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Outstanding success for Waterford at Tidy Towns 2014 COUNTY Waterford ‘cleaned up’ at the SuperValu Tidy Town Awards for 2014, with one gold, four silver and one bronze medals being awarded to five towns. Lismore was once again awarded the gold medal at the competition, with 314 points (Category C) while Ardmore and Stradbally (Category B), Dungarvan (Category F) and Waterford City (Category H) all took silver medals, with 311, 310, 300 and 293 points respectively.Tramore was awarded a bronze medal with 291 points in Category E. Our closest neighbours, Clonmel, took gold with 310 points in Category G, while Youghal took silver with 300 points in Category E and Kilsheelan in South Tipperary took bronze with 309 points in Category B. Gold medal winners receive a prize of €900; while silver medal winners are awarded €700 and bronze medal winners are awarded €400, which goes to funding the Tidy Towns Committees and projects in those towns. The outstanding success of Waterford’s towns doesn’t stop there. Both towns of Ardmore and Lismore were awarded €1,000 each for being shortlisted under the Tourism Towns Awards sponsored by Fáilte Ireland. Lismore Tidy Towns were announced as joint winners of a €1,000 Heritage Award which will be split with Buncrana in County Donegal. The

Analysis of marks by town CO. WATERFORD CATEGORY A Ballymacarbry Fenor Ballyduff Upper New Street Gardens CATEGORY B Ardmore Stradbally Villierstown Cappoquin Clashmore Passage East & Crook Dunhill CATEGORY C Lismore Dunmore East Portlaw CATEGORY E Tramore CATEGORY F Dungarvan CATEGORY H Waterford City

MARK 301 285 245 189 MARK 311 310 281 271 265 264 263 MARK 314 261 252 MARK 291 MARK 300 MARK 293

Heritage Award is for Lismore’s Stone Depots. Lismore also won a County Award of €1,000, while Ardmore was ‘Highly Commended’ in the County Award with an award of €800; and Stradbally was ‘Commended’ in the County Award with an award of €500. Dunmore East, which received 261 points in Category C was given an Endeavour Award of €500, after showing nearly a 7% marked improvement on their 2013 score. The Tidy Towns competition, which is sponsored by SuperValu, demonstrates the real value of community pulling together. Continued on page 2

Celebrating the presentation of a safety boat to the Waterford Dragon Warriors – Stephen Foley, Event Organiser of the recent Raft Race in Dungarvan, presents Marcella Sweeney and Margaret O'Keeffe, representing the Waterford Dragon Warriors, with a Safety Boat which was purchased from the money raised from the Raft Race. SEE PAGE 24 [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Councillors united against wind farms By Paul Mooney COUNCILLORS in Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council expressed their utter abhorrence at the scale and size of wind farms popping up around County Waterford and will endeavour to seek Waterford City and County Council to immediately review its policy on wind energy. At the September meeting of the District Council, held last Monday

evening, it was proposed by Cllr. Declan Doocey, seconded by Cllr.Tom Cronin, that the Council hold off on granting planning permission for wind farms until there is a review of the national energy policy and it is proven that the turbines are needed. Chairman of the District Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said wind turbines gave no benefit to the local community and said the City and

County Council needs to review its policy in relation to wind energy in County Waterford. “We agree to that, to ask the plenary Council body to review the wind energy policy, otherwise we’ll have places like Brickey Valley and Drumhills and beyond becoming absolutely blighted and destroyed with wind turbines,” he said. Continued on page 2

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COUNTY Waterford at the ‘cleaned up’ Town SuperValu Tidy with Awards for 2014, silver one gold, four medals and one bronze to five being awarded towns. again

Analysis of marks by town CO. WATERFORD

MARK CATEGORY A 301 Ballymacarbry 285 Fenor 245 Ballyduff Upper 189 Street Gardens

New MARK Lismore was once CATEGORY B medal at 311 awarded the gold with 314 Ardmore 310 the competition, C) while Stradbally 281 points (Category Villierstown Stradbally 271 Ardmore and Cappoquin Dungarvan 265 (Category B), Clashmore and F) (Category Passage East & of the recent (Category 264 Waterford City Foley, Event Organiser a Crook medals, 263 Warriors – Stephen Waterford Dragon Warriors, with H) all took silver and 293 Dunhill the Images] the Waterford Dragon MARK a safety boat to and Margaret O'Keeffe, representingPAGE 24 [Dan McGrath/Editorial with 311, 310, 300 Tramore CATEGORY C presentation of SEE Sweeney 314 Celebrating the presents Marcella points respectively. bronze from the Raft Race. Lismore a 261 Raft Race in Dungarvan,purchased from the money raised was awarded points in Dunmore East was 252 Safety Boat which medal with 291 Portlaw MARK Category E. CATEGORY E 291 Our closest neighbours, Tramore gold with MARK Clonmel, took CATEGORY F G, 300 310 points in Category Dungarvan took silver MARK while Youghal CATEGORY H in 293 300 points City with Waterford All-Ireland Kilsheelan Category E and took is for Champion in South Tipperary points in Heritage Award Depots. bronze with 309 Starting Lismore’s Stone won a B. Classes Category Concertina winners Lismore also €1,000, Gold medal in Dungarvan of €900; County Award of was receive a prize winners Ardmore to while in All enquiries while silver medal €700 and ‘Highly Commended’ an with are awarded (087) 7149138 winners are the County Award and bronze medal which goes award of €800; was awarded €400, Tidy Towns Stradbally the to funding the projects ‘Commended’ in Committees and with an County Award in those towns. to review its success €500. Council needs in The outstanding towns award of Cllr. County which to wind energy proposed by Dunmore East, policy in relation of Waterford’s evening, it was by Cllr.Tom 261 points in Doocey, seconded the doesn’t stop there.Ardmore received C was given an on County Waterford. that, to ask Council hold off By Paul Mooney Dungarvan / Declan Category Both towns of “We agree to the Cronin, that the for wind awarded Award of €500, body to review S in and Lismore were being Endeavour a 7% COUNCILLOR District Council granting planning permission of the plenary Council for otherwise we’ll review showing nearly on €1,000 each energy policy, Lismore Municipal abhorrence at the farms until there is a and the after under improvement it is proven wind utter Brickey Valley Council wants marked shortlisted expressed their energy policy and popping have places like Awards 2013 score. beyond becoming size of wind farms and will national turbines are needed. Tourism Towns Fáilte their Tidy Towns com- scale and Drumhills and to tackle ‘wild with that the by Waterford The District Council, sponsored blighted and destroyed up around CountyWaterford City and Chairman of the which is sponto seek said wind absolutely said. Ireland. camping’ Towns petition, by SuperValu, endeavourCouncil to immediately Cllr. Damien Geoghegan the local wind turbines,” he Lismore Tidy to page 2 as joint sored real value County wind energy. gave no benefit Continued on page 4 were announced €1,000 demonstrates the pulling review its policy on meeting of the turbines City and and said the a winners of of community At the September last Monday community which will held Heritage Award District Council, in together. 2 page Buncrana on with be split The Continued County Donegal.

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FROM FRONT PAGE It is the 23rd year of SuperValu’s involvement with the competition, which the supermarket says “embodies all that is good in Irish society and demonstrates how much we care about our neighbours, our environment and the communities in which we live and work”.

CONGRATULATIONS Dungarvan / Lismore District Council expressed its congratulations to all the successful towns in County Waterford. Leading the praise was Cllr. John Pratt, who congratulated

the success of Lismore, Ardmore, Stradbally and Dungarvan and their efforts and hard work. All the other Councillors concurred with the sentiments expressed. Chairman of the District Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan reiterated a point he made on several occasions while serving on the former Dungarvan Town Council “That it is really important we use the Tidy Towns reports as a blueprint or template for making progress going forward”. “Next year will be a test for Dungarvan now that the Town

Council is no longer in place,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “That is a challenge to us here in the Dungarvan / Lismore District Council to ensure that continues to work. There was a fantastic relationship between Dungarvan Tidy Towns Committee and Dungarvan Town Council, and I expect that level of co-operation will carry over to the new Council. “Next year will be a real test of that commitment,” Cllr. Geoghegan added. CHAIN SNUB Meanwhile, Cllr. James Tobin,

who is Cathaoirleach of Waterford City and County Council, took issue with the fact that no invitations appeared to be forthcoming to the Cathaoirleach, Chairman or Mayor of the Districts in Waterford, to attend the national Tidy Towns awards ceremony in Dublin. Cllr.Tobin said he was amazed at the snub and said the national organisation of the Tidy Towns “leaves a lot to be desired”. Cllr.Tobin said he wasn’t aware of any of the chains being invited to the event and wanted clarification as to who was invited.

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WEATHER OUTLOOK DRY and bright again on Wednesday with mist and fog clearing early on and sunny spells developing in all areas. Highs of 17 to 20, warmest in western parts of the province, in a light to moderate mainly southeasterly breeze. Sunburn Index: moderate NATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING FEW DAYS: Pleasant for the rest of the week. High pressure will remain in charge; bringing dry, bright, settled weather and above normal temperatures (best in the west). Mist or fog locally by night in near calm, but grass frosts are unlikely. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Dry with long clear spells but some mist and fog in parts too, possibly down along Irish Sea coasts with light easterly breezes. Lowest temperatures 6 to 10 degrees Celsius, coolest in the northwest of the country. THURSDAY: The day should hold fully dry with good spells of sunshine and light east to southeast breezes. Overnight mist or fog clearing early on. Mild or warm with highest temperatures of 17 to 20 or 21 degrees Celsius, with mildest conditions across the north and west. FRIDAY: Again most areas holding fully dry, bright, however sunshine will be more hazy and there is the chance of a few isolated showers (southwest most at risk). Highest temperatures 17 to 20 degrees Celsius, best in the west. Southeast breezes will be light to moderate in strength. THIS WEEKEND: Likely to stay dry and settled, with spells of hazy sunshine and light easterly breezes. Slightly warmer even on Saturday but temperatures possibly falling back slightly on Sunday. All the while, temperatures will be highest in the west owing to an easterly breeze.

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Councillors united against wind farms FROM FRONT PAGE “When you go up the country and see these turbines in unsuitable places - wind turbines should be put in places where the wind is at, which is on the Atlantic Coast on the West of Ireland, or off-shore, not in narrow valleys inland!” Cllr. James Tobin agreed that wind turbines should be placed out at sea. “It is the best place for them,” he said. “And there’s more wind out there.” However, Cllr.Tobin expressed concern that the ‘eye was being taken off the ball’ in relation to EirGrid’s proposal for large scale electricity pylons. He said that once wind turbines are erected, the energy has to be transported through cables and used the old analogy - which comes first, the chicken or the egg? “If wind energy comes with wind turbines, then as sure as night follows day, EirGrid will have to follow,” he warned. “It is not just a case of stopping the wind turbines. We must consider the whole package. We can’t talk about only one area, we must talk about all of the county and countryside which could be blighted by EirGrid, which is the biggest worry of all,” said Cllr. Tobin. Cllr. Cronin concurred, pointing out that while wind energy is one part of the problem, there will be powerlines coming from the wind turbines to the power grid. “I would also be of the view that there is plenty of room out to sea for wind turbines,” said Cllr. Cronin. “They can go out there, there shouldn’t be any problem.” Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell who initially raised the issue, said he attended a public meeting recently in relation to the proposed wind farm in Drumhills, near Dungarvan, which was full of very angry members of the

public. He said that wind farms are a very serious concern to the whole county area. “There are two windmills outside in Ring already, I’m looking at them. And there are 12 proposed for Drumhills. There should be no planning given for the likes of that,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. He warned that landowners could be left “high and dry” by companies erecting the wind turbines if the company changes. Cllr. O’Donnell advised the Council not to give wind farms planning permission. “We are going to be looking at these objects out in the middle of the land. I am taking a strong stand on this and I disagree with windmills going through the land,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. He said he knew of some people who were forced by the Council’s planning department to make major alterations to a planning application for the height of a family home, yet wind turbines which tower upwards of between 85 metres and 121 metres were getting permission. “It is wrong and shouldn’t be allowed,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. Cllr. Geoghegan agreed it was hard for people to see large scale wind turbines going up around rural West Waterford, “yet if a person builds a home that is a foot too high, the planning section of the Council will come down on top of you like a tonne of bricks”. Cllr. Cronin said he remembers, not long ago, a person who was seeking to build a house in a rural area. “It was near to where these turbines are being proposed now. The applicant was forced to reduce the house down to a bungalow because of issues with planning,” Cllr. Cronin pointed out. “I am totally against these wind farms. I feel they are a blot

on the landscape,” said Cllr. Cronin. He also drew attention to a proposed wind farm near the Vee in County Waterford, which was refused. “It would have been seen from all over the country,” said Cllr. Cronin. “I tell you now, if these turbines near Dungarvan go up, they will be seen in most of Munster! I hope they don’t go up,” he added. Cllr. Siobhan Whelan said the Council needs to consider what benefit wind turbines will bring to the local community. “I doubt there will be very much benefit,” said Cllr.Whelan. “There have been a lot of objections and I hope the Council takes on board the views of those people.” Cllr. Whelan also suggested that no planning application for wind turbines should be granted until the country’s national energy guidelines / national gas strategy is complete. “This will wreck our skyline and we should think long and hard about it,” she added. Cllr. Doocey said that nearly every county has wind turbines now. He said that while energy was generated by wind, he called into question the efficiency of wind turbines. “When the windmills are not needed they are turned off, but the owners still have to be paid,” he said. “Do we really need these things?” Cllr. Doocey suggested that the Council call upon EcoPower Developments Ltd., which is proposing the 12 wind turbines at Drumhills (Council planning reference: 14600109), and ask them to give a presentation to Councillors. However, Cllr. Geoghegan pointed out that it was a live planning application and he didn’t think that the applicant (EcoPower) should be invited to the Council to speak to

Councillors. “I, personally, don’t want them brought in here. I don’t want to give a platform for any developer,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. Cllr. Pat Nugent said he completely disagreed with the proposed height of the turbines at Drumhills. He said the proposed turbines being sought are over 120 metres in height, “which is absolutely crazy”, and it would be “totally remiss” of the Council to allow turbines at that height towering over Dungarvan. “The whole skyline will be blighted,” said Cllr. Nugent. “I think the planning section will see sense in this.” Cllr. Geoghegan questioned what benefit wind turbines are to the local community. He said that when GSK sought a wind turbine at its factory site in Dungarvan, he was 100 percent fully supportive of it. “I agreed with it because there was an obvious economic benefit. It will reduce the cost of the company doing business and secures jobs in the area,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. Cllr. Geoghegan said the Council has been working over the past number of years on tourism and attracting more people into the county. “They will not come into an area that has a blighted view by wind turbines,” he said. Cllr. John Pratt urged caution by the Council when considering wind turbine proposals and how they will affect communities and other types of industry. “It all comes back to tourism and blighting our beautiful countryside,” he said. Cllr. Whelan added that Denmark is stepping away from wind energy because of all the controversy and problems surrounding wind energy generation and cost. “The Council needs to take that into consideration,” she said.

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FÁILTE Ireland confirmed the shortlist of ten top tourism towns from across the country which have been selected for their 2014 Tourism Towns Award.The shortlist was announced at the National Tidy Towns Awards in The Helix, Dublin with Waterford’s small towns Ardmore and Lismore making the list. Two overall winners will ultimately share the ultimate accolade of Ireland’s top Tourism Town – for the best large Town and the best small town – when the winners are unveiled in November by Fáilte Ireland following further assessments from the independent panel of judges. The shortlisted towns are: Ardmore,Waterford [small town] Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim [small town] Glengarriff, Cork [small town] Kinsale, Cork [small town] Lismore, Waterford [small town] Portmagee, Kerry [small town] Killarney, Kerry [large town] Cobh, Cork [large town]

Westport, Mayo [large town] Kilkenny, Kilkenny [large town] As part of their shortlisting, the selected towns have already been subject (over the last few weeks) to a series of unannounced inspections from a crack team of independent ‘secret shoppers’ who visited each location and assessed the quality of visitor experience to be had. Welcoming the shortlist, Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring emphasised the important premise behind the Award scheme: “This award is all about recognising those Irish towns, villages and communities which are putting their weight behind tourism and working hard to make their town even more attractive for tourists. “Tourism performance in Ireland has always been underpinned by the friendliness and hospitality of the people and it is truly fitting that we have an award scheme to recognise that vital input. I hope that the towns and villages shortlisted today will be an inspira-

tion for other communities around Ireland”. 2012 was the first year of the Fáilte Ireland Tourism Town Award which saw Portmagee in County Kerry crowned the inaugural winner with Kilkenny taking home the overall ‘Tourism Town’ award in 2013. However, this year, in recognition of the diversity of size and scale of the communities involved, there will be a change to the format of the competition with titles awarded to Best Large Town and Best Small Town. Speaking today Fiona Buckley from Fáilte Ireland, highlighted the characteristics of a tourism town and looked forward to overall winners being announced later this year – “This award provides a tangible recognition of those magic ingredients which give the Irish welcome a unique advantage – people, place and passion. The two ultimate winners will be announced in November but, in the meantime, an

independent panel will be scrutinising all ten shortlisted finalists within the Best Small Town and Best Large Town categories to see what they have to offer and determine which Irish towns roll out the greatest welcome.” The Tourism Town award focuses on how participating towns have developed their local area in the following key tourism areas: Sense of Place – How the town tells its own unique story to visitors, what’s special about it, and what distinguishes it from other towns. Tourism Experiences – What the town has to offer visitors. Local Involvement in Developing Tourism- How the local community works together to provide an authentic visitor experience. Development and promotion of the town – How the town takes a unified approach to marketing and developing the town into a “tourism town”. Follow us on Twitter @Fáilte_Ireland #tourismtowns

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Ten good things about EU membership PART nine of a series of ten. At a time of increasing tensions when the entire concept of the European Union seems to be under threat of falling apart, when Europeans take to the streets of their towns and cities to protest against austerity and the corrupt practices that brought it about, when mainstream British politicians seem to be looking for an escape clause, we ask the question: What has the European Union done for us? We continue our look at ten ways in which European Union membership has improved our lives. NUMBER 9: CHEAPER TELEPHONE CALLS In the 1990s the EU liberalised the telecommunications markets. That, together with new technology, has led to considerably lower prices. The cost of international telephone calls has fallen by more than 80% in the last 30 years, while mobile phone roaming charges have also been significantly reduced. Liberalisation has proved to be a revolutionary step forward for fixed and mobile phone users. In Ireland alone there are no fewer than six mobile phone providers and, because of intense competition between these companies, the customer has a better choice now than ever before. Roaming charges are being cut throughout the EU from 1st July, 2014, in order to encourage consumers to use their mobiles more while on holiday. Call and text charges are being reduced but the biggest reductions are for downloading data where the cost is being

reduced from 45c per MB to 20c per MB. This contrasts with the situation two years ago when it cost a staggering €5 per MB to browse the internet overseas. The new price ceilings mean that a holidaymaker will now pay just €31 for a range of internet services on their phone that would have cost €984 in 2010. European Commission vice president Neelie Kroes said that the huge drop in roaming prices would make a big difference to consumers this summer. She also went on to say that this was not enough and that it did not make sense to have roaming charges at all in a single market. She hopes to have the agreement of all parties in favour of the abolition of roaming charges by the end of 2014. The European Parliament has already agreed roaming charges should be abolished by the end of 2015 but this still has to be signed off by EU member states at council level. Under the measures this summer, mobile companies are obliged to offer their customers a specific roaming deal before they travel and allow them the option of choosing a local mobile provider for data services instead. In the meantime, the consumer can look forward to a greater choice of service providers to choose from along with cheaper rates across the board.The continuing technological advances being made by the makers of mobile phones should ensure that the overall cost of owning and using a mobile will continue to be reduced. This is just one aspect of a wider package of reforms to the communications industry designed to create a single European

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Council to review bye-laws to tackle ‘wild camping’ of motor homes By Paul Mooney MOTOR home owners were blasted by Councillors at the September meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore District Council for using the Lookout area of Dungarvan to set up camp, known as ‘wild camping’, despite two award-winning caravan parking sites situated near Clonea Strand. Leading the attack was Cllr. Pat Nugent, who described it as illegal parking of motor homes and camper vans around the Lookout area, particularly at weekends. “Any Sunday morning, but particularly the Sunday morning of the Sean Kelly Cycle Tour, there were between 30 and 40 camper vans at the Lookout,” said Cllr. Nugent. “They came in and stayed for the night and blocked up the whole place for the Sean Kelly Tour. These mobile homes are illegal parking, yet we have fantastic facilities located out at Clonea for caravans and motor homes. “There are no facilities at the Lookout for camper vans. “It shouldn’t be allowed, as it is not a designated camper area.” Cllr. Declan Doocey concurred, and accused Dungarvan Tourist Office and former Dungarvan Town Council of promoting the Lookout area as a place for camper vans to park overnight. He said that some infor-

The large parking spaces at the Lookout which are used by buses, but are also used by motor homes and camper vans for overnight parking or ‘wild camping’. mation on the internet revealed that one motor home owner said he was advised by the Tourist Office in Dungarvan that it was “okay to stay overnight” at the Lookout. Cllr. Nugent said that neither the Dungarvan Tourism Office, nor the former Dungarvan Town Council, should have been promoting the Lookout area as a camper van / motor home area. Chairman of the District Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said he was surprised that someone from the Tourist Office would have directed a motor home owner to the Lookout, when the town has two award-winning campsite facilities. Cllr. Geoghegan said it has become very noticeable over the past number of years that motor homes and camper vans have become extremely popular.

“When they pull into places like the Lookout, it is known as ‘wild camping’,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. He also noted that the local caravan park owners provide an excellent service, as well as providing jobs and paying rates to the Council. “This is a national issue, and other places like Kerry and Galway are having the exact same problems as here,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “I’m not sure how this can be dealt with, unless it is dealt with on a national level,” he said. Cllr. Nugent called for barriers to be placed at Boreenatra and the Lookout to stop the illegal parking of motor homes in the area. Cllr. James Tobin supported Cllr. Nugents comments. “We have a designated places for camper vans. Parking at the Lookout is

causing problems and there are no facilities there,” said Cllr. Tobin. Cllr. Tobin pointed out that commercial rates for some businesses doubled, and the caravan sites near Clonea have to pay rates. “These caravan sites are paying rates to the Council, and then these motor home owners are coming along and parking where-ever they like. It might cost the motor home owner nothing, but the caravan sites are providing all the facilities and they are paying very big rates to the Council,” he said. Cllr. Tom Cronin concurred with his colleagues, drawing attention to the problem in Ardmore. “We also have a serious problem in Ardmore of camper vans blocking access to the beach at certain times of the day,” said Cllr. Cronin. He said that some

camper van owners bring out a table and chairs and sit around, having food and drink. Cllr. Cronin said he felt that the beach bye-laws would protect places from such behaviour, “but it looks like it does not”, he said. “We’ve had a number of signs up in Ardmore for the past four months telling people they can’t park their camper vans overnight, but no-one is taking much notice of those signs,” said Cllr. Cronin. “There are people spending serious money to provide spaces for those camper vans, paying serious rates and paying serious development charges to the planning process,” he said. “And then camper van owners come along and are allowed to park all over the place. It is causing serious problems and I think it is totally wrong.” Cllr. Doocey praised the caravan sites for providing such facilities, noting that they went to great cost to get planning permission, install facilities like showers and toilets, and pay rates to the Council. Cllr. Geoghegan agreed, pointing out that Dungarvan has some of the best caravan sites in the country. Cllr. Nugent said they are a big employer, employing up to ten people. “You would expect one or two camper vans to pull into an area,” said Cllr. Geoghegan.

“But you can see it this Summer, their numbers have massively increased and it is definitely causing a problem for the caravan park operators.” Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy, acknowledged that there is an issue, as the Council has received a large volume of complaints about camper vans and motor homes. “We erected some signs and those signs appear to be very effective,” said Mr. McCarthy. “People using camper vans have desisted from camping overnight. But there are some locations where it persists and is causing problems.” Mr. McCarthy pointed out that as part of the amalgamation of the City and County Council, they are reviewing legislation and bye-laws in an attempt to have one overall policy for City and County, and as part of that, they hope to review bye-laws in relation to beaches and parking. Mr. McCarthy said the reviewed legislation will be robust and it is hoped will regulate parking of camper vans and motor homes in future. Cllr. Nugent said the Lookout area should not be promoted by the Tourist Office or former Town Council as an overnight camper van site. “They shouldn’t be doing that,” he said. “If barriers are needed then they should be erected in consultation with the

emergency services.” Mr. McCarthy replied that he was not sure what the ultimate solution would be. “I’m not sure if barriers would be the appropriate solution,” said Mr. McCarthy. He said he couldn’t comment on the actions of the Tourist Office or the former Town Council as he was not a member of those bodies. Mr. McCarthy said he would bring beach bye-laws and parking regulations back to the appropriate committee for review to see if it will address the problem. Cllr. Cronin wanted to know what power the beach bye-laws would have. Mr. McCarthy said he hoped that under the review, the bye-laws would do what they are intended to do. He said the Council must also consult with the Gardaí and various other bodies to ensure the byelaws are robust in dealing with the issue. Mr. McCarthy admitted that regulation of camper vans can be a difficult issue to regulate. “I prefer not to comment further on the current situation until such times as I have a draft to bring back to the appropriate committee.” Mr. McCarthy said he expected that the review of the bye-laws should be brought back to the Council before Christmas.

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Council seeks water charge allowance for Lismore’s hard water sufferers By Christy Parker DUNGARVAN – Lismore Municipal District Council is to seek a reduction in water charges for Lismore residents coping with hard water in their homes. The council’s September meeting agreed to write to the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) after appeals for measures to eliminate or reduce the level of lime were discounted as impractical for the present at least. The meeting heard one councillor described the water as “like something from Mars.” Cllr James Tobin was scathing of a water quality report, which he saw as disregarding the difficulties being posed on residents. Summarising its contents, he compared the report to a “Pudsie’s letter” in the Far East magazine in years past! In sceptical tones, Cllr Tobin wondered at water with enough mineral content (lime) to “destroy the element of a kettle and destroy a shower (through scaling) but, lo and behold won’t do anything to my heart!” He also reflected on the experts’ advice that boiling the water dissolved

lime but said it was of useless value to the householders. “So don’t drink cold water with lime!” he mused. WATER FROM MARS Cllr Declan Doocey, who is credited with raising the issue at the current local authority level, noted that Lismore’s “very hard” water measures 180mg per 1 CaCo3, rendering it nearly double in mineral content to the 320mg per 1 CaCo3 of soft supplies. He suggested that “an emergency delegation” be sent to Irish Water. Cllr Doocey also claimed that elderly people on medication on Lismore were having to drink water that “looks like something from Mars!” Further accentuating the seriousness of the situation, Cllr Doocey said hairdressers and barbers were being compromised. “Shampoo doesn’t work on it” he elaborated, adding that it was inconveniencing people prior to attending Mass on Sundays as well! GOOD FOR HEALTH Senior Engineer with Waterford County Council, Gabriel Hynes said the water contained the natural mineral calcium, which dissolves when heated. He

explained that both the World Health Organisation and the HSE considered it “probably beneficial” to health and that it held no upper limit. He accepted it caused problems with electrical appliances but said it was “not a priority” concern of either organisation -or anyone else it would seem. Mr. Hynes believed that “ideally” hard and soft water would be blended but that would require major investment and was not in Irish water’s agenda in the short term at least. He advised anyone adding water softener to their supply to avoid doing so with regard to cold, drinking water in the interests of safety. Meantime he would seek a policy report from Irish Water prior to October’s meeting. Cllr Pat Nugent responded that as private well owners can add water softeners at source, then so could statutory bodies. “It is destroying people’s property,” re-joined Cllr Doocey, adding that it merited compensation. He repeated Cllr Tobin’s concerns, asking how something so destructive of implements, “can be good for one’s intestines, regard-

less of the World Health Organisation.” Mr Hynes returned that the CER had the power to decide if people with hard water supply should get bill rebates and policy on this was imminent. Chairman Damien Geoghan then suggested writing to the CER explaining the costs and difficulties being experienced and seeking to have it considered when drawing up a pricing framework. This was agreed. “But there is no health issue,” reiterated Mr. Hynes as the matter evaporated for now. Lismore’s hard (lime) water problem is a longrunning issue, having commenced in 2003 after Waterford County Council was compelled to bore a new water hole deploying an 18 h.p. pump, to meet the town’s demand. They tapped into a lime water spring at Deer Park. The issue surfaced regularly at Lismore Town Council sittings. In 2011 the Town Clerk Karen Hallahan informed a council meeting that appliances to address the water quality prior to it entering the house were on the market but cost an average of €700, excluding installation. She

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also explained that some town regions were receiving hard water directly from Deer Park, others were receiving supplies from the Lismore/Cappoquin/Bally dduf system that emanates from a mountain source and yet more receiving a mixture of both.The big difference back then of course, is that householders weren’t being charged for it.

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Crime prevention Drug awareness advice for parents IN today’s world drug taking is common, whether it is legal drugs, such as alcohol, cigarettes, prescribed medicines, etc, or illegal drugs, such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, etc. Children and young people are potentially exposed to drugs from an early age, so it is important that parents / guardians are aware of what is happening with their children and what they are being exposed to. Parents / guardians should be aware of the types of drugs available, what forms they take, warning signs to look out for and where to go for further advice and information. WHY DO CHILDREN TAKE DRUGS? Young people may be exposed to drugs in some form, at some stage of their life. Young people use drugs for many different reasons. Some factors that can influence their decisions to take drugs include: they are curious; they want to experiment, have fun; their friends are taking drugs; peer pressure; it’s common in the neighbourhood; they want to rebel; they want to unwind, enjoy the sensation; the drugs are affordable and easily available. TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN Communication is vital, but we must listen as well as talk. Young people hear about drugs at an early age from various sources, such as television programmes, school friends, brothers, sisters, and other people. Quite often, they receive inaccurate or mixed messages about drugs. It is important that children and young people know the facts about drug taking and understand that it is dangerous, that it can harm them and that it is not cool. Parents / guardians should find the time and space to talk to their children about drugs - don’t rush it. Listening is vital - talk, listen and listen again. Find out what they know and ask them if they have any questions or are worried about anything. Don’t lecture or interrogate them. Be a good role model with regard to alcohol consumption, taking prescribed medicines, etc. To build self confidence, praise them as much as possible when deserved. Reassure them that it is okay to be independent and that they don’t have to follow ‘the crowd’. Show them that you love and care for them and that your primary concern is their safety and happiness. WARNING SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR It can be very difficult to tell if your child is using drugs. Signs of drug use can also be clouded by normal features of growing up, such as moodiness, unpredictable behaviour, etc. It is important to keep an eye on these

changes and talk and listen to your children about them. Some signs that may warn of drug use include: Sudden mood changes. Out of character aggressive or irritable behaviour. Unusual sleep patterns or difficulty in sleeping. Loss of interest in school, sport or other activities. Alienation of friends. Lying or unusually secretive behaviour. Money going missing or items being sold. Unusual objects found at home, e.g. burnt tinfoil, empty plastic bags, powders, tablets, small pieces of folded paper, etc. EMERGENCY SITUATION? If your child appears seriously ill, very drowsy or unconscious, you need to get expert help immediately. Call the emergency services on 999 or 112. Don’t panic, tell the emergency services clearly what symptoms your child has and don’t leave the child on his / her own. It is always a good idea for parents / guardians to undertake a course in First Aid which can be extremely helpful and valuable in many medical emergency situations. DRUGS - COMMON TYPES Drugs can be categorised into different classes depending on their effects. The main ones you are likely to encounter are: stimulants, which make the person feel more energetic, alert and awake; depressants, which make you feel more relaxed and less inhibited; hallucinogens, which distort reality and produce hallucinations. • Alcohol - depressant - consumed as spirits, wines beers and ‘alcopops’. • Amphetamines - stimulant - commonly called speed, whiz. A grey, or white, powder that is snorted, smoked, swallowed, injected or dissolved in drink. It can also be available in tablet form. • Amyl Nitrate - stimulant - commonly called poppers. A clear yellow liquid that is sweet smelling when fresh. The vapour is breathed through the nose or mouth. • Cannabis - hallucinogen - commonly called grass, hash, dope, draw, blow. Comes as a solid resin, leaves, stalks and seeds or a dark oil. Usually smoked but can be eaten with food. • Cocaine - stimulant - commonly called coke, snow, charlie. Found as a white powder that is usually snorted or dissolved and injected. • Crack (cocaine) - stimulant - sometimes called rocks. Crack is a stronger version of cocaine and comes as rocks or stones. Usually smoked. • Ecstasy - stimulant / hallucinogen often referred to as ‘E’. Comes as tablets of different shapes, sizes and colours, often with a designer logo. Ecstasy is swallowed. • Gammahydroxybutyrate - depressant

- commonly called GHB, GBH, liquid ecstasy. Comes in small bottles as a colourless, odourless liquid. Occasionally in capsule form. Swallowed. • Heroin - opiate / depressant - commonly called gear, smack, scag. Generally found as a brownish-white powder. It is smoked, dissolved or injected. • Ketamine - hallucinogen - often called ‘K’, Special K, Ket or Vitamin K. Generally comes in the form of a white powder or liquid. Can be swallowed, inhaled or injected. • LSD - hallucinogen - found as small squares of paper or as tiny tablets called dots or microdots. It is swallowed. • Magic Mushrooms - hallucinogen sometimes called ‘mushies’ or ‘shrooms’. Grows wild in Autumn. Can be eaten raw, dried, cooked in food or stewed as tea. • Methadone - depressant - commonly called meth, linctus. Comes as a green, amber or blue liquid or as white tablets. Usually swallowed. • Methamphetamine - stimulant - often called crystal meth, ice, zip, meth, crazy medicine. Comes as a white powder or tablet. Powder is smoked, injected, snorted, or dissolved in a drink. Tablet is swallowed. • Nicotine - stimulant / depressant usually smoked in cigarettes, pipes or cigars. Can also be chewed. • Solvents - depressant - usually found as gas canisters, sprays, glues, etc., including gas lighter refills, disposable cigarette lighters, hairsprays, glue cans. It is normally breathed in through a cloth. • Tranquillisers - depressant - often called benzos, jellies or by the Brand name. Comes in branded tablets or capsules and is usually swallowed or injected. SUPPORT GROUPS The regional and local Drugs Task Forces are useful sources of information with regard to support services in Ireland. Contact details for the Task Forces can be found in the ‘Don’t Lose the Head’ support booklet for parents and guardians, available on the Crosscare website www.drugs.ie. REMEMBER Stay calm. Don’t pre-judge. Talk, don’t lecture. Listen and listen more. Seek appropriate advice. USEFUL CONTACTS Tracy Nugent, Community Drugs Worker, County Waterford Community Based Drugs Initiative, The Youth Centre, Ringnasillogue, Dungarvan. Tel: 087 9676439. Email: cowaterfordcbdiwest@wstcys.ie. Crosscare Drug and Alcohol Programme - www.drugs.ie, or tel: 018360911; Community Awareness of Drugs, www.cadaboutdrugs.ie, tel: 016792681; HSE, www.hse.ie, freefone 1800 341 900 seven days a week, from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m; Garda National Drugs Unit, tel: 01-6669900 or your local Garda Station.

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

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

King Kong Company to rock the Mall Stage at Harvest Festival 2014

THE Daily Star hit the nail on the head last week when they said; ‘King Kong Company were the perfect festival band to end the perfect festival weekend at Electric Picnic’. The Irish Times also namechecked the Waterford collective as ‘the highlight of the weekend’. Harvest Festival is delighted to welcome King Kong Company home for a headline appearance at the Mall Stage on Friday evening, 12th September. The Mall Stage will be hosting a full weekend of top quality FREE live music from lunchtime to evening from Friday 12th to Sunday, 14th September, check

www.WaterfordHarvestFestival.ie for stage times. Thank Funk, In The Willows and Susan O’Neill & The Low Standards (who all featured at Electric Picnic 2014) are also on the line-up, as well as the city and county’s top cover bands like the Unusual Suspects, Newfoundland, Lebowski, Fuse, and the Cider Wasps. The stage will be located opposite the Bishop’s Palace, providing a perfect soundtrack as you sample the food delights of the many stalls along the Mall over the weekend. It’s going to be the Perfect Pop Picnic!

County Waterford Community Based Drugs Initiative COUNTY Waterford Community Based Drugs Initiative has a free and confidential Open Access Service, (out-of-hours) providing: • One-to-one support • Counselling • Detox advice and support

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Killarney Adventure Race For Cystic Fibrosis Saturday, 4th October, 2014 - Killarney Co. Kerry A FEW weeks back a couple of guys that haven’t really partaken in any physical training since cycling to school in the 70’s & 80’s, decided that they wanted to do something that would challenge them physically and mentally. The “Killarney Adventure Race” is a one day multi adventure sport race, it includes a 60 Km of Mountain Running, Cycling and a Kayak trip across the Lakes of Killarney. They decided this was the “something” that would challenge them! When a number of people that were interested in taking part in the challenge started to increase, some of the participants came together and discussed the idea of making it even more worthwhile by using this opportunity to raise funds for a local cause. Their chosen cause is the New Children’s Isolation Ward in Waterford Regional Hospital, it’s a little known service but life-changing for those who require its services. They feel that the following explains a little about why they

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have chosen the New Children’s Isolation Ward in WRH:Waterford Regional Hospital (WRH) is a designated shared care centre partnered with a designated specialist centre, which in WRH’s case is Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin. WRH currently provide a 24/7 drop-in service and a Cystic Fibrosis outpatient clinic once a month. WRH currently have about 25 children with CF registered for treatment. New CF cases diagnosed by the New-born Screening Programme from the region are referred back to WRH for on-going care. Currently, there are no en-suite facilities on the Paediatric Ward in WRH. Hence, children with CF have to share toilets with other kids on the wards, which is not an acceptable standard of care and is a huge infection risk. So, WRH have embarked on a Public-Private partnership to refurbish four rooms on the Paediatric Ward to have en-suite and state-of-art infection control facilities.

When the refurbished rooms are not in use by children with CF they will be available for all the at risk children requiring isolation facilities, the main at risk group of children are the immunocompromised children with cancer. WRH is also a designated shared care centre for oncology with Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin and unfortunately there is a steady throughput of children with cancer who require strict isolation facilities. The refurbishment of these four rooms on the Paediatric Ward is a current necessity which is long overdue but as with many services at the moment, the money is just not there.This will go a long way in caring for the children of the region for the present and future generations. The CF Association of Ireland is actively involved in fundraising both locally and nationally for the project and are totally dependent on voluntary donations and fundraising. We hope you will feel as passionate about our chosen charity as we do.

YOU CAN MAKE A DONATION IN EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: Call in to Cisoria Hair Design, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan, or Connor Lannen, The Country Store, Mitchel Street, Dungarvan to make a donation or get a sponsorship card Click onto www.mycharity.ie and click on “Sponsor a friend” and type in “David Shanley” Sponsorship cards are available from any of the participants or you can contact Trevor Galvin (087) 9898566, Majella Fitzgerald (087) 4139929, Connor Lannen (087) 4170515 or Benny Dunford (087) 2736247. Obviously, 100% of all raised funds will go to the New Children’s Isolation Ward in Waterford Regional Hospital, many thanks in advance.

All sponsorship or donations for this project are very much appreciated and we will keep you up to date on our progress with the challenge of partaking in the “Killarney Adventure Race”, the good, the bad and the ugly! Check out our Facebook page . . . www.facebook.com/pages/ Killarney-60km-AdventureRace-for-Cystic-Fibrosis-

Ireland We would also like to thank Jeff Allen, our tactical, strength and conditioning coach. PARTICIPANTS Benny Dunford David Shanley Eddie O’Sullivan Fionn Murphy Brian Shanley Joe Horgan Eric O’Leary Trevor Galvin

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LOCAL Labour T.D. Ciara Conway has been keeping tabs on the progress of plans to build social housing at the site of the old Ormond Cinema in Dungarvan and says it’s so far, so good. “The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government has fully approved the project and that tenders are currently being prepared, so that’s good news,” according to the Dungarvan Deputy. “Once all the paperwork is out of the way - and that should take between 4 and 6 weeks - the building work will commence. I‘m hopeful that we’ll see the

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Fierce opposition to turbines IF, as seems to be the case the report in our news columns, the vast majority of the elected members of the Dungarvan / Lismore Council are against the provision of wind turbines as presently proposed or contemplated, then they are representing the views of the vast majority of their constituents. All the indicators are against this type of development: representations to Councillors, letters to the press and public opinion on the street and what was conveyed to the meeting was an accurate summary of the attitude and feelings of residents of this section of County Waterford. As was pointed out at the meeting, the problem with wind turbines is two-fold, the erection of three to four hundred feet high masts and the enormous pylons for the distribution system which will follow them ‘as surely as night follows day’ to quote one Member. It was the mantra of the former Minister for Energy, Pat Rabbitte, that the country needed the additional energy ‘into the future’ and that we needed this new network to effect this. However, in view of the fact that much of the additional energy was for export to Britain via new undersea links, it appears that the proposed new wind generating system was ‘dumped’ over to Ireland having been outlawed in their own jurisdiction. We need exports, but not at any price. After the campaign of protest earlier in the year, the then Minister, Pat Rabbitte, was left in no doubt about the feelings of the public in regard to super structures on our skyline and the blighting of our landscape. His successor, Alex White would do well to heed the views and desires of the people he represents and the national population for which he has responsibility. It will be difficult for any Minister to persuade the Irish public that what is proposed is for our benefit and that we need all these additional structures. One of our main employers, businesses, generators of foreign revenue and national resources is our tourism structure. This combines our natural amenities, our magnificent landscapes as well as the accommodation infrastructure which has been provided at enormous cost, often by private individuals. For all of these reasons, as well as for our own aesthetic enjoyment, our natural resources must be safeguarded, particularly against developments which are not essential. The Council has so far discharged its function well in this matter and needs to hold its resolve against blight in its many forms. While the elected Council may be against pylons, the final say may well rest with the Council officials. The proposed Poolbeg Incinerator project was this week

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Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate turned down by fifty-two of fifty-five councillors in Dublin, yet it may well be approved by the City Manager. This is one instance of the new democracy at work. It is hoped that such an approach would not be adopted in this county.

A superb spectacle THOSE who saw last year’s All Ireland Hurling Final thought they had seen the game reach its pinnacle, but they had not reckoned with the greatness of this year’s finalists. Last Sunday, Tipperary and Kilkenny served up such magnificent, skilful and incident free hurling, as to have the experts once more declaring it the greatest game of hurling in living memory. And why not, was it not the most successful county meeting the founding county of the Association itself, two teams steeped in tradition, matched only by the skill, passion and intensity shown by the warriors of the noble contest itself. Throughout the media, journalists and commentators ran out of superlatives to describe this epic contest and those who participated in it and last Sunday, to be Irish was a magnificent feeling in itself. Hurling must rank as one of the finest games on this earth, demanding courage, skill, fitness and creativity and the resultant spectacle would be difficult to hatch on any other sportsfield in any country. Having completed seventy and more minutes of first class hurling, having given the finest demonstration of the game ever seen, it was fitting that neither team walked off the hallowed sod of Croke Park as winners or losers. That is for another day to decide. Through the seventy minutes there were fifty-four scores and only nine wides. This in itself shows the quality of the hurling and for entertainment value it could hardly be surpassed. Later in the evening, the Irish public, or those outside of Tipperary and Kilkenny, who chose to watch were treated to a far lesser spectacle as the Irish soccer team took on and beat their counterparts in Georgia on their home soil. Two good goals, the second within a couple of minutes of full time, termed by everyone a great goal gave

the Irish side a winning start to their campaign, three valuable league points and a psychological boost as they start the process of qualifying for Euro 2016. However, unlike Croke Park, this was a lacklustre game and one could not but compare and contrast the display of the amateur players in the Mecca of hurling, to the seemingly lethargic performance of the highly paid soccer team in Tblisi.

Continued Tidy Towns success ALONG with the re-opening of schools, the advent of chilly mornings and the Hurling All-Ireland, early September also brings results of the annual adjudication in the Tidy Towns Competition. For many years past, this county has had reason to anticipate the results with some confidence, for there are several towns and villages which have consistently gained high distinction with Ardmore and Lismore winning the ultimate accolade of being the tidiest communities in the country. In more recent years Dungarvan, surmounting many obstacles for a town of its size, has come to figure highly in the results and first gained the Bronze position several years ago, followed for the last two years by silver and this year’s adjudication confirms the town in the Silver position. It is a good news story across all of West Waterford with Lismore, Ardmore and Stradbally all adding four marks to last year’s total; Dungarvan reaching the magic 300 and Ballymacarbry adding a whopping nine marks to reach a new high of 301. Other towns and villages also made gains, surmounted local obstacles to progress, harnessed the labour and goodwill of their community and rose in marks accordingly. Ultimately, the competition and the experience is not all about marks, but in the improvement of the environment and daily living conditions for the entire community. It is at least as important that the local residents enjoy their home place as the short-stay visitor who merely passes through. Congratulations to Kilkenny on their national success. It is a major achievement for a city to gain the first place in the country battling all the obstacles and hindrances which urban life generates. Most importantly, we congratulate and thank all of the local committees, communities, local authorities and everyone who contributed to the improvement of their various home places. This is civic spirit in action and at its best and the communities will be all the richer for the experience.

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August sees drop in Live Register Live Register Figures 2014 Dungarvan County Waterford Waterford City Carrick-on-Suir Clonmel Youghal South Tipperary South East State

JANUARY 2,076 13,322 11,246 1,785 2,813 1,698 8,604 53,057 399,630

FEBRUARY 2,064 (-12) 13,184 (-138) 11,120 (-120) 1,806 (+21) 2,810 (-3) 1,709 (+11) 8,601 (-3) 52,588 (-469) 398,069 (-1,561)

MARCH 2,011 (-53) 12,719 (-465) 10,708 (-412) 1,756 (-50) 2,811 (+1) 1,670 (-39) 8,511 (-90) 51,502 (-1,086) 391,232 (-6,837)

APRIL 2,012 (+1) 12,531 (-188) 10,519 (-189) 1,743 (-13) 2,758 (-53) 1,677 (+7) 8,420 (-91) 50,954 (-548) 388,559 (-2,673)

MAY 2,045 (+33) 12,628 (+97) 10,583 (+64) 1,766 (+23) 2,714 (-44) 1,662 (-15) 8,414 (-6) 51,236 (+282) 388,764 (+205)

JUNE 2,131 (+86) 13,109 (+481) 10,978 (+395) 1,795 (+29) 2,811 (+97) 1,720 (+58) 8,588 (+174) 52,422 (+1,186) 398,813 (+10,049)

JULY 2,189 (+58) 13,207 (+98) 11,018 (+40) 1,818 (+23) 2,866 (+55) 1,732 (+12) 8,754 (+166) 53,159 (+737) 404,515 (+5,702)

AUGUST 2,115 (-74) 13,126 (-81) 11,011 (-7) 1,840 (+22) 2,785 (-81) 1,681 (-51) 8,606 (-148) 52,347 (-812) 398,325 (-6,190)

Source: Central Statistics Office (+) = increase; (-) = decrease

THERE were 74 less people signing on the Live Register during August, 2014, bringing the total number of people signing on in

Dungarvan to 2,115, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office. The drop in the figures comes after four con-

secutive months of increases on the Live Register in Dungarvan. While other neighbouring areas also experienced a drop in their Live Register

figures, Carrick-on-Suir was the only exception, with 22 more people being added to their Live Register figures for August. Across the country, there

were 6,190 less people signing on the Live Register during August, bringing the total number to 398,325 people signing on the Register last month.

The national total for August, 2014, represents a 36,955 drop in the year, compared with August, 2013 (435,280). The Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed (INOU) noted that there are now over 187,000 people on the Live Register for more than a year in August, which represents a staggering 47.1 percent of the register. The INOU said it is keenly aware that the longer someone is unemployed, the harder it is for them to get back to work, and that additional challenges face older unemployed people regardless of their previous work experience and educational qualifications. Reacting to the figures,

Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME) said the increase in long term unemployed shows a lack of targeted measures by the Government. They urged the Government to eliminate social welfare traps in Budget 2015, while warned that calls for wage increases were affecting job creation. “The pace of job creation is glacially slow, not helped by calls for wage increases from the usual quarters in trade unions and Labour ministers, the former attempting to bolster their dwindling numbers while the latter have started their election campaign,” said Mark Fielding, CEO of ISME.

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St. Raphael’s ‘smile’ returns By Christy Parker THE Brothers of Charity Waterford, are amongst groups who will attend the second St. Raphael’s ‘Smile’ festival in Youghal on Monday and Tuesday next (September

15th/16th). Two days of “theatre, dance, music, art, food and more” is promised for all who attend the free proceedings. Other groups performing this year include St. Raphael’s Drama Group,

Co-Action Bantry, Rosmini Bandon, COPE Cork City, KalidesCope Mallow and RehabCare Cork City. The activities commence daily at 11.00 a.m. and and continue until 3.00 p.m. “Performances will start in the church from 11.00 a.m.

to 1.00 p.m., followed by pizza, music and fun in the Links Garden Centre from 1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. after which there will be performances in Church from 2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.,” says co-organiser and drama facilitator, Julie Sharkey.

TDs seats to be targeted as wind turbine and pylon groups merge resistance By Christy Parker WIND farm and pylon opponents from across the country have vowed to target Fine Gael politicians in an effort to change energy policy. Fine Gael and presumably by extension Labour TDs also- would seem to be in the firing line for even more concerted efforts to consign the prospect of mass scale wind turbines and pylons across the country. The prospect arises as an enhanced cohesion strategy nationally, amongst groups opposed to the energy innovations which saw 85 groups from 17 counties convene in Co. Laois last Saturday (September 6th). It is understood that County Waterford was represented at the event which was closed to the media but it remains unclear how many or who- may have

been present. Facebooks or websites did not indicate the extent, if any, of Co. Waterford attendance and unfortunately there is a dearth of contact numbers on such sites through which to find out. In any case, reports reveal that a strategy to put increased pressure not just on Minister for Energy Alex White and Environment and Local Government Minister Alan Kelly, but on all sitting Fine Gael TD’s. Following the meeting, according to the Irish Times, Henry Fingleton of Wind Aware Ireland, warned Fine Gael TDs that unless they actively worked to support communities instead of the industry their seats would be individually targeted. “I think one of the key actions coming to the next election will be to put pressure on Fine Gael,” he elaborated. “Until they feel that their seats are under threat and they are going to lose

votes through this, they are not going to act in our interest.” UNITED STAND In Mr. Fingleton’s estimation, there “are more than 200 groups, between wind and pylons, in the country and they have never joined up properly. This is the start of that process.” He criticised An Bord Pleanála, he said six groups were pursuing High Court actions against the Board’s decisions. He claimed that In five of the cases, planning was approved against the recommendation of the board’s inspector. Wind Aware Ireland states its remit as “to reform the Irish Government’s unsustainable wind energy policy. Our objective is to ensure that energy policies and developments fulfil the three pillars of sustainability; environmental, economic and social.” It proceeds that its role is “to hold policy makers to

account to ensure that they act on evidence and to provide a counter balance to business influence on the political process.” Anne Quilter of North Kerry Wind Turbine Awareness Group spoke of a realisation that “there are so many of us out there individually fighting the same fight against the same bureaucracy,” it makes sense to act collectively.” Similarly, Midi de Paor Walsh of Rethink Pylons said, “We started out all about the pylons about a year ago and then we realised very quickly the pylons and wind farms are connected.” The meeting had been very important, she stated as it was “the first time that we have all sat down together.” She added that “wind farms and EirGrid’s Grid 25 project would not be necessary if Moneypoint was converted to run on biomass.” See www.windawareireland.com.

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Heritage Council thanks all event organisers Don’t forget to enter the Heritage Week Event Organiser Awards 2014 THE Heritage Council, coordinators of National Heritage Week, has issued a big thank you to all the Heritage Week Event Organisers across the country and a reminder to enter the 2014 Heritage Week Event Organiser Awards. Speaking about the week Michael Starrett, Chief Executive of the Heritage Council said: “National Heritage Week 2014 has been a fantastic success with over 980 event organisers running events during the week”. “It is fantastic to see that 31% of those organizing events this year have been involved in Heritage Week for

more than five years, while 25% were getting involved for the first time. Heritage Week would not be the success it is if it wasn’t for the dedication and commitment of all those who get involved in organizing events and promoting their local heritage for people to enjoy.” Event Organisers are also being encouraged to enter their events in the 2014 Event Organiser Awards which showcase the fantastic work by event organisers throughout the week. Entries can be made in the following categories – Best Overall Event, Best Event organised by a Community Group / NGO / Individual, Best

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Chefs Claes Benedietsson, Andreas Hedlund, Johan Jureskog, Karl Ljung and Jim Lofdahl, Jerker Sjoberg, Nicolas Ranninger, Bord Bia, Helya Houshmand, Bord Bia with PKA Oyster Farm host.

[John Power]

Top Swedish Chefs savour trip to Waterford LAST weekend, Bord Bia hosted fifteen of Europe’s top chefs from the UK, Sweden and Germany on a two day visit to Ireland as part of its Chefs’ Irish Beef Club initiative. During their stay, the chefs visited farms, factories and foodservice outlets across the country to learn more about Bord Bia’s Quality Assurance Scheme. A group of Swedish chefs visited Tom Murphy’s beef

farm in Portlaw, Dawn Meats in Grannagh and PKA oyster farm in Dungarvan. Events such as these aim to provide world class chefs with an insight into Ireland’s beef industry and build on Ireland’s positive image in terms of quality, traceability and sustainable food production. The Chefs’ Irish Beef Club is a Bord Bia initiative that unites top chefs from

around the world who promote or use Irish beef in their high-end restaurants. As Irish beef brand ambassadors, these award-winning chefs assist Bord Bia in driving the premium image of Irish beef. There are almost eighty member chefs who are spread across seven markets including Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands and Switzerland.

Chefs Andreas Hedlund, Karl Ljung and Johan Jureskog, Jerker Sjoberg, Dafgards, Nicolas Ranninger, Bord Bia, Helya Housmand, Bord Bia with PKA Oyster Farm host. [John Power]

Dawn Meats premium meat products awarded 10 stars at prestigious Great Taste Awards 2014 3* award-winning product also shortlisted among Great Taste’s Top 50 Foods

Chefs Jim Lofdahl and Johann Jureskog with host farmer Tom Murphy. Included is Nicolas Ranninger, Bord Bia. [John Power]

DAWN Meats, the Waterford-based premium meat supplier of choice to a wide range of blue-chip food businesses in over 40 countries has been awarded 10 stars at the prestigious Great Taste Awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food in the United Kingdom. Established in 1980 as a family farmbased business in Co Waterford, Dawn Meats has evolved to become an integrated production, sales, marketing and distribution operation with a clear focus on quality meat products. It sells into 40 countries and employs more than 2,700 people in Ireland and abroad. Dawn’s awards include an elite 3 star award for its Nature’s Meadow French Dressed Lamb Rack, and the 2 star award for its Tesco Ireland Finest Lamb Loin Chops, Nature’s Meadow Best of Beef Rib Roast and Black Angus Tomahawk Steak. Judging the 3 star Nature’s

Meadow French Dressed Lamb Rack, the panel praised its succulence and “long lasting sweetness and light lamb flavours”, calling it a “beautifully flavoured tender lamb with fat to die for.” Similarly, in judging Dawn Meat’s Nature’s Meadow Best of Beef Rib Roast, the panel labelled it “a stunning piece of beef ”, with “delicious looking golden crispy crust, juicy and tender, a delight to carve.” The panel also referenced the “great grassy beefiness” of the product, acknowledging the nutritional benefits of premium grass-fed Irish beef. Dawn Meats’ 3 star award-winning product has also been shortlisted in the Top 50 Foods, from which the celebrated Golden Fork overall award will be made on Monday 8th September at the Great Taste dinner. Over 350 guests will be in attendance on the night, including

top chefs, food writers, buyers, retailers and food journalists. Commenting on the awards, CEO of Dawn Meats, Niall Browne said, “There is now far greater consumer awareness and preference for sustainably sourced premium quality meat products, something which has been beneficial for Dawn Meats and the farmers who supply us with their farm assured livestock. We place a large emphasis on premiumisation, not just in the eating quality of the product itself, but at all stages in the sustainable supply chain, and we are incredibly proud that our products have been recognised at this level.” Great Taste, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, is the acknowledged benchmark for speciality food and drink. It has been described as the ‘Oscars’ of the food world and the ‘epicurean equivalent of the Booker prize’.

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Volunteering in Ghana for eight weeks By Brian Hughes BACK in the middle of June, I wrote a short article about my upcoming volunteering in Ghana. I was fortunate to be one of ten students chosen to receive a volunteer abroad scholarship from CIT, covering programme costs, flights, accommodation and meals. I chose to volunteer with EIL, an organisation established in Ireland in 1964 with a wonderful mission: To provide intercultural learning experiences which enrich lives, promote understanding of other cultures and challenge individuals to be more globally aware and responsible. After a two day pre-departure workshop provided by EIL in Cork the week before I left, I was fully prepared to undertake my volunteering experience. The staff of EIL covered areas of concern such as foreign culture, food, health, transport, work projects, weekend travel, languages; everything that you could possibly think of! I was to fly on my own from Cork to Amsterdam and then onto the capital city Accra, but this didn’t bother me in the slightest! Ghana is located on the coast of West Africa, with Ivory Coast bordering it to the west, Togo to the east, and Burkina Faso to the North: all French speaking countries. The official language in Ghana is English, due to quite a long period of British colonisation, but the indigenous languages are spoken on a day-to-day basis. The country has a land mass slightly greater than that of Great Britain, but only sustains a population of about 26 million people, as estimated in 2014. Ghana is a constitutional democracy, having declared its independence from the British in 1957, and it is broken up into 10 administrative regions. The time difference is also not much, as Ghana is only one hour behind us. Another misperception of Africa is that it is always hot, but the situation in Ghana is not what you would expect! The four seasons don’t exist over there. They only have a dry season and a wet season. While people here in Ireland may have been enjoying sunny weather above twenty degrees, I was stuck inside looking out at very heavy rainfall on a few occasions, or trapped in a market stall waiting for the rain to pass! The currency used in Ghana is called the Cedi, and it was about 4.5 Cedi to €1 at the time when I was there. Another interesting fact about Ghana: It was only in 2007 that they changed the Cedi from a denomination of 10,000 to 1, but often when I would ask how much 2

oranges cost, they would say “5,000”! Some people have obviously found it more difficult than others to convert to the new system over there! Enough about the country, and more about what I was doing over there! I was often asked by the local people why I was visiting Ghana, and the answer for any white person out there is usually only one of two things: volunteering or travelling. I was lucky enough to experience both! I spent almost four weeks volunteering in Garden City Special School outside Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana, and I lived with a host family during this period. The school is government funded and caters for young people with mental disabilities, and aims to equip them with vocational skills and the ability to make a valued contribution in their family home or in wider society. My duty was to start up some music classes with groups of children, and I can say that with all my musical experience to date, nothing could have prepared me for the challenges that lay ahead! Of course with the language barrier that existed, communication with the children was quite difficult. I managed to get by with facial expressions, hand movements, and a few words of their language (notably the word for “Stop!”) My first day consisted of rooting out abandoned dusty instruments, cleaning and wiping them with wet cloths, aided by some of the children. These xylophones and marimbas were to form the basis of these children’s musical experiences for the next few weeks. After one week, my list of musical instruments had grown to the following: nine functioning marimbas and xylophones, three triangles, a number of drums (bass drum, snare drum, and other African drums!) many different types of shakers, a crash cymbal, and forty recorders that I ended up dismantling to make “bell shakers” (my own creation!) because the children would find them too difficult to play. I did try one group with the tin whistles that I had brought over, but to my dismay they merely laughed when they blew into them, and found the finger movements too challenging. I really enjoyed my time at this school, and the most important thing that I learned from my experience is that ANYONE can make music, in some way or another. The most rewarding moments were standing there watching and listening as over twelve children all bashed away with their sticks on marimbas and xylophones, all pretty much in time with one another! The enthusiasm and joy emanating

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what I was doing here, if I would ever come back, what I thought of Ghanaians and lots more! They are extremely warm and open people, willing to greet you, shake your hand and talk to you. After being in Ghana, I realised that it’s the people that make a country, not the sights and tourist attractions. The other important part of my trip was the opportunity to travel at weekends. After the purchase of my Bradt travel guide, I planned to travel five weekends in a row and visit as many places as I could possibly go. I got to visit seven of the ten regions in Ghana during the two months (not bad considering most Ghanaians probably haven’t been to five in their lifetime!) and had some wild new adventures! The highlights of my travels included the Mole National Park where I got to see three African elephants bathing in a waterhole and a thieving baboon, climbing Mt. Gemi and wandering in Amedzofe, the highest town in Ghana, feeding wild mona monkeys bananas and bread in Boabeng Fiema Sanctuary, and crossing the man made Lake Volta on a slightly water-filled, slanted wooden passenger boat! I also had some amazing cultural experiences, including an intercultural wedding, learning how kente cloth is made, visiting a cocoa farm and planting my own tree, playing a traditional African drum in a large group, eating local food with strangers on the street, going to a three hour long Roman Catholic church service with a gospel choir! It will just never be possible to describe in an article how amazing an experience I had in Ghana. I can only echo what every volunteer says on his or her return: it IS a life changing experience, and you will only ever understand how fantastic it is until you go and do it! My volunteering experience and the organisation EIL has encouraged and inspired me to continue further volunteer work in Ireland, become more globally aware and active in educating others and myself about the world: the challenges it faces, and the people who inhabit it.

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A scene of Tallow's Annual Horse Fair on Wednesday, 3rd September last.

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Limited places available on PLC Courses – Apply now COLÁISTE Chathail Naofa, Dungarvan, College of Further Education, is now holding interviews for adult courses and PLC courses starting in Autumn 2014. Please apply online at ccn@wwetb.ie or call to the college on the Youghal Road, for an application form. Numbers are limited so if you are interested or require further information please contact us on (058) 41184. The prime aim of all the Further Education Courses run by Coláiste Chathail Naofa is to prepare students for entry to the workplace or to higher education and training. Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses are open to school-leavers and adult participants, offering a mixture of practical work, academic work and work experience. The courses are full-time and last for one or two years. They are designed as a step towards skilled employment and, as such, they are closely linked to industry or students may earn a maximum of 400 points from their FETAC course for entry to third level colleges. We have some testimonials below of students who did some of the courses in the college. Learner Testimonial by Marion de Búrca who did the Accounting Technician course. I have loved every minute of my two years at Coláiste Chathail Naofa. I felt that through the guidance of the experienced and very approachable tutors that helped me during the year, I gained valuable knowledge and with my confidence and new skills, I am now ready to enter the work force again. I will continue to upskill myself while seeking employment in my chosen field. I would like to thank all at Coláiste Chathail Naofa from the staff, students and in particular, the very friendly canteen ladies.

