open on Tuesday and Thursday night last week from 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. and we were delighted with the response.

We welcomed three new members and many existing members availed of the opportunity to come to the Shed during the two nights.

Over the years we had music from Cahir Mens Shed and much singing but history was made on Thursday night when we heard music from our own members for the first time in the Shed. We had been talking and hoping for music to start in the shed for several years until Pat Power with his accordion finally arranged to kick it off on Thursday night. Pat charmed the keys of the accordion with some fine tunes and he was joined by Sean Mac Aoire on Bodhran along with a few songs from Sean Cullinane.

Thanks to the musical trio for giving us a very enjoyable hour in a relaxed atmosphere. All present agreed that Thursday night will be music night starting at 7.30 p.m. Now that we have started let’s hope many more musicians will drop in. Beidh failte isteach.

Of course, there are plenty of other activities like chatting, woodworks, art or craft.We hope that many more men will have the courage to take that first step to come in through the gate of the Shed because there is no risk and you will be very welcome.

The Shed is a place for men to meet and really talk to each other and share their knowledge, experience and just ‘be themselves’.

GER DALTON’S POEMS WILL BE LAUNCHED ON NOVEMBER 1ST AT DUNGARVAN LIBRARY FROM 6.30 P.M. - 8.00 P.M. We are delighted to hear the news that our resident poet Ger Dalton is ready to publish his

book of poems. Readers will have read a poem every week for the past number of years as part of our weekly notes. We are looking forward with excitement to the launch of his Book at Dungarvan Library; Davitts Quay on November 1st from 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Some of the profits from the sale of the book will be donated to the Irish Heart Foundation. Congratulations to Ger and we wish you well with this milestone project.

ABOUT THE SHED You are very welcome to call in to the Shed at Wolfe Tone Road to see what we are about.

We are open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday-Friday and Tuesday and Thursday night from 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Contact Oliver Whelan at (089) 4026872 for further information. Follow us on Facebook at Dungarvan Men’s Shed

POEM Can you see the sun on a cold grey day?

Can you feel on your bones its warmth now lay?

Can you see the star's in the daylight sky?

Can you touch the moon above so high?

Can you see a river on the desert sand?

Can you see in each weed God's great hand?

Can you shed the world of all its shame?

Can you halt the suffering, hunger and pain?

Can you bring peace where war brings fear?

Can you dismiss heartache and each child's tear?

Ger Dalton

Sean Mac Aoire and Pat Power performing during the first music session on Thursday night.

Group of enthusiastic artists pictured during the Art for Fun sessions.

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Bonnie’s Bouquets Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Parade

Pictured in the Pugin Room/Banqueting Hall Lismore Castle on a recent visit to Lismore Castle are members of Lismore Tidy Towns with Head Butler Mr. Dennis Nevin in the centre. All were treated to a delicious morning tea, a talk on the castle's history and a tour of some of the different wings of the building. Our thanks to Mr. Dennis Nevin, Head Butler and Lismore Tidy Towns Chairperson Mr. Willie Henry for organising the visit.

LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns GREAT news for Lismore on Wednesday, 5th October, when Minister for Rural and Community Development Mr. Michael Ring announced that Lismore would be one of 224 rural towns and villages across the country that are set to benefit from over €21 million in funding under the 2018 Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

The Lismore Community application was a joint effort between Lismore Tidy Towns and Lismore Heritage Centre where funding of €92,000 was granted for the upgrading of 2 woodland walks - at the Strand and the Round Hill. In the case of the Strand a boardwalk will be put in place starting at the end of the flood wall down to the swimming area. This will make this important amenity area more accessible to all in the community.

The funding for the Round Hill has accessibility to the site for the public as part of its aim. Lismore Tidy Towns are delighted that this funding has come through as the group has been trying for many year's to get that area of the Strand sorted out so that it links up more easily with the Owenashad Riverside Walk. This riverside walk was opened up some year's ago by Lismore Tidy Towns at a cost of over €17,000 and financed through the funds of Lismore Tidy Towns and grant aid funding from Waterford Leader Partnership.

Nine towns and villages in Co. Waterford are to receive funding in the 2018 Town & Village Renewal Scheme. The total amount

of money coming to the County Waterford through the scheme amounts to €756,000 which will be invested in projects that will benefit communities throughout the County.

This scheme was announced in April of this year and focuses on projects which can help enhance towns and villages with a particular emphasis on stimulating economic development.

Funding nationally awarded to individual towns and villages ranges from €20,000 to €100,000 with 30 projects receiving between €100,000 and €200,000.

Below are a list of the Waterford Projects receiving funding under the scheme: An Rinn - erection of interactive signage €64,000 Ardmore - upgrade pilgrim path walk €100,000 Copper Coast - area signage and information signs for Copper Coast Trail €64,000 Kilmacthomas - restoration of Station House and signal box & public realm works €100,000 Kilmeaden - cycle/walk link from Waterford Greenway to Kilmeaden village €96,000 Lismore - repair and upgrade 2 woodland walks €92,000 Mahon Bridge - expand existing trail walk €80,00 Waterford Estuary - upgrade and extension of cliff walk, €80,000 Kill Village - Village enhancement €80,000

TALLOW TALLOW SENIOR CITIZENS Our recent outing was a very enjoyable affair. Our vey obliging bus driver took us first to Carlow where we visited the Arboretum in Leighlinbridge.We had our morning coffee and scones there and spent a few hours in the gardens, the garden centre and shops.We went from there to Kilkenny where we had a choice of visiting the Castle, the Kilkenny Design shops or wander around the historic city.

We had a delicious dinner in the Park Hotel Dungarvan on our return journey.

Our five week draw will begin next week. This is our only annual fundraiser and we hope the people of Tallow will be as generous as usual.

NEWS ITEMS All news items and notes are to be forwarded to the following email address: news@dungarvanobserver.ie

ECO TIP & INFO. OF THE WEEK In discussions on plastic waste we all hear mention of single use plastics but what is a single use plastic item and why is it a problem?

Single use plastics also called disposable plastics are those that are only used once before they are thrown away eg. plastic straws, coffee/tea cups, water/soft drink bottles, plastic cutlery, plastic bags and certain types of food packaging The reason that single use plastic is a problem is: • because the nature of petroleum bases disposable plastic makes it difficult to recycle and to make them recyclable would involve adding new and chemicals materials so costs would increase. Additionally there are a limited number of items that recycled plastic can be used for.

• petroleum based plastic is not biodegradable and usually goes into landfill where it is buried or its gets into water and finds its way into the ocean. Although plastic will not biodegrade that is not decompose into a natural substance like soil it will degrade that is break down into tiny particles after many years in the process of this breaking down it releases toxic chemicals - the additives that were used to shape and harden the plasticwhich make their way into our water supply and food. Scientists are now finding such toxic chemicals harm human beings and are linking them to various illnesses.

BALLYSAGGART CONDOLENCES The Ballysaggart community extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Mary Kenneally, Ballyduff Upper who died recently. May she rest in peace.

BALLYSAGGART LADIES CLUB Ballysaggart Ladies Club will hold their AGM on Monday night, October 22nd at 8.00 p.m. in The Community Centre.

All are invited to attend especially new faces looking forword to seeing you all on the night.

Ballysaggart Ladies Club wishes to send sincere sympathy to Eily and the Meagher family on the passing of Brendan Meagher at the weekend.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS Pat O’Connor and Pat Kirby, Helen Morrissey and Peg Murray, Sean Higgins and Mary Fennessy.

Lucky Tables:Viv Uniacke and Phil Duffy, Delia Cashell and John Mills, Joan Hannon and Helen O’Keeffe.

Tickets: Paddy Duffy, Dan Howard, Mary Power, Helen O’Keeffe, Tess Hale, Mike Fennessy.

Please note cards starting at 8.00 p.m.

BONNIE'S Bouquets, Lismore will hold their annual fancy dress parade on Sunday 28th October in Lismore Castle Courtyard.

This is the 16th year of the parade, which is always held in aid of either a local charity or organisation.

This years proceeds will go to the 16th Waterford Scout Group which are based in Cappoquin and include members from Cappoquin, Lismore and the surrounding areas.

As usual there will be category

prizes on the day as well as a prize for the best homemade costume. Registration will open at 2.00 p.m. and the parade will start at 3.00 p.m. sharp.

Registration is in the Castle Courtyard (weather permitting), if it is raining, the registration and parade will be held in the Banqueting Hall by kind permission of Lord and Lady Burlington. If you have any queries, please contact Veronica, Bonnie's Bouquets, Lismore at 058-54734.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart OUR Bishop will be available on the 19th of May to celebrate with us the Sacrament of Confirmation in the setting of the normal parish Mass at 11.00 a.m.

We are grateful to the class teachers, Mr. Prendergast and Mr. Smith who will do the Catechetics in school. If Faith is seen only as school task it will be abandoned once school is over. We will have parents meeting to talk about the parish side of this mission work. Together we may be able to agree on what we may be able to do, helping each other. There is much goodwill from parents who do not have a minute. One would imagine with all the mod cons people would have loads of time but the very opposite is the case for many.

Forms for invitations towards the new Pastoral Council will be available very soon. I would love to see parents of the Sacraments classses coming forward.

MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturday, 13th October - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m.

Sunday, 14th October - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m.

Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m.

PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Lismore Heritage Centre Space Week 2018 AS a proud participant of Space Week Ireland, Lismore Heritage Centre has been running Space events for children for the past 4 years.

World Space Week is 4th-11th October. Space Week in Ireland is coordinated by Blackrock Castle Observatory and they have a huge array of events on, check out spaceweek.ie for more information.

“It IS Rocket Science” will take place in Lismore Heritage Centre on Saturday, 13th October from 11.00 a.m. -1.00 p.m.We will explore different types of rockets, build some and of course do lots of blasting off. This workshop is suitable for children aged 6-12 years old. Just €10 per child, a great way to set future Rocket Scientists on their path.

Call us now on 076-1102157 for details or e-mail rleddy@lismoreheritage.ie

Charity Shop in aid of Citizens Christmas Party THE shop will be open on Friday and Saturday, 9th and 10th November in Lismore Community Centre. Donations for the shop will be taken on Thursday evening, 8th November from 7-9 p.m. We would appreciate ladies, gents and children’s clothes in good condition, shoes, bed linen, curtains, bric-a-brac, books (no magazines please), toys, small items of furniture (no couches, arm chairs, wardrobes), no electrical items (for insurance purposes). Please come along and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and cakes while supporting a very worthy cause with raffle on the day.

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By Donal Buckley

Last Orders "TWO Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps" was a popular British situation comedy series. It made stars out of its young cast including Natalie Casey, Ralf Little, Will Mellor and Sheridan Smith. The series is set in a North of England town called Runcorn, specifically dealing with a group of young people who frequent local pub, The Archers. It follows them as they search for love, laughter and work. Not necessarily in that order.

The humour is derived mostly from the fact they are delightfully ignorant of the world around them and have the maturity of a litter of Labrador puppies. As the central stage of the series is the local pub, many of the characters socialise there and some work the bar.

The bar work is simple, as the title suggests, pulling pints and distributing packets of salted snacks to the undemanding patrons.That was 10 years ago. A bit of banter with the customers and cleaning up the spills was as complicated as it got.

But that was then. Now, a bartender must be many other things and not all are traditional pub skills. I was recently in a hotel and went to the bar for a couple of 7-ups. As there were only two customers in front of me and five staff behind the bar, I expected to be served almost immediately. 15 minutes later, I walked away, still with a thirst me.

The problem, it seemed to me, was the fact that all of the staff were gathered around the coffee machine. No, they were not having a well deserved break, but were trying to decipher the coffee orders of the seated clientele. Between grinding beans, frothing milk, consulting Latte and Cappuccino recipes, sourcing various syrups and cane sugars, checking for food allergies and lining up the various different size mugs, demi tasses, cups and glass tankards, there isn't much time to be pulling a pint of plain, never mind decapping a mineral bottle.

Since that famous feline The Celtic Tiger invaded our shores, the upwardly mobile classes got notions about putting the humble cup of tay out to pasture. In its stead, people quaffed cardboard cups of Choca Mocha Latte or Frappuccino's incorporating a pinch of nutmeg and twist of lemon. It’s like Frasier Crane and his cafe civilisation decamped from Seattle to set up shop in Ireland.

One of the saddest aspects of the hotel bar, was the man who sat on his own at the bar with a pint of lager in front of him. He sat there, contemplating the beer, trying to work out whether he should take that second sip or just cut his losses and go home. He was still in that ponderous moment when I left.

I agree with businesses diversifying to keep solvent but if they ignore their traditional customers it may be all for nothing. Coffee in bars should be just as a sideline for salesmen to have while they use the Wi-Fi . Just as much as a bottle of beer sits on a shelf in a café to keep the centuries old licence viable. But never the twain should meet.

Let’s keep bars for traditional pursuits like tasting craft beers, sipping a Long Island Iced Tea, ruining classic songs at Karaoke and fighting over the Sky Sports channels. While we're at it lets keep café's for coffee, almond and pear tart, donuts with sprinkles and tasteless biscuits in plastic wrappers Ballinameela Creatives are the type of rebels that dip a ginger biscuit into an Americano coffee.

Former American President Ronald Regan said, "I never drink coffee at lunch. It keeps me awake in the afternoon." It’s good to know the world has always been in safe hands, as it is now.

CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY PIANO LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you love music? Why not learn to play a new instrument! Private lessons beginning in the Ballinameela area every weekend. For more information please contact Emma on 0870961755.

BODY CONDITIONING & CIRCUIT TRAINING Body Conditioning & Circuit Training Classes continue in Ballinameela Community Centre every Monday night at 7.00 p.m.

Join us for an enjoyable hour of a well structured class that provides a great workout for all levels of fitness. It’s €5 per class - pay as you go. “ Give it a Go-Enjoy getting Fit”. Enquiries call or text 087-8229762 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 Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (child needs to be school going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session.

LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 8362695 if interested.

BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested.

COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in two ways. Firstly, a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout.

Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately.

Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game 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. Alison Maher is responsible for the month of October for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 087-2879429.

LOTTO RESULTS 8th October – Numbers drawn were 1, 5 and 11. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Colin Hamill c/o Maureens; Anne and E. Cliffe, Cappagh; Mairead Morrissey, Curraghroche; Jim Hallahan, Ballingown; Liam O’Donnell, Cúl Rua. Next week’s Jackpot is €650 and the draw will be held in Déise Brú, Aglish.

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.

Ballinameela Community Centre Annual Fundraiser - Mr. and Mrs. Quiz WE are less then two weeks away from this year’s Community Centre Annual Fundraiser 'Mr & Mrs'. It takes place on Friday, 19th October in the Park Hotel.

We also have DJ Noel playing some tunes after the quiz so be sure to book those babysitters and get your dancing shoes on for

Viki and Conor

what’s going to be a great night.

Tickets are selling fast so to secure your ticket please call/text 087-2879429 after 7.00 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased from any of the committee members or at the shop in Aglish. Anyone following us on Facebook will have seen some updates about the cou-

ples participating on the night, so please keep an eye as we will be posting more details over the next few weeks.

All funds raised on the night will go directly to the running and upkeep of our Community Centre so your support is greatly appreciated.

David and Kate

Caroline and Mark

Nicky and Dor

Tom and Moya

David and Triona

Noirin and Ray

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For National Fire Safety Week Cappoquin Fire Brigade including K. Uniacke, S. McLaughlin, P. Morrissey and F. Murray visited Cappoquin Childcare Facility. Special thanks and best wishes to Fintan Murray who has been great friend to the Community Centre and will be retiring shortly.

Affane AFC Re-union

CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre Phone (058) 52746, Facebook - Cappoquin Community Centre; email ocappdev@eircom.net THE THREE AMIGOS Cappoquin Community Centre is delighted to announce that The Three Amigos are back again to play live in concert in the Community Centre on Monday, 28th January, 2019.

Tickets are available from the Community Centre office (058) 52746.With Santa looming concerts tickets are always a safe bet.

HALL BOOKINGS AUTUMN/WINTER 2018 Just a reminder for the many Clubs, Associations and Groups using our facilities for the Autumn & Winter months. With the evening sadly pulling in, can you please contact the Community Centre on (058) 52746 to let us know as soon as possible what mornings, days, evenings and nights are desired.

Last year was our busiest year for centre use and thanks to you all for your continued support.

With our new Gym Extension coming on stream further demand is expected to pass the dark evenings away.

GYM Opening Hours - MondayFriday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Membership €200 per year, €60 for 3 Months, €25 per

Month, €5 per casual, OAP/ Unemployed €3 per session.

Top of the range equipment cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to help maximize your fitness.

Resistance equipment - These states of the art machines provide resistance against a certain movement, isolating the targeted muscle group.They operate using weight stacks, allowing total control of your work out. Up to 37.5 Kg Dumbbells, loaded machines including chest press, shoulder press, seated row; pull down, leg press, stack squat and new addition cable machine with large selection of handles and attachments including cable crossover (chest), single standing exercises and duel action pulleys. Also, selection of racks including Olympic flat bar, incline and decline bench press and smith machine and adjustable benches.

We have large selection of loose weights plates ranging from1.25kg to 20kg.

Functional Area, a dedicated area aimed to help improve fundamental strength, acceleration and endurance using the following equipment, Kettle bells, Swiss balls power bags, medicine balls

dumb bells and suspension training.

Physical Trainers - Connor Prendergast (087-1247025) fully trained in strength and conditioning training (LIT Certified).

Claire Egan (087-9713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level.

These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests and life style, both can be contacted at any time to get you started in your new life style challenge.

WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Monday - Ladies Exercise Classes with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Active Retirement 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m., Affane Bridge 7.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.

Thursday morning Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday Gymnastics 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna

Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre, all are welcome.

WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Aoife Fitzgerald (058) 52570 First Floor of the Community Centre.

COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €1,400 Lotto draw 8th of October, 2018 - Jackpot €1,300. Numbers drawn 3, 17, 22 and 24. No Winner.

Consolation Prize winners: Thomas Burke Jnr., Church Street; Noel Cummins, Main Street; Billy Foley, Affane; John Murphy, c/o Cappoquin Post Office; Lar & Esther Denn, Affane.

Next week’s draw is on the 15th of October 2018, with a jackpot of €1,400.

Remember anyone looking to buy our Lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you.

If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!

AFFANE A.F.C. will hold a re-union on Sunday, 28th October, in the Central Bar, Cappoquin, at 8 p.m. This reunion is in appreciation to the team who won the Red House League of, 1987/’88.

Affane A.F.C. would like to invite the selectors and players, who participated throughout the same year.The invitation is also extended to 'Friends of Affane A.F.C.’.

This will include former players, selectors, supporters, officers, sponsors, friends and any person interested in attending from the parish. A formal evening that will include music and food. A great night is guaranteed.

Looking forward to meeting you all. Please contact this mobile phone number to confirm your attendance, 087-2917972.

World Masters Regatta THE annual World Masters Regatta was held in Sarasota, Florida recently. Milo and Pat Murray competed in the pairs events, in both E and F age categories. A solid 3rd place in the E age category set them up for a head-to-head against their long time rivals from Ushakov Rowing Club, Russia. A hard fought race saw the Murray brothers pipped into second place. A commendable performance despite not coming home with the gold.

Cappoquin Health Centre OUR next Chiropody Clinic will be held on Tuesday, 23rd October.

Early booking advised as Chiropodist Karena is extremely popular and her clinics fill quickly. Please contact Reception on 058-54406 to arrange your appointment.

NEWS ITEMS All news items and notes are to be forwarded to the following email address: news@dungarvanobserver.ie

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MODELIGO LOTTO RESULT 6th OCTOBER, 2018 Numbers drawn were 5, 9, 13.

One Winner - Eamonn Condon, Langanoran. €25 winners - Deirdre Fahey, Tomas Lonergan, Emma and Laura Quinn, Colette Manahan.

Lotto tickets can be got from any Community Centre member. Next week’s Jackpot €500.

WHITECHURCH REUNION Following on from last year’s successful Whitechurch Renunion, Modeligo GAA club present Whitechurch Reloaded happening in the Park Hotel on Sunday, October 28th from 9 till late (bar ext till 2). Original Whitechurch DJ Bernie Cahill, plus special guest DJ Michael O’Rourke. Finger food served.

Spot Prizes, 80s Disco, Dress Code Optional. Over 21s only: Admission strictly by ticket only.

Alyssa Ferguson who cut her hair and donated her ponytail to the Rapunzel Foundation and raised €1,145.97 for Bumbleance Children's National Ambulance Service pictured here with Billy, one of the Bumbleance team.

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LOCAL CRAFT FAIR Cappoquin Heritage Group, as indicated previously, will stage a craft fair for local produce – nonfood items only – on November 16 and 17 next. As in previous years, there will be no charge for either displaying or selling goods, and no admission fee for potential customers. Artists and craftspeople should contact Una McCarthy at 087 7825662 for further details, and we will be in a position to announce the venue shortly too.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS As anticipated, last week’s Civic Link meeting did indeed discuss the Christmas Lights for 2018.We have received a grant of €500 for this year’s lights from Waterford Council, and will also

hope to hold our annual Christmas ribbons sale in due course.We have some finer details to work out in the interim, but the switch on of the lights has been pencilled in, for now, for December 7th next. More details in due course.

LAUNCH OF ‘WOMEN AT THE CORNERSTONE’ The posters will be going up in the next week or so, but in case anyone is unsure, the launch of ‘Women at the Cornerstone’, the major new publication by Cappoquin Heritage Group, will be held at Cappoquin Community Centre at 8.15 on the evening of Saturday, November 10th next. We have a sub-committee working on the

Cappoquin Tech students on Arbor Day.

details of the launch and rest assured that a pleasant evening with plenty of refreshments is guaranteed. Watch out for the posters, which will feature the lovely cover design which has been completed by Munster Signs and Print.

THIS WEEK’S PHOTO From the archives of the late Terry Crotty, this week we publish an old photograph from a local newspaper, of unknown date. It shows the students of Cappoquin Vocational School planting some trees at Salterbridge on Arbor Day. It would be great to get any more information on this picture, as so far it hasn’t been possible to identify any of the people or even the location in Salterbridge where the planting took place – there are lots of trees in the area still, thankfully.

Arbor Day originated in Nebraska, USA, in the 19th century but gradually permeated to European countries in the 20th Century as far as Mr Google can tell us. That accounts for the sign in this photo using the American spelling, as this usually a ‘u’ in Arbour when spelled in these parts.

Admission: €20.

Tickets on Sale from The Park Hotel, Kenneths Pet Shop Dungarvan, Deckies Bar Modeligo, The Welcome Inn, Bearys Cross and Denn Feeds.

Tickets now on sale so get in early and make sure you have your ticket as tickets sold out very early last year.

ST. JOHNS SPECIAL SCHOOL St. Johns Special School have started a Lotto.Tickets €2 each, 3 consolation prizes of €20.Tickets can be bought locally from Deckies bar.

CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuit Training has now started on Monday nights at 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. in Modeligo Community Centre. Adaptable exercises to suit any level of fitness, beginners or experienced are welcome. No Booking

required. Great way to have fun get fit and get through those winter months. Classes instructed by qualified strength and conditioning instructor. For more info contact Shane Coughlan on 087-1345574.

CONDOLENCES Sincere sympathies to the family of the late Nora Nugent (nee Kiely) of Farnane who passed away during the week. Nora, who was in her 101st year had resided in Dublin for the past number of years.

NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays on 087-4112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the astro turf or hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

KNOCKANORE KGK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Check us out on our Facebook pages, Knockanore Area KGK Community Council and Knockanore Heritage and History.

The 2019 Annual Festival in Knockanore will take place from Thursday, July 4th to Sunday, July 7th. Other clubs and societies in the area please take note.

KGK HERITAGE AND HISTORY SOCIETY Very busy at the moment, finalising the assembly of this year’s parish book. Ensure you get a copy by booking now.

There are still a few copies of last year’s magazine available for €10.

Just contact Pat Geary or Pat Casey. All proceeds are used for voluntary purposes.

Cover of the 2017 publication.

BALLYDUFF UPPER PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Parent & Toddler Group meets at the regular weekly slot of 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in the Carnegie Centre. Parents, grandparents and childminders are very welcome for a cuppa and a chat.

The usual €2 each week will apply. It’d be great to see you there!

CONDOLENCES The Ballyduff Community express their deepest sympathies to the family of Ciarán Goulding, Ballinaroon and also to the family of Brendan Meagher, Ballysaggart who passed away this past week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

WALKING CLUB Next walk is on Sunday October 14th from Kins Yard. Meeting at the Firgrove Hotel at 1.00 p.m.

New members are welcome!

SOCIAL DANCING The next Social Dance is on Saturday, 20th October next in St. Michael’s Hall at 9.00 p.m.

Refreshments will be served on the night and the music will be provided by Tom Healy.

COMMUNITY ALERT The Community Alert Group will meet on Monday next at 9.00 p.m. in St. Michael’s Hall in Ballyduff. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a new committee. We are also looking for new members to come on board to help prevent crime in the Ballyduff area.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL The next Community Council meeting is on Wednesday, 24th October. All are welcome.

FUN RIDE Fun Ride season is well under way and this year Ballyduff ’s Fun Ride is Sunday, 21st October next.

For enquiries please contact Seamus at 0877781045.

NEWS FOR INCLUSION Thank you to all who contributed this week. To keep this notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements, congratulations or condolences and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087-2273737

by Sunday night each week.

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TOURANEENA SLIABH GCUA / ST. MARY’S AGM 2018 The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary's Annual General Meeting will take place this year on 30th November at Kirwan Park. All are welcome. More details to follow in the coming weeks. Commiserations to our footballers who were defeated in the Intermediate semi-final by Modeligo at the weekend. For much of the game it was a close match with the scores being tied at 1-03 at half-time.

In the second half St. Mary's took the lead for a while but Modeligo eventually got the upper hand and the game finished at St. Mary's 1-05, Modeligo 2-09. Well done to St. Mary's for a sterling effort, however it was not to be our day. Best of luck to our neighbours Modeligo in the upcoming Western Final.

25th ANNUAL WALK The Nire Valley 25th Annual Walking Festival takes place this weekend Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October. There are A, B and C guided walks to suit all ages and levels of fitness. On Saturday evening the annual dinner will take place at Doocey's Bar at 8.30 p.m., followed by a great night of traditional music.

All walkers and non walkers are welcome to the annual dinner, however advanced booking is necessary. To reserve a place, please contact either Ann at 086-3924256 or Mary at 0526136134.

SLIABH gCUA LOTTO There was no jackpot winner this week. The numbers drawn were 5, 19, 26. The 5 x €20 winners were 1) Carla, Ruby, Dyna Hallinan, 2) Theresa Butler, 3) Sean Foley, 4) Margaret Cliffe, 5) Mary O’Reilly.

The Promoter's prize of €20 was won by Jim Cullinan. The next draw will be in Hanrahan's Bar on Sunday night, 24th October.

SLIABH gCUA SET DANCING CLUB The new term has started for Monnie's dancing classes, however, new beginners are welcome at any time. Classes are held every Thursday night at 6.00 p.m. in the Community Centre,Touraneena. Also don't forget to put the dates in your diary for the 2019 visit from our friends in the Liverpool Irish Centre on Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday, 14th April.

SLIABH gCUA RUNNER'S CLUB One of the big annual events on the calendar is the John Treacy 10 mile run. The event which is in its 28th year, will be taking place on

Sunday, 3rd February 2019 and sees participants from all four corners of the country and beyond.

Registration will be opening on Thursday 1st November and as registration will close once 3,000 entries are received, it is advisable to get your registration in as early as possible.The entry fee for 2019 is €25. There are many cash prizes for the winners, including the first 10 men and the first 6 women to cross the line. There is also an additional course record cash prize on offer, a wheelchair category prize and prizes for the first 3 men's teams and the first ladies team.

Once registration is open on 1st November 2018, please go to https://www.dungarvan10mile.org/ to reserve your place.

ST. MARY'S NATIONAL SCHOOL The boys and girls of St. Mary's National School have been taking part in school blitzes over the past few weeks and both teams have been doing very well.Thanks to all the parents, teachers and staff for all their efforts and especially to our principal Mr Cronin for holding the after school training sessions.

FUNDRAISING EVENT The Nire Valley Drop mountain biking event is being held this year in aid of the 'Haven for Haiti' charity and other local charities on Sunday, 28th October at the Ballymacarbry Community Centre. There is a choice of a 35km or a 45km route or should you prefer, there are also shorter routes available.

Online registration closes on 27th October. The online entry fee is €45 plus €3.15 service fee. Fee includes a hot meal, a souvenir sports T-shirt, hots shower and changing facilities.

For further information please contact Michael Desmond on 0877539276 or email comeragh2@gmail.com. Tickets are available online at https://sirius.eventmaster.ie/event/v Z5SPoSb4 All participants must be over 18. Helmets are compulsory.

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE DRASTIC PLASTIC The world's first fully synthetic plastic was invented in New York in the early 1900's and due to its lightness, strength, ability to be easily shaped and low cost of manufacturing, the past 100 years has seen plastic slowly but surely take over from other materials in every aspect of our lives.

Despite the advantages plastic has made to our everyday lives, it is becoming increasingly noticeable that

not all about plastic is good. Many of us can remember with fondness, the distant memories of the cold glass bottles of milk with the cream rising to the top from our younger days but on the other hand, what child doesn't love Lego!

There has been an increase in media coverage over the damage that plastic is doing to our environment, to our birds, fish and other wildlife.

However, as yet, there are no definitive conclusions about the damage to humans. Scientists have determined that plastic is in our food chain, however, its toxicity and consequences on our food chain have yet to be studied in detail. The banning of products containing microbeads will certainly help. Experts say that in the course of a single shower, about 100,000 plastic particles from shower gels can enter the sewage system. There are microbeads in many of our household products, including many brands of toothpaste and they are so small, less than 5mm in diameter, that they can escape the filters of most waste water treatment plants.

I would gather that most of us don't need to be scientists to know that plastic being ingested by humans in any shape or form is never going to be a positive thing. However, we can all make small changes that add up to making a big difference. One of the biggest choices we can make is to choose not to use 'single-use' plastics. This could include buying a reusable tea/coffee cup for takeaways, refusing plastic straws and asking for paper straws, refuse to use plastic tea/coffee stirrers, plastic cutlery and water cups, not to mention the dreaded plastic shopping bag, all of which remain in our environment for hundreds of years. Perhaps, consider purchasing a reusable water bottle, saying adios to cling film and trying to avoid products that contain microbeads. For further information on products that don't contain microbeads, please go to http://www.beatthemicrobead.org PGA TOUR Seamus Power played the Safeway Open in Napa California last week and unfortunately missed the cut by one. Seamus played well but missed a few short putts and finished on 2 under.

Putting is the strongest part of Seamus' game and no doubt he will improve on this as the year progresses.

We wish the best of luck to Seamus when he tees up in the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson Mississippi on October 25th.

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

Portrait of William Spencer Cavendish (1790-1858), 6th Duke of Devonshire.

Lithograph by Chares Baugniet (1814-1886) Baugniet was a Belgian artist and lithographer who specialised in portraits of notable people in Belgium, France, and England.

In the 1840s he settled in London and became a leading society portrait painter. He did portraits of Prince Albert, Charles Dickens and many more.

The 6th Duke of Devonshire was responsible for the reconstruction of Lismore Castle in the early and mid 19th century employing William Atkinson and later Sir Joseph Paxton. He was also instrumental in the rebuilding of Dungarvan in the early 19th century providing a new bridge, square, quay and market place.

“WE ALWAYS VOTE REDMOND IN THIS HOUSE” - THE REDMONDS AND WATERFORD, A POLITICAL DYNASTY 1891-1952. A LECTURE

BY DR. PAT McCARTHY

'Ireland 1918 - elections and conscription' THE Barony of Gaultier Historical Society’s October Talk will be given by Dr Pat McCarthy. The venue for the talk is the Gaultier Room, Woodlands Hotel, Dunmore Road. The date for the talk is Thursday, 18th October with a

Brownstown Pillars

starting time of 8.00 p.m.

Admission is €5 for non-members with BGHS members free.

Dr. Pat McCarthy who was born in Waterford city, holds a PhD and an MBA from UCD. He has published extensively in both the Irish Sword and in

Decies, the journal of WAHS. He recently published a book “The Irish Revolution, 1912-1923 Waterford”.

'In the General Election of 1918 Sinn Fein swept the boards and virtually annihilated the Irish Parliamentary Party. This result was not a foregone conclusion. In the early part of that year the Irish Parliamentary Party had shown signs of revival and in April, the leader, John Dillon felt 'we have Sinn Fein on the run.'

But all changed with the conscription crisis. How that fateful year played out both nationally and locally in Waterford is the subject of this lecture.

Waterford County Museum are delighted to welcome back Dr Pat McCarthy for this most informative talk on the Redmond’s. This is sure to grab the attention of all.

The Redmond family dominated Waterford politics for sixty

years. John Redmond represented Waterford at Westminster.

He also represented the County in Leinster House. Redmond resigned his Parliamentary seat in Wexford to fight Parnell’s old seat in Cork but was decisively beaten in the by-election. He went on to challenge Michael Davitt in a bitter electoral struggle in Waterford. The Waterford people supported him until his death.

After his death John Redmond’s son William, held the seat, and was returned in the General Election that year. It was the only seat won by the Irish Parliamentary Party in the South of Ireland - a testimony to the enduring bond between the Redmonds and Waterford.

Elected to Dáil Éireann in 1923, he formed and led the ill-fated National League in 1926 and after the demise of that party he joined Cumann na nGaedheal.

After his sudden death in 1932 he was succeeded by his widow, Bridget. For almost twenty years she worked tirelessly for her constituents and also played a role on the national stage in Dáil Éireann.

Pat McCarthy’s book on the Redmonds is a wide-ranging study, and offers a new insight into the political career of John Redmond and his family. Pat who is by now no stranger to Dungarvan, is a native of Waterford City, holds a PhD and an MBA from UCD and worked for many years in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

He is the author of The Irish Revolution, 1912–23: Waterford (Dublin, 2015) and Waterford and the 1916 Rising (Waterford, 2016).

His talk takes place at the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club on Wednesday, 17th October at 8 pm. There will be an entry fee of €5 and as always, all are welcome, bring along your book for Pat to sign!

YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the museum. The museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fund raising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member.

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 would kindly be willing to

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.

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at (058) 45960 to arrange a visit.

OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m.

- 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

CONTACT DETAILS Tel: (058) 45960 Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS See what people think of our museum on TripAdvisor at https://bit.ly/2ODTk9b Waterford County Museum is a non profit organisation, curated and managed by a voluntary committee.

PETER CROTTY ‘THE IRON MAN’ WRITTEN

BY TOM KEITH A new biography about the boxer Peter Crotty (which was compiled and edited by Tom Keith) was recently launched.

The book is available to purchase in local outlets. The museum has a collection of Peter Crotty’s memorabilia.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 10th OCTOBER, 2018 Surname Howgate Conroy Kelly Biggane Veale Carew

First Name Peter Denis Augustine Thomas Michael Daniel Thomas Edward

Age Service No. Rank Service 26 139225 lbombardie Army 35 41600 Pr. Army SS.232 Army 25 2738 Pr. Army (Canada) 28 88774 Pr. Army 28 46134 Sapper Army

Unit R.Gar.Art.319Batt.

S Staffs. Reg.4Bn R.A.S.C. A.S.C. Liverpool Reg. R.Eng.5Bn

Where Born Boatstrand Newrath Waterford Stradbally Kilgobinet Waterford

Death Category Wounds Died At sea Died Killed in action At sea

Date of Death 10/4/18 10/9/18 10/10/18 10/10/18 10/10/18 10/10/18

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NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA SEIRBHÍS BUS I nGAELTACHT NA nDÉISE Tá seirbhís bus idir Aird Mhór agus Dún Garbhán ar fáil anois.

Tá stadanna in An Sean Phobal, Heilbhic, Baile na nGall, ag Oifig an Phoist agus i Maoil ‘a Choirne. Seirbhís ceithre uair sa ló, Luan go Satharn atá ann.

Tuilleadh eolas ar www.locallinkwaterford.ie 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 10r.n. go 12i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil.

Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil

Comhgairdeas leis na cailiní ó Rang 4, S. N. Bhaile Mhic Airt, a bhain an dara háit amach in ngrúpa sna rásanna scoile trastíre le déanaí. Maith sibh a chailiní!

le Bríd: 087-7470428.

GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán.Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30 r.n. go 12 i.n.

Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 083-4455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie.

An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie SCÉIM TÚS An bhfaigheann tú an Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist? An bhfuil tú dífhostaithe agus ag iarraidh obair a dhéanamh ar tograí pobail?

Bíonn deiseanna ar fáil faoin scéim TÚS do dhaoine dífhostaithe sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal. Más rud é go bhfuil tú faoi 25 bliain d’aois, tá buntáiste mór ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le cigire TÚS Cian O hAileasa ag 087-3770256 nó Bainisteoir Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin ag 05846664 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

Cuireann S.N. Bhaile Mhic Airt, An Sean Phobal fáilte is fiche roimh na Naíonain Shóisearacha nua a thosnaigh linn i mbliana. 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.

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.

WIT to increase activity in Waterford Gaeltacht WATERFORD Institute of Technology’s (WIT) recently published Strategic Plan makes special provision for the Irish language and strongly supports Co. Waterford’s Gaeltacht na nDéise.

Dr Richard Hayes,Vice President for Strategy at WIT, said the institute was keen to ensure particular reference to Gaeltacht na nDéise and to WIT’s activities there in its new strategy.

“It is a strong mark of regional distinctiveness that we have a Gaeltacht in Waterford,” he said. “We are very strongly committed to supporting the regional Gaeltacht and are keen to build on existing successful partners into the future.”

An example of existing joint activity is WIT’s collaboration with Nemeton TV in An Rinn which has been beneficial to the community, the language and partner organisations within the television, media and related industries. The postgraduate Higher Diploma in Arts in Television and Digital Media Production, developed by WIT and Nemeton TV in partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta, has been successfully preparing new

media talent since 2006 and is widely recognised within the industry for the quality of training graduates receive. The yearlong course is designed to provide students with the essential practical skills in order to work as bilingual professionals in the television and digital video industry. Graduates to date have gone on to play key roles in the broadcast media and film industries in Ireland.

According to Course Leader Moira Sweeney, “The participants on the course benefit from learning in both an academic setting and a live television production environment.

The collaboration between Nemeton TV and WIT ensures that the course stays abreast of the growth in new technologies”.

According to Dr Hayes WIT plans to create another course to be delivered entirely through Irish in the coming number of years as well as to extend opportunities for staff and students to study the language.

“We will be working with all the partners in An Rinn to bring additional activity to the region. The model we have with Nemeton has been enormously

successful and has been industry leading. We would like to continue to assist in attracting talented, creative people to the region by offering these kinds of cutting-edge courses.”

Dr Hayes also notes that Irish

becomes an official working language of the EU in 2022, and in July there were more than 70 European Union translator roles in Brussels and Luxembourg advertised.

WIT offers Irish as a lan-

guage option on a number of undergraduate courses such as Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business; Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology; and Bachelor of Arts (Hons).

WIT’s Strategy 2018-2021

was published earlier this summer and indicates that WIT plans to be within the Top 100 universities under 50 years old in the world by 2030 through the Technological University process.

Pictured from left at WIT earlier in the summer are Dr. Richard Hayes, Vice President for Strategy at WIT; WIT President Prof Willie Donnelly; Minister of State for Local Government & Electoral Reform John Paul Phelan; WIT Governing Body Chair Jim Moore and Vice Chair Mary Hilda Cavanagh.

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WEST WATERFORD CONTACT INFORMATION Please note items to be included in the West Waterford Notes column must be submitted at the latest 10.00 p.m. on the Monday night before publication. Items for the notes are always welcome and can be submitted by email to westwatnotes@yahoo.co.uk or by call, text, whatsApp or viber to 0872076704 or calling 024-92249.Thank you.

COUNTY FINAL THIS SUNDAY As our Intermediate Hurlers take on Clonea in the County Final this Sunday at Fraher Field and we wish them all the best. Kick-off is at 2.30 p.m. and we hope you all come out and support the men in red and green!

LOURDES WALK A big thank you to everyone who came out and supported our annual walk in aid of Clashmore and Piltown Lourdes Invilaid Fund. A very special word of thanks to Caroline Prendergast and the management of Lidl Youghal, for their very generous sponsorship again this year. Thanks also to the following who sponsored prizes for our raffle: An Siopa Nua; Gene’s Driving School; Murray’s Pharmacy; Solo Hairdressers; Supervalu Youghal; Kieran Coady Butchers; Sean Twomey Butchers; and all the private sponsors.

Congratulations to the following who were our raffle prizewinners: Mattie Mulcahy, Catherine Mansfield, Tom Keevers, Maura Mulcahy, Anne Ledingham, Denny Walsh, James Coughlan, Tenka, Patrick Power, Tony Walsh, John Keane, Berry Lombard, Tommy Seward, Caroline Prendergast, Mary O’Halloran, Nora Hickey, Emer Fleming and Gretta Kearns.

CLASHMORE RAMBLERS LOTTO RESULTS Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night last, October 7th. Our letters drawn were K, H, O and V.We had no winner of our Jackpot which now stands at €1,400. The following were our lucky weekly prize winners of spot prizes of €20 each: Paula Kelly, Mike Byrne and Christy Ormond. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

EVENTS AT YOUGHAL LIBRARY Youghal Librarian, Marian O’Halloran tells of some interesting up-coming events taking place in Youghal Library in the next two weeks.

Starting on the 16th October and every Tuesday from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon there will be a “Irish Conversational Circle”. An informal friendly way to practice your Irish what ever your level or ability. This is a free event; talkers and Listeners are welcome! Further information is now available from Liam O Laochdha 086-3258271.

This will be followed on Wednesday, October 17th with another weekly free event which will be taking place at the Library “Get Into Walking”. This is a free workshop for adults held in conjunction with Cork Sports Partnership trainer Fiona O’Driscoll. This takes place at 11.00 a.m. and everyone is welcome just come along on the day.

Staying Mentally Fit in Later Years – is a free public talk given by Dr. Rosarie Crowley, Clinical Psychologist, and it is part of the “Your Good Self Programme”. This talk will take place in Youghal Library, North Main St., Youghal on Friday, 19th October, 2018 at 11.00 a.m.

Again everyone is very welcome.

“JORDAN KAY MUSIC” LIVE AT THE DECIES This weekend we welcome back a brilliant young singer /songwriter from Youghal, Co. Cork – “Jordan Kay Music”. Jordan plays the Decies Bar this Sunday evening, October 14th, following the County Final match. We take this opportunity to wish Clashmore/Kinsalebeg hurlers all the best in the County Final from the Curran family and staff at the Decies Bar. Hope to see you all there on Sunday.

SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Social Dance Class with Helen Kealy continues in St. Declan’s Hall, Ardmore, every Wednesday at 8.00 p.m. and everyone is very welcome.

LIVE MUSIC On Saturday night, October 20th at 9.00 p.m. in St. Declan’s Hall, Ardmore, we will have Social Dancing with live music by Pat Costello and everyone is welcome.

AGLISH 45 DRIVE The following is the results from

last week’s 45 Drive at Deise Bru House, in Aglish Village. In Joint First on 9 games we had Watt Downing and Jimmy Dalton; Johnny O’Connell and Mick Tobin. Best of the last five with four games were J.J. Ware and Marie Ronayne. Our Lucky last game winners this week were Kathleen Twohig and Paul O’Connell; Marie O’Connell and Jimmy Downing. Our weekly Bonus Spot prize winners were Paul O’Connell and Tommy Osborne.

Cards again in Deise Bru House, in Aglish Village, this Thursday at 9.00 p.m. sharp. €10 to play! All money is paid out on night!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY AT DEISE BRU HOUSE The very popular “Out the Gap” play here at the Deise Bru House this coming Saturday night, October 13th at 9.30 p.m.

BANK HOLIDAY AT DEISE BRÚ Saturday, 27th October: Hallowe’en Kids movie evening "Spooky Movie” on our giant screen with hot popcorn from 6.15 p.m. 8.00 p.m. Entry €3 per child (includes popcorn).

Sunday, 28th October: Our monster Hallowe’en party fun, live music with Robert Weldon, spot prizes for best costume! Theme cocktails! All welcome CHRISTMAS FAIR We still have a few stalls still available for our Christmas Fair on November 25th filling up fast! So booking is advised.

DARTS RETURN! Darts make a welcome return to Deise Bru House and this week we wish the best of luck to our darts team who have their first game this Friday night.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night, October 8th, our winners on eight games were Martin Lynch and Mike Hunt. In joint second on seven games each were Tom Osborne and John Motherway; Gabriel Hynes and Tony Keane; Paddy Kelleher and Edmond Og Ledingham; Jim McGrath and Jack Douris. Best of the last five were Anne Ledingham and Noel Nugent; Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your great support.

CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Club weekly Lotto draw took place last Monday night, October 8th and the following were the numbers out of the drum this week 13, 21, 22 and 25. We had no Jackpot winner. Next week our Jackpot will be €1,900 when our draw takes place at the Rising Sun Bar, Clashmore. Our lucky €20 spot prizes winners this week were Boc and Anne; Gerry Carroll; Podge and Katie Daly; M. Foley; Declan Hickey.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

SUPPORTING BRU COLUMBANUS Established by the Knights of St. Columbanus and opened in September 2005, Bru Columbanus (Cork) provides 26 en-suite family rooms with a supporting kitchen and lounges. Brú Columbanus is conveniently situated at Cardinal Way, adjacent to Cork University Hospital and the Wilton Shopping Centre.

Access from the house to any of the Cork Hospitals or the Hospice can be done with ease. Brú Columbanus, is an independent charity which provides “home from home” accommodation for relatives of seriously ill patients in any of the Cork Hospitals and the Hospice.

A family’s first concern is for the health of their loved ones but consideration has also got to be given to the practicalities of their time away from home, which is often a difficult and emotional time. Where people stay, how the stay is financed, are worries that can be alleviated for families accommodated in Brú Columbanus.

Many local families in this locality have benefited greatly from these services available at Bru Columbanus house Cork in recent times. In appreciation of all the help and support which has been received from Bru Columbanus our local social dancing charity group nominated Bru Columbanus as their favoured charity to benefit from the proceeds of this years fundraising events.

