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permission, granted last January, for an extension to the Padre Pio Rest Home at Kilderriheen, Cappoquin. FUTURE DEPENDANT Development Consulting Engineer Joe Moynihan had submitted that the proposed extension was, and is “largely required to meet new health care standards” through enlarged accommodation and increased employment and that “refusal could end up with the nursing home being closed.” Continued on page 9

Members of Dungarvan Taekwon Do Club, Gráinne Curran (left) with her silver medal which she won in the -45 kg Junior Girls Sparring; and Katy Laffan (right) with her bronze medal, which she won in Women’s Team Sparring. Both medals were won at the World Junior and Senior Taekwon Do Championships in Jesolo, Italy, at the end of May, last. See page 6 for the full story.

GSK sells Dungarvan-made OTC brand in major deal Concern over future of jobs, but GSK assures it’s “business as usual” By Paul Mooney

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GLAXOSMITHKLINE has confirmed it is selling its ‘Over The Counter’ brand NiQuitin, which is produced in Dungarvan, to Dublin-based company ‘Perrigo’. While the pending sale means there should be increased competitiveness in the pharmaceutical market, it has caused some concern about the future of jobs for staff at the GSK plant in Knockbrack, Dungarvan. The sale of the OTC

brand is a result of EU regulatory commitments in relation to a major transaction deal worth nearly €20bn between GSK and another pharmaceutical company called ‘Novartis’, which will reshape both drugmakers. A local campaigner and former candidate in the EU elections for Ireland South, Kieran Hartley, welcomed the sale as a positive move, but cautioned that people need clarification. “GSK is one of the biggest employers in this region, so any job losses

would be devastating,” he said. “I would hope that all manufacturing and production continues at GSK’s Dungarvan plant.” However, GSK has assured its staff that there should not be any immediate impact as a result of the announcement and “Right now it’s business as usual here in Dungarvan”. A spokesperson for GSK, speaking to this newspaper, confirmed an agreement has been reached for GSK to sell to Perrigo all of the Consumer Healthcare

products, which GSK agreed to divest as part of the anti-trust review of the Novartis transaction, which closed on 2nd March, 2015, but added that they “do not anticipate any immediate impact” as a result of the announcement. “Right now it's business as usual here in Dungarvan. Our job is to deliver a strong year of growth across all of our brands, including the Divested Brands,” the GSK spokesperson told the Dungarvan Observer. Continued on page 2

GSK has assured its staff that it is “business as usual” despite the pending sale of the OTC brand which is manufactured at the Knockbrack site in Dungarvan.

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the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine’s 2015 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme.The programme is specifically for the repair and development of piers and harbours. Waterford Council was also given €15,000 under the pro-

gramme for repairs at Cheekpoint Harbour to existing masonry wall along the pier and repair of damaged surface. In total, €1.6m was allocated under the programme nationally, with Helvick Pier and Cheekpoint Harbour among the 25 local authority piers and harbours set to benefit.

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GSK sells Dungarvan-made OTC brand in major deal FROM FRONT PAGE The GSK spokesperson said that in an effort to make the transition as seamless as possible for customers, “GSK will continue to manufacture and supply the Divested Brands for a tran-sitional period which is anticipated to take a number of years”. Meanwhile, Mr. Hartley said he would welcome the sale of any factory which helps competitiveness, but expressed concern that EU rulings / directives in relation to competitiveness in business could cause job losses, which would be non-productive for the South East region, which has seen so many job losses over the past decade. Mr. Hartley said there has been no inward investment in the South East region in the past four years and described it as “a damning indictment for the three sitting TDs in County Waterford”. He said that “serious and proper representation is needed for the South East region”, particularly for County Waterford, at European level. AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO FINAL EC APPROVAL “The agreement with Perrigo remains subject to final European Commission approval, other regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, which we hope to receive shortly,” the GSK spokesperson said. GSK expects the sale of the OTC products to be fully completed sometime in the third quarter of 2015. However, while the sale of the OTC products remains subject to final European Commission approval, there has been no indication whether the products will continue to be produced in Dungarvan under Perrigo. PERRIGO This newspaper sent a detailed enquiry to Perrigo last Thursday afternoon in relation to the company acquiring GSK’s OTC products, and

whether the Dublin-based company would continue to produce the OTC products in Dungarvan. However, as we went to press, Perrigo have not responded to our questions. THREE DECADES OF GSK IN DUNGARVAN GSK has been manufacturing oral care products in Dungarvan since 1981 and over-the-counter brands since 1987. Leading brands produced in Dungarvan for worldwide distribution include NiQuitin, Panadol and Polygrip. The Dungarvan plant produces around 50 million NiQuitin patches annually, which are exported around the world. GSK employs around 1,500 people across four locations, Dungarvan, Cork, Sligo and Dublin, with nearly half of the Irish workforce based in Dungarvan. TRANSACTION WITH NOVARTIS In January, GSK received clearance from the European Commission for a three-part transaction with Novartis, which includes the creation of a joint consumer healthcare venture between the two pharmaceutical giants. The EC’s approval is subject to certain conditions and under EU competition law, GSK was obliged to sell its OTC products such as NiQuitin, which is produced in Dungarvan, as part of the proposed joint consumer healthcare venture. Last week, it was revealed that Dublin-based pharmaceutical manufacturer, Perrigo would purchase GSK’s OTC products in an all-cash transaction, but the purchase price was not disclosed. The GSK spokesperson said the brands GSK are selling to Perrigo include: NiQuitin smoking cessation products globally (with the exception of GSK’s NRT brands in the USA and Australia); Nicotinell and private label smoking cessation products in Australia; Panodil in

Sweden; Nezeril / Nasin; Coldrex in the EEA; and Novartis’ topical cold sores brands. According to a regulatory update statement on the threepart transaction with Novartis, issued last January by GSK Company Secretary, V. A. Whyte, these brands generated revenue of approximately €148m in 2013. WIND TURBINE Meanwhile, there was speculation that as a result of the sale of GSK’s OTC brand to Perrigo, a proposed wind turbine project at GSK’s Dungarvan site would not go ahead. Last year, An Bord Pleanála upheld a decision by Waterford Council to grant conditional permission to GSK for a single wind turbine at its site in Knockbrack, Dungarvan. At the time, GSK said the wind turbine project was important “for the future sustainability of the site” and that it was committed to reducing its carbon footprint of its Dungarvan plant. The wind turbine was expected to generate ‘green’ electricity “that will meet up to 30 percent of the site’s total electricity consumption”. The spokesperson for GSK confirmed that the wind turbine project has been postponed, but it has nothing to do with the sale of the OTC brand to Perrigo. “GSK in Dungarvan has decided to postpone the development of its wind turbine project. We will be reviewing its development timelines over the next year,” the spokesperson said. “We remain committed to the environmental sustainability of GSK in Dungarvan and continue to consider energy and carbon-reducing projects which would result in substantial energy savings. “GSK in Dungarvan would like to acknowledge the involvement and support of so many of its employees, members of the community and

Kieran Hartley, West Waterford native, local campaigner and former candidate in the European elections for Ireland South, expressed concern that EU rulings / directives in relation to competitiveness in business, could cause job losses. organisations during the planning process,” the spokesperson added. REDUCTION IN ENERGY USAGE Last April, GSK Dungarvan was awarded the title ‘Best in Consumer Health for Energy Reduction in 2014’, by GSK Global, beating off stiff competition from 27 other GSK sites around the world. A statement at the time said GSK Dungarvan “is well on track to achieve its goal to reduce on-site carbon emissions by nearly two-thirds by the end of 2017 and become a truly sustainable business”. GSK said the activity to reduce carbon emissions and energy levels at the site will continue into 2015. “GSK Dungarvan is leading the way on many fronts and will continue to do so in the years ahead as we strive for a cleaner greener future,” Pat McLoughlin, VP and Site Director at GSK Dungarvan, said in April. Figures show that since 2011, when GSK signed up to the UN Caring for Climate initiative, the plant in Dungarvan has increased product volume by ten percent, while overall energy usage decreased by 17.4 percent.

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Broadband upgrade will allow Nemeton TV to create new jobs THE CEO of An Rinnbased production company, Nemeton TV, said the recent announcement by Eircom to provide fibre broadband in the area will allow them to create up to an additional 20 jobs in addition to the existing staff of 50. Eircom announced last week that more than 18,700 premises across the country can now access high speed broadband of up to 100 mb/s, which includes 1,654 premises in Dungarvan; 244 premises in Youghal and 571 premises in Tramore. Ten rural areas in Waterford, which includes Aglish, Ballinamult, Bonmahon, Butlerstown, Clashmore, Lemybrien, Loskeran, Rathgormack, Ring and Stradbally will all benefit from the upgrade by

AMONGST those invited to attend the Friday night Dress Rehearsal of the Lismore Music Festival’s opera, La Cenerentola, were members of the Waterford Young Arts Critics. The evening was, apparently greatly appreciated and equally enjoyed. Critic Maya Brennan, aged 15, subsequently summarised the experience thus: On Friday. May 29th, we were kindly invited by Lismore Music Festival to the final dress rehearsal of La Cenerentola by G. Rossini, held in the stunning grounds of Lismore Castle. Having never been to an opera before, I was

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how all content is now delivered and viewed. “We can see how everyone is now watching content not only on television, but also on phones and iPads and we can see for example how Sky Sports, one of our newest clients, is using this for services such as Sky Go.” Mr. Mac Murchú said an affordable fibre solution “will have a profound effect on our business”. Nemeton produces content for television and the web tv. The company also has a satellite services division and runs a Higher Diploma in TV Production in partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta and Waterford Institute of Technology.

Art Students pens praise for Lismore Opera Experience By Christy Parker

thrilled to get the opportunity to see a live production! Fairy tale retellings are really my secret vice, so I couldn't believe my luck when I saw that this was to be a retelling of Cinderella - one of my personal favourites. At around 7:30 pm, we all shuffled into the outdoor- theatre and took our seats. I was instantly mesmerised by the beautiful and realistic set created by the castle stables - though I have to say, I was questioning the presence of One Direction posters that were hung up on the walls. Once everyone had settled, the orchestra started to play. However, none of us were prepared for the twist that followed - two ladies, dressed in neon shorts, 6-

inch heels, gold chains and sunglasses suddenly appeared on stage. It was then that I realised the presence of boy band posters were no accident this was a modern day take on Rossini's opera! Luckily, the actor's bright pink highlights did nothing to mask their incredible voices. Even karaoke's a struggle for me, so hearing such amazing talent from these singers was mind blowing. I don't believe that anyone could ever get bored listening to their perfect pitch Italian melodies. Even though I couldn't understand the words, the entire show had me captivated. Amazing vocal performances all around, especially from Prince Ramiro and Cinderella. I wasn't con-

vinced that the modern twist really worked as in my opinion, it seemed a shame to not take advantage of the picturesque, old castle setting. However, they did have some brilliant props including an old fashioned automobile in lieu of Cinderella's carriage. Despite my slight disappointment at the contemporary aspects of the opera, I greatly enjoyed watching the performance, and the music and songs were truly beautiful. For more information on the Waterford Young Arts Critics see www.waterfordyoungartscritics.com or www.facebook.com/Water fordYoungArtsCritics With thanks to Lismore Music Festival Director Jennifer O’Connell.

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A heroes welcome - the five lads, Stephen Mernin, Eric Moore, Philip McGrath, David (Wattle) Moore, and Brendan Mernin, were greeted at the end of the challenge by family, friends and supporters, at Youghal Quay, last Saturday afternoon. [Terry Conroy]

Pictured at the Quay in Youghal last Saturday afternoon, tired, exhausted, but overwhelmed and delighted with the reception, are, from top: David (Wattle) Moore; Stephen Mernin; Eric Moore; Philip McGrath; and Brendan (Fox) Mernin. [Terry Conroy]

IT was a heroes welcome in Youghal last Saturday afternoon for five West Waterford men who traversed the entire length of the Blackwater River by Kayak from source to sea over a six day period, writes Paul Mooney. Stephen Mernin, Eric Moore, Philip McGrath, David (Wattle) Moore, and Brendan Mernin, all from Villierstown, set themselves a challenge to kayak the River Blackwater from 1st to 6th June, to raise money for the charity ‘Suicide or Survive’. While the challenge was a physical endurance, for which the five men trained, it was also a mental and emotional challenge for them - to keep going through severe bad weather, cold and wet, leaky tents, several capsizes, tired muscles, and plenty of ‘Bear Grylls moments’. But what overwhelmed the lads and got them through their endurance challenge was the sheer support of people who came out along various points of the river to cheer them on and kind offers of refreshments. “The whole way down the river from the start, we were welcomed by people,” said Eric Moore. “All the support we had through the whole thing was fantastic,” agreed Stephen Mernin. “People were walking along the bank of the river asking us if we were alright and if we wanted tea/coffee and sandwiches. “Everywhere we went we were bombarded with kind gestures.” After a gruelling 25-mile

trek through knee-high bog and inclement weather, the lads reached the source of the Blackwater River in the Mullaghareirk Mountains in Kerry on the first day. Over the following five days, they then kayaked 170 km (105 miles) from the river source to where it meets the Celtic Sea at Youghal. “Our feet were sore after the first day because we had to walk 25 miles to reach the source of the river,” said Eric. “But once we got into the kayaks, we were fine.” Stephen said the weather was miserable for the first two days. “After that, it wasn’t too bad,” said Stephen. “It was day three when we felt the pressure. It was a long stint on day three, because we actually kayaked 40 miles. “We then found out on night four that our tents weren’t water proof!” On the sixth day, a large crowd of people gathered along the Quay in Youghal to cheer on the five lads as they reached the end of their challenge. Exhausted and tired, the lads were overwhelmed and delighted with the reception they received. “The reception was fantastic, there were loads of people there. It was brilliant and people lined up along the Quay cheering us on,” said Stephen. While the source to sea kayaking was a testing challenge for the five lads, there was optimistic, upbeat indications that they would do it again, perhaps making it an annual event. “Watch this space!” said David (Wattle) Moore. DONATE The amount of money

raised by the challenge is still being tallied, but people can still make a donation through AIB Bank, sort code: 93-41-86; account number: 01279161; or donate online at www.mycharity.ie/event/so urcetosea. The total amount raised and presentation of a cheque to the charity ‘Suicide or Survive’ will take place at a later date. More information on the source to sea challenge on Facebook ‘Source to Sea Kayak’. THANKS The five lads and organisers of the ‘Source to Sea Kayak’ challenge would like to thank: The Moore family, Rathmore, County Kerry; Terry and Mary Conroy; Liz O’Gorman, Mallow GAA Club; Ann Marie O’Brien Mealan; Ann Liston, Mallow; Sergeant Eileen Kelly and Garda Pat Dennehy, Mallow Garda Station; Grainne and Feeney Mernin; Joan and Brendan Mernin; Liam and Margaret O’Sullivan; Anne and Hazel O’Sullivan; and Sean Moore. Also, a massive thank you to Jacinta Uniacke of Munster Signs and Print; and a massive appreciation and thanks to Smiley Duggan, of Smiley’s Garage, Cappoquin, for the free service on all support vehicles; and thanks to Nicholas and Regina Kelly. Thanks are also expressed to all the bucket collectors, too many to name; and a huge thank you to the all the landowners who allowed the team to camp on their land. The team also expressed their thanks to the Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal, for their generosity.

Eric Moore; Philip McGrath; Brendan Mernin; David (Wattle) Moore; and Stephen Mernin, in action during their six day challenge to traverse the entire length of the River Blackwater from source to sea. [Terry Conroy]

Pictured collecting donations are, left to right: Regina O’Brien; Ally Landers; Moira Meegan; and Midi Walsh. [Terry Conroy]

Back row, Left to right: Eric Moore; Willie Moore; Stephen Mernin; Brendan (Fox) Mernin. In front: David (Wattle) Moore; and Philip McGrath. [Terry Conroy]

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Local girls bring back silver and bronze from Taekwon Do World Championships By Paul Mooney TWO young women who recently took part in the World Junior and Senior Taekwon Do Championships in Jesolo, Italy, came home with silver and bronze medals. Gráinne Curran, from Glenmore, Dungarvan, is a 16-year-old TY student at St. Augustine’s College. She won a silver medal in the -45 kg Junior Girls Sparring. Katy Laffan, 21-yearsold, a past pupil of St. Augustine’s College, won a bronze medal in Women’s Team Sparring. The Taekwon Do World Championships were held in Italy from 27th to 31st May, which saw 52 countries involved, with over 1,000 competitors taking part, 39 of which were from Ireland, including Katy and Gráinne. Taekwon Do Team Ireland finished in fourth place overall, taking home five gold, six silver and five bronze medals, including

gold medals for World Champions, Ellen Ince, Dylan Murphy, Luke McGrath, Adam Shelley and the Senior Male Sparring Team. MATCH ANALYSIS In the Women’s Team Sparring, Katy Laffan, along with five other women on the Irish team, took on the USA in their first match, whom they beat comfortably. They came up against Team Norway, which was described as “a very tall squad”, with the competition swinging back and forth between the rounds, but by the third round it was tied. Norway pulled ahead and it was left to Katy (all five foot two inches of her) to face the tallest Norwegian - a true ‘David and Goliath’ battle, but sadly, Goliath won this round, leaving Ireland with bronze. Norway went on to win gold, beating Germany. Katy remained determined and got to the quarter finals in her individual event, the -50 kg Senior Women’s Sparring, beating Germany and Japan, with-

out looking like she was under any pressure. Katy’s advance was halted by the silver medalist from England. While the match was tight and Katy scored some strong kicks to the body, the English competitor, a talented counterfighter, pulled ahead with clear punches, and was up on all the judges cards, with Katy close to the score. Gráinne Curran came up against Romania in a very high scoring match in the 45 kg Junior Girls Sparring. Gráinne took the win in the last second of the second round. Next, she faced New Zealand, with whom she took an early lead with a head kick. Gráinne kept the space open between her opponent using her superior kicking to win. She then faced a competitor from Dublin in a hard-fought semi-final. The Dublin girl had a very fast back leg and Gráinne lost points in the exchanges. She was down at the start of the second round, but scored two kicks to the head and held the

lead to the end. Gráinne final on the centre stage was with Poland. The gold medalist picked off two head shots in the opening seconds forcing Gráinne to chase and leave herself open to losing points. DELIGHT WITH MEDALS Both Gráinne and Katy were delighted with their wins, which they proudly displayed last Monday evening at training in the Fusion Centre. Their Coach and Instructor, Luke Laffan, was also delighted with their wins. “Whether it was 7.00 a.m. starts in the gym or gruelling sessions on the mats, both ladies attitudes were the embodiment of Taekwon Do - courteous and disciplined,” said Mr. Laffan, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer. “They fought with passion and self belief and as a coach, I couldn’t have asked for more.” Mr. Laffan is an Instructor with the Dungarvan Taekwon Do

Gráinne Curran (left) with her silver medal which she won in the -45 kg Junior Girls Sparring; and Katy Laffan (right) with her bronze medal, which she won in Women’s Team Sparring. Both medals were won at the World Junior and Senior Taekwon Do Championships in Jesolo, Italy, at the end of May, last. Included in the photograph is Coach and Instructor, Luke Laffan, who runs the Dungarvan Taekwon Do Club at the Fusion Centre, and is also a National Coach with the Irish Taekwon Do Association. Club and a National Coach with the Irish Taekwon Do Association. Both Gráinne and Katy train in Taekwon Do under Luke Laffan at the Fusion Centre (beside Dungarvan Sports Centre), and train in the Bio Active Gym for their strength work. Both girls are dedicated to their sport - both have been training in Taekwon Do since they were very young, with Gráinne achieving her black belt just before she turned 14; and Katy achieving her black belt when she was 15.

Gráinne has a passion for Taekwon Do and trains regularly at the Fusion Centre. Since she received her black belt, Gráinne has competed in many competitions since, and hopes to go on to compete and win in more competitions in the future. Katy completed her Leaving Cert in Colaiste Cathal Naofa, and studied Leisure and Recreation in Colaiste Stefan Naofa. In September, Katy will study Strength and Conditioning at Thurles LIT. Katy won her first inter-

national gold medal at the European Championships in Slovenia. “I’ve travelled all over the work with Taekwon Do, to countries such as Sweden, New Zealand, Poland, Spain and many more,” said Katy. After her bronze success at the World Championships in Italy, Katy said she will be competing in the European Championships which will be held in Scotland this October, where she hopes to bring back gold - so watch this space!

Wild Deer Association rejects call for cull By Paul Mooney

At the Dungarvan Brewing Company After Hours event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber were Claire Dalton, Dungarvan Brewing Company; and Pearse Moloney, The Allrounder. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

THE Wild Deer Association of Ireland has rejected calls for a deer cull in County Waterford, saying that recent claims that the deer population is out of control are “misleading”. There was a call for a deer cull in County Waterford at last month’s meeting of Comeragh District Council after Councillors highlighted a number of road traffic incidents involving deer and what they said were increased incidents of deer crossing public roads. There were also claims that the deer population in East County Waterford has increased. However, the Wild Deer Association of Ireland, which is the representative body for those involved in managing deer in Ireland, has rejected the call for a deer cull, saying they have seen a spike in reported incidents of deer poaching in recent weeks, which they suggest, is directly linked to

“recent misleading comments about wild deer, a protected species under the Wildlife Act”. As well as claims of increased road traffic incidents involving wild deer, there have also been claims the county’s deer population is growing out of control and spreading TB amongst livestock. “Such comments are very worrying and at odds with reports from our members in County Waterford and around the country, who say deer numbers have been decimated in many areas from hunting pressures and widespread poaching,” said Damien Hannigan, spokesperson for the Wild Deer Association of Ireland. “For the first time hunters have also begun self imposing an early close to the hunting season due to lack of deer numbers,” he told this newspaper. “A census of deer numbers have never been undertaken in County Waterford, so it is concerning to read comments claiming to quote large deer numbers.”

Councillors in East and West County Waterford have sought the Council to erect more signage to alert motorists to dangers of wild deer crossing the public road. Information recently released by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) show a significant decline in the number of wild deer culled by licensed deer hunters, with 29,000 deer culled in 2014 a decline from over 34,000 in 2010. This decline is despite a dramatic increase in the number of licenses issued to hunt deer, with over 2,000 new hunting licenses issued in the last 10 years, bringing the national total to 4,600. A further indication of falling deer numbers; is a significant decline in permits requested by landowners to cull deer outside of the open hunting season due to crop damage or excessive deer numbers. Most counties have seen a significant decline in such permits, with County Waterford seeing one of the largest declines nationally with a

38% decline in the last two years or just 28 permits granted for the entire county; this highlights that less land owners are having a problem with deer. “We sympathise with landowners who suffer the consequences of crop damage and TB in their livestock, but to blame deer will not help the TB issue and is misleading,” said Mr. Hannigan. “Over 120,000 deer were culled in Ireland in the last four years by licensed hunters with an incident of less than one percent testing positive for TB,” Mr. Hannigan pointed out. “This figure is in line with most other wildlife species, other than the badger which has a national average of 11 percent.” Road traffic incidents involving deer in Ireland are rare with an estimated 500 reported accidents annually, in comparison to the UK where they recorded 70,000 road traffic incidents involving deer in 2014, including fatalities, which have never occurred in Ireland.

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Co u n td ow n to t h e t h i r te e n t h A n n u a l I m m r a m a Fe s t i v a l o f Tr a v e l W r i t i n g THE countdown is on to the thirteenth annual Immrama Festival of Travel Writing which is set to take place in Lismore in County Waterford from June 11th to 14th. Festival-goers will be taken on a literal journey across the globe with multi award-winning journalist and author Robert Fisk, travel writer and presenter Charley Boorman and intrepid explorer and author Jonathan Shackleton and many more. Opening the festival on Thursday, June 11th for a book launch are Egyptian author Salwa Elhamamsy who is launching her travel book on Ireland and John Dwyer is launching his travel book on South Africa. On the morning of June 13th

author Paul Clements will commence a two-day writing workshop on the ‘Great Houses of Ireland’ including visits to the Jameson House and Cappoquin House. Historian Donald Brady will host a talk on Saturday morning followed by a lunchtime reading with Harry Bucknall. Charley Boorman will be on stage at 3 p.m. followed by an evening with Robert Fisk at 8 p.m. Getting the show on the road on Sunday morning, June 14th, travel-writer Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent will host a literary breakfast at Ballyrafter House Hotel discussing her book, ‘A Short Ride in the Jungle: The Ho Chi Minh Trail by Motorcycle’.

A Fringe and Family Fun Programme has also been announced for the festival. Festivalgoers young and old will have the opportunity to listen to fascinating tales from some of the most famous travel writers in the world, younger Festival goers will have the opportunity to participate in tours of an ancient Cotton Library, adventure on the River Blackwater, enjoy a Cricket match and relax at the traditional ‘Free Family Fun Sunday’ afternoon in the town’s Park. Set your compass for Lismore, June 11th to 14th; full details of the schedule and 'Saturday Special' tickets can be found at www.lismoreimmrama.com or call (058) 53803.

Funding sought to repair section of road at Leamybrien SUBSTANTIAL funding will be sought to repair a section of road at Gortavicary, Lemybrien. Cllr. Liam Brazil told the May meeting of Comeragh District Council that flooding occurs at the location following periods of heavy rain. He said he was aware the Council was seeking funding for works in the area and asked that any drainage

work be carried out at the same time as surfacing works. District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan, confirmed that the climbing lane at Gortavicary has displayed evidence of cracking in the last 12 months. He said site investigation works were carried out to see what the problem was, including the use of CCTV cameras.

Mr. Lonergan said the Council would be seeking funding from the National Roads Authority for funding needed, which, he said would be substantial. Mr. Lonergan said that in conjunction with any drainage works, they would also do surface overlay work as well. “We need to discuss the matter with the NRA and put costings on the work,”

Mr. Lonergan said. He concurred that “serious work” is needed urgently at the location. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he was delighted to hear the Council was at the kernel of the problem at Gortavicary and said he hoped the NRA would be forthcoming with funding. “It is an accident blackspot,” he added.

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The Corpus Christi Procession 2015 in Youghal: Fr. Bernard Cotter, SMA, with Canon Tom Browne at the annual Corpus Christi Procession in Youghal on Sunday, 7th June, 2015. Youghal native Fr. Bernard attend this Procession as a child 80 years ago. The Procession in Youghal is the oldest in Ireland. The first Procession started way back in 1898 and has continued ever since. [Michael Hussey]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

The Corpus Christi Procession leaving the College Gardens at Emmet Place, after 12 noon Mass. The congregation proceeded along Ashe St., down Chapel Lane and along North Main St. and then up Church St. Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament took place at the end of the Procession in the gardens. The Youghal Parish Choir sang the hymns in the glorious summer sunshine. The Procession in Youghal is the oldest in Ireland. The first Procession started way back in 1898 and has continued ever since. [Michael Hussey]

Lloyds Pharmacy Dungarvan Healthy Living programme – Get Summer Healthy LLOYDSPhar macy Dungarvan has launched its Get Summer Healthy campaign – a free 8-week healthy living programme to help people improve their health during the summer months. The initiative is exclusive to LloydsPharmacy customers and available in all 91 stores nationwide. As part of its Get Summer Healthy campaign, LloydsPharmacy customers are invited to avail of an 8-week Healthy Living Plan. Customers are encouraged to sign up for the programmes in-store, where they will receive ongoing advice, as well a range of special Summer offers on health products, including vitamins, health, nutrition and skincare products. They’ll also receive an information pack with tips and hints to help keep them motivated on their summer health journey. “We ran a similar programme in January with incredible results and customers have been asking about it ever since. We’re very excited to launch our Summer campaign which is set to help even more customers improve their health. We’re committed to giving the best service possible and offering customers something unique that will improve

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Get Summer Healthy Champion. Nominations must be completed by the 29th June and the winner will be chosen based on goals met, dedication and their commitment to a healthy future. Get Summer Healthy follows on from LloydsPharmacy’s first health programme of 2015 which launched in January. Hundreds of customers nationwide benefited from the initiative, including Patricia O’Donovan. ‘I decided to join the LloydsPharmacy 8-week programme in January as I was feeling bloated and had low self-esteem.The weight came off steadily and con-

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Pictured at the Gallery of Photography in Dublin are from left, Oyin and Yomiko at the launch of LloydsPharmacy’s Get Summer Healthy campaign. [Naoise Culhane]

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Extension of nursing home refused by An Bord Pleanála By Paul Mooney AN Bord Pleanála has refused permission for the extension of a West Waterford nursing home citing ‘public safety being endangered’ due to “traffic hazard” on a national secondary route. Last February, Waterford Council granted conditional permission to Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin, for phased construction of a 34-bed single storey extension to the existing nursing home, along with associated site works, at its premises in Kilderriheen, Cappoquin, (Council reference: 14600096), which included a condition that the proposed extension not be occupied until the national speed limit of 100 km/h was reviewed and the 60 km/h speed limit was extended to the east of the site. While the National Roads Authority (NRA) acknowledged this condition, they stated that it does not address official policy and road safety considerations and in their view, the Council’s decision to grant planning permission was “premature pending approval of the a review of the speed limits on the N72”. “While speed limits are to be reviewed, there is no definite timeframe for this review and even then it is not clear whether speed limits would be altered,” stated the NRA on the planning file. The NRA then appealed the planning decision to An Bord Pleanála on 9th February, last. (Board reference: PL93.244438). In a report to An Bord Pleanála, following an inspection of the site, Senior Planning Inspector, Robert Ryan, said that although the proposed development is considered to be acceptable in principle, “it would result in the intensification of use of an access onto the National Secondary Route (N72) at a point where the speed limit of

100 km/h applies, with inadequate sightlines available, would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard”. He reported that the additional and conflicting traffic movements generated by the development would “interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the public road”. At a previous meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, Acting Director of Services for Roads, Paul Daly said there would be no problem moving the 60 km/h speed limit beyond the entrance to Padre Pio Rest Home to address the safety issue. A Notice of Motion was passed at the January meeting of the District Council, seeking the extension of the special speed limit beyond Padre Pio Rest Home. However, while a review of speed limits around County Waterford is due sometime this year, it is understood the change of location of the speed limit at Kilderriheen may not be considered by the Council until then. This was noted in the Senior Planning Inspector’s report to An Bord Pleanála: “While there may be a case of revising the operative speed figure, it is unclear as to when this may occur, or the speed limit that would be adopted”. “In the circumstances, I would sustain the view of the NRA that the proposal is premature and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Accordingly, it is recommended that permission should be refused,” the Senior Planning Inspector stated. In determining its decision, An Bord Pleanála concurred with the Senior Planning Inspector’s findings, and refused permission for the development.

NRA slammed as ‘secret society’ after nursing home appeal is upheld FROM FRONT PAGE The proposed extension to Padre Pio Rest Home involved construction of a 34 bedroom single storey extension, with ancillary accommodation, including kitchen and dining facilities, construction of a new Oratory, plant room, upgrading of the existing entrance, 35 car parking spaces and a wastewater pipeline running westbound to the junction of the N72 and L2017. The work would take about a year to complete. SPEED LIMIT The NRA argued that the development posed a safety risk as it would lead to an increase in traffic access onto the N72 at a point where a speed limit of 100 km/h applies. The association said inadequate sight lines at the site would endanger public safety and interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the public road. Planning permission had been granted on condition that no occupancy would ensue until such time as the speed limit on the public road to the front of the site has been reviewed, with a 60 km/h limit extended to the east of the site, appropriate sight lines installed and also connection made to the Cappoquin

wastewater treatment plant. Cllr. Declan Doocey said he was “greatly disappointed” and described the decision as “devastating for the community, residents, workforce and anyone with family members resident in the home.” He said the centre had “jumped through every hoop” requested and that the Local Authority also did everything required of it. Cllr. Doocey called on the NRA to “speed up” a planned review of speed limits, in a sentiment echoed by Cllr. John Pratt. Making his observations, Cllr. Tobin said the NRA, has “once again done harm.” He added that “those of us who called for its disbandment a few years ago were laughed at and almost put out of the Chamber but we weren’t far wrong, when we see the NRA doing something like that to people who are looking after our elderly.” THE NRA’S ARGUMENT The NRA says that accesses and turning movements are prime causes of road accidents and that the great majority of fatal injuries and accidents occur

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LÉ Eithne, discharging our national duty IF anyone thought that the mission which was undertaken by the Irish Naval Ship, the LÉ Eithne at the behest of the Irish Government, was merely an exercise to steer small refugee laden boats to safety, then the TV pictures must have disabused them of that notion. A recent report from on board the Eithne in the Mediterranean showed hundreds of people crammed into a small rigid inflatable boat with no room to adjust their sitting position, much less move about or take exercise. The people aboard such vessels are at constant risk and it would hardly need extreme weather conditions to create a disaster. Ireland, through the Naval Service, has been playing its part very effectively in helping to prevent disasters of the kind we have seen reported on our nightly screens, when hundreds of people at a time have lost their lives through the promise of unscrupulous people to take them from the harsh conditions of North Africa to the safety and comfort of the EU. For far too many, the dream became a nightmare and eventually a fatal exercise as boats capsized in the Mediterranean resulting in the deaths of thousands of refugees fleeing tyrannical conditions and in some cases, guaranteed death in their home countries. The forces of the Islamic Republic have struck terror into the population of Syria and the wider region and have caused tens of thousands to flee their homes to seek solace and comfort in another country, sometimes across the hazardous waters of the Mediterranean Sea in tiny boats. To have stayed at home could well have meant death by beheading carried out in a most inhumane manner. For too long, the onus was laid on Italy as the nearest landfall from North Africa and, only after rousing the EU from its slumber did it get some assistance from other countries including Ireland. Earlier this week, the LÉ Eithne sailed into Taranto with 399 rescuees on board, having rescued 310 persons on a barge on the morning of the 6th of June. Later they located and rescued additional migrants on two inflatable crafts with 89 persons on board, 75 kilometres north of Libya. In all, they brought 280 males, 78 females and 41

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate children safely into port. There does not appear to be any immediate solution to the refugee problem in the Mediterranean and, for the next seven weeks at least, our contribution to the solution of the personal crisis of the refugees rests with the brave personnel of the Eithne. They will continue to operate according to the best traditions of our defence forces abroad.

A magnificent win IT seems almost incredible that the Waterford Senior Hurlers are the only team remaining unbeaten this season so far. What is even more pleasing is that their performances justify this unassailed position, with no element of luck to thank for it. The game of hurling played in Semple Stadium last Sunday was a pleasure to watch and a joy to be at. The skill, determination and never say die attitude of both teams served up a superb performance and a sample of our national game of which anyone could be justifiably proud. We will leave it to the experts on the sports pages to analyse the quality of the performances and the importance of the win, it is the honour and duty of this column to acknowledge a magnificent day for the Deise, the bravery, skill and sportsmanship of the team and coaches and to thank them for their sacrifice on behalf of their County and our people. Many supporters worried in case the success of winning the League and collecting their first national medal might affect Deise performances, or that Cork, who had been tamed by the white and blue in the League Semi-Final and who had not performed well on the day, would be out for retribution. That they were, but Waterford rose to the occasion, met the Cork challenge head on, held their composure and

finished the game in true professional style like seasoned veterans. Perhaps there were even some who felt like the elderly Friar who had seen the Minors win the All Ireland in 1948 and declared even before the successful Senior game “You can take me home now, I have seen hurling played like I never thought I would in my lifetime”.

Immrama – a continuing success story THIS coming weekend, from Thursday to Sunday a veritable who’s who of travel writing will descend on Lismore for the 13th Immrama Festival of Travel writing. It is little short of amazing the number of interesting characters, the superb writers and the famous personalities who have come to Lismore over those years and have charmed, informed and occasionally shocked their audiences into thinking of life – often a far more difficult life – outside of their comfortable cocoon here in Ireland. The great and the good of travel writing have followed their personal compass to Lismore for nigh on a decade and a half and what more worthy a destination than that which was a centre of learning, one of the finest in Europe, almost a millennium and a half ago. It is perhaps no co-incidence that in the restoration of Lismore Castle two centuries ago, a copy of ‘The Travels of Marco Polo’ was found secreted in the castle walls and it was appropriate that it now formed part of what is now ‘The Book of Lismore’. This weekend, Lismore, once the headquarters of the County Library, will again be awash with books as new volumes are launched and authors will talk about those which have already become best sellers. But Immrama is not just about books, there are lectures, tours of an ancient Cotton Library in the Cathedral, adventure on the River Blackwater, a Cricket match and a traditional 'Free Family Fun Sunday' afternoon in the town's Millennium Park. There will also be a Fringe and Family Fun Programme. Immrama has further raised the stature of historic Lismore and with it that of County Waterford. It deserves to be supported and a trip to Lismore this weekend will not be a wasted journey.

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Most recent figures show over 1,800 on the list for a Council house THE most recently available figures for the social housing waiting list show that there are around 1,877 people waiting for a house in County Waterford. Information on the housing list was sought by Councillors at the May meeting of Comeragh District Council. Responding, Sinead Breathnach, of the Council’s housing section, said the most recent figures available to them, which are from 2013, show that there are a total of 1,877 people on the housing list. At another District Council meeting (Dungarvan-Lismore), it was revealed that the 1,877 figure is made up of 1,374 applicants in the Waterford City area; 375 applicants in County Waterford area; and 128 applicants in the former Dungarvan Town Council electoral area. Ms. Breathnach explained those are the only figures available, which are from the 2013 Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) and it would require “significant work” to give an updated figure to Councillors. “The HNA is carried out every three years, so there would be a few

months work to determine whether the 1,877 applicants have the same housing need now, as they did three years ago,” said Ms. Breathnach. Ms. Breathnach said there are proposals nationally to carry out the HNA on an annual basis from 2016. “The housing figures should be more up to date after 2016,” she said. Cllr. Mary Butler hit out at the Council officials, saying the information received by Councillors on the housing list “is very vague”, compared with the information they used to receive several years ago. “I got an undertaking from a previous meeting that I would get information in relation to how many were on the housing list and how many are seeking two / three / four bedroom houses,” said Cllr. Butler. “I haven’t seen any of that information forthcoming in the past number of weeks.” Ms. Breathnach said compiling the information would take time and a lot of work, pointing out that the figures from 2013 could have changed a great deal, due to people getting private rented accommodation, moving away, or a change in

family circumstances. Cllr. Butler sought housing list information on the Comeragh area, but Ms. Breathnach said only the 2013 information was available, which related to the city and county area, as well as the old Dungarvan Town Council area. Cllr. Butler reiterated her request for a breakdown of the current housing list, particularly in relation to the Comeragh area. “When someone comes to us desperate for housing and we can’t give them an indication of how long they would be waiting for a house, it can be very frustrating because the information is so vague,” said Cllr. Butler. Ms. Breathnach said that any figures given to Councillors in relation to the current housing list wouldn’t be accurate and the Council would not be able to stand over them. However, Ms. Breathnach said that officials would be willing to liaise with Councillors on an individual basis, if they are making representations on behalf of constituents. “We can give you an idea of how long they will be waiting on the housing list,” Ms. Breathnach added.

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People of Waterford urged to get behind major anti-stigma campaign by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland MORE than 1,200 people living with dementia in Waterford - set to treble in a generation. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland has launched a nationwide campaign to address the stigma that adversely affects thousands of people living with dementia and their carers – often preventing individuals from seeking or sharing a diagnosis. The nationwide campaign, entitled: “Forget the Stigma’, is running during the first two weeks in June and urges the people of Waterford to sign up to take a simple, three-step challenge to fight stigma. The challenge involves learning the facts of the condition, listening and empathising, and linking in with those with dementia to prevent isolation. There are currently 1,282 people living in Clare with dementia, a figure set to treble in a generation. "Dementia really challenges the values we hold as a society and what personhood means to us," said ASI CEO, Gerry Martin. “We need to stop avoiding this disease and start thinking

about how we interact with people with dementia. Only by understanding the facts and talking more openly about it, can we face our own fears and support the thousands of individuals and families living with dementia.” Stigma is an everyday reality not just for the 48,000 people in Ireland living with dementia but it is an added hardship for their 50,000 family carers as well. Today, members of the ASI’s Irish Dementia Working Group joined family carers to speak openly of the stigma they have faced. Mother of two, Kathy Ryan (55) from Clonmel, Co Tipperary who has Early Onset Dementia said: “One of the toughest things is people not believing or accepting that you have the condition because you don’t look any different. People with dementia have a neurological condition which affects our memory, behaviour; relationships etc but we are still ourselves. People have turned their back to avoid me in my local supermarket. I understand this, is to do with peo-

ple being uncomfortable, but I want people to know it is extremely hurtful. A person living with dementia can date; go out to dinner, to the cinema. We need to be socially engaged like everyone else.” Ronan Smith, (56) from Wicklow, who also has Early Onset Alzheimer’s said: “When I first began to tell people I had been diagnosed with dementia I got this wholly inappropriate feeling like I was ‘coming out’. There is nothing to fear when it comes to meeting a person with dementia. I have faced up to it, can you?” Kerryman Sean Donal O’Shea (30) who cares for his mother Debbie who was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 50 said: “Challenging stigma is hugely important. People talk about Mom as if she is not in the room, that’s if they ask about her at all. People feel hugely uncomfortable around people with dementia. Yes, she has dementia but she is still my Mom. We need to open up and talk about dementia now.” The ASI which advocates

on behalf of the 48,000 people with dementia in this country are calling on the public to sign up and take our simple challenge. Learn, Listen, Link: Forget the stigma of dementia Learn: Find out the facts. Listen: Take the time to empathise and understand. Link: Don’t ignore or avoid the person. “For a long time there was a stigma about cancer. There is still a very real stigma about dementia. People hide it from their friends and from themselves, but that’s all changing: people living with dementia are bravely speaking out and writing about it. It is the subject of films and plays and novels. It is in everybody’ world and we finally need to face up to it. We would urge everyone to support our campaign and help make Ireland truly dementia friendly,” said Mr. Martin. For more information, visit the http://bit.ly/1FqQJXe or follow the campaign on twitter @alzheimersocirl twitter #forgetthestigma

Experience the future of eyecare at Specsavers in Waterford SPECSAVERS in Waterford has introduced a cutting edge new way of selecting and fitting customers’ glasses, using imaging software on tablet devices. The opticians, located in the City Square Shopping Centre, now offers Digital Precision Eyecare, which ensures everyone receives the very best professional care and advice in frame selection and dispensing for their prescription, vision and lifestyle needs. Garvan Mulligan, director of Specsavers in Waterford says: ‘This is very clever kit and has a real wow factor for customers. It’s a quick and easy process which ensures a perfect fit every time.’ Following an eye examination, the optical team assists customers in selecting

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Arts Education – Call for submissions Pictured presenting a cheque of €3,419.10 to the Solas Centre, funds raised from their participation in the London City Marathon were Ian and Susan Hayes along with their children Abbie and Jake. Also pictured Solas colleagues Ursula Breslin and Ann Marie Power. The Solas Centre would like to say a huge thank you to Ian and Susan for their continuous support to the Solas Centre and and to their families and friends for their support. [John Power]

WATERFORD City & County Council’s Arts Office is now accepting expressions of interest from groups and/or individuals to deliver a strand of their Secondary School Arts Programme for the school year September 2015/May 2016. This scheme applies to the delivery of a programme to secondary schools throughout

Waterford City & County, including the Transition year module. Innovative projects are required. The aim of this scheme is to give students a high quality artistic engagement. It is open to any artistic discipline including visual arts, music, dance, drama, literature, film, architecture, photography, new media, a combination of the

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Bureaucracy causing delays in getting alarms to elderly AN extra layer of bureaucracy has led to a delay in five elderly rural County Waterford residents from receiving safety alarms. At the May meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan hit out at the ‘extra layer of bureaucracy’ elderly people have to go through to obtain safety alarms. “I have a local group who are waiting for five alarms for the elderly to be processed,” he said. “These alarms are for

elderly people who are living alone in rural isolated areas. This type of bureaucracy was predicted when the remit was taken from the Department of the Environment and given to Pobal,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “Which is a new quango, an extra level of bureaucracy. “Before, local groups worked with a civil servant in the Department and the alarms were issued. Now, we have five people waiting for a long time for an alarm and those working within the Community Alert are

frustrated because they can’t get answers. “Previously, you could have stood up in the Dáil, or where-ever and asked why this wasn’t happening. But now that’s gone and it is another layer from a government who said there would be no more quangos, but we seem to have a lot more quangos instead. “Meanwhile, elderly people aer living in rural areas, by and large in fear of being burgled and being left there, left to die,” said Cllr. O’Ryan.

He asked the Council to step in and make representations to speed up the process. “It is bureaucracy gone mad and no-one is accountable,” he said. Sinead Breathnach, of the Council’s Housing and Community Section said she would pass on Cllr. O’Ryan’s frustrations to the Director of Service. “It is outside our remit, but there maybe something we can do to make representations on your behalf,” Ms. Breathnach said.

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Temporary storage depot affecting scenic area A TEMPORARY storage depot being used by Waterford Council as part of drainage works on the road network is affecting one scenic area. Cathaoirleach of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Michael J.

O’Ryan told the May meeting of the local authority that a temporary depot location being used in the Nire Valley by the Council contains debris and surplus top soil. “It is a tourist area and it looks unsightly,” Cllr. O’Ryan said.

“While local people don’t mind it being used as a depot for chips, etc., other stuff like top soil, stones and debris may be a step too far.” District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan, told the meeting that temporary storage depots are an

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Footpath works expected to be completed in third quarter of 2015 THE District Engineer in the Comeragh area is confident that some footpath works planned to commence in quarter three this year will be completed. Responding to a query at the May meeting of Comeragh District Council, District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan said the Council is now in the middle of working on the road works programme and while resources and time are taken up, he would expect to finish works on footpaths by quarter three this year. “The money is available. We will not be doing a great deal of work this year, but I am confident that quarter three will be the completion date for the work this year,” he said. Comeragh District Council was given €150,000 by Waterford Council for work to construct new footpaths.

The money averages out at €50,000 per year over the next three years. “It is very little and will only fund four or five footpath schemes,” Mr. Lonergan pointed out. He pointed out that the money is to be spent on creating new footpaths, not repairs of existing damaged footpaths. “We have to tender, procure and award contracts for the work, which is why it will take time, especially as we are in the middle of our road works programme,” said Mr. Lonergan. Cllr. Liam Brazil voiced his disappointment at the €150,000 funding over three years for footpaths, describing the funding as “very small”. “Every village in the district is looking for footpaths,” Cllr. Brazil pointed out. Mr. Lonergan concurred

that the €150,000 (or €50,000 per year) will not go far. “But it will help in smaller schemes,” he said. “One of our main problems is repair of existing footpaths, more than constructing new footpaths that’s where the money could be spent, if we had it,” he said. “But this money will help and there is a plan in place, so we won’t be long in spending it.” Cllr. O’Leary agreed the €150,000 “is very small money”. He outlined one instance where a new footpath is needed from Portlaw to the soccer club, which is expected will cost €200,000 to build, if it is ever given the go-ahead. Senior Engineer, Pat McCarthy agreed the funding is small and demand is high, but the roads section could not get any further funding, and said a struc-

tured approach is needed in terms of any additional footpath works the Council carries out. Cllr. Brazil suggested local communities and clubs come on board and work with the Council “to make the €50,000 stretch that bit farther”. Mr. McCarthy said the Council would work with any group interested in assisting, which could help to change the priority of work. “We will work with groups and it certainly might make the budget stretch a bit farther if an active community group or club could give manpower or land, or whatever resources which would help,” Mr. McCarthy said. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan welcomed Mr. McCarthy’s comments, saying such help could make funding go farther.

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Annual Blackwater Carriage Driving Club charity drive AS Chairman of Blackwater Carriage Driving Club and on behalf of our committee, I would sincerely like to thank each and every one of you who made our Annual Carriage Drive the outstanding success that it was (which is held on the first Sunday of May each year).This year, it was in aid of 'Friends of Leukaemia patients Cork'. This organisation is 100% self funded and

they were overwhelmed by the presentation of our cheque for the amount of €6,085.00 on Friday, 29th May, in the West End Bar, Lismore.We would have never reached this amount if it wasn't for the kindness of our surrounding communities who have shown kindness and compassion for our causes each and every year.We are most grateful to you all for your kind

and generous donations which over the past 5 years have brought our grand total collect to over €20,000 which has helped 5 outstanding organisations to do the work that benefits so many people in our local communities. Vincent Moloney Chairman of Blackwater Carriage Driving Club.

FitzGeralds from across the globe and everyone with an interest in history and genealogy will gather for Dromana 800, a landmark celebration on the banks of the River Blackwater in Waterford from July 2nd – 5th. Pictured at the launch were (left) Barbara Grubb, 26th generation of the clan, and Amelia Burke. For more log on to www.Dromana800.com IF a medieval feast with a modern twist whets your appetite or you fancy a candle-lit dinner at the ancestral home of the Jameson whiskey family with two of its descendants, then you won’t want to miss an array of mouthwatering culinary experiences on the Dromana 800 FitzGerald clan gathering programme which runs from July 2nd-5th in stunning and historic West Waterford. Kristin and Andrea Jameson are planning a magnificent three course dinner in Tourin House and Gardens on Friday, July 3rd, and a handful of tickets are still available at just €80 per person. Guests will be treated to a glass of Jameson on arrival and dinner with wine, all in the candle-lit main dining room of Tourin. The same evening, guests can also dine at nearby Salterbridge House with its owners Philip and Susie Wingfield. They will welcome up to 16 guests to their 18th Century home for a banquet fit for a king and queen. Diners are invited to wander around the garden and enjoy drinks on the terrace before enjoying a 4 course dinner made from local produce, including vegetables from their own garden. Tickets are similarly €80 per person and available on www.dromana800.com A dinner at Ballyin House has already sold out.

But the culinary highlight for many is likely to be a medieval feast with a modern twist on Saturday, July 4th at Dromana. Tickets cost just €45. The evening starts with a drinks reception and canapés, including fresh wild salmon caught at Dromana. A sumptuous organic hog roast with all the trimmings provide the focal point, followed by a dessert of lemon posit with summer fruit jellies. A tipple of Irish Muldoon Whiskey liqueur completes the feast. The evening is jam packed with entertainment – including a seanchai, a traditional story-teller, song and dance. Guests are invited to come in costume and join in the medieval dance if they please. Tickets are selling out fast on www.dromana800.com FitzGeralds from across the globe and everyone with an interest in history and genealogy will delight in Dromana 800, a landmark celebration on the banks of the River Blackwater in Waterford. Thousands are expected to converge on stunning Dromana House & Gardens from July 2nd-5th as exactly 800 years previous King John of England was granted not only Dromana, but all of Waterford and Cork to Thomas FitzAnthony. From there began an eight century long story of alliances made and broken; sieges; battles; at least one

underage marriage; a family member becoming mistress to an English king; Catholic emancipation; a unique, Hindu-Gothic arch built as a wedding present to a young couple in love, a celebrated Egyptologist; the loss of lands; hard times; demolition and redemption. For 26 generations the Villiers-Stuarts and their FitzGerald and FitzAnthony ancestors have lived on the cliff at Dromana, overlooking the majestic Blackwater and now Barbara Grubb, the 26th generation, is inviting not just FitzGeralds but anyone interested in history and their family roots to join them for a very special weekend this summer. “Dromana 800 is very much a celebration of people and place. There are few families in Ireland today whose history is so well documented. We want the people of Ireland and the Irish abroad to come along and partake in the exciting events that offer a social and cultural mix with something for everyone. “For the culturally curious, we want people to come take a tour of the great houses of the area and learn why so many houses of historical interest came to be built on the banks of the Blackwater and why one hundred and twentysix remain, when elsewhere their peers were sacked, looted or deserted.”

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL INVITES PARTICIPATION FROM LOCAL GROUPS, ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS

Be part of the Ireland 2016 centenary programme WATERFORD City and County Council will host a number of open meetings from 7.30 p.m. in Ballymacarbry Community Centre on June 16th, and from 7.00 p.m. in Central Library,Waterford June 17th and from 7.00 p.m. in Dungarvan Library, June 18th for anyone interested in participating in the development and delivery of Waterford’s local programme, as part of Ireland 2016. Ireland 2016 is a yearlong programme of activity, in which everyone is invited to participate, to commemorate the events of the 1916 Rising, to reflect on our achievements as a democratic state over the last 100 years and to look towards Ireland’s future. The national programme, which was announced by the government on 31st March, includes seven strands; State Ceremonial; Historical Reflection; An Teanga Bheo/The Living Language; Youth and Imagination; Cultural Expression; Community Participation; Global and

Diaspora. The Community Participation strand is being led by local authorities across the country and Waterford City and County Council has set up a Steering Group who will be responsible for coordinating the local programme. Whether you are a member of a local historical society, sports club, amateur drama club or community group, or even if this is something that is purely a personal interest, this is an opportunity to share ideas, pool resources and be part of the creation of a unique and distinctive local programme to mark Ireland 2016. Speaking at the announcement of the local meetings, Chief Executive Michael Walsh said: “Ireland 2016, as a year of reflection and engagement for everyone on this island, goes far beyond the formal marking of a key historical moment. It is a once-in-a-century invitation to people of all ages, at home and overseas, to shape and take part in a diverse range of historical,

cultural and artistic activities, all designed to nurture reflection, commemoration, celebration and debate. There is a wealth of imagination, energy and vision available to us in Waterford and I want to encourage everyone to get involved in their own way so we can make Ireland 2016 a truly national event.” Following a short presentation on the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, participants will be invited to partake in a facilitated session to share ideas, projects and initiatives of local interest. Interested participants are kindly requested to register their interest to attend by emailing bguest@waterfordcouncil.ie before Tuesday, June 16th. Details of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme are available at www.ireland.ie Follow Ireland 2016 on Facebook and Twitter: #ireland2016 #eire2016. For further information on the Waterford Ireland 2016 Programme, contact: jcantwell@waterfordcouncil.ie Tel. 051849716.

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eircom Expands Fibre Broadband Investment in Waterford WATERFORD is to have access to speeds of up to 1Gb/s ‘end to end’ fibre to the home (FTTH) technology in 10 new locations thanks to a major regional investment by eircom. Aglish, Ballinamult, Bonmahon, Butlerstown, Clashmore, Lemybrien, Loskeran, Rathgormack, Ring and Stradbally will benefit from this world class technology via 663 kilometres of fibre. The company announced plans to significantly expand access to high speed fibre broadband in rural Ireland by extending its fibre footprint from 1.6 million homes and businesses to 1.9 million premises throughout the country. The additional 300,000 homes and businesses are spread across 1,070 communities in all 26 counties, and include 300 communities not currently served with high speed broadband. This expanded footprint means eircom will

invest €400m in fibre over the next five years. The homes and businesses to be served by this investment are largely ribbon style developments across rural Ireland in communities such as Aglish, Ballinamult, Bonmahon, Butlerstown, Clashmore, Lemybrien, Loskeran, Rathgormack, Ring and Stradbally, Co Waterford. Please click on the following link to see the list of locations in Waterford where superfast broadband is already available as well as areas identified for rollout http://fibrerollout.ie/wher e-and-when/waterford/ Today half of Ireland, 1.2 million homes and businesses, already has access to high speed broadband on eircom’s network and the company remains on track to reach 70% of the country by the end of 2016. By 2020, that will rise to 80% of the country, with 35% all homes and business accessing broadband speeds of up

to 1Gb/s when construction completes. Commenting Richard Moat, CEO eircom said “Today’s announcement underlines our continued ambition for Ireland and commitment to strategic investment by our shareholders, board and management. No other operator in Ireland is investing as extensively in fibre broadband. This is a critical development as we build a future proofed network using a best in class technology to deliver the highest broadband speeds to many rural communities right across Ireland. By making high speed broadband available to as many people as possible, announcement also reduces the intervention footprint under the Government’s National Broadband Plan, thereby reducing the burden for the taxpayer at a time where there is enormous demands for Exchequer funding.”

Left to right: Cllr. John O’Leary, Cllr. James Tobin, Mayor City & County; Seanie Kiely, Liam Fogarty, Cllr. Mary Butler, Cllr. Cronin, Tom Cunningham, Billy Kelleher T.D. [Pat Crowley]

Left to right: Eamon McGrath, Helen Young, MIchael Walsh, Cllr. Mary Butler, Billy Kelleher T.D. Chair of Waterford Fianna Fáil General [Pat Crowley] Election selection Convention; Seanie Kiely, Kevin Walsh, Cllr. John O’Leary.

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Environment Today Celebrating Generations of Food Stories

West Waterford Festival of Food and Waterford City & County Council invited all Secondary School Students, Community Groups and individuals to participate in Model a Food Mascot Competition. As the central theme for the festival this year was ‘Celebrating Generations of Food Stories’, all entrants had to incorporate this idea or to use a food theme into their creation. The Competition was judged by a local Artist and all models were of a very high standard. Congratulations to all the participants.

1st Prize Chef Gerry and the Local Chef by St. Augustine's Secondary School, Abbeyside.

Joint Place Most Humorous –Daisy and Paddy Cluckers by Ard Scoil na nDeise.

Anne Sullivan from Waterford City & County Council presenting 1st prize to Megan Phelan and Art Teacher Padraig Mac Craith from St. Augustine’s Secondary School.

2nd Prize the Blaa Blaa-by Anne Le Roy Centre, Dungarvan.

Joint place most Original – Food recipes by Lismore Foroige.

3rd Prize – Mini Market by Méanscoil San Nicholas.

4th Place – Giant Cup Cake by Colligan Girl Guides.

Joint Place Most Humorous – The Farmers Market by CBS Dungarvan.

Joint place most Original – The Fisherman by Manor St. John’s Youth Service.

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Wexford prepare for Westmeath at the G o l d C o a s t S p o r t s t ra i n i n g f a c i l i t y

THIS weekend saw David Power and his backroom team including Kilrossanty native Micheal Walsh along with the Wexford Senior Football Panel arrive to Dungarvan. The group numbering forty four stayed in Lodges on the Gold Coast Holiday, Golf & Sports Resort. The Team worked to a well organised and exacting schedule. Beach and sea training on the coastline coupled with the Team Briefing facility on the Gold Coast made for a full off pitch agenda.

Strict dietary requirements were adhered to under the watchful eye of the team nutritionist and the Resort’s Kitchen Brigade. The Gold Coast Sports Training Facility is now recognised among all levels of GAA as being one of the best Sports Training Facilities in the Country. This is a massive boost to the area for Sports Tourism and indeed the spin off economically to other local businesses.

Mark Knowles Resort Director, noted the success this weekend of the Waterford Senior Hurling Panel and both the Laois Hurlers and Footballers all of whom trained at the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast Sports Training facility wishes the very best of luck to the Waterford Hurlers as they prepare for the Munster Final. Meanwhile, the Wexford team are now looking forward to their opening games against Westmeath in Mullingar.

Council asked to consider land purchase in Kilmac for social housing WATERFORD Council was asked to consider purchasing land in the Kilmacthomas area to build social housing. Over €35m was allocated earlier in May to Waterford Council to fund up to 760 social housing units until 2017, 54 of which will be built in the Comeragh area, but none will be built in Kilmacthomas. At the May meeting of

Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil once again expressed his deep disappointment that Kilmacthomas will not be receiving any social housing. He had raised the matter at a previous Council meeting and was told that the Council had no land bank in Kilmac’ to build social housing. “If we don’t do something about this soon,

Kilmac’ will never get social housing again,” he warned. “Kilmac is probably one of our biggest villages in the county.” He asked if the Council would consider buying land in the Kilmac area in order to build social housing. Responding, Sinead Breathnach, of the Council’s Housing section confirmed that the Comeragh area would receive 54 social housing

units under the Government’s allocation of €35m to Waterford for social housing. However, she also confirmed that Kilmacthomas was not part of that social housing scheme. Ms. Breathnach said the Council does not have any land in Kilmacthomas, but she would bring Cllr. Brazil’s suggestion to purchase land, to the attention of the Director of Service.

Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he understood Cllr. Brazil’s frustration. “I am trying to help people in the Kilmac area,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “I welcome the approach to the Director of Services to see if lands could be purchased in the Kilmac area, because it would benefit the people. Kilmac is one of the biggest towns in the Comeragh,” Cllr. O’Ryan added.

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PROPOSAL TO DECLARE A ROAD SERVING DEVELOPMENTS AT: AN CROMPÁN, THE BURGERY, CO. WATERFORD TO BE A PUBLIC ROAD Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 11 Subsection (1) (b) (iii) Roads Act 1993 that Waterford City and County Council propose to declare the above mentioned road to be a Public Road. A map indicating the road to be taken in charge is available for inspection during normal ofﬁce opening hours by interested members of the Public for a period of one month up to and including 8th July 2015 at the following locations:Roads Dept, Waterford City and County Council, Civic Ofﬁces, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Roads Dept, Waterford City and County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford.

Signage sought to direct tourists to county’s beauty spots WATERFORD Council is to consider erecting signage which directs tourists and visitors to a number of beauty spots and scenic locations in mid-County Waterford. At the May meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil outlined the importance of signage directing tourists from one scenic area to another. “I raised this at last month’s meeting. We need signage for people informing them how to get from Tramore, Kill and the Coast

Road to places like Ann Valley and from there to Mahon Falls,” said Cllr. Brazil. “Mahon Falls is badly signposted and parking is limited there as well. “If we are interested in bringing more tourism into our county, then we need to provide these facilities. Large billboards are needed on the side of the road showing people where these places are. “The signage can welcome people to the area and guide them around it.”

Cllr. Brazil said he was aware of visitors driving up to the Mahon Falls area, and then returning on the same road. “A lot of cars are coming back down the hill from Mahon Falls and people don’t know they can continue around the other way,” he said. “Signs would be important at Mahon Falls. It would enhance the area and people won’t come away from Mahon Falls with a bad experience of the place, with no parking and meeting other cars on

the way back down,” he added. District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan, said he has discussed the matter with the Tourism section of the Council. “They are putting together a co-ordinated plan for the area,” Mr. Lonergan said. “But we may have to do something in the meantime, before that plan comes online, paticularly in the Mahon Falls area if there is traffic congestion at the location. We might look at placing some signs in the meantime,” Mr. Lonergan added.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposal to declare the roads to be a Public Road may be made in writing to the Director of Services, Roads, HR and Emergency Services, Waterford City and County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford not later than 1pm on Wednesday 22nd July, 2015. Paul Daly A/Director of Services Roads, HR & Emergency Services 10th June, 2015

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TOLISONS’ TOP OIL SERVICE STATION

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

O ff i c i a l o p e n i n g of To l i so n s’ To p O i l Sta t i o n and shop

Jockey Davy Russell cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of Tolisons’ Top Oil Service Station and Shop at Sexton Street, Abbeyside, last Friday afternoon. Included in the photograph are: Thomas O’Flynn, proprietor of Tolisons’ Top Oil Service Station and Shop, along with members of staff; Top Oil representatives; Geoff Harris of WLR FM and the WLR FM Outside Broadcast team; guests, visitors and customers, as well as Top Oil’s ‘Mr. Ted’.