Learner Testimonial by Lauren Kelly who did the Childcare Level 5 Course. I enjoyed being a student in Coláiste Chathail Naofa because it was a positive learning environment that met my educational needs. I was able to form good working relationships with my tutors and this helped me to feel comfortable and to focus on my studies at all times. First of all I heard about the Post Leaving Cert courses in Coláiste Chathail Naofa from my mother who is a past student and she gave me lots of positive feedback. My careers night in Ard Scoil na nDeise provided me with more relevant information on the Post Leaving Cert courses available in Coláiste Chathail Naofa. Finally, I conducted research on the college and the courses on the internet. Next year I hope to fur-

importance of flexibility when working in this area and how to adapt to various situations. On placement I also learned how to carry out observations on children. I achieved my Occupational First Aid Certificate and successfully completed the module 1 in Lamh. All these will be beneficial and useful in the future. I chose to study at Coláiste Chathail Naofa because I felt that I was not ready to move on to Waterford Institute of Technology and was uncertain if I would achieve the necessary points for my chosen course in the Leaving Certificate. However, I was aware that I could progress on the basis on my level 5 award. Therefore, I felt that Coláiste Chathail Naofa would open up a wide range of career options and

body (including the fantastic Eleanor in the canteen) are so friendly. I am delighted to say that I have been offered my 1st place CAO choice of General Nursing in W.I.T, so as of the 8th September I will be a 1st year nursing studies student. Being a mature student, my study skills were rusty and my confidence was quite low, however, this was soon put to right by the tutors and I now have vastly improved study skills and writing skills which will be of great benefit in college. The result of this is that my confidence is also greatly

improved. I chose to study in Coláiste Chathail Naofa as my daughter is a past pupil and I knew that the tutors go the extra mile to get the best from their students. The advantages of studying in Coláiste Chathail Naofa is that it is local, affordable, great support, great staff and vast experience in getting top results in the FETAC courses. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second in recommending Coláiste Chathail Naofa to mature students or to school leavers as an excellent stepping stone to college.

Pictured above is Ann Marie Daly who completed the Nursing Studies Course.

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Pictured above is Lauren Kelly who completed the Childcare Level 5 Course. ther my studies at Waterford Institute of Technology where I have applied for the Level 8 Early Childhood Studies. This year on my work placement I learned many valuable skills that may help me in the future. I learned conflict resolution skills when working with young children and the various strategies that can be used. I learned how to work efficiently as part of a team and also on my own initiative. I learned the

Pictured above is by Marion de Búrca who completed the Accounting Technician course.

possibilities for me. Personally I feel that the advantages of studying at Coláiste Chathail Naofa are that the learning environment is non-judgemental, positive and offers a wide variety of learning opportunities. At all times the tutors are friendly, efficient and supportive of all their students. The tutors deliver excellent educational and training methods. Finally, Coláiste Chathail Naofa provides all its students with the relevant knowledge and necessary skills that they can use as a stepping stone to further education or to secure employment. Learner Testimonial by Ann Marie Daly who did the Nursing Studies Course. I really enjoyed the entire experience of being a student in Coláiste Chathail Naofa. We had a wide variety of subjects and excellent tutors who were very generous with their time and experience in giving advice and feedback. The atmosphere in the college is amazing and every-

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Waterford students take on ‘WEEE’ recycling challenge • Waterford schools set to increase electrical and battery recycling in the county this year • 40 additional Waterford schools sign up this year for the WEEE Pledge

Charity Teddy Bears Picnic at Vintage Tea Rooms this Saturday, 13th September CHERNOBYL Children International will hold their annual Teddy Bears Picnic on Saturday, September 13th, 2014, from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan. Please come along and support this very worthy cause. Bring your picnic blanket, your children and your friends and their Teddy Bears! Weather permitting families will gather outside on the lawn of the church where children will be entertained by face painters, nail artists and lots more. Adults can avail of teas / coffees, sandwiches and cakes in the tranquillity of the vintage tea room

indoors, or can enjoy similar delicacies outside with the children. If it rains we will accommodate everyone in the Church. Your donation will be used by Chernobyl Children International specifically for two projects in Belarus: Refurbishment of Care Homes and supply of medical equipment. Care Homes which were built on the grounds of the Vesnovo Orphanage in Belarus suffered extensive storm damage last year. Disabled children are cared for in these homes and ultimately they are trained to live independently with some supervision. Hundreds of Irish

builders, carpenters, plumbers and other tradespeople volunteer their time to build these homes and to refurbish existing damaged buildings to bring them to a standard where orphans can have a reasonable quality of life. A nurse, Maria Cox, works in Belarus with sick children and adults both in hospital settings, hospice centres and their own homes. Funds raised at the Teddy Bear Picnic will be used to provide medical supplies that Maria needs in the course of her work. So please come along on Saturday, September 13th, to Saint Mary’s Church of

Ireland and help continue the effort to improve the conditions for the people of Chernobyl. Find us on Facebook: Charity Vintage Tea Rooms.

PRIMARY schools in Co. Waterford continue to impress in the race for the environment, with an additional 40 schools signing up this year to take on the WEEE Pledge challenge. A total of 71 Waterford schools are now members of the WEEE Ireland schools recycling programme, WEEE Pledge, which encourages students and teachers to recycle their waste batteries in blue WEEE Ireland battery boxes. WEEE pledge aims to teach students and their families about the importance of recycling and being responsible for the environment, while giving them the chance to win lots of fantastic prizes and make their way up the leaderboard based on the number of waste batteries they collect. The WEEE pledge programme began in January 2014 as solely a battery recycling campaign and has since grown to include small WEEE items such as old and broken hair straighteners, kettles, toasters, electrical toys and technology. Ten schools in Waterford were recently awarded prizes for their recycling efforts in the WEEE Pledge programme.These were: Kilbrien N.S. St. John’s Special School Our Lady Of Mercy National School Fews National School Bunscoil Gleann Sidheain S.N. An Garrain Bhain S.N. Naomh Deaglan Knockanore N.S. Fenor N.S. Light of Christ National School All ten schools went above and beyond to encourage students to recycle batteries. Bunscoil Gleann Sidheain for example has managed to collect a staggering 65Kg , since

joining the WEEE Pledge programme. The innovative students searched high and low to find as many portable waste batteries as possible to recycle and enlisted the help of family and neighbours to help them charge their way up the leaderboard. Together, the WEEE Pledge schools in Waterford have recycled an electrifying 844Kg of batteries so far this year.With the additional 40 schools now signed up, the sky is the limit for Waterford recycling figures in the years to come. Commenting on the success of the programme Conor Leonard, Collections and Projects Manager of WEEE Ireland said: “We’re absolutely delighted with the response the WEEE Pledge programme has generated so far. Not only is this helping Ireland meet its EU recycling targets, it’s ensuring our future generation is informed on the importance of WEEE and waste battery recycling and how everyone is responsible for the environment.These schools are the leaders in recycling for their communities and we hope their enthusiasm inspires others to join in.” It’s not just schools who can get involved, here are some tips for how parents can help their little recyclers get involved in WEEE Pledge and safe battery recycling: • Collect your used batteries at home to bring to school • Place them into WEEE Ireland blue battery boxes to teach children the importance of recycling • Ask family members and friends to get involved For further information about the WEEE Pledge programme or to register your school log on to www.weeepledge.ie

Some of the large attendance present for the Namimg Ceremony and Service of Dedication of the new RNLI Lifeboat, the Robert Armstrong, ahead of its launch last Saturday week at Helvick.

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Dungarvan Enterprise Centre to host free Finance4Growth mentoring sessions DUNGARVAN Enterprise Centre is to host eight free Finance4Growth mentoring sessions on Monday, September 22nd and Tuesday, September 23rd. Finance4Growth is a new State support for business available through ManagementWorks. The aim of Finance4Growth is to improve small businesses financial

knowledge. This includes areas in financial business such as negotiation strategies, the key steps in the credit application process, and the issues that influence the overall decisions of bankers, investors and agencies. The Finance4Growth sessions involve two hours of free mentoring from an SME Finance Expert.

Businesses will also have the option of availing of a one-day finance workshop and a further two hours of mentoring for €200 +VAT. ManagementWorks is now accepting bookings for eight free mentoring sessions to be held at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre four on Monday 22nd and four on Tuesday, 23rd September, 2014.

These mentoring sessions are available on a first-come-firstserved basis. To secure a place book online at www.managementworks.ie under the Finance4Growth section. For further enquiries contact Dungarvan Enterprise Centre on 058-23598 or dungarvanec@gmail.com

The Beat goes on for another decade for Ireland’s first regional radio station SOUTH East based radio station Beat 102-103 has made it into the broadcasting history books once again by being the first of Ireland’s four regional radio stations to renew its license with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The new ten year contract comes into effect on October 1st, 2014. Beat 102-103 initially created history when the station launched on July 1st, 2003 as the first regional radio station in Ireland, broadcasting to the five counties of the South East: Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary. The station quickly established itself, setting the standard high for the other regional stations that were subsequently granted licenses from the BAI. Beat 102-103 had made it apparent that these types of stations could prosper alongside the local, national and other niche offerings on the radio dial. Founding Chairperson and shareholder of Beat 102-103, Des Whelan was the original driving force behind securing the license for the region that targeted under 35 year olds. “I wrote to the BAI over ten years ago highlighting the signif-

Des Whelan – Shareholder Beat 102-103, Niall Power - Head of Station Sound, Gail Conway- Head of News and Sport, Michael O’Keeffe – CEO Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Gabrielle Cummins – Director Beat 102-103, Bob Collins – Director General Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Lena Murphy – Financial Controller, Liam Dunne – Sales Director, Tom Murphy – Director Beat 102-103. icant gap in the market for this particular demographic; they listened and so began a lengthy competitive process that ultimately resulted in Beat 102-103 first going on air in 2003 and has been going from strength to strength ever since” said Mr. Whelan. Chief Executive at the

market leading station, Gabrielle Cummins has praised all the team involved “people don’t always see the substantial hard work that happens off air as we sound like we’re having so much fun on air! The company currently employs over 40 people between full, part-time and

Des Whelan – Shareholder Beat 102-103, Gabrielle Cummins – Director Beat 102-103 and Michael O’Keeffe – CEO Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

seasonal staff and every single person has played a pivotal role in Beat 102103’s success to date”. I would like in particular to sincerely thank all of our loyal listeners and advertisers who have shown consistent support for the last ten years; putting it quite simply, we wouldn’t be here without them! Gabrielle Cummins added that everyone at the station has a renewed sense of enthusiasm with this new license. She said “we look forward to introducing some positive enhancements to the brand over the course of the next decade and I have no doubt that these improvements will attract even more people to tune our way.” The most recent Joint National Listenership Research (JNLR) published in July showed Beat 102103 continues to break its own listenership figures. The station now attracts 97,000 listeners in the South East every day. That

makes it the number one station daily in the region among 15-34 year-olds, 2044 year-olds and All Adults. Every week an impressive 160,000 adults now tune into the station; another new station record. Speaking at the contract signing, Bob Collins, Chairperson of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, said: “We are delighted to sign the contract with Beat 102103. There is no doubt that the changes of recent years in the media landscape have posed challenges for broadcasters in a range of ways. However, each service signing a contract today has created, and will continue to create, an enduring position for itself in the broader media environment, a position that is reflected in the strong levels of listenership attained over the years of their previous licenses. The BAI wishes Beat 102-103 continued success in serving its audiences over the new contract period.”

“HOME Instead Senior Care, the world’s leading provider of non-medical, in-home services to seniors, has been caring for seniors in Co. Waterford since 2009. With almost 1,000 branches worldwide, Home Instead Senior Care provides services to seniors in their own homes. The dedicated team of CareGivers helps clients maintain their independence by assisting them with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, driving and transportation. The result is companionship and independence, allowing seniors to feel safe in their own homes.”

Q. Both my parents are getting older and require different kinds of help. Is there any easy solution for helping my parents? A. There is never a pain-free way of dealing with this, or any quick fix solution – communication, attitude and approach are key elements to making things easier. An increasingly common dilemma facing elderly couples and their loved ones is how to cope with two sets of health issues simultaneously. While declining health can happen to any senior, aging couples need to consider specific issues such as one person’s increasing dependence on his or her partner or the possibility of no longer being able to live together. The couple – and their offspring or loved ones – must come to grips with the potential for such situations and the major adjustments that might be required. When members of a family or couple become dependent on others, it can be gradual in the case of worsening arthritis, lung disease, heart disease and dementia, or sudden in the case of a stroke or serious fracture. Managing finances, cooking and cleaning duties fall on those who may not usually do these things. It may be the first time someone has to do laundry or pay bills in their lifetime, in their eighties. Every couple and every family must endure this process, when roles change drastically. Being as realistic as possible about future scenarios helps prepare elderly couples and their loved ones for declining health and the caregiving inevitably required. Being prepared – mentally, spiritually and financially – will help ease future situations for aging couples. The elderly and their loved ones need to make preparations and have realistic expectations. It can be especially delicate for couples to talk about one partner taking care of another, or even having to separate. Providing care to a couple in their home can be the right solution and Home Instead Senior Care can provide care that will address individual needs for a couple in their home. Sometimes this might be providing a lot of support to one person and helping the other. Each couples’ needs vary and for this reason Home Instead Senior Care will take the time to access the specific needs and develop a personalised plan of care. For more helpful advice call Home Instead Senior Care on 051 – 333966 or visit www.homeinstead.ie

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The GIY Gathering 2014 FOOD lovers, food growers and gardeners will descend on Waterford this September for the sixth annual GIY Gathering, which features 28 of the most influential food growers, writers, advocates and chefs in one magical event. This year’s GIY Gathering is a celebration of growing, cooking and eating great food, with a range of talks and discussions from food growing experts, a series of cookery demos from leading chefs, and a feast of local and homegrown food. Hosted by Ella McSweeney, contributors to this year's Gathering include Patrick Holden CBE, Joy Larkcom, Alys Fowler, Geoffrey Stebbings, Darina Allen, Rory O'Connell, Denis Cotter, actor Paddy Courtney (pictured), Mark Diacono and many more. Keynote speaker in the GROW strand Patrick Holden, is a pioneer of the sustainable food movement, and as director of the Soil Association between 1995 and 2010 played a key role in developing the UK organic market. He is a founder of the Sustainable Food Trust, which works internationally to promote sustainable food systems, and a long time advisor to the Prince of Wales on sustainability issues. Other GROW speakers include Alys Fowler, Geoffrey Stebbings, Owen Glynn Smith, Madeleine McKeever, Karl Richards, Paul Clarke, Trevor Sargent, Klaus Laitenberger, Joy Larkcom, Fiann O’Nuallain and Kitty Scully.The GROW strand also features panel discussions on food growing for restaurants, soil health, and seed varieties for an uncertain future. The COOK strand takes place in the historic Blackfriars in association with Waterford Chamber with seasonal cookery demos from Darina Allen, Denis Cotter, Rory O’Connell, Lilly Higgins, Mark Diacono and Sally McKenna. Making his first appearance at the GIY Gathering is Denis Cotter, best known for his creative vegetarian cuisine in Cork’s renowned Cafe Paradiso. Cotter’s book ‘Paradiso Seasons’ won ‘Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the World’ at the Gourmet World Cookbook Awards in Barcelona in 2004. Of course no GIY Gathering would be complete without great food to EAT - for the evening meal on the Saturday night, GIY have transformed the historic Blackfriars church as the venue for a very special GIY Gathering “Eat-Together”, a 4-course meal of local, seasonal and homegrown food.To wash it all down, there’s even a special Gathering brew from Metalman brewery with homegrown raspberries from local GIYers. On Friday evening (12th), GIY hosts a screening of the cult food movie classic 'Big Night' at the Theatre Royal with refreshments beforehand. A two-day pass to the Gathering is just €40 (or two for €30). Tickets, programme and more information from www.giyinternational.org/pages/the_gathering_2014. The GIY Gathering takes place during the Waterford Harvest Festival with garden parties, outdoor markets, Beer Quarter, Children's workshops, city farm, live music and much more. Venue:Theatre Royal,Waterford City.Times: Saturday 10.00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. -3.30 p.m. Tickets: €40 (or two for €30). Please note the evening events are separately ticketed events. More information: call the ticket line on 051 302191 or email info@giyireland.com

Pictured is actor Paul Dillon in Lackendarra Jim – A Hermit of the Comeragh Mountains with musicians in background. The production will be staged in the middle of the Comeragh Mountains as part of this year's Comeraghs Wild Festival, which takes place from 18th to 21st September.

Theatre reaches new heights for Comeraghs Wild Festival! WATERFORD arts group Rigout productions is set to scale new heights with a very special event as part of this year’s Comeraghs Wild Festival, which takes place from 18th to 21st September. The group comprising musicians, thespians and visual artists will stage a very special performance of the play Lackendarra Jim – A Hermit of the Comeragh Mountains whose premiere show in Central Hall sold out earlier this year. However, this is no ordinary performance because, in keeping with the theme of the play, the production will take place in the middle of the Comeragh Mountains, at 385 metres above sea level! The Harvest Moon Walk is one of the highlights of this year’s Comeraghs Wild Festival and will be led by

mountaineer Michael Whelan of Mountainzone. The walk will culminate with a staging at the 385 metres base camp of Lackendarra Jim - a Hermit of the Comeragh Mountains. The bilingual one-man play, written by Joe Meagher, will be accompanied by local musicians ‘Jordan’s Rigout’. Following the performance, there is the intriguing option of staying overnight in a tent with supper and music. The retelling of the story of Waterford man Jim Fitzgerald, who returned from World War 1 with shellshock and lived as a hermit in the Comeragh Mountains, will be a challenging one for the cast and crew, not least the transporting of, sound, stage and instruments to the base camp as one of the headline

events of the Comeraghs Wild Festival. The team carrying out this unique event is producer and music director Éadaoin Breathnach, coproducer and writer Joe Meagher, director Shauna Farrell, artist Mari Lynch and actor Paul Dillon. They will be joined by musicians Kevin Power, Robert Doherty, Lorcan Reidy, Eoin Dalton, Thomas Whelan, and Aaron Mulhall who will perform a live musical score. Eadaoin Breathnach commented, “I never imagined that we would get the opportunity to perform this intriguing story on the very ground that the man Lackendarra Jim walked and lived. This remarkable character and enduring story is one that I’m sure we’ll remember forever. The setting, high in the

Comeraghs, is perfect to retell the story of local man Jim Fitzgerald. Born in 1883 in the village of Lackendarra on the western slopes of the Comeraghs, Jim was part of the first British expeditionary force to land in France at the outbreak of World War 1 and fought with honour on the Western and Palestinian fronts as well as in Mesopotamia (current day Iraq). On returning to Lackendarra in 1919, Jim, like many of his comrades from the Great War, found that he could no longer live in normal society and became a wanderer, roaming the slopes of the Comeraghs in search of peace, a peace he eventually found on the eastern slopes of those same Comeragh Mountains near the village of Clonea Power. For almost forty years, until his

death in February 1959, Jim lived the life of a hermit in his little cave in the Comeraghs. “The Harvest Moon Walk and production in the Comeraghs of Lackendarra Jim is a highlight of this year’s Comeraghs Wild.The walk, the production and the optional overnight in the mountains is a most intriguing offering and bookings for this event are brisk.” commented Mary Houlihan, County Tourism Officer with Waterford City & County Council and one of the organizers of Comeraghs Wild Festival. Bookings and enquiries to 058 21169. For the full programme and further information, visit www.comeraghswild.com, follow @ComeraghsWild or like Comeraghs Wild Festival on Facebook.

Conway meets Congressman on the “Undocumented”

Paddy Courtney

TRAMORE-based City and County Councillor, Joe Conway, met with Washington Congressman, Jim McDermott, on his recent visit to Ireland. Under discussion was the plight of the estimated 50,000 Irish who are in the United States without legal documentation. The Independent Councillor, who is a member of the Ireland America Association, accompanied its Chairman, Senator Mark

Daly, at the meeting which took place in Dingle, Co. Kerry. “On the recent election canvass”, he stated, “I met a number of families who had children in America without proper documentation. These people are in a real bind – they have no permission to remain there, yet they cannot come home. It is estimated that around 1,200 people from Waterford are in this

predicament currently. These people are living in a sort of twilight zone that does not impact on them all the time, but can be traumatic at times of family difficulty – particularly when there is a bereavement.” The two-hour meeting was arranged by Senator Daly when he became aware the Congressman McDermott would be visiting Ireland during the recess to touch base with the North Roscommon

area, from where his antecedents emigrated in the nineteenth century. “I was particularly impressed with his understanding of the nuances and difficulties of this problem”, said Councillor Conway. “He undertook to examine the feasibility of a ‘Right to One’ device, which would enable an undocumented person to come home, say, for a funeral and have one chance to re-enter the U.S. subsequently. He promised

to liaise with us between now and Christmas to apprise us of any headway made in getting the support of his fellow-Congressmen and women”. McDermott is in Congress since 1989 and is a medical doctor by profession. He was a consultant psychiatrist in the United States Navy during the Vietnam campaign. He returns to Washington tomorrow.

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

No room at the (Dungarvan) Inn OKAY, let’s start with a bald sweeping statement: “Ireland is not the kind of tourist friendly country we would think ourselves to be.” Around the country we charge outrageous prices in many restaurants and cafes catering to the tourist trade, with regular stories of how two cups of coffee and a couple of scones cost between €20 and €30. In one restaurant on the Ring of Kerry an additional tiny slice of bread to go with an already expensive bowl of soup or chowder, will cost you €2. Even highway robbers have the decency to pull a gun on their victims. This outrageous pricing is replicated regularly around the country. Not by all by any means, but enough to gain us a reputation as an expensive holiday destination. The report of the Council discussion on the use of camper vans carried elsewhere in this issue is a case in point and no camper owner who reads this could feel anything but unwelcome in Dungarvan and County Waterford. They will experience this in practice when they decide to

visit one of our superb beaches which have largely been declared off limits to families who travel in campers. They have been categorised as persona non grata by the local authorities who operate a policy of exclusion for those who dare to holiday in such a fashion. Erecting barriers to keep visitors out has become an art-form in itself. Even after forty years as a member of the European community, we can still demonstrate that we can be a narrow minded country. For whatever reason, there is a discriminatory policy being implemented against the owners of camper vans. Indeed, such is the way they are targeted it is a wonder that some go-ahead young lawyer has not already filed a suit under discrimination law. Take the case of the French visitor who decides to call at the beaches of County Waterford having arrived through Rosslare heading for the inevitable destination of Killarney, or the new much publicised Wild Atlantic Way. Immediately they will find that this is not possible, as their

vehicle is denied access – day or night – to our rural beaches. This only becomes apparent when the vehicle, having traversed a narrow road to the beach access, finds the entrance to the car-park blocked by a barrier. There is invariably no space to park on the road, so the only alternative is to reverse back up the narrow road and look elsewhere. Five beaches later, the French visitor decides to pack it in and go elsewhere where they might feel a little more welcome. Welcome to Ireland of the welcomes. Cead mile failte how are ya! That family will have traversed their own country, beach by beach, mountain by mountain, lake by lake, staying in approved stops for less than €5 per night including water and electricity. The average overnight cost for a camper and family in a caravan park here in this country is about €30. Quoting from the Motor Homes website about the inexpensive sites in France: “So just what are Aires De Service? Well, they are a network of stopping places specifically designed

for motor homes or camping cars as the French call them. In most instances they are run by the local town council or ‘Mairie’ but there are also private Aires, auto route Aires, Aires within the proximity of campsites, Aires de Stationement (an Aire for parking, but no facilities) and Aires on farms and vineyards.” Not a mention of barriers anywhere. There were no specifics mentioned at the Council meeting about the problems being caused by camper vans or their occupants. The Council having erected signs it appears that “People using camper vans have desisted from camping overnight. But there are some locations where it persists and is causing problems.” Anyone specify the problems? Not too many court cases of retired couples fighting or drinking to excess, unless you call having a couple of glasses of a good Chianti or Beaujolais an indictable offence, or cooking a decent steak over a charcoal grill a serious misdemeanour! The truth is that holidaying in a camper van is a self-contained

experience. There is no need of electricity, washing or toilet facilities and even the shower is catered for. Caravan parks are unnecessary for them, to be visited occasionally to empty waste water tanks and top up with a fresh supply. No doubt Phil Hogan’s successor will find a way of charging for that too! The vehicles are invariably taxed to date, insured and have current CRW cert attached and rarely come to the attention of the Gardai. Several of the more farsighted Councils including Galway make spaces available in towns for the cost of normal parking. On the Docks in Galway there are electrical points and phone terminals available for a nominal charge. It is regrettable that people who use camper vans, whether from abroad or from home should be singled out for such odium and categorised almost as delinquents or worse. The elephant in the room of course which no one will mention – is not allowed to mention – are those who permanently occupy mobile accommodation. If there is a fear that either

temporary or permanent mobile dwellers will occupy car-parks indefinitely, then the barriers should be activated between early morning and early evening and a sign displayed to indicate that. If there is a difficulty, actual or imagined, with campers parking on the Lookout, then the Council should address that by providing approved accommodation at competitive cost elsewhere adjacent to the town. The spaces currently being used were intended for buses, but are not used for such – for whatever reason. However, once more the suggested solution is to ‘put up a barrier’. It is obvious that with the demise of the ancient regime of Dungarvan Town Council, a new policy exists. And for those who still feel that we are a welcoming country a visit to Tripadvisor will disabuse people of the welcoming nature of some of the formal licenced caravan and camping parks. It is an education to see some of the reviews which have been posted. It is no wonder that those with camper vans who do not frequent those establishments prefer the open spaces.

Karen Underwood sings Of Ladies Lost and Found John O’Brien on Piano

Karen Underwood and John O’Brien

KAREN arrived at the above description when discussing her affinity to Nina Simone, a singer synonymous with the Civil Rights movement whose repertoire she celebrated in The Nina in Me (2008). Directed by John O’Brien, it is six years since the phenomenal The Nina in Me was commissioned by the Cork Opera House. This production evolved into Singing Nina (2012) and progressed rapidly from small venues to the Spielgeltent and on to the Olympia Theatre. Audiences of all sizes were wowed by Karen’s life story and, more importantly, by her crisp vocals. These were the groundbreaking years of Karen’s music career. Karen is back with more passion than ever before. She is armed with a show which she initially put together for Bounce Back, a

charity she established in 2012 for suicide prevention after the loss of her young son. In making this new show, Karen has trawled jazz, blues and soul to find artists whose rise to fame was followed by a fall from grace. Of Ladies Lost and Found is a celebration of love and struggle, loss and fortune. It offers a concert that celebrates the lives of divas who left the world too soon but whose music lives on in popular culture. Karen journeys with her audience to the heart of the pain, and redemption, witnessed in the songs of artists such as Billie Holiday, Whitney Houston, and Amy Winehouse – all ladies who were lost and found. The guiding force of John O’Brien, as both musical director and close friend to Karen, has helped propel this piece every step of the way during its devel-

opment. John was the inspiration behind three operatic triumphs in the last two years – Pagliacci (Winner of the Irish Times Theatre Award for Best Opera 2012), Orpheus (2013) and Der Vampyr (2014). John has worked on over forty different productions of opera and musical theatre in Ireland, Northern Ireland, London, Edinburgh, and Montreal. He has also toured extensively with choirs across Japan, China and Europe. Commenting on Der Vampyr,The Irish Examiner wrote, “Nowadays, anytime O’Brien makes new work, it’s big news.” Together, John and Karen have crafted a show of real soul and flair. Southern audiences have an opportunity to see this special show at Garter Lane and Harvest Festival Waterford on Friday, 12th September.

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Nugent’s Centra nominated for Top Award Waterford Airport Traffic up 42% in 2014 PASSENGER numbers at Waterford Airport in the eight months to August 31st were up 42.5% compared to the same period last year. August has been the busiest month so far in 2014 at Waterford Airport. Some 4,544 passengers flew in and out of the airport during the month compared to 3,993 in the same month last year – an increase of 13.8%. Commenting on the latest figures, Desmond O’Flynn, CEO,Waterford Airport, said: “It’s obviously very encouraging to see such strong demand for the services operated by Flybe to and from Waterford. The increased passenger numbers come from a combination of increased support from consumers within Waterford and the southeast region as well as growing inbound traffic from the UK. “There are also a growing number of passengers using the connectivity offered by the Flybe network in Birmingham and Manchester, as their gateway for convenient onwards travel to destinations as diverse as Paris, Milan, Dusseldorf, Edinburgh and many more. “Whereas business traffic tends to ease off at this time of the year, the month of August is a peak tourism month and we have seen the Airport used to access the Southeast’s various attractions throughout the summer period. Load factors on the Birmingham and Manchester routes have been consistently very strong over recent months and this gives us great encouragement and support when making the case to airlines for additional services.” For details of flights to and from Waterford Airport, visit www.flywaterford.com or www.flybe.com

BEST Convenience Store in Ireland for Hygiene and Food Safety. That’s the title that Nugent’s Centra based in Dungarvan in Waterford could be laying claim to on September 26th, 2014, having been announced as one of the finalists at the 2014 National Q Mark Awards. Announcing the list of finalists yesterday, Ms. Irene Collins, the Managing Director of Excellence Ireland Quality Association, announced that the team from Nugent’s Centra have surpassed the National standards of Hygiene and Food Safety and have set a

new benchmark that all other convenience stores should be aiming for. She went on to say that, “The nomination for Best Convenience Store in Ireland for Hygiene and Food Safety recognises that Nugent’s Centra is operating at the highest standard of Hygiene and Food Safety in the country”. In the face of increasingly competitive markets and mounting pressure on companies to produce goods and services at low cost, many of us now have concerns about who is protecting us when it comes to quality testing and best practice. This is why it is so reas-

suring to know that EIQA – The Guardians of The Q Mark, are still rigorously auditing all types of businesses and will only award the coveted Q Mark to those that operate at standards far above the current legislative requirements and conduct their affairs with the consumer’s best interests in mind. Nugent’s Centra was established in February 1999 and currently employs a dedicated, locally sourced team of eighteen people. The store has become renowned for its delicious, nutritious fresh food range as well as for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Nugent’s is a member of the

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Tramore Hill Challenge Sunday, 28th September, 2014 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. THE Tramore Hill Challenge is a one of a kind cycle event in Ireland that takes place on the steep hill of Tramore’s Strand Street and Main street. The Tramore Hill Challenge will test rider’s skills when they battle with the legendary steep hill of Tramore’s Upper Strand Street and Main Street. It is not just the elite cyclist being targeted; this is an event for all the family: distances will vary per age group and all the kids under 12 will receive a certificate of completion. Adults will test each other up the whole length of Upper Strand Street and Main Street to win the coveted King and Queen of the Hill. There will be a fancy dress race whhere the most outrageous costume will win a prize. For the serious racer out there, there will be a predict your time contest and we have the return of the best Emergency service station where we have the Garda, Fire Brigade, Cliff rescue to name only 3 battling it out in full uniform for the coveted prize of best Station. Like every Tramore Hill Challenge event this year’s profits will go to a local charity and this year’s chosen charity is the Waterford Hospice, a worthy cause that depends on the public to help run is services for Cancer suffers. So come to Tramore and have some fun and be in with a chance to win a prize and support this worthy cause. For more info check out their facebook page facebook.com/tramorehillchallenge

Musgrave Centra Group. The commitment of everyone involved in the shop to achieving the highest possible standards is demonstrated by Nugent’s ongoing association with the prestigious Q Mark. On hearing that they had been nominated for this award, Aisling Fraher, Supervisor at Nugent’s Centra said, “This nomination is in recognition of a superb performance by the team in our latest Q Mark audit and will encourage them to achieve even better results in the future”. This year’s glamorous, star-studded awards ceremony will take

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place in the stunning ballroom of the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel when the team from Nugent’s Centra in Waterford will go head to head with the best Irish businesses of 2014 to compete for what are known as ‘The Oscars of Business Excellence’. The nomination for Nugent’s Centra is a wonderful demonstration of how a local business can set the standards for the country as a whole. No doubt their customers are already applauding their success and will wish them well for the final in Dublin on September 26th, 2014.

DIGITAL Image Exhibition by Gerard O’Reilly, Index Gallery, Waterford Central Library, 1st – 13th September, 2015. After many years as a keen amateur photographer in 2010, Gerard O'Reilly began experimenting with the production of digital images using a computer and software designed for the manipulation of pictures taken with a digital camera. In this exhibition he presents eleven digital art images depicting well known man made landmarks found mainly along the South East coast of Ireland from Wexford to Ardmore in County Waterford. The process of creating a digital image can take weeks of work but he feels the result is far more interesting and creative than a digital photograph. So, please come and look for a few minutes and hopefully enjoy what you see.

‘The Christ Church Cathedral Collection’ A library by the people, for the people of Waterford By Kieran Cronin, Deputy Librarian at WIT libraries WATERFORD County Museum is delighted to kick off their lecture season with an illustrated talk by Kieran Cronin who is the Deputy Librarian at WIT libraries. The Christ Church collection will be of immense interest! Its purpose was to cater for the information needs of the Church’s congregation and the citizens of Waterford. Following Bishop Este's original donation, the collection grew significantly in the subsequent years, thanks to generous bequeaths and donations from the citizens of Waterford. Significant donors to the collection include: The Dobbyn Family

Collection - built over at least three generations. The Dobbyn’s were a family of lawyers closely associated with Waterford. The Christ Church Cathedral Collection, which WIT Libraries are proud to be custodians of since 2006, comprises over 3,300 ecclesiastical, legal and historical artefacts which bestow immense cultural and heritage value to the South East of Ireland. As usual our lectures are open to all-comers and we are ever delighted to see new faces. So then, this most certainly is a talk not to be missed. Kieran is a native of Charleville, North Cork. He holds a Master of Arts

Degree in Sociology and Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from NUI Maynooth. Kieran also obtained a Higher Diploma in Library and Information Studies from UCD and a Higher Diploma in Applied Computing from WIT. He also has over 10 years’ experience of working in libraries and has been working in WIT Libraries since 2007. We are delighted that Kieran has agreed to speak on this particular subject matter which is sure to generate a great deal of interest, not only to our regular membership, but also to student who have an interest in this particular

subject. It takes place at the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, at 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 17th September. There is a €5 entrance charge.

Kieran Cronin

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Neck Pain and Headaches Cervical Facet Joint Syndrome By Tomás Ryan BSc.AHS, Ph. Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles

IT can be said that nearly every person experiences neck and headache pain at some stage throughout their life. In many cases irritation of the facet joints of the neck are culprits for this pain. The facet joints are small joints or hinges that link each vertebrae or bony block of the spine together. They are located on both sides of vertebrae as it intersects with the vertebras directly above it and directly below it. Its role is to provide stability and control of neck movement. Problems arise when these facet joints slip out of correct spinal alignment into a locked position causing painful stretching and irritation of its surrounding joint capsule which protects and lubricates the joint. This can occur as a result of trauma to the body such as Whiplash from a car accident or indeed a simple fall to the ground. In addition, poor posture such as sitting with the head protruding forward creates early degeneration of the facet joints leading to joint capsule irritation. It is important to note that facet joint pain can also occur without the facet joints becoming locked out of their correct position. Such an example is when disc height reduces in a person who has protruding head posture causing the facet surfaces to be pressed closer together leading to irritation within the joint capsule.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS • Headache pain – facet joint dysfunction can refer pain to the top of the head, eye region and to the side of the head. • Dull aching Shoulder blade • Restricted neck movement • Inflamed and swollen muscles at the back of the neck • Neck pain is aggravated on turning the neck to the side (e.g. when driving) and when looking upwards (extending the neck backwards). • Dull achy neck Pain and stiffness reappears when the neck is held in a stationary position for long periods such as driving, watching television and sitting using the computer at work. TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT When a Patient comes to my clinic presenting with neck pain caused by Cervical Facet syndrome, I examine the cervical spine for an abnormal facet position and then proceed to mobilise the facet back into its true position through gentle graded manipulation. This will have the effect of improving neck movement. Stretching of the surrounding tightened neck muscles is necessary coupled with posture advice on how to avoid holding the neck in a forward protruding position. This is very important as the cervical spine of the neck will continue to cause pain unless this is corrected. The implementation of ergonomics in management of the Patients work place posture is vital for the prevention of future neck pain. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist (MIAPT) with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504-26672. Email your queries to: tomaspryan@gmail.com

Molly Keane Writers Week THE Molly Keane house in Ardmore, was delighted to host another successful public reading to round off its annual writers’ week, with the renowned writer and poet, Nuala Ni Chonchuir. Nuala read from her 2013 published short-story chapbook, Of Dublin and Other Fictions (Tower Press, USA) and also an extract from her spring 2014 novel The Closet of Savage Mementos (New Island). Nuala Ní Chonchúir was born in Dublin in 1970; she lives in East Galway. Her fourth short story collection Mother America was

published by New Island in 2012. A chapbook of Dublin and Other Fictions was published in the US in late 2013 by Tower Press and Nuala’s second novel The Closet of Savage Mementos appears spring 2014 from New Island. Penguin USA and Penguin Canada will publish Nuala’s third novel in 2015. Nuala will also facilitate a short story workshop during the Dromineer Literary Festival in North Tipperary on 4th October 2014. www.nualanichonchuir.com/

Nuala Ni Chonchuir's public reading at the end of the Writers Week at the Molly Keane House.

Molly Keane Writers’ Retreat THE fifth Molly Keane Writers’ Retreat took place at her former home on the New Line Road, Ardmore in mid-August. Supported by Waterford County Arts Office, this week attracts emerging writers from all over the country, with many coming back year after year. The event was facilitated by well-known published writer and poet, Lani O’Hanlon, who lives locally. The writers created new work drawing from the inspiration and legacy of the late writer, Molly Keane. According to Lani, the house is so beautiful and reminiscent of the genius of Molly Keane, that it is hard not to find creativity there. Virginia Brownlow, Molly’s daughter, hosted the week and many of the writers commented on the welcome and care they received on their first visit to Ardmore. The Molly Keane Writers’ Retreat was

delighted to welcome Nuala Ni Chonchuir as the guest writer, with her workshop entitled “Writing Winning Short Stories”, about how to make the short story shine to editors, competition judges and publishers. Nuala also read at a public gathering in the house on the Saturday night to a delighted audience. The question and answer session with her was lively and informative. Nuala read from her 2013 published short story chapbook, Of Dublin and Other Fictions (Tower Press, USA) and also an extract from her spring 2014 novel The Closet of Savage Mementos (New Island). Full details on workshops can be found on www.mollykeanewritersretreats.com or by calling 087 2970 692. The next event at the house is Kevin Brownlow’s Film Day on 13th September 2014.

Organisers of the Writers’ Week were Lani O'Hanlon, Virginia Brownlow and Mary Lys Carbery.

HSE statement on fatality in Waterford THE HSE confirmed that an incident occurred in the Community Mental Health Services in Waterford on Friday, 5th September, 2014. There was one fatality and another resident and staff members were also injured. The HSE extends its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. Support services are in place for residents, their family members and staff. This incident is the subject of a Garda investigation and the HSE will also undertake their own review. All such incidents are also notified in the Mental Health

Commission. For the purposes of clarity, the following is an update on services available on the grounds of St. Otteran’s Hospital, Waterford: St. Otteran’s Hospital ceased to provide acute residential inpatient mental health services in 2009.This is in line with “A Vision for Change” and with other services nationally. A number of community mental health services are located on the grounds of the hospital including: • A 20 bed long term residential facility for old age psychiatry. • A 16 bed mental health rehabil-

itation unit for people with enduring mental ill-health who require support to enable them to progress to independent living. • Three medium community support houses, with a total of 13 residents. These houses are the resident’s homes, where they live independently with the support of nursing staff and the rehabilitation team. These residences are established for residents to live in a home like setting. In addition to the above services there is an Activation Day Centre at St. Otteran’s which provides a day service for up to 70 community

based service users. Similar services and residences are available for mental health service users in Co. Wexford. Service users from Co. Wexford avail of community supports locally. Acute inpatient mental health services for Waterford and Wexford are provided at the 44 bed Department of Psychiatry Unit at University Hospital, Waterford. There is no acute inpatient unit on the grounds of St. Otteran’s Hospital. Support services will continue to be provided to staff, residents and family members as required.

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Waterford Construction Workers are urged to heed new Safety Campaign ‘Safety at Heights’ Campaign launched for Construction Industry . . . A NEW health and safety campaign aimed at increasing ‘Safety at Heights’ is being rolled out on construction sites throughout Waterford. Falls from heights were responsible for 24 of the 42 construction related deaths that occurred in the last five years (57% of all construction fatalities) and a disproportionate number of these accidents have happened on small sites and maintenance type jobs. As part of the campaign, attention grabbing posters will be displayed in Grafton Group hardware stores throughout Waterford such as Chadwicks and Heiton Buckley. 15,000 leaflets will also be distributed in these outlets. The ‘Safety at Heights’ campaign is being backed by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), the Hardware Association Ireland (HAI), the Construction Safety Partnership and is sponsored by Affinity Cover. In the leaflets construction operatives and self employed craftsmen are encouraged to ask themselves a series of questions before undertaking work at

height. These are: Have I thought about how I am going to do the job safely? Do I have to work at height or can I carry out the work at ground level? Have I got a safe working platform? Do I have safe and secure access to the work area? Am I using the right kind of work equipment? Is my work equipment in good working order? Have I received adequate training, information and supervision? Are the weather conditions safe to work at height? Speaking about the campaign, CIF Director General Tom Parlon said, “This is an important initiative and we are encouraging small contractors and self employed craftsmen throughout Waterford to fully engage with the campaign. ‘Safety at Heights’ is of paramount importance on construction sites. Too many accidents are occurring, particularly on small jobs involving repair and maintenance. Too many lives are being lost because people are not working safely in high locations at the moment. They are not using the correct equip-

ment and are not following the correct practices. We want this campaign to reduce the number of accidents resulting from falls on construction sites and in the repair, maintenance and improvement section of this industry by getting construction personnel to stop and think before they undertake any work at heights. Hopefully, the campaign will help cut the number of accidents and save lives.” Martin O’Halloran, Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Authority also backed the campaign saying, “The majority of fatal accidents that occur in construction involve working at height. A study of recent trends in the sector shows us that smaller sites, operated by small employers and self-employed craftsmen, are of particular concern. With any work activity that takes place at height, such as; working on roofs, on ladders or on scaffolding, the risk of a fall resulting in serious injury or death is increased. However, those risks can be managed by making sure that the work is planned and organised with safety in mind at all times. We believe that

this campaign will help to raise awareness of the dangers that occur when this does not happen. We all need to work together to reduce the number of accidents and improve safety at heights throughout the construction sector,” he said. The posters will be displayed in Grafton Group outlets in Waterford and their Managing Director Eddie Kelly said, “We are delighted to participate in this important campaign which we hope will help improve workplace safety on Waterford construction sites. This is a powerful and important message which needs to be communicated to construction personnel and we are happy to play a part in achieving that goal. Too many people are being badly injured or killed because the correct safety practices are not being followed when people are working on high locations. This campaign aims to reduce those numbers and help promote safer work practices on construction sites,” Mr. Kelly concluded. The campaign will run to the end of September.

A new health and safety campaign aimed at increasing ‘Safety at Heights’ on construction sites is being rolled out around the country. Falls from heights were responsible for 24 of the 42 construction related deaths that occurred in the last five years. Pictured at the launch of the campaign were (left to right) - Martin O’Halloran, Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Authority; Eddie Kelly, Managing Director of the Grafton Group and Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation. [Conor McCabe Photography]

Final call for Waterford businesses to enter 2014 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards BUSINESSES across Waterford have until September 26th to enter the 2014 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. The awards, run in association with the Irish Independent, Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and SmallBusinessCan.com, and chaired by Senator Mary Ann O’Brien, have already attracted a large number of entries from across the country. Speaking about the awards, Tom Leahy, Regional Director, Business Banking, Ulster Bank said: “I would strongly encourage Waterford businesses to enter. The application form takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and this could

be the best half hour you ever spend on your business. Successful entrants will benefit from networking and public relations opportunities at each stage of the awards, giving them the opportunity to showcase their businesses on a local and national platform.” Entries are open to small and medium enterprises across all sectors. Businesses can enter themselves in up to two of the following full list of categories: 1. Woman Led Business Award 2. Best Business Start Up Award 3. Small Business Award 4. Established SME Award 5. Food and Drink Award 6. Social Enterprise Award

7. International Business Award 8. Agri-Business Award Following an initial judging process at the preliminary stage of the awards, competing businesses will be shortlisted for provincial awards. Provincial award winners will then go on to compete in their respective categories at an all-island awards ceremony in December 2014, where one category winner will also be crowned overall ‘Ulster Bank Business Achiever 2014’. The 2014 Ulster Bank Business Achiever winner will receive a comprehensive prize package including a €50,000 publishing bursary with the Irish Independent,

business mentoring from Enterprise Ireland, a full-service communications workshop, as well as national and regional media exposure. Over the years a number of high-profile Munster businesses have been successful in the competition including Irish Yogurts, Cork Academy of Music, Grainger Sawmills Ltd, O’Connell Group, ViClarity and Dooley’s Hotel. For further information and to enter your business in the 2014 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards, go to businessachieversaward.com. You can follow all the action on Twitter using @ulsterbank_baa and #businessachievers.

Information & Advice Roadshow WATERFORD CIS, Information and Advice Roadshow at Waterford County and City Libraries. The advice clinics will run throughout the month of September, 2014, providing Free, Confidential Information on many issues including, Social Welfare, Medical cards, employment law etc., no appointments necessary. This week we will be at: Ferrybank Library Wednesday 10th, 10am-1pm Kilmacthomas Library Thursday 11th, 10am-1pm Cappoquin Library Monday 15th, 2pm-5pm Waterford CIS, 37 Lower Yellow Road, 0761 07 6580, Dungarvan CIS, Scanlon’s Yard, 0761 07 6550. National number: 0761 07 4000, www.citizensinformation.

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Concern for safety at approach to Ballycurrane School SINN Fein Councillor Siobhan Whelan wishes to acknowledge the work the Council has done on the roads approaching many of the rural schools. However, local residents in the Ballycurrane area have voiced their concern regarding the flashing amber lights not working and the school signs on approach not clearly visible due to over growth. For safety these problems need to be addressed as the school year has already commenced.

Revenue seize cigarettes and tobacco in Waterford AS a result of a joint operation with An Garda Síochána, officers from Revenue’s Customs Service seized over 33,000 cigarettes and 58.5kgs of tobacco with a retail value of approximately €41,000 in Co. Waterford last night (3/9/14). The ‘Golden Seagiees’ cigarettes and ‘Golden Virginia’, ‘Drum’ and ‘Amber Leaf ’ tobacco were seized in a licensed premises in Portlaw. Investigations are ongoing. This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operation targeting the supply and sale of illegal cigarettes in the shadow economy. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding the smuggling or sale of illegal cigarettes or tobacco, they can contact Revenue in confidence on free phone number 1800 295 295.

Pictured at the launch of the new Waterford Business Awards are Back L-R: Sheila Quinn, Chamber Events Committee; Nick Donnelly, CEO Waterford Chamber; Des Whelan, WLRfm; Ciaran Cullen, Local Enterprise Office; Paul Cleere, AIB; Jonathan Earl, Chamber Events Committee; Pat Lynch, Rikon; Liam Moran, Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Club; Desmond O’Flynn, Waterford Airport; Bertie Rogers, Waterford City Enterprise Centre and Lar Power, City & County Council. Front L-R: Martin Freyne, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Tina Darrer, Chamber Events Committee; Michael O’Dwyer, Deputy President Waterford Chamber; Alicia McGuire, Tower Hotel; Derek O’Byrne, Chamber President; Lisa Grant, City & County Council; Frank O’Regan, Judging Panel and Lena Murphy, WLRfm.

Waterford Business Awards Open for Nomination WATERFORD Chamber of Commerce officially launched the new Business Awards programme at an event on Wednesday, September 3rd, at the Medieval Museum in Waterford. The ‘Waterford Business Awards’ are now open for nominations and will celebrate and honour the very best in business across ten different categories, which have been kindly, sponsored by local businesses and organisations. The awards are designed to recognise the achievement of individual businesses, business leaders and organisations in ‘Arts and Culture’ sponsored by Genzyme – A Sanofi Company. The ‘Best Small Business’ category, sponsored by AIB Bank;

‘Community and Social Enterprise’ sponsored by Faithlegg House Hotel and The Tower Hotel, Waterford. In the food sector, the ‘Food and Agri Business’ award is sponsored by Price Waterhouse Cooper and the ‘Innovation and Technology’ award is sponsored by Coillte Panel Products. ‘Manufacturing and Industry’ is sponsored by WIT and the best ‘New Business’ category is sponsored by the Waterford City Enterprise Centre. The best in the ‘Retail’ sector is sponsored by The Clock Tower Car Park and the best in the ‘Services’ sector is sponsored by Rikon and the final category is ‘Tourism and Hospitality’ sponsored by Waterford Airport. An

overall Business of the Year award is sponsored by Waterford City and County Council. The public, individual businesses and organisations can freely nominate themselves or others for an award in any of the categories from now until November 28th, 2014, where after a shortlist of finalists will be announced and an award ceremony will be held in February 2015 to honour the award winners under each category. Launching the awards at the Waterford’s Medieval Museum, President of Waterford Chamber Dr. Derek O’Byrne said, “We are delighted to officially launch the Waterford Business Awards. The awards will acknowledge and honour the investment that both

companies and people have made in Waterford for the betterment of the economy but also for the betterment of the local community. The awards are open to members and non-members of Waterford Chamber to nominate businesses and individuals involved in all of the award categories.” “All entry forms will be carefully considered by an appointed panel which will be chaired by well-known Waterford businessman and former President of Waterford Chamber Frank O'Regan.” Dr. O’Byrne concluded. Speaking also at the event was Waterford City and County Council CEO Michael Walsh said, “The timing of the Waterford Business Awards launch is very

appropriate given the recent indicators which are suggesting a lift in both the local and national economies. This is a time where the importance of recognizing champions both in business and throughout our local community should be encouraged and we are asking everyone to support the nomination and entry process which is now open for the next three months.” The Waterford Business Awards media partner is WLRFM. Entries may be submitted on the official entry form, which is available for download at www.waterfordchamber.com. All completed forms must be posted or hand delivered, go online for full terms and conditions and to download an entry form.

A Space for Lismore call for expressions of interest now welcome IF you could use St. Carthage’s Hall for an event, what would you do? Well, now is your opportunity to try it out! We’re asking local residents to submit ideas for the use of St. Carthage’s Hall this winter as part of a Space for Lismore. Previous events have included a photography exhibition, a series of film nights and even a Skatepark. Can you think of something that would be even more exciting that the public can be part of? A Space for Lismore runs over the autumn and winter 2014/15 in St Carthage’s Hall. It is an opportunity for the local community to stage projects and events. This could be anything from a fundraiser to a music performance or even a town meeting. The only condition is that

your event be open to the public and have a connection within Lismore. We would encourage you to be as adventurous as you like - no idea is too bold! A group of Lismore residents will look over all ideas suggested and will support the most interesting proposals. Lismore Castle Arts will offer some funding and assistance in promotion and delivery of the idea. St. Carthage’s Hall is located at the heart of the town of Lismore. It was refurbished in April 2012 as an additional space for Lismore Castle Arts – separate but under the same umbrella. How to enter your idea: Submit a brief description of your suggestion (maximum 250 words) by post or email to Lismore Castle Arts before Friday, 12th September.

Pictured is Pat O'Brien, District Govenor, 105I Lions Clubs of Ireland on a courtesy visit to Waterford Lions pictured with Patsy Sheridan, President, Waterford Lion's Club. Pat a native of Tramore is the first Waterford man to become District Govener. [John Power]

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New safety boat presented to Waterford Dragon Warriors By Paul Mooney BREAST cancer survivor group, Waterford Dragon Warriors took possession of their new safety boat at an Appreciation Night held last week, thanks to the generosity of Dungarvan people. Earlier in August, an unforgettable event (sea battle and raft race) was held in Dungarvan Harbour to fundraise for the Waterford Dragon Warriors. It was an historic occasion as there has never been any such large scale event utilising the Harbour in such a way. Money raised went towards the purchase of a new safety boat for the group, who use dragon paddle boating as a way to encourage breast cancer survivors (male and female) to become fit, improve upper body strength and mobility and have fun in the process. The organisers of the Dungarvan Raft Race event made history again, when they put on display the new safety boat at the ballroom in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan. A large attendance of people packed out the ballroom to celebrate the handing over of the safety boat to the ladies of the Waterford Dragon Warriors. People also enjoyed the premiere showing of a DVD with footage from the sea battle event, as well as a slideshow of photographs taken on the day.

Margaret O’Keeffe, Vice Chairperson of the Waterford Dragon Warriors, said the group was “astounded” and “very appreciative” of the generosity and kindness shown by the people of Dungarvan. “We would we would never had been able to fundraise that amount ourselves,” said Ms. O’Keeffe, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer. She praised the community spirit of Dungarvan people and thanked them for their warm welcome to the ladies of the Waterford Dragon Warriors. “The new safety boat went beyond our expectations. We will now be able to do more on the water, thanks to the new boat.” The age of the ladies in Waterford Dragon Warriors vary from young to old, with one lady in her 70s. “So safety on the water is a real priority for us,” Ms. O’Keeffe said. While the raft race was a fundraising event, Ms. O’Keeffe pointed out that it also raised awareness of breast cancer and what the Waterford Dragon Warriors are doing. “It shows that there is hope, even after a cancer diagnosis. We hope that other survivors from the Dungarvan area will be interested in Waterford Dragon Warriors and come join us. “As well as providing exercise for upper body strength, the group also pro-

Safety Boat Presentation Night – Stephen Foley, Race Organiser of the recent Raft Race in Dungarvan, presents Fionnuala O'Shea, representing the Solas Centre with a cheque, which was part of the surplus money raised from the Raft Race after the safety boat was purchased.

Delighted members of the Waterford Dragon Warriors, with family, friends and supporters at Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, last week at the presentation of the new safety boat to the group. [All photographs by Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] vides great camaraderie.” Ms. O’Keeffe praised event organiser, Stephen Foley, describing him as “one in a million”. “He also had a great team around him and nothing was a chore, they were happy to organise the event and do things for us,” Ms. O’Keeffe added. Alongside the presentation of the safety boat, other charities benefited from generous donations at the Appreciation Night, which included: €1,000 to RNLI; €1,000 to Waterford Dragon Warriors; €1,000 to the Solas Centre; €500 to Dungarvan Community Hospital bus fund; €500 to the Lourdes Invalid Fund; and €500 to the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club, who kindly donated the money back to Waterford Dragon Warriors. Event Organiser, Stephen Foley, said there was over €18,000 raised in total from the raft race event, which was more than needed to purchase the safety boat, and resulted in the additional donations to other charities. Mr. Foley expressed thanks to everyone who made the Appreciation Night possible for the Waterford Dragon Warriors. He thanked Conor O’Donovan and team for making the DVD; Sar’anne

O’Rourke and Julie-Ann French of Dungarvan Camera Club, for their photographs of the raft race event; the Burke family of Lawlor’s Hotel, for holding the Appreciation Night; and Lencraft Boats, Dungarvan, for their generous donation of €1,000 prize money for the raft race competition. Mr. Foley asked that if any other charities wish to be considered for fundraising in some way to contact him on 087-7800256 and said he hoped that the raft race and sea battle event would return for next year, pointing out that there is huge interest in it. “Anyone interested in taking part and adding to the event for next year should contact me,” said Mr. Foley. Meanwhile, ‘Friends of Waterford Dragon Warriors’ was also launched during the Appreciation Night. Anyone interested in becoming an Ambassador for the group can contact Stephen Foley for details. ‘Friends of Waterford Dragon Warriors’ receive a car sticker to help promote the group. A ‘Dragon Phone’ will also be set up for people to contact. More details can be found on their website, www.waterforddragonwarriors.com, or find them on Facebook.

Safety Boat Presentation Night – Austin Flynn, Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club, presents the cheque which his club received from the Raft Race to Marcella Sweeney, Waterford Dragon Warriors. Included in photograph are Mary Flynn and Mary Power, Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club.

Safety Boat Presentation Night – Stephen Foley, Race Organiser of the recent Raft Race in Dungarvan, presents Josephine Harty, Nicky Hannigan and Oliver Clancy, representing the Helvick Head RNLI with a cheque, which was part of the surplus money raised from the Raft Race after the safety boat was purchased.

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Equestrian Centre

COLLIGAN EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – Horse and Pony Riding Lessons from Beginner to Advanced starting September. Private and group sessions. Also 5-Star Livery available with use of outdoor and indoor arenas. Details from (087) 6387938. (26-9)

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.)

Gardening Services

COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping professionals. Garden design and layout. Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.) SUMMER LAWN LANDSCAPING – Professional Landscaping and Garden Construction. Grass, Hedge and Tree Cutting, Scarifying and Lawn Laying. Planting of Shrubs, Hedges and Trees. Large and Small Maintenance Contracts undertaken. Construction of Sleeper Beds, Gravel Gardens, Paving, Decking, Concrete and Timber Fencing, Block and Brick Walls, Powerwashing, etc. Good quality work at a reasonable price. Phone: Eamonn (085) 7784335. (19-9)

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Reflexology Classes

BABY REFLEXOLOGY CLASSES – Bookings now being taken for the next series of reflexology workshops for parents and babies, three Monday mornings, 10.30 – 11.30 a.m., Essence Yoga Studio, Abbeyside. Suitable for babies from 4 weeks to pre-crawling. Contact: Carmel Fahy, Registered Reflexologist & Baby Reflex Practitioner, on 087 7408947. (12-9)

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Irish Grinds

GRINDS AVAILABLE – For both Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate students. Experienced teacher. Call: (087) 7706937. (26-9)

To Let

SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.) LISMORE – 1 Bedroom Granny Flat to let. All new completely furnished. Spectacular views. Call: John (058) 53447 or (087) 7720913. (26-9) 3 BEDROOM / 2 SITTINGROOM OR 4 BEDROOM HOUSE TO LET – Tournore, Abbeyside. Fully furnished. OFCH / Open Fire. Available October. Rent reasonable. Tel. (087) 9672455 between 6–9 p.m. (26-9)

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GRINDS – German, French, English and Irish. Junior and Leaving Cert. Tel. (087) 9753783. (3-10)

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Painter & Decorator

PAINTER & DECORATOR AVAILABLE – Interior and Exterior. No job too big or too small. Tel. Chris (086) 8973142 / (058) 48914. (3-10)

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Self Storage DUNGARVAN

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

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For Sale

TYRES! TYRES! TYRES! – Full callout breakdown service. Quick puncture repairs. Lorry, tractor and car. Also all makes of car serviced and repaired. Contact: Eamonn Beresford, THE CASTLE GARAGE, Dungarvan. Open 6 days, 8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., including dinner hour. Tel. (058) 43540 / (086) 8128184 / www.castlegaragetyres.com (ind.) FREE RANGE SIDES OF PORK AND BACON FOR SALE – Reared outside on own farm. Side of Bacon consists of 20lb Ham, 5lb Rashers, 10lb Back Bacon, 10lb Streaky, 10lb Collar and 10lb Shoulder Bacon. All for €110.00. Packed and labelled to your requirements. Free delivery. Limited supply. Call: Liam (087) 2792093. (29-8) FOR SALE – Ford transit van 1997 100L 2.5 D, grey, 6’2’’ high. Heavy duty hitch. Original mileage 150,000, excellent running condition. Just passed NCT test. €900 ono. Call John 05853447, 087-7720913. (12-9) SQUARE BALES BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE – Can deliver in small lots. Tel. (086) 3708693. (12-9) POINT OF LAY PULLETS, DUCKLINGS, TURKEYS AND BROILERS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 15th September, from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061. ROUND BALES OF HAY FOR SALE – 44 good quality Round Bales of Hay. Cappagh area. Price: €20. Phone: (086) 8497200. GOOD QUALITY BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE – Aglish area. Round or Square Bales. Tel. (086) 3862273.

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Irish Dancing

MULLEN-LAKE SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING – Classes will resume in the Causeway Tennis Club as and from Saturday, 6th September, at 11.00 a.m. All are welcome. For more information contact Margaret or Chloe (087) 2052170 / (058) 44347 (ExWorld Champion TCRG ADCRG). (12-9)

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Alternative Health

INJURY MASSAGE THERAPY – Back, Shoulder and Neck Pain? Need to ease those aches and pains? Dungarvan Alternative Health Clinic. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10–6 p.m. Contact: Tom Cashman on (085) 7866925 or office on (058) 44299 www.facebook.com/tommycash1989 (19-9)

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Art Portfolio

ART PORTFOLIO PREPARATION – Thinking of applying to Art College and need direction in assembling your portfolio? Sarah offers a professional and supportive environment in which to develop and organise your portfolio. For more information call (087) 6144072. (3-10)

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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.) PEDIGREE TEXAL RAMS AND SHEARLINGS FOR SALE – Tel. (024) 97357 or (087) 9926751. (ind.) CATTLE HOUSING WANTED – Winter months. Suckler Cows and Cattle. Without Silage. Tel. (086) 0601793. (19-9) PUREBRED REGISTERED CHAROLLAIS RAMS FOR SALE – Tel. (087) 7795034. (26-9)

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SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS/PARENTS Study now enrolling at Deise College. Places limited, strictly supervised, enrol now to ensure your place. Flexible options available each evening and on Saturdays. Very cost effective (from €10 per week), quiet environment, conducive to getting solid work done. Be organised and ring Alan 058-48623. (12-9)

1st-6th YEARS: Deise College Study Skills Seminar enrolling (now in its 10th year). Time management; how to study; memorisation techniques, etc. 058-48623. (12-9) DEISE COLLEGE GRINDS now enrolling. Cost effective (from €20 per week), small groups, very experienced teachers renowned for getting the best out of each student. Different classes for different years and levels. Ring Alan for a chat (12-9) 058-48623.

IN MEMORIAM

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

In Memoriam FENNELL (31st anniversary) – In loving memory of Annie Fennell, late of Ballyvoile, who died on 13th September, 1983. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 14th September, at 10 o’clock, in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad.

COLLENDER (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of our mother Helen (Nell) Collender, late of Ballinavouga, Leamybrien, who died on 11th September, 2011. To forget you dear mother, We never will, For in our hearts, We all love you still. For every thought of you, There is a million tears, For the precious mother, We lost and loved so dear. When your time with us, Came to an end, You died as you lived, Everyone’s friend, X.

–Sadly missed by all your loving family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 14th September, at 11 o’clock in Garranbane Church.

DUGGAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear son Richard Duggan, late of Springmeadows, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 12th September. R.I.P. There is always a face before me, A voice I would love to hear, A smile I will always remember, Of a son I loved so dear. As the days go on without you Richard, And the weeks turn into years, They hold a million memories, And hide a million tears. When I see your photo, You seem to smile and say, Don’t cry, I’m only sleeping, We’ll meet again some day. Treasured memories, Are all I have left, Of a son I love, And will never forget.

–Always loved and remembered, your Dad JohnMichael, XX. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 21st September, at St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad, at 10.00 a.m.

DALTON (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Ted Dalton, late of 14 St. Garvan’s Terrace, Dungarvan, who died on 16th September, 2013. R.I.P. They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache, That lies behind our smiles, No one knows how many times, We have broken down and cried. Gone from home that smiling face, Those cheerful, happy ways, The heart that won so many friends, In bygone, happy days. We want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to be without.

–Sadly missed by his loving wife Helen and family.

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DUGGAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear brother Richard Duggan, late of 74 Springmeadows, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 12th September. R.I.P. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your resting place we visit, And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there.

–Always loved and forever in our hearts, Marie and Michael, Paul and Sharon, Olivere and Jim, Angela and James and nieces and nephews, XXX.

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

Silent memories keep us near, As time unfolds another year, Out of our lives you may be gone, But in our hearts you still live on. Memories are like leaves of gold, They never tarnish or grow old, No more tomorrows for us to share, But yesterday’s memories will always be there. Will those who think of her today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by your loving sons and daughters. FITZGERALD (38th anniversary) – In loving memory of Nora Fitzgerald, late of Kilbrien, who died on 16th September, 1976. Will those who think of Nora today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by Pat, Alice, grandchildren and great grandchildren. KELLEHER (21st and 18th anniversaries) – In loving memory of Joan and Michael Kelleher, late of Knockenpower, Colligan, Dungarvan, whose Anniversaries occur at this time. Deep in our hearts, Your memories are kept, To love, to cherish, And never forget.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family.

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Social & Personal

MALE 50 – Seeks female for friendship and socialising. Box No. 5456.

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CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (4/9/2014) – 1st Mary O’Brien & Doreen Keane; 2nd Phil O’Brien & Angela Freyne; 3rd Nuala de Paor & Ann McGrath; 4th joint Ann Moran & Mary Margaret Dee, Brid Culloo & Therese Ryan. HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (4/9/2014) – 1st Patsy Fay & Gabriel Mullins; 2nd Cait Christopher & Margaret Foley; 3rd Nuala Condon & June James; 4th Carmel O’Brien & Maeve Fitzgerald; 5th Mai Mernin & Nellie Moloney. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB – Bridge resumes on 11th September at The Park Hotel at 7:30 p.m.

MOYNIHAN (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bob who died on 17th September, 2009. A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years. A silent grief that’s in our hearts, No human eye can see, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face. Those who think of Bob today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered and missed by your wife Kitty. ––––––––––––––– WHISPERS Years have been passing, Since you have been gone, And although we can’t see you, Your presence is still strong. Your help and your guidance, Is so present and pure, And we know that you’re with us, Of this, we are sure. When we sit and remember you, With a slight smile on your face, Your love and your kindness, Could never be erased. The rawness is now passing, And your memory shines bright, Looking over our shoulders, Although, out of sight. And even through hard times, When we can’t hear a sound, Still, your whispers, Are all around.

–Ann, John, Clair, Mark, Con, Chris, Katie and Adam. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 14th September, in Kilbrien Church at 9.30 a.m.

MULCAHY (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Patrick (Paddy) Mulcahy, late of Kilcronat, Ballynoe, Mallow, Co. Cork, whose 3rd Anniversary occurs on 12th September, 2014. Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

–Remembered every day with love and prayers, Margaret, Mary, Noel, Breda and Orla. Anniversary Mass for Paddy and Nora May will be celebrated in Glengoura on Sunday, 14th September, at 9.30 a.m.

O’BRIEN (16th anniversary) – In loving memory of Matty O’Brien, late of Birmingham and Ballyguirey, whose Anniversary occurs on 15th September. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, 15th September, at 10.00 a.m., in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Along the road to yesterday, That leads us straight to you, Are memories of happy days together, That we once knew. You left those memories Dad, They make us laugh and cry, But the love that’s planted in our hearts, While we live, will never die.

–Sadly missed by your loving family.

O’BRIEN (4th and 15th anniversaries) – In loving memory of our dear father William O’Brien, late of Knockrour, Stradbally, Co. Waterford, whose 4th Anniversary occured on 3rd September, 2014. Also our dear mother Kathleen O’Brien (nee Keane) whose 15th Anniversary occurs on 7th October, 2014. An Anniversary Mass for Willie and Kathleen will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, on Saturday, 13th September, at 7.30 p.m. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May your keep safe, in the gentle, loving arms of God.

–Remembered and loved always by your family.

O’SHEA (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Tim O’Shea, late of 3 Ballyrandle Drive, Ballinroad, who died on 13th September, 2008. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 14th September, at 10.00 a.m., in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad. You are more than memory, Silently kept. You are part of our lives, We will never forget.

–Lovingly remembered by your wife Eleanor; daughter Emer; son Peter; daughterin-law Mary; son-in-law Martin; grandchildren Ciara, Emily, Evan and Ellie.

RYAN (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Madge Ryan, late of Knockalisheen, who died on 6th September, 2005. Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you.

–Always remembered by your sons Jim, John, Paddy Joe and Fr. Willie; daughters Nuala, Maureen and Carmel; your grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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O’ROURKE (7th anniversary) – Cherished memories of Liam O’Rourke, late of Clashmore, whose 7th Anniversary occurs on 17th September. Kind friends who think of Liam today, Say a little prayer.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul on Sunday, 14th September, at 11.00 a.m., in Clashmore Church. –Sadly missed by your wife Anne and family at home and away.

WHELAN (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of Seán, late of Kilcooney, Ballinamult, who died on 1st September, 2007. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, 13th September, in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, It’s the heartache of losing you, That never goes away.

–Sadly missed by Annette, family and friends.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Acknowledgement † PATRICK (Paddy) CULLINAN Blantis, Ballinamult Died: 30th May, 2014

The nieces of the late Paddy Cullinan would like to thank all those who sympathised with them on their recent bereavement; to those who attended the removal, Funeral Mass and burial. Sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for all their help and support during the removal and burial. Special thanks to Fr. Kelleher for the Rosary and Funeral Mass. To the Parish Choir for the music and the Touraneena Ladies Club who provided food in the Community Hall after the Mass. Thanks also to Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, for all their help. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions.

† EDWARD (Ted) DALTON 14 St. Garvan’s Terrace, Dungarvan Acknowledgement and First Anniversary As we remember Ted on this the First Anniversary of his death, his wife Helen; daughter Tracy and partner Andrew; sons Tom and James; daughters-in-law Claire and Susan; grandchildren Brid, Ronan, Colm, Peter, Alana and Connor; brothers Tom and Jim; sister Breeda; sisters-in-law Mary, Cathy, Rosie, Jackie, Anna and Virginia; brothers-in-law John, Michael, Denis and Thean and extended family. We would like to express our deepest and sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised and supported us on our heartfelt loss. Also those who provided refreshments and food and those who sent Mass cards and called to convey their sympathy at the funeral service and those who travelled long journeys to be with us. Thanks to Fr. Ryan who officiated at the Rosary and funeral service. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Ted’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 14th September, at 10.30 a.m. at Mount Melleray Abbey.

† RICHARD DUGGAN 74 Springmeadows, Dungarvan Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Richard’s wife Donna; son Jack; daughter Ava; father John Michael; brother Paul and sisters, Marie, Olivere and Angela; would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavement. A sincere thank you to all who attended the Rosary, removal, Funeral Mass and burial; those who sent Mass cards, flowers and letters of sympathy; those who travelled long distances to be with us; to our kind relatives, neighbours and good friends who called to our home and helped us in so many ways during such a difficult time, your support and kindness is greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A., for the beautiful Funeral Mass, and also to Canon W. Ryan, P.P.; Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P.; Fr. G. Horan, O.S.A., and Fr. P. Butler, P.P., for their presence with us. Sincere thanks also to Vanessa Whelan for her singing. Thanks to Chapelwoman, Bellringer, Altar servers and gravediggers. Many thanks to Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club and St. Augustine’s College students for their guards of honour. Thanks also to David Kiely, Funeral Director, and staff for their professionalism and support. Many thanks to management and staff at The Park Hotel for the catering. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. First Anniversary Mass for Richard will be celebrated in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad, on Sunday, 21st September, at 10.00 a.m.

† MICHAEL KEANE Ballinagulkee, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford The family of Michael would like to express sincere gratitude to all who sympathised, helped and supported them following Michael’s death. We would like to thank the countless numbers of people who called to the house, attended the Rosary, the removal and Michael’s Funeral Mass. We would like to thank the many different people who attended to Michael’s medical needs from the time his health began to fail him. Thanks to the Ambulance Service at South Tipperary General Hospital, the staff at the Hospital’s A&E Department, in the Coronary Care Unit and in Medical Two for the kindness and care shown to Michael while in the hospital. A special thanks to those who were attending to Michael in his final hours for their professionalism both to Michael and his family. Thanks to our wonderful neighbours and friends for all their help following Michael’s death. Thanks to Greg and Sandra Dorney and Thomas Kiely for opening their premises for parking. Thanks to the stewards for keeping the road free of traffic at all times while Michael lay at his home. Thanks to the Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club for the Guard of Honour they formed at the Church, to the gravediggers – John Mike Power and Jim Ryan; to the Sacristan Kitty Cullinan; the Altar servers; the Church Choir; Jim McGrath who played the accordion at Michael’s graveside; the Sliabh gCua Community Centre and the Sliabh gCua Ladies Group. Thanks to Michael’s Eucharistic Minister Siobhan O’Connell who called each week over the past few years when he could no longer attend Mass. Thanks to Fr. Connie Kelleher, P.P., for celebrating Michael’s Funeral Mass and for visiting him over the past few years. Thanks to Fr. Donal Leahy, P.P. (Kilworth), who was present at the Rosary and Fr. John Kiely, P.P. (Cappoquin), who was in the house before Michael’s removal. Thanks to the Hospital Chaplins at South Tipperary Hospital for visiting Michael while he was there and to the Priest that was present on the hospital floor just after Michael died. Thanks to Aidan and Marie Walsh – Funeral Directors (Cappoquin) – for all their professionalism and co-operation shown to the family. It would be impossible to thank everybody individually for their help and co-operation. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. A Mass will be offered for the intentions of those who helped the family in any way following Michael’s death. Michael’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 12th, at 7.30 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Church in Touraneena.

† MICHAEL (Mick) POWER 1 Railway View, Kilmacthomas The family of the late Michael (Mick) Power would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad loss. All who sent Mass cards, flowers, phoned, called to the house and attended the funeral. Thanks to Fr. Keogh, Fr. Condon, Fr. Holmes and Fr. Crowley for the beautiful service. Thanks to the Doctors and Nurses and all the staff in A&E at Waterford University Hospital. Thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Sacred Heart Unit in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dungarvan. Thanks to the Ambulance staff, the Gardaí, the Civil Defence and the Waterford County Council workers. Thanks to Jenny Kirwan and staff at the Pharmacy. Thanks to all the guards of honour from the Fire Service, the Civil Defence, the Kilmac’ Soccer Club, Newtown GAA Club and Kilmac’ GAA Club and Waterford City & County Council. Thanks to Siobhan Crowley, the Sacristan; Thomas and Nicky, the gravediggers, and Dessie Norris and Teddy Barry for the lovely music. Thanks also to Phil Flynn and Nicky Butler and thanks to Michael Faulkner for help with the photos. Thanks also to Dad’s Home Carers, Joan and Marcella, and our sister-in-law Annie for all the care they gave Dad. Thanks also to John Murtagh of Kent’s Undertakers for his care and professionalism. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Mick’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 12th September, at 7.30 p.m., in All Saints Church, Newtown, Kilmacthomas.

† MICHAEL (Mick) POWER Graigueavurra, Modeligo

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Acknowledgement and Month’s Mind Mass for the late Michael (Mick) Power, who died on 13th July, 2014. And First Anniversary for his wife the late Eileen Power, who died on 26th September, 2013. The family would like to express our deepest appreciation to all his relatives, friends and neighbours who supported us on the death of Michael during the time of his illness. A sincere thanks to all who attended the Rosary, removal and Funeral Mass and burial. A special thanks to St. Patrick’s Hospital, Waterford, who cared so well for Michael during the last few weeks of his life. To Fr. Kiely and Fr. Barry and Fr. Arthure for the lovely funeral services. We would also like to thank Aidan and Marie Walsh, Funeral Directors, for their care and professionalism during the funeral. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass for Michael and First Anniversary Mass for his wife Eileen will be celebrated at 4.00 p.m. on Saturday, 13th September, 2014, at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo.

Planning Permission

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Lar and Elaine Byrne, intend to apply to Waterford City and County Council to apply for planning permission to construct a single-storey dwelling house with detached domestic double garage, onsite waste water treatment system, new entrance and all associated site works at Moneygorm North, 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 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Paul Keane, intend to apply for permission for the upgrade of the wastewater treatment system and percolation area as granted under PD09/391 to ensure compliance with the EPA Code of Practice and all ancillary site works at Tircullen Upper, Tallow, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Edward Tarbatt, intend to apply for permission for extension to rear of existing dwelling house comprising a bedroom, en-suite and hallway, permission is also sought for replacement of existing flat roof area with pitched roof, new proprietary treatment system and percolation area and all ancillary works at Ballinlevane West, Ballyduff Upper, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

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O Situations Vacant C CREW’S STEAK AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford – Is now Recruiting Experienced Staff Innovative Chef & Front of House with five years’ experience required to join our existing team. Excellent opportunity for the right people. For informal enquiries and to send CV’s contact Dawn (058) 23422 / info@crews.ie BAR MANAGER WANTED – Male or female, young and experienced, references required. Also Wash-up Person, 3 days per week. Dungarvan area. Immediate start. Reply in writing to Box No. 5455. (26-9) KIND, RESPONSIBLE PERSON WANTED – To mind three children in their own home. Two days per week. Dungarvan area. Tel. (087) 6408106.

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

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

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Must be able to work on own initiative HACCP trained Please send CV to:

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CORBETT CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD. Manufacturers of Precast Concrete Flooring Widespan for Houses, etc.

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

SUPPLIERS OF SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM Moonareha, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Phone: (052) 7441590

QUAN BUTLER 087-2525327 Rep. for South

Notice

Pastry Chef OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON WITH A PASSION FOR BAKING Full-time position in the award winning Barron’s Bakery, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. Suitable candidates must have experience of baking and pastry making. Morning work. Ideal for a person with ambition, passion and enthusiasm. Opportunity to develop managerial and supervisory skills. Apply to: Barron’s Bakery, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, or barronsbakery@eircom.net

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PUBLIC MEETINGS NOTICE Waterford City & County Council – in association with the Waterford City & County Interim PPN – is convening the initial plenary meetings of each Municipal District PPN. Comeragh MDPPN: 8.00 p.m. Tuesday, 9th September, Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas

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Beau Street, Waterford Tel. (051) 872114. 1850-60-90-90. Lonely – Suicidal – Despairing? Talk to us any time, any day in complete confidence Phone – write – visit

Dungarvan / Lismore MDPPN: 8.00 p.m. Monday, 15th September, The Park Hotel, Dungarvan

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

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

Floral & Artificial Wreaths Supplied Obituary Notices

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

Depression is very common and impacts thoughts, feelings, energy and behaviour. If you are concerned for yourself or a loved one Aware can help: LoCall Helpline 1890 303 302 E: wecanhelp@aware.ie W: www.aware.ie Aware also offers: Support Groups nationwide; Life Skills CBT-based programmes and a positive mental health programme for secondary schools Aware: Support through depression. Dungarvan – Deise Day Centre, Dungarvan Community Development Centtre, Mitchell St. Group meets every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Waterford City – Edmund Rice Heritage Centre, Mount Sion, Barrack Street. Group meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.

Waterford Metropolitan MDPPN: 8.00 p.m. Thursday, 18th September, The Majestic Hotel, Tramore The meetings will elect MDPPN representatives to the Waterford City & County PPN Secretariat. The Waterford City & County PPN will replace the Waterford City and Waterford County Community Fora. All community, voluntary, environmental and social inclusion groups in Waterford city and county are invited to attend one or all of the above meetings. *NEW REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON THE NIGHT FROM 7.30 p.m. IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING* Further information: www.waterfordcouncil.ie John Hawkes: jhawkes@waterfordcouncil.ie 087 980 9985 Muriel Tobin: mtobin@waterfordcouncil.ie 058-21193/21198 – 086-1723298 (12-9)

OBSERVER EMAIL ADDRESSES The Dungarvan Observer has updated their email addresses as follows: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie news@dungarvanobserver.ie sport@dungarvanobserver.ie features@dungarvanobserver.ie info@dungarvanobserver.ie

DEBUTANTES Friday, 12th September, 2014

S t . D e c l a n â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co m m u n i ty Co l l e g e D e bs Ba l l 20 1 4 Held in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan Photographs by SEAN BYRNE

Michael Murphy and Celine Casey

Jodie Carbarry and Daniel Dwane

Kevin Daly and Laura Coffey

Conor Browne and Eileen Kirwan

Debs Committee Members: Lauren Tracey, Jodie Carberry, Angela Flynn, Boonie Keating and Rebecca Foskin. David Coffey and Hayley Roe

Jason Burns and Lauren Tracey

30 & 35

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Patrick Curran and Aoife Behan

Aisling Willins and Liam Mulligan

Lynn Crowley and David Whelan

Alan Burns and Shannon Whelan

Hayley Fitzsimons and Eoin Skehan

Niamh Rooney and Nicky Kiely

Chloe Shanahan and Nioclas O Conduin

Catherine Ryan and Pax O Faolain

Fionn Barron and Kayleigh Ryan

Niamh Kiely and Dylan Power

Claire O’Hara and Daniel Weldon

Aaron Walsh-Davis and Danielle Hurley

Adam Walsh and Sinead Harney

Abbey Walsh and Thomas Fitzgerald

Dylan Kiely and Niamh Farrell

Matthew Kett and Roisin Leonard

Claire Crowley and Nicky Power

Sinead O'Reagan and Aaron Parish

Danielle Crowley and Jack Navin

Katie Hanrahan and Martin Morrissey

Billy Cunnage and Lorna Walsh

Meg Walsh and Michael Casey

Shane Ahearn and Emma Twomey

Niamh Sweeney and Josh Young

Eoin Keegan and Doireann McCarthy

Luke O'Brien and Boonie Keating

Calum Lyons and Megan Moore

Adam Heffernan and Laura Millea

Shannon McCormack and Christopher Mackey

Darragh Larkin and Katelyn Lacey

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BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Blackwater Community School Debutantes Ball 2014 Held in The Park Hotel, Clonmel Photographs by SEAN BYRNE

Damien Foley and Niamh Crowley

Padraig Murphy and Sarah Coughlan

Cillian Cotter and Carrissa Cliffe

Michael Troy and Michelle Condon

Karen Condon and Michael Kearney

Emma Browne and Noel Condon

Hazel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan and Brian Coleman

Jake Coleman and Heather Greaves

Caoimhe Cotter and Rob Coleman

Robert Cashman and Sarah Russell

LIsa Rohan and Conor Bennett

Shauna Barrett and Killian O'Sullivan

Orlaith Fitzgerald and Tom Allen

Shane Murray and Niamh Clohessy

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

32 & 33

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Darren O’Neill and Michaela O’Shea

Liz O’Donnell and Paul O’Mahony

Bobby Ryan and Carol O’Leary

David O'Keeffe and Anna Flynn

Nicole Lynch and Des Twomey

Cathal Lee and Paula Carrillo-Molina

Lee McElroy and Emma Murphy

Megan Veale and Maurice Morrissey

Mary Kate Morrissey and Andrew O'Riordan

Laura Casey and Mark Montayne

Aidan Dwyer and Emma O'Neill

Rebecca O'Dwyer and Cathal Fitzgerald

Owen Leahy and Melanie O’Connor

Dennis Kirwan and Amy O’Connell

Cian Leamy and Hannah Landers

Claudia O’Connor and Ronan Landers

Shane Moloney and Ella Roche

Kevin Patton and Holly McGrath

Grainne McGrath and Mickey McKelvie

Diarmuid McGrath and Jessica Glavin

Ciara McCarthy and Shane O’Brien

Eoin Condon and Aisling O’Brien

Jamie Ahearn and Shannon O’Brien

Darren Mahon and Emma O’Donnell

Jessica Troy and Shane Kenny

Roisin Cahillane and Jamie Keating

Eve Feehan and John McGrath

Jennifer McCormack and Jim Drummey

Rebecca McCarthy and Danny Lee

Colm Roche and Lydia Mangan

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

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Alison Keane and Cian Rath-Cullimore

Niamh Fennell and Stephen Hyland

Laura Houlihan and Kealan Looby

Brian Murphy and Johanna Holohan

Shauna Fennessy and Evan Hickey

Beth Heneghan and Ethan McCormack

Chris Hartnett and Isabella Talossi

Oisin O’Neill and Lucy Hartley

Julie Hanagan and Shane Dunne

Darragh Prendergast and Kate Halley

Katie Brackett and Jevon Flynn

Lee Begehan and Mia O’Flynn

Sean Curley and Saoirse Coffey

Sharon Williams and Alan Curley

Sean O’Donovan and Alice Fennessy

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Anne Kearns and Nee Kay

Chelsea Hill and James Flavin

Killian Harris and Laura Dunphy

Michael Ahearne and Niamh Galvin

Annabel Clay and Ryan Gallagher

Rachel Quigley and Ryan Kirwan

Frieanna Rockett and Robbie Flynn

Angela Flynn and Sean Whelan

Niamh Dunphy and Thomas Fogarty

Jack Power and Rebecca Foskin

Sean Fitzgerald and Ruth Cusack

Sinead Sullivan and Dillon Dunphy

Quan Butler and Avril Dunne

Karen Cullinane and Kieran Cusack

John Crowley and Katherine Hally

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

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

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

Alzheimer Society Saturday Club Entertainment - Invitation ALZHEIMER Society Saturday Club Entertainment with Sunset Sound - Ann Walsh & Friends, on 13th September, 2014, at the Déise Day Care Centre, Mitchell Street, Dungarvan, 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Light refreshments provided. For further information please phone: 086 8362619.

Waterford Branch of ISPCC recruiting for volunteers ARE you passionate about young people? Do you want to ensure that the young people of Waterford and of Ireland have a voice that is listened to? The ISPCC’s Waterford Office are currently recruiting for a variety of volunteer roles including in in our Childline Listening service Why not come along to one of our upcoming information nights to learn more about Volunteering with Irelands Oldest Childrens Charity? We will give full details of the initial and ongoing training as well as the variety of supports given to volunteers. No previous experience necessary. Our next Information meeting takes place on Tuesday, 16th September at 6.00 p.m.This meeting will take place at the Waterford ISPCC Office, Unit 4 B, Cleaboy Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road, Waterford. To book your seat at one of these information nights and to request an application form please contact Sinead McKee at smckee@ispcc.ie or on 086-7226788.

Cystic Fibrosis Motorbike Run A MOTORBIKE run in aid of Cystic Fibrosis - build 4Life, will take place on Sunday, 14th September from Quill’s car park, the Pike, Dungarvan. Registration at 12 noon and departing at 1.00 p.m. Entry fee only €10. Refreshments will be served afterwards at Quill’s Bar. For more details contact Pat on 087-6323735. All motorbikes welcome!

Public Meeting - Water Charges and Local Property Tax ON Thursday, 11th September, at 7.30 p.m., a public meeting will take place in the Community Hall, Portlaw, Co. Waterford. The focus of this meeting will be the impending introduction of water charges and also a broader discussion around the Local Property Tax and the upcoming budget.There will also be a questions and answers session where members of the public will have the opportunity to address any issue in relation to the above that may be of concern. This meeting is being organised by Councillor Declan Clune and Senator David Cullinane of Sinn Féin. For further details, please contact Cllr. Declan Clune at 086-0555007.

The ladies of Annestown, service with a smile.

[Sean Fitzsimons]

Kill KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Big congratulations to all our junior cert students who received their results! Come and celebrate with us at the massive Junior Cert Disco on Wednesday, 10th September with lots of give-aways on the night! Great to see a lot of work going on in the community centre over the next few weeks with the continuous improvements and renovations it's a credit to the community and everyone involved. Well done to all who recently completed a fire safety course at the centre. It is reassuring to know that safety is of paramount importance to all involved. ‘R ROSE’ – A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Fiona York gave a spell binding performance in Martin Sherman’s ‘Rose’ in the Gealach Gorm Theatre on Saturday, August 30th. From the opening lines she had the audience in the palm of her hand where she

held them for two hours bringing them on a roller coaster of emotions with her amazing talent. The stillness of the intimate venue only broken by her voice made for a memorable night of theatre and the audience showed their appreciation with a standing ovation. Thanks to Ben Hennessy for bringing this magical night of theatre to Kill. STAGE PERFORMANCE CLASSES It’s that time of year again. Stage performance classes for children from 5 to 12 years commence in The Gealach Gorm Theatre on Monday, September 15th from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Activities will include games, drama, singing, dancing and puppetry. Classes are run in a fun and relaxed atmosphere in The Gealach Gorm Theatre giving the children the thrill and experience of performing on a real live stage.

Andy Hanson of Anne Valley Angling with the Portlaw birds of prey at The Anne Valley Festival. [Sean Fitzsimons]

For further information and to book call or text 086-8569358. KILMURRIN STORM DAMAGE It is great to see that the wall along the ramp at Kilmurrin Cove is currently being repaired, following considerable damage during the storms earlier this year. A big thank you to Cllr Liam Brazil who arranged for prompt arrival of the council's maintenance crews to secure the wall and

Irish Red Cross Dungarvan WELL done to all our members who volunteered to help with medical cover for various events over the summer, the recent Sean Kelly Tour in particular saw a number of our members working alongside our colleagues from Portlaw, Waterford City and further afield. Well done on a great team effort. A big well done also to those who attended courses over the summer break and spent many hours studying and travelling. A big welcome back to all our members who have joined us again for training. We were delighted to also welcome some new

members on Monday. If you are interested in what we do or would like to have a look and meet our team, feel free to come along to any training night, just contact us on 087-6792328 or by email to secretary.dungarvan@redcross.ie. Please note our training night has changed: we now meet up every Monday evening 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. in Dungarvan Community Hospital. We would like to thank the hospital for accommodating us over the past year, we really appreciate it and are looking forward to another year of great co-operation.

rectify this safety hazard. HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING A date for your diary – Thursday, September 18th,when the Annual Coffee Morning for the Hospice will take place in Kill Community Centre from 9.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Your support for this very worthy cause would be greatly appreciated. ADULT DANCING Adult dancing classes will take place in Kill

Community Centre each Wednesday commencing September 17th from 10.45 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. under the direction of Helen Kealy. All are welcome. ANNE VALLEY FESTIVAL What a great day's celebration of community spirit, the great outdoors and the beautiful surroundings we all get to enjoy! Well done to all involved on a lovely day for all the family.

Ballymacarbry COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF THE SOUTH TIPPERARY HOSPICE ICA is hosting a coffee morning in aid of the hospice in Ballymacarbry Community Center Thursday, 18th September from 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. SEWING CLASSES WILL BE STARTING ON TUESDAY, 30th SEPTEMBER 2014 Louise will be starting her sewing classes in Ballymacarbry Community Center Tuesday, 30th September 2014, 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Please contact Louise on 087-6693017. WHIST Winners on the 23th July 2014 were: Nora Harte, Anne Wall, Eileen McCarthy, Mary Ryan, Nora Whelan and Miriam Kiely. With the evenings drawing in, we will resume play on Wednesday, 17th September at 8.00 p.m. in Ballymacarbry Community Center. Looking forward to see you all there.

COUNTY NEWS

LOCAL HISTORY The Land League Checkmated In the case of an estate near Dungarvan in the county of Waterford, the tenantry in one division refused in December last to pay more than Griffith's Valuation, and in another division they refrained from seeing the agent at all. Actions were finally taken against five or six of them, and an execution against one non-resident was placed in the hands of the sheriff, who said that the seizure would be worse than useless as there would probably be a rescue, and if a sale was attempted no bidders would be found. The auction was fixed and on the morning of the day about 200 tenant farmers, with the local committee of The Land League, went into the town to witness the defeat of the landlords.The tenant, relying on their ability to render the sale abortive, made no proposal for a settlement, and expected to drive back his cattle; but Mr. Goddard, the active representative of the Property Defence Association, arrived by train from Waterford with his attendants.The military were under arms in the neighbouring barracks, 50

police were on duty, and under their protection the auction commenced. The Land League experienced a signal defeat. Mr. Goddard purchased the first dairy cow that was put up for one pound, and the remainder for prices not much higher. The cattle were driven off under an escort of 40 policemen, to the dismay of the farmers, the League Committee. On reaching Dublin the cattle were boycotted, but they were soon distributed through the northern counties. The effect has been...that at least a dozen tenants have since paid up...and the remainder have promised to pay shortly...and stating that they had been willing to pay from the first, but were afraid to do so. Extract from The Argus (Australian newspaper) 4th April, 1881. PHOTOGRAPHS BY RORY WYLEY We are planning an exhibition of the work of well known photographer Rory Wyley and we are looking for pictures taken by him. We would love to hear from you if you have prints that can be scanned and returned to you. Photographs to

be handed in by 15th October, we are looking for a wide variety of subject matter. 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. ILLUSTRATED TALK AT MUSEUM Waterford County Museum is delighted to kick off their lectures season with an illustrated talk by Kieran Cronin who is the Deputy Librarian at W.I.T. Libraries. The Christ Church collection will be of immense interest. Its purpose was to cater for the information needs of the Church's congregation and the citizens of Waterford. Date: Wednesday, 17th September, 2014. Venue: Town Hall Theatre, Friary Street, Dungarvan. Time: 8.00 p.m. Admission €5 – All are welcome.

First World War Waterford Casualty List Week Ending 5th September Surname First Name Service No Casey Nicholas 14535 Clarke Richard 2297

Rank Gunner Pr

Service Army Army

Unit Where Born R.Gar.Art.1Mt.Bat Tramore I.Guards 1Bn Waterford

Death Category Died Killed in Action

Date of Death 01/09/1914 04/09/1914

First World War Waterford Casualty List Week Ending 12th September Grey Power

Edward William

224283 2610897

Pr Pr

Army Army

I.Guards.1Bn R.I.Reg.2Bn

Tallow Dungarvan

Killed in Action Killed in Action

12/09/1914 08/09/1914

Bonmahon WALK FROM A TO B This year's walk from Allihies to Bonmahon raised funds for the Bonmahon Community Society including the Bonmahon Tidy Town, Bonmahon GAA Club, Bonmahon LifeBoat, Coppercoast Geopark, and Knockmahon National School. We would be grateful if all sponsorship cards or any further donations could be returned to Gretta Whelan C/O Knockmahon NS, Bonmahon by September 15th, Thank you. Congratulations to

Molly Keane, 17, from Ring and Aoife Fitzpatrick, 18, from Touraneena who were the youngest to complete day 1 of the walk Allihies to Adrigole, a total of 28k, well done girls. www.walkfromatob.wor dpress.com BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO We had two lucky Match 3 winners in last week's draw, congratulations to Clodagh Power and Caroline Power who won €50 each. This week, we will be playing for a jackpot of €7,300.

NEWS FROM THE ART HAND Thank you to all who made another WORDS Event so special last week, a night of fun, words in all shapes and sizes and friends made up the recipe for a truly memorable evening yet again. Get the wind in your hair at our upcoming "Words Goes Wild" on culture night 19th of September at 6.30 p.m. join us for a WORDS event with a difference!. The Saturday Art Club for adults takes place every second Saturday and is becoming very popular, so

A triumphant Molly Keane and Aoife Fitzpatrick both from County Waterford, returning to Hungry Hill lodge, Adrigole after the 28k walk from Allihies in West Cork on August 16th. [Derek Sheridan]

please make sure to book your place. Our Kids Art classes are back on the 24th of September, bookings are now being taken. We will also be providing Teach the Teacher Art classes from October onwards. Call us on 051-292919 for more information. NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON N.S. Welcome back to all our pupils and a special welcome to our six new pupils. The wheel is already set in motion for our academic year 2014/2015 with lots of activities in the pipeline. After a wonderful summer the pupils are geared up and ready to get stuck in to their lessons. Well done to all our past pupils on their Leaving Cert results and good luck to our past pupils who sat the Junior Certificate......results will be out on Wednesday, 10th September. Congratulations to Conor Kidd, Ryan O'Donnell, John Mansfield and Vincent Lees who celebrated their birthdays during the summer and to Michael O'Grady who celebrated his birthday recently. A BIG THANK YOU to all who are supporting us in the Bonmahon Community Lotto.....it means a lot.

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Ger transplants some Dahlia's.

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menssheds.ie A GOOD start to the week in the Shed, with plenty going on. In the workshop, Pat started cutting out a cheese board out of a lovely piece of timber, while Billy made a great birdhouse out of willow twigs. Joe and Paudi continue with the maintenance of the pre-fabs, while Tucker is staining one of the famous Shed wheelbarrows. In the garden Ger is still harvesting courgettes and pumpkins, while the greenhouse is still turning out plenty of seedlings to be planted. So all in all a busy Shed! Wednesday saw a very busy day at the Shed, with a

full team doing a magnificent job in the garden and surrounds. Billy got the hedge trimmers out and tackled the front hedge and the back wall, working so hard it took 4/5 men to labour to him! Nicky, Skerries and Ger tackled the grass and flower beds, Ger transplanting

from the greenhouse while Nicky and Skerries tried to keep up. Paudi and Joe tackled the paintwork and pre-fab boards, while Tucker, Geddy, John Foley/Johnny Sweeney tried to keep up with Billy ( don't leave him near a rain forest!). Well done to all.

Billy keeps the team busy!

Ballysaggart Ballysaggart Community Development Company Ltd. ANNUAL FUN RIDE On Sunday, September 14th, Ballysaggart Community Development Company is hosting its annual Fun Ride in Ballysaggart. It will take place on a scenic route over natural terrain. There will be jumps and banks which are optional. A steady pace is assured and the ride should take between 2 - 2.5 hours to complete with a water stop midway. Refreshments will be served afterwards to all participants. Registration for the event will be from 12.30 at Ballysaggart Community Center with Take-Off at 1.45. Entry fees are Horses €25 and Ponies €15. All proceeds are going

towards the Community Center Re-Development Fund. Further details about the event will follow in the coming weeks so keep an eye on the local papers and 086-2477019 can be contacted to answer any queries.The Development company would like to take this opportunity to thank the land owners for their permission and support in organizing this event, without them it couldn't go ahead. We look forward to seeing everyone at what is sure to be a great day out. NON-STOP DRAW The Non-Stop Draw was held on Monday, September 1st in Ballysaggart Community Centre and the results are as follows: 1st €60 Maurice

Landers; 2nd €40 Ber Nugent; 3rd €20 Celine Walsh. Congratulations to all. Next draw will take place on Monday, October 6th at 8.15 p.m. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS Results from Thursday, September 4th are as follows: 1st Dan Howard, Fionula Hynes. 2nd Mary Power, Ber Coughlan, Pa Geoghegan, Stephen Cunningham. Lucky Tables: Delia Cashell, Rita Doocey, Pat O'Connor, Pat Kirby, Mary Fitzgerald, Joan Hannon. Tickets: Ber Coughlan, Sheila Lonergan, Pat O’Connor, Mary Fitzgerald.

COUNTY NEWS

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Stradbally FUNDRAISING TRACTOR RUN THE square in Stradbally looked very colourful with an array of vintage tractors, cars, bikes and supporters of the John Power fundraiser on Sunday last. In warm sunshine the locals and supporters came out in force with cameras and camera-phones to view and take photos of the vintage models and some sparkling modern designs as well, before the run started. All makes and models were on view. There was a great turn-out for this worthy cause of raising funds for John Power, a local man who faces serious surgery at the Radcliff Hospital in Oxford later on in the year. If you would like to make a donation you can still do so by contacting Martin on 0870663087 or Theresa 0876495593 AFTERNOON TEA Another local fundraiser in aid of the Home Care Team of the Waterford Hospice will take place on this coming Saturday, 13th September at the Park House, Stradbally hosted by Peg Connors. The times are from 1.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m and your support would be greatly appreciated. TIDY TOWNS NEWS The Annual Super Valu Tidy Towns Awards take place

at the Helix in Dublin on Monday, 8th September, 2014. Many Waterford Tidy Town committees, like ourselves, will be waiting with baited breath for the results of all the hard work of 2014. Those representing Stradbally at the awards are Chairman Joe Curran, Margo Crowley Secretary and Eileen Roche, Assistant Secretary. WELL DONE Well done and congratulations to the Stradbally Gaelic Football team who were crowned intermediate County Champions with an exciting victory over Ballyduff in Leamybrien recently. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS Stradbally maintained their good start to the league on Saturday defeating De La Salle 2-1 in Waterford City. Trailing 1-0 at half-time, it was proving difficult to convert possession into chances. It seemed the deadlock was broken when Damien Sheehan drifted in to slot home across, only to see his effort ruled out for offside. The impasse was broken when player-manager John O’Shea sprung himself from the bench and scored with his first touch. Sensing victory, the locals kept pressing

but time was running out, however with almost the last period of play, Damien Sheehan latched on to a pass in the box and fired home. This time there was no offside. De La Salle 1; Stradbally 2. The U-16 side started their competitive season away to Piltown last week. Play was evenly divided with the South Kilkenny side taking the lead from the penalty spot shortly before the break. Pressing forward in search of an equaliser and tiring somewhat, the locals conceded a number of times, however, it was an encouraging display. Fixtures on Saturday - the U16’s are away to Portlaw, kickoff at 2.30 p.m. At the Soccer Club’s lost property box, a number of clothes items remain unclaimed in the clubhouse since Summer camp. If you think any of these may be yours come along any training evening or match time and check the box on the table at the bottom of the stairs. WHIST DRIVE BENEFIT NIGHT Many thanks to all those who supported the recent Benefit night for John Power.

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Week ending 7th September, 2014. Lotto Jackpot €700. Winning numbers drawn were 2, 10, 19. No Winner. Next week's jackpot is €800. 5 x €20 Winners - 1) Dan Flynn, 2) Breege Gleeson 3) Chris & Geraldine O'Donnell, 4) Ruby and Kate Ware, 5) Pa Hallinan. Promoter's Prize €20 Pat Dalton. Next draw in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena on Sunday night, 14th September, 2014. The Lotto jackpot is steadily creeping up again. If you are not in - you can't win!. Lotto tickets cost €2 each and can be purchased from committee members, local retail outlets and designated promoters.

GRAVEYARD MASS Mass for the souls of the faithful departed will take place in Kyleshecaun on Friday night, 12th September at 7.00 p.m. There will also be a clean up of the area on the night. Light refreshments will be served after mass. All are welcome. DEISE DRAW Congratulations to Margaret Tobin, Clonmel and The Nire G.A.A. club on winning first prize of €10,000 in the recent Deise Draw. Congratulations also to Orla O’Ryan, The Nire and Bridget Grant, Ladies football who were the winners of the 'specials'. The next draw

will be held on 26th September in Abbeyside. Tickets are available from G.A.A. committee members. VISIT OF LIVERPOOL DANCERS Time flies and once again the dancers and musicians of the Liverpool Irish Centre have arranged a visit to Sliabh gCua. They are due to arrive on the weekend of Saturday, 25th October and Sunday, 26th. Irish nights have been arranged for the Saturday and Sunday nights and all the local dancers and musicians will be taking part with our visitors. All are welcome, so please don’t miss what has always proved to be a great weekend of music, song and dance.

Kilrossanty MARRIAGE Congratulations to Maire Prendergast, Kilnagrange, and Eamonn Buggy who were married recently. Best of luck for the future together. DEATH Sympathy to David, Michael, Majella, Margaret, and Josie Kiely on the death of their mother Sheila Kiely, Ballingown, who died over the weekend. Burial took place in Kilrossanty Cemetary. Sympathy also to Sheila’s sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-inlaw, grandchildren, nephews,

nieces and great-grandchildren on their sad loss. May she rest in peace. COFFEE MORNING Coffee Morning will be held this Sunday in the hall for Hospice Movement. Please come and support this charity. It is always very well supported so please help in any way you can whether baking, buying or just sampling the goodies and chatting. It will be held after 10.30 a.m. Mass. COLLECTION Irish Cancer collection this

weekend. WHIST Results from hall 29/8/2014: Maureen Sullivan, Kathleen Whyte, Seamus Dowling, Aileen Dowling, Trudi Walshe, Mary Kirwan, Anne Phelan, Mai O’Brien, Margaret Riordan, Biddy Morrissey, Pauline Desmond. Raffle: Seamus Dowling, Aileen Dowling, Anne Phelan. Next Whist on Friday, 12th at 8.00 p.m. Coffee morning this Sunday after 10.30 a.m. Mass, it will be held in the hall. It is for Hospice.

Paul Clerkin, Phyllis Davis, John O’Brien, John Hanlon, John Dwane, John Coade. Missing from photo: Brian McNally. Seated in front are: Pat O’Brien, DG Lions International (Ireland) and Shay O’Connor, President Dungarvan Lions Club.

Dungarvan Lions Club 200 Years of Service ON Wednesday, 3rd September Mr. Pat O’Brien who is the District Governor of Lions International (Ireland) was guest of honour at the Dungarvan Lion’s monthly meeting. During his address he thanked the members of the club for their Trojan work during the past year and made special mention of the Trobolgan Holiday project and the annual Christmas Appeal. To conclude the night, he made presentations of chevrons for long service to seven

members of the Dungarvan Lions. The presentations were made to the following: Brian McNally (35 years service), John O’Brien (30 years), Paul Clerkin (30 years), John Dwane (30 years), John Coade (30 years), Phyllis Davis (20 years) and John Hanlon (25 years). In total, this amounts to 200 years of service from the seven members. Well done to all. Follow us on Facebook: DungarvanLionsClub.

Shay O’Connor, President Dungarvan Lions Club welcomes Pat O’Brien, DG Lions International (Ireland) to Dungarvan.

COMERAGH COMHALTAS

Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach 35 YEARS OF MUSIC CLASSES For the past 35 years Cúil na Sméar has been the centre of the hugely successful Comhaltas music school. The service run by a diligent voluntary committee has developed not just to include classes in the full range of instruments associated with Irish music but other aspects of Irish culture also. Dancing and the Irish language are catered for as well as the ever popular Monday evening session for adults. Many of the teachers are multi instrumentalists which gives the option of having a variety of teachers for each instrument at various levels. For the fiddle which is the most popular instrument, we had 5 fiddle classes going at the same time during the 2013 season. Our senior instructors are qualified teachers and

we continue to encourage our younger musicians to join our training programme. The ultimate aim of our branch is to have a solid supply of trained teachers dedicated to developing a love of our native performing arts in the community. Our recent successes at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Sligo have given a great boost to our project. While we have had many successes in competitions over the years it is the retention and expansion of traditional musical activity in the communities which gives most satisfaction. This increase in interest is exemplified by people like Benny McCarthy of Danú, Derek Morrissey of Caladh Nua or more recently by young Seán Kearney, Nicole Lonergan and many more who have kept the reputation of West

Waterford and the Comeraghs to the fore on many stages around the world. NEW SEASON CLASSES As usual the last Friday in September is the start date for our new year of classes. We endeavour to tailor class times especially for those with a number of children playing different instruments. Classes last 30 minutes and run from 5.30pm to 8pm on Fridays. The instruments taught include tin-whistle, flute, fiddle, banjo, button accordion, concertina and uilleann pipes. Our comprehensive instrument bank is a wonderful facility. Beginners, especially those on fiddle, make a considerable saving, as each upgrade in size replaces the previous instrument for a nominal fee. The classes run over

two terms, from September to the end of January and from February to the end of May. Enquiries to Valerie at 087-7737716 or Micheál at 087-3638002. WINTER PROGRAMME Our winter programme of social events is gradually taking shape. This coming weekend a small group will make the long trip to north Co. Louth to assist a local group who want to set up a branch of Comhaltas. The Sunday session will be in full swing by the end of the month and our Schools Songs Project promoting the songs of the Déise will soon be re-launched. Some dates for our Cúil na Sméar Concert Series include Charlie Piggott and Eugene Lamb on Saturday October 11th and Leonard Barry, Andy Morrow and Nell Ní Chroinín on November 29th.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Lismore LISMORE TIDY TOWNS The great weather of the week starting Monday 1st September helped our working team and C.E.S. worker to get a whole load of work done the top of a high wall at the lower end of Ferry Lane was cleaned and the Deanery Hill area was swept. The footpath at the entrance to the Strand down to the far side of the thatched cottage was swept. The footpath running along by the canal was also weeded and swept, beds in the Millennium Park were tidied up and the footpath running alongside St. Carthage's Well was swept. A hedge made up of mature Photina/Red Robin plants hedge was planted at the New Street side of Lios an Oir to screen a block wall and. It is great also to see the start of landscape work by those involved with the restoration of the hall at East Main Street. This building was originally a nineteenth century church and is now being made available for hire by local groups. With that work and a number of other building projects being carried out the East Main Street area continues to be upgraded. A sincere thank you to those people who contributed to our church gate collection held on the 30th and 31st August.

At the time of those notes going in to the local newspapers the results of the National Tidy Towns Super Valu Awards were not available but this Thursday, 11th September a special meeting is being held to discuss the adjudicator's report. This meeting is being held in Lismore House Hotel at 8 pm and is open to everyone to attend ECO TIP OF THE WEEK: Prevent waste, reduce your carbon footprint by using the following tip: The best way to help dispose of toxic DIY waste is to reduce the amount that you purchase and use up all that you buy. For example use an on-line paint calculator to get the quantity of paint needed right. Offer unused materials to friends and neighbours for their own projects. Contact the environment section of Waterford City and County Council your own local authority for advice on the safe disposal of oil, paint, chemicals, unused fibreglass resin, glue, solvents and other toxic DIY waste. Never burn tanalised wood, painted timber or boards. LISMORE DRAMATIC SOCIETY The AGM of Lismore Dramatic Society will take place next Monday night, 15th September at 8.30 p.m. at the Courthouse Theatre. New members welcome.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart THESE years are the most challenging of my 40 years as priest and leader in the parish. For us a real conversion is required if Catholicism is to speak words of hope and meaning to people today. And at the heart of that conversion is a realization of what it is we are about when we gather to celebrate the Mass. Most of the people who still attend Mass are no longer too sure of what the ritual is trying to achieve and so are not too sure why they are there.There is a disconnect with the mystery that lies at the heart of the Sacrament.There is disconnect between Mass and Life. Parents of the children intending to participate in the First Communion Mass are invited to attend and actively participate in a parents meeting in the primary school on Monday, 15th at 7.30 p.m. I know you are busy with many things but as a community we have to show the children

we are committed to the community of Faith. Sometimes in life we have to let go of some commitments so as to actively engage in others.Your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faith journey towards their First Communion Day can never be repeated. We are very fortunate that Sr. Antoinette Dillworth will facilitate the gathering. Please bring the letter you receive in the post to the meeting. If you are unable to come please contact me at 058-54246 prior to the meeting. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 13th September - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 7.30 p.m. Sunday, 14th September - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Kathleen Cronin (Promotions), John McGrath (Winner of 2014 Scholarship Draw), Tom O'Byrne (Manager Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union) and Mairead McGrath.

Lismore and Cappoquin Credit Union Scholarship Draw 2014 A HUGE congratulations to John McGrath of Cappagh on winning this year's Scholarship Draw for a whopping â&#x201A;Ź2,000. John is heading off to Cork this week to study at UCC and we wish him all the very best. Many thanks to everyone who entered and hope your dreams come true! Don't forget that this is a FREE annual competition and is just one of the many reasons you should head to Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union and join up today!

Margaret O'Connor who picked out the winner's number in this FREE Scholarship Draw.

Newly Restored Red Hall THE newly restored Red Hall in East Main Street, Lismore opened at the beginning of September. This red brick building, built in 1826, and substantially altered in 1896, was originally the Presbyterian Church. It passed to the Church of Ireland and was used as a sports hall in the 1970s and 80s. Readers may remember playing games in the hall, especially badminton. The dart embedded in the roof was as much a feature of the keep fit classes as were the exercises. Gradually the hall grew into disuse and disrepair with leaking windows and little heat. Three years ago, a committee formed with the intention of restoring the hall for use by the community.Thanks to funding from Waterford Leader Partnership and fundraising within the community the Red Hall has been magnificently restored. Under the leadership of Architect Margaret Quinlan and builder Mark Tynan the building now has full disabled facilities, a kitchen, wcs and a large, warm hall. Without the generosity of the local community and Leader funds this would not have been possible and the committee would like to thank those who kindly supported the exploding tea parties, golf tournament and especially the customers of the shop that Popped Up in Lismore every six months. Fundraising is ongoing and the next Pop Up Shop will be held in Lismore from 17th-19th October 2014. Please come and see the beautiful space that is now available for use by individuals or groups. The Red Hall, East Main Street, Lismore Open Afternoon 2.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. on Friday, 12th September. Bookings: 0868039959.

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Cappoquin

TOMMY TIERNAN Aiken Promotions are proud to present Tommy Tiernan’s “Out Of The Whirlwind” Show in Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, September 13th. Tommy Tiernan is back with his “Out Of The Whirlwind” show live in Cappoquin. This show is literally a whirlwind of Tommy's thoughts and observations. Profound, sometimes dark yet whimsical and silly too, his performance mesmerises in a way that is joyful, uplifting, inspirational and most importantly always breathtakingly funny. Pat Collins, Director of Tommy’s new European Tour Documentary “Tommy: To Tell You The Truth” recently said "There is something zeitgeisty about Tommy. He taps in to the wider consciousness and manages to express what some people feel deeply but might not have an opportunity to express themselves while always retaining his great charm and roguishness that allows him to say things others just couldn’t get away with". In 2013 he performed a sold-out tour of Australia and New Zealand – which included two performances at The Sydney Opera House on the same night. His recent tour of Europe included Finland, France, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and Estonia and he is about to embark on UK tour dates this Autumn all the while continuing the phenomenon that is the relationship Tommy has with his Irish audience and his neverending fascination with the of the 32 counties of Ireland and it’s numerous islands. “Tommy Tiernan tore it apart and stole the show with some intense and painfully funny storytelling.”- THE IRISH TIMES “He has the vocabulary of a poet, the soul of a maverick & the passion of an evangelist.” – Chortle Tickets for “Out Of The Whirlwind” are €28 on sale NOW: Cappoquin Community Centre 05852746. NEW COURSES & ACTIVITIES FOR AUTUMN AT CAPPOQUIN

COMMUNITY CENTRE Gym Classes & Fitness: Start the Winter with a new you. Get involved in morning classes at Cappoquin Gym. Take some “Me Time” and work out for an hour at Cappoquin GYM. Cappoquin Community Centre gym is offering morning classes for gym and workouts, aiming at burning body fat and losing inches! Body Tone is suitable for all levels and fantastic for improving your fitness level. These classes are for the young and over 60's. You are encouraged to sign up for classes in advance to ensure there is a spot for you. We provide you with professional instruction and a safe, effective, well balanced and fun work-out. Monday mornings: 10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Bookings: 058-52746. Fee: €5. Commencing 22nd September. Fit at 60 - 60s Fitnexx: An exercise programme to put life back in your years, for anyone 60 years young. Commencing Thursday, 18th September, 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon in Cappoquin Gym. Enhance your life within a weekly hour. Programme delivered by Qualified Gym Instructor. Bookings: 058-52746: Fee: €3. Being a committed exerciser is probably 70% of the battle towards achieving health, fitness and performance of regular exercise but many exercise enthusiasts and athletes are still frustrated when they compare how much time they spend exercising each week against the meager fitness improvements they have seen over an extended period of time. Committing time to exercise is critical, but so is training smart. Being a member of Cappoquin Gym means one can update and change your work-outs regularly, motivates you, gives you up to date health & fitness information and keep you on target so that you can accomplish your health & fitness goals. Gym Instructor available every Monday night, 6.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. For advise on diet, fitness regime and programmes. The Cappoquin Community Centre Gym is open six days a week, Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.; Saturday: 9.00 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Yoga Classes: Commencing in Cappoquin Community Centre in September, Tuesdays, 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. This class will be given by Claire Blakely, a qualified yoga teacher. Book

now and secure your place. 058-52746: €10 per session. Enrolment For Music Classes: Wednesday, 10th September, 7.00 p.m. Music Classes: Group Music Classes for all ages; (8+) and abilities. Learn to read music, to Play an instrument (MELODICA: this is a wind instrument similar to a piano/keyboard, and suitable to teach in a group situation), group singing and general musicianship skills. These classes are delivered by a qualified and experienced teacher Mairead Cullinane LLCM, ALCM, DipLCM. 1 hour group lessons available at affordable rates paid each term. Lessons will be held in Cappoquin Community Centre. Private Piano Lessons are also available. To include leisure play and graded exams to grade 8 level. To book your place please contact Mairead Cullinane 087-2425599. Photography: 7 Week Course, 2 hour session: Cost: €80. In this course, students will learn the basic functions of a camera-digital and film camera’s welcomed - while looking at contemporary art practices. Students will be exposed to contemporary art photography. Focus of the course is to strengthen the individual’s insight and understanding of the composition. Improve the individual's photographic skills. This course is for the beginner and for the individual who wishes to strengthen their photographic skills. This course will be delivered by: Mariella Martin Quilting Classes: Every Wednesday night: 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. commencing 17th September. Bookings: 058-52746. Weight Watchers: Sign up now and join: Wednesdays in Community Centre from 5.00 p.m. 6.30 p.m. Just arrive and book. Basic Sewing Classes and how to use a machine: Classes delivered by Patricia Jacobsen. Bookings: 058-52746. Knitting Classes: Beginners and all levels starting in September. Bookings: 058-52746. Lotto: Monday, 8th September, 2014. Jackpot €2,400. No Winner. Numbers: 15, 25, 28 and 30. Consolation Prizes: Maria Uniacke, Mary O’Rourke, Mary O’Neill, Norah Flynn, Sean and Billy Buckley and Maggie McCarthy. Next Week's Draw: Monday, 15th September, 2014. €2,500. All proceeds goes towards the Community Centre.

'Come & Try it' evening - Back row left to right: Paddy Lawlor, Cunnigar P&P Club; Peter Jones, Waterford Sports Partnership and Corinne McGee, Cunnigar P&P Club. Front: Robyn Corby, Leah Drummy, Lucy Lenane, Serena Murray and Alina Walsh. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

‘Come and Try It’ Evening WATERFORD Sports Partnership in conjunction with Comhairle na nÓg held a ‘Come & Try it’ evening for 1218 year olds in the Dungarvan Sports Centre area. The evening offered youngsters the chance to experience

20 minute taster sessions from Cunnigar Pitch and Putt, Dungarvan Boxing Club, Dungarvan Gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, Dungarvan Scouts, Dungarvan Youth Club and the No Name Club.Whilst the evening didn’t

attract as many people as we would have liked, it highlights all of the positive work from clubs in giving young people the opportunity to develop themselves physically, socially and morally in leading a healthy lifestyle.

Modeligo NA DÉISE LFC The playing season for our adult team ended on Sunday week last, unfortunately not in victory, as we ended up 7 points in arrears of our near neighbours St. Pat's in the Junior "A" County final. And while we say fair dues to St. Pat's who played a better brand of football on the day, we just didn’t play to our full potential, and we didn't create enough chances to really put it up to the Pat's girls. Our team: Sarah McCarthy; Michelle Condon; Maria O'Donovan; Michelle Walsh; Nicole O’Byrne; Mags McCarthy; Lnda Foley; Trish Kiely; Mary Kate Morrissey; Bronagh

Condon; Katie Buckley; Emma O’Neill; Laura Barry; Clodagh Ryan; Catherine Ahearne; Lucy Barron; Niamh Kiely; Ashleigh Dalton; Ann Marie O'Brien and Ellen McGrath. Girls: well done for reaching the final, thanks for playing so well, sorry it couldn’t be victory, and finally, go mbeirimid beo agus ag buachaint i 2015. Thanks to all our supporters for their encouragement, and to Donal and Shane for their time and effort throughout the season. The annual Mary walsh Memorial will be slated in for a later date, further details to be arranged. MEMORIAL WALK The second annual Helen O'Byrne Sponsored

Walk has been pencilled in for Sunday, October 5th. Last year’s one was a tremendous success and we want that replicated this year. Once again, the walk will be from Melleray to Modeligo, so for those of us who haven't been doing too much walking lately: well, haven't we a few weeks to get in some practice! Further details on this event to follow. FINE WEATHER What a tremendous spell of weather, especially the afternoons, great to see the grain harvest getting such good harvesting conditions, whatever about the prices. We noticed some of the Elm trees losing their leaves prematurely this year: we wonder if Dutch Elm dis-

ease is back. Meanwhile, the old Plum tree growing over the river is laden down with ripe fruit.We'd love to reach out, pick the succulent high-up ones, but we might fall off the bank and into the water, which would be a fate far worse than the ice-bucket challenge. CRANNCHUR AITIUL Uimhireacha na seachtaine: 16, 22 and 23.We had no tickets on the table with that specific set of numbers, that means next week's jackpot will be €1,300. Congratulations to our €25 lucky dip winners as follows: Mary O'Brien, Carrowgarriffe; Geraldine Bumster, Lyrattin; Bronagh ryan, Vicarstown and Jenny Power, Redgate.

Kilmacthomas CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations and best wishes to Sonya and Alan O’Brien who were married recently at St. Colman’s Church, Ballintotis, Midleton, Co. Cork. CAR BOOT SALE The next Car Boot Sale / cum Market will take place in the Rainbow Community Hall on Sunday, 14th September from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. Tables available, book your spot. On sale there will be shrubs, plants, kindling timber, home baking, books, bric-a-brac, jewellery, hand knits and

many more items, come along and grab a bargain, teas and coffee served. BINGO We hope to recommence Bingo in the Rainbow Community Hall in a few weeks time. A little voluntary help would be appreciated, anybody having about 2 hours to spare on a Tuesday night we would be delighted to hear from you. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw for Saturday, 6th September - letters drawn J, K, N, Q. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to:

Lynsey O'Connell, Clonea; Pa Behan, Hillview; Richard Purcell, McGrath’s Cross; Margaret Mulcahy, Riverview and Majella Behan, Hillview, Kilmac. Next week’s jackpot €650, be in to win. WHIST Results for the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday 1st September Carrie Wilkins, Teresa Keane, Monica Gough, Kitty Murphy, Biddy Fitzgerald, Margaret Anne, Mary Walsh, Agnes Thomas, Mary Boylan, K. White and Stess Connolly. Raffle winners Eric Townsend, Carrie Wilkins and Josie Gough.

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Ardmore CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RUN Ardmore Bikers Please Take Note!!!.....Motorbikes! The mere word can elicit many reactions! From visions of wooly-capped (God Forbid!) oul farmers pottering along up and down mountain roads on a forty-year old Honda 50 to Hells Angels on two wheeled beasts of doom ripping up Route 66 in the American Mid-West! Whatever way you look at it, stories regarding motorcycles have a special place in the hearts of many! Hopefully, next Sunday, a local Motorbike Charity Run will take it’s place amongst those stories. I’ll tell you more… The famed Quill’s Pub just outside Dungarvan on the Cappoquin Road, near to the Master McGrath Monument, will be the starting point for a Charity Motorcycle Run in aid of Build 4 Life, a Cystic Fibrosis foundation that works in tandem with Cork University Hospital. Formed in 2007 Build4Life is a voluntary registered charity, which raises funds for all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis care in Cork University Hospital (CUH). Build4Life was the first charity to raise funds to develop life saving isolated inpatient and outpatient CF facilities in any hospital in Ireland. To date, through the generosity of the public, the business community and extremely hard work by multiple volunteers across Munster and beyond, Build4life has managed to raise € 3,500,000.00 to develop dedicated facilities for adults and children with Cystic Fibrosis attending Cork University Hospital (CUH). In June 2011 the Build4Life funded adult outpatient clinic opened in Cork University Hospital. Next Sunday, September 14th, Quill’s Pub will be the starting point for what is hoped will be a very large and enthusiastic gathering of Bikers of all ages, sizes, gender, creed, denomination, skin colour, race; and their Bikes of

course! Sign In will begin at 12 noon and the bikes will head off on their journey at 1.00 p.m. Sharp! Donation is a mere €10 per bike! Route will head first to Lemybrien, then down the Carrick-on-Suir road, then turn for Rathgormack then the following points along the way: Powers The Pot, Ballymacarbry, Newcastle, The Vee, Cappoquin, Melleray and then back to Dungarvan for some “light” refreshments at Quill’s at Journeys End! There will also be a break in Newcastle along the way; total journey is seventy-five miles through spectacular parts of counties Waterford and Tipperary; surely two of the most scenic counties in the whole of Ireland! Contact Tom Fennel on 0872500911 or Patrick Lonergan on 087-6323735 for more details. FUNDRAISER FOR MERCY HOSPITAL The Power family from Grange are holding a fundraising night to benefit the Mercy University Hospital Foundation in Kiely’s Cross Pub on the 20th September starting at 8.30. There will be an Auction and plenty of lively music and craic on the night! Great night assured and great cause, so do your very best to support! MORE THAN WORDS DRAMA CLASSES Sinéad Lee and her More Than Words Drama classes return to Halla Deuglán on this coming Friday, September 13th, starting at 6.00 p.m. Explore different aspects of drama through Improvisation, Drama Games and much more! Exams will be done through Leinster School of Music & Drama. Cost is a very reasonable €50 for six weeks, which will run from Friday, September 14th, from 6.00 p.m. till 7.30 p.m. every night. Places are limited so act on this now! (awful pun!)…Contact Sinéad on 086-1553124. COMMUNITY ALERT A meeting of the

Ardmore/Grange Community Alert group will take place in the ICA Hall, Ardmore, at 8.30 p.m. on this Thursday, 11th September. This is the first meeting sine the summer recess and all are welcome to attend. The meeting will include a Garda report on happenings in the area during the summer months. The Community Alert Group wish to thank all those who generously supported the collections held over the weekend of 30th and 31st August. All of the money collected will be used to continue the community alert service in the area. SOCCER CLUB NEWS U16 – Ardmore 4, Lismore 7… Ardmore had their first outing of the season in U16 last Saturday with Lismore the visitors to Dysart Park. After a high scoring encounter the visitors came out on top. Had our finishing been a little better we might easily have won this contest. We had 15 players present and all got to play. A number were also unavailable so hopefully we will have a stronger squad to choose from for our next outing which is a tough away game against Ballybridge on Saturday, September 20th. All players are asked to be at training on Wed night at 7.00 p.m. in the Soccer Pitch. With just one player on the age last week the boys that played did very well so keep up the effort and the results will improve as the season goes on. Remember everyone is part of the panel so everyone gets to play, regardless of age or ability. Not everyone may agree but all players who play for this club are equal. U11 – Our U11 side will face another strong side this Saturday when Kilworth Celtic will be the visitors to Dysart Park at 11.00 a.m. Again attendance at training is the key to success in every grade so all players in the U11/U12 age group to be at the pitch at 6.45 p.m. on Wednesday night for training. Academy Soccer – Our Academy has also started back on

A peaceful spot for having a break while out on a motorbike ride - The Nire Valley, Co. Waterford.