The group recently held a Monster Raffle with some fantastic prizes. The first prize of: A two night B&B plus one evening meal at any of the Talbot Hotel group.

Congratulations to Joan Harte who was our winner of that. Our second

prizewinner was Aoife Hennessy, Aoife won an over night stay with B&B and one evening dinner at the Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal. Pat Dalton won third prize. Pat won lunch for two at Dungarvan’s Park Hotel. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS ASSOCIATION Various classes are continuing at Clashmore Heritage Centre at present with Art Classes running on Tuesday mornings at 10.00 a.m. which is aimed at all levels and Pilates Classes on Tuesday evenings at 7.00 p.m. and both classes have spaces available so anyone interested in joining should contact us on 0861657910 or 086-0740461 or just show up on the day and we are sure you will be accommodated. For younger patrons, there are Irish Dancing classes on Monday evenings at 4.00 p.m. and soon there will be Junior Guitar lessons starting up again on Wednesday evenings from 4.30 p.m. For anyone interested in enrolling their kids for either of these classes, you can contact Nora Veale on 086-0652051 for dancing or Geoff Gould on 086-0454458 for guitar lessons.

KNOCKANORE PLOUGHING RESULTS Once again our Annual Ploughing Match held in Knockanore on September 15th was a huge success.

Sincere thanks to the Morrisson family for providing us with an ideal venue for ploughing. Conditions for ploughing were excellent on the day.

A big thank you to all our competitors; all who marked the field; our West Cork Judges and all our sponsors. Thanks also to Bridget, Grainne and Niamh who provided the refreshments in the field; Helen Murphy and staff for the wonderful meal later that evening back at KCK Hall; and those who provided music on the night.

Congratulations to the following who were our prize winners in the various classes on the day:2 Furrow Senior: Larry Bergin, Tipperary South; Mick Linehan, Cork East; Philip Murphy, East Waterford.

Under 28: 1. Cian Keohane, Cork West; 2. Lorcan Bergin, Tipperary South.

Under 2: 1. Ger Buckley, Cork West.

Senior 3 Furrow: 1. Jay Prendergast, Clashmore; 2. Noel Howley, Tipperary South.

Farmette: 1. Mary O’Callaghan, Cork East.

2 Furrow Hyd Vintage: 1.

Tommy Kielty, Kilkenny; 2. Felim Cotter, East Cork; 3. John Flannery, Tipperary South.

Trailer Class: 1. Ray Hallahan, Clashmore.

Novice 2 Furrow: 1. Michael Hannon, Lismore.

Vintage Single Furrow: Trevor Fleming, Cork East; Oliver Power, East Waterford; Damien Ahern, Cork East.

Senior 2 Furrow Reversible: Paddy Harrington, Cork East; Conor Butler, Knockanore; Jimmy Cotter, Lismore.

Under 28 Reversible: 1. Thomas Houlihan, Clashmore.

3-4 Furrow Reversible: Paddy Power, Knockanore; Niall Connery, Clashmore; Sean O’Brien, Tipperary South.

3 Furrow Standard: Killian Tate, Cork East; James Foley, Clashmore; Jimmy Power, Lismore.

DEATH OF SR. NORAH (SR. PATRICK) HICKEY With great sadness we record the death of Sr. Norah Hickey, Shalom House, Youghal and formerly of Loreto Convents, Youghal and Fermoy. A native of Grange, Co. Waterford Sr. Norah died on Sunday last, October 7th, following an illness in the loving care of the staff at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Nora; her brothers Paddy and Michael; her sister Joan (Hennessy), and her grandnephew Kevin.

Sr. Norah will be so dearly missed by her sisters Sr. Loreto (St. Louis Sisters), Mary (O’Brien), Bridget; her brother-in-law Liam; her Loreto community; all her extended family; past pupils and her many friends especially those in Youghal at Shalom House.

Sr. Norah reposed at Egan’s Funeral Home, in Youghal before removal on Monday evening to St. Mary's Parish Church, Youghal.

Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday where Sr. Norah was laid to rest in Grange Cemetery.

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart CHANGE OF OCTOBER MASS TIMES Please note that on this Sunday, October 14th, the following Mass times in the Parish will change.The new times will be Mount Stuart 9.45 a.m. and Aglish will be 11.00 a.m. The Vigil Mass in Ballinameela remains the same 7.30 p.m. on Saturday evenings.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Once again we are appealing for new members to join our Parish Pastoral Council. It is important that more people come forward.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION /FIRST PENANCE As we prepare for First Holy Communion and First Penance 2019 – Our first Mass will be celebrated in Aglish Church on October 21st at 11.00 a.m.

NOVENA Our Novena to the Holy Souls begins on Saturday, November 17th to Sunday, November 23rd. More details later.

Clashmore and Piltown Parish Congratulations to all the students from Kilbrien N.S. who took part in this year’s Summer Reading Programme with Dungarvan Library. The students were presented with a certificate and a medal.

Weekday Mass in Clashmore this Thursday morning at 10.00 a.m.

Piltown - Friday morning at 10.00 a.m.

WEEKEND MASS TIMES Piltown – Saturday Vigil Mass – 6.00 p.m.

Clashmore – Sunday Morning – 9.00 a.m.

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ARC Cancer Support Centre Youghal benefits from Ballymacoda Fun Ride ON Sunday last, the beautiful village of Ballymacoda was alive with members of the Ballymacoda Hunt Club, their family, friends, supporters and, of course, their horses, ponies who gathered to participate in and enjoy their annual Fun Ride, with the proceeds this year being donated to the local ARC Cancer Support Centre in Youghal.

Organised by Ballymacoda Hunt Club and due to commence at 12.30 p.m., the huge number of 227 entries (up by 60 on last year) put a slight delay on the start of the Fun Ride.

Registrations were taken at Finn’s Tavern, €30 horse and €20 pony and eventually, at 1.15 p.m. and to a huge round of applause and encouragement, accompanied by the excited barking of dogs and dancing hoofs, the riders left the village for the 16k Charity Fun Ride.

With the permission and courtesy of local farmers for the use of their lands, the event was suitable for all levels of rider with jumps optional, and including a small and large fence option for those who wished to jump.

Bypass routes were set up, making it a Fun Ride which was suitable for all ages, abilities and confidence levels. Ground and mounted stewards, all wearing purple high vis jackets in honour of Cancer Support did a superb job as the Ballymacoda Hunt headed for Knockadoon, and around the Head, taking in the magnificent views of Ballycotton Island, on to Ballycrenane, riding along the beaches and returning home at 5.00 p.m. where, again at Finn’s Tavern, refreshments were served and enjoyed.

Competitions on the day included ‘Best Turned Out’ sponsored by Ryall O’Mahony

Midleton and O’Brien Saddlery, Bandon, with the Judges spending quite a while deciding on the winners – Fiona Fitton, Misha Richardson and Louisa, all of whom looked resplendent in their riding gear.

It was a special day for everyone but particularly, perhaps, for young Stella O’Driscoll who proudly rode her horse Dolly, in Glenawilling where her grandmother had lived, and for whose family Ballymacoda holds very special memories.

Stella joined Niamh Buckley with her pony Molly on the day.

Volunteers from the ARC Cancer Support House in Friar Street, Youghal were out in full force to help and enjoy the day.

Speaking with Chairman Val Hyde and his daughter Laura, (Secretary), they heard the fascinating history of the Hunt Club which was originally

founded in 1949 and refounded in 1998. “We hunt over ditches, hedges, banks and drains every Sunday from November to St Patrick’s Day” they said, “and have a strong committee of 20, with several of our members hunting on a weekly basis”.

Then, with smiles, they confirmed that visitors are always welcome by appointment.

Sincere thanks are extended by Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Youghal and to everyone involved in this great event, including the members of Ballymacoda Hunt Club, organisers, farmers, sponsors, stewards, committee, participants, helpers; to Noel Cronin CRY 104fm for his fantastic coverage and expert MC skills, and especially to the riders and their horses and ponies who all got along so well together, covering the 16km of the East Cork countryside.

Niamh Buckley (Molly) and Stella O’Driscoll (Dolly) pictured prior to moving off at the fun ride.

Ciara McCrann, Trustee of Cuan House, Youghal, and Val Hyde, Chairman of Ballymacoda Hunt Club.

Riders crossing the lands of Michael Sloane, Glenawilling on Sunday last.

Mossie Barry and Tina O’Driscoll pictured with two of the many stewards at the fun ride.

Val and Laura Hyde pictured at the Ballymacoda fun ride.

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A g l i s h C h a r i ty G y m k h a n a Dog Show at the Aglish Charity Gymkhana 2018 which was held at Kilmolash

Pupils from Kilmacthomas NS with their Best Innovative Idea award.

[Garrett FitzGerald Photography]

LEAPing for Joy with Waterford Local Enterprise Office and Junior Achievement Ireland A SPECIAL celebration of industry and education engagement in the South East region took place in Waterford City Hall Offices on the 1st October. The event marked the successful partnership between Waterford Local Enterprise Office and Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) on the LEAP project.

Student participants of the LEAP Project, a unique entrepreneurial initiative, joined members of Waterford Local Enterprise Office and other JAI supporting organisations as they showcased their burgeoning entrepreneurial skills.

The past school year was LEAP’s third year of encouraging ‘early-stage entrepreneurship’ to primary school students, helping them learn how to become entrepreneurs and to enabling them to design a business plan focusing on innovation and enterprise.

In 2017/18, more than 200 students (10-11 year olds) from eight local primary schools completed a 5-week programme on entrepreneurial skills with volunteer mentors from a host of local businesses. The programme culminated in a trade fair and dragons’ den-style interviews with FROGS (For Recognition of Greatness in Students) at the Waterford Institute of Technology in June.

Local business mentors Lisa McGowan from Bluefin Technologies, Danielle Kennedy from Lloyds, Catherine O’Brien from Q1 Scientific, Ian Stenson from IJS Pharma Services Ltd, Roisín Hartley from Hartley People, Christine Rossiter from Dawn Meats, Karen Moynan

from Tramore Credit Union and Damien Tiernan from RTE delivered the My First Business programme in the classroom in advance of the event in the Waterford Institute of Technology.

Four rural schools, Light of Christ NS, Kilmacthomas Primary School, Holy Cross NS, Passage East NS and four city schools, Presentation Primary School, St. Mary’s NS, Mount Sion Primary School and St. Saviour’s NS participated this year following on from the eight schools that took part in each of the previous two years.

More than 8,000 students participated in Junior Achievement educational activities in the South East annually due to the support of local businesses such as Waterford Local Enterprise Office.

The event was also an opportunity to thank all JAI partners in industry and education. Each year more than 80 local schools across five counties in the south east receive volunteers from a variety of supporting organisations such as Abbott Vascular (Clonmel), AIB, Bausch & Lomb, BNY Mellon, Boston Scientific Clonmel, Clearstream, Dungarvan Credit Union, EirGen Pharma, EPA Kilkenny and Wexford, MSD Ireland (Ballydine and Carlow), Orafol, Port of Waterford, PWC, Sanofi, St. Dominic Credit Union, St. Canice's Credit Union,Top Oil Carlow & Kilkenny, Unum,VHI Kilkenny, Waterford City & County Council, Waterford Credit Union, Waters Technologies, Wexford County Council and Waterford Local

Enterprise Office.

Bausch & Lomb were formally recognised at the event for being the first company outside Dublin to partner with Junior Achievement and this partnership has continued for 20 years.

Jacqui Gaule from Waterford LEO said: “One of our core values at Waterford LEO is to encourage the spirit of enterprise in our local community.

Initiatives such as the LEAP Project are essential for fostering entrepreneurial attitudes and skills in the Waterford area. The creativity and innovation showed by the students was inspiring. To reach primary school students and sow the seed of self employment at this young age offers us the opportunity of a bright future for entrepreneurship in Waterford. We are delighted to partner with Junior Achievement on this wonderful project.”

Denise Power, Area Manager – South East for JAI, said: “We are delighted to partner with Waterford LEO and local businesses on the LEAP Project. It is a fantastic journey for students to learn the basics of entrepreneurship and develop their own business ideas with the support of entrepreneurs from the local community. Thanks to the support of organisations such as Waterford LEO we are able to bring the real world into classrooms through the experience and insights of trained business volunteers. Helping students to connect what they do in school with the world around them to ensure they see the relevance of their studies in their everyday lives is a very important aspect of their development.”

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11th Waterford (Dungarvan) Scout Group

Abbeyside Scouts (4th Waterford) AFTER the prayer, we all sat down and had a good chat about what SPICES means to us at the 4th Waterford. These are the Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional and Spiritual characteristics of each Scout. The aim of Scouting Ireland is to encourage the development of young people using the above SPICES so that they may achieve their full potential and as responsible citizens, to improve society.

We then moved on to feedback and future planning which the Scouts eagerly participated in. They were put into groups and had to work together to come up with ideas. This information will assist in future relevant planning for the group.

Before we went outside, we had a quick warm-up game as it was quite cold outside. As you can see from the pictures, towers are up and sturdy enough to stand on. Nearly there but not quite!

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that we are planning another hike for next Sunday, 14th October. Venue to be decided at the meeting on the 10th of October.

WELL the annual Waterford Scout County Mountain Pursuit Challenge took place on the weekend of the 28th to the 30th of September.

This year we chose Scart as the base camp location and we had 100 Scouts plus Leaders on the hike.

We arrived up to Kilbrien Creamery on the Friday and as the road was narrow we asked the parents to drop the scouts there and for the scouts to walk the 1 mile out the Scart Road to the campsite.

(A big thanks to Michael and Nelly for the use of their field for the base camp).

Thankfully, the weather forecast was with us, and the weekend was going to be fine.

Friday night was tents up and the scouts all mixed and mingled with the others from the county.

It was lights out at 11 p.m.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what time they actually got to sleep at but there was very little noise from the campsite, it was a cold night with temperature dropping below zero.

Saturday morning we had the scouts up at 7.30 a.m., the plan was to be ready to get on the hills between 9.00 a.m. and 9.30 a.m.

When breakfast was eaten, and

all scouts ready we headed off.

The plan was to aim for the Standing stone at the top of Coumaraglin which was a decend pull up, and then take the pain and hit for Seefin a steep incline for a short period of time but long enough for one of our leaders who set the route to have his name taken in vain. (And that was from the leaders) After a well earned break at Seefin, Coum Tay and then made our way over to the far side Coum Fea. Where we all took another break and took in the sights of the lakes.

On the way back we made the Journey over to Barracree to look down at the start of the Colligan River that flows to Dungarvan.

It was a hard slog across the top to make our way back to the path down from Seefin, and lot of deep ruts, but once on the path it was a relaxing walk down and back to site.

Overall it was 17.5km hike, and 5.5 hours of walking Once we got to site we had a lovely sausage casserole, just what was needed to warm us up.

After free time it was the scouts lit a fire and they drifted off to their tents and were all

gone by 10.00 p.m. so an early night was had by all.

Sunday was up up, breakfast tents down and clean the base

camp field to leave no trace, all were kindly picked up by parents at Kilbrien Creamery by 10.30 a.m.

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Radio Award winners revealed as #IMRO18 celebrates another stellar year for the industry LAST Friday evening the IMRO Radio Awards ceremony was held at the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny where the winners for the 2018 event were revealed.

The Awards are attended by over 600 people in the radio industry in Ireland and are a prized accolade to take home.

At the start of the evening the Hall of Fame inductees for this year – Pat Kenny, Margaret Nelson, Willie O’Reilly and Ian Wilson were presented with their plaques.

The special award for Outstanding Achievement was presented to RTÉ 2fm Live and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

WLR scooped the Silver Award in ‘Best Sports Story’ for their 2017 coverage of the AllIreland hurling championship.

The station was recognised for the outstanding coverage given to WLR listeners from the Munster Championship right through to the All-Ireland final.

WLR received a second Silver Award in ‘Best New Music’ with Teresanne O’Reilly’s interview with singer songwriter RuthAnn which was recorded live in Reginald’s Tower last May. Chairperson of the Radio Awards Tom McGuire says

WLR staff at the 2018 Radio Awards - Owen Corrigan, Jennifer Long, Ray C, Michael Byrne, Aoibhin Fallon, Sinead Ahearne, Lena Murphy, Teresanne O’Reilly and Neil Gough.

“Tonight was a celebration of the creativity, innovation and variety of Irish radio.

The quality, appeal and professionalism of all nominees is a fitting recognition of our audio island and our wonderful listeners.

Speaking at the Awards,

Eleanor McEvoy, IMRO Chairperson said “Many congratulations to all of the award recipients. Each one in their own way has made an indelible mark on the broadcasting sector in Ireland and they rightfully deserve to be honoured by their peers on this special evening”.

Chief Executive of the BAI, Dungarvan’s Michael O’Keeffe, said after the Awards: “The BAI is very pleased to continue our support for the IMRO Radio Awards which recognises and rewards excellence in Irish radio broadcasting.

We also look forward to a con-

tinued partnership with our colleagues from IMRO who have been great supporters of the radio sector in Ireland for many years.”

Michael Byrne is WLR’s Programme Director and also serves on the IMRO Radio Awards Committee said; “To

receive four short-list nominations and two Silver awards is a great achievement. We are delighted to be recognised again this year.

The standard is so high and in both categories we were ahead of the BBC which we are chuffed about.”

GSK Dungarvan hits the road for North West Hospice for a ‘Wheelie Good Cause’ GSK’s annual fundraiser, the Wheelie Good Cause, was hosted by GSK Sligo on Saturday, 22nd September. Over 200 cyclists and volunteers from Dungarvan, Cork, Dublin and Sligo took part in the cycling event.

Participants in the event signed up for either a 50k cycle or the more challenging 100k route. Both cycles started and finished at GSK’s plant in Finisklin, Sligo. All funds raised at the event were donated to the North West Hospice and a cheque for €4,200 was presented at the end of the event.

The Wheelie Good Cause has been GSK’s flagship fundraising event since 2012. All involved actively fundraised or donated to GSK’s nominated charity for which many thousands of euros have been raised over the years.

Mary Forde, North West Hospice and GSK Sligo Site Director Mark Meehan.

Cian Dwyer, GSK Dungarvan; Liam Cullen, GSK Dublin; Mike O’Sullivan, Brian OKeeffe and Peter McDonald, GSK Cork, Wheelie Good Cause.

James Haran, GSK Sligo, Wheelie Good Cause.

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Dungarvan Tidy Towns - Entente Florale 2018

FOLLOWING the publication of the Tidy Towns report in the last week’s edition, we gained great feedback from readers. Therefore we wanted to share the Entente Florale report with you also.

In this European competition Dungarvan received a Silver Medal and won the the Chairpersons Special Award for the Mitigation for Climate Change for the Waterford Greenway, Dungarvan. As you will read both of these awards would not have been obtained without major collaboration. This entailed contributions from the Dungarvan Tidy Towns volunteers litter pick every week during Spring & Summer, the outdoor staff of the Waterford City & County Council, help from various bodies such as St. Mary’s School, Dungarvan Tourist Office, Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan Mens Shed, Sean Dun Allotments, Church Of Ireland and other volunteers and in this case GSK played a big part of the environmental criteria, also local businesses and individuals really got behind the movement and made sure their premises, home, streets and roads looked clean, vibrant and attractive. Without the input from each party the success of the Entente Florale in Dungarvan would have been very different If you would like to feel reward, satisfaction and a sense of community; why not get involved in this voluntary group? Alternatively, businesses could sponsor something that will help Dungarvan climb even higher.

If you would like more details about Dungarvan Tidy Towns and how to get involved contact dungarvantidytown@gmail.com or phone 058-41412 and follow us on facebook – Dungarvan Tidy Towns

ENTENTE FLORALE EUROPE ASSESSMENT REPORT 2018 Name of Entry: Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Reported by: Dr. Christy Boylan, Eamonn De Staford Date of visit: 19th July 2018 INTERNATIONAL ADJUDICATORS Rudi Geeradyn (Belgium), Johanna Renat (Austria), Hildegrunde Heinrich (Germany), Jaroslav Brzak (Czech Republic), Dr. Nagy Ildikó Reká Báthoryné (Hungary), Nico Brink (Netherlands), Fulvia Grandizio (Italy) and Martina Schlaus (Slovenia).

OUTLINE OF VISIT The judges was picked up by bus and brought to Waterford County Council offices where after introductions the Entente Florale Flag was raised and an oak tree was planted to commemorate the visit. The group then moved to the Council Chamber where Raymond Moloney, Director of Services, Environment Services,Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) in the role of MC introduced the Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Declan Doocey, Cathaoirleach John Pratt, the CEO of WCCC Michael Walsh, Anne Marie Rossiter, Chair of Dungarvan Tidy Towns and Rudi Geerardyn, Chair of the Entente Florale Jury. Fearghal Reidy, Director of Corporate Affairs made a presentation on Dungarvan and how it meets the ten criteria of Entente Florale.

This was followed by a question and answer session at which specialist officers from the Planning and Environment Departments participated as well as members of the Tidy Towns Committee.

The site visit began with a bus trip to The Sweep where Hugh O’Brien, Senior Executive Planner gave an overview of the landscape of the town in the Colligan River Valley beneath the Comeragh Mountains. After some light refreshments in the Seanachai, the group moved to GSK where Brian Fox and Michael Dee outlined the workings of the Bio-mass power unit.

St. Mary’s Primary School was next where some of the students explained how they manage their garden and their experience of participating in the Green Flag programme. The history of the 19th Century, Grattan Square was explained by William Whelan and Fearghal Reidy outlined the approach taken in the redevelopment of the square through the Smarter Travel programme which emphasises walking and cycling. Sean Dún Housing Estate was next where Henry Moloney and Billy Phelan brought the judges on a walking tour of the allotments and Siobhan Hubbard from Community Development spoke about the benefits to residents on the estate.

A near full tide in the harbour provided a lovely setting for lunch in the Causeway Tennis Club and this was followed by a walk around Walton Park guided by Eoin Dullea, Parks

Superintendent. At Barnawee, Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer with WCCC discussed the Natura 2000 network and the biodiversity of Dungarvan and how the community participate in wildlife surveys. Judges were then taken on a short cycle trip along the Waterford Greenway to experience its value as told by Richard Walsh and were also introduced to representatives of the Mens Shed who made nesting boxes. Back on the bus again, the group visited the Tourist Office where Jenny Beresford provided statistics on bednights and other information.

Jim Shine gave an account of how the World War I Memorial Wall was devised and installed and then it was time for tea and scones in the Vintage Tea Rooms of St. Mary’s Church (CoI) where Dean Dreaper and some volunteers gave an account of the building and its use for community purposes. The final stop was at Gibbons Park, which was developed in 1895 with monies from Capt. William Gibbons.

Eoin Dullea described the parks history and the judges expressed particular interest in the mature trees growing there.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT The jury were very pleased with their visit to Dungarvan and were impressed with all it has to offer.The structure plan was very clear and how the bigger road will connect.The Regional strategy will dictate the local process, all approach roads were good.

There was some discussion on

the strategy for dealing with cars and while some understood the gradual reduction process, others felt there should be higher charges for parking in the town centre to get a more immediate impact. It was felt that more trees should be planted in all car parks to soften their appearance. They felt the green infrastructure plan was not very clearn. The Green Belt was too general for them as they are used to such zonings between sections of urban areas, rathar than as a blanket between an urban area and agricultural land. They were very impressed with the Greenway; it is a fantastic realisation and demonstrates a vision. The Tidy Towns ThreeYear Plan impressed them greatly.

SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT Jury members could see that Dungarvan has a very good sustainable environment.They could see that there are many containers for recycling waste. Water in the harbour was very clean and they were most impressed with the GSK Bio-mass Power Plant.

Flora and Fauna was discussed under this heading because it was included in the portfolio. The level of awareness and knowledge as well as activities concerning flora and fauna was well covered during the visit and it impressed them.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT They liked the Built Environment, mentioning that there were no disturbing elements in the silhouette. Many buildings were in good condition and they noticed Entente Florale

logos in empty shop windows.

The emphasis of having buildings restored to original uses was another positive factor.They suggested that more pedestrian zones be devised, and this would add to the value of the heritage trail. They emphasised the need to green the car parking spaces with trees and shrubs/perennial plants. Jury members felt that more efforts should be made to divert traffic away from the town centre and make it more pleasant for pedestrians.

LANDSCAPE Jury members were so impressed with the landscape of Dungarvan that they accepted that it was very good and moved quickly on to the next criterion.

GREEN SPACES The jury noted that they visited two parks and passed by a cemetery. They preferred Gibbons Park because of its passive usage and the mature trees caught their attention. Walton Park wasn’t as inviting for them because they felt the active sports takes from the potential of the park. The fences are visually obtrusive, and they suggested that they be screened with hedging and/or climbing plants.They disliked the use of Prunus trees (flowering cherries) and suggested that a new plan be devised for the park.While they liked the allotment garden, they felt it needed a master plan rather a design evolving over time, the high fences distracted them somewhat. The Greenway impressed them greatly, especially the myriad of green spaces to be viewed along the route.

PLANTING PERMANENT AND SEASONAL There is a need for more longlived tree species of trees in Dungarvan. The jury noted that attention was being paid to the amount of space for the root zone of new trees. The very hot summer of 2018 is a lesson to everyone that we need to plan for climate change, as evidenced by the struggling Hydrangea shrubs at Gibbons Park. They were pleased that not too many annuals were used for seasonal planting, but advised more

perennial planting.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION The demonstration by students at St. Mary’s School was very impressive and they were pleased that the students presented it to them rather than the teachers. The Sean Dun allotments also pleased them; they could see clearly that they are working well with the community, but they could not understand the need for so many fences.

EFFORT AND INVOLVEMENT As usual, when jury members come to Ireland they are most impressed with the level of community involvement from the Tidy Towns groups, the Sean Dun allotment holders and the Men’s Sheds group and the many other communities in Dungarvan which care for their environment.

TOURISM AND LEISURE Having a Tourist Office that is well staffed and helpful for visitors was a major interest for jury members. The personal package for tourists caught their attention as did the special scheme for dementia sufferers. They could see many bike rental locations during the visit and learned of the success of the Greenway in attracting tourists to Dungarvan.

COMMUNICATON Information for the jury such as the Portfolio and the route plan was well prepared and this received positive comment.

Initially, they had trouble understanding the speakers because they spoke too fast for them, but that improved as the visit continued. Bus driver Dan Murphy was a novelty for them as he courteously greeted them on entering and leaving the bus. They could see that the public were well informed about the event and liked to see posters in shop windows. Attendance of the Press at the visit was also noted, especially the RTE Nationwide programme which included interviews with locals and Rudi Geerardyn and which aired on the 28th July, 2018.

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Dungarvan Camera Club FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF OUR NEW SEASON The Chairperson Rosalind Ledingham opened the meeting and introduced her officers also the programme for this season, mainly for the benefit of those unable to attend the AGM. She also confirmed the dates and venues for the following:– Annual Awards Dinner: Tuesday, 23rd October, 8.00 p.m., The Park Hotel, €35 per head; get the awards out of the way, then it becomes a great fun evening, certainly not to be missed. Members and guest are welcome, please contact the Chairperson or Secretary if you have not booked your seat or seats, as places are limited.

Christmas Social: Tuesday, 11th December, 8.00 p.m., the Enterprise Bar (members are invited to supply finger food). An informal evening of fun and entertainment, also another evening not be missed.

Suir Valley Challenge: The Competition Officer, Michael O’Brien confirmed that we were entering this competition against three other Camera Clubs, namely Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel and Waterford. The

eight named disciplines have been shortlisted, and when selection is agreed they will be printed and mounted. There is also a competition that all members may enter one print on any subject, these will be projected images and must be a jpeg @ 2400 dpi on the long side. Please send your image to Michael SAP. This your opportunity to shine!

Monthly Competition: Only one discipline and it was Open.

What a great selection: John Pelham and Richard Cutbill critiqued the images and gave positive comments on most images – the first four were stunning examples of club photography and the majority of all the others was a credit to the progress of our club’s members and its mentors.

MEMBERS’ PHOTOGRAPHY We would like to regularly feature an individual’s Club Members Photography, together with a very short biography and an explanation of their devotion to this craft.

I suggested this to the Chairperson and she thought this was a good idea. I further suggested as she was our Leader, would she kick this off, she did not hesitate, so here we go!

2nd Michael O’Brien - Grow Baby

3rd Joint Tom Corcoran - High Fall

1st David Walker - Film Noir

3rd Joint Breda Hennessy Duggan - Island View

A Profile of . . .

Rosalind Ledingham I WAS born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. My father’s family were from Cavan and Dublin and my mother was a daughter of the wellknown English sculptor, typographer and printer Eric Gill. Our family moved to Shanagarry in East Cork in the mid1960s where there was and still is, an enclave of talented potters, artists and writers.

After I left school I worked for the West Waterford Hunt but following a riding accident which kept me out of the saddle for some months I did a diploma course in dress design. As a cash-strapped young mother of the ’80s I started my own knitwear business, which I continued until my semi-retirement last year.

My interest in photography began at quite an early age as my brothers and cousins were keen photographers and being surrounded by talented artists and designers had a bearing on my journey into the world of photography.

My husband Tony is also a keen photographer and much better at the technical workings of the camera than I am. Tony has been a member of Dungarvan Camera Club since 2003 and introduced me to the Club about six years ago. As I entered a new phase

of my life, I found myself looking at things, life, nature, in a totally new light.

And that is one of the wonderful things that photography does – it teaches you to look, not just see, the amazing world around us.

I love the comradery of the club. I have made many good friends, have learned a lot and know that there is so much more I can learn from the experienced and professional members of the club.

I have served on the committee for a number of years and am honoured to be elected Chairperson for the second time.

Geranuim

Sky on Fire

Cappagh Beach Dingle

Painted Bird

Spring Blossom

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Orienteering Teacher Training FIFTEEN teachers from twelve different primary schools around Waterford City and County took part in our Orienteering Teacher Training last Friday, October 5th, at WIT Arena. This training was delivered by Mick Farrell from the Irish Orienteering Association.

Even though the day was cold and wet, the teachers weren’t long warming up as they took part in many fun games and team challenges. The teachers learned numerous orienteering games which they could use to introduce their students to the sport. They also got an opportunity

to partake in an orienteering course which got very competitive! After lunch, the group learned how to create their own course on maps using the software ‘purple pen’. All participants left with a resource pack for their school which included kites, control cards and an array of games which can be played anywhere with very little equipment.

Schools are also being mapped in the coming weeks, so that they can complete orienteering on-site.

Teachers were present on the day from the following schools: Passage East N.S; Garranbane N.S; Glor Na

Mara,Tramore; Waterford Educate Together NS, Crehana N.S.; Rathgormack N.S.; Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh; Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside; Holy Family Junior N.S.; Scoil Gharbháin; St. Joseph's Special School, Waterford.

A special word of thanks to WIT Arena for providing us with the facility and the Irish Orienteering Association for delivering such a fantastic, informative course.

For more information on Orienteering opportunities in Waterford please contact Eadaoin on 0761 102199 or email eloughman@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Mentoring Night at Blackwater Community School

This nice sunset was captured on Saturday evening, 5th October last, in Tallow.

[David O'Flynn]

Waterford’s Stagemad Theatre Company WATERFORD'S Stagemad Theatre Company Presents “The Afters” by Nicola Spendlove, as part of Imagine Arts Festival.

‘The Afters’ is a feature length play consisting of five interlinking true monologues. In each monologue, a person presents to the audience an event that divided their lives into “Before and After”.The piece is a mourning and a celebration of the invisible lines that make up human life.

With an all star Waterford cast of Nicola Spendlove, Ben Quinlan, Ciara O’Connor, Grainne Kavanagh, Damien McDonnell and with music written, composed and performed by Derek Flynn.

It is directed by James Power of Stagemad.

This will be one of the highlights of Imagine 2018. Please book early. Price: €10 on web site,www.stpatricksgateway.com or call 051843589.

Cast of 'The Afters.'

LAST Thursday we held an Information Night as part of our mentoring programme for Leaving Cert students and their parents and guardians. As they now begin the journey to what to do after sixth year speakers informed them about the CAO process, the transition to third level and the apprenticeship route. Ryan Denny spoke on what it was like for him to be a student and gave them great advice on the various things they will encounter. Thanks to Ms. Mac Craith Ms. O’Brien, Mr. Ring and Ms. Landers for their contributions on the night.

WELL BEING WEEK Well Being Week takes place this week and the organising committee have put a week long series of events and activities for all staff and students.

DEAN RYAN HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP The start of the Dean Ryan championships unfolded in Rathcormac on a fine Wednesday morning. The Blackwater boys were confident and calm walking off the bus.

There wasn’t a breath of wind in the air; the calm before the storm. Colaiste Chriost Ri and Blackwater both warmed up apparently un-interested in one another but both here for one reason, to win!

The throw-in was tense, the scramble began. A free from the

20 yard line made it easy work for Eddie Walsh to send it over.

This was followed by a point by Eoghan Lenehan. A push on the back gave Aaron “Horse” Ryan an easy free, followed by a lovely point by Eddie Walsh. Jamie Power was next to push on the Colaiste defensive line but pressure got too much for the Modeligo man and he missed this free.

Walsh stepped up for another free sending it over the bar in true captain fashion. There was great defending by Mickey-Joe Curran as he faced 3 attackers alone. Sean Hickey ran into the square but with no benefit.

Cathal Murphy the Ballyduff clubman ran the length of the field laying off to Jordan Murphy from Lismore who scored a jaw dropping goal.

Sam Uniacke and Lenehan followed with two more points.

Colaiste Chriost Ri were yet to score a point. Captain Eddie Walsh then converted a golf style goal. A free for Colaiste gave them their first opportunity and with it a successful point raising the team’s moral. Hickey once more added to Blackwater’s tally this time with a point. Third and fourth goal opportunities came to Blackwater’s way but they were unable to convert. Colaiste picked up a yellow card for foul language. DJ Khaled once said “another one” an apt phrase for

Walsh who was on fire with his scoring.

A fifth goal chance came for Blackwater but with no joy again, it was“slipping away like paste through a colander.” Halftime score Blackwater 3-14, Colaiste Chriost Ri 0-2.

The start of the second opened to drops of rain. Sean Hickey, Eddie Walsh and especially Jamie Power showed great leadership clearing balls and scoring points. Colaiste came back determined to improve on their first half performance and they showed amazing defending.

But they stood no chance as Eoghan Lenehan went on to open the scoring with a skilful point.

Blackwater stood strong defending against Colaiste but despite this Colaiste succeeded in scoring a cracking point; it was textbook stuff.They were on fire scoring another point within a minute of the last one but just before the whistle blew Pearse O’Rourke sealed the deal the final goal of the match for Blackwater.

The final score was Blackwater 4-22, Colaiste Chriost Ri 0-8. At the end of a great game we had to give Jamie Power of Modeligo the Man of the Match honours for his outstanding defending and amazing skills.

Reported by Rory Kiely and Adam Bourke.

SCHOOL NEWS Waterford student awarded €20,000 scholarship by the Naughton Foundation ON Saturday, September 29th, 2018, County Waterford Student, Mick Devine, was awarded a Naughton Foundation Scholarship worth €20,000 at a ceremony in Trinity College Biomedical Science Institute in Dublin.The award was presented by founding patrons of The Naughton Foundation, Dr. Martin Naughton and his wife Carmel, who were joined by Mr. Richard Bruton,TD, Minister for Education and Skills.

Supporting academic and innovative excellence in Irish students, this Scholarship Award is an investment in the future of Ireland's reputation as a country with outstanding graduates. A former student of St. Augustine’s College, Mick has accepted a place at University College Cork studying Engineering and he joins 36 exceptional Irish students who were awarded third level scholarships towards their studies in the areas of engineering, science and technology.

Since its establishment in 2008 scholarships worth over €4million have been awarded to more than 200 students, the scheme started in 3 Counties and has continued to expand annually to become a nationwide scheme in 2016. There is one guaranteed

Scholarship (€20,000) for each participating county, with the exception of Cork and Galway where there are two scholarships awarded and four for Dublin.

Five additional Scholarships are also to be awarded. Each Scholarship is worth €5,000 per annum for each year of a student’s three or four year undergraduate degree.

Speaking about the growth of the programme over the past eleven years, the Naughtons commented: “Eleven years ago we envisaged a small scholarship programme to help support local students studying the STEM subjects. We never imagined this group of over 200 students and alumni nationwide who are connected across the universities and STEM disciplines and we couldn’t be more proud of the unique community they are developing” – Dr. Martin and Carmel Naughton Mick’s former secondary school, St. Augustine’s College, was also presented with a prize of €1,000 on the day towards their school’s science facilities, for their support of these students. More than 160 schools have benefited from this prize to date with some schools receiving it on more than

Congratulations to Mick Devine who was awarded a Naughton Foundation Scholarship worth €20,000 at a ceremony in Trinity College Dublin. Pictured from left to right are Ailbhe Ní Neachtain (Principal), Carmel Naughton, Mick Devine, Mr. Richard Bruton, T.D., and Martin Naughton. one occasion.

This year sees the Naughton Foundation also invest further in ‘Science in a Box’ – STEM classes for Primary Schools. Steam Education Limited was set up in Cork in 2014 and devised ‘Science in a

Box’ in an effort to teach a fun and engaging science programme to children in primary school with new innovative materials.

Outreach teams comprising PhD students from Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork are involved in the delivery

of the programme. The programme runs for sixth class pupils for 20 weeks of the primary school year with PhD students spending one hour each week co-teaching with the class teacher, a specific aspect of the science curriculum. For 2018-19,

The Naughton Foundation is delighted to continue its support of this programme for 25 sixth classes in the Dublin, Meath and Louth region. ‘Science in a Box’ was also presented with a cheque on the evening of 29th September.

MEP Deirdre Clune visits Fenor National School

Maria Ellen Ward delighted to meet Deirdre Clune MEP at Fenor N.S.

Deirdre Clune MEP speaking to Fenor N.S pupils.

Fenor N.S Principal Tim O’Byrne and Deirdre Clune MEP.

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DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

Dungarvan CBS student achievements CONGRATULATIONS to T.Y student Kyle Walsh who has been invited to take part in the Irish European Science Olympiad to be held in Dublin City University in the coming weeks. Kyle has been invited to take part in the Olympiad as a result of his remarkable results in Junior Certificate Maths and Science. It is a great to see a student like Kyle being rewarded for his hard work and application.

JUNIOR CERTIFICATE BUSINESS STUDIES GRADES ACKNOWLEDGED BY WIT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Congratulations to three of our students who received an A grade in their Junior Certificate Busniess Studies examination.The students have subsequently seen their achievements recognised by WIT School of Business, each year WIT recognise those students who achieve an A grade in the Junior Cert in an awards ceremony. Our three students will attend the ceremony in the coming weeks to receive their certificates of recognition. Well done to the students, their parents and their teachers on their outstanding achievement. Well done Peti, Kuba and Kyle.

PAST STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT – JORDAN NORRIS NAMED IRISH UNIVERSITY SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR 2018 Congratulations to former student Jordan Norris who recently has been awarded an extremely prestigious title when he was named Vodafone Irish University Sports Journalist of the Year 2018. Jordan’s achievement has made all in the CBS extremely proud. Jordan sat his Leaving Cert in 2016 and was an exemplary student and obviously his hard work and application have paid off.

Interestingly Jordan’s award winning article was based on another former student Glenn Waters and his journey to America to take up a Sports Scholarship.

UNDER 161⁄2 HURLING The CBS Under 161⁄2 Hurling team had a great victory over Glanmire Community College on Wednesday last at the Copper Alley venue in Youghal. The Brothers prevailed on a score line pf 1-21 to 0-07 on the day against a gallant Glanmire side. On the day Alo Gough, Oisin Downey, Ben Kavanagh and Thomas Coffey put in strong performances. The victory sets up a local

derby clash with our near neighbours Blackwater in the quarter final of the Under 161⁄2 Munster Quarter Final.

OPEN NIGHT This year, Dungarvan CBS will hold its Open Night on Thursday, 18th October 2018.

In recent years the Open Night has been a resounding success. The Open Night has enabled the public to see all that our great school has to offer future students. We look forward to seeing all that attend the Open Night and we in the CBS can’t wait to show everybody what our school has to offer.

TRIP TO LISMORE On Wednesday, September 26th,Transition Years enjoyed a fabulous trip to Lismore. The weather was splendid for canoeing on the Blackwater.

The boys and their teachers, Ms. Hodgers and Ms. O’Dwyer, canoed from Cappoquin to TourIn Estate.

Afterwards the TYs visited St. Carthage’s Cathedral and experienced the audio-visual in the Visitor Centre. Finally, orienteering at the Ballysaggart Towers was our last teambuilding activity.

Kyle Walsh who has been invited to the Olympiad in DCU.

Students who received an A grade in Junior Certificate Higher Level Business Studies.

Dungarvan CBS team that played Glanmire in the Munster Under 161⁄2 championship.

David, Conor and Jordan getting to grips with the canoes!

DUNGARVAN COLLEGE

S.T.E.A.M. Day A STEAM DAY was held in Dungarvan College on Thursday, 27th September. Over 120 students from St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s Primary schools came to experience new subjects in the college.The main subject workshops were Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths. It was a very positive experience for the whole school and there was very positive feedback from the Primary Schools.

In the meantime, the students of Dungarvan College were off on different adventures to enrich their life in school. The sixth years had an intensive study day in English, Link Modules, Design, Communications & Graphics and Art. 5th years went on a trip to the Mitchelstowns Caves, where they were amazed at seeing the features of Limestone, Stalactites and Stalagmites in real life.

Then it was back to Lismore for lunch and a stroll to the Ice House on the Ballyduff Road, The Cathedral and the Park.

The Third Year history students went on a visit to the Dunbrody Famine Ship. They were greeted by staff and given a guided tour. They heard many stories about the journeys of the Irish across the

Atlantic Ocean on the ship during the Famine.

Then it was off to the Wexford Heritage Park where the guide Jack explained about life in Ireland during the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Ancient Christian Ireland. This was followed by a visit to the Crannoigs and Viking Ship.

The students really enjoyed the trip and it brought history to life as it is part of the History Course for Junior Certificate.

Another group of Third Years hiked to Coumshingaun Lake. After the exhausting climb up everyone had a well deserved rest and admired the spectacular views. From there the students went onto the Mahon Falls where they identified the geographical features of V-shaped valley, interlocking spurs and Waterfall.

First and Second years went on a cycle to the Greenway. They cycled from school to Durrow onto Kilmacthomas, depending on ability and fitness. Then it was back to Clonea for fun activities and back to school for 3.30 p.m.

All in all another successful day for Dungarvan College.

Cllr. Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford City and County presents an award for best Junior Certificate woodwork project to Omar Jundi. Also included in photo is Mr. Danny Cunningham, Principal.

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Annual Student Awards THE Annual Students' Awards event took place in the college last Friday. Hosted by Mr. Donal Williams (Events Co-ordinator) the event was well attended by students and their families. Our guest speaker was Chief Garda Superintendent of the Waterford Region Padraig Dunne, past pupil who hails from Kilmacthomas. Mr. Dunne gave the students some very wise words of advice regarding social media usage as well as sharing his very positive experiences as a Friary student both on the football field and in the classroom.We are very grateful to Chief Superintendent for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit his alma mater. Following the awards presentations, light refreshments were served in the school canteen. Many thanks to Babs Kiely and her staff. Full details of nominees and winners on school website www.staugustines.ie

Gradham na Gaeilge - Shauna Ní Mhathúna and Róisín Ní Chadhla with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne.

5th Year Student of the Year Daniel Kiely with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain.

Junior Golfers – Seanie Lenihan, Charlie Treen, Sean Spratt with team coach Mr. Donal Williams.

Musical "We Will Rock You" Award Róisín Drummy and Sadhbh O'Shea with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne.

Environmental Award – Katie Flynn and Olivia Dymek with Mr. Michael O'Sullivan, Mr. Jim Power and Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne.

TY Students of the Year Victoria O'Hara and Katie Flynn with Mr. Michael O'Sullivan, Mr. Jim Power and Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne.

Ceoltóirí Traidisiúnta - Fiadh Ní Challaráin, Mary Power, Róisin Kiely, Seán Dunford, Lucy Walsh.

Enterprise/Business Award Emma Dower and Emily O'Connor with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Mr. Michael O’Sullivan.

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Róisín Prunty, 2nd Year Student of the Year with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne.

Kaiseha Tobin (Senior GAA Award Girls) and Rachel Wyley (Best Leaving Cert Results Girls) with Jim Power (DP), Fr. Gerry Horan O.S.A., Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain, Mr. Michael O'Sullivan (DP) and Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne.

GAA Senior Award Male – Michael Hanlon with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne.

Augustinian Values Award (senior) Allanah O’Connor with Jim Power (DP), Fr. Gerry Horan O.S.A., Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain, Mr. Michael O'Sullivan (DP) and Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne.

Junior History Award - Tom Knowles and Ciaran Keith with teacher Mr. Donal Williams.

6th Year Mentors Maria Dunphy, Róisín Fox, Clodagh Moloney, Ben Flynn with Mr. Jim Power (DP), Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne.

1st Year Student of the Year – Caoimhe Ní Mhurchú with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Mr. Jim Power (DP).

Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain with Chloe Keane (Best Junior Cert. results girls) and Stephen Hennebry (Best Junior Cert results boys).

1st Year Sports Day Overall Winners Alex Pettit (boys) and Katie Kenneally with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Bro. Patrick Lennon, O.S.A.

Mark McGarry, Cycling Award.

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ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Cross Country success for Árd Scoil students WEST Waterford held a Cross Country Athletics Event on Friday, September 21st for Primary Schools and First and Second Year Post-Primary Students. Congratulations to Ard Scoil Students Caoimhe Prendergast, Eve Dwyer, Aoibh Murphy and Orlaith Dwyer whose team won the First and Second Year Race.

TRANSITION YEAR SURFING On Tuesday the 11th September, we all went surfing in Tramore. Everyone was excited when we got on the two buses at 9 a.m. with Ms. Pickering, Ms. Rochford, Ms. Troy and Ms. Curran.

A lot of us hadn't been surfing before and we couldn't wait to try it out. When we arrived in Tramore we went to the surf school where we were split into two groups. My group got to go surfing first. The instructor gave us a safety brief and handed us our wetsuits. He then gave each pair two boards to carry down to the beach. When we got to the beach, he gave us a demonstration on the sand before letting us in the water.