Paula Dunne and Mairead Bannon, of Top Oil, with Top Oil’s ‘Mr. Ted’ during the official launch of Tolisons’ new Top Oil Service Station and Shop at Sexton Street, Abbeyside, last Friday afternoon.

Pictured at the official launch of Tolisons’ Top Oil, Abbeyside, last Friday afternoon are, left to right: Noel Coughlan; Jockey Davy Russell, who officially opened the new shop and forecourt; Phyllis Russell; Jerry Russell; and Eimear Coffey.

Enjoying the fun with Top Oil’s Mr. Ted at the official opening of Tolisons’ Top Oil Service Station and Shop, Abbeyside, last Friday afternoon are, left to right: Joshua and Tyrese Taguemeou; and Tommie and Kate Mulcahy.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

TOLISONS’ TOP OIL SERVICE STATION

Some members of staff from Tolisons’ Top Oil Service Station and Shop at the official opening last Friday afternoon. Left to right: Mary Troy; Thomas O’Flynn, proprietor; Angela Scanlon; Tom Murphy; Darragh Power; and Peter Munteanu.

Enjoying the fun at the official opening of Tolisons’ Top Oil Service Station and Shop, Abbeyside, last Friday afternoon are, left to right: Deirdre Flavin, Emily Flavin and Sophia Masi.

The Outside Broadcast Team at the official opening of Tolisons’ Top Oil Service Station and Shop, Abbeyside, last Friday afternoon. Left to right: Nadia Aari; Claire Power; Presenter Geoff Harris; and Laura Nolan.

Jockey Davy Russell (centre) who officially opened Tolisons’ Top Oil Service Station and Shop, Abbeyside, last Friday afternoon, pictured with proprietor, Thomas O’Flynn (left) and his brother, David O’Flynn (right).

Pictured with the National Hurling League Trophy, at the official opening of Tolisons’ Top Oil Service Station and Shop, Sexton Street, Abbeyside, are: John O’Keeffe, Manager of Tolisons’, Cork; Nicky O’Donovan, Tolisons’, Abbeyside; and Peter Munteanu, Tolisons’ Abbeyside.

Enjoying the official opening of Tolisons’ Top Oil Service Station and Shop are pupils of St. John’s School, Dungarvan, Saffron Gilbert, Neil Murphy and Darren Kelly, with Special Needs Assistants, Tony Hamilton and Helen Dwyer. Darren Kelly was one of the winners who won a toy store voucher prize in the Children’s Colouring Competition.

Thomas O’Flynn, proprietor of Tolisons’ Service Station and Shop, Abbeyside; with Mary Troy staff, Tolisons’, Abbeyside; Davy Russell, Jockey; and Tom Murphy, Tolisons’, Abbeyside.

Val Kenneally (centre, with the National Hurling League Trophy), who won a pair of tickets to see the Waterford v. Cork Hurling game on 7th June last, as part of the celebrations of the official opening of Tolisons’ Top Oil Service Station and Shop last Friday afternoon. Included in the photograph are: Thomas O’Flynn, proprietor of Tolisons’ Top Oil Service Station and Shop, Sexton Street, Abbeyside; and WLR FM Presenter, Geoff Harris.

John O’Donovan and James O’Sullivan, of Top Oil, with Top Oil’s ‘Mr. Ted’, at the official launch of Tolisons’ new Top Oil Service Station and Shop at Sexton Street, Abbeyside, last Friday.

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D u n g a r va n w e l c o m e s l e a d i n g b u s i n e s sw o m a n H e a t h e r Re y n o l d s o f E i s h t e c DUNGARVAN Enterprise Centre and Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber hosted a lunch-time seminar with leading businesswoman Heather Reynolds in Dungarvan on Wednesday, 27th May. Heather, who is one of the three partners in Eishtec, spoke about the success story that is Eishtec, one of the South East’s largest indigenous employers who currently employ 1,200 people in total, with 950 of those being based in the South East. Heather gave some great tips for success, including that you should always know as much about your market as possible, so that you can be ready to respond to change and that it is very important to work with people who have comple-

mentary skillsets to you. She is a big believer in benchmarking and has based her business model on best practice from all over the world. She spoke passionately about the importance of people to a business, this is not just lip service; Eishtec have a highly developed training model and all their staff train for a FETAC qualification. Furthermore, they have a policy of promoting from within, which is true testament to the company’s commitment to investment in people. Eishtec have some clients who are major global players including EE and Orange, as well homegrown clients such as Done Deal, their focus on delivering a professional, high end service is clearly paying dividends. “Heather is an

incredibly accomplished businesswoman, who has made a huge positive impact on the local employment situation, particularly in the youth market. Her generosity of spirit is evident in her voluntary work as a non-executive director for Respond and her company’s commitment to CSR through local charities”, says Mags Durand O’Connor of Dungarvan Enterprise Centre, “it was an honour and a privilege to hear her story. There are lessons for us all in there about determination, persistence and taking a calculated risk.” For news and information about upcoming events at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre sign up for the newsletter at www.dungarvanec.com

Liz McGough from The Munster Express and John White from JBW Consultants at the Lunch with Heather Reynolds event hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber. [David Clynch Photography]

Claire Dalton from Dungarvan Brewing Company, Jenny Beresford from Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber and Elaine McBarron from Career Compass pictured at the Lunch with Heather Reynolds of Eishtec event hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber. [David Clynch Photography]

Nick Butler from Ireland Website Design, Tom Keith from Quantum Life and Eileen Walsh from Bank of Ireland, Dungarvan, pictured at the Lunch with Heather Reynolds event hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber. [David Clynch Photography]

John White from JBW Consultants, Mags Durand O'Connor from Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan/Lismore Municipal District Councillor Damien Geoghegan pictured with guest speaker Heather Reynolds of Eishtec at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre. [David Clynch Photography]

Eileen Walsh from Bank of Ireland Dungarvan pictured with Denise Radley of Denise Radley Auctioneers at the Lunch with Heather Reynolds of Eishtec hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber. [David Clynch Photography]

Nicola Blair from Stradbally and Joe Roche from Joe Roche Glass and Glazing at the Lunch with Heather Reynolds event hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber. [David Clynch Photography]

Aisling Cahill from Cahill Solicitors pictured with Yvonne Baumann of Baumann Jewellers at the Lunch with Heather Reynolds event hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber. [David Clynch Photography]

Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan/Lismore Municipal District Councillor Damien Geoghegan speaking at the Lunch with Heather Reynolds of Eishtec hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber. [David Clynch Photography]

John Carey from Fieldmaster pictured with Paul Foley from Paul Foley Oil at the Lunch with Heather Reynolds event hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber.[David Clynch Photography]

Mags Durand O'Connor from Dungarvan Enterprise Centre, pictured with Heather Reynolds of Eishtec and Jenny Beresford of Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber. [David Clynch Photography]

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Waterford Dealer at ‘Stars’ launch

Lone Parent Allowance Cut – Cullinane SINN Féin general election candidate for Waterford, Senator David Cullinane, has called on the Government to reverse the cuts to the lone parent allowance. Speaking at a public meeting about the cuts in Waterford, David said: “The Labour Party should act now to reverse the cuts to lone parents which will come into effect next month. “We all remember that the Labour Party promised to protect social welfare before the last election. “This is a betrayal of one of the most vulnerable groups in our society and must be stopped. “I wonder does Joan Burton realise that there are thousands of families who

Mercedes-Benz main dealer Barry Murphy of Tom Murphy Car Sales, Waterford, pictured with two new ‘stars’ in their Mercedes-Benz model range – the CLA Shooting Brake (left) and the versatile V-Class luxury people carrier, both of which were launched recently. The 5-door CLA Shooting Brake estate (from €31,490 ex works) is aimed at young and young-at-heart drivers who seek load carrying space within a sporty, coupé like design while the multi purpose 8-seater V-Class is geared towards large families, lifestyle enthusiasts, luxury hotel and VIP transport markets.

Dungarvan Brass Band and family fun for Dungarvan Raft Race challenge IT is all systems go for Dungarvan’s 2nd Annual Raft Race Challenge scheduled for 3.00 p.m. on the Lookout next Sunday, June 14th, in aid of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station, Waterford Dragon Warriors and Suir Dragon Paddlers. But first things first, the launch, blessing and official presentation of the new safety boat to Waterford Dragon Warriors on behalf of the people of Dungarvan, purchased with funds raised at the 2014 Raft Race Challenge will take place at 2.00 p.m. on the pontoon in Davitt’s Quay, before heading to the Lookout to join in the escort of the two Viking longboats race at 3.00 p.m. Michael Wright aka the Mad Hatter has promised to provide an amusing and witty commentary from the Lookout, while Dungarvan Brass Band will play in the beautiful Victorian bandstand in the park. Little ones with painted faces and decorated boats from Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club will add to the festivities. The main event, the Raft Race Challenge will com-

mence at 3.30 p.m. from the slipway in the Lookout and the flotilla of brave and enthusiastic crews of all ages will paddle west towards the Sports Centre in Boreenatrá na Trá before navigating east, back to the starting post accompanied by kayakers and safety ribs. The 2015 Raft Race Challenge expected to

attract a record number of spectators and participants to Dungarvan, provides a splendid promotional opportunity for local businesses and clubs. “There is a magnificent perpetual trophy of specially commissioned hand crafted Ring Crystal for the winning team and prizes for Best Dressed Crew and Best

Youth Category and I can predict that there will be a great spirit of fun and friendly rivalry among all the teams of six on the water and their supporters on the shore” explained Oliver Clancy, Hon RNLI Fundraising Chairman. “The Fundraising Branch of the Helvick Lifeboat are happy to host

and organise the raft race which we hope will become an annual event” he added. Further info can be obtained from: 087 821 0420; 087 780 0256; r nlihelvick@gmail.com info@joanclancygallery.co m FB: Dungarvan Bay and Helvick Head RNLI Fundraising

Enjoying the excitement on the Lookout as the 2014 Dungarvan Raft Race Challenge gets under way.

[Julianne French]

are dreading next month when these cuts will kick in. “We have heard the Labour Party defend these cuts and claim that it will incentivise lone parents to work. “This type of “get on your bike” Tory logic ignores the fact that our lone parents want to work but need to be supported not penalised. “They need access to affordable childcare and they need to be able to access decent work and not free labour schemes. “In the wake of the Marriage Equality referendum when we were all celebrating families in all their diversity it is nothing short of shameful to single out lone parent families in this way”.

Know Your Rights SELLING A PROPERTY AND LPT Question: I’m selling my house. The asking price is a lot more than the valuation for Local Property Tax (LPT) on 1 May 2013. Will I be liable to pay the outstanding LPT if I sell it for the asking price or more? Answer: In general, if you declared a valuation band or valuation on your 2013 Return honestly and in line with Revenue guidelines, this valuation will continue to apply until 31 October 2016. When you are selling your house you (or your solicitor) can use the LPT online system to get clearance from Revenue to prove that there are no outstanding LPT issues with your property. This is known as General Clearance. However, if the expected or agreed sales price is greater than the valuation band or valuation declared on the 2013 Return, you may need to get Written Clearance from Revenue, as well as General Clearance. If you meet any of the following conditions, you don’t need to get Written Clearance: The sales price falls within the allowable valuation margin: In general, for houses that were valued up to €300,000 the sales price can fall into the next valuation band; for houses valued between €300,000 and €1 million the sale price can be up to 15% higher than the upper limit of the band declared and for houses over €1 million the sale price can be up to 15% higher than the declared chargeable value. You carried out work that enhanced the value of the property.You must have receipts and verification of how much was spent. You based the original valuation on sales of comparable properties. You must be able to show that you based the declared chargeable value on the valuation date on known and verifiable sale prices of comparable properties in the area. You can read full details of the conditions in Revenue’s guidelines on the sale of properties. You will need to get Written Clearance from Revenue if none of the above conditions are met and your declared valuation was made in good faith and in line with Revenue guidelines. You apply for Written Clearance by completing Form LPT5 and including relevant supporting documentation. Revenue will review the basis for your declared valuation and determine whether clearance should issue. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Dungarvan Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076550. Address: Scanlons Yard, Dungarvan. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000. FLAC (Free Legal Advice) 1st Thursday of every month, by appointment only.

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“Ongoing sore pain at the front of the shoulder joint”

Marian Cussen of Glebe House, Bonmahon, County Waterford exhibits for Trinity College Gardens (Commended in 'Postcard Gardens' Section) at Bloom 2015 in The Phoenix Park, Dubllin. [Red Carpet Photogrhy]

Bike Week 2015 in Waterford! By Tomás Ryan BSc.,AHS,Ph.Th. MIAPT,

Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles IF you are experiencing sore pain into the front of your shoulder when carrying bags, lifting weights or simply elevating your arm upwards, you may be suffering from Bicipital Tendinitis of the shoulder. Biceps tendonitis involves abnormal frictioning of the biceps tendons in its biciptal groove, which is located the head of the shoulder (humerus head). The bicipital groove is basically a groove or channel imprinted within the bone of the shoulder front so that the tendon is adequately held in place. The underlying cause of tendonitis to the upper Biceps tendon is abnormal forward tilting of the humeral or shoulder head in its shoulder socket which is seen with people who have rounded shoulders and forward head posture. This results in greater stress applied to the biceps muscles as it has increased responsibility for stabilizing the humeral head within the shoulder joint. Hence repetitive shoulder movement activity brings about friction of the biceps long head tendon against the surrounding hard bony edges of the bicipital groove. This friction leads to micro tears and inflammation of the tendon. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS • Soreness on the front of the shoulder when reaching your arm backwards or placing your arm behind your back. • Sore Pain into the front of the shoulder during and after physical activity involving the arm • Stiffness and tightness can be felt in your Neck. • There may be a clicking sensation in the front of shoulder due to AC joint stiffness and poor tracking of biceps tendon in its boney groove. • Pain on lifting the arm upwards from the side or when twisting a Door knob. TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT In the acute stage of the condition, ice coupled with rest from aggravating activities is very important in order to reduce inflammation and allow scar tissue to replace this inflammation. The tendinitis has been arisen in your shoulder due to forward tilting of the humeral head in the shoulder socket due to rounding posture of the shoulders and neck. Manual lifting has served to aggravate this problem. Hence the treatment process should involve treating the tight structures around the shoulder blade which allow the shoulder blade (scapula) and humeral head to assume its neutral position rather than its abnormal forward tilting position that is stressing the biceps tendon. A program of graded strengthening exercises starting with isometric pain free strengthening of the weak bicep tendon are then introduced on a graded basis so as to place progressive tensile load on the newly formed scar tissue of the bicep tendon. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email tomaspryan@gmail.com

NATIONAL Bike Week 2015 will take place from Saturday 13th to Sunday, 21st June, with bike related events taking place right around the country. Waterford is no different and in fact, we have a very strong tradition where Bike Week is concerned. In all there are 38 events taking place right across Waterford City and County over the course of the week to suit all ages and fitness levels. The programme is targeted primarily at those new or returning to cycling or those who just want to enjoy a leisurely spin with friends and family! Bike Week, which is funded at national level by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is about celebrating all of the benefits of cycling for both recreation and transport. Those wishing to be part of the fun should find an event in a location to suit all comers. There are bike barbeques, bike maintenance workshops, community cycles and school cycling events taking place right across Waterford, from Ardsallagh in the west to Faithlegg in the east and many towns and villages in between, as well as Waterford City itself. As part of Bike Week all events are free. 12 of the 38 Waterford events are fully open to the public. Some of the highlights include: PEDAL IN THE PARK Waterford City will kick off National Bike Week on Saturday, 13th June, with the Pedal in Park.The event will be held in Kilbarry Nature Park from 2-4 p.m. and will be facilitated by Comeragh Cycling Club. Activities on the day will include cycling skills, balance beams, limbo sticks, hill climbs and a 2km family cycle around the park. This is guaranteed to be a great

family day out; all you need is your bike and helmet. If you are interested in taking part of looking for more information please call Mary Doyle on 051849619. BMX JAM IN THE PARK On Sunday, 14th June, from 2-4 p.m.,The People’s Park in Waterford City will come alive with high-flying BMX Jam in the Park. The Jam will consist of two categories-Novice and Advanced. Registration will open at 1.30 p.m. for those wishing to participate in the contest, with the Jam beginning at 2.00 p.m., all to the funky sounds of a local DJ. Riders are encouraged to enter this event, free of charge and witness local BMX talent exhibit their skills and tricks. A range of spot prizes up will be up for grabs. Come and join us at this wicked event and support the riders at their gnarly stunts. For further information, contact Brian O’ Neill on 086 1925114 or boneill@waterfordsportspartnership.ie LUNCHTIME CYCLES Lunchtime Cycles will take place in both Dungarvan and Waterford City on Bike to Work Day, Wednesday, 17th June. The Dungarvan event starts at Walton Park at 1:30 p.m. This event will consist of a short 8k leisurely cycle followed by a light lunch at Euroroute Cuisine, Kilrush. The event is free but preregistration essential by Monday 15th June at www.waterfordcouncil.ie/e n/Resident/Community,an d,Sport/Bike,Week,2015/ The Waterford City Lunchtime Cycle commences outside The Bishops Palace at 1.00 p.m. on the same day, with a limited number of bikes and helmets provided for those

who may require them.The event will be followed by light lunch at The Munster Bar. REBIKE IRELAND Rebike Ireland have been set up in Waterford in late 2014 and are currently accepting any old bikes that are lying idle in sheds, garages, garden's all around the county. The bikes or their parts are then re-conditioned and donated to community groups, schools etc. who may need them. Recently they donated 10 bikes to Dungarvan CBS. As part of the Dungarvan Lunchtime Cycle our friends in Rebike Ireland will be on hand before the event to carry out any essential small fixes to participants bikes.They will also offer tips and advice on basic bike maintenance. More importantly we are inviting people to donate their unused bikes over the course of the week which Rebike will lovingly restore and ensure to find a good home for. These bikes can be donated at the Dungarvan Lunchtime cycle itself or at anytime during Bike Week (Monday to Friday, 15th to 19th June) at the Go Dungarvan Office, The Courthouse,

Dungarvan. Contact Johnny Brunnock for more details at 058-21496 or jbrunnock@waterfordcouncil.ie. Check out Rebike on Facebook. THE DAWN CYCLE The Dawn Cycle will take place on Sunday, 21st June, starting at Walton Park, Dungarvan, at 7:30 a.m. As part of this event you can choose to cycle a 15 or 25k route in and around Dungarvan, Abbeyside, Ballinroad and Ballyvoyle before returning to Dungarvan for a light breakfast and a chat! Once again this event is free, but online registration is essential by Thursday, 18th June, at www.waterfordcouncil.ie/en/Resident/Co mmunity,and,Sport/Bike, Week,2015/ Remember this event is suitable for family participation but we recommend that all children should be over 8 years and confident cycling on the road, and of course must be accompanied by a responsible adult. FAMILY FUN CYCLES! There are also a number of family cycles taking place over the course of the week as follows:

Ardsallagh: Saturday, 20th June, 4.00 p.m. Bike ride followed by community BBQ. Fenor: Sunday, 21st June, Registration from 11.00 a.m., cycle starts at 12 noon followed by family fun day and Fenor's Fittest Family! Faithlegg: Sunday, 21st June, 2.00 p.m. 5 and 15k cycles followed by picnic starting at Park Rangers Soccer Club. ....and don't forget to wear your helmet and cycle safely during Bike Week 2015! Full details of all of these events are available on www.bikeweek.ie/events or www.waterfordcouncil.ie/e n/Resident/Community,an d,Sport/Bike,Week,2015/. You can also contact the local bike week co-ordinators Johnny Brunnock, Waterford City & County Council at jbr unnock@waterfordcouncil.ie; 058-21496 or Pauline Cunningham, Waterford Sports Partnership at pcunningham@waterfordsportspartnership.ie; 051-849855 for more details on how to get involved. So come on Waterford get on your bike from 13th to 21st June!

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Ann and Brian Power at Grange NS Benefit Night at Youghal Greyhound Track. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Caroline Casey, Ber Hurley and Mary Geary at Grange NS Benefit Night at Youghal Greyhound Track. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Liam Gleeson, Carol Byrne and Ger Gleeson at Grange NS Benefit Night at Youghal Greyhound Track. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Onraith and Tony Keane at Grange NS Benefit Night at Youghal Greyhound Track. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Newstalk sports supremo Oisin Langan and his mother Patricia at Grange NS Benefit Night at Youghal Greyhound Track. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Mark and Nora FitzGerald enjoying the Grange NS Benefit Night at Youghal Greyhound Track last Friday. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Grange NS Benefit Night at Youghal Greyhound Track

Peter O'Brien and Brian Walsh at Grange NS Benefit Night at Youghal Greyhound Track. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Pictured at the recent St. Mary's NS Grange Benefit Night at the dogs at Youghal Greyhound Track. Left to right: Brian Gleeson (Parents Association), Thomas Cronin, Theresa Power (Teachers), Damien Gleeson, Liam Moore (Parents Association), Sinead Keane (Teacher), Oisin Langan (Newstalk and Past Pupil), Michael Gildea (Principal Grange NS, Nora Fitzgerald (Parents Association). [Gerry O'Mahony]

Millie Staniforth on Face Painting duty at St. Mary's NS Grange Benefit Night at Youghal Greyhound [Gerry O'Mahony] Track.

Mike and Ann Murray at Grange NS Benefit Night at Youghal [Gerry O'Mahony] Greyhound Track.

DUNGARVAN RUGBY CLUB END OF SEASON AWARDS

Matthew Healy-White, Dungarvan RFC Under 14 'Most Improved Player Award' and Adam Power, 'Player of the Season', pictured with club chairman Eoin Phelan at the Dungarvan Rugby Club's End of Season Awards Social. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Jamie Sheehan, Kelly O'Shea, Kevin Sheehan, Donna Sheehan, Liam Sheehan, pictured at the Dungarvan Rugby Club's End of Season Awards Social. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Under 18 Awards at the Dungarvan Rugby Club's End of Season Awards Social. L-R: Eamonn Morgan, Coach, Johnny Curran, Coach, Cathal Dee (Joint Under 18 Club Player of the Year), Matthew Henley (Most Improved Player), Ben Hitchman (Joint Under 18 Club Player of the Year) and Liam Quilty, Coach. Missing from photo, Dan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe who received the Under 18 'Players Player of the Year'. Mossie Keith (Director of Rugby), Jim Curran (Club Captain) and Noel Power (Coach) pictured with the Munster Junior League Cup at the Dungarvan Rugby Club's End of Season Awards Social.

John O'Donoughue receives the 2nd Team 'Player of the Year' award from Mossie Keith and Jim Curran at the Dungarvan Rugby Club's End of Season Awards Social. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Karen O'Mahony, Women's 'Player of the Year' and Kelly O'Shea, 'Most Improved Player of the Year' award, pictured with Mossie Keith after they received their awards at the Dungarvan Rugby [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Club's End of Season Awards Social.

Suzanne McMahon receives the 'Young Player of the Year' award on behalf of her brother Alan from Mossie Keith and Jim Curran at the Dungarvan Rugby Club's End of Season Awards Social. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan RFC Under 14 Players 'Players of the Season Award' winners, Kieran and Dermot Lannen pictured with Club Chairman Eoin Phelan, at the Dungarvan Rugby Club's End of Season Awards Social. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

David Hickey receives the 'Player of the Year' award from Mossie Keith and Jim Curran at the Dungarvan Rugby Club's End of Season Awards Social. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Irish Water commended for ‘diligent road reinstatements’ By Christy Parker IRISH WATER occupied a relatively unusual plinth of praise at June’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting when Cllr Declan Doocey praised the embattled authority for its diligence in “reinstating footpaths perfectly” after installing water meters. By comparison mused Cllr Doocey, Council workers of past years has had too much work on their hands when dealing with water mains and leaks and had been unable to reinstate surfaces as excellently.

Council praised for ‘exceptional’ work around roads WATERFORD Council was praised for the “exceptional work” going on around the county’s roads network. According to a report presented at the May meeting of Comeragh District Council, road strengthening works commenced in the Comeragh District at the end of April, while other road recycling and macadam overlay contracts expect to be completed during quarter 3 of 2015. Phase one and two of drainage maintenance commenced last January, while routine road maintenance, such as filling of pot holes and other road edging and sealing works is being carried out daily in the District. Cllr. Seanie Power complimented the Council on the work going on, particularly on the road leading into Carrick-on-Suir. “It is exceptional work, top class,” said Cllr. Power. C o n c u r r i n g , Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he noticed the amount of work going on around the road network by the Council. “It is part of the Road Works Programme and it is great to see it,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “I welcome and praise the work going on. The drainage work is helping to take the water off the road surface.” Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Ryan welcomed funding from the Department of Environment in relation to work on the R671. “There are times when the R671 is impassable, particularly during times of heavy flooding,” Cllr. O’Ryan added.

“They did a great job fixing leaks but some of the reinstatements maybe need a bit of a polishing up”, he urged. Cllr Siobhan Whelan, in contrast, disagreed with Cllr Doocey’s view of Irish water citing complaints from constituents of “rough and dirty” reinstatements left in its wake. GARRANBANE PRESSURE The comments occurred during a road discussion at which Cllr Tom Cronin said Waterford Council should keep the pressure on the NRA to conduct restoration work

at Garranbane junction. He asked if a letter to local TDs seeking their assistance had been written and dispatched. He hoped with the impending General Election might focus their thoughts. Cllr Cronin said the issue was all the more urgent following a serious accident at the junction recently and it was only a matter of time before there was a fatality there. MAPSTOWN In other matters, Cllr. Whelan asked when the road at Mapstown, near the Glass Factory, would be repaired, while Cllr. John Pratt wondered if the road sweeper would

be seen around West Waterford any time soon. Senior Engineer Pat McCarthy said the letters to the TDs had been issued, while he would be discussing Garranbane junction with NRA officials the following day. Roads engineer Josephine McGrath said she expected contractors to be appointed for Mapstown in early July, with road surfacing subject to appropriate weather and temperature conditions. The road sweeper will shortly be hired and deployed too she added and would operate in conjunction with Tidy Towns committees.

Councillors thankful for ‘miniscule’ funding for new footpaths By Christy Parker A €50,000 funding allocation for footpaths in the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District can only be spent on new footpaths and not on repairs to existing structures, Senior Roads Engineer Pat McCarthy informed June’s municipal district meeting. The engineer was responding to rising speculation and optimism in the chamber that the money would facilitate refurbishments. Mr. McCarthy said repairs would continue to be funded from general road grants only. FLY SIZE Earlier, Cllr James Tobin had welcomed the

allocation.While describing its relevant miniscule proportions as “only a fly in the ointment”, he nonetheless hoped it could be “manipulated” to meet whatever needs be. Cllr Tom Cronin concurred, labelling it “a start, at least.” Indeed, there was general agreement that the €50,000 was good but could be a lot better, with Cllr John Pratt glad of the “drop in the ocean” and revealing helpfully that he knew plenty of places in Tallow and Dungarvan where it could be deployed for repairs. UP FOR DISCUSSION Cathaoirelach Damien Geoghegan reflected that actually having a three year footpaths plan at all was a new welcome development and praised

“Cllr Pratt and others” for acquiring one. He believed though, that the recommendations accompanying the grant should be altered to move Dungarvan’s €15,000 allocation from Year 1 to Year 2 priority. “But maybe could sit down and discuss it all”, he added. Mr. McCarthy then enlightened the councillors that the footpath programmes was “a capital programme of €15,000 per year” and that while any changes regarding priority and locations could be considered, it would be spent on “new assets” only. Cllr Pratt too favoured a communal discussion on the disbursement and the engineer asked that he be informed of a suitable date.

€1m announced to provide training and supports for Home Carers TÁNAISTE and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., announced on 8th June, 2015, that one million euros from the Dormant Accounts Fund, has been made available to

provide a range of supports for Home Carers. The Department of Social Protection (DSP) will sponsor the new round of funding, which includes measures to pro-

mote supports for Home Carers. The new measure will be administered and managed by Pobal, who stated that applications will be open to eligible groups from 1st July with a closing

date of 22nd July, 2015. Pobal will also be providing a series of four regional pre-application information meetings which will take place during the month of June.

Full details on this measure, the online application process, and how to register for the pre-application meetings are available from Pobal’s website on www.pobal.ie.

Artist Michael Fortune seeking local households with traditional dressers ARTIST Michael Fortune is currently travelling County Waterford as part of ‘The Dresser Project’ where he documents particular dressers through a combination of photography, film and story. The Dresser Project is a new body of work being conducted by Michael

Fortune throughout the counties of Mayo, Waterford, Carlow and Tipperary and for the Waterford strand of the project, he will travel the county documenting its particular dressers. The project was launched in May just gone, as part of the 2015

Bealtaine Festival and since then has received much attention nationally and locally. Over the course of this work in County Waterford, he hopes to document fifteen dressers in the county and an exhibition of photos of each dresser including the newly made films relaying peoples stories will be presented in Dungarvan Arts Centre in late 2015. Michael is no stranger to Waterford, having only recently completed a Heritage Council project in Ardmore National School, while in May just gone, he also brought The Bird Song Project to the county for the Bealtaine Festival. The foundation for Michael’s particular interest in dressers stems from his own recently deceased 103-

year-old grandmother’s dresser in County Wexford, and how the constantly evolving and ever changing displays reflect the experiences, lives and values of their keepers. If you know of any dressers or maybe have one yourself or in your own family, Michael would love to talk to you. However big or small, plain or ornate the dresser is, please contact him by phone on 0876470247 or by email at micfortune@gmail.com. The complete archive will also be available to the public on the project website www.thedresserproject.ie in late 2015. The Dresser Project has been supported by the Arts Departments of Waterford City and County Council, in collaboration with The

Folklore Department of University College Cork and The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life in County Mayo.

Council still hasn’t received funding allocations for housing aid IT is already half way through the year and Waterford Council still hasn’t received its allocation of funding for housing grants. At the May meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. John O’Leary said that out of the three priority categories (one, two and three) under housing grants for the elderly, it is always priority one where the budget is spent. He said those people on priority two and three never seem to receive grants for the work needed in their home and asked if the Council would look at the matter. Sinead Breathnach, Waterford Council’s housing section, said the Council hasn’t yet received its allocated funding for 2015 in relation to housing grants. “We hope it is the same as last year. We are waiting on the Department to issue the allocation of funding,” she said. “We have sought additional money so we can try and deal with those applicants at priority two level,” she told the Council. Cllr. Liam Brazil said he was glad to hear the Council would be seeking additional money to try and give grants to those at priority two level. Cllr. Brazil said some of the criteria for applicants seeking grants has changed and is unfair. He said previously, housing aid for the elderly did not include the consideration of medical conditions as a priority. “I know someone who was refused a grant because they did not qualify under medical grounds,” said Cllr. Brazil. “I think that is unfair on elderly who are seeking grants for their home, but don’t have a medical condition,” he said.

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Tallow Tóastal Festival

Councillor John Pratt, Ann Tobin, Tim Keniry, Emma O’Leary, Councillor James Tobin, Gerty Murphy.

Emma O’Leary, Festival Queen; Tim Keniry, Centra.

Aoife Tobin, Brid Coughlan, Rachael Hennessy, Emma Murphy, Emma O’Leary, Lavinnia Connolly, Abbie Ryan, Shanan Corcoran, Lisa Rohan, Elaine Sheehan

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Harsh winter claimed extra lives SOME people, even those in official agencies, tell us that last winter was not a particularly harsh one, but observing the rate of growth would seem to suggest otherwise. It was late into the spring before most people cut their lawns, spring flowers were late and the May whitethorn blossom has lasted into June when it is normally finished in late May. Even this week, nighttime ground temperatures reached – 3 in places. However, that is only the observation of an amateur meteorologist. What is more definite about last winter is that the flu took a high death toll, with 41 deaths from the virus officially reported. Not a raging epidemic perhaps, but extensive enough to have caught the attention of the record keepers. A recent report in the Irish Independent suggested that higher than normal deaths were reported in people over 65 from the beginning of the year. The average age of those who died was 81. The main virus circulating, says the report, was the A(H3) strain which was only partly covered by the flu vaccine, and particularly affects the elderly. Public health doctors examined the viruses circulating.They looked at determining the impact of circulating flu viruses on morbidity and mortality among the public. Rates of flu-like illness peaked at the end of February at 70.4 per 100,000 population, the highest peak rate since the winter of 2010 and 2011. That was a particularly harsh spell with serious snow at the start and the end of 2010, January and December. This year, the report said, the season was more severe than recent winters with the mismatch between the vaccine and the main circulating strain an

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important factor. "The total number of confirmed influenza cases hospitalised this season is the highest reported since 2010/2011," said the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. Patients who were hospitalised with flu were highest in infants under a year and those aged 65 years and older. The majority of influenza outbreaks affected the elderly in residential care facilities, with the highest number of outbreaks recorded since the 2009 swine flu pandemic. Meanwhile in Paris, the population was much worse hit than here in January last. “The flu has reached the point of an epidemic in France with the number of new cases having doubled in the last week,” said a report in the Le Parisien newspaper. “The threshold for an epidemic is set at 177 infections per 100,000 inhabitants for two weeks in a row, but during the past week, there's been almost 500 new cases per 100,000 people. In all over 300,000 new cases were registered and the numbers are continuing to rise. Experts say the epidemic could go on for six weeks, and is expected to reach its peak around mid-February, said Isabelle Bonmarin from the French Institute of Health Watch (InVS), adding that vaccinations are the best way to avoid falling ill. However, the threatened pandemic in Ireland did not materialise and, compared to France, we got away lightly enough. All we can hope for is a fairly lenient winter, but as we have not yet reached the longest day of the year, let’s park that until Hallowe’en at least.

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

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Right to die is next campaign THE campaign to have terminally ill people put down has already started and will gather momentum when a Private Members Bill is introduced into the Dail very soon. Are we only the stroke of a pen away from seriously ill patients watching for the nod of the head by a family member standing by their bed which will signal their doom? Sure, this is very emotive language and the claims above may be incorrect, but that is the clear impression some people may have listening to the debate which is unfolding at the moment. Clearly the liberal agenda is continuing to be promoted and it is a tossup whether euthanasia or abortion will be the next battleground. That means shortening the days of the person at one end of the age scale or the other. The artificial shortening of anyone’s life is something which most people will find abhorrent, especially the medical profession who have sworn an oath not to do any act which would harm a patient or shorten their life. The Hippocratic Oath is still

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a live principle among Doctors and Nurses. However, a report in the Irish Examiner this week states that ‘right to die’ campaigner Tom Curran says a soon-to-be introduced Dáil bill allowing assisted suicide will be about safeguarding vulnerable people. Which at first glance at least, appears to be a contradiction in terms. “Independent Waterford TD John Halligan,” says the report, “is to introduce a dying with dignity bill that will remove any criminal sanctions against a family member or doctor who assists a suicide. In the Supreme Court in 2013, Mr Curran’s late partner Marie Fleming unsuccessfully challenged the law banning assisted suicide. Both Mr Curran and Gail O’Rorke, who was recently found not guilty of helping her friend, Bernadette Forde, to end her life, have helped in the wording of the private members’ bill. If the bill was to become law, an assisted suicide could take place, but only when a person had a terminal and

incurable illness.” The report goes on to say that Hope Ireland, a new organisation opposed to legalising assisted suicide and euthanasia, warned that the consequences of doing so in Ireland would be catastrophic. At the group’s inaugural conference in the RDS in Dublin, said it was impossible to include safeguards in legislation to cover every aspect of human nature and behaviour. “Laws which permit other people to give suicide assistance are dangerous.The consequence of legalising euthanasia/assisted suicide has been catastrophic in other countries,” says Director and disability rights campaigner Kevin Fitzpatrick. On RTÉ radio, Mr. Curran said he accepted there were inherent dangers in legalising assisted suicide and that most of the bill was about protecting vulnerable people. That is what is difficult to understand, but with a core of people intent on making an issue of assisted suicide, we will hear a great deal more of it in the weeks and months to come. Be prepared to have to make a decision on this.

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On this the First Anniversary of Peggy’s death, we her family would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the support, sympathy and gestures bestowed on us during our sad loss of our mother and grandmother. Thanks to all who attended the Rosary, removal, Funeral Mass and burial. To those who travelled from near and far to call to our home. Thanks also to our wonderful neighbours and friends who helped out in so many ways. Those who sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy. Sincere thanks to Fr. G. O’Connor, Fr. Kiely and Fr. Fitzgerald for the beautiful Mass and also the Altar servers and Sacristan. Mairead Cullinane and Andree Cunningham who provided the beautiful music and singing. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. B. Murphy, Cappoquin Health Centre; Public Health Nurses; Doctors and Nurses of University Hospital Waterford who looked after Peggy on her many visits to the hospital in the last few months of her life. Special thanks to her Carer Margaret Lee. Finally, we would like to thank Aidan and Marie Walsh for their kindness, professionalism and support. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Please do not be unhappy, Just because I’m out of sight, Remember I am with you, Every morning, noon and night.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 13th June, in Ballinameela Church at 7.30 p.m.

† PAT MORRISSEY 12 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan 17th June, 2014 On the 1st Anniversary of Pat’s death, his wife Jacinta; daughter Claire; son Owen; daughter-in-law Pamela; grandchildren Ryan and Grace; brothers Michael and Eamonn; sister Eleanor; wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on our very sad loss. Our sincere thanks to all those who attended the removal to the Church, Funeral Mass and burial. Thank you to those who sent flowers, Mass cards and letters of sympathy. Thank you to our very good friends, neighbours and relatives for their help and continued support, it is very much appreciated. A sincere thank you to the Medical staff of the ICU, HDU and Oncology Unit of Waterford University Hospital for the great care and attention given to Pat. Sincere thank you to Fr. Jim Mountain for the beautiful service he gave at the removal, Funeral Mass and prayers at the graveside and to Fr. Cooney and Fr. Ryan who concelebrated the Mass. Thank you to Lorna Murray for the lovely hymns she sang. A big thank you to David and Margaret Kiely, Funeral Directors, for their kindness and professionalism. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. A daily thought, a silent prayer, A constant wish that you were here, An empty place no one can fill, We miss you and always will.

–Your loving family, Jacinta, Claire, Owen, Pamela, Ryan and Grace. First Anniversary Mass will be held in Kilgobinet Church on Friday, 12th June, 2015, at 7.30 p.m.

McCARTHY (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear daughter Catherine, late of 55 Glendine Drive, Seapark, Abbeyside, who died on 14th June, 2006, aged 16 years. Rest in peace.

McCARTHY (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear grand-daughter and niece Catherine, late of 55 Glendine Drive, Seapark, Abbeyside, who died on 14th June, 2006. Rest in peace.

We had a beautiful daughter, Catherine was her name, In life we loved her dearly, In death we do the same. In the silence of our minds, Where no one else can see, Your smile, your voice, your memory, Is kept so tenderly. Eight years have passed already Catherine, We can’t believe it’s true, We thought about you a lot today, But then we always do. No words were ever written, No verse will ever say, How much we love and miss you Catherine, On this our saddest day. God saw you getting weary, A cure was not to be, He put his arms around you Catherine, And whispered “come to me.” Keep your arms around her Lord, And give her special care, Make up for all she suffered, And all that seemed unfair.

You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, time to care, A wonderful nature, warm and true, These are the memories we have of you. No matter how our lives may change, Or whatever we may do, We will never forget those special years, The ones we had with you.

–Forever loved and sadly missed, Mammy and Daddy. ––––––––––––––––––––

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McCARTHY (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear grand-daughter Catherine, late of 55 Glendine Drive, Seapark, Abbeyside, who died on 14th June, 2006. Rest in peace. Catherine, you always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke and time to care, A wonderful nature warm and true, Catherine, these are the memories, We have of you.

–Always remembered with love, from your grandparents Sean and Maggie.

Notice

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, will close the following public road from Monday 15th June to Sunday 26th July 2015 to facilitate essential bridge repair works. Roads to be Closed: Liss Bridge on L52002.

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In Memoriam HEALY (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Terry Healy, late of Grallagh, Grange, who died on 14th June, 2009. R.I.P. Also remembering our dear mum Mary Hickey, late of Templemichael, Youghal, whose Anniversary occurs on 19th June.

CHEASTY (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Cheasty, late of Ballymurrin, Kill, who died on 13th June, 2012. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Kill Church on Sunday, 14th June, at 10.00 a.m. We thought of you today, But that is nothing new, We thought of you yesterday, And the day before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, All we have are memories, And a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, From which we’ll never part, God has you in his arms, But we have you in our hearts.

–Always loved and never forgotten by your brothers John, James, William and Martin; also your sisters-inlaw Monica and Terry; nephews, nieces and cousins.

FLYNN-STREET (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Clara Sophia Flynn-Street, late of 24 Cluain Ard, Shandon, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 15th June. TO OUR CLARA Our beautiful baby girl, You will always be, In our hearts and minds. Mammy and Daddy will love you, Until the end of time. Our hearts have an empty space, Because we can’t see your beautiful face, You would have loved to dance, If only you got the chance. Every day we look for a sign, That you are around, A butterfly, a rainbow, Is it your way of saying Hi? Every day we shed a tear, Wishing you were here, Until we meet in Heaven above, Just know we are sending you our love.

–Loved and always remembered in our hearts, from Daddy, Mammy, Kayleigh, Sarah and twins.

DALTON (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Peg Dalton, late of Kilcooney, Ballinamult, whose Anniversary occurs on 2nd June. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 19th June, at 7.30 p.m., in Touraneena Church.

––––––––––––––– TIME PASSED BY Clara as time passes by, My heart feels pain, Your leaving for now I know, Is for a short while. We will meet again at the Gates of Heaven, With arms open wide and a smile so bright, We will walk the garden hand in hand, In a place where time will never have passed, Until then I carry you in my heart Clara.

–Daddy, XXXXXXXXX, E, I, E, I, EEE.

CRONIN, Johnny – The Month’s Mind Mass for Johnny Cronin, Lisarrow, Ardmore, will be celebrated on Thursday, 18th June, in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, at 10.00 a.m.

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KEARNS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Margaret (Peggy) Kearns, late of Keereen Lower, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, who died on 14th June, 2014. Looking back with memories, Upon the path you trod, We bless the hours we had with you, And leave the rest with God.

HEALY (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Teresa (Terry) Healy, late of Grallagh, Grange, who died on 14th June, 2009. R.I.P. Mass offered. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, How we would love to hear your voice, And see your smile again. You may be out of sight, We may be worlds apart, But you are always on our mind, And forever in our hearts. Will those who think of Terry today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Fondly remembered by your loving husband John; brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw and their families.

LONERGAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Kitty Lonergan, late of Lackendarra, Ballinamult, who died on 12th June, 2013. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 12th June, at 7.30 p.m. in Touraneena Church. It doesn’t need a special hour, To bring you to our minds, An hour without a thought of you, Is very hard to find. We think of you in silence Mam, And talk about you too, We have greatly treasured memories, But wish we still had you. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

MORRISSEY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Morrissey, late of Glendeish, Lismore, Co. Waterford, who died on 18th June, 2013. R.I.P. It does not take a special day, For us to think of you, Each Mass we hear, Each prayer we say, Is offered up for you.

–Always remembered by his wife Mary and family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 14th June, at 11.00 a.m. in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore.

RADLEY (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dad and grandad Denis (Dinny) Radley, late of ‘Glandore House,’ 23 Church Street, Dungarvan, and Millstreet, Co. Cork, who died on 10th June, 2011. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass for the late Denis and Margaret Radley will be celebrated on Sunday, 14th July, 2015, in the Friary Church, Dungarvan, at 11.00 a.m. Real life began, There’s no break, There’s no end, Just a living on … Wide awake with a smile, It’s not far, Just close by. Through an open door, I am going home … I’m just going home.

–Always remembered and loved by your daughters Angela and Denise; sonsin-law Dermot and Dominic; and grandchildren Aisling Maggie, Aoife Kate and Ciara Denise, XXXX.

–Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving family.

–Sons Paddy and Bill. KEARNS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Margaret (Peggy) Kearns, late of Keereen Lower, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, who died on 14th June, 2014. How we miss the welcome footsteps, Of the one we loved so dear, Oft we listen for his coming, Fully sure that she is near. Thou are gone but not forgotten, Fresh our love will ever be, For as long as there is memory, We will always think of thee.

KEARNS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Margaret (Peggy) Kearns, late of Keereen Lower, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, who died on 14th June, 2014.

–Always remembered by her loving family.

–Sadly missed by your sisters Jean and Marian, XX.

–Daughter Lily; son-in-law Rhiney; Robert and Jean.

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

Month’s O Mind Mass

There is never a day gone by, When we are always, Thinking of you, We know you are with us.

We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. You were always there when we needed you, No task too great or small, With loving heart and willing hands, For us you did it all.

–Daughter Kitty and family.

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MORRISSEY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our brother-inlaw Pat Morrissey, late of 12 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 17th June. MOORE (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Ignatius (Iggy) Moore, late of Deerpark, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford, who died on 8th June, 2005. R.I.P. Don’t remember me with sadness, Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter, We’ve had throughout the years. Then when the summer sunshine, Awakes the flowers in bloom, I’ll walk that light from Heaven, Around the corners of every room. Do the things we did before, The same in every way, Just whisper a little prayer to me, At the dawn of every day. Just think of me as present, Don’t think of me as past, For a father’s love’s a blessing, In death it still can last. Forget your troubles and your worries, They’re mine forever more, I’ll watch and care and love you, From Heaven’s open door. And when your road gets rough and rocky, Or you’re down and need a crutch, Remember I’m right beside you, Just an inch too short to touch. –Sadly missed by your daughters Nicola and Sinead. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 14th June, in Fourmilewater Church at 11.00 a.m.

Quietly today your memory is kept, No need for words, we will never forget, As thoughts go back, as they often do, We treasure the memories we have of you.

–Sadly missed by Myra, Noreen, Aileen, Tony and Paddy.

MUM Thinking of you today, And every day.

–Love always, Sinead, Michael, Ellen, Joe and Kate, XXX.

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In Heaven you rest, No worries, no pain, In God’s own time, We will meet again. We think of you always, We talk about you still, You haven’t been forgotten, You know you never will. Rest in peace.

–Sadly missed by his wife Anna; son Michael; daughters Lorraine and Susan; son-in-law Dean, and daughter-in-law Julie. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 13th June, at 7.30 p.m., in Touraneena Church. WELDON (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Matty Weldon, late of Seafield, Bonmahon, who died on 11th June, 2013. R.I.P. Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Though absent, you are always near, Still missed, loved and always dear.

–Miss you forever, from James and Maisie; Pat, Caroline and family; Jamie and Orla; Kerry Ann, Michael and family; Tony, Debbie and family.

WALSH (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Jim Walsh, late of ‘MountView,’ Coolna-smear, who died on 18th June, 2013. 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.

POWER (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear mother June, late of ‘Beechcroft,’ Deerpark, Lismore, who died on 14th June, 2003.

WALSH (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Walsh, late of Mountain View, Touraneena, who died on 15th June, 2007. R.I.P.

–Loved and dearly missed by Helen, Claire and Paul; Mam, brothers, sisters and their families. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 14th June, at 11.00 a.m. in Kilgobinet Church.

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SUMMER BRIDGE CLUB (3/6/2015) – 1st Anne Holland & Kay Kirwan; 2nd Bridie McHugh & Joan Mansfield; 3rd Cait Christopher & Austin Fenton; 4th Margaret Foley & Eithne Keevers; 5th Mary O’Brien & Una O’Dwyer.

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AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (End of Season Party) – Club notes: We recently held our End of Season night it was the final party of our President Mr. Andrew McGrath’s term of office. There was a terrific array of prizes on display. Our President Andrew extended a warm welcome to all players present and wished everyone a pleasant game. President Andrew before presenting prizes to winners thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the event club members Mrs. Una Mason and Mrs. Pat Murphy for their help with the prizes members helped with food and preparing room on the night also the storekeepers. Mrs. Claire Meaney speaking on behalf of club members and on her own behalf thanked Mr. Andrew McGrath for all his work for the club over the past year. Winners on the night: 1st Claire Meaney & Eileen O’Driscoll; 2nd Pat Murphy & Eileen Tinnelly; 3rd Mary Fives & Walter Murphy; 4th Ber & Des Cleary; 5th Mary Navin & Margaret Clancy; 6th Monica O’Sullivan & Una Mason. Note: Summer Bridge commences Monday, 8th June, at 7.30 p.m. sharp.

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Tree Felling

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. (26-6)

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Gardening Services

COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping professionals. Garden design and layout. Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.)

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Air Compressors

AIR COMPRESSORS – Sales / Service / Repairs. New and Used Compressors. Air Tools / Sandblast Units / Aluminium Air Lines. Spray Guns / Air Line Hose and Fittings. Full After Service and Spare Parts. AIRCO COMPRESSED AIR SERVICE. Deelish, Dungarvan. Tel. (086) 8664555 / www.airco.ie (31-7)

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Counselling Psychotheraphy

AFFORDABLE COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY, Dungarvan – Personal Counselling for Adults, Adolescents and Children. Member of IACP and PSI. Contact: Dr. Kay McKiernan (Psychology) 086-8578521 • email: kay@aonahouse.com (31-12)

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Computer Services

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

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Heating & Plumbing

EOIN WALSH HEATING & PLUMBING – Extensions, Bathroom Revamp, Boiler Service with Combustion Analysis, Boiler and NonBoiler Stoves Fitted. For all your heating and plumbing needs call (087) 2749497. (3-7)

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Soccer Coaching

SOCCER COACHING – Vinny Sullivan runs Just4Strikers Soccer Coaching School in Dungarvan every Sunday morning for Boys and Girls aged between 6–14 years old. For more information call Vinny on (087) 7501059. (12-6)

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Decorating Service

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

MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flatroofs • guttering/downpipes • chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work under-taken • all work holds a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.)

WALL’S CHIMNEY & BOILER SERVICE – Chimney & Boiler Services. Gutters and Drains Unblocked. Contact us on (087) 9931571.

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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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CLEANER AVAILABLE – Monday to Friday. Lemybrien / Dungarvan and surrounding areas. Own transport. Tel. (087) 7600436.

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Agri Sale

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

TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (21-8)

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ARDMORE HAIR SALON & NAIL BAR, Main Street. Tel. (086) 1769088 – Open Tuesday to Saturday. Telephone for appointment. Proprietor: Mary Elizabeth French.

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COLLIES FOR SALE – 7 months old. Working well. Also Pups, 9 weeks old. Breeding includes John Cleary’s ‘Lad’ and Tom Quirke’s ‘Spot.’ Contact: Martin at (087) 2705484. (ind.)

Joe Coffey Blinds & Curtains 27 GRATTAN SQUARE, DUNGARVAN 058 41506 / 087 0518333 Roller Blinds • Wood Venetian • Vertical • Roman • Velux Roof Blinds • Aluminium Venetian Selection of Wooden & Aluminium Curtain Poles now in stock Curtain Material, Lining & Tapes SELECTION OF READY-MADE CURTAINS IN STOCK 40% OFF WOOD VENETIAN BLINDS OPENING HOURS Monday – Saturday 10.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Charity / Donations

THE SUNFLOWER SHOP – Supporting Waterford Hospice City & County – Welcomes donations of Clothes, Brica-Brac, Furniture and Toys, etc., in good condition. We also recycle Old Clothes / Linen. House Clearances welcome. Happy to collect. Call HELEN. We are located at Main Street, Kilmacthomas. Tel. (087) 2756576. (26-6)

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, John Roche and Lorraine Geoghegan, intend to apply for permission for construction of extension to rear of existing dwelling house comprising single-storey extension and dormer extension and all ancillary works at Fernville, Lismore, 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 pm.). 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.

For Sale

AVAILABLE – Hy-Line Point of Lay Pullets for sale. Contact: Ryan (025) 27299. (17-7)

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50 ACRES OF SECOND CUT SILAGE FOR SALE – In Ballinamult area. Tel. (087) 2670064. SILAGE FOR SALE – Well fertilised. Sell by acreage or bales. Mahonbridge area. Tel. (051) 291138. (19-6) POINT OF LAY PULLETS, DUCKLINGS AND BROILERS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 15th June, from 11.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061.

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NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.M. Dungarvan Observer

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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.) 13 ACRES TO LET FOR SECOND CUT SILAGE – Ballinamult area. Tel. (058) 47200. AGLISH – Three Bedroomed House To Let. €550 per month. Tel. (087) 6252788. (3-7)

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DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown. (025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.) BREEDER HAS FOR SALE A SELECTION OF PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS – 16 to 20 months old by LGL and home bred. Easy calving and from closed herd. Delivered. Tel. (087) 6176746. (26-6)

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W O R R I E D ? D I S T R E S S E D ? SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day. Call SAMARITANS in confidence 1850 60 90 90, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.org (ind.)

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.)

COMMUNIONS Friday, 12th June, 2015

Paisti o Scoil Naisiunta na Rinne a dhein an Chead Chomaoineach i seipeal Naomh Nioclas, Rinn Ua gCuanach, leis an t-Athair Conchuir O Ceallaigh agus na Muinteoiri on scoil.

Scoil an Bhaile Nua, Kilmacthomas, First Holy Communion Class pictured with their teacher Ms. Byrne and Fr. Keogh, P.P.

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS

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2nd Class pupils from Cappoquin Primary School who received their First Holy Communion recently. Included in photograph are Fr. Kiely, Fr. Arthure, Máire Kearney (Class Teacher) and Bríd Duggan (School Principal).

Coolnasmear Holy Communion 2015 in Kilgobinet Church.

[Will Cusack]

Pupils from Glenbeg National School who received their First Holy Communion in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Included are Very Rev. Canon William Ryan, P.P.; Catherine Fitzgerald, School Principal, and Fr. Matt Cooney. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pupils from Portlaw NS who received their First Holy Communion in Portlaw on Saturday, 23rd May, in Portlaw Church. Included are Fr. Richard O'Halloran, Terese Keyes (School Principal) and Mr. Kirby, Class Teacher.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

CONFIRMATIONS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

Pupils from Kilrossanty NS who were Confirmed recently by the Bishop of Waterford & Lismore Rev. Alphonsus Callinan. Included are Fr. John Delaney, P.P.; Catherine Dunwoody, School Principal; Maureen Queally, Tracy Smith, Ann Kavanagh and Sandra Prendergast, Teachers. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

5th Class pupils from Portlaw NS who were Confirmed recently in Portlaw Church by the Bishop of Waterford & Lismore Alphonsus Callinan. Included Terese Keyes, School Principal, and Ms. Maggie Flynn, Class Teacher.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

6th Class pupils from Portlaw NS who were Confirmed recently in Portlaw Church by the Bishop of Waterford & Lismore Alphonsus Callinan. Included are Fr. Richard O'Halloran, Terese Keyes, School Principal, and Ms. Aileen O'Dwyer, Class Teacher. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

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

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper, Cards Results 1st Mary Fitzgerald & Joan Hannon; 2nd Divided: Mary & Aaron Pratt, Sheila Lonergan & Denny Tobin. Lucky Tables: Shane & Eddie, Mary & Hugh, Dan & Eddie, Stephan & Nellie Raffle: Mary Whelan, Shane Twomey, Eddie Sheehan, Helen Morrissey, Nellie Devine, Bill Leddy, Mary Fennessy, Christy Hickey, Mary Fitzgerald.

Alzheimer Society of Ireland Saturday Club ALZHEIMER Society Saturday Club. Entertainment with Bally Ramblers at the Deise Day Care Centre, Mitchell Street, Dungarvan on Saturday, 13th June, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Light Refreshments Provided For further information Please Phone: 086 8362619.

Ballinroad ICA TONIGHT, Wednesday is our last monthly meeting before we take a break until September. Any member who wishes to join us for a night of bowling, please be at Clonea Bowling alley for 7 p.m. Have an enjoyable Summer and see you all again in September.

Story Time at Lismore Castle LISMORE Castle Story Time will take place on the first Saturday of every month for the duration of our season which ends in September. The event will run from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. and costs €5 per session or €35 for the full season. For further information please do not hesitate to contact me at gallery@lismorecastlearts.ie or at (058) 54061. Once upon a time in the East Tower of Lismore Castle a group of little princes and princesses gathered. They had travelled from far and wide to meet the storyteller who would tell them tales of things beyond their wildest imagination. We are delighted to announce that recently Lismore Castle Arts started its storytelling workshops for children. Taking inspiration from the written word, participants will be given the opportunity to express themselves through a series of creative workshops facilitated by our education team. Stories will be told and followed by a creative craft. Parental involvement is greatly encouraged.We look forward to seeing you there! Story time will run from 10 – 11 a.m. and costs €5 per session or €35 for the full season.

New Age Action computer beginners' classes for over 55s ACTION are pleased to announce that Getting Started Beginners' Computer classes are planned to start mid June. Wednesday afternoons 2–4 p.m. These classes are taught in a fun relaxed manner at the pace of the individual learner. Please text the word "Dungarvan" plus the type of device you have (no need to bring any device if you don't have one) to 0871956026, or call this number to reserve a place. Or if you have email, gettingstartedcork@ageaction. ie. Hurry, places are going fast!

St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff Upper Pastoral Council THE Annual Mass in St. Michael’s Cemetery will be celebrated next Sunday, 14th June, 2015 at 11 a.m.

An audience with 6 of Ireland’s Best-selling Authors & well-known personalities in Ardmore THE idyllic setting of St. Paul’s Church in Ardmore will soon be the setting for some of Ireland’s most interesting characters. “An Audience with ...” Ireland’s best-selling authors and well-known personalities is set to be one of Ardmore Pattern Festival’s most anticipated events to date. Among this year’s guests is former professional racing cyclist and sports journalist Paul Kimmage, best known by most for his best-selling book ‘Rough Ride’. Wellknown RTÉ personalities Miriam O’Callaghan and daughter of jockey Lester Piggott, Tracy Piggott feature in this exciting line up as well as Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs who will share her story of spending time in prison wrongly convicted of murder on death row. Waterford native Tosh Lavery will share his experiences of 30 years’ service in the Garda Sub-Aqua Unit. Completing the 2015 line up of speakers is Galway born Author Mary Costello whose first collection of short stories The China Factory was Guardian First Book Award and the Irish Books Award. “An Audience with ...” is part of over 90 free to attend events at Ardmore

Pattern Festival taking place in the culture and heritage rich seaside village from 20th – 26th July. Restructured in 1838, St. Paul’s Church provides the perfect backdrop of raw stone & natural sunlight to reflect the candid way in which this wonderful selection of authors and personalities will share their life stories and experiences.

An Audience with Mary Costello – Saturday, 25th July, 12.30 p.m. Mary Costello grew up in Galway and now lives in Dublin. Her collection of stories, The China Factory, was nominated for the 2012 Guardian First Book Award, and shortlisted for the Irish Books Awards. Her first novel, Academy Street, won the Eason Novel of the Year Award and was named overall Irish Book of the Year 2014. It was shortlisted for the 2014 Costa First Novel Prize, and featured on BBC Radio 4’s Book at Bedtime.

Paul was propelled into the spotlight again following the release of the documentary Rough Rider which was set against the doping story of Lance Armstrong.

An Audience with Tracy Piggott – Saturday, 25th July, 2.30 p.m. Daughter of champion jockey Lester Piggott and former jockey herself,Tracy is best known in recent times for her RTÉ horse racing commentary. In 2013 she took part in Celebrity Master Chef and has openly shared her battles with depression.

An Audience with Paul Kimmage – Saturday, 25th July, 4.30 p.m Former professional racing cyclist Paul Kimmage exposed the undercover world of drug-taking in the sport of cycling. His book titled Rough Ride was published in 1990. In 2014

An Audience with Tosh Lavery – Sunday, 26th July, 12.30 p.m. ‘Tosh, Amazing True Story of Life, Death, Danger and Drama’ is the recently released book detailing Tosh’s thirty years in the Garda Sub-Aqua Unit. Revealing his own personal struggles in this autobiography, Tosh also gives a glimpse into the inside world of the Guards.

An Audience with Sunny Jacobs – Sunday, 26th July, 2.30 p.m. Aged 27, Sunny was tried, convicted and sen-

tenced to death for a murder she didn't commit. Separated from her two children, nine years old and ten months old, she was put in solitary confinement, being the only woman sentenced to death at that time. Sunny's memoir, "Stolen Time", was published on 1st May 2007.