Wednesday night and they too will train at 6.45 p.m. If any parent would be available to give a hand it would be appreciated as we are always looking out for people who will assist in any way. new members are welcome and all players for all age groups pay €2 at training. FAI Draw – Tickets priced at €10 are available for this great draw that takes place in Early November. we are asking each parent to purchase a ticket and if you could sell a few it would be great as well. If we could sell 100 tickets it would realise €850 for our club and with footballs, water bottles, first aid, etc to be looked after, every penny is needed, so if you can buy or sell a ticket it would be really appreciated as all of the proceeds go towards giving your children a good place to play. (Courtesy of Declan Barron) PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP The Parent and Toddler Group are back operating again, at the usual venue of Halla Deuglán in Ardmore village, 10:30 to 12:30 on Tuesdays. CARDS AT KEEVERS 1st. Biddy Power and Liz Reilly. 2nd Nell Foley and Nora Mai O’Neill. Best of Last 5 Marie Stillwell and Peggy Keevers. Last Game Brian Keane and Jason Lenane. YOGA! Yoga in Ardmore Hall back from Tuesday, 9th September, 7:30 p.m. All welcome, male, female or those from other planets/star systems/galaxies! Sarah Colman has all the details! Call her on 0860400480. TIDY TOWNS 2014 Well done to Ardmore Tidy Towns on their continued good showing in the National Tidy Towns competition. More on this next week…

[Photo and motorbike- Gerry O'Mahony!]

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Ireland at the Equator By Declan McGrath THERE surely have been times during the recent spells of extreme cold when the people of Ardmore wished they lived in a warmer climate, though hardly as hot as the Equator. But it is true that Ireland in ancient times was once, for thousands of years, situated on the Equator. Unbelievable but true! With our modern knowledge of geology we know that movements of the ‘crust’ surrounding the inner core of the earth can sometimes cause continents to re-locate. During one such catastrophic movement of the crust during the ‘Devonian Period’ over 400 million years ago, the British Isles and Europe found themselves on the Equator. Whether the countries concerned were then inhabited by human beings is uncertain but regarded as unlikely. The reverse would of course occur to displaced countries; those formerly at the Equator would be relocated to the North Pole. While some geologists believe this transition happens over long periods of time, thousands of years perhaps, others believe it can occur suddenly, even abruptly. Evidence seems to support the latter view; Mammoths have been found in Mongolia, standing up with undigested food in their mouths and stomachs, indicating they were frozen instantly.The food in their intestines was food available only in tropical areas. The conclusion has to be that Mongolia was a tropical area which was abruptly transformed into a frozen zone like the North Pole! In due course, over thousands of years the process seems to reverse, and Europe has reverted to its present position. Could it happen again? A good question! I believe it is true that I and most of my contemporaries in Ardmore were fortunate in getting a good secondary education at the Christian Brothers in Youghal and at the Friary in Dungarvan, but with hindsight it is true also to say it was sadly lacking in some respects. We learned very little about the catastrophe that shaped our planet. We now know there were many calamities that nearly destroyed the earth, many deluges and ice ages.. Take the sequence of ice ages, for instance. Evidence of the last ice age is all around us in Ardmore; the boulder on the village foreshore, the huge stones on Ballyquin strand and the enormous megalithic boulders in the Shell-rock Cove midway along the rocky substratum enclosing the Curragh Peninsula. In Ardmore we cannot but be constantly aware of the ever-changing face of nature, with its ferocious seas and storms, varying with brilliant sunshine and bitter cold. Anyway, it is common knowledge nowadays that during the last Global Ice Age at its zenith some 20,000 years ago, a mantle of ice more than a mile thick covered the British Isles and most of Europe. At its southern tip it stretched a few miles beyond the Ardmore headland. Geological analysts in recent years have estimated, I say ‘estimated’ because nothing in these vast time-scales can be certain, that there were at least four glacial periods during the last two million years, which geologists call the ‘Pleistocene Era’, with temperate intervals or ‘interglacials’, as they are called, of thousands of years in between.We have but scanty knowledge of the geological conditions prevailing on earth in the dim distant past preceding the Pleistocene era but we do know that there were a number of global ice ages which destroyed most of if not all biological life. So far as factual evidence is concerned we have to turn to the Pleistocene Era where there was, apparently, a prolonged temperate period of about sixty thousand years.This was followed, so geologists tell us, by a cycle of four glacial periods, the first of which lasted for a period of forty-five thousand years, a duration beyond our perception, and the next three somewhat less in duration each lasting roughly twenty to thirty thousand years. Like many readers I find it virtually incomprehensible to imagine such immense periods of time! Here, I want to interject a note of caution; The Ice Age has not gone away - there has merely been a pause. We are currently living in what is called ‘an interglacial’, or interval. It is a sobering thought that the Ice Age could come again and probably will, though when is uncertain; It could be in a thousand years from now. And there’s nothing we could do about it! It would most likely be the end of our civilisation. Now, what causes an Ice Age to occur has never been determined, though there are many theories. Movement of the earth’s crust, as mentioned above, is one possibility, but the most likely cause, according to geologists, is the earth being struck by another planet or a huge asteroid, the impact of which knocks the earth off its axis and tips one of the poles sideways. Some cosmologists believe this has occurred many times. The consequences may not always be global devastation but much of the earth’s life and civilisation may be demolished. Life is as fragile as a flower, possibly unique in the universe, and how sad it is that on earth so many human beings seem determined to kill off one another.

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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien THE FORGE AT BOHADON The very best time to get a horse shoe was during school hours. Then, if you were a lucky lad, the Master would choose you to take his horse to the Forge at Bohadoon to get the job done. You'd gather the horse in the field across the road from the old school, the same field where Coolnasmear National School now stands. Then you'd ride it bareback along the unpaved roads and across the bridge to the edge of The Village in Bohadoon where stood the forge. You'd tether the Master's horse and join the men waiting their turn for the smith's attention. Horse shoes generally lasted only three to six months, and back when horse power meant just that, there was always a queue at the Forge. There was local news and gossip to exchange while waiting. One grandfather remembers, "It was a great source of information for the locals, the forge." When your turn came, man or boy, you were expected to operate the bellows. This was an enormous apparatus of leather and wood and metal which required you to reach high overhead to pull it up and down. Pat Lynch let you know in no uncertain terms if you were slacking off on the job and older locals remember well sweating over the bellows on hot summer days. The blacksmith would grab the horse's leg and pull it up between his.Then he'd bend over and pry off the old shoe and nails and pare the hoof. Horse hooves are the same as our fingernails; they grow and need occasional cutting back if shoes are going to be worn. Then Pat would take a wrought iron bar and, after taking rough measures, he'd

heat the bar in the fire and cleave and shape it. The heavy hammer would strike sparks before the dramatic moment when the smith would press the fiery hot shoe against the horse's hoof. The high points on the new shoe would singe the insensitive hoof, letting the smith know just where to file and bang away for a precise fit. The tongs, the anvil, the incandescent metal bar were endless sources of fascination for a lad let out of school. This was much better than sitting at a desk and if you were the chosen one, you didn't hasten your return. Instead, being well trained and polite, you might give up your place in the line to one of the elders. And if that delayed you so that you'd arrive back at school only a few minutes before the school day ended, well that was the price of good manners. CELTIC BLACKSMITHS Standing around the blacksmith's while he worked his magic was an ancient tradition. Iron working came to Ireland with the Celts about 500 B.C. Along with their allconquering Gaelic language and Druid religion, the newcomers brought the secret of working iron. The secret to making iron tools is to work and rework them at very high temperatures. When the metal is white hot, it gets soft and can be bent or pounded into shape. For that, the Celtic smiths needed lots of charcoal and Ireland's extensive forests provided plenty of that necessary raw material. Eventually, coal replaced the charcoal and even higher temperatures and longer lasting tools could be produced. The other essential ingredient was water to slake the white hot iron preparatory to another round of forging.

So village forges were always built near a reliable source of water. DOWN IN THE VALLEY One early forge was built beside the Glendermotty River. This steep banked stream was a significant barrier to north-south travel and so it was bridged early on.The stone pilings for this old bridge are still visible downstream from the more recent Coolnasmear Bridge that connects Bohadoon South to Coolnasmear. A bridge, water, nearby woodlands for making charcoal, all located close to the geographic centre of the Colligan River valley - this was a natural spot for a forge. And local tradition maintains that a forge existed in this small Glendermotty valley time out of mind, beside the original bridge and alongside the area's first hedge school. Here youngsters would have stopped and admired the sparks that flew as the local blacksmith forged pokers and tongs and fire cranes. Wooden wagon wheels needing banding around their outer perimeters to survive the rocky fields and pot holed roads. Iron gates were always in demand; they still are, if only for decorative purposes. And shoeing horses with iron horse-hoes provided the bread and butter income of all village smiths. This was the job that kept customers, and schoolboys, coming back on a regular basis. THE BIG MOVE When the "new" bridge, the one we still use today, was built over the Glendermotty some time probably in the 1830's, whoever owned the forge decided to move uphill. He relocated the forge to where it sits today, on the edge of Bohadoon Village where the Boher Bui and Rey meets the Coolnasmear to

Bohadoon Forge 1842 - The 1842 Field Map shows Bohadoon Forge in place outside The Village. The surveyor has drawn in a horse-shoe to denote the location of the forge. Next door is the "sm. gar" noted in Griffith's Valuation of 1851. The location of the older bridge across the Glendermotty stream is evident. The New Line wasn't yet built - which is why it became the "New" line. The original forge, it's said locally, was located in the valley of the Glendermotty and may be shown in this 1842 map. This map can be found on the Ordnance Survey of Ireland website - www.osi.ie.

Kilbrien road. We can be sure of this because surveyors mapped Bohadoon in the late 1830's. Their detailed work was collected and issued as part of the 1842 field survey of Ireland. This was the first field map in the world. And on this 1842 map the forge at Bohadoon Village crossroads is marked with a horseshoe. This mapping was part of the British Government's efforts to increase tax receipts, so the next step was to issue valuations on all the properties surveyed. Griffiths Valuations, named for the Commissioner in charge of the work, appeared in 1851. In 1851, a Patrick Lynch owned the forge on land leased from William Cooney. The "House, forge, & sm. gar." were assessed at a total value of 12 shillings. Living memories of the forge at Bohadoon start with Patrick's descendants, his namesake Pat and sister Hannah Lynch, neither of whom ever married. Hannah kept the books and customers were on the account system. When clients arrived for a shoeing or to pick up a three footed fire brand on which to sit their tea pots, the old bill was paid and a new one issued. It's said by some locals that once upon a time the forge was so busy three blacksmiths were needed to keep up with the work. THE LAST DAYS John Brown took over the forge in the 1950's. His mother was a Lynch from Bohadoon, a relative of Pat and Hannah, which is how he came to it. Many a Parish farm still boasts tools worked by John or Pat. But, in the 1960's, farm machines driven by one or two horses were replaced by tractors. Oat fuelled power gave way to oil fuelled engines. Smiths who adapted and became welders survived; those with the old skills no longer had customers standing in line. By that time, too, there was competition in the form of John Kirwan and his travelling van. John would pull into a farmyard and re-shoe the horses on the spot. No bareback riding to the forge, no waiting in line, no lost time. John carried a range of pre-made horse shoes and he'd grab one that roughly fit the hoof.To get an exact fit, he'd bring the shoe into the house and toss it into the kitchen fire which was always kept smouldering. Then, instead of a big smithy bellows, the farmer or his youngsters would turn the "fire machine", the

Bohadoon Forge 2014 - The Forge is still there, though nature is slowly reclaiming it. round metal bellows which was standard equipment at every hearth. Once heated, John Kirwan could shape the standard sized shoe to the individual horse, nail it in place and be on his way. John Brown, Bohadoon's last smith, retired in the 1970's and gradually the forge building fell into disrepair. The four walls still stand, but the roof collapsed and the interior grew thick with shrubs and trees. But, till made redundant by modern systems, The Forge at Bohadoon was a key Parish resource for centuries and, who knows, perhaps for millennia. FROM THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Under a spreading chestnut-tree The village smithy stands; The smith, a mighty man is he, With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands... Week in, week out, from morn till night, You can hear his bellows blow; You can hear him swing his heavy sledge, With measured beat and slow, Like a sexton ringing the village bell, When the evening sun is low. And children coming home from school Look in at the open door; They love to see the flaming forge, And hear the bellows roar, And catch the burning sparks that fly Like chaff from a threshing-floor... Toiling,rejoicing, sorrowing, Onward through life he goes; Each morning sees some task begin, Each evening sees it close Something attempted, something done, Has earned a night's

repose. KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLERS 10th September, Wednesday: Meeting at Kilbrien Parish Hall any Wednesday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. All are welcome. Call Michelle at 087648-0822 for more information. COOLNASMEAR PARENT & TODDLERS 12th September, Friday Meeting in Coolnasmear Hall on Fridays at 11.20 a.m. New members welcome. Please call Mary on 087-130-2048 for more information or just come along on Friday morning. FAMILY FUN WALK 12th September, Friday The Family Fun Walk in aid of Coolnasmear NS will take place on Friday, the 12th starting at 6.00 p.m. at the Wooden Bridge in Colligan. A donation bucket will be available for anyone who wishes to donate on the night. It is up to each individual person to decide how much they wish to give. Refreshments will be available for the children at the end of the walk thanks to our sponsors, JBW Accountants. Bring as many of your friends, family and relatives as you wish. CHERNOBYL CHILDREN TEA ROOM 13th September, Saturday - Chernobyl Children International will hold their annual Teddy Bears Picnic on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Dungarvan. Please come along and support this very worthy cause. Bring your picnic blanket, your children and your friends and their Teddy Bears! Weather permitting families will gather outside on the lawn of the church where children will be entertained by face painters, nail artists and lots more. Adults can avail of teas / coffees, sandwiches and cakes in the tranquillity of the vintage tea room indoors, or can

enjoy similar delicacies outside with the children. If it rains we will accommodate everyone in the church. Your donation will be used by Chernobyl Children International specifically for two projects in Belarus: Refurbishment of Care Homes and supply of medical equipment. Care Homes which were built on the grounds of the Vesnovo Orphanage in Belarus suffered extensive storm damage last year. Disabled children are cared for in these homes and ultimately they are trained to live independently with some supervision. Hundreds of Irish builders, carpenters, plumbers and other trades people volunteer their time to build these homes and to refurbish existing damaged buildings to bring them to a standard where orphans can have a reasonable quality of life. A nurse, Maria Cox, works in Belarus with sick children and adults both in hospital settings, hospice centres and their own homes. Funds raised at the Teddy Bear Picnic will be used to provide medical supplies that Maria needs in the course of her work. So please come along on Saturday September 13th to St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church and help continue the effort to improve the conditions for the people of Chernobyl. LOURDES HELPERS Time's up. If you want to sign up as a helper during next year's Lourdes Pilgrimage contact Kathleen at 087-628-5249. Any youth or adult interested in helping needs to get in their name this week. KCK COMMUNITY GROUP All Hall user groups are reminded to get in your booking forms. After the recent upgrades to Coolnasmear Hall, new keys are needed. For information, contact Kathleen at 087-628-5249. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

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Ballinameela THE centre is a wonderful amenity for you to use for indoor soccer, parties etc. To book the hall or equipment in the hall please contact our booking officer Pauline on 0872480321. Each month one of the committee is responsible for opening and closing for events on in the hall, September is John Longan 0879956289. The Community Centre Committee AGM will take place on Tuesday, 7th October at 8.00 p.m. Anyone who would like to come and have their say in how the community centre is run is very welcome to attend and to become part of our active committee. Current events on in the hall and local community: Finisk Valley AC News: Cross country season is here, any children in our community who is interested running Cross country, training times are Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. at to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, New members are always welcome. The first cross country fixture is Adamstown Open Cross Country on September 14th. Also West Waterford Primary schools are usually towards the end of September, date to be confirmed, this goes from 2nd class upwards with three to score. Training for Indoors Season will start after Hallowe’en with Nik Raicevic, which includes will include High jump, long jump, Sprints and Shot Putt. Irish Dancing: Classes will recommence in the centre on Friday, 5th September. New members very welcome. For more information please contact Deirdre on 086-0640892. Ballinameela Foroige: Foroige is back September 18th! Ballinameela

BEING someone who likes to believe he has his finger on the pulse of world news, I've noticed some skirmishes happening around the globe lately. Though nobody wishes to make light of these situations, I may have hit upon a possible solution. ART. Yes, art may not have all the answers to life's ills but it broadens our perspectives and opens our minds to other possibilities. Art can insulate us but not isolate us from reality. Gaza,(Palestinian enclave, not former Geordie footballer), is an area of yellow ochre landscapes and clear blue skies. Much easier to paint when the dust is allowed to settle. And very little rain. Painting clouds is a chore reserved for those of us experiencing a more "temperate"climate. Presidents Poryshenko and Putin could do worse than creating a few

Foroige is back in the Ballinameela Community Centre on Thursday, 18th September for all our current members at the usual time of 7.00 p.m. Please bring €20 registration fee on the night. Any current member that is not able to make the first meeting on the 18th and plans to return to Foroige this year please text/call Moya (087-6356478) to confirm your place before the 18th, as we will be finalising numbers that night and if there are spaces available they will be offered to new members the following week. Please spread the word and let other members know. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Are you over 18? Can you spare 90min on a Thursday night for about 10 Thursdays between Oct/May? Ballinameela Foroige is looking for new leaders to help out on club nights. The Foroige Club is vital for the Ballinameela community as a place where teenagers of the locality can come and engage in organised activities and provides a hub for young people in the heart of the community. Anyone interested in getting involved please call/text Mary (0879840827) for more details; you can also check out www.foroige.ie or call down to the Ballinameela Community Centre on Thursday, 18th September between 7-8.30 pm. Ballinameela Adult and Toddler Group: Meets every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents with toddlers very welcome! For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. ST. OLIVER’S FUN CYCLE Sunday, 28th September. More details next week! AGLISH FIT4LIFE Would you like to take some gentle

winter landscapes. The crisp whiteness of snow can decorate a multitude of sins and resemble the virginal pallet of new beginnings. "Monochrome" usually means a single colour. That colour is either black or white or even a mixture of both. The people from ISIS need to

exercise and lose a few pounds in the process over the next couple of months. Then come along and join us and run, walk or crawl a few kilometres every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 p.m.We are especially looking for some more walkers to join us. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Childrens Hospital Crumlin. A number of our running group are now participating in 5 and 10k and half Marathons. That's what can be achieved with a little training. So see ye all on Tuesday or Thursday night folks. 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 NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email vikimulhall@gmail.com Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre. LOTTO RESULTS Monday, 8th September - Numbers drawn were 2, 19 and 30. No winner. €20 winners John O’Donnell, Bridgequarter, Cappagh; The Lumberjacks, Aglish; Kealan Looby, Kilgreany, Cappagh; Benny Fitzgerald, Ballylemon; Tomas Scanlon, Curraghroche. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,350 and the draw will take place in Maureen’s Bar.

get on that particular page. They seem to think it should be red all over. It is said that the pen is mightier than the sword, but thats just comparing two types of aggression. The paintbrush is an instrument of peace, tranquility and patience. Maybe thats what the U.N. should be doing, handing out crayons and colouring books to all the delegates. Now theres an image! Bertrand Russel, the philosopher, mathematician and historian once said, "War does not determine who is right- only who is left" Ballinameela Creatives meet every Wednesday night, 7.30 p.m. at Midi's place.

The musicians corner in Lyre!

Lyre Heritage News By Marie O’Shea “OUR revels now are ended. These our actors, As I foretold you, were all spirits and Are melted into air, into thin air…, We are such stuff as dreams are made on..” (From The Tempest, Act 4 Scene 1) Alas, the dreams and hopes of life and laughter that have found an outlet in Maggie’s Kitchen will have to wait another year to continue. We have had many bumper nights with a wealth of talent from all sorts of people, from all sorts of places, playing all sorts of instruments, telling all sorts of stories, singing all sorts of songs – from Grand Opera to “Come-all-ye’s”, dancers stepping it out so lightly, comedy turns, sad poems, glad poems – and all with just one purpose – to entertain! Our thanks from the Lyre Heritage Group- to all who made our hearts lighter by sharing a little joy. Being happy is a rare commodity these days. Being in Maggie’s Kitchen is a world away from depression and woe. It’s a rare space – tá draoicht ann, is docha! We will be back again next year, God willing. Slán tamall.

Tony Walsh in "The New Suit"!

Pat Dalton gave us "The Cremation of Sam McGee."

Julie Green on violin.

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Tionól na nDéise ar ais i gCill Rosanta mar chuid d’Fhéile an Chomaraigh 2014 BEIDH saol agus saothar dhuine de mhór-fhilí na nDéise, Roibeárd Bheldon i mbun chaibidil ag an gcéad Thionól na nDéise eile, a bheidh ar siúl in Halla Naomh Bhríd, Cill Rosanta ar an Déardaoin, 18 Meán Fómhair mar chuid d’Fhéile an Chomaraigh. Tabharfaidh an tOllamh Pádraig Ó Macháin, atá ina Cheann Roinne i Roinn na Nua-Ghaeilge, Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh, caint dar teideal “Roibeárd Bheldon, Saol & Saothar”, mar chuid d’Oscailt Oifigiúil Fhéile an Chomaraigh, a bheidh ar siúl sna Déise ón 18-21 Meán Fómhair. Beidh suim, ní hamháin ag muintir Chill Rosanta, ach ag éinne gur spéis

seo stair agus oidhreacht na nDéise agus an teanga Gaelach, sa chaint seo. Labharfaidh an tOllamh Ó Macháin ar dhúchas an léinn i gceantar an Chomaraigh sa 19ú haois déag, ach go háirithe, ag díriú isteach ar oidhreacht béaloideasa agus staire Bob Weldon, a bhí aitheanta ag Conradh na Gaeilge mar dhuine d’fhilí déanacha de sheana-réimeas na nGael. Beidh an chaint á dtabhairt as Gaeilge, le haistriúchán comhuaineach curtha ar fáil dóibh siúd ar mian leo é. Beidh an cur i láthair seo ar an gcéad chaint sa tsraith reatha de Thionól na nDéise, atá á eagrú ag Oifig na Gaeilge de chuid Chomhairle Cathair & Contae Phort Láirge. Maraon leis an gcaint (a leanfaidh

Oscailt Oifigiúil Fhéile an Chomaraigh le Cathaoirleach Cathair & Contae Phort Láirge, an Comhairleoir James Tobin), beidh ceol beo Gaelach le cloisint chomh maith ó cheoltóirí Chraobh na gComarach de Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Mar sin, beidh fáilte roimh chách chuig Halla Naomh Bhríd, Cill Rosanta ar an Déardaoin, 18 Meán Fómhair ar a 7.00i.n., d’oíche iontach ceol agus cainte, ag déanamh cheiliúradh ar ár dteanga, ár noidhreacht agus ár stair dhúchasach. TIONÓL NA NDÉISE RETURNS TO KILROSSANTY AS PART OF THE 2014 COMERAGHS WILD

FESTIVAL The life and poetry of one of Co. Waterford’s foremost Irish language poets, Bob Weldon, will be discussed at the next Tionól na nDéise, which will take place in St Brigid’s Hall, Kilrossanty on Thursday, 18th September as part of the Comeraghs Wild Festival. Professor Pádraig Ó Macháin, Head of Modern Irish in UCC, will give a talk entitled, “The Life & Works of Bob Weldon”, as part of the Official Opening event of the Comeraghs Wild Festival, which takes place in Co Waterford from the 18th-21st September. This free event will be of interest to Kilrossanty and Comeragh natives, as well as anyone with an interest in our

counties’ history and the Irish language. Local poet Bob Weldon was recognised by Conradh na Gaeilge as being one of the last surviving poets of the old Irish language oral tradition. Pádraig’s presentation will be given in Irish, and a simultaneous translation system will be in operation.There will also be live music with Comeragh Comhaltas musicians. The Kilrossanty Tionól na nDéise is organised by the Irish Office of Waterford City & County Council, in conjunction with the Comeraghs Wild Festival. All are welcome to come along to this celebration of our Irish language, heritage and culture in St Brigid’s Hall, Kilrossanty on Thursday, 18th

September at 7 pm. Beidh fáilte roimh chách! Further information on the

Comeraghs Wild Festival can be found at www.comeraghswild.com

An tOllamh Pádraig Ó Macháin i mbun cainte ag Tionól na nDéise 2013 i mBaile Mhac Cairbre. Professor Pádraig Ó Macháin, Head of Modern Irish in UCC, speaking at last year’s Tionól event in Ballymacarbry.

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CRUINNIÚ POIBLÍ – TOURISM PROJECT; MONDAY 15th Ag tús an Mheithimh eagraíodh cruinniú poiblí chun eolas a thabhairt don phobal faoin togra nua turasóireachta i nGaeltacht na nDéise, faoi chúram Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise agus le tacaíocht ó Chompháirtíocht Leader Phort Láirge. Ag an gcruinniú sin, cuireadh fáilte roimh dhaoine gur suim leo teacht isteach ar choiste turasóireachta. Ó shin i leith, tá an coiste díograiseach seo tar éis a bheith ag obair ar an togra agus tabharfar cuntas ar an obair atá déanta idir dhá linn ag cruinniú poiblí in Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Luan, 15 Meán Fómhair ag 7.00 i.n. Tá obair fós le déanamh mar chuid den togra turasóireachta cultúrtha seo agus bheadh do chabhair agus tuairimí ag teastáil chun cuidiú leis an gcuid eile den obair a thabhairt ar aghaidh. In early June a public meeting was held to inform local residents and business people of a new Cultural Tourism Project which was being initiated by Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise and funded by Leader Partnership. At that meeting people were invited to volunteer to participate in a Tourism Action Group. Since June a group of committed local people have been working on the project as members of the Tourism Action Group and the progress made will be shared at a meeting on Monday night September 15th at 7.00 pm in the Community Hall in An Rinn. All are welcome to attend. There remains work to be done as part of this Cultural Tourism Assignment and your views of what has been achieved and what remains to be done are most welcome. OÍCHE CHULTÚIR / CULTURE NIGHT Beidh ceolchoirm den scoth ar siúl i Halla Cholmáin sa Sean Phobal ar an Aoine, 19 Meán Fómhair mar chuid den oíche chultúir. Beidh Dónal Clancy agus Ciarán Ó Gealbháin ag dul chun stáitse ag 8.30 i.n. agus oíche iontach geallta. Níl aon táille don cheolchoirm, é mar sprioc ag an oíche chultúir daoine a mhealladh amach chun an cultúr iontach sa tír seo a bhlaiseadh. Más ea, cuir an dáta 19 Meán Fómhair sa dialann don seans iontach seo beirt de na hamhrá-

naithe / ceoltóirí is fearr sa tír seo a fheiscint ar stáitse. Lovers of music and song will have a unique opportunity to see two of Waterford’s best know musicians and singers, Dónal Clancy and Ciarán Ó Gealbháin, perform in Halla Cholmáin, an Sean Phobal on Friday 19th September. As part of the national Culture Night, this free concert will begin at 8.30 pm and is sure to attract a large crowd. RANGANNA GAEILGE Beidh na ranganna Gaeilge ag tosnú arís ag deireadh na míosa i Meánscoil San Nioclás. Na sonraí ar fad an tseachtain seo chughainn. Irish classes will be resuming in Meánscoil San Nioclás at the end of September, full details next week. HÚLAÍ – RANGANNA AG TOSNÚ / CLASSES RETURN Tá clárú ar siúl faoi láthair do na ranganna amhránaíochta agus ceoil a bheidh ag tosnú ag deireadh na míosa seo. Tá réimse leathan ar fáil arís an téarma seo, i Scoil Gharbháin ar an gCéadaoin agus i Meánscoil San Nioclás ar an Aoine. Maidir leis na ranganna sa Rinn, tosnóidh siad ar an 19 Meán Fómhair i mbliana agus críochnóidh an téarma ar an 5 Nollaig. Seo an amhchlár don Aoine: 3.45 – 4.15 - Feadóg Stáin agus feadóg mhór; Bainseó agus fidil (bunléibhéal); buntús an cheoil. 4.15 – 4.45 – Bodhrán; amhráníocht ar an sean-nós, consairtín agus bosca ceoil (bunléibhéal) 4.45 – 5.15 – Rince (tosnaitheoirí); bodhrán II; consairtín agus bosca ceoil (idirmheánach) 5.15 – 6.00 – Rince II (idirmheánach); Grúpaí ceoil (9 mbliana d’aois agus ábalta uirlis a sheinnt). An costas do rang amháin - €70; 2 rang - €100 agus 3 rang €130. Lacáiste breise do theaghlaigh le níos mó ná triúr. Cláraigh roimh 12 Meán Fómhair le bhur dtoil. Breis eolais ó Mary Rafferty ar 087 271 4671 nó maryclancy@gmail.com It’s all systems go for a packed term with Húlaí music, dance and singing classes. Classes will be held on Wednesdays in Scoil Gharbháin,

Dungarvan and on Fridays in Meánscoil San Nioclás, an Rinn. The classes will commence in on Rinn on Friday, 19th September. There is a huge range of classes available again this year. For further information, contact Mary on 087 271 4671 or maryclancy@gmail.com TAEKWAN-DO Beidh ranganna Taekwon-Do ar siúl i Halla Pobail na Rinne gach Céadaoin óna 6.30 – 7.30 i.n. do pháistí idir 4 agus 12 bliana d’aois. Tuilleadh eolais ó Edward ar 085-1218155. Taekwon-Do classes have resumed in An Rinn each Wednesday (6.30 – 7.30 p.m.) for children aged between 4 and 12. Further information from Edward on 085-1218155. BUNCHLUB An bhfuil suim ag tuismitheoirí an Bunchlub a thosnú arís? Má tá spéis ag daoine teacht le chéile chun é a eagrú, cuir scéal chuig Míchéal ar 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are there parents who are interested in organising the Bunchlub again for the coming year? If so, contact Míchéal on 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com AN TOIREACHTAS Beidh an tOireachtas ar siúl arís i mbliana i gCill Áirne agus an spriocdháta do dhaoine iontráil a chur isteach ná an Luan seo chughainn, 15 Meán Fómhair. An t-eolas ar fad le fáil ag www.antoireachtas.ie The closing dates for entries for the Oireachtas competitions is Monday, 15th September. With the Oireachtas in Killarney again this year hopefully we will see a strong Déise participation. NAÍONRA AN TSEAN PHOBAIL - LIOS NA SÍOG – LÁ CAIFE! Beidh lá caife ar siúl ag tigh Tony agus Margaret Tobin ar an Aoine, 26 Meán Fómhair óna 9 ar maidin go dtína 9 san oíche. Baileofar airgead ar an lá don naíonra sa Sean Phobal. Tá tacaíocht an phobail ag teastáil chun an tseirbhís iontach seo a choimeád ar siúl agus seo an chéad chuid den bhfeachtas bailithe airgid i mbliana. Buail isteach ar an lá le haghaidh cupán caife, caint agus comhluadar. A Coffee Day will be held in Tony and Margaret Tobin’s house in an Sean Phobal on Friday, 26th September from

9 in the morning until 9 at night. In order for Naíonra an tSean Phobail to continue its great service it provides to the youth of the parish, it is now necessary to raise funds. We are starting our fundraising campaign by hosting a coffee morning / day and your support would be greatly appreciated. RANGANNA CÓCAIREACHTA SA SEAN PHOBAL / VEGETARIAN COOKERY CLASSES Beidh an cócaire áitiúil, Alan Blakely, ag tosnú ar ranganna cócaireachta sa Sean Phobal go luath. Beidh na ranganna dírithe ar veigeatóirí agus beidh oíche chlárúcháin/oíche eolais ar an Luan, 15 Meán Fómhair ag 7.30 i.n. i Halla Cholmáin. Beidh táille €50 i gceist do na ranganna agus baileofar an táille seo ar an oíche. Tuilleadh eolais ó Alan ar 087 637 7769. Local chef, Alan Blakely, is organising Vegetarian Cookery Classes in Halla Cholmáin, An Sean Phobal, commencing with an information and registration night on Monday, 15th September at 7.30 pm. A €50 registration fee will be taken on the night. For further information, contact Alan on 087 637 7769. RANGANNA YOGA Beidh ranganna Hatha Yoga ag tosnú in Halla Cholmáin sa Sean Phobal go luath. Beidh oíche chlárúcháin ar siúl ar an Aoine, 12 Meán Fómhair. Beidh na ranganna ar siúl ar an Aoine óna 6 – 7.30 i.n. Hatha Yoga Classes. Gently improves flexibility and strength. Posture work, breath awareness and relaxation structured into the class. Fridays 6.00 - 7.30 p.m. Enrolment Friday, 12th September, 2014 in Halla Cholmáin, Old Parish. Cost: €40 for 4 classes or €12 per class. Morning classes can be arranged. Contact Claire: 087 0569907. TEASTAS SA GHAEILGE Beidh Teastas sa Nua-Ghaeilge á eagrú ag Coláiste Ollscoile Chorcaí i gColáiste na Rinne sa bhliain acadúil 2014-15. Is é Pádraig Ó Macháin, Ollamh le Nua-Ghaeilge i Corcaigh, atá á eagrú. Rithfear an cúrsa oíche sa tseachtain, ó dheireadh Meán Fómhair go deireadh Márta agus beidh táillí 700

Euro á leanúint (€350 an téarma). Leagfar béim sa Teastas ar theanga agus litríocht Ghaelach na nDéise. D'oirfeadh an Teastas do dhaoine a mbeadh caighdeán pas maith san ArdTeist acu, nó a mbeadh tuiscint áirithe ar an dteanga acu cheana féin. Samhlaítear go mbeidh éileamh ar an dTeastas ag daoine a mbeadh cáilíocht ghairmiúil uatha sa Ghaeilge, nó daoine ná beadh uathu ach cur amach a bheith acu ar saidhbhreas dúchasach na nDéise. A certificate in Modern-Irish will be available in Coláiste na Rinne for the academic year 2014/15. The course is organised by Pádraig Ó Macháin, Professor of Modern Irish in UCC. The course will run one night per week focusing on different aspects of the language and literature of the Déise. To register for a place on the course, contact Pádraig Ó Macháin, organiser, on 021 490 2340 nó p.omachain@ucc.ie PÁIRC UILE AIMSIRE Is féidir an pháirc uile aimsire a chur in áirithe tré glaoch a chur ar Ann Hogan ar 086-1655137. The all-weather pitch in An Sean Phobal can be booked by calling Ann Hogan on 086-1655137 CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 0851520494. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An Sean Phobal branch of St. Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal ar an leathnach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 05846664.

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Charity Motorcycle Run at Quill’s Pub! MOTORBIKES! The mere word can elicit many reactions! From visions of wooly-capped (God Forbid!) oul farmers pottering along up and down mountain roads on a fortyyear old Honda 50 to Hells Angels on two wheeled

beasts of doom ripping up Route 66 in the American Mid-West! Whatever way you look at it, stories regarding motorcycles have a special place in the hearts of many! Hopefully, next Sunday, a local Motorbike Charity Run will take its

place amongst those stories. I’ll tell you more… The famed Quills Pub just outside Dungarvan on the Cappoquin Road, near to Master McGrath Monument, will be the starting point for a Charity Motorcycle Run in aid of Build 4 Life, a Cystic Fibrosis foundation that works very well in tandem with Cork University Hospital. Formed in 2007 Build4Life is a voluntary registered charity, which raises funds for all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis care in Cork University Hospital (CUH). Build4Life was the first charity to raise funds to develop life saving isolated inpatient and outpatient CF facilities in any hospital in Ireland. To date, through the generosity of the public, the business community and extremely hard work by multiple volunteers across Munster and beyond, Build4life has managed to raise €3,500,000.00 to develop dedicated facilities for adults and children with Cystic Fibrosis attending Cork University Hospital (CUH). In June 2011 the Build4Life funded adult

outpatient clinic opened in Cork University Hospital. Next Sunday, September 14th, Quills Pub will be the starting point for what is hoped will be a very large and enthusiastic gathering of Bikers of all ages, sizes, gender, creed, denomination, skin colour, race; and their Bikes of course! Sign in will begin at 12 noon and the bikes will head off on their journey at 1.00pm Sharp!. Donation is a mere €10 per bike! Route will head first to Lemybrien, then down the CarrickOn-Suir road, then turn for Rathgormack then the following points along the way: Powers The Pot, Ballymacarbery, Newcastle, The Vee, Cappoquin, Mellery and then back to Dungarvan for some “light” refreshments at Quills at Journeys End! There will also be a break in Newcastle along the way; total journey is seventy-five miles through spectacular parts of counties Waterford and Tipperary; surely two of the most scenic counties in the whole of Ireland! Contact Tom Fennell on 087-2500911 or Patrick Lonergan on 087-6323735 for more details.

St. Michael’s N.S. Parents Association, Ballyduff Upper CLOTHES / MOBILE PHONE COLLECTION The next collection will take place on Thursday, 18th September at 9.30 am at the Sports Hall. Please contact

Theresa Noonan on 087 2026765 or Colette Martin on 087 8515617 to help with bringing the clothes to the Sports Hall. All support is greatly appreciated.

AGM This year’s AGM will take place on Wednesday, 10th September at 8.30 pm in the GP Room in the school. All parents are encouraged to attend.

Billy McCarthy

WLRfm nominated for PPI Radio Awards WLRFM has been nominated for two PPI radio awards, a major boost for the station as it celebrates 25 years on-air this week! The annual PPI Radio Awards recognise the art and skill of radio production and programming, locally and nationally. In the News & Current Affairs categories, WLR FM’s Deise AM with Billy McCarthy has been shortlisted for best programme. Produced by Portlaw’s Jennifer Long, the show celebrates 25 years on-air this week. Finally, WLR FM’s Irish Language Programme ‘Mar Dhea’ le Micheal O Drisleain has been nominated for best Irish Language Programme, WLRFM’s Managing Director Des Whelan said: “The short-list is pay-off for the hard work of everyone involved in the radio

station,” he said. “I see the effort that everyone puts in on a daily basis, 365 days a year. We are Waterford through and through. We’re delighted to be going with a few nominations”. The PPI Radio Awards, sponsored by PPI and the BAI, are now in their 15th

year, saluting the best writers, broadcasters, producers, reporters, presenters and technicians in radio north and south. The winners will be celebrated at the awards night on Friday, October 3rd, at Lyrath House Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.

Michael Drislane

Waterford Musicians are asked to tune up their instruments and organise a ‘Trad for Trocaire’ seisiun CURTAIN Call Productions Dungarvan would like to express their sincere gratitude to the people of Dungarvan who supported our bag-packing fundraising in Garvey’s SuperValu last week. We were once again blown away by the support we received. The community was extremely generous, both financially and in their words of encouragement for our activities and ambitions. As a new community-based, non-profit drama group, the bag-packing gave us the opportunity to engage with a broad spectrum from the locality, tell them a little about what we’re about and what we hope to achieve, all while trying not to break their eggs! Many of the cast members

were on hand and enjoyed the chance to tell people about their experience so far. The feedback was extremely positive. Proceeds of the bag-packing are going towards the costs of staging our first production, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which is on in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre from 22nd – 25th October. Rehearsals are well underway, with director Fidelma Meaney putting the cast through their paces the last few weeks. Sincere thanks to all who gave so generously, and to all the members and friends of CCPD who gave their time to help. Special thanks to the management and staff of Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan.

TROCAIRE and Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann are asking traditional Irish musicians from Waterford to tune up their instruments and organise a 'seisiun' in support of Trad for Trocaire week, which takes from Friday, 26th September to Friday, 3rd October, 2014. During Trad for Trocaire week, trad musicians, music fans and venues hold traditional Irish music sessions in aid of Trocaire’s work across the developing world. The campaign celebrates two

great aspects of Irish culture – our deep musical heritage and our history of goodwill towards people living in extreme hardship in poor countries. Eamonn Meehan, Executive Director of Trocaire, said: “Over the last five years, trad musicians across Waterford have embraced Trad for Trocaire, by coming together and sharing their talent and music to reach out to people living in great need. We have been inspired by the warm welcome we have

received from Ireland’s trad musicians and by their generosity during each Trad for Trocaire week. "Trocaire and Comhaltas are asking musicians, venues and music lovers to join us again this year by supporting Trad for Trocaire week and setting up a local trad music session. We are indebted to members of the trad Waterford music community for their commitment and generosity and are looking forward to another uplifting week of ‘ceoil agus craic’.”

In the last five years over 1,300 Irish trad music sessions in aid of Trocaire have been held as part of Trad for Trocaire. Trad for Trocaire week runs from 26th September to 3th October 2014.To get involved and order a Trad for Trocaire fundraising pack with posters, flyers, wristbands, t-shirts, balloons and collection buckets or to support a Waterford Trad for Trocaire gig, visit trocaire.org/trad or call Lisa Byrne in Trocaire on 01 5053228.

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Dungarvan Aglow 2014! DO you remember the success of last Christmas’ ‘Dungarvan Aglow’ initiative? Remember the beautiful illuminations, cheerful, festive atmosphere and community events that drew so many to Dungarvan? ‘Dungarvan Aglow’ created an overwhelmingly positive response on social media and throughout the community, encouraging people to shop locally and support the local economy. It also raised our profile with visitors, allowing tourists to experience Dungarvan at its best. This benefitted local business and raised the spirits of our entire community. Following on from that success, we hope to build Dungarvan’s reputation as a retail destination by creating an even more spectacular festival this Christmas! A Christmas Committee has been meeting since January to plan the launch of Christmas 2014, organising events and ordering new decorations for the Town Centre. The aim is to increase the footfall throughout the town for the Christmas season, which should benefit all businesses. But we need your help! We want everyone to work together to keep the momentum going from the launch date right through to Christmas Eve! With this in mind we are asking that businesses on each street organise and work together to stage events or activities on one of the Saturday’s during

December. 1. 6th December - Main Street, Lower Main Street & the Quay. 2. 13th December Mary Street, O’Connell Street and The Square. 3. 20th December - The Shopping Centre. To promote footfall on your street you could consider: • Inviting Santa or another celebrity / cartoon character to meet and greet shoppers • Christmas fancy dress • Christmas treasure hunt • Christmas fair or animal farm • Children’s train rides • Children’s food fair • Christmas storytelling & games for children • Face painting, street entertainers & balloon art, etc. By agreeing on standard opening times, discounts and promotional or cross promotional offers you can ensure that everyone on your street benefits from these events. Working together you can offer customers both value and a great atmosphere that will encourage them to support you into the future. In turn the Chamber will promote your events and activities as part of the Dungarvan Aglow Christmas festival, through social media and our own activities. So get together, get organised and let us know how your street intends to contribute to Dungarvan Aglow this year! Contact me on jenny@dungarvanchamber.ie

Pictures of the Past Come in old friend and rest awhile, Sit by the fire with me, We’ll pluck the rose of yesteryear, From the briar of memory. As the fire paints pictures of the past, With the brush-strokes of the blaze, From the gloom will recollection reach, To turn times tattered page. We’ll peruse a portrait in the flames, That will summon up a dream, And bridge the gulf to youthful years, Where pain was unforseen. We’ll wander down dark leafy lanes, Where lilts a laughing voice of old, That tinted days with rainboe hues, And thatched the stars with gold. And eyes that paled God’s azure arch, But shone alas too brief and bright, Now death has built a hermitage, In two old hearts tonight. As two old dreamers by the fire, Watch while the years unfold, The tangled threads of memory, They forget that they are old. JOHN DALY

Participants at the St. Mary’s (Kill) Cul Camp recently.

[John Keane]

West Waterford LATE DON LEHANE Just a few short months ago I renewed contact with a Kinsalebeg man who has lived in Dublin for many years. He was full of excitement telling me of a new website he had set up to record in print all the wonderful history of Kinsalebeg and the surrounding area, he had stored in his head. At the time he also told me he was recovering from illness and he wanted to keep you, the readers of these notes informed of all the updates on his site www.kinsalebeg.com Sadly, this week, all too soon the lord has called Donal (Don) Lehane, home. Today, Tuesday Don will be laid to rest in his native and dearly loved Parish of Piltown. May he sleep here in peace. Full obituary next week. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO DRAW - Sunday, September 7th Here are the results of the weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw – which took place in Clashmore last Sunday night, September 7th. The letters drawn X.H.A.R. We had no jackpot winner so next Sunday night week’s jackpot will be €3,000 – €20 each went to: Peter Deady; Ann Harding; Colette Foley. Thanks to all our friends for your continued support! CLASHMORE BOAT RACE – A HUGE SUCCESS A big thank you to everyone who supported our Clashmore Ramblers Boat race which took place on Sunday last in Clashmore Village – the following were our overall prize winners: 1st prize Bridget Bradley €150; 2nd prize Taylor Lombard €100; 3rd prize James Roche €75. Last Boat home: Brian Murray €50. Winner of the €5 boat race: Sinead Coughlan. Thanks to everyone for your support. CHOIR PRACTICE – TONIGHT Just to remind you all we have

choir Practice for the Clashmore/Piltown Choir commencing tonight Wednesday, September 10th, at 7.30 p.m. for all members and any new members who might like to join us – will be very welcome indeed – just come along on the night. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO – Jackpot €2,000 Our weekly Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night, our four numbers were 4, 9, 13, 18, and we had no match four tickets in the drum. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,000 when our draw takes place at the Ole Mill. Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes:Tom Power, Grange; Mairead Fahey, Ardmore; Rosaleen Connery, Aglish; D. & S. Hickey; Michael Ryan, Grange. Thanks as always to all our supporters. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Our weekly Clashmore 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar on Monday night, our top prizewinners this week jointly on eight games were Noel Nugent and Jim McGrath, Podge Cunningham and Edmond Og Ledingham. In third place on seven games we had Tom Osbourne and John Motherway. Best of the last five were Mairead and Michael Fahey, Margaret and Dan Leahy and our lucky last game winners were Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran. Cards as usual on Monday night at 9.00 p.m. sharp. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. FIT4LIFE We are also reminded of the Aglish Fit4Life weekly sessions which have returned after the summer break. This is a wonderful opportunity to take some gentle exercise and lose a few pounds in the process over the next couple of months. Please feel free to come

along and join us and run, walk or crawl a few kilometres every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 p.m. We are especially looking for some more walkers to join us. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Children’s Hospital Crumlin. A number of our running group are now participating in 5k and 10k and Half Marathons. That's what can be achieved with a little training. Hope to see you all there. LATE MRS. JOSIE PRENDERGAST With deep regret we record the death of Mrs. Josie Prendergast, Coolboa, Clashmore. Josie died peacefully on Thursday last, September 4th, at Youghal and District Nursing Home. Reposing at Egan’s Funeral Home, Youghal, her removal took place to Clashmore Church on Friday evening, and following Requiem Mass on Saturday morning Josie was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. To her sons Richard and Bill, her daughters Sheelagh and Bernadette, her daughter-in-law Caroline, son-inlaw Noel, her grandchildren, nephews, nieces relatives and friends we extend deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace. Full obituary later. WELL DONE PAT Great to see a local winner in the monthly Deise Draw, well done to Pat O’Sullivan, Kinsalebeg, on winning €500 in the August Draw. WEDDING BELLS Curran – O’Brien Warmest congratulations to Jim Curran, Ballylangdon, Grange, and Sinead O’Brien, Dungarvan, on the occasion of their marriage which took place on Saturday last at St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, Dungarvan. The celebrant was Fr. Flor O’Callaghan, and the bride and groom were joined by family and friends at Fota Island Resort Hotel for a wonderful celebration. Jim and Sinead every good wish to you both for the future.

BENEFIT NIGHT In aid of the Murphy Fund The Power family of Grange are holding a fundraising night to benefit the Murphy University Hospital Fund. This night is taking place at the Kiely’s Cross Bar on Saturday night, September 20th, at 8.30 p.m. The evening includes an auction, good music and all are welcome, so hope to see you there. KINSALEBEG MACRA NOTES AGM – Our club AGM took place on Tuesday, August 26th; it was great to see such a good turn out from our club. The officers elected for the coming year were Chairman: Edmond Og Ledingham Secretary: Ita Keevers Treasurer: Maurice Trihy PRO: Sophie Condon club president: John Budds. Membership – As we begin the new Macra year we would like to extend an open invitation to anyone wishing to join our very active club – just contact any of the clubs officers or find us on face book.We have a full calendar of events with something to suit everyone 60th Anniversary Celebrations – Our biggest night of the year has to be the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the foundation of Macra in Kinsalebeg – so a date for your diary – December 12th – when we are hosting a night to remember at The Park Hotel in Dungarvan – watch these notes of updates on this event as plans progress in the coming months. Officer Training – Four officers from our club will attend the upcoming officer training which takes place in Nenagh, Co .Tipperary, this year on September 20th. The Jerseys have arrived! – A big thank you to Podge who “finally” delivered the goods – our club jerseys – good job well done Podge!

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Dungarvan Camera Club THE last meeting of this year in the life of the Dungarvan Camera Club took place on Tuesday last, in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. The Annual General Meeting of the club will take place on Tuesday, 16th September. The large attendance included several new members who were welcomed by Tony Walsh (Chairman).The lovely weather we have enjoyed for the summer bore fruit in the competition photos, in all categories. The standard of photography exhibited in these entries was truly remarkable.We are all learning to improve our skills! A very constructive critique on the photos was given by Dominic Clancy – praise given where it was due and helpful hints on how to improve others. The 1st prize-winner in the “Nature” section in particular showed not alone a skilled photographer’s work but also the story of Nature / Nurture in a beautiful study. Well done, Michael! Ludovic Martin showed slides of the recent Club Annual Exhibition which was a resounding success. Congrats to all the helpers and sponsors. Dave Coleman showed some of his recent work. This guy is good! The workshop on MacroPhotography, under the guidance of Niamh Whitty will take place on Saturday, 20th September. We are delighted to welcome the participation of the Deise Camera Club in this. The competition results were: Quarterly Competition: "Nature" – 1st Prize "My Baby" by Michael O'Brien; 2nd Prize "Teatime Treat" by Breda Duggan; 3rd Prize "The Linnet" by Frankie Lloyd. Monthly Competition “Curves and Contours" – Grade One: 1st Prize "Yews at Huntington Castle" by Maura Curran; 2nd Prize "Cheers!" by Tony Ledingham; 3rd Prize "Curves" by Tony Walsh. Grade Two: 1st Prize "Field of Plastic" by Colin Smith; 2nd Prize "Florentino" by Ros Ledingham; 3rd Prize "Les Paul" by Dave Coleman. Grade Three: 1st Prize Prize Tree Rings" by Bridget O'Neill. 2nd Prize "Wooden" by Michael O'Brien; 3rd Prize "Rainbow" by Michael O'Brien.

"The Linnet" - Frankie Lloyd

"Tea-time Treat" - Breda Curran

"Tree Rings" - Bridget O'Neill

"Yews at Huntington Castle" - Maura Curran

"Curves" - Tony Walsh

"Les Paul" - Dave Coleman

"Field of Plastic" - Colin Smith

"Rainbow" - Michael O'Brien

"My Baby" - Michael O'Brien

"Cheers!" - Tony Ledingham

"Wooden" - Michael O'Brien

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Melleray Glenrovers Gala Event FOLLOWING on from our annual GAA Gala Event which took place on Sunday the 31st August, below are the results from the childrens, juniors, adults and novelty events: Boys u-5 60 Metres: (1) Owen O'Driscoll, Dungarvan (2) Mikey Lyons, Melleray (3) Luke Donnellan, Melleray. Girls u-5 60 Metres: (1) Ava Reddy, Affane (2) Cleo King, England (3) Cleo Moore,Aglish. Boys under 6 60 Metres: (1) Eddie Raicevic, Cappoquin (2) Emmet Kirk, Tramore (3) Sean Costin, Affane Girls u-6 60 Metres: (1) Brook Dunford, Modeligo (2) Cleo Murray, Aglish (3) Summer Fenton, Melleray Boys u-8 80 Metres: (1) Dillon O'Driscoll, Kinsalebeg, (2) Liam Dunford, Modeligo, (3) T.G Ormonde, Cappoquin Girls u-8 80 Metres: (1) Cleo Morrissey, Cappoquin (2) Abby Prendergast, Melleray, (3) Emily O'Connor, Melleray Boys u-10 100 Metres: (1) T. J. Ormonde, Cappoquin, (2) Bradley Keane,Villierstown, (3) Jack O'Driscoll, Clashmore. Girls u-10 100 Metres: (1) Abby Prendergast Melleray (2) Emily O'Connor, Cappoquin (3) Eva O'Connor, Cappoquin. Boys u-12 100 Metres: (1) Evan Mansfield, Cappagh, (2) John O'Donnell, Melleray, (3) Dillon Conroy, Melleray Girls u-12 100 Metres: Abby Prendergast, Melleray, (2) Sorcha O'Meara, Dungarvan (3) Regan Keane,Villierstown. Boys u-14, 100 Metres: (1) Evan Mansfield, Cappagh, (2) John O'Donnell, Melleray (3) Dillon Conroy, Lismore. Girls u-14, 100 Metres: (1) Abby Prendergast, Melleray (2) Sorcha O'Meara, Dungarvan. Boys u-15 100 Metres: (1) Dillon Conroy, Lismore (2) John O'Donnell, Melleray (3) Evan Mansfield, Cappagh. Boys u-10 400 Metres: (1) Ronan Mansfield, Cappagh, (2) John O'Donnell, Melleray, (3) Jack O'Driscoll, Clashmore Girls under 10 400 Metres: (1) Sorcha O'Meara, Dungarvan, (2) Ali Costin, Affane, (3) Jessica Lacey, Cappoquin Toddlers Race for boys:

Owen O'Driscoll, Kinsalebeg, (2) Pat Power, Glounthane. Toddlers race for Girls: Rachel Power, Lismore, Annie Keohane, Lismore, Kitty Ann Foley Casey, Isobelle Walsh, Cappoquin. Sack Race for Girls U-10: (1) Abby Prendergast, Melleray, (2) Emily O'Connor, Cappoquin, (3) Lucy Coughlan,Tallow. Egg & Spoon Race for Girls: (1) Ava Reddy, (2) Cleo Moore, Aglish, (3) Megan Keane Villierstown. Sack race for Boys under 12: (1) John O'Donnell, Melleray. (2) Tom Coffey, Melleray, (3) Alice Keane Villierstown. Girls sack Race under 12: (1) Abby Prendergast, Melleray, (2) Sorcha O'Meara, Dungarvan, (3) Alice Keane,Villierstown. Egg & Spoon Race: (1) Emmet Kirk, Tramore, (2) T. J Ormonde, Melleray, (3) Mikey Lyons, Melleray. Sheaf Trowing: Richard Whelan, Ballyduff, Tom Duggan, Melleray Rings Competition: Over 16: Kieran Flynn, Cappoquin, Under 16: Emma Kiely, Melleray Weight throwing: Tom Duggan, Melleray Target Hurling Board: Adult: David Kiely Melleray, Juvenile: P.J Kiely, Melleray Long puck: Senior: Pa Lyons Juvenile: Rory Heffernan, Melleray Ladies: Bridget Murray, Cappoquin. Best small dog: (1) Keith Burke with ' Alfie' (2) Norah Morrissey with 'Coco' (3) Michael Kearney with 'Harley Best large dog: (1) Ann O'Driscoll with 'fifi' (2) Lucy Massey with 'pappy' (3) Bernard Peppard with Harley' Best dog at the show: Keith Burke with 'Alfie' Best led by a child Jason McCarthy with 'Daisy and Husky' Best groomed dog: Breda Duggan with 'Sachie' Funniest/ Happiest Dog: Ryan O'Rourke with Ruby. We also held the grand raffle at the Sports day and would like to thank again most sincerely all those who supported us in this

Ballysaggart Captain Paudie Hale being presented the Breeda Lyons Perpetual Cup by Breeda Donnellan.

year's raffle, also to the ticket sellers on the day and in the weeks leading up to the Gala Day (1) Weekend break in O'Donoghue Ring Hotel: Bridget Murray, Cappoquin (2) 2 All Ireland Football Tickets: Con Ahern, Ballysaggart, Lismore (3) Family pass to Fota Wildlife Park & spending money: Nicola Tull,Tramore (4) East Cork Oil Voucher: Padraig MacGraith, St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan. (5) Hamper: Caitlin Cleavenger, Melleray The field raffle on the day also took place and once again many thanks for all the support: (1) Paddy Tobin; (2) Maureen Donoghue; (3) M. Power; (4) K. Keeffe; (5) Johnny Byrne Guess the amount of blocks in the trailer to win that very prize: Congratulations to Anne Prendergast who guessed spot on. The committee would like to extend many thanks to all those who attended the Sport’s Gala Day this year and helped in any way to make it the success it was, it goes without saying that these events do not run by themselves and once again, along with last week's notes, we would like to thank again all those who attended, participated, volunteered their time and efforts and helped in their own way at making the family day out one to remember for all. N.B. Date for your diary: Melleray Glenrovers v. Clashmore at 2.00 p.m. in Fraher Field next Sunday in the Intermediate attached Western Semi-Final, as we are well aware that previous clashes between these 2 great rivals have gone to the wire and we expect Sundays game to be yet another cliffhanger so we would appeal to all our supporters who have followed us so proudly and in great numbers always to come along and get behind the lads.

Karen Cottier, Wild Oats Soaps, and Melleray Glenrovers GAA Rose 2014, Laura Duggan.

John O'Dwyer, Chairman Melleray Glenrovers GAA, and Melleray Glenrovers GAA Rose 2014, Laura Duggan.

Melleray Glenrovers GAA Reunion, honouring the 1992, ’93 and ’94 team.

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

St. Joseph's 2nd class for 2014–2015 with class teacher Mr. Curran.

ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Back to School OUR pupils returned to St. Joseph's on Monday, 1st September, for another school year. We especially welcome all the 2nd Class pupils who have joined us from St. Mary's. Our 6th Class Ceannairí will help them settle in to their new school, especially in the yard at break times.We send very best wishes to last year's 6th Class as they move on to their new schools and start a new chapter in their lives. We are also delighted to welcome new teachers Ms. O'Brien and Ms. Coward and temporary SNA Ms. Keane to the school. SPANISH IN ST. JOSEPH'S The school is availing of a teacher exchange programme funded by the EU for the first part of the autumn term. Sergio Cillero, a teacher from Burela in Spain, is spending 10 weeks in St. Joseph's. Sergio will teach the boys some basic Spanish and P.E. In turn, he will improve the fluency of his already excellent English and will learn about the Irish education system. NEWS SNIPPETS Congratulations to 3rd Class pupil Daryl Harty, who earned a certificate from the Centre for Talented Youth for graphic design and mental maths modules during the summer holidays. All our news items are regularly updated on the school website at www.stjosephsprimary.ie The website has other useful information such as the school holidays and important school policies.

Ms. McGrath's nominees for Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine and Pupil of the Week, Bartosz Kurek and Matthew Power.

Daryl Harty was awarded a certificate by the Centre for Talented Youth for completing graphic design and mental maths modules during the Summer holidays.

Three of our Ceannaire boys for 2014–2015, Josh Luker, Jason Flanagan-Tobin and Tony FlynnKirwan.

Pupil Tony Flynn-Kirwan showing the 6th class All About Me writing display.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Dungarvan CBS Transition Year students on their recent visit to King John’s Castle.

DUNGARVAN C.B.S. - EST 1807

Welcome back to all pupils and staff of CBS WELCOME back to all the pupils and staff of the CBS and in particular to our First Year students and new students who have joined us from other schools, we hope that you had a great summer and are looking forward to the new school year. We would also like to welcome a new staff member Ms. Grace Gleason. Congratulations to all our Leaving Cert. Class on their results and we wish them all the best in their future. NEW PRINCIPAL The staff, pupils and parents would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Principal, Mr. Paul Sheehan, who is joining us from De La Salle College in Waterford and is taking over from Mr. John Murphy who is retiring after 39 years of dedicated service to the CBS. RETIREMENTS "Retirement, a time to do what you want to do, when you want to do it, where you want to do it, and, how you want to do it." Catherine Pulsifer.

At the first staff meeting of the new academic year three very familiar faces were missing, Mr. John Hughes, John Murphy and Michael Scanlon. Between them they had contributed over 115 years dedicated teaching service to Dungarvan CBS. A special retirement function was held in Lawlors Hotel at the end of the school year, speeches were made, tributes given, stories told (including some tall ones) fond memories recalled. With a full attendance of staff and recently retired members, a great night was had by all. Our thanks to Geraldine Power, our Secretary and our VP, Brenda Kirwan for organising the night and to Lawlors Hotel and their staff for providing a wonderful meal that fittingly marked the occasion. We wish each of the lads a long happy and healthy retirement. EVENING STUDY Evening study commenced on Monday, 8th September, and will entail

two hours each evening from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m., it will for the first time include Friday evening study from 3.15 to 5.15 p.m. HURLING Under 14 and Rice Cup training began last Friday after school and will continue until May of next year from 3.00 to 4.30 p.m.This entails great commitment and dedication from the pupils and huge credit must go to their teachers Ms. Maria McSweeny and Mr. Ger Commins and to the legendary Peter Power for all their hard work over the years. SCHOOL TOUR EASTER 2015 The destination for this academic year’s school tour is to be decided this week with three possible venue in contention: Munich, Madrid and Valkenburg. It will be of 5 or 6 day duration depending on the destination chosen. Learning is a treasure that will follow

its owner everywhere. Chinese Proverb. TRANSITION YEAR STUDENTS VISIT KING JOHN’S CASTLE On Thursday, September 4th, Mr. Morley and Ms. O’Dwyer brought the Transition Year students to visit Dungarvan Castle. Thirty-seven students were divided into two groups; whilst one group was given the guided tour, the other group watched the audio-visual and visited the Barrack Museum, which is a time capsule of memorabilia from the days of the RIC. On this stunningly beautiful September day, Mary our tour guide, pointed out the fascinating architectural features such as the polygonal shape of the shell keep which was fortified with an enclosing curtain wall.The shell keep dates from the 12th century since the “Norman Invasion of Ireland”. This Castle was built by King John of England and is a typical example of a British Royal Castle.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

New Term has begun WELCOME back to all students to BCS as we begin our new term. Each year had a morning assembly with an address from Mr. Ring, School Principal, and their respective Year Heads. This year’s Year Heads are Ms. Barrett (First Year), Ms. Mac Craith (Second Year), Mr. Dunlea (Third Year), Ms. Jeffery and Ms. McCarthy (Transition Year), Mr. Heneghan (Fifth Year) and Ms. O’Neill (Sixth Year). Fr. Cullinan also attended assembly and had a prayer service with each group. We wish the very best to our First Year students as they settle in to our school hoping they

have many happy years with us. SIXTH YEAR DEBS The Debs graduation took place on Wednesday, August 20th, with a reception in the John Treacy Hall hosted by The Parents’ Council followed by meal and music in the Hotel. We wish them all the best as they now take on the next stage of their career. The Debs photos taken at the reception by Sean Byrne Photographer, are now available for collection at the school office during school hours. ACADEMIC AWARDS Our annual Academic & Scholarship Awards night

takes place this Friday night at 7.30 p.m.This night recognises the academic achievements of our Leaving and Junior Cert. students and has always been a most enjoyable night on the schools calendar. This night cannot take place without the generous support and commitment of the local community to whom we are deeply indebted. TRANSITION YEAR NEWS Our new group of TY students had an induction day on their first day of term.This involved a day of many team exercises and bonding activities which was enjoyed by all.