The water was absolutely freezing at first and the waves were so strong they were knocking us backwards. It was extremely difficult to stand up on the board but it was hilarious to watch everyone try.

The board moved a lot faster in the water than most of us anticipated so there was lots of falling and splashing. Some of the girls were experts though and avoided swallowing half the water. It was such an adrenaline rush when you got a big wave but it was nearly more fun having a laugh with the girls about how terrible we all were. We were extremely sad when our time surfing finished. After a serious struggle out of the wetsuits and

All kitted out and ready to go!

lunch, we got to go on the beach walk with Glenn and he told us all about the beach wildlife and brought us up on the sand dunes.

It was a great opportunity to chat with all the girls and really interesting to learn about the beach and the history with pirates. The day had gone in a flash and soon we were all on the bus heading home again. It was a great day and a good way to get our mind off the next day when we would be getting our Junior Certificate results!!!!

Written by Alanah Donnelly, Transition Year SECOND YEAR HISTORY TRIP TO DUNGARVAN CASTLE Second year classes 2A and 2B went to visit Dungarvan castle on the 19th September 2018. I was in the class group 2B. We went on our little adventure through Dungarvan to visit the castle with our history teacher Ms. Prendergast and our year head Ms. McCarthy.

We went the day after it had rained so it was surprising that we had no rainfall. We were even lucky enough to experience some sunshine. We arrived at the castle at around 2 o’clock.

It was my first time being in the castle and I was surprised at how immaculate it looked when I first entered the grounds. I could see a section of wall that must have been a fireplace once.

The walls were standing tall and almost all of the outer portion of the main structure was still intact.

We first entered a small white building in front of the castle. It is a two story building initially used as military barracks, which dates from the first half of the 18th century. It is now restored and houses an exhibition of the castle. We were told some facts about the castle. Apparently it wasn’t a traditional castle for Ireland as it had a shell keep. The

shell keep is the earliest structure dating from the 12th century.

Shell keeps are common in England but rare in Ireland.

We were brought into a room where we watched a short film about the history of the castle.

The film explained who ruled it and when, and how it was conquered etc. I found this very informative and easy to understand.

I found out that Dungarvan castle is an Anglo-Norman fortification, founded in 1185. It was built in a very strategic location at the mouth of the river Colligan. From there ships could be anchored and soldiers could command the narrow strip of land to the south of the Comeragh Mountains which linked east and west Waterford. It is also one of the few royal castles built in Ireland in the 1200s. The barracks was set on fire by the IRA in 1922, then restored by An Garda Siochána and used as the local Garda Station until 1987.

After watching the film we were brought up a flight of stairs and into another room. The room was still inside the small white building. The building had been changed into a museum and the room that we were in was decorated as a room would have looked like when the barracks was built. It was very different to how I had previously imagined it.

The bed looked extremely uncomfortable and it was not very appealing. I pity whoever slept in a room like that!

We did a tour of the barracks and then went out into the grounds of the castle. It was stunning. The walls were still mostly intact, which is very impressive considering it was built in the 12th century. It was incredible knowing that so much history had taken place there.

Once we were inside the physical

Well done to our successful cross country team!

Transition year students walking in the dunes as part of their day of surfing in Tramore. structure of the castle we were told many things, such as the purpose of each room and how the roof was built etc. We then went up a newly built flight of stairs. If you looked underneath you could still see the ruins of the staircase that was once there.

When we had reached the top there was a small room. It had a small wall of information that I found particularly interesting.

Once we were back down the

stairs we went out into the grounds. We were told where everything once was. We were even shown the ‘murder hole’.

This was where trespassers or people who threatened the castle were executed.

They had boiling substances poured on to them, mainly hot oil.

There was a hole in the wall where a flaming arrow was shot at them if they weren’t dying.

They got a great day for it. Good waves and plenty of sunshine!

Our tour guide was very kind and I like how she knew exactly what she was saying with such confidence.

It was a pleasure to go to the castle and the ruins were just beautiful and atmospheric. I really enjoyed the outing and am going again with my family. I highly recommend that you do as well.

Written by Sofia Murphy Gazzola Second Year.

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Kilrossanty National School – A huge thank you to everyone involved in our Tractor Run and Cake Sale which took place on Sunday, 7th October. Our thanks go to the fundraising committee, the marshals, people who baked and bought, our sponsors for the raffle, the parent body and wider community who supported us and the 67 tractors that ran. A total of €2,707.37 was raised for our building fund. Well done to all.

ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

300th Anniversary of Nano Nagle’s birth 2018 sees the celebration of the tercentenary year of the birth of Nano Nagle (that’s 300 years since her birth.) She was the foundress of the Presentation Order.

Nano was born into a wealthy catholic family in Cork during a time when the penal laws meant that education for Catholics was forbidden and as a result she had to go abroad for her education.

Life experiences led Nano to devoting her life to helping the poor. She saw education as key to empowering children to break free from the cycle of poverty.

The Penal Laws forced Nano to work in secret but this did not prevent her opening a school in the 1750s for girls. Within ten years Nano was operating seven schools across the city of Cork for both boys and girls. Each day saw Nano working in her schools

while each night she worked with the poor in the city. As she moved about the city at night she carried a lantern to light her way.

It was because of this that she became known as The Lady of the Lantern. The lantern would become the symbol of the Sisters of Presentation worldwide.

The constant hard work took a toll on her health and she died aged 66 in 1784.

The year 2000 saw Nano Nagle voted Irish Woman of the Millennium in recognition of her pioneering work for education.

A compassionate and determined woman, devoted to the poor and needy, her legacy lives on throughout the world today.

This tercentenary is a momentous occasion for the Presentation Sisters, and all those across the world who are inspired by the life, vision and mission of

Nano Nagle. We celebrated with a special school Mass last Friday in St. Mary’s Parish Church. The celebrant was Fr. Matt Cooney and the gifts to the altar included a mission box, a globe, a roll book and a lantern – signifying the contribution made to education

by Nano and the Presentation sisters all over the world.

The children celebrated in song with a beautiful rendition of “Who will light the Lantern” and ‘This little Light’.

The Communion reflection was read by Chloe, who recounted the life of Nano and her contribution to Education in Ireland.

Nano’s motto was ‘Not Words But Deeds’ and her legacy continues today in our school through education, pastoral work, faith development, human rights and sustainable living.

Pupils from 2nd and 6th Classes who helped create a fitting tribute to Nano Nagle, to mark 300 years since her birth.

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ST. MARY’S NATIONAL SCHOOL, TOURANEENA

Busy times ahead for St. Mary’s National School, Touraneena WE would like to welcome back all our students, parents and staff to a new school year.

A very special welcome to our nine Junior Infants who are settling in very well to school life.

We are looking forward to a year filled with lots of work, new adventures and a sprinkling of fun along the way.

We’re delighted our school has been accepted to participate in the Peace Proms which takes place in WIT on the 9th of February. We’ve plenty of time to fine tune those voices from 3rd to 6th classes.

Touraneena N.S. has applied for our Green School Award. We are in the process of setting up our school committee so we can get work underway as soon as possible. Once again this time of year we start our session of swimming. It’s great to see pupils progressing each year at such an important lifeskill.

Well done to the boys and girls who took part in the football blitzes over the past few weeks and a big thank you to Mr. Cronin who trains them after school each Tuesday.

Junior Infants at St. Mary’s National School, Touraneena.

ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Final stage of the Rionn A Championship ON Friday last, October 5th, the boys from St. Joseph's made their way to the Dungarvan GAA grounds to play the last game in the group stages of the Rionn A championship.

Having secured a win the previous Friday v Scoil Gharbháin the boys were hopeful of a good result that would place them top of the group, and guarantee them a spot in the semi-finals.

St. Joseph’s GAA team.

The game vs Cappoquin was delayed slightly as our younger boys got a run out first and what a great performance they gave.

Well done to the boys involved, some very promising players for the future.

The main game of the day threw in at 12.50 and it lived up to our expectations.

All players from 1 to 20 played out of

their skins and they gelled very well as a team.

The goal was well manned by our newest member of the team and a what an addition he is, great job Arron.

The full and half-back line of Callum D, Leon, Will, Kane, Luke I and Callum B were faultless.

Midfield was dominated by Darragh and Keith and the forwards, John, Luke

P, Dominik, David, Charlie, Tony and Piotr portrayed exceptional passing and accurate scoring.

A mention also to Stevie, Zach, Tommy and Jamie N who didn't get a run out today but are an integral part of the team.

St. Joseph's came away with a win and have bagged themselves a spot in the semi-final v Lismore on October 9th at

11.15 a.m. in Cappoquin.

Huge congratulations to the players involved and wishing you the very best in your next match.

A mention of thanks also to Mr. Hannon and Ms. Grant who have trained and mentored the boys since early September. Best of luck from all in St. Joseph's.

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Ca r r i g l e a N a t i o n a l Sc h o o l

Well done to some of our 5th class girls who won their U-12 Football County Final playing for Kilrossanty/Brickeys. We are very proud of you girls.

Well done to all our athletes who participated in the Cross County running recently.

We are all super proud of our 5th class pupil James Lynch who performed at the New Ross Piano Concert.

Our 3rd class pupils are having great fun learning about lines and angles.

1st Class pupils at Carriglea NS admiring their handprints in our whole school display during Friendship Week.

Infants at Carriglea NS all smiles enjoying painting.

Carriglea NS boys football team who will represent their school in the semi-finals.

Carriglea NS girls football team who were in action recently.

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LETTERS/OBITUARY

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.

Family First so that Abortion will be ‘rare’ Editor, During 2017, the number of mothers from Ireland who went for abortion in the UK was 3,092. (Abortion statistics of England /Wales 2017) In Ireland, the same year, there were 62,053 births. (CSO 2018) Clearly the majority of mothers chose life for their son/daughter.The Minister for Health has informed us that there will ‘be a significant cost’ in setting up abortion services, but the final cost ‘won’t be crystallised for another few months’. (Journal.ie 27/9/18) As a tax payer I would also hope that an even more ‘significant’ investment will be allocated, directly in proportion to the majority who birth their babies versus abortion.

We require targeted funding to assist, support and protect families to ensure they flourish and thrive. One could look to the very successful ‘Hungarian Family Policy’ 2018 by Katalin Novak, Hungarian minister of State for the family, Youth and International affairs.

Progressive policies and practices are in place, their constitution attaches special importance to the family and parents are offered outstanding support. Policies include extra benefits while the baby is in the womb (91 days onwards) a once-off birth grant, paid childcare leave for 3 years, decreased utility costs (gas, heating, electricity, water treatment, chimney sweeping, waste collection) tax reduction, vacation benefits, subsidized textbooks, free books in primary school and no charge holiday camps for children.

A parent with a child earns 13% more than an adult without any minor.The housing allowance offers loans with subsidized interest and once off payments in excess of 32,000 euro when building or buying.

The ‘Baby Bond’ state supports parents to save for their children. The ‘Elizabeth programme’ saw over 100,000 children benefit from holiday camps. Mothers in university can have her student loan suspended. If she has 2 children, the government releases 50% of the debt and for 3 or more children releases the whole debt. Programmes encourage grandparents to look after their grandchildren.

These are just a few of the many superb programmes in place.

Going back to the 2017 figures, if the 4.7 out of every 100 women who terminated the life of their baby, are being handed a blank cheque with ‘significant investment’, then it is only right and fitting that the 95.3 out of every 100 who choose life for their baby, should also be funded a proportional amount so as to take on board some of the innovative supports from the Hungarian model. This will help to ensure abortion will be ‘rare’ as promised by the Taoiseach (Irish Times 30/01/18) before the referendum.

VIRGILA KILLIGREW Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

The Dust Of Other Years As I lay here in the darkness, I hear voices come and go, Telling tales of joys and sorrows, From a distant long ago.

I can hear them talking softly, In a murmur like the sea, Reminiscing of the old times, And I’m nodding knowingly.

They have unlocked memory’s mansion, Where I wander as I will, And yesterday’s forgotten flowers, Waft their scent across time’s sill.

From room to room I wander, Full of grief and lost delight, I find dreams piled in the corners, With time’s dust - swept out of sight.

I find the ashes of past passions, Cold and grey where long they’re lain, There I leave unstirred the embers, That I cannot coax to flame.

There I leave past dreams and passions, To the dust of other years, And time’s two sided mirror, Is misted with my tears.

John Daly

MICHAEL FLYNN Ivy House, Ballymacmague, Dungarvan With deep regret we record the passing of Michael Flynn which sad event occurred on Monday, 8th October, 2018.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St. Anne’s Church, Colligan. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family request house private please.

To his wife Bridget and family we extend our deepest sympathy.

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

Remembrance for Lost Babies ON Monday, 15th October, 2018, we will ask you all to light a candle at 7.00 p.m. in remembrance of all our babies, taken too soon. You can do this in your own home, in a place special to you or with an organised group such as in Dungarvan with the location being The Bandstand (The Lookout) meeting from 6:45 p.m.

There will be meet ups organised all over the country to get together and light a candle.What is needed is a tea light, a jam jar (to use as a lantern), and a lighter or matches. Any spares brought I am sure would be welcomed.

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Wisdom 7:7-11 Compared with wisdom, I held riches as nothing. Letter to the Hebrews 4: 12-13 - The word of God can judge secret emotions and thoughts. Mark 10: 17-30 Go and sell everything you own and follow me.

October – Month of the Rosary: Pray the Rosary each day of the Month - Pope Francis.

The Holy Father has decided to invite all the faithful, of all the world, to pray the Rosary every day, during the entire Marian month of October, and thus to join in communion and in penitence, as the people of God, in asking Mary and Saint Michael the Archangel to protect the Church from the devil, who always seeks to separate us from God and from each other.

Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: This Novena continues each Monday at 7.30 p.m. until Monday, October 22nd. No 9.30 a.m. Mass on Mondays during the Novena.

Go to (an extra) Mass Campaign: Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is running a Go2Mass campaign where Catholics go to an extra Mass to pray for one of the 200 million Christians who are facing the threat of persecution or even death for their faith.

A Room at the Inn? Pastoral Letter on Housing and Homelessness: This message is from the Irish Catholic Bishops’

Conference.The text of A Room at the Inn? addresses the root causes of the housing crisis and offers solidarity with anyone experiencing homelessness. A Room at the Inn? is now available on catholicbishops.ie Day for Life 2018: Last Sunday, October 7th was Day for Life 2018. This year’s message addresses Human Trafficking and modern slavery. Daia, a Nigerian girl, tell tells how she was brought to Ireland under false pretentions as a victim of human trafficking. Copies of the Message are available in the porches.

Leaflet with Pope Francis’ Words in Ireland: This special leaflet with words from each of Pope Francis’ addresses during his recent visit is available in the church porches. Please take one home for yourself, a neighbour and a friend.

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.

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NORA NUGENT (nee Kiely) Sycamore Crescent, The Park, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, and formerly of Farnane, Modeligo It is with great sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Nora Nugent (nee Kiely), Sycamore Crescent, The Park, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, and formerly of Farnane, Modeligo, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late Gerald, which sad event occurred peacefully on 2nd October, 2018, in her 101st year in the care of the Nursing staff at Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, Shankill.

Lying in repose in St. Anne’s Church, Shankill, on Wednesday evening. Funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. J. O’Connor, P.P., and Rev. Fr. J. Twohig, C.C., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Lying in repose in Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Thursday. Funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends before removal took place to Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Symbols representing Nora’s life were presented to the altar by grand-daughter Lorna (carton of eggs, flowers, keys, puncture repair kit, photograph, Rosary Beads, a Presidential letter and a commemorative medal for reaching the milestone of 100 years). Quite an honour. The significance of these were narrated by grandson Evan. During Funeral Mass readings were recited by daughter Helen and son-in-law Stephen Kane. Grandniece Stephanie Kiely provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandson Ken. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by daughters Roseann and June. Following Communion grand-daughter Lorna delivered a fitting eulogy for her grandmother.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Nora was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest In Peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving daughters Helen, Roseann and June; sons-in-law Stephan Kane and Pat McLaughlin; grandchildren Evan, Barry, Ken and Lorna and their partners; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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

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THE first two weeks of October are a good time for saints! I mean that in these two weeks we have the feast days of some of the saints who have a big following among ordinary people who have religion in their hearts. During these days we have the feasts of such saints as Francis of Assisi; Bruno (who founded the Carthusians), the Guardian Angels, and of course the Holy Rosary. On the very first day we commemorated one of the most popular saints, Theresa of Lisieux, often referred to as the Little Flower.

It is not unusual to find people who regard saints as being like celestial TDs or County Councillors: when you’re looking for something, the saint will put in a word for you. Some years ago there was a great vogue for praying to a man called Martin de Porres.When he was declared to be a saint and became St. Martin, his popularity seemed to wane. I heard a lady making a comment “They’re like the TDs. When they’re trying to get in they’ll do anything for you: when they’re in, they forget about you!”

I think the best frame of mind when we are thinking about any saint is to look on him or her as an example of how God’s grace can help a person to change and become a model, an example that will help other people. I like St. Therese of Lisieux, the French Carmelite nun who died in 1897, aged only 24. She was a difficult teenager, not in the sense of being wild or hard to control, but because she was so sensitive that if anyone looked at her she was liable to burst into tears. It was only when, one Christmas time, when she heard her father say, in exasperation, that he hoped this was the last year they would have to put up with this carry-on, that young Therese pulled herself together and realised it was time she grew up.

Saints were flesh and blood, like anyone of us. They were more committed and generous in using the graces that God gave them: that is why they ran in loving God, when the rest of us just stagger along!

Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

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BRIDGET (Birdie) FLYNN (nee Roache) Duffcarrick, Ardmore Feelings of deep sorrow and regret were expressed with the passing of Bridget (Birdie) Flynn on 16th September, 2018, in the care of staff at University Hospital Waterford. Birdie was predeceased by her husband Jimmy Flynn of Old Parish in 1986 and her daughter Maura in 1996.

Birdie was born in 1923 in Stradbally but moved to Ardmore while still a small child. Her mother Mary Burns Roache and her sister Cissy died soon after. She spent the rest of her life in Ardmore except for a year when herself and husband Jimmy went to work in NewcastleUpon-Tyne. They returned home and raised three girls.

Birdie had many jobs in her lifetime. She worked in Keevers’ as a girl and Cathy Fitzgerald’s Bed and Breakfast. She cooked for the Mercy Sisters of Dungarvan every Summer and then worked for Joe and Angela Conway for years. Their two girls Ailbhe and Doireann were always very close to her heart. Her final job was becoming housekeeper for Canon Daniel O’Connor, then Fr. O’Connor. She cooked dinner for Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich and Dr. Patrick Hillery (Uachtarán na hÉireann) in July 1987.That was a special time for her.

Birdie was highly respected by all who knew her. She had a great love of gardening and spent many happy hours pottering away in the garden. Her greatest love was of her family especially her grandchildren Bobby and Alana, also Eamon and Gerald who were regular visitors and an important part of her life in the last few years. Birdie has left a void that will never be replaced but she has also left a lot of happy memories.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal.

We express our deepest sympathy to Birdie’s daughters Pauline and Úna; grandchildren Bobby and Alana; sister Elsie; extended family, relatives and friends.

Birdie’s family, relatives and friends gathered at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Monday, 17th September, where the Rosary was led by Canon Daniel O’Connor, P.E. Following Funeral Prayers recited by Fr. John Kiely, P.E., the removal took place on Tuesday evening, 18th September, to St. Declan's Church, Ardmore, en route the large cortege paused in prayerful remembrance at Birdie’s residence in Duffcarrick.

Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Birdie’s life was celebrated on Wednesday, 19th September, by Fr. John Kiely, P.E.; throughout the Mass beautiful, uplifting hymns were played and sung by Michael O’Brien and friends. Afterwards Birdie was laid to rest at The Holy Cross Cemetery, Monea, Ardmore, in the presence of a large gathering who had come to bid farewell to a greatly respected member of the community. May Birdie Rest In Peace.

The family would like to thank the staff of Medical 5 in University Hospital Waterford. We express our thanks to all who supported us and continue to do so during this sad time. We thank Canon O’Connor and Fr. Kiely for saying the Rosary and celebrating the Requiem Mass.Thanks to Michael O’Brien and friends for the lovely music and singing at the Mass.

Month Mind’s Mass for Bridget (Birdie) Flynn will be offered at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 19th October, in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore.

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

SARAH McGOVERN Hennessy’s Road, Waterford, and formerly Colligan View, Dungarvan It is with sadness and regret we record the passing of Sarah McGovern on 6th October, 2018.

Funeral Mass will take place today (Wednesday) at 11.00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

To her family, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy.

Full obituary next issue.

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

JERZY URODA Cluain Garbhan, Abbeyside It is with deep sadness and regret we record the passing of Jerzy Uroda which sad event occurred on 8th October, 2018.

Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11.00 a.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, followed by private cremation in The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

To his family, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy.

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

OBITUARY TOMMY KEATING 19 New Street, Lismore It is with deep regret and sadness that we record the passing of Tommy Keating, 19 New Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred suddenly on 29th September, 2018.

Lying in repose at his home in 19 New Street, Lismore, on Monday evening where neighbours, friends and family members gathered to offer their sympathy and bring to mind their memories of Tommy.

Funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. Michael Cullinan, P.P., in the presence of his relatives, neighbours and friends.

On Tuesday morning funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., in the presence of his relatives, neighbours and friends, before removal took place to St. Carthage’s Church Lismore.Tommy’s “Blue Honda 90” (Sonia) led the funeral cortège throughout the funeral. On arrival his remains were received by Pastoral Council member Dick Ahearne. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. During the Mass readings were recited by Ciara Mahoney and Noel Hickey. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Sinead Kearney, Peggy Sullivan, Elaine Murphy and Loretta O’Sullivan. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by soloist Dina Walshe.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by Catherine Murphy and Terry Whelan. Following Communion Tom Murphy delivered a lovely and fitting tribute to Tommy.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Tommy was laid to rest in the presence of his relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May he Rest In Peace We extend our deepest sympathy to the Murphy family; relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

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

EILEEN POLLARD (nee Stapleton) Parks Road, Lismore It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Eileen Pollard (nee Stapleton), Parks Road, Lismore, Co.Waterford, loving wife of the late Maurice (Mossie), mother of the late Maurice, which sad event occurred peacefully on 3rd September, 2018, in the tender and loving care of the staff at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin.

Eileen was born in the Silvermines, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, on the 17th March, 1928, to parents Matthew and Catherine Stapleton. She lived a happy childhood with her two brothers and three sisters. She began her education in Silvermines National School. Following school Eileen served her time as an Apprentice Draper in Nenagh. Eileen came to Lismore to work in “The Arcade” and met her future husband Mossie Pollard. In the early 1950s they got married and together had six children.

Eileen was always active and led a full life and was an inspiration to everyone she met. She had a great interest in sewing and knitting and played the odd round of golf. She was a very active member of Lismore Tidy Towns. A big part of Eileen’s life was the Church and her very real faith which sustained her throughout her long life.

The untimely death of her youngest son Maurice was a loss she bore with great dignity and always kept his memory alive.

Eileen was a loving wife, mother to her children and grandmother to her grandchildren who lived life to the full, loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed.

May she Rest In Peace.

Lying in repose at St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore, on Tuesday evening, Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends, followed by removal to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. On arrival, her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P.; Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., and Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Symbols representing her life were presented to the altar by Davin Murray, great-grandson (knitting needles and wool); Tomás Murray, son-in-law (a painting); Joseph, son (flowers); and Breda, daughter (Rosary Beads).The significance of these was narrated

by Olivia Murray (daughter). Readings during the Mass were recited

by Olan Murray (grandson) and Jacinta FitzHarris (grand-daughter).

During Mass, a lovely selection of music and hymns was provided by soloist Caroline Fraher and organist Donal Kennifick. Prayers of the Faithful were read by her loving sons and daughters Marie, Eamonn, Olivia, Breda and Joseph.

The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by Breda (daughter) and Tomás Murray (grandson). Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Eileen was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons Eamonn and Joseph; daughters Marie Broderick, Olivia Murray and Breda Pixley; sister Kathleen Conway; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Paddy Conway; daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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

63 MICHAEL TOBIN Ringnasillogue and formerly Killineen, The Pike, Dungarvan It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Michael Tobin, Ringnasillogue and formerly Killineen, The Pike, which sad event occurred on Sunday, 16th September, 2018, at Dungarvan Community Hospital, in the loving care of staff at St.Vincent’s Unit.

Michael received his early education at Garranbane NS and the CBS Dungarvan for Secondary School. On leaving school he went to work in the Lab at Dungarvan Leather Factory where he made many friends, including his lifelong friend Terry Donnelly. He loved his home at Ringnasillogue and had loving and caring neighbours, especially Jimmy Havens who looked out for him in his years there and was with him until the end.

Michael’s great passion in life was the GAA and the Dungarvan Club, with whom he played and was part of the team that won fourin-a-row Football Championship medals in the 1940s. He would have been very proud of the guard of honour provided by the club and having the club flag draped on his coffin as he was taken to his final resting place. His passing is much regretted. May he Rest In Peace.

The Rosary and appropriate prayers and homily were recited by Sr. Alice on Wednesday evening. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Thursday to St. Mary’s Parish Church for Requiem Mass on arrival, celebrated by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., after which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a large and representative gathering of mourners.

The lesson was read by Kieran Fitzgerald, Andrea Curran and Kate O’Mahoney (Michael was their granduncle). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Siobhán Murray, Ann-Marie Hourigan, Tommy O’Mahoney, Masha and Arthur Curran. Offertory Gifts were brought

by Rosaleen Sheehan and Jimmy Havens.

To his sorrowing nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, we extend our sincere sympathy.

Month’s Mind Mass for Michael will be celebrated at 12 o’clock on Sunday, 14th October, 2018, at St. Mary’s Parish Church.

The family would like to thank all the staff on St. Vincent’s Ward for the great care and kindness shown to Michael; all those who visited him were told how happy he was there.The family would also like to thank Tom and James Drohan for all their help and professionalism.

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

SYLWERIUSZ DRAWC formerly of Cork and Gdansk, Poland With feelings of deep sadness and regret we record the passing of Sylweriusz Drawc who passed away on Wednesday, 3rd October, peacefully, in the tender care of staff at St.Vincent's Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, and is deeply mourned by his family, relatives and friends, both in Ireland and Poland.

Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Sylweriusz’s life was celebrated

by Fr. Emil Adler on Friday, 5th October, in Dungarvan Community Hospital Chapel.Throughout the Mass beautiful, uplifting hymns were sung by Adrian Kelly. Afterwards Sylweriusz was laid to rest in the Hospital Cemetery where Fr. Adler led the Rite of Committal and imparted the graveside blessing.

May Sylweriusz Rest In Peace.

Spoczywaj w pokoju.

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

MARY KENNEALLY (nee Goulding) Gortnapeaka, Ballyduff Upper It’s with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the passing of Mary Kenneally which sad event occurred on Sunday, 30th September, 2018 suddenly at her residence.

Reposing at St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore on Tuesday evening, a huge congregation of mourners came to pay their respects to her loving family. Following Funeral prayers, removal took place on Wednesday morning from her residence to St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff for Requiem Mass after which burial took place in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Ballyduff. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

To her loving husband Jimmy; family Margaret, Michael, Ann, Lena, Bridget, Mary, Nina, Maurice, James, David, Elizabeth, John, Alice, Catherine, Patrick, Olivia, Edward, Deirdre, Denis and Veronica; sister Breda; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law Michael; sistersin-law Helena, Mary Bridget, Elizabeth, Alice and Anna; grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and her many friends, we extend our sincere sympathy.

Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

FARMING Round-up …

Lakeland - LacPatrick merger proposal must deliver for all farmers IFA President Joe Healy has welcomed the announcement by Lakeland and LacPatrick that their Boards had agreed merger terms, to be put to their respective shareholders for a vote on 23rd October.

Mr. Healy said: “The merger proposal being recommended to shareholders by both co-op boards must put the merged entity in the best possible position to optimise dairy processing and pay a strong price to farmers. This is particularly critical in the context of Brexit, as both co-ops have farmer members and processing facilities both sides of the border”.

IFA National Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan added: “Dairy farmers in the North East have a proven record of quality milk production. In this respect, I must congratulate wholeheartedly the McKenna family from Derrygasson, Co. Monaghan, suppliers to LacPatrick Co-op, the winners of the Kerrygold/NDC Milk Quality Awards”.

“Dairy farmers in the region need to know that the cooperative business they charge with collecting, processing, adding value and marketing their milk is optimally efficient.

This merger proposal must convince shareholders in both LacPatrick and Lakeland that this is the way forward,” he said.

Mr. Phelan concluded by saying that it is important that both co-ops ensure that farmer members are fully informed of the detailed provisions in the merger proposal over the coming days, to be able to make a properly informed decision on 23rd October.

New Government report recognises labour requirement for agriculture IFA President Joe Healy has welcomed the Government report on the review of economic migration policy. The objective of the review was to consider the rationale for the employment permit system where the economy is improving and the labour market is tightening, and to make appropriate recommendations to the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation.

“As we approach full employment, Irish agriculture, especially our labour intensive and expanding sectors such as dairy, horticulture and pigs, have a genuine need of additional labour from outside the EEA (European Economic Area). The introduction by Minister Heather Humphreys of a pilot labour permit scheme for the agriculture sector last May was a positive first step in this regard.”

Joe Healy particularly welcomed the recommendation to modify the 50:50 rule to extend the waiver to include all sole operators in expansion mode and to develop a seasonal employment permit to provide for non-EEA nationals to work here temporarily. Waiving the 50:50 rule would be very beneficial to the dairy sector, while the horticulture sector would benefit from a seasonal scheme similar to the SAWS in the UK or the RSE scheme in New Zealand.

Mr Healy said he was encouraged to see that the report indicated that where there were shortcomings in data used to identify skills or labour shortages in a sector, SOLAS would engage with the relevant Government Department.

IFA has previously identified this information gap in relation to the labour and skills shortage in the agriculture sector and it is critical that this is addressed going forward.

Regarding the pilot labour scheme which is currently in operation in the horticulture and dairy sectors, Mr Healy said the application process to obtain a permit is very onerous for individual farmers who have no access to a HR department, unlike larger companies. “It currently takes up to 12 weeks to obtain a work permit. The Minister should reduce the time and simplify the process.”

Dawn Meats has been recognised with two awards at the prestigious Lean Business Ireland Awards 2018 in Croke Park. Pictured are: Minister Pat Breen T.D.; Richard Clinton, Group Commercial Director, Dawn Meats and Ronan McGlade, Lean Business Ireland Awards.

Dawn Meats is double winner at Lean Business Ireland Awards 2018 Company awarded Most Progress Made Towards Organisational Efficiency Award and Audience Choice Award DAWN Meats, which has operations across Ireland, the UK and Europe, has been recognised with two awards at the prestigious Lean Business Ireland Awards 2018 in Croke Park, Dublin.The Lean Business Ireland Awards recognise and celebrate the lean and enterprise excellence achievements of companies in Ireland. Dawn Meats was awarded the prize for “Most progress made towards Organisational Efficiency” as well as the Lean Business Ireland “Audience Choice Award” which was voted on by the audience itself on the night. The company’s submission focused on achievements at its plant in Carrolls Cross, Co. Waterford.

The Carrolls Cross site is fully committed to implementing lean thinking throughout all of its activities. The site is a beef processing facility that employs approx. 275 people across three

separate process areas and their associated administrative functions. After completion of an initial training phase, site management recognised the benefits of utilising Lean tools and identified 6S Workplace Organisation, P.I.T. process monitoring, standard work and A3 projects as key factors in achieving improved organisational efficiency.

Particular efforts were made to ensure that the initial lean approach which was driven by consultants and senior management was embraced and incorporated into the work of all employees at the site. All employees are now empowered, trained and motivated in Lean thinking practices.

Niall Browne, CEO of Dawn Meats commented, “We knew that to successfully integrate Lean thinking into everyday business we needed to have every mem-

ber of staff acting as a lean champion and not solely rely on the area managers to try to accomplish this. As a result, every member of the team can take ownership and be extremely proud of these two awards. To be awarded the Audience Choice award is particularly special and great recognition for the whole team by their peers in industry .”

Lean thinking has transformed Dawn Meats site at Carrolls Cross, Waterford through sustained focus on four main areas: • Product – producing consistent quality products that exceed our customer expectations to enable us to us to be our new and existing customers’ key partner of choice building sustainable longterm relationships.

• Process - operational excellence through continuous adoption of innovative technology to enhance and deliver a world class manufacturing environment.

• People - challenging and supporting our people to realise their full potential as part of high-performance teams in a safe working environment.

• Philosophy – fostering a culture of continuous adoption of lean thinking and training to add value, enhance and deliver sustainability and transforming how we integrate as a business with our customers, employees, community and the environment.

The Lean Business Ireland Awards are open to large, medium or small organisations, working in any sector or a government department.

The organisation aims to position Ireland as the recognised centre of lean & enterprise excellence globally and this award ceremony helps to showcase how companies are working towards enterprise excellence in Ireland, striving for competitiveness.

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Waterford Forest Owners’ Group

From left to right: David Connors (Chairman), Charles and Hal Chavasse, (Forests owners), John Casey, (Forester Teagasc) and Alex Kelly of IWP (Irish Wood Producers) pictured at a group visit to the Cappagh site during the Summer. Some beautiful mature trees and timber and thats where we all want to be.

Now we are organising a Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) Scheme (2 groups). There will be seven meetings and events in total and the cost of attending will be charged to the forest owners (€70 per meeting/event). These KTGs are aimed at farm forest owners that require additional knowledge to help them undertake appropriate management activities in their forests. (photo courtesy of Kate Hickey). Any queries to Sec., Tom 087-9386209.

Are Irish Co-ops short-changing milk suppliers on price?

IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Tom Phelan on Tuesday last pointed out that, other than the 4 West Cork Coops, no other Irish milk purchasers had returned the August Ornua PPI equivalent price of 31.78c/l + VAT for 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat milk, never mind the September 32.70c/l + VAT average returns for dairy products, as reported by the EU

Milk Market Observatory. He added that, as European milk purchasers were continuing to raise milk prices for September, October, and in some cases to year end, farmers in Ireland were entitled to wonder whether they were being short-changed by their co-ops in one of the toughest years for cash flow and morale. 1c/l on September milk is fully justified, and should be

paid on base prices by all co-ops.

“Comparing the August milk prices paid by Irish co-ops and reported by the Farmers’ Journal monthly Milk League with the Ornua PPI for the same month, we find that, other than the West Cork Co-ops, other milk purchasers fall short by between 0.48c/l and 1.42c/l. As the Ornua PPI is based on Irish dairy commodity prices which are still

in the process of catching up with higher European averages, chances are that the PPI will increase further for September trading. Compared to EU average dairy returns for the month of September, the prices paid by co-ops for August (again, with the exception of the West Cork Co-ops) fall short by between 1.4c/l and 2.34c/l,” Mr Phelan said.

“Adding to this the fact that many of the big European milk purchasers have increased their milk prices for September, October, and in some cases right out to year-end, Irish farmers are entitled to wonder whether their co-ops are leaving them short in one of the most financially and humanly challenging years,” he said.

“IFA will be lobbying co-op board members over the coming days, before they sit down to decide on the September milk price. I urge board members to carefully consider how they can most effectively support farmers in the back end, and to start with, recognise that current market returns do justify a base price increase of at least 1c/l,” he concluded.

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LIVESTOCK 8 LIMOUSIN X BULLOCKS AND 7 HEIFERS FOR SALE – 16/17 months old.

Kilcanavee, Kilmacthomas area. Tel. (087) 2908505 or (087) 9825481.

Dungarvan Mart Prices Monday, 8th October

DRY COWS 1 A.A. 715 kgs. made €1,140.

1 Fr. 720 kgs. made €980.

1 Fr. 795 kgs. made €930.

1 Fr. 650 kgs. made €810.

1 Fr. 630 kgs. made €820 each.

BULLOCKS 3 Lim. 558 kgs. made €1,280 each.

6 Lim. 468 kgs. made €1,010 each.

3 Lim. 426 kgs. made €900 each.

8 Her. 528 kgs. made €960 each.

7 A.A. 460 kgs. made €865 each.

4 Char. 431 kgs made 990 each.

7 Her. 447 kgs. made €830 each.

3 Lim. 426 kgs. made €900 each.

3 A.A. 520 kgs. made €945 each.

4 A.A. 443 kgs. made €790 each.

HEIFERS 1 Bel Blue 610 kgs. made €1,240.

3 Lim. 505 kgs. made €930.

2 Her. 440 kgs. made €800 each.

3 A.A. 496 kgs. made €850 each.

5 Her. 425 kgs. made €790 each.

Next Sheep Assembly at Dungarvan Mart: Wednesday, 17th October, 2018, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Quotes available Tuesday, 16th October. Booking required. Enquiries to 058-41611.

Weanling Sale: This Thursday, 11th October, at 11.30 a.m. Special Entries for this sale (1) 22 Bucket-Fed Aberdeen Angus and Hereford male weanlings. (2) 26 quality Purebred Charolais bull weanlings, 350 – 400 kgs. (for local producers).

Next Weanling Sale: Thursday, 25th October, and fortnightly thereafter.

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Sean Kelly begins campaign to introduce suckler cow payment in post-2020 CAP SEÁN Kelly MEP is launching a campaign to have a suckler cow payment introduced under the EU's post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy. It comes as the European Parliament is at a crucial stage of the process towards the new CAP, according to the Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South.

“I will be working on the Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan’s CAP proposal in the months ahead, together with my colleagues in the European Parliament and the European Council, to reach a deal on the post-2020 framework,” said Mr. Kelly today.

The leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament emphasised the need to take account of the challenges facing Irish farmers post-Brexit: “The introduction of a specific suckler cow payment is a major priority for me, particularly if we are to sufficiently support our beef farmers against the negative impacts of Brexit and increased global price competition.”

Mr. Kelly has opposed the proposed 5 percent budget cut: “It is imperative that we secure a fair and adequate post-2020 budget for our farmers, with at least a continuation of the current budget level. This is increasingly important as costs and requirements on farmers are multiplying.

“Farmers across Ireland-South and indeed all over Europe have voiced their concerns about the unnecessary complexity of the CAP. “Simplification for farmers is a key requirement going forward and I intend to ensure this is addressed for the post-2020 CAP reform.”

Mr. Kelly further emphasised the need for sufficient funds to be set aside for young farmers, to make sure farming is a viable career option for young people.

“I invite my constituents to get in contact with me during this important period should they have any concerns – you can email me at sean.kelly@europarl.europa.eu.”

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week of 8/10/2018 Grange, Waterford Milk Kg/Day 16.90 Fat % 4.62 Protein % 4.23 Milk Solids/Day KG 1.50 Meal KG/Cow/Day 4 Average Farm Cover 819 Cover Per Cow 322 2,200 Pre Grazing Yield KG DM 36 Demand KG DM HA 22 Growth KG DM HA

South Kilkenny 18.23 5.02 4.14 1.67 4 960 365 2,600 37 50

Comments: Grange Waterford • Started closing off paddocks last weekend.

• Weather dependent looking forward to seeing you at the Monitor Farm Walk on Friday next, 12th October at 11.00 a.m.

South Kilkenny • Weighed weanling heifers on 6th October. Average 188kgs, range 170-230. Lighter ones now on 2kgs meal.

• Will spread one bag of Muriate of Potash/ac across all low K soils.

• Started to close off paddocks for next Spring on the 5th October.

• Low yielding cow dried off.

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Teagasc FODDER BUDGETING AND WINTER FEED A lot of silage was made in the last week of September and this has made a significant contribution to reducing the fodder deficit on farms. However, it is vital that a fodder budget is done on every farm to establish if there is still a deficit and what steps need to be taken. Many farmers are saying they have enough for 4 months and are happy at that. But that is taking a significant risk and leaving no margin for an early Winter or a late Spring. If you need to stretch your fodder to last 5 months you must do it from the beginning of the Winter period to avoid having bigger problems later on.

The fodder budget calculates the demand for fodder, and compares the demand with the amount of Winter feed available on the farm. From these figures, you can see if there is a surplus or deficit of feed and make decisions accordingly.

Example of demand being calculated for a 100 cow herd (30 heifers, 30 calves and 2 bulls)

Once you know the demand for fodder on the farm, you can then assess the amount of feed you have in stock.

To calculate silage stocks: • Measure all pits of silage – length X breadth X average settled height – to calculate the volume in the silage pits in m3. As a rough guide, to convert to tonnes of silage, multiply the volume by 0.75. e.g., 100m3 = 75 tonnes of fresh silage at 20% dry matter.

• Count number of bales– estimate weight. Most bales will be roughly 0.8 Tonnes/silage.

See the example below of silage stocks being calculated on a farm:

For this example, we can see that we have a deficit of 173 Tonnes of silage.

Options to rectify the situation: • 80 Tonnes of silage can be saved by culling 10 empty/underperforming cows.

• 65 Tonnes of silage can be saved by selling 10 surplus heifers.

• Meal feeding calves & heifers to reduce demand or alternatively feed a mix to cows to extend silage reserves and reduce demand.

3kg/head/day saves roughly 2.2 tonnes silage/head over 5 months (20%DM silage).

• Use hay, straw etc. to extend silage.

• Use a combination of reducing demand and supplementation to ensure enough winter feed.

Contact your local Teagasc advisor and make an appointment to have a fodder budget completed if you need help.

Creating adequate feed space Where restricted silage diets are planned, adequate feed space must be available to allow all animals access to silage at one time.

This will be a major issue on many farms. Solutions will differ greatly between farms. Take steps to address the issue before housing: • Audit current feed space. Divide cow herd size by 7 to calculate number of feeding bays needed e.g. 120 cows will need 16-17 bays to feed restricted silage. Divide by 9 for weanlings.

Minimum space required for silage feeding

• Sell cull cows and low-margin stock before housing to reduce housing density.

• Look for additional housing to rent for young stock and/or late calving cows. Consider all options.

• Create extra feed space by adding feed rails external to current housing e.g. on gable ends or extended beyond sheds.

• Use feed trailers/extra barriers in holding yards to increase feed space. Consider cross compliance.

• On dairy farms feed meal to (a proportion of) dry cows through the milking parlour to reduce bullying.

RECTIFYING SOIL FERTILITY ON FARMS Although the N & P fertiliser deadline is now in effect, there is still a lot to play for in terms of rectifying soil fertility issues on farms: • Lime - Ground conditions are excellent for spreading lime. Lime can be bought and spread for around €23/ Tonne. A pH of 6.2 - 6.5 is important to release P & K into the soil and create a stable environment for the ryegrass plant • Slurry - Now is also a great opportunity to spread slurry. Slurry should be targeted where silage is taken off and also on paddocks deficient in Potassium and Phosphorus.

• Potassium (K) - Products like Muriate of Potash (straight K 0:0:50) can be spread on paddocks in index 1 & 2 for K. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc/Glanbia Dairy Monitor Farm Walk A Teagasc/Glanbia Dairy Monitor Farm Walk will take place on the farm of Conor Beausang, Co. Waterford, P36 V205 on Friday October 12th at 11.00 a.m. Conor has been participating in the monitor farm programme for the last 4 years and this is the final walk on this farm. The Teagasc/Glanbia Joint Programme was set up to position dairy farmers in the Glanbia area to take advantage of growth opportunities that arose post 2015. On this walk you will see and hear how Conor has progressed over the last 4 years and what skills and knowledge he has gained from the programme to sustainably and profitably future proof his dairy farm business. The physical and financial performance over the last 4 years will be discussed as well as the improvements achieved in breeding and grassland management.You will also hear Connor’s plans for the future.

This is your final opportunity to see and hear how that performance was achieved. All are welcome.

Teagasc Walsh Fellowships Seminar THE Teagasc Walsh Fellowships seminar took place in Johnstown Castle, County Wexford on Friday, 5th October. This is the 25th anniversary of the Walsh Fellowships programme through which post graduate students pursue their PhD’s and Masters through Teagasc and the universities. The overall winner of the Teagasc Walsh Fellowships Medal was Eoin O’Connor, from the Teagasc Crops, Environment and Land use programme for his work entitled ‘FISH for Fungi: Visualisation of viruses in the mycelium of the commercial mushroom Agaricus bisporus’.

He was presented with the medal

by Professor Gerry Boyle, Director of Teagasc.

Orla Power won the Institute of Food Science and Technology Ireland (IFSTI) medal. She was presented with the award by Declan Troy, President of IFSTI.

The winners of the five regional Walsh Fellowships seminars presented the results of their research. The regional winners were: Aine O’Brien, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation programme for her work on ‘Genetics and genomics for performance in a multi breed Irish sheep population.’

Orla Power, Food programme for her study of ‘Unlocking the true potential of high protein dairy powders.’

Eoin O’Connor, Crops, Environment and Land use programme for his work entitled ‘FISH for Fungi:Visualisation of viruses in the mycelium of the commercial mushroom Agaricus bisporus’ Amar Daxini, Rural Economy and Development programme Farmer adoption of nutrient management planning: account-

ing for heterogeneity Amy Connolly, Knowledge Transfer programme for her work on ‘Using Nutrient Management Plans to deliver soil fertility advice.’

Teagasc Director, Professor Gerry Boyle said: “Our Walsh Fellowships Post-graduate Programme is critical to the success of our research and knowledge transfer activities in Teagasc.

Each year we invest around €6 million in supporting more than 250 Ph.D. and M.Sc. students annually.”

WALSH FELLOWSHIPS ALUMINI NETWORK At the seminar the new Teagasc Walsh Fellowships Alumini network was launched by the Teagasc chairman Liam Herlihy.The inaugural winner of the 2018 Teagasc Walsh Fellows Alum of the Year award was Andrew Fisher. He was a Walsh

Fellow at the start of the programme in 1993 and undertook a PhD on factors affecting the welfare and health of beef cattle based at Teagasc Grange. He was the Walsh Fellowships RDS gold medal winner in 1996. He is currently the Director of the Animal Welfare Science Centre in Australia.

DR. TOM WALSH A plaque to commemorate the late Dr Tom Walsh (1914-1988) the first Director of An Foras Taluntais (AFT) and ACOT, was unveiled in his native Piercetown in County Wexford this afternoon. The plaque was organised

by Wexford County Council, and the national Committee of Science and Engineering Commemorative Plaques.

Dr.Walsh was a national leader in agricultural and food research in Ireland and a globally recognised soil scientist.