An Audience with Miriam O’Callaghan – Sunday, 26th July, 4.30 p.m. Mother of eight, Irish television and current affairs broadcaster and chat show host Miriam O’Callaghan will join an audience in St. Paul’s Church to share an insight to her life. Her awards include an RTÉ Style Award and Television Personality of the Year 2003. To stay informed about the upcoming events at this year’s festival sign up to receive the Ardmore Pattern Festival newsletter at www.ardmorepatternfestival.ie

Disney’s High School Musical DUNGARVAN Junior Musical Stage School make a welcome return to the Town Hall Theatre for six performances of the hugely popular stage production High School Musical. After their latest production of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat at the Theatre in February High School Musical is one production that you do not want to miss. High School Musical opens on Wednesday, 24th June, and runs until Sunday 28th with performances nightly at 7.30 p.m. and matinee performances on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th at 2.30 p.m. Packed with fantastic songs and full of high energy dance routines, you can be guaranteed yet another stunning production from the hugely talented students of the school that never fail to deliver. Previous full scale musical productions from the

stage school include Hairspray, Grease, Seussical, Honk, The Wizard Of Oz, Beauty And The Beast, The Little Mermaid, The Addams Family and more recently Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, all of which left audiences amazed at very high standards and talent on display and with the talented students working very hard at classes you can be sure that High School Musical is yet another must see production and is not to be missed.Tickets are selling fast and early booking is highly advisable, you can book yours today at Kelly's Pharmacy, Abbeyside, or the 3Mobile Store in the Shopping Centre or you can call Brian on 0872360330 and we will happily reserve your seats over the phone. The stage school's Artistic Director / Choreographer David Hennessy, along with

Musical Director / Singing Teacher David Hayes are leaving no stone unturned and are currently putting the finishing touches to High School Musical and are confident that this will prove to be one of our best productions to date. The stage school is now in it's seventh year and going from strength to strength with each passing term and we are now taking names for our new term that will commence on Monday, 17th August, and runs until the following January. We cater for students aged 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 14 and 15 to 18.The students attend two one hourly classes per week on both Monday and Wednesday, classes take place in St. Joseph’s School, Dungarvan, under the guidance of the school’s professional and award winning tutors David Hennessy and David Hayes who both have years of experience

working in professional and amateur musical theatre and are among the country's most in demand professionals. We are very lucky to have them both working at the stage school and the students benefit hugely from working with both David and David and we are already looking forward to welcoming new students to the school for the new term. We have a full child protection policy in place as required by law so you can rest assured that your child is learning and having fun in a safe and clean environment. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building and having fun while learning all the skills of the performing arts from the industries most talented and in demand professionals. No experience is required to join the school as all levels of ability are catered for and new students are always more than

welcome. If you like to sing, dance, act or you just like to have fun and make new friends then Dungarvan and West Waterford's premier stage school is the place for you. All our students get to perform live on stage in our much talked about End of Term full scale musical productions, so why not see for yourself why so many happy students cant be wrong. We are holding a Cake Sale, Fancy Dress Disco this coming Sunday, 14th June, in St. Joseph’s School, Dungarvan, from 2.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. and we would love to see you there and meet the team behind the stage school and get some treats for your Sunday tea time. For more information on the school or to secure your seats for High School Musical you can contact Brian or David on 0872360330 and we will happily answer any questions you might have.

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NEWS FROM THE SHED The week draws to a close in the Shed, with plenty of projects continuing in the workshops and the gardens. Highlight of the week was a visit by John O’Neill, a great craftsman living in Lismore. John set up his pole lathe, which he

had made himself, and proceeded to give a demonstration of wood craft which both delighted and amazed the large crowd who had turned up to see him. Tool handles and various other implements were soon being turned out, which John of course made simple to do.

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Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club LAST Saturday morning we held a Teaching Demonstration with Flower Arranger Sandra Jackson from Conna. Sandra created three different contemporary arrangements. A Vertical Design for Beginners, a Meadow Design for Intermediate and a Free Form incorporating Midelino Sticks for the Advanced. It was a great chance for

everyone to brush up on their skills and for a few new members to learn the basics. We had great fun recreating what we saw and were very pleased with our results. Thank you Sandra for all your inspiration and guidance. We hope to have you back again soon. Hopefully this will encourage our members to enter the Flower Section of Dungarvan Show which

takes place on Thurs. July 23rd. Dina will expect you all to enter ! ! Schedules will be printed soon and will be available in the Tourist Office or Jane Casey Florist Main Street and online at www.dungarvanshow.com Saturday next, June 13th we're off to the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin stopping off in Johnstown Garden Centre Naas in the afternoon.

NON MEMBERS WELCOME ON OUR OUTING [Male or Female] so if you'd like to join us for the day we'd be delighted. Give Dina a ring for details 05842196 Look up the following sites to whet your appetite! www.botanicgardens.ie www.johnstowngardencentre.ie

John O'Neill with his hand made pole lathe.

Stradbally BAPTISM Henry Patrick Burke, son of David Burke and Rebecca Queally was baptised at St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen on Sunday, 7th June, 2015. The godparents were Carolyn Walsh and J. P. Burke. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. TIDY TOWNS NEWS Stradbally Tidy Towns Committee held their annual fundraising raffle at Whelan’s Bar, Stradbally on Saturday night last. The list of winners of the prizes are as follows: 1st prize €250 shopping voucher sponsored by Garvey’s Super Valu - John Robinson, No. 8 Stradbally Mor, Stradbally; 2nd prize €100 shopping voucher sponsored by Pat Phelan Centra, Kilmacthomas Michael Organ, Ballylaneen; 3rd prize €100 sponsored by Whelan’s Lounge Bar, Stradbally Judy Coffey, Ballydwane; 4th prize €100 sponsored by Richard Hickey, Cove Bar, Stradbally - Tilly

Whelan, Bonmahon; 5th prize €100 shopping voucher sponsored by Ann Cunningham XL Stores, Stradbally - Ruby O’Neill, c/o Eileen Roche; 6th prize a hamper sponsored by Stradbally Country Market - Natalie Shaw-Hamilton, Nunnery Lane, Stradbally. Stradbally Tidy Towns Committee would sincerely like to thank all our sponsors, our ticket sellers, the community and the local newspapers for supporting the raffle. All funds raised by the Tidy Towns Committee are ploughed back into the community so that everyone can enjoy a better place to live in. A special thanks to John and Caroline Whelan for allowing us the use of their premises for the raffle and providing us with great music to add to the occasion. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS The Annual General Meeting of Stradbally AFC takes place on Wednesday

night, 17th June, 2015 at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse. All members please attend. There was no jackpot winner in the lotto draw held in the Bally Inn. The numbers drawn were 1, 13, 21, 23. €25 went to Mags Kiely, Helen Maddox. The promoter’s prize winner Mags Kiely. STRADBALLY MARKET Lovely to see the local visitors taking time out at the Stradbally Market last Saturday and enjoying the scones and tea. The new potatoes had made an appearance at Margaret’s stall and were the topic on the agenda. New in is the savoury section of the home baking which is going down a treat and very handy for those who want a quick and tasty lunch on Saturday’s. John has added some lovely bedding plants to his stall so there is something for everyone. Do drop in any Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. at the Cove Bar where it’s all happening

especially if you have visitors who want somewhere to go. BARRON HALL The Barron Hall is available to hire, the large main hall or the smaller meeting room with all the facilities including. Contact the booking officer Nicola at 087 716 0700. A Whist Drive takes place in the Hall every second Friday night. A very sociable event, newcomers always welcome.

The large crowd turned up to see John's demonstration.

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The Shed men showing great interest.

He then proceeded to the coopers mare, one of the oldest woodcraft tools in Ireland. This again was a delightful demo, and the lads were enthused with it. Thanks to John for coming to the Shed, and indeed for keeping the crafts of Ireland alive and active in the technological age

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Ardmore Welcomes Country Star Michael English

Well done to the Beach Cleaners and Tidy Town Volunteers in Bonmahon.

Bonmahon NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON NS Congratulations to all our pupils on being awarded The Discover Primary Science and Maths Plaque of STEM Excellence 2015 - a brilliant achievement by all well done. Well done also to our pupils who participated in the Willie Moran Soccer Tournament in Tramore which proved to be a great day out. Congratulations to our First Holy Communion Children Michael O'Grady, Tadhg Murphy, Tommy Power and Conor Hamersley who had their special day on Saturday, 30th May. CAMP AHOY 2015 Activity based camp for children aged 6 - 13 years. Venue: Knockmahon N.S. Dates: 27th - 31st July. Times: 10am to 3pm. Bookings now taken spaces are limited. Camp Ahoy is brought to you by Sinead and Catherine, both fully qualified and garda vetted primary school teachers. The Aligator Camp is for 6 - 9 year olds and the Crocodile Camp caters for 9 - 13 year olds. Fun is guaranteed with lots of activities planned. To book, call Catherine on 087 9214626. A €20 deposit will secure a place for your child. Fee: €60 1st child, €55 2nd child €50 3rd child. SOCCER CAMP Once again, the ever popular Stradbally Soccer Club Summer Camp takes place.This year, it runs from Tuesday, July 28th until Friday, July 31st from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm daily. Children from 6 to 12 years old are welcome. Various activities and games will be

JUST a little more than two weeks to go to what should be a wonderful concert in the beautiful seaside village of Ardmore. Michael English, one of Ireland's top country performers will play in St Declan's Church Ardmore. The venue of St. Declan's Church itself and the acoustics it offers should be perfect, couple this with the location overlooking Ardmore bay and we are in for a treat! This is a very important fundraiser for Ardmore National School, which has in recent years built on a number of classrooms, astro turf, etc., and like all schools needs constant funds to meet the everyday needs of a facility it's size. Michael plays a number of churches each year and says it's something the band and himself really look forward too as they adapt lots of his many songs with

some old classics. Please come out and support this fundraiser in aid of the school. The date for your diary is June 25th … tickets are €20 each and if you’re in Ardmore they can be picked up at Quinn's

Shop or Brigid Shelly Art Gallery. For those people travelling on the night, contact John on 086-2330810 or 024-94569 between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and we can keep them on the door for you.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch WELL done to all who attended our first ever Life Saving Skills workshop for Paediatric patients on Saturday. There are some places remaining on our upcoming Cardiac First Response (Community Level) Course which takes place this coming Monday from 6.30 pm to 10 pm in Clodiagh House. This is a certified course and includes all basic life saving skills such

as treatment for choking, CPR, the use of an AED and more. For further information or to book your place, please contact us on 087 6646 824 or 087 6128 451. We are delighted to be working closely with the Portlaw Task Force and the Menshedders on a few projects at the moment – great networking within the community, it is lovely meeting everybody!

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Knockmahon N.S. First Holy Communion Class with their teacher, Mrs. Byrne, Principal Mrs Whelan and Fr. Keogh P.P. WORDS WRITERS’ on offer. For further details, more information. GROUP contact Kevin Barnes at 087 BONMAHON PERFORMING AT 2760304. COMMUNITY THE ART HAND LOTTO BONMAHON TIDY What a fantastic June We had no Jackpot or TOWNS Thank you to everyone Match 3 winner in last event! Whether it was the who came along recently to week’s draw which resulted weather or the appearance participate in the Clean in the numbers 5, 10, 26 of International Artist Coasts Beach Clean. Going and 27. Congratulations to Cheryl Beer at the recent forward, Bonmahon Tidy our Lucky Dip winners WORDS Event – the Towns are out every Richard Walsh, Mary atmosphere was buzzing, Wednesday evening at 7.30 Daniels, Mary Bird and every last seat taken and pm. All volunteers are wel- Tina Keating. Be in with a simply wonderful words come. We will be continu- chance to win this week spoken, sung and performed. What is more, the ing a beach clean, weeding when we play for €9,250! WORDS event featured and general tidying. So if HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Best wishes to Seanie the first ever magic showanyone would like to join in, please come along on Cleary who celebrates his with “REAL magic” as the evening or contact halfway round birthday this whispers in the audience claimed! Well done all. Seamie 086 8220 281 for week – have a great day!

KILL GAA LOTTO Don’t miss out! The jackpot now stands at over €10,000 – what a fabulous sum of money for someone to win! Tickets are available in all public outlets in the village as well as from any member of the committee. Good Luck everybody! KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE As from this week, the Cafe in Kill Community Centre will be open every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like to discuss issues, ideas or suggestions for the community as a whole or the centre in particular, this is the perfect time – pop in for a cup of tea and a chat! Our surveys should have found their way into your letterbox by now – if you have not received your survey yet, please pick one up at the shop or in the church and return it in the same

place.You can also e-mail us at killccentre@gmail.com or ring 087 4133 522 for any comments. Over the coming weeks, we are expecting the engineer for Waterford Council in the village, so it would be great if any proposals could be received as soon as possible so we can present a complete picture to him. A huge thank you to all who helped getting the cafe ready and the surveys out and about, we are looking forward to exciting times! KILL CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE A Cardiac First Response Course is being held in Clodiagh House, Portlaw this coming Monday, 15th June from 6.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. This certified course includes CPR, the use of an AED treatment for choking and much more. For more information or to book your place, please contact us on 087 6646 824.

This course does not oblige you to join our Response team (new members are always welcome though!) As a reminder, a public access AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is available to the public outside Kill National School. It is accessible to anyone by key which is stored in a breakglass unit right next to the cabinet. If you would like more information, just contact us. HAPPY DAYS Lovely to see the shop is looking so well and receives great support by everyone. The new signage is looking great, well done. As a reminder, the opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 9 pm and on Sundays from 8 am to 7 pm. If there are any products that you feel the shop should stock, just give Dave a ring on 051 292687 and let him know.

DUNGARVAN 1215 To celebrate 800 years of history in Dungarvan this July, Dungarvan 1215 a programme of culture and heritage events will mark the granting of the charter to the town by King John. To highlight this 800 year anniversary Waterford City and County Council, in conjunction with Waterford County Museum, West Waterford Chamber of Commerce and local venues, will be organising a series of events on Friday 3rd and Saturday, 4th July in Dungarvan. There will be demonstrations of traditional crafts, around Dungarvan on Saturday, 4th July andspeakers will be found at Dungarvan Castle, Dungarvan Library, Old Market House Arts Centre, Waterford County Museum and the Town Hall Theatre with lots of tales to tell of Dungarvan's 800 years of history. A HISTORY OF DUNGARVAN (PART 1) The Dungarvan area has seen occupation in the Late Stone Age, Bronze Age and Early Christian periods. Around the 3rd century a Celtic tribe called the 'Decie' were dispossessed of their lands in Tara, Co. Meath and settled in this area, westward to the Cork borders. This area is still known as Na Deise (in English the Decies). Saint Garvan is credited with founding the original settlement of Dungarvan. He was a disciple of Saint Finbarr and is known to have founded the monastery of AchadhGarbhain in the 7th century, but it is disputed whetherthis refers to Dungarvan. Two fine Iron Age axes were found at Carrig Muirish cave at Whitechurch, near Dungarvan. Ring forts, promontory forts and cahers dotted the countryside at this period. A legacy from the late Iron Age is the numerous ogham stones to be found at Drumlohan, Ardmore, Ballyquin, Kilgrovan etc. It is thought that there was a small Viking trading settlement, possibly at Shandon on the banks of the Colligan river, to the north of the present town. A carved bone trialpiece from the 9th /10th centuries was found in this

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area. (It is now in the National Museum, Dublin). The town really owes its foundation and development to the Anglo Normans in the 12th century. They erected amotte and bailey fortification at Gallows Hill to the west of the town and constructed a substantial castle through which they could control the port. Dungarvan was strategically located and was an important outpost and market centre for the hinterland. Dungarvan was given its charter in July 1215 by King John granting it the laws of Breteuil in France. In the 13th century Dungarvan was growing into a prosperous settlement. The Exchequer returns for 1262-63 indicate that it was a town of considerable wealth and prosperity. It was trading with England, especially Bristol, and with the Continent, although it was not as important as other southern ports such as Youghal. The most important export from Dungarvan was fish, which was sent to Liverpool, Chester, Bristol and other places. Indeed, the majority of the population was employed in various aspects of the fishing industry and the Dungarvan fishermen were noted for their expertise in making nets. There was a pattern of fishing net in Cornwall known as the Dungarvan pattern. Fishermen were brought over from Dungarvan to teach the locals how to make them. An important boost to the town's development was the grant from Parliament in 1463: 'As the Seignory of Dungarvan was the most great and ancient honour belonging to the King in Ireland", which through war etc., was for the most part destroyed, it was ordained that the Portreeve (Mayor) and Commonalty may have and enjoy all manner of free grants, liberties, privileges and customs as the tenants and inhabitants of the honourable Manor of Clare in England with a further power to take customs of all kinds of merchandise bought and sold within the franchises, as the Mayor and Commons of Bristol did, the profits to go to the reparation of the walls and towers under the survey of the Earl of

Desmond'. The town wall was to be 16 feet high and 3 to 4 feet in thickness or alternatively 'a sufficient deep fosse (ditch) with a high bank' could be constructed. In the 16th century Dungarvan was attacked several times. In 1525 the Earl of Ormond burned Dungarvan while invading the Earl of Desmond's territory during the Desmond Rebellion. In 1526 Dungarvan was described as 'a great place of resort for English and other fishers'. In 1569 the author Edmund Campion noted 'Dungarvan and Waterford full of traffic with England, France and Spain'. In 1582 most of the buildings in the town were again destroyed. As a result of this destruction the town went into an economic decline. The trades of the inhabitants noted in 1583 were mostly unskilled and agriculturally based e.g. fishermen, yeomen, butchers etc., one goldsmith is mentioned. There was a notable lack of skilled craftsmen and mercantile trades. Next week: The Confederate Wars to the 19th century reconstruction of Dungarvan by the Duke Of Devonshire. UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE/JULY Opening of New Exhibition at Museum. Photographic Exhibition at Shopping Centre. Lecture by Prof. Sean Duffy at Museum. Details to follow in coming weeks. MEDIEVAL BANQUET Tickets are selling well for the Medieval Banquet celebrating the 800 Anniversary of the Granting of the Town Charter by King John. The Banquet will take place at Crew’s

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Restaurant, Church St. on Saturday, 4th July at 7.30pm. Tickets €35 are available at the Museum, Friary Street. Contact 05845960. LOCAL HISTORY Three more significant dates relating to Dungarvan: 1878 Waterford, Dungarvan, Lismore opens. 1879 Merrick & Ruddell opened first department store, Main Street. 1885 Dungarvan Street Names changed and renamed after Irish Patriots. 1885 Dan Fraher acquires Gaelic Field at Shandon. LAUREL & HARDY 125th ANNIVERSARY AT SGC, DUNGARVAN Film showing Tuesday, 16th June 8.30 p.m. Tickets available at reduced price here at Museum VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10-5 p.m. Admission is free.

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Abbeyside Scouts WE are taking a break from scout meetings from now, with two exceptions; the walk in camp on June 27th/28th and the packing meeting on the 8th of July, which is the Wednesday night before Annual Camp. The meeting started as ever with the scout prayer and subs and then we sorted hike tents for the walk in camp. The plan is to meet at the Den at 11.00 a.m. Saturday, carpool to the Cunnigar, and collect from the Cunnigar at 1.00 p.m. on Sunday. Scouts will need a rucksack with packed lunch, eating gear, sleeping

bag and mat, a full change of clothes, and €6 for disposable barbeques/food. The programme is walk out to the end of the Cunnigar, pitch tents, swim, arrange and eat a barbeque, then have a wide game and campfire.This will be a very basic camp, no tables/chairs

or other heavy gear. Bring a folding stool if you have one! Annual Camp money is coming in fast now, and parents please complete and send us the activity permission forms, this is a requirement for child protection and insurance for a foreign camp and we absolutely must have the forms by mid-June. We will send a final gear list and detailed arrangements for the camp well beforehand, as the excitement ratchets and we get ready to hit the road for the Isle of Man on July 13th.

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CATHAL DUNNE CONCERT IN AID OF BALLYMACARBRY COMMUNITY CENTRE Make sure to get your ticket for the Cathal Dunne concert here in Ballymacarbry Community Centre, Friday, 3rd July 2015 at 8 p.m. Tickets at €15 (incl. light refreshments) are available in the office of Ballymacarbry Community Centre, or from any of the Ballymacarbry Community Centre's Committee members. BALLYMACARBRY COMMUNITY CENTRE’S GRAND OFFICIAL OPENING Reserve Friday, 28th August 2015 for Ballymacarbry Community Centre's Grand Official Opening. More details to follow. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – IRELAND 2016 CENTENARY PROGRAMME

Waterford City and County Council will host an open meeting at Ballymacarbry Community Centre, Tuesday, 16th June 2015 at 7:30 pm. The meeting is for anyone interested in participating in the development and delivery of Waterford’s local programme, as part of Ireland 2016. Whether you are a member of a local historical society, sports club, amateur drama club or community group, or even if this is something that is purely a personal interest, this is an opportunity to share ideas, pool resources and be part of the creation of a unique and distinctive local programme to mark Ireland 2016. BALLYMACARBRY COMMUNITY ALERT We would like to welcome the new Garda, David Mansfield to the community. David attended our meeting on May 26th. We take this opportunity to extend our thanks to Garda Stephen Phelan for his service to the local area. Ballymacarbry Garda telephone no: 0879803521 Dungarvan Garda Station telephone no: 058-46800 Remember, if you wish to report serious crime in progress, do not hesitate to call 999 or (112 from mobile phone). Community Alert extend our condolences to the relatives of Fr. Sean Melody and John Lonergan (Russelstown). Thank you to everyone involved in Community Alert for your continued support.

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WATERFORD ADVENTURE RACE 2015 Saturday, 16th May, 2015 Waterford Adventure Race very successfully took place on Saturday, 16th May. Thanks to the committee, catering committee and stewards, without their help this event could not have run so smoothly. Many thanks also to those who entered the race. CAPPOQUIN CHILDCARE FACILITY An Open Day for Parents and incoming pre-school children will take place on Friday, 12th June, 1.00 p.m. Pre-School Supervisors will be present to answer any queries.

There will be an outing for the pre-school children to Sallyfort Farm, Stradbally on Wednesday, 24th June, 9.00 a.m. and bus will return at 1.00 p.m. A Musical will take place on Thursday, 25th June, 10.00 a.m., this will comprise of pre-school children and creche toddlers. The theme of the musical is Goldilocks and the Three Bears. CAPPOQUIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. LOTTO Current Jackpot: €6,300. Lotto: Monday, 8th June, 2015. Jackpot €6,200. No Winner. Numbers: 18, 20, 27 and 30. Consolation Prizes: Jacinta Uniacke, Lower Main St.; Maura

Ryan, Affane; Julie Keane, Tivoli; Ann Kiely, Green St.; Helen Cunningham, Green St. and John Murphy, Post Office. Next Draw: Monday, 15th June, 2015. All proceeds goes towards Community Centre.

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Dungarvan Camera Club THE June meeting of the club was held in the Park Hotel on the 1st Tuesday as usual. New members were welcomed by Chairman Tony Walsh. He also gave an account of the mini exhibition erected at the request of the organisers in Coláiste na Rinne over the holiday week-end. Full marks to Ros and Tony Ledingham, Colin Smith and Tony Walsh himself for putting it up. Congratulations to John Bermingham on his solo exhibition in the Brewery Lane Theatre complex as part of the Clancy Brothers Commemorative festival. His work is so innovative and skilled in execution – he gave a showing of his work at the meeting and amazed us all with his imaginative and thought provoking photographs.

The monthly competition (“Flowers”) prize-winners were: Group 1 – 1st prize: Julie Anne French – ‘Blue Water Lilly’; 2nd prize: John Pelham – ‘Water Lilly’; 3rd prize (joint): Breda Hennessy Duggan – ‘Aquilegia’; Marie O’Shea – ‘Melleray Thistle.’ Group 2 – 1st prize: Rosalind Ledingham – ‘Castus’; 2nd prize: Michael O’Brien – ‘Blue Time’. Group 3 – 1st prize: Declan Sexton - ‘Lace Cap’; 2nd prize: Barbara O’Leary – ‘Pelargonium’; 3rd prize: John Bermingham – ‘Only Hue!’. Quarterly Competition (Open) – 1st Julie Anne French “Gordy”; 2nd Frankie Lloyd “Blowing in the Wind”; 3rd Breda Hennessy Duggan “Song Thrush”.

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Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Weekending Sunday, 7th June 2015. Lotto jackpot €900. Winning numbers were 8, 25, 26. No winner. Next week's jackpot is €1,000. The winners of the 5 x €20 were: John Michael Power, Eileen Keane, Margaret Casey, Roger Walsh, Teresa Butler. Promoter's prize of €20 Marian Cliffe. Tickets cost €2 each and can be purchased from local retail outlets and designated promoters. Next draw is in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult on Sunday, 14th June 2015. OPEN GARDEN To coincide with the Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writing 2015, Veronica Troy, Bonnie's Bouquets, New Street, Lismore, will be holding an Open Garden weekend on Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th June. The garden is a delightful haven in the town centre. Admission fee to the open garden is €5 per adult, children free.

Opening times are from 12 noon - 5 pm on both the Saturday and the Sunday. Refreshments will also be served. All are welcome. Proceeds from the weekend will go to Sr. Gertrude Howley, Dungarvan, on behalf of GROW Ireland. Sr. Gertrude is invaluable to the GROW charity and does tremendous work on their behalf. DEISE DRAW Congratulations to Richie Kiely, Colligan who was the €10,000 winner in the recent Deise Draw. Next draw will be held in Ballymacarbry on Friday, 26th June. SENIOR HURLERS Congratulations to the Waterford Senior Hurling team on their great win over Cork last weekend. Best wishes to them for their upcoming game. SLIABH GCUA LADIES CLUB 20TH ANNIVERSARY On Tuesday 2nd June the

Sliabh gCua Ladies Club celebrated the 20th anniversary of the founding of the club.There was a special Mass celebrated by Fr. Kelleher in St. Mary's Church, followed by refreshments in Touraneena Community Centre. There was a great turnout for the occasion with past members, present members and guests from Ballymacarbery ICA guild. Our chairwoman Marion McCarthy gave a lovely speech highlighting the past twenty years and remembering our sadly missed deceased members. The special cake was then cut by the founding Chairwoman Marie McDonald and present chairwoman. It was a great evening and it is hoped the club will continue well into the future. ST MARY'S CHURCH Family Mass on Sunday 14th June at 11.15 am followed by procession

Sliabh gCua Ladies Club Founding Committee and present committee: left to right - Eileen Dalton, Mary Walsh, Mary Kearns, Marie McDonald (original committee) Miriam Kiely, Marion McCarthy and Mary Reilly (present committee).

Ireland’s Six nations Captain Niamh Briggs presented with a Waterford Crystal Rugby Trophy NIAMH Briggs, captain of the Irish Rugby team was presented with a Waterford Crystal Rugby ball to commemorate leading her team to the Women’s Six Nations Championship victory. Captain Briggs, Ireland's goal-kicking full-back, scored their first try of the day on her 50th International Cap. During her visit to the House of Waterford Crystal, Niamh was taken on a VIP tour of the manufacturing facility, where she was shown up close the craft of blowing crystal. Niamh took the opportunity to blow a piece of crystal herself. Later on the tour, Niamh donned a white coat and

tried her hand at wedge cutting. A native of Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Niamh has won a number of individual awards, including the Rugby Writers of Ireland and Munster Rugby honours. She was voted scrumqueens.com World Player of the Year for 2013.

'Briggsy', who comes from a sporting family and is a former Waterford Gaelic footballer, works as a Garda in Limerick where she plays for UL Bohemians. Her rugby career started at Dungarvan RFC, aged 21, before she linked up with Clonmel RFC at senior level.

"Welcome to Ballysaggart" stone set in place.

Ballysaggart BALLYSAGGART TIDY VILLAGE ON Saturday, June 6th the large stones for the "Welcome to Ballysaggart" signage were set into place. This was done by a team of local volunteers with Davy and Marty delivering and placing the stone blocks with their machinery. The next stage of this project is to power wash the stones to get ready for engraving the lettering. We hope to have the signage done in the next few weeks, and to set them off there will be planting done around them when the summer planting commences. The natural stone signs will be a beautiful addition to the area and we would like to take this opportunity again to thank everyone who made it possible to have them here. VINTAGE TEA WEEKEND Following the great success of last years Vintage Tea weekend Ballysaggart Community Development Co Ltd have decided to do it again. The event will take

place in Lismore on the 12th, 13th and 14th of June from 9-6 daily. This event is a fundraiser in aid of the re-development of Ballysaggart Community Centre. All support over the weekend will be greatly appreciated so we hope to see everyone there at some stage to enjoy a cuppa and some fantastic catering or to lend a hand if possible. NON-STOP-DRAW This months draw was held on Tuesday June 2nd at 8:30 in the Community Center. The results are as follows: 1st €60 Chris McHugh 2nd €40 Bill and Bridie Ryan 3rd €20 Jim Kearney Congratulations to all. Next draw will take place on Monday July 6th. SOCIAL DANCE REMINDER A Social Dance will take place in the Community Center on Friday evening June 19th from 8 to 10 o'clock. This will be a nice few hours for everyone interested in

music, song and dance and, of course, a friendly chat with a nice cuppa and home baking. Everyone welcome. So polish off the dancing shoes, bring a few friends and enjoy. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st and 2nd: Fr. Cullinan and Delia Cashell, Mary Whelan and Nellie Devine. Lucky Tables: Pat O'Connor and Pat Kirby, Mary Power and Ber Coughlan. Tickets: Dan Howard, Stephen Cunningham and Pa Geoghegan x 2. BALLYSAGGART FIANNA FAIL CUMANN On behalf of Ballysaggart Fianna Fail we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Cllr Mary Butler from Portlaw who got thrugh the City and County Fianna Fail Convention in Lawlor's Hotel Dungarvan last Friday night. Mary will be the Fianna Fail candidate for Waterford in the next General Election. Michael J Walsh

Cllr Mary Butler FF has invited Mary to the area to start her canvas next week and thereafter. Please contact Michael J if you wish to prticipate in Mary's election to the next sitting of Dáil Éireann On Friday next, June 12th, Micháel Martin will visit Dungarvan for a Fianna Fail business lunch in Lawlor's Hotel. This event is a fundraiser for Cllr Mary Butler's campaign. Tickets are available from Michael J Walsh for those who wish to attend, it is tables of 10 at €40 per person. We wish Mary the very best of luck with her upcoming campaign.

Celebrating Creativity at CareChoice during Bealtaine THIS year’s month-long Bealtaine Festival at CareChoice nursing home in Dungarvan was a huge success for all involved and brought a creative spark to the Residents at CareChoice. Now in its fourth year, the annual Bealtaine Festival was the highlight of the Residents’ calendar as the month long festival sees the Residents and staff come together socially, spending time with their children, grandchildren, friends and relatives. Each day saw new activ-

ities being introduced at the home with Residents and their families enjoying a great line up of events and activities including Crafts with Sue Gifford, Pottery with Ann Burns and Meditation with Sue Himmell. Residents were also able to sit back and relax with the tones of Gerry Kelly and his string quartet before the month long event culminated with a Traditional Irish Music Session with local trad musicians which had Residents toe tapping to favourites such as Galway

Girl, Wagon Wheel and Fields of Athenry. Festival Organiser and Director of Recreation, Clodagh Whelan, said: ‘The festival was a huge success and we were delighted that all Residents were able to enjoy some element of Bealtaine. The festival brought a diverse range of local and national musicians, poets and artists to the 5 CareChoice Nursing Homes for a celebration of creativity as we age – which is what the Bealtaine Festival is all about’.

Ms Whelan went onto say: ‘The activities coordinated in conjunction with Bealtaine are part of our ethos, here at Care Choice, to demonstrate that a move to a nursing home is just a ‘change of address’ and to build on our ‘Home away from Home’ environment which has developed in recent years and has offered great rewards by encouraging Residents to regularly participate in social and leisure activities. Next Year’s Festival is already heavily anticipated.”

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Dungarvan Tradfest Celebrates in Style ings with a lively twenty minute set before the members of Danú took to the stage to thunderous applause. Two and a half hours later before the final set a huge birthday cake and champagne were delivered to the stage courtesy of Comeraghs Comhaltas, the festival organisers. In congratulatory mood and with the assistance of Cór na bhFear the concert ended in true Danú style. Meanwhile, around the

Bank Holiday Monday scattering session in Park Hotel Changes of dates or weather have never made a difference to the success of the annual Féile in Dungarvan. After twenty years the successful recipe of free entertainment based on a great gathering of wellknown performers and local talent still creates a buzz. This year’s programme which lasted five days from Thursday to Bank Holiday Monday attracted many visitors. Running contemporaneously with Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise, the involvement of families from all over County Waterford was assured. While it would be impossible for any individual to attend all the niche events over the five days, from the organising committees point of view the success of each part made for a gratifying whole. Thursday, May 28th the first day of the festival saw school buses arriving at the Park Hotel from 9.30 am for the annual Schools Song Project. Already committee members had the seven venues prepared and the members of Cór na bhFear

were in readiness to give the workshops. It was going to be a long day for the organisers culminating in the first free festival concert that night at 8 pm. In the meantime, the official opening and reception was on schedule at 7.30 pm. President of Comhaltas Vince Jordan from Birmingham declared the festival open in the presence of Damien Geoghegan chair of Dungarvan and Lismore Municipal district, Mary Houlihan Co. Waterford Tourism Officer and Councillors Michael J. Ryan and Pat Nugent. Earlier in the day Forefront Productions, the prominent TG4 Fleadh programme producers were in town recording a programme for Series na Balléid with presenter John Spillane. John agreed to take a break from his busy schedule to visit the Schools Song Project. Guitar in hand John gave a rousing version of Oró ‘sé do bheatha ‘Bhaile which drew thunderous applause from the participating schoolchildren and the

Dick Beamish demonstrates Bucket Singing!

town at several venues musicians squeezed the last moments of enjoyment out of the pub session trail. For most, Monday was the day for leaving but the afternoon of bucket singing and a couple of sessions lasted through the day, before the final scattering session in the Park Hotel brought the curtain down on a memorable festival, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Thanks to all who helped

to make a success of the festival, the stewards and committee members and to those who took photographs. A special thank you to Bob Singer the Aussie fiddler who kindly took and allowed us use many wonderful photographs that captured the essence of this great event and whose wonderful blog www.singersongblog.wordpress.com gave a glowing report of his weekend in Dungarvan.

(Photo by Bob Singer) audience of proud parents, grandparents and teachers. From early Friday the invited performers began to arrive and having been guided to their accommodation began rehearsals for various TV recordings for programmes being produced by Red Shoe Productions. This was another busy day for the organisers, coordinating interviews, location arrangements and session trail information with the 2nd free concert scheduled for 8pm. The commitment of volunteers who give long days supervising and stewarding is something that should never go unnoticed. Saturday was the day of the Fleadh music competitions and from 8.30 am families started to arrive at St.Mary’s School and by 9.30 car-parking spaces were getting scarce at that end of town. Stewards in high-viz jackets were busy and from every corner came the sound of instruments being tuned. By 10 am the eight adjudicators were in situ and with the aid of stewards and clerks the aim was to be finished by early afternoon in time for the busking competition and the stage entertainment. As forecast by Met Éireann mid-afternoon brought the rain but not before the Busking was completed. It was then plan B for the entertainment which was moved seamlessly indoors. And what an afternoon it turned out to be. Is there anything better than being cosy indoors, surrounded by friends and music, in the conviviality we Irish relish and aware of the weather outside? Saturday afternoon certainly brought back memories of a post-harvest party

or a wedding filled with the joys of music, dance and song. With the session trail running on a staggered schedule on Saturday, like often happens at festivals arranging a break for an evening meal can become a secondary option.Trying to get a taste of the various combinations of musicians before the night runs out is the priority. The option of another free concert featuring Harp and Guitar with Amala drew a more sedate crowd and the session that followed was also a perfect match for Merry’s upstairs lounge, an attractive venue for future festivals. 9 a.m. Sunday was the scheduled start time for the Fleadh dancing competitions. With over 70 groups competing and a finish time no later than 3 pm, precision organisation was called for. The ballroom of the Park Hotel was packed and adjudicator Michael Cooney and Fear a’Tí Dick Beamish got the show on the road. Right on schedule at 2.45 pm the dance stage was being dismantled and preparations for the highlight of the weekend, the Danú concert, began. Meanwhile, at the GigRig stage in Grattan Square entries had been taken for the second day of the Martin Curran Memorial busking competition and when the results were announced in the sunshine the first band took the stage at 3 pm. By 6 pm local group Cúil Cheoil had brought the outdoor entertainment to a close. At 7 pm crowds were already gathering at the Park Hotel and when the doors opened at 8 pm a capacity crowd of Danú fans flocked to their seats with many more left standing. Talented local band Cuan opened the proceed-

Comeraghs Comhaltas committe and dignitaries at festival Launch

Small section of children’s choir with Cór na bhFear

(Photo by Bob Singer)

Busking 3

(Photo by Bob Singer)

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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien THE BIGGEST IRISH INVENTION EVER What Irish invention is used by billions of people every day? It can't be Irish music, which millions enjoy. Too small an audience. Nor drama, literature or dance. James Joyce and Maeve Binchy, even huge productions like Riverdance don't pull in the ten place numbers. Scientific breakthroughs? Dungarvan man Ernest Walton was half the Nobel Prize winning team to first split the atom. But nuclear power provides only 11 percent of the world's energy and a mere billion people rely on atom-smashing to toast their bread. BIG! WE'RE TALKING BIG! Give up? It was an Irish company that invented the flavoured potato crisp. Now the Irish have done many great things throughout history. Irish goldsmiths helped found the first North Atlantic trade routes

back in the stone age. Ireland's monks saved Western civilization in the seventh and eighth centuries. But, reasonable people will surely agree such achievements pale compared to the wonders of "buffalo" flavoured fried potato slices. Not that the Emerald Isle can claim credit for inventing the crisp.That would be overreach. The first commercial crisps, or chips in the American language, were offered in the United States more than a century ago in 1908. They were sold in tins, which wasn't too bad, and boxes, which were a disaster since the product rapidly got soggy and stale. Retailers came up with the idea of using waxed paper stapled up the sides to produce a bag. FLAVOURS AVAILABLE: POTATO The next big breakthrough came from England. Smiths Crisps included a twist of salt in

their packages so that potato chip lovers could salt their crisps. This system of self-salting was still available in Ireland into the early 1960's. But, by then, revolution was sweeping such anachronisms to oblivion. It all began when Joe "Spuds" Murphy, Dublin born and bred, started his Tayto company in 1954 with eight employees and a van. The world held its breath as inventive employee Seamus Burke covered a kitchen table with tear-inducing onions and pungent cheese. The resulting Tayto Cheese & Onion Crisps were an instant success. Shoppers flocked to the upmarket stores which carried Tayto's world-shattering innovation.Word spread and crisp makers from around the planet descended on Dublin to learn the secret of preflavoured potato chips. SALT & VINEGAR, SMOKEY BACON, THAI CHILI

The new flavours that swept the world owe everything to good old Cheese & Onion. The latter are, despite all the choices available, still the preferred option in Ireland. And the Irish eat more than €200 million worth of crisps every year.That's an average of three packets per person each week. Exam students, by now you have the biggest bulge of tests behind you. Congratulations and continued good wishes. At this stage, you deserve a treat. You might try a bag of Ireland's most widely appreciated gift to the world. KCK COMMUNITY GROUP 17th June, Wednesday The next meeting of the KCK Community Development Group will be this coming Wednesday week. All are invited to attend. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

Kilmacthomas CRANNCHUIR NAÍONRA CHILL MHIC THOMAÍSÍN Many thanks to everyone who supported An Naíonra's fundraising raffle recently. Thanks to Eileen for sponsoring a beautiful necklace and as always " míle buíochas" to Pat at Centra for the use of his premises to sell tickets and go raibh míle maith agat to everyone who bought and sold tickets during the past month. A total of €1,560 was raised for An Naíonra. Táimid fior bhuíoch as ucht bhur thacaiocht. The prize winners were as follows €100 to Ciara Brady, €50 to Ann Power, €25 to Marie Sutton and A silver necklace to Helen Power. An Naíonra depends on the support of the local community each year and we are always grateful to everyone for their ongoing support. CAR BOOT SALE Your local car boot sale will take place in the Rainbow Community Hall on Sunday 14 th June from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. Come along and grab a bargain, some of the items on

sale are, second hand clothing, freshly baked cakes and tarts, shrubs and plants, now is the time to plant your hanging baskets and window box,s, bric-a-brac, jewellery, ornaments, picture frames, books etc. For any further information contact Mary on 087 7817994. LATE ANICE FITZPATRICK It is with sadness we record the passing of Anice Fitzpatrick, No 1 Pairc An Aonaigh, Kilmacthomas and formerly Carrolls Cross. This sad event occurred at University Hospital, Waterford on Thursday 4 th June. Reposing at her residence on Friday from 3.00 to 9.00 pm , with rosary and prayers recited at 7.00 pm. Removal took place to All Saint's Church, Newtown on Saturday morning and her requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. Keogh P P. ,burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sincere sympathy to all her family, relatives and many friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

FAMILY FUN DAY Sunday 21 st June The Irish Kidney Association and Newtown National School are holding a Family Fun field Day in Newtown. There will be a large Vintage Display, Bouncy Castle, Children's Sports, Dog Show, Car Boot Sale, Ball in Barrel as well as many more items of interest for the whole family. Come along and support two very worthy causes. BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES Belated birthday wishes to a very popular and stylish lady in our village, namely Eily Corkery, Main Street, who was 93 years young at the end of May. Eily celebrated with her family. We wish Eily many more birthday celebrations. THE HAIRY CHEST HUNNIES A night not to be missed when The Hairy Chest Bunnies will take to the stage on Saturday night 13 th June in Danny's Bar, Kilmacthomas. 10 well known guys will take to the spotlight "dressed to impress" and ready to perform. Special guest comedi-

ans and massive prize give away's on the night. A night of fun and entertainment not to be missed LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw for Saturday 6 th June letters drawn D N S U,no jackpot winner, five winners of €20 each to Luke Scurry, Kilmac, Michael Norris, Kilmac, Natalie Brown, Rathmeaden, Conor Kirwan, Fews and Enda Regan, Kilmac. Next weeks jackpot €2600, be in to win. WHIST Results of the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday 1 st June, Maudie Cusack, Kitsy Keating, Alice Walsh, Veronica Walsh, Rosie Keane, Kitty Gough, Teresa Keane, and Margaret Hasset. Raffle winners Monica Gough, Breda Galvin. Monday night 15 th June is charity night for Etophia, all are welcome. CAKE SALE Please support Cake Sale on Saturday night following Mass at Fews Church, all in aid of Fews National School.Your support will be very much appreciated.

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODIES Californian/Irish rock band The Thrills released an album some years ago called "Lets Bottle Bohemia". As far as I know, they were not referring to visiting the Czech Republic and engaging in a particularly nasty type of fighting involving glass.They were actually talking (singing?) about that peculiar cultural phenomenon of living on the edge of society and being flamboyant in dress sense, opinion and artistic expression. Every era has had its Bohemian sub-culture. They have been known by various names such as; Beatniks, Hippies, Avant garde, Non-conformists and Free Spirits. In 19th Century England, especially in London, they were known as Dandies or even Fops. Beau Brumell was a famous example. In its own small way, being Bohemian was antiestablishment while at the same time enhancing conservatism with a flourish of eccentricity. No "over the top" behaviour was too dramatic. Clothes weren't just a functional means of protecting your dignity, they were a statement of intent. An intent to rattle cages, to slaughter sacred cows and to do it in silk shirts with enamelled buttons. Bohemian people always possess the latest technology or accessory, whether they understand its significance or

not. "Showing off" is a rite of passage, not a social faux pas. A l t h o u g h Bohemianism was mostly the preserve of the males, there have been many wonderful and unique female equivalents. Ayn Rand (novelist), Marlene Dietrich (actress and singer?), Germaine Greer (writer and activist), Vivienne Westwood (designer, artist and all round nutjob) and journalist and poet Dorothy Parker were all flamboyant and outspoken, not just for their gender but for their times. The unfortunate thing about these icons of individualism is that they become celebrities and fashionable and their uniqueness is gone, swallowed up into generic

commercialism. So another beacon of individuality is required by the masses. This summer, your mission (should you choose to accept it) is to create your own style and show the world your creative side. Be bold, be colourful, be brazen but above all be theatrical. Put a smile on peoples faces. You have opinions and you have the right to voice them. So get up, take a deep breath and attack life with passion and relish. Ballinameela Creatives meet at the house of the rising sons (Midi's) every Wednesday night.You can also contact us on Facebook. Satirist Dorothy Parker once said,"The only cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity"

Parish of Lismore & Ballysaggart OUR 11.00 a.m. Mass next Sunday, June 14th, is our annual ‘Gregorian Mass in St. Carthage’s Church. Going back in history St. Gregory the Great did a lot of work reforming how Mass was to be celebrated. He encouraged the use of Latin Chant in the actual parts of the Mass. The Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus and Agnus Dei would be sung in musical parts. The Choir is busy practising. The organ fully rebuilt will support the singing.We are so blessed to have very accomplished organists both in St. Carthage’s and in St. Mary’s Ballysaggart. Many thanks to them for their care and leadership of the choirs.

Welcome to the visitors who will join with us for this Mass. Many will be here for the Immrama Travel writers festival. It will be a great weekend when the world will come to our town. Looking forward to hear Robert Fisk explain to us the situation in the Middle East and the terrible slaughter of people. We need to be ever more informed on the world stage. It appears that our national service broadcaster give very limited time to the happenings in the many countries whose citizens have taken up residence in our land. It would make them feel at home when matters from their home countries was fairly

reported upon. We will celebrate Mass the following week to mark the end of the Primary School year on Wednesday, 17th at 10.00 a.m. and on Thursday, 18th at 10.00 a.m. the Graduation Mass with 6th Class. PARISH OF LISMORE AND BALLYSAGGART Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Mass Timetable: Weekday Mass at 10 am. Saturday, 13th June Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 pm Sunday, 14th June. Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 am Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11 am. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

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Lyre Heritage News By Marie O’Shea “WAY DOWN YONDER IN NEW ORLEANS”

On Saturday, the 6th June there was a Junior Baking Competition held in Ferrybank with all the Foroige Clubs across Co. Waterford. Maria Setterfield was the overall winner. She now goes to the regionals to compete in Munster. Maria Setterfield, from Lismore is a first year student in Blackwater Community School.

Ardmore ANNUAL ANTIQUES FAIR Please make a note on your Calendar that the Antiques Fair will be held in Halla Deuglán, Ardmore on Sunday, 19th July. As usual there will be a large and varied selection of antiques and collectables on sale.The doors will be open between 12 noon and 5:30 p.m. Afternoon tea will be served in the ICA Hall (at the back of Halla Deuglán) where there will be delicious cakes and desserts on offer, with the usual cups of tea or coffee and soft drinks for the children, all for the price of €5. It will be a very enjoyable afternoon, something for everyone, no matter what type of weather. ARDMORE SEA ANGLING CLUB Ardmore SAC was founded in 1960 and was one of the most successful clubs in the country. Hoards of anglers came to the village for the famous Carlton Cup Open Competition. Rods lined the various surrounding beaches as anglers hoped to win some of the many great prizes on offer. Recently, a member of a Dublin angling club, described himself and his brother sleeping overnight in a car in order to partake in this event. John Cronin, who is the current Chairman, has represented Ireland internationally and recently won 1st Senior prize in the Cod championships in Iceland. A few years ago, like many other angling clubs in Ireland, the Ardmore SAC ceased operation. In general fishing club numbers have declined rapidly throughout the country for various reasons. During the Summer it became apparent to anglers who were fishing locally that there was an interest in resurrecting the club again. The first meeting held in December in the Round Tower Hotel had 13 people in attendance. This was to decide how to move forward with forming the club. A committee was

elected: Chairman John Cronin, Vice Chairman Declan Hurley, Secretary Stan Ryan, James O’Donnell & James Bryan Treasurers, Alan Troy Recorder. It was agreed that Ardmore SAC affiliate to the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers (IFSA). Membership for club to be set at €50 per annum for Seniors and €20 for Juniors & students. The club now has 34 members. Dates have been set for shore competitions and one boat competition. Dates were set as follows and may be subject to change: Date / Tide / Time – June 20th (Saturday) 20.59 3.8m Ballyquin; July 25th (Saturday) Boat Comp Boats booked; August 15th (Saturday) 19.05 4.0m; September 26th (Saturday) 16.52 4.1m; October 17th (Saturday) 20.42 3.9m; ++November 14th 18.48 4.1m; ++November 15th 19.25 4.0m; December Christmas competition. Boat competition as part of the Pattern. 22 places available on Gavin & Martin’s Boats. There will be more boat competitions organised. Entry fee for Seniors is set at €10 and for Juniors €5 for shore. Fees for boat competitions will be €50. It was decided that prizes in boat competitions, would be given for the biggest fish at Junior and Senior Level. Usually, in club competitions prizes are awarded to those who catch the most fish or score the highest points. However, it was felt that giving a prize for the biggest fish gave everybody an equal chance. Next meeting to be on 3rd July in the Round Tower Hotel. Thanks to Aidan Quirke for giving us the room to host these meetings. Applications forms for membership can be obtained from the secretary. E m a i l stanryan15@gmail.com.Tel:

0872374545. Siobhan Lincoln had a brief article in the Ardmore Journal about ARDMORE SAC. http://www.waterfordmuseum.ie/exhibit/web/D isplay/article/369/4/ HALLA DEUGLÁN BAZAAR Mentioned this briefly a while back so just take this a little reminder. I know we are yet to experience the full-on Summer season but one of the ‘must go to’ events for many people every July is the Annual Halla Deuglán Bazaar which is traditionally held on the first Sunday of July, which is the case this year as well.Time to start dropping down items for said Bazaar to the Hall every Saturday morning then! If you get in touch with any of the Hall Committee I’m sure they could arrange any other day as well if Saturday doesn’t suit. My wife is one of those committee members and her number is 0861985524, give her a buzz if you have anything interesting to donate! ARDMORE AFC SUMMER SOCCER SCHOOL FAI Summer Soccer Schools returns to Ardmore A.F.C. again in 2015!!!! It takes place in Dysert Park, Ardmore, from Monday, 20th July, to Friday, 24th July, 2015!!!!! Bookings open soon @ www.summersoccerschools.ie ARDMORE HAIR SALON & NAIL BAR, MAIN STREET Tel. (086) 1769088 Open Tuesday to Saturday. Telephone for appointment. Proprietor: Mary Elizabeth French. KEEVERS BAR CARDS Card results – The prizes were shared by 5: Des Fitzgerald and Gerry O'Brien, Biddy Power and Liz O'Reilly, Marie Stillwell and Peggy Keevers, Tom Power and Michael O'Reilly, Tessie Mansfield and Pat O'Connor. Best last 5:Brian and Carol Keane.

MY daughter Roisin has recently returned from a trip to that city where she presented a paper at a Legal Conference. She visited the famous spots including the Cemetery where bodies are not buried in the ground! They are interred in tombs and mausoleums above ground because the area is below sea level and the water table is consequently high. Buried remains would float to the surface! There are many Irish names on the tombstones. They had mainly lived in the so-called ‘Irish Channel.’ This mostly workingclass neighbourhood was, as the name implies, originally settled largely by immigrants from Ireland in the early 19th century.The Irish "channelled" into the area, while another says that rain would settle into the streets of this predominately Irish neighbourhood at the time. These Irish, contrary to popular belief, were not ignorant peasants. They could read and write and had skills or a trade. They had paid for their passage to the new world and though they arrived penniless, they worked hard to establish themselves in a new country. They had a strong sense of community and banded together in ‘parishes’, built homes and churches assisted by Irish priests. Creole New Orleans people were strong in the Catholic faith. Significant emigration from Ireland to the United States occurred during the period 1810 - 1850, with a particularly large wave to New Orleans during the decade of the 1830s. The point of debarkation was Adele Street, where many immigrants, penniless, took up residence in simple cottages, providing the beginnings of today's ‘shotgun’ houses. Many of these immigrants were misled by shipping companies who led prospective immigrants to believe that New Orleans was close to other

Irish enclaves in the United States such as New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston. Another reason they came to New Orleans was that when the ship docked there were no immigration procedures, as in Ellis Island at New York. People simply stepped on to the levee and walked on into town! Some Irish immigrants arrived primarily to dig the New Basin Canal, and were generally regarded as expendable labour. Many of these men had experience of digging canals as they had dug the Royal and Grand Canals in Dublin. The canal ran from the commercial area of the city to the shores of Lake Ponchartrane. (Echoes of Paul Brady?) Thousands of them are reputed to have died during the construction.They were unprepared for the fetid swampy humidity, the Moccasin snakes and mosquitoes carrying malaria and yellow fever. No official records were kept of these fatalities. New Orleans subsequently had the largest Irish population in the American South. These Irish immigrants were predominantly Roman Catholic, in contrast to the Protestant Irish that were more common as immigrants to most of the rest of the South-eastern United States. Irish ethnicity dominated despite the multi-ethnicity of the area. Adele Street was the centre of activity in the early days of the Irish Channel. St. Alphonsus Church, constructed in 1855 by the Redemptorist Fathers, served the religious and cultural needs of this Irish immigrant population for many years. Irish immigrants first came to Louisiana during the Spanish colonial period (1763–1800). After a 1798 uprising in Ireland failed to end British rule, many Irish left rather than face continued persecution. (In fact, Louisiana’s second governor under Spanish rule was Alejandro O’Reilly, an Irishman by birth who had

Elvis Presley was born in this shotgun house in Alabama.

A Shotgun house in New Orleans. enlisted in the Spanish army so that he could serve a Catholic monarch). In contrast to later Irish immigrants, these individuals integrated quickly, married local Creoles, and participated in the thriving port trade rather than agriculture. Many worked as financiers, doctors, attorneys, educators, journalists, and printers. Contrary to popular belief, the Irish were not only employed as common labourers: half of the Irish men listed in the 1850 New Orleans census had other occupations. Irish males were represented in nearly every field—from medicine to education, to engineering. As in other cities, the Irish came to dominate the port and the commerce associated with it, often working as mechanics, draymen, and screw men (skilled workers who used jackscrews to lodge cotton bales in the holds of sailing vessels). Sometimes noted for their “clannishness,” the Irish often extended economic opportunities to family members and other Irishmen. The Irish Channel developed a reputation for ruffians early in its history, a reputation that slowly eroded. Much of this centred around conflicts between ethnic groups, eventually congealing as gangs, such as the St. Mary's Market Gang, the Shot Tower Gang, the Pine Knot Gang, and the Crowbar gang. The river front area was home to petty thieves and prostitutes, although much of the gang activity of the time centred on the corner of St.

Mary Street and Religious Street. Through the early 20th century much of the population worked in the port of New Orleans before modern shipping innovations greatly reduced the need for stevedores and similar jobs.There were also local breweries in the area. This had significant economic consequences, with the resulting poverty persisting today. Since about the 1960s, the neighbourhood has been in the majority African American, with substantial minorities of the descendants of the 19th century immigrants and more recent Latino immigrants. Parades and parties are held on and around St. Patrick's Day which are enjoyed by many locals whether they are of Irish ancestry or not. Built on the city's old high ground, the neighbourhood escaped the catastrophic flooding of most of the city in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Shotgun Houses: These were cheaply built two room shacks in the early days. The term "shotgun" is a reference to the idea that if all the doors are opened, a shotgun blast fired into the house from the front doorway will fly cleanly to the other end and out the back! Handy to make a quick get-away! Footnote: Roisin didn’t escape the bugs in the city. She sustained a bite from a spider(?) on her arm which is still swollen and nasty. Thank God St. Patrick got rid of the snakes and stuff – I’m happy to stay at home.

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COMERAGH COMHALTAS

Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach RIVERDANCE With less than a week to go I'm sure the excitement is building within the 70 families households that are going to see the matinee production of Riverdance at the marquee in Cork!!! If anyone of our members are unsure of the day's agenda please do not hesitate to contact organizer, Mary Jean Timmins or Branch Secretary Valerie O'Gorman. WILLIE CLANCY FESTIVAL Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 12th, 2015 Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually in Miltown

Malbay, County Clare. The first and biggest of such events, it commemorates the town's best-known uilleann piper, Willie Clancy, and has been running since just after his death in 1973.The idea was initiated by Clancy himself, and implemented within six months by teacher Muiris Ó Rócháin in collaboration with CCE's timire ceoil Séamus Mac Mathúna and local musicians Martin Talty, Paddy Joe McMahon and Junior Crehan. In its fleadhstyle volume of music-making in bars, on the streets even on the beach, it has become something of a Mecca in the music, its retinue of up to a hundred and fifty teachers, and hundreds

of improving and competent musicians, dancers and singers drawing in thousands of listeners. The school addresses the cultural and intellectual side of traditional music by the inclusion of daily workshops on singing and the tradition, afternoon lectures and evening recitals. Scores of impromptu sessions accompany these organised activities, nightly set dance and céilis complement a routine of morning classes given by top players on uilleann pipes, flute, tin whistle, concertina, fiddle, button accordion and set dancing. [Classes in harp, banjo and harmonica have been added in recent years.] The 43rd Summer

School will take place between Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 12th, 2015 with instrument and dance classes, lectures, workshops, recitals and céilithe all through the week. Many Comeraghs Comhaltas members have been attending this festival for many years and wouldn't miss it for anything! If you're interested in finding out more or maybe even going, contact Valerie O'Gorman or Michael Marrinan. You can also check out the festival by visiting w w w. s c o i l s a m h r a i d hwillieclancy.com - The Willie Clancy Summer School official website. Happy holidays!

Len Rodgers' daughter Jan Orr presents the trophy named in her father's honour to winning captain Shane Coughlan of Clashmore Ramblers. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Ballinameela BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the Winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 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, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of June is Mary Curran who can be contacted on 086 3337552. Current events on in the hall and local community: FINISK VALLEY AC NEWS The Community Games County Finals are on Sunday, 28th June, best of luck to all who qualified. Upcoming events for

your diary, Primary School County finals on Thurs 4th June, Juvenile U-9 to U-13 Munster Track & Field Championships on 6/7th June in CIT Cork, Juvenile U-14 to U-19 Munster Track & Field Championships on 13th/14th June in Waterford RSC. Any children in our community who are interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday & Friday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm, Saturday training is be 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, this is to prepare kids for completion (Sprints, Jumps and throws). Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). IRISH DANCING New members very welcome. For more information please contact Deirdre on 086-0640892. BALLINAMEELA ADULT AND TODDLER GROUP Meets every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in

the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, child minders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome! For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. BADMINTON If you fancy a socialable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 p.m. If interested contact Mairead at 087 7681975. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in 2 ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish .communityalert.ie AGLISH SUMMER WALKING / RUNNING LEAGUE

Aglish Summer Walking / Running League every Thursday evening for six weeks at 7.15 p.m. Can you Walk/Run 2, 3, 4 or 5k. All levels of fitness catered for, from beginner, intermediate or advanced. Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. €2 per night or €10 for six nights. Meet at Aglish Community Hall to register and collect your number and away you go. Six weeks of gentle exercise and who knows you might even enjoy it. Bring a friend and enjoy the chat and the fresh air. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Our Fundraising night will be held on Friday, 7th August, more details to follow, a good night guaranteed. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

Thank You from The Irish Pilgrimage Trust THE Irish Pilgrimage Trust wishes to thank all the generous subscribers to the recent Church Gate Collection in the Dungarvan area including St. Mary’s, The Friary, Abbeyside, Ballinroad, Ring, Ballinameela and

Modeligo. There was a very good response. Sincere thanks is also due to the many loyal collectors, who help at this annual collection. Quite a few local young people, from the area travelled with the Trust to Lourdes at Easter and spent

a very full and enjoyable week there. This collection will help greatly towards the costs of next year’s trip. Some locals travelled as carers, they, of course, paid their own expenses, as all money collected goes towards the young people.

Further information on and application forms for future trips available from Ann-Marie Rossiter phone 05841412. Maybe you might like to nominate a young special needs person, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Len Rodgers U-10 winners for 2015 - Clashmore Ramblers!

[Gerry O'Mahony]

Kilrossanty WHIST 29/5/2015 Maureen Sullivan, Kathleen Fieldhouse, Margaret Riordan, Breda Hennessey, Ellis Wilkes, Kitsey Keating, Mary O’Donnell, Kathleen Whyte, Pauline Desmond, Mai O’Brien. Raffle: Margaret Riordan, Mary Kirwan, Breda Hennessey, Maureen Sullivan. Vote of sympathy was expressed to Seamie Power on the death of his father Christy and to Margaret Power on the death of her brother. Next whist on 12th June at 8 p.m. SOCCER CAMP The ever popular Stradbally Soccer Club Summer camp takes place over 4 days 28th to 31st July. Time 10.30 a.m. until 2.30 p.m. Ever popular activities and some new ones will ensure that this year’s camp will be another one to remember. For further details contact Kevin Barnes at 087 2760304. MICILINS Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh visits Micilins this Saturday night, 13th June at 9.30 p.m.

Music by Mick Walsh. This event is in relation to the 30th anniversary of Kilrossanty v Tramore senior football final. Kilrossanty ran out winners on the day. A good night assured. All are welcome. HURLING Well done to the Waterford senior hurlers who beat Cork in the Munster quarter-final last Sunday. They are now through to the Munster final on July 12th. I.C.A Kilrossanty Guild held their meeting last Monday night. Many members were absent due to other committments. Our guest on the night was Celine Casey who spoke on skin care, make-up etc. Mairead Coffey organised a quiz on the night. The team of Christine Houlihan Peggy Cotter, Kay Veale, Brigid Curran and Aideen Gough came out winners on the night. Liz O’Riordan won the raffle prize on the night. Federation meeting in Crotty’s Inn next Monday night at 7.30 p.m. A trip to Waterford Crystal on Wednesday, 15th July is

planned with meal afterwards in the Tower Hotel. Names to be given to Kay Veale or Molly Casey as soon as possible as a bus will have to be arranged. SCHOOL 50th This was a great success starting off with the walk on Saturday with many taking part in spite of the rain. Refreshments were very welcome in Micilins after the long trek. Sunday was a very special day with Mass at 12 noon to a packed crowd. It was great to see teachers that taught down through the years come to this Mass. A lovely poem was recited by Judith Kiely Flynn, a former teacher. A great day was had by all young and old with refreshments of all kinds in the school grounds, bouncy castles, music and looking through the photos of days gone by in the school. Sunday night music was provided in Crotty’s Inn by Gerry Walsh Band at which lots of stories were told by past pupils. All in all a great weekend thanks to the organisers of the special occassion lots of work went into this.

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Dungarvan Lions Club THE Irish Lions Holiday Week is one of the largest service projects undertaken by Lions in Europe, if not the world. Each year, Lions Clubs throughout Ireland combine to give 900 citizens a full week’s holiday to remember. Since 2002 the holiday has been held in Trabolgan, Co. Cork. The proximity of the venue is a major advantage for Dungarvan Lions and their guests and in the past few years the contingent from Dungarvan is the largest compared with other clubs of our size. But it’s not just

an event for the people of Dungarvan as the (Dungarvan!) guests themselves come from different parishes throughout West Waterford. 2015 is no exception and earlier this week members of the Dungarvan Lions travelled with their 20 guests to take up residence in Trabolgan for the week. This Wednesday 10th June might well look like a West Waterford invasion as an additional 20 guests travel from Dunabbey and the Hospital to join in the fun for the day.