Pictured are new pupils in Junior Infants from Whitechurch N.S.

The guided tour was supplemented with the audio-visual.This gave the TYs a whistle-stop history lesson of Dungarvan Castle from its inception in the late 12th century to the late 1980s. The Garda Siochana were based in the Castle until 1987 and then moved to their present location on the Youghal Road. King John’s Castle is an AngloNorman fortification founded in 1185. The boys enjoyed learning about medieval practices such as dispatching with enemies by pouring boiling water down the murder hole and impaling them with the portcullis. Recently the round tower has been recently renovated to a very high standard. In the next few years there are plans to have a walk-way around the battlements. Dungarvan Castle is a wonderful amenity in our town, the CBS boys learned about their local history and everyone enjoyed their afternoon.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

TY students pictured with TY Co-ordinator Ms. Nollaig Sheehan enjoying the climbing wall with Ardmore Adventures on the second day of their induction.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

World Kickboxing Championships EMILY Foley (5th year) is part of the Irish team that travelled to Rimini, Italy earlier this week to participate in the World Kickboxing Championships. Emily will be taking part in the weapon and overhand categories (16-18) age group. Best of luck Emily.

FUNDRAISING LOTTO Due to the ever increasing student population at The Friary, it has been decided to refurbish and develop the second floor of the college building which will provide much needed classroom space, library facilities etc. Beginning on

Emily Foley with Ms. Ailbhe Ní Neachtain (Principal).

Wednesday, September 10th,a weekly draw will take place based on the bonus number drawn in the midweek National Lottery draw. At a cost of €2 per week you can be in with a chance to win. It is hoped that parents/guardians and friends of The Friary will contribute to this fundraiser CORK LADIES FEATURE IN BOTH GAA FINALS Congratulations to the Cork ladies football and camogie teams who will feature in both All-Ireland finals this month. The team will contest the O’Duffy Cup in Croke Park on Sunday next where they take on Kilkenny in the camogie final, while the footballers take on Dublin on 28th September having beaten Armagh convincingly on Sunday, 5-16 to 2-11. The Friary has a particular interest in both finals, since our own Ms. Angela Walsh is part of each team. Best of luck Angela.

Dara Dever of “Go Dungarvan” meets with Transition Year students who are hoping to encourage Friary students to walk or cycle to school this year.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

New Starters at Scoil an Bhaile Nua, Newtown, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford Photographs by John Keane

Twins Alissa and Tom Drohan

Erin Swift and Aoibhinn Sullivan

Dara Queally and Adam O'Donoghue

Evan Walsh and Robyn Butler

Tadhg Dunphy and Oisin Kirwan

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Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside Junior Infant Classes September 2014

NEWS/LETTERS

New Starters for Scoil an Bhaile Nua, Newtown, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

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

Road Maintenance Toureagh, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford. 06/06/14

Rian Moynihan and Isabelle Cloney.

Participants at the St. Mary’s (Kill) Cul Camp recently.

[John Keane]

Dear Editor, A long overdue change in road maintainence policy has recently been apparent in the Touraneena-Ballymacarbry area on the ClonmelDungarvan Road. Provision has now being made for water to flow off roads during heavy rainfall. This is a basic principle of road preservation and was always carried out religiously until an illconceived change of ploicy took place which allowed inlets and dykes to completely fill with sediment and grass. The Clonmel-Dungarvan road became more like a river than a road in heavy rainfall and could have led to a fatal accident if not remedied. It will take some time to catch up with many years of neglect but great progress has been made. The Waterford County Council personnel involved in this miraculous change of policy deserve congratulations and the thanks of road users and taxpayers. PADDY PHELAN

[John Keane]

THE Exaltation of the Holy Cross – Numbers 21:4-9 On the way through the wilderness, the Israelites lost patience. Philippians 2:6-11 The state of Jesus Christ was divine, yet he did not cling to his equality with God. John 3:13-17 No one has gone up to heaven except the one who came down from heaven, the Son of Man who is in heaven. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Continues each Monday at 7.30 p.m. until Monday, October 20th. No Morning Mass on Mondays during the Novena. Icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help – We are more familiar with a picture of the icon. When we pray before it we are drawn into the story unfolding before us. This icon/picture has a message. If a picture paints a thousand words, this picture tells a story. It tells the story of a mother’s love for her children.That love is shown to Jesus her son, and to us, her children, whom she loves. In fact, while Mary is the largest figure in the picture, she is not the focal point. Mary’s face is slightly inclined towards Jesus whom she supports with her left arm. Jesus’ hands, placed on his mother’s right hand, are a sign of trust and security.The focal point of the picture is, in fact, this joining of Mary’s right hand with Jesus’ hands. Jesus holds the thumb of her right hand in his hands. It shows the child safe and secure in his mother’s arms. The Autumn Collection for the support of the Priests of the Parish – Will be taken up on the weekend of September 20th/21st. Your donations from the weekly and special Autumn Collection envelopes in your box of envelopes and the basket/offertory collection will go to the Diocesan Clergy Common Fund from which the priests of the diocese receive their allowances. First Friday Calls – Anyone who is confined to their home, whether for a short or long period or who is recovering from illness will be most welcome to receive a visit. A family member or friend is encouraged to contact the Parish Office. The Annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock – Takes place on Sunday, 28th September, 2014. A bus will travel from Dungarvan. Details are posted on the noticeboards in the Church porches or contact Dick Ahearne, 058-54633 or Nora Curtin, 058-41426. Congratulations to Fr. Doherty of Abbeyside – On celebrating the 60th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood this week with 7.30 p.m. Mass in St Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Friday next, September 12th. 2014 is the Year of the Holy Name of Jesus – The aim of the year is that we may be more conscious of the Holy Name of Jesus and use it with reverence and respect and not carelessly and without respect. Copies of the Prayer for the Year of the Holy Name are available at the Holy Name banner. Eucharistic Adoration – Eucharistic Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. Mary’s Church, on Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. All are welcome. Accord – Pre Marriage Courses 2014 – These courses are held in St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill,Waterford. 10th / 11th October; 21st / 22nd November. Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374; Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087-7747870. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282. Weekday Masses – Please note that on the occasion of funerals in St. Mary’s Church, there will only be one morning Mass at 11.00 a.m. (No 9.30 a.m. Mass). Masses already booked on those occasions will be rescheduled for the next available time.

Just think of it! HERE in Ireland we are living through a decade that is rich in commemorations. The years 1913 to 1923 saw a series of events which profoundly affected our country’s history. From the first World War, through the Home Rule debates, to the 1916 rebellion and the War of Independence and the civil turmoil that followed it: all these events still influence the thinking, and the opinions, and the prejudices of very many people. But what of the most important and significant event in human history? How is that commemorated? I refer to what is called Incarnation, the fact God became a human being, “the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us”, and the life and death of that man who was also God. Even those who maintain that they don’t believe in God or in Jesus Christ seems always to be anxious to talk about the God they don’t believe in. How is this unique person, his words, his actions, all about him, to be remembered? On the last night of his life Jesus acted so that we would have an authentic memorial of all that he had done. He used bread and wine as the means by which he would continue to be present in a special way to his followers, and then he gave them a clear direction: “Do this in memory of me”. He had no material goods to leave them, he would rise from death on the following first day of the week, so there would be no such thing as a relic, a part of his body, as in the case of some saints. So he said, “Do this”. What does the “this” stand for? What he had done a few moments earlier, namely, to take bread and wine and change them into the body and blood, soul and divinity, of Jesus, the Word who had become flesh. And “Do this” doesn’t result in a watered down form of the presence of Jesus, something that just reminds us that once upon a time there was a man named Jesus. No, the action and words of consecration over the bread and wine give us the real presence of a living person, the risen Lord Jesus. If you look at a photo of your parents who died years ago, that action helps you think of your parents and to visualise them in your memory. But it doesn’t make your parents actually present. The words of consecration make Jesus actually present. That’s a big demand on our faith. Since we’re dealing with God, we can expect God to call on us to do the big thing. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

Participants at the St. Mary’s (Kill) Cul Camp recently.

[John Keane]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

PATRICK DEE Leamybrien, Co. Waterford It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Patrick Dee, Leamybrien, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred on Thursday, 7th August, 2014, at Waterford University Hospital. Born on the 14th March, 1934, in Shanbally, Leamybrien, he went to Garranbane National School with his two brothers Gusty and Joe. After leaving school Paddy worked with local farmers, the Wall family of Ballinavouga, for a number of years, as well as many other labouring jobs. The GAA was to play a big part as a social outlet for Paddy and his brothers in the fifties, just like it did for many young men in rural communities. In his early years he played with the Pike football team and also with the Brigids who were also located in Kilrossanty. He played hurling and football with Kilrossanty. Also, in those years, Paddy and his good friends, Eddie Ryan and Paddy Power, were to set up a ballad group called The Rebels, where they would dress in Aran Sweaters, and many a good session was had in a time when song and dance were central to many communities. However, just like many young men Paddy was forced to emigrate to England in the sixties and like other Irish men he found himself working in the construction sector. It was while in England in 1967 that Paddy and Ann got married and daughter Elaine was born there. On returning home Paddy and Ann set up home in Leamybrien in 1971. He took up employment in the Forestry and it was there he remained until he retired at the age of 72 in 2006. His love of Gaelic Games continued throughout his adult life and with Kilrossanty he held many posts including Chairman of the Club. His first love, however, was being involved with teams and Paddy was a Selector with all grades from Under 10 up to Senior within the club. Paddy was also Selector on many Waterford Inter-County Football teams from Minor, Under 21, Senior and he was very proud to be a Selector on the Waterford Junior Football team that won the All-Ireland in 1999. Paddy was a devoted family man and loved to see all his family calling to see him and in particular his six grandsons and his brother Joe. His passing is much regretted, not only by his sorrowing family, but also by his many friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at his home on 7th and 8th August, with Rosary recited by Fr. Delaney, his remains were removed to St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty, on Saturday, 9th August, where Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. Delaney, assisted by Fr. R. Geoghegan, after which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a large and representative gathering of mourners. The lesson was read by Maurice Dee (nephew) and Katie Dee (niece). Prayers of the faithful were recited by Dillon Parrish (grandson) and Eileen Walsh and Corrina Coady. Offertory gifts were brought by Joshua Kay, Ann Dea and Michael Fleming. Appropriate music and hymns were by Mella Raggett – ‘The Journey,’ ‘Lovely Deise’ and ‘Ave Maria.’ Kilrossanty GAA Club carried out pallbearing duties from the new school with a guard of honour provided by the club. The chief mourners were – Elaine (daughter); Sean, Jason and Colin (sons); Joe (brother); Aaron, Lee, Dillon, Joshua, Charlie and Jack (grandchildren); Maurice (nephew); Katie (niece); brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty, on Friday, 12th September, 2014, at 7.30 p.m. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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OBITUARY NAN HARTE (nee Butler) Knockaraha, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford With great sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Nan Harte (nee Butler), Knockaraha, Ballymacarbry, Co.Waterford, wife of the late Johnny, which sad and peaceful event occurred on 31st August, 2014, surrounded by her loving family at St. Theresa’s Hospital, Clogheen. Lying in repose at her daughter Noreen and son-in-law Ned O’Rourke’s home, Crowhill, Cappoquin, on Monday evening Rosary was recited by Mary O’Rourke and funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. On Tuesday evening Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., recited funeral prayers before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning by Rev. Fr. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. Symbols representing Nan Harte’s life were presented to the Altar by her loving grandchildren Clara Harte – a sweeping brush; Sean Harte – a mini Micra Car; Aoibhinn O’Rourke – Nan’s Rosary Beads; Sarah Harte – The Local Paper; Róisín O’Rourke – a deck of cards; and grand-niece Aisling Gillman – Nan’s walking Stick; these were narrated by niece Helen Gillman. Readings during the Mass were read by Niamh Harte and Amy Gillman, Aoibhinn O’Rourke sung the Psalm. Daughter Noreen O’Rourke recited an appreciation of Nan’s life. Prayers of the faithful were recited by Aoibhinn O’Rourke, Sarah Maher, Caroline Coffey, Sarah Harte, Marie Murray and Róisín O’Rourke. The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by daughter-in-law Margaret Harte and son-in-law Ned O’Rourke. Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of music and hymns during the Mass and during Communion was accompanied by grandchildren Róisín O’Rourke and Sarah Harte who played their violins. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Nan Harte was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Her son John Harte played a lovely graveside tribute on the accordion who was accompanied by Dina Walshe. May she rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving son John; daughter Noreen O’Rourke; brother William; sister Nora Prendergast; daughter-in-law Margaret (nee O’Leary); son-in-law Ned O’Rourke; grandchildren Róisín and Aoibhinn O’Rourke and Niamh, Sarah, Clara and Sean Harte; nephew Eddie Prendergast; niece Helen Gillman; grandnieces Amy and Aisling Gillman; relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

RENNIE MORRISSEY Curraghroche, Cappoquin It is with sadness and regret we record the passing of Rennie Morrissey, Curraghroche, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, husband of the late Maura (nee O’Neill), which sad event occurred peacefully on 5th September, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Sunday evening in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and friends. Removal took place on Monday evening to St. James’ Church, Ballinameela. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving son Joe; daughters Liz Casey and Catherine Poertner; sons-in-law Billy Casey and Torsten Poertner; grandchildren Emily, Lyndsey, Philipp and Alan; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

AVICE CUSACK (nee Meehan) 5 Emmet Street, Dungarvan We record with sadness the passing at Dungarvan Community Hospital on Tuesday (yesterday) of Avice Cusack who was a native of Portlaoise and was wife of the late William (Dental Surgeon) and mother of the late Peter. Removal on this Friday, 12th September, from the Kiely Funeral Home at 5.45 p.m. to St. Mary’s Parish Church with Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11.00 a.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Waterford Hospice, c/o David Kiely, Funeral Director. We tender our sympathies to sons Kevin and David; daughter-inlaw Jessica; grandchildren Sarah and Isobel; nephews, nieces, Creine O’Sullivan, other relatives and friends, at this time. Funeral arrangements later. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 MARGARET SADLIER (nee O’Brien) Buttevant, Co. Cork, and formerly of Stradbally The passing of Margaret Sadlier (nee O’Brien) on September 3rd, marks the end of an era, as this youngest of seven siblings was also the last of her family to go to her eternal reward. She was born in Stradbally, and in one sense, never left it, although she also had a full and satisfying life in Buttevant, Co. Cork, where she spent most of her adult life. As her nephew, Seamus O’Brien of Kilmore, Wexford, said in an eloquent eulogy at her funeral on September 5th in St. Mary’s Church, Buttevant, “on her family tree she was youngest of seven, Kathleen, Patrick who died young, Johnny, Willie, Jimmy, and Mick, each of whom was of elemental importance to her.They, indeed, formed a constellation of stars which influenced the lives of all of us, mere mortals. Right up to the time of their deaths each sibling was in constant contact with her. The Parish of Stradbally was barely large enough to provide fodder for their endless tracing and recollection of the doings and happenings of all its citizens. These matters of human interest were not for mere gossip but salutary lessons from the Book of Life for the edification and instruction of us, acolytes.This richness from the university of life was underpinned with a deep appreciation of history, especially as it affected local society and an abiding love of literature and the Deise. Buttevant, Goresbridge and Bristol were mere satellites of Stradbally.” (Goresbridge and Bristol were where her brothers Sean (Johnny) and Jimmy lived). Seamus went on to say: “The values she absorbed on a cliff-top farm, where all was organised, neat and tidy with nothing wasted, lived with her to the end. Margaret grew up in a household where turf was cut and hay saved by hand, where the dairy was washed daily, the pig killed and butter churned.The interface with nature was first-hand and entertainment local, except for the all-important newspaper. The social changes we have seen since those times were secondary to Margaret who lived true to her values to the end. She would not be content were I to omit mention of her respected father William and much loved mother Bridget, whom she nursed as a devoted daughter. Her name says it, a pearl beyond price, and such should have been her pet name; but then Margaret was Margaret.” In her early career, Margaret was a poultry instructress, an office she carried out with her usual efficiency. She met and married John Sadlier in1959 and moved to Buttevant. He adored the ground on which she walked. Together they had a thriving shop and also a poultry business. Most importantly, their four children, Liam, Mary, Eoghan and Brid, were the centre of their existence. During her life, Margaret was deeply involved in Macra na Feirme, and had a particular love for quizzes, where her vast store of knowledge came into its own. She was also very much involved in the ICA. Like many of her siblings, she was a voracious reader, and in later years, when it was not so easy for her to get around, she would be found in her chair, surrounded by stacks of books, still fascinated by topics such as history, politics and local lore. She loved to visit Stradbally, including the family farm now run by Joe O’Brien, her nephew, and she was also visited her other relatives regularly, especially Mick O’Brien, his wife Mai and their family. She had immense inner strength and stoicism, on which she had to draw to the full when her beloved husband, John, was taken far too early, in December 1980. She carried on, no doubt drawing on the faith in God that was at the core of her being. Margaret was blessed with excellent health for most of her long life, and indeed, in recent weeks was heard to complain that she had paid health insurance all her life and had got very little value from her investment. She had excellent eyesight and hearing until the end. At one stage, she fell from her bed while alone in the house at night, and with her typical courage, simply gathered the bedclothes around her on the floor, and proceeded calmly to wait for someone to find her – despite a broken hip. Her removal and Funeral Mass was conducted by V. Rev. Michael Fitzgerald, P.P., who knew her well. Her family wish to thank the personnel of Mallow County Hospital and Padre Pio Nursing Home for the excellent care they gave Margaret. Her family would like to thank all who attended the removal and funeral, and the gathering of all generations from tiny children to people in their nineties testified to the importance she placed on family and friends. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and many, many friends will truly not see her like again. Her lifespan was “ceithre fichid agus dodheag”, but her influence is immeasurable. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.

SHEILA KIELY (nee Morrissey) Ballingown, Leamybrien It is with sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Sheila Kiely which sad event occurred on 5th September, 2014. Removal was from her residence on Sunday morning to St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty, for 11.00 a.m. Funeral Mass. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her family, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

FARMING

Round-up … IFA take beef campaign to McDonalds

The IFA has launched a new Forest Assessor service, which will provide farm forestry members with an assessment of their plantation and an accurate prediction of quantities and value. Pictured at a demonstration of the new service in Laois last week are: Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Tom Hayes; IFA President, Eddie Downey; IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Michael Fleming; and, Gareth Mullooly, Treemetrics Consultant.

IFA launch new Forest Assessor Service IFA in association with Treemetrics, has launched a new Forest Assessor service for Farm Forestry members. At the launch in Laois recently, IFA President, Eddie Downey said “IFA is an organisation that works to protect the interests of Irish farmers and their families. Forest Assessor is another service that will benefit private forest owners by providing more knowledge about their crop and, ultimately, providing a better opportunity for farmers to realise the full potential for their timber.” Speaking at the demonstration, IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Michael Fleming said, “Forest Assessor utilises the most up-to-date technology to accurately predict the quantities of log products that each tree can produce and their potential value. Using

this technology, members will be provided with a more accurate and independent forest management system, helping to capture more value from the forest resource”. “Private forest owners will greatly benefit from this service particularly when approaching the market place. Farmers will now know exactly what product mix is in their forest, in addition to the quantity and value of their commodity when selling their timber”, Mr Fleming added. Forest Assessor will be rolled out nationally with further demonstration events being organised for the coming weeks. For information about how to book this service, please see details in the Forest Assessor brochure at www.ifa.ie

Clarification on Commonages long overdue and action now required IFA President Eddie Downey said that the Minister for Agriculture’s statement clarifying some of the new rules governing stocking levels in commonages in the new CAP is long overdue. It is now important that the situation of individual farmers is addressed in the planned meetings and clinics which will now take place. The delay in the clarification from the Minister led to a lot of frustration and anger on the ground. This had led to a significant level of misinformation, which did not serve the interests of farmers who urgently need to qualify for the various direct payments that are part of the new CAP. Eddie Downey said that discussing the issues with farmers on the ground is the only way that problems can be identified - which they inevitably will be – and solutions found. This has been lacking from the Department of Agriculture in the recent debate and the clarifications now issued by the Minister will be important to ensure that farmers are clear on where they stand in the new stocking regime. IFA Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne said IFA will be meeting with the Commonage Implementation Committee, under independent Chairman Joe Healy in Athenry demanding solutions to deal with the many issues for farmers so as to allow eligibility for vital farm schemes such as the Single Farm Payment, areas of Natural Constraint payments and GLAS.

Pat Dunne said that hill farm incomes are under severe threat and the new rules being imposed must apply in a very flexible manner. The IFA Hill Chairman said the removal of the minimum / maximum figures that were issued by the Department over 2 years ago is sensible. He said famers who have been farming and looking after their commonages over the past number of years must not be discriminated against and should not have to adjust their stocking levels. Farmers who want to increase numbers should be allowed to do so within the broad parameter of sustainable stock levels and in many instances at a very low level of stock. Pat Dunne also pointed out that the management agreement to get into GLAS should be based on a common Plan drawn up with a Planner with farmers signing into that Plan. If the 50% of farmers and / or land area cannot be achieved then active famers should not be discriminated against and IFA will hold the Minister to his commitment that all active farmers will get into the new agri-environment scheme. In relation to GLAS and €2,000, the top-up payments, this must be guaranteed to those who partake in the management agreement. Pat Dunne said the priority for hill farmers is the early introduction of the GLAS scheme as many hill farmers will be leaving the REPS scheme at the end of the year.

SPEAKING at a livestock farmers protest outside McDonalds restaurant in Kilkenny last Wednesday, IFA President Eddie Downey said it is totally unacceptable that everybody in the beef supply chain was standing back and letting farmers take the full financial hit in this crisis. The IFA President said farmers feel betrayed by the unacceptable behaviour and lack of corporate responsibility on the part of the powerful players in the supply chain including meat factories, retailers and food service outlets like McDonalds, Burger King and Supermacs. Eddie Downey said the lack of engagement and progress in efforts at resolving the price and specification cuts was infuriating for farmers who feel they are being let down badly. “With beef prices down by €200 per head from last year and at incomes ranging from €9,469 to €15,595, as confirmed by Teagasc, livestock farmers feel angry and frustrated that their issues are being ignored.” He said with beef prices in our main markets in the UK, and across the EU, stable and recovering, the most recent price cuts by the factories cannot be justified. The IFA President said purchasers of Irish beef heavily utilise our high quality, grass-based beef production systems to gain market advantage. “These marketing drives around environmental sustainability using Origin Green and Quality Assurance are positive and justified, but they also carry a core corporate responsibility to ensure economic sustainability for farmers.” Acknowledging the high quality and standards of McDonalds Europe and their commitment to Irish beef, Eddie Downey said Irish farmers like their EU colleagues are entitled to a viable income for their work and investment. Eddie Downey said following on from the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney’s meeting with the meat processors yesterday, he must assert his authority and demand that the factories respect the agreement they entered into with farmers on the price grid under the Quality Payment System. He said the Minister must insist that the factories remove the unfair specifications cuts on dual pricing, weights, age and breeds that were never part of the QPS. IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said farmers expect Minister Coveney to take a much more hands-on approach in tackling the issues that are negatively impacting on their incomes.“The Minister must ensure that there is strong competition and transparency in the beef sector. Cattle prices must fairly reflect market returns. We need a strong live export trade to keep a balance in supplies and support viable prices.” Henry Burns said contracts from the factories at viable price level are essential, especially for the higher cost winter finishing and bull beef systems. Henry Burns said IFA has been working hard with processors in Northern Ireland and UK retailers to try to resolve the problems impeding the live trade to the North. He said, “We worked to put forward branding solutions and these have now been approved by the Department of Agriculture in the North”. He added that Ministers Simon Coveney and Michelle O’Neill must now ensure that the supermarkets adopt these labels, which are mandatory under EU regulations. In addition, Henry Burns said Minister Coveney must deliver 100% of the CAP direct payments early this year on October 16th and ensure full funding in the Budget to provide for a GLAS payment for 30,000 farmers. The IFA livestock leader said restoring confidence at farm level is critical and again called on the factories and their retail and food service clients to reverse the unjustified price and specification cuts. Henry Burns said Minister Coveney must stand up for farmers and his Beef Forum must deliver on the key issues now.

Access to Asian markets welcome but more must be done on pig meat exports IFA Pigs Committee Chairman Pat O’Flaherty has welcomed the announcement by Minister Coveney that Ireland has gained access to two new Asian markets but said more must be done to secure a resolution to the Russian market debacle, which has cost EU farmers up to an estimated 20c/kg on every pig sold since January. IFA Pigs Committee Chairman Pat O'Flaherty said “Pig prices have fallen by 16c/kg (10%) over the last six weeks and these falls have been directly attributed to difficulties in our pig meat export markets.” “Considering that it is pig farmers’ incomes that have been negatively impacted by the downturn in export trade over the last six weeks, pig farmers’ returns must be first to benefit from this new access,” O’Flaherty continued. 'The IFA Pigs Committee has requested a meeting with the Minister to discuss the Russian ban among other important issues affecting farmers, concluded Mr. O'Flaherty.

Growers carrying the cost of cheaper vegetables REACTING to the Kantar Worldpanel report this week on price deflation in the grocery sector, Matt Foley Chairman of the IFA Vegetable Committee said that while the retail price of vegetables to consumers is lower than this time last year, it is the growers who are carrying the cost of this. “In most cases, returns to growers are now at or below the cost of production, leaving no margin for reinvestment, weather issues or variable yields. Supermarkets are very quick to wave the Irish flag and use individual growers for promotion, but it belies the actual real situation” said the IFA Chairman. “If the major retail multiples in this country are serious about having a sustainable fresh produce sector and ensuring a reliable supply of safe, home-grown food, retailers must show greater responsibility and leadership for their actions.” “The sector is in on-going decline and without a change in attitude by retailers towers the primary producer, consumers will no doubt pay more in the longterm for imported produce” said Mr. Foley.

IFA gets confirmation of no water charges for private wells IFA Environment and Rural Affaris Chairman Harold Kingston has welcomed a commitment from the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) that households with private wells will not pay additional charges for their water.This clear commitment was given to the IFA at a recent meeting with the CER. While welcoming this commitment, Harold Kingston has also called on the CER and Irish Water to reduce the cost that farm families pay for water that is supplied from a public source. Following IFA representations, the CER has also agreed to reconsider the proposal to issue farmers with two water bills – one from Irish Water for household water and a second from the local authority for water used on the farm. Harold Kinston said the current billing proposal represents wasteful inefficiency, which would add additional costs for water users.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

READER’S QUERIES Question: I bought cattle in February of this year. I now wish to sell them, however, I am unsure if I sell them now will I still qualify for the disadvantaged area payment. Can you please advise? Answer: Eligibility for the Disadvantaged Area Scheme is based on a minimum stocking rate of 0.15 Lu/Ha being met on average over the calendar year. In addition to this, there is a minimum retention period of 7 months for livestock carried on the holding. If you are only carrying a minimum stocking rate to qualify for the payment and it is down to the wire the DAFM will calculate from the day the animals entered your herd. Therefore, if the animals entered your herd on the 15th February then you will be clear to sell after the 15th September. A telephone call to the DAS section in Portlaoise can confirm your status with regard to payment. Payments for the scheme will commence on the 23rd September 2014. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Farm Well – Farm safely. See www.farmsafely.com For assistance with Farm Safety issues; contact Terence on 087-2430067.

Any deal on beef crisis must include all players and all issues ANY deal on a solution to the ongoing beef crisis must involve all the players and cover all the issues, according to ICSA beef chairman, Edmond Phelan. “It’s quite clear that the meat factories are worried about ICSA’s threat to withdraw from the Quality Assured Scheme but they are very much mistaken if they think they can do a bilateral deal behind closed doors without addressing all the key issues,” said Mr. Phelan. “ICSA has always been available for discussions on these issues, but unless we see meaningful progress, we will continue with our planned action.” “This situation is a true test of the value of the beef roundtable talks, and the Minister must announce the date for the next meeting immediately,” concluded Mr. Phelan.

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7,000 farmers in limbo due to delay in processing of appeals ICSA has warned that appeals in relation to Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) overclaims may not be resolved until well into next year. “There has been no update on figures in relation to these appeals since June 24th,” said ICSA president Patrick Kent. “With only 3,854 cases finalised, that leaves more than 7,000 farmers in limbo, and it’s likely that the cases which have been resolved were the less complicated ones. Moreover, the Minister makes no reference at all to the status of over 2,500 appeals that have neither been finalised nor referred for verification visit – where are these cases now? There is no way that this work can be completed by the end of 2014.” “The delay in processing these appeals is just not good enough,” continued Mr. Kent. “With up to 100% penalties on their single farm payment, farmers are at risk of serious financial difficulties. On top of this, we still don’t know where we stand in relation to the retrospective aspect of the penalties. ICSA is now calling on the Minister to clarify the position in relation to these appeals and to do everything in his power to expedite the process.” In response to a Dáil question on June 24th, Minister Coveney revealed that 10,173 appeals had been received, of which 3,852 had been finalised, with a further 3,464 referred for verification visit. 179 had been referred to the Appeals Committee for consideration and this figure was expected to increase in tandem with the number of verification visits finalised.

ICSA welcomes free Microchipping for dogs ICSA sheep chairman Paul Brady has welcomed the news that vets around the country will be offering free microchipping for dogs during the month of September, in association with Dogs Trust and National Chipping Month. “National Chipping Month is the ideal opportunity for dog owners to avail of this process ahead of the introduction of legislation which will make it compulsory,” said Mr. Brady. “While a microchip will not stop a dog from straying and possibly attacking sheep, a legal requirement to have all dogs microchipped will hopefully ensure that owners are more aware of their responsibilities.”

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Local Success at Bantry Agricultural Show in County Cork on 7th September, 2014 – Gary Norris (Glendalligan) with his Champion North Country Cheviot Ewe and Winner of the Connie Manning Cup. Also included is Peter Shields (Judge).

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Minister must address enormous cost burden imposed in TB eradication programme IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart has said the significant reduction in the levels of TB being recorded nationally and the substantial budgetary savings generated must now result in reduced controls in low-risk TB episodes and an increase in financial supports in the TB eradication scheme to reflect the actual costs and losses incurred by farmers. He said farmers have been forced to endure the enormous costs and prohibitive controls associated with TB for too long; it is not acceptable to continue to tighten these controls and to fail to recognise the enormous contribution made to date by farmers in achieving the reductions nationally. The IFA Chairman pointed to the fact that farmers contribute almost €35m annually to the TB scheme before the costs associated with restrictions and losses as a result of animals being removed, often at peak production, are included. The IFA Chairman has called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon

Coveney to immediately address the cost imbalance that exists by removing controls that serve little or no purpose in disease eradication and by increasing the levels of compensation available to farmers who experience TB breakdowns. Bert Stewart said IFA has made a detailed submission to the Minister which includes changes to the controls around factory lesions, singleton reactor criteria and the purchase in prohibition if applied would result in a huge reduction in the burden of TB for farmers and cost savings for the Department of Agriculture. He said changes to the calculation of the restriction period and the process for the removal of reactors that have been submitted to the Minister would result in a shortening of the restriction period for farmers and could be applied at no cost to the Department of Agriculture. The IFA chairman is also calling on the Minister to revisit the issue of contiguous herd restriction and the prohibition to purchasing ani-

mals in to restricted holdings. He said the contiguous herd measures have not provided the level of reduction in herd incidence that was claimed would occur by the Department of Agriculture at the time it was imposed on farmers and must be reviewed in line with the commitment given by the Minister at that time. In relation to the prohibition to purchasing animals into restricted holdings he said this measure, while serving no purpose in eradication of TB, has the potential to put some farmers out of business and has a very negative impact on the mart trade and it must be removed. Bert Stewart said the IFA submission also includes vital changes to the current compensation schemes which are necessary to ensure losses for farmers in the TB eradication scheme are fully compensated. These include the removal of the ceilings in the live valuation scheme, increased income supplement and depopulation grant payments to bring them into line with

the actual income foregone and changes to the qualifying criteria. The IFA Chairman said based on the figures in the National Farm Survey, dairy farmers are currently losing €126/ month on average where milking cows are removed as TB reactors; the losses associated with losing suckler cows and beef animals are €56 and €29/month. He said the majority of farmers losing animals as TB reactors do not qualify for income supplement but for those that do the rate of payment in particular for dairy and suckler cows does not reflect the actual loss of income experienced. The compensation payments must be increased to levels that reflect the actual income loss experienced. Concluding, Bert Stewart called on the Minister to remove unnecessary controls from the TB eradication scheme and to ensure the compensation schemes are properly financed to deliver the level of support to farmers that is in line with the actual costs and losses being experienced.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Teagasc News . . . OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW ENTRANTS TO DAIRYING Milk quotas will be abolished on March 31st, 2015.This presents an opportunity for non-dairy farmers to consider dairying as an enterprise in the future.There are many factors to be considered before a decision is reached on whether dairying is a sustainable option for any particular farm. In the following notes I am presenting some of the basic information in relation to dairying. If you wish to give it serious consideration it is vital that you discuss it with a Teagasc dairy adviser who will go through all of the detail with you and give you guidance on whether it is suitable for your circumstances or not. Supplying milk: Q. Is Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Ltd. (GIIL) open to accepting milk from New Entrants and will New Entrants be required to commit to a Milk Supply Agreement (MSA)? Subject to available processing capacity, GIIL is open to accepting milk from New Entrants who are farming in the GIIL catchment area. New Entrants will be required to commit to a MSA, the terms of which exactly mirror those required from existing suppliers. In that regard, GIIL is not seeking any capital contribution from New Entrants nor will New Entrants be required to purchase shares in Glanbia Co-op in order to supply milk to GIIL. Profitability: Q. What is the average profitability of cattle, sheep and dairy per ha? The following table shows average net profitability for different enterprises from the National Farm Survey. It does not include single farm payment. Table 1: Net profit per hectare (€) for different enterprises for 2010 to 2012 and average profit for a 40ha farm.

2010 2011 2012 Dairy cows 771 1310 Single Suckling -203 -39 Cattle finishing -24 -67 Sheep -74 264 Spring Barley 149 115 Winter wheat 433 388

783 -46 -70 165 133 123

average 955 -96 -54 118 132 315

40 ha enterprise 38,187 -3,840 -2,147 4,733 5,293 12,587

Q. What is the profitability of the top performing dairy herds? Top performing dairy herds are exceeding €1,000 profit per cow. At stocking rates of 2.5 cows per ha these farms are generating over

€2,500 profit per hectare Q. What are the factors that make these dairy farms most profitable? Profit is a combination of output and costs. High profit farms receive a high milk price ( high protein %, high fat % and quality bonus), have good output per cow (kgs milk solids), have lower replacement rates and are more highly stocked on the milking platform. All costs are kept under control; the focus is on utilising grass to feed the cow. Q What is a cash flow plan? One difference noticed by new entrants is the amount of money entering and leaving the farm each month/year. A cash flow plan projects for each month what money will come in and what money will be spent. This is crucial for new entrants; it will show that a plan will work. Workload: Q. How many cows/ replacements can one person manage? One person units can manage 100 cows plus followers by using casual labour in spring time. These farms have adequate facilities and use contractors at peak periods. Q. What is contract heifer rearing? This is where another farmer takes the heifer calves (usually at about 3 months) and rears them to about 22 months of age. They are then returned to the dairy farmer. The rearer is paid a fee per day for contract rearing Q. How can lifestyle be improved? As milking takes up 30% to 40% of a dairy farmer’s day it is important to apply all research work and knowledge and technology to minimise the length of time spent milking. A 16:8 hour milking interval (8am/4pm milking) doesn’t have any effect on milk yield. At a certain time of the year (late), 13 time per week (taking Sunday evenings off) and once/day milking can be practiced. Calf rearing is very laborious but with an automatic calf feeder, once per day feeding and calves at grass from early March, much of the hardship can be removed. A good, reliable contractor is worth his weight in gold – you don’t have to do everything yourself. Casual labour must be seen as an essential component of dairy farming. Most farmers should budget to spend €6,000-€9,000 on relief milking, calving/calf rearing, maintenance work, account keeping, general work, etc. Grass based systems are a lot less demanding and a fertile cow to suit the system is a must. Q. What is once a day (OAD) milking? This is where the herd is milked once every day rather than twice

Teagasc/Irish Farmers Journal BETTER Farm Beef Open Days OVER 500 beef farmers attended an Open Day on the farm of James Madigan, Derrynahinch, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny, on Thursday last, 4th September. This is the first in a series of 4 open days being held in September as part of the Teagasc/Irish Farmers Journal BETTER farm beef programme.The open days highlight improvements made on the demonstration farms since joining the programme with specific focus on Autumn grassland management to ensure fields are closed in time for early turnout to grass next spring. Commenting on the open days programme manager, Adam Woods, Teagasc, said: “It is very important to put a plan in place in autumn and get management right to ensure early turnout can take place next Spring. Many of the demonstration farms will start closing off paddocks from early October, ensuring paddocks are closed for 120 days to target turnout in February for 2015. There is always the temptation to graze these fields again in mid-November but we are urging farmers not to do this”. Farmers attending the open day heard how James Madigan had increased output from his 65 hectare holding through increasing stocking rate and improving animal performance. This improvement stemmed from maximising his grass growth and maintaining quality swards ahead of grazing stock at all times. A particular emphasis was also given to increasing soil fertility, with 83% of the farm now over 6.2 Ph. Operating a grass based steer and heifer finishing system with a high proportion of lifetime gain coming from grass, James is in a position to reduce his costs as much as he can, and remain economically viable. James has worked closely with his local Teagasc

adviser Austin Flavin and programme adviser Peter Lawrence in developing a plan for his farm to increase profits. Other open days taking place as part of the programme are: Wednesday, 10th September, Chris McCarthy, Martinstown, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The theme for this event is “Let’s Keep Suckling Simple”. Chris farms 28 hectares just outside Mullingar in Co. Westmeath. Chris is part-time farming and time management is very important. Farmers attending the open day will see how Chris has streamlined and simplified his system for maximum return. Calving 55 cows in a suckling to weaning system, Chris has shifted to an earlier calving date to maximise weaning weight. Farmers on the day will learn how he went about achieving this while maintaining good fertility in the herd. Chris pays particular attention to weanling health making sure no health problems occur on the farm. Thursday, 11th September, Ger Dineen, Kilnamartyra, Macroom, Co. Cork. The theme for this event is “Better Breeding, Better Profit”. Ger farms 31 hectares just outside Macroom in Co. Cork. Ger keeps 55 suckler cows and finished his bulls in a 16 month finishing system. In 2014, 55% of the bulls finished at 14 months at an average carcass weight of 413kg. Over the last 20 years, Ger has put a huge effort into using top maternal genetics to deliver high genetic merit maternal suckler cows. On the day farmers will get the chance to compare calf performance from low index cows compared to high index cows. Tuesday, 16th September, David

Mitchell, Shantonagh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. The theme for this event is “Finishing Cattle on Drumlin soils”. David farms 50 hectares just outside Castleblayney in Co. Monaghan and runs a 40 suckler cow herd along with a mid-season ewe flock of 70 ewes. Finishing cattle on a heavy soil can be quite difficult and the past two years has impacted on profitability on this heavy soil farm. Improvements have been made in soil fertility and the farm is also part of the Teagasc Agri-Catchments programme where monitoring takes place in the catchment to assess the environmental and economic effects of measures undertaken as part of the nitrates directive. David markets his lamb and beef through the Monaghan Cattle Producer Group and the Monaghan Lamb Producer Group where David gets rewarded for producing in spec quality assured cattle and sheep. Farmers on the day will see how David aims to maximise animal performance at grass to avoid high cost indoor finishing. Topics that will be covered at all events are: • Autumn Grassland Management • Animal Performance • Breeding and Fertility • Farm Profitability All events will have 2 farm tours, one at 2.00 p.m. and one at 6.00 p.m. All events are BTAP approved. Representatives from Teagasc, Irish Farmers Journal, Bord Bia and ICBF and other stakeholders will be present for questions See www.teagasc.ie or www.farmersjournal.ie for further details.

daily. Production is lowered by about 20%, but milking costs are also lower. The two reasons for OAD are quota restrictions and lifestyle. Cows can be milked at any time but her SCC should be low initially. Finance: Q. What will it cost me to get up and running? If you were starting from a Greenfield site it could cost over €45,000 per cow to set up a dairy enterprise. This cost will be reduced where existing stock is available to sell, slurry storage is already in place, reseeding has been carried out, second hand equipment is purchased etc. No two farms will have the same set up costs. Individual farmers have spent between €2,200 and €5,000 per cow place. Q. How can I finance the start-up costs? Use your own assets (stock, cash) and in most situations a loan will be required. A full physical and financial six year plan will be required. Talk to your bank early on acquiring finance can take longer than expected. Q. Who should I talk to? Talk to your local Teagasc dairy advisor and your local co-op. Talk to profitable dairy farmers who enjoy dairying as a lifestyle. Join a local dairy discussion group. Q. Drystock farmer - has no experience of dairying! Start milking cows for a profitable dairy farmer who enjoys dairying as a business and a lifestyle.Visit open days and field events. Join a dairy discussion group. Prepare a business plan for your farm using your own costs/quotes. Q. Where can a farmer get more information? Purchase the Teagasc Dairy Manual (310 page manual) from your local Teagasc office. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Beef Finisher Seminar: A Teagasc Beef Finisher Seminar will take place in the Cillin Hill Mart, Kilkenny on Monday, September 15th at 7.30 p.m. The seminar will address 4 key questions facing beef finishers this winter. 1, What Cattle Health Issues occur on Finishing Farms? Charles Chavasse, Zoetis 2, Can Finishing Feed Costs be Reduced this Winter? .Dr. Mark McGee, Teagasc Grange 3, What Contract Price Beef Finishers need this Winter? Terry Carroll/Karen Dukelow, Teagasc 4, What Finishers need from Processors this Winter? Henry Burns, IFA This is a BTAP approved event. All are welcome.

TEAGASC/GLANBIA MONITOR FARM FOCUS Week Ending: 8th September, 2014 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Faha, Kilmacthomas 18.3 4.30 3.81 1.48 2 kgs 1,065 438 2,100 39 61

Ballynoe, Cork 13.6 4.61 3.81 1.18 0 1,113 400 2,100 50 73

Comments: Faha, Kilmacthomas, Waterford

Conna, Ballynoe, Cork

• Bulk Spreading 35 units of Pasture Sward on whole farm this week. • Grass has built up to a cover of over 1000 kg/DM/Ha on whole farm. • Will scan cows & heifers over the next two weeks.

• Finished spreading fertiliser now. • Cows 13% empty and heifers 5% empty after 10 weeks of AI. No stock bull. Happy with that result. • Will keep meal out of diet for another week as autumn grass is building higher than expected.

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Local Success at Bantry Agricultural Show in County Cork on 7th September 2014 – Jamie Daly (Mahon Bridge) with his All-Ireland Scotch Ram Champion at Bantry Show; David Cunningham (Kilrossanty) with the Reserve Champion and Frank Cunningham with 3rd placed. Also included is Peter Sheilds (Judge), Patrick Kirwan (Handler) and Sponsors.

Coveney calls for strong action from the EU Commission to maintain agri-food market stability in the EU MINISTER for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Simon Coveney TD, called on the Commission to take prompt action to address the difficulties caused by the Russian import restrictions on agri-food products. Acknowledging the swift response to date, the Minister said “the measures put in place in the CAP reform package have equipped us with a valuable set of tools to deal with crises and emergencies. We need to keep all the available tools on the table and use them judiciously, effectively and promptly”. The Minister said that the closure of the Russian market was a matter of significant concern for Irish producers. “Currently Ireland’s direct exports to Russia account for around 2.5% of our overall exports in the agri-food area. We had identified Russia as a major strategic market for Irish dairy produce in particular and had seen significant increases in all food and drink exports to Russia over the past four years. This action by Russia comes as a setback to our strategic plans”. The Minister said that apart from the direct effect of the loss of the Russian market, the key issue was the displacement effect for European exports and

the need to find alternative markets. “I am, of course, making strenuous efforts to source replacement markets” the Minister said, “but there is no doubt that the loss of a market as large as Russia will have knock-on effects for all EU producers and we need to monitor the situation closely and to take prompt and decisive action where appropriate. While the impact on some sectors is immediate, we must also be alert to the potential impact of a longer-term ban across all sectors including beef and pigmeat”. Referring to the cost of these measures, the Minister said it would be reasonable to request, if not demand, that the additional expenditure needed to stabilise EU agriculture markets should be sourced from outside the EU agriculture budget. “The agri-food sector has been disproportionately affected by an EU decision based on foreign policy and security grounds. Without calling into question that policy decision, EU farmers should not be expected to bear the brunt of the consequences.” As part of the response, the Minister called on the Commission to increase the advance payment to farmers, payable from 16th October next under the

Direct Payments Scheme from the current 50%. “There are a number of other pressures on farmers in Ireland at present, including in the beef sector. The early issue of the Single Farm Payment would help to relieve some of the pressure on a number of fronts, in what has been a difficult year to date for Irish farmers.” Referring specifically to the dairy sector, Minister Coveney welcomed the prompt introduction by the Commission of APS (Aids to Private Storage) for Skimmed Milk Powder, Butter and Cheese, and the extension of the Intervention period for butter and Skimmed Milk Powder to the end of the year: “Prompt action by the Commission can help to maintain confidence in the market place, but it is imperative that we continue to monitor market developments closely and we must be prepared to deploy the full array of market tools available under the reformed CAP as the need arises. My Department is currently working closely with the Irish dairy industry to ensure that it is well placed to avail of the available supports if required. ” The Minister also welcomed the

SPEAKING last week from Brussels where she was attending the COPA emergency dairy meeting to discuss measures the EU Commission should adopt to support dairy markets in the wake of the Russian ban, IFA Dairy Executive Catherine Lascurettes said all COPA member organisations agreed with IFA’s view that strong decisive measures must be announced by the EU Commission to help turn around the negative dairy market sentiment recently exacerbated by the Russian ban. She said the emergency measures already announced by the EU Commission

- the extension of the Private Storage Aid to commodity cheeses and the lengthening of the intervention buy in period to the end of the calendar year - were good first steps. However, they have been shown to be insufficient to turn around market sentiments and encourage buyers to lift their bids, as proven by this week’s GDT result, despite the fact that most market experts agree current global dairy product prices are at unsustainable levels. IFA, through COPA, is seeking the maximum possible length to the extended Private Storage Aid Scheme, but also a

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review of the intervention price levels, which no longer reflect either the average dairy product prices of recent years, or indeed production costs. IFA also wants the EU Commission to ease the red tape for export licences and assess the potential for export refunds to play a part in helping EU exporters find alternative markets. IFA has also strongly argued that, as the causes of the Russian import bans are geopolitical in nature, and therefore the cost of these exceptional measures should not come from CAP funds.

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doubling to €60 million of the EU fund for the promotion of agricultural products and said that his Department would be inviting proposals for promotion schemes from the Irish industry in the coming weeks. With regard to the impact of this trade ban on Irelands fishing industry Minister Coveney said “our fisheries exports to Russia last year of mackerel, herring and horse mackerel were worth over €20m and this figure was expected to rise further this year. To lose this market is a significant blow to the Irish fishing industry. The EU Commission needs to help deal with this difficult situation. Specifically, I have asked the EU Commission to set up a Taskforce to address the situation in Fisheries and to carry out an urgent review of the current rules and amount of funding available for storage aid, with a view to the establishment of an emergency fund. I have also strongly supported calls for a temporary increase in quota flexibility rules to allow Member States hold over more fishing quota until the following year, allowing time for improvement in the market.”

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Entries are now being taken. Tel. (058) 41611. Friday, 26th September, 2014 County Waterford Sheepbreeders’ Show & Sale of Blackface Mountain Rams.

Dungarvan Mart Report BULLOCK SECTION 2 Her. 410 kgs. made €820 each. 4 Her. 406 kgs made €785 each. 6 A.A. 500 kgs. made €965 each. 5 Her. 314 kgs. made €615 each. 3 Char. 456 kgs. made €1,005 each. 3 Lim. 540 kgs. made €1,120 each. 4 Char. 525 kgs. made €1,085 each. 7 A.A. 468 kgs. made €925 each. HEIFER SECTION 5 Char. 489 kgs. made €1,000 each. 3 A.A. 446 kgs. made €825 each. 1 Her. 555 kgs. made €1,000. 2 Her. 435 kgs. made €790 each. 2 Sim. 410 kgs. made

€760 each. 1 Lim. 590 kgs. made €1,185. DRY COW 1 Fr. 645 kgs. made €810. 1 Sim. 685 kgs. made €945. 1 A.A. 510 kgs. made €640. 1 Fr. 755 kgs. made €895. First Weanling Sale will be held on Thursday, 18th September, 2014. 2nd Weanling Sale on Thursday, 2nd October, 2014. Entries are now being accepted at. Tel. 058 41611. County Waterford Sheepbreeders’ Show and Sale of Blackface Mountain Rams on Friday, 26th September, 2014.

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Granuaile helps celebrate Waterford 1100 WATERFORD Concert Orchestra presents Pictures of Ireland as its contribution to Waterford 1100. This concert will feature the suite Granuaile by Shaun Davey as the first half. Containing the famous Ripples in the Rockpools (currently on the second level school music curriculum) this work is written for solo voice and Uileann Pipes with orchestral accompaniment. The voice part will be sung by Karen O’Sullivan who has appeared on tour as soloist with Liam Lawton while the Uileann Pipes will be played by local piper Jimmy O’Brien Moran. The second half of the concert will have two premiers along with the ever popular Irish Suite by Leroy Anderson. Anderson’s piece is a collection of Irish songs and melodies

concludes with an anthem in praise of Waterford. Legacy is a large scale work written for two soloists, chamber choir, double choir, and full orchestra. The choral parts will be performed by Madrigallery (chamber choir), and Voci who will be joined by members of Ad Hoc Chorale and Waterford Male Voice Choir who will make up the double choir. The concert will take place in Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford on September 27th at 8.00 p.m. Tickets (€20/€18) are available from Garter Lane Box Office 051 855038 or online at www.garterlane.ie. Remaining tickets will be available on the door. Seating is unreserved so early attendance is recommended.

including The Rakes of Mallow, The Minstrel Boy and The Last Rose of Summer amongst others. Better known as a trumpeter, Mitch Cuss has composed a short miniature inspired by the lives of his grandparents Annie & Forrest. This piece is the first movement in what Mitch hopes will eventually be a longer musical exploration of his family heritage. Dr. Greg Scanlon is well known for his choral compositions but has also written some work for orchestra. In his latest work Legacy – a thorough reworking of the previously named Menapia Overture – he explores the history of Waterford and references several melodies associated with the city, including references to Wallace’s Maritana and stage works. The work

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ACROSS 1 A private in the Corps of Royal Engineers (6) 5 Robert Gabriel _ became president of Zimbabwe in 1987 (6) 8 Cyclist Chris, winner of an Olympic gold medal (8) 9 _ Phillips, horse rider and granddaughter of the Queen (4) 10 One of the colours in the National Lottery raffle (4) 11 A kind of musical composition or orchestra (8) 13 Name of a town in Moray and of a nearby RAF base (11) 15 Utensil that can contain crossed wire (8) 17 A light shoe for dancing (4) 19 Type of fabric used for dressing wounds (4) 20 Until now (8) 21 Town and county in Northern Ireland (6) 22 Any of the horses participating in a race (6) DOWN 2 Word of Hawaiian origin used when greeting or parting (5) 3 Anagram of PERUSES (7) 4 The lessening of a term of imprisonment (9) 5 Abbreviated name of a province of Canada (3) 6 Colloquial word for gadget (5) 7 Make bright by rubbing (7) 12 The value above the line in a fraction, partnered by the denominator (9) 13 The official language of one of the Baltic states (7) 14 Quite a large number of (7) 16 What the Americans say instead of past with reference to times (5) 18 A type of joint in woodwork (5) 20 One of the sons of Noah (3)

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F YOU are trying to communicate with a slippery lover this week, there s no success in view. Better to leave thoughts of love alone for the time being and concentrate on home improvements.

MAILS and phone calls will keep you busy and if you have too much to cope with, a female friend can be called upon to give you a hand. There will be news of a property matter.

OUR financial situation is confusing because on paper you should be OK but there are a number of unexpected expenses lurking behind the scenes. Keep some cash back for emergencies.

HE middle of the week will be very busy and you must take some time to rest and relax. You will feel guilty if you do this but, what s new? You feel guilty most of the time anyway.

CLASH between you and an authority figure of some kind has left you feeling shaken but perhaps now you can begin to put this behind you and to trust your own judgement once again.

OUR life is calm, comfortable and pleasant at the moment but this cannot be said of those who are around you. Offer your loved ones a shoulder to cry on if they need it.

N unpleasant planetary aspect on Saturday is set to ruin your plans, so keep things simple and be prepared to change direction at the last moment.

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OUSE moves, renovations and the whole domestic scene looks a bit of a mess at the October 23rd moment. This is a long-term trend so you will have November to live in turmoil for a bit longer yet. 21st OUR confidence is recovering from past

shocks and upheavals and the long term November outlook is rather good. Now is the time to put 22nd December 21st plans into motion and to have faith in the future. December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 19th

ATCH your health over the next week. Don t take chances and go to the doctor if you feel unwell. Rest as much as you can and don t ask too much of yourself yet. E love controlling our own lives but there are times when other people are in charge of our destiny and this is the case for you at this moment. Think before accepting their ideas.

HANGES in your workplace might seem insignificant but they will bring you opportunities. Be ready to take up any offers that come your way now.

Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan

Sex Tape

JAY (Jason Segel) and Annie (Cameron Diaz) are a married couple still very much in love, but ten years and two kids have cooled the passion. To get it back, they decide – why not? – to make a video of themselves trying out every position in THE JOY OF SEX in one marathon three-hour session. It seems like

a great idea, until they discover that their most private video has gone public. In a panic, they begin a wild night of adventure – tracking down leads, roping in friends, duping Annie's boss - all to reclaim their video, their reputation, their sanity, and, most importantly, their marriage.

The Hundred Foot Journey

IN "The Hundred-Foot Journey," Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. Displaced from their native India, the Kadam family, led by Papa (Om Puri), settles in the quaint village of Saint-Antonin-NobleVal in the south of France. Filled with charm, it is both picturesque and elegant - the ideal place to settle down and open an Indian restaurant, the Maison Mumbai. That is, until the chilly chef proprietress of Le Saule Pleureur, a Michelin starred, classical French restaurant run by Madame Mallory (Academy Award (R)-winner Helen Mirren), gets wind of it. Her icy protests against the new Indian restaurant a hundred feet from her own, escalate to all out war between the two establishments - until Hassan's passion for French haute cuisine and for Mme. Mallory's enchanting sous chef, Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon), combine with his mysteriously delicious talent to weave magic between their two cultures and imbue Saint-Antonin with the flavors of life that even Mme. Mallory cannot ignore. At first Mme. Mallory's culi-

nary rival, she eventually recognizes Hassan's gift as a chef and takes him under her wing. “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” based on a popular novel by Richard C. Morais, is about food, Ms. Winfrey asks, “Can I say it’s delicious. Who could stop her? But, on the other hand: Who would believe her? There is a lot of soft-core culinary montage in the movie, directed by Lasse Hallstrom with the easygoing blend of elegance and vulgarity that has been his signature at least since “Chocolat.” Eggs are cracked in slow motion and whisked to the sounds of A. R. Rahman’s transnational airport music score. Vegetables are chopped with melodramatic frenzy. Tomatoes fairly burst in the golden sunlight of southern France. Words like “cèpes,” “garam masala,” “écrevisses” and “tandoor” are uttered with almost erotic intensity. And yet “The Hundred-Foot Journey” is likely neither to pique your appetite nor to sate it, leaving you in a dyspeptic limbo, stuffed with false sentiment and forced whimsy and starved for real delight.

The Boxtrolls

A FAMILY event movie from the creators of "Coraline" and "ParaNorman" that introduces audiences to a new breed of family The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs (voiced by Isaac Hempstead-Wright) in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge.When the town's vil-

lain, Archibald Snatcher (Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley), comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, "into the light," where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnifred (Elle Fanning). Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs' family. Directors: Anthony Staachi and Graham Annable.

20,000 Days on Earth & Live Satellite Event with Nick Cave Wednesday, 17th September 20,000 Days On Earth is a bold vision of one of music’s most mysterious and charismatic figures, the iconic Nick Cave. In their debut feature directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard fuse drama and documentary by weaving a cinematically staged day in Cave’s life with never-before-seen verité observation of his full creative cycle. The film delves into Cave’s artistic processes, unpicking the stuff that makes him tick.We meet those who have affected his life, personally and professionally, including hilarious moments shared with his regular collaborator, the multi-instrumentalist and epic beard-wearer Warren Ellis; actor and friend Ray Winstone; and Kylie Minogue, whom Cave duetted with on his mainstream hit single Where The Wild Roses Grow. These voices from the past revisit Cave in daydreamlike scenes as he sits behind the wheel driving through his adopted hometown of Brighton,

England. The film constructs a narrative and cinematic reality that seamlessly blends performance and storytelling with emotional truths. Avowedly neither a music documentary nor a concert film, 20,000 DAYS ON EARTH still contains electrifying performances.We see a song grow from the tiniest of ideas sketched out by Cave in his office to a monstrous epic performed by the peerless Bad Seeds on stage at Sydney Opera House.We also witness Cave open up to psychoanalyst Darian Leader as he discusses how his early years continue to inform his work, and later join him on a journey through his personal archive. This category-defying film possesses the same frankness and wry humour that run through all of Cave’s work, and pushes the form into new territory, exploring universal themes and celebrating the transformative power of the creative spirit.

Across: 1 Sapper, 5 Mugabe, 8 Boardman, 9 Zara, 10 Jade, 11 Sinfonia, 13 Lossiemouth, 15 Strainer, 17 Pump, 19 Lint, 20 Hitherto, 21 Antrim, 22 Runner. Down: 2 Aloha, 3 Perseus, 4 Remission, 5 Man., 6 Gizmo, 7 Burnish, 12 Numerator, 13 Latvian, 14 Umpteen, 16 After, 18 Mitre, 20 Ham.

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Well known Concertina player Clara Mannion to start classes in Dungarvan!

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CLARA hails from Knockenpower, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co.Waterford, and is a member of Craobh na gCormarach C.C.É. Was the All-Ireland U18 Concertina title holder in 2013. Went on in 2014 to win the duet and trio U18. Clara cites her father Martin, as a primary influence in her continued musical development. From a young age she was taught by Rory McMahon, who gave her a great love and a new insight for the concertina. Rory McMahon from Cooraclare himself an All-Ireland Champion like his father before him. She has performed as a soloist and with groups in the National Concert Hall,The Guild Hall in Derry, in the Irish World Academy of Irish Music and Dance and at Corofin Trad Fest. Her performances include The Late Late Toy Show and other TG4 programmes and many broadcasts for Raidió na Gaeltachta with Neansaí Ní Chosidealbha, and on Ceilí House RTE Radio 1, with Kieran Hanrahan. Also performed in Luxembourg and France with Ceolta Sí. In 2013 Clara toured Ireland with Macalla na hÉireann. In February 2014 toured Great Britain with Echoes of Éireann and in October this year will tour Canada. Clara is in much demand to play at various traditional sessions up and down the country. She is an accomplished teacher of her instrument and has been teaching for the last number of years and turning out students with great results. April this year she had the great honour of being chosen by the great Tim Collins concertina player to teach at the National Concertina convention in Ennis, Co. Clare.

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Dance Classes in Ballyduff FOLLOWING ITS SELL-OUT THEATRE DEBUT NIGHTS ON BROADWAY - THE BEE GEES STORY IS BACK! You can't see the Bee Gees anymore, but you can see ‘Nights on Broadway’ and experience the incredible music written by the brothers Gibb in the Theatre Royal on Friday, 19th September at 8.00 p.m. ‘Nights On Broadway’ presents a tribute to the Bee Gees through their catalogue of hits over 4 decades from the 60s to the 90s. A blend of classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor fillers define the show, with full live band. This is a totally live concert experience to give audiences a truly original feeling. Whether you favor the golden era of the 60s, the dance floor hits of the 70s, the comeback hits of the 80s & 90s or the string of hits they wrote for various artists along the way, this show has something to entertain everyone from the novice to the

most discerning fan. Tickets are €20 and are available online at thetreroyal.ie or in the box office on 051-874402. CULT CLASSIC CINEMA SHOWING MRS DOUBTFIRE IN TRIBUTE TO ROBIN WILLIAMS The winner of the next movie to be shown on Tuesday the 16 of September, for our very special tribute to Robin Williams.....by a very close one vote!... is...Mrs. Doubtfire! Grab the family, grab your friends and let's remember why we will miss this man so much. Come in fancy dress to be in with a chance to win a prize. Tickets for our special tribute to Robin Williams are on sale now. Grab yours and let's enjoy the feel good factor of Mrs. Doubtfire back on the big screen. Tickets are on sale now at www.theatreroyal.ie or give the box office a call on 051-874402.Tickets €9 for adults and €5 for children.

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THE dancing classes will resume in the Carnegie Library in Ballyduff from Monday, September 8th. Beginners are very welcome and should enrol in the class as soon as possible. The beginners class will start at 6.00 p.m. and this is for any child, from Junior Infants up, who is taking up dancing for the first time. All other dancers from last year will begin their class at 6.30 p.m. There will be classes for adults from 8.00 p.m. The Ryan School of Dance teach solo Irish dance, figure dancing and céilí dancing and also hold classes in Lismore on Tuesdays in the Community Centre and on Wednesdays in Villierstown Church.