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Budget 2019 a missed opportunity to provide solid support to farmers SPEAKING following the publication of Budget 2019 John Donoghue, CEO of ifac (www.ifac.ie) the professional services firm for the Irish farming, food and agribusiness sector said; “Budget 2019 is in many ways a missed opportunity for to the Irish farming sector. While there are some measures announced today that are welcome such as the extension of income averaging, overall there is a strong sense in the sector of an opportunity missed. 2018 was an enormously challenging year for farmers.With the combination of severe weather conditions, the fodder crisis, price and income volatility, spiralling costs and a major cash-flow squeeze across the board, farmers have had a very difficult year. There had been some optimism that a significant package of supports would be announced in the budget today to help the sector face into 2019, a year many anticipate will be one of the most

challenging yet with Brexit and CAP reform on the horizon. No such package was delivered and farmers are understandably concerned about the future.”

Eoghan Drea, partner in ifac’s Waterford office said “At ifac we have been providing financial advice to farming families for over 40 years.

We know exactly how difficult 2018 has been for them because we are working with farmers every day, providing sound advice and guiding financial decision making.

For the sake of the many farm families who are struggling to keep their businesses afloat in the current climate, we hope some additional pro farm measures will be included in the Finance Bill later this month.

With an estimated 1 in every 7 jobs outside of Dublin supported by the farming sector this is a part of the economy that now more than ever deserves special attention and should be robustly

supported to ensure that it remains resilient in the face of significant economic uncertainty.”

IFAC has identified the following shortcomings in Budget 2019: • The low interest loan scheme announced for farmers will only apply to capital projects and cannot be used for working capital and yet it is in the area of working capital where farmers need the most help having just endured one of the most challenging year’s on record.

• No de-stocking tax relief measure announced to help farmers who were hoping for some targeted support to help them face into another winter of feed shortages and rising costs.

• The much anticipated PRSI measures to help address the chronic labour shortage in the farming sector failed to materialise and so farmers will again struggle this year to attract labour into the sector.

Budget 2019 is some acknowledgement of income difficulties in farming, but more needs to be done IN what has been a very challenging year for farmers, IFA President Joe Healy said yesterday’s Budget was some acknowledgment of the income difficulties in agriculture, but the upcoming major issues of Brexit and CAP will require much more Government commitment and support for farming.

Joe Healy said the funding of €20m through a pilot scheme for suckler farmers was a recognition of the income crisis in the sector, but the level of funding was disappointing and more needed to be done to help sustain the suckler herd. He said it is essential the new measures are farmer friendly.

The increased ANC funding of €22.7m, to bring the allocation to €250m, was positive and reverses the cuts imposed on the lowest income farmers in previ-

ous budgets. He said IFA will continue its campaign for increased funding of €300m as it is vital for low-income farmers on marginal land.

Joe Healy said that the €200 increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit to €1,350 does not go far enough. “The Government continues to discriminate between employees and the selfemployed in the income tax system. It is simply not right that a farmer earning €16,500 will be paying €300 a year more in income tax than a PAYE employee next year. The Government has reneged on a clear commitment in the Programme for Government that they would reach parity, of €1,650, by 2018”.

The Brexit loan scheme appears to be the same scheme

announced in last year’s Budget.

“We are sceptical about the merits of the new scheme as it is not available for working capital.

Because the scheme is open to SMEs, it is questionable how much of it farmers will benefit from,” he said The IFA President welcomed the extension on income averaging to include farm families with an alternative self-employed income as it is a help to deal with volatility.

Joe Healy also welcomed the extra €2m for the Walks Scheme.

Joe Healy added, “The medium-term outlook for agriculture is very uncertain given policy and trade issues. The Budget has not adequately recognised this and farmers will need more support to deal with these uncertainties.”

Pictured at the launch of a new Nationwide Mediation Service designed to resolve farming and land disputes and disagreements by IPAV, the institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers, in partnership with the IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association) and the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (MII) on Friday (28th September) were (l-r): IFA President Joe Healy; President of MII Sabine Walsh; IPAV President, Ella Dunphy and IPAV CEO Pat Davitt.

[Padraig Devaney]

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Innovative proposals for feasibility studies, study trips and structured academic practical or market based research relating to farm enterprises, agri-tourism or home crafts/industries* will be especially welcome *Priority will be given to practical or market based projects Further information is available at

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READER’S QUERIES Question: I was looking at my agfood.ie and the organic Nitrogen for my farm seems higher than the same period last year. I had been restricted with TB from 01/02/18 to the 10/07/18. Do I now need to export slurry? Can you please advise?

Answer: You said you were locked up earlier in the year. Allowances will be made for this.You should contact the DVO and get a letter to confirm the dates of restriction. Post or email this letter to the Nitrates section and all of the organic N produced during the restricted period will be discounted from the total 2018 figure.

You will still have to check stock numbers to see if the reduction will be sufficient to keep you under the 170kg limit. If in any doubt, you should contact your adviser. I trust this will clear things up for you.

Tip of the Week: Take a few minutes to have a safety walkabout on your farm before winter is upon us. Make sure that farm lighting is adequate and that any doors that are still swinging can be made safe whilst open. Farming is a way of life – keep it that way!

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LAST Sunday afternoon, there was a very pleasant gathering in ‘Seaview’, the magnificent guesthouse at the top of The Sweep, with what is arguably the best view in Ireland.

It was there that Nora and Martin Fahey operated their successful B and B business for decades, until Nora passed away in 2011 after a lengthy period of illness.

Last Sunday, Martin, Mealla, Martina, Donnchadh and the Fahey family were hosting ‘Afternoon Cream Teas’ in ‘Seaview’ in aid of the Portlaw / Dungarvan Branch of the Red Cross ahead of another event which will also raise necessary funds for the organisation locally.

Six local lads will shortly undertake the Nora Fahey Memorial Skydive in aid of the Red Cross, an organisation which provides a much wider service to the community than people think. The organisation has both a local and an international dimension and does good work in each location.

Locally, we see the red and white suited members turn up, with their ambulance to public events and sporting occasions, but their engagement with the public goes far wider than that.

Their members contribute in a

host of ways to Irish society, among which are: providing public access defibrillators; Health & Social Care Activities; hospital visits to patients / respite / nursing homes, medical support for soup kitchen in Waterford City; assistance for migrants’ integration; patient transports / home assistance; assistance during severe weather – medications, water, fuel and many more.

Those who had the good fortune to know Nora Fahey will always remember her passion and commitment to tourism in Dungarvan and the surrounding areas. Nora took an immense pride in her magnificent Seaview Guest House which she ran so successfully with her husband Martin for many years. It was a landmark in the B&B business, and anyone who stayed there left with only glowing tributes and praise for the establishment itself and to Nora as its manager.

Nora also gave her time freely in the cause of promoting the town and the whole West Waterford area as a top rate tourist destination. Her work with the annual Feile na nDeise traditional music festival could never be understated.

Pictured above are members of the Fahey family, Seaview Guesthouse who held an Afternoon Cream Tea event in honour of the late Norah Fahey and in aid of the Portlaw / Dungarvan Branch of the Irish Red Cross Society. This was in advance of a Sky-Dive in which six volunteers will take part this coming week in aid of the Red Cross. At back: Aidan O’Donovan, Martina Fahey, Mark O’Donovan and Mareike Eccleston. Front from left: Jessica Feeney, Emma O’Donovan, Mealla Fahey, Michelle O’Donovan and Sarah Feeney.

[Tom Keith]

Da Banned Concert for Nigeria IT is now forty years or more since the women’s movements began their campaigns for women’s rights in Ireland, a movement which has been exceptionally successful. In that time, there has emerged a realisation that women had not been accorded equal status with their male counterparts in this country and

many legal and social changes have been made since.

If that was in Ireland, what then of women and girls in the less developed countries where society was run on patriarchal lines since earliest times. Women were the true second class citizens. It was this kind of society which the Mercy Nuns and

Augustinian priests discovered when they founded a mission in the territory of Yola, Nigeria in 1969. This Mission has expanded greatly in the almost fifty years since, where improvements have been achieved across social and cultural lines.

Outside of the religious nature of their work, the Mercy and Augustinian missionaries look to raise the standard of living and improve social conditions of the people as well. This includes providing a comprehensive education for the local people, especially girls who traditionally got left behind with little or no education. The lifestyle of girls and women was particularly harsh, a situation which the missionaries set out to change.

The Rahama Centre for Women, which they

founded, is presently being run by Sr. Maria Goretti (Kelleher) of the Convent of Mercy, Dungarvan, a former Principal of Árd Scoil na nDéise, and her colleagues.

The Centre is dedicated to raising the standard of living of women of all ages there through general education and also in Life Skills and Crafts.

There is also a project of sustainable agricultural development at Sabon Rayuwa Centre on the outskirts of Yola City. The purpose of the project is to assist in alleviating the poverty of many people and to make them successful producers. It also aims at inculcating a new understanding of our connectedness with the whole of creation and our responsibility to care for the earth, our God-given home.

The Concert this coming

Friday night, 12th October, in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland featuring the music and songs of De Banned will provide some additional funds for the Yola Mission and will make a positive contribution to the work of Sr. Goretti and her colleagues and the welfare of the women and girls.

De Banned – don’t be misled by the photo, they’re more than a choir – are a lively and highly talented local group of musicians and singers, who perform a range of songs to suit every taste, They are lively, entertaining and will keep you singing along and your feet tapping all night. Their stage experience goes back ‘a good bit’ and they know how to please an audience. At just €10 you won’t get a better night’s entertainment anywhere and you will be helping a very worthy cause.

Prof. Ernest Walton IT would be remiss of us not to remember this week, Prof. Ernest Walton, one of the team of three who split the atom first in 1932 in the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge University. This opened the way for much of the later nuclear research, although Walton did not at all approve of the development of the Atomic Bomb in which he had no part.

Ernest Thomas Sinton Walton was born in Epworth Cottage, Strandside South, Abbeyside, on 6th October, 1903. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1951 with his research partner, Sir. John Cockcroft. He is one of just 10 Nobel Laureates in this country and we should be proud that one came from Abbeyside.

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MODELIGO MOVES ON TO DIVISIONAL FINAL

RYAN GREY LEADS COIS BHRIDE TO COUNTY TITLE

Modeligo 2-9; Sliabh gCua 1-5.

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SEE PAGES 2 & 3 Delighted Ballinameela players as their Captain Rob Shine hold the County Junior A Hurling Cup high.

[Sean Byrne]

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Cois Bhride 2-10; Portlaw/Ballyduff 1-8.

BRILLIANT BLUES FIRST CROWN

BALLYGUNNER WINS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE FINAL Ballygunner 2-19; Abbeyside 0-13.

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Ballinameela prove best in Junior Final JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Final Ken Begley, J. J. Kavanagh & Sons (sponsors) presents the Man of the Match Award to Ballinameela's Brendan Phelan. Included are Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman and Taylor Murray, PRO Co. GAA Board.

[Sean Byrne]

Ballinameela ……………… 0-21; Tramore …………………… 1-10.

BALLINAMEELA’S junior hurlers were named County champions for 2018 after their clearcut win over a game Tramore side in the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon.

Played as a curtain raiser to the senior match, Ballinameela earned their return to the intermediate grade, led by the excellent Brendan Phelan who accounted for 0-11 of his team’s scoring tally from play and from placed balls.

The Eastern champions Tramore performed much better than many had anticipated, playing against the strong wind they trailed by a manageable 0-5 at the break and ten minutes into the second half the only goal of the game by Shane Rellis left just 0-1 the difference at 0-13 to 1-9.

However, Ballinameela proved their worth by winning the final ten minutes by 0-8 to 0-1. They were never in any real danger of losing out and they can now gear their efforts to a run in the Munster club championship where they will meet the winners of the Limerick champions v the Kerry Intermediate representatives at a Waterford or

Kerry venue on the 17th of November.

Ballinameela won the toss on Sunday last and elected to play with the strong wind. This proved to be the correct call because after twenty minutes of play, they led by 0-10 to 0-1. Corner forward Jim Curran accounted for 0-4 and his brothers Tom and Paul claimed 0-2 and 0-1 respectively.

Paul Curran is the most improved player on the Ballinameela side and his work rate throughout including his efforts when Tramore came to within a point of the leaders did much to secure victory for his club.

JJ Kavanagh Man of the Match Brendan Phelan was on song again from placed balls, striking three over the bar in that opening twenty minutes while his counterpart on the Tramore side, Brian Murray also knew where the posts were and his four successful efforts had the scoreboard reading 0-10 to 0-4, 24 minutes in.

Ballinameela wing back Kevin Phelan got in on the scoring act in the 26th minute and Tramore corner forward Shane Rellis struck Tramore’s first point from play one

minute later. Sandwiched between two Brendan Phelan pointed frees, Tramore struck a contender for score of the match when Brian Murray placed Ian Thompson for a peach of a point in the country end.

Thompson and Ballinameela captain Rob Shine had a rare aul match long duel with the general consensus that it ended honours even come full time.

Ballinameela brought a 0-12 to 0-7 advantage into the second half as their unwillingness to go for goals in the first half, kept Tramore hopes alive. Following a pointed free by each side after four minutes, both teams did have an effort on goal before Tramore enjoyed their best spell. A sixth Murray score in the 38th minute left just 0-4 the difference at 0-13 to 0-9 and when he placed Shane Rellis for their 40th minute goal in the town end, the ball was back in the Ballinameela court to respond.

This, they did in style, and Brendan Phelan in particular. The winner’s centre forward scored half a dozen points on the trot, between the 42nd and the 55th minutes, three of them from pointed frees and the other three from play were

out of the top drawer and they would fit into any grade.

During this Phelan scoring spell, Brian Murray was wide for the first time with a pointed free effort and, though it was a single incident, it seemed to deflate the Tramore challenge for the remainder of the match.

Heading into the three minutes of added time, Ballinameela led by 0-20 to 1-9 with Jim Curran having scored his fifth point from play. A Shane Rellis pointed free was Tramore’s first score in all of 22 minutes while Ballinameela sub Mikey Phelan closed down the scoreboard with a contender for score of the match from play as Ballinameela won the Tom Drummy Memorial Cup most deservingly.

Ballinameela have won two cups in as many weeks and perhaps they have yet to play to their best. They have five to six weeks to prepare for the Munster championship which one feels they will need to work on if they hope to follow in the footsteps of Ardmore in 2017.

Tramore proved worthy Eastern champions this year and they were

also worthy opponents for Ballinameela on Sunday. A lot of good work at underage level in the large seaside town is bearing fruit and that can in time be only good for hurling in the County.

PRESENTATION Chairman of the County Board Paddy Joe Ryan presented Ballinameela captain Rob Shine with the Tom Drummy Cup amid scenes of water bottle shower celebrations, something that is becoming very popular in present times.

Ballinameela’s Top Three: Brendan Phelan, Paul Curran, Jim Curran.

Tramore’s Top Three: Eoghan Murray, Shane Rellis, Ian Thompson.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Brendan Phelan.

Number of Scorers: Ballinameela 6. Tramore 3.

Scores From Play: Ballinameela 0-14. Tramore 1-1.

Frees For: Ballinameela 12.

Tramore 13.

Wides: Ballinameela 11. Tramore 10.

Score of the Match: Tramore’s 28th minute point, engineered by Brian Murray and executed by Ian Thompson.

Scorers – Ballinameela: Brendan Phelan 0-11 (7f), Jim Curran 0-5, Tom Curran 0-2, Paul Curran, Kevin Phelan and Mikey Phelan 0-1 each.

Tramore: Brian Murray 0-8f, Shane Rellis 1-1 (1f), Ian Thompson 0-1.

Ballnameela: Donagh Looby; Rob Shine, Micheal Shine, Kealon Looby; Kevin Phelan, David Phelan, Lorcan Looby; Paul Curran, Tom Curran; Liam O Brien, Brendan Phelan, Cian Culloo; Jim Curran, Brian Phelan, Conor Buckley.

Subs: Mikey Phelan for Cian Culloo (42), Micheal Culloo for Conor Buckley (52).

Tramore: Shaun Hincks; John Clancy, Martin Whelan, Philip Griffin; Richard Hickey, Brendan Hogan, Michael Walsh; Matthew Thompson, William Cullinane; James Walsh, Craig Burke, Sam Lenihan; Ian Thompson, Brian Murray, Shane Rellis.

Subs: David Acheson for Sam Lenihan, and Ben Richards for William Cullinane (both h/t), Dan Morrissey for James Walsh (52), Ronan Walsh for Craig Burke (54), Adam Farrell for Matthew Thompson (61).

Referee: Michael O’Brien (Portlaw).

Ballinameela County Junior A Hurling Champions 2018 celebrate after the final whistle with their supporters. Back row: Brian Beatty (manager), Jack Sullivan, Sam Hallahan, Keelan Looby, Mikie Phelan, Cian Horwood, Brian Phelan, Micheál Shine, Jack Griffin, Mike Kiely, James McGrath, Kevin Phelan, Colin Walsh, Shane McGovern, Tom Kiely, Eamon Walsh. Middle row: Donagh Looby, Conor Buckley, Aidan Browne, Tom Curran, Shane Flavin, Darren Mulcahy, Finbar Harrington (selectors). Front row: Lorcan Looby, Davy Phelan (player/trainer), Jim Curran, Paul Curran, Michael Culloo, Cian Culloo, Brendan Phelan, Rob Shine (captain), Liam O'Brien, James Maher (chairman).

[Sean Byrne]

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Five Phelan brothers who played for Ballinameela David, Brendan, Mikey, Kevin and Brian. [Sean Byrne]

Maher family with the County Junior A Hurling Cup.

Three generations of the Ahearne family Tom, Adam and Aidan with the Cup.

[Sean Byrne]

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Ballinameela supporters Michael and Saoirse Culloo with Cllr. Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford City & County. [Sean Byrne]

Ballinameela's Jim Curran gets in his stroke against Tramore's John Clancy during the Final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior A Hurling Championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne]

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Modeligo moves on to Divisional Final Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football County Final Referee Paddy Smith (Shamrocks) pictured with team captains Kevin Sheehan (Sliabh gCua) on left and Rian Reddy (Modeligo).

Modeligo ………………….…2-9; Sliabh gCua …………………1-5.

THE Modeligo club kept their season alive at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening with a deserved if not impressive win against Sliabh gCua. This game didn’t do anything to keep patrons thoughts away for long from the biting wind as it never really ignited though it started as if it was going to be a cracker.

The first two scores for either side were goals with Michael Troy planting a penalty in the country end as early as three minutes and Jason Sheehan replying from close range one minute later with help from Mike Kearns.

The teams were level four times in all in the first half at the end of which the scoreboard read 1-3 each. Michael Troy gave the winners the lead in the 9th minute from a free with a very impressive early on Brendan McGourty levelling four minutes later.

At the end of a good team move, Pat Fitzgerald scorned a good goal scoring opportunity on 14 minutes with the ball flashing to the right of the post and wind assisted Sliabh gCua jumped into the lead at the end of the first quarter via a pointed free by Jason Sheehan, 1-2 to 1-1.

Either side of a very well kicked score by Brendan McGourty, Mike Troy pointed twice and with just 19 minutes played, there was no further scoring for the rest of the first moiety, 1-3 each.

The standard in both play and sportsmanship deteriorated from this point onwards with players from both teams seeing yellow and Modeligo’s Robbie Buckley lucky not to be brandished red. For a lot of the first half, Modeligo either tried to walk the ball into the goal or kept passing it across the field in attack and one’s interest in proceedings began to wane. Mike Troy was Modeligo’s only first half scorer.

Modeligo made two switches for the second half with Pa Walsh and Keith Hickey replacing Robbie Buckley and Cian O’Byrne and both proved to be of benefit. With the breeze now at their backs, one expected Modeligo to prevail and so they did.

Credit Sliabh gCua, Jason Sheehan’s pointed free gave them an early second half lead with John Devine replying from play in the 38th minute, 1-4 to 1-4. David Whelan made a brilliant save from Pa Walsh on 40 minutes and certainly his side’s defeat cannot be attributed to the club’s evergreen servant.

For the final twenty minutes, the game petered out as a contest as Sliabh gCua’s final score came as early as the 44th minute from their centre back Eoin Kearns. In a four minute spell before this, Modeligo had grabbed the initiative on the scoreboard. Mike Troy pointed a

40th minute free and Pat Fitzgerald was on target from play one minute later, 1-16 to 1-4.

However, the defining score of this local derby came in the 42nd minute when Modeligo full forward Tom Devine finished off a good move from close range with his left foot into the town end. With one quarter of the game to play and on the trend of proceedings, Modeligo looked to be in the driving seat, leading by 2-6 to 1-5 and so it proved.

In a poor final quarter, Sliabh gCua’s concentration was more on the man than on the ball, they remained scoreless and a slightly but not much better Modeligo outfit added a further 0-3, two pointed frees by Man of the Match Mike Troy in the 47th and in the 52nd minutes and a score from play by Seanie O’Donovan seven minutes before the end.

Modeligo will now go on to play

the winners of the second Western semi final between Ballinacourty and Ballinameela in the Divisional final while Sliabh gCua can be reasonably happy with their first year back in the intermediate grade, reaching the last four of the championship. The fact that they did not have as much time to prepare for the big ball as their opponents had a bearing on the result.

Modeligo’s Top Three: Mike Troy, Sean O’Donovan, Brian McCarthy.

Sliabh gCua’s Top Three: Brendan McGourty, David Whelan, JJ Coffey.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Mike Troy.

Number of Scorers: Modeligo 5.

Sliabh gCua 4.

Scores From Play: Modeligo 1-5. Sliabh gCua 1-3.

Frees For: Modeligo 16. Sliabh gCua 14.

Wides: Modeligo 3. Sliabh gCua 3.

Score of the Match: Sliabh gCua’s 13th minute point engineered by Brendan McGourty and

executed by Kieran Barron.

Scorers – Modeligo: Mike Troy 1-6 (1-4f), Kieran Barron, Brendan McGourty and Eoin Kearns 0-1 each.

Sliabh gCua: Jason Sheehan 1-2 (2f), Kieran Barron, Brendan McGourty and Eoin Kearns 0-1 each.

Modeligo: Thomas Walsh; Robbie Buckley, Brian McCarthy, Nicky O’Donovan; Sean Hennessy, Sean O’Donovan, Niall Browne; Rian Reddy, Mick Devine; John Devine, Pat Fitzgerald, Jamie Troy; Michael Troy, Tom Devine, Cian O’Byrne.

Subs: Pa Walsh and Keith Hickey for Robbie Buckley and Cian O’Byrne (both h/t), Gavin Dalton for Pat Fitzgerald, Kieran McCarthy for Niall Browne.

Sliabh gCua: David Whelan; Ronan Gleeson, Jack Skehan, J. J. Coffey; Jack Power, Eoin Kearns, Sean Fitzpatrick; Kevin Sheehan, Denis Coffey; Gearoid Hallinan, Brendan McGourty, Cillian Tobin; Kieran Barron, Mike Kearns, Jason Sheehan.

Sub: Stephen Coffey for Gearoid Hallinan.

Referee: Paddy Smith (Shamrocks).

Carton and Flynn fire Salle to first senior final HOOPER DOLAN SENIOR CAMOGIE SEMI-FINAL De La Salle …………………4-17; Lismore ………………………2-8.

Tomás McCarthy BETH Carton and Abby Flynn combined for 3-17 as De La Salle cut loose in the second half to make a first senior final and end Lismore’s reign as county and provincial champions.

The Gracedieu side, who won junior honours in 2015 and intermediate a year later, outscored the black and amber 4-9 to 0-4 with the elements to set up an all Eastern showdown against Gailltir. On a bright and breezy Saturday afternoon, Flynn netted twice while Megan O’Connor and Carton also raised green flags. Centre forward Carton finished with 1-13 (1-5 from play) and assisted two other goals while full forward Flynn shook off the attentions of Lismore captain Shauna Prendergast to shoot 2-4.

The winners only recorded two wides all afternoon.

Lismore sorely missed the presence of leaders like Tanya Morrissey, Grainne Kenneally, Aoife Hannon and Caithriona McGlone for this last four encounter.

Goalscorers Nicola Morrissey and Aisling O’Brien emerged as the standout performers for Eric O’Sullivan’s charges but they couldn’t press home a six point advantage in the first half.

Salle landed the last four points

into the dressing room goal (three from Carton and one from Flynn) to trail by two at the break (2-4 to 08). Nicola Morrissey blasted home after just 25 seconds with Lorna Foley and Ruth Geoghegan involved in the build-up. Salle recovered parity by the seventh minute through Carton and Flynn. Speed merchant Johanna Houlihan reclaimed the lead for Lismore before Morrissey slotted two frees (1-3 to 0-3). The former Waterford captain made the ball stick at full forward and drew two fouls.

There was goalmouth activity at both ends as the Lismore backs crowded out Flynn before Brianna O’Regan denied Houlihan. Carton converted her second free on 17 minutes but from the resultant puckout Ruth Geoghegan bore down on goal and Liz Dempsey awarded a penalty for a chop on the Lismore corner forward.

Goalkeeper Aisling O’Brien trotted up the pitch and rifled her shot low to the corner of the net past the three De La Salle defenders on the line. Morrissey’s third free made it 2-4 to 0-4 in Lismore’s favour with 25 minutes on the watch. The rest of the half belonged to Salle however and only a full length save from O’Brien kept out Carton’s injury time effort.

Two long range Carton frees levelled the match within six minutes of the restart. Flynn then evaded two markers to send Salle ahead

for the first time. Carton added another from 65 metres and punched the air when the white flag went up.

They were on a roll.

On 42 minutes, Carton supplied Flynn and her low drive flew under O’Brien (1-12 to 2-4).

From the next attack, Shona Curran charged through the middle of the Salle defence and located Morrisey close to goal. Her fierce strike had too much elevation however. The champions needed that to go under instead of over the crossbar.

A Carton point left Salle 1-13 to

2-5 in front heading into the last quarter. With 47 minutes elapsed, Chloe Dempsey passed inside to Megan O’Connor and she batted the sliotar past O’Brien. Joey Carton’s team could start dreaming of county final day at this stage but showed no sign of letting up. Flynn buried her second ten minutes from time. Donal O’Rourke will surely look to secure the services of the Munster minor medallist for 2019.

Carton whipped in a fourth after O’Brien thwarted Niamh Murphy initially.

Morrissey and Shauna Williams

hit consolation points for the champions. Carton completed a comprehensive Salle victory six minutes into added time. That strike force will take stopping.

Scorers for De La Salle: Beth Carton 1-13 (7fs, 1 45’), Abby Flynn 2-4, Megan O’Connor 1-0.

Scorers for Lismore: Nicola Morrissey 1-6 (5fs), Aisling O’Brien 1-0 (1-0 pen), Johanna Houlihan, Sharon Williams 0-1 each.

De La Salle: Brianna O’Regan; Jean Dooley, Taylor Healy, Siobhain Heylin; Ciara Twomey, Colette Hogan, Lucy Hogan; Courtney Healy, Niamh Murphy; Roisin Heylin, Beth Carton, Megan

O’Connor; Holly Ryan, Abby Flynn, Chloe Dempsey.

Subs: Tonya Murray for Ryan, Hayley Cox for O’Connor, Ciara Flynn for Siobhain Heylin, Katie O’Keeffe for Dempsey.

Lismore: Aisling O’Brien; Sarah Coughlan, Shauna Prendergast, Ellen Curran; Izabella Markiezch, Shauna Kiernan, Aoife Houlihan; Marie Russell, Sharon Williams; Lorna Foley, Shona Curran, Johanna Houlihan; Ruth Geoghegan, Nicola Morrissey, Abbie Roche.

Subs: Sinead Bennett for Johanna Houlihan, Becky McGlone for Ellen Curran, Alice Russell for Foley.

Referee: Liz Dempsey

Lismore team who were defeated by De La Salle in the Waterford Senior Camogie Championship Semi-Final at WIT Arena on Saturday, 6th October. [Noel Browne]

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Ryan Grey leads Cois Bhride to County title JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Under 21 ‘B’ Football Final Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Co. U-21B Football Cup to Cois Bhride's joint Captains Jake Neville and John Paul Lucy. [Sean Byrne]

Cois Bhride ……………..….2-10; Portlaw/Ballyduff ………...…1-8.

PLAYED in the picturesque setting of Bushy Park last Saturday afternoon, Cois Bhride proved worthy winners over Eastern champions Portlaw-Ballyduff to add this title to their minor one in the same code and grade three years ago.

New Waterford senior football manager Benji Whelan was present at the game and he could not be but impressed with the display of Ryan Grey for the winners, who was essentially the difference between the teams in contributing 1-7 of his side’s tally.

Patrons at the game were disappointed that no team sheets were available with the Board saying that the Eastern champions didn’t forward any list during the week as many questioned the identity of Portlaw-Ballyduff’s number 14 who proved to be a place kicker of the

highest quality. The said John Power kicked 1-6 of 1-8, all from placed balls with Dylan Reade kicking the other 0-2 from play.

Playing against the cold northerly breeze in the first half, Cois Bhride were soon into their stride with a brace of white flags by Ryan Grey from play, the first after just 10 seconds. John Power and Billy Hynes traded scores before Grey showed that he was going to be a match long threat to his opponents.

The Tallow man was upended in front of the dressing room end goal in the 11th minute, before dispatching the size 5 into the back of the net to send Cois Bhride on the road to victory. Following a further pointed free by Ryan Grey, Portlaw/ Ballyduff came somewhat in touch with a minor by Dylan Reade and a pointed ‘45’ by John Power, 1-4 to 0-3 but the winners finished of the

first half strongly with replies by Jordan Henley, Grey and Billy Hynes, 1-7 to 0-4 at the break.

Credit Portlaw/Ballyduff they battled hard in the second half but they didn’t possess the range of scorers to close in on the winners.

John Power opened with two pointed frees and they had a reasonable goal opportunity denied.

Either side of a second point from play by Dylan Reade, Ryan Grey lofted over two more minors and when second half sub Liam Motherway crashed the ball into the convent end goal with his left leg at the end of the third quarter, the title was heading westwards, 2-9 to 0-6.

For the entirety of the second half the Eastern champions matched the winners in general play but it wasn’t reflecting on the scoreboard. John Power pointed

Cois Bhride who beat Portlaw/Ballyduff in the Co. Final of the U-21B Football Championship played in Bushy Park. [Sean Byrne]

0-2f either side of Ryan Grey’s final score and in the final minutes, a penalty goal by John Power was very well taken and scored but it just put a better look on the scoreboard from a Portlaw-Ballyduff viewpoint.

Apart from Grey, Jake Beecher and Robbie Geary, Jordan Henley, John Paul Lucey, sub Liam Motherway and Billy Hynes caught the eye for the winners with John Power, Jack Harrington, Kevin Cheasty, Luke Woods and Dylan Reade impressing for Portlaw/ Ballyduff.

PRESENTATION Post match, Chairman of the County Board, Paddy Joe Ryan presented the cup to the winner’s joint captains JP Lucey and Jake Neville.

Cois Bhride’s Top Three: Ryan Grey, John Paul Lucey, Billy Hynes.

Portlaw/Ballyduff’s Top Three:

John Power, Dylan Reade, Kevin Cheasty.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Ryan Grey.

Number of Scorers: Cois Bhride 5. Porlaw-Ballyduff 2.

Scores From Play: Cois Bhride 1-6. Portlaw-Ballyduff 0-2.

Frees For: Cois Bhride 27.

Porlaw-Ballyduff 21.

Wides: Cois Bhride 6. PorlawBallyduff 4.

Score of the Match: Ryan Grey’s 44th minute pointed free into the wind from an acute angle.

Scorers – Cois Bhride: Ryan Grey 1-7 (1-3f), Liam Motheray 1-0, Kieran Crawford, Jordan Henley and Billy Hynes 0-1 each.

Portlaw/Ballyduff: John Power 1-6 (1-5f, 1’45’), Dylan Reade 0-2.

Cois Bhride: David Tobin; Tom Roche, Jake Neville, Padraig Roche; Darragh Mulcahy, Robbie Geary, Jake Beecher;Jordan

Henley, John Paul Lucey; Kieran Crawford, Billy Hynes, Ian Beecher; Eoin McGrath, Ryan Grey, Darah Buckley.

Subs: Liam Motherway for Eoin McGrath, Ivan O’Neill for Kieran Crawford, Shane Ryan for Ian Beecher, Ben Aherne for Bill Hynes.

Portlaw: Callum Lyons; Eoin Walsh, Peter Boylan, Jack Harrington; Logan O’Sullivan, Kevin Cheasty, Cormac Dunphy; Luke Woods, Jordan O’Sullivan; Ross Coffey O’Shea, Dylan Reade, Ronan Dunphy; Jamie Murphy, John Power, Kyle Gahan.

Subs: Jack O’Connell for Logan O’Sullivan, Ian O’Donnell for Ross Coffey O’Shea, Colin O’Brien for Jamie Murphy.

Also: Alex Foley, Gavin Nolan, Colin Dempsey.

Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers).

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Déise girls impress at Munster U-15 football Blitz WATERFORD Ladies Gaelic Football Association were well represented at the U-15 Munster Development Academies blitz held in Mallow on Saturday, 22nd Sept.

In advance of the blitz, 86 Girls from all over Waterford attended a 12-week long academy training programme.

Over one of the hottest summers in memory, the girls turned up week after week to enhance their skills under the watchful eye of their coaches. The players all had the ultimate goal of representing their county. 4 Waterford teams were selected from the academy attendees to represent the Déise in Mallow.

The blitz saw 550 girls play football in 28 teams representing all 6 counties of Munster. In all 42 games of football were played. For most of these girls it was the first opportunity to wear the Waterford jersey and they did so with great pride.

Ironically after training all summer in Saharan conditions the blitz was played off on one of the wettest days of the year.

The weather did not dampen the players spirits, they produced an excellent standard of football,

watched and encouraged by their supporters.

Well done to all the Déise girls for representing their clubs and Waterford with such distinction.

Huge thanks are due to co-managers John Dowd & Dermot O'Neill for so successfully organising this impressive academy training project!

Thank you also to coaches Ciara Pendergast, Catherine Hickey, Catriona Casey and Sarah Keohan who gave up a large part of their summer to pass on their knowledge and skill to the next generation of Waterford footballers.

Thanks, are also due to Garvey's SuperValu Dungarvan, LIDL Dungarvan and LIDL Waterford for sponsoring fruit & water on the day of the blitz for all the Waterford girls.

We would also like to acknowledge the support of all the parents and guardians who brought the girls to the training sessions.

Finally, we’d like to thank the County Board of the WLGFA for their support of the Development Academy Programme.

The future looks bright for Waterford Ladies Football.

The Déise Dynamite U-15 Development Academy Team at the Munster Blitz in Mallow.

The Waterford Greenway U-15 Development Academy Team at the Munster Blitz in Mallow.

Niamh Power sets up another Stradbally attack in the Munster championship against Na Gael in Mallow Sports Complex.

The Waterford Red Devils U-15 Development Academy Team at the Munster Blitz in Mallow.

Stradbally’s Chloe Fennell makes another dashing run in the Munster championship game against Kerry Champions Na Gael in Mallow recently.

The Waterford Yellow Bellys U-15 Development Academy Team at the Munster Blitz in Mallow.

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Brilliant Blues take first intermediate crown Hooper Dolan Intermediate Camogie Final

Ita Murphy, Chairperson Waterford Co. Camogie Board presents Dungarvan captain Taylor Murray with the Hooper Dolan Intermediate Camogie Cup after her side defeated Ferrybank. [Noel Browne]

By Tomas McCarthy

Dungarvan ………………... 2-11; Ferrybank …………………...1-5.

A STRONG and skilful Dungarvan dominated from start to finish to capture their first intermediate title on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the WIT Arena. Goals from Alix Fitzgerald and Sarah Lacey along with five Kaiesha Tobin points gave them a facile win over a flat Ferrybank.

The Old Boro returned to adult competition, with assistance from Brickey Rangers, in 2016 and lost a county final to De La Salle later that year. John Fitzgerald’s team made no mistake on this occasion.

A fresh breeze blew straight down the field but the Blues won both halves anyway. Their striking was much superior in the tricky conditions. The victors also had six contributors to the scoreboard compared to one for Ferrybank.

The ball was like a magnet to midfield maestro Tobin. Although small in stature, the county star won possession in crowded situations and always made the right decision with it. She had five points to her name by the 36th minute before she withdrew into defence and tidied up breaking ball. Sturdy full forward Dawn Power was out in front all game and proved a reliable target woman.

The 2015 All Ireland intermediate medallist also celebrated her 21st birthday on Saturday. Sarah

Lacey, grand-daughter of 1959 All Ireland winner Mick, was full of running from midfield and scored 1-1.

The only downside for Dungarvan was a bad ankle injury sustained by centre back Orla Hickey in first half injury time.

Ferrybank had to stomach defeat for the second year in a row.

Lone scorer Niamh Ahearne along with Grainne and Iona Heffernan fought to the end for Shane Ahearne’s crew.

With wind assistance, Dungarvan brought an eight-point advantage back to the changing rooms (1-6 to 0-1). It took Clodagh Tutty just seventeen seconds to strike the opener. Tobin then drilled a 45 metre free through the uprights.

Niamh Ahearne replied with a free for Ferrybank on five minutes but they struggled to escape from their own half and only registered a single wide. Tobin scored twice more before the end of the first quarter.

On 20 minutes, a long distance free from Orla Hickey landed around the goalmouth and Alix Fitzgerald bundled in an untidy goal. Boosted by that score, Tobin and Tutty added points. They had also seven wides and two attempts struck the post. Orla Hickey hobbled off in injury time as referee Anthony Fitzgerald played eight additional minutes at the end of the half.

Ferrybank fell further adrift in the third quarter. Angela Tobin raised a white flag within 30 seconds of the restart. Ahearne ploughed a lone furrow up front for the Eastern outfit as they struggled to keep the ball away from Kaiesha Tobin.

Dungarvan had a variety of sharp shooters and sprayed the ball around smartly into the wind.

Dawn Power, Kaiesha Tobin and Sarah Lacey gave them a ten-point cushion entering the last fifteen minutes.

Power slotted her second after Tobin played a free short. On the hour mark, Lacey gathered a Caoimhe Dwyer delivery, galloped through the middle and fired to the bottom corner (2-11 to 0-4). Off the next play, Ahearne blasted a consolation goal from a tight angle.

She also shot three excellent points from play.

The second half also lasted 38 minutes but the issue was never in doubt and Dungarvan captain Taylor Murray gleefully lifted the

county cup.

Scorers for Dungarvan: Kaiesha Tobin 0-5 (4fs), Sarah Lacey 1-1, Alix Fitzgerald 1-0, Clodagh Tutty, Dawn Power 0-2 each, Angela Tobin 0-1.

Scorers for Ferrybank: Niamh Ahearne 1-5 (2fs).

Dungarvan: Catherine Murray; Kayleigh Veale, Taylor Murray, Ann Marie Tutty; Aisling Baumann, Orla Hickey, Niamh Curran; Sarah Lacey, Kaiesha Tobin; Clodagh Tutty, Caoimhe Dwyer, Angela Tobin; Alix Fitzgerald, Dawn Power, Caoimhe Denmead.

Subs: Hollie Keohan for Denmead, Mary Kate Prendergast for Hickey, Amy

O’Riordan for Angela Tobin, Shauna Harty for Fitzgerald.

Ferrybank: Amy Boden; Bronagh Power, Aisling Heffernan, Aisling Oates; Deirdre Heffernan, Iona Heffernan, Aine Prendergast; Orla O'Neill, Lydia Grant; Grainne Heffernan, Niamh Ahearne, Eimear Larkin; Roisin Oates, Siobhan Heffernan, Zoe Power.

Subs: Amber Cuddihy for Larkin, Helen McEvoy for Zoe Power, Clodagh Whelan for Siobhan Heffernan, Jane Myers for Bronagh Power, Laura Maley for Oates, Julie Sinnott for Deirdre Heffernan.

Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald

Dungarvan celebrate after the cup presentation. [Noel Browne]

Dungarvan Camogie team who defeated Ferrybank in the Hooper Dolan Waterford Intermediate Camogie County Final at WIT Arena on Saturday last. They will now go on to compete in the Munster Championship with their 1st game against the Limerick Champions Newcastlewest on Sunday at home in Dungarvan Club grounds, time to be confirmed. Back row: John Fitzgerald, Sarah Lacey, Anne-Marie Tutty, Dawn Power, Clodagh Tutty, Kayleigh Veale, Shauna Harty, Caoimhe Denmead, Caoimhe Dwyer, Niamh Curran, Amy O'Riordan, Michaela Moran, Orla Hickey, Richard Ferncombe.

Front Row: Hollie Sheehan, Hannah O'Mahony, Kaiesha Tobin, Hollie Keohan, Angela Tobin, Taylor Murray (Capt), Alix Fitzgerald, Aisling Baumann, Mary-Kate Prendergast, Catherine Murray.

Cup holders: Daniel and Gavin Healy. [Noel Browne]

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Bord na nÓg Port Lairge

Clinical Brickey Rangers strong finish clinches County title UNDER 13 DIVISION 2 COUNTY FINAL REPLY Brickey Rangers ……………2-7; Clonea ……………………..…1-7.

CLONEA may well have counted themselves unlucky not to wrap up the title at the first time of asking having scored first, led at half time and maintained a one point lead right up to injury time in the second half.

However, an irresistible performance from Brickey Rangers wing forward Cillian Ryan, where he scored 5 of his team’s 6 points including a last minute equaliser from play was enough to force a replay.

Cillian’s performance was remarkable but not unique as it was indeed matched by Clonea’s midfielder Robert Roche who also managed to score 5 of his own teams 6 points in a low scoring but excellent game where no team really deserved to be on the losing side.

And so, it was Kill GAA Grounds that was the venue last Saturday for the Under 13 Division 2 Hurling County Final reply and fortunately for both teams on this occasion the conditions were far more conducive to the game of Hurling on what was an excellently manicured playing surface.

The first five minutes belonged to The Brickeys as they endeavoured to start the game exactly

where they left off in the drawn match - dominating possession and playing some fine hurling due in no small part to their masterly midfield axis of Peter Cummins and Cillian Ryan.

Jack McCarthy cleared the ball under considerable pressure from his Clonea counterpart and the move eventually ended up with a Brickeys free in the middle of the field. A speculative shot found the hand of Peter Cummins and from 25 yards out he hit an unstoppable shot to the back of the Clonea that gave his team an early three point lead in a game that was always going to be tight.

The rapid fire opening for the Brickeys ran out of ammunition after barely five minutes as the next fifteen minutes of the half was dominated by Clonea – in fact Brickey were only able to score one more point between the Peter Cummins’ goal and the half-time whistle.

The Brickeys domination was halted in no small manner by the efforts of Clonea full-back Adam Murray who really started to settle into the game with some inspired interventions. A long clearance from Murray eased the pressure on Clonea and when the ball finally found its way to the Brickeys goalmouth Patrick Mackey struck a great shot that opened his teams account raising a green flag in the process after a ferocious battle for

possession.

Clonea’s resurgence was based on some fine play from midfield duo Robert Roche and Cormac Murphy who were finally beginning to get the upper hand on The Brickeys engine room of Cummins and Ryan. A free conceded in the eleventh minute by Brickeys presented an opportunity to take the lead for Clonea and Robert Roche made no mistake in putting his team in front for the very first time in the game.

Further Clonea pressure moments later found Peter Mackey in possession and in one deft move he simultaneously lifted, turned and struck the ball between the Brickeys posts to increase the Clonea lead to two points. Two minutes later a deflected Clonea shot yielded a 65 and Robert Roche was again called into action to notch yet another Clonea score that put four points between the teams with ten minutes left in the half.

Both teams were working relentlessly to get the upper hand with some intense competition for possession in the middle third of the pitch. Brickeys Peter Cummins was unlucky not to score a point from play after he fielded a high ball under pressure. Then Clonea’s Robert Roche proved unerring when he sent a very long range

Brickey Rangers U-13 team who beat Clonea in the U-13 County Div. 2 replay recently.

Clonea Under 13 Hurlers, Division 2 County Finalists 2018.

Brickey Rangers Captain Peter Cummins receives the U-13 Division 2 Champions Shield from County Board Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan. wind assisted free over the bar from the far left-hand side of the field that put five between them with five minutes to play.

Brickeys needed to make something happen and fast! But inspiration was in very short supply with Adam Murray playing out of his skin in the Clonea defence. A super piece of individual skill from Tom Gardiner when he flicked the ball off the boss of Adam Murray’s hurley brought an abrupt halt to yet another Clonea attack and they finally managed to play some hurling in the Clonea half. A very welcome Cillian Ryan free with time practically up in the first half delivered the first point of the match for The Brickeys leaving them four points

behind on a score line of 1-05 to 101 at the half time interval.

The match was in a state of deadlock for the first eight minutes of the second half with both protagonists trying unsuccessfully to pick the lock of the others defences.

However, The Brickeys were little by little ratcheting up the pressure on Clonea albeit without much to show for it in terms of scores on the board until Cillian Ryan finally found some space to score a nice point from play with a low shot from the right hand side of the field and two minutes later he had the Clonea lead down to just two points with another pointed free.

The brace of scores from Ryan seemed to lift the men from the Brickey Valley and moments later Peter Cummins won a hard ball in the middle of the field. With no obvious option presenting itself his natural instinct to run at the defence kicked in and he advance all the way to the Clonea twenty metre line before hitting a low rocket of a shot to the back of the net putting The Brickeys a point in front for the first time since the eight minute of the first half. The lead was doubled in the sixteenth minute when corner forward Jamie Coonan who was operating around the middle of the field found a pass to Cillian Ryan who made no mistake with a nice point from play.

With ten minutes left Clonea were doing everything possible to get back into the game with Robert Roche and Patrick Mackey putting in a massive shift to gain possession. Eventually a rare chance fell to Niall Fahey who somehow managed to get his shot off under severe pressure and score Clonea’s first point of the second half and with just a point between the teams and time running out a grandstand finish seemed certain to unfold for the large partisan crowd in attendance.

In the nineteenth minute Clonea conceded a free when Cillian Ryan was attacking their danger zone and the youngster brushed off the freshly cut Kill grass to score from the resulting free putting his team two points clear. Clonea’s outstanding full-back Adam Murray was now operating in attack, causing havoc for the Brickeys defence and he managed to reduce the lead back down to a single score with a super point form play.