Approximately 130 Lions or Helpers from all over Ireland give up a week of their own holidays to look after their Guests in Trabolgan. Among them is a number of Dungarvan Lions for whom this event is something not to be missed. In the spirit of Lionism, the Holiday provides these Lions and Helpers with an opportunity to renew old friendships and to make new friends from all parts of the country. Next week we hope to have a full report from the holiday.

Conna & District Flower and Garden Club FLOWER Festival (Saturday) 20th June 2015. We will travel by bus to Ennis, Co. Clare. Trip includes breakfast, evening meal and entry to

both Churches in Ennis. Catherine Spillane is taking names and money please contact her if you intend to travel. This trip is open to non-

members. Full day supporting Motor Neuron Disease Ireland. w w w . c o n naflowerandgardenclub.org www.AOIFA.com

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THE LATE LIAM McLAUGHLIN As a small mark of respect to the McLaughlin family, we are holding our notes for this week. We will fill you all in on the remaining details of the Carnival and other forthcoming

events next week, but for now our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Liam’s wife, children and extended family. There are very few, if any, community activities, clubs or events which have not been powered by members of the McLaughlin family

here over several generations, and the sudden death of Liam last week has left the area numbed. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the term, and his loss at the young age of 33 is as incalculable as it is unbelievable. May he rest in peace.

Modeligo PATTERN 2015 The Modeligo/Affane Parish Pattern Committee is busily preparing for this years event, once again we have some new ideas on board, we hope to bring you a comprehensive list of what's happening over the next few weeks. The Annual Pattern Day, August 15th falls on Saturday. It is envisaged that most of the activities will be held on Saturday, with certain other events on Sunday. Our flagship fundraiser, the Duck Derby, will be held in July, and for just €5 you can have your very own plastic ducky and be in with a chance of winning a good cash prize, there are still lines available at Deckies GAA The junior footballers had a very good Championship win over

Shamrocks over the weekend, Michael Troy was especially impressive and was our top scorer. Meanwhile, many of our Club members travelled to Semple Stadium on the following day to witness the Deise senior Hurlers score a notable victory over their Rebel counterparts. Loudest cheer-well, from the Modeligo contingent anyway was when our clubman tom Devine forced home a late goal to ensure a Deise victory. It had the Rebel supporters out of their seats alright, that was so that they could beat a hasty and sullen-faced retreat from the stadium as quick as they possibly could. CRANNCHUR AITIUL We have two draws to report on. The numbers

drawn on Saturday, May 30th were 3, 5 & 30. No jackpot winner. Meanwhile on Saturday last, June 7th, youngster Eoghan Barraclough, now residing in Australia, had the winning combination: that's €1,300 to lucky Eoghan for these lucky numbers: 9, 19 and 22. Congrats then to all involved, the winning ticket was sold by his grandad Ned Ryan, who has, of course, been one of our Mini-Lottos greatest salespersons and supporter over the years. The following were our €25 winners: Teresa Hickey, Sleady; Tom Kiely, Lyrattin; Caitlin Manahan,Vicarstown; Mike Foley, Cappoquin; Pearl O'Shea, Dungarvan; Richie Hickey, Ballinamult; Breda Kirwan; Noreen Hayes, An tSeachtain seo chughainn, beidh €500 sa phota óir.

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán last Saturday night and €50 was won by Tiernan and Rory O’Brien with card number 50, the Three of Hearts. Congratulations boys. The Jackpot next week is €2,700. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally. TIDY TOWNS In preparation for Tidy Towns judging days we are asking all residents of the village and the outskirts to make sure the areas in and around their own property are neat, tidy and weed free – thereby taking pride in our beautiful olde world village. WELL DONE Yes, it’s official our local boys finished their sponsored Source to Sea adventure on the River Blackwater for Suicide or Survive. Well done lads. SO PROUD Fantastic news … Well done to Conor Mullany who finished 6th with the Irish Pony Club Team in a tetrathlon in Morreton Morrell in Warwickshire. This discipline included running, swimming, shooting and cross-country on his pony “Rockabella Girl”. The Irish Pony Club is a Voluntary Youth Organisation that provides training in all disciplines of equestrian activities in this Country for members up to the age of 23. “If you want a stable friendship, get a pony…..” VILLIERSTOWN GARDENING CLUB WINNERS AT BLOOM 2015

Villierstown Gardening Club grew out of the desire of a small group of villagers keen to improve on the appearance of the local environment by growing plants and flowers to be used in planters displayed around the village.The club was started in the Autumn 2013, and applied to Anne O'Sullivan of the Environment Department, Waterford County Council, via the Villierstown Education and Culture Project for a startup grant. After being approved, by Spring 2014 a polytunnel had been purchased and erected in Villierstown church grounds. With lots of hard graft and good wishes from local residents the gardening

clubs' first summer crop in June was ready to be displayed and admired by all around Villierstown. In early February we submitted a plan to exhibit a 2 x 3m Postcard Garden in BLOOM in the Park, Dublin over the recent Bank holiday weekend. We were proud that our garden design entitled "Villierstown Quay" was awarded a Highly Commended certificate, out of the seven Postcard Garden displays. The club were very fortunate to have the kind generosity of free transport to enable us to get to Phoenix Park. This was supplied by Kevin Davis of Davis Transport, Aglish, to whom we thank most sincerely. We were keenly supported in sponsorship, materials and contributions from our many friends and businesses in and around Villierstown, and wish to offer our sincere thanks to all who helped in making this possible for the gardening club. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Mag and Colin Walsh on the birth of their baby boy Richie. A little brother for Jenna, Grace and Ryan. “Hold him a little longer, rock him a little more. Tell him another story, tell him a million more. Let him sleep on your shoulder, cherish his every smile. He is only a baby, for just a little while. COFFEE MORNING Tuesday, 23rd June, a “Fundraiser” coffee morning is being held to support our local Montessori School. We would like to invite everyone to join us especially parents and prospective parents. VILLIERSTOWN MONTESSORI GRADUATION Another year has gone by and this group of children are graduating on Tuesday, 30th June, in Villierstown Church Hall at 6.30 p.m. Each year we are amazed by the sheer talent and diversity of the “Concert” that is now part of such an enjoyable evening. Villierstown

Montessori School extend an open invitation to everyone to join them on the night. The school wish the best of luck to all our leavers now going to big school and look forward to seeing some old faces and lots of new faces in September. BEST OF LUCK Still thinking of all our local boys and girls sitting their exams at this time. Just half-way through now so take it easy. VILLIERSTOWN KIDDIES CAMP Villierstown Kiddies Summer Camp is a fun filled arts, crafts, games and activities camp for children aged between 3-6 years. From Tuesday 7th – Friday, 10th July, and Tuesday 14th – Friday, 17th July, 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. €45 per child. Places are limited. Contact Lisa or Pauline in Villierstown Montessori School to book your place. 024-86001 / 087-9029531. DROMANA 800 – A CELEBRATION OF THE FITZGERALD FAMILY On Sunday, 5th July, a Georgian Fete will be held in Villierstown, noon to 5.00 p.m. An action packed, fun filled day including a Food Village, Kids Village, Craft Village. Also a full programme of entertainment over three nights in Villierstown Church Hall, Cruises on the Blackwater each evening on the Maeve Og with Tony as your Captain and guide. Book now. For a complete list of all events and to book your tickets wwwDromana800.com 087-4660921 Find us on Facebook Local details are available on the Community Notice Board beside the bottle bank at the crossroads. REELING IN THE YEARS The Community Council will be hosting their annual Reeling in the Years Family Sports Day & Dog Show on Sunday, 2nd August. The evening will finish with a Slave Auction. (Slaves still needed).

Villierstown Gardening Club enjoying their recent win at Bloom.

JUNE DAYS TO REMEMBER 13th June, National Sewing Machine Day … I kid you not! 21st June, Summer Solstice (longest day of the year). 21st June, Sunday … Father’s Day. 28th June – 28th June, The Irish Derby at the Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare. BROWN BREAD COMPETITION The National Brown Bread Baking competition is on! The search for Ireland’s best Brown Bread Baker is just starting. Check out:www.npa.ie/ www.ica.ie STAR IN A FILM Yes, it could be you. Shredded Wheat “Live from the Heart” are looking for people who are over 40. (Well that must be a first!), and following their hearts doing something they love….like dancing, cycling, running….. Check out: ShreddedWheatat.ie AN EARLY REMINDER Annual Mass at St. Declan’s Well, Toor, on Thursday, 23rd July, at 12.00 noon. COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT See or hear anything out of place in the village … Text: 087-3538347. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone. We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”. Contact Carol:- 087-6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in. If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know. Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. virtue.pc@hotmail.com FUNNY THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her.

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Lismore LISMORE BADMINTON CLUB HAS FANTASTIC SEASON Lismore Badminton club wrapped up the 2014/2015 season in style on Friday night, 15th May last. We had almost all members present and we presented all prizes won throughout the year. We, as a club have had one of the most successful years in a while, winning lots of competitions from county to All Ireland standard. The list of winners is; Waterford Invitational Grade C+ Ladies Doubles Winners- Gemma Tobin and Ciara O’Connor. Waterford Invitational Grade c+ Mixed Doubles Runners-Up - Gemma Tobin and Liam McNamara. Waterford Invitational Grade D Ladies Doubles Winners - Nicola Morrissey band Tanya Morrissey Waterford Invitational Grade D Mixed Doubles Winners - Tanya Morrissey and Gary Alcorn. Ladies League DIV 1 Winners - Gemma Tobin, Tanya and Nicola Morrissey Mary Pratt Memorial Tournament Runners-Up Brendan Meghen and Carole Walsh Kiersey Cup Section C Winners - Brendan Meghen and Marie Walsh Kiersey Cup Section B Winners - Ivan Cliffe and Eileen Keoghan Kiersey Cup Section A Plate - Ivan Cliffe and Threse Heffernan Kiersey Cup Section A Runners-Up Gemma Tobin and Gary Alcorn County Championships: Grade C Mixed Doubles Winners Gemma Tobin and Eoin Walsh Grade C Mixed Doubles Runners-Up Tanya Morrissey and Dean Madden Grade D Ladies Doubles Winners Nicola Morrissey and Tanya Morrissey Grade D Mixed Doubles Winners - Dean Madden and Tanya Morrissey Grade D Mixed Doubles Runners-Up Gary Alcorn and Aine Morrissey Grade D Ladies Singles Winner- Tanya Morrissey Grade D Men's Singles Runner-Up Gary Alcorn Grade D Men’s Doubles Winners - Gary Alcorn and Garvan Dunford Grade D Men’s Doubles Runners-up Ivan Cliffe and Martin Walsh Grade E Mixed Doubles Winners Ivan Cliffe and Eileen Keoghan Grade F Ladies Doubles Winners Ruth Geoghegan and Sheena Wilkinson Grade F Men’s Doubles Winner Paul Casey and Craig Tobin Grade G Ladies Singles Winner Ber O’Keeffe

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Lismore Tidy Towns IT is now nearly adjudication time for the 2015 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition - Lismore can be judged any day from Saturday, 13th June. A lot of painting has been done in the. Main Street area of the town in the past week. Thanks to the owners of the properties involved. Everyone in the com-munity needs to ensure that their buildings/areas are clean and litter free over the coming months and should not be waiting for tidy towns to do the work.

Lismore Badminton Club Grade D All Ireland Champions Colin, Gary, Dean, Nicola, Therese and Tanya. Knock-Out Cup: Section 1 Winners Gary Alcorn’s Team Section 3 Winners Paul Casey’s Team Munster Open Competitions Ladies Singles Winner Gemma Tobin Ladies Doubles Winner Gemma Tobin and Ciara O’Connor Men’s Doubles RunnersUp Gary Alcorn and Dean Madden Munster Graduate Mixed Doubles Winners - Ivan Lismore Badminton Club Dean Madden accepts Player Of the Year from Gary. Cliffe and Maeve Twomey Munster Grade F Ladies Singles Runner-Up Ruth impossible and won the AllIreland for Lismore Geoghegan Munster Grade F Ladies Badminton. The whole club Doubles Winners Ruth is very proud! All Ireland Graded Geoghegan and Caoimhe Competition: Coughlan Grade D Men's Doubles Munster Grade G Ladies Winners Gary Alcorn and Singles Winner - Ber Dean Madden O’Keeffe Grade D Mixed Doubles Munster Winner Dean Madden and Tanya Competitions Grade C – Ladies Doubles Morrissey Gemma Tobin has had a Runners-Up Gemma Tobin great year and won the foland Ellen O’Neill; Mixed Gemma Tobin Lismore Doubles Winners - Gemma lowing accolades; Badminton Club. Ulster Open Doubles Tobin and Eoin Walsh ing the Juvenile Members all Grade D - Ladies Doubles Grade A Winner year. Thanks to the GAA for Ulster Open Singles Semi Winners Nicola and Tanya the hall, thanks to all the other Morrissey; Mixed Doubles Finalist clubs in the county for hostMount Pleasant Open Winners - Dean Madden and ing tournaments and keeping Tanya Morrissey; Men’s Singles Semi Finalist badminton string in Mount Pleasant Open Doubles Runners-Up Gary Waterford. Thanks to the Alcorn and Garvan Dunford; Doubles Runner Up Leinster Open Doubles social committee for organisMen’s Singles Runner-Up ing our nights of celebrations. Runner-Up Gary Alcorn Thanks to anyone who sponLeinster Junior Singles Grade E - Men's Singles sored us all year. Here’s to Winner - Ivan Cliffe; Mixed Runner-Up retaining all our titles and Leinster Junior Doubles Doubles Winners Ivan Cliffe winning even more in 2016! Winner and Eileen Keoghan. FIRST AID TRAINING Connaught Open Grade F - Ladies Doubles Lifesavers Training will Winners - Ruth Geoghegan Doubles Runner-Up be running a Basic First Aid Congratulations to and Sheena Wilkinson; Ladies course next Saturday, June Singles Winner - Ruth Gemma on a great year. Also 13th in the St. Vincent De congratulations to our Player Geoghegan. of the Year, Dean Madden. Paul Centre, Fernville, Mixed League: Lismore from 9 am to 5 Lismore 2 Won Grade F – Dean had a great season and pm. Anyone aged 16 or over Paul, Craig, Brendan, Padraig, will go from strength to who would like to learn strength next season. Mag, Lisa, Christine. We would like to thank all Basic First Aid skills or cerLismore 1 Won Grade D – tify as a Cardiac First Tanya, Nicola,Therese, Colin, the people who helped out this year in any way. Thanks Responder (CFR) are welDean and Gary come to come along. Please This Lismore 1 team then to the Classroom Bar, Olivia contact David on 086 403 went on the won the and Gary for the food on our 4593 for further informaparty night. Thanks to Munster Title in UL and tion. Facebook.com/lifewent on again to almost the Brenda Meghen, Jo Jo Tobin and Paul Casey for supervis- saverstraining

Much of the remaining general maintenance work was done in the past week - box hedging was trimmed at the Fire Station, Millennium Park, circular bed on the Mall, Ballyrafter and the Cappoquin Road. Stone walls were cleaned at the car park, Millennium Park and St Carthage's Well. Members spent a morning in the Council yard planting up the pole planters which are going to be put out by the end of this week. Sweeping was done at West Street and at St. Carthage's Well.

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK PERSONAL ACTIONS FOR WASTE PREVENTION What can I do? Ask yourself the following questions: Do I really need this item? How often will I use it? Will it last? Can I borrow it or hire it from a leasing company? Is there a better option? Can I repair something that I already have? If so, will this last? Is it made from recyclable material and is it easily recycled?

West Waterford CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS On Sunday, June 7th the letters drawn in our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw were K, C, E, M. We had no winner of our Jackpot, so next week it will be €4,500 when our draw takes place on Sunday night. €20 each goes to: Richard Stillwell, Lucy O’Rourke, Mary Curran, Piltown. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS BOAT RACE Postponed Boat Race now takes place on Sunday next, 14th June at 12 noon. Face painting and other activites on the day. CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our weekly Lotto draw took place on Monday

night, June 8th – we had no match four ticket to win our jackpot, so next week our jackpot is €5,900, when our draw takes place at Old Still Bar. Numbers drawn were 21, 22, 23, 30. Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Aine Curran, John and Maura Seward, Maurice Condon, Donal Leahy, Podge Daly. Once again thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prize winners at Monday night’s 45 Drive at the Decies Bar in Clashmore, June 8th were Mairead and Michael Fahey on ten games. In second place jointly we had Bobby and Mary Anne Connery and Maura McGrath and Redmond McGrath. Best of the Last Five were Brian Lynch and Martin Lynch. Our lucky last game winners were Margaret Leahy

and Una Leahy. Well done to all our winners and thanks to every one for your support. FUNDRAISING WEEKEND A Fundraising weekend of Social Dancing and Music in aid of The Youghal Branch of Casa, The Heart Foundation and The Radiotherapy Thrust will take place on 19th, 20th, 21th June at The Walter Raleigh Hotel. On Friday night Michael Collins and Band; on Saturday night Teddy Barry and on Sunday afternoon Finbar Dennehy. Tickets are on sale at €25 for the 3 dances or €10 per dance. ARDMORE HAIR SALON & NAIL BAR, Main Street. Tel. (086) 1769088 Open Tuesday to Saturday. Telephone for appointment. Proprietor: Mary Elizabeth French.

Dungarvan 1215 Historical Treasure Hunt HEAR ye hear ye, All are invited to join our free Treasure Hunt to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Dungarvan and learn more about our remarkable town. This fun recreational activity is open to all ages and is free to enter. Entry Forms with clues can be collected from Dungarvan Tourist Office, Main Street at any time. Return your entry form before 4.00 p.m. on July 4th, 2015, to be in with a chance to win. First Prize: For most correct answers. (Draw made in the event of a tie) €50 Chamber Voucher. If you are clever enough to get more than 5 answers correct, you'll be entered in a draw for: €25 Chamber Voucher; €10 Chamber Voucher; 3 x Dungarvan Heritage Guide Books. Entries To Dungarvan Tourist Office, Main Street, Dungarvan. Judge's Decision Is Final.

Dungarvan Tourist Office Tel Number; (058) 41741. Good Luck!

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The boys under 12 small schools 600 metres race winners at the West Waterford Primary Schools Sports Western finals: 2nd Alan Curran, Carriglea, 1st Mark Dalton, Knockanore and 3rd Niall Browne, Carriglea.

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Winners of the Boys under 11 small schools 600 metres at the West Waterford Primary Schools Sports Western finals: 2nd Rory Bryan, Villierstown,1st Conor Fennell, St. Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and 3rd Stephen Roche, Knockanore. Relay medal winners at the West Waterford Primary Schools Sports Western finals girls under 8 big schools: 2nd St. Mary's, 1st Abbeyside and 3rd Scoil Gharbhain.

Medal winners of the girls under 12 big schools 600 metres race at the West Waterford Primary Schools Sports Western finals: 2nd Kate Killigrew, Lismore, 1st Rosie Ni Mhuir, Scoil Gharabhain and 3rd Aine O'Neill, Garranbane.

Medal winners in the Girls under 11 big schools medal winners in the 600 metres race at the West Waterford Primary Schools Sports Western finals: 2nd Angelina Chizhikov, St. Mary's, 1st Eve Power, Coolnasmear and 3rd Emma Keating, Kilmacthomas.

Boys under 9 big schools medal winners in the relay at the West Waterford Primary Schools Sports Western finals: 2nd Tallow, 1st Glenbeg and 3rd St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Medal winners in the girls small schools under 10 relay at the West Waterford Primary Schools Sports Western finals: 2nd Ardmore,1st Stradbally and 3rd Baile Mhic Airt. Boys under 14 big schools relays winners at the West Waterford Primary Schools Sports Western finals: 2nd Scoil Gharbhain 1st Abbeyside and 3rd An Rinne.

Girls under 12 big schools relay winners at the West Waterford Primary Schools Sports Western finals: 2nd St. Mary's,1st Scoil Gharbhain and 3rd Glenbeg.

Medal winners in the big schools under 12 relay's at the West Waterford Primary Schools sports western finals: 2nd Lismore, 1st Coolnasmear and 3rd Abbeyside.

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St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, School Awards 2015 – Language Scholarships (back): Kieran Foley (guest apeaker and Journalist, Munster Express), Ms. E. Leddy (CEO. WWETB), Mr. O. Coffey (Chairperson of BOM), Ms. M. Dunbar (Deputy Principal), Mr. E. Power (Principal). Front: Kirstie Allen (German), Niamh Norris (German), Steven Lannon (French), Claire Veale (Irish), Elaine Donnelly (French). Missing from photograph: Jennifer Walsh (Irish). [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, School Awards 2015 – Green Flag Award: Members of the Green Flag Committee who received the schools 6th Green flag. Back: Kieran Foley (guest speaker and Journalist, Munster Express), Gearoid Murphy, Emma Cooper, Mr. E. Power (Principal). Front: Ms. E. Leddy (CEO. WWETB), Jack Mulcahy, Steven Lannon, Ciara Hutchinson, Mr. O. Coffey (Chairperson of BOM). [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, School Awards 2015 – Sean Aherne Award for Excellence in Science. Ms. E. Leddy (CEO. WWETB) presenting Michael Aherne with the Sean Aherne Award for Excellence in Science. Michael is the nephew of the late Sean Aherne (Former Principal). Also included in the photograph are Michael’s parents Agnes and Robin Aherne. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, School Awards 2015 – Lourdes Scholarship: Ms. E. Leddy presenting Melissa Brazil with a Scholarship for the Diocesan trip to Lourdes. Also included are: Mr. E. Power (Principal) and Mr. O. Coffey (Chairperson of BOM). [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, School Awards 2015 – Sports Stars Awards (back): Kieran Foley (guest speaker and Journalist, Munster Express), Ms. E. Leddy (CEO. WWETB), Cormac Dunphy (Senior Sports Boy), Mr. L. Walsh (on behalf of Darryl Walsh – Junior Sports Boy), Mr. O. Coffey (Chairperson of BOM). Front: Emily Keane (Junior Sports Girl), Orla Flynn (Senior Sports Girl), Mr. E. Power (Principal). [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, School Awards 2015 – Spirit of the Year Award (back): Kieran Foley (guest speaker and Journalist, Munster Express), Mr. B. Connors (accepting the award on behalf of Ellie Mai Connors – 1st Year), Craig Dunphy (4th Year), Sinead Kavanagh (5th Year), Ms. M. Dunbar (Deputy Principal). Front: Ms. E. Leddy (CEO. WWETB), Jack Mulcahy (3rd Year), Elaine Grogan (6th Year), Ciara Hutchinson (2nd Year), Mr. Oliver Coffey (Chairperson of BOM). [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Sixth Year Students of the Year Elaine Looby, Sarah Coughlan and Sinead Shanahan with Year head Mrs. Deirdre O’Neill.

Chris Sealy, LCA Student of the Year, and Elaine Looby, Overall Student of the Year, celebrate with Mr. Denis Ring, Principal, at the recent BCS students awards.

Second Year Students of the Year Claire Murphy, Ali Flynn and Marie McCarthy with Year Head Ms. Catherine Mac Craith.

Students of the Year Jane Murphy, Ali Flynn, Elaine Looby, Anna Stewart, Andrew Casey and Chris Sealy along with their Year Heads and School Principal Mr. Denis Ring.

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NUACHT Ó SCOIL GHARBHÁIN

Buaiteoirí an Chontae i scileanna Peile Gaelach

Buaiteoirí an Chontae i scileanna Peile Gaelach, Róise, Johnnie agus Dáire le Múinteoir Jen.

Dáire ó Sléibhín agus Johnnie de Búrca le Corn Sraithe na h-Éireann agus an McGrath Cup agus iad réidh le páirt a ghlacadh sna Primary Games.

Corn Sraithe na h-Éireann agus an McGrath Cup ar cuairt i Scoil Gharbháin

COMHGHÁIRDEACHAS le Róise, Johnnie agus Daire i rang sé a bhuaigh an Comórtas seo le deanaí. Bhíomar ana bhródúil. Maith sibh. Ár mbuíochas le Múinteoir Jen as an seans seo a thabhairt dóibh. COUNTY CHAMPIONS IN GAELIC FOOTBALL SKILLS Congratulations to Róise, Johnnie and Daire i Rang 6 who won this award recently. We are very proud.Well done. Míle buíochas Múinteoir Jen for giving them this opportunity. IMEACHT SPÓIRT DO SCOILEANNA AN IARTHAIR Buaiteoirí Luthchleasaíochta sna Scoileanna Móra i Roinn na gCailíní: Comhgháirdeachas le gach dalta a rith ar son na scoile san imeacht seo, ach ard mholadh tuillte ag foireann lúthchleasaíochta na gcailíní a bhuaigh Craobh Lúthchleasaíochta an Iarthair. Is ócáid stairiúil é seo mar seo an chéad uair dúinn an Sciath seo a bhuachaint mar scoil mór. Míle buíochas libh go léir. Scoil Gharbháin abú. WEST WATERFORD SCHOOL SPORTS Winner of the West Waterford School Sports for Big Schools (Girls) Congratulations to all our athletes who participated in this event on behalf of the school. Our girls deserve special praise for bringing the Shield to Scoil Gharbháin. History was created as this is our first time to win this Shield as a big school. A big thank you to all our athletes. Mná na hÉireann, abú!!

Pictured at Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium for their monster benefit night are Jacob Daltun and Myles Lavery with nominated greyhound Whitesocks Annie.

Pictured at Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium for their monster benefit night are nominators – Olivia Ni Fhloinn, Megan O Conchuir, Alanna Wilans, Doireann Eatun, Sean O Cadhla, Cathy Ni Sheanlaoich.

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Leaving Certificate Engineering Award – Pictured above are Mr. Cunningham, Principal and Mr. O’Donoghue, Engineering Teacher, presenting the ‘Joe Ryan Cup’ to Adrian Pasterczyk for Best Leaving Certificate Engineering project for last year. Adrian is currently studying computer science in University College Cork.

Student of the Year Awards – Pictured above are the students of the year in Coláiste Chathail Naofa with Mr. O’Keeffe, Deputy Principal, and Mr. Cunningham, Principal. The student of the year for first year was Adam Power, for second year was Kieran Ahearne, for third year was Raph Britton and for fifth year was Alex Pavuk. The students were presented with engraved cross pens.

CIDESCO Beauty care exam success IT'S the culmination of an intense two years for the girls as they have worked incredibly hard to achieve this certificate, but the end result is well worth it. They are now qualified to work anywhere in the world in the beauty therapy field. Course co-ordinator Martyna Coffey is just back from attending the CIDESCO world congress in Johannesburg where she was representing the Irish section. Next year Ireland will have the honour of hosting the congress and it is extra special as it is also the 70th anniversary of CIDESCO International.This is a huge honour for our country as delegates from around the world will visit for the 4 day congress to be held in Dublin. It is an opportunity for us to showcase our talent and flair. All students past and present will be encouraged to attend either as participants or spectators and there will be an extensive list of speakers who will educate us on the skin and treatments available. We will be doing interviews again in August and places are limited, so anyone with a yearning to have an exciting and satisfying career, now is the time to act. Contact CCN for an application form or apply on line. Pictured right are Ms. Seema Gopijukar, a CIDESCO Examiner and school owner from Mumbai in India, with staff and students at Coláiste Chathail Naofa after completing their CIDESCO exams.

ST. MARY’S NATIONAL SCHOOL, GRANGE

Parents’ Association news ON Friday last, we held our Evening at the Dogs Fundraiser at Youghal Greyhound Track. We would like to extend a sincere Thank You to everyone who sold or bought tickets, sponsored the event and to each and every one

who turned up on the night. THE WINNERS OF OUR ENTRANCE DRAW WERE AS FOLLOWS First – Liam Foley, Knockawn, Grange.

Second – Rachel Mansfield, Grange. Third – Cait Pearson c/o Claire Gleeson. Fourth – Maurice McKeogh c/o Church Street, Dungarvan. Fifth- Paul & Ciara Mitchell,

Ballylangadon, Grange. Sixth – Mike & Lena Foley, Shanbally, Cappoquin. Seventh – The Seward Family, Toor South, Grange. Eight – The Reardons, Ardmore.

We would like to thank Brian Glesson and Oisin Langan for their commentary and to The Wobbly Circus for providing a warm welcome and entertainment to all.

School Visit to Kilmacthomas NS – Ms. Feeney’s 1st & 2nd Class, Kilmacthomas NS, with Deputy Ciara Conway, T.D. Ms. Feeney’s Class took part in the "Blue Star Programme" which seeks to bridge the gap between Ireland's youngest citizens and the institutions of the European Union. The aim of this programme is to foster better knowledge and understanding of the European Union and how it affects our lives amongst Irish primary pupils through classroom projects and activities. Deputy Conway was delighted to review the project work taken on by the children and to talk to them about the various tourist projects in County Waterford that have received support from the European Union.

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Top prize for Megan Phelan in Festival of Food “Design a Mascot” Competition Pictured is Transition Year student Megan Phelan, Ms. Anne Sullivan (Waterford County Council) and Mr. Padraig Mac Craith (Art teacher). Megan won first prize in the West Waterford Festival of Food “Design a Mascot“ competition for her magnificent creation based on the theme of "Generations of Food Stories". Megan was assisted by Sarah Fitzgerald, Sophie Ryan and Emily Mulvihill in making the mascot. The judges were impressed with the use of recycled materials throughout the piece and the innovative design and construction. The "History Chef" was displayed at various locations around the town during the Festival of Food. Congratulations Megan and your team.

Group of Junior Cert. students who are sitting State Exams. Best of luck to all Leaving and Junior Cert. students.

1st Year students having fun Body Boarding at Clonea Beach. Part of their games programme organised by Ms. Tess Martin.

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Pupils and parents enjoying our annual sponsored walk in Glenshelane Wood.

Pupils planting wild flower seed in our bio diversity garden. School Garden

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Pupils and parents enjoying our annual sponsored walk in Glenshelane Wood.

Pupils planting wild flower seed in our bio diversity garden.

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Requiem for the beloved game? (“Oh Danny Boy, The FBI, The FBI are calling …”) Dear Editor, Thursday 28th May, 2015. For millions of SA football fans the sudden allegations last Wednesday that two of our three top World Cup bid committee (conspirators No. 15 and 16) for World Cup 2006 and 2010 were involved with the ex-Fifa official Jack Warner in bribery to the tune of 10 million US dollars were like two bolts of lightening. However, it soon became obvious locally that hidden agendas were always going to be very much on the cards when both the hugely controversial Warner and these two agents of one of the most corrupt Governments (totally ANC dominated) in the world initially sat around a table. The three suspects are South African Football Association (Safa) President Danny Jordaan, Tokyo Sexwale and Irvin Khosa. On the day after the news broke the South African Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula defiantly declared that: “The South African Government has not transferred any money to any individual of that sort.” However, only two days later Jordaan, who was the chief executive of the 2010 local organising committee, stated in contrast that a letter dated March 2008 (South Africa had won the bid for World Cup 2010 on 14th May 2004) was sent by Safa to Fifa telling them to pay 10 million US dollars to the Carribean Football Union which was controlled by the suspect Warner for the development of football! According to Khosa in a speech made in July 2009 Safa realised back in 2004 that they needed to secure the vote of the then Fifa vice-president Jack Warner and two accomplices to win the bid for World Cup 2010, but Warner insisted that Mandela first be brought to Trinidad. However, Mandela’s Doctors stated that the state of Mandela’s health would not allow him to travel. Nevertheless, Sexwale used his considerable influence to get Mandela to fly the considerable distance from South Africa to Trinidad – a visit which subsequently marked a turning point in South Africa’s bid! A month later, it secured the right to hold World Cup 2010! Unfortunately, there is no record so far of what promises, if any, Mandela made to Warner in return for his support for the bid! The following extracts from my article titled “The re-colonisation of South Africa,” written by me over a month before the actual kick-off of WC 2010 should hopefully give some insight into the background to these hidden ulterior motives both of Warner and his two South African accomplices:“There are now just less than 50 days to go before the start of World Cup 2010 here in Johannesburg and already there is much evidence that South Africa is once again being colonised for the second time, on this occasion by Fifa (and the ANC), for at least the duration of the famous tournament. In contrast to colonialists of some 150 odd years ago who came to plunder our gold, ivory, diamonds and slaves, there is much evidence already that Blatter and his fat-cat executives with authoritarian tendencies care little about South Africa and its largely impoverished (45% below the breadline) people and very much about making obscene profits while placing impossible demands on the host country! Although Fifa in time put the tournament largely out of range for the vast array of impoverished taxpayers, nevertheless, the inordinate amount of ANCdominated Government officials, at both national and provincial level, had no problem with using taxpayers’ money for match tickets, transport to games, associated functions and parties. At Fifa’s behest the South African Government have readily evicted at least 20,000 poor (black) people to impoverished areas to make way for hotels, accommodation and parking areas for the event, resulting in accusations locally of national prostitution. In addition, there is now growing despondency among South African taxpayers that, despite the ANC-led Government’s initial projection of Fifa as the proverbial goose which will lay the golden egg in our beloved country in June, there is no evidence from previous mega events that the tournament will deliver any major benefits, especially for taxpayers. In contrast, the reality in many ways is that Fifa have hired out South Africa as purely a theatre in which to stage a highly lucrative event and will subsequently covertly depart from our shores with the considerable profits, in the manner of their colonial predecessors some 150 odd years ago? However, in contrast with the original colonisation of SA, there is gradually a growing suspicion locally that these latest colonists could be about to receive some help with loading up their share of the loot from the local “native” ANCled Government which is renowned as one of the most corrupt in the world, hence the ANC’s probable motive for portraying FIFA in such glowing terms! For many months now it is becoming obvious that, instead of the local taxpayers, the only possible real beneficiaries locally will surely be the (ANC) politicians? This suspicion is further aroused by the fact that President Zuma has now duly decided to bestow on Blatter the Order of the Companions of O R Tambo (Gold).This award traditionally recognises eminent foreign nationals and dignatories for “friendship” shown to South Africa. In addition, it is classified as an order of peace, active expression of solidarity and support, and especially co-operation!” In March 2013 the ANC established a special commission to deal with issues relating to rampant corruption within the party and the resulting damage to the party’s image. However, the party’s typical indifference to fraud and corruption is clearly apparent from the fact that to date it has adhered to only one of the recommendations of the commission.The fact that President Zuma has at present a number of serious allegations of corruption hanging over his head, just like Blatter, gives credence to the famous saying that “a fish rots from the head.” Just like so many senior members of his party, his philosophy appears to be, in stark contrast to that of the late Nelson Mandela and US ex-President John F. Kennedy: “Ask not what you can do for your country, but what your country can do for you!” All opposition parties are still trying to pressurise him into paying back at least a portion of the obscene 18 million Euros of taxpayer’s money which he has spent on his vast Nkandla home for himself, his five wives, 21 children and his 3 other illegitimate children.

LETTERS / OBITUARY Co-incidentally, last Thursday Jordaan was suddenly roped in by the ANC to the position of mayor of Nelson Mandela municipality in Port Elizabeth in a desperate attempt to rescue the party’s waning support before next year’s local Government elections. Typical of his party’s defiant philosophy, Jordaan has refused to resign as president of the South African Football Association! JACK WARNER There are definite rumours locally that having originally become aware of the traditional rampant corruption in South Africa,Warner duly decided sometime prior to 2006 to cultivate ties with South African football officials in connection with World Cup 2006 which the country narrowly lost at the death. However, an alternative lucrative harvest awaited him four years later prior to our successful World Cup 2010. This controversial Trinidad and Tobago national was appointed Fifa VicePresident back in 1997 and also was elected President of CONCACAF from 1990 and 2011. During his tenure with FIFA he was implicated in numerous major corruption allegations totalling several millions of US dollars, some of which date back to the 1980s. However, on 20th June, 2011, FIFA announced his resignation from all his positions in international football. Because he was now no longer part of FIFA, the organisation subsequently ended the investigation into any and all alleged ethics violations against him, saying: “As a consequence of Mr. Warner’s self-determined resignation, all ethics committee procedures against him have been closed and the presumption of innocence is maintained! In September 2008 Warner clashed with Sunderland manager Roy Keane after the club’s 37 year old Dwight Yorke withdrew from the Trinidad and Tobago national team, accusing the Corkman of disrespecting “small countries” and having a “mean streak!” Keane denied the allegations, while calling Warner “a clown” and a “disgrace!” Wednesday, 3rd June, 2015 Finally, the good news that several millions of football fans worldwide have been waiting for arrived this morning with the announcement that Sep(tic) Blatter has finally resigned. In the words of the chairman of the FA Greg Dyke: “Clearly there is a smoking gun of some sort (somewhere)?” Blatter’s action may have been motivated by his statement in Zurich last week-end to the effect that the FBI’s investigations are only starting! Earlier this week definite rumours came to the surface alleging that in fact Blatter himself is also now being investigated for corruption. Thursday, 4th June, 2014 Yesterday Fifa admitted that the organisation had in fact processed the 10 million US dollars payment in question from South Africa to Warner. In response the South African Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula re-affirmed at a press conference the government’s contention that the payment in question to Warner happened only after World Cup 2010 had been awarded to South Africa. Monday, 8th June, 2015 Minister Mbabula has now stated that the South African Prime Minister at that time, Thabo Mbeki, made the decision to give the 10 million US dollars to Fifa/CONCACAF. As a result of a recent request from a local opposition party the HAWKS (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) are now investigating the alleged bribe. New evidence has now revealed that the 10 million US dollars for CONCACAF was used for cash withdrawals, personal loans and money laundering Warner. At this stage there is no confirmation whether the money was handed over to Fifa before World Cup 2010 was allocated. If the money was genuinely intended for football development in the Carribean and not for Warner’s account why did Safa/South African Government not ensure its protection from the controversial Warner in view of his corruption record at the time? Alternatively, because surely “charity begins at home,” why did they not use the money to develop football in South Africa, or Africa generally?” FRANK COLBERT South Africa

Marriage Equality

Dear Editor Through your paper, I want to thanks all the amazing people of Dungarvan and environs, who voted yes to Equality, including devoutly religious people, who were courageous enough to go against the wishes for the hierarchy to vote yes. I canvassed outside a few Masses and saw the fear in the eyes of a small minority. I want to assure them that, today, in spite of the change to Bunracht na hEireann, nothing will change in their lives, and there will not be a queue of gay man, seeking surrogacy; neither will Churches be forced to marry same sex couples. Life goes on as it always does.We don't hate you for voting no. Obviously, we wish you didn't feel the need. Tomorrow, I go to work, our children go to school, and life goes on, but knowing that we're viewed as equals by the majority will give us an extra spring in our step. Yours faithfully DÓNAL TRAYNOR Curachan, Dungarvan.

Muintir Na Tíre Muintir Na Tíre, Canon Hayes House, Tipperary Town. Dear Editor, As part of its ‘Save Rural Ireland’ campaign, Muintir Na Tíre will fight to ensure that the post offices of the country are not made redundant. They provide a very important service to 100s of thousands of people, both in rural and urban Ireland. Muintir Na Tíre is strongly opposed to the Department of Social Protection’s decision to send out thousands of forms that urge customers to use banks rather than post offices to receive State benefits. This is an obvious indirect action by the Government to weaken the viability of post offices. If customers are being told by the Department of Social Protection to consider receiving their State benefits through financial institutions, then it is basically seeking to ensure the future closure of post offices. A few weeks ago our organisation held a launch in Dublin along with the ICSFA, the ICA, the Irish Postmasters’ Union and the Irish National Flood Forum and the Post Office Users Group.These bodies represent over 100,000 and more bodies are willing to come on board. The focus initially from the bodies mentioned are insurance in flood areas, GP cover, control of scrap metal

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015 and rural broadband. A number of TDs attended the launch and gave their full backing to our campaign. And yet the views of those said politicians seem to be at odds with the decision taken by the Department of Social Protection. According to the forms sent out by the Department of Social Protection: "The department recommends direct payments to your current, deposit or savings account in a financial institution. This is the best payment option for you as you can receive your payment at a time and place that suits you," the letter states. That the letter claims that this represents the best payment option is clearly undermining post offices and the service they provide, services that have stood the test of time. It is indeed over 400 years ago since the first post office in the state was set up. We had a post office before we had a bank in this country. Of course, were post offices not such a viable service, one could understand the need for change. But their need is as great as ever. In employment alone, An Post is directly responsible for providing 9,500 jobs. But more importantly, it’s a vital asset that allows people of every age to be within a reasonable distance of accessing it services. The gradual decrease in the use of cheques and other methods of payments is inevitable. But do we ultimately want to have a situation where we enter a commercial premises to deal with our financial affairs where there is no human interaction or customer care, which will inevitably lead to a cashless society? Muintir Na Tíre will be backing the Irish Postmasters’ Union in their efforts to safeguard the future of Post Offices. Yours faithfully PADDY BYRNE President of Muintir Na Tíre.

OBITUARY EILEEN O’CALLAGHAN (nee Farrell) Main Street, Ballyduff Upper With feeling of great sadness and regret we record the passing of Eileen O’Callaghan (nee Farrell), Main Street, Ballyduff Upper, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late Dan, which sad and unexpected event occurred on 3rd June, 2015. Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home,Tallow. On Friday evening Rosary was recited by Lena Martin in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. Followed by removal to St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. On Saturday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Symbols representing Eileen’s life were presented to the Altar by her grandchildren Donal – Prayer Book & Rosary Beads; Claire – a deck of cards; and Katie – Eileen’s bingo book. Readings during the Mass were recited by Helen Feeney and Katie. Prayers of the Faithful were read by neighbour Ellen Daly, friend Mary Fennessy and grandniece Carmel Mackintosh. Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Lena Martin and grand-daughter-in-law Nora O’Callaghan. Guitarist Ann-Marie O’Keeffe provided a lovely selection of music and hymns during the Mass. Following Communion grand-daughter Katie delivered a fitting eulogy paying a lovely tribute to her grandmother. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Ballyduff. Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Eileen was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving son Michael; daughter-in-law Madeline; grandchildren Donal and Nora, Claire, Katie and Jamie, Sarah and Robin; great-grandchildren Lesley, Shane, Sinead, Eoin, Theo, Thomas and Laura; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

PATRICK (Paddy) O’SHEA The Square, Cappoquin It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Patrick (Paddy) O’Shea, The Square, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, husband of the late Kathleen (nee Meskill), which sad event occurred peacefully at University Hospital Waterford on 31st May, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Tuesday evening where Rosary was recited by Joan and Ann Mason in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and friends. On Wednesday morning removal took place from Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, to St. John the Baptist Church, Affane. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. Readings were recited by Stella Grant and Eamonn O’Shea. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Maurice Troy, Celine O’Shea, Caroline Coleman and Dawn O’Shea. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Eddie O’Shea and Margaret Troy. Following Funeral Mass removal took place to The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, where funeral service took place in the presence of his loving family. May he rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving brother Eddie; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

LIAM O’HARA New Street, Tallow Liam O’Hara of New Street, Tallow, peacefully passed to eternal life on the 12th of May at the all too early age of 52, surrounded by his wife, sons and loving family by his side. Liam was in the tender and loving care of the staff of St.Vincent’s and St. Ann’s Unit at Dungarvan Community Hospital having borne his illness with courage and dignity. Liam was born on the 8th of November, 1962, in Tallow, into a large family of four sisters and two brothers. Liam was a twin to his loving sister Noreen. He came as a surprise delivery to his parents Benny and Norah who didn’t know they were expecting twins. He attended Primary School in Tallow and went on to the Brother’s Secondary School in Lismore. Liam was a very outgoing person who, at an early age, joined the “23rd Waterford Scout Troop” in Tallow, followed shortly by his brothers Bernard and Laurence, under the watchful eye of their brother-in-law Sean who was one of the Scout Leaders. Needless to say there was much mischief, laughter and disruption among their group of good friends on their many camping trips. Liam had a great work ethic which was passed on from his parents. At an early age he had a job milking cows for Mrs. Tuckey and also preparing and selling the families home grown vegetables, all before he began his day in Primary School. When Liam finished school he worked for a time as a fabricator for his brother-in-law Sean. He found his calling when he followed in his father’s footsteps and became a Postman. Liam loved his job as it gave him the opportunity to meet with so many people on a daily basis and he always had time for a chat and the odd cup of tea as he made his daily rounds through Knockanore and Tallow. Liam was the life of soul of every party with his flair for music, imitations and dance. He was a great entertainer and at family gatherings he would often regale us with tunes on his harmonica. He was well known in all corners for his passion for singing and formed a band called “The Ferry Men” and “Danny Boy” was his signature song. Liam married Christine Tobin in May 1995 and were blessed with two sons Stephen and Jamie. His sons shared his interest in Hot Rod and Rally cars. They spent many Sundays together in Ballysaggart watching the racing and made the yearly trip to the Rally of the Lakes in Killarney. Liam loved the outdoor life; he had a passion for nature and loved birds and animals. At home he cared for many different breeds of pheasants, hens and ducks. He also kept peacocks, guinea fowl and goats. Through his love of animals it brought Liam all around the country sourcing various different breeds of birds and he made many friends along the way. Liam had a love of gardening, this was evident from his beautiful garden which was always an abundance of colour from his wonderful window boxes and hanging baskets which he lovingly cared for. He had a particular love for roses and was very proud of his rose bed which had a variety of colours, but his favourite colour was the yellow rose. Family was very important to Liam. He was at his happiest surrounded by his family and friends. Many great stories could be told of all the happy memories they shared together. His passing has left a huge void in everyone’s lives and we all treasure the time we spent together. Liam lay in repose at his home in Tallow on Tuesday, May 12th. Rosary was recited at his home on Wednesday 13th by the late Ann Delaney, his neighbour Mrs. Cody and family friend Mary Mangan. Huge numbers came to pay their respects when Liam was reposed at Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Home in Tallow on Thursday, 14th May. Prayers were recited by Rosary Committee member Mary Mangan and afterwards a guard of honour was formed alongside the hearse by past and present members of An Post staff as Liam was brought back to his home. On Friday morning his remains were shouldered to Tallow Post Office by family, friends and An Post Staff and his remains were received to The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Tallow, by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., who celebrated Mass and was assisted by Rev. Fr. C. Kelly, P.P. (Ring). Symbols representing Liam’s life were presented to the Altar by friend and work colleague Milo – An Post tie; nieces Shannon and Melissa – a steering wheel from a Rally car; sister-in-law Sandra – chequered flag; sister-in-law Linda – Liam’s model car; twin nieces Ciara and Orla – a picture of them with Liam and his twin sister Noreen; Liam’s brother Lar – Liam’s bird book, and Liam’s twin sister Noreen – Liam’s harmonica. These were narrated by Liam’s niece Siobhan. Readings were recited by nieces Lorraine and Michelle and prayers of the faithful were read by nephew Sam, sisters-in-law Ann and Jennifer and nieces Deirdre and Jackie, Sandra Curran (Dungarvan Community Hospital). A lovely selection of hymns and music throughout the Mass were provided by Liam’s sister Frances and organist Mairead Cullinane. The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by Liam’s wife Christine and sons Stephen and Jamie. Following Communion his brother Bernard and wife Christine delivered a befitting and heartfelt Eulogy. As Liam’s coffin was leaving the Church a beautiful rendition of “Danny Boy” was played on the saxophone by

OBITUARY Patsy Irwin and a guard of honour was formed outside the church by students from Blackwater Community School. Following the Mass, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery where Liam was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and a huge gathering. Liam is sadly missed by his wife Christine; sons Stephen and Jamie; sisters Frances, Eileen, Margaret and Noreen; brothers Bernard and Laurence; uncle William O’Hara; aunt Elizabeth O’Riordan; motherin-law Kathleen Tobin; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. May he rest in peace. Month’s Mind Mass for Liam will be offered on Saturday, 13th June, at 6.30 p.m. in The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Tallow. (Funeral Arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

DENNIS SHEEHAN Ballyconnery Lodge, Kilgobinet, Dungarvan Profound feelings of sadness were evoked with the passing of Dennis Sheehan on Wednesday, 27th May, in Los Angeles. We extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Dennis’ partner Pamela Nehf; sons Tim and Luke; daughters Tess and Coralie; brother Anthony; daughter-in-law Richenda Sheehan; granddaughter Zoe Sheehan; step-daughter Liza Costandino; nephew Alex Sheehan; other relatives and friends. On Tuesday evening Dennis’ family and friends gathered at the Kiely Funeral Home for a Service remembering and celebrating his life. Requiem Mass will be offered on today Wednesday, 10th June, in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, at 11.00 a.m. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Irish Heart Foundation, c/o David Kiely, Funeral Director. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

LIAM McLAUGHLIN Coolaneen, Cappoquin The entire local community of Cappoquin and the surrounding areas were in deep shock on Wednesday morning last on hearing the sad and unexpected passing of Liam McLaughlin, Coolaneen, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred on 3rd June, 2015. Liam was loving son of the late Mary (nee O’Dwyer). Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Friday evening by Cappoquin Rosary committee members Joan Mason and Biddy Doherty in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. On Saturday evening, Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of Liam’s loving family, relatives and friends before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. Guards of Honour where formed by Railway AC Club, Cappoquin GAA Club, GSK (management, staff and colleagues) and 16th Waterford Scout Troop as the funeral cortege made it way to St. Mary’s Church. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sunday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., and assisted by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. Symbols representing Liam’s life were presented to the Altar by Corey Devennie – a Cappoquin Rowing Club jersey; Nicole Devennie – Liam’s favourite music CDs; Nora Walsh – Liam’s work tools; Linda Devennie – a family photo; these were narrated by Tracey Coughlan. Readings during the Mass were recited by Jodie Walsh and Rian McSweeney; the Psalm was sung by Lorna Cullen. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Kiera McLaughlin, Carol O’Sullivan, Sinead O’Sullivan and Elizabeth Hayes. Soloist Andree Cunningham and organist Mairead Cullinane and singers Lorna and Emma Cullen provided a lovely selection of music and hymns during the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Anne Walsh and Kerry McLaughlin. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Declan’s Cemetery. Cappoquin Rowing Club formed a Guard of Honour from the Boathouse in Cappoquin and en route to the cemetery and beside the cortege in the nearby River Blackwater a Rowing Boat Pair rowed alongside the cortege to the area known locally as The Rock, where the Guard of Honour changed to the Cappoquin Anglers Club, who walked alongside the hearse to St. Declan’s Cemetery. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., and Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Liam was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to his heartbroken wife Rachel (nee Walsh); loving father of Grace, Tadhg and Rory; father Bill; brothers Seamus, Roger and Frank; sister Susan; grandmother Maudie; father-in-law Joe Walsh; mother-in-law Anne; sisters-in-law Jodi Walsh, Kerry and Annette McLaughlin; aunts, uncles nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

55 SHIRLEY ANN BOLAND High Street, Kilmacthomas, and formerly of Scrahan, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford It is with great sadness and deep regret that we record the passing of Shirley Ann Boland, High Street, Kilmacthomas, and formerly of Scrahan, Kilmacthomas, Co.Waterford. Aged 77, this sad event took place unexpectedly at her home on 27th May, 2015. Shirley Ann loved the simple things in life and had a chat and smile for all. She enjoyed nothing better than being surrounded by her family and friends. Their visits were very special to her. Her twenty grandchildren were a big part of her life and she continuously maintained a keen interest in their activities and she was known as Nanny Bo to them. Shopping for style was her great love and she always looked well. Shirley Ann married her husband Maurice on 2nd July, 1955, and was blessed to have spent 59 years happily married to him. Shirley Ann was predeceased by her daughter Cecilia on 10th October, 2012. This had a big effect on all the family. All who knew Shirley Ann will have their own special memories of her, especially her husband Maurice; her sons John, Ger, Tony, Mossie and Jason; her daughters Barbara, Cecilia (R.I.P.), Anne-Marie, Melissa and Tara; her daughters-in-law and her sons-in-law; her grandsons Cónal, Patrick, Niall, Conor, Mark, Ben and Zach; her granddaughters Claire, Grace, Coleen, Tricia, Lindsay, Stephanie, Natalie, Richael, Shauna, Sharon, Nicola, Kate and Amy Leigh and her great grandson Patrick. Shirley Ann will be sadly missed by them all. She lay in repose at her residence where the Rosary was recited by Fr. Keogh in the presence of her loving family and friends on Thursday, 28th May. Her remains were received and blessed on arrival at All Saints Church, Newtown, by Fr. Keogh and Fr. Delaney. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Friday, 29th May, by Fr. Keogh, assisted by Fr. Condon. Music during Mass was performed by Mala Raggett. Lessons were read by her grand-daughters Claire and Natalie. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by her grandchildren Amy Leigh, Mark, Ben, Shauna and Patrick. Offertory gifts were brought to the Altar by her grandchildren Zach, Stephanie, Nicola and Richael. A eulogy was read by her grand-daughter Lindsay. Pall bearing duties were carried out by her sons John, Ger, Tony, Mossie and Jason and her sons-in-law Pat and Michael. Following Mass interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. Her Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in All Saints Church, Newtown, on Friday, 26th June, at 7.30 p.m. (Funeral arrangements were by Kents Undertakers, Kilmacthomas).

JOHNNY CRONIN Lisarrow, Ardmore It is with deep sadness and much regret we record the untimely passing of Johnny Cronin, Lisarrow, Ardmore, on 8th May at the early age of 40 years. Born on 24th March, 1975, he was only son of John and Margaret, was educated in Grange National School and Youghal CBS. After leaving school he worked for a time in Artisan Youghal before taking up employment in Gilead, Bray, Co.Wicklow. He remained there for four years before being transferred to Carrigtwohill (Gilead’s sister company). In his younger days he played badminton with Ardmore. He loved sea angling too, winning the Munster Shore competition three times and the All-Ireland twice. In recent years Johnny took up running and cycling and took part in many a cycle race. As a child he spent many happy hours with his grandparents, especially his Nana Kitty playing in the Glen close to her house with his cousins and friends. He was a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Johnny reposed at his home on Friday and Saturday night, 8th and 9th May. A large concourse of mourners attended the Rosary which was recited by Fr. Milo Guiry and removal from Egan’s Funeral Home, Youghal, on Sunday evening to Grange Church. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was celebrated on Monday before the removal of his remains took place to the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The chief mourners were – John and Margaret (parents); Nonie and Jean (sisters); Dameon and Raymond (brothers-in-law); nieces Megan, Poppy, Amy and Tanya; nephews David, Ryan, Joshua and Jacob. The Month’s Mind Mass for Johnny Cronin, Lisarrow, Ardmore, will be celebrated on Thursday, 18th June, in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, at 10.00 a.m. (Funeral arrangements were by Egan Undertakers,Youghal).

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

FARMING

Round-up … EU dairy prices easing, but still 6CPL above GDT

IFA President Eddie Downey and French farmers association president visit to Diarmuid Lally’s dairy farm in Bective, Co. Meath Picture www.newsfile.ie

IFA and FNSEA hold bilateral on key issues for farm families Last week, IFA President Eddie Downey welcomed the leaders of the French farmers’ organisation FNSEA to Ireland for an important bilateral meeting on key European issues of concern to farm families. In a wide-ranging discussion, both IFA President Eddie Downey and FNSEA President Xavier Beulin

committed both their organisations to working closely on a sustainable policy framework to secure the future of CAP. The two farm organisations also resolved to ensuring that European farmers were fully represented in TTIP trade negotiations and in upcoming climate change policy talks.

The FNSEA delegation included the FNSEA VicePresident Henri Brichart, General Secretary, Catherine Lion and Brussels Director Veronique Guerin. The delegation also received a detailed briefing on our dairy, beef, sheep and grain sectors. Market volatility and equity in the

food chain for farm families were also discussed. The group visited the Teagasc research station in Grange, Co Meath to see the work being done on beef and got a first-class insight into the situation on Irish dairy farmers during a very informative tour of the farm of Meath IFA Chairman Diarmuid Lally.

Phelan urges focus on farm safety during busy silage season FERRYBANK-based Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan has urged farmers and farming families to make farm safety a priority during the busy silage cutting season and urged motorists to be extra vigilant – particularly on country roads. Phelan, who grew up on a farm in South Kilkenny said: “In 2014, 30 people lost their lives in farm related incidents. This constitutes the largest proportion of work place deaths. As the cutting of silage is underway, it is essential that farmers stick to the letter of the law in relation to farm safety.

“It is particularly important to focus on farm safety during this time when children and more inexperienced people tend to be on the farm and helping out. There have been 22 fatal farm accidents involving children over the past decade and nearly half of these involved children under the age of seven years. This year started out with tragedy just outside the city when a local farmer who was known to be exceptionally safety conscious died in a freak farming accident. “Farms are unique workplaces in that they are often

also homes for farming families. Farms are much busier workplaces now and contain much heavier, faster and more dangerous machinery than they did in years gone by. Farm safety should therefore be discussed regularly on family farms. “The Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney has put a huge emphasis on farm safety and education. Farm safety has been integrated into many farming schemes and this issue is a key focus of Minister Coveney. “The Farm Safety Scheme is also being rolled

out across the country. Over 3,100 farmers have been granted approval to commence work under the farm safety scheme. A total of €12.2m has been allocated to this scheme offering a 40% rate of aid, up to a maximum eligible investment ceiling of €20,000. “The best way to promote farm safety is to take the time to have a five minute chat with everyone who is on the farm on a particular day. It is vital that possible dangers and best practises are discussed to prevent further tragedy for families across the country.”

IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary has stressed that while EU dairy commodity markets have continued to ease, they still return over 6c/l above GDT prices. He said farmers and industry commentators need to be aware that ever decreasing amounts of product are being traded through GDT, little of which from Europe, and none of which from Ireland. “The relevance of GDT results to us Irish dairy farmers is only as an international price discovery mechanism indicative of broad trends. In this regard, it is worth noting that for the main commodities of butter, AMF, SMP and WMP, the GDT results for 2nd June indicate that the prices struck for each of the 6 monthly contracts are on a rising curve,” Mr O’Leary said. “32% less tonnage has been traded through GDT in the year to date. The products come mostly from New Zealand, Australia and the US, with a very limited amount of product from Europe traded by Arla and Euroserum. There is no Irish involvement in the auction,” he said. “Meanwhile in Europe, while dairy commodity prices are continuing to ease, they still return substantially more than GDT levels, and we are also witnessing an increase in Italian and Dutch spot milk prices,” he said. “I would urge co-ops to continue supporting milk prices for peak. This is an extraordinary year for farmers’ cash flow, with superelvy fines, input purchases, the need to share up and/or contribute to the co-ops’ development plans in the context of prices 22% lower than this time last year all playing a part. A great deal of farmers’ confidence and ability to invest and manage their cash flow hinges on the milk price paid for peak months,” he concluded.

IFA survey highlights importance of shopping around when making a will IFA’s Inputs Project Team Chairman James McCarthy has encouraged farmers to shop around and ensure that they are getting competitive rates when making a will. Commenting on the results of a recent nationwide IFA survey of legal costs for making a will, he said, “The cost of making a will ranges from €50 in counties such as Roscommon, Limerick,Wicklow and Galway to €150 in Donegal, Kildare and Kilkenny.This represents a 300% difference and IFA members should ensure that their legal charges are not excessive”. James McCarthy added, “While we acknowledge that it does take time to create a will, the price difference is very significant. The price range seems unjustifiable, with some firms even saying they may do wills at no cost, if the clients are regular ones or if they were in financial difficulty”. The overall results of the national survey shows that the average legal cost of

making a will is approximately €95. This means that Kildare, Kilkenny and Donegal are paying 58% more than the average. James McCarthy said, “Each person has their own affairs and circumstances, but it appears to be worth shopping around when choosing which solicitor to use”.

Responsibility on Minister Coveney to address concerns of suckler farmers OVER 1,000 farmers attended an IFA meeting in Claremorris, Co Mayo recently, where the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney got a very strong message about the real concerns of farmers relating to the Beef Data and Genomics Scheme. IFA President Eddie Downey said the scale of the turnout with thousands of farmers attending eight meetings organised by IFA around the country highlighted the genuine concerns about aspects of the scheme relating to the inflexibility of the six-year rule and clawbacks, the 2014 reference year, young farmers, the 60% genomic testing, star ratings, the replacement requirements, penalties and other issues. He said there is a responsibility on Minister Coveney to address the real concerns expressed by suckler farmers and provide the necessary assurances and flexibilities to ensure the €52m in funding is paid out annually to farmers. IFA Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said farmers remain concerned about the six-year rule and clawbacks, the level of genotyping, the requirement to reach four and five stars and the lack of flexibility in the Scheme for farmers who want to progress and develop suckler cow numbers. He said the Minister needs to provide the necessary assurances and flexibilities within the Scheme to resolve these issues. On the six-year rule and clawback, the Minister said this would only apply to farmers who decided to switch to another enterprise during the term of the Scheme. He acknowledged that mistakes had been made in the communication that was issued to farmers in the first place, from which much of farmers’ concerns arose. He also recognised that a greater level of consultation should have taken place. Minister Coveney said the Department was willing to look at individual cases if 2014 didn’t work for any farmer as a reference year and that he would establish a Working Group, as suggested by the IFA President, to look at all aspects of the Scheme and review them on an ongoing basis. He said elements of the Scheme that are proving unattainable will have to be revisited. He said the Working Group would have to iron out any difficulties that farmers were experiencing and make the Scheme workable. IFA lobbied Minister Simon Coveney and the Government hard to deliver the €52m funding for the sector and the Association is determined that the full benefits will be paid out to suckler farmers by December.