Set Dancing classes with Thomas Hyland, in Ballyduff, Araglin and Cappoquin, will resume in October. Contact Thomas for more information on same at (086)8208242. MUSIC CLASSES Ballyduff Comhaltas run very successful weekly classes in traditional Irish music at local venues. The branch has some excellent music teachers teaching a variety of traditional instruments, fiddle, banjo, whistle, flute, accordion, melodeon and concertina. Anyone interested in taking up an instrument or returning to classes, can enrol for same on Wednesday, September 17th, at 8.00 p.m. in the Carnegie Library in Ballyduff.

Born in Waterford, Catherine has always had an interest in drama, and originally became involved in performing while at National School. She attended a number of drama classes over the years, and eventually became involved in a number of productions including Dancing at Lughnasa, Riders to the Sea and Eclipsed while living in New York, and Playboy of the Western World with Waterford Dramatic Society. Catherine has also starred in panto (Old King Cole) with Waterford Pantomime Society. Due to work commitments, Catherine took a break from performing for a number of years. But after attending a number of workshops with Brewery Lane Theatre, Carrick-onSuir last year, she got the opportunity to perform in Same Old Moon. Not wanting to leave too long a gap between productions, Catherine attended a number of play readings and auditions over the summer, and was delighted to have been offered the part of Doc. Spivey in Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s October production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. For Catherine, attending workshops and auditions has helped her make new connections and become more aware of all that is happening in the world of drama. Catherine is looking forward to continuing her involvement in performance and keeping in touch with those she has met along the way.

EMMA O’DONNELL A native of Clonmel, Emma moved to Dungarvan four years ago. She works as a Nurse and is also studying Acupuncture part-time. Emma has been performing all her life. Her first taste of fame was when she joined a majorette dance group at 6 years old! She has performed in many wellknown shows including West Side Story, Joseph and the Amazing Tecnicolour Dreamcoat, Fiddler on the Roof and Jesus Christ Superstar while in Coláiste Dun Iascaigh in Cahir. Last year, after a tenyear break from the stage, Emma returned to the stage and really enjoyed performing alongside her sister Jen in Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy’s p r o d u c t i o n , Love!Power!Magik! She was also on stage earlier this year in All Shook Up! Now branching out into “real” drama, Emma is playing the spicy role of Sandra in Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in October. As to why she decided to get involved, she said “It’s an amazing play with a great director and a new drama group, why wouldn’t I?” And after Cuckoo, Emma plans on sitting at home waiting for the Broadway offers to come rolling in – and we have no doubt her phone will be ringing off the hook!

Dungarvan Drama Club Hi to all who are coming along to our new DDC venture in The Park Hotel Conservatory this Thursday evening, 11th September, at 8.00 p.m. (sharp!). Charlie and Deirdre will take us through some warm up exercises, script work, role play and rehearsal techniques.We will be using a selection of texts to explore the theme of conflict in drama. Come in comfortable clothes ready to participate and have some fun along the way. This evening is for members, friends and potential members.There is no charge. Feel free to join us and see what’s going on. For enquiries, text 086-3244175.

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Don Quixote (Ballet) Live from Teatro alla Scala, Milan Thursday, September 25th, at 7.00 p.m. On the accessible notes of Minkus, the adventures of Don Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza intertwine, or rather provide the pretext for a love story and an evening of sparkling ballet. From chases, tricks and disguises, the young Kitri and Basilio the barber wil fulfil their dream; Don Quixote will fight the windmills and dance with his Dulcinea in the dream of an enchanted garden. Don Quixote is a famous ballet based on the epic masterpiece by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, written between 1598 and 1604. The novel conquests the imagination of the choreographers since the 18th century: the first adaptation for the ballet in 1740 is made by Franz Hilverding in Vienna, Austria. After him ballet masters like Jean Georges Noverre, Charles Didelot, Paul Taglioni presented their own version on the most prestigious stages in Europe and Russia. The most successful choreography for the ballet was created by Marius Petipa at the peak of his career. Marius Petipa, unrivaled Maître de Ballet of the Tsar's Imperial Ballet of St. Petersburg, mounted the work for the Ballet of the Imperial Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow with the music of the composer Ludwig Minkus. Revisioning Marius Petipa’s libretto and choreography, the Russian Alexander Gorsky presented his revival of the ballet for the Ballet of the Moscow Imperial Bolshoi Theatre on December 1900. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Don Chisciotte Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 23rd September. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Elocution & Performing Arts Exam Success – Shauna O'Mahoney and Kellie Mulcahy, students of the Aileen Hogan Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy, who received top class results from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Elocution & Performing Arts Exam Success – Aoife Power and Cliona Ryan, students of the Aileen Hogan Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy, who received top class results from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Conway commends Waterford’s winning ways with Tidy Towns success LABOUR’S Ciara Conway says the success of the Waterford entrants in the Supervalu Tidy Towns Competition this year is testament to the hard work and community spirit of local groups. “The results are out, the judges have spoken and its been another fantastic year for the people across Waterford who dedicates their time and energy to keeping their local place looking well,” said Ciara Conway. “Lismore has lead the way yet again- securing a Gold Award, and not for the first time. It’s a beautiful town – the jewel of West Waterfordand the local committee do a great

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Ministers congratulate more than 60,000 students who receive their Junior Certificate results today Good results in Maths and Science welcomed THE Minister for Education & Skills, Jan O’Sullivan, T.D., congratulated the 60,327 students who will receive their Junior Certificate results today. Across the country young people and those returning to education are collecting their results in post primary schools. The results will also be available on-line on www.examinations.ie from 4.00 p.m. today. “I want to send my very best wishes to all students who are receiving their Junior Cert exams results today. I hope that your results reflect the hard work you have put into your

studies,” said Minister O’Sullivan. She added, “I would like to thank the teachers who worked diligently with their students over the three year cycle. We must also remember to acknowledge students’ parents who supported and encouraged their children over the entire cycle and particularly in the course of the examination.” 60,327 is the highest number of students to sit the exams in recent years and is an increase of 0.8% on the number last year. English, Mathematics, Civic, Social & Political Education (CPSE), Geography, History, Science

and Irish are, as in 2013, the top seven subjects. As in 2013, the 23 schools involved in the pilot Project Maths initiative sat exams in all 5 Strands of the new mathematics programme. All other students sat examination papers which contained a significant Project Maths component (Strands 1-4). 2014 also confirmed the steady increase in higher level mathematics uptake. 54% of all learners took the higher papers as opposed to 52% in 2013. Students who wish to appeal their results can do so through their school by no later than Friday, 26th of September.

Minister O’Sullivan concluded by congratulating students, parents and teachers on today’s results and hoped that the students would enjoy their celebrations and look out for each other.

MINISTER for Research, Innovation and Skills, Damien English, TD, congratulated the 60,327 students who received their Junior Certificate results today. Overall, the Junior Certificate results show an

increased uptake at higher level mathematics. Minister English described this as “a very welcome development.” He added, “A good base in Mathematics is essential for successful engagement with the sciences and with life. It is heartening that well over half of the Junior Certificate cohort are now sitting the higher level mathematics examination.” 54% of students sat higher level mathematics this year, up from 52% in 2013. Minister English also pointed out that this year students sat examinations which were largely based on the new Project Maths syllabus. He commented

that "Increasing the uptake of higher level Maths is one of the explicit aims of Project Maths and this greater uptake is to be welcomed at Junior Cycle”. Minister English welcomed the fact that science is now taken by 90.7% of the Junior Cycle cohort, stating that scientific skills for students are vitally important in continuing to build Ireland’s knowledge society and in enhancing the competitiveness of the economy. In conclusion, Minister English said that students, teachers and parents should all be proud of students’ achievements in the Junior Certificate examinations.

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Modeligo c o m p l e te s league double

Pictured left – Action from the Western GAA Board Junior Football Premier League final in Bushy Park between Modeligo and Colligan Emmetts. Pictured above – Eddie Cunningham, Chairman Western GAA Board, presents the Junior Football Premier League Shield to Modeligo's Captain Pa Walsh. The League was kindly sponsored by Lawlors Hotel. SEE PAGE 2 [Photo Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Modeligo who beat Colligan Emmetts in the Lawlor Hotel sponsored Western GAA Board Junior Football Premier League Final in Bushy Park.

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Modeligo completes league double MODELIGO .................……………... 3-14; EMMETTS ....................……………... 1-11. A BLISTERING start which saw them score 3-3 in the opening quarter set up Modeligo for victory at Bushy Park on Saturday afternoon. This win means that Modeligo have won the divisional hurling and football league competitions in 2014. The winners got a dream start when Michael Troy goaled inside 30 seconds of the throw-in and he added a point three minutes later with a defence splitting run from the left-hand sideline. John Wall who

contributed 1-7 of his side’s total opened Emmetts account with a point in the 4th minute and Ray Bannon added another in the 7th minute. MODELIGO GOALS Goal number two for Modeligo came in the 12th minute with Troy again the scorer when he got on the end of a Thomas Walsh delivery. Within 60 seconds, Emmetts were rocked with a third goal with Tom Cashman the scorer this time. The winners led by 3-4 to 0-3 mid-way through the opening half and led by 3-8 to 1-5 at the

break. The Emmets goal came from a quickly taken John Wall free in the 19th minute from the 20 mtre line. SECOND HALF Michael Troy and John Wall had a brace of points apiece in the opening 10 minutes of the second period. Troy who tormented the Emmetts’ defence all afternoon kicked points from 2 frees to leave Modeligo 3-12 to 1-7 ahead with 10 minutes remaining. Emmetts’ keeper Dean McKenna denied Troy a hat-trick of goals in the 50th minute with a super save. Emmets had points from

Darren Dunford and Wall to leave 9 between the sides. Michael Troy kicked 2 late points for Modeligo while Gavin Whelan and Wall (free) had scores late on for Emmets before Sean O’Donovan had a goal effort again excellently saved by McKenna in the final minute. Modeligo - M. Bumster; P. McCarthy; K. McCarthy; R. Buckley; J. McGrath; P. O’Donovan; S. Hennessy; T. Devine; S. Troy (0-2); R. Reddy; S. O’Donovan (0-1); T. Walsh (0-1); Ml. Troy (2-8); S. Troy (0-2);

Colligan Emmetts beaten by Modeligo in the Lawlors Hotel sponsored Western GAA Board Junior Football Premier League Final in Bushy Park.

T. Cashman (1-0). Subs - R. Fitzgerald for S. O’Donovan; R. McGrath for P. McCarthy; S. Bumster for Ml. Troy; S. Power for Cashman; P. Walsh for Reddy. Emmetts - D. McKenna; B. Fraher; A. Walsh; M. McGrath; S. Browne; J. Flynn; P. J. Coffey; J. Morrissey; D. Dunford (0-1); R. Bannon (0-1); M. Flynn; J. Wall (1-7); G. Whelan (0-1); B. Hickey; B. Flynn (0-1). Subs - S. Ryan for McGrath; N. Browne for Morrissey; P. McGrath for Fraher; J. Kiely for Ryan. Referee - J. Condon (An Rinn).

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County Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Finals

Dungarvan oust county champions Dungarvan .................. 4-10; Passage ....................... 2-14. GAA stats are available left, right and centre in the modern game but the stand out one in Waterford Senior Hurling is that the News and Star Cup has not been retained since Mount Sion last did so in 2004. Furthermore, the champions of 2011,12 and 13 were all eliminated at the Quarter Final stage and this three became four last Saturday evening at the Gaelic Field when Passage bowed out after losing to 2012 finalists Dungarvan.

A large attendance gathered at the Shandon venue and they weren’t disappointed as both teams produced what has been generally acknowledged as the best game in the championship so far. There was just nine minutes on the clock and three green flags had been raised, a dust up involving twenty odd players followed shortly, which paved the way for Eoin Kelly’s dismissal in the 39th minute and a typical Passage comeback featured when they outscored the winners in the final ten minutes by 1-3 to

0-0. There has been precious little between these teams in recent years, (they drew last year at 0-18 to 0-18) and it was the same again at the Fraher Field, though Dungarvan controlled the scoreboard from the eight minute onwards when Patrick Curran rattled the net following a defensive mistake. The Blues were definitely the sharper hurling team on the night and if they had taken the most of their second half point scoring opportunities, they would not have encouraged the Passage come-

Passage's Eoin Kelly in action with Dungarvan's Darragh Lyons and Eoin Healy during the quarterfinal of the J.J. Kavanagh & Sons County Senior Hurling Championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

back. The winners led by 4-10 to 1-11 by the 50th minute but their tiring forward line in their fast type game didn’t raise any further flags despite their numerical advantage and it was fourteen man Passage who finished the hour the stronger. County minor Sean Hogan opened the scoring in the third minute and it was eight minutes before the Blues worked the scoreboard but when they eventually did so, they did it in style. Within the space of a minute, Patrick Curran both scored a goal and made a goal for Ryan Donnelly and before the attendance had time to discuss these happenings, Thomas Connors billowed a crowded Town end goal, 2-0 to 1-1 with just the nine minutes played. It was an electric start to a game where there was no one leaving early to avoid the traffic. Owen Connors raised the first of his nine white flags (8f) in the tenth minute and Dungarvan finished the first quarter with two fine team points, scored by Gavin Crotty and Cormac Curran. Minors Sean Hogan and Patrick Curran (f) swopped scores but Dungarvan had the edge in general play and their return was points by midfielder Kenny Moore and Cathal Curran which opened a 0-5 lead in the 25th minute at 2-5 to 1-3. The Blues left the Champions back into the game with some needless fouling which Owen Connors punished on three occasions between the 27th and the first minute of added time as their only scores from play in the first moiety totalled 1-3. However, Dungarvan’s goal rush continued and when

Cathal Curran was gifted the sliotar from a short puck out in the 29th minute, James O’Connor’s charges were firmly in the driving seat at the interval at 3-5 to1-6. Colm Curran was introduced for the local team at midfield on the restart with Eoin Healy moving to wing back. Cathal Curran harried and hasstled to score a fine individual point in the 31st minute as Passage placed an extra man in defence in an attempt to curb the Blues attack. Owen Connors continued to punish needless fouling with his fifth point but Patrick Curran restored his side’s 0-6 lead, 3-7 to 1-7 from play in the 35th minute while in this half the infamous short puck out favoured Passage in the 37th minute when Conor Carey split the posts for his only score of the game. The Champion’s hopes of getting back into the contest received a serious blow in the 39th minute when Eoin Kelly, who was well marshalled in the first half separately by Kevin Daly and Aaron Donnolly, was dismissed by referee Michael O’Brien on the advice of his umpire for a foul on young Donnolly when the play was at the other end of the field. When recovered, Donnelly went on to play the extra man to great effect, mopping up numerous Passage deliveries. The winners continued to dominate with points from play between the 41st and 48th minutes via Gavin Crotty and Cormac Curran with Passage relying on two Owen Connors pointed frees and Sean Hogan’s third score to stay in touch. The Champions received another body blow when a long deliv-

ery from a free by Jamie Nagle in the 50th minute was caught behind the Passage defence by Gavin Crotty, who had carried an injury into the game and he made light of this as he billowed the Town end goal, 4-10 to 1-11. This was to be the Blues last score of the game as they hit a number of scoreable wides which encouraged Passage back into the game. The Eastern team surged forward from the back as Dungarvan needed some fresh legs on the field and following a converted ’65’ from Owen Connors, Killian Fitzgerald was in on goal only to be denied by the tenacious Darragh Lyons. The young minor’s telling interception resulted in a ‘65’ which Connors again pointed to leave 0-6 between the teams in the 54th minute at 4-10 to 1-13. There was no further score for four minutes but, when it arrived courtesy of a Thomas Connors green flag in a crowded goal area from a Owen Connors ‘65’delivery, it ensured a thrilling climax to the hour’s hurling. Dungarvan held a 0-3 lead as Passage constantly threatened their defence but try impressively as they did either side of a 59th minute Killian Fitzgerald’s point which reduced the deficit to 0-2, the winner’s defended well and they prevented a 2013 type Passage County Final comeback. The Champions don’t relinquish their title easily and this was the case here but Dungarvan were the better side over the course of the hour and they deserve their name in the hat for the semi final draw. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Darragh Lyons, Kevin Daly,

Aaron Donnelly. Passage’s Top Three: Thomas Connors, Sean Hogan, Noel Connors. Observer’s Man of the Match: Darragh Lyons. Number of Scorers: Dungarvan: 6. Passage: 5. Scores from Play: Dungarvan: 4-9. Passage: 28. Frees For: Dungarvan: 11. Passage: 16. Wides: Dungarvan: 13. Passage: 12. Score of the Match: Dungarvan’s 8th minute goal engineered by Patrick Curran and executed by Ryan Donnolly. Scorers: Dungarvan: Gavin Crotty 1-3, Patrick Curran 1-2 (1f), Cathal Curran 1-2, Ryan Donnelly 10, Cormac Curran 0-2, Kenny Moore 0-1. Passage: Owen Connors 0-9 (6f, 2 ’65’), Thomas Connors 2-0, Sean Hogan 0-3, Conor Carey and Killian Fitzgerald 0-1 each. Teams: Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; Aaron Donnolly, Kevin Daly, Conor Sheridan; Darragh Lyons, Jamie Nagle, Sean Ryan; Kenny Moore, Eoin Healy; Gavin Crotty, Cormac Curran, Michael Kiely; Cathal Curran, Ryan Donnolly, Patrick Curran. Sub Colm Curran (ht). Passage: Eddie Lynch; Jason Flood, Joey Upton, Mark Wyse; Stephen Mason, Noel Connors, Jason Roche; Pa Walsh, Killian Fitzgerald; Owen Connors, Thomas Connors, Conor Carey; Sean Hogan, Eoin Kelly, Rory Walsh. Subs: Brendan Fitzgerald (52), Mitchell Baldwin (58). Referee: Michael O’Brien (Portlaw).

De La Salle survives stern Tallow test De La Salle ....................................... 1-16; Tallow ................................................. 2-9. TALLOW went out of the Senior hurling championship in style at the Gaelic Field last Friday evening after playing their best game for as long as one can remember. De La Salle came to Dungarvan expecting to win but they didn’t expect the challenge that the Bridesiders put before them. In a nutshell Tallow led by 1-6 to 0-8 with thirty minutes on the clock and with 53 minutes played they were just 0-2 adrift at 1-14 to 2-9 after enduring constant second half pressure. De La Salle deserved their win, of that there is no doubt, recording 17 scores to Tallow’s 11 while they also hit a total of 19 wides compared to 5 for their opposition. With a defeat to County Champions Passage last day out and an uninspiring display here, De La Salle aren’t firing on all cylinders at the present time but they are still in the last four with the potential in their ranks to go the distance. Tallow will be happy with the performance but not with the result of course yet they have restored pride in the club jersey and if they can unearth some more talent they can build on this promising display in 2015. Thomas Ryan wasn’t on the ball too often in this game, yet he scored 1-2 courtesy of his skill and his lightning pace and if he was brought into the game more there is little doubt but that he would have added

to his scoring tally. In the absence of regular free taker Rob O’Sullivan through injury, Paul O’Brien proved to be a worthy replacement and as well as this, his general play and final tally of 1-6(5f) produced a Man of the Match performance and his finest hour for the Bridesiders in recent years. The preview in last week’s Observer concluded, ‘De La Salle are, no doubt, the clear favourites to advance to the semis but it may not be the plain sailing that is being widely predicted’ and that is exactly how it panned out. Tallow started brightly with scores by Paul O’Brien (f) and Thomas Ryan before Jake Dillon (f) opened De La Salle’s account in the 5th minute. The early part of the match was littered with some minor skirmishes and Tallow’s physicality was equal to the demands of the tie throughout. Paul O’Brien’s second pointed free and Thomas Ryan’s second point from play, the result of a burst of lightning pace, gave Tallow a 0-4 to 0-1 advantage by the 8th minute and eventually the City side got some return when Dean Twomey scored their first point from play in the 9th minute. We had a further six minutes without a score but it was worth waiting for at the very end of the first quarter when Paul O’Brien shipped a number of tackles in front of the country end goal before dispatching the sliotar past the De La Salle custodian John Coady.

Trailing by 0-5 at 1-4 to 0-2, De La Salle upped their efforts and apart from a Paul O’Brien 20th minute point, they scored six points without reply to level the score by the 28th minute at 1-5 to 0-8. Jake Dillon’s two pointed frees were supplemented with scores from Paudie Nevin, Adam Farrell, Dean Twomey and John Mullane, who put in a good hour’s work here. Paul O’Brien (f) scored a much needed 30th minute point to restore the Tallow lead but the winners finished the half the stronger with points by David Greene and Paudie Nevin to leave the score 0-10 to 1-6 at the short whistle. De La Salle had nine first half wides compared to none for Tallow whose clever short puck-outs by goalie Shaun O’Sullivan stood to his team. Tallow and Paul O’Brien commenced the second half on a high and his two early frees restored the Westerners’ lead for the second occasion. Jake Dillon’s fourth pointed free of the game levelled matters for the third time in the 34th minute before a match defining score arrived for the winners four minutes later. Tallow’s forwards were making little headway against the De La Salle defence, whose deliveries had the Tallow rearguard under constant pressure as the sliotar was being sprayed forward from wing to wing. One such team move reached John Keane in the 38th minute and he fairly rattled the country end goal to give his team a 1-11 to 1-8 lead.

De La Salle were now in the ascendancy and in a well contested ten minute spell, they increased their advantage to 0-6 via points from Jake Dillon (f) and a brace from their top performer on the night, Paudie Nevin. On another day, Tallow would have fallen away but fair play to them, they responded well under this pressure and Evan Sheehan scored a fine point from play in the 50th minute, 1-14 to 1-9. A Shaun O’Sullivan puck out found its intended target Thomas Ryan in the 53rd minute and his pace left the De La Salle defence in possee mode as he planted the sliotar from his left side in the town end goal. Seven minutes to play and just 0-2 the difference at 1-14 to 2-9, Tallow tried their utmost to drive on but it was the winners who worked the score board via a Jake Dillon free in the 54th minute and when John Mullane intercepted a pass out of defence, he cleverly put the ball over the bar to put two scores between the teams with 60 minutes played. The De La Salle keeper John Coady was busier than his Tallow counterpart towards the end but he was equal to one or two goal attempts as the 2012 Champions progressed to the semi finals. De La Salle’s Top Three: Paudie Nevin, John Keane, John Mullane. Tallow’s Top Three: Paul O’Brien, Thomas Ryan, Mark O’Brien.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Paul O’Brien. Number of Scorers: De La Salle: 7. Tallow: 3. Scores from Play: De La Salle: 1-11. Tallow: 2-4. Frees For: De La Salle: 11. Tallow: 16. Wides: De La Salle: 19. Tallow: 5. Score of the Match: Thomas Ryan’s 8th minute point. Scorers for De La Salle: Jake Dillon 0-5f, Paudie Nevin 0-4, John Keane 1-1, Dean Twomey and John Mullane 0-2 each, David Greene and Adam Farrell 0-1 each. Scorers for Tallow: Paul O’Brien 1-6 (5f), Thomas Ryan 1-2, Evan Sheehan 0-1. Teams : De La Salle: John Coady; Stephen Dalton, Ian Flynn, Oran Keevers; Shane McNulty, Kevin Moran, Conor Watt; Dean Twomey, Paudie Nevin; Jack Kennedy, Jake Dillon, David Greene; Adam Farrell, John Keane, John Mullane. Subs: Eddie Barrett, Bryan Phelan, Jamie Sage. Tallow: Shaun O’Sullivan; Mark O’Brien, David O’Brien, Ken Kearney; Rob Beecher, Kieran Geary, James Murray; Aidan Kearney, Paul O’Brien; Shane Feeney, Michael Curley, Jake Beecher; Evan Sheehan, Bob McCarthy, Thomas Ryan. Subs: Jordan Henley, Shane Feeney, Jack Tobin, Shane McCarthy, Brian McCarthy. Referee: Dessie O’Leary (Erins Own).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Waterford Ladies Football Senior Final

Ballymacarbry take on near neighbours Comeragh Rangers in Senior Final BALLMACARBRY –v– COMERAGH RANGERS THE blue riband of ladies club football will be fought for and decided in Fraher Field on Saturday next when perennial champions Ballymacarbry take on their near neighbours from the other side of the Comeragh mountains, Comeragh Rangers in what promises to be an intriguing final. This is a repeat of last year’s final in which Ballymacarbry were forced to dig deep in the last twenty minutes when they had to call on every ounce of their experience and football skills to eke out a narrow victory. Comeragh Rangers started that game very brightly and quickly raced into a four points to no score lead, before Danielle Hallahan gave the girls from the Nire Valley a life line with a well taken goal. This goal was ulti-

mately to prove to be a vital one as it ensured that the half time deficit was only two points in favour of the Comeragh girls. Ballymacarbry gradually took over in the second half but were unable to put a determined Comeragh Rangers team away until very late on and it took two wonderful points from Michelle Ryan to ensure that the cup was going back to Ballymacarbry on a score line of Ballymacarbry 1-11; Comeragh Rangers 0-8. Both teams have prepared well for final day with management on both sides fine tuning their preparations in the last few weeks with a number of challenge matches. The teams have met once already in the championship when Comeragh recorded a good victory over the Ballymac girls in the round robin series of games on the score line Comeragh Rangers 3-9;

Ballymacarbry 1-12. Both teams approach this final with confidence and have very contrasting histories. Ballymacarbry were founded in July 1970 possibly one of the first clubs in the country with Winnie Hallinan being their first chairperson. Their first ever match was against Clonmel County Council staff and at the end July of the same year they beat near neighbours Newcastle in a match which attracted over 500 spectators. Comeragh Rangers in contrast are a much newer club being set up in 1999 and has gone from strength to strength in recent years with over a hundred registered playing members at present and being the only club in the county fielding adult teams at both junior and senior level. Ballymacarbry’s roll of honour at senior level is very impressive by any standards, this year they are looking to win their 33rd county senior

championship in a row, the club also leads the list with a total of 10 All-Ireland club titles won back in the golden days of Waterford football from 1987-1998. Comeragh’s first adult county title was in 2005 when they beat Ballyduff in the junior grade with Marie Hogan scoring 4-1 in the final and the following year they followed on this success with a win over Brickey Rangers in the Intermediate final which gave the club senior status for the first time. The two clubs have invested well in a youth policy in the last number of years and as a result have a conveyor belt of young good players who have been expertly coached and the fruits of this are very evident in both squads for the final. Both squads are filled with players with county experience at both adult and under age levels. Ballymac have seven girls who were on the

Waterford senior panel this year while Comeragh had four while they also had ten members of this year’s minor panel to Ballymac’s one. There will be a number of interesting match ups all over the field but both camps are playing their cards close to their chests with their line ups. Comeragh Rangers will depend on the Dunphys, Nora and Anne to lead the way but the will be ably assisted by the likes of Geraldine Power, Áine Power, Kate Hahessey, Mairéad Power, Clodagh Keane, Shauna and Ciara Dunphy, Aoife Dunne and the Murray triplets Katie, Emma and Aoife Ballymac look to have many aces up their sleeve with the Wall, Ryan and McGrath sisters sure to play a major role in this final, these seven players Linda, Mairead and Aileen Wall, Michelle and Louise Ryan and Karen McGrath have a serious amount of inter county experience and will be very prominent in the middle third of the field and will hope to build a platform for victory which sharp shooting forwards like Lauren Guiry will hope to exploit. Ballymac will also be buoyed by the fact that Laurissa Hogan has made a welcome return to football this season While these clubs have only met three times in senior finals their paths have crossed many times at under age level with honours being shared pretty evenly. Comeragh’s first county final was in 1999 when they contested the first ever under 12 final where they were narrowly beaten by Ballymac. When Comeragh Rangers

Comeragh captain Marian Hogan. won their first ever Minor final in 2008 who did they beat in the final? Ballymac of course. The clubs have had multiple successes at different levels this year Ballymac have annexed under 14, 15 and 16 titles. Comeragh have a Junior B title already in the bag but it would be the icing on the cake for either team to win the senior championship. This game is very hard to call as there are many possible scenarios that will only pan out on the day, will the experience of the Ballymac girls be too much for the Comeragh girls or will the lessons learned by Comeragh

Rangers in last year’s final be well learned and put to good use. Saturday will tell and the only place to see it unfold is in Fraher Field at 3.00. COUNTY MANAGER VACANCIES The Waterford Ladies County Board wishes to appoint managers for the 2015 season for the following teams Under 14, Under 16 Minor and Intermediate. Completed application forms are to be forwarded to county secretary Edel Curry, Glenpatrick, Kilsheelan, Clonmel, Co. Waterford no later than Saturday, 20th September.

Comeragh Rangers 11-a-side 2014.

Ballymac Senior Ladies 2014.

Comeragh Rangers management 2014 Stephen Fitzgerald, Joe Murray and Kevin Power.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Gaelic Jottings County Minor Hurling Championship THE sixth round of games in Division 1 and 2 of the J. J. Kavanagh and Sons County minor hurling championship will take place this Wednesday evening, September 10th, with the following fixtures Division 1 Passage v Cois Bhride Ballygunner v Mount Sion Roanmore v De La Salle St. Carthage’s v Dungarvan Division 2 Sacred Heart v Glenshelane Abbeyside v Clonea Brickey Rangers v Clan na Gael Ferrybank v St. Declan’s (East) First named teams have home venue and all games throw-in at 6.30 p.m. Round 7 will be played on a date to be arranged. Meanwhile, the division 3 quarter-final pairings have been finalised as follows and the dates announced Tonight Wednesday - Naomh Brid v Tramore, while tomorrow (Thursday) Stradbally will play Fourmilewater. Both games will be played in Fraher Field with a 7.30 p.m throw-in each night. Ardmore and St. Oliver’s have advanced to the semi-finals.

a very strong squad. It has been a great year for Wexford hurling at U-21 and senior level and they will relish the challenge of Clare. Remember they defeated the Banner in the All-Ireland S.H.C qualifier. Saturday evening’s game will be shown live on TG4.

Fourmile’ retains status

Munster attendances increase

A CONTRIBUTION of 1-12 from County player Jamie Barron ensured Fourmilewater retain their senior status for 2015 with a comprehensive win over Ardmore at Fraher Field on Thursday night. The Ballymac’ based side had 14 points to spare at the final whistle after they led by 1-11 to 0-8 at the break against last year’s Intermediate champions. It is the third year in-a-row that the intermediate champions of the previous season have been relegated. Dunhill, An Rinn and now Ardmore have spent only one year in the top flight after their promotion.

AT a recent meeting of the Munster Council delegates were informed that attendance figures at the 2014 Senior Hurling Championship were up 37 percent on the previous year. When the replay between Cork and Waterford is taken out, the figures still show a 13 percent increase. The attendances at the U-21 Hurling Championship games were well up on 2013. However, the figures for the Senior Football Championship showed a drop of 35 percent on last year. Provincial Council Treasurer Anthony Walsh has expressed satisfaction at the attendances overall.

Cork SHC

Changes in Tyrone

THREE members of the Waterford senior hurling panel, namely Padraig Prendergast (Lismore), Jamie Barron (Fourmilewater) and Tadgh de Burca (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg), played with UCC in the Cork senior hurling championship. The college lost out to Newtownshandrum in a gallant final tie on a 1-19 to 0-21 scoreline with Barron contributing a point.

TYRONE Manager Micky Harte will have to put together a new management team for the 2015 league and championship campaign. This follows the departure of his assistant Tony Donnelly and the team trainer Fergal McCann. They had been involved since 2005 and were an intergral part of the countys last two All-Ireland triumphs. Harte has brought 3 All-Ireland titles to Tyrone but there has been calls for him to freshen up his back room team following The Red Hands qualifier loss to neighbours Armagh.

All-Ireland U-21 Hurling Finals CLARE will be bidding to win three in a row All-Ireland U-21 Hurling titles when they take on Wexford in next Saturday evenings Bord Gais Energy decider at Semple Stadium. The Banner blew away the challenge of Cork in the Munster Final and did like-wise to Antrim in the AllIreland semi-final. Wexford will be appearing in their first final since 2001 and overcame Kilkenny and Dublin on their way to winning the Leinster title. They had two points to spare over Galway, 1-21 to 1-19 in a thrilling semi-final. It is hard not to see Clare lift their third title in a row as they are

Presentation of Sponsored set of Jerseys Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club for their Intermediate Team kindly sponsored by Cornerstone Take Away, Cappoquin. From left Ken Cullinane, Selector; Aaron O'Sullivan, Player; Fintan O'Connor, Trainer; Shane O'Rourke, Captain; Michael Hickey, Selector; Alice Murray, Cornerstone Take Away, Sponsor; Dave Foley, Kit Man; Shane Murray and Andy Molumby, Players and Fintan Murray, Manager. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

County SFC Quarter-Final THE first of the J.J. Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football championship quarter-finals will take place at Fraher Field on this Saturday evening at 7.30 p.m. In opposition will be Nire and Rathgormack who have had many intriguing battles down the years and this latest instalement should be another well contested encounter. There is a lot at stake here with a place in the County semi-finals the prize for the winners.

County U-13 Hurling Championship Finals COUNTY Bord na nÓg staged their County U-13 Hurling Championship finals on Saturday morning last with three excellent games of hurling. All three County titles were won by clubs from the Eastern division. The results were as follows:- Division 1 - Ballygunner 3-11; Abbeyside 0-7. Division 2 - Tramore 1-12; Cois Bhride 2-7. Division 3 - Sacred Heart 3-7; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-3.

East IHC CHAMPIONSHIP favourites Erin’s Own remain on course to win the East Intermediate Championship title following their comprehensive win over St. Mollerans on Saturday last. Elsewhere, Clonea, Dunhill and Portlaw exited the championship at the quarter-final stage in what would be seen as surprise defeats. Results - Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter-finals - Erins’ Own 3-18; St. Mollerans 0-4. Ballygunner 0-17 Portlaw 0-16. Ferrybank 3-11 Dunhill 0-17. St. Saviours 4-10 Clonea 2-13. The semi-finals will be played as a double header in Walsh Park on Saturday afternoon next as follows - Erin’s Own v. St. Saviours; Ferrybank v. Ballygunner. Meanwhile, Mt. Sion’s second team retained their intermediate status with a 2-16 to 0-15 win over Tramore who lost out to Ballysaggart in last year’s Junior Premier Co. Final. Other Eastern Board Results - Junior (B) H.C - Ferrybank 0-13 Butlerstown 0-7. Dunhill 3-18 Tramore 2-12.

County GAA Golf Classic THE Waterford GAA Annual Golf Classic will be held at the Gold Coast Golf Club, Ballinacourty, on the weekend of September 18th to 21st inclusive. Time sheet details can be had by contacting Bob O’Brien at the club-house on 0868390871.

Munster SFC THE format for the 2015 Munster Senior Football Championship will be decided at

a meeting of the Provincial C.C.C.C who meet at Arus Mumhan in Limerick on this Thursday night. Representatives of the so-called weaker counties have met and have come up with a recommendation on the structures. For 2015, the 2014 finalists namely Cork and Kerry would be given a bye to the semi-finals. Waterford, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary would be in the quarter-finals with the two winners advancing to join Kerry and Cork in the semis with the pairings decided on an open draw with no seeded draw. The Rebels and the Kingdom could meet in the semi-final in 2015.

County SFC relegation play-off THE relegation play-off in the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons SFC will be played in Fraher Field on Saturday evening next. In opposition will be Ardmore and Ballinameela and the game will throw-in at 6.00 p.m. The winners will retain their Senior status for 2015. While the losers will play in the Western Divisional Intermediate Championship.

County Senior Hurling champions bow out REIGNING Senior Hurling champions Passage surrendered their title at Fraher Field on Saturday evening last when they lost out to Dungarvan on a 4-10 to 2-14 scoreline. The Blues have emerged as serious championship contenders but they will need to close out games as they left Passage back into contention. The winners led by 3-5 to 1-6 at half-time in what was the best game of the championship to date. On Friday evening, in a most disappointing quarter-final tie at the Shandon Road venue, championship favourites with the Bookies. De La Salle struggled to overcome a determined Tallow challenge. The City side emerged victorious on a 1-16 to 2-9 scoreline after they had a slender one point half-time lead. Paul O’Brien and Thomas Ryan contributed 2-8 of the Tallow total. A John Keane goal was the crucial score for De La Salle who nearly paid dearly for shooting a total of 18 wides. The two remaining quarter-finals will be played as a double header in Walsh Park on Sunday afternoon next.

First into action will be Abbeyside and Mount Sion at 2.00 p.m. Followed by the meeting of Lismore and Ballygunner at 3.30 p.m. The Gunners will be favourites to overcome Lismore. While the opener could see Abbeyside secure a semi-final spot. Mount Sion in Walsh Park will be hard to beat. A good afternoon’s hurling in prospect.

Football finals referees LAOIS man Eddie Kinsella has been appointed to take charge of the All-Ireland Senior Football final between Kerry and Donegal on Sunday week. It will be the first time he will be the man in the middle for the Senior decider. The Minor Final between the same two counties will have Fergal Keely (Longford) as the man on the whistle.

Limerick Minors lose out THERE was disappointment for Limerick Minor Hurlers in the opener at headquarters on Sunday last. They were defeated by Kilkenny on a 2-17 to 0-19 scoreline after The Cats led by 0-12 to 0-10 at the break. A brace of John Walsh goals were the crucial scores in a good contest that saw the winners always a step ahead. Limerick won the Munster title in 2013 and 2014, defeating Waterford in both finals, but failed to lift the Irish Press Cup.

Scór na Seachtaine THOMAS Ryan’s 4th minute point for Tallow against De La Salle in the County SHC Quarter Final at the Gaelic Field last Friday evening.

South Tipperary Champions CONGRATULATIONS to former County Senior Hurling manager, Michael Ryan from Ballymac who trained St. Mary’s Clonmel to win the South Tipperary Intermediate Hurling Final last weekend against Moyle Rovers on a score of 0-17 to 1-11.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Western Board Championship AN Rinn proved too strong for Ballysaggart in the quarter-final of the Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship at Fraher Field on Sunday evening. The Gaeltacht side ran out 2-19 to 2-8 winners. In the opening game, extra time failed to separate Brickey Rangers and Stradbally and they will meet again at the same venue on Sunday next at 7.15 p.m. In the Local Bar Premier Junior Hurling Championship Geraldines staged a late come-back to overcome a strong St. Mary’s challenge by 1-14 to 1-11 and set up a semi-final meeting with Colligan. In the Senior attached JHC there were semi-final wins for Ballyduff and Dungarvan over Tallow and Lismore respectively. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg and Abbeyside advanced to the semi-final stages of the Local Bar JH Intermediate attached section following wins over Ballysaggart and An Rinn. Meanwhile, Modeligo completed a hurling and football league double with a comprehensive win over Emmetts.

LOCAL BAR JUNIOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL

Blues edge thriller in Cappoquin Dungarvan....................4-13; Lismore..........................4-11. THE big question heading into this game was who was going to stop Sean Daly from adding to his eight goal tally in his last two outings? The returned from injury Jack Morrissey was assigned this unenviable task and, despite the former County player scoring 2-4 (2f), he did quite well on Lismore’s top marksman and he curtailed further possible scoring. Lismore led by 0-3 to 0-1 in the 9th minute when Eamonn Ryan and Rian Crotty combined to set up Joe Allen for the first of his three goals. Dominating the outfield play at this stage, Lismore replied with majors from Sean Daly and Terence Walsh in the 13th and in the 17th minutes respectively. Daly struck for another goal in the 25th minute but Dungarvan stayed in touch with some well taken

points by Aidan Kirwan, Rian Crotty, Graham Nagle, Eamonn Ryan and Joe Allen to trail by just 0-1 at the short whistle despite conceding three goals at 3-4 to 1-9. Lismore started the second half very well with points by Colin Kearney, Adam Flynn, Sean Reaney and Sean Daly, 3-8 to 2-9 but Dungarvan, themselves had an ace in the pack in County Minor Joe Allen who struck for 3-2 overall and it was his second goal that brought his team back into the game. The Western champions led for all of 52 minutes here but a goal from a close-in free by Rian Crotty gave the Blues the lead for the first time since the 11th minute. Midfielder Gavin Power started to field a number of puck outs and Rian Crotty set up Joe Allen for a further goal. Allen added a point and the Blues led by 4-12 to 3-10

to complete a 0-10 turnaround. Lismore didn’t lie down though and despite Sean Daly not getting any return for a penalty after he was taken down, Ronan Landers popped up with his side’s fourth goal to leave just 0-2 between the teams. Graham Nagle made it a 0-3 game with a long distance free on the call of full time and the final score went to Lismore’s Emmet Quann to end a thrilling hour’s hurling which was a credit to both these Junior teams. Dungarvan will now face championship favourites Ballyduff in the Western Final this Saturday at 6.15 p.m. and when the teams met in the Group stages the Reds won by 3-15 to 1-15. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Joe Allen, Rian Crotty, Jack Morrissey. Lismore’s Top Three:

Sean Daly, Terence Walsh, Philip O’Keeffe. Observer’s Man of the Match: Joe Allen. Dungarvan: Craig Barry; Mark Power, Jack Morrissey, Ger Cusack; John Curran, Graham Nagle 0-3 (1f, 2’65’), Denis Kirwan; Gavin Power, Joe Allen 3-2; David Houlihan, John Havens, Aidan Kirwan 0-1; Eamonn Ryan 0-1, Rian Crotty 1-6 (1-1f), Michael Power. Subs: Sean Hyslop, Darragh Hayes, Paul Houlihan. Lismore: John McGrath; Mark Montayne, Michael Coleman, Lar Byrne; Sean Reaney 0-1, Philip O’Keeffe, Adam Flynn 0-1; Pat Hennessy, Ronan Landers 1-0; Emmet Quann 0-2, Liam Prendergast, Oliver Lineen; Colin Kearney 0-1, Sean Daly 2-4 (2f), Terence Walsh (1-2). Sub: Anthony Whelan. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Cappoquin).

LOCAL BAR JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP (INTER ATTACHED) QUARTER-FINAL

Clashmore advances to semi-finals Clashmore/Kinsaleg .. 3-10; Ballysaggart ................ 0-10. GOALS from Aidan Trihy, Ronan Fitzgerald and Donie Scanlon set up Clashmore for a hard earned but deserved win over Ballysaggart in the Quarter-final of the J.H.C intermediate attached section at Cappoquin on Saturday evening. Opening half goals from Trihy and Fitzgerald in the 10th and 20th minutes saw the winners lead by 2-4 to 0-2 at the break. The Saggart opening half points came from Ml. Ryan and Adrian Meagher. Scanlon had Clashmore’s third goal on 40 minutes and it gave his

side a 3-5 to 0-4 lead. A brace of pointed frees from Adrian Meagher and one from Ml. Ryan saw ‘Saggart trail by 3-5 to 0-5 at the three quarter stage. Ballysaggart were denied a goal in the 48 minutes with a double save by Clashmore goalkeeper Brian Dunne with the rebound going wide. A brace of points from the hard-working Sean Fleming along with one apiece from Ronan Fitzgerald and sub Sean O’Connor saw Clashmore lead by 3-9 to 0-9 with 58 minutes played. Adrian Meagher had converted a brace of “65’s” and

had a point from a free late on. Clashmore go on to play Glen Rovers in the semi-final. Scorers for Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg - R. Fitzgerald (1-4); A. Trihy (1-1); D. Scanlon (1-0); S. Fleming (0-2); C. Faherty (0-1); D. O’Brien (0-1); S. O’Connor (0-1). Scorers for Ballysaggart - A. Meagher (0-4); M. Ryan (0-3); P. Hale (0-1); F. Meagher (0-1); L. O’Gorman (0-1). Clashmore/Kinsalebeg B. Dunne; A. McCarthy; E. Dunsmearach; D. Hickey; R. O’Sullivan; P. Allen; C. Lynch;

C. Faherty; S. Fleming; P. O’Riordan; A. Curley; D. Scanlon; A. Trihy; P. Fitzgerald; D. O’Brien. Subs S. O’Connor for O’Riordan; E. óg Ledingham for O’Brien; D. O’Keeffe for Lynch; R. Deady for Trihy; S. Kennefick for O’Sullivan. Ballysaggart - D. Nugent; J. Fennessey; S. Clancy; K. Murphy; M. Kearney; C. Kearney; S. Kearney; L. O’Gorman; S. Hale; M. Ryan; F. Meagher; P. Hale; P. Murphy; A. Meagher; S. Meagher. Subs - C. Bennett; J. Walsh; D. Moloney. Referee - S. Reddy (Modeligo).

LOCAL BAR JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP (SENIOR ATTACHED) SEMI-FINAL

Reds hold on to secure final place Ballyduff ...................... 2-14; Tallow .......................... 1-14. DESPITE leading by 9 points at the break, Ballyduff were holding on for a victory at the final whistle at the end of a highly competitive Senior Attached Junior Hurling Semi-final at Lismore on Saturday evening last. Goals from Colin Keane and Martin Feeney late in the half put the Reds in a strong position at the break. The opening half was a shoot-out between Tallow’s Ryan Grey and Eoin Scanlon for Ballyduff who between them recorded 9 of the 15 points in that period. The third quarter was low

scoring with only 4 points recorded with Eoin Scanlon hitting 3 for Ballyduff and Ryan Grey on target for Tallow. The winners led by 2-12 to 0-7 at the three quarter stage but Tallow were well on top in the closing quarter. A Brian Henley goal on 49 minutes brought Tallow right into the game and a brace of points from Stephen Pratt along with one apiece from Jake Neville and Henley (free) saw Tallow cut the deficit to a goal, 2-11 to 1-11 with 5 minutes remaining. Eoin Scanlon converted a Ballyduff free before Ryan Grey had a brace of Tallow points from placed balls to

leave 2 between the sides, 2-13 to 1-14 as the game went into time added on. A late David Walsh point from a free deep into injury time saw Ballyduff secure their place in the final. Tallow pushed the winners all the way particularly in the closing quarter but the concession of two goals late in the opening half proved to be costly in the end. Scorers for Ballyduff E. Scanlon (0-10); C. Keane (1-1); M. Feeney (1-1); D. Walsh (0-1); M. Drislane (0-1). Scorers for Tallow R. Grey (0-7); B. Henley (1-1); S. Pratt (0-2); S. Curley;

J. P. Grey; W. Hogan; J. Neville (0-1 each). Ballyduff - J. Keating; S. Mills; A. Feeney; D. McDonagh; K. Geary; M. Drislane; C. Horgan; D. Walsh; E. Scanlon; S. Brackett; M. Feeney; T. Feeney; C. Keane; E. Molumphy; S. Tanner. Subs J. Daly for M. Feeney; C. Hannon for Mills; M. Dooling for Tanner. Tallow - J.P Grey; W. Hogan; E. Hickey; A. Curley; A. Pratt; B. Henley; K. Fraser; J. Neville; N. Condon; K. Henley; S. Pratt; R. Grey; S. Curley; J. Power; D. Tobin. Referee - P. Casey (Cappoquin).

Referee Martin Curran pictured with team captains Eoin Kearns, St. Mary’s and Stevie Halley, Geraldines.

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Geraldines late late show Geraldines .................. 1-14; St. Mary’s, Touraneena.1-11. ST. MARY’S were in control of this winners take all Junior Championship game at the Gaelic Field last Saturday afternoon for all of 56 minutes as an Eoin Kearns pointed free gave his team a 1-11 to 0-11 advantage. However, the introduction of the injury plagued Geraldines free taker, Ger O’Donovan for the second half proved to be the winning move here as his five pointed frees and especially his quickly taken one to Stevie Hally, who rattled the Country end goal, got the Gers over the line and set up a semi final clash with Colligan this Sunday evening at the Gaelic Field at 6pm. This was a hard fought encounter with St. Mary’s in control on the scoreboard as they led at the short whistle by 1-6 to 0-6. St. Mary’s were playing the better hurling and Jason Sheehan’s goal at the end of the first quarter gave them a 0-4 advantage at 1-4 to 0-3. St. Mary’s were quick out of the blocks with a pointed free by Eoin Kearns after just 50 seconds opening the scoring. Kevin Sheehan followed suit from play and with eight minutes on the clock Kearns added his second score from a placed ball with the Geraldines yet to settle. The first half was frustrating for the Gers as they registered eight wides both from play and from frees. Aidan Dwyer opened their account in the 9th minute and it was the 11th minute before they struck their first point from play via full forward Ed Donovan. Kevin Sheehan and Aidan Dwyer (f) traded scores but the crucial one came from the younger Sheehan brother, Jason, when he managed to get the sliotar over the line in a crowded country end goal area. A further highlight of the first half was Stevie Kennefick’s pointed free from near his own ‘45’ metre line against the breeze in the 18th minute and an Aidan Dwyer (f) left just 0-3 between the sides six minutes later. Aidan Hickey, for the Touraneena team, and Stevie Keane traded points while the best score of the half came from the hurley of Kieran Barron from under-

neath the stand in the 27th minute, 1-6 to 0-6. St. Mary’s well deserved to be in front at this stage for a team that started short the services of Denis and J. J. Coffey, Tom and Dermot Tobin, David Whelan and John Queally and the final scores of the half came from Stevie Kennefick (‘65’) and Mike Kearns(f). Conscious of their little return from placed balls, the Geraldines introduced Ger O’Donovan for the second half and it proved to be a master stroke. While a number of his frees were not from difficult angles, they still had to be converted and his first three kept his side in the game throughout the second half. We went seven minutes without a score after the restart until a Mike Kearns pointed free extended St. Mary’s lead to 0-4. By the end of the third quarter, Ger O Donovan had pointed a free and a ‘65’ and in between, Ray Connery brought a great save out of JP Fitzpatrick. Eoin Kearns (f) restored St. Mary’s one goal lead 1-9 to 0-9 and the pattern of trading scores continued between Ger O’Donovan and Eoin Kearns and then between Aidan Dwyer and Kearns. Dwyer’s point was the Ger’s first one from play in 26 minutes but they only had to wait five minutes for their next one and it was the winning of the game. Following Eoin Kearn’s fifth and final pointed free, Geraldines were awarded a close in free with three minutes remaining and instead of tapping the ball over the bar to reduce the deficit to 0-2, Ger O Donovan spotted Stevie Halley to his right in front of the goal and Hally held his composure well to make room for himself and to rifle the sliotar into the net, 1-11 to 1-11.This score ignited the Ger’s for the first time in the game and Aidan Dwyer added his second point from play within the minute. The momentum was clearly with the Geraldines and they finished in style with two further Ger O’Donovan pointed frees to enjoy a 0-3 winning margin when the long whistle sounded in the 62nd minute. There is no rest for the winners as they return to action this Sunday against

Colligan in the semi-final with Modeligo awaiting the winners in the Western Final. Geraldines Top Three: Stevie Hally, Ger O’Donovan, Aidan Dwyer. St. Mary’s Top Three: Eoin Kearns, Kevin Sheehan, Sean Fitzpatrick. Observer’s Man of the Match: Stevie Hally. Number of Scorers: Geraldines: 6. St. Mary’s: 6. Scores from Play: Geraldines: 1-4. St. Mary’s: 1-4. Frees For: Geraldines: 21. St. Mary’s: 16. Wides: Geraldines: 10. St. Mary’s: 6. Score of the Match : Stevie Hally’s 57th minute goal. Scorers: Geraldines: Ger O’Donovan 0-5 (4f, 1’65’), Aidan Dwyer 0-5 (3f), Stevie Hally 1-0, Steven Kennefick 0-2 (1f,1’65’), Stevie Keane and Ed Donovan 0-1 each. St. Mary’s: Eoin Kearns 0-5f, Jason Sheehan 1-0, Kevin Sheehan 0-2, Mike Kearns 0-2f, Aidan Hickey and Kieran Barron 0-1 each. Teams: Geraldines: Pat O’Donovan; Ricky Fitzgerald, Steven Fitzgerald, Vinny O’Brien; Jerome Maher, Eamonn Mernin, Johnny Healy; Ray Connery, Steven Kennefick; Aidan Dwyer, Matty O’Brien, Stevie Hally; Danny O’Keeffe, Ed Donovan, Stevie Keane. Subs: Ger O’Donovan, Shane Kenny. St. Mary’s: J. P. Fitzpatrick; Conor Tobin, Sean Fitzpatrick, Johnny Ahearne; Owen Barron, Jack Power, Ronan Gleeson; Stephen Coffey, Kevin Sheehan; Aidan Hickey, Eoin Kearns, Mike Kearns; Aidan Fitzpatrick, Kieran Barron, Jason Sheehan. Referee: Martin Curran (Sean Phobail).

Man of the Match Stevie Halley.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

LOCAL BAR JUNIOR HURLING (INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED) QUARTER-FINAL

Abbeyside back to winning ways Abbeyside ................... 1-17; An Rinn ........................ 1-10. FOLLOWING recent defeats to both Ballinameela and Kilgobinet, reigning champions Abbeyside got their current campaign back on track at the Gaelic Field last Saturday afternoon with a well deserved 0-7 win over An Rinn. The Village led by 1-8 to 1-5 at the short whistle with An Rinn’s best player John Power goaling in the 25th minute and David Sweeney replied similarly for the local

Man of the Match Ruairi Conway.

team two minutes later. There was precious little between the teams from the beginning and late first half scores by Abbeyside’s top marksman from play David Sweeney was the difference at the interval. The nearest An Rinn got to their opposition was immediately on the restart when Paraic O Lonain split the posts but Abbeyside remained in control via points from Owen Young (0-5, 2f), Steven Flynn, Michael Maher, Stevie Lannigan and David Sweeney. An Rinn had one of the best players on the field in their midfielder John Power and he was well supported by such as Seanai McGrath, Cormac Mac Murchu and Joe O Raghallaigh while Jack Harty was in outstanding form between the posts. Abbeyside’s third team are back where they want to be, in a semi-final, and they still remain the team to beat in this year’s championship. Their backline conceded little on Saturday with Ruairi Conway giving a Man of the

Match performance and others to shine in this department included Pa Collins and Paul Breen. David Hickey enjoyed a brilliant first half as did Owen Young in the second thirty minutes while David Sweeney was a constant scoring threat with good support from Steven Flynn Michael Maher and Stevie Lannigan. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Ruairi Conway, David Sweeney, Owen Young. An Rinn’s Top Three: John Power, Jack Harty, Joe O Raghallaigh. Observer’s Man of the Match: Ruairi Conway. Number of Scorers: Abbeyside: 6. An Rinn: 4. Scores from Play: Abbeyside: 1-14. An Rinn: 1-5. Frees For: Abbeyside: 7. An Rinn: 15. Wides: Abbeyside: 7. An Rinn: 2. Score of the Match: David Sweeney’s point in the first minute of added time in the first half. Scorers: Abbeyside: Davis Sweeney 1-4, Owen

Young 0-6 (3f), Steven Flynn, Michael Maher and Stevie Lannigan 0-2 each, David Hickey 0-1. An Rinn: Sean De Paor 13, Seanai Mac Craith 0-4 (1f) Paraic O Lonain 0-1, Cian O Fathaigh 0-2 (1f, 1’65’). Teams: Abbeyside: J. P. McGrath; Paul Breen, Denis Byrne, Pa Collins; Nicky Dee, David Morrissey, Ruairi Conway; Jamie Ryan, David Hickey; Owen Young, Stevie Lannigan, Michael Maher; Ronan Proctor, Steven Flynn, David Sweeney. Subs: Aonghus O Raghnaigh. An Rinn: Sean O hArta; Neil O Muirithe, Tomas O Cadhla, Sean O Cadhla; Darach O Cathasaigh, Joe O Raghallaigh, Cormac Mac Murchu; Peadar Marriot, Sean De Paor; Seaghan O Donnabhain, Lucas O Cuirrin, Cian O Fathaigh; Paraic O Lonain, Seanai Mac Craith, Eoin O Murchadha. Fir Ionaid: Micheal De Frinnseach, Tomas De Faoite, Darach O hIarlaithe, Nioclas O Conduin. Referee: Joe Salmon (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg).

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Semi-final date for An Rinn An Rinn..........................2-18; Ballysaggart....................2-9. IN 2013 An Rinn were playing Senior hurling and Ballysaggart were in the Junior grade so there was no doubt as to who were the favourites heading into this game at the Gaelic Field last Sunday evening. The match was delayed due to the extra time in the first quarter final but the general opinion around the grounds was that this game was of a higher standard than the first. An Rinn were the better all round side and they well deserved their win but Ballysaggart didn’t hand it to them on a plate and they contested the issue with real vigour right up to the very end of the game. Paddy O Murchadha was in top freetaking form all evening and he ended the match with 09 (7f) to his credit. Stephen Bennett added two more goals to his growing number of green flags and these were answered by the Breathnach brothers Bili and Donie who used their speed to telling effect throughout. The pace of the game itself was electric from the first whistle and there were two scores on the board within 48 seconds with Paddy O Murchadha and

Stephen Bennett opening their respective team’s accounts. The first goal of the hour arrived in the 5th minute when Ronan Walsh provided for Stephen Bennett but An Rinn answered quickly with five unanswered white flags by Bili Breathnach, Paddy O Murchadha, Liam O Lonain and two from the impressive corner forward Fearghal O Cuirrin with his first effort being rated the score of the match. Trailing by 0-5 to 1-1, ‘Saggart received a timely boost in the 14th minute when Stephen Bennett grabbed his second goal and Ronan Walsh and Darren Meagher followed up with minors to level the tie at 2-3 to 0-6 with sixteen minutes on the clock. Donie Breathnach’s injury worries of the past year looked a distant memory when he raced past the ‘Saggart defence one minute later to move the net in the Town end goal and now it was An Rinn’s turn to raise a couple of white flags via pointed frees from Donie Breathnach and Paddy O Murchadha. Darren Maher and Cian O Conchubair, both of whom enjoyed good games, traded scores from play before Lorcan O Corraoin sped out of defence

Referee Colin Cunningham pictured with team captains Kieran Bennett, Ballysaggart and Liam O Lonain, An Rinn.

in the 26th minute and he picked out Bili Breatnach, who put daylight between the teams for the first time with a well taken goal to leave the score at 2-9 to 2-4. Darren Maher and Paddy O Murchadha, both from frees brought a fast half hour’s hurling to a close with two late points. The second half was more of a battle than what we enjoyed in the first moiety and though An Rinn won it by 0-8 to 0-4, only three of the dozen scores came from play and they were all from An Rinn courtesy of Bili Breathnach, Donie Breathnach and Liam O Lonain. Despite the winners recording the first two points on the restart, Ballysaggart replied with three unanswered Darren Meagher pointed frees by the 40th minute to leave just 0-4 between the sides at 2-12 to 2-8. However, that’s as close as the Munster Junior Champions of last year could get to the winners, who shortly afterwards stretched their lead to 0-6 via Donie Breathnach and another Paddy O Murchadha point. There was no score between the 42nd and the 52nd minutes during which the exchanges were keen but try as they did Ballysaggart could just not break down their opposition. An Rinn lifted the siege and in the final eight minutes of the hour, Paddy O Murchadha pointed three frees and Liam O Lonain scored his second point. A Stephen Bennett free completed his team’s tally but they didn’t score from play in the second half as An Rinn ran out worthy winners. Although they will be disappointed to be out of the championship, Ballysaggart performed as best as they could against a team that were playing two grades ahead of them last year while An Rinn will face

Cappoquin in the semi-final this Friday evening at the Gaelic Field at 8.00 p.m. An Rinn’s Top Three: Donie Breathnach, Paddy O Murchadha, Fearghal O Cuirrin. Ballysaggart’s Top Three: Darren Maher, Stephen Bennett, Shane Bennett. Observer’s Man of the Match: Donie Breathnach. Number of Scorers: An Rinn: 6. Ballysaggart: 3. Scores from Play: An Rinn: 2-10. Ballysaggart: 2-4. Frees For: An Rinn: 13. Ballysaggart: 13. Wides: An Rinn: 10. Ballysaggart: 11. Score of the Match: Fearghal O Cuirrin’s 9th minute point from an acute angle. Scorers for An Rinn: Paddy O Murchadha 0-9 (7f), Bili Breathnach 1-2, Donie Breathnach 1-2 (1f), Fearghal O Cuirrin and Liam O Lonain 02 each, Cian O Conchubair 0-1. Scorers for Ballysaggart: Stephen Bennett 2-2 (1f), Darren Maher 0-6 (4f), Ronan Walsh 0-1. An Rinn: Donie O Murchadha; Jamie De Baruin, Ray O Ceallaigh, Lorcan O Corraoin; Noel O Murchadha, Shane O Cuirrin, Christy Breathnach; Ferdia O hAodha, Tadhg O hUallachain; Donie Breathnach, Bili Breathnach, Liam O Lonain, Padraig O Murchadha, Cian O Conchubair, Fearghal O Cuirrin. Fir Ionaid: Fearghal O Ceallaigh, Eoin Breathnach. Ballysaggart: Matty Meagher; Bobby Ryan, Kieran Fennessy, Daniel Devine; Barry Murphy, Eugene O’Brien, Cailean O’Gorman; Christy Murphy, Kieran Bennett; Shane Bennett, Darren Meagher, Ken Cashel; Ronan Walsh, Stephen Bennett, Stephen Mangan. Referee: Colin Cunningham (Tallow).

Referee Thomas Walsh pictured with team captains Carthach Shalloe, Brickey Rangers and Michael Walsh, Stradbally.