However, with time running out The Brickeys now had the finishing line well and truly in their sights with the ever-dependable duo of Ryan and Cummins dominated proceedings. In time added on Cillian Ryan increased the pressure on the Clonea defence yielding a free which Peter Cummins knocked

over and practically from the puck out Cummins won the ball again and fired over the last score of the match, a fine point from play that gave The Brickey a deserved three point lead and the Under 13 Division 2 title for 2018.

Waterford County Board Chairman, Mr. Paddy Joe Ryan was on hand to present the winners shield to Brickey Rgs. Captain Peter Cummins. Paddy Joe complimented both teams on two outstanding displays in both fixtures worthy of a County Final and remarked that the talent on display was testimony to the excellent work being done at underage level in both clubs for which they were to be highly commended.

SCORE OF THE MATCH Despite being wind assisted the long range pointed free scored by Clonea’s Robert Roche late in the first half was a fine individual effort when you consider the narrowness of the portable posts that are used at this age group. Both of the Brickey goals were scored off the stick of Peter Cummins but given its timing an impact on the overall result of the game his second goal in the twelfth minute of the second was as vital as it was sublime.

MAN OF THE MATCH Picking the Man of the Match from this enthralling encounter will be practically difficult and a task akin to picking the winning lotto numbers. However, the best performers for Clonea were full-back Adam Murray who put in a massive effort in both defence and attack as did their Captain and scorer in chief Robert Roche.

For the Brickeys, the contenders were undoubtedly Cillian Ryan and Captain Peter Cummins who were involved in everything that was good about the Brickeys overall play both in the drawn game and the reply.

Well done to all and Congratulations to both teams on their achievements this season.

Brickey Rangers: 1. Aaron Quinn, 2. Sean Kearney, 3. Brian Fox, 4. Eoin Power, 5. Jack McCarthy, 6. Peter Cummins (Capt.), 7. Gearoid Coffey, 8.

Jack Power, 9. Cillian Ryan, 10. Aaron Roynane, 11. Tom Gardiner, 12. Lee O’Donnell, 13. Jamie Coonan, 14.

Sonny O’Donnell, 15 Cormac Deevy, 16. Daithi Colleran, 17. Daniel Coonan, 18. Tom Feerick, 19. Ian Holmes, 20.

Cathal McGovern, 21. Harvey Ahearne, 22. Nathan Brett, 23. David Nyhan, 24.

David Gaffney, 24. Paddy McCarthy.

Clonea: 1 Barry Whelan, 2 Adam Murray, 3 Nigel Comerford, 4 Tadgh Leane, 5 Cormac Walsh, 6 Evan Drohan, 7 Niall Fahey, 8 Robert Roche, 9 Cormac Murphy, 10 Niall Greene, 11 Thomas Skehan, 12 Richard Skehan, 13 Gearoid Power, 14 Patrick Mackey,15 Sean Brazil, 16 Kyle Dalton, 17 Ben Walsh, 18 Sean Kennedy, 19 Conor Drohan, 20 Packie Roche.

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Gaelic Jottings Great occasion LAST Sunday was a great occasion at the Fraher Field when the County senior hurling final was played there for the first time in six years. Much preparatory work was done at the venue in the lead- up to the big day and it showed with everything running off smoothly.

Access to the venue was available from five different directions and the turnstile in the car park was open to alleviate over crowding at the main gates. For the first time we saw the stand full and the small gates at the end of the steps on the way into it were closed and manned by stewards to signify so.

There was ample parking with the Cork Mart and the County Council also putting their spaces available in an overall well worked community effort.

Certainly, well done to all concerned on passing this test with flying colours. The template is there now for further big games at the famed Shandon venue.

COUNTY FINAL PROGRAMME Reasonably priced at €3, last Sunday's County final programme is an excellent production. Spearheaded by Taylor Murray, Mac Dara Mac Donncha and Eoin Breathnach, this 46 page coloured programme is one to keep with loads of interesting information contained in it. Certainly, it is the best programme produced in the County in recent times and well done to all concerned.

Letter from Fraher Field Committee AS we are nearing the completion of the Hurling and Football calendar for all levels and codes in Adult, Bord a nOg and Ladies games, Paddy Coyne, Chairman of the Fraher Field would like to thank anyone who helped in any way during the past year to keep the Fraher Field maintained to a very high standard.

A special word of thanks has to go to the West Waterford GAA Clubs, Community Employment Scheme (funded by Dept. Social Protection), who provide us with six Ground Workers every year to look after the maintenance of the playing pitch, stands, car park and the dressing rooms from Monday to Friday and sometimes when required at weekends. In addition to these ground workers, the Project also gives us a ‘loan’ of other grounds-persons from nearby clubs who are also part of the Project, to assist us for big occasions. Those who assisted in preparing for the Co. Final this week were: Patrick Ferncombe, Martin Crotty, Munchin McGrath, Aonghus Walsh and John Tutty (Fraher Field), Jack Curran (Brickey Rangers), John Walsh and Kathleen Power (Dungarvan) and Aidan O’Connor (St. Pat’s) and finally recently retired Ground worker Marty Kiely (St. Pat’s). These workers work tirelessly for 191⁄2 hours a week maintaining the grounds while also partaking of training and upskilling. I am sure patrons greatly appreciate their efforts when they attend the venue.

Incidentally, West Waterford GAA Clubs have four vacancies at present (must satisfy DSP terms and conditions) in Kilgobinet GAA, Old Parish GAA, Fraher Field and Nire/Fourmilewater GAA Fields, so if anyone is interested please contact Supervisor Ger O’Keeffe 058 23465.

I wish to thank the County Board, Western Board, Juvenile Board and Ladies Boards for their co-operation during the year. A special mention to Bord na nOg for their sizeable contribution towards the long-needed renovation of the ‘Old’ dressing rooms Thank you also Ollie for opening and

closing for all fixtures and training sessions and also operating the scoreboard, often late into the night. Thanks Geraldine O’Keeffe for your work as Secretary for the last eight years and hope that you can continue to work with us as Supervisor of West Waterford GAA Clubs for the future. Your leadership in the lead-up to the County final was reflected in the fine condition of the grounds and how everything ran smoothly.

I wish to thank any outside contractors that we had to avail of, for services throughout the year, often on very short notice, particularly the morning of the Senior Hurling Co. Final when we discovered that the toilets under the Stand had been vandalised at the previous night’s fixtures. Thanks Noel Clancy for your help and finally a big thanks to all our sponsors/advertisers, as we greatly appreciate your contributions.

Looking forward to 2019.

Paddy Coyne (Chairman Fraher Field Committee).

Ballygunner’s best ever FERGAL Hartley reckons the current Ballygunner team is better than the one he captained to a three-in-a-row of Waterford SHC titles between 1995 and '97. He was speaking after managing the city side to their fifth consecutive News & Star trophy at the Fraher Field last Sunday.

"We've played 38 games to win this five-in-a-row and every day they're bang on. Their attitude is always right and they come switched on," "History will judge this team kindly, they'll go down as the best team Ballygunner have ever had.

"This team surpasses anything we've ever had. They're great hurlers, but it's all about character. In our training this year, without exception, every night they go 100 per cent. That's all you can ask."

Mahony battles back injury PAURIC Mahony scored thirteen points as Ballygunner raised the News & Star cup for the fifth year in-a-row at a bitingly cold Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners talisman was a major doubt before the match with a back injury but was deemed fit to start and plagued the Abbeyside back line throughout.

The undisputed man of the match sourced eight points from frees and five from open play. The 26 year old completed the Waterford SHC with a total of 2-66.

Mahony’s move to full forward was a significant switch during the first half.

They led by three at the break after facing a stiff breeze and second half strikes by Conor Power and Brian O’Sullivan wrapped up a seventeenth county title.

Ballinameela celebrate and prepare BALLINAMEELA’S junior hurlers confirmed their pre-match favouritism in the County final at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon in the curtain raiser to the senior final. Celebrations are in full flow this week before the squad knuckles down to preparing for the Munster club championship which will be played at either a Waterford or Kerry venue on November 17th.

Cheque presentation to Waterford Ladies Football County Board from the Organising Committee of the Waterford Ladies Football Fund Raising Golf Classic at the Hermitage Golf Club sponsored by Knight Frank: L-R: Emer Scanlan, County Board; Edel Curry, Golf Classic Organising Committee; Michael Ryan, Golf Classic Organising Committee; John Frewen, Chairman County Board and Crohan McGregor, Golf Classic Organising Committee. Missing from photo, Paul Heffernan, Golf Classic Organising Committee.

[Dan McGrath]

Proposed football rule changes THE five proposed rule changes are certainly radical and would drastically alter Gaelic football as we know it. They are: 1. A three consecutive hand-pass limit.

2. Forward-only sideline kicks.

3. A sin-bin for a black-card offence or double yellow cards.

4. A mark inside the 20-metre line.

5. A new kick-out protocol.

Discussions are set to take place between the SCPR and players, managers and referees during the month of October. If approved, the rule changes would be played on a trial basis during the 2019 Allianz Leagues and could be written into law in time for the 2020 All-Ireland SFC. Challenge games have been organised over the next couple of weeks to analyse how these changes would affect the game. Further tweaks and alterations to the rule changes are likely before they go in front of the GAA’s Management Committee for approval at the end of the month.

Inter-county managers are likely to strongly oppose the rules being trialed during the league, which many counties view as their most important competition.

It’s important to note that all five proposed changes are highly unlikely to be approved together.

At most, one or two rule changes coming in is a far more realistic expectation, given they must pass a vote at Congress.

Scoring rates, skill levels and fitness standards continue to rise, meaning the game is in a relatively healthy state. That said, it has started to resemble basketball.

Back down the trenches JAMES Horan is once again at the helm of the Mayo senior footballers after it was confirmed last week that he has been appointed as manager of the county side and handed a four-year term.The way was paved for Horan’s return when Mike Solan dropped out of the race to become manager last Friday with his withdrawal leaving Horan as the only contender still in the running after the nomination process.

His appointment has been rubberstamped by the county board and means

he will succeed Stephen Rochford who departed in late August, citing a lack of support from the county board executive, after a summer that saw championship losses to Galway in Connacht and to Kildare in the All-Ireland qualifiers.

Daniel Forde is set to act as trainer on Horan’s management team with Martin Barrett working as a selector and James Burke, a Mayo native who lines out for Ballymun Kickhams, likely to fill the role of training the Dublin-based players in the squad.

“I am delighted to be involved with Mayo and am really looking forward to getting on the field with the players. All clubs (senior/intermediate/junior) within Mayo will be contacted immediately seeking suggestions of players that may have the potential technical/tactical/ physical/mental attributes required for the inter-county game.

“There has been a coaching movement in Mayo over last number of years that has been staggering in its progression. In conjunction with clubs and divisional Boards we have seen huge advances with clubs across the county driving very high standards. “That is something I want to be involved with, and help ensure that progress continues. It is busy but very exciting times in Mayo GAA and I cannot wait to get started.”

Horan is now set to be in control for a second spell, four years after his initial tenure came to an end in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick when Mayo lost out to Kerry after extra-time of a pulsating All-Ireland semi-final replay.

It is eight years since Horan became Mayo boss for the first time and he took charge for four seasons between 2011 and 2014. He enjoyed notable success in Connacht during that time as Mayo clinched four successive provincial final wins against Roscommon, Sligo, London and Galway.

In 2012 and 2013, Horan steered Mayo to All-Ireland football final appearances where they lost out to Donegal and Dublin respectively. Their 2011 campaign had ended with an AllIreland semi-final loss to Kerry before the Kingdom were their conquerors again in Horan’s most recent championship tie in charge.

Quiz answers THE club hurler from Waterford in the “couch add” on telly in recent times is David Greene of De La Salle.

Congratulations to Kay Barry, Ballintaylor, Dungarvan on winning the

photograph quiz in last week’s Observer in relation to last week’s County SHC final admission tickets.

The correct answers were: A. Lar Hurney (Ballinacourty), B. Seamus Cronin (Ardmore), C. Conor Whelan (Brickey Rangers), D. Mike Kearns (Sliabh gCua), E. Shane Aherne (Stradbally), F. Kevin Sheehan (Sliabh gCua), G. Joey Veale (Kilrossanty). H. Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers).

Camogie All Star nominees THE new status enjoyed by Waterford camogie is reflected in four members of this year’s senior team being nominated for the selection process of this year’s All Stars. Congratulations to Niamh Rockett, Aine Lyng, Lorraine Bray and Beth Carton for having their efforts during the year recognised in this forum.

Scór Na Seachtaine BARRY O’Sullivan’s 15th minute point from play against the wind for Ballygunner in the County SHC final at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the 1968 Western Junior hurling championship local derby between Dungarvan and the Brickeys on the newspaper dated August 17th, 1968. Dungarvan 9-6; Brickeys 2-2.

Sympathy The Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the Meagher family, Ballyvera Inn, Ballysaggart, on the death of their father Brendan last weekend.

Condolences are extended to Brendan’s wife Eileen; daughter Honor (O'Donovan); sons Benny, Vincent, Adrian, Fergal and Matty; sisters Margaret (Brophy) and Mary (O'Brien); daughters-in-law Jennifer, Jean, Dianne, Brenda and Tina and son-in-law Pat O’Donovan at this sad time for them.

The Meagher family have been part and parcel of the GAA in Ballysaggart for many years and they continue to give unselfish service to their club and no doubt will well into the future.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 7 Forecasts. 6 Correct. 1 Incorrect. Success Rate: 86% This Week's Forecasts Co. IHC Final: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg v (Clonea).

Co. SF Relegation Final: Ardmore v (Dungarvan).

East IFC: Tramore v (John Mitchels), Kill v (Kilmacthomas).

East J’A’ F: Erin’s Own v (Ferrybank), St. Mollerans v (Dunhill).

East J’B’ F: DLS V (Mt. Sion).

West U-21’B’ H: An Ghaeltacht v (St. Olivers).

To Date: 407 Forecasts. 276 Correct. 131 Incorrect. Success Rate: 67.5 %.

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Club Focus Wednesday, 16th September, 1998 WESTERN MINOR HURLING ‘A’ FINAL

Abbeyside bridge 22 year gap Abbeyside 3-8; Tallow 0-5.

ABBEYSIDE overcame a slow start to power their way to a comprehensive 13 point victory over defending champions Tallow at the Cappoquin venue on Friday evening last. Both teams went into the fray short a regular player – Shane McCarthy (Tallow), Ciaran Shields (Abbeyside) as Abbeyside with the strong breeze to their backs on a cold evening with Eamon Cashin and Paul Murray exchanging points from placed balls in the opening minutes.

Tallow’s neat first time crisp striking saw them on top in the first quarter. Then points from Paudie Morrissey and Gary Hurney (0-2), who had a great duel with David O’Brien, pushed the Villagers into a three point lead (0-4 to 0-1). Then came the vital morale boosting score as young John O’Connor first timed the ball across the goal to where Michael Fives was on hand to crash the ball to the net. Paul Murray replied with a point from a free. Eoin Hayes who covered acres of ground at centre field, where Eamon Cashin also did well, pointed in the 30th minute (1-5 to -2) at the interval.

GREAT SUCCESS On the turn-over Abbeyside’s tactic of opting for first time hurling reaped a rich dividend as centre half back John Phelan landed a marvellous point from a 65 into the breeze and later he drove over another

great point from another long range effort. They were great scores into the breeze. Alongside him Gary Lyons and Terry Crowe played their part in a good half back line. Behind them Brian Hayes was rock solid at full back with Shane Briggs and Denis Byrne lending excellent support in the corners. Behind them Seamo Burns effected several crucial saves and his puckouts were vital into the breeze.

Tallow, for whom Sean Slattery was excellent in defence, where David O’Brien also hurled well, with Tom Donovan, John Baldwin and Paul Murray until he retired injured, impressed up front, struck back with points per Paul Murray and David O’Brien. Eamon Cashin pointed a free before John Phelan’s second long range effort landed on target (1-8 to 0-4).

Up front for the Villagers Paudie Morrissey, Ronan McCarthy, Michael Fives, John O’Connor and substitute Ciaran Shields combined well with team captain Gary Hurney running himself into the ground as he led by example. New full forward Martin Lavan’s two goal strikes was to be decisive in a fine team effort by the new champions.

Abbeyside Scorers: M. Lavan 2-0, M. Fives 1-0, G. Hurney 0-2, J. Phelan 0-2, E. Cashin 0-2, P. Morrissey 0-1, E. Hayes 0-1.

Tallow Scorers: P. Murray 0-3, D. O’Brien 0-2.

Abbeyside: Seamo Burns; D. Byrne, Brian Hayes, S. Briggs; Terry Crowe, John Phelan, Gary Lyons; Eoin Hayes, Eamon Cashin; Paudie Morrissey, Gary Hurney, Ronan McCarthy; Michael Fives, Martin Lavan, John O’Connor. Sub: C. Shields for J. O’Connor.

Tallow: Paul Kearney; T. Goulding, Sean Slattery, D. O’Neill; T. Donovan, David O’Brien, William O’Donnell; J. Baldwin, Maurice O’Brien; Ronan Cronin, Paul Murray, Padraig Tobin; Paul O’Brien, Maurice McGrath, W. Henley.

Referee: P. Walsh (Fourmilewater).

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY MINOR FOOTBALL (A) CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Championship: Minor football (A). Venue: Leamybrien. Date: Wednesday, 9th September. Half-time score: Dungarvan 0-6, Stradbally 1-3. Full-time score: Dungarvan 0-11; Stradbally 1-7.

Dungarvan team: M. Power; D. Power, D. Morrissey, S. O’Brien; J. Veale, A. Hurney, E. Morrissey; P. Radley, P. Power; D. Keating, S. Cunningham, M. McGovern; J. P. Healy, M. Power, B. Wright. Subs: N. Donnelly for B. Wright; R. Keating for D. Power.

WESTERN GAA BOARD RESULTS & FIXTURES WESTERN BOARD RESULT Morrissey Family U-21 B Hurling: Sunday, 14th October St. Olivers v An Ghaeltacht at 11 a.m. in Bushy Park.

WESTERN BOARD FIXTURE Morrissey Family U-21 B Hurling: Sunday, 14th October St. Olivers v An Ghaeltacht at 11 a.m. in Bushy Park.

JJ Kavanagh County Intermediate Hurling Championship Final

Intermediate Hurling Final an Open Affair CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG V CLONEA in Fraher Field Sunday, October 14th at 2.30pm.

Referee: Nicky O’Toole (St. Pauls) IT’S back to the Fraher Field this Sunday for the County Intermediate hurling championship final and while this game will not have the draw of last Sunday’s senior decider, it is sure to attract a sizeable attendance from both clubs as well as by neutrals to see which club will make the step up to the senior grade.

Of all the finals in recent years, this will be a very much open affair with both teams having a 50/50 chance of winning. Both impressed in their divisional campaigns while Clonea will have the edge in experience as they played An Rinn last year in the final in Walsh Park.

They didn’t perform on that occasion, losing out by 0-18 to 0-13 and no doubt they will be hoping to make amends on Sunday for that defeat.

Clonea won the junior title in 1970 and from there they contested Intermediate county finals in '74 and '75 losing both to Tallow and Ballyduff Upper respectively.

They missed out on a final appearance in '76 but returned in '77 to defeat Fourmilewater. They remained senior for a couple of years before being relegated and they appeared in the 1981 County final against Ferrybank where they again proved victorious.

Clonea contested strongly in senior ranks through the early and mid '80's contesting senior semi finals in '85 and '87 but the club endured a lean spell until '92 when they contested the Intermediate final against colligan in the Fraher Field with colligan winning. Defeat was to follow again in '93 against a Noel Costello inspired Stradbally in Leambybrien Again the next few years were lean until Clonea won the minor ‘A’ title in 2001.

This was a springboard for the club and they haven't really looked back since. Ardmore defeated Clonea in the '02 final in Dungarvan and It took until '06 to get back to a decider where they beat Dungarvan in the Fraher Field by 2-9 to 2-4. Clonea’s stay in senior was short lived while they looked to have the 2009 Intermediate final sown up when they led Dungarvan by 2-14 to 0-10 in Walsh Park before losing out by the minimum of margins. It took Clonea until last year to contest an-

other County final, their tenth in all, making them no strangers over the years in the engine room of this grade.

So, the Clonea club will be appearing in their 11th Intermediate County final this Sunday and that is a fair record for the club by any standards. Their C.V. reads as follows: 1974: Tallow 4-11; Clonea 1-2.

1975: Ballyduff Upper 4-11; Clonea 4-9.

1977: Clonea 3-7; Fourmilewater 0-4.

1981: Clonea 2-13; Ferrybank 1-10.

1992: Colligan 0-9; Clonea 0-5.

1993: Stradbally 3-7; Clonea 1-9.

2002: Ardmore 2-5; Clonea 0-10.

2006: Clonea 2-9; Dungarvan 2-4.

2009: Dungarvan 1-20; Clonea 2-16.

2017: An Rinn 0-18; Clonea 0-13.

The Eastern champions have won this title on three occasions, therefore, but that will not count for much on Sunday. This latest group of club players, many of whom played Minor ‘A’ hurling a few years back, had an easy enough passage through the East but they weren’t very impressive against Erin’s Own in the decider two weeks ago. This is a big performance in this team tough one feels and playing at their best, they will be a handful .

Stephen Power has manned the goal capably for many years now for Clonea and he is likely to be fronted by Willie Hahessy, Jack Nugent and Paul Drohan. Martin Scurry was centre back the last day with team captain Robbie Flynn on his left and Martin Power on his right.

In the Eastern semi-final Flynn was in the centre so team mentors may have a pow wow of sorts before finalising their half line in defence.

Michael Curry started at midfield in the final having missed the semi against Portlaw through injury and he should figure from the start.

Jason Gleeson has impressed also in midfield in all of Clonea games and this pairing will prove formidable opposition for any Clashmore/Kinsalebeg duo.

Ronan Cahill replaced the long serving Michael Sexton at centre forward for the Erins Own match while Robbie Power is still being used as a sub though he would have claims to be in from the start.

At the same time, all of the team’s starting forwards scored in the Eastern final and so they should get the nod to play from the throwin on Sunday.

Conor Dalton, Billy Power and Aaron Gleeson are capable of visiting the scoreboard more than once for the Eastern champions while Sean Clancy and Ciaran Power can also contribute. Others such as Eamonn Cahill, Michael Sexton, Martin Whelan and the aforementioned Robbie Power can be called from the bench during the second half.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg come from the other end of the spectrum as this will be their first appearance in an Intermediate hurling final having won the West in dramatic circumstances against Ballysaggart a fortnight ago.

Despite this being their maiden voyage, they are arguably a more mature side than Clonea and this stood to them in their Divisional victory. The Western champions will still suffer the loss of the injured Sean Bourke but on the positive side, they turned a corner the last day when they ended their goal famine to raise four green flags which ultimately won for them the Ray O’Brien perpetual cup.

Mark McGrath has been consistent between the posts all year and full back Jason Seward is enjoying his best season on the edge of the square. A key reason in the team’s run of success this year is the tightening up of their defence with Ronan Fitzgerald, Ciaran Bourke, Brian Lynch and Adam O’Sullivan all supporting the commanding play of centre back Tadhg Bourke.

The backs face a difficult challenge on Sunday as every Clonea forward as an individual is capable of scoring so it will be a case of all hands on deck from the outset.

The midfield battle will be one to enjoy with Brian O’Halloran and Aidan Trihy, perhaps, seeking to gain parity in this important sector.

The Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg forward division really stood up to the plate against Ballysaggart with John Prendergast and Brian Ramsey scoring two goals each.

The hard working Ed O’Halloran can score from placed balls and from frees while such as Declan Allen, Paul O’Connor, Sean Fleming and James O’Leary are making more of an impact as the year progresses. A key difference between the teams would seem to be the respective benches as Clonea look to be better endowed in this respect.

This is a most interesting County final pairing. It looks to be the original 50/50 game. Despite this being Clashmore’s first appearance in a final, they look to be a more mature group and led by Tadhg Bourke, they get the slightest of nods to win the Tom Lannon Memorial Cup. Forecast: Clashmore / Kinsalebeg.

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Championship Relegation Final

St. Olivers are back in Championship Senior Football relegation final The Morrissey Family Western ‘B’ Under 21 Hurling Championship AN GHAELTACHT V ST. OLIVERS in Bushy Park Sunday, October 14th at 11 a.m.

SOME time back, St. Olivers were down as having given a walk over to Sunday’s opponents in this championship but the game finally goes ahead in Bushy

Park this weekend. Both teams have not played in the championship thus far and the winners here will play Ballyduff Upper in the semi-final. The Brickeys await the winners of these two games in the Western final.

St. Olivers may appreciate the opportunity of getting back into the championship by winning here while An Ghaeltacht are well organised and played a challenge game against Carrick Swans last weekend. It’s a game that could go either way.

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ARDMORE V DUNGARVAN in Fraher Field Friday, October 12th at 8 p.m.

THE word from both clubs is that the players have not shown any interest in the championship relegation stakes with poor attendances at training and challenge games not being arranged due to lack of numbers.

One wonders why this would be the case as senior status is difficult to attain for any club so Friday’s game will be interesting in who is better organised on the night. Ardmore have a good game against Portlaw behind them and so they get the nod to retain their senior status.

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Dungarvan SENIOR FOOTBALL RELEGATION FINAL Our senior footballers play Ardmore this Friday evening in the Relegation final in the Fraher Field at 8.00 p.m.

UNDER 12 FOOTBALL You may recall that old adage about the patience of waiting a long time for that infamous bus and then two of them will arrive together but such was the case with our Under 12 football campaign where no games were possible on its commencement back in August due to peak holiday time and now at the end of the campaign two games come together. First game up took place on Tuesday, 2nd October when Affane came to Clogherane. In what was to prove a tight first half it was the visitors who held a slight two point advantage. However, on the turnover we managed to get the upper hand and run out deserving winners.

Two nights later Lismore made the visit to Clogherane. With the novelty of playing the game under lights and with the Lismore lads previously unbeaten in all their previous games, we were all set up for a memorable occasion. Some missed chances on both sides summed up the first half and for a while it looked like we were in for a scoreless half but just near the break Lismore put over a point to go ahead. Despite the scarcity of scores it was a great game between two evenly matched teams.

Thankfully the scores arrived in the second half to keep the scoreboard man busy behind the goal unusual for a scoreboard to be used for this age group and adding to the tension of the occasion. We eventually managed to gain control and put over some fine points and a Luke Power goal consolidated our position. But a resurrected response from Lismore a two goal spree left them trailing by a point going into the remaining minutes and our backs under intense pressure to hold out.

However the concession of a free gave Lismore a chance to

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level which they duly converted. Minutes later the final whistle brought an end to proceedings and a draw the final outcome on a 1-6 to 2-3 score line.

One downside to the game however, was a nasty hand injury sustained by Zach Power which required a late night hospital visit and the consequence of which will keep him grounded for a few weeks. We would like to wish Zach a speedy recovery. Unfortunately, this wraps up our Under 12 campaign for 2018 and many thanks to all who helped out throughout the year.

Panel: Leon Lannon, Eddie Burke, Darragh Murphy, Zach Power, James Maye, Aaron Murray, Luke Power, Luke Irwin, John Meehan, Jamie Nagle, Billy Hickey, Brandon Dillon, Adam Mulligan, Will Healy, Raymond Kelly, Ruari Beresford, Pierce Quann.

SATURDAY MORNINGS Plans are afoot to conclude this year’s outdoor activities on Saturday morning 20th October when we intent to travel out to Bohadoon to play St. Pats. Details of times and transport will be given out this Saturday morning.

Remember if you want your children to release some of that abundance of energy please feel free to bring them out to the field any Saturday morning.Training commences at 11 a.m. and will finish at 12 noon. All hurleys and helmets will be supplied so lets see you there.

CAMOGIE Our Intermediate Camogie team had a super win over Ferrybank in the County final played at Carriganore on Saturday afternoon last. The girls gave a super effort throughout the year and their advancement to the senior ranks is well deserved. Well done girls.

BIRTHDAY WISHES Congratulations to Jackie Murphy who celebrated a milestone birthday recently and made the long trip home from Australia to celebrate with family and friends.

Cappoquin Camogie GIVE RESPECT, GET RESPECT Last Thursday was the prizegiving presentation for the girls that won the Design a Poster competition, as part of our promotion of the Give Respect Get Respect campaign in the Club.

Prizes of a new hurley, certificate and framed picture were presented to the winner of each category by Lorraine Bray.

A huge well done to all the girls that participated. And thank you to the Cappoquin girls on the senior and county team for adjudicating.

A special thanks to Lorraine for speaking to all the girls in the u-8, u-10 and u-13 categories on the importance of showing respect to each other both on and off the field, and how playing together on a team can create life long friendships.

ALL-STAR NOMINATIONS Huge congratulations to our own Lorraine Bray who has been nominated for an All-star award for her exploits on the

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field of play this year! All of the club are incredibly proud and honoured to have her in our club. Congratulations to Áine Lyng, Niamh Rockett and Beth Carton also on the county team and nominated for Senior All-Stars. Well done to all the ladies!

RESULTS Hard luck to the U-13's who lost to Butlerstown last Saturday Butlerstown 6-7; Cappoquin 2-4 FIXTURES Cappoquin U-13s will play next Saturday 13th, away to Clonea at 4 p.m.

TRAINING *U-8/U-10 training is Thursday from 6-7 p.m. *U-12/14 training is Tuesday at 6-7 p.m. *Minor Training Wednesday and Friday at 7.30 p.m. *U-18 and Senior training is Tuesday and Friday 6.45 p.m.

New members always welcome.

Stradbally GAA U-10’s ladies Back line left to right: Lily McKeon, Clodagh Kiely, Chloe Hearn, Katie Fennell, Lucy Gough. Front row: Aisling Power, Ferne Keane, Emma-Louise Cleary, Ciara Curran, Lucy-Jane O'Rielly, Layla O'Regan.

Stradbally SCRAP COLLECTION Stradbally GAA will be holding another scrap collection day at the end of October, we will announce the date in the coming weeks. If you have any old scrap you wish to get rid of please start piling it up now, large amounts can be collected from your location once contact has been made in advance.

JUVENILE NEWS Training as normal this Friday at 6 pm for girls and boys 5/6/7/8/9 &10’s.

U-6 & 8 FOOTBALL Our Under 6 and under 8 footballers enjoyed a great day out last Saturday afternoon when they played two very competitive games against Rathgormack in Stradbally. The kids played with great pride and skill which bodes well for the future of the club.

THIS WEEK’S UNDERAGE FIXTURES This week our annual underage trip to Tipperary, our Under 8’s play Thurles Sarsfields at 11 am and our under 10’s play in the Munster Under 10’s go games blitz in Dr. Morris Park, Thurles at 11.15 am. The bus leaves Stradbally GAA Club at 8.30 am and all players are asked to be there no later than 8.15 am. Each child is asked to bring a drink and a snack, please don’t restrict all sweets and chocolate. The children will be feed after in Supermac, so they only need something small.

If any parent has a query, please ring Brendan Breen or Geroge Walsh. We have nine mentors travelling on the day and we wish to thank all those who volunteered, there may be space on the bus for other but that won’t be known until we

know our final numbers. Parents are welcome to come along and support the lads if they want. We hope to return to the village around 5 pm.

Under 8’s (Born 2010/2011) Play Thurles Óg at 11 am.

Under 10’s (Born 2008/2009) Play in the Munster Go Game Tournament in Dr Morris Park, Thurles Game 1. 11.15 am v Golden Kilfeacle (Tipperary) Game 2. 11.50 am v Meelick (Clare) Game 3. 12.25 pm v Medilton (Cork) LADIES FOOTBALL The u-10 ladies had their last blitz of the year on Saturday last. This was held below in Gaultier and the girls had a great day.

The u-15s had a great win over Comeragh Rangers on Sunday last winning on a scoreline of 1-8 to 1-6. This game was played in Stradbally and now the girls progress into the B Cup County Final. They now await the winners of Na Deise and the Brickeys. The finials will be played on Sunday, 21st October. Time and venue TBC. SOCIAL CENTRE There will be live music and dancing in the club next Sunday night with Pat Daly, come along and join in a great night’s entertainment.

50:50 Winner - Well done to Charles Walsh, Middlequater, Dungarvan who won €170 in our latest 50/50 draw, the next draw takes place on Sunday, 21st October 2018.

Lismore Camogie SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL After a long time at the helm of camogie the Lismore Senior Camogie girls bowed out in last week’s semi-final against a strong and determined De La Salle Camogie team. Hard luck to all involved and a huge thanks for all the hard work and effort put in at training through out the year. Thanks to Eric O’Sullivan and Geraldine Barry for all their commitment to the team and thanks to the girls for their commitment.

Thanks to Joe Pollard and Eddie Nugent and Lismore GAA for the use of the field and facilities for training and matches throughout the year. Thanks to Pat Ryan and Ballysaggart GAA for the use of their field for challenge matches and Championship matches. Thanks to Ballyduff GAA for the use of their field and lights. Thanks to local man Sean Cummins

The winners of Cappoquin Camogie’s Give Respect, Get Respect competition.

Affane Cappoquin THREE TO ANSWER 1. In the last 23 years from 1995 to 2018 how many county senior hurling finals have Ballygunner contested?

2, How many Munster club senior hurling finals have Ballygunner lost?

3, Who scored the two own goals in the 2016 All Ireland senior football final?

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, In 1982 Seamus Darby's goal brought Kerry's five-in-a-row Sam Maguire dreams to a halt.

2, Galway scored two goals on their way to winning the Liam McCarthy Cup in 2017.

3, Tooreen, Mayo became the first club outside of

Galway to win the Connacht intermediate hurling title in 2017.

CLUB LOTTO Monday, 8th October. Jackpot €10,900. Numbers drawn 417-18-28. No winner. The five consolation prize winners were: Joanne Walsh, c/o Eddie Fraher; Helen Ducey, Dungarvan; Liam Lacey, Coolagurtwee; James Bennett, Ballysaggart and Sean Costin, Affane.

COUNTY CHAMPIONS Congrats to our neighbors Ballinameela GAA Club on their victory over Tramore in the County Junior A Hurling Final last Sunday in the Fraher Field, Dungarvan.

We would also like to wish them the best of luck in the Munster Club championship when the take on the Kerry or Limerick representatives in the semi-final in mid November.

who was the team’s physio for the semi-final.

CAMOGIE BLITZ IN BRIAN BORUS CAMOGIE CLUB Lismore U-6, U-8, U-9 and U-10 camogie teams travelled to Brian Borus Camogie club on Saturday, Oct. 6th for their end of season blitz.

All teams played Brian Borus, St. Fanahan’s and Ballybacon on the day. The girls played some great camogie and enjoyed what was a well organised blitz. Thanks to Brian Borus for the kind invitation and to all the parents who travelled on the day. Well done to all.

SINCERE CONDOLENCES The club would like to extend their sincere condolences tot the family of the late Brendan Meagher, Ballysaggart, whose death occured over the past weekend.

Ardmore RELEGATION PLAY-OFF ARDMORE V DUNGARVAN On this Friday at 8 p.m. we take on Dungarvan in the relegation battle where the losers will play in the Intermediate championship next year.

Again we will start this game as outsiders but this is a time when our boys are being asked to give every single ounce of effort to ensure that we retain our senior status that we have held with pride for the past twenty one years.

We wish the players and management team the very best of luck.This one is about the club and everyone without exception must be willing to stand up and be counted.

LOTTO DRAW October 1st. Numbers drawn: 4, 12, 13, 27. No jackpot winner. €20 each: Gina Carlton, Quinn's; Mr. M. Ardmore, Post Office; Pat Hennessey, Quinn's; Josephine and Tony, Fleming's; Ann Foley, An Tobar.

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Shalloe’s Bar on Monday, 1st October. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 11 and 17. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: PJ Coffey, John Cunningham, Jim Cliffe and Gerry Quinlan. The seller’s prize went to Adam Dunford. Last Monday, 8th October night’s jackpot was worth €7,850. Black

and Amber lotto tickets will be on sale outside The Pike Service Station on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm. If anyone would like to help out selling tickets on Saturday mornings please contact Kevin on 0872814712.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL RELEGATION Colligan will play Geraldines in football relegation Friday, 19th October at 8 pm in Fraher Field.

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Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd.) CLUB LOTTO The winning numbers in last Saturday's lotto draw were 1122-26-28, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Chloe Power, Aidan Sexton, Padraig Tobin, Mary Flanagan, Gina Heffernan. Next week's jackpot will be €8,100.

U-21 B FOOTBALL FINAL Cois Bhride U-21 footballers claimed a first U-21 Football title for the club when they had 5 points to spare over Ballyduff/Portlaw in Bushy Park last Saturday.

A Shamrocks/Tallow combination had previously won a county A football title in the Shamrocks colours, but this was the first won as Cois Bhride. The half time score was 1-6 to 0-3 with the goal coming from a penalty converted by Ryan Grey. Though Portlaw/Ballyduff Lower came into the game more in the second half, our lads continued to take their scores, and Liam Motherway's goal gave them a deserved victory. Well done to all concerned, and with any luck they can add a Western title in the hurling whenever is takes place.

Panel: Davie Tobin, Tom Roche, Jake Neville, Padraig Roche, Jake Beecher, Robbie Geary, Darragh Mulcahy, Jordan Henley, John Paul Lucey, Billy Hynes, Ryan Grey, Ian Beecher, Kieran Crawford, Darragh Buckley, Eoin McGrath, Liam Motherway, Edward Hynes, Ivan O’Neill, Ben Aherne, Dean Beecher.

BALLINAMEELA AND 'GUNNERS VICTORIOUS Congrats to Ballinameela on their great win in the Junior Hurling Co. Final last Sunday in Fraher Field, and also to the 'Gunners who remain kingpins in the Deise. Best of luck to both when they contest the Munster Championship.

SHAMROCKS LADIES FOOTBALL Well done to our Ladies Football team who went down to Ardmore last Sunday week in the Junior semi-final.

Considering the team consisted of almost the entire U-15 team, they gave a great account of themselves, and they will only improve with time.

Commiserations to their U-12 team who were narrowly beaten in the county final a couple of days before that. The club is going from strength to strength. 'Hon the girls!

St. Mary’s Juveniles U-14 HURLING COUNTY FINAL Sport can be cruel at times and it was never more evident than last Saturday in the Fraher Field when Brickey Rangers defeated us in a titanic tussle in the Division 3 decider. Having dragged ourselves back to tie level in injury time there was still time for Brickeys to puck the ball out, get it down the field and work the ball in for the match winning goal to deny us the double.

The Westerners showed intent from the outset getting the opening point of the game before Jack Hennessy equalized.

For the next ten minutes it was all Brickeys as they put us on the back foot tacking on another 1-3 . It was the first time all year we had to dig deep and we weren’t found wanting. We got back on track when the hard working Aaron Foran’s speculative shot ended up in the net. With Fionn Bowdren leading by example from the back we drove on but found scores hard to come by against a strong defence. Still by the short whistle we had the deficit back to 2 points 1-5 to 1-3. The second half saw us tightened up more with Daniel Webster putting the shackles on their dangerman, while joint captain James Harney led by example from his full back position. An unfortunate incident left both teams down a man each as tensions were getting high. We were giving it our all at this stage but scores were still hard to come by despite the best efforts of our forwards. Adam Moynihan had to make a vital save at one juncture to keep us in the game as the clock ticked down. Brian Dowdall and Frank Kavanagh swapped positions and this seemed to give us renewed energy at opposite ends of the field. Jack brought us within one of the lead as time ticked way.

With Dylan Mooney driving on from midfield we equalized with normal time nearly up. We then had a chance to win it when Brian was manhandled inside the parallelogram but to everyones amazement no penalty was awarded. A goalmouth scramble saw the Brickeys keeper make a great save and from the clearance they took the lead. The crowd in the stand were on their feet at this stage as we were two minutes into injury time. One last chance we thought and we got it as James Fitzs

pass found Jack and he tied the game up. A replay was on everyone’s lips , alas the boys from the West had other ideas as they snatch it at the death. Final score St. Mary’s 1-8 Brickeys 2-8 Our thanks to Ray, John and the whole panel who have given us wonderful entertainment since the start of the year, winning the football and just losing out on the hurling. You did the club proud lads!

U-11 FOOTBALL The curtain came down on the U-11 football league last Friday evening, 5th Oct when De La Salle visited Kill.

Unfortunately, we didn’t bring our A game as the city outfit ran out comfortable winners on a scoreline of 5-7 to 0-1. This group have been very competitive all year and this scoreline didn’t do their season justice. Thanks to Mary Walsh and the gang for their time and commitment with this group.

U-12 FOOTBALL Last Saturday evening, 6th Oct saw our U-12’s also finish up their season with a spin to Dunmore to play Gaultier. In the previous fixture the Barony boys had got our measure in Kill but we turned it around on this occasion as we won our first game in this Division. Playing with the breeze in the opening half we fought tooth and nail for every ball and by the break we were rewarded with a 3 point lead. The second half saw us come under pressure at various stages but our backs were brilliant. Liam Organ grabbed a crucial goal to give us breathing space and white Gaultier got one back we held on tenaciously to win on a scoreline of 1-5 to 1-2 to send everyone home happy and finish the season on a high. Unfortunately, one person we wont have next year is Niamh Halley as she played her last game for us before she departs for St. Anne’s. Niamh never missed a training session or a game since she started out on the indoor hurling front 6 or 7 years ago and was very much part and parcel of the set up. Best of luck Niamh from all in Naomh Mhuire. Finally, thanks to Neil, Richard, Mark and Mary for all their hard work with the group since early March.

Geraldines CLUB LOTTO No winner of last week’s lotto. Next draw is on in the Deise Bru House on Friday at 9.00 pm.

WELL DONE Well done to Ballinameela on winning the Junior Hurling county final, best of luck in the Munster championship.

FIELD DEVELOPMENT With the recent juvenile field development the club has received some great compliments with regards to how well it turned out, the club is grateful for all the help received during the development of this and are thankful to the volunteers and the field committee for making it all happen.

Kilmacthomas INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our next fixture of the Intermediate Football Championship will see us back in action this weekend.

This game is the quarter-final of the Intermediate Football

Championship and will see Kilmacthomas take on Kill this Sunday.

Throw-in for this game is at 2.30 p.m., next Sunday in St. Mollerans.

Kill LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw in Kirwan’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night there were two match 3 winning tickets, who were Emma Gallagher and Louise Murphy. The numbers drawn were 15, 18, 20 & 28.

DEISE DRAW The club had one winner in last months Deise Draw, the winner was Tara Dunphy who won €200.

With only one draw left, we would ask anyone with money owed, to get it to our Deise Draw co-ordinator Hannah Power as soon as possible.

FIXTURES Next Sunday, 14th October all road lead to Carrick beg, when our intermediate footballers take on Kilmac, in the quarter finals of the championship in the St Mollerans grounds at 2.30 p.m. Best of luck to all involved.

Kilrossanty Brickeys u-14 football team following their win over St. Pats in the B division County Final.

Kilrossanty Brickeys Ladies U-14 ‘B’ COUNTY CHAMPIONS Kilrossanty Brickeys 2-3; St. Pats 0-5.

On Saturday morning last we travelled the short journey to Bohadoon to take on the home side St. Pats in the U14 B Co Final. It was a hive of activity at the venue, with four County titles up for grabs across all grades.

Our girls kicked off the championship back on the 26th of April against the same opposition on our home turf and on the night had a comprehensive victory. However, we knew coming into the final it was going to be a different story.

We progressed through the Championship with victories over St. Olivers and the Shamrocks giving us top spot in the group and a place in the final. During that time we also competed in Féile, where having overcome Stradbally, we gave way to a stronger Ballymacarbry side in the final. The championship was put on hold for the Summer so it proved difficult to keep the momentum going but to the girls credit, they continued to give commitment to training and we got some challenge games along the way.

The final got underway at 12.30 p.m. and from the throwin, the girls contested every ball. Conditions were quite dry but a strong wind blowing across the pitch from left to right, made scoring very difficult. We won a lot of possession but did not take full advantage, unable to come to grips with the strong wind, and failed to register many scores with all of our efforts frustratingly drifting wide of the posts or dropping short.

Eventually Aoibhe opened the scoring with a good point but we didn’t add to our tally again until five minutes before the break when Shauna kicked a fine point. St. Pats piled on the pressure but our goalie Katelyn, six backs, Clara Jane, Evie, Kasey, Siobhan, Ally and Lia, & midfield pairing of Emma and Katie were outstanding and kept the opposition to a single score in the first half.

We regrouped at the interval and our girls took to the field for the second half knowing we were good enough to win this match but we would have to throw everything we had at it.

Following some fine work by our backs and midfield, Aoibhe got on the ball and worked her way through the St. Pats defence to finish to the bottom left corner of the net. The same player hit the net shortly afterwards again when a long ball deceived the keeper and dipped under the bar.

St Pats replied with some fine points but our backs stood firm on numerous occasions and worked the ball out. Our forwards continued to work hard throughout, with Aoibhe, Aoibhín, Sarah, Shauna, and Aoife fighting for every ball and working hard to hold possession and when Kayla got some space she kicked another fine point to increase our lead. As players tired, having given their all in the windy conditions, subs were introduced and each one of them proved themselves more than capable, applying themselves to the jobs that were asked of them with the same commitment and determination as any of the starting 15. In the final minutes, we weathered the storm from a very determined St Pats team but the ‘Believe – Never Give Up’ attitude from our girls was there in abundance and at the final whistle were worthy champions on a final score of 23 to 0-5.

Amid scenes of great celebration and delight, our captain Lia accepted the cup on behalf of her team from County Board Chairman John Frewen. Having lost a few finals over the years themselves, the girls understood the disappointment that St. Pats must have been feeling, but judging by their display on Saturday there is no doubt that they will have their day too.

Thanks to them for a great contest.

Each and every member of this young panel played a part in this victory, from the ever reliable Katelyn in goal to number 20, and can take a bow and be proud of their performances on the day and throughout the year. It is a long season but the girls are a dedicated bunch and give fantastic commitment to training and fully deserved the win. Thanks to the coaches Ciara, June, Claire, Katie and Siobhan for their time and commitment to the girls and not forgetting our team mascot Kate!