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April milk production lift must be taken in context IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary on Friday said that the CSO April milk production figure, which shows a significant 14.5% increase on the same month last year, must be considered in its full context. Milk supplies for a single month are not significant in isolation, they must be considered in the round of a full year. In this respect, the CSO figures show supplies for the JanuaryApril were 4.2% up and the EU Commission’s own forecast for the full year 2015 is that Ireland’s milk supplies would increase by 4%. “In the post quota era, Irish dairy farmers are engaged in and committed to a process of ongoing improvement of efficiency and sustainability. While they have plans to expand, those have been proven to be modest and incremental. The April production uplift should not be over interpreted: it has been caused by a number of factors,” Mr. O’Leary said. “To minimise superlevy, some milk had been held back in the last couple of days of March 2015, which would have tipped into, and been accounted for as April supplies,” he said. “Also, weather, and therefore production conditions in early April were exceptionally good, and it looks like our peak production period may have come forward a couple of weeks as a result. A major cooling down of temperatures in late April and May, I believe, will have slowed down the rate of production growth into May,” he added. “Furthermore, there is strong anecdotal evidence that the rate of production growth was regionally differentiated, with some of the Southern co-ops reporting much stronger production increases than milk purchasers further North,” he said. “There is no doubt that we are seeing here the first visible impact of the end of quotas, but the longer term trends will always depend on the profitability of milk production – which is currently being challenged by milk prices 22% lower than their 2014 peak,” he concluded.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I signed up to GLAS last month. I am planning on making a few bales this week and was wondering was it okay to knock the fields that I put into low input permanent pasture in GLAS as some of them are getting a bit strong. I rang my neighbour who joined GLAS the same time as me and he said I can go ahead as the rules don’t take hold until next year. Is this true? I could do with a few extra bales but I don’t want to bring trouble on myself this early into GLAS. Can you please advise? Answer: You might be better advised to consult with your planner on matters relating to GLAS however on this occasion your neighbour is correct. You can cut the fields chosen for LIPP in 2015 however, strong or not, silage cutting will not be permitted on these fields from the 1st of January 2016. A more detailed plan should be available shortly which should explain things somewhat better. In any case you are not bound by the terms and conditions of the scheme until you receive your approval in writing. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Keep an eye on your fertiliser limits when ordering fertiliser after 1st cut silage. If in doubt, consult your adviser.

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IFA meets Minister Humphreys – An IFA delegation met with Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys last week. The delegation, led by IFA President Eddie Downey, included Tom Turley, Connacht Regional Chairman; Pat Dunne, Hill Chairman; Flor McCarthy, Rural Development Chairman; Harold Kingston, Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman and Mike Flemming, Forestry Chairman.

IFA welcomes minister Humphreys commitment to address hedge cutting and gorse burning dates SPEAKING after a meeting with Heritage Minister Heather Humphreys, IFA President Eddie Downey welcomed the Minister’s commitment to progress the current review of permitted hedge cutting and gorse burning dates by her Department and ensure a workable solution is delivered for farmers. Eddie Downey said, “Farmers understand the importance of hedgerows

and upland areas as biodiversity reservoirs. However, the existing restrictive dates for cutting and burning means farmers do not have the flexibility to manage farms properly. IFA made detailed proposals to Minister Humphreys in January, which she has now agreed to review and come forward with a workable solution”. IFA Environment and

Rural Affairs Chairman, Harold Kingston, has called on Minister Heather Humphreys to ensure the current review of hedge cutting dates delivers a shorter closed season. Mr. Kingston said, “There is a real basis for a shorter closed period, as the nesting season now occurs earlier, which should lead to hedge cutting being permitted from August 1st onwards. Planning is essen-

Major step forward on BSE certification a huge boost for beef trade Coveney THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD, welcomed the decision by the World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) to recognise Ireland as a country having a negligible risk for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Welcoming the landmark decision, the Minister said that it reflected the huge progress made over many years in eradicating this disease from the national herd, “BSE had caused very considerable disruption to trade in the beef sector in the past and the measures taken both to protect public health and to eradicate the disease had imposed very considerable costs on the

beef sector.” Minister Coveney said the next step in the process is to give practical and legal effect to the OIE decision at EU level, and indicated that this would allow his Department to engage with competent authorities in third countries with a view to agreeing simplified trade certification conditions over time. The effect of the decision will be to significantly reduce the list of materials derived from bovines which have to be disposed of as SRMs (specified risk materials). It is estimated that the potential value of this change to the meat processing sector will be of the

order of €25m per annum. However, the real benefit to the beef industry will be market access and new trade opportunities for Ireland. Concluding, the Minister said that “The OIE decision will further advance Ireland’s reputation with other beef markets around the world. This announcement provides compelling evidence of the effectiveness of the measures taken over the years to control and eradicate this disease and is evidence of the commitment, expertise and dedication of all Department staff and stakeholders who contributed to this development”.

tial during August as it is a busy month for farmers, with harvesting and other activities. It is also a peak time for tourism. The earlier opening date would allow farmers more time to ensure roads are cleared of overhanging growth, making them safer for both locals and visitors”. IFA Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne has called for the period during which burning is allowed to

be extended to 15th April. He said, “Burning is a vital management tool to ensure that land is maintained to be suitable for grazing, and is not overgrown and as a result abandoned. Management plans for the uplands should involve a burning period much longer than currently exists and dates for the burning season should be brought back in line with the UK and Northern Ireland.”

ICSA CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE MEETING OF BEEF FORUM TO DISCUSS 30-MONTH ISSUE ICSA beef chairman Edmond Phelan has called for an immediate meeting of the beef forum to discuss price discrimination on cattle over 30 months, given the news today that Ireland has been recognised by the World Animal Health Organisation as a country with a negligible risk of BSE. “In the light of today’s announcement, any effort to retain the 30-month limit or anything close to it will now be seen for what it is – an attempted rip-off of farmers by meat processors and retailers,” stated Mr. Phelan. “ICSA has repeatedly called for an end to these historical BSE-related restrictions, which had already far outlived their usefulness, and today’s announcement means that there can be no further meaningful justification to discount cattle over 30 months in age.” “The announcement also looks set to improve the profit margins of meat processors – according to the Minister, the reduction in materials to be disposed of as SRMs will be worth in the region of €25m per annum to the meat processing sector. The benefit of this adjustment must be felt in the beef price paid to farmers,” insisted Mr. Phelan.

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Teagasc News . . . DAIRYING Teat disinfection-not just a winter sport! After a busy Spring and mating season, you may be tempted to skip some of the ‘routine’ jobs that take a bit of time. If you are considering stopping post-milking teat disinfection because the cows are out grazing now…… DON’T!! While this might save you an extra few minutes at each milking, it could be one of the most costly decisions you will make. Mastitis happens when bacteria get into the quarter through an open teat end.These bacteria are everywhere in the cow’s environment, both indoors and at grass. Cows with chronically infected quarters can also spread mastitis bacteria to other cows. So even though cows are outside, they’re still being exposed to bacteria that could cause mastitis. Good teat disinfection after milking reduces new mastitis infections by 50%. It does this by killing the bacteria that are left behind after milking, and by maintaining the teat skin in good condition.The only part of the milking machine that comes in contact with the cow is the liner, and it happens every time the cow is milked. So even in Summer you need to make sure that the whole teat surface touched by the cluster liner has been disinfected-a drop of teat disinfectant at the end of the teat is not enough! Remember: • If using a concentrate teat disinfectant, mix according to label directions. Use water of very high quality. • Use at least 15 ml/cow/milking to get good coverage when spraying (or 10 ml/cow/milking if using a dip cup). • Check the spray pattern regularly, and change or service the nozzles if necessary. • If dipping, rinse out the dip cup when the teat dip gets low-don’t just top it up.This reduces the risk of milk or other organic material accumulating in the dip cup. Clean it out immediately if dirt/manure drops into the cup. For good mastitis control, the goal is to cover all the skin, on all of the teats, of all of the cows, all of the time! This advice was given in the recent Animal Health Ireland monthly newsleter. FARM SAFETY Safety during silage making: The silage making season is now in full swing farmers must be conscious of safety when making and storing silage to avoid accidents. Working with high-powered machinery, fatigue due to long hours, poor weather and difficult ground conditions are all factors that increase the chances of accidents occurring. Safety for children on farms: • No child should ever be carried in the cab of any machine involved in making silage. • Contractors must not allow children to ride in tractor cabs. • Children should not be allowed to play around the farmyard or fields when silage is being made. Operating machinery safely: • All tractors and other equipment need to be properly maintained and in good condition. Breakdowns, due to poor maintenance can lead to delays, adding extra cost and more pressure to an already busy schedule. • Only competent drivers should be allowed to operate machinery during the silage season and the carrying of

passengers should be avoided. All guards must be in place on all equipment. In particular pto shafts must be properly guarded. • Clearing blockages by hand should only be attempted when the drive has been switched off and sufficient time has been allowed for the machine to stop completely. • It is essential to remove keys from tractors during maintenance operations. • Approved safety cabs or rollbars must be fitted on all tractors. • Take care when driving on the public road and watch out for other road users especially when entering or leaving fields or yards. • Keep all lights and indicators in working order. Working safely with silos: • Silos must never be overfilled as this greatly increases the chance of a tractor or loading shovel overturning when filling or rolling a silo. • No one should go underneath a silage cover once it has been put in place. The fermenting grass uses up the oxygen in the air under the cover very quickly. Anyone going under the cover risks rapid death due to asphyxiation. • On open silos with earth embankments, the sides and ends of the silage should be sloped off at a safe angle (less than 45deg). • On other silos where machines and their drivers can drop 600mm (2ft) or more, strong front-end barriers and guide rails are required. • Silos with walls should never be filled above the top of the wall. If overfilled the guard rail will no longer be effective and will increase the risk of a machine overturning. • Excessive filling will overload walls and increase the risk to the operators of machinery. Take care near electricity lines • Be particularly careful when working near overhead power lines. If you use a contractor for silage making, inform them of the location of any overhead lines which you feel may impact on large machinery. • Remember, self-propelled forage harvesters need a lot of headroom, as do large trailers when tipped in the yard. IMPORTANT EVENT SHEEP 2015: SHEEP2015 will take place in Teagasc Athenry from 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 20th. This is the major sheep event in the agricultural calendar for 2015 and is an event that everyone with a commercial interest in sheep will want to attend. With a positive outlook for sheep, it is appropriate that all parties interested in a viable sheep industry come together with the common aim of capitalising on the potential that sheep production offers. While this event is of major interest to all involved in the sheep industry it will also appeal to those with an interest in rural affairs. The SHEEP2015 programme includes; technical thematic sheep villages; workshops for on farm skills; national sheep breed competitions and displays; extensive range of commercial exhibits; sheep dog trials and training demos; Bord Bia butchering and cookery demos. Admission is free and includes a comprehensive event programme in booklet form, covering all the day’s activities. This is an STAP approved event.

OIE Decision on BSE status welcome – IFA IFA President Eddie Downey has welcomed the OIE decision to recognise Ireland as a country of ‘negligible risk’ BSE status. “This is a very significant milestone and will close off an extremely difficult chapter on BSE, which arose in the 1990s and caused severe financial and psychological difficulties for farmers and their families.The country’s new status is recognition of the commitment of farmers to achieving the highest herd health standard”.

Eddie Downey said the decision should also open a new era of increased access to international markets and reduced costs, which in turn should deliver increased opportunities and prices for Irish beef farmers. As part of the IFA campaign to increase the age limit on prime cattle from 30 to 36 months, Eddie Downey said with the change in our BSE status, processors, retailers and Bord Bia need to work together to deliver on this

important outcome of the Beef Forum. He said the delivery target set by Minister Coveney as chairman of the Beef Forum is that there will be no 30-month age limit applied in Summer 2015. Eddie Downey said Bord Bia have outlined that the vast majority of Irelands 80 plus top retail and food service customers do not have a 30-month age requirement. He said “There is now no scientific or market

roadblock to increasing the 30 month age limit to 36 months and we must see delivery.” The IFA President said the change in our BSE status and the recommended changes by the European Food Safety Authority to reduce SRM (Specified Risk Material) should result in significant savings in disposal costs for processors, which in turn will also add to the value of the carcase and cattle prices to producers.

IFA President Eddie Downey has called on retailers to recognise the investment made by strawberry and fruit growers in this country. The IFA President is pictured marking National Strawberry Week (1st – 7th June) with Cyril Wheelock on Cyril’s farm, outside Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Irish fresh fruit industry valued at €38m THE IFA President Eddie Downey has called on retailers to recognise the investment made by strawberry and fruit growers in this country by ensuring that fresh fruit is seen on retail shelves as a premium quality product and not used as a loss leader in retail wars. Marking National Strawberry Week (1st – 7th June) on Cyril Wheelock’s farm, outside Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, the IFA President said,“Ireland’s 100 Strawberry growers produce a crop worth €38 mil-

ICSA calls on meat processors to justify savage price drop ICSA Sheep Chairman John Brooks has called on meat processors to justify recent savage cuts in lamb price. “All the indications are that the market is stabilising. The UK equivalent prices are €5.60 to €5.80/kg and we are at a loss to understand the reasoning behind the much lower price available here,” said Mr. Brooks. “This is a very expensive time to produce lamb, and there is justifiable anger among suppliers given the calamitous price drop in a matter of weeks, and with prices significantly lower than this time last year. Sheep farmers need to know that lamb supplies are not all that plentiful and that they should not accept low factory quotes as those who haggle are getting up to 20c more per kilo.”

lion at the farm gate, with production expected to reach almost 8,000 tonnes this year”. “Growers have made sizable capital investments on their farms to extend the production season which now provides fresh fruit to the Irish consumer from April right through to November, in an industry that accounts for 1,000 jobs.” “While the continuing poor weather has made for a difficult start to the season, sales of fruit are growing in volume but there is

on-going concern of the decline in the value of the crop as a result of pressure from retailers.” “IFA is actively involved in the monitoring of proper labelling of fruit both on retail shelves and in roadside sales. Only by regular monitoring and reporting of issues to the Department of Agriculture can a resolution to non-identifiable produce be achieved,” said the IFA President calling on consumers to check for the country of origin when buying fruit and to support Irish production.

Teagasc/Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 8/6/2015 G r a n g e , K i l m a c o w, Waterford Kilkenny Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day Kg Meal Kg/cow/day Average Farm Cover Cover per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

27.5 3.75 3.60 2.02 1 480 163 1400 50 70

25 4.56 3.50 2 2 679 202 1500 54 101

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • 66% conception to 1st service in cows • 80% conception to 1st service in heifers • Rotation length now 20 days. • Following cows with 20 units CAN per acre • Skipping 2 paddocks for bales.

Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • Pit silage cut last Thursday, 4th June. • Using an Aberdeen Angus Bull on the repeats. • Spring re-seeds establishing very slowly.

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UST because your best friend thinks something is a good idea it doesn t mean it is right for you. Don t be afraid to speak your mind this week but steer clear of personal insults.

AKE some time out and and spend some quality time alone. Do what you want for a change. You never know you may find something out about yourself you didn t already know.

HINGS are going reasonably smoothly both at home and at work for Gemini. Keep up the good work and you never know, you may get an unexpected reward.

T S time to forget all the bad things that have happened recently. Look forward to the summer, let the sun work its magic and put you in that positive mood you seem to have forgotten.

OU may be feeling restricted and as though you are being held back at the moment. Why is this? Try to understand why you are feeling this way. Are you too scared to make the changes?

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HIS is the week for doing some hard work. Don t be lazy, test your organisation skills to the limit. It will pay off as you will be appreciated for more than just your outward appearance.

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Entourage Opening 19th June FOR Vincent Chase, life as a Hollywood A-Lister has many perks, but is not without its many problems. Having starred in some of the highest grossing movies of all-time, he decides to turn his hand to directing and convinces Ari Gold to bankroll him a $100m budget for the project. Things go awry when the picture goes over budget by $15m and Vincent’s future in Hollywood is suddenly on shaky ground – will he

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HIS week is the week to spruce up your wardrobe for your holidays before the sun starts to shine. Looking forward to your holiday is great but don t forget present responsibilities.

NT Live: Everyman Thursday, 16th July @ 7.00 p.m. BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new production of one of English drama’s oldest plays, directed by the National Theatre’s new Director Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road). Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend,

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Irish Chamber Orchestra takes to the road THE Irish Chamber Orchestra takes to the road in early July for an exciting eight-venue nationwide tour (9th-19th July, 2015) with The Four Seasons Twice. The UL-based Irish Chamber Orchestra is, one of the country’s foremost cultural ambassadors with a reputation second to none both at home and abroad. The orchestra visits venues in Navan (9th July), Mullingar (10th July), Birr (11th July), Roscommon (15 July), Kilkee, Co. Clare (16th July), Waterford (17th July), Monkstown, Dublin (18th July) and Rathkeale, Co. Limerick (19th July). Vivaldi’s Four Seasons has undergone many reincarnations since it was first performed by the talented orphans of the Ospedale della Pietà in 18th-century Venice where Vivaldi was their teacher. Katherine Hunka directs the Irish Chamber Orchestra in a sizzling programme featuring the Vivaldi’s much-loved Four Seasons head-to-head with Astor Piazzolla’s electric Four Seasons of Buenos

Aires, written two hundred years later. Vivaldi's Seasons are among the boldest music of the baroque era and remain ever-popular. The guttural rasp on the viola in the central movement of Spring might represent the barking of the shepherd’s faithful dog, but birdsong, storms and zephyrs come across clearly, as does the shepherd’s weeping in Katherine Hunka’s plaintive Summer solo and the peasant’s inebriated lolling in Autumn. Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires are exciting evocations of the vibrant changing seasons in Argentina. When it’s Summer in Vivaldi’s Venice, it’s Winter in Piazzolla’s Buenos Aires. Spring is just electric and propels this earthy work to a brilliant conclusion. Whether you are a connoisseur of Vivaldi, a fan of Piazzolla or an admirer of both, the ICO’s Four Seasons Twice brings you on an exciting kaleidoscopic roller-coaster from Italy to Argentina! Catch this concert at a nearby

Katherine Hunka Director/Violin. venue. See www.irishchamberorchestra.com The Irish Chamber Orchestra is funded by The Arts Council of Ireland/An

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The Railsplitters (USA) Raheen House Hotel, Clonmel on Thursday, 18th June, 2015 CLONMEL World Music are delighted to welcome a young modern Bluegrass band to Raheen House Hotel on Thursday 18th June. Currently on an extensive UK tour, The Railsplitters are from Boulder, in the Colorado Rockies, and they have been scaling new heights with a refreshing and charming range of bluegrass and beyond-bluegrass music. Bringing real musical depth and formidable talent, this group draws influences from all the greats - from Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs to modern groups like Uncle Earl and Crooked Still. The Railsplitters are nothing if not enthusiastically bluegrass and contagiously so, with rapid tempos, unusual instrumentals and good-time breakdowns! Using powerful female and male vocals, enchanting 5 part harmonies, and masterful instrumentals,The Railsplitters have a great fresh modern Bluegrass based sound, while maintaining a modern pop-like feel and sound to their music The Railsplitters' are a 5-piece band. They all write the songs and they all sing also! The lead singer is

Lauren Stovall, who has a very powerful distinctive voice. As a singer, Lauren has certainly got soul, and plenty of it! And while Lauren is giving Alison Krauss a run for her money, Peter Sharpe and Dusty Rider are masterfully pickin' the mandolin and banjo (respectively). Lauren, Peter, and Dusty, along with innovative upright bassist Leslie Ziegler, are now joined by the group's newest member, world class fiddle player, Christine King, whose superb fiddling adds a driving force to the bands sound The quintet usually starts by writing their songs individually and then come together to develop them as a group. This songwriting interplay adds a special addition to an already broad diversity of styles and genres on the album. From dance numbers, to modulated instrumental numbers, to sweet ballads, The Railsplitters have a song for every kind of mood. The Railsplitters have a musical range that sets them apart from other up-and-coming bluegrass bands. Calling on genre influences from Roots/Americana, Country Twang, 50's doo wop, modern pop, and of

course, good ol' fashioned Rock 'n' Roll, they've been wowing listeners at home in Colorado and beyond. "The Railsplitters embody two of my favorite musical elements: high quality musicianship and great original songs. They use both to make them, without a doubt, one of the best bluegrass bands to emerge in the last few years." -Andy Hall, The Infamous Stringdusters "A fresh, modern take on bluegrass." – Bluegrass Today “The Railsplitters are talented, with well-written songs and spot-on instrumentation.This band is a nice addition to the ever-growing progressive bluegrass field.” – John Goad, Bluegrass Today Doors for the gig will open at 8.00 p.m.There will be no support act, and the band will start at 9.00 p.m. prompt.This ensures the gig will finish before 11.00 p.m.Tickets are €15 each and are available in Premier Music Centre Clonmel on 052 6129811, from Gerry Lawless on 086 3389619, and from Martha Beardmore on 087 9107201.

Paddy O’Brien “The Better Part of Life” new single WATERFORD’S Paddy O’Brien has just released a new promotionsal single entitled “The Better Part of Life.” This song is taken from his forthcoming album “One of These Days” which will feature a great mix of Country and Irish songs all performed in Paddy’s own inimitable style. The album “One of These Days” will be launched at the Hazel Tree, Mallow, Co. Cork Tel 022 24301 on Monday night 6th July. Joining Paddy on the night will be: Paddy Feeney,

Michael English, Robert Mizzell, Gary Gamble, John Hogan, The Ryan Turner Band. Doors open at 8.00 p.m. with first artist on stage at 9.00 p.m. sharp. Admission €15. This will be Paddy’s 30th Album release to date, all of them available on CD, while 16 of them are also on DVD. After 27 years touring with his band Paddy continues to be one of Ireland’s busiest artists performing throughout the length and breadth of Ireland as well as England, Scotland and Wales.

From the 6th July this new album “One of These Days” CD will be available at all Paddy’s gigs as well as from usual stores everywhere and by post or through PayPal from Paddy’s website. Thank a million to all DJs. TV and Press Personnel, friends, fans, musicians, proprietors and promoters for their continued help and support. Check Paddy’s website www.paddyobrien.com for gigs, super country music weekend breaks 2015/2016, CDs/DVDs and much more.

Ami Grady & the Aztec Diamonds Spring Tour 2015 NEW Album TIME Out Autumn 2015. Spring 'Preview Tour'. The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal on Saturday, 13th June 2015, at 8 p.m. Tickets €12 are available at Youghal Tourist Office. Telephone bookings 087 9593276/024 81823 "... Grady digs deeper beneath the surface and mines some fine seams where life’s richer moments lurk" **** Siobhan Long, The Irish Times. (Album: 24 Hours) "... Grady has a unique instinct for creating a unique mood with every song... sublime voice and classy songs." **** Jackie Hayden, Hotpress. (Album: 24 Hours) SEE YOU THERE!!

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Ros Tapestry – a new work of art SUMMER is here, though it is difficult to tell except for the evenings now stretching to 10pm.The beach is out for most weekends, so what do you do when you have exhausted the fund of interesting and attractive destinations around County Waterford and desperately need to do something new on a Sunday afternoon? Dip into the delights of the next county of course and where better than to New Ross just fifteen miles into County Wexford and less than an hour from Dungarvan, while still obeying the speed limit. There you can sample the new attraction of the ‘Ros Tapestry’, a major undertaking which depicts the history of Ireland before and during Norman times and the development of New Ross as a major trading port. The Ros Tapestry Project is a

massive community initiative in progress since it was conceived 1998 and which is still being developed by over a 150 dedicated volunteers. They are nearing completion on fifteen striking embroidered panels, each six feet by four feet, each showing a different scene from the life of the town and district during the years when Strongbow and other names from the history of our schooldays, ruled the South-east and began to spread their influence countrywide. It is, as the people behind the project claim, ‘a cultural and historical accolade to its creators’. The mention of tapestry immediately brings to mind the Bayeux work in France which is famous worldwide. That depiction, again of Norman conquest, this time in England, is 70m long, but only twenty inches high, so in size,

New Ross can well challenge. The Ros Tapestries depict events around the AngloNorman arrival in the South East of Ireland, specifically the founding of the town of New Ross, Co. Wexford by William Marshall and Isabel de Clare. The content for these tapestry panels was exhaustively researched and designed by Ann Bernstorff. It all started, as our schooldays tell us, with the invitation by the troublesome King of Leinster, Diarmuid MacMurrough, of the Anglo-Normans to Ireland to restore him to his throne from which he had been ousted by neighbouring chiefs when he caused problems when his wife ran of with O’Rourke, King of Breifne. The beauty of the tapestry is breathtaking, the undertaking immense, as each scene had to be devised, designed, sketched

on cloth and then, painstakingly brought to life by tens of thousands of stitches, carefully, patiently and lovingly inserted by the volunteers who come in when time allows. Threads have to be selected from a range of up to 400 colours, carefully checked and matched before becoming part of this historic undertaking. Twelve of the panels are already on display in a beautiful, appropriately lit setting and as the visitor browses, peers and examines the picture, a commentary on a personal headset tells the story. It is fascinating and educational at the one time and fills the gaps – the many gaps – in our understanding of the Norman conquest. Sited just across the street from the statue of President John F. Kennedy, it is well worth the hour or more to appreciate a work of art, almost complete

and which is guaranteed to outlive generations to come. It is a true legacy of this generation and begs to be seen

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One of the panels of the Ros Tapestry depicting the Marriage of Isabel, daughter of Aoife and Strongbow to Norman Lord, William Marshall.

Dungarvan 1215 –an exciting prospect The tradition of Corpus Christi THE programme for the commemoration of the issuing by King John of a Charter for Dungarvan on 3rd July, 1215 has now been published and embraces a wide range of activities, exhibitions and talks on Friday and Saturday, 3rd and 4th July next. Or, as the official brochure announces: “Enjoy a range of talks, recitals, re-enactments, storytelling and film at Dungarvan Castle, Dungarvan Library, Old Market House Arts Centre, Waterford County Museum and the Town Hall Theatre. Explore tales of Dungarvan's 800 years of history and find traditional craft demonstrations and enjoy a taste of Dungarvan.” There should be something in that melting pot to suit every taste and preference and we can look forward to experiencing the medieval environment over those two days. As you browse the brochure, let your mind

wander back eight hundred years to the Dungarvan of King John, just fifty years after the arrival of the Normans to Baginbun and Bannow in Wexford, the defeat of the native army and the massacre in Waterford where, we are told, the streets ran red with blood. Imagine the townspeople walking the rudimentary streets edged with strawcovered cabins, the little ones in bare feet, clad in rough clothes and the adults eking out a difficult living, with little or no guarantee for the future. When the Normans arrived, they served notice that they were here to stay and not going to be hunted back to Wales or to Northern France from whence they came. So come that first weekend in July, we should know a great deal more of life at that time. The festivities will kick off with the Official Launch featuring a lecture discussing

“The aftermath of Magna Carta: King John's charter to Dungarvan, 3rd July, 1215” by Professor Seán Duffy, Trinity College, Dublin in the Town Hall Theatre. This will be followed by an Early Medieval Music Concert by Laoise O’Brien. The events of Saturday which will run from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. will feature a Medieval Village and Battle Group Enactment by Déise Medieval Group at Dungarvan Castle. There will be a taste of West Waterford provided by local food suppliers and there will be food available to purchase from stall holders as well. As well as the Castle, there will be events running at Dungarvan Library, Old Market House Arts Centre and Waterford County Museum which will include Traditional Craft Demonstrations, Butter making, spinning, basket making, coin minting and wood-turning. You can also discover 800 years of Dungarvan History at the 15 minute talks throughout Medieval Dungarvan. There will also be a Medieval Dungarvan Historical Treasure Hunt. That is just a little taste of what should be a marvellous medieval pot pourri. Find the programme and make those two days available. It will be well worth it.

LAST Thursday was the Feast of Corpus Christi, the celebration of the Body and Blood of Christ, but outside of the local churches, there was little visible evidence of celebrations on this important date for Christians everywhere. The older generations will recall the very well attended processions either on the Holy Day itself or, as was more popular, on the Sunday after the relevant Thursday. Last Saturday evening in Abbeyside Church, a short procession took place after the Vigil Mass to celebrate the Feast Day, when the Monstrance carrying the Sacred Host was borne by Fr. Ned Hassett in procession around the Church grounds, preceded by the Altar Servers and with the congregation reciting the rosary and singing hymns. Almost all the congregation from Mass waited for the Benediction when the procession returned to the church and the generations old tradition was fulfilled. So, when does the Feast of Corpus Christi occur? It is what is traditionally described as a moveable feast, which means that it depends on the date of

Easter Sunday. Corpus Christi is celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, which falls one week after Pentecost Sunday. Older generations will remember the extensive processions through the streets of Abbeyside on the evening of the Thursday Holy Day and on the following Sunday afternoon in Dungarvan. There, a Guard of Honour provided by the Gardai would march beside the Parish Priest carrying the Monstrance beneath a canopy carried by men dressed in their best suits and wearing white gloves. The men in the procession often carried a piece of brown paper for under their knees as they knelt in the Square so that they would not get tar on their trousers. Youghal lays claim to having the first Corpus Christi Procession held in Ireland in 1898. Youghalonline say that Fr. Bernard Cotter SMA (a native of Youghal) wrote that ‘I have succeeded in locating an article in my files about Dean Keller, a former Parish Priest of

Youghal. He was the person who obtained Papal permission for the holding of the first Corpus Christi Procession in our hometown. That was in the year 1898.’ In past generations, people decorated the streets and the outside of their homes with flowers, branches of shrubs and cloths as rudimentary bunting, with an occasional banner across the road if the community or parish could rise to it. The simplicity of the people was demonstrated by one such banner in Dublin’s inner city many decades ago which proudly carried the words ‘God Bless Our Lord.’ However, not everyone around the world knows of

the sacredness or the meaning of the words, Corpus Christi. USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN-705), a Los Angeles-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the city of Corpus Christi, Texas. The Navy originally planned to use the name "USS Corpus Christi." However, the "City of" prefix was added at the insistence of some politicians who saw the original name as being inappropriate for a warship. Back home, tradition was maintained in Abbeyside last Saturday and due honour was given to God by those who like to remember the better moments of our past.

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Man of the Match Maurice Shanahan about to strike Waterfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening goal during the semi-final of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship in Thurles last Sunday. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Hurlers dethrone Munster champions Cork Se e Pa g es 2 , 3 & 4

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Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Fintan, Conor and Fionan Murray from Cappoquin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Helen, Pat and Maria Fogarty from Rathgormack. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Aine Walsh, Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Martha and [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Liam Harney, Bonmahon.

Derek McGrath: ‘’We have a hunger to do our best’’ Derek McGrath has said that Waterford's Summer is "set up" but that it is up to his young side to grab their chance after beating Cork in the Munster SHC semi-final in Thurles. Waterford overcame a slow start at Semple Stadium and took control of the game in the second half. Goals from Maurice Shanahan, Jake Dillon and substitute Tom Devine meant they had enough in hand to see off a late Cork rally and win 3-19 to 1-21. There has been much commentary about Waterford’s style of play but

McGrath insists that there is no particular secret to their success.: "We’re just working very hard, very together and unified. That’s all, there’s no real secret to it. "Cork have 51 Munster Championships and 30 AllIrelands. Our record is sparse next to that. We just have a hunger to do our best. We’re trying to improve every day." Cork did get on top early in the game, with Waterford hitting several wides. After 20 minutes, Cork led by five points to two. But Waterford gradually asserted themselves from that point on.McGrath added: "We actually felt that the first 10

or 15 minutes would be quite difficult in terms of the way we are playing. We felt Cork would push up on us. It looked like their game plan was working. "We settled into it midway through the first half and the game seemed to take off for us from there, space seemed to open up in behind. We were thinking we could have been another four or five points up at half time. “Waterford will now play either Limerick or Tipperary in the Munster final on 12th July. McGrath is happy to have avoided the minefield that is the qualifiers and to have built on Waterford’s success

in winning the Allianz League five weeks ago. “We’re just delighted to be in a Munster final, it’s great progress for us. We have worked very hard to be there. Our summer is set up, it’s up to us to go and grab it. “After their win over Cork in the Munster semi-final, Waterford hurlers remain unbeaten in 2015”.

Maurice Shanahan: “We Played For Pauric’’ The Lismore player was an injury worry going into last Sunday’s match but he wound up as Man of the Match with a contribution of 1-9 to his team’s scoring tally. For Maurice Shanahan, the goal aim is to keep that run going and pick up more silverware when they face either Limerick or Tipperary in the provincial decider on

12th July. “It’s fantastic to be in a Munster final, but we want to go on and win it now. We won the league, but that’s history now. Shanahan dedicated the victory over Cork to his injured colleague Pauric Mahony, who was ruled out for the season after picking up a serious injury in a club match last month."Pauric is irreplaceable on our team and we did it for him today," added Shanahan.

“Even though he wasn't playing, Pauric drove us on.” Shanahan’s opening goal after 26 minute was the catalyst for the Deise victory after Jimmy Barry Murphy’s side made the better start and the full-forward was not surprised that their opponents began with real intent. “We knew that Cork were always going to hit us hard in the first 10 minutes. We knew that after the league final.

“But this Waterford team never panics and we got the goals when it mattered.”

Michael Walsh: “We targeted This Game at the Start of the Year’’ Waterford centre-back Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh admits that his side were lucky to still be in contention by the halfway point in their Munster SHC clash with Cork at Semple Stadium on Sunday. The Deise eventually got the better of Cork, edging them out 3-19 to 1-21 but had to weather a first-half storm after the Rebels got off to a flying start. “Cork were excellent especially in the first half and we were lucky to be close to them in the firsthalf,” Walsh said. “We were

close on the scoreboard but they were that bit better on the field and we were lucky to stick with them,” he said. Waterford’s thoughts will now turn to the Munster final but Walsh insisted that there has been no talk in the County of any potential silverware yet. “We targeted this game maybe six or seven months ago and it was going to be a massive chance for us to get to a Munster final. “We’ve done no talking about (the final) yet and we’ll think about that for the next couple of weeks. “Our big thing was to get back playing to Croke Park, we’ve been missing for the last couple of years

but thank God we’re back.” Waterford’s win over Cork was all the more impressive as they claimed victory without the services of one of their star players in Pauric Mahoney. Mahoney scored 0-11 in the Deise’s National Hurling League triumph over Cork but had to do without his services after he suffered a broken leg while playing for his club Ballygunner in a Waterford Hurling Championship game. “Pauric is a major part of our set-up and team and he was a major loss to us, you’re not going to replace someone like that,” Walsh said.“At the end of the day

Pauric and all the Waterford players will admit it’s all about the team. It’s a part of life that someone get’s injured and it’s very tough on Pauric and you have to move on.“While he’s a massive loss you have to bring fellas in and that’s what we pride ourselves on, that we’ve a panel this year and we’re working through it.”

Derek McGrath: ‘’My Di Canio Moment’’ Derek McGrath described his wild celebrations after Tom Devine’s injurytime goal in the Munster SHC semifinal as his ‘Paolo Di Canio moment’. The Waterford manager did his best

impersonation of the controversial Italian as the Deise continued their remarkable unbeaten run in 2015 to book their place in the Munster final at Cork’s expense. “That was just a Winter of hurt, discontent and purgatory. There was so

much negativity in Waterford between October and January, it all came out there,” “I think I am entitled to my Paola Di Canio moment! I still kept the head afterwards. I was really delighted with the lads, it was a release.”

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Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final

Hurlers dethrone Munster champions Cork Waterford ……………3-19; Cork ……………………-21. Long time Waterford supporter Paddy Lannon’s blue and white flag was blowing proudly facing south to Cork on the tip of the Cunnigar in Dungarvan Bay last Monday morning following the County’s second win over the Rebels in a matter of weeks. Derek McGrath’s charges once again maintained their unbeaten run in 2015 with a well deserved 0-4 win in the second game in Semple Stadium, Thurles on Sunday last. Though trailing by 0-6 to 0-2 in the 21st minute and not scoring from play until four minutes later, there were no signs of panic on the field or on the sideline as the team was getting accustomed to a slightly different more traditional style of play with just Colin Dunford roaming away from his corner forward spot and Tadhg De Burca playing deep in his own defence. This, in itself, showed a growing maturity on young shoulders and this latest victory over the Leesiders was as convincing, if not more so, than when winning the League final recently against the same opposition. The bottom line is that Waterford are better than Cork at the moment in their hurling, in their team play and in their fitness and the tests from now on should be against stronger opposition in the Munster Final and beyond. With more Deise players close to goal in this game, the team reaped a three goal return, all well worked goals, and at the same time the posts were dissected on nineteen occasions, including ten times from play. On the other hand, Cork raised but one green flag and that was when Conor Lehane was judged by the referee to have been fouled in the final minute of normal time. Cork started without key player Seamus Harnedy but,

in hindsight, this didn’t affect the result as his replacement, Pa Cronin proved to be his team’s best player with a tally of 0-5 from play. The Waterford defence once again excelled in keeping danger men Conor Lehane and Patrick Horgan both confined to 0-1 from play and Alan Cadogan to a similar 0-2. The winners’ forward line was in a rich vein of form and the three goals were straight out of the raising green flags text book with two other opportunities also being created in the 31st and in the 41st minutes. Brian O’Halloran started instead of Pauric Mahony while prematch injury worry Maurice Shanahan lined out instead of the listed Tom Devine. An attendance of 21,047 compared to 17,559 for the League final gathered in Semple Stadium where a minutes silence was observed, despite the unmannerly interruption of one person, out of respect for former Cork referee Willie Horgan from the Brian Dillon’s club who was the man in the middle for the 1991 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final. The Sean Treacy Pipe Band paraded the teams around the field of legends before playing the National Anthem with Cork goalie Anthony Nash breaking early to wind his way speedily to his position between the posts. Cork started very lively, encouraging the loud vocal support of their followers, some of them who also left their seats very animated when referee Barry Kelly awarded frees against their favourites. In contrast, Waterford started quieter on and off the field and despite trailing by 0-6 to 0-2 by the 21st minute to scores by Conor Lehane, Mark Ellis, Patrick Horgan (f), Pa Cronin (2) and Daniel Kearney there were no signs

of a towel being thrown in by a maturing set of players and their management. Cork were at the their best at this early stage while Waterford were yet to move up some gears. This drive was initiated by Colin Dunford in the 24th minute when his speed took him clear of six Cork defenders before he was judged to be fouled, giving Maurice Shanahan a handy free in front of the goal to boost his placed ball confidence. One minute later the untiring Kevin Moran pointed a potential score of the match following impressive assistance from one of the team’s best players on the day Philip Mahony and Jake Dillon. This was our first score from play in the 25th minute but more of the same was to come and soon. Following Patrick Horgan’s sole point from play, Austin Gleeson’s high delivery was fielded by Maurice Shanahan and the Lismore player, who was given extra responsibility on the day, gave his answer in style when he blasted the sliotar high and out of the reach of Anthony Nash to level the tie for the first occasion. Immediately, Tadhg De Burca, caught the bull by the horns and his mighty strike from inside his own ‘65’ gave his team the lead for the first time. Luke O’Farrell levelled the contest for the second and the final occasion in the 29th minute but Waterford, now sensing a kill in the Cork defence, struck again when another workhorse, Michael Walsh, placed the unmarked Jake Dillon for a goal similar and as good as Maurice Shanahan’s one just two minutes earlier. Cracks were appearing in the Cork defence and a third green flag could have been conceded before Maurice Shanahan stretched the difference between the teams to 0-4 at 2-6 to 0-8 in the 32nd minute.

Waterford Senior Hurlers who beat Cork in the Munster semi-final in Thurles.

Credit Cork, they finished the half strongly with unanswered scores by Pa Cronin, his third, Aidan Walsh and Alan Cadogan to leave just the minimum between the teams at the short whistle. With Tadhg Bourke operating close to his own goal and reading the game excellently and mopping up ball after ball, his marker Cronin enjoyed more space which resulted in him scoring 0-5 but it was a justifiable concession of scores considering the impact De Burca had on the game. One might expect Cork to start the second half as they finished the first but it was Waterford who seized the initiative with three unanswered scores from Maurice Shanahan (2f) and Colin Dunford from a Jamie Barron pass. Patrick Horgan (f) opened Cork’s second half account before Kevin Moran had another chance of a goal with Maurice Shanahan salvaging a point from play from this attack. A catching of the sliotar from out of the clouds by Tourin’s Shane Fives was a highlight of the second moiety and after Pa Cronin struck another point, Shane Bennett introduced himself to the crowd with a 46th minute trademark point, leaving the score standing at 2-11 to 0-13, the same difference as what it was destined to be at the final whistle. Waterford stayed in control on the scoreboard with the play now featuring an exchange of points between such as the two freetakers while Stephen Bennett really came into the match with a brace of points between the 50th and the 52nd minutes. Kevin Moran’s second score put the daylight of two clear goals between the sides before Pa Cronin and Alan Cadogan drew Cork closer to their opponents by the 57th minute at 2-15 to 0-17. Maurice Shanahan struck a

Waterford's Tadhg De Burca in action with Cork's Aidan Walsh and Patrick Cronin during the semifinal of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] brace of pointed frees either side of a similar score by Patrick Horgan before the Rebels were reduced to fourteen men when Luke O’Farrell saw red after striking full back Barry Coughlan off the ball. Waterford were still in control with normal time having elapsed after an exchange of further scores by substitutes Shane Bennett and Patrick Curran with one of Cork’s best players Bill Cooper and Patrick Horgan (f). Four minutes of added time were announced when Waterford were ahead by 2-19 to 0-20 but after Conor Lehane was upended in the penalty area, Patrick Horgan’s one-on-one goal left just 0-2 between the teams and a grand larceny was now a possibility. However, Waterford’s substitutes contributed 1-3 on the day and it was Tom Devine’s turn to repeat his feat in the League final when his persistency won the winner’s third goal in the 72nd minute, 3-19 to 1-20.

In the final minute of added time, Stephen O’Keeffe made a great save from a close-in free at the expense of a ‘65’ with substitute Darren McCarthy’s placed ball dropping over the crossbar. Referee Barry Kelly walked in to retrieve the sliotar from O’Keeffe, thus signalling the end of the game and heralding a deserving second win for the Deise over Cork and a place secured in the Munster Final on July 12th. Waterford’s Top Three: Maurice Shanahan, Philip Mahony, Tadhg De Burca. Cork’s Top Three: Pa Cronin, Bill Cooper, Daniel Kearney. Observer’s Man of the Match: Maurice Shanahan. Number of Scorers: Waterford 10. Cork 10. Scores from Play: Waterford 3-10. Cork 0-14. Frees For: Waterford 10. Cork : 10 Wides: Waterford 14. Cork 11. Score of the Match: Waterford’s 25th minute point, engineered by Philip Mahony and Jake Dillon and executed by Kevin Moran.

Scorers – Waterford: Maurice Shanahan 1-9 (7f,1’65’), Jake Dillon and Tom Devine 1-0 each, Kevin Moran, Shane Bennett and Stephen Bennett 0-2 each, Austin Gleeson 0-1f, Tadhg Bourke, Colin Dunford and Patrick Curran 0-1 each. Cork: Patrick Horgan 1-7 (1-6f), Pa Cronin 0-5, Alan Cadogan 0-2, Conor Lehane, Mark Ellis, Daniel Kearney, Luke O’Farrell, Aidan Walsh and Bill Cooper 0-1 each, Darren McCarthy 0-1 ‘65’. Waterford: Stephen O’Keeffe; Shane Fives, Barry Coughlan, Noel Connors; Austin Gleeson, Tadhg Bourke, Philip Mahony; Jamie Barron, Kevin Moran; Maurice Shanahan, Stephen Bennett, Jake Dillon, Brian O’Halloran, Michael Walsh, Colin Dunford. Subs: Shane Bennett (45), Tom Devine (60), Eddie Barrett (62), Patrick Curran (68). Cork: Anthony Nash; Shane O’Neill, Stephen McDonnell, Brian Murphy; Mark Ellis, Damien Cahalane, Cormac Murphy; Daniel Kearney, Bill Cooper; Conor Lehane, Pa Cronin, Aidan Walsh; Alan Cadogan, Patrick Horgan, Luke O’Farrell. Subs: Rob O’Shea (46), Darren McCarthy (50), Paudie O’Sullivan (56). Referee: Barry Kelly (Westmeath).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

MUNSTER INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL

Disappointing display by Intermediate hurlers Cork……………………0-27; Waterford ……………1-16. THE County Intermediate hurlers played second fiddle to Cork from the very start of the curtain raiser at Semple Stadium in Thurles last Sunday afternoon as the Leesiders, fielding a new team from last year, having won this championship in 2014, were in the driving seat from the throw-in. The winner’s hurling was very sharp, resulting in six different players scoring inside the first eight minutes with Waterford well off the pace of the game. All the damage was done here in the first half at the end of which, Jimmy Meaney’s charges trailed by 0-18 to 0-8 with fourteen of those Cork scores coming from play. The only period in the game when Waterford looked like troubling Cork was in the third quarter when they reduced their deficit to 0-5 by the 43rd minute at 0-21 to 1-13. A dodgy free awarded to Cork, resulting in a point, halted a period of Waterford scoring and Cork went on to win the final quarter by 0-5 to 0-3. An attempt to get back into the match was also thwarted by the winner’s custodian Paudgie Buckley from Mallow, who affected three brilliant saves in the 41st, 48th and 59th minutes. He was the star of the show and his saves were worth the admission fee alone. The Deise won the second half by 1-8 to 0-9 but this stat and the

final scoreline is a little kind to Waterford as Cork were the most deserving of winners on the day. Cork were lightning quick out of the blocks and Michael Collins, Andrew Cagney, Noel McNamara, Willie Leahy, Danny Flynn and Tony Murphy all raised white flags by the 8th minute with Waterford’s sole reply being a Mark O’Brien point. The sixth Cork scorer Tony Murphy, has local connections as his father Tom is manager of the new Tolison’s garage in Abbeyside and the Carrigaline clubman enjoyed a good hour’s hurling here at our expense. We could have been further behind at this stage but for a very good save by Eddie Lynch from Fintan O’Toole’s ground strike after he had been put through on goal by Andrew Cagney. Waterford came back into the game by the 19th minute at 0-7 to 0-5 via a brace of points by midfielder Pa Walsh and scores by Own Connors (f) and Erin’s Own’s Tommy Waring. However, Cork were superior by far in general play with the Waterford players well off their men and the match winning damage was supplied in the final ten minutes of the half, which Ronan Dwane’s charges won by an amazing 0-11 to 0-3. When Ballinhassig’s Fintan O’Leary pointed in the 29th minute, all of Cork’s attacking sextet had scored from play plus their two mid-

fielders and a point from a placed ball by centre back Donncha O’Donovan brought their total of first half scorers to an impressive nine players. Ballinhassig were well represented on the winner’s side with five players in key positions at numbers 3, 6, 9, 12 and 14 and four of those players contributed 0-8 of their County’s tally. The game was over as a contest at the short whistle at 0-18 to 0-8 and the often seen replacing of a forward when a team’s main problems are in defence and in midfield was enacted in the first minute of added time when Tallow’s Thomas Ryan replaced wing forward Mark O’Brien. Ryan made a difference in the second half and it was his efforts that produced the only goal of the hour when Owen Connors scrambled the sliotar home after just 43 seconds of the second half. Connors pointed a 34th minute free, 0-18 to 1-9 before a brace of Noel McNamara points opened Cork’s second half scoring. At 0-8 in arrears in the 41st minute at 0-21 to 1-10, Cork keeper Paudgie Buckley took centre stage when he saved brilliantly from sub Eamonn Murphy. This goal attempt awakened Waterford and they followed up with scores by John Dee and Owen Connors (2f) to leave just 0-5 between the sides. Cork’s gifted 43rd minute pointed free and a third point

from midfielder Danny Flynn steadied the Leesiders before Buckley performed heroics again between the posts from a Tommy Connors rasping shot. Cork turned the screw further for the remainder of the game and by the 58th minute, they led by 0-26 to 1-15. Paudgie Buckley made his third save, this time from an Owen Connors free at the expense of a point and his performance between the posts certainly had a say in the final result. The final score of the game came from the hurley of substitute John Sheehan in the 61st minute as Cork deserving advance to the Munster Final in this grade. As none of Cork’s players could be from Senior clubs and they had to field a new team from last year, Waterford should have fared better in this championship but not enough players on the extended Senior panel were involved and perhaps a stronger fifteen could have been fielded on the day with many fine hurlers in the County not included. Cork’s Top Three: Paudgie Buckley, Noel McNamara, Willie Leahy. Waterford’s Top Three: Tommy Waring, Tommy Connors, Tommy Ryan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Paudgie Buckley. Number of Scorers: Cork 10. Waterford 6. Scores from Play: Cork 0-21. Waterford 1-8. Frees For: Cork 12. Waterford

Waterford's Martin F. O'Neill in possession against Cork's Ed Finn during the semi-final of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] : 14. Wides: Cork 5. Waterford 8. Score of the Match: Fintan O’Leary’s 25th minute point for Cork. Scorers – Cork: Noel McNamara 0-7 (3f), Willie Leahy and Danny Flynn 0-3 each, Donncha O’Donovan 0-3f, Michael Collins, Andrew Cagney, Tony Murphy, Fintan O’Leary and John Sheehan 0-2 each, Shane McCarthy 0-1.

Waterford: Owen Connors 18 (8f), Tommy Waring 0-3, Pa Walsh 0-2, Mark O’Brien, Tommy Connors and John Dee 0-1 each. Cork: Paudgie Buckley; Barra Twomey, Ed Finn, Greg Murphy; Kevin Kavanagh, Donncha O’Donovan, Tomas Laurence; Danny Flynn, Shane McCarthy; Willie Leahy, Andrew Cagney, Michael Collins; Noel McNamara, Fintan O’Leary, Tony Murphy. Subs: John Sheehan (45), Arron

Sheehan (53), Paudie Butler (57). Waterford: Eddie Lynch; Eoin Madigan (Roanmore), Jerome Maher, Stephen O’Keeffe; John Dee, Killian Fitzgerald, Eoin Madigan (De La Salle); Harley Barnes, Pa Walsh; Owen Connors, Thomas Connors, Mark O’Brien; Darragh Lyons, Tommy Waring, Martin F. O’Neill. Subs: Thomas Ryan (30 +1), Eamonn Murphy (36), David Walsh (49). Referee: Damien Fox (Clare).

Family Rivalry! Mackenzie Doyle, Cillian Tobin, Dylan and Seán Óg O’Regan from Fews supporting their respective teams in Thurles on Sunday!

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Waterford Primary Go Game Camogie Team who played a Cork selection in Thurles.

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GAA

Gaelic Jottings Michael O Muircheartaigh to visit Kilrossanty THE guest of honour at a function in Micilins Bar, Kilrossanty on Saturday night next is renowned broadcaster and sports commentator Michael O Muircheartaigh. The occasion is a reunion of the Kilrossanty senior football team that won the 1985 county title with a 2-8 to 0-7 win over Tramore. It was the club’s twelfth title and team captain Michael (Haulie) Walsh was presented with the Conway Cup by then County Board Chairman James Tobin. The final was played at Fraher Field on September 29th and the Kilrossanty team lined out as follows: Noel Walsh, Jimmy Fraher, Pa Walsh, Tom Prendergtast, Pat Hayes, Pat Keating, Pat (Harry) Quinn, Ger Walsh, Pierie Whyte, John Mulhearne, Jim Maher, Nicky Hayes, John Foley, Tom Keating and Michael Walsh. The management team were Jimineen Power, Tony Coffey and Jimmy Maher. The occasion is a reunion of the final and representatives of Tramore will be in attendance. MC on the night will be Jason Dee, current secretary of the Kilrossanty club. On the night many stories of the past on the playing fields of the Deise will be recalled. It is hoped to have a large crowd present at the function which gets underway at 9.30 p.m.

Time for a rethink – Tom McGlinchey WATERFORD boss Tom McGlinchey has called on GAA top-brass to put weaker counties out of their misery and introduce a two-tier football championship structure. “It has been spoken about now at length for the last couple of years [a two-tier structure], even more so this year with teams getting big beatings. The powers-that-be have to actually decide are we going to have a two-tier competition because realistically no team wants to go out and take a beating like that. You want to play in a competition you have a chance of winning. “Waterford are never going to win the All-Ireland. That is the reality of it. The powers-that-be have to decide are they going to allow this happen and continue or are they going to do something about it.”

Scór Na Seachtaine WATERFORD’S 25th minute point in their Munster Senior Hurling Championship game v Cork in Thurles, engineered by Philip Mahony and Jake Dillon and executed by Kevin Moran.

Town and Country Leagues CLUBS are reminded that they can only postpone games if both clubs involved are in agreement and if a rescheduled date is agreed before match is postponed. Otherwise, the matches must go ahead as per fixtures schedule.This is to ensure games are played by mid July as the Gala Days are set for 18th & 25th July and all games must be played by then to have presentations done. Warm-Up, Stretching and Movement Workshop Monday, 6th July | 6.30 to 9.30 pm | Ballygunner GAA Cost €10 per person – BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

The workshop is relevant for coaches from ALL sports and will be an interactive workshop with coaches in attendance participating in some of the activities. Waterford Coaching & Games Development along with Pat Flanagan from Peak Fitness have produced a Booklet for coaches of Primary School aged children and the workshop will reflect content of booklet. Coaches in attendance will be given age appropriate programmes for warm-up, stretching & movement exercises. Coaches will also be shown how to incorporate Warm Up/Stretching & Movement exercises into Skill Development Work. The workshop will be delivered by Pat Flanagan from Peak Fitness and Waterford GAA Games Development Manager Eoin Breathnach Phone Peter Jones on 058 2119 or email: pjones@Waterfordsportspartnership.ie to book you place!

Co. U-13 Football Championship Finals SPONSORED by Combined Credit Unions, Waterford. This Saturday 13th June in Fraher Field. 10.30 am Div 3 Stradbally v St. Saviours 11.45 am Div 1 Ballinacourty v Gaultier 1.00 pm Div 2 An Gaeltacht v Portlaw 7 mentors including umpires allowed with team. Extra time if necessary. 5 minutes a side.

Club Déise Golf Classic ALL roads lead to the West Waterford Golf Club this Week for the Waterford GAA Annual Golf Classic. All club Chairman in the County have been spoken to by Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan to enter a team of 4 which will cost €120. The Classic takes place on Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday, 13th of June and two of the scorers in each team will count on each hole. Players from our County teams will be attending with the National Hurling League Trophy and Souvenir photos will be taken over the three days. Teams can book their place in the classic at the West Waterford Golf Club Office at 058 43216.

County Under 14 Football Final Results Division 1 : Gaultier 5-5; Ballinacourty 2-5. Division 2 : Brickeys 2-16; De La Salle 2-3. Division 3 : Tramore 1-7; Stradbally 1-3.

All-Ireland Football Qualifiers THE Round 1A games will be played on Saturday, 20th June. 2 pm. London v Cavan in Ruislip, London. 2 pm. Waterford v Offaly in Fraher Field, Dungarvan 7 pm. Longford v Carlow in Pearse Park, Longford. TBC Loser of Kildare/Laois v Antrim, St Conleth's Park/O'Moore Park

AIB has sponsored the DCU Hurling/Camoige and Handball in DCU. The sponsorship is run over 3 years which commenced in 2014. This sponsorship pays for a number of scholarships in DCU (around 34 this year throughout Ireland). Picture shows Two past pupils of CBS Dungarvan Donal Breathnach and Cathal Curran who have received these scholarships. Paul O'Brien who is the DCU GAA Games Development Office presented these with Jonathan Hughes from AIB. Also in cluded is Paul Sheehan, Principal Dungarvan CBS. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

All Ireland Hurling Final Results Christy Ring Cup: Kerry 1-20; Derry 0-12. Nicky Rackard Cup: Roscommon 2-12; Armagh 1-14. Lory Meagher Cup: Fermanagh 3-16; Sligo 1-17.

This Week’s Western Board Fixtures PARK Hotel Intermediate Hurling League: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Modeligo at Clashmore 7.30 pm Friday, 12th June Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Intermediate Attached: Emmetts V Ballysaggart at Abbeyside 7.30 pm Sunday, 14th June Park Hotel Intermediate Hurling League: Ardmore V St Marys at Ardmore 11.30 am Tourin V Modeligo at Tourin 11.30 am Colligan V Geraldines at Colligan 11.30 am Local Bar Junior Hurling B: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Ballinameela at Ardmore 2 pm

Sargent Cup Results 03/06/2015 Passage 6-14 vs 2-12 Tallow Venue: WIT Sports Campus Referee : Michael Wadding 04/06/2015 Roanmore 2-21 vs 0-22 De La Salle Venue: Roanmore - Cleaboy Referee: Alan Kissane This Week’s Sargent Cup Fixtures: 09/06/2015 19:45 Ballygunner/Baile Gunnair - v -Passage Venue: Ballygunner. Referee: Alan Kissane 13/06/2015 19:30 De La Salle - vs - Cappoquin Venue: Cleaboy . 19:30 Tallow - Vs - Roanmore 10/06/2015 19:30 Abbeyside vs Fourmilewater Venue: Abbeyside Ballinacourty.

Referee: Martin Curran 13/06/2015 19:30 Ballyduff Upper vs Fourmilewater Venue: Ballyduff Upper 19:30 Lismore - vs - Abbeyside Venue: Lios Mór 21/06/2015 15:30 Mt. Sion vs Dungarvan This Week’s Senior Attached Junior Football Fixtures 12/06/2015 19:30 Rathgormack vs Deuglán Naofa Venue: Rathgormack. 19:30 The Nire vs Ballinameela 19:30 An Rinn vs Gaultier Venue: An Rinn 19:30 Stradbally vs Kilrossanty Venue: Stradbally 19:30 St. Saviours vs Brickey Rgs

U-21 Hurling Challenge Waterford 1-14; Tipperary 0-14, June Bank Holiday Monday. Team: Billy Nolan; Conor Gleeson, Kieran Bennett, Jack Mullaney; Kieran Power, Jason Roche, Micheal Harney; Cathal Curran, Mark O’Brien; Barry O’Sullivan, Jason Gleeson, DJ Foran; Ryan Donnolly, Cormac Curran, David Walsh.

Cardiac Screening Service HEARTAID provide an on-site Doctorled Cardiac Screening service to clubs, schools & companies nationwide. This service is ultimately aimed at reducing the incidents of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) in Ireland and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The online booking number is 1890 300 333. Heartaid’s Medical Director is Dr Alan Byrne who was previously Medical Director of the FAI. In accordance with international best practice each Cardiac Screening includes: • A Personal & Family History Questionnaire • A Medical Examination with a Doctor • Blood Pressure measurement • Obesity Screening • 12 Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) and a Consultant Cardiologist review and report Heartaid’s service is based on the recommendations of the GAA’s Medical Scientific and Advisory Committee http://www.gaa.ie/medical-and-player-

welfare/cardiac-screening and The European Society of Cardiology. In Italy screening is compulsory for anyone competing in sport. They have reduced SADS by 89% over the past 25 years. The fee for the Cardiac Screening service is typically €65. *People with Laya Health Insurance are able to avail of screening for FREE. People with other health insurance may be able to claim a % back at the end of the year. Or it is also tax deductible. Each screening takes 25 minutes and 45 persons per day can be screened, including children from age 12+. The contact is Philip Neville – 086 467 3320 Heartaid Unit, 14 Westside Centre, Model Farm Road, Cork, Ireland.

Plunkett Back at The Helm SEAMUS 'Cheddar' Plunkett and his management team have agreed to return to Laois following successful discussions with the County Board. Plunkett resigned his post two weeks ago after players from his squad played games for their clubs just under two weeks before the County's Leinster quarter-final against Offaly. However, the Laois board has issued a statement saying the management team were back planning for their Leinster SHC clash last Sunday in O'Moore Park.

Cats advance in U-21 hurling KILKENNY defeated Dublin 4-12 to 2-16 in the Leinster Under 21 HC quarter-final at Parnell Park on Tuesday of last week. Mark Mansfield struck the crucial goal for the Cats in the last minute to deny the Dubs and seal a semi-final place. Dublin had led throughout, going into the break 1-8 to 1-6 ahead, and looked on course for the semi-finals before Mansfield’s late interjection. It was unfortunate on Dublin net minder Seanie Brennan, who performed excellently up until Mansfield’s long-range effort deceived him with the sun low in the sky. Kilkenny now play Carlow in the semi-finals on Wednesday, 24th June.