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Never say die Stradbally earns last minute replay Stradbally.........................3-16; Brickey Rangers.............1-22. (AET) MICHAEL Walsh stood over an 80th minute free in the centre of the Gaelic Field last Sunday evening to keep Stradbally Intermediate the in Championship and he did just that as his delivery went unerringly over the crossbar in the Town end goal to prolong the quarter final stages of this well contested competition for at least one more week. This is a game that Brickeys looked to have won both in normal time and in extra time but a 60th minute penalty by Shane Ahearne brought the tie to extra time and a Stephen Cunningham goal in the 80th minute paved the way for Michael Walsh to bring the teams back again to the Shandon venue this Sunday at 7.15 p.m. As if both teams knew this was going to be a long evening, the first half was moderate enough at the end of which the sides were level at 0-8 each. Brickeys play wasn’t intense enough over the hour and this suited Stradbally, who didn’t possess the hurling touch of their opponents, but their strong point on the night was their steely determination to succeed. The game’s top marksman Shane Aherne (1-9) opened the scoring with a brace of points inside three minutes. County minor Cormac Curran replied either side of a Shane Aherne pointed free from two placed balls and one of Brickeys best players on the night Conor McGrath levelled the match for the first of its eight occasions in the 10th minute at 0-3 each. This pattern continued for the first moiety with scores being traded by Conor Morrissey and Jack Mullaney, by Mullaney again and Tommy Lynch and by Shane Aherne (2) with responses from Conor McGrath and Conor Morrissey. Other features of a quite first half was a good goal attempt by Shane Aherne in the 22nd minute, Stradbally’s first wide didn’t come until the 30th minute and Brickeys scores were the result of good team play compared to the Reds 0-5 of their 0-8 tally the result of placed balls. Stradbally enjoyed an ideal beginning to the restart when Robert Aherne raised a green flag in the 36th minute. This seemed to awake a Brickey revival and the Black and

Amber recorded nine of the next ten scores to take a 0-5 lead by the 47th minute at 0-17 to 1-9. Conor McGrath led the charge with Stephen Cunningham replying but all the movement was on the Brickey side of the scoreboard thereafter via Cormac Curran (3), Conor Morrissey (3) and two of the best scores of the eighty minutes from Darragh Duggan and from Cormac O’Grady. What looked like a Stradbally set-back occurred in the 50th minute when they were reduced to 14 players with the dismissal of one of their forwards. Instead, the Reds upped their game and playing their best hurling, Shane Aherne scored his next two frees, the Stradbally defence prevented a Conor Morrissey goal attempt and Jack Mullaney fired over his third point to leave just one score between the teams in the 54th minute at 0-17 to 1-13. One of Brickeys best players on the night, Cormac O’Grady steadied the ship with two glorious points in the 56th and in the 58th minutes and that looked to be that as An Rinn and Ballysaggart were preparing to enter the field. However, there was a further twist and Stradbally team manager Oliver Costelloe must take some of the credit here when they were awarded a 59th minute ‘65’. Quote, ‘Brick, you take that and John Coffey you go in’. Well, in he went and the end result was that Michael Walshe’s dropping delivery came to one John Coffey and when he was upended a penalty was awarded and Shane Aherne’s low strike into the net levelled the game for the seventh occasion and brought it to extra time. Stradbally returned with a full compliment of players with Paddy Kiely taking to the field but it was the Brickeys who took control of the scoreboard once more. Darragh Duggan struck his third point after just 20 seconds and in the 64th minute, Conor McGrath’s long delivery was snatched up by Cormac O’Grady, who with great composure rattled the net, 1-20 to 2-13. Michael up taken had Walsh Stradbally’s free taking duties and he recorded their sole score of the half in the 70th minute. In the second ten minutes, the story of the game continued in that the tougher the story got for the Reds the harder they

tried and Centre back John Coffey, who excelled throughout, scored an inspirational point after 55 seconds of the restart. Darragh Duggan replied two minutes later and when sub Niall Collins placed Cormac Curran for his sixth white flag, Brickeys were 0-4 to the good at 1-22 to 2-15. Scoring stopped for the next seven minutes and in the final one of the game Stephen Cunningham latched on to a high delivery into the Town end goal and the green flag was raised as Stradbally refused to be beaten. There was one further play and as stated at the outset, Michael Walsh levelled the game and, in truth, that was the best way to finish up on the night. Well done to both teams. Stradbally’s Top Three: Shane Aherne, John Coffey, Ger Power. Brickeys Top Three: Conor McGrath, Cormac O’Grady, Jamie Kiely. Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane Aherne. Scorers: of Number Stradbally: 6. Brickeys: 6. Play: from Scores Stradbally: 2-8. Brickeys: 1-19. Frees For: Stradbally: 16. Brickeys: 12. 9. Stradbally: Wides: Brickeys: 16. Score of the Match: 42nd Duggan’s Darragh minute point. Scorers for Stradbally: Shane Aherne 1-9 ( 1-5f, 1 ‘65’), Stephen Cunningham 1-1, Robert Aherne 1-0 each, Jack Mullaney 0-3, Michael Walsh 0-2f, John Coffey 0-1. Scorers for Brickeys: Cormac Curran 0-6 (2f,1’65’), Conor O’Grady 1-3, Conor Darragh 0-5, Morrissey Duggan 0-4, Conor McGrath 0-3, Tommy Lynch 0-1. Stradbally: Trevor Curran; Paddy Doyle, Ger Power, Cathal Cusack; Shane Lannon, John Coffey, Kevin Coffey; Michael Walsh, Shane Aherne; Jack Mullaney, Robert Aherne, Stephen Cunningham; Michael Aherne, David Grey, Andy Doyle. Subs: Luke Casey, Paddy Kiely, Ciaran Cusack. Brickeys: Jamie Kiely; Mark McGrath, Shane Cummins, Diarmuid Tobin; Carthach Shalloe, Philip Walsh, Tommy Lynch; Conor Phelan, Conor McGrath; Mark Shalloe, Darragh Duggan, Cormac O’Grady; Conor Morrissey, Cormac Curran, Carthach Barry. Subs: Niall Collins, Mark Scanlon. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

ROUND 5 COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Passage and Dungarvan qualify for semi-finals ONCE again Passage proved their championship winning credentials with an impressive 2-16 to 3-10 win away to De La Salle. The win was all the more noticeable as the home team badly needed the two championship points on offer but they now find themselves in a right battle for a qualification place with St. Carthages, Cois Bhride and possibly Roanmore.De La Salle were without the injured Eddie Meaney here and John Mullane and his fellow team management will require the County minor on the championship run in if they hope to make the cut here. Passage are perched on top of the table with Dungarvan and they are unbeaten to date with the only point they dropped was their first game at home when they drew with the Blues. Led by Sean Hogan, Passage were also well served by Sean Tracey’s freetaking, Sean Barlow, Adam Roche, Jamie Burke, Stephen Lynch and Luke Nolan. Passage: Niall Walsh; Dean Kearns, Calum O’Neill, Gary Barlow; Mike Hutchinson, Sean Barlow, Darragh Lynch; Donal Power, Jamie Burke; Sean Hogan, Adam Roche, Stephen Lynch; David Jones, Sean Tracey, Luke Nolan. DIVISION 1 Dungarvan ……...……...1-25; Roanmore ……...………0-12. Passage ………...………2-16; De La Salle ……..………3-10. WITH two rounds yet to play in the County Minor Hurling Championship both Passage and Dungarvan are guaranteed their place in the knockout stages following their wins over De La Salle and Roanmore respectively in Round 5 last Wednesday evening. Short the services of a number of players, including County Minor goalie Billy Nolan who plays his club hurling outfield, Roanmore had no answer to a full strength Dungarvan fifteen at Clogherane last Wednesday evening. The home team led by 0-15 to 0-5 at the short whistle and they were leading by 020 to 0-9 when Joe Allen placed sub Conor O’Donovan for an excellent goal from a ground pull on the sliotar in the 50th minute at the scoreboard end goal. County minor Patrick Curran

was the Blues top scorer with 0-11 (6f) with Joe Allen and Sean Crotty accounting for 0-4 and 0-3 respectively. Josh O’Brien was unerring from placed balls for Roanmore, he recorded 0-9 (7f) in total but they lacked the scoring power up front to trouble the home team. Dungarvan: Brendan Cullinane; Glenn Waters, Aaron Donnelly, John Havens; Aidan Kirwan, Darragh Lyons 0-1, John Curran 0-2; Joe Allen 0-4, Sean Murray 0-1; Mick Devine, Eamonn Crotty 0-2, Sean Crotty 0-3; Jack Lacey, Patrick Curran 0-11(6f), Luke Rossiter 0-1. Subs: Conor Donovan 1-0, Pius O’Shea, Darragh Hayes, Peter Queally, Mark Boland. Roanmore: Darragh Sheridan; Ben Moran, Tony O’Brien, Luke Griffin; Reece Flanagan, Dale Hayes, Craig Norris; Aidan Purcell 0-1, Dean Finn; Ross Cuddihy, Josh O’Brien 0-9 (7f), Shane Mackey; Sean Roche 0-1, Ryan Coady, Luke Power. Subs: Cormac Lane, Max O’Mahony, Ian Chester 0-1, Cein Baldwin. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Cappoquin). ’GUNNERS DOMINATE SECOND HALF Ballygunner ………...…4-15; Cois Bhride ………...……29. PLAYING at home, Cois Bhride were well in contention at the short whistle, though they trailed by 2-7 to 2-5 against one of the Championship favourites Ballygunner but the visitors completely dominated the second half on a scoreline of 2-8 to 0-4. The Gunners are now just one point behind both Passage and Dungarvan and are all but qualified for the semi-finals. County player Peter Hogan and Billy O’Sullivan goaled twice for the winners in each half with Darragh Buckley and Ed Hynes replying similarly in the first half but the home team didn’t raise any green flag after the restart. Mark Mullally fired over 0-4 in the first half for the winners and their other points came from Ben Hogan, Ed Hayden and Peter Hogan. Ryan Gray pointed twice for Cois Bhride and he was supported on the scoreboard by Colm Roche, Kelvyn O’Farrell

and John Paul Lucey. The second half belonged to the Gunners though as they upped their tempo and confined their hosts to 0-4 from Ryan Grey (2) and Darragh Buckley (2). As well as goals by Peter Hogan and Billy O’Sullivan, a total of 0-8 was also added to their finishing tally by Michael Mahony (3), Gus Flynn and Conor o Sullivan 0-2 each and Peter Hogan as Ballygunner ran out comfortable six point winners. Ballygunner: Sean O’Sullivan; Rory Corbett, David Cullinane, Nick Kervick; Jeff Frampton, Ed Hayden, Nicholas Byrne; Gus Flynn, Conor O’Sullivan; Michael Mahony, Mark Mullally, Ben Hogan; Adam Power, Peter Hogan, Billy O Sullivan. Subs: Alex Molloy, Daithi Cullinane, Robert Kennedy, Cathal Ryan. Cois Bhride: David Tobin; Darragh Mulcahy, Jack Tobin, Padraig Roche; Jake Beecher, Colm Roche, Jake Neville; John Paul Lucey, Jordan Henley; Ed Hynes, Adam Crawford, Ryan Grey; Darragh Buckley, Kelvyn O’Farrell, Robbie Geary. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn). DIVISION 2 CAPPOQUIN ENDS ABBEYSIDE’S UNBEATEN RUN Cappoquin......................2-14; Abbeyside.......................1-15. Cappoquin played table toppers and undefeated Abbeyside at the Sportsfield last Wednesday evening and in a well contested first half, the visitors led at the short whistle by 1-9 to 1-7. Sean Meaney netted the goal for Cappoquin and Stephen Cliffe replied similarly for the Village. The second was again an even and uncompromising affair as both sides gave their all and it was a goal by Tommy McCarthy in the 54th minute that put Cappoquin in the lead for the first time. This was an advantage that the leaders never relinquished in a half that they won by 1-7 to 0-6. This win moves Cappoquin into third spot on the table on 7pts, one ahead of Brickeys, one behind Abbeyside and two behind the tabletoppers Naomh Declain Thoir. Stephen Cliffe was

Abbeyside’s top scorer with 15 and other contributors were Eoin Kiely 0-4, Tadhg Prendrgast, David Looby, Conor Prunty, John Elsted ans Sean Daly, 0-1 each. Cappoquin: Keith O’Sullivan; Jack Mangan, Craig Dunne, Matt Noonan; Nathan O’Mahony, Shane Murray, Mossy Noonan; Eoghan Murray, Andy Molumby; Sean Cullinane, Sean Meaney, Tommy McCarthy; Brian Murphy, Aaron O Sullivan, Evan Mason. Subs: Adam Whelan, Simon Power, Jack Coffey, Donnacha McGrath. Abbeyside: Lar Power; Conor McCarthy, Ronan Mansfield, Conor McCarthy; Jack Duggan, Conor Prunty, Cormac O’Dwyer; John Elsted, David Looby; Sean Daly, Kevin Dwane, Ruairi Conway; Stephen Cliffe, Eoin Kiely, Tadhg Prendergast. Sub: Darragh McGrath. Referee: Martin Curran. NAOMH DECLAIN GO TOP Naomh Declain Thoir....1-15; Brickey Rangers............1-10. The Ballyduff / Kilmacthomas moved to the top of the Division 2 table with a well deserved win by 0-5 against the Brickeys at home last Wednesday evening. County player John Kennedy led the way for the winners on the scoreboard and he was well supported by such as Johnny Long, Ross Coffey O’Shea, Dylan Reade, Darragh Cusack and Kevin Cheasty. Conor Morrissey scored the Brickeys first half goal and others to contribute on the scoreboard included Carthach Barry, Cormac Curran and Darragh Herlihy. Naomh Declain Thoir: Ryan Murray; Jack Kennedy, Micheal Mears, Craig Tyrrell; Adam Walsh, Cormac Dunphy, Darragh Larkin; Calum Lyons, Johnny Long; Dylan Reade, John Kennedy, Ross Coffey O’Shea; Darragh Cusack, Jack Power, Kevin Cheasty. Subs: Alan Fitzsimmons, Peter Gallagher, Colm Dempsey, Jack Dee, Shane Fanning, Ben Kennedy, Ryan Gallagher. Brickeys: John Blackwell; Conor Houlihan, Shane Nugent, Dylan O’Donovan; Cathal Curran, Kieran O’Neill, Darragh O Grady; Carthach

Barry, Conor Whelan; Paul Whelan, Cormac Curran, Ryan O’Neill; Darragh Herlihy, Conor Morrissey, Ruairi Curran. CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE (TOP 4 SUBJECT TO CORRECTION) Naomh Declain Thoir 9 pts Abbeyside 8 pts Cappoquin 7 pts Brickey Rangers 6 pts DIVISION 3 (GROUP 2) ARDMORE WINS LOCAL DERBY AND TOPS TABLE Ardmore ………….....…......1-14; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg.......0-11. FIVE games played and five games won is Ardmore’s impressive record in Group 2 of Division 3 following their 0-6 local derby win against Clashmore last week. Ardmore are now straight into the semifinals along with St. Oliver’s and they await the winners from the quarter- finals which are being played this Wednesday and Thursday evenings over in the Gaelic Field. The only goal in the game here was scored by 15 year old David Walsh for the winners in a first half that was very closely contested, at the end of which the winners led by 1-6 to 0-8. For Ardmore James Flavin scored 0-2 and Eoin Conway, Senan Freyne, Sean Veale and Stephen Keating also worked the scoreboard. Clashmore finished the half strongly with County Minor Edmond O’Halloran scoring 0-4 in succession to add to the earlier points from John Foley, Paddy Prendergast, Rob Deady and Dan O’Neill. Ardmore pulled clear of their rivals in a second half that they won by 0-8 to 0-3 with James Flavin scoring two early points with later support from Stephen Keating (2), Senan Freyne (2), James Kennedy and David Walsh. Clashmore’s 0-3 second half points all came from the hurley of Edmond O’Halloran.

Ardmore: Jack Walsh, Richard Carroll, Declan Fitzgerald, Eoghan O’Shea, Eoin Conway, James Veale, James Kennedy, Charlie Bryan, James Flavin, Stephen Keating Sean Veale, Senan Freyne, Michael O’Neill, David Walsh, William Barron, Michael Cronin. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Brian Lynch, Alan McCarthy, Ed. Hynes, John O’Donovan, Adam Curley, Conor Lynch, Edmond O’Halloran, Rob Deady, Paddy Prendergast, Luke Seward, John Foley, Adam O’Sullivan, Dan O’Neill. Subs: Dean O’Brien, Ian Burke. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn). DIVISION 3 (GROUP 1) ST. OLIVERS INTO KNOCKOUTOUT STAGES St. Olivers.......................1-20; Portlaw............................0-15. St. Olivers maintained a lead throughout this well contested game last week, the feature of it being the tussle between the winner’s Tiernan O’Connell and Craig Fraher for Portlaw. The best score of the hour came from an acute angle by Richie Lynch towards the end and others to score for Olivers included Mickey O’Brien, Micheal Culloo, Mickey Phelan, Paul Curran, Liam O’Connell, Cian Culloo, Rob Shine, David Hally and Conor Duggan. Olivers led at halftime by 0-10 to 0-7 and they won the second moiety by 0-10 to 0-8. St. Olivers: Darragh Looby, Mike Kiely, Tiernan O’Connell, Luke O’Connor, Mikey O’Brien, Micheal Culloo, Mikey Phelan, Cian Culloo, Paul Curran, Liam O’Connell, Richie Lynch, Rob Shine, David Hally. Sub: Conor Duggan. Portlaw: Luke Power, Dylan Kiely, Jordan Harte, Peter Boylan, Jamie Murphy, Erin Furlong, Jake Scanlan, Luke Woods, Anthony Morrissey,

Derek Phelan,Logan O’Sullivan, Trevor Kiely, Craig Fraher, Jordan O’Sullivan, Darren Lennon, Dillon Lambert. Referee: Dessie O’Leary. DIVISION 3 GROUP 2 FOURMILEWATER QUALIFIES FROM GROUP 2 Fourmilewater................7-22; Gaeltacht.........................1-12. Fourmilewater will play Stradbally in the Quarter Final this Thursday evening on the strength of their win over Gaeltacht last Wednesday evening. The winners had ten different scorers while an Gaeltacht’s finishing tally of 1-12 would win many games. Top scorers here were Darragh Morrissey and Shane O’Meara with 2-2 each for the winners. Fourmilewater: Glenn Cullinane, Jake Mulcahy, Jack Guiry, Tom Barron, Stephen Barron, Kieran Walsh, Gearoid Hearne, Liam Cooney, Cian Morrissey, Kieran Looney, Darragh Morrissey, Dylan Guiry, Shane O’Meara. Subs: Kieran Ryan, Shane Mullins, Tholm Guiry. Gaeltacht: C. O Maoileoin, P. De Roiste, M.O Cadhla, O. Mac Siomoin, C. O Cuirrin, B. De Baruin, D. O Cathasaigh, A. Mac Gearailt, P. O Lonain, S.Mac Craith, S. O Donnabhain, J. O Domhnaill, A. O Crotaigh, T. O Cadhla. DIVISION 3 QUARTER-FINALS TRAMORE V NAOMH BRID in the Fraher Field Wednesday, September 10th at 7.30 p.m. ST. OLIVER’S V ARDMORE in the Fraher Field Thursday, September 11th at 7.30 p.m.

LEAGUE TABLE J.J. KAVANAGH & SONS MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 1 Team P W D L Pts For Pts Against Pts Diff Pts Dungarvan 5 4 1 0 121 88 33 9 Passage 5 4 1 0 122 95 27 9 Ballygunner 5 4 0 1 117 90 27 8 De La Salle 5 2 0 3 113 105 8 4 St. Carthage’s 5 2 0 3 106 125 -19 4 Cois Bhride 5 1 1 3 90 108 -18 3 Roanmore 5 1 0 4 72 113 -41 2 Mt. Sion 5 0 1 4 99 116 -17 1

Leinster S.F.C to be reviewed THE Leinster Council have discussed ideas to bring an end to the lopsided nature of the Provincial S.F. Championship. Dublin have won 9 out of their last 10 finals and concern has been expressed at the widening gap between top counties and those at the other end of the spectrum. The same four counties have contested the semi-finals for three consecutive years. The suggestion is for a round robin series for the six weakest counties as a possible option. The most recent meeting of the council asked delegates to go back to their counties and discuss what can be done to close the gap between the top 4 and the remaining teams.

Wexford Launch GAA TV WEXFORD County Board broke new ground recently with the first airing of a pilot GAA programme on TV. The 30 minute long show was broadcast on Sky platform channel 192 and on FreeSat on channel 402. The show looked at the footballer’s qualifier win over Longford and previewed the Leinster SH semi-final against Dublin. It is presented by four time All-Ireland camogie winner Kate Kelly with former county hurling star Tom Dempsey as analyst.

Sponsored Jerseys presented to the Abbeyside Camogie Club – Frank Nugent, Nugent's Centra (Sponsor) presenting the Jerseys to Club Chairman, Eddie O'Halloran. Included are Eimear Enright, Club Secretary and Club Members. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

COUNTY SENIOR HURLING QUARTER-FINALS

Last two semi-final spots up for grabs Abbeyside -vMount Sion in Walsh Park Sunday, September 14th at 2.00 p.m. Lismore -vBallygunner in Walsh Park Sunday, September 14th at 3.30 p.m. ALL roads lead to Walsh Park this Sunday for the remaining two quarter-finals in the County Senior Hurling Championship. De La Salle and Dungarvan await the winners in the hat for the semi final draw which will be made after these games. Ballygunner and Abbeyside will be favourites to get into that draw but Lismore and Mount Sion will, no doubt, have something to say about that. ABBEYSIDE -VMOUNT SION This game gets the ball rolling at 2.00 p.m. and Abbeyside will fancy their chances here against a

Mount Sion team that failed to fire against Dungarvan last day out and that don’t look to have the all round strength of their opponents. Of course, the tradition steeped ‘Sion will be striving to prove that they are still a force in this year’s championship and their club will be reminding them of this in the lead up to the game. Not playing well, they scored 1-19 against the Blues but Sunday will definitely be a case of proving their worth for 2014. Abbeyside reached the semi-finals last year before bowing out narrowly to Ballygunner in a poor game and they have maintained their progress in 2014 despite losing their first two games to Fourmilewater and De La Salle. In a tougher group than ‘Sion, the Village then recorded impressive wins over the Champions, Passage, Lismore and Roanmore to finish second in their group and all this despite their football commitments. Abbeyside were in Carrickon-Suir last Sunday playing Dunamaggin to get a hurling game behind them and if they

play to their best ability, their name should be lying in the semi-final hat alongside and in the company of their old rivals Dungarvan. LISMORE -VBALLYGUNNER Lismore make the journey to Walsh Park to take on the team that keen followers of the game predict will be engraved on the News and Star Cup come October. Ballygunner will be the warmest of favourites to advance as their team play this year and their running off the ball has produced major problems for all opposition. Nobody has scored more in the Group stages of the championship to date than the Gunners and anything other than a win here will be regarded as the shock of the year. However, Lismore are a proud hurling club and they will not be travelling to Waterford just to make up the numbers. There is always a big game in them, such as two years ago when they gave De La Salle the shock of their lives in the Gaelic Field

and that was without their top player Maurice Shanahan. A big plus for the Black and Amber this year is the return to form of Dan Shanahan and he has contributed well to their progress so far. The time to meet a team rated higher than you is in the QuarterFinals as they have one eye down the road and Lismore can be guaranteed to give this game one right challenge and hopefully they will ensure three Western names in the semi-final draw. SENIOR FOOTBALL RELEGATION PLAY OFF Ballinameela -vArdmore in Fraher Field Saturday, September 13th at 6.00 p.m. Once again, this is where no Senior Football team wants to be but come Saturday night one of them will be contesting the Western Intermediate Championship in 2015 and the other will be plying their trade in the Senior ranks for one more year at the very least.

Ballinameela will be favourites to maintain their status as they should have beaten De La Salle last day out and so be preparing for a Quarter-Final game rather than a Relegation battle. They look to be the better allround side and if they play to their full potential this time round the Blue and Whites should prevail. Ardmore on the other hand have already lost their Senior hurling status and the wounded animal is a dangerous species as they will not want to be the first team, subject to correction, to be relegated in both codes. Ardmore just don’t seem to have the full compliment of players required at this level at the moment and on top of this, the absence of experienced ones through inury and through emigration has affected the seasiders greatly. They will give it their best shot as they did against Fourmilewater in the hurling play off and if they can stay in touch into the second half, then maybe they will get the result they desire.

WATERFORD LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION We are currently seeking a manager for each of the following teams for 2015: – UNDER 14 – UNDER 16 – MINOR – INTERMEDIATE For details on how to apply, please contact Miranda Curran, Administrator on 083 - 1456084 or email waterfordladiesfootball@gmail.com. Closing date for receipt of applications is Saturday, September 20th, 2014.

Fraher Field News FIXTURES Wednesday, 10th September - Minor Hurling Semi-Final Div. 3 at 7.30 p.m. Tramore V Ardmore. Thursday, 11th September - Minor Hurling Semi-Final Div 3 at 7.30 p.m. St. Olivers V Fourmilewater. Friday, 12th September Intermediate Hurling SemiFinal at 8.00 p.m. Cappoquin V An Rinn. Saturday, 13th September - Ladies U-16 County Final at 1.00 p.m. Ballyduff Upper V St. Annes Ladies Senior County Final at 3.00 p.m. Ballymacarbry V Comeragh Rangers. Senior Football Relegation Play-off at 6.00 p.m. Ardmore V Ballinameela. Senior Football Quarter Final at 7.30 p.m. Rathgormack V The Nire. Sunday, 14th September Junior Hurling attached SemiFinal at 2.00 p.m. Glen

Rovers V Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. Junior Football Quarter Final at 3.30 p.m. An Sean Phobal V Shamrocks. Junior Hurling Semi-Final at 6.00 p.m. Colligan V Geraldines. Intermediate Hurling Quarter Final Replay at 7.15 p.m. Brickey Rangers V Stradbally. ADVERTISING Please contact paddygcoyne@ hotmail.com or phone 087 9804373. FIELD BOOKINGS Please contact gercotter@hotmail.com or phone 087 7568493. 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.

COUNTY SENIOR HURLING RELEGATION PLAY-OFF …

Barron’s scores secures top flight hurling for Fourmilewater Fourmilewater ………2-20; Ardmore ………………0-12. FOURMILEWATER’S Senior hurlers weren’t expecting to find themselves fighting off relegation in 2014, especially after their convincing win over Abbeyside in Round 1 but it’s all behind them now after their convincing 0-14 win over 2013 Intermediate champions in Ardmore at the Gaelic Field last Thursday evening. The winners had too much in the tank for a gallant Ardmore team who just didn’t have the armoury to contest this game on the scoreboard and so they return to the Intermediate Championship where they can rebuild in 2015 with hopefully a full compliment of players returned both from injury and from exile. Jamie Barron was in scoring form at the Gaelic Field and his speed and skill shone out throughout the hour and the end of which he had recorded a tally of 1-12 which was more than Ardmore’s final score. The first half was a fast open game and Ardmore began well with scores from Seamus Keating and Seamus Prendergast (f). Fittingly, Jamie Barron opened and closed his team’s scoring and his brace of points had the sides level after four minutes.

Jamie Barron, Man of the Match for Fourmilewater, who scored 1-12 of his team’s tally. Both Conor Gleeson and Alan Lawlor could have raised green flags by the tenth minute but it was a point scoring exhibitions by both teams that left just a 0-2 difference by the 26th minute in favour of the winners at 0-10 to 0-8. Fourmile led at the end of the first quarter by 0-7 to 0-5, courtesy of points by Shane Walsh, Jamie Barron (2), Conor Glesson and Liam Lawlor at centre forward. Two Seamus Prendergast frees and a David Gartland point kept Ardmore in touch and this pattern of the game continued with Benjy Whelan’s charges having the edge with further scores by Gleeson and Barron (2) with Ardmore just about hanging

on thanks to points from David Gartland, a Kenny Murphy long distance free bouncing over the bar and a neat point by Paul Gleeson following a good team move. The contest took a decisive turn in Fourmile’s favour in the 29th minute after Jamie Barron had been upended in front of the country end goal when he tucked away the resultant penalty low into the right corner. A Shane Walsh point followed and all of a sudden there was a difference of 0-6 as the players trouped off the field at the short whistle. Despite Ardmore’s untiring efforts, Fourmile won the second moiety by 1-9 to 0-4 with Jamie Barron pucking 0-6 (3f, 1’65’) and an opportunistic 51st minute goal by Shane Walsh leaving the score at 2-18 to 0-10. Wing back Diarmuid Wall contributed two well struck points and overall the winners were afforded too much room around the field. The two Seamus’s Prendergast and Keating, scored for Ardmore as substitute Charlie Bryan entertained the attendance with a football style pick up of the sliotar which, no doubt, is much more difficult than it looked. A further unusual feature of the game was that

Ardmore picked up seven yellow cards with their numbers 1 to 5 picking up one each. With the quarter-finals to follow last weekend and this one in Walsh Park, Fourmilewater will regret their slip up this year but they have the players to enable them to get back on track in 2015. The writing was on the wall from an early stage for Ardmore this year and now they must quickly change their focus to the big ball in an attempt to avoid an unprecedented relegation in the same year in both codes to the Intermediate grades. Fourmilewater’s Top Jamie Barron, Three: Maurice O’Gorman, Liam Lawlor. Ardmore’s Top Three: Kenny Murphy, Niall Hennessy, Conor O’Shea. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jamie Barron. Number of Scorers: Fourmilewater 5. Ardmore 5. Scores from Play: Fourmilewater 1-13. Ardmore 0-6. Frees For: Fourmilewater 16. Ardmore 11. Wides: Fourmilewater 12. Ardmore 6. Score of the Match: Kenny Murphy’s pointed free from over 100 metres. Scorers – Fourmilewater: Jamie Barron 1-12 (1 pen, 1’ 65’,

Referee Alan Kissane, pictured with team captain Seamus LawloR (Fourmilewater) and Ken Murphy (Ardmore). 6f), Shane Walsh 1-2, Conor Gleeson, Liam Lawlor and Diarmuid Wall 0-2 each. Ardmore: Seamus Prendergast 0-7 (4f, 1’65’), Seamus Keating 0-2, David Gartland, Kenny Murphy and Paul Gleeson 0-1 each. Fourmilewater: Kenny Brazil; Justin Walsh, Maurice O’Gorman, Shane Lawlor; Brian Wall,

Thomas O’Gorman, Diarmuid Wall; Shane Ryan, Seamus Lawlor; Shane Walsh, Liam Lawlor, Craig Guiry; Conor Gleeson, Alan Lawlor, Jamie Barron. Subs: Aidan Condon, Michael O’Gorman, Tomas Cooney, Stephen Ryan, Sean Ryan Ardmore: Clinton Hennessy; Michael Cronin, Conor O’Shea,

Niall Hennessy; Kenny Murphy, Daniel Power, Wayne Hennessy; John Gartland, David Gartland; Seamus Keating, Seamus Prendergast, Paul Gleeson; Eoin Conway, James Salmon, Sean Barron. Subs: Sean Veale, Tom Power, Thomas Conway, Adrian O’Donnell, Charlie Bryan. Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

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Western Board Championship Previews ANOTHER bumper weekend of games in the West Division coming up with a total of seven knockout games down for decision. In the Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship there is a semi-final clash between An Rinn and Cappoquin. While Brickey Rangers and Stradbally will replay their quarter-final. The final of ‘The Local Bar’ Senior Attached Junior Hurling Championship will be played on Saturday evening in Cappoquin at 6.15 p.m. In opposition will be Ballyduff and Dungarvan. The semi-finals of ‘The Local Bar’ JHC Intermediate Attached section will also be staged with Abbeyside and Kilgobinet in action at Colligan on Saturday evening (6.00 p.m.). While Glen Rovers and Clashmore will meet in the Fraher Field on Sunday at 2.00 p.m. There is one game in the Lawlors Hotel Premier Junior Football Championship when An Sean Phobal and Shamrocks clash in the quarter-final at Fraher Field on Sunday at 3.30 p.m. Another weekend of top class championship fare in West Waterford. ‘The Local Bar’ Premier JHC Semi-final COLLIGAN –v– GERALDINES at the Fraher Field Sunday, 14th September, at 6.00 p.m. ANOTHER cracking Premier Junior Hurling Championship tie in store here with the winners advancing to a final meeting with Modeligo. Geraldines clinched their semi-final place with a hard earned 1-14 to 1-11 win over St. Mary’s last weekend. The introduction of Ger O’Donovan midway through the second half was the turning point for Gers. When the sides met a few weeks ago Geraldines had a narrow two points win in what was an excellent contest. Colligan will be without Colin Dunford and Sean Dempsey and they will hope that Ross Browne will be available. The return of Jerome Maher has been a major boost for Geraldines and with Ger O’Donovan now available, they are in a strong position. This has the makings of another great contest. Verdict: Geraldines. ‘The Local Bar’ JHC Senior Attached Final BALLYDUFF –v– DUNGARVAN at Cappoquin

Saturday, 13th September, at 6.15 p.m. THESE were the top two teams in the league section of the championship and had semi-final wins over Tallow and Lismore last weekend. When they met back in May at Bushy Park, the Reds recorded a 3-15 to 1-15 victory. Both sides will have lost some players to their Senior XVs since then. In the semi-finals Ballyduff overcame Tallow by 2-14 to 1-14 after they led by nine points at the break. In the other semi-final Dungarvan finished strongly to overcome a strong Lismore challenge in a high scoring game by 4-13 to 4-11. Ballyduff will look for big performances from Eoin Scanlon, Michael Drislane, Colin Keane, Eddie Molumphy, Colm Horgan, Jamie Keating, Kenneth Geary and Denis McDonagh. Dungarvan will include John Havens, Gavin Power, Joe Allen, David Houlihan, Graham Nagle, Aidan Kirwan, Paul Houlihan and Trevor Crotty in their starting XV. It should be a close contest with very little between the sides. Could go either way with whichever side can get goals the likely winners. Verdict: Dungarvan. ‘The Local Bar’ JHC Intermediate Attached Semi-finals GLEN ROVERS –v– CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG at Fraher Field Sunday, 14th September, at 2.00 p.m. A BIG day for the Junior Hurlers of Glen Rovers and Clashmore as they meet in the semi-final of JHC Intermediate Attached section at Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon. This should be a keen contest as very little separate the sides as they drew when they met in the league section last month. Glen Rovers topped their group in the league section to secure a semi-final place. Clashmore had a 3-10 to 010 quarter-final win over Ballysaggart last weekend and that game should stand to them. Verdict: Clashmore / Kinsalebeg. ABBEYSIDE –v– KILGOBINET at Colligan Saturday, 13th September, at 6.00 p.m. WHEN these sides met at the

same venue recently, Kilgobinet recorded a 1-16 to 2-9 victory. Abbeyside are the defending champions and will not relinquish their title easily. They had a hard earned win over An Rinn last Saturday and the game will be a plus for them. Kilgobinet went through the league campaign unbeaten. While Abbeyside lost out to Kilgobinet and Ballinameela and are fielding their third team in this section. Kilgobinet played in the Premier Section in recent years but were regraded at the start of the year. Should be another close contest. Verdict: Kilgobinet. Lawlors Hotel Premier JFC Quarter-final AN SEAN PHOBAL –v– SHAMROCKS at Fraher Field Sunday, 14th September, at 3.30 p.m. THE winners here will join Modeligo, Emmetts and Tallow in the semi-final draw. An Sean Phobal qualified for the quarter-final. While Shamrocks were involved in a play-off which saw them defeat Kilgobinet. When these sides met in the league section, An Sean Phobal recorded a 0-16 to 3-3 win after Shamrocks struck for early goals. Shamrocks will look to Brian Harnedy, Ciaran O’Keeffe, Sean O’Neill, J. P. Lucey, Padraig Ahearne, Tom O’Donovan and the Roches for the leadership here in their bid for a semi-final place. Aidan Power will be on goal keeping duty for the ‘Shocks’ and they will include Brian French, Brendan Hogan, Declan Ryan, Diarmuid Curran, Ray Terry and Padraig Healy in their starting XV. A big game for both clubs as defeat will bring an end to their championship year. Verdict: An Sean Phobal. Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi-Final AN RINN -vCAPPOQUIN at Fraher Field on Friday, September 12th at 8 p.m. TWO of the first runners for the Divisional Intermediate Hurling Championship title clash at the semi-final stage in what should be an intriguing contest at Fraher Field on Friday night. Cappoquin topped the group and went straight to the semi-final.

While An Rinn had an impressive 2-19 to 2-8 quarter-final win over Ballysaggart last Sunday night. The Gaeltacht side led by 2-10 to 2-5 at the break despite conceding early goals. An Rinn were the only team to defeat Cappoquin, 4-12 to 1-15 in the group stages and they also lost to Brickey Rangers. The Gaeltacht side had big performances from Ray O Ceallaigh, Noel O Murchuadha, Ferdia O hAodha, Donie Breathnach, Liam O Lionain, Tadgh O hUllachain, Padraig O Murchuadha agus Shane O Cuirrin last time out and they will be looking for more of the same here. Cappoquin will include Shane O’Rourke, Cillian O’Sullivan, Finan Murray, Andy Molumphy, Aaron O’Sullivan, Shan Coughlan, Keith Landers, Paul Murray and the Looby brothers in the starting XV. Cappoquin will need to be at their best if they are to reverse the earlier result against the same opposition a month ago. An Rinn will have benefited from a competitive outing last weekend and will be boosted by an eleven point winning margin. An excellent contest in prospect and it should attract another huge crowd to Fraher Field. Verdict - An Rinn. Quarter-Final Replay BRICKEY RANGERS -vSTRADBALLY At Fraher Field On Sunday, September 14th at 7.15 p.m. EXTRA time failed to separate these two sides last Sunday evening and they must try conclusions again next Sunday. Ballinameela await the winners in the semifinal. Brickeys looked to have the game won on a few occasions last time out but in typical Stradbally tradition they fought back to force a draw. It was Stradbally 2-13 to Brickeys 0-19 at the end of normal time and 3-16 to 1-22 at the end of extra time. The result of the replay could be decided by which team will have learned the most from the drawn encounter. Replays can often take on a life of their own but for sure this game will not be lacking commitment and skill as both sides will strive majestically for a place in the semi-final. Brickey’s will be disappointed not to have won the first time while Stradbally will be pleased with their excellent come-back on more than one occasion. Verdict - Brickey Rangers.

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Ballycoe Junior Football Champions 1944 BALLYCOE was the only club from the Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty Parish affiliated in 1944 and it participated in the Junior Hurling and Football Championships. The club colours were blue and white and in the hurling championship, wins were recorded over Kilgobinet and Dungarvan before Kilmacthomas defeated them in the Group Final in September. Ballycoe experienced better fortunes in the Fooball Championship before beating Mahon Rovers by 3-12 to 4-0 in the Western semifinal, Sliabh gCua by 2-1 to 0-4 in the Western Final and then all roads led to Newtown for the County Final against Fenor. BALLYCOE ARE JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS – FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER OCTOBER 28TH, 1944 BALLYCOE 1-5; FENOR 1-1 Newtown greeted the 1944 Junior Football County Final with a sunny smile last Sunday as the crowds thronged to mid-Waterford’s oldest stronghold of Gaeldom. The day was the kind of one October loves to serve, soft and warm in the middle but crisp around the edges. Bikes, traps and carts carried most of the spectators to the venue and the rest relied on ‘shanksmare’. Among the Ballycoe followers who cheered the Western combination to victory were Messrs Hugh Foley, Michael Fives and Paddy Keane, three officials of the club, as genial and genuine a trio of Gaels that one could hope to happen on. His trusty Iron steed brought the County Board’s capable secretary, Declan Goode from his home in the old Borough of Dungarvan and this courteous and obliging

official expressed himself to be well pleased with the field which was kindly lent by Mr. Jim Wall. Referee Sergt P. Graham (Army) had charge of the siren and he set the mix in motion sharp to the hour of 3 p.m. Ballycoe got the ideal start when M. Hurley placed M. Kiely for a goal but Fenor replied shortly afterwards with a point by D. Brady. Ballycoe’s backs and goalie were called upon to defend fiercely and when team captain Sean McGrath pointed from all of 35 yards, Ballycoe held a half time lead of 1-1 to 0-1. In the second moiety there were even a more rousing struggle in which fierce clashes were the order right down to the end. Ballycoe went further ahead with a second point from skipper Sean McGrath. E. Foley, who was kicking and fielding in high class fashion at centre field, placed a long drive into the Fenor goalmouth, which put M. Hurley in possession to finish to the net, however the goal was disallowed for an infringement of the Square rule. Play swerved to and fro across the central white line and Ballycoe once more took up the offensive and, with their marksmen S. McGrath, J. Elstead and A. Kelly combining masterfully, they rapidly registered 0-3 to give their team a clear 1-4 advantage, 1-5 to 0-1. This did not dishearten Fenor and fighting back ferociously, they invaded the Ballycoe bourne and from a scrimmage, Delaney tapped to Harkins who banged home a great goal. End to end play ensued and the Westerners were cutely manoeuvring for another score when the time up trumpet pealed. Sergt. Graham enhanced his reputation as a grade ‘A’ referee with his handling of the game. Team: T. Kiely; P. O’Sullivan, P. Dwyer, J. Lindsay; J. Navin, T. Coughlan, D. Walsh; M. Veale, E. Foley; P. Foley, S. McGrath, M. Kelly; M. Hurley, J. Elsted, M. Kiely.

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Teams of Times Gone By ABBEYSIDE UNDER 21 HURLING COUNTY CHAMPIONS Year: 1966 (First staging of Championship). Opposition De La Salle. Venue: Gaelic Field, Dungarvan. Date: September 18th,1966. Result: Abbeyside 4-12; De La Salle 29. Half Time: Abbeyside 2-6; De La Salle 0-3. Captain: Pat Enright. Referee: Billy Daniels (Dunhill). Bob O’Brien Anthony Duggan, Greg Fives, Bernard Shields; Peter Flynn, John Cosgrave, Joe Power; Pat Enright, Joe Flynn; Brian O’Connor, Bilest Murray, Connie Kelleher; Maurice Cliffe, Dasher Power, Larry Cliffe. Scorers: Dasher Power 1-1, Larry Cliffe and Brian O’Connor 1-0 each, Pat Enright 0-2f, Maurice Cliffe 0-2, Bilest Murray, Joe Flynn and Connie Kelleher 0-1 each. Scores unaccounted for: 1-4.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Western Board GAA Fixtures & Results FIXTURES Friday, 12th September Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Semi-Final Cappoquin V An Rinn at Fraher Field 8.00 p.m. Saturday, 13th September Local Bar Junior Hurling Senior Attached Final Dungarvan V Ballyduff at Cappoquin 6.15 p.m. Local Bar Junior Hurling Intermediate Attached Semi-Final Kilgobinet V Abbeyside at Colligan 6.00 p.m. Sunday, 14th September Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Quarter Final Replay Brickey Rangers V Stradbally at Fraher Field 7.15 p.m. Local Bar Junior Hurling Premier Semi-Final Colligan V Geraldines at Fraher Field 6 p.m. Local Bar Junior Hurling Intermediate Attached Semi-Final

Glen Rovers V Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at Fraher Field 2.00 p.m. Lawlors Hotel Junior Football premier Quarter Final An Sean Phobal V Shamrocks at Fraher Field 3.30 p.m. RESULTS Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Quarter-Finals Brickey Rangers 1-22; Stradbally 3-16. An Rinn 2-18; Ballysaggart 2-09. Local Bar Junior Hurling Premier Geraldines 1-14; St. Mary’s 1-11 Local Bar Junior Hurling Senior Attached semi-finals Dungarvan 4-13; Lismore 4-11 Ballyduff 2-14; Tallow 1-14 Local Bar Junior Hurling Intermediate Attached Quarter Finals Abbeyside 1-17; An Rinn 1-10 Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 3-10; Ballysaggart 0-10 Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier League Final Modeligo 3-14; Emmetts 1-11.

Waterford GAA Results Carthach Daly - Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh, Lismore, pictured in Croke Park on Sunday last at the All-Ireland Hurling Final. Carthach played at half-time in the All-Ireland final in the Cumann na mBunscol I.N.T.O. / G.A.A. Respect Go-Games.

Kilmacud Crokes All-Ireland Camogie 7s 2014 IT is all systems go at Kilmacud Crokes as new sponsor SE Systems announce its sponsorship of the 41st All Ireland Camogie Sevens tournament. The competition which will be hosted by Kilmacud Crokes Camogie Club will take place on Saturday, 13th September. 54 teams are scheduled to play in this year’s competition on the eve of the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Camogie finals, competing in three separate divisions incorporating Cup, Shield and Plate grades respectively. Some of the top players in the country are due to take part including Kate Kelly and Katrina Parrock from Wexford and Patricia Jackman from Waterford who won the All-Ireland Puc Fada competition on 25th August, in the Cooley

Mountains, Aine Fanning from Dublin who was recently named on the Dublin Team of the Decade along with a host of other Inter county players and All-Ireland Medal holders. Speaking about the sponsorship John O’Leary of S.E. Systems said “SE Systems is delighted to sponsor the Kilmacud Crokes All Ireland Camogie Sevens competition and to work with Kilmacud Crokes Camogie to continue to make it a success. It is an integral part of the All Ireland Camogie Finals weekend, attracting players and supporters from all over Ireland and we are delighted to be associated with such a top quality sporting event”. The S.E. Systems All Ireland

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The Men of ‘49 Waterford County Junior Football Champions An Sean Phobal It was in nineteen forty-two, a year that still remains, As fresh as shamrock on Erin’s shore in many a true born Gael, That the Old Parish football team to keep their spirits high, Fielded out fifteen brave men and battled ‘gainst the tide. For seven years they closely watched the football standards rise, And truly too they did recall the men of years gone by, In many a Gaelic Field they played, they won, they lost, they gained, Courage for the years ahead, saying: “We’ll come back again.” Then the year of ’49, it came with all its gloom, The men that played in ’42 had gone beyond the foam, Some of them had travelled far, Whilst more of them grown old, But the boys that stayed together, they ne’re afeared their foes. They showed that year, they did not fear, great teams from any side, They beat the Valley Rovers, Sliabh gCua and Abbeyside, Kilgobinet lads, Clashmore and Kill, they beat them every time, And now they are victorious, they’re the men of ’49. To begin with Paddy Hourigan and his brave brothers three,

And next the brothers Curran to strengthen out the team, And then the two young Flaherty boys, it would be an awful sight If those brave men were not among the men of ’49. Our Captain, Patsy Hourigan, he played all games so grand, A pleasure for us to watch him, when he went “toe to hand”, Young Hallahan and Cunningham for those we give three cheers, And we wish those two the best of luck throughout their life long years. You may speak of John O’Connor and of Mickey Landers too, They played the game right merrily, fearless and true, Matt Barry filled the corner gap, while Kavanagh marked outside, Those were the men of victory and the men of ’49. Seven years have passed and gone, but were years of pride and joy, For those brave men who did their best to keep the game alive, Around the fire as we grow old we will tell our tales with joy, Of Ireland’s freedom and her games, we’ll live, we’ll fight, we'll die.

Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs East Intermediate Hurling Championship Knock-outs St. Saviour's 4-10; Clonea 2-13. Ferrybank 3-11; Dunhill 0-17. Mt. Sion 2-16; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 0-15. Erins Own 3-18; St. Molleran's 0-4. J J Kavanagh & Sons Minor Hurling Championship - Division 1 Ballygunner 4-15; Cois Bhride 2-9. St. Carthages 5-13; Mt. Sion 3-11. Passage 2-16; De La Salle 3-10. Dungarvan 1-25; Roanmore 0-12. J J Kavanagh & Sons Minor Hurling Championship - Division 2 Clan na Gael 0-12; Scared Heart 1-8. Ballyduff Lower 1-15; Brickey Rangers 1-10. Clonea W/O Ferrybank Glenshelane 2-14; Abbeyside 1-15. J J Kavanagh & Sons Minor Hurling Division 3 - Group 2 Fourmilewater 7-22; An Ghaeltacht 1-12 Naomh Brid 3-22; Ballyduff Upper 3-3. Ardmore 1-14; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-11. J J Kavanagh & Sons County Quarter Finals De La Salle 1-16; Tallow 2-9 Dungarvan 4-10; Passage 2-14. Western Intermediate Hurling Championship KO Brickey Rangers 1-22; Stradbally 3-16. J J Kavanagh & Sons Senior Hurling Relegation Final Fourmilewater 2-20; Ardmore 0-12. Lawlors Hotel West Junior Football Premier Championship KO Modeligo 3-14; Emmetts 1-11. The Local Bar Western Junior Hurling Championship Geraldines 1-14; St Mary's 1-11. John J. Murphy East Junior B Hurling Championship Dunhill 3-18; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 2-12. Ferrybank 0-13; Butlerstown 0-7. The Local Bar Western Junior Hurling Senior Attached Championship KO Ballyduff Upper 2-14; Tallow 1-14. Dublin Branch of Waterford Supporters Club U-16 H Division 1 Kilmacthomas 5-11; Mt. Sion 1-8. Dublin Branch of Waterford Supporters

Club U-16 H Division 3 St. Mary's Juvenile 3-17; Kilrossanty 2-6. Ballyduff Upper 0-15; Clashmore / Kinsalebeg 0-15. St. Molleran's W/O Stradbally Ardmore 4-7; Scared Heart 2-12. Micheal MacCraith Tramore 5-11; An Ghaeltacht 5-11. Butlerstown 3-13; Ballyduff Upper 2-16. The Local Bar Western Junior Hurling Intermediate Attached Championship Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 3-10; Ballysaggart 0-10. Division 1 Knock-out Waterford Dublin Supporters Club St. Carthages 4-12; St. Oliver's 4-7. Ballygunner 4-11: Clonea 0-3. Division 2 Waterford Dublin Supporters Club Scared Heart 5-8; Kilrossanty 5-8. Micheal MacCraith Tramore 4-4; Brickey Rangers 1-12. Passage 0-11; Dungarvan 1-5. St. Patrick's W/O Ballygunner An Ghaeltacht W/O Portlaw U-11 Football Division 1 Youghal 6-9; Kilrossanty 1-2. Naomh Brid 5-10; Rathgormack 0-2. U-11 Football Division 2 Ballyduff Upper 6-15; St. Oliver's 0-4. Stradbally 6-10; Cappoquin Affane 1-1. St. Patrick's 8-7; An Ghaeltacht 0-3. U-11 East Football St. Mary's Juvenile 5-8; Na Gaeil 3-4. U-12 East Division 1 Gaultier 4-14; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 3-4. St. Mary's Juvenile 5-9; Roanmore 1-3. Micheal MacCraith Tramore W/O Roanmore U-12 East Division 2 Micheal MacCraith Tramore W/O Scared Heart U-12 East Division 3 John Mitchel's W/O Na Gaeil St. Molleran's 8-5; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 3-3. Butlerstown 6-3; St. Saviour's 4-5. St. Saviour's W/O Na Gaeil Division 4 Waterford GAA Dublin Supporters Club St. Molleran's 2-4; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-5. Stradbally W/O Na Gaeil.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Naomh Juvenile Naomh Chartaigh Chartaigh Juveniles (Lismore/Ballysaggart Juvenile GAA Notes) U-7 & U-8s Our u-7 and u-8s played our near neighbours Ballyduff in Ballyduff on Saturday last. U9 U-9s played Killeagh in Lismore on Friday night. U-10 This team played Fourmilewater at home last Friday night. U-14 Our U-14s beat St. Oliver’s in the GAA field last Monday evening and are now through to the quarter-finals. U-16 Our U-16s played St. Catherine’s in a friendly match at home on Saturday night last. A busy week for all age groups. SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy to the members of the Dunne, Prendergast and Morrissey families on the passing of Mrs. Kay Dunne, New Street, which occurred at the weekend. Kay was a great supporter of the underage teams within our club and a loyal follower of the black and amber.

Dungarvan Naomh Chartaigh under 12 hurlers who won the Pat Montayne Tournament which was held in Lismore on Saturday, August 30th. CONGRATULATIONS To Michael and Lupita Burke on the birth of their son Tadgh from all the club members. U-14 HURLING We travelled the long journey to Passage last Tuesaday to play our last game in the league section of the championship. We knew we would have to win to qualify for the County Semi-final. This was the best perfomance of the championship and we can say that we gave our all to try to get over the line, but this was not to be and we lost out by 1 goal at the end. Well done to all our 14s who gave their all in the quest for glory. I would like to thank Hopper McGrath for all the words of wisdom during the long season, a big thanks to Rian Crotty for keeping me in toe and for being such a old head on young shoulders ,also to Denis Kirwan for mending all the bruises and injuries. To Noelie Duggan for all the wonderful quiet words in times of crisis and the lovely cup of tea that was offered loads of times and finally to all the parents who supported us all the way around the county. MINOR HURLING Last Wednesday night we had a visit from Roanmore to play the 5th round of the Minor championship.We knew going in to this match that we would have to up our game as this game had to be won if we were to get qualification for a Quarter Final Spot. After a good display we won the game well and we progress now to a quarter-final game even though we do not know our opponents yet. A feature of this game was the fine goal scored by Conor Donovan late in the second half which was a sight to behold. OLD CLOTHES On the first week of October the Club is having a clothes collection at the Club Grounds in Clogherane.It is hoped that this will be a big financial help to the club. If you have any clothes that you no longer require or indeed any old mobile phones why not bring them to the Club Grounds in October and free up some much needed space in your wardrobe. LOTTO NUMBERS The numbers drawn were 10, 12, 26, 30. No Winner. Next week’s Jackpot is €4800. Pi Pi Ferncombe won the €100. The lotto can be bought at the Ard Scoil Bingo, Lynchs Green Grocers, Country store, Walshe’s Spar, Paddy Foleys, Hallahans Chemists, Quealy’s Bar, Crotty’s Bar, Leamybrien. This week’s Jackpot is over €4,000. STAND The club is now commencing the building of the new stand. Those people who have enquired about having a seat named in memory of their loved ones can now make their payments to Diarmuid Curran, Paddy Fitzgerald, Tony Ryan and David Kiely. SENIOR HURLING We travelled the short distance to Fraher Field last Saturday night to take on Passage in the county Quarter-Final. This was a great game of hurling which we played our part and we can be very proud of the wonderful display our lads gave to win this epic encounter and now we can look forward to the next day with great hope. Well done to everybody on a good win. JUNIOR HURLING On Sunday morning our Juniors took pride of place as they took on Lismore at the wonderful venue of Cappoquin. This was a game of pride and passion which was played at a frantic pace and some quality hurling.We were behind for most of the game but our lads came good at the end and went on with a fantastic win which sets us up for a Western Final against Ballyduff. Best wishes to Denis Kirwan who recieved a nasty hand injury during the game. Well done to the three wise men on the line for the wonderful management on the day. NIAMH CURRAN We would like to wish Niamh a big get well

soon after she had a nasty injury during a recent match with the ladies and we would like to thank the Paramedic who came to her aid on the day. COLLEGE We would like to wish all our members the best of luck as they embark on their new carears when they set out for college this week. The club grounds in Clogherane will definitely miss Megan Daly’s brother from his practising in the bottom goal on the first pitch. FLIGHT SCHOOL Speaking of the bottom goal, those of you nature lovers who like to watch birds with feathers were in for a treat this week as the adult swallow population in our club grounds began to teach their young to fly from the net behind the bottom goal on the first field. This was a marvellous sight and when they take on their flight to Africa they will be sadly missed.

SliabhgCua/St. gCua/St. Marys Sliabh Marys ST. MARY’S 1-11; GERALDINES 1-14. In a fabulously contested game, played in Fraher field on Saturday afternoon last, a very under strength St. Mary’s gave their best exhibition of hurling this year. The superb Eoin Kearns opened the game scoring with a pointed free after 38 seconds and St. Mary’s hung on to the lead until the 57th minute when Geraldines levelled for the first time with a well taken goal. After an epic performance from our lads, we conceded another 3 late points and lost a marvellous game on the above scoreline. Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s have had a massacre of injuries this year but the future of the club is very bright. Congratulations to the entire panel and mentors on an enjoyable year. Saturday’s team was: J. P. Fitzpatrick, Conor Tobin, Sean Fitzpatrick, Johnny Ahearne, Owen Barron, Jack Power, Ronan Gleeson, Stephen Coffey, Kevin Sheehan (0-2), Aidan Hickey (0-1), Eoin Kearns (0-5), Mike Kearns (0-2), Aiden Fitzpatrick, Kieran Barron (0-1), Jason Sheehan (1-0). Subs: Shane Organ, Jonathan Carroll, Declan Roche, Dan Flynn, David Meaney & Brian Whelan.

THANK YOU The club would like to thank the managers, selectors and coach for their magnificent input to both codes during 2014. Our coach Eamonn Ryan gave 100% commitment and dedication towards the club as did John Hallinan, David Whelan, Kieran Hallinan, Johnny McGrath and Royco Ware. Your attributes have been sincerely appreciated. NEW CODE OF BEHAVIOUR – UNDERAGE The Association is pleased to announce that a revised Code of Behaviour - Underage will be launched at our 5th Annual Child Welfare Information Seminar on 13th September 2014 in Croke Park. This new publication has been endorsed by the GAA, the Camogie Association, Ladies Gaelic Football Association, the Rounders Council of Ireland and GAA Handball Ireland. This Code outlines what are the minimum levels of behaviour that we expect from players, coaches, parents, referees etc. while playing, attending or participating in our underage games and activities. The Code of Behaviour (Underage) is one of the most sought after publications in the GAA and copies of the booklet are available on line at www.gaa.ie/clubzone or from the National Children’s Office in Croke Park. IOMAINT MIONIUR (DIVISION 3, 1/4 FINAL) Michael McCraith (Tramore) will play Naomh Brid in Pairc Ui Fhearichair. Scheduled for 7.30 pm on Wednesday, 10th September. In Event of draw extra time 2 periods of 10 minutes will be played. Best of luck guys. Please support our juvenile teams.

REELING IN THE YEARS – 1994 (20 YEARS AG0) Semi-final of County Intermediate Championship Erins Own 0-17; St. Mary’s 1-13. Championship favourites Erins Own snatched a dramatic victory in the Intermediate Hurling Semi-Final at Fraher Field on Saturday afternoon last, when Noel Kelly pointed a 67 metre free in the 62nd minute of a thrilling encounter which kept the rival supporters on tender hooks right up to the final whistle. St. Mary’s were desperately unlucky to lose out here as on the run of play they deserved at least the share of the spoils. They started in whirlwind fashion as Kieran Hallahan pointed in 30 seconds and 30 seconds later, Aiden Fitzpatrick and Eamonn Butler left them 3 points clear with six minutes played. Erins Own’s first score did not come until the 11th minute when Noel Kelly pointed a free, 0-3 to 0-1. St. Mary’s were hurling well as J. P. Fitzpatrick added four points to leave them 0-7 to 0-2 in front with 22 minutes played. Noel Kelly (0-3) and Paul Walsh came back for Erin’s Own to leave the score 0-7 to 0-6 with 27 minutes played. J. P. Fitzpatrick and Noel Kelly exchanged points to leave 0-8 to 0-7 at the interval. EARLY GOAL On the turnover, St. Mary’s were again quickly in to their stride as Eamonn Butler’s excellent strike found the net. Erin’s Own responded by switching Damien Byrne to centre half forward and he quickly pointed a free to leave the score 1-8 to 0-8. It was now nip and tuck as Noel Kelly and J. P. Fitzpatrick each (twice) hit the target for points (1-10 to 0-10). Eamonn Lonergan and Noel Kelly each pointed as did J. P. Fitzpatrick and Noel Kelly to leave the score 1-12 to 0-12. Erin’s Own introduced Johnny Connors into the fray in the 48th minute. J.P. Fitzpatrick pointed a 65 in the 50th minute (1-13 to 0-12). Significantly, St. Mary’s were not to raise another flag in the remaining period which was played out amidst a welter of excitement. Damien Byrne and Johnny Connors pointed in the 55th and 58th minutes and left the score 1-13 to 0-15. In the 60th minute, Erin’s Own won a free which Noel Kelly sent to Damien Byrne who pointed to level it up 1-13 to 0-16. The game was into extra time and in the 62nd minute Noel Kelly landed a point from a 67 metre free to clinch a very hard earned win for them. St. Mary’s displayed marvellous spirit and played some excellent hurling into the bargain and were most unlucky not to have at least earned a second chance. Team: James Connors, John Hallinan, Seanie Kearns, Roger McGrath, David Whelan, Pa Hallinan, Laurence Boyle, Tomas Condon, J.P. Fitzpatrick, Kieran Hallahan, Declan Kiely, Eamonn Lonergan, Aiden Fitzpatrick, Eamonn Butler, Raymond Ryan. Subs: Eamonn-Dec Lonergan for Laurence Boyle. Scorers: Eamonn Butler (1-1), J.P. Fitzpatrick (0-9), Kieran Hallahan, Eamonn Lonergan and Aiden Fitzpatrick (0-1 each).

Affane/Cappoquin Affane/Cappoquin COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Cappoquin 2-14; Abbeyside 1-15 Cappoquin played table toppers and undefeated Abbeyside at the Sportsfield last Wednesday evening, in a well contested first half the Villagers led the Cornerstone side at the interval by two points, 1-9 to 1-7 with Sean Meaney scoring a fine goal for the Cappoquin side. The second half again proved an even and uncompromising affair as both sides gave their all and it was a goal by Tommy McCarthy in the fifty fourth minute that saw Cappoquin go ahead for the first time in the game and it was a lead they were never going to relinquish. Overall, a good team performance from Cappoquin with a

lot of room for improvement Cappoquin Team: Keith O’Sullivan, Jack Mangan, Craig Dunne, Matt Noonan, Nathan O’Mahoney, Shane Murray, Moss Noonan, Eoghan Murray, Andy Molumby, Sean Cullinane, Sean Meaney, Tommy McCarthy, Brian Murphy, Aaron O’Sullivan, Evan Mason. Subs used: Adam Whelan, Simon Power, Jack Coffey, Donnacha McGrath.

CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize €3,900 on Monday, September 1st were 2, 22, 25 and 26 and there was no winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were Eddie Fraher, Shanbally; Maurice/Joan Cahillane, Lacken; Bernard Cullinane, Carrickon-Suir; Mary Murray, Barrack St. and Maura Hartery, Mass Lane. This week’s draw was held Monday, September 8th and the results will appear here next week. THREE TO ANSWER 1. Who is the only footballer to win All-Ireland senior medals in a 60 minute final, a 70 minute final and an 80 minute final? 2. What club does last year’s Hurler of the Year Clare's Tony Kelly play for? 3. What side have played in an All-Ireland semi-final but never won a provincial title? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1. Johnny Ryan, Tipperary was referee for the Waterford v Cork Munster Senior Hurling Championship replay this year. 2. Pat Spillane is the only footballer to win 9 All-Star Awards and 8 All-Ireland Senior Football Championships. 3. Tipperary’s Kieran Bergin and John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer play for Killenaule. COUNTY MINOR HURLING C'SHIP FIXTURE CMHC Rd 6 today Wednesday, September, 10th Cappoquin (A) V Erins Own (Sacred Heart) in Polberry Park at 6.30 pm. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING C'SHIP SEM-FINAL FIXTURE Cappoquin intermediate hurlers take on Ring this Friday evening in the Western semi-final in The Fraher Field at 8 pm. COUNTY U-14 HURLING C'SHIP Q-F FIXTURE Cappoquin U-14 hurlers will play Naomh Deaglain Thoir (Ballyduff Lr./Kilmac) this Saturday, September 13th in the County quarterfinal in Ballyduff Lower at 3 p.m. CLUB FIXTURES FOR THIS WEEK CMHC Rd 6 September, 10th Cappoquin (A) V Erins Own (Sacred Heart) in Polberry Park at 6.30 pm. TBC. Western Intermediate Hurling Semi-Final Friday, September 12th Cappoquin V Ring in Fraher Field at 8 pm. Saturday, September 13th County U-14 Hurling Quarter-Final Cappoquin V St. Declans East (Ballyduff/Kilmac) in Ballyduff Lr. at 3 pm.