Team: Katelyn Gardiner, Clara Jane Organ, Evie Dwyer, Kasey Mulhearn, Ally Cunningham, Lia Cunningham, Siobhan Lennon, Emma Power, Katie Donnelly, Aoibhin Walsh, Aoibhe Kirwan, Aoife Curran, Sarah Nyhan, Kayla Lonergan, Shauna Cowman. Subs: Eimear O’Neill, Jessica Beresford, Cathy Shanley, Hannah McCarthy, Katie Lavan, Orlaith Dwyer.

Captain Lia Cunningham being presented with the Cup

by Chairman of the Waterford Ladies County Board John Frewen.

Cousins and teammates Siobhan Lennon and Aoibhe Kirwan with the cup after the match.

U-13 COUNTY B PLATE FINAL Following on from our victories of the last few weeks, our under 13 team will set out to replicate the success of our u-12s and u-14s when they play Na Déise in the B plate county final this coming Sunday, venue and time TBC. Most of this team will have been involved in either or both of the recent u-14 and u-12 victories so have plenty of experience of big games, yet as everyone knows, finals are a different story and are never easy to win. However, they have done the work and coaches Richie, Darren and Sylvia will ensure that they are well prepared going into the game, there’s no doubt that they will give it their very best. All in the club will be behind them, good luck girls!

SAVE THE DATE! – FUNDRAISER The 25th Annual Murray’s Pharmacy Brickey run will be held this year on Sunday, November 4th at 11 am and this year proceeds will be split between the Brickeys Camogie Club and Kilrossanty Brickeys Ladies Football Club.

The event consists of a 5k run or walk. Runners can enter online or on the day, and must be 16 or over. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Walkers and families can come along and register on the day at a cost of €10 per family. Those in running circles will know that this race is race 1 in the Michael Roche Carpets Series of races, but for those not in the know, it’s a lovely flat course, ideally suited to both serious and not so serious runners and walkers alike, young and old, and is a really enjoyable way to spend a few hours of a Sunday morning, out in the fresh air and getting some exercise.

We are asking all of our players and their families to come on board and support this event, bring a friend too! We will also need some help on the day with stewarding, catering etc so if you are available please let one of the officers or coaches know.

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Supporting Abbeyside in the Co. Final in Fraher Field Rhona Drohan, Emma Phelan and Roise Murray.

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Supporting Abbeyside in the Co. Final in Fraher Field were Obbie, Carmel, Daniel and Megan O'Connor.

Supporting Ballygunner in the Co. Final in Fraher Field were Rachel Fitzgerald, Thomas and Killian Lonergan, Shane Kiely and Rory Fitzgerald.

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Supporting Abbeyside in the Co. Final in Fraher Field Hicker McGrath, Joey Dee, Jack Mulcahy, Eleanor, Shauna and Cadhla McGrath.

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Supporting Abbeyside in the Co. Senior Hurling final in Fraher Field.[Sean Byrne] Two young supporters at the Co. Senior Hurling final in Fraher Field.

Supporting Abbeyside in the Co. Senior Hurling final in Fraher Field.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling Championship Final

Ballygunner wins fifth consecutive final Ballygunner ……………….. 2-19; Abbeyside …………………. 0-13.

AN announced attendance of 4,275 witnessed Ballygunner make their own club history at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon when they became the first Gunners’ team to win five in a row County senior hurling titles. Previous club sides won three in row in 1966 to 1968 and in 1995 to 1997 but the current group of players have eclipsed those great teams already and again last Sunday when they moved on to five in a row wins.

The Gunners still have a distance to go if they are to emulate the Mt. Sion and Erin’s Own teams that won nine in a row titles but from what we have seen in recent years, who is to say that this present side will not join their city counterparts on this amount of wins?

As it was last Sunday, Ballygunner showed the large attendance at this very well organised

final how good they are. Despite nursing a back injury, Pauric Mahony displayed his unerring accuracy from play and from placed balls, indicating how crucial he is to the Gunners’ side. 0-13 was his contribution come the final whistle and some of his points were just the stuff of legends.

One must also make special mention of Abbeyside full forward Mark Ferncombe, who gave a performance that would mark him out as an inter County player out on the field. He finished the hour with 0-8, including four from play from all angles. Having missed the 08 decider through injury, Ferncombe showed he is even better ten years down the road and without question he is the best dual player in the County for quite some time.

Sunday’s final was an extremely well organised event with the both the amount of access to the grounds, parking spaces available

Supporting Abbeyside in the Co. Senior Hurling final in Fraher Field.[Sean Byrne]

and the room inside the venue combining with a full team of stewards ensuring a trouble free afternoon at the famed Shandon venue.

Ballygunner warmed up in Bushy Park and the word is that they received a garda escort to the grounds which produced different reactions from patrons heading into the field.

Abbeyside had first use of the biting wind and but for eight wasteful wides, they would have led at halftime instead of going in 0-3 in arrears at 0-9 to o-6. Mark Ferncombe set his stall out early with a minor from play after 14 seconds and the local side got an early reprieve at the other end when Tim O’Sullivan’s shot at goal went across the front of its intended target and wide.

Patrick Hurney doubled Abbeyside’s advantage in the second minute before the invaluable Pauric Mahony settled the champions in the 5th and 7th minutes with a brace of pointed frees. The influential Brian O’Sullivan, who ended with 1-3, shot Fergal Hartley’s charges into a 15th minute lead and with half of their time with the wind already spent the outcome looked ominous already for the local side.

One of Abbeyside’s best players Maurice Power levelled from a James Beresford’s pass but at this stage their team looked to have a big ball tactic about it with no forwards inside the 45 metre line, perhaps to crowd the midfield area and try and gain parity in general play.

Mark Ferncombe gave Abbeyside hopes a boost with a brace of pointed frees in the 19th and in the 22nd minutes before the Gunners gave injury concern Pauric Mahony a berth in the forwards and boy did it work?

The inter County star scored 0-4 (1f) between the 24th and the 27th minutes and these proved very valuable scores against the wind. A 0-2 lead became 0-4 when Barry O’Sullivan and Billy O’Keeffe found

their range as Abbeyside’s tally of wides now proved crucial. The final score of the half came in the second minute of added time when John Hurney, who played a good final, finished a pass from Sean Whelan Barrett over the bar, Ballygunner 0-3 to the good and the wind to come at their backs.

Mark Ferncombe started the second half as he did the first when he lobbed over a contender for score of the match after 44 seconds.

Still one man couldn’t do it all and by the time he had scored again in the 43rd minute with another brilliant score, the Gunners had raced into a 1-13 to 0-7 lead.

The goal came in the 40th minute when Tim O’Sullivan placed his big brother Brian for a trade mark goal, surrounded by four pointed frees by Pauric Mahony. Matters went from bad to worse for the Villagers when they were reduced to fourteen men on the dismissal of Patrick Hurney and the door was closed on an Abbeyside victory 5at this point.

Pauric Mahony from play and Mark Ferncombe (f) traded minors and the game was definitely put to bed in the 50th minute when Tim O’Sullivan again proved goal provider, this time for Conor Power, whose strike from a distance rattled the back of the town end goal, 2-14 to 0-9.

Second half sub for Abbeyside, Michael O’Halloran proved worthwhile and in retrospect he could have played a part from earlier in the game. He pointed from play in both the 53rd and 59th minutes making plenty space for himself and he also brought a terrific save out of Stephen O’Keeffe in the 56th minute at the expense of a ‘65’ which Mark Ferncombe converted.

The outcome was decided long before the final whistle and others such as Mikey Mahony, Brian O’Sullivan and Pauric Mahony continued to work the scoreboard for the Gunners while Mark Ferncombe

continued his match long excellent display for the Villagers with another point of class in the 63rd minute.

Though beaten, Abbeyside had obviously prepared well for this final but they just came up against a team that is currently at its peak.

Having beaten DLS, they are ranked second in the County and so they have come a long way since last year.

Apart from Mark Ferncombe, Darragh McGrath, Brian Looby, Maurice Power, John Hurney and Michael O’Halloran caught the eye and overall a number of the Ballygunner stars were kept relatively quiet over the hour.

Bigger tests lie ahead for the Gunners as they continue to try and make the breakthrough in Munster.

This will continue to be a hard nut for them to crack starting with a home game against Midleton on this Sunday two weeks, the 28th of October.

PRESENTATION Chairman of the County Board Paddy Joe Ryan presented the News and Star Cup to the Ballygunner joint captains Stephen O’Keeffe and Shane O’Sullivan.

Ballygunner’s Top Three: Pauric Mahony, Brian O’Sullivan, Tim O’Sullivan.

Abbeyside’s Top Three: Mark Ferncombe, Darragh McGrath, John Hurney.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Pauric Mahony.

Number of Scorers: Ballygunner 6. Abbeyside 5.

Scores From Play: Ballygunner 2-11. Abbeyside 0-9.

Frees For: Ballygunner 11.

Abbeyside 10.

Wides: Ballygunner 10.

Abbeyside 10.

Score of the Match: Barry O’Sullivan’s 15th minute point for Ballygunner.

Scorers for Ballygunner: Pauric Mahony 0-13 (8fs), Brian O’Sullivan 1-3, Conor Power 1-0, Billy

Ken Begley, J. J. Kavanagh & Sons (sponsors) presents Pauric Mahony with the Man of the Match Award. Included are Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman and Taylor Murray, PRO Co. GAA Board and Mike Norris, J. J. Kavanagh & Sons. [Sean Byrne]

Ballygunner's Joint Captains Stephen O'Keeffe and Shane O'Sullivan holds the cup high following the presentation by Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board.

[Sean Byrne] O’Keeffe, Barry O’Sullivan, Michael Mahony 0-1 each.

Scorers for Abbeyside: Mark Ferncombe 0-8 (3fs, 1 65), Michael O’Halloran 0-2, Maurice Power, John Hurney, Patrick Hurney 0-1 each.

Ballygunner: Stephen O’Keeffe; Eddie Hayden, Barry Coughlan, Ian

Kenny; Wayne Hutchinson, Philip Mahony, Harley Barnes; Shane O’Sullivan,Michael Mahony; Billy O’Keeffe, Pauric Mahony, Barry O’Sullivan; Tim O’Sullivan, Brian O’Sullivan, Conor Power.

Subs: JJ Hutchinson for Billy O’Keeffe (48), Conor Sheehan for Michael Mahony (59), Barry Power

for Wayne Hutchinson (61), Paddy Cooke for Stephen O’Keeffe (63), Mark Mullally for Conor Power (64) Abbeyside: Stephen Enright; John Elstead, Brian Looby, Darragh McGrath; James Beresford, David Collins, Sean O’Hare; Conor Prunty; Maurice Power; Patrick Hurney, Tiernan Murray, Neil Montgomery;

John Hurney, Mark Ferncombe, Sean Whelan-Barrett. Subs: Richie Foley for Murray (H-T), Tom Looby for O’Hare (H-T), Michael O’Halloran for Whelan-Barrett (42), Mark Twomey for Elstead (56), Eoin Kiely for Montgomery (58).

Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

Abbeyside beaten by Ballygunner in the Final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons County Senior Hurling Championship in Fraher Field. Back Row: Left to Right: Tiernan Murray, Conor McCarthy, Daithi Brunnock, Aaron Beresford, David Montgomery, Shane Ahearne, Conor Prunty, Stephen Enright, Mark Twomey, Neil Montgomery, Patrick Hurney, Maurice Power, Michael O’Halloran, James Beresford, Shane Crotty, John Elstead, Kevin Dwane, Stephen O’Connor, Shane O’Donovan. Front Row: Left to Right: Eoin Kiely, Sean Whelan Barrett, Sean O’Hare, Stephen Cliffe, Michael Maher, Darragh McGrath, John Hurney, Mark Ferncombe, David Collins, Sean Daly, Jack Duggan, Richie Foley, Tom Looby, James O’Mahony, Evan Collins, Brian Looby.

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Supporting Ballygunner in the Co. Final in Fraher Field were the Casey and Maher families.

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Supporting Ballygunner in the Co. Final in Fraher Field were Members of the Lonergan family.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

Brickey Rangers CLUB LOTTO Last week’s draw which was held in the Local where we had no lucky punter the numbers drawn were: 5, 12, 16, 20. €25 to each of following: Michael & Lena Walsh, John & Rita Harnedy, Paul Marks & Ray Mac Pháidín. This week’s draw will be held in the Enterprise Bar and carries a jackpot of €4,500. To be in with a chance of winning tickets are available from McGrath’s or Shalloe’s Newsagents or any member of the committee. Tickets are €2.00 each.

EXERCISE CLASSES Lorna's exercise classes have resumed in Bushy Park every Monday night from 7.30 p.m to 8.30 pm. All are welcome.

CLUB MERCHANDISE Catalogue/flyer and order forms for club merchandise will be available shortly. All orders will need be processed and payment received by the end of October to ensure Christmas delivery. For information contact Daragh Duggan or Joanie McGrath. More details next week.

COMMITTEE MEETING Committee Meeting Thursday, 11th October at 7:30 p.m. all committee members asked to attend.

JUVENILE NOTES U-16 Hurling: Up next for the County Final Div 3 are our U-16 hurlers! We look forward to our clash with Ballyduff on Saturday in Fraher Field at 11:45 am. Your support is very much welcome!

U-14 Hurling: Another very proud day for us on Saturday

when our U-14's won the Div 2 County Final! St. Mary's were a very tough team to beat and there was nothing between the teams for the majority of the game. We were level in extra time when a very last minute goal put us ahead to win the game.

Every player on the pitch put in 100% effort and battled hard for every ball. It was a thrilling game and all our supporters were left at the edge of their seats throughout. Thanks to all our parents and supporters who are always in attendance to cheer the boys on. Huge congratulations to all our players and our mentors Donagh, David and Brian. Full match report will follow at the end of pur juvenille season.

U-11 Football: Huge congratulations to our U-11 Brickey Footballers who had an unbeaten record in Div 1 of Town & Country before meeting Cois Brid in the last of their games this evening. The boys once again put in an excellent display of football to win the game 6-3 to 0-4.

Well done to all the players and mentors Aidan, David and Fitzy.

U-7 hurling and football: Well done to our U-7 boys and girls who played St Pats last Friday evening.

U-8 hurling & Football: Training continues every Saturday morning.

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Brickey Kilrossanty girls on their U-12 and U-14 County wins and Brickey Rangers U-16 Camogie team on their win in the County Final last weekend. A very successful season for our club all round!

Brickey Rangers U-14 Division 2 County Champions

Fourmilewater team that won the Shane Gleeson U-13 hurling Tournament.

Nire/Fourmilewater Juveniles SHANE GLEESON U-13 HURLING TOURNAMENT The club was delighted to host the inaugural Shane Gleeson U-13 hurling Tournament last week. From the first throw-in at 10 a.m., it was evident that there would be very little between the teams, and the parents and spectators were kept well entertained during all the games.

Cois Bhride, Naomh Bríd, St. Mollerans and Fourmilewater were very evenly matched but it was Fourmilewater and St. Mollerans who reached the final and again served up a thrilling game with the host team eventually running out winners.

Mary Gleeson presented the cup to joint captains Evan Spelman and Seamie Wall, who were more than happy that it was staying in the club for its first year at least!

The winners received fabulous trophies and all of the runners up got medals and a goodie bag. Thanks to Declan, Eoin and Claire for organising the tournament, to Paddy Walsh (Tyler) for having the field and dressing rooms in great order and to his son Thomas for refereeing all the games.

Also we had fantastic help from parents in providing and serving refreshments throughout the day and ensuring that everything ran smoothly.

It was a great boost for our U-13’s to see so many of our senior players supporting them from the sidelines too. We

Mary Gleeson presented the cup to joint captains Evan Spelman and Seamie Wall. hope that this tournament will go from strength to strength and look forward to defending the cup next year.

FIRST GAME FOR U-6s Our U-6’s played their first ever games last Saturday morning.

There was great excitement as they

took to the field for both football and hurling, and were delighted with every score. Their enthusiasm was fabulous to see and we look forward to many more games with this little group.

Thanks to our hosts Clashmore for the refreshments afterwards.

Kilrossanty Brickey Rangers under 16 camogie players celebrating after their epic win over Portlaw in the County B Final in Walsh Park last week.

Brickey Rangers under 16 camogie players celebrating after their epic win over Portlaw in the County B Final in Walsh Park last week.

CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of the Jackpot of €9,000 held in Crotty's Bar, Kilrossanty on Sunday night 7/10/18. The numbers were 3, 4, 10, 27. €30 won by the following people: Joe Walsh Micilin's Bar and Brian Henley c/o Flahavan's. Seller’s Prize of €30: Brian Lennon, Leamybrien. Next Clotto will be in Micilin's Bar, Kilrossanty on Sunday night 13/10/18 for a Jackpot of €9,100.

On duty on the night will be Benny Whyte and Michael Keating.

MINOR HURLING QUARTER-FINAL On Wednesday evening, October 3rd, we played St. Mollerans in Pairc Naomh Bríd, Leamybrien, winning a hard fought game on a scoreline of 5-14 to 4-15. We have qualified for the semi-final against either Ferrybank or Erin's Own. No date or venue has been announced at this time. Keep an eye on social media for details as the match may be played later in the week.

Aidan Behan scored a goal inside the first minute. Pa Power scored a point in the first minute. Pa Power followed this with a point in the second minute. Aidan Behan scored a goal on eight minutes. Seamus Fitzgerald pointed on eight minutes.

Luke Ryan pointed from play at nine minutes. Aidan Behan's effort was spilled by St. Mollerans goalkeeper and sent to the net by Pa Power on 13 minutes. Padraig Fitzgerald pointed in the 17th minute. Seamus Fitzgerald pointed in the 19th minute.

Pa Power scored a point in the 23rd minute.

Half-time score Kilrossanty 3-7; St. Mollerans 1-8 Padraig Fitzgerald was on-target from a free on three minutes. A Pa Power point in the fifth minute. A long distance free

by Caoimhin Walsh was sent all the way to the net on 6 minutes. A pointed free taken by Padraig Fitzgerald on the seventh minutes. Padraig Fitzgerald was on-target from frees in the 14th and 20th minutes. Pa Power pointed from play in 21st minute. A long distance pointed free from Caoimhin Walsh in the 23rd minute. A great attacking play resulted in a goal from Sean Veale on the 25th minute.

Team: Alan Dunwoody, Paddy Hayes, Rían Hogan, William Walsh, Caoimhin Walsh, Philip Dunwoody, Darragh Walsh, Padraig Fitzgerald, Seamus Fitzgerald, Sean Veale, Luke Ryan, Pa Power, Aidan Behan.

Substitute: Anthony Lonergan for Luke Ryan.

Scorers: Aidan Behan 2-0, Pa Power 1-5, Padraig Fitzgerald 0-5 (Frees), Caoimhin Walsh 1-1 (Frees), Luke Ryan 0-1, Seamus Fitzgerald 0-2, Sean Veale 1-0.

CLUB DEVELOPMENT DRAW Winners of the Club Development Draw which took Place in Crotty's Inn Leamybrien on Saturday night last 6th of October. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

The next draw will be held in December.

1st Prize of €500 William Cusack; 2nd Prize of €300 William and Bridget Drohan; 3rd Prize of €200 John Houilhan; 4th Prize of €100 Patricia McKeown; 5th Prize of €100 Pat and Nonie Keating; 6th Prize of €50 P.J. Comyn; 7th Prize of €50 Ned and Bridget Dunphy; 8th Prize of €50 Francis Hogan; 9th Prize of €50 Dale Power; 10th Prize of €50 Eileen Lonergan; 11th Prize of €50 Harry and Alan Quinn.

DEÍSE DRAW The next Déise draw will take place in Cappoquin GAA Club on Wednesday, 31st October. Any outstanding monies can be given to Máiread Coffey or Jason Dee. MONSTER BINGO Our next monster Bingo takes place on Friday evening, 26th October in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien.

FLAGS & BUNTING FOR SALE We will have hats, flags, car flags and buntings in club colours for sale in the clubhouse in Pairc Naomh Bríd Leamybrien from 7 p.m. every evening.

KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE NOTES Under 6 to Under 10 Football and Hurling: Football training for this age group takes place in the new field each Monday evening at 6.30pm. New members always welcome.

Under 15 Football: Western semi-final against Naomh Brid is fixed for Sunday week, October 21st in Leamybrien at 11 am Juvenile Club and Senior County Final: For all juvenile members the upcoming final will be the first they will experience and will be a memorable day for young and not so young.

The countdown is already underway towards the club's first appearance in a senior county final for eighteen years. With that in mind the club members will commence decorating in the parish with the green and gold colours on Saturday next, October 13th from 11 a.m., starting in Leamybrien. Anyone interested in coming along and giving a helping hand will be more than welcome.Club colours such as flags, hats, headbands and bunting are for sale from the clubhouse each evening from 6 pm to 8 pm. For anyone unable to avail of these times, they can contact club secretary, Jason Dee, or any club member and they will be only too glad to help.

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Modeligo WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Modeligo 2-9; Sliabh gCúa 1-5.

(Played Saturday, October 6th in Fraher Field) There was a great result for our lads on Saturday night last, as the win sees them back in the Western Intermediate Football Final again for the second time in three years!!! Goals in either half from Michael Troy and Tom Devine saw the lads hold a lead for most of this game, but it took an all-round team effort to secure the win here. Commisserations to Sliabh gCúa after what was a tough hour of Championship Football. The lads now await the winners of the second Semi-final between Ballinameela and Ballinacourty, with the date for this game yet to be confirmed.

COUNTY SENIOR HURLING FINAL Congratulations to Thomas "Tyler" Walsh, who took charge of this year’s County Senior Hurling Final between Abbeyside and Ballygunner in Fraher Field on Sunday last.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOOTBALL Well done to the boys and girls from Modeligo National School, as both Football sides have now qualified for the Finals of their respective competitions having recorded fine wins in their Semi-finals on Friday last.

Well done to all the boys and girls and their teachers, and best of luck in the finals, which are due to be played on Saturday, October 20th.

COUNTY JUNIOR CAMOGIE SEMI-FINAL Hard luck to our adult Camogie squad on the result of this game on Friday night last, but we must say well done to everyone on their efforts and performance, as once again, everyone

battled away til the very end. Butlerstown were worthy winners, and they now advance to the County Final against Tramore.

Unfortunately, that brings an end to our involvement in the County Intermediate/Junior Championship for this year.

However, there is a possibility that we may be playing in a competition which is being organised for Junior clubs only at the end of this month.

COUNTY MINOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP Minor B Shield Semi Finals Semi-final No.1: Modeligo vrs. Brickey Rangers on Saturday, October 20th at 3 p.m. in Modeligo.

Semi-final No.2: Tramore vrs. Lismore Saturday, October 20th at 3 p.m. in Tramore.

Sheild Final on Saturday, October 28th or Sunday, October 29th which will be confirmed after semi-finals.

COUNTY TITLES On behalf of us all here in Modeligo GAA, we extended our congratulations to the various sides who were successful in claiming County titles over the past weekend. It cannot be ignored that Ballygunnar completed their drive for five in-a-row on Sunday last, and having completed this, who knows how far they will go.

Closer to home, our near neighbours Ballinameela returned to the intermediate hurling grade after capturing the County Junior title with a very strong performance over Tramore. And in Camogie action, Dungarvan had a big win in the County Intermediate Final on Saturday last, and will now join the Senior Camogie club Championship in 2019.

All three winners will now go on to Munster Club competitions, in which we wish them all the best of luck!

St. Pat's U-14 ladies football team that lost to Kilrossanty Brickeys in the U-14 County Final.

Shamrocks Ladies U-13 COUNTY FINAL St. Annes 4-4; Shamrocks 0-7.

Last Sunday morning, our U-13s played St Annes in their U-13 County Semi-Final in Knockanore. Playing with the slight breeze in the first half we were slow to start and it wasn’t long before St Annes opened the scoring with a point. We then settled into the game with two pointed frees from Niamh Spillane, which was then added to by a Caoimhe Whelan point. St. Annes were looking dangerous at the other end and we needed goalkeeper Amber Neville to deflect a St. Annes shot over the bar and to make another superb save from a dangerous St. Anne’s attack. We then extended our lead with two more pointed frees from Niamh Spillane before we were hit with a sucker punch just before half-time as St. Annes broke through for a goal to level the scores at half-time. Shamrocks 0-05; St Annes 1-02.

On the resumption we took the lead again with another pointed Niamh Spillane free before a speculative St. Annes shot went all the way to the net to put the Dunhill girls into the lead. St. Annes then added a brace of points before a brilliant

Lucy Donnelly point reduced the deficit. However, as time was not on our side and we began to chase goals, resulting in St. Annes exploiting the space at the back and added two goals in the dying minutes to finish deserving winners on the day. It was the end of the road for this young team who played some brilliant football to get to the knock-out stages but unfortunately a poor second half performance and St Annes ability to score goals separated the sides. However, the girls will have learnt a lot from this campaign and no doubt will come back stronger next year.

Team: Amber Neville, Katelynn O’Neill, Courtney Chambers, Kate Mackintosh, Abbie Aherne, Suin Hurley, Neesha Whelan, Lucy Donnelly, Annabelle Allenden, Caoimhe Whelan, Niamh Spillane, Aine Henley, Ava Geary, Rhona Casey, Deirdre Roche, Eimear Lenehan, Bronagh Motherway, Roisin Hunt

U-15 CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALS Attention now turns to our U-15 teams who have a semifinal versus Ballysaggart next weekend. The winners play St. Annes in the County Final which is fixed for Sunday, October 21st.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP COUNTY FINAL All roads lead to Fraher Field on Sunday next, October 14th, to witness a historic event as Clashmore/Kinsalebeg line out against Clonea. When the match commences at 2.30 p.m. it will be the first time ever in the history of our club that a team has played in the Intermediate Hurling County Final.

We appeal to all our wonderfully loyal supporters to come along, show your support and drive on the lads as they deliver the performance of their lives and do their utmost to bring the Intermediate Hurling Championship back to the village for the first time. We wish the team the very best of luck and know that every player will wear the red and green jersey with pride and determination. Best wishes also to our management team: Patk. O’Riordan, Ed Beresford, Billy O'Halloran and our excellent coach Ml. Kelleher. Go n-éirí an t-adh libh.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO FRAHER FIELD FOR COUNTY FINAL The very best of luck from all in the Juvenile section of the Club to our intermediate hurlers who take on Clonea in the county final this Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm in Fraher Field.

We are hoping to get a massive turnout from all our local supporters and it would be great if we could get as many of our young players and local schoolchildren to attend if possible.

Be sure to wear your red and green on the day and don't let up with your support until the final whistle! Best of luck lads!

U-16 HURLERS PLAY IN COUNTY FINAL THIS SATURDAY It's a bumper weekend for the club as our U16 hurlers will also be competing in a county final when they play in the

Division 4 decider against Ferrybank on Saturday morning at 10:30am in Fraher Field. This group of players have really grown as a team all season and they have made huge progress under the tutelage of their coaches. Best of luck lads and hopefully we can get weekend off to a winning start on Saturday. UP THE TRENCH! U-6 HURLERS AND FOOTBALLERS MAKE THEIR DEBUTS A huge well done to our U-6 hurlers and footballers who played two great matches against our friends in Nire/Fourmilewater last Saturday morning in Clashmore. The lads started off with a game of football and played some great stuff over the 20 minutes. Then they donned their helmets and picked up their hurleys for a super game of hurling. Thank you to Barry, Martin and Claire from Nire/Fourmilewater for travelling down and well done to their players who were excellent. A massive well done to our players who were all fantastic and it was great to see new players in action. A special thanks to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg coaches Brian Foley, Seán Reidy and John Dee who organised our troops. Special mention to Niamh Budds for coordinating and to Nicola Dee for her treats for those in attendance and a final thanks to those who helped out with refreshments after. Training for this group (5-8 years) will continue throughout the Winter with our annual trips into the Sports Hall in Youghal GAA coming up in a couple of weeks.

CLUB SHOP OPEN ON FRIDAY EVENING The GAA Club shop will be open this Friday evening October 12th from 7.00 pm to 7.30 p.m. for anyone looking to buy some club gear or equipment ahead of the county final on Sunday.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 6, 12, 13, 28. No winner. Consolation prizes: Seán Twomey, Catherine Cronin, Nora O'Sullivan, Joe Neville. Promoter: Anne Tobin. Next draw: The Corner House,

October 15th. Jackpot: €5,800.

Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around town.

DEISE DRAW Could all outstanding monies be handed in to any of the promoters.

St. Pat's U-8 girls football team that played in An Sean Phobal blitz last week.

St. Pat’s Juveniles A BRIDGE TOO FAR FOR BRAVE ST. PAT'S KILROSSANTY BRICKEYS DO JUST ENOUGH TO SECURE U-14 COUNTY TITLE It was déjà vu for St. Pat’s in the Under 14 County Final.

Our season started on a frosty evening long, long ago at a football pitch far, far away in Kilrossanty. On that particular evening, we were on the receiving end of a massacre so thorough it was rumoured Caligula captained the opposition. An inauspicious start to our year but as in seasons past, this young team got better with games under their belts. A string of positive results and a tough semi-final victory over a brave Na Déise team earned them this final rematch with their early season nemesis, Kilrossanty Brickeys.

The reckoning took place on our home ground at Bohadoon. The hundreds of spectators and standard of competition on display across all divisional finals was a great advert for the ladies game. The welcome for the teams may have been warm but the conditions weren't, a sharp mistral wind whistled over the field.

The Bohadoon wind tunnel played havoc with the Kilrossanty Brickeys game. For the first 20 minutes they dominated play but each time they caught sight of the posts they didn’t account for the gale swirling across the pitch. Shots drifted left, right or fell short. Luckily for them, our slow start left them with plenty of ammunition. They eventually scored two nice points from play. Two-goal chances fell their way, the first saw a superb reaction save by our keeper from close range, the second was clawed away by a defender. St. Pat’s ever so slowly got a foothold in the game. A nice run saw us finally trouble the scorer. Finishing the stronger with mere minutes left in the half we finally saw the green flag fly. A cross-field ball was scrambled home by Pat’s from close range after an impromptu game of pinball.

Consternation reigned as the score was waved away by the referee. At half-time, it was revealed that the goal was disallowed for a square ball. When the whistle went to end the first half the score was a scarcely believable 0.02 to 0.01 in favour of Kilrossanty Brickeys. This didn’t in any way reflect the competitive and skilful nature of the contest.

The second half continued as a see-saw contest, both sides seeking to tip the scales in their favour. Chances were at a premium but Kilrossanty Brickeys had the advantage in quantity if not quality. A series of fine blocks, tackles and interceptions coupled with some decent saves kept Pat’s in the game. Our recent matches have seen an understanding develop among our defensive unit. Our backs took turns to play Mrs Doyle and sweep up the mess that was left to them.

With the game in the balance, we were hit with two hammer blows. Our defence, previously so solid, hesitated before parting like the Red Sea as a forward charged down on goal. This modern Moses shot found the promised land in the bottom left corner of our net. The game was barely restarted when a second misfortune undid us. A looping attempt at a point swirled in the treacherous gusts and crept under the bar. 6 points down and 15 minutes to right those wrongs. Our veterans led by example. Even though visibly tired from their previous exertions,

they gathered themselves and their young team-mates to whittle the lead down to 2 points. You couldn’t look for better onfield leaders, they were as fine an example as any mentor could hope for.

Kilrossanty dropped back into their shell as the final whistle neared but try as we might we couldn’t find the goal to give us the game. At the final whistle, it was deserved delight for Kilrossanty Brickeys. They had played a marvellous game.

There was no star turn on their team but as an ensemble they were fantastic and a credit to their mentors. Either team would have been worthy winners, but as in the film Highlander "there can be only one".

Disappointment for the St. Pat’s girls, but yet again our club has punched above our weight. Small but mighty, we’ll continue to frighten the big guys and our day will come. Our club is very proud of the way our players compete and how well they’ve developed their skills over the past season.

Conversations after the match saw everyone from our youthful club secretary to grizzled veterans of the game remark on how well the girls had played and how well they had represented the club.

On behalf of all the parents, I would like to thank mentors Olivia, Kevin and Catherine for their efforts over the year. Their commitment, effort and dedication are an example and inspiration to all in the club.

U-8 GIRLS FOOTBALL Last Saturday our fantastic bunch of U-8 cailíní headed to An Sean Phobal to end the season in a blaze of glory, with their final blitz of 2018. As always what a group! They played out of their skin, with great drive, grit and skill. Three matches were played against Ardmore, St. Olivers and An Sean Phobal themselves. Thanks to An Sean Phobal for hosting and thanks to all parents for their support throughout the year.

ANNUAL FLAG DAY Our annual Flag Day will be held in Dungarvan on Saturday the 20th of October this year. We would really appreciate if parents and players would volunteer to help out. Each collector will do a 2 hour shift. Anyone interested in helping can contact Willie Whelan on 086 2748377 or email william@deisedesign.ie The Flag Day was a very successful fundraiser for the club last year.

"SPLIT THE POT" This is the club's main fundraiser which helps to top up registration fees, pay for footballs, sliotars, referee fees, subsidise bus hire, field maintenance and help towards any other bills which our club has fall due over the year. Tickets for the next monthly draw are available from Mentors, Parents, Committee, Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 PROGRESSIVE 45 Cards are on each Thursday night at 8.00 pm in Coolnasmear Hall. The winners of last week’s 45 Drive held on the 4th October were Pat McGrath and Kevin Power.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Juveniles UNDER 14 HURLING Our under 14 hurlers produced a superb performance to topple the pre-match favourites Ballygunner in the county final played at Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon. John Kiely’s charges were in sparkling form as they tore the form books to shreds with scintillating display of all that is good in the game of hurling. From start to finish these boys out-hurled the city boys and never looked in danger. Indeed as the game progressed these village boys grew in stature and confidence and it seemed that they really didn’t want this game to end at all such was their dominance of proceedings. No doubt John and his fellow selectors together with the entire panel were justifiably proud of their achievement. A smashing performance and one which augers well for the future. After the game chairman Joe Cleary, on behalf of the juvenile committee, treated the entire squad to a well deserved meal in the Park Hotel.

Well done to all.

WORLD RECORD: UNDER 13S IN ACTION Sunday, Sept. 30th saw 33 boys and girls from the Abbeyside GAA Club enter the Guinness World Record Books when they participated in the largest hurling lesson which took place in Croke Park. The previous record stood at 577. Tickets scanned we entered the pitch with 40 plus clubs from around the country. The hooter sounded for the start of the record attempt, 20 drills and 30 minutes later the hooter ended the session. Back up to our seats in the Cusack Stand where we waited for the news, the record was smashed when the Guinness World Record adjudicator on the night announced that 1,772 players trained all at the one time and for the 30 minutes required. Valid attempt and great excitement greeted the announcement. Well worth the trip and a great day was had by all. Well done to all who helped make this a great memory for the boys and girls.

MINI ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL FOOTBALL LEAGUES As hurling fever set the Village alight over the past week, the boys of the underage academy embarked on our now annual Mini All-Ireland Football series. The parish leagues kicked off in a welter of excitement at the club grounds on Friday night last with the first series of games powering into action at 6.30 pm. The very impressive club floodlighting provided the perfect setting for the near ninety young ‘Courty boys who have set their eyes on winning the trophies on offer. These leagues have captured the imagination of the entire parish as evidenced by the huge crowd that turned out to support the young lads. It seems to me that this event has developed into a real family outing. Sure isn’t it a fine way for parents to ease out of their weeks work schedules and and ease into the freedom of the week end. On such a mild October night it was surreal to see our local GAA pitch a hive of activity with space at a premium.

Thanks to a wonderful level of commitment and organisation in the background the multitude of teams and codes using the pitches pass seamlessly through the Burgery grounds gates.

U-7 AND U-8: Bang on the stroke of 6.30 the ball was thrown in and in an initial scurry of excitement. Cork’s Kritupas Narkewicius launched one of his now trade mark full length of pitch kicks to find Luke Fitzgerald in space who drew a super save from Kieran Poland between the Mayo posts - what a start to this game.

The excitement was clear to see from the level of parents, family and friends who gathered at pitch side to watch these young lads display their skills. Mayo now pushed hard and through the strong work of Rory McKeown in midfield took the lead. Jacob Hazelmayer combined well with Danny Kennedy who was evasive in the tackle to get the ball forward again for Mayo finding Fionn Fitzgerald who passed to Kieran Poland

who was now in full flow outfield and he struck for a goal – the west awake!

The Rebel men didn’t look rattled at all though and through their Captain Donnacha Breen and Vice Captain Killian Hagan steadied things at the back. Tom Russell Was now growing into the game with every passage of play. Fergus O Niadh displayed some unreal speed in the middle of the park passing to his Mayo team mate Evan McCarthy only for Corks Lochlainn Hurney to dispossess him with a wonderful tackle, the ball broke to Donnchadh Callaghan who slotted over a wonderful score for Cork.

Sean Carton was a revelation at the back for Cork and made a few exceptional interceptions. Sean Morrissey rose high to demonstrate a master class in high fielding before passing to Donnchadh Murphy to set up another Mayo attack which resulted in a free kick which Theo King superbly dispatched over the bar – one of the few frees in this wonderfully sporting game which was testament to the enthusiasm and sportsmanship of both teams. Full credit also to the referee who was prepared to leave the game flow rather than having a stop/start affair.

Hanging in the balance – this game ebbed and flowed and all the way through there was very little to separate these sides.

Jayden Organ (a late transfer) was pressing hard for Mayo and went close as the Cork team scrambled the ball clear from the goal. Cork seemed to be gaining the upper hand and a fantastic period of play saw Killian Hagan, Kristapus Narkewicius and Tomas Hayes linking well to set up Seán Óg Mansfield who duly dispatched the ball to the Mayo net. When the final whistle sounded (much to the players and supporters disappointment!) it was the Rebel county who edged out this encounter. All is still to play for in the coming weeks and if this game was anything to go on expect larger crowds and further skill, commitment and passion from these future stars at the Burgery venue in the coming weeks.

Derry (v) Kerry: As close as the first game was this was a different story, a very strong Derry team put Kerry to the sword.

Derry were off to a flyer with Darragh Byrne scoring two goals in quick succession but Rian Cliffe came storming back for Kerry with two goals of his own. Unfortunately, this was the end of Kerry’s luck as Derry scored six goals and a point in a row.

The point came from Natanas Lunskis with goals from Dara Byrne, Luke Walsh, Darrrach McGrath and Luke Walsh, but Kerry didn’t give up with a goal in the last minute of the first half from Darragh Enright, this left the half time score at Derry 8-1; Kerry 3-0 During the second half there was some great defending on both sides with all twenty two players contributing and the under sevens showing some great skills when kicking and tackling. Kerry held their own for a while but in the end Derry came back with more scores from Natanas, Dara and Darrach, but with time nearly up popped Kerry’s Rian Cliffe to get the last score of the game, a goal. This left the final score at Derry 11-2 to Kerry’s 4-2. It looks like Derry could be the team to beat.

Next week we will see Mayo play Derry and the Munster clash for Cork against Kerry U9 & U10 Dublin (v) Tyrone: In ideal conditions for football, the opening score of the leagues was a goal by Sean Dowling.

There were some further great scores from Sean Og O’Regan, Alex Murray, Fionnan Lonergan & Cathal McGrath as the Dubs raced into a 4-2 to 0-0 lead.

However, as half-time approached, Tyrone forced their way into the game and with some great defensive work by Dan Hayes, Aidan O’Callaghan, Jake Drummey and Elliott Henley they repelled attack after attack from the speedy Dublin forward

Ballysaggart SYMPATHIES It is with sincere regret we note the passing of Brendan Meagher, Ballysaggart. The club offers its deepest sympathy to Eileen and all the Meagher family at this very sad time.

The Meaghers are very much part of the GAA family in Ballysaggart in management, backroom and player level and officership and Brendan’s passing leaves a huge void in his

family and in the Ballysaggart community.

CLUB LOTTO Draw 2nd October: Numbers drawn were 1, 11, 18 and 22.

There was no jackpot winner. €30 weekly winners were Kate Devine, Silke 3 and Paul Veale. Next week's jackpot is €750.

Draw every Tuesday night in Meagher’s. Tickets available from any club member.

Cois Bhride (Cois Bhride Notes kindly sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware) U-21 DIVISION 2 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS Cois Bhride 2-10 Ballyduff/Portlaw 1-8 was the final score for the u-21 football county final just over five months after the divisional final. Cois Bhride had the advantage of a strong breeze in the first half coming in at half-time 1-7 to 0-3 ahead, a lead which was fully deserved.

A fine score by Ryan Grey gave us the lead after five minutes and from that Cois Bhride pushed on playing some fine football and on the fifteenth minute Ryan Grey calmly slotted a penalty.

The start of the second half Portlaw/Ballyduff came out strong playing with the wind pointing two frees, Cois Bhride incresed their work rate scoring the next two points, Liam Motherway then scored a fine goal, within five minutes a penalty was given against Cois Bhride which was converted followed by two further points this was as close as they would come to taking the lead with both sides trading a point each.

The panel: Dave Tobin, Padraig Roche, Jake Neville, Tom Roche, Darragh Mulcahy, Robbie Geary, Jake Beecher, Jordan Henley, J. P. Lucey, Ian Beecher, Ryan Grey, Billy Hynes, Kieran Crawford, Eoin McGrath, Darragh Buckley, Liam Motherway, Ivan O'Neill, Ben Aherne, Shane Ryan, Eddie Hynes and Dean Beecher.

Lismore LOTTO DRAW There was no winner of this week’s jackpot. Drawn No’s were:- 6, 16, 17 & 22. €20 consolation prize winners were:- Mgt. Kenny, Billy Condon, Aidan Coughlan and Patsy Kearney. Next week’s jackpot is €5,450.

Abbeyside U-12s with Coach Roisin Tobin after winning their County Final versus Shamrocks. division. With time ticking down a great turn over involving Jack Fischer and Kaelan Barry found Jack Hurney, leading to a great goal from the hardest worker over the course of the game and he wasn’t finished yet, as he raised a second green flag shortly after that leaving the score, 5-2 to 2-0 at the break.

The Dubs went on a scoring spree during the 2nd period, with Owen Morrissey’s goal worth a mention. Team changes at half-time saw Darragh Mansfield going into goal for Tyrone and with some fabulous saves he certainly contributed to keeping the winning margin to respectable levels.

The Dublin win was backboned by strong performances from Colm Poland, Adam Fitzpatrick, Charlie and Jack Burns and Aidan O’Donovan.

Tyrone were short the services of James O’Donnell who had a hand injury. Alex Landy, Gavin Gough & Billy Morrissey worked hard throughout the hour and it will be interesting to see how they perform against Waterford next week.

The Dubs are now firm favourites to lift the Higgins Cup, however I’m sure Waterford, Donegal and not forgetting Tyrone, who many fancy to make it through to the final, will have a big say in the matter. Roll on next week!!!

Waterford (v) Donegal: What a start the boys of Waterford and Donegal had to their campaign playing out a thrilling draw.

This was end to end stuff with the result in the balance right up to the final whistle. Donegal opened the scoring with a point from John Fitzgerald but Waterford’s Louis Simms raised a green flag moments later with a well taken goal. It was tit for tat for the remainder of the opening half with John Fitzgerald, Aaron Walsh and Eoin Hackett to the fore for Donegal whilst Sean Flynn, Conor Dalton and Shane Enright were combining well for Waterford. In that first half Colm Kiely scored the point of the night, one which Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper would have been proud of. Half-time score in this one was Waterford 2-4; Donegal 1-4.

The second half followed the same pattern with neither team giving an inch with some great defending on both sides.

Waterford’s Archie Mattuzzi and Sam Hodge and Donegal’s Simon Power and Dara Sullivan ensured scores from forwards on both teams were hard earned. Midway through the second half a point separated the teams as Waterford took the lead with Coleman Radley and Caolan Barrett powering into the game. But Donegal would not lie down and Phelim Tyrell, Dara Sullivan and Eoghan Cosgrave ensured their team shared the spoils at the end.

Full time score after an exciting game, Waterford 3-7; Donegal 3-7.

Under 10 Hurling: Sunday morning last proved to be quite a spectacular morning as we hosted our friends from Ballygunner in a pre county final under 10 hurling blitz. This was certainly an occasion to remember as from early morning the boys from all corners of the village converged on the club field to take on our city rivals. The field was looking resplendent in a sea of blue and gold bunting, banners and flags. Match fields were neatly laid out and freshly trimmed with an array of dual club colours lining out the boundary lines. Indeed no effort was spared by the organising group as they ensured that all comers to the field were treated to a feast of underage hurling in a very strong Abbeyside/Ballinacourty club setting. Our own Eamon Lonergan took the lead role in driving the event and his strength and drive ensured that no stone was left unturned with attention to detail being clearly in evidence. Joe, Mickey, Brendan and Pat were on hand to lend valuable assistance.

As the first cars from Ballygunner arrived it was clear that we were in for a treat. The Blue and Gold village flag fluttered proudly alongside the Red and Black flag of Ballygunner as the respective groups readied themselves to take the field.

There was a busy corner set out for face painting where blue and gold and red and black were the colours of the day.

Joe Cleary welcomed all and he paid particular praise to all the parents and team mentors who are giving so much of their time and effort to the young players under their care. After the exchange of pleasantries the National Anthem sounded before the entire group of players marched together to the main field.

Mickey, John Joe, Caoiman, Eamon, Michael, Brendan, Laurence, Seán, Damien set out the teams and for the next hour and a half it was nonstop action.

The three referees Oisín, Bearach and Michael kept good order and called time to ensure smooth transition from pitch to pitch. The hurling was magical. After the games there were friendly handshakes all round. Joe presented each team with a goody bag for each player. All were then treated to the table of plenty as our catering group laid on a selection of food and refreshments.

Under 8s: The under 8 hurlers played Ballygunner in the Go Games Blitz half-time schedule at the county final on Sunday last at Fraher Field. Karl, James, Pat, Brendan, Dermot were our coaches on duty. The young village boys acquitted themselves well before the 4,000 plus crowd.

Sliabh gCua/St Mary's LOTTO RESULTS No winner of the €1,300 lotto held on Sunday night, the numbers drawn were 5, 19 and 26. €20 winners: Carla, Ruby & Dyna Hallinan, Therese Butler, Sean Foley, Margaret Cliffe and Mary O’Reilly. Jim Cullinane won the promoter’s prize.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL DEFEAT Hard luck to Sliabh gCua footballers who were defeated by Modeligo in the Intermediate Football semi-final held at the

Fraher field this Saturday, 6th October.