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Alan Walsh leads Emmetts to their third win Colligan Emmetts …..3-10; Affane ……………….....1-5. VETERAN Colligan player Alan Walsh played a leading roll in Emmetts fourth round win in the Lawlors Hotel Western Junior Football Championship at the Fraher Field last Friday evening, a victory that put his club on top of the table with further games to come over the weekend. Back from early season injury, Walsh finished a five man move with a green flag in the Country end goal in the 24 minute to establish a 2-3 to 1-2 Emmetts half time lead. Just 38 seconds into the second half, the winner’s full forward was upended on route to goal and Johnny Wall blasted home the resultant penalty which put the game beyond an Affane team that fought commendably to the final whistle. Walsh went on to score two points from play to cap one of his best performances in a Colligan jersey and there have been many. Affane’s lack of football practice and, once again their lack of numbers with just the bare fifteen on duty, was part of their downfall here. They had plenty possession but their moves invariably broke down with the final pass ending up in a welcoming

Emmetts pair of hands. The winners possessed too much football experience for their opposition and, with a full team, they will once again, be there or thereabouts at the business end of this championship. Two of Emmetts high points last Friday were examples of traditional big ball play with goalie Dean McKenna’s high fielding on one occasion in the first half and Sean Browne’s number of distance kicks for scores which reaped him a tally of 02 in the second half. Most players these days are happy to pass the ball in front of goal when in a scoring possession so it’s heartening to see Browne keep the traditional attempt at scoring alive and he is good at it. Johnny Wall and Mark Flynn were once again in the engine room of this latest Emmetts victory, which was achieved with a man down for all of forty minutes plus after midfielder John Morrissey was red carded in the 19th minute. Others to impress for the winners included Gavin Whelan, custodian Dean McKenna, P. J. Coffey, Peter Moloney and Alan Kinsella on a team missing such key players as Colin, Ben and Darren Dunford. No doubt, there is potential

in the Affane team and they have two wins under their belt from four games played having beaten last year’s champions Sean Phobail and Tallow. Naturally, their Senior hurling commitments are their priority in 2015 and so that footballing potential should be kept on hold for another year at least. The fifteen players who lined out for the club all played with great spirit, led by such as Killian O’Sullivan, Keith Landers, Damien McCarthy, Evan McGrath, Richie Scanlan and David Cahillane and they were well in this match until that quick second half penalty kick by Johnny Wall. Affane led by 1-2 to 1-1 at the end of the first quarter following Killian O’Sullivan’s green flag from a Keith Landers pass while the latter also kicked over a ‘45’ and Aaron O’Sullivan kicked an earlier point. Emmett’s Mark Flynn was outstanding early on and he was responsible for all of his team’s first 1-1 and his second point earned the winner’s a permanent lead in the 23rd minute after a Johnny Wall pointed free had levelled the score. Flynn’s goal came on two minutes after superb support play by both Gavin Whelan and Alan Walsh. The score of

Affane Junior football team who lost to Colligan last Friday evening. Back Row, left to right, Killian Denn, Nathan O’Mahony, Paul Murray, David Cahillane, Aaron O’Sullivan, Richie Scanlan, Killian O’Sullivan, Sean Cullinane. Front Row: Left to Right, Damien McCarthy, Brian Crotty, Shane Coughlan, Jack Mangan, Keith Landers, P. J. Curran, Evan McGrath. the match was initiated by the hard work of Gavin Whelan to retrieve the size 5 and in a move including Ross Browne, Johnny Wall and Mark Flynn, Alan Walsh was on hand to give Emmetts a 2-3 to 1-2 interval lead. But for six first half wides and a number of attacks ending fruitless, this advantage would have been even greater and the contest would have been concluded by the short whistle. Emmets confirmed their superiority by winning the

second moiety by 1-7 to 0-3, though both teams enjoyed an equal share of possession. Affane were confined to a brace of Killian O’Sullivan pointed frees and a point from play by team captain Evan McGrath. Emmetts superior team play and finish saw Sean Browne and Alan Walsh double up on the scoreboard and Johnny Wall go one better with 0-3, including one of the best points of the game and indeed the final one on the call of full time. Emmetts Top Three: Alan

Walsh, Johnny Wall, Gavin Whelan. Affane’s Top Three: Keith Landers, Killian O Sullivan, Paul Murray. Observer’s Man of the Match: Alan Walsh. Number of Scorers: Emmetts 4. Affane 4. Scores from Play: Emmetts 2-8. Affane 1-2 Frees For: Emmetts 13. Affane 10. Wides: Emmetts 8 Affane 9. Score of the Match: Emmetts 24th minute goal engineered by Gavin Whelan, Ross Browne, Johnny Wall and Mark Flynn and executed by Alan Walsh. Emmetts: Dean McKenna;

Peter Moloney, John Flynn, Michael McGrath; Alan Kinsella, P. J. Coffey, Ray Bannon; John Nicholas Fennell, John Morrissey; Johnny Wall 1-4 (1-2f), Mark Flynn 1-2, Gavin Whelan; Ross Browne, Alan Walsh 1-2, Richie Kiely. Sub: Sean Browne 0-2 (23). Affane: Sean Cullinane; Damien McCarthy, Killian Denn, Shane Coughlan; Evan McGrath 0-1, David Cahillane, P. J. Curran; Paul Murray, Keith Landers 0-1’45’; Nathan O’Mahony, Aaron O’Sullivan 0-1, Jack Mangan; Richard Scanlon, Killian O’Sullivan 1-2 (2f), Brian Crotty. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

Stephen Pratt’s goal the winner Tallow …………………2-10; Sean Phobail …………0-12. THE Champions League Final was on many a mind in Ardmore last Saturday evening but finding the net was Stephen Pratt’s priority as he compensated for a 20th minute stop of his piledriver by Adam O’Riordan to raise a green flag in the 37th minute, a score which ultimately proved to be the difference between the teams. The strong wind had a part to play in this game but the winners scored 1-3 against it compared to 0-3 for the Shocks. They also availed of two of their goal scoring opportunities via a Michael Curley penalty in the 23rd minute and Pratt’s second half goal. On the other hand, Sean Phobail were coming with a last quarter challenge, which necessitated a badly needed green flag but Bryan French’s 53rd minute attempt went over off the cross bar and just before the end of normal time goalie William Curley saved well from a ground shot effort by Graham Guiry. Having lost their opening two matches, Tallow’s win here has brought them back in with a championship qualifying chance but they have a difficult remaining fixture when they face top of the table Modeligo in round 5.

Credit reigning champions Sean Phobail, despite missing seven of last year’s starting team this year and their two defeats early on, they are still proving competitive, defeating Shamrocks in Round 3 and pushing Tallow to the limit in Ardmore. Tallow took full advantage of the strong wind in the first moiety and but for seven wides, they could have been out of sight at the short whistle. The Bridesiders led by 0-3 after just four minutes courtesy of a Michael Curley pointed free and a brace of points from play by Paul O’Brien. Diarnuid O Cuirrin and Bryan French opened Sean Phobail’s account, but the concession of frees by the Shocks provided further scoring opportunities for Tallow. Following a superb score by Paul O’Brien, Michael Curley kicked three pointed frees and he expertly executed a penalty goal after O’Brien had been upended in the 23rd minute. This goal gave Tallow some serious breathing space at 1-7 to 0-3 with the

wind to face on the restart. The winners had a further goal scoring chance in the 34th minute before Sean Phobail initiated their comeback with points by Bryan and Michael French, the latter having moved back up to the forwards after being employed in defence against the wind earlier on. However, the Shocks were stopped in their tracks with Stephen Pratt’s timely 37th minute green flag and their uphill battle was even steeper now. A Cormac Nugent pointed free was followed by two further Tallow scores by Paul O’Brien and Sean Gleeson and with 42 minutes played, they held a 0-9 advantage at 2-9 to 0-6. 2014 will be remembered by the Shocks for winning the Western title while the key memory this year may well be, despite everything going against them, digging deep in this match and they played positively when losing heavily to outscore their opponents in the final quarter by 0-6 to 0-1. They introduced a number

League Table Lawlors Hotel Western Junior Football Premier Championship p w d l for against diff Pts Modeligo 4 3 0 1 63 40 23 6 Emmetts 4 3 0 1 56 39 17 6 Tulach An Iarainn 4 2 0 2 54 61 -7 4 Affane 4 2 0 2 48 52 -4 4 Shamrocks 4 1 0 3 38 52 -14 2 Old Parish 4 1 0 3 33 48 -15 2

of subs that aided this revival with the winner’s final score coming in the 48th minute from sub James Tobin and a fine effort it was as well from the veteran Tallow player. Sean Phobail’s final white flags were raised by Cormac Nugent, Graham Guiry, 0-3, Brian French and Michael French. Tallow’s Top Three: Paul O’Brien, Mark O’Brien, Eric

Hickey. Sean Phobail’s Top Three: Andy Walsh, Bryan French, Graham Guiry. Observer’s Man of the Match: Paul O’Brien. Number of Scorers: Tallow 5. Sean Phobail 5. Scores from Play: Tallow 1-6. Sean Phobail 0-9. Frees For: Tallow 15. Sean Phobail 15. Wides: Tallow 10. Sean Phobail 5.

Score of the Match: James Tobin’s point for Tallow in the 48th minute. Tallow: William Curley; Alan Curley, Aaron Pratt, Jack Tobin; Shaun O’Sullivan, Eric Hickey, Kieran Fraser; Mark O’Brien, Michael Curley 1-4f; Kevin Henley, Brian McCarthy, Paul O’Brien 0-4; Stefan Tobin, Sean Gleeson 0-1, Stephen Pratt 1-0. Sub: James Tobin 0-1. Sean Phobail: Adam O’Riordain; Sean Stillwell,

Reamonn O Turraoin, Brian Be Barra; Stiofan O Conbhui, Andrias Breathnach, Shane De Paor; Cormac O hInnsaeaduin 0-2f, Aodhain Mac Gearailt; Diarmuid O Cuirrin 0-1, Breandan O hOgain, Brian Frinnseach 0-3; Risteard Stillwell, Graham De Gadhra 0-4, Micheal Frinnseach 0-2 (1f). Fir Ionaid: Uaitear O Moinbhial, Sean Uadha, Seamus O Lonain, Reamonn De Paor. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Affane).

Tallow team who defeated Sean Phobail. Back Row: Brian Henley, Brian McCarthy, Sean Gleeson, Mark O Brien, Jack Tobin, William Curley, Paul O’Brien, Stephen Pratt, Kevin Henley. Front Row: James Tobin, Stefan Tobin, Aaron Pratt, Sean O’Sullivan, Michael Curley, Kieran Fraser, Alan Curley, Eric Hickey.

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Sean Phobail team who lost to Tallow in the Lawlor’s Hotel Western Junior Football Championship. Ar Chul: Graham O Gadhra, Reamonn O Turraoin, Aodhan Mac Gearailt, Cormac O hInnseaduin, Shane De Paor, Micheal Frinnseach, Risteard Stillwell, Brian Frinnseach, Liam O Raghailligh, Uaitear O Moinbhial, Seamus O Lonain. I dTosach: Reamonn De Paor, Breandan O hOgain, Brian De Barra, Sean Uadha, Diarmuid O Cuirrin, Sean Stillwell, Aindrias Breathnach, Adam O Riordain, Stiofan O Conbhui.

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Michael Troy scores a hat-trick in Clashmore Modeligo …………..… 4-11; Shamrock …………… 0-11. PLAYED in Clashmore in perfect conditions for football on Saturday evening last, Modeligo claimed their third win in this football campaign, while Shamrocks poor run of form continues as they have just one win from four games played. A point from Rian Reddy in inside the opening two minutes set the scene for the first half as the Modeligo held the upper hand throughout. Losing the experienced John O'Donovan to injury early in the game certainly hindered Shamrock’s efforts

also. Two excellent goals from Michael Troy and another from Cian O'Byrne, sneaking in for a neat finish after the Shamrocks keeper attempted to bring a long range shot to ground, meant Modeligo led by 3-5 to 0-6 at the break. However, as is often the case when one side dominates in an opening half, the break served the opposition well as the Shamrocks rallied somewhat on the restart and took the game to Modeligo with a bit more fluency in their passing and open play. The sides traded point for point for

a long period, but with about 15 minutes to go, Shane Troy broke through the defence to send youngest brother Michael clear, and despite a tight angle, he drilled the ball low across the goal into the bottom corner of the net to complete his hat-trick of goals, and sealing the win for Modeligo in doing so. Next up for Modeligo are Tallow, while Shamrocks will play Affane in the fifth and final round of games in the League section of the championship. Modeligo: 1 Pa Walsh, 2 Nicky O'Donovan, 3 Brian McCarthy, 4. Gary Power, 5 Sean

Hennessy, 6 Sean O'Donovan, 7 John McGrath, 8 Pa O'Donovan, 9 Shane Troy, 10 Rian Reddy, 11 Jamie Troy.12. Robbie Buckley, 13 Michael Troy, 14 Pat Fitzgerald, 15 Cian O'Byrne, 16 Thomas Walsh, 17 Reg Fitzgerald, 18 J. P. Ryan, 19 Micheál Power. Shamrocks: 1 Tim Lenihan, 2 Jason Aherne, 3 Tom O'Donovan, 4 Brian Harnedy, 5 Cathal Herlihy, 6 Sean Murphy, 7 Pádraig Roche, 8 Stephen Lucey, 9 Thomas O'Neill, 10 Kelvyn O'Farrell, 11 John O'Donovan, 12 Pádraig Aherne, 13 Edward Hynes, 14 Bernie Kelleher, 15 Eoin Murphy. 16 Ciarán O'Keeffe,17 Michael O'Neill,18 Alan Kelly. Referee: Joe Salmon (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg).

GAA Coaching & Games Development BOOK YOU PLACE FOR KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS Bookings are picking up for the Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps in Waterford. We have 35 camps in July & August. All those who book a place before 8th June will receive kits from club coordinators before school holidays. Make sure you book you place in your local club. Full details on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or from any Games Development Staff POC FADA MONDAY, 22ND JUNE This years Poc Fada takes place on Monday, 22nd June. Once again it will take place in Mahon Falls and we hope to have a good number of participants taking part in

2015. U-16 starts at 6.30 pm and Senior starts at 7 pm. To register please contact Sean Michael O’Regan or any member of Coaching & Games Development. Prizes include county medal, €100 Azzurri Voucher and for Senior Winner a ticket to All Ireland Hurling Final. LARRY QUINN U13 HURLING SKILLS Once again the Larry Quinn U-13 Hurling Skills will take place in June. All clubs are asked to have their own internal competition to pick 3 players to go forward to Divisional Finals. The Divisional finals will take place on Tuesday, 23rd June with the County Final takes place in Tallow on Tuesday, 30th June. Full details will be sent to clubs this week

Waterford GAA Results County Under 14 Gaelic Football Final Div 1 Gaultier 5-5; Ballinacourty 2-5 County Under 14 Gaelic Football Final Div 2: Brickey Rangers 2-16; De La Salle 2-3 County Under 14 Gaelic Football Final Div 3: Micheal MacCraith Tramore 1-7; Stradbally 1-3 Radley Engineering West Intermediate Football Championship: Ballinacourty 0-23; Sliabh gCua 0-6 The Park Hotel West Intermediate Hurling League Group 1: Brickey Rangers 2-22; Shamrocks 2-8 Whites Bar Whites Bar Eastern Intermediate Hurling League Group A: Erins Own 3-20; Passage 1-17 Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 1: St. Saviour's 0-20; Mt. Sion 0-18 J J Kavanagh & Sons Junior Football Senior Attached - Group 1: Rathgormack 1-14; Ballinameela 0-6 Clashmore Kinsalebeg 3-15; Ballinameela 2-9 Rathgormack 1-8; The Nire 0-7 J J Kavanagh & Sons Junior Football Senior Attached - Group 2: Brickey Rangers 4-7; An Rinn 3-7 Stradbally 2-7; St Saviour's 0-8 Kilrossanty 1-10; Gaultier 1-5 Sargent Cup County Hurling League - Group 1: Ballygunner 0-12; Cappoquin 0-11 Passage 6-14; Tallow 2-12 Roanmore 2-21; De La Salle 0-22 Sargent Cup County Hurling League - Group 2: Mt. Sion W/O Ballyduff Upper Dungarvan W/O Lismore Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs East Junior A Hurling Championship: Passage 0-17; Fenor 1-14 County U14 Hurling Division 2 Waterford GAA Supporters Club Dublin Branch: Clan na Gael 3-2; Sacred Heart 1-7 Brickey Rangers W/O Mt. Sion -

Dungarvan 3-12; Clan na Gael 3-6 De La Salle 10-8; An Ghaeltacht 3-10 Clonea 4-10; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 1-4 County U-14 Hurling Division 3 Waterford GAA Supporters Club Dublin Branch: Ferrybank W/O St. Patrick's Ballygunner 3-9; St. Mary's Juvenile 3-4 St. Oliver's 3-6; Ballyduff Upper 0-11 Fourmilewater 9-9; Ballyduff Lower 3-0 St. Mary's Juvenile 5-3; St Oliver's 2-12 City League U-11 Hurling Division 3 Countrystyle Foods: St. Saviour's 1-6; Sacred Heart 1-2 City League U-12 Hurling Division 1 Countrystyle Foods: Mt. Sion 1-7; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 0-8 De La Salle 7-6; Clonea 1-2 City League U-12 Hurling Division 2 Countrystyle Foods: Kilmacow 4-4; Slieverue 0-1 Ballyduff Lower W/O St. Mary's Juvenile Piltown 2-10; Na Gaeil 1-3 City League U-12 Hurling Division 3 Countrystyle Foods: Portlaw 7-4; Ballygunner 6-7 Ferrybank 1-4; Sacred Heart 1-4 Micheal MacCraith Tramore W/O St. Saviour's Lawlors Hotel West Junior Football Intermediate Attached Championship: Geraldines 1-7; Mt. Melleray 0-6 Lawlors Hotel West Junior Football Premier Championship: Emmetts 3-10; Affane 1-5 Modeligo 4-11; Shamrocks 0-11 Tallow 2-10; Old Parish 0-12 Town & Country U-12 Hurling Division 1 Ger Wyley Sports: Abbeyside 1-2; Dungarvan 1-1 Youghal 1-2; Cois Bhride 1-1 Town & Country U-12 Hurling Division 2 Ger Wyley Sports: Fourmilewater 1-2; Kilrossanty 1-1 Ballyduff Upper 0-2; Ardmore 0-1 Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-2; An Ghaeltacht 1-1

Referee Donal O Murchu with rival captains, Niall Buckley (Ballinacourty) and David Morrissey (The Nire) before the start of their U-13 Division 1 Western Football Final in Fraher Field. [Rory Wyley]

Western Board Results & Fixtures FIXTURES Tuesday, 9th June Radley Engineering Intermediate Football: Dungarvan V Geraldines at Bushy Park 7.30 pm Park Hotel Intermediate Hurling League: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Modeligo at Clashmore 7.30 pm Friday, 12th June Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Intermediate Attached: Emmetts V Ballysaggart at Abbeyside 7.30 pm Sunday, 14th June Park Hotel Intermediate Hurling League: Ardmore V St Marys at Ardmore 11.30 am Tourin V Modeligo at Tourin 11.30 am Colligan V Geraldines at Colligan 11.30 am

Local Bar Junior Hurling B: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Ballinameela at Ardmore 2 pm RESULTS Radley Engineering Intermediate Football: Ballinacourty 0-23; Sliabh gCua 0-6 Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier: Emmetts 3-10; Affane 1-5 Tallow 2-10; An Sean Phobal 0-12 Modeligo 4-11; Shamrocks 0-11 Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Intermediate Attached: Geraldines 1-7; Melleray 0-6 Ballinacourty 3-8; Kilgobinet 0-9 Park Hotel Intermediate Hurling League: Brickey Rangers 2-22; Shamrocks 2-8

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Referee Tadhg Tobin pictured with captains John Cass (Kilgobinet) and Conor O’Dwyer (Ballinacourty).

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Ballinacourty Team photo: Back Row (left to right); Kevin Dee, Paddy Bergin, Tony Collins, David Hickey, John Fitzpatrick, David Morrissey, Pa Collins, Conor Brennan, James Beresford, Conor O’Dwyer, Ian Kiely, Cian O’Connell, Jamie Organ. Front Row (Left to Right): Ronan Proctor, Colin Ryan, Robbie Mulligan, Andrew O’Connor, Damien Dee, Ruairi Conway, Anthony Fitzgerald, Ben Mulligan, Nathan Burke.

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Ballinacourty wins top of the table clash Ballinacourty …………………………………………………………3-8; Kilgobinet ……………………………………………………………..0-9. BALLINACOURTY are the only unbeaten team in the Western Junior Intermediate Attached Football championship after this eight point win against their nearest rivals on the league table, Kilgobinet at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening. Goals by brothers Robbie and Ben Mulligan in the first half and by Nathan Burke after the break were the difference between the teams here. Ballinacourty led at half time by 2-4 to 0-2 and Kilgobinet’s closest period

in the game was when they outscored the winners by 0-4 to 0-2 in the third quarter. However, Nathan Burke’s goal finished off the game at 3-6 to 0-7, followed by white flags by Kevin Dee and Andrew O’Connor while David Crowther and a Paul Walsh pointed free finished Kilgobinet’s scoring tally. Robbie Mulligan was the game’s top scorer with 1-2 to his credit while Andrew O’Connor kicked 0-4 (2f). Kilgobinet’s top scorer from play was Daid Crowther with 0-3 while Paul Walsh contributed 0-4 (3f).

Ballinacourty: Declan Enright; Damien Dee, John Fitzpatrick, Conor O’Dwyer; Pa Collins, Jamie Organ, Ruairi Conway; James Beresford, Ian Kiely 0-1; Andrew O Connor 0-4 (2f), David Hickey 0-1, Robbie Mulligan 1-2; Anthony Fitzgerald, David Morrissey, Ben Mulligan 1-0. Subs: Tony Collins, Ronan Proctor, Kevin Dee, Conor Brennan, Nathan Burke 1-0. Kilgobinet: Eoin Dunford; Fergus Power, John Cass, John Moloney; Conor Kavanagh, J. J. Fitzgerald, Mark Dunford; Tomas Fahey 0-2 (1f), Paul Walsh 0-4 (3f); John Murphy, Tommy Cullinane, James Fennell; Paudie Fahey, David Crowther 0-3, Nicky Dwane. Subs: Kevin Dunphy, Brian Dunford, Joe Curtin. Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickeys).

Geraldines gain first win Geraldines ……………1-7; Mellerary ………………0-6. GERALDINES bounced back from their defeat to Kilgobinet last week when they got the better of Melleray in Lismore last Friday evening. The all important goal was scored by Jason O’Keeffe while Eric Kennefick and Kieran Mernin chipped in with 0-3 and 0-2 respectively. Once again Melleray’s top scorer was Pa Cummins but the honours went to the Geraldines, who recorded

their first win of the championship here, and both clubs are now joined together on the league table with two points each. Geraldines: Sham Ronayne; Pa Hickey, John Tobin, John O’Connor; Ritchie Lynch, Michael O’Brien, Stephen O’Brien; James Casey, Stephen Landers; Eric Kennefick, Kieran Mernin, Mark Lynch; Jason O’Keeffe, Michael Irwin, John Corker. Subs Morgan O’Connell for John Corkery, Josh Jensen for Jason O’Keeffe. Scorers: Kieran Mernin 0-2, Jason O’Keeffe 1-1, Eric Kennefick 0-3, Michael Irwin 0-1

Mellerary: James Crowley; Ivan Cliffe, Ciarán Kelly, Craig O’Shea; Colm O’Callaghan, Shane Coughlan, Dean Coleman; Eoin O’Donaghue, Ray McGlone; Martin Ormonde, Paddy Shelly, Mikey Crowley; Pa Cummins, John Begley, Robert Stewart. Subs: Denis Byrne,

Jason O’Neill, Michael O’Rourke Scorers: John Begley 1 point, Shane Coughlan 1 point, Pa Cummins 4 points. The remaining Round 3 game between Ballysaggart and Emmetts will be played this Friday, 12th May in Abbeyside at 7.30 p.m.

LEAGUE TABLE LAWLORS HOTEL WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED CHAMPIONSHIP p w d l for against diff pts Ballinacourty 3 3 0 0 58 24 34 6 Kilgobinet 3 2 0 1 36 39 -3 4 Mt. Melleray 3 1 0 2 40 32 8 2 Ballysaggart 2 1 0 1 28 32 -4 2 Geraldines 3 1 0 2 25 34 -9 2 Emmetts 2 0 0 2 10 36 -26 0

Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship Breda Cleary, Western Cumann na mBunscol presents the Roinn A Camogie Shield to Lismore's Captain, Rachel Prendergast. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Fraher Field Dungarvan FIXTURES Saturday, 30th May Under U-13 Football County Finals at 10.30 a.m. Division 3 TBA at 11.45 a.m. Division 1 TBA at 1.00 p.m. Division 2 – TBA Tuesday, 16th June Cumann na mBunscoil Hurling and Camogie Finals commencing at 12 noon TICKET & PROGRAMME BOOTHS Patrons will note some new additions to our facilities at Fraher Field. A new Ticket Booth is now in operation at the main entrance, where patrons may purchase match tickets prior to entering the stiles. It is hoped that this will speed up the process of gaining entry to the field. Also one stile has been allocated for

Pass-holders entry only. All pass holders must enter through this stile in order to have their passes scanned. The other addition is a new booth for the sale of programmes, which is situated just inside the main gate. NO PARKING Patrons please refrain from parking in front of Entrances with yellow lines as these are emergency entrances for Ambulances etc., also there is NO PARKING allowed at the main entrances gates. Patrons please refrain from parking in front of private properties adjacent to the Fraher Field as this is causing undue stress for people exiting and entering their properties on Match day. HEALTH & SAFETY CONCERNS Parents are advised that in the interest of Health & Safety

that children are supervised at all times. Also, it is not permitted to have people who are not directly involved with teams encroaching onto the field of play, this is also in accordance with health & safety guidelines. NO SMOKING Patrons are advised to take note that the Stand in Fraher Field has a no smoking policy and spectators are asked to have consideration on other patrons and use the smoking areas in the showground area. Patrons can now avail of the new seating in the smoking area under the Stand. ADVERTISING Please contact paddygcoyne@hotmail.com or phone 087 9804373. FIELD BOOKINGS Please contact gercotter@hotmail.com or phone 087 7568493.

Ballinacourty’s resources surface in Colligan Ballinacourty ………... 0-23; Sliabh gCua ………...… 0-6. SHORT the services of a total of six regulars, the strength in depth of the Ballinacourty club manifested itself in Colligan last Friday evening when they produced the resources to field without effecting their Junior team and for good measure win this fourth round game at their ease. On the other hand, Sliabh gCua were feeling the loss of five current players and a further four on the long term injury list and to make matters even more serious for the Touraneena club, they lost two of their key players, Kevin Sheehan and Eoin Kearns to injury during the match. One way or the other, ‘Courty showed once again that they are serious championship contenders in this grade and they impressively topped the League Table last Friday evening. What was most notable about ‘Courty’s win in Colligan was that by half-time each of their six for-

wards and midfielders had scored, including six of them on more than one occasion. Corner forward David Power started the scoreboard working with two early points, followed by white flags by Shane Crotty (2), Jason O’Brien (2), David Looby, 0-2 (1f), Ross Dunford (2), Laurence Hurney (2) and Michael Maher and Evan Collins on one each. Sliabh gCua kicked four first half points via the Sheehan brothers Jason, 0-3 (2f) and Kevin with one from play bur trailing by 0-13 to 0-4 at the short whistle, the writing was on the wall for them before the second half started. Seven of the eight first half Ballinacourty scorers repeated their feat in the second half and they were joined by centre back Ronan Sheehan who kicked the penultimate score for his team. Sliabh gCua replied just twice with two pointed frees by Jason Sheehan, but they

were struggling in this fixture, pinpointed by the fact that they didn’t have a replacement for the injured Eoin Kearns in the second half. Sliabh gCua beat Dungarvan in their first outing and they ran a fancied Geraldines team to 0-3 in round 2 but because of injuries, they are finding it difficult to mount the challenge they would like this year and with tough games to come against Ballinameela and Ballyduff, they will find it difficult to nail down a qualifying berth over the next few weeks. Ballinacourty: Kevin Dwane; Gavin Breen, Martin Lavan, Nicky Dee; Conor McCarthy, Ronan Sheehan 0-1, Patrick Lynch; Laurence Hurney 0-3, Michael Maher 0-2; Ross Dunford 0-5,

Jason O’Brien 0-3, David Looby 0-3(1f); Shane Crotty 0-2, Evan Collins 0-1, David Power 0-3. Sub: Jonathon Moore. Sliabh gCua: Jonathon Carroll; Ronan Gleeson, Jack Power, John Queally; Dermot Tobin, Denis Coffey, Stephen Coffey; Kevin Sheehan 0-1, Owen Barron; Daniel Flynn, Eoin Kearns, Johnny Ahearne; Jack Skehan, Jason Sheehan 0-5 (4f), Brian Whelan. Sub: Aidan Fitzpatrick. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

OTHER GAMES *Geraldines were due to play Dungarvan in another Round 4 match in Bushy Park last Tuesday evening while the final game in this round between Ballinameela and Ballyduff is scheduled for the 27th of June in Lismore at 7.30 pm.

LEAGUE TABLE RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP p w d l for against diff Ballinacourty 4 3 0 1 75 40 35 Ballinameela 3 2 0 1 46 38 8 Geraldines 3 2 0 1 45 37 8 Ballyduff Upper 3 2 0 1 26 34 -8 Sliabh gCua 4 1 0 3 41 67 -26 Dún Garbhan 3 0 0 3 13 30 -17

pts 6 4 4 4 2 0

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

JJ Kavanagh and Sons Senior Attached Junior Football

Rathgormack top Group 1 Rathgormack …………1-8; Nire ……………………0-7. RATHGORMACK maintained their unbeaten run in Group win with this win at home against Nire. The all important goal came from corner forward R. Crotty and their other scorers were Gavin Sheehan and P. Whealan with 0-4 and 0-3

respectively. All of Nire’s scores were scored by seven different players but they just couldn’t get the goal that might have levered them up to the top of the table. Rathgormack: B. Crotty; A. Power, P. Larkin, M. Quinlan; B. Connolly, M. Cummins, M. Whealan; S. Power, B. Behan; G. Sheehan 0-4, F. Halpin, P.

Whealan 0-3; R. Crotty 1-1, J. Kirwan, D. Crotty. Nire: C. Power 0-1; A. Condon, C. Mulcahy, L. Cooney; J. McGrath 0-1, C. Walsh, S. O Meara 0-1; D. Meehan 0-1, E. Wall; A. McGrath, S. Ryan, K. Brazil 0-1; J. P. Fitzgerald 0-1, D. Nugent 0-1, J. Mulcahy. Subs: P. Horkin, S. Ryan, C.Ryan. Referee: Robbie Dunne (St. Mollerans).

Clashmore win their second game Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 3-15; Ballinameela …………. 2-9. BY virtue of this second wind in the championship at home to Ballinameela, Clashmore are back in contention for a qualifying position in Group 1. This was a high scoring encounter with ten different players working the scoreboard for the winners and six for Ballinameela. The game’s top scorer was Mark Nugent with 0-5 and he was assisted in the main by goals from Donal O’Connor, Adam O’Sullivan and Ronan Fitzgerald. Camain Radley from a peno and David McCarthy raised Ballinameela’s green flags while John Stack kicked over 0-5.

Clashmore are now finished their quota of games and it looks as if they will finish third in this group as Nire should get the better of Ballinameela in their final game. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg: Darragh Curran; Paudi Allen, Barry Dunne, Donal O’Connor 10; Ronan Fitzgerald 1-0, Sean O’Connor, Mark McGrath; Mark Power 0-1, Fintan Breathnach; Donie Scanlon 0-1, Noel Smyth 0-1, Paudie Nugent 0-2; Mark

Nugent 0-5, Brian Dunne 0-1, Adam O’Sullivan 1-1. Subs: Shane Nugent 0-2, Eamonn Hally, Adam Curley 0-1, Ryan O’Sullivan, Declan Coughlan. Ballinameela: Colin Walsh; Joe Shine, Terry McCarthy, Eamonn Toal; John Fletcher, Pauraic Scanlan, Camain Radley 1-0; Eddie Walsh 0-1, Aidan Ahearne 0-1; Tom Kiely, James Fletcher, Ryan Duggan 0-2; Mike Kiely, David McCarthy 1-0, John Stack 0-5. Referee: Donal O Murchadha (An Rinn).

Breda O'Regan presenting the John O'Regan Perpetual trophy for the annual U-14 Football tournament final to Liam O Reagáin, along with Team A. Included are members of the O'Regan family, along with County Bord na nÓg officers - Billy Devine (Chairman), Vera Cannell (Secretary), Jack Laffan (Treasurer), and Gavin Whelan (PRO). [Rory Wyley]

LEAGUE TABLE J J KAVANAGH & SONS JUNIOR FOOTBALL SENIOR ATTACHED - GROUP 1 p w d l for against diff pts Rathgormack 3 3 0 0 45 19 26 6 The Nire 3 2 0 1 32 18 14 4 Clashmore 4 2 0 2 66 60 6 4 Deuglán Naofa 3 1 0 2 20 41 -21 2 Ballinameela 3 0 0 3 33 58 -25 0

Stradbally remain unbeaten Stradbally ……………2-7; St. Saviours …………0-8. ST. Saviours proved that their win over Kilrossanty was no fluke when they pushed league leaders Stradbally all the way in this Round 4 match in Ballybeg last Friday evening. The goals were the deciding factors here with both of them coming from the Reds in the first half via midfielder Rober Finn and a penalty kick from centre forward Daniel Weldon. The winners led by 2-2 to 0-3 at the break and the second half turned out dead even with both teams kicking 0-5 apiece. Finn was

Stradbally’s leading scorer with 1-2 while Christopher Casey kicked 0-4 (3f). St Saviour have proven very competitive in this grade but they now have just 2 pts from four games played and so qualification for them is now out of the question. On the night, Tadhg Myler scored 0-3, Gary Keane and Lee Grant recorded a brace of points each and their final score was kicked by Patrick Buckley. Stradbally’s remaining game will be a top of the table clash with Kilrossanty while Saviours will entertain Brickeys.

Stradbally: Stephen McCarthy; A. Kirwan, Richie Jones, Jack Navin; Alek Pollox, Thomas Shaw Hamilton, Paddy Kiely; Nicky Connors, Robert Finn; Michael Aherne Daniel Weldon, Ger Crowley; Sean Barry, Cormac Gough, Christopher Casey. St. Saviours: Glen Taylor, Stephen Butler, C. Foskin, Darren Boland; D. Weldon, Neil Sheridan, Paul O’Brien; Gary Keane, Jack Flavin; Tadhg Myler, Lee Grant, J. Hallinan; Vinny Abbott, Patrick Buckley, Jim Connors. Subs: Sean O’Loughlin, Jim Halligan, Tony Corcoran, Tomas Crowley. Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald (Gaultier).

Breda O'Regan presenting the John O'Regan Perpetual trophy for the annual U-14 Football tournament final to Liam O Reagáin, along with Team B. Included are members of the O'Regan family, along with County Bord na nÓg officers - Billy Devine (Chairman), Vera Cannell (Secretary), Jack Laffan (Treasurer), and Gavin Whelan (PRO). [Rory Wyley]

Kilrossanty back in form Kilrossanty …………1-10; Gaultier ………………1-5. THIS lively match was played in Newtown due to the Kilrossanty field being reseeded. Kilrossanty started much better and the halftime score of 07 to 0-2 reflected their superiority with the aid of a strong breeze. The second half saw Gaultier up their game and the turning point of the match was when Kilrossanty keeper Dick Hayes saved at point blank range, the ball went down the other end of the

field and Kilrossanty won a penalty which was well converted by Fintan Walsh. This made the score 1-10 to 0-5. Dean Curran got a goal back for Gaultier who was their best player throughout to leave the final score 1-10 to 1-05 to the Comeragh men who will face league leaders Stradbally in their next and final Group game. Kilrossanty: 1 Dick Hayes; 2 Kenny Houlihan, 3 Jimmy Maher, 4 Mikey Hassett; 5 Paul Lennon,6 Paul Hayes, 7 Mikey Galvan; 8 Michael Walsh (0-1), 9 Ciaran

Keating (0-1); 10 J. P. Quinlan, 11 Emett Doherty (0-3), 12 Dylan Hogan (0-1); 13 Dale Power,14 Fintan Walsh (1-4), 15 Dean Fennell. Sub: Colin Dee for Dean Fennell. Gaultier: 1 Paul Murphy; 2 Rob Croke, 3 Scott Kelly, 4 Cillian McShane; 5 Conor Dunne, 6 Conor Langton, 7 Evan Corcoran; 8 Richie Finnegan, 9 Dean Curran (1-3); 10 James Burke, 11 Derek Hurton (0-1), 12 Cathal Ryan; 13 David McShane (0-1), 14 Alan Kirwan, 15 Aidan Ryan. Sub: Ray Conway for Aidan Ryan. Referee: Dessie O’Leary (Erin’s Own).

Brickeys win in Bushy Park Brickeys ………………..4-7; An Rinn ………………..3-7. BRICKEYS leapfrogged over An Rinn in the Group 2 League Table by winning this 4th Round game in Bushy Park. There was never much between the teams in this goal feast with the home team leading by 2-5 to 1-5 at half time and by the same margin at the final whistle. Mark Shalloe scored two

goals for the Brickeys, Gavin Flynn 1-2 and Shane Nugent a goal. Christopher Power chipped in with 0-3 and K. Walsh was their other scorer with 0-2. Brickeys: James Corcoran; Ray Landers, Jimmmy Sheehan, Ian Walsh; Richard Halpin, Shane Nugent, KevinMcCarthy; Olan Casey, Mark Shalloe; Darragh O’Grady, K.Walsh, Christopher Power; Gavin Flynn, Ryan

O’Neill, William Barron. Subs: Matt Kiely, VincentMcCarthy, Nigel Whelan, Anthony Murphy, Dermot O’Neill. An Rinn: Padraig O Domhnaill; Paidi Foghlu, Tomas De Gras, Sean O hArtaigh; Einne O Cathasaigh, Cillian O Murchadha, Cian O Fathaigh; Adam O Crotaigh, Eoghan Breathnach; Dylan Toibin, Conor O Cuirrin, Peter Marriot; Micheal Sean O Murchadha, Ciaran Toibin, Tomas De Faoite.

Cappoquin Senior Camogie 2015 Senior League Finalists.

Cappoquin Camogie Club Fixtures are as follows; Friday, 26th June vs St. Anne's; Friday, 7th August vs Lismore; Friday, 14th August vs Gaultier. Training this Thursday in the field with challenge match at the weekend at home. Please see Whatsapp group and social media for details. GUESS THE SCORE To help raise funds to help pay for a bus for the trip to Dublin for the kids plus other vital equipment needed to run Cappoquin Camogie Club, we have been running a “guess the score” competition where the winner who predicted the correct final score of last weekend’s Munster Championship game between Waterford and Cork will win for themselves €100

cash. Tony Martin was the lucky winner with the closest guess of 1-21 to 2-22, sold by Maria Uniacke, well done Tony! HURL WITH ME Some of the parents of the under 8 & 10 players have been taking part in a coaching program organised by the Camogie Association. For the past six weeks 13 parents have been learning basic camogie coaching skills under the watchful eye of Cork senior camogie star Orla Cotter. As a result of this our new coaches, mentors and players headed off to Dublin last Saturday, 6th June to take place in a national blitz along with teams and coaches from all over Ireland. Well done to all involved as it was a great event.

One of the participants, Louise McGrath, said that she really enjoyed the day and admired how well run the event was; “It was very enjoyable and you could see how much the kids enjoyed playing with their parents and mentors. It was all a bit of fun but some teams did take it seriously, I have the bruises to prove it! I would definitely do it again or even if there was a Junior camogie team in Cappoquin that was just for fun it would be great.” Hopefully this won’t be the last time that the parents pick up a hurley, we are always looking for new players. Players who took part: Children: Katie Kendrick, Lucy Cunningham, Lucy Coughlan, Heather McLaughlin, Jane McConnell, Ally Costin, Jane

Deevy, Abbie Prendergast, Grace Power, Rebecca Mason, Hannah Meaney, Katie Ormonde, Ciara Lacey, Jessica Lacey, Chloe Morrissey, Melissa Collender, Grace Wilkinson, Faith Mason, Katie Nolan and Ava Landers. Adults: Louise Mason, Sylvia McConnell, Tonette Power, Denise Meaney, Geraldine Lacey, Louise McGrath, Tracey Wilkinson, Sheena Wilkinson, Michelle Kendrick and Eda Costin. Mentors: Linda Foley, Jimmy Collender and Mark Mason. SYMPATHY Cappoquin Camogie Club would like to pass on their condolences to the McLaughlin family on the loss of Liam ‘Liga’ McLaughlin. Ar dheis Dé do raibh a hanam.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

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From the files of the Dungarvan Observer Wednesday, 21st September, 2005

Stradbally battle back to earn replay Stradbally 2-10; Lismore 2-10.

Gavin Whelan (PRO County Bord na nÓg) presenting the trophy for the U-14 Division 2 football County Championship to Brickey Rangers captain Jack Lombard after his team’s win over De La Salle in the final at Fraher Field. Included is Billy Devine (Chairman County Bord na nÓg). [Rory Wyley]

County Bord na nÓg Under 14 County Finals

Comfortable win for impressive Brickey Rangers FRAHER Field played host to the Combined Waterford City Credit Unions (sponsored) U-14 County football Championship Finals on Saturday last (June 6th) with wins for Gaultier (Division 1) and Brickey Rangers (Division 2) over Ballinacourty and De La Salle respectively. U-14 DIVISION 2 FOOTBALL CO. FINAL Brickey Rangers 2-16; De La Salle 2-3 If we thought Gaultier’s allround team display was good, then Brickey Rangers weren’t too far behind on that front as the Western champions romped to victory over a battling De La Salle side who simply didn’t get going on the day. Brickey’s were physically stronger and kicked some fine scores. De La Salle battled away and were rewarded with goals either side of halftime but the result was never in doubt as Brickey’s kicked over scores at ease to deservedly lift the title which they missed out on last year. Brickey Rangers: Ben Veale, Kyle O’Donnell, James Hahessy, Sam Lombard, Kieran Lannon, Jack Lombard, Dermot Lannon,

Conor Browne, Hugo Harty, James Harty. Sean Lennon, DJ Melia, Sean Ronayne, Aidan Organ, Tom O’Connell. Subs: Niall Browne, Mark Blackwell, Alan Curran, Eoin McGrath, Jack Ronayne, Justin Whelan. De La Salle: Sean Treacy, Niall O’Keeffe, Panis Muenga, Conor Walsh, Adam O’Brien, Shane O’Neill, Alex Brown, Harry Lawton, Dean Casey, Nathan Finn, Darren Kenneally, Neil Madigan, Jack Stickle, Eamonn Brosnan, Reuben O’Halloran. Subs: Conor Murphy, Aaron Wynberry, Lorcan Kerry, Jay Hearne. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty)

GOALS PROVE CRUCIAL AS GAULTIER DESERVEDLY CLAIM TITLE U-14 DIVISION 1 FOOTBALL COUNTY FINAL Gaultier 5-5; Ballinacourty 2-5 Gaultier were crowned U14 Division 1 County football champions after an impressive all round team display saw them overcome a gallant Ballinacourty who had to give best to a sharper team on the

Referee Gavin Whelan with rival captains, Dillion Dunphy (Tramore "B") and Sean Navin (Stradbally) before the start of the U-14 Division 3 Football Co. Final in Fraher Field. [Rory Wyley]

day. They say goals are crucial in any game and it was no different here as the Eastern side raised five green flags over the course of the fifty minutes (all well worked moves as well), although one goal was fortunate to rebound off the Ballinacourty and end up in the net. Ballinacourty, to their credit kept battling away but they met a very good Gaultier team who on the day gave one of the best ever team displays in a County final. This was an entertaining game throughout, and the same two sides meet this Saturday in the U-13 Division 1 Co. Final, another game to look forward to! Gaultier: Killian Lynch, Luke Fleming, Sean Harney, Eoin O'Brien, Kyle Sloan, Patrick Leavy, Ruairi Fitzpatrick, Tom Dalton, Kevin Mahoney, Mark Kilgannon, Eoin O'Reilly, Mark Fitzgerald, Ely Cullen, Patrick Flynn, Jake Foley. Subs: Gavin Buckley, Mark O'Hare, Gavin Corbett, Jack Power, Jack Flynn, Patrick Fitzgerald, Ronan Power, Conor Berry, Conor McDonagh. Ballinacourty: Tadgh Collins, Seán Roche, Michael Troy, Patrick Fitzgerald, Colin Foley, Eoin Ahern, Dáire Slevin, Seanan Travers, Cian O’Riordan, Alec Norris, Michael Kiely, Oisin Hallahan, David Hayes, Daniel Raher, David Shields. Subs: Niall Buckley, Rory Aherne, Tony Dwyer, Ben O’Donovan, Jamie Moylan, DJ Kiely, Daniel Treen, Eoin Flynn, Jack Riordan, Ronan Foley, James Cowler, Calum Beresford, Cathal Cosgrave. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn)

UNDER-13 FOOTBALL COUNTY FINALS THIS WEEKEND It’s back to Fraher Field on Saturday next (June 13th) as the U-13 Co. football Championship Finals go ahead with three games down for decision. The Division 1 decider is a repeat of last year’s U-13 Final as Ballinacourty meet Gaultier (in what’s turning out to be a regular county final appear-

ance). An Ghaeltacht and Portlaw will contest the Division 2 final, while Stradbally face St. Saviour’s in the Division 3 Final. Saturday’s three match programme is as follows: 10:30 am – Division 3 Final: Stradbally Vs. St. Saviour’s 11:45 am – Division 1 Final: Ballinacourty Vs. Gaultier 1:00 pm – Division 2 Final: An Ghaeltacht Vs. Portlaw JIM POWER LAUNCH TONIGHT The Launch of the 2015 Jim Power Inter-County U-14 Football Tournament takes place on Wednesday, 10th June at 7.30pm in Lawlor's Hotel. UNDER 14 COUNTY HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP (SPONSORED BY: WATERFORD GAA SUPPORTERS CLUB – DUBLIN BRANCH) FIXTURES Monday evening (15/6/2015) are as follows: Division 1, Round 1: Abbeyside Vs. Tramore at Abbeyside, Roanmore Vs. Passage at Roanmore, St. Carthage’s Vs. Ballygunner at Lismore. Division 2, Round 5: Portlaw Vs. Dungarvan at Portlaw, Mount Sion Vs. Cois Bhride at Mount Sion, Clonea Vs. Brickey Rangers at Clonea, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Vs. An Ghaeltacht at Clashmore, Clan na Gael (Bye) Division 3, Round 3: Fourmilewater Vs. St. Mary’s at Ballymacarbry, Ferrybank Vs. Ballyduff Upper at Ferrybank, Cappoquin Vs. Naomh Deaglán Thoir at Cappoquin, Ballygunner “B” Vs. St. Oliver’s at Ballygunner, St. Pats (Bye). Division 4, Round 2: St. Mollerans Vs. St. Saviour’s at St. Mollerans, Stradbally (Bye).

STRADBALLY senior hurlers, trailing for 51 minutes of this keenly contested Top Oil County Championship Quarter-Final played at the Fraher Field on Friday evening last, came battling back to earn a fully deserved second chance. Dave Bennett, who was Lismore’s top marksman, lofted over a 48th minute “65” to again put Lismore four points clear (2-9 to 1-8). Still one expected a late surge from these great hearted Stradbally stalwarts and so it transpired as in the 52nd minute, Niall Curran did the spadework to put Ger Power in possession in front of goal and Power drove a powerful lefthanded shot to the net. Michael Walsh then converted a 53rd minute free to level it up at 29 each. Both teams now threw everything into the fray and veteran, Paul Prendergast, set up William Cunningham for the lead point in the 58th minute (2-10 to 2-9). Peter Howard caught a high ball but was penalised for overholding and Michael Walsh converted the 59th minute free (2-10 each). Both Dan Shanahan and Paul Prendergast shot wides prior to the final whistle. The game opened in sensational fashion as Lismore, playing down into the country goal, had the ball in the Stradbally net inside 17 seconds. From the throw-in a Stradbally player won possession, only for Eoin Bennett to dispossess him and pass the ball out to right-half-back, Shane Bennett, who lofted the ball goalwards to where inter-county star, Dave Bennett, who lined out at full-forward, grabbed the sliotar and from his left side, flashed the ball to the net. It was some tonic for the Cathedral town team. In the second minute Dave Bennett pointed a free and wing-forward Eoin Bennett lofted over another point in the 4th minute (1-2 to 00). Then, in the 5th minute, Stradbally struck back when a long ball in from midfielder, John Hearne, broke to the right. Keeper Brendan Landers opted to stay on his goal-line and came late - in nipped Kevin Coffey to flick the ball to the net. Michael Walsh added a point from a free in the 8th minute.

Dan Shanahan, soloing goalwards, was fouled and referee. Tommy O’Sullivan brought the ball forward as a result of dissent. Dave Bennett opted to blast and scored another goal in the 12th minute (2-2 to 1-1). James Shanahan, Eoin Bennett and Dave Bennett (0-2) had further points for Lismore, while Michael Walsh (0-3) from frees and Ger Power (0-1) left the half-time score at 2-6 to 1-5 in Lismore’s favour. On the turnover, Dave Bennett and Michael Walsh exchanged points with M. Walsh and Stephen Cunningham adding further points (27 to 1-8). Dave Bennett pointed from a James Shanahan pass (2-8 to 1-8) and the remaining scores have already been mentioned. For Stradbally, John Halpin, once he settled, was rock solid, with John Coffey starring at centre-half-back, while the Costello Brothers, Oliver and Trevor, also impressed and the loss of Trevor during the third quarter was a set-back for them. Michael Walsh, who scored 0-8 from ten frees and John Hearne did well at centrefield, with Stephen Cunningham and Ger Power impressing up front, where Niall Curran and Kevin Coffey also had their moments. For Lismore Michael O’Sullivan, Shane Kearney and their half-back trio of young Shane Bennett and rock-solid Peter Howard and William Cunningham all impressed. David Howard was best at centrefield, where Paul Prendergast utilised his vast experience to good effect while up front Eoin Bennett, Dan Shanahan and James Shanahan all worked hard. Dave Bennett, who scored 2-5, also contributed his fair share here. Scorers - Lismore:- D. Bennett 2-6; E. Bennett 0-2; J. Shanahan 0-1; W. Cunningham 0-1. Stradbally:- G. Power 1-1; K. Coffey 1-0; M. Walsh 0-8; S. Cunningham 0-1. Teams - Lismore:- Brendan Landers, Michael O’Sullivan, Shane Kearney, Chris O’Keeffe, Shane Bennett, Peter Howard, William Cunningham, Paudie Prendergast, Dave Bennett, James Shanahan, Dan Shanahan, Eoin Bennett, Brendan Bennett, John Heneghan, David Howard. Subs.:A. Ormonde for J. Heneghan; D. O’Gorman for B. Bennett; J. O’Connor for C. O’Keeffe. Stradbally:- Trevor Curran, Tomas Walsh, John Halpin, Oliver Costello, Trevor Costello, John Coffey, Paddy Doyle, Michael Walsh, John Hearne, Stephen Cunningham, Ger Power, Niall Curran, Kevin Coffey, George Walsh, Stephen Lawlor. Sub.:- P. Kiely for T. Costello. Referee:- Tommy O’Sullivan (Affane/ Cappoquin).

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Teams of Times Gone By MOUNT SION Year: 2005. Grade: Senior Hurling. Competition: County Senior Hurling Quarter-Final. Opposition: Abbeyside. Venue: Fraher Field. Referee: Stan Flynn (Fenor). Half-Time Score: Mt. Sion 1-6; Abbeyside 0-9. Full-Time Score: Mt Sion 1-16; Abbeyside 0-11. Ian O’Regan; Jamie O’Meara, Anthony Kirwan, Kevin Flynn; John Cleere, Tony Browne, Brian Flannery; John O’Farrell, Ken McGrath; Eoin McGrath , Michael Frisby, Kenny Stafford; Micheal White, Roy McGrath, Barry Browne. Subs: Eoin Kelly, Fintan O’Shea, Daniel Kelly, Paul Browne, Pat McGrath. Scorers: Ken McGrath 0-9, Roy McGrath 1-1, Eoin McGrath 0-3, Micheal White 0-2, Barry Browne 0-1.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 8 Forecasts. 3. Correct. 5 In correct. Success Rate: 37.5%. Best So Far: 100%. This Week’s Forecasts: Sargent Cup S.H.: Passage V (Ballygunner), Cappoquin v (De La Salle), Roanmore v (Tallow), Abbeyside v (Fourmilewater), Abbeyside v (Lismore), Ballyduff v (Fourmilewater). Senior Football J.A.: Rathgormack v (Ardmore), Nire v (Ballinameela), Gaultier v (An Rinn), Stradbally v (Kilrossanty), St. Saviours v (Brickeys). Western IHL: Clashmore v (Modeligo), Ardmore v (St. Marys), Colligan v ( Geraldines). Under 13 County Football Finals: Division 1: Ballinacourty v (Gaultier), Division 2 ; An Ghaeltacht v (Portlaw), Division 3 : St. Saviours v (Stradbally). To Date: 288 Forecasts. 177 Correct. 111 Incorrect. Success Rate: 61.5%.

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Tramore Tramore GAA KITS FOR KIDS Our Club Sponsors Quish’s Supervalu are awarding a Juvenile O’Neill’s Kit to our club as part of Supervalu’s nationwide awarding of juvenile O’Neill’s kits worth €430,000 to over 400 clubs around the country. This promotion will run until the 5th July. Simply spend €40 in Quish’s Supervalu and shoppers will receive a Kit for kids token which can them be donated to the Tramore Juvenile GAA Club Collection Point in-store. The club must collect a minimum of 2,000 vouchers to qualify for the kit. TRAMORE JUVENILE GAA GOLF CLASSIC Our Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser takes place on June 13th in Tramore Golf Club from 8.30 am to 2 pm. This is run on a Stableford format, €20 per person, teams of four. Please contact Tramore Golf Club 051 386170 to book or contact info@tramoregolfclub.com. If unable to take part, please sponsor a tee box for €50. CUL CAMP Tramore Kellogg's GAA Cul Camp takes place from 17th- 21st August in the club grounds. 1st child €55, 2nd child €45, 3, 4 5th child €40 each. Contact Denise Connor 083-1523257 for bookings and further details. Online bookings can be made on www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps. This is a great camp, the largest by far in the county, and is very well run, great value and fantastic fun, so book your place early to avoid disappointment. FIXTURES THIS WEEK U-11 Hurling Div 1 vs Ballygunner Friday, 12th June in Tramore at 6.30 pm Eastern Intermediate Hurling Championship Tramore vs Erins Own Saturday 13th June in Walsh Park at 4.00 pm U-14 County Hurling Div 1 vs Abbeyside Monday, 15th June in Abbeyside at 7.00 pm All support greatly appreciated for these matches UNDERAGE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING U-13 Hurling-Open to all - Development Training in Carriganore every 2nd week, Fridays at 6.30-8 pm, on this Friday, 12th June. LOTTO The next draw takes place on Wednesday, 17th June when the Jackpot will be €4,900. Tickets €2 each are on sale in the usual outlets. There was no winner of the €4,800 Jackpot in last Wednesday's draw. The numbers drawn were 5, 11, 17 and 22. Lucky Dip Winners of €40 each were Shay Burke, Sommerville, Liam Nolan, Fenor and Mary Fogarty (better known as Dilly Dalton), Oak Crescent, Riverstown. Thanks to all who support the Lotto. LITTLE WARRIORS Little Warriors for 3-6 year olds will run every Sunday at 10.30 am, fun and games for little ones in our AstroTurf, €2 per child, €5 max per family. DEISE DRAW Congratulations to Mary Fitzgerald, Roselawn who won €250 in the May draw. Top monthly prize is €10,000 with many other terrific prizes to be won. Tickets, €10 each, can be got from Pat Cullen or Anne Bohan. Winners in the Local Members Draw were Billy & Claire O'Keeffe, Beech Park, Diarmuid McCarthy, Glen Road and Betty Clune, Sweetbriar Lawn, while Anne Bohan won the promoters prize. Thanks to all who support the Deise Draw. SOCIAL DANCING LESSONS There will be social dancing classes every Tuesday in the Club Centre from 7 pm - 10 pm. Come and learn to dance the Foxtrot, Quickstep, Waltzes and many more with a Professional Instructor. All standards welcome from novice to refreshers. Dancers of a good standard more than welcome. Come along and enjoy what promises to be a great night. Contact Glen 087 9183218 CAMOGIE Training on Wednesday evenings U-8 to U12, 6 - 7 pm. Training now on Wednesday evenings for U-14 to U-18 from 8 - 9 pm. ASTROTURF and HALL Open to Clubs and Children's Parties, for further information, contact our Sports and Social Manager, Charlie Ryan at 086-8232021. CIRCUIT TRAINING AND CORE PILATES Circuits with John Frost on Wednesday at 7.30pm. Pilates with Davy Wade on Thursday at 7.30 pm. €5 for each class and all are welcome. BINGO In the Club every Monday at 8 pm and all are welcome. Congratulations to Tina Flanagan (nee Dunne), Ballykinsella who celebrated a big birthday last Friday. CARDS Josie Connors, Nicky Grace and John Dunne beat Mary Halley, Nicky Power and Liz Halley in last week’s final. Cards every Friday at 9.30 pm and all are welcome. Friday draw winners were Tracy Dunphy and Michael Dunne. Recent Bonus Ball winners were Eamonn McCormack and Steffi and Charlie Ryan.

Geraldines Geraldines JUNIOR FOOTBALL On Friday, 5th June, the junior lads continued in their quest for their first win in the championship against Melleray in Lismore. It was a

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grand evening for football but there was a slight wind also. It was a good competitive start by both teams exchanging points. Then the Gers gained control of the game with points from Mikey, Kieran, Eric and a goal by Jason put the gers ahead of Mellary. In the second half the Gers continued where they left off adding more points but credit to Melleray for coming back and closing the gap. Final Score: Geraldines 1-7; Melleray 0-6. Super performance by Sham in goal kept the clean sheet. The backs were fantastic pressuring Melleray everytime as did our midfielders and forwards. Fantastic performance all round and puts the lads back in this championship. Team: S. Ronayne, P. Hickey, J. Tobin, J. O’Connor, R. Lynch, M. O’Brien, S. O’Brien, J. Casey, S. Landers, E. Kenefick, K. Mernin, M. Lynch, J. O’Keeffe, M. Irwin, J. Corkery. Subs: M. O’Connell, J. Jensen.

FIXTURES Intermediate Hurling League Vs Colligan in Colligan at 11:30 a.m. Congraulations to the Waterford Senior Hurlers on a fantastic win over Cork.

Ballyduff UpperJuveniles Juvenile Ballyduff Upper U-8 / U- 9 HURLING We played a tough match against St. Catherine’s last Wednesday (3rd June) in Conna. Well done to all 12 on the panel. U-10 FESTIVAL OF HURLING Our annual U-10 Festival of Hurling was held over the last two weekends in May. A total of 32 teams participated from Cork, Tipperary and Waterford. The weather was great, the participants played their hearts out and the supporters enjoyed every minute of the matches! The Committee would like to thank most sincerely all our Sponsors as follows: Lisnabrin Physiotherapy Clinic, Curraglass; Riordain’s Supervalu, Fermoy; McGrath’s Pharmacy, Tallow; McCarthy Insurance Group, Fermoy; Cunninghams Hardware, Tallow; Noonan Catering, Araglin; A.I.B, Lismore; East Cork Oil; Roche’s Centra, Lismore; Kite Sport Ltd./Hurlóg, Galway; Hickey Form Work Ltd., Araglin; McGovern’s Shop, Ballyduff Upper; Kelleher’s Supervalu, Cappoquin; Dan O’Connor Feeds, Limerick; Dairygold Co-op Society Ltd, Mitchelstown; Noonan’s Garage, Ballyduff Upper; Ballyrafter Service Station, Lismore; McDonnell Bros (Agri-Suppliers) Ltd, Coolagown; Keary’s Motors, Kinsale Rd. Roundabout, Cork; Tallow Area Credit Union; Glanbia, Tallow; Hornibrook’s, Lismore; J.F Foods & Marquees; Mari Mina Pharmacy, Lismore. Also the Division 1 sponsors - Sheehan Bros. Bldg Contrs / Extra Homes, Ballyduff Upper; Division 2 sponsors O’Connor Family, Ballyduff Upper; and Division 3 sponsor - John Jackson, Ballyduff Upper. We would also like to thank those that sponsored prizes for the Raffle as follows: Walsh’s Pharmacy, Fermoy; John Jackson; Garryvoe Hotel; Fota Island Wildlife Park; Cummins Sports, Fermoy; The Cliff House Hotel; Leahy’s Open Farm; SGC Cinema, Dungarvan; Trabolgan; Tidy Hurler, Cappoquin; Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown; The Village Arts Centre, Kilworth; Touchwood Plaque Displays. Thanks is also extended to the volunteers who helped out over the 2 weekends, the referees and of course, the 32 teams and their supporters who travelled. U-11 TOWN & COUNTRY HURLING LEAGUE SPONSORED BY GER WYLEY Our U-11’s are playing well in this League and played away to St. Pat’s on Friday, 29th May. They play at home to Ardmore in the 6th round of this hurling league on Friday next, 12th June. U-12 TOWN & COUNTRY HURLING LEAGUE SPONSORED BY GER WYLEY Our U-12’s have been busy in the last few weeks with matches played against Stradbally, Ardmore and An Gaeltacht and are doing very well in all games. PRIMARY GO GAMES Congratulations to club member Tireoghain Flynn who participated in the Munster GAA Primary Go Games in Thurles on Sunday, 31st May. BÓRD NA n-ÓG U-14 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 3 Our first round match of this championship was away to St. Oliver’s last week and St. Oliver’s proved stronger on the day winning on a scoreline of 3-6 to 11 pts to Ballyduff Upper. Our next outing will be against Fourmilewater on Tuesday, 9th June.

Clonea Hurling & Camogie Camogie Clonea JUVENILE BLOTTO Next draw is this Sunday, 28th June in Clancys Bar. Jackpot is now €5,600. Please support us. CLONEA CAMOGIE UNDER 14 CHAMPIONS Well done to our Under 14 girls who, in combination with St. Mollerans, won the Premier Butcher Under 14 Camogie County final, beating Portlaw well by 6-7 to 2-7. CLONEA 100 CYCLE Our 100k and 40k Cycles take place on Sunday, 21st June. Registration is from 8 pm and

Ballyduff Upper U-10’s who participated at our Hurling Festival. Cycles commence from 8.30 am. Entry fee is €20. All funds raised go to the Club and Waterford Hospice. WATERFORD HURLERS Well done to the Waterford Senior Hurlers on a great win over Cork to qualify for the Munster Senior Hurling final. UNDER 14 Good win by our Under 14s over Clashmore in the Championship last Saturday. Busy period ahead for these lads with games against An Ghaeltacht, Brickeys and De La Salle between now and June 18th

Affane/Cappoquin CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn for the Club lotto jacpot prize of €7,800 on Tuesday, June 2nd were 1-711-20 not won. The five, €20 consolations prizes went to, Seamus O Rodaigh, Lacken; Eamonn Cliffe, Railway Bar; Dean Morrissey, Castle Street; Karen Twohig, Glenside and Rachel/Ava Casey, Lacken. This week’s draw was held on Monday, June 8th. Results will appear here next week. THREE TO ANSWER 1, Who is the coach of the Limerick minor hurlers? 2, Who were the Kerry club Ballinacourty defeated in the Munster club senior football semifinal in 2007? 3, Who did Ballysaagart defeat in the 2014 AllIreland Junior club hurling semi final? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Ballyduff Kerry won an All-Ireland senior hurling championship and lost a Munster Intermediate hurling club final in 2011. 2, Newmarket-On-Fergus are the only club to win Munster club Junior and Senior hurling titles. 3, Tramore who were defeated by Ballygarvan in 2004 were the first Waterford club to play in a Munster Junior hurling final. SENIOR HURLING C'SHIP Rd 3 Sunday, 21st June Cappoquin V Roanmore at 2 pm in The Fraher Field SARGENT CUP Rd 5 Cappouin V De La Salle in DLS this Friday or Saturday U- 11 HURLING TOWN/COUNTRY FIXTURES Rd 6 Friday, June 12th at 6.30 pm, Cappoquin (A) V St. Olivers Rd 7 Friday, June 26th at 6.30 pm Cappoquin (H) V Cois Bhrid in The Sportsfield U-12 HURLING TOWN/COUNTRY FIXTURE Rd 6 Friday, June 19th at 6.30 pm Cappoquin (H) V Youghal in The Sportsfield JUNIOR HURLING C'SHIP FIXTURE Rd 1 Friday, June 19th Cappoquin V Lismore at 7.30 pm in The Castle Farm Grounds Lismore UPCOMING U-14 HURLING COUNTY C;SHIP FIXTURES Rd 2 Tuesday, June 9th Cappoquin (A) V St. Pats at 7.30 pm in Kilgobinet Rd 3 Monday, June 15th Cappoquin (H) V St. Declans East at 7 pm in The Sportsfield. WEST JUNIOR FOOTBALL C'SHIP Affane 1-05; Colligan Emmets 3-10. Affane footballers took on Colligan Emmets last Friday. at the Fraher Field. With all teams already through to the knock-out stages of the championship this proved to be a bit of a nonevent with Colligan running deserving winners against a lack lustre Affane side. Team, Sean Cullinane, Damian McCarthy, Killian Denn, Shane Coughlan, Evan McGrath, David Cahillane, P. J. Curran, Paul Murray, Keith Landers, Jack Mangan, Aaron O’Sullivan, Nathan O’Mahoney, Brian Crotty, Killian O’Sullivan, Richie Scanlan.

SUPERVALU KITS FOR KIDS Kellehers SuperValu Cappoquin is currently running a 'Kits for Kids' promotion. The promotion works as follows, when €20 is spend you will receive a token. Just pop this token in the Cappoquin/Affane GAA collection box in the store. Clubs must collect 2,000 tokens to receive a training kit containing training balls bibs, cones, water bottles etc. The promotion runs until

July.

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CUL CAMP DATES This year’s Cul Camp will take place from Monday, July 20th to Friday, July 24th. All details and payment can be made at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or contact Eilish Curran on 0876141686. WATERFORD SENIOR HURLERS BOOK THEIR PLACE IN THE MUNSTER FINAL Congratulations to all involved with the Waterford senior hurling team who booked their place in the Munster Hurling Championship Final on Sunday afternoon last with a 3-19 to 1-21 win over Cork. It's the second time in five weeks that Waterford have gotten the better of Cork after beating them in the Allianz League Final at the start of May. Waterford will now face either Tipperary or Limerick in the Munster final on Sunday, July 12th, Hon The Deise MUNSTER INTERMEDIATE HURLING On the aftermath of Waterford’s magnificent victory over Cork in Sunday’s Munster SHC at Thurles on Sunday. One runs the risk at being branded a “Kill-Joy” in questioning any aspect of the Ancient game within the county. However, the selection process and poor performance of the County intermediate side against Cork (who were not allowed field any of last year’s team or no senior club player) in the curtain raiser needs to be probed. At a time when the standard of junior and intermediate hurling in the Western Division is at all time high (eight members of Sunday’s successful senior side hurl in the Western Intermediate and Junior hurling championship). Only four players from Intermediate and Junior level were considered good enough for the County Intermediate team, three were from Eastern Intermediate sides while Western Junior side Geraldines had Jerome Maher bringing the total number of players from the Western Division to two for the starting line-up.The heroic efforts of ground breakers Ballysaggart in 2013, Modeligo and Cappoquin last year in bringing glory to the County when annexing provincial titles in both grades seems to have been completely ignored. A review of selection methods needs to be urgently considered if the County is serious about this competition SYMPATHY The Cappoquin/Affane GAA club extends sincere sympathy to family and friends of Liam McLaughlin who died last Wednesday. Liam affectionately known to many of us as 'Liga' starred on our Mick Lacey trained county winning U-16 hurling sides of 1996/’97 and also played many years adult hurling for our club and will be sorely missed by us all. May he rest in peace SYMPATHY The Affane/Cappoquin GAA club extend sincere sympathy to Eddie O’Shea and to the extended family and friends of Paddy O’Shea, The Square who died recently. Paddy held many administrative roles in the club as well as being the gateman for many years. May he rest in peace.

Next Up: We have a few weeks to wait for our next outing which is against Colligan. PEIL FÉ-13 AN DÁTA: 13-06-15, AN T-AM: 10.30 r.n. IONAD: PÁIRC UÍ FHEARACHAIR: Sea, cuir sa dialann é, nó sa mobile no greamaigh den bhfalla é ach ná déan dearmad air- cluiche cheannais an Chontae idir An Ghaeltacht agus Portchládach. Féach ar na h-ainmneacha ar an bhfoireann- Ó Ceallaigh, Mac Craith, Breathnach, Uada, Ó Mathúna, Ó h-Ógáinbuachaillí “de threibh is de shliocht na sár-fhear”! Ba cheart dúinn bheith ann inár sluaite ar dhá chúis: (1) chun misneach agus gríosadh a thabhairt dóibh agus (2) chun bheith páirteach in ocaid an-mhór i saol na Gaeltachta. Beir bua a bhuachaillí! SCRÚDAITHE Go n-éirí go geal le aosóg na h-áite atá sáite i scrúdaithe éagsúla fé láthair. Ní fada go mbeidh deireadh leo agus tá an saoirse ag teacht in bhur gcoinne!

Sean Phobal Phobal JUNIOR FOOTBALL A trip to Ardmore is always a pleasant experience but that was not the case for our footballers last Saturday when they had to give best to Tallow on a score line of 2-10 to 0-12. Having faced a stiff breeze in the first half we trailed by 1-07 to 0-03 at the break with the goal coming from a penalty which was indisputable. Our scores came from Diarmuid Curran, Brian French and Graham Guiry. The second half saw us improve and outscore Tallow by 0-9 to 1-3 but we could never close the gap with the second goal being of the softish variety. Our nine second half scores came from Graham Guiry 0-3, Cormac Nugent, Brian French and Mike French 0-2 apiece. An Foireann: A. Ríordáin, S. Stillwell, R. Turraoin, B. De Barra. S. De Paor, A. Breathnach, S. Ó Conbhuí. C. Innseadúin (0-2 f), A. Mac Gearailt. B. Frinnseach (0-3), B.Ó hÓgáin, D. Ó Cuirrín (0-1). R. Stillwell, G. Ó Gadhra (0-04), M. Frinnseach (0-2). Fir Ionaid: S. Uada, S. Ó Lonáin, R. De Paor, U. Ó

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas HAIRY HUNNIES BEAUTY PAGEANT NIGHT - SATURDAY, 13th JUNE IN DANNY’S AT 8.30 p.m. This will be a night to remember. You will not know the men from the woman. Fun and more fun. So, don’t forget Danny’s on the 13th June, at 8.30 p.m. sharp. WATERFORD HURLERS You are a credit to your county. You did it five weeks ago winning the League now beating the Rebels again in the first round of the championship. We were slow to settle but when we got going there was no stopping to the boys. Now is the time for us all to fall in behind the players and get the county decked out in our colours, white and blue. It was great to see Pauric Mahony with the players after the match. Now we must get behind our under 21 hurlers who play Cork in their backyard in a few weeks. Well done lads as I say up the Deise.

Naomh Brid Brid LEAGUES Last week the under 9’s game versus St. Pat’s was cancelled due to bad weather. Hopefully, it can be played this week – hurling and football on same night. This should be the finish for a while for this group in leagues, however training will continue on Tuesday evenings. The Under 12 hurlers had to postpone Friday’s game versus St. Carthages, instead they played a challenge in Fraher field versus St. Pats. This was very competitive and a good outing for both sides. This Friday coming the Under 11 hurlers are due to play Cois Brid in Tallow at 6.30 pm. Next week the Under 12 hurlers are away to Dungarvan on Friday evening. CROKE PARK BLITZ On Monday, June 29th our under 12 hurlers are due to play a blitz in Croke Park. We hope to have up to twenty players travelling on the day which will involve three games and a museum tour. Details to follow. CUL CAMP This year the Naomh Brid Cul Camp is to be held at the Touraneena venue. Log on to www.gaa.ie/kellogsculcamps for online applications. The camp will run from Monday, August 3rd to Friday, August 7th, from 10 until 2 pm each day. It is open to all boys and girls between 6 and 13 years of age CLUB NOTES If any person or group in the club wants to include match news, fixtures or photos etc in the weekly notes please send email to the club PRO. Email address is (nb-pro@outlook.ie) These need to be received by Sunday evening at 6 pm for inclusion that week.

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Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €2,400 as on Sunday night last Bonnie Mills was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 5 which wasn’t the Joker although he did win €50. Eleanor O’Connor and Maurice O’Donnell won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crottys Corner Bar. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We played Sliabh gCua in the Western Championship in Colligan on Friday night last and thanks to a very good first half performance we recorded a good win. Team: K. DWANE, N. DEE, M. LAVAN, C. McCARTHY, G. BREEN, R. SHEEHAN, P. LYNCH, L. HURNEY, M. MAHER, D. LOOBY, J. O’BRIEN, R. DUNFORD, S. CROTTY, E. COLLINS, D. FERNCOMBE.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL On Saturday night we played Kilgobinet in Fraher Field in the Western Championship and recorded our third win of the Championship. This is a fantastic start to the championship by this team in their first year back in the Championship after a break for a few years. SENIOR HURLING This week we play two games in the Sargent Cup. Tonight, Wednesday, June 10th we play Fourmilewater in Abbeyside at 7:30 pm and then on Saturday we travel to Lismore to play the home team at 7:30 pm. BOOKING OF FIELDS With a number of teams starting back training we would like to remind all team managers to please ensure that they book the field with Michael O’Donovan prior to training. CLUB BINGO Our Club Bingo will continue this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €400. JUVENILE SECTION Kellogs cul camps: The Waterford GAA Cul Camps are back again this year and this year they will take place In Abbeyside /Ballinacourty from June 29th to the 3rd of July. Our club coordinator is Audrey and she can be contacted on (087) 6987388 for any information regarding these camps. Alternatively you can find information on these camps and book your place on kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie Under 14 and 13: Our under 14 footballers took part in the county final last weekend. After a hard fought battle against a very well balanced Gaultier side it was the city team that took the spoils by three goals. Our lads battled away strong throughout and everyone in the club was very proud of the effort all the players gave. We take part in the county under 13 football final this weekend and we all hope we will have a little more luck on the day than we did last Saturday. Under 12: Our under 12 hurlers played against Dungarvan on Friday night of last week. The lads played very well on the night and came away with victory. Well done: Well done to club players Darragh Slevin and Alec Norris who have represented Waterford in the primary game over the last fortnight. Both players acquitted themselves well and it was a great honour for both young men to play in the hallowed ground of Semple Stadium. Golden goal: The winning time for the golden goal was 26 minutes and 18 seconds. If you have the winning ticket please contact Audrey on (087) 6987388 to collect your winnings before Friday at noon. Everyone in the club would like to thank anyone who purchased tickets for this fundraising event for our Féile team who will travel to Wexford to represent the county soon

Clashmore/Kinsaelbeg JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our Junior hurlers are back in action this week when they square up to Ballinameela in the next round of the Western Championship which takes place on Sunday at 2.30 pm in Ardmore so hopefully they can follow up a good first round win against Ballysaggart and the very best of luck to them in that. JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our Junior Footballers played Ballinameela in the Western Championship on Friday night last in Ballinameela and thankfully they carried some momentum through from the previous week as they went on to win well at the end by 3-15 to 29, so well done to everyone involved. Our four group games have now all been played after which we stand on four points from two wins so we must wait until the final round of games this weekend before we will know if we qualify for the knockout stages of this championship or not. MUNSTER HURLING SEMI-FINAL Congratulations to Derek McGrath and his County Senior hurlers as they recorded a fantastic win over neighbours Cork in the Munster Hurling Semi-Final at Semple Stadium on Sunday last, completing a double over this opposition in the space of five weeks which surely hasn't happened very often! We also want to say very well done to our two representatives Brian

The Brickey Rangers team and mentors after their win over De La Salle in the U-14 Division 2 football Co. Championship Final, sponsored by the Combined Waterford City Credit Unions. [Rory Wyley]

and Tadhg who both played their part in this fantastic team effort and we look forward to seeing them both line out on Munster Final day on July 12th. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILES Club Nursery - Hurling This Saturday, 13th June: Last Saturday saw the second morning of our Club Nursery and it was a massive success again with over 30 boys and girls getting to enjoy a runaround and learn new skills. A huge thank you to Catherine Keogh, Mary O'Halloran and Roger Ryan for their help. The Nursery will continue this Saturday morning at 10 am when we will be doing hurling for two weeks and this is sure to prove really popular, especially after Waterford’s heroics in Thurles. We have a few surprises planned for those who attend over the next few weeks. Remember the Nursery is FREE if the child is already a member of the GAA but if they are not, don't worry it's only €10 to register the child and FREE after that. There will be at least two experienced coaches in attendance and the kids are guaranteed to have fun and make friends! There will be tea and snacks for parents to enjoy, kids TV in the Club Room to keep the small children happy and plenty chat and company while the nurseries are on so something for everyone. The sessions will last for one hour. Please do try to ensure that parents remember to get a helmet and a hurley for each child. For more information or if you have any queries, contact Barry Dunne, Nursery Coordinator and club PRO on 087-6953648. Super Valu GAA Kit for Kids: The club is hoping to get people to support us in our attempt to get some gear and kit for our teams by shopping in Super Valu Youghal. If you spend over €40 you get a voucher and if we collect a certain number of vouchers, we get a range of great gear sponsored by Super Valu. More information is available on their website www.supervalu.ie , once you receive your voucher it can be dropped in a box in-store. So please remember us when you are doing your weekly shop! Waterford Back In A Munster Final: A huge well done to Waterford senior hurlers on their superb win versus Cork in Thurles last Saturday. Special congrats to Brian and Tadhg, who continue to make us all very proud.

Colligan Emmetts WESTERN JFC (PREMIER), ROUND 4 EMMETTS RETURN TO WINNING WAYS COLLIGAN EMMETTS 3-10; AFFANE 1-5 Following a disappointing defeat to Tallow, we got back to winning in the Divisional Junior (Premier) football Championship on Friday evening last (June 5th) at a sunny Fraher Field where we overcame a gallant Affane outfit in an entertaining contest. We have one group game remaining, against the defending champions An Sean Phobal, no date has been confirmed as of yet. The Team that lined out against Affane was as follows: Dean McKenna, Peter Moloney, John Flynn, Mike McGrath, Alan Kinsella, PJ Coffey, Ray Bannon, John Morrissey, John Nick Fennell, Johnny Wall, Mark Flynn, Gavin Whelan, Ross Browne, Alan Walsh, Richie Kiely. Subs: Sean Browne for R. Kiely, Jason Dunford.

WESTERN JFC (INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED) RE-FIXTURE Please Note Official Notice RE-FIXTURE For Your Club. Peil Soisear Intermediate Attached: Na h-Emmetaigh V Baile Na Saggairt at Dun Na Mainstreach 7.30 pm Friday, 12th June.

Please come along and show your support, our remaining group games will be against neighbours Kilgobinet, and Geraldine’s. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE FIXTURE We play our penultimate game of the Divisional hurling league this Sunday morning with a home tie against Geraldine’s: Please Note Official Notice Fixture For Your Club Iomaint Idirmheanach League: An Coillegaein V Na Geraltaigh at An Coillegaein 11.30 am Sunday, 14th June CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the club Lotto held in Quill’s Master McGrath Bar on Bank Holiday Monday (June 1st) last. The numbers drawn were 8, 9, 23 & 28, the €20 lucky ticket winners were: Nellie Power, Aileen Casey, Gusty & Majella Queally, Stephen Dunford. Last Monday (08/06) night’s jackpot was worth €5,500. Thanks for your continued support. WATERFORD QUALIFY FOR MUNSTER FINAL A big well done to Colin Dunford and the Waterford hurlers who booked their spot in the Munster SHC Final on July 12th following a hard fought yet fully deserved win over Cork at Thurles last Sunday. Waterford took a while to settle into the game, but once they did, they opened up and began to play with fluency and great intensity. There was a few scary moments near the end as Cork reduced the deficit to two points but Waterford’s thirs goal set the seal on a brilliant victory. Well done to our own club man Colin who worked his socks off all afternoon, roll on the Munster Final! Rumour has it we may need a bigger bus for the Munster Final!

Modeligo WESTERN JUNIOR PREMIER FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Modeligo 4-11; Shamrocks 0-11. Our footballers played their fourth game of the football campaign on Saturday last when they faced Shamrocks in Clashmore. A point from Rian Reddy inside the opening two minutes set the scene for the first half as the lads held the upper hand throughout. Two excellent goals from Michael Troy and another from Cian O'Byrne meant Modeligo led by 3-5 to 0-6 at the break. However, Shamrocks rallied somewhat on the restart and took the game to Modeligo as the sides traded point for point for a long period. But with about 15 minutes to go, Shane Troy sent through a well placed pass to send Michael clear, and he completed his hat-trick of goals, sealing the win for Modeligo in doing so. This win sees Modeligo having 3 wins from 4 games. Next up for Modeligo are Tallow in the fifth and final round of games in the League section of the championship. Incidentally, Tallow also won on Saturday last, beating Old Parish on a scoreline 2-10 to 0-12. MODELIGO: 1. Pa Walsh, 2. Nicky O'Donovan, 3. Brian McCarthy, 4. Gary Power, 5. Sean Hennessy, 6. Sean O'Donovan (0-1), 7. John McGrath, 8. Pa O'Donovan (0-1), 9. Shane Troy (0-2), 10. Rian Reddy (0-1), 11. Jamie Troy, 12. Robbie Buckley. 13. Michael Troy (3-4), 14. Pat Fitzgerald (0-1), 15. Cian O'Byrne (1-1). 16. Thomas Walsh (for R. Buckley), 17. Reg Fitzgerald, 18. JP Ryan, 19. Micheál Power.

WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Modeligo will play their second game in the group stages of the Intermediate championship on Sunday, June 21st, when they face

Ballysaggart at the Castle Farm Grounds, Lismore. Having earned a point from the opening round by drawing with Ardmore, Modeligo will be keen to build on that in this game as the group is already showing that every result is of major importance. As always, please come along to give the local lads your support. WESTERN JUNIOR "B" HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our Junior "B" Hurling side will play their third championship game on Saturday, June 20th when they play Abbeyside in Colligan GAA Grounds. Having suffered a huge loss to An Rínn in their last game, the lads will have to regroup and try to get something from this game. Throwin is timed for 7.30 pm so please go along to get behind the lads UNWANTED CLOTHING & SCRAP METAL COLLECTION Modeligo GAA Club held a fundraising Scrap metal collection, in conjunction with a collection of Unwanted Clothing, on Saturday, May 23rd, at Modeligo Community Centre. Once again, the people of this parish and the surrounding area were brilliant in their efforts to help us out and made this fundraising event another success. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the collection, and to all of the members who helped out on the day itself. MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Tom Devine made an appearance for the closing 14 minutes as Waterford's Senior hurlers booked their place in the Munster Senior Hurling Final with a deserved win against Cork in Semple Stadium, Thurles on Sunday last. Just as in the National Hurling League Final, Tom made a huge impact and put the ball over the line (after a few attempts!) to seal the win for the Déise. Congratulations to Tom and all the Waterford lads from everyone here in Modeligo GAA Club. PRIMARY GAME Congratulations to local Modeligo girl, Máiréad O'Brien, who was selected to take part in the Primary Game in Thurles on Sunday last at halftime in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship clash between Waterford and Cork. A proud moment for herself and her family as she represented her club and school.

Lismore (Kindly sponsored by EAMONN'S PLACE ) COUNTY HURLING Congrats to the Waterford Senior Hurlers on their fine win over Cork in the Munster semi-final last Sunday in Semple Stadium. Well done to Maurice, Paudie, Stephen and Shane who are valued players of this great team. Also, to Dan well done who is a valued member of the management team. Congrats to Maurice who won the Centra / RTE Man Of The Match award. Wishing everyone involved with the team the very best in their preparation for the munster final against winners of Limerick and Tipperary. BEST OF LUCK Best of luck to our members who are sitting the Junior and Leaving Cert Examinations at present. CLUB HURLING Lismore seniors had a challenge match in the GAA Field last Saturday against Lattin – Cullen (Tipperary). Lismore ran out winners of this encounter. FIELD FIXTURES DOUBLE HEADER INTERMEDIATE HURLING: Sunday, 21st June Tourin V Shamrocks at 2 p.m. and Ballysaggart V Modeligo at 3.30.p.m.

SENIOR HURLING ROUND 3: Tallow V Abbeyside at Lismore Tuesday, June 23rd sy 7.30.p.m JUNIOR HURLING A: Dungarvan V Ballyduff at Lismore Saturday, 20th June at 7.30.p.m. LISMORE GAA CLUB LOTTO Numbers drawn in lotto for jackpot of €16,450 last Tuesday evening were: 3, 8, 13, 15. No winner. Consolation prizes of €20 went to: Breda Geoghegan, Avril, Emma, Keith Power, Brian Buckley and Gillian coffey. Next week’s jackpot will be for €16,600. The Lismore Club GAA Lotto was held in the Community Centre on Monday, evening last June 8th, 2015 at 7.30. p.m. for jackpot of €16,600. Numbers drawn on the night were: 2, 12, 16, 17. No winner. Consolation prizes went to Niall Aherne, Billy Condon, Mary Cunningham, and Angela Breen. Next week’s jackpot €16,750. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5.

Tourin GALA DAY Time is pushing ever closer for the Annual Gala Day at Tourin GAA grounds on Sunday, 28th June. There will be many events for all the family. Static Birds of Prey, Dog Show, Bric a Brac stall, guess the number of blocks in the bag among many, many more. So keep the day free and come along and support this Community event. BAG PACK The bag pack has been organised for Saturday, 20th June at Tescos, Youghal. We need volunteers to help on the day. And remember folks - this fundraiser is for your community hall/club - so don't be shy and let yourself be known to the committee so that we can roster you in for a slot. WATERFORD SENIOR HURLERS WIN A big congratulations to the Waterford hurlers and mentors on a very satisfying victory over the Rebels on Sunday last at Semple Stadium, Thurles. It took a while for the Waterford lads to settle but when they did - it was all one way after that. Congrats to top scorer Maurice Shanahan on his Man of the Match display and to the many others who either played the full seventy minutes, or came on as impact subs - it was brilliant! The Munster final now awaits and it will either be Limerick/Tipperary. Well done to Shane Fives who had a brilliant game and to his brother Darragh who has yet to be 'sprung' from the bench this season due to some niggling injuries, but is part of this panel also. Final score 3-19 to 1-21. In the Intermediate game, it was Cork who were well on top throughout and with the exception of Jerome Maher (Geraldines) and Darragh Lyons (Dungarvan) on the starting fifteen from the West, it took a third Western player Thomas Ryan (Tallow) who came on as a sub to make any impact but it was little too late as Cork finished with a flourish. FOOTBALL QUALIFER In the football qualifiers, Waterford have drawn Offaly - this game will be played at the end of June. UPCOMING EVENTS The Immrama Festival of Writing takes place this weekend in Lismore while the following week, the Cappoquin Cornerstone Carnival will also have entertainment for the whole weekend. SYMPATHY Condolences to the families of the late Liam McLaughlin, Cappoquin who passed away unexpectantly last weekend. May he rest in peace.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Stradbally JUNIOR FOOTBALL We play our near neighbours Kilrossanty on Friday next 12th June in Stradbally at 7-30 pm. We are playing well in this grade at the moment, but Friday night will be the ultimate test as Kilrossanty are never easy opponents SEAN AHEARNE KELLOGG’S G.A.A. CÚL CAMP This year’s Cúl Camp is dedicated to the memory of Seán Ahearne who gave a lot of his time to the promotion of underage Football and Hurling in Stradbally G.A.A. Club. The Camp begins on Monday, June 29th and finishes on Friday, July 3rd. The camp is open to boys and girls from six years of age to thirteen years of age. The camp begins at 10.00a.m. And finishes at 2.30p.m. It will promote all Gaelic Games including Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders. The cost is €55 for the first child, €45 second child and €40 third and fourth child. If you want any information please log on to www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps or you can also register on the beginning day of the camp. If you have any queries please contact club co-ordinator Tomás Walsh. PRE-SCHOOL G.A.A. CAMP This year we also have a pre-school camp for boys and girls aged four and five years on the same week. This camp also begins at 10.00a.m. And finishes at the earlier time of 12 noon. These children will receive the Cúl Camp kit and bag and the cost is €40. You can’t register online for this camp. THE FLICK OF BRICK Well done to Michael Brick Walsh who played a pivotal role in Waterford's win against Cork last Sunday in Thurles. What a lovely pass he gave Jake Dillon for Waterford's second goal, and that famous flick to Tom Devine for Waterford's third goal. I'm sure he is already looking forward to the Munster Final against either Tipperary or Limerick. This Waterford team need not fear any other team, as their work rate is superb. LEAVING CERT Best of luck to all students in the parish who are doing their leaving exams. VIKING MARATHON Well done to those who took part in our 10km race on Saturday morn- results as followsKenny Carroll 41 mins, Mary Phelan 41 mins, Bríd Dunphy 46 mins, Mandy Norris 55 mins, Cathy Breen 55 mins, Guest runner 1 58 mins 50 sec, Guest runner 2 58 mins 50 sec, Denise O’Brien 60 mins. Great run by all, some very speedy times and everyone home in 10 min miles or less. Training runs this week- Our final interval training before the big day takes place on Wednesday at 7:30 from the church car park. Thanks to all those who have already sponsored our runners, still plenty of time over the next 3 weeks before the marathon 27th June! All proceeds going to redeveloping the juvenile pitch. Thanks in advance. JUNIOR FOOTBALL RESULT We played St. Savours last Friday evening in Ballybeg. We had a five point win in what was an exciting game, all our players played well. The final score was Stradbally 2-7; St Savours 0-8. LADIES NOTES U-12 girls are due to play St. Pats tonight (Wednesday) in Stradbally at 7.30 p.m. U-14 girls are due to play Ballyduff Upper in the last round of this championship on Thursday night at 7 pm in Stradbally.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €3,100 held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty on Sunday 7/6/15. Number were 3, 8, 9, 10. €30 to the following people: Martin Lynch, Dungarvan; Mary Power, Ballyshunnock. Sellers prize of €30 Joe Walsh, Micilin’s. Next Clotto held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 14/6/15 for a Jackpot of €3,200. On duty on the night Liam Brazil and Pierce Whyte. JUNIOR FOOTBALL We played Gaultier last Friday evening 5th June at Newtown GAA Grounds and won on a scoreline of 1-10 to 1-5. Points coming from Fintan Walsh on the 3rd minute and 13th, Emmett Doherty 21st and 23rd, Dylan Hogan 26th minute, Fintan Walsh free, Michael Walsh Point. Half-time score 0-7 to 0-2. We opened the scoring in the second half with a point from Ciaran Keating and a Fintan Walsh free and a point from Emmett Doherty. We were awarded a penalty which was well taken by Fintan leaving the scores 1-10 to 0-5. Gaultier then scored a late goal to leave the final score 110 to 1-5. Kilrossanty Team: Richie Hayes, Kenny Houihan, Jimmy Maher, Michael Hasset, Paul Lennon, Paul Hayes, Michael Galvin, Michael Walsh (1), Ciaran Keating (1), John Paul Quinlan, Emmett Doherty (3), Dylan Hogan (1), Dale Power, Dean Fennell, Fintan Walsh 1-4. Subs: Colin Dee, Daryl Ryan, P. J. Houihan.

We now play Stradbally in our final group game in Stradbally GAA Grounds this Friday

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evening June 12th at 7 pm. Please come along and support the men in green and gold. RECYCLED CLOTHES We are still collecting old clothes, shoes, curtains, sheets etc. So if you are doing a clear out please bring them to the GAA club and put them in the recycling bin. 1985 SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING REUNION Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty, has organised a reunion between the two finalist teams in the 1985 county senior football championship, Kilrossanty and Tramore. This Saturday, 13th June commencing at 9:30 pm. The special guest on the night will be Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh and music by Michael Walsh. All enquires to Joe Walsh on 087 9246198.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 2, 4, 27, 28. No winner. Consolation Prizes: Patrick Curley, Ben Sheehan, Bridie Martin, Angela O’Hara. Promoter: Corner House. Next draw: Ted’s, June 15th. Jackpot: €4,600. JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Tallow 2-10; Old Parish 0-12. Tallow continued their steady progress in the junior football championship with a 4 point win over Old Parish in Ardmore last Friday evening. Goals at key moments for Tallow, just before and after the half time break proved decisive in a tight contest. As is often the case at the well appointed seaside venue the wind was a telling factor. Tallow used it to full advantage in the first half putting 7 points on the board to 3 from an Seana Phobail with 5 minutes left before the break. Not an insurmountable deficit from an Old Parish point of view but a converted penalty in the closing stages by Mikey Curley, who was unerring from placed balls on the night, put a different complexion on matters. Half time: Tallow 1-7, Old Parish 0-3. Trailing by 7 Old Parish started the second half in determined fashion and cut the lead to 5 with a brace of points from play. A well taken opportunist goal from Stephen Pratt 12 minutes into the second period stretched the Tallow lead to 8 points. Although Old Parish had the majority of possession in the last quarter and made some inroads, scoring four or five points in succession, the gap was just two wide to close. When substitute James Tobin curled over a magnificent point from a tight angle way out by the sideline Tallow were assured of the points. The great Maurice Fitzgerald would have been proud of this effort and it raised a huge cheer from our small but devoted band of supporters. A lot of changes from the previous game but the lads still did the business. I can’t give Paul O’Brien the Man of the Match award again as he only got four points from play (and the runai says I’m biased). We had a number of good performances. Sully and Kieran Fraser were flying in the wing back positions, Bear made good use of the ball and took his goal well while Stefan Tobin is a skilful performer. However, we have a joint award for Man of the Match this week shared by our two young tenacious corner backs Alan Curley and Jack Tobin. Panel: Wm. Curley, Alan Curley, Jack Tobin, Aaron Pratt, Shaun O’Sullivan, Eric Hickey, Kieran Fraser, Mark O’Brien, Mikey Curley (1-4,4f,1p), Brian McCarthy, Paul O Brien (0-4), Kevin Henley, Sean Gleeson (0-1), Stephen Pratt (1-0), Stefan Tobin, Mikey Tobin, James Tobin (0-1).

WATERFORD HURLING A fantastic win for the senior hurlers sees them through to the Munster Final on July 12th. They will play the winners of Tipperary and Limerick, little did we think this at the start of the year!! Well done boys!! The Intermediate hurling was a different story where they were beaten by 8 points. This is hardly surprising considering the amount of preparation this team had!! JUNIOR HURLING Our junior hurlers will play Melleray this Friday, June 12th, at 7.45 p.m. Best of luck lads! SENIOR HURLING This game against Abbeyside is fixed for Tuesday, June 23rd, in Lismore at 7.30 p.m. Not a very suitable day to say the least. WATERFORD ROSE Unfortunately Sarah Tobin didn't make it through to the Rose of Tralee. However she did both herself and Tallow so proud and will be a great representative as Waterford Rose. CÓBHRÓN CLG Tulach an Iarainn would like to extend sincere sympathy to Valerie Aherne (Loftus) and family on the sad passing of Joe Loftus. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. SERIOUS ACHIEVERS Congratulations to Colin Cunningham, Georgina Cunningham and Mark Geary who completed the Cork City Marathon/Mini Marathon on the bank holiday week end. All had excellent times. Bubs ran 3.46 – a full 30 minutes his Dublin time. The Nutri Boost is definitely working! Congratulations also to Tomás McCarthy who completed The Iron Man in Lanzarote – May 23rd. He Swam 3.8km – cycled 180km and ran

Naomh Chartaigh U-10 team that took part in the Division A Final of The Ballyduff Festival Of Hurling. Their opponents in the final were De La Salle.

a full marathon 42km. The mind boggles. What a legend!!! COIS BHRÍDE Committee meeting – A Cois Bhride Committee Meeting will take place this coming Thursday, 11th June, in Tallow Clubhouse at 8.00 p.m. All committee members are asked to attend. Upcoming Fixtures – Friday, 12th June: Under 11 Hurling Div 2: Home v. Naomh Brid at 6.30 p.m. Monday, 15th June: Under 14 Hurling Div 2: Away v. Mount Sion at 7.00 p.m. First aid course – The pitch side first aid course took place in the clubhouse in Tallow last Saturday. We had a full attendance with 10 Cois Bhride representatives present, as we all as some participants from Ballyduff and Shamrocks Ladies football. The course itself was very well structured and all attendees agreed that they are now much better equipped to deal with some of the day to day injuries typically encountered during the course of a match. The plan is to put a rota in place so that we can have first aid trained person present at all the juvenile matches during the year. This proposed rota will be communicated to all the Cois Bhride participants over the coming weeks.

Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff Upper MUNSTER SH SEMI FINAL Congratulations to Mikey Kearney, Tommy Byrne and all the Waterford set up on their excellent win over Cork in Munster Semi Final in Semple Stadium on Sunday last. UPCOMING FIXTURES Our 4th Round Intermediate Football Championship game against Ballinameela which was due to be played last weekend was postponed and is now refixed for Saturday, 27th June at 7:30 pm in Lismore. The 3rd round of the Senior Hurling Championship versus Fourmilewater has been fixed for Tuesday, 23rd of June at 7:30pm in Fraher Field. The 2nd round of the Junior Hurling Championship versus Dungarvan is due to be played on Saturday, 20th June at 7:30pm in Lismore. SUPERVALU KITS FOR KIDS Riordan’s Supervalu Fermoy is currently running a “Kits for Kids” promotion. The promotion works as follows: When €20 is spent in Supervalu Fermoy you will receive a token. Just pop this token in the Ballyduff GAA collection box in store. Clubs must collect 2,000 tokens to receive a training Kit containing Training balls, Bibs, cones water bottles etc. The promotion runs until July. To date we have been attaining approximately 200 tickets per week. Our total tokens collected after 3 weeks is 609 so we are well on our way to reaching the 2000 token total. GOLDEN GOAL We would like to thank everyone who supported our Golden Goal Fundraiser which we ran for the Waterford versus Cork Munster SemiFinal played last Sunday. The official time of the first goal is 26 minutes 20 seconds. The winner should contact the club using the phone number at the back of their ticket. Thanks also to the club members who helped out in selling tickets over the past few weeks.

Cois Bhride Bhride Kindly sponsored by Cunningham’s Hardware Tallow COIS BHRIDE UNDER 7 HURLERS Our under 7 group of girls and boys played their first game of the year against Lismore on Friday night last. This was a really enjoyable game for players and spectators alike and thankfully the rain stayed away. We had some great performances from our more seasoned players but also some great hurling from all our new boys

and girls, some of which had never played a match before. Well done to all and see you at training as usual on Friday evening. UNDER 11 HURLING Our U-11 hurlers had a great game away to Ardmore last Monday night. There were some great performances on the night with some impressive scoring as well. Well done to everyone involved, it was a great result. UNDER 9’S Our under 9’s were in action in Tallow last Monday night against Brickey Rangers in a game of half hurling/half football, split because last week’s match was canceled due to bad weather. It was a good, tough match for both halves but Cois Bhride was well up for it and our boys and girl played brilliantly, showing some great skill in both disciplines, with some great scores on the night. Well done to all the team. UNDER 8 BLITZ The Under 8 blitz sponsored by Jumping Jack Bouncy Castles will take place this coming Saturday, 13th June at 10:30 am. All parents of the under 8’s group of players have been contacted. Hopefully, we will have some good weather for the event and the players will enjoy the matches. Thanks to Denis Tobin for sponsoring this annual blitz. ON THE ROAD TO A MUNSTER FINAL! Well done to the Waterford Senior Hurlers on a great game against Cork last Sunday in Thurles. All set up now for a Munster Final on the 12th July. And hard luck to the intermediate hurlers on the same day. COMMITTEE MEETING A Cois Bhride committee meeting will take place this coming Thursday, the 11th June in Tallow Club house at 8.00 pm. All committee members are asked to attend.

Dungarvan MUNSTER SHC Well done to the Waterford team on their win over Cork in the Munster SHC in Thurles last Sunday and to our own clubman Patrick Curran, who made his Senior championship debut in the 68th minute and scored a point, not his last one at this level I’d say. Darragh Lyons and Darren Duggan were involved with Waterford in the Intermediate game but there was no win for the Deise on this occasion. MUNSTER SCORECARD Thanks to everybody who bought and sold lines for us over the past few weeks. Nobody had the exact score for the €200, so it will be raffled among everybody who bought a line. The raffle winner of €200 was Nollaig Sheehan. A special ‘’Thank You’’ to Garvey’s SuperValu and to the Shopping Centre for accommodating the selling of lines last Thursday and Friday. LOTTO This week’s numbers are 5, 12, 13 and 20. The jackpot was not won. Next week’s lotto is worth €8,600. The winner of the €100 is Kathleen Feeney, Springfield. UNDER 14 HURLING Dungarvan 3-12; Clan Na nGael 3-6. Our under 14’s got their Championship campaign off to a winning start in Fenor last week and in the process recorded a respectable scoreline at this level of three goals and twelve points. We were due to play Mount Sion at home in Round 2 last Tuesday evening. UNDER 7 TO UNDER 10’S Bobby Lyons, Ciaran Curran and Chris Meehan are holding training sessions for these age groups in the field every Thursday evening at 6 pm and on Saturdays at 11 am along with Liam Moore’s ‘’Little People’’ and newcomers are welcome on either day. These groups would like to thank clubman Brendan Downey for his generous donation for equipment for these age groups.

FIXTURES Junior Hurling Championship v Ballyduff in Lismore, Saturday, June 20th at 7.30 pm. Senior Hurling Championship v Mount Sion in the Fraher Field, Sunday, June 21stat 3.30 pm. SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relations of Denis Sheehan, Ballyconnery, who died recently. DUNGARVAN LADIES FOOTBALL Player Profile: Name: Kate O’Callaghan Age: 6 School: St. Mary’s Favourite Food: Fruit & Vegetables Favourite Sports Star: Messi and John Cena Playing Position: Full Back Name: Holly PowerSheehan Age: 7 School: St. Mary’s Favourite Food: Chicken Favourite Sports Star: Dawn Power Playing Position: Centre Forward Primary Games: Well done to Mary-Kate Prendergast who played in the primary game at half-time in the Munster Semi-final over the weekend. Fundraisers: The club is holding a bag pack on the 19th and 20th of June in Garveys Supervalu. If anybody is available to lend a hand please give your name to Hannah or any committee member. Also on the 20th and 21st of June we have our annual flag day this is the main fundraiser for the club for the year and help is needed if your available to help please give your name to Anne or Aisling. Training: Adult/Minor training continues every Monday and Thursday evening at 7:30. U-14 training continues every Monday at 7:00-8:00. U-8/U-10 training continues every Thursday at 6:30-7:30.

Melleray Melleray Glenrovers Glenrovers ON Friday last our footballers took on Geraldines in Lismore. We played against a strong breeze in the first half and created a number of opportunities early on which were missed. The Geraldines edged ahead and by half-time led 1-5 to 0-1. 7 points down in no way reflected the first half where we had a large number of wides and a couple of goal efforts well saved. The lads pulled the lead back in the second half with the aid of the breeze but again some wild shooting let us down and at the end we lost 1-6 to 0-5. A disappointing result especially as the lads played some great football but the final and most important aspect let us down, our finishing. Team: J. Crowley, I. Cliffe, C. O’Shea, C. Kelly, S. Coughlan, C. O’Callaghan, E. O’Donoghue, R. McGlone, D. Coleman, M. Crowley, P. Shelley, M. Ormonde, P. Cummins, J. Begley, R. Stuart. Subs: D. Byrne, J. O’Neill, M. O’Rourke, J. O’Dwyer.

Our next championship game is hurling on Sunday, 21st June, in Bushy Park v. Geraldines at 12 midday. Melleray Glenrovers G.A.A. Club are in the process of developing a weekly lotto, payments can be made by either standing order of €2 weekly, paid to members of the committee or in bulk for the year at a cost of €1000, we are hoping to launch the Lotto mid June, details to follow in coming weeks. Huge well done to Waterford Senior Hurlers on their fantastic victory against Cork on Sunday last. We can now look forward to another great day out as we participate in a Munster Final on July 12th. Congratulations to players, mentors, management and supporters alike and let’s hope we don't break our current run of victories going forward. Up the Deise!!!

GENERAL SPORT

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TRIED & TESTED TRIATHLON CLUB

One week to go!

Supporting Waterford against Cork.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Dermot and Ciaran Kirwan from Fews. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

ONE WEEK TO GO! There’s just a little over one week to go to the Dungarvan Triathlon which promises to be a super event again this year. The Race Committee is working hard to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience. We hope your training is going well, the weather seems to be finally improving, so be sure to get plenty of sea swimming practice in before Saturday week. Once again we expect to see substantial local participation, with a large proportion of first-timers, as well as plenty of seasoned triathletes competing. Waterford Tri Club is sending a big group to compete in Dungarvan and are using the event as their Club Race for 2015. There will also be plenty of competitors from our own club as well as Carrick TC, South Coast TC, Cork TC, Kilkenny TC and the newest club in the region Clonmel TC, together with a wide range of competitors from all over the country. So put the date in your diary and come out to Clonea on the day to see the action. We would encourage you to walk or cycle to the event on the day, as parking will be limited. The event kicks off with the first wave of swimmers at 10.00am. Please see www.facebook.com/DungarvanTriathl on2015 for more information. SPONSORS We are very fortunate this year again to have fantastic support from our Race sponsors. Local businesses have generously helped in the hosting of the Dungarvan Triathlon and we thank them all most sincerely for this. Murrays Pharmacy Terra Nua Construction CycleSports The Moorings Bar & Restaurant Enterprise Systems Partners SensL Technologies GoDungarvan Garveys SuperValu

Pictured before the Fastnet Triathlon, Schull, Co Cork. Back L-R: Paul O’Gorman, Rob Shaw Hamilton, Natalie Shaw Hamilton, Marie O’Gorman, Karen Ryan, Peter Daly, Barry Morrissey, Darren Tutty. Front L-R: Michele Durand, Ray Harty, Dave Campbell, Niall Barry. Twomeys EuroSpar Top Oil The event after party will be held in the Moorings Bar, where a great night is guaranteed for triathletes, marshals and friends. STRONG PERFORMANCES AT FASTNET TRIATHLON, SCHULL, CO. CORK Once again this year, a group of twelve Tried &Tested TC members travelled to Schull in West Cork for the Fastnet Sprint Triathlon, which this year was part of the National Series calendar of races. It is always a superbly organised race and this year was no exception. It was unseasonably cold before the start, with the water a cool 12C. The swim is held in the harbour so was quite sheltered and the conditions were good. A very strong headwind for the cycle made the already challenging, undulating course a bigger challenge. The 5k run

is an out and back course, with the wind at our backs on the way to finish line, we all finished in style! Darren Tutty had a super race, finishing top of our crew, with Niall Barry second and Dave Campbell third; Natalie Shaw Hamilton was our first lady finisher followed by Karen Ryan, Marie O’Gorman and Michele Durand. There’s a group from Schull coming to our race next week, so we’ll look forward to showing them how we do Triathlon Deise-style! CLUB TRAINING Club training sessions are posted on Facebook on a regular basis, swim sessions continue in Clonea and the Gold Coast; with many groups venturing into the open water in preparation for the Dungarvan Triathlon. Our second Club Aquathlon will be on tonight Wednesday, with registration from 6.30 at the Lifeguard Station.

Good numbers are participating in the Ballyvoile brick sessions at 7 pm on Tuesdays, which is an excellent training session to improve overall fitness and transition from bike to run. The cycle loop is 3.6km and the run is 1.6km. We generally do two loops on the bike, run and repeat. Routes can be viewed on our website www.dungarvantri.com. Hopefully, this training session will stand to those taking on Hook or by Crook in Dunmore East this Saturday. Waterford Tri Club has shortened the run course to 5k but have retained the hill, for our pleasure….or is it pain? If you are interested in Triathlon or want to find out more about the club check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/TriedTestedDung arvan or our website www.dungarvantri.com. All details about group training or coaching are posted on both.

Manchester United Supporters Club - Waterford Branch Supporting Waterford against Cork.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME Just as the headline states it is now renewal time for both your local Waterford branch membership (€10 per adult and €5 for junior's u-16's and 5 for O.A.P'S). It is vital that people address their respective memberships asap. As stated last week the fixtures for season 2015/16 are out on Wednesday, 17th June and we will be holding a meeting on Friday night, 19th June in Lawlors Hotel. All current members will also have received notification from Old Trafford that their membership has expired and is due for renewal. IMPORTANT MEETING The rescheduled meeting will take place on Friday week, 19th June in Lawlors Hotel at 7.30 pm sharp. All members and Man Utd. supporters interested in joining the branch are invited to attend the meeting. It will be preceded by a short committee meeting at 7.15 pm sharp. A full attendance is required for both meetings and should for whatever reason not be able to attend the meeting please show some courtesy and ring the secretary on 087 1940089 and excuse yourself as well as confirm your intention to

renew or clarify that you already have renewed. Every member and potential member has had a full three weeks to sort out your renewals so a zero tolerance will be in force when accepting names for fixtures at the meeting. MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS In case anyone needs prompting on how to join the required "OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP" in Old Trafford here are the neccessary options available to you 1 Contact Old Trafford switchboard directly on 0044 161 8000 and take the option for "Official membership" when prompted. (this seems to be the fastest and most effective option). 2 Go onto manutd.com and click on the "Official membership" icon and follow the steps carefully. 3 Contact the secretary on 087 1940089 and he will arrange your membership renewal or first time membership for you. Remember if you have renewed please liaise with the secretary to avoid any confusion as only those registered as renewed or joined will be eligible to apply for matches that will be fixed on Wednesday, 17th June. Please also be mindful of the

fact all matches are provisionally dated and open to change especially now that United are in the Champions League qualifiers in August. TRANSFER MUMBLES A lot of familar names seem to be resurfacing again United are linked with Strootman, Hummels, Benzema and Varane only time will tell who we splash the cash on to join Depay in the United squad for the new season. We await the finishing of the internationals in two weeks and then the transfer frenzy will start in earnest. Liverpool have bagged two very shrewd free transfers in the shape of James Milner from City and Danny Ings from Burnley, both proven in the premiership. COMMITTEE Any member interested in joining the committee for the coming season please set out your intention in writing before friday week's meeting by writing to the secretary Kevin Moore, 92 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. YOU CHOOSE With the sudden closing of John Keane’s last season just before the Christmas draw we agreed to give Dillon's Bar a go. Unfortuneately, it just

seemed not a popular choice for members, so for the coming season we are open to offers of suggestions as to where to congregate to watch United LIVE! We will post the offer on our facebook page and you simply put down your preferred option and we will approach the bar/pub that is most popular to hang the BRANCH FLAG on match day and remember only put down a recommendation if you are willing to back it up by entering the premises on match days (which was not

the case last season). BIG THANKS On behalf of the committee we would like to thank Brian and Yvonne Dillon of Dillon's Bar for the gesture of the use of their premises for matches in the second half of last season. It is with regret that the partnership didn't marry well enough to continue, so members think long and hard before you commit to the above vote (as the saying goes "big brother will be watching you).

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Conor and [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Aoife Murphy, Waterford City.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

West Waterford AC Meet and Train Group

Antoinette O’Brien, Chairperson West Waterford AC Juvenile Club presents the small schools girls trophy and Mary Ashe, Secretary West Waterford AC Juvenile Cub presents the small schools boys trophy to winners Knockanore N.S. for the Western schools finals held at St. Augustine's College. Included is school principal Liam Kavanagh.

YOUR Dublin Marathon Training starts here Tick Tock Tick Tock....can you hear the sound of the Marathon Clock ?? It is now ONLY 20 weeks until the Dublin Marathon. Following on from the success of our Meet and Train Group for the Summer Series we will be adding in an additional group for specific marathon training. Do you want to improve on past marathon performance? Is this your first marathon? Are you ‘stuck in a rut’ with your usual marathon plan? Would you like to train with a group of motivated, like minded individuals? If the answer is yes to the above questions then why not come and join the West Waterford AC marathon group. We are now the 5th largest Masters athletic club in the country and the largest masters club in Munster a statistic that our members can be justifiably proud of. As well as being one of the largest we are also one of the most progressive clubs in the country and are constantly evolving to try and cater for all our members’ athletic goals.

In conjunction with Champions Everywhere (www.championseverywhere.com) and as part of our long term athlete development programme we have set up a professionally run coaching and training structure using the proven principles of Lydiard training. This is how it will work........ 23rd June – Pre marathon Club Training starts when we will be establishing your baseline for marathon Training. 6th July – 16 week Club Programme commences. On a Tuesday evening our club training session takes place which is integral to the overall marathon training plan. As a regular member of our Marathon training group you will be able to avail of our weekly club training plan which you can tailor to suit your own individual needs and lifestyle. We will also be setting up a new closed Facebook group specifically for regular members of our Marathon group where you can ask questions, share experiences, arrange group runs and just talk running. An addi-

tional Strava group will also be set up where members can upload their runs and get advice and feedback on their marathon training. If you are not a member of our club you are more than welcome to come along and participate in one of our Tuesday night sessions before you commit to joining the club. For €25 it is the best investment in your health and fitness that you will make this year. As a prelude to Marathon training Champions Everywhere are running a workshop for the club on Sunday, 14th June to cover all aspects of planning and racing to your full potential over the longer distance. Limited places are still available on this course and can be booked on a first come first served basis by contacting Irene on (086) 8242348. If you have any specific questions on our club training programme contact Irene on the above number or just turn up at the Hockey Pitch at 6.30 pm to try a club session. There's no looking back guys "just do it." Cost per session is €3.

Antoinette O’Brien, Chairperson West Waterford AC Juvenile Club presents the boys big schools trophy to winners Glenbeg N.S.of the Western Primary Schools finals held at St. Augustine's College, accepting the trophy is teacher Nicola Costin. Iincluded is Pat Earley, West Waterford AC Juvenile Club committee and Catherine Fitzgerald, Principal, Glenbeg N.S.

At the recent Touraneena 5k Valerie and Michelle Power make a special presentation to Pat Keane in recognition of his year’s of dedicated organisation of the Touraneena 5k.

Pictured are pupils from Scoil Gharbháin N.S. winners of the small schools girls trophy for the Western Primary Schools. Included are Antoinette O'Brien, Chairperson West Waterford AC Juvenile club and Jen Uí Dhuibhir, Múinteoir.

Michael Healy presents the Nora Healy Memorial trophy to Megan Keogh and Eoin Fitzgerald who accept it on behalf of the winning school Kinsalebeg N.S. for best overall Western Primary school. Included are members of the Healy family.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

Minnies Fit4Life Summer League concludes tonight THE final round of the Minnie's Fit4Life running league will be held tonight Wednesday at St. Augustine’s College. A full league report will feature in next week's notes but for now we can have a peep at how the penultimate evening went. It was yet another good turn-out indeed it was encouraging to see as this league progressed over the 8 weeks that more and more were signing up to take part and as we always say it's never too late to come along and join in the fun. With this league now finished tonight Wednesday after 8 weeks we will take a two week break and then it's all systems go for the next league which is starting on Thursday June 25th at 7 pm. Tonight is the final night of this very successful league and all will be revealed later as we will do a prize presentation after the run. Well done to all the athletes who took part in this great league to make it the success it was and a special thanks once again to the St. Augustine's College for the use of their great facility.

TOMMY AND SINEAD ONE-TWO The one lap for week 7 had only two athletics battling it out with Tommy Lenihan leading the way and Sinead Gough (who was missing her running partner, Audrey) not too far behind. Well done lads P.B. FOR MARIE Marie Condon had a great run to lead this group home in her fastest time of this league so far, 16.36 followed by the ever improving Gerry Cummins in 17.39. Paula Reddy dug deep and finished in 24.17 followed by Deirdre Clancy whom is new to running and ran the Women’s mini marathon on Monday last in Dublin so well done to you Deirdre. This league is the tightest at the top with only one point separating the top two and will it a very exciting finish tonight for the final night. MICHELLE IMPROVES It’s 7 out of 7 for Yev as once again he is first home in the three lap challenge and just dipping under the 22 minutes to clock 21.59 – well done Yev. Michelle

Durand improves every week and had a great run to finish in 4th place in 29.47, Orla Kane finished 10th in 34.53 and Mary Hogan having a good run in week 7 crossed the finish line in 41.27, well done ladies. EAMONN CURRAN BREAKS THE 40 Once again the 4 lap had the largest field with 17 athletes battling it out and passing the finish line 4 times before stopping!! Tom Leahy, Derek Nolan and Ray Hahesy were the first three home in that order and clocking 29.17, 31.09 and 31.12. Well done lads – great times. Angeline Drennan had another great run and finished in 38.11 as did Andrea Gaffney running 39.28, well done ladies. Eamonn Curran who has been improving week on week dipped well under his 40 minute target to have his personal best time of this league so far and enjoyed every minute of it - well done Eamonn, Claire Kennedy and Sharon were watching the clock and pushed hard to the line to cross it in 44.59 and 45.00!!! Great timing.

Deadmans 5 mile

Cork Marathon

CARRAIG Hotel Deadman's 5 mile road race was held in Carrick-on-Suir on Friday evening. A field of 138 athletes lined up for this race which is the third of five races in the Outfield Sports Three Counties Challenge. Winner on the night was Kevin Maunsell Clonmel AC 24.45 and Siobhan O'Doherty Borrisokane AC won the ladies section in fast 28.26 to finish 8th overall. Joe Gough was the easy winner of the

THE Cork city marathon - half marathon was held recently and the following are the results for West Waterford AC: MarathonTrevor Mason 3.12.27 Ted O'Leary 3.18.02 Paul Brunnock 3.41.43 Mick Concannon 3.44.05 Half Marathon Dermot Ryan 1.20.14 John Paul Hogan 1.35.16 Thomas Cashin 1.43.52 Denise Nugent 1.56.13 Nuala Hogan 1.57.27 Angela Bree 2.02.24 Rita Cronnolly 2.05.10 Martina Walsh 2.13.48 Terri Gough 2.29.22

men's over 60 category with a fast 30.44 Tom Hogan ran a good time also 34.16 in this race with a huge improvement for his last year's time of 36.19, Tom is a member of the clubs successful meet and train group and is clearly reaping the benefits here. Ray Curran was another of worthy mention with a time of 38.57 and Sharon Higgins broke the 40 minute barrier when clocking a time of 39.32. Well done to

all. The Three Counties Challenge moves to County Waterford for the fourth instalment of this year's series. The Rathgormack 5 mile race will take place on Friday, 10th July at 7:30 pm Joe Gough 30.44 Tom Hogan 34.16 Paul Brunnock 35.23 Patrick Power 36.04 Ray Curran 38.57 Sharon Higgins 39.32 Onra Power 44.05 Sue Genc 50.47

Mick and Éamon run Clontarf Marathon ÉAMONN Cashin and Mick Concannon were in action last Wednesday at the East of Ireland Marathon club organised Clontarf Marathon. First marathon I ever heard of on a Wednesday but there you go Wednesday it was. It entailed as part of the course over 16 miles of beach running, which was seriously tough going for the boys.

Éamonn unfortunately ran a tad long on the beach on the first time of four loops of the beach section, and ended up running through salt marshes before turning and retracing his steps back to the half marathon point and carrying on from there, however despite all this he did manage to fly the West Waterford AC flag high with a 2nd place finish in a time of 3.43.

As he put the venture It was a self sufficient, challenging adventure marathon. Mick on the other hand is clocking them up on a daily bases at this stage having ran his third marathon in five days in Clontarf with a time of 4.03. This was a kind of training run for Mick as he is planning on attempting to run five marathons in five days in August.

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2nd overall David Mansfield, Clonliffe Harriers AC with James Hayes sponsor at the 20th James Hayes Carpentry contractor Touraneena 5k last Friday evening.

Mossie Keogh 3rd in East Ferry 5 WELL done to Mossie Keogh who was third last Friday evening at the in East Ferry five-miler. Mossie ran an excellent time of 28.43 a new personal best time for the Kinsalebeg man. The race saw a big field of 279 finishers and the race winner was Sean McGrath, East Cork AC in 26.20 with the Ladies victory claimed by Ann Marie Holland, Youghal AC in 29.57.

Wedding Bells A HUGE congratulations to club member Stephen Hogan and Aoife Walsh on the occasion of their marriage last weekend. Health and Happiness to you both for the future.

Running Quote Martin Hayes, Tom Moroney, Dermot Ledingham and Ray Burke pictured after completing 20th Annual An Tobar Ardmore 5 last Friday evening.

Race winner Kevin Maunsell, Clonmel AC pictured with sponsor James Hayes at the 20th James Hayes Carpentry contractor Touraneena 5k last Friday evening.

RUNNING removes us briefly from the fragmentation and depersonalization of the digital world.

Top 3 ladies at the 20th Annual An Tobar Ardmore 5 last Friday evening, Sandra Prendergast 3rd, Corinna Walsh 1st and Maebh Fenton 2nd.