THANK YOU Sliabh gCua/St Mary’s GAA Club would like to thank both hurling and football players, managers, trainers, backroom staff, committee members, sub-committee members, sponsors, loyal supporters and everyone else who supported the club throughout the year. We couldn’t have made it this far without each and every one of you. Looking forward to 2019.

Ballinameela COUNTY CHAMPIONS A big congratulations to the players, management and all involved behind the scenes on Sunday’s success and we look forward to hurling at the Intermediate grade again next year.

Having seen off a very good Colligan side on Sunday last in the Western Final, it was a case of same time and venue against Tramore this time around. County Finals are never easy won this was no exception against a strong Tramore side.

It finished Ballinameela 0-21; Tramore 1-10. Intermediate

Football is next on the agenda and a run at the Munster beckons too.

SPONSORSHIP A special thanks to club sponsors The Welcome Inn and Cappoquin Logistics and Data Storage for keeping the team kitted out during the year.

CONGRATULATIONS A big congratulations to Eddie Walsh and Aoife Fitzgerald who were married on Saturday.

Ballyduff Upper BEST WISHES Safe travels and best wishes to Shane Kearney as he travels to New Zealand for work. Shane has been an integral part of our senior side since breaking onto the team at the tender age of 15. All in the club wish you well and we hope to see you back soon.

CLUB LOTTO Club lotto tickets are available in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 am – 1 pm on weekdays.

Tickets are also on sale before Sunday Mass and available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín.

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Dungarvan Ladies Hockey Division 5 team who defeated Belvedere 3-1 away on Sunday last.

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Dungarvan Ladies Hockey Division 6 team who drew 0-0 with Harlequins last weekend.

Division 5 win again and Division 6 draw DUNGARVAN LADIES HOCKEY CLUB GREAT WEEKEND FOR DUNGARVAN LADIES Belvedere 1; Dungarvan 3 A VERY Bright and early start in Ballincollig on Sunday, Division 5 set off playing an away game to Belvedere in cork.

After a tiring journey up in the cars, the players needed a good warm up to get focused for this clash against a Belvedere team always strong on their own turf.

Starting for Dungarvan- Sarah Landers, Ali O’Donnell, Molly Shrubb, Jessie Donnelly, Eimear Walsh, Sarah, Judith Campbell, Saoirse Hayes, Avril Dunne, Kelsi Walker, Tess O’Hara, Andrea Hally, Alex Hally.

The game started with a ferocious speed and a very strong panel of players making for some selection difficulties.

Alex Hally notched up the first goal for Dungarvan in the first half, much to the delight as the second half began against with such pace. A fast game with lots of inter play, Jessie was winning lots of frees from her hit outs.

Tess was wreaking havoc pounding shots at the Belvedere keeper as as Molly who rounded opposing players with ease! More goals came from Saoirse Hayes and Andrea Holly as they put real daylight between the sides. Both Alex and Andrea were tearing the Belvedere defence apart and the Cork girls were thankful as the final whistle blew.

A very promising show from a steady team of girls that are playing together nicely! Thanks to Lucinda for Umpiring.

Dungarvan 0; Harlequins 0 Dungarvan Division 6 faced Cork Harlequins and lined out as follows: Ella Harrington, Grainne Dee, Ciara Murphy, Katie Hickey, Caoimhe Horgan, Saoirse Curran, Kelsi Walker, Avril Dunne, Kate Mullany, Molly Shrubb, Nicola Walsh, Tess O’Hara, Lizzy Leonard.

After last week’s defeat we had a lot of planning and skills to work on, and the girls certainly upped their performance. Looking like a new stronger side, the girls were up for this match, a home game against Cork opposition. A very exciting game from start to finish With plenty of end to end action from both teams.

Two evenly matched sides going full throttle, this was quite the spectacle for those on the sidelines. With short corners and opportunities going begging for both teams, neither could find that goal.

A much improved performance from last week, this division 6 side is getting better with every game they play and the hard work in training is paying off.

Thanks to Lucinda Shrubb for coming on board and taking control of this team.

Thanks to Liam for opening the dressing rooms and the Friary College for the use of their pitch, and to Vincent for getting the pitch ready. Thanks to Tina & Cashel for umpiring the game.

Next match, Saturday 13th at 3 p.m. against Crescent in The Friary College Grounds.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Seven individual County titles for club athletes THE second day of the county cross country championships was held in the Friary last Sunday.

Conditions were ideal for cross country running and there were some great individual and team performance from West Waterford athletes who won seven individual titles and three team titles.

FIRST COUNTY TITLE FOR ANTHONY O’DONNELL In only his second race with the club Anthony O’Donnell showed a clean pair of heels to the opposition finishing strongly to win the under 9 boys and claim his first county title.

COUNTY TITLES FOR ISABELLE, SARAH AND DAVID GAFFNEY There was much to celebrate in the Gaffney household last night with all three athletes winning county titles in their age groups.

First in action was Isabella who led from the start to win the under 9 girls race. Sarah was next in action and came with a strong finish to win the under 11 girls title. In the under 13 boys David had to work hard for his victory as he battled all the way with his West Waterford team mates with West Waterford athletes filling the top five places in this race. We had a number of newcomers getting their first taste of cross country running in the girls under 9 with Clarissa Willans 12th, Aoife Buenaventura 13th, Clodagh Lattimore 27th and Amy O’Riordan 34th. The team finished just outside the medals in 4th place SILVER TEAM MEDALS FOR GIRLS UNDER 11 The girls under 11 took the silver medals in the team title. Sarah

Gaffney led the team home in 1st with Aoife Lattimore and Aoife O’Donovan very close together in 11th and 12th place. Next came Sarah O’Riordan 14th followed by Niamh McCarthy in 15th and Sarah Hallisey in 17th.

LIAM BRODERICK LEADS UNDER 11 BOYS TO TEAM GOLD Liam Broderick had to fight all the way to the line to win the boys under 11 race. With 100m to go there was nothing between the top three but Liam finished strongest to take the title ahead of Finlay McHardy of Waterford AC and Eoin Prendergast West Waterford AC with Owen Morrissey finishing 5th and Conor Keane 6th they easily took the team title. Aidan

O’Donovan competed in his first cross country race and finished 11th with Sean Nyhan in 15th place.

CLEAN SWEEP FOR WEST WATERFORD BOYS UNDER 13 West Waterford athletes dominated the boys under 13 race with five of them battling it out from the start for individual and team honours. They ran together for much of the 2,500m with the medals only decided in the sprint for the finish.

David Gaffney took the gold ahead of Cal Tutty with Eoin Lattimore in 3rd David Nyhan 4th and Ian Holmes 5th Paddy McCarthy 11th and Mattie Kupczyk 13th. This was the best team performance on the day and our under 12 and 13 boys will be our strongest teams in the

County Champions under 11. WWAC boys under 11 team who took gold at last Sunday county cross country championships.

Isobel Gaffney crosses the line to win the under 9 county cross country championships.

Cian O'Riordan who had a well earned win in the boys under 19 race.

upcoming Munster Championships.

In the girls under 13 race our first finisher was Fiona O’Riordan in 9th place with Eimear O’Neill in 14th Claudia O’Halloran in 16th and Eva Nogueira in 18th. The team finished just out of the medals in 4th place.

INDIVIDUAL GOLD FOR TOMMY FENNELL TEAM GOLD FOR UNDER 15 GIRLS Tommy Fennell had a good win in the boys under 15 race holding off Aidan Bourke Waterford AC and his twin brother Rory who took second and third places. In the girls under 15 Caoimhe Prendergast had a good run out of her age to finish second and lead her team to

the county title. Sarah Nyhan continues to improve with every race and finished 3rd followed by Angelina Chizhikova 4th Aoibh Murphy 5th and Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich in 7th place.

GOLD FOR LUCY HOLMES AND CIAN O’RIORDAN Lucy Holmes added to her growing number of county titles with a win in the girls under 17 race with Mary Kate Prendergast claiming her first individual county medal when she finished 3rd.

Oisin O’Riordan finished 2nd in the under 17 boys race with Mark Blackwell in 10th place. There was a very strong field in the girls undr 18 race with Sinead O’Brien finishing 8th.

In the final race of the day Cain

O’Riordan was a decisive winner of the boys under 19 race.

Well done to all the athletes who competed on the day and the committee members and parents who came to help run the event and support the young athletes and also to our coaches Tony, Harry, Mary, Rosemarie and Sylvia.

Our thanks to Bro Lennon for setting out the course for last Sunday’s races.

Next Sunday it will be the county B championships. Any athlete who won an individual medal or was a scoring member of a gold medal winning team over the two days of the championships cannot compete in the B championships. The start time will be 11 am and the venue will once again be the Friary.

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

www.westwaterfordgolf.com GENT’S RESULTS Club Competition Sat. 6th and Sun, 7th October – 18 Hole Stableford: 1st Ray Donnelly (12) 40 pts b9; 2nd Sean Drohan (9) 40 pts; Gross: Jordan Shanahan (3) 34 pts gross; 3rd Alan Darcy (18) 37 pts. CSS: Sat. 37, Sun. 37.

Monday, 1st Oct – Friday, 5th Oct – Open Gents 9 Hole CAT 1. 1st John O’Connell (10) 21 pts, b6, 2nd Larry Cunningham (16) 21 pts CAT 2. 1st Justin Spratt (20) 21 pts b3, 2nd Kevin Kelly (20) 21 pts Visitor: 1st Phil Coffey (6) 18pts.

Nire Valley Society – Saturday, 6th October: 1st Owen Cooney 38 pts; 2nd Tom Halpin 33 pts; 3rd Robin McCarthy 33 pts; 4th Jodi Hallinan 33 pts.

Ardmore/Clashmore Golf Society at Cahir Park GC: 1st Tom Halloran (23) 36 pts; 2nd Frank North (15) 35 pts; 3rd Maurice Hallahan (14) 34 pts.

FIXTURES Monday, 8th Oct. – Friday 12th October – Open 9 Hole Competition (back 9).

Saturday 13th/Sunday, 14th October – Club Competition 18 Hole Stableford.

WEEKLY 9 HOLE OPEN COMPETITION We had a great response to this new event which started on Monday, 1st October. The nine hole competition continues this week and players can play any day from Monday to Friday inclusive. A short course off yellow markers on the back 9 has met with great approval, so if you fancy a relaxing 9 holes why not give it a go this week. Subject to entries there will be prizes for 3 categories.

IRISH OPEN 2019 Next year’s Irish Open will be

played at Lahinch Golf Club from Thursday 4th to Sunday, 6th July.

Speaking on WLR during the week Paul McGinley said he would very much like to see Seamus Power in the field. He was loud in his praise of Seamus at the Rio Olympics and added that it was great to have somebody who was so proud of his Irish heritage representing his country. With a busy schedule on the PGA tour Seamus may have difficulties in making the event but have no doubt he will make every effort to play at Lahinch in the Irish Open. Watch this space.

WINTER LEAGUE 2019 Entry sheets for our upcoming Winter League are now posted on the notice board in the hallway.

Please put your name up as soon as possible as we are hoping to start the league around mid November.

SOUTH EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE The alliance got underway at Clonmel on Sunday last. The next outing is at Kilkenny GC on Sunday 14th November END OF YEAR SCRAMBLE AND PRESENTATION OF PRIZES Sunday, 11th November is the date for our end of year scramble.

This will be a 3 person event commencing at 1.30 pm. Following the scramble we will have the presentation of prizes for all Club matchplay competitions and prizes for the Al Eile Final.

PAST CAPTAINS AND PRESIDENTS DINNER This annual event is scheduled for Friday 16th November. A 13 hole singles stableford competition will be held at 1.30, and this will be followed by dinner in the clubhouse. Committee members are also welcome to attend, and com-

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

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com

END OF SEASON DINNER AND PRESENTATION Our ‘End of Season’ Dinner took place last Sunday evening, in the Gold Coast Hotel, when members, guests and sponsors were treated to a beautiful dinner after which the following presentations were made: Permanent TSB Golfer of the Year - Brian O’Connor, presented

by Ann Taylor Permanent tsb Order of Merit winner- Micheal White, presented by Martin Murray Gold Coast Cup Singles Match Play winner – John White, runnerup Tom White Scratch Match Play WinnerAlan Harty, Runner up Colin

McArthur Michael White Memorial Foursomes Winners Austin Kiely & Darren Power, runners-up Seanie Lenihan & John Walsh, presented by the White family Willie Barron Fourball winners Austin Kiely & Tom Reynolds, runner-up Tommy Long & Brendan O’Connor Mixed Foursomes Match Play Winners Tom White, Angela O’Connor & Mairead Ryan, runners-up Michael Kavanagh & Noirin Darcy Both the Mens Club and Ladies Club made a presentation to Brendan O’Brien and thanked

plimentary tickets will be issued to all team managers within the next two weeks.

WEST WATERFORD LADIES FIXTURES 9 Hole October (2 cards to count) – sponsored by Eithne Ashby.

Lady Captain’s Supper – Sunday, 21st October at 5 pm.

Make sure your name is on sheet in locker room.

The 13 Hole competition for this will run from Monday, 1st October – Thursday, 18th October.

13 Hole Breast Cancer will run from Friday, October 19th – Thursday, November 15th.

Christmas Hamper – 13 Hole Competition will run from 16th November until date not decided.

Play in Pink – this exciting annual event took place on Sunday, 7th October from 12 noon to 2 pm.

It was a Scramble with a shotgun start from 12 noon. It was fabulous to see all the ladies make such an effort to dress in pink for such a worthy cause. The Clubhouse was buzzing. Well done to Stella Kinsella on her big effort to win best dressed and also to all the ladies who made a big effort. A big thank you also to the men who didn’t participate in the golf but made very generous donations on the day.

RESULTS Joint 1st winners - Ciara Donnelly, Mary Fahy, Ger Curran; Phil Kelly, Mary Herlihy, Ger Fitzgerald.

3rd – Rosie Murphy, Maggi Feehan, Joan Nugent.

RESULTS 9 Hole September (2 cards to count) – sponsored by Mary Herlihy.

1st – Mary Donnelly (20) – 37 pts; 2nd – Deirdre Ruane (15) – 36 pts (2 point penalty from previous monthly winner); 3rd – Eithne Ashby (20) – 36 pts Thursday 27th Sept./Sunday 30th Sept. 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Bridget Broderick & Mary Donnelly - 1st – Ciara Donnelly (27) – 34 pts (Countback); 2nd – Mary Lou Carroll (19) – 34 pts; 3rd – Una Mulligan (28) – 33 pts CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Rosie Murphy who won the Dalton’s Jewellers Club Matchplay and to Denise Nugent who was runnerup.

Brendan for his dedicated and loyal service to the club and for the efficient and competent way he ran the kiosk and wished him well on his recent retirement WINTER LEAGUE Our attentions now turn to the Winter League, Yes it’s that time of the year again and preparations are now well under way for this year’s league which will beginning in the last week in October Anyone who hasn’t been contacted by a Winter League captain, can they contact the kiosk straight away and leave their name and we’ll get them on a team. We should have more details in next week’s notes FIXTURES Friday, 12th October: Open 18 holes Singles.

Saturday, 13th October: Club 18 holes Competition.

Sunday, 14th October: Club 18 holes Competition Tuesday, 16th October: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Tuesday 2nd October: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 39 pts 1st: Gerry Comerford (13) 40 pts 2nd: Liam Murphy (20) 38 pts.

West Waterford Ladies Golf Play in Pink Prizewinners.

West Waterford Ladies Golf Play in Pink.

1st Lady: Geraldine Simpson (19) Dunmore East Golf Club 20 pts CSS R/O Friday 5th October: Open Singles CSS 37 pts 1st: Brendan O’Brien (15) 43 pts Saturday 6th October: Club competition CSS 37 pts 1st Frank Murphy (15) 38 pts Gross: Conan Watt (5) 31 pts Sunday, 7th October, 18 holes 3 Man scramble 1st: John Walsh (12), Conan Watt (5), John Queally (21) net 60.25 LADIES NOTES FIXTURES 10 hole on-going 18 hole 2 card competition sponsored by John Foley Images.

LADIES CLUB CLASSIC 1st Esther McGuckian (12), Ger Hallinan (19), Mairead Ryan (30) with 80 pts; 2nd: Mary O’Callaghan (27), Gillian Cashman (28), Kay Classen (28) with 75 pts; 3rd: Bridget Walsh (15), Lil O’Connor (25), Margo Condon (28) with 74 pts ILGU 125th ANNIVERSARY To celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the ILGU a compli-

mentary golf day will take place in Killarney Golf Club on Oct 11th. It will be a team of 3 ladies led by Esther McGuckian. We wish them a great days golf.

END OF SEASON DINNER The end of year dinner and presentation of prizes took place on Sunday night last and all enjoyed a beautiful dinner served up to us at the Goldcoast Golf Hotel The following presentations were made: Club foursomes - Winners Ger Hallinan and Joan O' Dea, runnersup Ruth Hannigan and Alice Collins Sheila Norris singles Matchplay: Winner Mairead Ryan, runner-Up Angela O'Connor kindly presented by the Norris family GOLFER OF THE YEAR WINNER LORRAINE TROY The Ladies club made a presentation to Brendan O’Brien on his recent retirement and thanked him for his wonderful contribution to the club and his help and assistance over the last 17 years COASTAL ALLIANCE The 2018/2019 Coastal Alliance took place here at the Gold Coast on Thursday 4th October last, with

a very good entry The following Goldcoast ladies got among the prize winners: 2nd Overall - Marie Hayes 1st Category B - Eilo Fitzgerald 1st Category C - Julie Lawler The dates for the other days out are as follows: November 1st – Dunmore East December 6th – West Waterford March 7th - Tramore April 4th - Dungarvan To Register for year: €15.00, Green Fees: €10. For more details contact Breda Conway, new members welcome.

WINTER LEAGUE The Winter League is commencing Monday, 15th October and if you wish to participate in this most enjoyable golf over the winter months please see details in the kiosk and add your name to the list there.

BEGINNERS A 9 hole beginners on-going competition has been set up for the ladies and would encourage them to get out there and enjoy the golf.

Next Committee meeting: Friday, October 12th.

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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 IRISH SENIOR CUP ALL IRELAND SEMI-FINAL Hard luck to our defeated Senior cup team who made a gallant bid for all Ireland glory last weekend in Thurles Golf Club. The team were beaten in the Semi-Final stage by strong Ulster representatives Royal Portrush Golf Club. We thank managers David and Michael and panel of Alan Thomas, John Reynolds, Peter Mullaney, Gavin Smyth, Danny Raher, Kevin Stack, Jake O’Riordan, Gabriel Leacy and Jack Leacy who put in tremendous effort in preparation for the finals and also thank all the supporters who travelled on the day. The team can be justifiably proud of their achievement this year. Well done to all concerned.

GET INTO GOLF MIXED SCRAMBLE This mixed scramble is proving

to be extremely popular and a great success. Last Sunday was no exception with 34 players participating. There was a great 'buzz' on the course and in the clubhouse later.

RESULTS FIRST: Peter Moloney, Bridget O'Shea, Cathy Mannix and Emily Johnson SECOND: Sam McConnell, Libby Mc Ginn Murphy, Fiona Mc Kenna, and Anita Geoghegan THIRD: Michael Marrinan, Ann Moloney, Margaret Moloney and Siobhan Freyne Our next GIG MIXED SCRAMBLE is on Sunday, Oct. 21st. We will start at the earlier time of 3 p.m. to allow for failing light. In the meantime get in plenty of practice.

CLUB LOTTO Our Lotto draw was held in the clubhouse on Sunday, 7th October.

The numbers drawn in the Lotto

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Sam McCauley's Pharmacy – Front row June Hayes, accepting 2nd prize for Mary Ryan; James Kiely, accepting 1st prize for Rachel Kiely; Sylvin O’Brien, accepting 3rd Prize for Oonagh Mee. Back row: Maria Kiersey, Vice Lady Captain and Colette Power, Lady Captain.

[Pat Crowley]

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

www.lismoregolf.org RESULTS Sat., 6th October, 2018 Qualifier Final: 1st Jamie Keating (9) 40 pts Back 9; 2nd Bill Moriarity (18) 40 pts; 3rd Martin O’Driscoll (14) 39 pts. Css Sat 37.

Monday, 1st October to Sunday, 7th October 2 or 3 man 18 hole champagne scramble. Semi open.

3 Man Team: 1st Cal Ahern (16), Ger Mulcahy (15) and Martin Rafferty (18), 61 pts; 2nd Paddy O’Leary (11), Dermott O’Leary (28) and Colm Burke (8) 60 pts 2 Man Team: 1st Paudie

Prendergast (11) and Darragh Prendergast (11), 53 pts; 2nd Sean Daly (15) and John Kenneally (12) 52 pts.

Saturday 13th / Sunday, 14th October, M J O’Brien (GOY).

Thursday Seniors at 10.30 a.m.

CAPTAIN’S PRIZE TO OUR JUNIORS We here in Lismore Golf Club have a vibrant Junior section that has been very active over the whole Summer. The vast majority are a very young, a great bunch of girls and lads.

were 3, 5, 6 and 28. There was no winner of the Jackpot which increases to €4,700 next week!

There was three winners of our Match 3s - Kate Morrissey, Alan Harty and Fergal Slevin – they each receive €35. Congratulations to each of them.

The draw next Sunday will be held at 5:30 pm in the clubhouse.

FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES This social golf is proving very popular, with numbers increasing each week.

RESULTS FIRST: Anne Hennebry and Martin Landers SECOND: Kate Morrissey and Sam McConnell THIRD: Louise Moloney and Mattie Whelan.

Please note that next Friday, October 12th we will be starting at the earlier time of 9.15 am due to Munster Seniors being played in Dungarvan. So set your clock for the earlier time to enable us to start promptly on the back nine. Look forward to having you for this 9 hole social event.

POKER CLASSIC 7th OCTOBER Thank you to all those who attended. Results: 1st Kathleen Whelan, 2nd Pat Phelan.

BRIDGE The Bridge is commencing again in Dungarvan Golf Club Clubhouse on Friday, 19th October from 11 am to 1 pm. No partners required, all are welcome.

LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE Well done to Pat Flanagan and Ann Heneberry who won prizes in the Gold Coast Golf Club on Thursday October 4th. The next competition is in Dunmore East Golf Club on Thursday, 1st November.

LADIES CLUB AGM The Annual General Meeting of the LADIES CLUB will be held on Tuesday, 16th October 2018 in the Clubhouse, Knocknagranagh at 8.00 p.m.

MEN’S CLUB AGM The Annual General Meeting of the MENS CLUB will be held on Wednesday, 17th October 2018 in the Clubhouse, Knocknagranagh at 8.00 p.m.

GENT’S RESULTS Open Seniors 01/10/18 1 R Akehurst (23) 41, 2 T McCabe (25) 39, 3 J Power (26) 39. Open Singles: 1 Ml Kelly (11) 42, 2 E Elstead (14) 42, Gross D O’Neill (5) 35, 3 G Walsh (16) 39. 5th/6th S/F 1 D Walsh (7) 39, 2 S O’Sullivan (11) 38, Gross Ml Troy (4) 31, 3 P Phelan (12) 38, 4 R Slevin (9) 37.

Sun. 7th Monthly Medal sponsored

Lady Captain Mary Aherne and Gents Captain Nicholas Walsh were delighted with the great turn out on the day and honoured to present the prizes.

The weather was very kind to us as it has been all season and this made the competition on Saturday more competitive for everybody.

Club President Sheila Denn said the parents of the Juniors deserved a special mention over the last 12 months for their dedication and delivering skills to our club house and to other clubs when needed.

Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to all our Junior members for their participation in all our competitions over the last 12 months.

JUNIOR CAPTAIN’S PRIZE RESULTS 2018 Girls: 1st Gemma Corcoran; 2nd Caomibhe McGrath; Boys: 1st Tomas O Miachain; 2nd Adam O’Dwyer.

SCRAMBLE RESULTS 1st Brian Geraghty, Ruaidhri Duffin, Ethan King 29; 2nd Conor

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Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Flahavan's. L-R: Anne Heneberry, 2nd, Michelle Mernin, 1st, Kathryn Keighery, Flahavan's Sponsor, Margaret Harty, accepting 3rd prize for Nuala Harty; Colette Power, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies 3 Person Team kindly sponsored by Garvey's SuperValu. L-R: Betty O’Brien, 2nd; Ina Considine, 4th; Mai O’Brien, 2nd; Breda McCarthy, 2nd; Reena McDonnell, 3rd; Rosemary Murphy, 3rd; Ronan Murphy, Colette Power, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

by David Hayes PGA: 1 D Grace (15) 70, 2 P Vart (26) 70, Gross D O’Neill (5) 78, 3 C Cullinane (20) 71, 4 J Gough (10) 71.

LADIES RESULTS Open Seniors 01/10/18 Best Lady S Tanzor (Cobh) (34) 38.

Tues. 2nd Cancer Research: 1 M O’Brien (16) 38, 2 A Stack (27) 38, 3 M Fahey (22) 37, 4 M Mernin (11) 37, CSS 75. Fri. 5th Sat. 6th D Hayes PGA: 1 O Carroll (26) 73, 2 J Hayes (20) 74, Gross B McCarthy (6) 83, 3 B Hayes (18) 74. CSS 74. Ladies 9H Q Tues 18th/25th September and 2nd Oct. C O’Mahony (32) 18 pts.

FIXTURES Thu 11 Thursday Open Gents 18H Singles S/F Fri 12 South Munster Seniors.

Sat 13 Gents Singles Stroke Cunnigar Cup Blue markers GOY,

Ladies Singles S/F Sun 14 Gents Singles Stroke Ballinacourty Cup Blue markers GOY Mon 15 Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles S/F PROGRESSIVE 45 Winners A Morrissey & N Harty, 2nd M Radley and B Hayes, C Mulcahy & J Elstead.

MA McCarthy & P Boland. Last 5 T Carroll and A Ryan.

Progressive 45 every Thursday night at 9 pm sharp, all are welcome.

YOUNGONES 3rd Oct. 1 Mary O’Donoghue (24) 19, 2 Maria Ryan (22) 15 pts.

Next competition Wednesday, October 10th front 9 at 12.30 pm.

SIXTY.COM We had one of our largest turnouts of the year for our 60.com

competition on 3rd Oct. The results are:- 1st Paul Vart (26) 20 pts; 2nd Denis O’Brien (17) 19 pts.

Our competition coincided with a Charity Tea Party in the clubhouse for Breast Cancer. Our guys showed that they are equally talented at eating buns as they are at golf! New members are always welcome.

JUNIOR NEWS Our next events will take place at Hallowe’en as we host the RSM Trophy kindly sponsored by Mr. Pat Norris.

We are also hosting an AdultJunior Foursomes kindly sponsored by Mr. Paul Breen.

Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to Junior Convenor David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email to golfpro@eircom.net

O’Keeffe, Joshua Kiely, Dylan Cunningham 38.

STORY OF THE WEEKEND The final of our very popular 12 holes qualifier took place last Saturday in glorious autumn weather, our winner was former clubman Jamie Keating (9) and now playing out of Mitchelstown Golf Club with 40 pts.

He played very steady golf in the front 9 being only 3 over par for 19 points. He continued his good golf in the back 9 being just 2 over for 21 points, giving him a total of 40 points.

In second place was newcomer Bill Moriarty playing (18) also with a very steady 40 points, 20 on the front 9 and 20 on the back 9.

In 3rd place was Martin O’Driscoll (14) with 39 points, his blanks on the 8th and 9th proving costly.

The 3 man Champagne Scramble was won by Vice Captain Cal Aherne ably assisted by Martin Rafferty and Ger Mulcahy with 61

pts just pipping Paddy O’Leary, Dermot O’Leary and Colm Burke who had 60 pts.

The two man Champagne Scramble was won by Paudie Prendergast assisted by his son Darragh with 53 pts just pipping the Sunday morning combination of Sean Daly and John Keneally who had 52 pts.

Saturday 13th / Sunday 14th October, M. J. O’Brien Trophy (GOY).

The ever popular M. J. O’Brien Trophy which is a Golfer of the Year competition tales place this weekend please support.

LISMORE LADIES Sunday, 30th September and Wednesday, 3rd October 18 holes S/Ford GOY was kindly sponsored

by McGrath’s Butchers, taking the final honours in the final GOY competition was Jojo Tobin with a fabulous 38 pts and 2nd place went to Patricia Lonergan with an equally impressive 37 pts, well done ladies you will have dinner sorted for a while.

We have Sunday, 7th to Saturday, 13th October Christmas prizes kindly sponsored by Centra Lismore, play once only.

There will be a presentation of prizes on Wednesday, 24th October at 8.30 pm and the Captain's dinner on Friday, 26th October, tickets €15 per person.

The Autumn league kindly sponsored by Ballyrafter Service Station will be starting on Sunday, 14th October.

Please put your name on the drawsheet in the clubhouse if you are interested in playing.

FIXTURES Sun., 7th to Sat., 13th Oct Christmas Prizes - sponsor Centra Lismore Autumn league - starts Sun., 14th Oct. - sponsor - Ballyrafter Service Station Seniors Thursdays at 10.30 am.

All competitions are subject to change, so please check the notice board regularly for any changes.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

COUNTY NOVICE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Gold for Sean Stilwell and Sandra Flynn - Mens and ladies take team gold

West Waterfront AC Ladies winning team members at last Sunday’s county novice cross country championships held in St. Augustine's College. l-r: Sandra Flynn, Nicola Moroney, Sharon Higgins, Onra Power and Diana Chizhikova

DAY two of the county cross country season continued at St. Augustine’s College last Sunday in beautiful weather conditions it felt more like a nice spring day than it did an autumn one.

Round one was held the previous week with well contested even ages for juveniles and senior and junior events, so this Sunday it was the turn of the uneven ages for juveniles as well as Novice for men and women.

The club had teams in a full Juvenile programme and it was a most successful day for the club with many fine team and individual performances.

The full results can be seen in our Juvenile notes. The Novice ladies and men's had larger size fields than the past few years which was encouraging to see.

In the men’s race over 6,000 metres Sean Stilwell was an easy winner when from the gun he ruled

the pace up front before breaking clear of the pack and staying away all the way to the finish line.

Great to see Sean getting back to his best and taking the individual gold county medal. West Waterford also filled the top five placings in this championships race with Daryl Kearns having a great battle with Marc Flavin for the silver medal position with Darly just getting the better of Marc over the final lap to take that silver by a few seconds from a battling Marc who took bronze.

Jamie Whelan ran well to finish 4th with team-mate Shane O'Riordan just in behind in 5th. Yev Chizhikova finished 9th and Darren Tutty was 10th, well done to Yev and Darren who both ran well on the day. West Waterford took gold and silver team awards with Waterford AC taking the bronze.

In the Ladies race over 4,000 metres Sandra Flynn stole the

show racing clear of the field from the gun and was always in control throughout the two lap event coming home well clear to take a deserving gold from Nicola Moroney.

It was great to see Nicola in action again as she is just getting back to full fitness again.

Nicola, of course, is the proud holder of an All Ireland cross country B medal which she won a few years back as a juvenile athlete.

Waterford's Emma Brent took bronze and was the only other athlete not running with West Waterford AC who participated, so well done to her.

Diane Chizhikova was 4th with Onra Power 5th and Sharon Higgins 6th all West Waterford AC. Well done to all who turned up to run for the club on the day.

Our thanks to Br. Patrick Lennon and St. Augustine’s College who had the grounds well laid superbly as usual for the day’s events.

WATERFORD COUNTY NOVICE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS MENS 1st Sean Stilwell, West Waterford AC 2nd Daryl Kearns, West Waterford AC 3rd Marc Flavin, West Waterford AC 4th James Whelan, West Waterford AC 5th Shane O’Riordan, West Waterford AC 6th Vinny Codd, Waterford AC

West Waterfront AC Men's winning team members at last Sundays county novice cross country championships held in St. Augustine's College. l-r: Darren Tutty, Sean Stilwell, Marc Flavin, James Whelan, Yev Chizhikov, Shane O'Riordan and Daryl Kearns.

7th Paschal Hally, Waterford AC 8th Tom Enright, Waterford AC 9th Yev Chizhikov, West Waterford AC 10th Darren Tutty, West Waterford AC 11th Ian McHardy, West Waterford AC 12th Adam Tszampel, West Waterford AC

WATERFORD COUNTY NOVICE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAMS & LADIES TEAM 1st West Waterford AC 6 pts 2nd West Waterford AC 18 pts 3rd Waterford AC 21 pts.

NOVICE LADIES 1st Sandra Flynn, West Waterford AC

2nd Nicola Moroney, West Waterford AC 3rd Emma Brent, Waterford AC 4th Diana Chizhikova, West Waterford AC 5th Onra Power, West Waterford AC 6th Sharon Higgins, West Waterford AC Team West Waterford AC 7 pts.

25th Annual Murray’s Pharmacy Brickey 4 in aid of Brickey Juvenile girls football and camogie GAA club Sean Stilwell on his way to individual gold at last Sunday’s county novice cross country championships held in St. Augustine's College.

Darly Kearns who took a brilliant silver individual medal at last Sundays county novice cross country championships held in St. Augustine's College.

Cian O'Riordan on his first of four laps at the Garvey's Supervalu Autumn league at St. Augustine's College.

New for Autumn/Winter CLUB members attending our training sessions on a Tuesday were given the option of run specific strength and conditioning classes initially for the month of November. You voted overwhelmingly for S&C classes.

From Tuesday, November 6th all club members will have the option of joining a run specific Strength and Conditioning class. The aim of this class will be to put in more than it takes out so you will not have tired, sore legs running the Winter League on Wednesday nights.

The classes will cover mobility, activations, prehab, plyometrics and strength exercises. If you are struggling with the motivation to get on the floor and fit a S&C session into your week then struggle no more. We all know S&C is important especially if you are riddled with niggles or are targeting a goal race and want to keep your body in the best shape possible.

This is ideal if you are in recovery from a marathon and want to start your next training cycle injury free or if you plan on running the

Winter League on Wednesdays and want the legs to be fresh for that.

If you would prefer to run that option will also be available and athletes can warm up with the S&C group and then head off to the track to complete their session. It will start at the earlier time of 6.15 pm as that is the only time slot available to us. We will meet at Abbeyside School for the duration of the classes.

For further information contact Irene on (086) 8242348

BUSHY Park GAA grounds is the venue for the 25th Annual Brickey Run. Again, this year we are delighted to announce that Murray's Pharmacy, Dungarvan are to continue on with their sponsorship of the race we sincerely thank Elizabeth and all at Murray’s Pharmacy for this kind gesture.

The proceeds from this year's race will be donated to the Brickey

Juvenile girls football and camogie GAA club. The race distance will be over a very flat fast 5k loop around the Brickey valley starting and finishing at Bushy Park GAA grounds.

The race will get underway at 11 am with registration taking place from 10.15 a.m. onwards in the GAA clubhouse Bushy Park.

The Martin Curran Cup will be awarded to the first man on the day

and the Jim Lyons Memorial Shield will be awarded to the first lady.

The prize-giving will take place in the clubhouse immediately after the race and refreshments will also be provided for all the runners.

ENTER ONLINE NOW FOR MURRAYS PHARMACY BRICKEY 5K https://endurancecui.active.com/ e v e n t - r e g / s e l e c t race?e=57233454

Cork to Cobh 15 mile race THE Annual 15 miler from Cork to Cobh recently saw a good turnout of West Waterford athletes taking part in the field of over 686 participants.

The day was good weather wise for the large field of runners. This year's overall winner was Cillian O'Leary in 1.21.02, the overall ladies winner was Sorcha Kearney 1.36.58.

Our first man home was Ted O'Leary with a pb run of 1.42.27. He was followed by Paul Brunnock and Liam Kavanagh 1.54.

Ann Dunford no stranger to this Cork to Cobh race

was our first lady across the finish line in a time of 1.57.47. Well done to all who completed the race.

Ted O'Leary 1.42.27 Paul Brunnock 1.54.45 Liam Kavanagh 1.54.47 Ann Dunford 1.57.44 Karen Ryan 2.05.04 Eleanor Casey 2.35.40 Catherine Condon 2.35.45 Linda Foley 2.08.40 Maria Whyte 2.12.39

ATHLETICS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

Waterford County Senior and Junior Cross Country Championships

Galway Bay Run A NUMBER of our Club member's made the journey West last Saturday where they ran the Galway Bay half and full marathon. Conditions for the morning start was ideal around 8 degrees with no wind.

Leading our runners home was Ted O'Leary in an excellent 3.18 to finish 18th overall. Mick Concannon was well under the 4 hour mark when he clocked a time of 3.51 and Liam Fitzgerald running his very first marathon completed the course in 4.05 a super run for his first.

Catriona Kiely trained well and it paid dividends with a new marathon personal best time of 3.44 to finish 8th lady home overall in the race, likewise her travelling companion to Galway Linda Garcia also had a personal best run in the full marathon with a time of 4.20. Rounding off a great day of personal best times for the ladies was Cait Ní Mhurchú with a superb run of 4.16, all in all the three ladies ran the full and all three recorded personal best performances, now that can't be too bad for one days work.

Rounding off the day was Anita Gleeson who participated in the 10k and she ran a time of 52.06. Well done to all.

County Masters Cross County Championships this Sunday

Senior and Junior - Gold for Micheál Power Marc Flavin heading out on his final lap to take bronze at last Sunday’s county novice cross country championships held in St. Augustine's College.

THE county masters cross country championships will be held this coming Sunday, October 14th at St. Augustine's College with a 12 noon starting time. All club athletes eligible are asked to be at the venue on time. Please wear your club singlet as this is a championships race.

Munster Novice and under 23 Cross Country entries THE first Munster Cross Country Championship race will be the Novice and U-23 which are being held on Sunday, 21st October in Clarecastle, Co. Clare. The club will be sending in the entries for same shortly, any member wishing to take part is asked to contact cross country co-ordinator's James Veale 086 8184762 or Ann Dunford 086 0619711 A.S.A.P. No entries will be accepted on the day of race.

Running Quote FOR me, as for so many runners, there really are no finish lines. Runs end; running doesn't.

Lucy Holmes competing on the 4 lap course at the Garvey's Supervalu Autumn league at St. Augustine's College.

25th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League - Once-off Winter League payment ONCE again this year we will have the same system of league payment which is optional whereby you could make a once-off payment for the entire league, this went down extremely well with over half of the league runners using this system of payment in the past and in doing so saved themselves time and money.

For club members you can pay €30 (this includes the €5 once-off number payment) and for nonmembers you can pay a once off payment of €40 which also includes the €5 number payment charge.

The league will run for seven nights before Christmas finishing on December 19th.

We will resume action on Wednesday, January 2nd and continue until February 6th.

The various division positions are made during the Christmas break and will be displayed weekly on our return night in January.

Remember rule number one, no bib no run!

Rule number 2, no watches.

Rule number 3 no head phones or any music devices. Final rule obey stewards at all times.

We urge all those who came

along to the Friary to the recent leagues held there to consider keeping up their fitness over the winter months, don’t undo the great start you have made to being a healthier you, after making such great strides at the leagues why not continue by taking part in the Winter league, so come along and bring a friend, you’ll be glad you did.

ONLINE ENTRY NOW OPEN FOR WINTER LEAGUE ON LINK BELOW https://endurancecui.active.com/ e v e n t - r e g / s e l e c t race?e=57121354

THE Waterford county Senior cross-country championships were held in conjunction with the club’s 25th Annual open cross country event last Sunday week at St. Augustine’s College.

West Waterford AC was represented with both a men's and women's team taking part in the senior race's. The men's race had a field of 35 Waterford county club runners taking part which was encouraging to see as last year's race had only 23 so a good increase here.

A bigger effort is and going forward will have to be made by clubs to have teams participate in these events, after all this is should be one of the true athletic club races on the athletics calendar and we should not lose sight of this as club administrators by encouraging our athletes to be part of the county championships be it cross country or track.

Anyway to those who did run last Sunday week it was a good race with individual honours on the day belonging to club member Micheál Power who came along and gave an exhibition of good cross country racing when he not alone won the open race for the James Hughes Perpetual Cup but he also took gold in the county Junior race and more than that he took gold in the senior event also showing a clean pair of heels to all, last year's winner was Andrew Connick, Ferrybank AC took silver this year with bronze going to Noel Murphy also Waterford AC. These two athletes led Waterford AC to team gold from Ferrybank AC and West Waterford AC took bronze with the team of Micheal Power 1st, Sean Stilwell 10th, Mark Flavin 16th and Shane O'Riordan 18th, well done to all our athletes who came along to participate and wear the club singlet on the day.

In the junior men's race as we said Micheal Power took gold from Evan Keane, Waterford AC silver and bronze going to Hugo Blair also Waterford AC.

Entries open on November 1st West Waterford Athletic Club is delighted with the support it receives from its sponsors for this event, we are fortunate to have the support of AIB Bank, Garveys Super-Valu, Tipperary Water, Flahavan's, Munster Signs & Print, Déise Design, along with many other local businesses and individuals who are all giving valuable support helping to make the day a great occasion for the town of Dungarvan.

The race also incorporates the popular John Treacy Club Challenge Cup for men's and ladies teams which has proved to be hugely competitive.

We will again be calling on all the athletic clubs of Ireland to take on the challenge in 2019.

The John Treacy Dungarvan 10 brings together the ideal race combination of fun runners, joggers, club athletes and top class internationals who compete over a fast flat 10 mile course around the historic town of Dungarvan, we look forward to welcoming you to our town on February 3rd 2019.

Don't be disappointed as many were last year get your entry in as soon as entries open November 1st.

All race details can be found at www.dungarvan10mile.org

Looking to the ladies race which saw a field of 24 county athletes running well up on the 13 who took part last year, again like the men's race encouraging to see.

The individual gold went to young Orla O'Connor, Waterford AC who despite her young years and just like our men's winner is still a junior athlete, she proved too strong for the rest and was a deserving winner in a keenly contested race.

Her team-mate at Waterford AC Ruth Fitzgerald a recent winner of the Greenway half marathon settled for silver after leading for much of the two lap race and bronze was

claimed by West Waterford's Kate Veale.

Waterford AC won the overall team gold with Ferrybank AC taking the silver and again Waterford AC team B were the bronze team medalists. West Waterford's Junior ladies team took a deserved bronze with some great running from Mary Kate Prendergast 10th, 11th Sophie Landers, 14th Elia Tutty. Well done to the ladies.

Thanks to our committee members who came along on the day to give a hand with the event and well done to all our club athlete's who came along and ran in the championship.

WATERFORD SENIOR AND JUNIOR CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS SENIOR MEN 1st Micheál Power West Waterford A.C.; 2nd Andrew Connick Ferrybank A.C.; 3rd Noel Murphy Waterford A.C. SENIOR MENS TEAMS 1st Ferrybank A.C, 2nd Andrew Connick, 4th Shane O'Rahilly, 5th Warran Roche, 11th Craig O'Brien. Total of 22 points; 2nd Waterford A.C - 3rd Noel Murphy, 6th Fergus O'Brien, 7th Jamie Carthy, 9th Fergus O'Brien. Total of 25 points; 3rd West Waterford A.C. - 1st Micheál Power, 10th Sean Stillwell, 16th Mark Flavin, 18th Shane O'Riordan. Total of 45 points.

SENIOR LADIES 1st Orla O'Connor Waterford A.C. 2nd Ruth Fitzgerald Waterford A.C. 3rd Kate Veale West Waterford A.C. SENIOR LADIES TEAMS 1st Waterford A.C. - 1st Orla O'Connor, 2nd Ruth Fitzgerald, 4th Ruth Heary. Total of 7 points; 2nd Ferrybank A.C. - 5th Isobel Cummins, 6th Aisling Lowe, 7th Louise Morgan. Total of 18 points; 3rd Waterford A.C B - 8th Emma Caufield, 9th Sylvia Malone, 13th Emer McGlynn. Total of 30 points JUNIOR MEN 1st Micheál Power West Waterford A.C. 2nd Evan Keane Waterford A.C. 3rd Hugo Blair Waterford A.C. JUNIOR MENS TEAMS 1st Waterford AC - 3rd Evan Keane, 4th Hugo Blaire, 5th Fergus O'Brien, 6th Jamie McCarthy. Total of 18 points.

JUNIOR LADIES 1st Orla O'Connor Waterford A.C. 2nd Ruth Heary Waterford A.C. 3rd Isabelle Cummins Ferrybank A.C. JUNIOR LADIES TEAMS 1st Waterford A.C. - 1st Orla O'Connor, 2nd Ruth Heary, 5th, Emma Caufield. Total 8 points 2nd Ferrybank A.C. - 3rd Isabella Cummins, 4th Aisling lowe, 6th Molly Hutchinson. Total 13 points.

3rd West Waterford A.C. - 10th Mary Kate Prendergast, 11th Sophie Landers, 14th Elia Tutty. Total of 35 point.

27th Annual Michael Roche Carpets Series

28th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 AS and from November 1st entries will open for the 28th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 which will be held on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019, with a start time of 1.30 pm.

West Waterford Athletic Club have announced details of the event which has established itself as a must run race on the Irish road running calendar with participants from all four corners of the country and beyond participating.

The race has grown year on year and is a pre-entry race which will close when 3,000 entries is reached. (Please note this race was full in a very short time last year).

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Nicola Moroney took silver individual at last Sunday’s county novice cross country championships held in St. Augustine's College.

THE popular Michael Roche Carpets series which is now running for 27 years heads into yet another season as it will continue on the busy West Waterford AC calendar for the coming autumn and spring, a series which is in existence for the past 27 years and for all of those year’s we are indebted to Michael, Bridget Roche and family for their ongoing sponsorship and support of the club, especially with their sponsorship of this popular race series. The series will see a 5 race programme starting with the Brickey 5k on Sunday November 4th.

The second race will be the Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot at the Marine on Sunday, November 18th and then after the festive season we will continue the series with the Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup on Sunday, January 13th.

Race 4 will be the Kilmacthomas

5 on Sunday, 24th February and finally the Deíse College Dungarvan 10k on Sunday, March 10th.

Runners will have to complete 4 of the 5 races in the series to figure among the tables and prizes come the final race of the series the Dungarvan 10k in March. The series events will then read in full.

Murray's Pharmacy Brickey 5k.

Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup. Clean Zone Technology Turkey Trot 5.

The O'Reilly Butchers Kilmacthomas 5.

The Déise College Dungarvan 10k.

Once again, West Waterford Athletic Club thank Michael, Bridget and family for their continued support to the club by sponsoring this series now in its 27th year. As always we urge or members to support all our sponsors when appropriate.

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GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 October, 2018

Ballinroad FC

Stradbally FC Division One squad 2018-19.

Stradbally FC RESULTS Waterford Junior League Div One: Stradbally 2; Tramore 1.

Waterford Junior League Div Three: Stradbally 2; Piltown 3.

Under 13 Schoolboys League: Dungarvan 2; Stradbally 2.

JUNIOR Stradbally returned to winning Division One ways versus Tramore. On 13 minutes, following good work on the left wing by Damien Sheehan, Daniel Weldon thrust forward and shot to the net.

This lead only lasted three minutes when a low accurate diagonal pass from midfield into the pathway of the Tramore centre forward, who finished to the net. Much action ensued just before the break, as the visitors were first reduced in numbers, following a dismissal, and then conceded a penalty, when Stephen Lawlor was upended in the area. His brother Kevin converted the free-kick, giving Stradbally a half-time lead.

Having no alternative, the visitors pressed forward in the second half, but the re-jigged home side dealt comfortably with all such forays, and held out to gather the points.

Team: Christopher Casey, Nicholas Drohan, Damien Sheehan, Jay Hurton, Alan D'arcy, Brian Fitzgerald, Paddy Kiely, David Power, Kevin Lawlor, Daniel Weldon, Kevin Lawlor. Subs: Pa Collins, Gary Kiely, Ricky Power.

Division Three action saw South Kilkenny side Piltown visit Stradbally on Sunday afternoon.

The play and scores veered fore and aft, leaving it 2-2 at half-time.

The visitors garnered the winner in the second half, and with a stout defence kept the locals at bay, despite their fine efforts.

Training continues on

Wednesdays and Fridays ar 7.30 pm. The team would like to thank the support on the line, it's great to see people support the team win or lose.

Team: Mark Kett, Tadgh Prendergast, Kyle Walsh, Jamie Long, Gavin Kiely, Paul Finn, Damian Kiely, David Kiely, Robert Power, Adam Finn, Kevin Dineen.

Subs: Christopher Casey, Aiden Rousseau, Sean O'Brien.

SCHOOLBOYS A fine 2-2 draw under the lights, away to Dungarvan, was a good result for our Under 13s. Alas, their home tie on Saturday wasn't played, due to the paucity of referees.

The Under 12s played a worthwhile challenge versus Carrick United.

ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS Ag teacht ar ais!! Yes indeed, Academy and Little Dribblers returns on Saturday week, October 20th at 10.30 a.m. Suitable for 3 year olds to 10 year olds.

LAST MAN STANDING A late late Man Utd goal, after coming back from two down, saved 23 of our contestants in Week 5. 82 players remain in with a chance of the €500.

Check out Stradbally AFC on Facebook for the list of players remaining along with their predictions.

Please note: There are no fixtures this week, due to the International break.

A text will be sent out to the remaining contestants with a list of fixtures for Week 6.

Also remember, players cannot chose the same team twice.

The winner will receive €500 Euro. We would like to thank Dermot O'Brien of Sallyfort Mini

Farm who kindly sponsor our Last Man Standing competition.

LOTTO Our Club Lotto Draw takes place on Sunday night in the Cove Bar. Jackpot Prize on offer will be €2,300. Tickets available from all the usual outlets and promoters.

Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto.

FAI NATIONAL DRAW FAI National Draw tickets are now available. €10 each, with a myriad of prizes, including Motor Cars, they are on sale from all committee members and Junior teams players.

MNF Monday Night Football continues each week at 8.30 pm. Fun football for Over 18s, non-league players, male or female.

See you there.

ASTROTURF HIRE Astroturf Pitch is available to hire. A game of 5-a-side with your friends, is an ideal way to keep fit during the winter. For booking details contact Alan D'arcy at 087 698 7387.

ON-LINE CLUB SHOP Our on-line club shop is now open for business. For a myriad of playing and leisure gear, go to www.oneills.com Ideal birthday presents KEEPING IN TOUCH As well as these notes in the local newspapers, you can keep up to date with all the Soccer Club happenings on our Facebook page 'Stradbally AFC'.

FIXTURES Saturday, October 13th Under 12 Schoolboys League: Stradbally v Kilmacow 10.30 a.m.

Sunday, October 14th Munster Junior Cup: Seaview Celtic v Stradbally 11 a.m.

Kilmacthomas FC UNDER 13 We had a good performance from the whole squad against Ballyduff. The boys started well and took control of the game early on.

Bobby was solid in goal and was given good cover by his defensive back four of Daniel Liam Tommy and Sean.

The midfield four Billy Jack Alan and Michael work hard and pressed well to support the front two of Ciaran and Ben. We played some good football

and were rewarded when Ciaran found the net after good midfield play. Ballyduff hit back but we were soon ahead again after Ben and Ciaran combined well to score the winner.

Liam Thomas and Mark played their part when coming off the bench. Our thanks to all the parents for their support.

YOUTHS Kilmacthomas ......................… 0; St. Paul's ................................… 3.

BETTER performance again today

against the league leaders. Rav in goal didn't put a foot wrong with Scott, Marti, William and Daniel keeping the visitors at bay for long periods of the game at the back.

Paul Allen worked tirelessly alongside Patrick with Jake and Louis power patrolling the wings.

Liam and Louis Gallagher had a few good chances but like last week the opposing team took theirs better in an evenly matched game.

All subs got a run and plenty to look forward to going ahead.

U-13C Ballinroad .............................…4; Tramore .................................… 3.

Our U-13's were at home to Tramore C on Saturday morning. It was a good first half with some good football played from both teams but with a great goal from Eoughan Lattimore the rams went in one nil up at half-time.

The second half started well and Cal Tutty added a second for the rams but Tramore played well and brought it back to 2-2 but this just fired up the lads with Aaron Quinn getting a third and Sean Prunty a fourth for the Rams.

Tramore kept going and got a third but the lads kept going and got a 4-3 win. Another great result for the lads and another great team performance with every player playing a part. That’s four wins out off four now for the team, well done to everyone involved U-15B Ballinroad ................................... 5; Villa .............................................. 3.

Ballinroad U15 had their third game and third win of the season at home to Villa on Saturday. Once again it was a high scoring affair and once again the young rams had to come from behind. We were a goal down after ninety seconds when we failed to deal with the first cross of the day.

It was perhaps understandable as a lot of the team had come from Fraher Field where they had helped Abbeyside to victory earlier that day in the U14 county hurling final and they were understandably a little slow coming to the pace of this game.

However, they have been behind in each game this year and have confidence when going forward and after about 15 minutes the boys were two one up. The first came from a well taken penalty by captain Eoin Kiely following a foul on Gavin Christopher. The same two players combined a few minutes later when a perfectly delivered free from Eoin was headed home by Gavin.

Villa soon equalised but we regained the lead before halftime when Jack McGrath received a short corner from Trevor Kenneally and sent the ball arrow like to the far corner.

Five goals and a converted penalty in the first half – better than the premier league. Ballinroad ex-

tended the lead in the second half when a long ball from keeper Ed Spratt was helped on by Tom Nee and Mark McCarthy outpaced the defence and finished calmly.

As you would expect with Villa sides they kept coming and they pulled a goal back to keep the game alive. However the points were secured when an effort from Seanie Callaghan was adjudged to have crossed the line.

Following their displays in different sports over the day all the players deserved huge credit but it would be wrong not to single out Eoin Kiely who put in a massive shift and led by example and also Brian Callaghan and Fionn Dwyer who stepped up from the U-14 squad to provide us with fresh legs.

Both boys gave excellent performances.

Squad: Ed Spratt, Rian Cosgrave, Eoin Kiely, Brian Callaghan, Michael Casey, Trevor Kenneally, Gavin Christopher, Kevin Collins, Rory Tyrell, Leon Cummins, Tom Nee, Seanie Callaghan, Mark McCarthy, Oisin Brazil, Jack McGrath, Jack Kiely, Fionn Dwyer, Charlie Treen YOUTHS B Tramore Rangers ...................... 1; Ballinroad ................................... 3.

After last week’s home defeat to Mooncoin it was of upmost importance that we bounced back with a good performance and victory in this rearranged fixture away to Rangers. Senan won the toss and we choose to play with the wind and down the slope on this pitch in Tramore.

With injuries, suspension and creation night club we travelled down to the orchard with only one sub which made our task even harder.

We start the better of both teams but knew we needed a few goals with the strong wind and hill we had in the first half, Liam and Ben had shots from distance but didn’t materialize. It was 30 minutes in when a corner by James was neatly tucked away by Tadhg to give us the lead. This lead was nearly doubled when Daire just headed over with 5 minutes to the break. We went into the break one up and hoping it would be enough to hold onto.

As expected Rangers started the better in the second half and piled on the pressure. The back

four were playing great keeping the lines cleared and Rian in goal was steading the ship. Then out of the blue James hit a shot from 30 yards that there keeper saved onto the cross bar but Tony ran in to tap in, great news we were 2 up.

Rangers threw three up front and it wasn’t long till they got one back after a long ball wasn’t dealt with and their striker rounded Rian to make it 2-1.

Rangers now had a ten minute purple patch and threw everything including the kitchen sink at us. We defended deep and dropped the wing backs in to help out more.

Then with two minutes left and Rangers piling on the pressure we broke down the right side, Oisin swing in a great cross for Darragh to head in, boom we went 3-1 up and had rode the storm.

Game over and all headed home with three points in the bag.

Thanks to Tramore Rangers for helping to rearrange this fixture with the county final on in the same afternoon.

I said in last week’s report that we weren’t happy with some of the referee’s decisions against Mooncoin, well this was the polar opposite, the referee was outstanding from before the game even started till the end, using the advantage rule and common sense the whole game. We now roll onto another away fixture against Portlaw next Sunday.

Rian Hogan, Tony Dwyer, Joe Kuhne, Senan Travers, Frankie De Paoir Kavanagh, James Hahesy, Liam Fennell, Ben O’Donovan, Darragh Pender, Tadhg Collins, Daire Slevin, Oisin Morrissey.

MUNSTER JUNIOR CUP Ballinroad F.C. have their first outing in the 2018/2019 Munster Junior Cup this Sunday, October 13th. The lads are at home to Villa B with kick off at 11.00 am. All support greatly appreciated CONGRATULATIONS Well done to Abbeyside U-14 hurlers who won the country final on Saturday last, with many of the players going on to participate in the U-15B victory over Villa later that evening.

Commiserations to the senior squad who came up against a strong Ballygunner team in the Senior County Final on Sunday.

Well done to all involved on a great championship campaign.

Brideview United FC SCHOOLBOY/GIRL NOTES NO SCHOOLBOY GAMES THIS WEEKEND Our club has no schoolboy games this weekend as it is for U13 and U-16 teams and sadly we do not have a team in either league.

We have five of our players playing U-16 football. Four boys namely Jake O’Brien, Shane Martin, Stephen Roche and Ethan Scotton playing for Valley Rangers. These boys helped Rangers defeat Greenwood of Cork 5-2 in the SFAI Cup. Well done lads.

We also Cian Hurley playing

with Cappoquin/Railway U-16 team in the Waterford Schoolboy League.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND V. DENMARK AND WALES Both of these games have a 7.45 p.m. kick-off. However, the game versus Denmark is on Saturday which makes it easier for us country folk to travel. Brideview have tickets for the Wales game on Tuesday, 16th October. Interested get in touch with either Mick Sheehan or Liam Fraser.

SYMPATHY The club extends its deepest sympathy to the Kenneally family,

Ballyduff Upper on the sad passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

MEETINGS There was no shortage of meetings last week. Our club was represented at all meetings.

REGAL CINEMA YOUGHAL Going to the cinema. Club players from 11 years to 14 years take note. The club will be going to the Regal Cinema, Youghal on Sunday, 4th November at 10 a.m.

It’s a fundraiser for our club.

Players will be notified during the week. If interested get in touch with Olive, Liam or Brian or any committee member.

DEADLINE FOR SPORTS NEWS

8.00 p.m. each Monday evening (Including Bank Holidays) sport@dungarvanobserver.ie

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Abbeyside FC

U-15 SFAI CUP – Dungarvan United FC U-15 team travelled to Tipperary with a small squad on Saturday due to County Finals taking place. The lads faced Two-Mile Borris St Kevin’s and it was the end of the road in the competition after a defeat of 5-2. Thanks to the players and parents who travelled. Attentions turn back to league duties now for these lads. Pictured Dungarvan U-15 team and coaches Craig Shead and Derek Murray.

Pictured are the Dungarvan United FC Academy U-10 team that played their first games in the U-11 Blue League.

The lads played two tough, sporting games against a solid Ballinroad outfit and done very well. Keep up the good work lads. Thanks to all the parents for the support.

Dungarvan United FC ACADEMY UPDATE Thanks to Piltown who travelled up on Saturday for a round of friendly games. A bright, crisp day, perfect for letting the young blues put into practice what they have been training for.

Thanks to Piltown for travelling up, we look forward to the return.

We will now hope to play on a more regular basis, games may not always be at our usual training times so please ensure your child is registered so you can be put on the WhatsApp group.

Thanks to those who have registered so far, a gentle reminder that subs are due now also.

FIXTURES Saturday, 13th October, 2018 Under 12 SFAI Skechers National Cup 10:30 Dungarvan United A v Villa A WSFL Under 12B League 10:30 Southend United B v Dungarvan United B Under 14 SFAI Skechers National Cup 12:30

Dungarvan United v River Rangers A F.A.I. Youth Cup Round 1 2.00 Evergreen v Dungarvan United Sunday, 14th October, 2018 M.F.A. Junior Cup 11:00 Park Rangers v Dungarvan United QUALIFIED FOR EUROPE Congrats to Waterford FC after qualifying for Europe. Fantastic season for Alan Reynolds and all his players and coaching staff. Best wishes from everyone in Kilrush Park.

LOTTO JACKPOT BREAKS €7K BARRIER With Christmas fast approaching a nice €7,100 Christmas bonus could be all yours!

Tickets are available in Hallahan’s Pharmacy, Tudor Bar, Paddy Foley’s and Crotty’s Abbeyside.

Be in it to win it! Thanks as always to those who support our lotto. No winner last week. Numbers: 11-1831. €50 Cormac Coleman, €25 Jonathan Donovan and Victor Carroll.

WATERFORD SCHOOLBOYS FOOTBALL LEAGUE (WSFL) FIXTURES Saturday, 13th October Under 12 SFAI Skechers National Cup TBC Cahir Park AFC A v Piltown A 10:30 Dungarvan United A v Villa A 10:30 Carrick United A v Cashel Town 11:45 Bohemians A v St Michaels A 12:30 Southend United A v Gorey Rangers A 12:00 Freebooters FC A v Ferrybank A WSFL Under 12A League 10:30 Park Rangers A v Tramore A WSFL Under 12B League 10:00 Tramore B v Bohemians B 10:30 Southend United B v Dungarvan United B 10:30 Johnville v De La Salle 10:30 Kilmacthomas v Ballinroad WSFL Under 12C League 10:00 Seaview Celtic v Tramore C 10:30 Carrick United B v Mooncoin Celtic A 10:30 Stradbally v Kilmacow 10:30 Piltown B v St Pauls WSFL Under 12D League 10:00 Bohemians C v Portlaw United 10:30 Ballyduff v Carrick United C 10:30 Villa B v Ferrybank C 12:00 Park Rangers B v Piltown C Under 14 SFAI Skechers National Cup TBC The Ballagh United FC D4 v Kilmacow TBC Clonmel Celtic A v Southend United TBC Wexford Albion A v Villa A

10:30 De La Salle v Bohemians A 11:45 Seaview Celtic v Cahir Park AFC P 12:30 Dungarvan United v River Rangers A WSFL Under 14A League 11:30 Tramore A v Carrick United A WSFL Under 14B League 12:15 Piltown A v Park Rangers A 13:00 Waterford Crystal v Kilmacthomas WSFL Under 14C League 12:15 St Pauls v Villa B 13:30 Tramore B v Ballyduff 14:15 Bohemians B v Ballinroad 12:15 Abbeyside v Park Rangers B 15:30 Tramore C v Piltown B 16:15 Bohemians C v Mooncoin Celtic Under 16 SFAI Skechers National Cup TBC Twomileborris St. Kevin's A v Cappoquinn Railway 11:45 Tramore A v Wexford Celtic FC A 12:00 Evergreen A v Villa A 12:30 Carrick United A v St Josephs FC A WSFL Under 16A League 14:30 Southend United A v Park Rangers A 14:30 Piltown v Johnville WSFL Under 16B League 14:30 Carrick United B v Ferrybank 14:30 Ballinroad v Park Rangers B 14:30 Abbeyside v Southend United B 14:30 Ballyduff v Villa B 14:30 Kilmacow v Tramore B.

3rd DIVISION Abbeyside …………………….. 2; Portlaw ………………………… 3.

The 3rd Div. took on league leaders Portlaw last Sunday morning in a heated game with both sets of teams not holding back in search of all three points.

It was Portlaw who rushed into a two goal lead in the opening 20 minutes. The home side settled in well after this and started to dominate the game with visitors playing long balls over the top.

Persistant fouls was Portlaw’s downfall. Eric Duggan picked up a lose ball after a free kick and sent a 20 yard volley into the top corner.

2-1 and game on.

Abbeyside went close again with Sheehan McGrath and O’Riordan all going close but just couldn’t find the back of the net. It was Portlaw however that made it 3 -1 after a quick counter attack caught the home side wide open.

But the lads never gave up and within minutes Ciaran Dee skipped past three defenders and then the keeper to make it 3-2. The home side gave it their all for the next five minutes to try and find an equaliser and Nathan Burke thought he had won a point for the villagers but for a fantastic save by the Portlaw No 1. F.T. Portlaw 3-2 winners.

Unlucky, lads and with two games in hand there’s still plenty games to get back into it.

YOUTHS C Tramore Rangers …………….. 4; Abbeyside ……………………... 0.

Our Youth C side made the long trip down to Tramore Rangers last Sunday lunchtime with the bare 11 as they were missing players due to the hurling County final.

The boys started well and gave it their all in a hard fought game unlucky not to take an early lead after some lovely play out wide.

Rangers however settled into the game and took the lead against the run of play after they had won a corner and the resulting cross was met by the big number 9 who headed home from six yards.

Rangers doubled the lead five minutes later. Again a quick break through the middle and a square pass was placed into the bottom corner. David Shields in goal made a string of saves and kept it at 2-0 at the break.

Second half and the Villagers had it all to do. Again started well always showing for the ball but it was that final ball in the oppostion

IMPORTANT NOTICE – SMOKING BAN We are now a few weeks into our smoking ban and the support has been fantastic. HOWEVER THERE SEEMS TO BE A FEW SUPPORTERS WHO ARE STILL SMOKING ON CLUB GROUNDS. THE CLUB ASK ALL SUPPORTERS AND CLUB MEMBERS TO PLEASE RESPECT THE SAFETY OF OUR PLAYERS AND YOUNGER CHILDREN AND SMOKE OUTSIDE THE CLUB GROUNDS. WE HAVE EASED OUR WAY INTO THIS BUT NOW WE WILL HAVE TO REMOVE REPEAT OFFENDERS AND BAN FROM CLUB IF FOUND TO BE IN BREACH OF CLUB RULES. AGAIN ABBEYSIDE A.F.C THANKS YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT ON THIS SMOKING BAN AND HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THIS WEEKEND FOR MORE GAMES. half that let them down.

Throughout the game Abbeyside pressed the Rangers’ players all over the pitch but the home side just had that little bit more quality and experance in their side and added another two goals before the final whistle sounded.

Keep up the work and the results will come lads.

TRAINING 1st and 3rd division training is out in Ballinroad astro with a 9 pm start. All players asked to be there.

Fitness training in Mark McConnells Dungarvan based Gym at 7.30 p.m. Tuesday.

Youths C training in Ballinroad astro Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

Youths B and u-16 training Tuesday 6.30 at the pitch.

All players asked to make an effort for training.

CLUB REGISTRATION With the new season well under way all players are reminded that any outstanding membership owed must be paid in full to the club before a player is available for selection. If any player has any questions on the matter they are advised to speak with their manager. Thank you.

FIXTURES Sunday 2.30 p.m. Munster Cup: Abbeyside V Valley Rangers.

SPORTS CAPITAL GRANT Great news - for all sports clubs AND SCHOOLS. New round of Sports Capital Grants announced!

Do you know a local SCHOOL or SPORTS CLUB looking to upgrade their sports facilities?

SCHOOLS CAN NOW ALSO APPLY THIS YEAR - partnering with a local sports club under the €40 Million Sports Capital fund. www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie Applications then can only be made online from Friday, 9th October to Friday, 19th October.

It's a great scheme which has helped to support so many sports clubs in Waterford. If your club has a capital project which it would like to see realised check out this scheme.

Abbeyside as both a club and community has been overlooked time and time again for development of an astro turf and upgrade to our current clubhouse. We ask all people of the community to help in anyway they can to try and keep the club going forward. Its amazing that the club is still going with little to NO support over the years but for the small group of members and player who have grown the club from strenght to strenght each year.

Now we ask our community to get behind your local club Abbeyside AFC and help improve the area for the whole community as we hope yo develop a youth and community center for the people of Abbeyside and surrounding areas.

If you have any interest or ideas please contact the Club Facebook page or email liamsheehan85@gmail.com.

ACADEMY INDOORS Abbeyside FC soccer academy now on Fridays at 4 p.m. in the Sports Centre. Registrations for membership is now closed.

APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS We are appealing to present club players, ex players or parents in the club and from the general public for help with club development, administration, and also team managers/coaches due to the increasing the number of playing members and teams.

Teams 2018/19 Junior Division 1, 3, O/35 Youth’s B, C, Schoolboys Under 11, 12, 13, 14, 16. That’s 10 teams plus our Academy for children from 5 to 9 years.

West Waterford East Cork Schoolboys results and fixtures RESULTS Fermoy Nissan Under 13 League: Lismore A.F.C. 7; Ardmore A.F.C. 2 Clashmore Ramblers F.C 3; Cappoquin Railway F.C. 2 Ballybridge United 1; Mogeely F.C. 9 East Cork Oil Aglish Branch Under 16 League: Inch United 3; Valley Rangers 3 Ardmore A.F.C. 6; Castlebridge Celtic 2

FIXTURES Saturday, 13th October 2018 Fermoy Nissan Under 13 League: Ardmore A.F.C. v Inch United at Dysert Park 10:30. Ref: Finn O'Sullivan Lismore A.F.C. v Kilworth Celtic at Castle Farm Grounds 11:00. Ref: Stephen Pratt Valley Rangers v Ballybridge United at Conna Community Field 11:00. Ref: Xander Coolbear Mogeely F.C. v Cappoquin

Railway F.C. at Railway Park Mogeely 11:00. Ref: John Roche East Cork Oil Aglish Branch Under 16 League: Castlebridge Celtic v Cappoquin Railway F.C. at Celtic Park 11:00.

Ref: Simon Drislane Valley Rangers v Ardmore A.F.C. at Conna Community Field 12:30. Ref: Xander Coolbear Lismore A.F.C. v Inch United a t Castle Farm Grounds 13:00. Ref: Stephen Pratt.

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Cappoquin Rowing Club OUR Annual Sponsored Row is fast approaching, the much enjoyed event will take place on Saturday afternoon, October 20th.

This is our last big fundraising event before we get really stuck into winter training. Crews will be leaving from Youghal bridge and making their way along the 16 mile scenic route on the Blackwater back to the boathouse.

Not only is it a nice opportunity for our members to get in a nice long row particularly as the dark evenings have reduced water time, it is a great spectator event as you can follow the course by stopping at places like Villierstown Quay and The Rock in Cappoquin.

We are very grateful for the con-

tinued support of those who contribute to our fundraisers and would appreciate any donation to the Sponsored Row. We are delighted to inform you of our recent purchase of 10 new rowing machines from the proceeds of last year’s fundraising as well as new weight racks in the gym. These are a great new asset to the club.

As we know the standard of competitive rowing in Ireland has been increasing exponentially in the last few years so having access to high class equipment is an important aid to the training process.

The rowing machines are particularly beneficial at this time of the year when water time is limited and

unfortunately the winters seem to be getting longer. While you can’t replace the water work for technique and crew experience, the machines go a long way in building endurance and stamina.

Those looking to make a donation toward the sponsored row should approach club members or one of the contacts below. We will have more information about times of the event in the coming weeks.

Quote of the week: “It’s not the will to win that matters – everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” – Paul Bryant Contact: Club Captain Stephan Landers: (085) 1330736 or Club Secretary Paul McGrath: (086)8328719.

Dungarvan Cycling Club’s G4 group at the top of the Cat’s climb at the Vee cross

Cappoquin Rowing Club – Pictured above are the new rowing machines puchased recently out of the proceeds of the Sponsored Row which took place last year.

Dungarvan Kickboxing Club

Gloves and Glory 6 DEISE kickboxing does it again with a cracking event in ‘Gloves and Glory 6’ last week in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan.

Seventeen well matched fights including two very close well contested title fights. Fifteen fighters from Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan fought on the night and every one of them did themselves and the club proud.

Lawlors Hotel was packed to capacity and the local fighters had huge support from the crowd.

The main event was an absolute war between Sigitas Balinciunas from Sean O’Neill’s gym in Meath and Dungarvan’s own Ryan Griffin. Credit to both fighters as going in to the 5th and final round the scorecards had to be very close. In the 5th round Ryan landed a perfect knee to body and stopped his opponent to claim the IKF Irish K1 Title.

Other Dungarvan fighters on the night were Richard Power, James Hickey, Ava O’Brien, Tia Duggan, Rhianna Lynch, Cian Dunne, Jamie Walsh, Shane Glavin, Adam Whelan, Erin Griffin, Scott Lennon, Jonathan Walsh, Anna Damazyn, David Kubera and the unstoppable Paddy Moore. A great night for the club picking up 10 wins, 4 draws and only 2 losses.

Thanks a lot to all Deise Kickboxing club members

and their families who helped out in various ways, thanks to the IKF, all the officials, the MC, the DJ, the doctor and medics, our stunning ring girl Aoife and her helper Sophie. Thanks to Lawlors Hotel, our door staff and James Fraher for recording the event.

SPONSORS Big thanks to all the clubs who brought their fighters and supported us. Big thanks to all the local businesses who sponsored fights or spot prizes.

Jumbos Takeaway sponsor Tia Duggan.

PKA Ltd sponsor Jamie Walsh.

Donncha Dunne Electrical sponsors Cian Dunne.

Hallahan’s Pharmacy sponsor Richard Power.

Ivans restaurant sponsor Anna Damazyn.

Polish Grocery Janosiki sponsor David Kubera.

Glavin Electrical sponsor Shane Glavin.

Deise Kickboxing sponsor Paddy Moore.

The main event of the night was Ryan Griffins K1 Title fight which was sponsored by Jitterbeans and Haven Pharmacy.

Spot prizes kindly sponsored by: Elverys Sports, McKenna Computers,West Waterford Golf Club, VT2, Carraig Donn, Lloyds Pharmacy, Fresh Food Courtyard and the 360 Cookhouse.

Recent Dungarvan Club Kickboxing show in Lawlors Hotlel.

AFTER an eventful AGM all the DCC groups were kilometre eaters in favourable October conditions.

The women attended a successful training day on Saturday. Reports from the road and an introduction to the new committee to follow.

Despite G5 having a good number of female riders at the Women’s Training Day on Saturday, the group still had seven cyclists on the Sunday spin. Always good to see new faces and not so new, the group were delighted to be joined

by Karen & John. Plenty of chat and banter as they took on the rolling coastline turning left at 5 cross roads. Pole roll up practice quickly had the group at Mahonbridge where they turned and faced a headwind on the Carrick Road. G23k had the kettle on the boil and the seats warm on arrival at Applegreen Leamybrien.

After a reviving cuppa and catch up with G23k, the group returned home keeping a good pace on the coast road to complete 50k at 19.3 kph.

G23k: The group headed off on the planned Sunday route on a cool breezy morning. The group cycled along the coast road towards seafield turning left for Kilmac. The group then turned left and headed for Mahon Bridge and then onto Leamybrien for the coffee stop meeting up with Group 5. The group then headed through killrosanty back onto the N25 and headed for the Pike. The group then headed for Durrrow and then Home Dis 68km avg 22kph Eight riders set off on the G4 spin on a chilly but dry October morning. A good group despite a few regulars missing due to holidays and birthday celebrations!

Welcome back to Michael on a brief reprieve from fatherhood duties and to Tom from Group 3 returning from a break from cycling.

A brisk pace to warm-up out to Affane cross turning right heading up the Cat's climb it was a very pleasant spin with lots of chat.

Everyone in good spirits decided to continue the climb to the top of the Vee - the boys tackling the hill head on! A quick picture opportunity as we then realised the wind had

helped us on the way up facing into the wind down to Lismore and trying to avoid any encounters with sheep! Stop changed to the garage in Lismore as there was no coffee at the market. We met up with other cyclists and our new chairman came to the rescue of our new secretary on a mechanical issue.

One kept going from Lismore so the remaining six completed the route back to Cappoquin, Villerstown, Aglish and back to Dungarvan via the Bog road. A very pleasant 80Km spin.

Congratulations and all the best to all club officers and new committee members for the coming year.

Best of luck to Niall D'Arcy in Waterford it was a pleasure to cycle with you over the past few years.

Hope we'll see you on the road soon.

G3 had 14 out on Sunday on a cool autumnal morning. Peddling out the coast road, across the 5 Cross roads and over to Kilmac.

Then commenced the long drag up to Crehana, turning right and more climbing up Scrouty, lady rider “sentir la pression” following her stint in Paris last weekend.

Continuing on to Kilmeaden and Carrolls Cross where lady rider gave in and called the rescue vehicle.

The rest careering down to Kill and tackling the coast road home in very blustery conditions. 90k at 26.5 steady winter miles. We wish G3 members Paraig and Rose all the best in their new roles as Chairman and PRO, also Ian, Mike, Anthony W and Tomas a productive year at committee as they help to drive the DCC ship forward.

OTHER NEWS Thank you to Darren Tutty and the women's commission of Cycling Ireland for organising a training and information day in conjunction with DCC in Dungarvan on Saturday, 6th October. It was very successful and well attended, the women returned with a number of new ideas and initiatives for the club.

Here is a report of the day from Rachel Neylin.

A selection of Group 5 riders joined others from DCC,

Watergrasshill and other cycling clubs on a special Saturday spin focused on women cyclists. Split roughly into ability groups they headed out with a sparky pace to Ballinroad, Seafield and onto the Coach House in Kilmacthomas.

The spin out had sorted them into groups of similar ability and, guided by strong and experienced riders from other DCC groups, they returned home via three different routes. All safely back and happy with their chosen route, they had the chance to listen to Martyn Irvine (national track and road cycling champion and world champion in World Cup Classics) and staff from Cycling Ireland Women’s Commission. There was a good Q&A session which opened up new ideas for all the audience. The best part of the day was being out on the road meeting new women cyclists and getting to know the clubmates from the speedy end of DCC. An excellent day out and a big thumbs up to the organisers.

AGM The Annual General Meeting took place on Friday, October 5th in the Park Hotel. Thanks to all the members who came out to support the club and help vote in a new committee.

Chairperson: Paraig de Burca Secretary: Nora Halley Treasurer: Mark Radley PRO: Rose Hayes Membership Officer: Tomas Mac Craith CPO: Karen Hickson Walsh Committee members: Jason Travers, Anthony Wright, Joe O’Reilly, Michael Morley, Ian Holland, Anthony Murtagh, Mike Wall, John Coleman. The next committee meeting will be at 8 pm on Monday, 5th November at The Park Hotel. If you would like to contact DCC there are several options; the DCC FB page, paid up members can join the members Facebook page or via email at Dungarvancyclingclub@gmail.com You are also welcome to contact the PRO, Rose Hayes through FB messenger or troutletrose@gmail.com Wrap up, light up, mudguards on, stay safe out there.

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HANDBALL NEWS

Kiely, Treen and Callaghan reach All-Ireland Finals WATERFORD and the Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty handball club had five representatives on the Munster team playing Ulster in the All-Ireland Semi-Finals at Kingscourt, Co. Cavan.

First up was Tom Nee in the U14 singles who put up a great display against Sean Callan (Monaghan) but came out second best 15/3, 15/3.

In the U-14 doubles Charlie Treen and Sean Callaghan had a magnificent win against Niall Magee and Adam McKenna (Cavan) 15/7, 15/3.

In the U-17 singles Michael Kiely defeated Brian McAleer in a close match 21/14, 21/19 to book his place in the All-Ireland final.

In the U-15 singles William Beresford lost to Jack Darcy (Tyrone) in a tight encounter 15/7, 15/7.

We wish Michael, Charlie and Sean all the best for their upcoming All-Ireland Final matches in Lahorna, Co. Tipperary on Sunday, 14th October.

Dungarvan Credit Union Player of the Month Awards.. Pictured here (from left to right): Simon Stanley (U-8’s Coach), Ciaran Sullivan (U-12), Sophie O’Connell (U-10), David Javier Martin (U-16), Paudie Barry (U-14), James Kiely (U-8), Tom Ryan (U-10’s Coach), Michael O’Grady (U-10’s Coach).

DUNGARVAN RUGBY CLUB

Michael Kiely.

Sean Callan (Monaghan) and Tom Nee.

Sean Callaghan, Charlie Treen, Niall Magee and Adam McKenna (Cavan).

DUNGARVAN CREDIT UNION PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARDS! On Saturday morning, at a sun-drenched Ballyrandle, we were delighted to present our inaugural Dungarvan Credit Union Player of the Month Awards to our underage players.

Congratulations to our September winners; James Kiely (U-8), Sophie O'Connell (U-10), Ciaran Sullivan (U-12), Paudie Barry (U-14) and Davi Javier Martin (U-16).

Thanks as always to all our underage volunteer coaches - we couldn't do it without you!

DUNGARVAN TAKE ON CARRICK-ONSUIR IN U-14 EAST MUNSTER LEAGUE On Sunday our U-14’s kicked off their league season with a home match against Carrick. Both sides were evenly matched and some direct running from the big players on both sides was the order of the day. The game started off at a great pace and soon saw the Dungarvan No. 8 pick from the base of the scrum and run direct for the line going in for a try. This was countered soon after by Carrick using their big forwards to run direct and Dungarvan were unable to stop them.

Carrick stretched their lead twice more using the same tactic. Dungarvan didn't lose heart and came back at Carrick scoring again before the break. The second half was marked with some big hits and hard tackles being made.

Dungarvan scored again with some great carries from the pack. The backs were taking on the bigger Carrick side but the hits started to take their toll. Carrick scored again and looked to have a big lead but Dungarvan showed great determination to go back at them and scored again.

From the kick off Dungarvan attacked again but with time running out they were unable to close the gap further. Going down on a scoreline 2836 the Dungarvan team can take great heart from a very positive performance.

Dungarvan squad: Sean Seward, Nathan Walsh, Tadgh Foley, Fionn Bowdren, Emilio Benavente, Charlie Ahern, Paudie Barry, Andy Phelan, Peter Phelan, Colm Sullivan, Tom Foran, Aaron Ronayne,

Oran Grant, Eoin Flavin, Oisin McCusker, Sean Flavin, Patrick McGrath, Liam Organ, Shane Power. Coaches: Richie Laffan & Morgan O'Connell.

CARRICK-DUNGARVAN U-181⁄2S TAKE ON CLONMEL IN CLOSE ENCOUNTER Carrick-Dungarvan U-18.5 met rivals Clonmel in the Muster league at Tybroughney, Carrickon-Suir on Sunday. The teams were well matched at the start with Carrick-Dungarvan winning the ball from the kick off, carrying the ball to the halfway line with some good forward interplay. However, a knock on ball from CarrickDungarvan was pounced on by Clonmel and very quickly swept wide leading to the first try of the game for Clonmel under the posts. Clonmel successfully converted the try to leave the score at 7 to nil to Clonmel.

Carrick-Dungarvan rallied and managed to spend time camped in Clonmel's 22. Clonmel defended well but some rolling forward play led to an excellent offload from Ronan Foley to Ryan Donoghue who crashed over for CarrickDungarvan's first try. The conversion by Ronan Bohane shaved wide to leave the score at 7 to 5 for Clonmel.

The second half started where the first half left off with both sides attacking and defending excellently leading to a close contest. Clonmel converted a penalty from just outside the 22 when Carrick-Dungarvan were penalised for straying offside in defence. The score stood at 10 points to 5 to Clonmel when Carrick-Dungarvan won the ball at a ruck just inside the Clonmel half, a succession of rucks followed bringing the ball to the Clonmel 10 metre line. Carrick-Dungarvan moved the ball wide through Jack O’Connell and Aaron O’Sullivan, with winger Jack Boylan making the break out wide, the offload back inside to Ronan Bohane who sprinted to score under the posts. Ronan converted his own try to leave the score at 12 points to 10 to Carrick-Dungarvan.

Clonmel attacked straight from the kick off leading to a period of sustained attack, but a de-

termined Carrick-Dungarvan defence led by Rian Anthony and Tyrone Forrester managed to keep Clonmel out. Clonmel continued to exert pressure and a series of rolling forward attacks eventually let Clonmel to convert this period of pressure into points with a well worked try in the corner, leaving the score 15 points to 12 after narrowly failed to convert the try.

Carrick-Dungarvan mounted an attack straight from the kick off out-half, Jack O’Connell moved the ball wide through James Daly to Eoin Bohane who sprinted to the corner but the lack of clear grounding of the ball led the referee to award an attacking scrum to Carrick-Dungarvan.

From the resulting scrum Carrick-Dungarvan attacked up the centre of the field but Clonmel managed to gather a loose ball in their own 22 and move the ball the length of the field to score under the posts, with the successful conversion leaving the score at 22 points to 12 in Clonmel's favour.

Carrick-Dungarvan mounted one last attack with a few minutes in the match, exerting pressure on Clonmel with the Carrick-Dungarvan pack attacking the line, a succession of carries

by Tommy Hanlon and Matthew O’Toole tested the Clonmel defence but the defence stood strong and a knock on close to the line meant the attack was the last action of the game as the ref blew the whistle on a very closely contested match, final score 22 - 12 to Clonmel.

Squad on the day were: Jack Boylan, James Daly, Aaron O’Sullivan, Ryan O’Donoghue, Conor Mullany, Jack O'Connel, Ronan Bohane Keegan Buerkes, Evan Tynan Geary, Tomas Flavin, Tommy O'Hanlon, Rian Anthony, Matthew O'Toole, Ronan Foley Tyrone Forrester, Ruairc Hanrahan, Eammon Joy, Ben Power, James Bourke, Eoin Bohane.

UPCOMING FIXTURES Saturday, 13th October: U-16’s Munster Club Conference 6, Dungarvan v Fermoy, Kick-off 11 a.m. U-18.5's Munster Club Conference 6, Fermoy v Dungarvan/Carrick v Clonmel RFC, K/O 11.30 a.m.

Ardmore AC Notes

Great turnout at County Cross Country championships WE had a great turn out of athletes running in the County Cross Country Championships on Sunday, 30th September (Even Ages) and Sunday, 7th October in St Augustine’s. Conditions were

ideal, with sun and dry ground! In the Even Ages, five of our athletes finished in the top 10 and quite a few ran up an age which is very challenging.

We had several athletes running

their first cross country race on both days. We also had a great U-10 and U-13 girls teams. We are looking forward to the County B Cross Country Meet next Sunday 14th in the same venue.

Members of Ardmore AC at the County Cross Country (Uneven ages) last Sunday.

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Talking Horses Late run sees Jake Peter win at Cork PAT Flynn was among the winners at Cork on Wednesday where the Gary Halpin-ridden Jake Peter landed the concluding 12f handicap. The 7/1 chance left it late but came with a great run to deny 9/4 favourite Bay Hill by a length and three quarters.

New Manager for Tramore THE Board of Waterford & Tramore Racecourse has announced the appointment of Owen Byrne as the new Racecourse Manager, which commenced on Monday, October 8.

Owen replaces the track’s long-standing manager Sue Phelan and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role and his appointment reflects the ambition of the board to grow the business, along with continuing to provide exciting opportunities for racing in Waterford.

Big career win for Robinson DYLAN Robinson rode the biggest winner of his career to date when taking the Grade 3 Ballymore Irish EBF Novice Chase on the Henry De Bromhead-trained Ornua at Roscommon on Monday afternoon.

A well-supported 3/1 chance, Ornua carried the colours of John Phelan and Syed Momin to a ready success, beating Willie Mullins’ 6/4 favourite Cadmium in great style.

For good measure, the Knockeen trainer also saddled the third horse home, Classic Theatre.

O’Grady lands Mares’ Maiden at Roscommon LIGHT Of My Life had Ballynonty trainer Edward O'Grady in the winners’ enclosure at Roscommon on Monday when landing the mares’ maiden hurdle in the hands of Mark Walsh. The 6/1 chance was hampered at the fourth last hurdle but recovered well and had no difficulty whatsoever on building on the promise she had shown at Ballinrobe previously.

Tipperary trainers to the fore at Naas TIPPERARY trainers had the best of it at Naas on Tuesday where Aidan O'Brien shared winners with Seamie Heffernan and his son Donnacha and David Marnane also enjoyed a double. Heffernan partnered 7/2 chance Norway to an easy win in the 8f maiden for the Ballydoyle trainer, the son of Galileo scoring a six and a half-length success.

While the winning margin wasn’t as impressive, Fightfortheroses was a thoroughly convincing winner of the 12f maiden with Donnacha O'Brien in the saddle. The even-money favourite made all the running to win and beat Dermot Weld’s Crecerelle by a length and a quarter. Donnacha O'Brien made it two on the day when teaming up with his brother Joseph to win the 12f handicap on 11/4 favourite Perfect Tapatino, winner number 102 for the champion jockey-elect.

Double for Heffernan at Cork AIDAN O'Brien and Seamie Heffernan were at it again at Cork on Wednesday where Snowflakes got there just in time to win the 8f maiden.

Victory looked far from certain for the 9/4 favourite with a furlong to run but she picked up well and got up in the dying strides to deny Minnie Haha, trained by Jessica Harrington, by a neck.

Denis Hogan also made it to the winners’ enclosure when Stormy Air, owned by Raymond Treacy, took the 8f handicap to complete a double for Heffernan.

King Of Brega and Dylan Robinson, right, jumps the last behind Eight Till Late during the McDonalds Kilkenny Handicap Hurdle at Gowran Park.

De Bromhead’s The King of Brega wins Handicap Hurdle DE Bromhead and Robinson were also among the winners at Gowran Park on Friday afternoon where The King of Brega won the first of the 2m4f handicap hurdles.

The 11/1 chance, owned by the BMW Partnership, was all out to beat Eight Till Late by a head. Rachael Blackmore was in the saddle as De Bromhead landed his third winner of the week at Gowran Park on Saturday where Judgement Day won the rated novice chase for

Gigginstown House Stud.

There was another Waterford-trained winner as Oh Me Oh My won the beginners’ chase on the card for Margaret Flynn from Stradbally and jockey Philip Enright.

The 14/1 chance was left clear at the final fence by the fall of the Gordon Elliott-trained Mitchouka to win by 45 lengths from the only other finisher, Redwood Castle.

Gavin Cromwell lands his Micro Manage gives biggest success on the flat Blackmore first two year old winner

RACHAEL Blackmore rode her first two-year-old winner when Micro Manage landed the 9f maiden at Tipperary on Sunday.

Trained by Willie Mullins, he was sent off a very wellbacked 11/2 chance and ran out the cosy winner of the 9f race to give Mullins his first juvenile winner in Ireland since Levanto and Johnny Murtagh were winners at Dundalk almost six years ago.

Upcoming Fixtures Cork - Wednesday, October 10 (First Race 2.05) Downpatrick - Friday, October 12 (First Race 2.00) Dundalk - Friday, October 12 (First Race 6.00) Fairyhouse - Saturday, October 13 (First Race 2.00) Limerick - Saturday, October 13 (First Race 1.35) Limerick - Sunday, October 14 (First Race 1.50) Navan - Sunday, October 14 (First Race 1.35)

TWICE a Grade 1 winner over hurdles, trainer Gavin Cromwell landed by far his biggest success on the Flat when Princess Yaiza captured the Group 2 Qatar Prix de Royallieu at Longchamp on Saturday.

Ridden by Andrea Atzeni, the three-yearold got to the front over a furlong from home and made the best of her way home to beat the locally-trained favourite Palombe by a short-neck and gain her first success of the season and a first win in the colours of Lindsay Laroche.

Cork Racing News KINSALE’S Robert Tyner continues to get the best out of Don’t Kick Nor Bite which recorded his fifth racecourse success in the handicap chase at Roscommon on Monday.

Completing a double on the day for Mark Walsh, the 7/2 favourite raced clear from the final fence to beat her closest market rival Mill Quest in great style.

Glantane apprentice Denis Linehan enjoyed a cosy success on the Johnny Murtagh-trained So Familiar in the nursery handicap at Cork on Wednesday.

The first of two winners on the

day for the Curragh trainer, the winner was returned at odds of 9/2.

Tyner got a second winner when Dundeedy Lad, ridden by Phillip Enright, took the 2m4f handicap hurdle at Clonmel on Thursday.

Wearing cheek-pieces for the first time, the 11/1 chance scored from Denis Leahy’s Desertmore Dreamer in good style.

Paul Townend had another week to remember and the highlight of his haul was his success on the Willie Mullins-trained Quick Grabhim in the Grade 3 Joe Mac Novice Hurdle at Tipperary on Sunday.

Tennesse Waltz and Billy Lee holding off Percy B Shelly and Donagh O'Connor in the Circle Bar Claiming Race at Naas. [Alain Barr]

Tennesse Waltz wins by a head TENNESSE Waltz has been a great servant for David Marnane and he landed the claiming race under Billy Lee at Naas on Tuesday.

Sent off the 9/2 favourite, the seven-year-old had a head to spare at the line and his latest success came just 35 minutes before 4/1 jointfavourite Cracking Name completed the brace for the Bansha trainer with Oisin Orr up top.