13th Annual Old Still Bar Clashmore 5 for the Edmund Ledingham Memorial Cup takes place this Friday ENTRIES NOW OPEN ONLINE NEXT race in the series is the Old Still Bar, Clashmore 5 on this Friday, June 12th at 8 pm. The 6th race of the series. Our sincere thanks to Joe and the Salmon family for once again sponsoring this popular race. Entries will be

taken at the Old Still Bar from 7 p.m. onwards and it’s also the venue for the refreshments and prize-giving after the race. The entry fee is the only €5 with prizes in the usual categories. Course record: Pauline Lambe Tullamore AC 29.45 (2010)

Sandis Bralitis West Waterford AC 24 .58 (2007) Please help us with our next race by taking the time to register online, it makes things much easier for both us and you. Just use the link below and your away. https://endurancecui.active .com/event-reg/select-race…

23rd Annual Michael C. Nagle Dromana 5 mile NOW in its 23rd year this very popular race will once again uses the same course over the fabulous Dromana Drive from Villerstown to Cappoquin. This race is kindly sponsored again this year by the Nagle family of

the Dungarvan Leader. The race takes place on Friday, June 19th at 8 p.m. The winning athlete receives the Michael C. Nagle Memorial Trophy. Entries will be taken in Villerstown with the presentation of prizes at Danny

Flynn's Bar, Cappoquin. This is a great course and a great race. Entry fee €5. (Where would you get it) Course record: Pauline Lambe 29.20 (2010) John Treacy 23.49 (1999)

GOLF

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com. Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 2nd June: Open Seniors, CSS 36 pts. Reduction Only. 1st Gent: Jack Elsted (17) 30 pts Dungarvan Golf Club; 1st Lady: Mary O’Connell (18) 31 pts Carrick-on-Suir. Friday, 5th June: Open Singles, CSS 36 pts. 1st: David O’Connor (8) 42 pts. Saturday, 6th June: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Mark Lenihan (11) 34 pts. Gross: Derek Power (4) 26 pts. Sunday, 7th June: Monthly Medal, CSS 73. 1st: Brendan Coughlan (19) 67. 2nd: Brian O’Connor (9) 70. Gross: John White (4) 76. 3rd: Nicky Hayes (12) 70. FIXTURES Tuesday, 9th June: Open Seniors, Ladies and Gents, 50+. Friday, 12th June: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 13th June: Club Competition. Sunday, 14th June: Cross Cards, play in threes. Tuesday, 16th June: Open Seniors, Ladies and Gents, 50+. IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES Gold Coast Golf Club will play Youghal Golf Club in the 1st round of the Irish Mixed Foursomes on Saturday next 13th June in Youghal Golf Club at 8.30 a.m. Tom White and Teresa Queally are the

Managers of this team and have been working with the panel for the past number of weeks. Best of luck to all involved. WILLIE BARRON FOURBALL DRAW The draw for the Willie Barron Fourball will take place at 4 pm on Sunday, 28th June. Entry is €5, payable on entry, and anyone interested should put their name on the sheet in the kiosk. HOW IMPORTANT IS WATER DURING A GAME OF GOLF? Drinking water keeps your mind and body working properly and it’s critical for optimal brain function and muscle performance. If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated, which limits your ability to concentrate and lowers your performance on the course. Being dehydrated by just 2-3% results in 10% lower performance which in an average round of golf, could be as high as 5 shots! The Tour pros take hydration very seriously and so should you, as it could make the difference between your best score and an average round. Drink a glass of water 10 to 20 minutes before your round. Make sipping water on every tee a habit, you’ll need to drink around half litre

West WaterfordGolf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club CompetitionSat/Sun 6th/7th June 18 Hole Stableford. 1st. Sergei Quinn (14) 47 pts, 2nd. Dermot Drohan (12) 42 pts, Gross: Luke Cummins (2) 35 pts, 3rd. Tim McCarthy (13) 39 pts. CSS: Sat. 37 pts, Sun. 38 pts. Congratulations to Tim McCarthy on his hole in one on the 4th on Sunday. Tuesday Treats 2nd May CAT 1: 1st Willie John Kiely (18) 21 pts, CAT 2 1st John John Ferncombe (15) 29 pts. Al Eile Open Gents Singles Wednesday, June 3rd 1st Eoghan Murray (16) 43 pts, 2nd Kieran Power (18) 40 pts, 3rd Tommy Radley (20) 40 pts, Gross Mark O’Sullivan (8) 30 pts, 4th Nicky Dee (12) 38 pts Gold Coast. Boston Scientific Golf Society – Saturday, 6th June 1st Joe O’Shea, Ned Brophy, Emmet Corcoran & Mick O’Connor 94 pts; 2nd Danny O’Brien, Stephen Hogan,

Brendan Dempsey, James Cowlard 94 pts GSK Sports & Social club: 1st Kieran Hogan, Aaron Crotty, Michael Hart; 2nd Danny Kiely, Michael Donnelly, Noel Buckley Friary Handball Classic: 1st. Luke Swayne, David Condon, Liam Carroll, Pat Murray – 72 pts; 2nd. Ray Bannon, Jamie Queally, Billy Queally, David Mulvihill – 65 pts; 3rd. John Bail, John Healy, Tony Hutchinson, Ray Hutchinson – 63 pts b9. Junior Scramble: Luke Cummins, Eoin Conway, Conor Duggan – 5911⁄12. FIXTURES Tuesday, 9th JuneTuesday Treat Open 13 hole Prizes in 3 categories. Wednesday, 10th June – Al Eile Open Qualifier 18 hole sfd. Thursday 11th / Friday,12th/ Saturday, 13th June – Waterford GAA Classic. Saturday 12th/Sunday,

every hour, as you’ll lose more and more electrolytes through sweat as the round progresses. Electrolytes is another term for the salts and minerals that transmit electrical impulses across the cells in your body so that your muscles (and brain) work properly. When you sweat, you lose these electrolytes, so to maintain peak muscle and brain function, you need to replace them by drinking water. MATCH-PLAYS All match-play tournaments are up to date and the next rounds in the different events are as follows: Gold Coast Cup: Matches to be completed by 15th June: Rafael Alvarez v Micheal White Kieran Cullinan v Tommy Long Johnny Ryan v Roy Ware Paddy Walsh v Darren Power Colin McArthur v Brian O’Connor Declan Kiely v Pat Murphy John White v Brian Dunbar Diarmaid Henley v Tony Sheehan Michael Kavanagh v Danny Kiely Mick Ahern v Willie Flavin The following are already through to the next round: Seanie Lenihan, Derek Power, John W Walsh, Austin Kiely, David J. Veale, Michael Whelan. Michael White Foursomes: Matches to be played by 20th June: Michael Kavanagh & Michael Whelan v Michael Lenihan & Tomas Wall Eamon O’Donnell & Noel Sammon v Kieran Cullinan & Benny Kiely John White & Andy Travers v Derek Power & David J Veale Tom White & John Flynn v

Jimmy O’Dwyer & Darren Power. Dawn International Mixed Foursomes matches to be played by 18th July: Kieran Cullinan & Ruth Hannigan v Rafael Alvarez & Gerardine Hallinan Micheal White & Mary O'Callaghan v John White & Martina Corkery Martyn Rayner & Deirdre Hannigan v Tom White & Rebecca Kavanagh Ger Bagge & Teresa Queally v John Queally & Patricia Doyle Austin Kiely & Breda Conway v Derek Power & Gillian Cashman Francis O'Connor & Deirdre Batty v Michael Whelan & Mary Kiely Frank Waters & Alice Collins v Jimmy Beresford & Bernie Morrissey Michael Kavanagh & Elaine Goss v Brian O'Connor & Rosie Murphy ANNUAL TONY DUNFORD MEMORIAL The date for this competition has been fixed for Thursday, 25th June. It will feature teams of four playing 2 rounds of golf continuously with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Teams can be gents, ladies or mixed and the cost per person is €30 which included a three course meal and a donation to charity. Weather permitting there will be a BBQ on the 10th hole and tea/coffee/sandwiches after the 18th hole all included in the price. The day is limited to 20 teams and anyone wishing to enter a team should contact Bob as soon as possible. Different formats for each 18 holes. NEW MEMBERSHIP OFFER FOR GENTS We now have a very special offer for new members wishing to join the Gold Coast. From now to 1st

13th June – Club Competition 18 hole sfd. SEAMUS POWER WEB.COM TOUR Rounds of 69, 69, 67, and 68 gave Seamus power a top 15 finish in the Greater Dallas Open at the weekend. Finishing on 15 under par places the West Waterford professional in the top 75 which would guarantee his place on the tour for the coming season. BELVEDERE TROPHY West Waterford put in a strong performance in the home leg on Wednesday last to record a 4.1/2 to ½ victory over Waterford GC. With the new recruits showing good form, manager Edward Hickey is looking forward to the next round vs Gold Coast or Waterford Castle. Panelists are requested to attend on Tuesday evenings for practice. CLUB FOURBALL MATCHPLAY Entry sheets for club fourball matchplay are now posted in the clubhouse. GENTS OPEN FOURBALL JUNE 26TH, 27TH 28TH To celebrate their famous win in the Friary Handball Classic, our captain and president have joined forces to sponsor an open fourball on Friday 26th/Saturday 27th/Sunday, 28th June. Online booking available or

ring 058 43216 for timesheet. WATERFORD GAA ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC Following the hurlers great win over Cork on Sunday we anticipate a large turnout for the Annual Club Deise Supporters Golf Classic. This provides an excellent opportunity to show your support for all Waterford GAA teams. So book your team now, come along and meet the team, and enjoy a game of golf on a great golf course This major fundraising event for Waterford teams takes place at West Waterford on 11th, 12th & 13th June. Timesheets available, please ring 058 43216 to book your place. 3 BALL SCRAMBLE Friday, 19th June from 3 pm. Team of 3 €60. Members €21, 13 hole s/ford Please ring 058 43216 to book tee times. In aid of Ethiopian Project. JUNIOR NOTES Summer Camp dates: Tuesday 7th of July to Friday 10th of July. Girls (age 6-13) 11.00 am-12.30 pm. Boys (age 6-8) 1.30 pm-3.00. Boys (age 9-13) 3.00 pm4.30 pm Contact: 086 352 Email: 1070. twmurphy9@gmail.com Facebook: TimMurphyCoaching LADIES Results of June Mna Eile Qualifier – Mary Quinlan (22)

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015 January 2017 the fee is €540. This is a limited time offer and is only for new members. Talk to Bob or Mark for more information. LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 18 Hole club ongoing Competition: This is a new competition with a limit of 20 entries and should prove very popular with everybody for the summer months. Entry is €5 and reentry is €3, and along with our ongoing 10 hole competition there is something for everybody. Sat 13th June, our mixed Foursomes pairings play in Youghal GC Sun., 14th June, 18 hole Club Competition Sat., 20th June, 18 hole Competition sponsored by Helvick Seafood – please note change of date!! Sun., 28th June: AIG Interclub Foursomes in Clonmel GC. Draw sheet posted in kiosk. Sun., 28th June, 18 hole Club competition. Open 3 Person Rumble kindly sponsored by Sanikleen Products: This competition runs from Monday 15th to Thursday, 18th June, and is a wonderful competition sponsored by a member who puts time and effort into the selection of very generous prizes each year. I would urge all our members to play at least once and please invite your friends from other clubs and support our sponsors!! Time sheet in operation, or contact Bob or Mark on 05844055 Sheila Norris Singles Matchplay: This is one of our major matchplay competitions of the year kindly sponsored by Sheila Norris for which we are so grateful. Sheila, a past President of the club has always been an

Tom White, Captain Gold Coast Golf Club presents his Captain’s Prize to the winner, John White. (John is the Captain's brother). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

advocate of good golf, and deems strokeplay or matchplay to be the epitome of the game. Sheila has always been so generous with her sponsorship, and many a hard battle has been fought to attain the coveted prize. This year we are trying a new format of a one day qualifier for each leg of the competition which eventually results in the final pairing. The draw is now extended to June 21st and the first qualifying competition takes place on Saturday, July 4th, if you cannot play on this day you must have your match played before the specified date. Draw sheet for above competition now posted in kiosk, please add your name and support this worthwhile competition. Daily Mail Foursomes Matchplay: Well done to Rosie and Elaine who fought a very strong team from Kinsale GC on Saturday, 6th

June, but lost the match on the 16th. Our girls made a formidable duo all along the way and we are very proud of their achievements to date, even though they lost the game they were very happy with the standard of golf played and felt they did their very best. Congratulations to you both on your sparkling performances, our Gold Coast Divas. Dawn International Mixed Foursomes: Ladies, please note that the draw has been made for this competition, check your partners and arrange your match dates without delay. New Membership Offers: Ladies, if you would like to try out a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we have a very generous subscription on offer for new members, please refer to men’s notes for details or contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk.

Lady Winners in the Captain's Prize at West Waterford Golf Club. David Condon presents the prize to the Ladies winner, Marie T. Curran. Included are Joan Sheehan (2nd) and Mary Barron, Lady Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Clonmel G.C. 37 pts; June Whythe (17) WWGC 36 pts (Back 9). Also qualified: Jean O’Donovan (28) WWGC 36 pts; Pat Tilson (20) Faithlegg G.C. 35 pts; Vera Nugent (19) WWGC 35 pts; Rosie Murphy (17) Gold Coast GC 35 pts; Mary Donnelly (19) WWGC 35 points; Bridget Mitchell (23) Carrick-on-Suir GC 33 pts; Phil White (25) Sliabh Na mBan GC 33 points; Sylvia Dagg (30) Faithlegg GC 32 pts;

Geraldine Hickey WWGC 32 points; Mary Phelan (23) Dungarvan GC 31 pts (Back 6). CSS: Home 38. CSS: Visitor 36. The date for the Grand Final of Mna Eile is on Sunday, 13th September, so be sure to put this in your diary. The next Mna Eile Qualifier is on Thursday, 2nd July, and the first Thursday in August and September. FIXTURES The June 9 hole is kindly

sponsored by Lena Walsh with 2 cards to count. Sunday 7th or Thursday 11th – G.O.Y. / Medal, kindly sponsored by Olivere’s Health and Beauty Salon. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 14th or Thursday, 18th June, is 18 hole s/f and is kindly sponsored by Cliff House. Lady Captain, Mary, will present her prize on 25th and 27th June.

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Dungarvan Golf Club Lady Captain Prize 2015 kindly presented by Creina O’Sullivan. Front L-R: David Raher, Captain; Bridget Aherne, Lady Vice-Captain; Theresa Keane 2nd; Fidelma Fitzgerald, winner; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain; Breda McCarthy, Best Gross; Olga Carroll 3rd; Angela Murphy, 4th. Back L-R: Eugene Slater, Chairman; Majella Moynihan, Best 9 Hole; Mary Phelan 6th; Hilary Browne, Best Nett 1st Day; Brigid Killigrew, Cat 3 25-30; Maeve Carthy, Best Nett 2nd Day; Colette Power, Cat 4 30-36; Ann Stack, Past Captains; Kate Buckley, Cat 2 21-24; Marie Fives, Cat1 0-20; Rachel Kiely, Best Guest 18 Hole Sunday; Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley]

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net FIDELMA TAKES THE LADY CAPTAIN'S Another hectic week at the club with our Lady Captain Creina O’Sullivan taking centre stage. A mix of a hard working committee, a popular winner, an elegant Lady Captain, decent weather and a course in great condition you have the recipe for a successful Captain’s prize. Our ladies took to the course on Saturday for round one in blustery conditions. Hilary Browne and Fidelma Fitzgerald led the way shooting 71 to lead by one from Brid Killigrew. Conditions were difficult leading to some scores akin to Tiger Woods 85 and stories of bad bounces and trees appearing from nowhere were commonplace. With four shots separating the top ten players an exciting Sunday was in prospect. Calmer conditions would give everyone a chance and first to set a target was the lovely Olga Carroll with 148. Next in was Theresa Keane setting a new mark on 146 but the overnight leaders were still on the course. One by one scores came and went until the last group arrived with the popular Fidelma Fitzgerald matching her first round score shooting another 71 to win by four and claim a brilliant victory. To a packed clubhouse our Vice Captain Bridget led

the tributes to Creina and a standing ovation showed our affection for a worthy Lady Captain and a worthy winner. In other news our teams are preparing to do battle. Next Saturday our Mixed Foursomes team are in action at Youghal where we face Faithlegg. Confidence is high, form is good and if we play well, we will be fine. Our Barton shield and Minor Cup team continue to work hard hoping to follow on from last year’s success and our Junior cup panel are putting in the effort. Congrats to Joe Curtin on his brilliant victory in the Waterford Castle Junior Scratch Cup. Our course is in fantastic condition at the moment due to the efforts of Anthony and his team aided by our volunteers but pitchmarks on greens are the scourge of every greenkeeper. So next time fix your pitchmark and one other. Look after the greens and they will look after you. GENTS RESULTS Thurs. 4th EuroSpar Qualifier: Winner Colm O’Callaghan (9) 42 pts, 2nd Sean O’Ciarba (18) 41 pts, 3rd Jim Moroney (16) 38 pts, 4th Michael Troy (14) 37 pts. Fri 5th Open Rumble: Winners Michael O’Donaghue, Kevin O’Donaghue & Gerry

O’Keeffe 85 pts. Sat. 6th Singles: Winner Michael O’Riordan (12) 37 pts; 2nd Michael O’Mahony (14) 36 pts, Gross Alan Thomas 36 pts, 3rd Eoin Stack (3) 35 pts. LADIES RESULTS Tues 2nd Singles sponsored by Flavahans: Winner Joanne Fitzgerald (15) 44 pts, 2nd Carmel O’Brien (14) 38 pts, 3rd Olga Carroll (35) 38 pts, 4th June Hayes (24) 36 pts. Lady Captain’s Prize: 1st Fidelma Fitzgerald (22) 142 nett, 2nd Theresa Keane (23) 146. Best Gross Breda McCarthy (6) 173, 3 Olga Carroll (35) 148, 4 Angela Murphy (24) 148, 5 Delia Smith (31) 149, 6 Mary Phelan (23) 149, Cat (0-20) Marie Fives (20) 151, Cat (21-24) Kate Buckley (22) 150, Cat. (25-30) Brigid Killigrew (29) 149, Cat (3036) Collette Power (35) 150, Best Nett 1st Day – Hillary Browne (24) 71, Best Nett 2nd Day Maeve Carthy (33) 72. Past Captain Ann Stack (29) 153, Best 18 Hole Sunday – Mary Hofstede (33) 31 pts, Best Guest 18 Hole Sunday – Rachel Kiely (23) 39 pts, Best 9 Hole Sunday Majella Moynihan (36) 21 pts. SIXTY.COM Results 3rd Winners: Maurice Cliffe, Tom Phelan & Ann Morrissey 277/8, 2nd Donal Verling, Sean O Ciarba, Mary Hofstede & Matt Whelan 281/6. YOUNGONES Youngones Results 3rd: Winner Olga Carroll (35) 18 pts, 2nd Maria Ryan (24) 16 pts. UPCOMING FIXTURES Mon. 8th Open Gents & Ladies Senior Singles (50+) Tues. 9th Ladies Open 3 Person Rumble sponsored by Magpie Art & Kate McNamara Wed. 10th Open Junior Competition 9.30: Sixty. Com

at 2 pm, Youngones at 2.30 pm Thurs. 11th Gents EuroSpar Open Singles S/F Qualifier Sat. 13th Gents Monthly Medal; Ladies Singles; Irish Mixed Foursomes at Youghal Sun. 14th Vice Captain’s Prize; Eileen Murphy Scotch Foursomes Mon. 15th Open Gents & Ladies Senior Singles (50+) Tues. 16th Ping Demo Day 2 pm-6 pm OPEN FORTNIGHT Friday, 3rd July to Sunday, 19th July. Dungarvan Golf Club’s popular Open Fortnight Festival of Golf is fast approaching. It takes place from Friday 3rd July to Sunday 19th July. We will be hoping for a continuation of the fine weather as there is a magnificent line up of competitions to whet all golfers’ appetites with singles, fourballs, scrambles and rumbles events taking place throughout. We are very grateful as always to our sponsors for their continued support. For a full list of events and to book online visit www.dungarvangolfclub.com . PRO SHOP NOTES: Resident Professional David reports a busy month of June. Lithium batteries and GPS systems are proving very popular and David has arranged two upcoming demo days. Ping are with us on Tuesday, 16th followed a week later by Callaway. These demo days offer a fantastic opportunity to be custom fitted by technicians to ensure you are using the correct equipment without any obligation but fittings are by appointment only. Contact the Proshop to make your appointment. David continues to be busy with lessons and our Mens Barton Shield and Ladies Minor Cup team

continue to practice hard with upcoming matches. You can keep up to date with the Proshop and special offers on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. JUNIOR NOTES We had a great turnout for our Junior coaching last Saturday with Rody’s team taking the honours on the putting green. It’s great to witness the next generation of Dungarvan golfers taking their early steps into the game of golf and we have some unbelievable talent who will represent the club with distinction in future years. Many thanks again to James Hayes and Niamh Reynolds for their invaluable assistance and to our Lady Captain Creina who spon-

sored a girls putting competition. Maisie Breen and Ciara Whelan Barrett took the honours and a great day was had by all. Coaching resumes on Saturday 20th June at 3 pm. The first junior competition of the summer season kicks of this Wednesday, 10th June at 9.30 a.m. All our events are open so bring a friend. We have a hectic schedule organised by Paul. Drop us an email and we will forward the schedule to you. Congrats to Daniel Raher on his selection to the Munster Under 14 panel and to Jake O’Riordan and Michaer Troy who were selected for the Waterford County panel recently. Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be forwarded to the ProShop. You

can contact David at 05844707 or email to golfpro@eircom.net. CLUB RAFFLE This year again, Dungarvan Golf Club is running a Club Raffle for a fantastic array of prizes. Do you fancy a holiday abroad in magnificent Cannes, a free membership, or a relaxing getaway break in a luxury Irish Hotel? To be in with a chance to win these and other superb prizes, enter the Dungarvan Golf Club’s big raffle! Your continued support is very much appreciated. The grand draw will take place on the night of the President’s Prize 9th August 2015. Tickets are on sale in the clubhouse. TICKETS €2 each, BOOK OF 6 for €10

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies 18 Hole Open Stableford kindly sponsored by Shaws. Front L-R: Carmel O’Brien, winner; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain. Back L-R: Joanne Fitzgerald 4th; Mary Phelan 2nd; Hilary Browe 3rd; Bridget Aherne, Lady Vice-Captain accepting prize for Maeve Carthy, 5th. [Pat Crowley]

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Dungarvan United FC appreciates the ongoing support we receive from McDonald’s Dungarvan and thank them for their kind donation of much needed balls for our academy this week! Pictured are Ken Gardner (Academy Coach), Tommie (McDonald’s), Billy Coleman (Academy Head Coach) and children from the Academy on Saturday last.

McDonald’s FAI Future Football 2015 launched by Aiden McGeady REPUBLIC of Ireland and Everton star midfielder Aiden McGeady has officially launched the McDonald’s Ireland and Football Association of Ireland (FAI), Future Football programme for 2015. Now into its third year, Future Football supports grassroots football clubs and enriches the work they do at a local level. The programme, which is part of McDonald’s global investment in football, combines various elements of coach education, player development and club management to give young footballers a platform for the application of their skills in an inclusive, fun and friendly environment. This year McDonald’s will shine a special light on the 800 coaches that help run the programme, keeping thousands of boys and girls active in communities throughout the country.

McDonald’s will support selected coaches by providing them with unique access to some of the best football coaches from around the world and reward them, as a thank you for their tireless work, with VIP access to upcoming Republic of Ireland Senior International matches as the team face crucial clashes in the bid to qualify for Euro 2016 in France next year. Republic of Ireland midfielder, Aiden McGeady, said “I’ve had a number of coaches throughout my career, at grassroots and professional level, who have been a massive influence on me. Without these coaches, I wouldn’t be where I am now so I’m delighted to be involved in the McDonald’s Future Football programme. The programme acknowledges, supports and rewards coaches for their hard work in the communities which in turn helps to

develop kids at grassroots level so it’s a wonderful initiative and one that makes a real difference.” As part of the programme, coaches will have access to free coaching workshops, which specialise in 4v4, 5v5 and 7v7 games, aimed at developing skills in young players. Clubs will also have access to a Club Support Programme and equipment packs. Most importantly, all the children taking part (boys and girls from under 8, 9 and 10) will enter into an exclusive local McDonald’s FAI Future Football Cup event, culminating into six regional finals and an overall McDonald’s National Finals day, which will take place at the newly redeveloped Abbottstown pitches in October 2015, the future training base of the Senior team. The McDonald’s Future Football pro-

Fundraising walk and Cycle FUNDRAISING WALK & CYCLE SATURDAY, 27th JUNE, 2015 GOOD NEWS Dungarvan United AFC are 90% completed on our floodlighting of our main field in Kilrush Park, Dungarvan. BAD NEWS Dungarvan United AFC has to raise €10,000 of our own funds by the 1st of July to have floodlights in Dungarvan for next season. WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH OUR SPONSORED CYCLE! COULD YOU DO THE CYCLE? COULD YOU GET SPONSORSHIP FOR SOMEONE TO DO THE CYCLE? COULD YOU SPONSOR SOMEONE DOING THE CYCLE? SPONSORING ONE OF OUR MANY PLAYERS WHO WILL BE OBTAINING SPONSORSHIP ON OUR CYCLISTS BEHALF! COULD YOU HELP AS A STEWARD? COULD YOU HELP IN SOME SMALL WAY? Stan Cummins not only has helped lead us back in to Premier Football but is heading up the organisation of the clubs cycdle. Contact Stan or any of our committee or David Walsh 087-6896983 davidwalsh1@hotmail.com

IS THE CYCLE FOR EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS ONLY? Not at all…… This organised cycle caters for both novice and experienced cyclists alike with the pace you follow up to yourself. There are also back up vans with mechanical support, just in case you need it! DO I NEED TO REGISTER? Yes – you can register by contacting Stan Cummins or any committee member or emailing davidwalsh1@hotmail.com DO I NEED TO TRAIN? We would advise that you prepare with some training for an event like this. You know your own pace and what it will take to complete a cycle of this nature? Remember you have 6 weeks to get those bikes out and get plenty of practice…… DO I NEED A PROFESSIONAL BIKE? No, but a relatively good quality bike in good condition will make your cycle a lot easier…. Make sure it is properly serviced. WHAT ABOUT PUNCTURES/ REPAIRS EN ROUTE? There will be mechanical support with back up vans en route should you need it.

ARE THERE STOPS ALONG THE ROUTE? There will be refreshment stations along the route.

gramme has grown significantly since its inception, with 83 clubs taking part in the inaugural year in 2013. That figure grew to 140 last year and this year will see 165 clubs and over 10,000 children take part. In 2015 it is expected that over 70,000 additional hours of activity will be generated by the children taking part. Adrian Crean, Managing Director of McDonald’s Ireland commented “The McDonald’s Future Football programme has been a huge success since its inception two years ago, with thousands of children and communities around the country benefiting. The programme continues to grow year on year, with 165 clubs due to take part over the coming months, and this year we want to especially acknowledge the coaches who deliver Future Football. These coaches are the real unsung heroes

of grassroots football in Ireland, working tirelessly to develop kids not only as young footballers but people too.” John Delaney, FAI CEO – “Our partnership with McDonald’s on the Future Football programme has been an undoubted success over the past two years - enabling us to drive Player, Coach and Club Development in line with our new Player Development Plan. We go into this year’s programme with additional growth and added benefits for clubs, rewarding them and the coaches for the hard work that they put in on the ground, and without which we could not have grassroots football in Ireland. We also look forward to continuing to build on our relationship with McDonald’s, a global supporter of football.” For further information, visit http://mcdonaldsfuturefootball.fai.ie

Dungarvan United FC U-16 GIRLS CUP FINAL All involved in the club wish our U-16 girls and Managers Mick, Micko and Jim the very best of luck on Sunday when they face Tramore in the Cup Final at 4 pm (venue tbc). You've won the league girls, let's hope you can do the DOUBLE! COYGIB! All support greatly appreciated. See Facebook for details this week. SUMMER CAMP Our Summer Camp will take place Monday 6th Friday 10th July 10 am-2.30 pm Daily. Ages 6-11. €45 Per Child. A fun filled week of football guaranteed!! Don't delay book today! Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment! Contact Vicky 086 886 5829.

CLUB SOCIAL Friday, 19th June, 8 pm until late. “Seattle” DJ. Tickets only €5. Good nighy guaranteed. All welcome. Please support. TOURNAMENTS We will travel to Ardmore on Saturday, 20th June to participate in the Ardmore Cup. We would appreciate all academy players to attend as these outings are what we train for every week…. All players must confirm their participation no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, 17th June. No entries will be accepted after this time. Those who confirm they will play will be notified by text on Thursday, 18th June of full details, timings etc. This tournament is open to all academy age

groups as follows: Under 7 Born 2008 – 2009; Under 8 Born 2007; Under 9 Born 2006; Under 10 Born 2005. To confirm your child will play please text your childs name and year of birth to 086 886 5829. LOTTO Our lotto jackpot is heading toward €6,000! Please support our lotto a vital fundraiser for our club! This week’s jackpot numbers 43, 27, 44. No winner. €100 winner Chris O'Donnell. KENNEDY CUP Good luck to the WSFL team at the Kennedy Cup taking place this week in Limerick. Especially club player Kacper Zajac who was called up to the U-14 squad! Well done and good luck lads.

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Results & Fixtures Pictured above is the cover of our Sponsored Cycle which will be making its way around the town in the coming weeks. Please support the club where possible.

RESULTS Under 14C League Ferrybank C 3; Tramore B 3 Under 12A League De La Salle 0; Carrick Utd A 4 Under 11E League

Bohemians C 5; St. Saviours 1 Dungarvan Utd B 2; Park Rangers B 3 Villa D 5; Ballyduff B 2 Under 13A League Carrick Utd A 2; Ferrybank A 2

U-13B St. Pauls 4; Park Rangers 4 Ballinroad A 2; Railway Athletic 3 U-13C Kilmacow 2; Ballinroad B 2

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King Of The Hill – The SWEEP Hillclimb Sponsored by Pat and Jason Ryan Motors, Youghal Sunday, 14th June, 2015

John McGrath, Noel Uniacke, Conor Norris and Jimmy Collender, pictured after the Munster v Ospreys, Pro 12 Semi-Final at Thomond Park, Limerick. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Ronnie Whelan is coming to Waterford LIVERPOOL and Republic of Ireland soccer fans are in for a treat later this week when one of the greats of Irish football Ronnie Whelan pays a visit to Waterford. The former Liverpool midfielder will complete the final leg of his 100 miles charity walk from Dublin to Waterford on Friday, 12th June in aid of the Myaware. Ronnie will walk over the

bridge into Waterford City early in the afternoon and will relax in Dooley's Hotel for the evening. WLR FM's Kevin Casey will hold a Questions and Answers session with the RTE pundit in the Hotel as he gets his views on the current set up in Liverpool. Ronnie will also give his thoughts on the crucial Euro 2016 qualifier for the Republic of Ireland on Saturday as they play

Scotland in a vital fixture at the Aviva. All football fans are invited to come along to Dooley's Hotel at 5.30 pm on Friday evening to meet and hear from one of the all time greats of Irish football. Children’s entry is free with adults at €5.00 - all ticket sales going to support Ronnie’s charity walk.

ORGANISED AND PROMOTED BY IMOKILLY MOTOR CLUB WITH less than a week to go to the event which takes place at the famous SWEEP HILL just outside Dungarvan it looks like everything is in place for a great event. The event sponsored by Pat and Jason Ryan Motors Youghal, is creating a lot of interest and with such an exciting and challenging piece of road the event seems to be proving very popular. Clerk of the Course for the event Emmet Cronin said it’s great to have such interest in this event a very historic and challenging hill, also all rally cars entered are in a draw for a free entry on The Great Stuff Caters Mini Stage Rally which will be based in Dungarvan just over a month after this event is a huge

incentive to enter this event. Prizegiving will be in the Seanachai Bar and Restaurant The Hill at 2.2Km will have a practise run and 4 timed runs. Confirmed entries already include Greg McCarthy, John O’Toole Subaru, and a lot of Club members like Michael Murphy, Patsy Cashman, Allen Treacy and Donal McGrath in twin Cams, and Mark Dolphin Escort. Some of the Hillclimb regulars have also expressed and interest in the event including Paul O'Connell driving his Delta T79 Warrior. All going well, this event may be a full round of the Irish Hill Climb championship in 2016. For further details like regs and entry forms check out the imokillymotorclub.com web site or follow us on Facebook.

IMC Club Member Mark Dolphin Escort Mk2.

Hill Climb expert Paul O’Connell.

Cappoquin FC U-14 Girls Waterford Cup Cappoquin ........................ 4; Clashmore ........................ 2. THIS was always set to be a tough encounter for both sides and had all the prospects of a good match and it certainly did not disappoint with plenty of excitement. Clashmore started the game strongest and looked to be better organised and in control for the first half, despite this Cappoquin did have chances but failed to convert, Clashmore on the other hand managed to score two very well taken goals to see them up 2-0 at half-time. The girls were now up against it to try and rescue the game but they dug deep, some positional changes in

the second half saw Cappoquin improve in both confidence and structure, following a number of phases of good play Mary Kate had two goals, the first an excellent individual goal from play and the second a well worked set piece with Mairead. Now all even and Cappoquin on top Clashmore done well to hold out for the full time whistle to bring the game to extra time. For the period of extra-time Cappoquin did seem to be the strongest and looked to have the upper hand with regard to fitness and in the second half of extra time when Ailbhe played through the perfect pass to Mairead she made no mistake with an excellent strike giving the

The victorious Cappoquin team who defeated Clashmore recently.

Clashmore keeper no chance. Cappoquin continued to push forward and minutes later Mary Kate got her third of the match to secure victory for Cappoquin. This game was indeed a real nail bitter and the girls made great work to come all the way back from 2-0 down at half-time to win 4-2 after extra time, well done girls on a great team performance. The team lined out as follow - 1 Andrea Hally, 2 Amy O’Mahony, 3 Catherine O’Brien, 4 Mairead O’Brien, 5 Rachel Horsom, 6 Ailbhe McCann, 7 Mary Kate Curran, 8 Lorna Foley, 9 Alex Hally, 10 Ailis Ryan, 11 Claragh McCann,12 Nadia Bray.

Team photo of the Causeway Bowls Club

Causeway Bowls Club B.L.I. SOUTHERN LEAGUE 2015 On a warm summer’s day your local bowls club travelled down to Cork for its first match this season on grass. It was Sunday, the 7th of June and we were up against the formidable team of St. Michael's. After our preliminary warm-up of two ends we commenced play. Well, let's say we tried to play, we are still on the learning curve of how to attack

the game on a grass surface. It takes at least an extra 25% of effort to propel the wood to it's objective than that of the artificial surface we are more used to playing on. OK hands up we lost all three games but we did try, we got some points – but they were to good for us. We do not intend giving up & will look forward the the return home match later

on in the season. We concluded the day with a fine tea which the ladies of St. Michael's had provided & made our way home in the warm sunshine. Finally, may I thank the club members who stood in for other players at very short notice, especially Ellis Wilkins who broke into a planned weeks holiday to make up the team numbers.

Wins for Francis Connors and Paddy O’Donnell FRANCIS Connors and Uskerty Diamond Lady continued their remarkable winning streak in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, by winning the fifth round of the series at Ballinamona in Waterford - to extend their lead at the top of the league table. Connors and the Hilda Anthony owned mare had already two Munster wins to their name this season and added a third on home soil in Ballinamona against the largest starting field of the year so far, where 16 of the 40 starters made it into the jump-off. Kilkenny junior rider Jack Ryan produced a superb performance to take second place with Cavalier Teaca, while Liam O’Meara slotted into third place with Realt na Carraig. Francis Connors

also took fourth place with Capital Cruise, just ahead of another Waterford rider Tholm Keane who finished fifth with Future Storm, just ahead of Kilkenny’s Eddie Moloney in sixth with Douglas Hill. PADDY O’DONNELL WINS BALLINAMONA FBD SPEED SERIES Waterford riders also dominated the FBD Speed Series at Ballinamona, with Fenor’s Paddy O’Donnell scoring a hard fought win with his own Casimira, a seven year old mare by Camiro de Haar Z. O’Donnell finished with over half a second to spare over runner-up Liam O’Meara with Billy Boston, while Dungarvan young rider Nicholas Connors guided Lantino 31 into third while he also took fourth place with Just Jump.

On a day when Waterford’s hurlers overcame Cork in the Munster Championship Semi-Final, Paddy O’Donnell completed a great sporting day for the Deise by also taking fifth place with Quantum Champagne, while

Tipperary's Seamus Hayes completed the top six with Dilona Blue. The Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league and FBD Speed Series now move to Co. Limerick with the Munster Region Show taking place this Sunday, 14th June

CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS MUNSTER GRAND PRIX LEAGUE Ballinamona, Co. Waterford Sunday 07/06/2015 1. Francis Connors/Uskerty Diamond Lady 0/0 29.69 2. Jack Ryan/Cavalier Teaca 0/0 31.48 3. Liam O’Meara/Realt na Carraig 0/0 31.99 4. Francis Connors/Capital Cruise 0/0 32.28 5. Tholm Keane/Future Storm 0/0 32.44 6. Eddie Moloney/Douglas Hill 0/0 36.53 7. Anna Caraway/Ajaccio 0/0 36.85 8. Sophia Richards/ Vagabond de Kezas 0/0 38.13 40 Starters 16 through to jump off FBD SPEED SERIES Ballinamona, Co. Waterford Sunday 07/06/2015 1. Paddy O’Donnell/Casimira 0/0 26.25 2. Liam O’Meara/Billy Boston 0/0 26.76 3. Nicholas Connors/Lantino 31 0/0 27.00 4. Nicholas Connors/Just Jump 0/0 27.13 5. Paddy O’Donnell/Quantum Champagne 0/0 27.15 6. Seamus Hayes/Dilona Blue 0/0 27.37 46 Starters

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Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club HOSTS OF GENTS ALL-IRELAND STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 PPUI INTER-CLUB 2015 On Saturday morning last, the Cunnigar team had a great win against last year’s winners St. Patrick’s of Enniscorthy. St. Pat’s were the hottest of favourites going into this game and were expected to win comfortably. The first pairing out were Patsy Hackett and Paul Healy, even though the lads played very good pitch and putt they came up short against a very strong St. Pat’s duo. Next up were Declan Byrne and Aiden O'Rourke who were both on top of their game and came out winners. The third pairing were Finbarr O'Rourke and Paul Reardon who both played top class Pitch and Putt to beat their opponents to lead the scoring 2 points to 1 after the doubles. Paddy Noonan had a great singles win to set the tone for what was to follow, wins for Declan and Paul made it 5 points to the Cunnigar. Michael Ahearne was very unlucky to lose his game, with Aiden and Finbarr also losing their games in the singles. Final score: Cunnigar 5 points; St. Pat’s 4. FUNDRAISER FOR THE CLUB We are looking for unwanted clothes, bags, shoes, bed linen, towels, curtains, belts and soft toys, also laptops and phones with leads are accepted. So anyone with anything to give us can tell a committee member or bring it to our clubhouse before 15th July, 2015. COACHING LESSONS Anyone interested in coaching can come along on a Wednesday evening at 7.00 p.m. for the month of June. Please contact the club. MAJOR FIXTURES FOR THE COMING YEAR All-Ireland Gents Strokeplay July 25th+26th. Butcher’s Block August 8th. So, everyone get practising. Please note if names are not paid for they will not be

DCC juvenile riders in action. Patsy Hackett (Waterford County Board) presenting the Waterford County Strokeplay prizes to Declan Byrne. sent away. Monday Evening Scrambles are now underway, names in by 6.00 p.m. tee off 6.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENTS Names to be in for 10.00 a.m. tee off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Bridget Walsh, Kathleen Foran, Eilish Sullivan. Gross: Jacinta O'Mahoney, Ann Wall, Wynn Colligan. THURSDAY TOURNAMENT Names to be in by 6.00 p.m., tee off at 6.30 p.m. Nett: Marie Forde, Corinne McGee, Patsy Hackett. Gross: Ann Wall, Breda O'Donnell, Eddie Lenihan. FROM NOW ON WITH SATURDAY GAMES PLEASE NOTE The inexperienced player on each team will now mark the card (this is to get used to marking cards). JUVENILE COMPETITIONS The next juvenile league will consist of different games again, which our juveniles found to be thoroughly enjoyable and will be starting on June 14th at 1.00 p.m. This will be played over a 4 week period. HOLE IN ONE Last year we held a Hole in one competition. So we will continue with a prize for the most hole in ones during the club competition season this year as it proved very popular. There's fierce competition already with everyone trying to get the ultimate hole in one. To date Patsy Hackett (3),

Paddy Noonan (2), Michael Ahearne, Liam Simms, Declan Byrne have one each. Breda O'Donnell (2) and Jacinta O'Mahoney (2) and Cait Mulcahy, Bridget Walsh, Mary O'Neill has now has a Hole in One for the women’s section. BONUS NUMBER Bonus number 15. The winner this week was Mary O'Neill. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition. So all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole. If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome. DID YOU KNOW? When a ball lies in a sand bunker the player shall not 1. touch the ground in the sand bunker with a club 2. touch or move a loose impediment in the sand bunker 3. test the condition of the sand bunker MEMBERSHIP FEES Adults €80; Family €150; Over 60s €50; Juveniles €45; Life Members €30. Club jumpers, tee-shirts and caps and gloves are for sale in clubhouse.

Stradbally FC AGM Stradbally AFC holds their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 17th at 8 pm in the Clubrooms. All members please attend. LOTTO The Lotto Draw takes place on Sunday night in O'Mahony's Durrow. The Jackpot prize on offer will be €2,900. Tickets, available from local retail outlets and regular promoters, are €2 each or 3 for €5. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto. SUMMER CAMP The ever popular Stradbally Soccer Club

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Summer Camp takes place this year over 4 days from 28th July to 31st July. 10.30 am to 2.30 pm daily. Ever popular activities and some new ones will ensure that this year's Camp will be another one to remember. Watch this space for further details. Also if any teenagers are available to help during the week, it would be most gratefully accepted. Contact Kevin Barnes at 087 2760304. BLITZ The Stradbally Youngsters and their Seaview Celtic counterparts had a blast at the Blitz on Saturday after-

noon. ACADEMY Academy & Little Dribblers continues on Saturday mornings at 10.30 am until the end of the month. All children are welcome and so are their parents. CLUB KITS There are some club kits for children still available. Ideal birthday presents. Contact Aine at 087 7618127. ASTRO TURF PITCH AstroTurf Pitch is available to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability at 087 2306841.

MARK AND MARC ON THE PODIUM AT LEAHY CUP The tough, hilly course in Ballymore has been a pretty successful one for DCC in the last few years and this year we were in the prizes again. Once again, Mark McGarry showed his class with another victory in the under 12 race. Aoibhe and Elia were comfortably in the bunch in the under 12 race. Conor rode a good race in the under 16 but missed the break and finished in the bunch. Neil Power and John O'Rourke rode in the A4 race. Despite a few efforts nothing was sticking. But John managed a terrific 8th on his first outing and Neil was safely in the bunch. Marc Flavin is in great form coming off the Ras. On the day that was in it he wasn't going to let his old adversary Bradley Wiggins upstage him, and took a good 3rd in the A2/A3 race, which gets him his A1 upgrade. Chapeau kid. NIALL Ó MANACHÁIN MEMORIAL SPIN We will be having our memorial spin next Sunday for our friend and clubmate Niall Ó Manacháin, who tragically lost his life while cycling this time last year. Route details will be finalised during the week but we will be aiming to ride together to Mooney's in Ring for 12-12:30. Niall's family will be there and a presentation will be made to honour his memory. There will be lunch provided by Bon's Appetit Catering. There will be an (optional) bucket collection, the proceeds of which will be presented to a charity nominated by Niall's family. Members are requested to wear DCC kit. YOUTH LEAGUE 2015 Next on the agenda for Summer 2015 is the DCC Youth League, commencing on Thursday, June 11th. This event is sponsored by Forde’s Daybreak Dungarvan, and in addition to above, MTS Broadband is associate sponsor. The committee urges you to support the sponsors whenever you can. Details of our plans for this event are as follows: Week 1: June 11th, meet at Cork Marts (beyond Fraher Field) at 6.30 pm for sign-up, briefing, and riding the course (not competitively). Six subsequent competition weeks, commencing June

18th, and finishing on July 23rd Eligibility: 10 – 16 year olds Ability groups will be organised each week, with the more able riders starting last. There is no sign-on charge beyond one-off fees outlined below. No place prizes are on offer, but due to the generosity of our sponsors, lots of spot-prizes will be rolled out regularly. The course is as 2014. Map and distances will be available shortly. DCC requests members who may be in a position to assist with the smooth running of this event to make contact via the usual channels. Requirements: Roadworthy bike Helmet compulsory Cycling Ireland membership (see below under “insurance”) DCC membership optional (see below) It is the intention of DCC to operate this event with safety as priority, in line with guidelines in the club Child Protection Policy. It is suggested that parents / guardians should ensure that the relevant section 4 is brought to the attention of participating cyclists. Furthermore, among the other items clarified in this document is event photography. Please see section 5.1 “It is assumed that parents/guardians agree to having photographs, videos of their child engaged in club activities published on the club’s website and/or Facebook page or forwarded to other media outlets. Where this is not the case the club’s CPO is to be informed.” Finally, it is the responsibility of parents / guardians to ensure safe arrival to and safe home from this DCC event. DCC assumes no responsibility beyond the running of the event itself, a parent / guardian must be in attendance on Week 1 (June 116h, 6.30 pm) to sign consent form. The DCC co-ordinators for this event are: Pádraig de Búrca, Pa Power, Anthony Dwyer and John Coleman. It is hoped that parents / guardians (in addition to DCC volunteers) may be in attendance on subsequent Thursdays to assist with marshalling. Cycling Ireland Insurance: A Cycling Ireland licence is

required to participate in this event. This may be obtained in two ways: Go to Cycling Ireland website, register as a new member & pay €5 for an underage licence. Upon completion, download the PDF licence, print, and present it to the organisers on the first night. it is completely optional whether or not the cyclist joins Dungarvan Cycling Club. Alternatively, DCC will have cycling Ireland registration forms available on the first night. From 6.30 pm onwards to 7 pm these forms may be filled out (by child & adult together). The cost is once again €5. However, as DCC will have to process these forms on behalf of Cycling Ireland, it has been decided that club membership fee of €10 will be collected also. Total €15. Value for money, as this ensures that cyclist has event insurance, and 24/7 insurance until end of 2015 whenever out cycling, whether competitive or leisure. For anyone wanting to beat the rush of signing forms on the night, please note that forms may be downloaded here or are available in both bike shops. Existing Cycling Ireland members must present licence on first night. Cyclesports, Riverside Business Park, Dungarvan O’Mahony Cycles & Nursery, Sexton Street, Abbeyside Just collect the form, complete it at home and bring to the event on June 11th, together with €15 fee. WEEKEND SPINS Nice and sunny at the weekend made for some good cycling. Saturday's group went to Old Parish, Ardmore, Youghal Bridge, Tallow, Lismore, and Cappoquin. On Sunday Groups 1 & 2 merged in the absence of the Group 1 captain:) A chase ensued out the road for the latecomers and the route was Cappoquin, Lismore, Ballyduff, Tallow, Dromana, Villierstown, Clashmore, Ardmore, and Old Parish. Group 3 had 24, and with a lot of people heading to Thurles the pace was pretty brisk out Cappagh, Millstreet, Ballymac, Newcastle, Clogheen, up The Vee, and home by Cappoquin. Rumour

has it that a couple of hardy coots cycled to Thurles for the game too. Group 4 went down the coast road to Bonmahon, a nice climb up to Kill, then on to Kilmeaden for a coffee before heading back the main road and in by Durrow. The usual suspects enjoying some of the country's best scenery and fine weather. Group 5 went up the sweep, down to Clashmore, into Ardmore for a coffee stop (where it was discovered that hay bales make for far more comfortable seating than saddles), and home by Old Parish. Please exercise discretion in deciding which group to cycle with. You are asked to familiarise yourself with the following: Groups guidelines: http://dungarvancc.com/group s/ Finally, a reminder that membership of DCC requires that you comply fully with the agreed DCC Groups Charter: http://dungarvancc.com/ge oup-3-charter/ To be informed of the weekend's routes please check the Facebook page on Saturdays or send an email to updates@dungarvancc.com requesting to be added to the list to receive the routes. Club spins leave at 9 a.m., from John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturdays, and The Square on Sundays. CYCLING QUOTE “Ride as much, or as little, or as long, or as short as you feel. But ride.” Eddy Merckx. CONTACT US If you have anything you’d like me to report please email seanoduibhir@gmail.com O’MAHONY CYCLES SUMMER SERIES WEEK 4 Well done to all for another great night of racing last Wednesday. A strong scratch group overcoming the handicaps. As ever thanks to all who marshalled, drove cars, and our motorbike marshals. Thanks to Tony and Siobhan of our sponsors O’Mahony Cycles, Dion McCarthy, Hugh Mulhearne, Mick Ahern, Andrew Aherne, Kieran Cahill, Aidan Connell, Liam Moore, Cathal Purcell. Week 5 next week. Sign on from Colligan at 6:30. Everyone will be marshalling at some point so please indicate when you can do it. There’s 5 points available for marshalling.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Saturday 6th & Sunday, 7th June – Vice-Captain’s Prize kindly presented by Mr. Jack Aherne: 1st Denis McCarthy (14) 42 pts.; 2nd John Rumley (6) 41 pts.; Gross: Brendan Hannon (8) 28 pts.; 3rd Barry Rumley (11) 37 pts.; 4th Martin Power (13) 37 pts.; 5th Paddy O’Leary (10) 37 pts. CSS: Saturday 70; Sunday 69. DENIS IS THE MAN! Denis McCarthy continued the good form lately and added a major to his collection this weekend by claiming the vice captains prize. A very impressive 42 points was the tally and he was the winner by only the one shot for a finish. A front none of 19 points which had 5 pars and a scratch, this however was only to warm up to a blistering back nine of 23 points with 5 pars again and a birdie on the 12th. Second was new daddy John Rumley with 41 points, the golf must have been fairly tidy. John turn 1 under par or 22 points a simple 8 pars and a birdie on the 4th! A return of 19 points with 6 pars and a birdie on 12th for a 1 over par round. Brendan Hannon won the gross prize, he had a modest enough 15 points on the front nine which included a birdie on the 3rd, the back nine was a better effort with 21 points which included birdie on the 12th the 17th and the 18th!! Third was Barry Rumley with 37 points, Barry had 11 pars in total 16 points on the front nine and 21 points on the back nine. Fourth was Martin Power, Martin fresh from his Piece Purcell exploits continued the good form with a fine return of 37 points also, 18 points on the front nine and 19 points on the back nine with a total of 8 pars, steady golf in fairness. Fifth was Paddy O’Leary with 37 as well, 18 points on the front nine and 19 points on the back nine was Paddy’s return which included birdies on the 7th and 8th holes and 9 pars in total. Vice-Captain Jack presented the prizes to all concerned and the weekend was a great success with the weather being kind and large numbers playing, he thanked all concerned in the club who helped him throughout the weekend and praised the condition of the course and the staff for having it in great condition. THURLES BEAT LISMORE IN PIERCE PURCELL I suppose the Waterford supporters will say that they don’t really mind playing in Thurles after the weekend, but when we have to actually play Thurles it’s a different matter!! Lismore Purcell team took on Thurles in Cahir Park last Thursday evening in the Munster quarter-final. We were beaten by a superior

outfit, but not before we gave them some great matches. The final score was 4-1 and without any doubt Thurles will be serious contenders for the main prize this year. The line-out was as follows, Maurice Cahillane and Kevin Foley, Michael Burke and Paul Kenneally, James Bennett and Frankie Corcoran, Martin Power and Seamus Beecher and the last group out was Ger Mulcahy and Peter Whelan, As manager John said afterwards, if you would have asked him which was the match was going after 13 holes he thought we were going to win it … but Thurles found another gear and they played exceptional golf with it and Lismore could not match it on the day. We wish them the very best of luck in the semifinal and apart from them being a good bunch of golfers they were very sporting and we hope they go on to win it out. A big thank you to all who came down and caddied and supported the team this year it was very much appreciated and to manager John McGrath a big thanks from the players for organising the entire thing this year. MEN’S FIXTURES Monday 8th to Thursday, 11th June – Ongoing Back 9 Singles Stableford Competition. Tuesday, 9th June – 12 Hole Bacon at 5.30 p.m. Friday, 12th June – Kelleher’s SuperValu 18 Hole Open Qualifier. Last card 6.15 p.m. Saturday 13th & Sunday, 14th June – 18 Hole Singles Stroke sponsored by David Quinlan, Crash Repairs. Monday 15th to Thursday, 18th June – Ongoing Back 9 Singles Stableford Competition. Tuesday, 16th June – 12 Hole Bacon at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 20th June – Lady Captain’s Prize, Mrs. Amanda Power. Sunday, 21st June – Kelleher’s SuperValu 18 Hole Open Qualifier. LISMORE LADIES GOLF 69 was the winning score again this week with a different Catherine taking the spoils this time. Catherine Neville had no problem with the speedy greens and finished two shots clear on 69. Lady captain Amanda Power has no problem multitasking and her role as Lady Captain is as good a performance as her golf on the course, cooly finishing with 71 this week to take second. Daphne Power as I said last week means business and this week she took her first gross prize of the season with 73 gross. We have the popular Col. O’Brien Cup this Wednesday with a bit of summer weather predicted to keep the ladies and Katherine our sponser happy.

RESULTS Sun 31st May & Wed 3rd June 18 Hole Stroke, kindly Sponsored by Lismore Heritage Centre.. 1st Catherine Neville (31) 69 nett; 2nd Amanda Power (12) 71 nett; Gross, Daphne Power (13) 73 gross FIXTURES Wed. 10th June Col O’Brien Cup, 18 Holes stroke, GOY, Kindly Sponsored by Katherine Moynihan. Sun. 13th & Wed. 17th June 18 holes singles kindly sponsored by Thomas Baldwin, Baldwins Ice Cream. Sat. 20th June Captain’s Prize, kindly presented by Amanda Power Tues. June 2nd – Tues. June 30th, ongoing 9hole stableford, re-entry. Friday, June 12th Kelleher’s Supervalu Qualifier, Open 18 holes Stableford The club singles sheet is posted in the clubhouse. Please ensure your name is on it before the draw is made. This year the format is slightly changed with everyone getting two games in a round robin system with the winner moving on to the next round. In the next couple of weeks we have some teams in action with the mixed foursomes team taking on Waterford castle in Youghal on Saturday, 12th, and the AIG ladies foursomes on in Clonmel v The Goldcoast on Sunday, 28th June. Preparations are in place for both and best of luck to all concerned. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Every Monday night for the summer we provide an opportunity for of our Beginners/learners chance to try out golf in our “Desperate Housewives”. On Monday nights at 6.30 pm we will have some experienced ladies availlable to help out with any one who is thinking of giving the game a go, would like to come along and see how they would get on with some help and support and no pressure. Anyone welcome to come along at 7 pm and give it a try. Please pass on word to any ladies you think might have an interest. Mixed Mixed golf continues every Friday evening at 6.30 pm for any ladies or gents who wish to play some social enjoyable golf. All welcome, please text or call ahead if you are running late. JUNIORS The junior introductory night last Thursday proved a great success and this is to be followed up with a series of 5 lessons over 5 weeks, dates to be confirmed in next few weeks. Anyone who is interested but could not make it last Thur please contact Laoise on 087-7512397 for futher info.

April Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star Thomas Barr and Darryl Murphy are the joint winners of the April Park Hotel, Waterford Sports Star Award. Thomas Barr has been voted European Athlete of the Month for April, thanks to his European leading time of 49.04 set when winning the 400 metres hurdles at the Tom Jones Classic in Gainesville USA. This time qualifies Thomas for the Beijing World Championships in August. Darryl had an outstanding season in the Championship, finishing with 27 league goals, the top league goal scorer in the Championship and the top league goals across all the English leagues. He was Ipswich Town player of the year and his current form has caught the eye of Martin O’Neill and he joins the Irish squad for the crucial European Championship qualifier against Scotland next week. It is both Thomas and Darryl second award, Thomas’ are back to back, but there is a 10 year gap between Darryl’s Pierce Flynn, Park Hotel presents the April Sportstar Award to Joint Winner, Thomas Barr. Included are Thomas's Parents Thomas and Martina Barr, Brid Golden, Ferrybank AC and Adjudicator Kieran O'Connor. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Deise Kickboxing meet President DEISE Kickboxing chief instructor Vinny O’Brien and fighters Brett Egan, Megan Lennon and Jack Power were among a 40 strong group who were recently awarded a civic reception by President Michael D. Higgins at Aras An Uachtarain. The group along with their counterparts from the IKF (International Kickboxing Federation) were honoured by the President for their achievements last October in Italy at The Unified World Championships. The Unified World Championships is the biggest event of its kind in the world with almost 10,000 fighters from 108 countries compet-

ing. Brett, Megan and Jack won 2 gold and 2 silver medals at the championships and were delighted that their remarkable accomplishments were recognised by the president. 2014 was a fantastic year for Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan and the fighters. Brett Egan won 3 IKF Irish Titles and also won the World Championships. 15 year old Megan Lennon won both the IKF Light contact and Full Contact Irish Titles and she also won the World Championships. 14 year old Jack Power won an IKF Irish K1 Title and and a silver medal at the

World Championships. At the annual IKF awards ceremony earlier this year Brett, Megan and Jack each won fighter of the year in their respective categories and Vinny was the winner of the IKF Coach Of The Year award. The Unified World Championships takes place this year in Benidorm, Spain and Deise Kickboxing are proud to have no less than 6 fighters on the Irish team. The 6 fighters who will travel this year are the trio of Brett, Megan, Jack and 14 year old Scott Lennon, 9 year old Rhianna Lynch and 9 year old Conor Power. As with any event like this

the group relies heavily on sponsorship. Any businesses who might be interested in sponsoring some of these talented local fighters can do so by contacting Vinny on 083-4218676. Deise Kickboxing has recently relocated its gym to the Old FCA building beside Dungarvan Garda Station. Classes run for both kids and adults 3 times a week. New members are always welcome and anybody looking for more information can contact: Deise kickboxing on 0834218676, deisekickboxing@gmail.com or check out www.deisekickboxing.net

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 June, 2015

Talking Horses Limerick double for Gordon Elliott

Upcoming Fixtures Fairyhouse – Wednesday 10th June (First Race 6.00) Leopardstown – Thursday 11th June (First Race 6.00) Clonmel – Friday 12th June (First Race 5.35) Navan – Saturday 13th June (First Race 2.10) Cork – Sunday 14th June (First Race 2.25) Downpatrick – Sunday 14th June (First Race 2.40)

Irish Derby on the cards for unbeaten Radanpour RADANPOUR stretched his unbeaten record to three when recording an all-the-way success in the Listed King George V Cup at Leopardstown on Friday. Pat Smullen was at his very best on Dermot Weld’s charge who now goes for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh at the end of the month. Aidan O’Brien landed the Listed Saval Beg Stakes with Kingfisher who came from well off the pace to win under Donnacha O’Brien. Michael Halford and Shane Foley took the 7f maiden with the gambled-on Tonkinese while the 1m maiden went to Law Major who was ridden for Jim Bolger by Kevin Manning. Over the same distance, the Tracey Collins-trained Beat The Ballott gave Pat Smullen a second winner when taking the handicap in good style. Mitchelstown trainer Daniel O’Sullivan and Connor King won the apprentice handicap with Long Journey Home while the James Lamb-trained Sang Tiger won the 1m7f handicap under Declan McDonogh.

Carberry in a class of his own at Downpatrick PAUL Carberry gave yet another masterclass at Downpatrick on Friday where he rode three winners. The highlight was his success on Fort Smith, a tricky customer to say the least, in the 2m7f beginners’ chase. Trainer Gordon Elliott had also supplied the veteran rider with the first of his treble as Be Seeing You was the easy winner of the 2m6f handicap hurdle while Navan-based Gavin Cromwell was responsible for another Carberry winner in the shape of Cristy’s Call. Dot Love and Andrew McNamara took the opening 2m6f handicap hurdle with Haddington Road while a bigger priced winner was Bills Official who won the handicap chase at odds of 33/1 for Martin Hassett and his nephew Shane. Jim Dreaper’s El Grande took the hunters’ chase under Noel McParlan while the James Nash-trained Waterville Rock and Katie Walsh won the bumper.

Harrington and Foley on the mark at Tipperary THE in-form Jessica Harrington was among the winners again at Tipperary on Thursday where the Shane Foley-ridden Barnacle Bill won the 12f auction maiden. An odds-on favourite, he was an easy winner at the line and could be stepping up in trip next time. Punters also got it right in the opening 5f maiden where the Aidan O’Brien-trained Waterloo Bridge won by a head in the hands of Joseph O’Brien. Rory Cleary and Noel Lawlor were on the mark with the well supported Kimbay in the 5f handicap while Daliyan took the 12f handicap for Rodger Sweeney and Kevin Manning. Over hurdles, Copy That was the third successful odds-on favourite of the night when taking the 2m maiden for Edward Harty and Mark Walsh. Steel King was the 10/1 winner of the 2m4f handicap hurdle while Aidan O’Brien and his daughter Sarah sent favourite backers home happy when taking the bumper with even money chance Tesseracht.

Epsom Oaks win for O’Brien and Colm O’Donoghue AIDAN O’Brien celebrated his fifth Epsom Oaks success when the Colm O’Donoghue-ridden Qualify swooped late the pip race favourite Legatissimo at odds of 50/1 on Friday. The shock winner was a first British Classic win for O’Donoghue who has two Irish Classics to his name as well as one in France. He has also ridden the winners of the American St Leger and the UAE Derby and is certainly no stranger to the limelight.

GORDON Elliott took the training honours at Limerick on Saturday where he sent out two winners. He won the novice hurdle with Ibsen who dug deep for Jack Kennedy and followed up with Shadow Catcher who was a rather fortunate winner of the beginners’ chase under Kevin Sexton. Aidan O’Brien and his daughter Sarah were back in the winners’ enclosure following the success of Rosshaven Lady in the bumper. The handicap chase went to the recently married Richie Rath who saddled Close Review to win under Mikey Fogarty. The James NashAinippe ridden by Colin Keane, left, winner, Newsletter ridden by Shane Foley, 2nd, centre, and Steip Amach ridden by Kevin Manning, trained My Manekineko 3rd, right, in the closing stages of the TRM Ballyogan Stakes. [Caroline Norris] took the maiden hurdle under David Mullins while the handicap hurdles went to Punch Bag, trained by Brendan Duke and ridden by Andrew Lynch, and Realta Rathcabhain who scored for Dessie AN unlucky loser at Navan, find a Group 2 for her in time. Valentinois took the 10f handmaiden for two-year-olds McDonogh and Danny the Ger Lyons-trained Ainippe The Listed Silver Stakes proicap for Johnny Murtagh while Eddie Lynam and Billy Mullins on his first run in gained ample compensation duced another tight finish with while Ger Lyons and Colin Lee took the three-year-old 748 days. when taking the Group 3 the Dermot Weld-trained Keane also shared a second maiden over the same disTRM Ballyogan Stakes at the Postulation overhauling winner when Game Set Dash tance with the promising Fort Curragh on Sunday. She just Parish Hall in the dying took the 12f maiden. Del Oro. The 6f handicap was got up to deny Newsletter in strides to win under Pat Jessica Harrington won in grand style by Bainne a thriller and while Royal Smullen. rounded off a good week who scored for local trainer Ascot won’t feature in her Smullen rode a second when the Shane Foley-ridden Michael O’Callaghan and future plans, connections will winner when Duca Rockaway Valley won the 6f Shane Kelly.

Curragh Group 3 success for Lyons and Keane

Anthem Alexander on top at Naas THE brilliantly consistent Anthem Alexander made a winning seasonal reappearance when taking the Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas on Monday. Eddie Lynam’s three-year-old comfortably reeled in Aidan O’Brien’s The Happy Prince to score by a length under Pat Smullen and the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot is the probable target. The Railway Stakes at the Curragh is on the agenda for Argentero who ran out the impressive winner of the Listed Rochestown Stakes for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane.

Richard Hannon is fast becoming a good supporter of Naas and his Great Page enjoyed a runaway success in the Listed Fillies’ Sprint Stakes under Sean Leavy. The Richard Faheytrained Heaven’s Guest took the Listed Owenstown Stud Stakes in the hands of James Doyle. Ortiga was a more local winner when taking the 7f fillies’ maiden for Edward Lynam and Gary Carroll while Denise Foster and Wayne Lordan combined to take the 1m handicap with Lily’s Rainbow.

Another Listowel win for Your Busy KERRY National hero Your Busy was back among the winners at Listowel on Monday when taking the 3m handicap hurdle for James Nash and Ruby Walsh. The 12-year-old was clear before the second last flight and went right away to win

from Miley Shah. Horendus Hulabaloo landed quite a punt when winning the 2m3f handicap chase for Mouse Morris and Bryan Cooper while another well-supported winner was Gentle Cloud who won the hunters’ chase for Mallow-

based Padraig Higgins and Johnny Barry. William Cronin sent out Notification to win the 2m4f handicap hurdle. The winner was ridden by his amateur rider son and namesake and another amateur on the mark was Declan

Queally who rode Big Bad John to win the bumper for Garrett Power. Noel Meade and Paul Carberry took the 2m maiden hurdle with Wes Hardin while Paul Nolan and Mikey Fogarty took the 2m4f handicap hurdle with Emily Sinico.

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing announces winner of Point-To-Point Mares Award PAUL Martin Pierce has been announced as the winner of the inaugural Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM) Point-To-Point Mares Award. On Wednesday 3rd June 2015, at the end of the

2014/15 point-to-point season, ITM staged a draw for the winner of the €5,000 voucher redeemable on a filly at any of the three store sales in Ireland. In the 2014/15 Irish point-to-point season, han-

dlers who trained a mare to win a point-to-point received a ticket to an end-of-season draw. The more wins a handler received with mares, the more tickets they accumulated in the draw.Wexford-

based winning handler Paul Martin Pierce said: “I’m delighted to receive this prize. We focus on training mares because we also breed ourselves. It’s a great initiative by ITM.”

David Mullins lands Punchestown double

CONDITIONAL rider David Mullins took the honours at Punchestown on Wednesday where he rode two winners. He landed the 2m2f rated chase on the Tony Martin-trained Savello and followed up on Lucky Pat, trained by Dot Love, in the 2m handicap hurdle. Kevin Sexton is another going well and he took the 2m6f chase on the Gordon Elliott-trained Make A Track. Brien Kane landed his second winner when As De Pique added to his Down Royal success of last Friday night when taking the 2m6f handicap chase for trainer Gavin Cromwell. Another winning favourite was Sandymount Duke who took the 2m4f maiden hurdle for Jessica Harrington and Robbie Power. John Cullen was in the saddle as Havana Dancer won the 2m mares’ maiden for Bunclody trainer Anthony Black. Aidan O’Brien and his daughter Sarah teamed up to win the bumper with Kilclipseen.