Kill CLUB LOTTO Dunphys Bar was the venue for the latest installment of the club lotto which took place last Monday night, 1st September. It produced no winner of our jackpot, worth €8,250 but it did produce a 'Match 3' and Johnny Barry, New Houses, Kill is €50 better off. The numbers drawn were 10, 13, 14 and 17. The next draw is in Kirwans. ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL TICKETS The club will receive three tickets for the upcoming football final and if you want to be in with a chance to win one, you can submit your name to secretary Emma Gallagher no later than Tuesday evening, 16th September. Remember only full paid club members are allowed enter. SPEEDY RECOVERY Best wishes from all in the club to Jim Murphy

who unfortunately broke a bone in his hand in a recent challenge game. Hopefully, we will see him back in the colors before the season is over. JUNIOR HURLING All roads lead to Walsh Park. We think next Saturday evening, 13th September for Fenor’s clash with Ballydurn in the Eastern Semi-Final. When the sides met in the league section only a point separated the sides, so its sure to be another tight game. We are not 100% sure of the venue or the time, so please check with the officials nearer the weekend. ST. MARYS JUVENILE U-12 Football:- Our u-12's gained their first victory in the city league last Monday evening, 1st September, when they proved too strong for Roanmore in Cleaboy. At half-time we only led by 2 points, but the second half saw the lads improve imeassureably as we ended up winning on a scoreline of 5-10 to 1-3. U-16 Hurling:- Our u-16's traveled to Lemybrien last week to take on Kilrossanty in the latest round of the championship and came away with a morale boosting win on a scoreline off 3-17 to 2-4. U-11 Football:- Four wins in a row for our u-11 footballers following a comfortable win over Na Gaeil in Dunhill last Friday evening, 5th September. A good start to both halves proved the foundations for the win as we ran out winners on a scoreline of 5-8 to 3-4. Next up for this improving group of players in John Mitchels this Friday night in Kill at 6 pm. U-8 Hurling:- Our u-8 hurlers were in Dunhill last Wednesday evening, 3rd September taking part in the Go games Blitz along with the host club, Clonea and Portlaw. Everyone played their part as we had a big panel of 22 players under the watchful eye of Neil Phelan, Mark Kiely and Ritchie Queally.

Ardmore Ardmore MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ARDMORE 1-14; CLASHMORE 0-11 A good result for the lads as they played at home against our near neighbours Clashmore. Ardmore's scoring started early with Micheal O'Neill hitting the back of the net. Eoin Conway took a penalty that was awarded to us early on and took his point. Points followed from James Flavin, Senan Freyne, Stephen Keating, Charlie Bryan and James Kennedy. Man of the Match on the night was Jack Walsh with yet another great performance in goals. A good result at the end of the day, playing without Michael Cronin as he had a senior hurling relegation game the following night. Panel: Jack Walsh, Eoghan O'Shea, Richard Carroll, Declan Fitzgerald, Eoin Conway 0-1, Sean Veale 0-2, Senan Freyne 0-3, Stephen Keating 0-2, James Flavin 0-4, Charlie Bryan 0-1, James Kennedy 0-1, James Veale, Michael O'Neill 1-0, Michael Cronin, David Walsh, John O'Brien, Charlie Troy, William Barron. Subs: William Barron for James Veale, David Walsh for Charlie Bryan.

SENIOR HURLING RELEGATION Our senior hurling status ended on Thursday night as we have dropped back down to intermediate level following a heavy defeat by Fourmilewater in Fraher field. We have a young team and the next year or two will be spent nurturing this talent. SENIOR FOOTBALL RELEGATION PLAY-OFF We take on Ballinameela in Fraher field on Saturday evening at 6.00 p.m. in the football relegation battle. Do come along and support the lads. DVD OF 1964 CELEBRATIONS DVDs of the 1964 celebrations of the game between Kilrossanty and Ardmore is now on sale in Ardmore Post Office for €10.00 each. This is the 50th annivesary of the game.

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Tramore INTERMEDIATE HURLING We played Cnoc Sion in the intermediate hurling relegation play-off in Kill last Saturday. After scoring the opening 2 points we struggled to notch up scores for most of the rest of the first half. Our inability to convert our chances was a cause of concern. The half-time score had us 18 to 0-4 behind. We opened the second half brightly and went on to score 7 points on the trot to draw level. Things were now looking good. Unfortunately, we couldn't get in front and the opposition responded with scores of their own to regain the initiative and win the game. The final score was Cnoc Sion 2-16; Tramore 0-15. Great credit is due to all the players and management for the tremendous effort on the day. As that's the last game of the season we'd like to thank everyone, players, all the management and backroom team for their work during the year. We'll now have to regroup, go back to basics and come back stronger. Team: Shaun Hincks, John Clancy, Gary Dunphy, Ronan Walsh, Nick Cannell, Barry Whelan, Conor McCarthy, Matty Thompson, Richard Hickey, Michael Walsh, David Acheson, James Walsh, Shane Rellis, Martin Whelan, Brian Murray, subs Conor Lynch for David Acheson, Eric Lonergan for Michael Walsh.

U-13 DIV 2 HURLING COUNTY FINAL TRAMORE 1-12; COIS BRÍD 2-7. In a pulsating game of hurling in Fraher field on Saturday, 6th September last we finally prevailed after an epic battle in which we were severely under the cosh at half time. Cois Bríd scored an early goal from the throw in which rocked our confidence and we found ourselves 1-3 to no score after 10 minutes. Even though Cois Bríd were much the brighter in the first half we fought back with points from Cian Rellis, Dean Larkin, David O'Connor and Thomas Murray over his shoulder from an acute angle. Just as we were fighting our way back in to the game we were stunned by another Cois Bríd goal and a point to trail at half time by 2-4 to 0-4 points. We started the second half in determined fashion, a cracking shot following a fantastic run from deep by Donal O'Connor on the right wing was superbly controlled by David O'Connor before he volleyed to the net. Jack Keoghan and Conor Butler began to get on top in midfield and some surging runs ended in points. This coupled with fine points from Cian Rellis and Donal O'Connor saw the sides level with 15 minutes to go. The game was truly in the melting pot now and our defence had to be on their mettle as Cois Bríd mounted attack after attack, with Keith Flynn and Elijah Nyangasai with superb catches and stout defence, Philip Lavery, Luke Hurley and Patrick O'Neill all defending with aplomb. Our goalie Liam Cuddihy stopped a certain goal and cleared several times during the match and Richard Ayodele and Dean Larkin worked tirelessly towards the end of the match in the forwards, Conor Butler doubled superbly on a high delivery (worth the entry fee alone) to put us in the lead for the first time in the match. Tramores' fitness and work rate, team work and desire to win for their injured captain Eoin Hayes and Michael Brennan spurred them on. Roared on by their support in the stand and the subs Sean Evans and John Finnegan who didn't get on but who more than played their part in previous matches to get us to the final. A final point by Conor Butler with a minute to go coupled with a magnificent catch by Elijah Nyangasai in the backs secured a memorable victory and a fitting end to a great season for the entire squad. Our thanks also to Cois Bríd for a great game of hurling. Panel: Liam Óg Cuddihy, Keith Flynn, Elijah Nyangasai, Patrick O'Neill, Luke Hurley, Philip Lavery, Cian Rellis, Jack Keoghan, Thomas Murray, Conor Butler, Dean Larkin, David O'Connor, Donal O'Connor, John Finnegan, Sean Evans, Richard Ayodele, Eoin Hayes, Michael Brennan.

CAMOGIE It has been a very busy few weeks on the camogie front. We recently hosted an U-8 /10 blitz where over 100 girls participated. Great fun was had by all and many thanks to the visiting clubs of Gaultier, St. Anne’s and Clonea. Our U-16’s beat Clonea last Tuesday and are now in the B semi-final v’s An Rinn this Tuesday, 9th Sept., in Dungarvan Our Minors had two very tough matches in as many weeks against Lismore and Gaultier and although beaten in both, never gave up against their more experienced opposition. The commitment shown was fantastic and hopefully will serve them well for the future as all bar 3 of the squad are U-16 Congratulations to Sally Brown, Saoirse English, Kate McMahon and Aoife Shanahan who were members of the Waterford U-16 Team who won the All-Ireland B Championship v’s Derry on the 24th August Best of Luck to Leah Barry, Muireann Cuddihy, Clara Griffin and Sally Kelly who are representing Waterford in the U-14 All-Ireland Blitz next weekend in Dublin Training continues on Wednesday Evenings for U8 to U12 from 6 - 7 pm and for U-14 to U-18 from 8 - 9 pm - all are welcome. ASTROTURF AND HALL Open to Clubs and Children's Parties, for

The Ballygunner team after their win over Abbesyide in the Division 1 U-13 County Hurling Championship Final. further information, contact our Sports and Social Manager, Charlie Ryan at 086-8232021. LITTLE WARRIORS Little Warriors is back, fun and games for 3-6 year olds in our Astroturf every Sunday at 10 am, only €2 per child, max €5 per family. A fun introduction to Gaelic Games and more in a safe environment. BINGO In the Club every Monday at 8 pm. All are welcome. CIRCUIT TRAINING AND CORE PILATES Circuits is back with John Frost on Wednesday at 7.30 pm. Pilates with Davy Wade on Thursday at. €5 for each class and all are welcome. Great to see the mix of people attending these classes every week, Lords and Ladies, young and not so young. LOTTO The next draw takes place this Wednesday, 10th September, when the Jackpot will be €2,900. Tickets €2 each are on sale in the usual outlets. There was no winner of the €2,800 Jackpot in last Wednesday weeks draw. The numbers drawn were 7, 14, 20 and 21. Lucky Dip winners of €40 each were Kate Guiry, Beech Park, Mary Fogarty (better known as Dilly Dalton), Oak Cresent and Joe Fogarty, Oak Cresent. Thanks to all who support the Lotto. DEISE DRAW The next draw takes place in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club on Friday, 26th September. CARDS NIGHT 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 on Friday and all are welcome. Winners in the Friday draw were Bridget O'Sullivan and Michael Dunne. Recent Bonus Ball winners were Frankie Walsh and Anne Farrell. MUSIC In the Centre on Saturday night with the popular Dick Quinn providing the music. All come along early for a good night’s entertainment.

Fourmilewater 45 CARD DRIVE THE winners were Jim Skehan and Mickey Nugent. Joint second were Mary Ryan and Maurice Prendergast; Mary Murphy and Mary Kearns. The lucky table prizewinners were Eileen Ryan and Jim Queally; Alley Ryan and Eileen Kelly. MINI LOTTO There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 12, 16, 20. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,400. The match 2 number winners were Nora Harte, Knocknaree; Nora Whelan, Nire; Ger Walsh, Nire; Noel Reynolds, Halfway; Sylvia Hallahan, Russellstown. MINOR HURLING On Thursday night, 11th September at 7.30 p.m. our minor hurlers take on Stradbally in the Quarter-final of the championship. Please support the lads. SENIOR HURLING On Thursday night last, our senior hurlers defeated Ardmore in the Senior Hurling Relegation play-off and thankfully will compete in the 2015 Senior Hurling Championship.

Rathgormack CONDOLENCES The club with like to extend its deepest con-

dolences to the family of Denis Fogarty who died recently. Denis is the grandfather of Club Secretary and current Senior Panel member Ciaran Fogarty. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Quarter final of this year’s Senior Football Championship takes place on the weekend of 20/09/14 against The Nire JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We have been drawn to play Stradbally in the Quarter-Final of the Junior Football Championship. Time and Date for the this game is TBC GOLDEN GOAL Tickets are now on sale for a Golden Goal competition for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final. Tickets are €2 each and the person with the correct time receiving a prize of €200. Tickets can be purchased from any committee or club member. COMERAGH RANGERS We would like to wish our sister club the Comeragh Rangers the best of luck the Ladies Senior Football Championship Final when the take on Ballymacarbry Ladies this weekend.

Ballyduff Upper JUNIOR HURLING The Juniors made it six wins from six and qualified for the Western final following a three point win over neighbours Tallow last Saturday. With 15 minutes gone the teams were locked at six points apiece, and although Ballyduff never went behind, they were made to work hard for their win. A timely goal from Colin Keane gave Ballyduff some breathing space, and a succession of points opened the lead further. With halftime drawing near, Keane turned provider as he picked out Martin Feeney to bat home a second goal, which increased the lead to nine points at the break. Facing into a breeze in the second half, Ballyduff found scores hard to come back despite Tallow going down to 14 men with 20 minutes left. Tallow chipped away at the lead, buoyed by a goal and cut the gap considerably. With time almost up, David Walsh pointed to put three points and breathing space between the sides, before referee Pat Casey blew his final whistle. Team was: Jamie Keating, Denis McDonagh, Aidan Feeney, Seamus Mills, Colm Horgan, Mike Drislane, Kenneth Geary, David Walsh, Eoin Scanlon, Sean Brackett, Martin Feeney, Tommy Feeney, Colin Keane, Eddie Molumphy, Sean Tanner. Subs used: Conor Hannon, Jack Daly, Mark Dooling.Thanks to all supporters.

FIXTURE The Junior Western hurling final versus Dungarvan takes place this Saturday, September 13th, at 6 pm in Cappoquin. All support welcome.

JohnMitchells Mitchells John INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL After a long wait our Eastern semi-final is fixed for 20th September. We play Dunhill with the venue most likely being Kill. All players are asked to make an extra effort for training over the coming weeks. UNDERAGE We hosted Tramore in U-12 on Friday last in our second game. A very well organised Tramore side took control of the game early on to lead well at half-time. The second half performance was much better but we left too much work to do and were beaten well on the night. This currently

leaves us with a win, draw and loss so we're still very much in the running. Monday 8th we travelled to Ballyduff Lower for our rearranged u-11 match. Wednesday night we play an u-8 blitz in Fews. Throw-in 6:30 pm so arrive on time. CANCER FUNDRAISER On Saturday, September 13th there will be a charity event in Morrissey's Bar to help raise funds for Cancer Research. Music will be supplied by Sliabh gCua Ramblers along with a raffle and finger food. Please come out to support this event and have a fun night while doing so. SPORTS QUOTE You don't always get what you wish for, you get what you work for!

Newtown/Ballydurn Newtown/Ballydurn JUNIOR HURLING Our Eastern Hurling semi-final against Fenor has being fixed for Dunhill with a throw-in time of 6 p.m. The last time these sides met very little separated the sides with Ballydurn coming out on top. Going on the last meeting between these two sides this is a game not to be missed. A lot of hard training has being going on in the past few weeks in preperation for this game, so let’s all go to Dunhill next Saturday to support the lads in their quest to reach the final. FUNDRAISER Tickets will be in circulation in the near future for the club fundraiser. The draw will take place in Flynn's Bar on Saturday, 25th October. First prize will be €250. Second prize €150, Third prize €100. There will be many spot prizes on the night so if you can please support us in this fundraiser. Tickets will be €5 for one, or 3 for €10. A book of 10 can be purchased for €40. LADIES SENIOR FOOTBALL COUNTY FINAL Best of luck to the Comeragh Rangers who play Ballymacarbry next Saturday in the county final. This match is on in Fraher Field with a 3 p.m. throw-in.

Naomh Brid UNDER 10 HURLING Last week the boys played Clashmore and had another good win. This Monday evening we play The Brickeys at home at 7.00 pm. Next week we will be playing St. Pats on Monday evening at 6.30 pm, this will be the last game of the season for this group. UNDER 11 FOOTBALL - DIV. 1 Dungarvan has pulled out of this league so we did not have a game this week. Our next game is Friday week, 19th September, we are away to Youghal. UNDER 12 FOOTBALL We played Dungarvan this week, it was postponed from earlier in league. This game resulted in another win for Naomh Brid. Keep up the good work lads. Our next game in this Division is away to Stradbally on Friday, 12th. ROANMORE BLITZ All parents have been notified of this upcoming event. The blitz will be held on the afternoon of next Saturday, 13th September at the Roanmore Centre in Waterford. As many parents as possible should attend this blitz. TRAINING Training has finished for all groups from under 10 down. The indoor season is due to start up in October. Once again we appeal for parents to get

[Rory Wyley] involved as this is a great start for the younger kids. It has paid off in spades again this year as all squads were well ready for the outdoor campaign in the summer. Please contact any committee member if you can help out in any small way during the winter.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results September 2nd: Numbers drawn were 5, 8, 14 and 25. No Jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each: Biddy Daly, Michael Morrissey and Timmy Murphy. Next week’s Lotto draw Tuesday, September 9th – Jackpot €4,000. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Janey and Mairead O’Brien on the recent birth of a baby girl. INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED FACED CLASHMORE Last Friday evening the second faced Clashmore in the quarter-final of the Local Bar Western Championship in Cappoquin. The halftime score relayed the hold that Clashmore had on the game with two goals scored in the 10th minute and the 25th minute with two points registered by Ballysaggart. The score was 0-2 to 23 in favour of Clashmore. Ballysaggart started the stronger in the second half with two points on the scoreboard before Clashmore rattled the net for a third goal. For the next 10 minutes both teams traded points before Clashmore got the upper hand on the game and ran out as winners on a final score of Clashmore 3-10 to Ballysaggart 0-10. Well done to all for a great campaign. Team: Davy Nugent, Kevin Murphy, Sham Clancy, Micheal Kearney, Ger Fennessy, Colin Kearney, Seamus Kearney, Liam O’Gorman, Stephen Hale, Michael Ryan, Fergal Meagher, Paudie Hale, Daniel Moloney, Adrian Meagher, Conor Bennett. Subs: Sean Roche for Conor Bennett, Jamie Walsh for Daniel Moloney. Scorers: Adrian Meagher 0-4, Michael Ryan 0-2, Paudie Hale, Fergal Meagher, Liam O’Gorman, Micheal Kearney 0-1 each.

INTERMEDIATE QUARTER-FINAL Last Sunday evening in Fraher Field, Dungarvan, our Intermediate team met An Rinn in the quarter-final of the Comeragh Oil Western Championship. Ballysaggart had the ideal start to the game courtesy of a point and a goal from Stephen Bennett in the opening minutes to Ring’s two points. In a fast paced opening quarter Ring had registered four more points without reply before Stephen Bennett rattled the net for a second goal followed by points by Darren Meagher and Ronan Walsh. Ring then found the net in the 17th minute to level the match. In the second quarter Ring sent over four points and a goal minutes before half time to only two points by Darren Meagher to give a scoreline of 2-5 to 2-10 at the interval. In the second half An Rinn’s greater accuracy and dominance let them establish a commanding lead and opened up a gap that Ballysaggart found to hard to bridge. The closing quarter saw our opponents outscoring us by 6 points to 2 to finish as winners on a final score of An Rinn 2-18 to Ballysaggart 2-9. Well done to all involved this year, the players, the management and mentors for your commitment as we end our involvement at Intermediate level for this year. Team: Matty Meagher, Bobby Ryan, Kieran Fennessy, Daniel Devine, Barry Murphy, Eugene O’Brien, Cailean O’Gorman, Christy Murphy, Kieran Bennett, Shane Bennett, Darren Meagher, Ken Cashell, Ronan Walsh, Stephen Bennett, Stephen Mangan. Scorers: Stephen Bennett 2-2, Darren Meagher 0-6, Ronan Walsh 0-1.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the Jackpot will be €7,626. As on Sunday night Alison Kelly was drawn out of the drum and picked card 20 which wasn’t the Joker though she did win €50. Jim Egan and Kathleen Collins won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Ballinroad Convenience Store, The Village Inn, Village Flowers, Kennedy’s Live, Spar, Mike Kiely’s Butchers and Mousies Takeaway. JUNIOR HURLING On Saturday last we played Ring in the Western Quarter-Final in Fraher Field and recorded a very good win. We have now qualified for the Semi-Final where our opponents are Kilgobinet. This game goes ahead this Saturday at 6 pm in Bushy Park. SENIOR HURLING This Sunday we play Mt. Sion at 2 pm in Walsh Park in the Quarter-Final of the County Championship GET WELL SOON On behalf of all in the club we would like to wish Ian Kiely a speedy recovery from his recent illness. Ian is a member of our Junior Hurling team as well as training some of our underage sides. We hope to see Ian back playing and training the underage teams in the very near future. CLUB BINGO This Sunday our Club Bingo returns to the CBS Hall hall at 8:30 pm where the jackpot is €1,350. ALL-IRELAND TICKETS Any member who wishes to put their name in the draw for All-Ireland Football Final tickets is asked to contact the Club Secretary by this Sunday night. BOOKING OF PITCHES All team managers are reminded to please ensure that they have booked the pitch for training or matches with Michael O’Donovan. We would also ask team managers to please try and do as much heavy training in the areas behind the goals. JUVENILE NOTES OUTDOOR HURLING Our underage outdoor hurling continues this Saturday morning, 13th September at the Burgery at 10.30 am. All are welcome. This covers all age ranges from under 5 to under 10. Anyone who has not paid their membership yet is asked to pay it on the morning for insurance reasons. Membership forms will also be given out on the morning. Helmets are compulsory and if required can be purchased at a reduced price of €50. There will be a €2 cost also to cover expenses. SPONSORED CYCLE All money outstanding from the cycle from Limerick fundraiser must be returned to mentors or committee members by Saturday, 20th September. Co-operation on this would be most appreciated. UNDER 13 Our under 13 hurling team took part in the County Final on Saturday morning last. After a determined and brave effort we lost out in the end to a very strong Ballygunner unit. However, great credit must go to all the players and mentors involved who never gave up and fought till the final whistle. MINOR HURLING Our minor hurlers travelled to Cappoquin on Wednesday night last week to take on the home side. After a fantastic battle the Cornerstone men came out on top by a narrow margin in the finish. Tonight they play Clonea in Abbeyside at 6:30 pm. UNDER 16 Our under 16 hurling team were due to play the latest round of their championship last night Tuesday against Cappoquin at home. At the time of going to print the result was not available but will be included in next week’s notes. UNDER 8 Our under 8 hurling team travel to the Roanmore tournament on Saturday morning next. Best of luck to all involved.

Geraldines GERALDINES DEFEAT ST. MARY’S IN JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We qualified for the knock-out stages of the junior hurling by defeating St. Mary’s on Saturday evening. St. Mary’s had given us a fairly comprehensive beating when we met in the opening fixture of this competition but they had to field without some of their more established players for this game. The first half was pretty poor display from us as we struggled to get into the game against a fired up opposition. St. Mary’s had the first three points before Aidan Dwyer got us moving with a pointed free. Ed Donovan scored from a quick free from Aidan Dwyer before Aidan converted another placed ball but St. Mary’s were working hard and squeezed the ball past Pat O’Donovan for a scrambled goal. Aidan Dwyer and Stephen Kenefick added two more points from frees and Stevie Keane swung over a nice

The Sacred Heart team celebrate their win over Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in the U-13 Division 3 County Hurling Final at Fraher Field. point from play to wrap up our scoring in the first half. A feature of this half was our inability to convert our scoring chances with a really poor return from play and especially from frees. Half time score St. Mary’s 1-07; 0-7 Geraldines. Ger O’Donovan replaced Stevie Keane at half time and his introducing proved instrumental as his composure from placed balls instilled badly needed confidence into the team. St. Marys started this half well and got the first two scores before Ger slotted over three frees. Aidan Dwyer got a nice point from play in the 50th minute and as remarkable as this was it was only our third point from play. We were still a goal behind and looking to be running out of ideas before a clever free from Ger O’Donovan found Stephen Hally and he finished brilliantly to the net. This score deflated St. Marys and in a game where we were always on the back foot, suddenly we found new belief and got the last three scores with two frees from Ger and another Aidan Dwyer point from play to win by three. Final Score: Geraldines 1-14; 1-11 St. Mary’s. We made hard work out of this game, while we tried hard, our first touch and shooting was poor and we conceded way too many easy frees. Hopefully another week spent concentrating on the small ball might sort out some of these difficulties. Ricki Fitzgerald and Johnny Healy did a lot of solid, no-nonsense defending while Steven Hally hurled well throughout. Ger O’Donovan’s introduction probably won us the game as his consistent free-taking was vital when we struggled from play. We now face Colligan in the Western Semi-final and although we beat them the last time we meet, we are going to have to raise our game considerably to repeat that result. Team: P. O’Donovan, V. O’Brien, S. Fitzgerald, R. Fitzgerald, J. Maher, E. Mernin, J. Healy, R. Connery, S. Kenefick, S. Hally, M. O’Brien, A. Dwyer, S. Keane, E. Donovan, D. O’Keeffe. Subs Introduced; G. O’Donovan for S. Keane, S. Kenny for E. Donovan.

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Brickey Rangers Rangers Brickey LOTTO: Last week's lotto took place in The Local Bar. Numbers drawn were 20, 22, 26, 30. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winners were: Oran, Dylan and Alex Murray, Mark and Yvonne Cooney, Ann Connors, Alice Shanley. Next week's draw will be held in The Enterprise Bar, where the jackpot will be €3,400. DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW: Unfortunately, we had no winner in the August draw. BRICKEY COW DROP: The long awaited novelty fundraiser "Cow Drop" will take place this Saturday evening in Bushy Park. The evening will commence at 7.00 pm with the cow arriving at the grounds. Due to the clubs participation in the Intermediate hurling quarter final replay on Sunday next the events of the night have been scaled back. All are more than welcome to attend, refreshments will be served while waiting for the moment. All cards sold or unsold to be returned to Matt Kiely this Thursday evening. MINOR HURLING: We lost out by five points to St. Declans on Wednesday last. Our next outing in the cham-

pionship is versus Clan na Gael on Wednesday (tonight) in Bushy Park. INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP: Great support turned out on Sunday last to cheer the team on as we took on Stradbally in the quarter final. This was a very free flowing game with both sides giving their all. The half-time score was 8 points apiece. On the turnover we went ahead by five points, only for Stradbally to draw the lead back to end at full time all square. Brickeys 0-19; Stradbally 2-13. The game then went to extra time, again we went five points ahead, however we failed to maintain the lead, and the game ended in a draw. Brickeys 1-22; Stradbally 3-16. The replay will take place on Sunday next at 7.15 pm. in Fraher Field. Team: J. Kiely, S. McGrath, M. Cummins, D. Tobin, C. Shalloe, P. Walsh, T. Lynch (0-1), C. Phelan, C. McGrath (0-3), M. Shalloe, D. Duggan (0-4), C. O'Grady (1-3), C. Morrissey (0-5), C. Curran (0-6), C. Barry. Subs used: N. Collins for C. Barry, M. Scanlon for P. Walsh (inj.).

JUVENILE NOTES UNDER 8 Training for Under 8's continues each Saturday morning at 10.30 a.m. New players welcome. UNDER 10 The league for the above group continues with matches on alternate weeks, we played Cappoquin away last week and came away with a well deserved draw. Training continues one night per week, all parents will be notified by text of the training day and time. UNDER 12 Training continues one night per week for this group of players, all players will be notified by text re dates and times. UNDER 14 We play passage in the final game of the County League on Saturday afternoon next in Bushy park. Throw-in at 3 pm. We have already progressed to the next stage of this championship. UNDER 16 We will have played Dungarvan in the league on Tuesday, results not availabale at time of submission of notes. CLUB MERCHANDISE We have finally received the order of childrens training tops, there is a limited number available therfore, they will be available on a first come first serve basis and no re-orders available. Please contact Joanie 0872310220 if you wish to purchase. We also have helmets for sale at a reduced rate, Joanie has details.

Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in last Saturday night's lotto draw were 4, 5, 14, 15, and there was no winner. €20 winners were F. C. D. C., Michael O'Mahony, Bernie Irwin, Donna Kelly, Lisa Mulcahy. Next week's jackpot will be €19,450, creeping closer to the magical €20,000 mark. JUNIOR FOOTBALL Shamrocks take on Old Parish in the Junior Football championship this Sunday afternoon in Fraher Field, throw-in is 3.15 pm. Old Parish have been going really well this year and will present a huge challenge for our lads. Shamrocks are quietly confident, however, after a convincing win over Kilgobinet in the last round.

Minor star Colm Roche is a doubt with a muscle strain, but is hopeful of being fit. We wish them good luck. COMMISSERATIONS Cois Bhride U-13 hurlers were unfortunately beaten last Saturday in the county final by Tramore in Fraher Field. Though we led for a good while, the physically bigger seasiders just edged the match by a couple of points in the end. Well done to you all for getting so far, winning a Western title in the process. CATS AND PREMIER TO MEET AGAIN After a thrilling draw last Sunday, Tipp and Kilkenny will replay in two weeks from Saturday next to find out who will lift the Liam McCarthy. What an absorbing contest, scores traded for scores, brilliant skill, and drama at the end with hawk eye deciding the outcome. No doubt, however, that a certain Anthony Nash can take the blame for making the penalty more difficult to score from now, and all because he thought he could cheat the system. We've always had great penalty taking experts, from Eddie Keher to D. J. to our own Paul Flynn, and they didn't have to throw the ball 7 yards forward to score. Shame on you sir, for meddling with something that wasn't broken!

Stradbally TABLE QUIZ We will hold a Table Quiz on Thursday night next, 11th September in the Club House at 9pm. €30 per table. As this Table Quiz will be for much needed funds for the day to day running of our club, we are now into an expensive time of year with the lights having to be put on nearly every night and they are expensive to run, this is just one example of the cost of running the club. Please come out on the night and support this, and enjoy the quiz. INTERMEDIATE HURLING We played The Brickeys last Sunday evening in Fraher Field in Intermediate Hurling. After all the excitement of the Hurling Final between Kilkenny and Tipperary just an hour earlier, little did we think we were going to have more drama in Fraher Field. Well we did. The game started with some nice scores from both sides, and at the interval it was 8 points each with both teams playing some lovely hurling, it was tit for tat all through the second half and we just snatched an equaliser in the dying seconds to leave the score level at full time Stradbally 2-13; The Brickeys 0-19. Extra time was now imminent. We just added one point to our tally in the first period of extra time, whereas The Brickeys added 1-04 to their tally, to leave the score after the first period of extra time Stradbally 2-14; The Brickeys 1-20. We went into the final period 3 points behind, but the never say die attitude of our players on the night clawed back that lead to snatch an equaliser in the dying seconds. No team deserved to lose on the night, so we look forward to another meeting with The Brickeys next Sunday. The final score on the night was Stradbally 3-16; Brickeys 1-22. INTERMEDIATE FIXTURE The replay of the Intermediate Hurling against The Brickeys will take place next Sunday, as of yet we don't have a time, we need your support again for this game, as your voice on the terraces will help us get over the line in this difficult assignment.

[Rory Wyley]

MINOR HURLING We played Tramore last week in Minor Hurling in Stradbally and were beaten rather heavily by a very strong Tramore team. We had a very weak team as the best of our players were away in school. You would wonder why these minor games are only taking place now when most of the players are back in school, and they had no games during our lovely summer weather, something is wrong somewhere. SENIOR FOOTBALL Our next outing in Senior Football against Kilrossanty will depend on our result in the Intermediate Hurling next Sunday against the Brickeys. If we win we will be playing the hurling semi-final the following week, should we lose we will play Kilrossanty the following weekend in the Senior Football Championship. RACE NIGHT We are having a race night in the club on Friday night 31st October, please keep this date in you diary. Breda Kiely and Anne Navin are busy at the moment getting everything ready for the night. A huge amount of work behind the scenes is needed for this event. We are grateful that Breda and Anne are teamed up together to do this huge amount of work. TRAIL RUN Work is well underway at the moment in organising a Trail Run in Sallyfort Mini Farm. NEW BENCHES We have new benches situated around the field. These benches were kindly sponsored by Pat Fennell, Tom Cunningham, and Ken Begley PLAYING PITCH Our playing pitch at the moment and throughout the year is looking excellent, as this pitch never gets a rest all year, great credit to Noel Costelloe for keeping it looking so well, as it is nearly a full time job keeping it playable throughout the year. Well done Noel.

St. Anne's AnnesCamogie Camogieand & Football Football U-8/10S Training continues every Saturday from 10 am to 11 am. New members are always welcome. U-16 FOOTBALL COUNTY FINAL Our U-16s are in the Football County Final against Ballyduff Upper. It will be played in Fraher Field at 1.00 pm this Saturday, 13th September, before the Senior Football Final. Best of luck to the panel and management. We hope that everyone will get out and support the girls! CAMOGIE COUNTY FINALS Once again, our Senior Camogie panel have reached the County Final. Both the Intermediate County Final of An Rinn v Cappoquin and the Senior County Final of St. Anne's v Lismore are fixed for September 21st. Time and venue to be confirmed.

Clonea JUVENILE BLOTTO Next draw is Sunday, 28th September 2014 and jackpot is now €4,700. Please support us. ROANMORE CHARITY BLITZ Clonea under 8 and under 9 teams will compete in this Blitz next Saturday.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €15,200 held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien on Sunday night, 07/09/14. Numbers were 2, 14, 17, 21. €30 to the following: Jason Dee, Leamybrien; Claire Whyte, Cutteen. Seller’s Prize of €30 to Brian Lennon, Leamybrien. Next Held in Miclin’s Bar, Kilrossanty on Sunday 14/09/14 for Jackpot of €15,300. On duty on the night Harry Quinn and Jason Dee. RECYCLED CLOTHES We are still collecting old clothes, shoes, curtains, sheets etc. SYMPATHY The club would like to express their sympathy to the family of the late Shelia Kiely (nee Morrissey), Ballingowan. Sheila’s father Willie Morrissey played with the club and won a junior medal in 1918 beating Young Irelands 3-1 to 2 goals. Sheila’s grandsons Matty, Jack and Thomas, Paddy and Alan all played for the club. Thomas helped the Club win a Junior title in 1998 after a lapse of 61 years scoring 5 points beating Ferrybank 11 points to 4 points. Matty and Jack both won Junior in 2010 and with Waterford winning Junior Football All-Ireland medals in 1999 and 2004. Shelia will be missed by her sons David, Michael; daughters Margaret, Josie and Majella; sisters Bridget, Mary and Phyllis; daughters-inlaw, son-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and all other relatives on their sad loss. Burial took place in Kilrossanty cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasail. GYM MEMBERSHIP Give Jason a call on 0877836731 and he will do you a good deal for the winter months.

Tallow SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S PHARMACY, TALLOW SENIOR HURLING De La Salle 1-16; Tallow 2-9. Our brave effort against the multiple County champions of recent years fell just short on Friday night. It was a fine effort against a physical and talented team where we battled with heart and no little quality. More talented Tallow teams have been swept aside by this De La Salle team which gives an indication of their quality. Unfortunately you get no prizes for reaching a quarter-final but huge credit must go to Terence McSweeney for the effort, intelligence and organisation that he has handled the senior hurling team with. We came out of a very tough group where we were just expected to battle relegation with Ardmore and then produced a fine performance in a game that mattered. We started brightly and with a purpose with points from Paul O’Brien and Thomas Ryan sending us into an early lead after four minutes. De La Salle responded with a free but another Paul O Brien free after seven minutes left us two in front again. A minute later a great point from Thomas Ryan left us three in front 0-4 to 0-1. De La Salle responded with another point but on fourteen minutes Paul O’Brien rattled in a goal to leave us in a commanding position on the quarter hour 1-4 to 0-2. A De La Salle free was answered by Paul O’Brien on 19 minutes. De La Salle showed their pedigree and class by going on a scoring run and ten minutes later they were level after five unanswered points in a row. A Paul O’Brien free put us back in the lead a minute before half-time but De La Salle had the last two points of the half to lead at half-time by one 0-10 to 1-6. Two Paul O’Brien points in the first two minutes of the half regained the lead for us but a free for De La Salle on 34 minutes was followed by a decisive De La Salle goal ten minutes into the second half which gave them a lead that they never surrendered. They added three more points in the next eight minutes to stretch their lead to six. We were not for giving up though and a point from the silky touch of Evan Sheehan was followed by a goal from Thomas Ryan with eight minutes left and the margin was two. Despite a valiant effort though that was our last score of the game and De La Salle closed out the game with two points to win by four in the end. Team: S. O’Sullivan, K. Kearney, D. O’Brien, M. O’Brien, R. Beecher, K. Geary, J. Murray, J. Henley, P. O’Brien, A. Kearney, M. Curley, J. Beecher, T. Ryan, B. McCarthy, E. Sheehan. Subs: Brian McCarthy for R. Beecher, S. Feeney for J. Beecher, S. McCarthy for M. Curley, J. Tobin for Bob McCarthy.

More naturally talented teams have lined out in the Tallow jersey over the years but Terence, in his role as organiser of everything, has put a structure on the team that has shone through in the performances this year. There will be bad days, as happened against Ballygunner (and they will do that to a lot of teams this year) but there will also be days when we play bright, committed hurling against better teams like we did against Mount Sion, Dungarvan and De La Salle and days when we beat teams that are around the same level as us or better as we did against Ballyduff and Ardmore. JUNIOR HURLING

Ballyduff 2-14; Tallow 1-14. A narrow defeat was our lot on Sunday morning in an entertaining junior hurling play-off with our neighbours Ballyduff. Again Steven Curley has handled this team astutely and left no stone unturned in his selection of young players. Ballyduff were quickest off the mark and led by two points to no score after seven minutes. Ryan Grey had our first point on the board shortly after and Alan Curley drew the teams level on twelve minutes before a Ryan Grey 65 put us a point in front. Ballyduff responded with two points to take a one point lead after 22 minutes and Ryan Grey had another free to level things up soon after. Ballyduff then took over in the last eight minutes of the half to score 2-3 without reply to lead by nine at the break 2-9 to 0-6. We came out in the second half with a new purpose and frees by Ryan Grey and Stephen Pratt were scored either side of a great Brian Henley goal made inroads into the Ballyduff lead. Ballyduff kept the scoreboard ticking over with four points in the third quarter to keep the margin at six points but we began to take control in the last quarter. A Brian Henley free was quickly followed by a great Jake Neville point to reduce the gap to five. Frees by Ryan Grey and Brian Henley left us three adrift with three minutes to go. We tried valiantly to close the gap in the last few minutes but the goal wouldn't come as Ballyduff held firm. Team: J. .P Grey, A. Curley, E. Hickey, W. Hogan, A. Pratt, B. Henley, K. Fraser, N. Condon, J. Neville, R. Grey, S. Pratt, K. Henley, D. Tobin, J. Power, S. Curley, M. Scheibelreiter.

TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW 8/9/’14 Numbers Drawn 2, 5, 10, 15. No Winner. Consolations: Ann Murphy, Joe Geary, Aileen Twomey. Promoter: Gretta Power. Next Draw 15/9/’14 Clancy's. Jackpot €9,200.

Modeligo WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL; Modeligo 3-14; Colligan 1-11. The Western Junior Football League Final versus Colligan Emmetts was played on Saturday last, September 6th, in Bushy Park GAA Grounds at 2:30 pm. When the sides met earlier in this campaign, it was a fast paced and entertaining game, with Colligan coming out on top on that occasion. However, on this occasion, the result was reversed, as our lads completed the second leg of a historical Western League double this year. Both our hurlers & footballers have now captured the Western League titles, and I could yet be corrected on this, but I believe that Modeligo are the first club to achieve this. Modeligo were contesting this League Final for the fourth year in a row, having lost out to Old Parish in 2011 in cruel circumstances by conceeding a goal with the last kick of the game, winning it against Tallow in 2012, and it then was Colligan who won the title last year against us by a huge margin. Thankfully, 2014 has been our year so far, but there's a lot of serious championship hurling and football to be played yet! Congratulations to all the lads involved with Saturday's win, and afterwards, Eddie Cunningham, representing the Western Board, presented the Western League Trophy to Modeligo's football captain, Pa Walsh.

Colligan Emmetts WESTERN JUNIOR (PREMIER) FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL Modeligo 3-13; Colligan Emmetts 1-11. We lost the defence of our football league title when we were comprehensively beaten by a superior Modeligo outfit at Bushy Park on Saturday afternoon last, September 6th. Modeligo bossed the game right from the off as we struggled to deal with their direct running and pace which yielded a goal through Mike Troy inside the opening minute. We struggled to get into the game and particularly around the middle third where Modeligo seemed to have bodies all over the place, and this caused us huge problems. They added a further two goals before the opening half ended to effectively end the game as a contest. Ray Bannon, Mark Flynn and Johnny Wall got us of the mark with a couple of well taken points and a Johnny Wall goal from a quick free gave us a lifeline going into the second half, as we trailed by 3-8 to 1-5 at the change of ends. The second half was a much improved showing as we used the ball a little better and upped the work rate. Despite this Modeligo seemed to get their scores that little bit easier, we did hit a purple patch just after the quarter hour mark in the second period courtesy of points from Darren Dunford, Gavin Whelan and a couple of Johnny Wall frees. However, on the day we were second best against a superior and sharper Modeligo outfit who kicked scores at ease, and on this performance it will take a lot to stop them. This wasn’t one of our better displays, but all is not lost as we’re still very much in with a shout in the Championship and we have a Western semifinal to look forward in a couple of week’s time where we’ll face either Tallow or the winners of this weekend’s Quarter-Final between

Billy Devine (Chairman County Bord na nOg) presenting the trophy for the U-13 Division 1 hurling County Championship to Ballygunner captain Kevin Mahony after his teams win over Abbesyide in the final. [Rory Wyley] Shamrocks and Old Parish. The team that lined out on Saturday afternoon last was: Dean McKenna, Bryan Fraher, Alan Walsh, Mike McGrath, Sean Browne, John Flynn, P. J. Coffey, John Morrissey, Darren Dunford, Johnny Wall, Mark Flynn, Ray Bannon, Gavin Whelan, Benny Hickey, Brian Flynn. Subs: Stephen Ryan, Johnny Kiely, Niall Browne, Pa McGrath, Stephen McGrath (all used), John Walsh.

WESTERN JHC (PREMIER) SEMI-FINAL All roads lead to the famed Fraher Field on Sunday evening next, September 14th as ourselves and perennial rivals Geraldine’s face each other for a place in this year’s Western Junior (Premier) hurling Championship Final, throw-in at 6:00 pm. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan. This is a repeat of last year’s divisional semi-final, and as everyone can remember a replay and indeed extra-time was needed to find an eventual winner after two epic battles. Geraldines are coming into the game on the back of a hard earned win over St. Mary’s last weekend where as we have suffered defeats in our last two Championship outings (one of those losses against Sunday’s opponents), this is set to be another ding dong battle between two evenly matched sides, we wish all involved the very best of luck, all support welcome. The winners will play Modeligo in the Western Final. Sunday evening’s game will be followed by the Western Intermediate hurling Quarter-Final replay between Stradbally and Brickey Rangers at 7:15 pm. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” lotto held in Quill’s Bar on Monday, 01/09/2014 where the numbers drawn were 14, 15, 20 and 22. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Aideen Quinlan, Michael Fraher, Abbie Casey, Fuzz. Last Monday (08/09/2014) night’s jackpot was worth €13,650, please see our social media sites for details re: winners. HURLING TOURNAMENT GAME To mark the 30th anniversary of the 1984 Co. Junior hurling Final between Colligan Rockies and Fenor, the two present sides served up an entertaining hurling challenge game in Colligan on Thursday evening last, September 4th. Fenor (who are assisted by Kill) bossed the opening half and deservedly held a 1-10 to 1-4 lead at the interval. Colligan emerged a different team in the second half as the tempo and workrate was upped right throughout the field, this resulted in some fast direct hurling which yielded some excellent team scores as the ball was being nicely thrown around up front, in the end after a closely fought contest we managed to hang on for a one point victory, final score: Colligan 2-17 Fenor 1-19 , after the games the lads received plaques while there was also a few picked out on the Fenor side. Thanks to Fenor for coming up and we wish them the best of luck for the remainder of the year, thanks also to Neil Parks who supplied refreshments in Quill’s Master McGrath Bar after the game. MINOR HURLING Naomh Brid Minor hurlers (assisted by St. Pat’s) qualified for the knock-out stages of the Division 3 County Championship following a facile final round victory over Ballyduff Upper in Colligan on Wednesday evening, September 3rd, it was a game the lads controlled from start to finish and ran out easy 3-23 to 3-3 winners. All of this means that the lads are now through to the County Quarter-Final which goes ahead this evening (Wednesday) against Tramore in Fraher Field, throw-in at 7:30 pm, we wish all involved the best of luck and all support would be appreciated. SYMPATHY

CLG An Coilligeán / Na h-Emmetigh would like to extend our deepest sympathy to John Quinlan and all the Quinlan family on the sad loss of little Luke recently. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anim.

Bunmahon Bunmahon JUNIOR HURLING We play Ballyduff in the Eastern semi-final next weekend, time and venue to be confirmed. Please contact club officials for details during the week as all support will be welcome. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We are also due to play the Eastern semi-final of this competition where will play Portlaw on the weekend of the 20th September.

Kilgobinet Kilgobinet WESTERN JHC (INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED) We play Abbeyside on Saturday evening at 6 pm in Bushy Park in the semi-final. This is a big game for the club and would appeal for all supporters to turn up and ive support to the lads. CONGRATULATIONS The club would like to congratulate the St. Pat’s ladies junior team on winning the County final last week and wish them the best in the Munster club.

Cumann Rinne CumannChamógaíochta Chamogaiochta nanaRinne CÚRSAÍ FAOI AOIS / UNDERAGE TEAMS Bhí blitz faoi 8 agus faoi 10 sa Rinn le déanaí agus ghlac An Rinn, Na Bricigh, Dúngarbhán, Ceapach Chuinn agus An Baile Dubh páirt ins na cluichaí. Bhí árd caighdeán ag na fóirne ar fad. Moladh mór chomh maith leis na fóirne bainistaíochta a chabhraigh i rith na bliana. Agus mar is gnáth bhí an eagrú thar bharr. A camogie blitz was held in An Rinn recently for U-8 andU-10's. Teams from An Rinn, Brickeys, Dungarvan, Cappoquin and Ballyduff Upper took part. There was a high standard displayed by all the teams. A lot of work has been done by the management teams at those age levels and they are to be commended for the time and effort they have given over the year. As usual the organisation of the blitz was top class. FAOI 16 / U-16 Tar éis dóibh a gcuid cluichí ar fad sa sraith a bhuachaint ach amháin an cheann deirineach tá siad anois cáilithe do chluiche leath cheannas an chontae san comórtas faoi 16. After winning all but hier last game in the league style championship the U16 girls have qualified for the county semi-final. They play Trá Mhór on 9th September. FOIREANN IDIRMHEÁNACH / INTERMEDIATE TEAM Tá an foireann cáilithe do chraobh chluiche an chontae tar éis dóibh a trí chluichí a bhuachaint go dtí seo. Imreófar an chraobh chluice in aghaidh Ceapach Choinn i bPáirc Uí Fhearrchair ag 12.30 ar an Domhnach 21ú lá Meán Fhomhar. Our intermediate ladies have qualified for the County Final with wins in our three championship games so far. They are preparing for the final to be played in Fraher Field at 12.30 on Sunday, 21st September. Our opponents will be Cappoquin. FUNDRAISER BAILIÚ ÉADAÍ / CLOTHES COLLECTION

Beidh an club ag eagrú Bailiúcháin Éadaí go luath agus ba mhaith linn bhúr gcabhair. Leis an méid fóirne atá againn ag glacadh páirt ins na comórtasaí eagsúla tagann an chuid costas. Tá craobhacha faoi 12 & faoi 14 buaite go dtí seo in 2014 agus tá míd fós san iomaíocht faoi 16 agus san chraobh idirmheánach. Beidh bileóga ag dul amach dtí na tithe sa cheanntar go luath. The club will shortly be organising a clothes collection to raise badly needed funds. With so many teams playing so many games with the club we have quite a lot of expenses to cover. We have so far won County titles at U-12 and U-14 in 2014 and we are still involved in Adult and U-16 championships. We will have leaflets going around to households to let people know when this event will take place. NIAMH BRIGGS Caithfear cohmgháirdeachas a sheóladh dtí Niamh Briggs as ucht an éacht a dhein sí féin agus a chomrádaithe i bhfoireann Rugbaí na mBan ag an Comótas Domhanda le déanaí. We send our congratulations to Niamh Briggs and her team who did a great job at the recent Ladies Rugby World Cup. We are proud to say Niamh is a former member of An Rinn Camogie team and is now one of the World’s top Ladies Rugby players. Chomhgháirdeachas Niamh.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our Junior hurlers played their Western Quarter-Final versus Ballysaggart at Cappoquin on Saturday evening last and recorded a great win here by 3-10 to 0-10. We were lucky enough to welcome a few players back into the fray for this one such as Sean Fleming and Colm Faherty who were a great addition and with some great performances all over the field we can surely give ourselves a fighting chance in the Western SemiFinal against old rivals at this grade Glen Rovers of Melleray. Best of luck to all in the semi-final which takes place on Sunday at 2 pm at the Fraher Field. Team: B. Dunne, D. Hickey, E. Beresford, A. McCarthy, C. Lynch, P. Allen, R. O'Sullivan, S. Fleming, A. Curley, D. Scanlon, C. Faherty, P. O'Riordan, A. Trihy, R. Fitzgerald, Dean O'Brien. Subs Used: S. Kennefick, E. Ledingham, D. O'Keeffe, S. O'Connor.

ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL TICKETS The club will hold its annual draw for AllIreland football final tickets early next week, so can anyone interested in entering the draw please give in your name to the Club Secretary before the end of this week.

Ballymacarbry Football Ballymacarbry Ladies Ladies Football COUNTY FINAL Our Senior team will face Comeragh Rangers on Saturday, 13th September, in Fraher Field at 3 p.m. Please support the girls on the day! U-15 Well done to our U-15s who had a great win over Gaultier on a scoreline of 3-8 to 2-8 in the county "B" final. U-13 Our U-13s got their campaign off to a flying start with two good wins over St. Annes and Brickey Rangers. Keep up the good work. U-10s Best of luck to some of our U-10s who are going to a blitz in Passage West in Cork on Saturday.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

WEST WATERFORD ATHLETIC CLUB JUVENILE

Adamstown Cross Country on Sunday, 14th September THE cross country seasons opens next Sunday when Adamstown will host an open

Yuri Kanass who finished 2nd in the pole vault at the SIAB Championships in Cardiff and won the Credit Union Award for August.

cross country. This is a very good event to start with as the distances are shorter than the championship distances and we also compete against clubs from Leinster that we seldom have a chance to run against. We hope for a big turn-out on Sunday. Meet at the Park Hotel at 9.45 a.m. SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY ON FRIDAY, 19th SEPTEMBER AT 6.00 p.m. All schools have been notified of the upcoming cross country which will be held in St. Augustine’s College and will start at 6.00 pm sharp. Races will be for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th class as well as 1st and 2nd year boys and girls. A school may be represented by as many athletes as they wish. Distances; 2nd class boys and girls - 400m 3rd class boys and girls 400m 4th class boys and girls 400m

5th class boys and girls 600m 6th class boys and girls 800m 1st/2nd year boys and girls - 2,000m Trophies will be presented to the first 6 individuals and medals for the first three teams of three from each school in each race. Entry fee is €2.00 per athlete payable on the night. The programme should be complete in one hour approximately. CREDIT UNION AWARD FOR YURI KANASS As a result of his excellent performances in the pole vault last August, when Yuri won his age group in the National Championships, finished 2nd in the Schools International Match and won the Celtic International Yuri was announced as the August winner of the combined Credit Unions Award. This award was presented to Yuri in Waterford last Monday night.

UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, September 14th Adamstown Cross Country 12.00 start Friday, September 19th Schools Cross Country (Friary) 6.00 pm start Sunday, September 28th St. Senan’s Open Cross Country Sunday, October 5th County Championships (Friary) 12 noon start Sunday, October 12th County Championships (Friary) 11.30 a.m. start Sunday, October 26th Munster Championships (Tipperary) Sunday, November 9th Munster Championships (Clare) Sunday, November 16th County B Championships and Relay Trials Sunday, November 23rd All Ireland (no venue yet) Sunday, November 30th Munster B Championships (Cork) Sunday, December 7th All Ireland Championships

The Burkes - Ray, Ciara and Páraig delighted to have ran the Glaxosmithkline 5 and completed the final race in the Ger Wyley sports SKINS summer series for 2014.

21st Annual Winter League AS the evenings draw in and the nights become that tad colder our thoughts immediately turn towards the club's annual Winter league event and this coming Winter league sees it entering its 21st year, this in itself is hard to believe however, 21 years it is and at committee level the planning is in full swing for this season's event which promises to be bigger and better than anyone of the previous 20. Registration night this year will be on October 29th. There will be 7 nights of the league

before Christmas and 7 nights after Christmas. On registration night people are asked to come to the centre and to register for the league. When you register you will get a number which you will use for every night of the league. The following week the league will begin officially on November 5th. We will provide more information in the coming weeks but for now all you need do is pencil the date in your diary.

West Waterford AC Open Cross Country Race for the James Hughes Perpetual Cup THE club's 21st annual Cross Country event of the year takes place on Sunday, October 5th at St. Augustine's College with a 1.30 pm starting time. As in previous years the race is open to all and caters for all levels of runners from elite runners, club runners, fun runners and joggers, all are more than welcome. The

race itself will see the men cover 5 laps of the Friary grounds (8k) and the ladies will cover 4k in total. There will be prizes on offer in the usual categories. The race also incorporates the County senior championships for men and women.

Cork to Great North Run Newcastle Cobh entries now open

THE annual trip by a group of club members to the Bupa Great North run in Newcastle took place last weekend and by all accounts a great weekend was had by all. Results will be published in next week's notes, but for now well done to all.

A happy group of 2nd class prizewinners with sponsor J. B. White at the 2013 schools championships.

THE longest race on the Cork BHAA calendar is the annual Cork to Cobh run starting near the Coliseum in the city and finishing on the main street in Cobh. This takes place this year on September 28th at 9.30 am. The organisers Cork BHAA are asking you to pre-enter using the form on their web site cork bhaa with entries closing on September 21st. Entry fee for pre-entries is €10 and this guarantees a t-shirt for you but there will also be entries on the morning of the race at the Montenotte Hotel from 7.30 a.m. at a cost of €20 and t-shirts cannot be guaranteed at this stage.

Winner of the at the Zuzana Malikova sports massage voucher at the Glaxosmithkline 5 mile road race Cathal Gleeson is presented with his prize by Zuzana. Zuzana is a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist and Massage therapist and is based at the Complementary Health Clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside. She can be contacted at 087-1218721.

Running Quote Paula Kelly and Patricia Latham with Sylvia Malone, 1st lady in the Ballyduff Lower 5 mile road run and walk. [Vincent Daly]

IF you set your aim too high and don't fulfil it, then your enthusiasm turns to bitterness. Try for a goal that's reasonable, and then gradually raise it.

Overall male race winner Philip Hartley with a time of 25:30 pictured with Lorcan O'Toole, Genzyme (left) and Eileen Nolan of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland (right), as almost 400 runners and walkers took part in the 4th annual Genzyme Five Miles for MS Road Race. All funds raised from the event go to the local branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland. [Dylan Vaughan]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

WEST WATERFORD AC

It’s back to action at Garvey’s SuperValu Autumn League THE eagerly awaited Garvey’s Supervalu Autumn league got underway last Thursday evening and it was great to see so many new faces as well as regulars at the Friary grounds. For this league there are 4 routes on offer and you can run any distance you choose on any night you attend. If you want to start with 1 lap and perhaps move up to 2 next week the choice is yours, just tell Shirley at the finish line which distance you ran. In this way runners are under no pressure to complete a certain distance and can decide as they go. For beginners we suggest jogging at the start then walk for a while if you need to and then jog again for a bit, you will soon find that the walking bits get shorter and the jogging bits get longer! Why not come along on the Tuesday evening as well and by getting in a second day’s running you will definitely see progress on your efforts to get fit. We will be at the Friary taking registrations each Thursday for the next few weeks (11th, 18th, 25th September and 2nd October), its just €2 entry fee and fresh Garrynageragh spring water we will provide at the finish line, so see you out there! ONE LAP RUNNERS OFF TO A GREAT START Well done to all 8 runners

who completed the 1.2 miles of the Friary grounds some newcomers and some regulars were included in this group led home on this occasion by Ciaran Frisby in 7.59. Second was Conor Coleman in 8.03 and Conor will surely dip under 8 minutes in the coming. Well done also to Judith Hickey and Alice McCarty. Keep up your efforts next week and it will get easier, promise! MICHEÁL LEADS 2 LAP RUNNERS HOME Micheál Moynihan led home the group of 2 lappers home in a time of 18.26. Micheal is in great form at the moment having recently won the Hallahans League. Second home was our first lady Diana Chizhikova in 19.41. Next was Una Mulligan in 20.36. There were also good runs by Ann O'Donovan and the three Hogan’s, Louise, Emma and Mary. Stick with the 2 laps for the next few weeks and you should all be ready for the winter league. GREAT TIMES IN THE 3 LAP LEAGUE Yev Chizhikov led home the 12 runners in the 3 lap league. Next home was Cian O'Riordan in 23.18. He was followed by our 1st lady, Aoife Hamilton in 26,45. Our athlete of the year Onra Power was will home to go under 31 minutes having ran 31,04. Triona Shalloe and Tracy

Grant ran together in 33.16 as did Irene Dee and Sue Genc in 41.50. FOUR LAPS PROVES MOST POPULAR 22 runners took on the four laps or just under 5 miles in the Friary College last Thursday evening in bright sunshine once again and as on Tuesday night Tom Leahy was first home this time in 28.06. Next was Sean Stilwell in 29.22 closely followed by Liam Reilly in 29.25 for the 4 laps. It was good to see Des Feeney back in action, running 30.35, Colin Lyons, Micheal O’Callaghan, Ray Hahesy and Liam Kavanagh were seperated by just 11 seconds. Jaren Ryan was 1st lady in 36.37, 2nd lady was Triona Wall in 36.54. SPONSORS AND THANK YOUS Thanks as always to our sponsors for this league, Garvey’s Supervalu Dungarvan and the Coolagh Road who has sponsored this league for the past few years. It was also great to see assistant store manager at Garvey’s John Paul Curtin line out last Thursday evening along with office manager Onra Power an impressive team line out indeed. Once again thanks to our own Shirley, Sharon, Liam and James for their work with the van and at the finish line and taking the entries.

Forde’s Daybreak 1 Lap Challenge up and running WEEK one of the Forde’s Daybreak 1 lap challenge last Tuesday evening saw beautiful sunshine at St Augustine’s College. This league is for both regulars and newcomers who want to try their hand out at something new or who just want to see how long it takes to run the 1.2 miles around the perimeter of the playing pitches. It was fantastic to see so many new faces at round 1 last week and we hope now that they will continue their attendance at the league and we will help them to a become fitter and healthier for their every-day well-being. The first 3 home in week one were Yev Chazhikov in 6:39 followed by Mark Cliffe and

Stephen Hogan 7:17 and 7:40 respectively, well done lads! Emma Hogan ran a steady time of 10:55 followed closely behind by Aoife Walsh in 10:58, well done ladies. The trio of Deirdre Hahessy, Claire Meehan and Irene Dee kept each other company on route and finished together in 12:31. It was great to see so many trying it out for the first time and once you do it once you will be back! Well done Catalina Salolarriaga, Deirdre O’Donnell, Finola Meany and Judith Hickey. See you all next Tuesday evening, we will be taking entries from 6:45 p.m. for a 7.00 p.m. start, why not bring a friend.

And they’re off for Round 1 of the Forde's Daybreak 1 Lap Challenge last Tuesday evening at St. Augustine's College. The league continues for the next 4 weeks starting at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome.

Yuri Kanash of Dungarvan and a member of West Waterford AC was the August Combined Credit Unions Juvenile Athlete Award winner for his achievement in winning the U-18 Pole Vault in the Celtic Games. Yuri is pictured accepting his award from Mary O'Mahony, Lisduggan Credit Union, with Robert Grace of Waterford Credit Union and Pat Murphy of St. Dominic’s Credit Union. [Aileen Drohan]

Hallahan’s Pharmacy Fit4Life Predict Your Time League Final Round Up THE Hallahan’s Pharmacy Fit4Life Predict Your Time League came to a conclusion recently after 8 most enjoyable weeks of running with the winner emerging on the last night as none other than the honey man himself Micheál Moynihan. On behalf of West Waterford A.C. we would like to sincerely thank all the runners who took part in the league and who helped to make it such a success. Well done to all the newcomers who took part and remember to keep up the good work as our new leagues have commenced on Tuesdays and Thursdays once again of course at the Friary venue. Check out the club website www.westwaterfordathletics.org for more details. The Hallahan’s Fit4Life league is unique in a way as it’s the only league in the Friary based on the Colligan Cup system where it’s not the fastest runner who takes the accolades it’s the one who can run closest to their predicted time. The winner can take part in the 1, 2, 3, or 4 lap distance and does not have to state their time, just be at the finish line when the clock strikes zero to be the winner. Well done to all who took part and we hope to see you all at the Autumn Leagues. WEEKLY WINNERS We had a weekly winner over the 8 weeks who all received a prize courtesy of our sponsor Hallahan’s Pharmacy. A special mention to Jamie and Patrick for facilitating this each night. The 8 weekly winners were as follows: Week 1 Tom Leahy Week 2 Diana Chizhikova Week 3 Conor Coleman Week 4 Rose Power Week 5 Lorna Murphy Week 6 Micheal Moynihan Week 7 J. P. Curtin Week 8 A. J. Finn

HALLAHAN’S PHARMACY FIT4LIFE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TABLES 2014 Micheal Moynihan Onra Power Yevgeniy Chizhikov Lorna Murphy Conor Coleman Rose Power A. J. Finn Stephen Hogan Declan Condon Mary Hogan

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TABLE As well as weekly winners we also had a Champions League Table in operation where 30 points were awarded to the person who crossed just after the clock reached zero each night and 29 to second etc., while 20 points were awarded to the unlucky person who finished just ahead of the clock and 19 to the person ahead of them. Prior to 2014 the holder of the highest points total ever was Eoin O’Riordan on 183 points, well, Micheál Moynihan surpassed this total in taking the title and is now top point’s holder for this league. Micheál’s win in week 6 certainly helped his overall success and perhaps his experience of being 4th overall the last 2 years may have helped as well. In second and third place this year were 2 former winners of the league - Onra Power who finished on 171 points just 1 point ahead of Yevgeniy Chizhikov who won in 2010 and 2008 respectively. Fourth place went to newcomer Lorna Murphy who had a win in week 5 and took valuable points each week while in fifth spot was Conor Coleman who also was there or thereabouts each week when the points were being allocated. Well done to our top 5.

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LEAGUE ORGANISERS On behalf of all the runners we would like to thank Shirley and Sharon who each week turn up to take the entries and work the finish line, Liam who does the timing, David and John for the photos and James who brings the van and the clock each week and the very important water over the hot summer and finally to Ann Dunford who looked after the notes and tables for the league. THANKS We would like to take this

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opportunity to sincerely thank Patrick and Jamie Hallahan of Hallahan’s Pharmacy for their generous sponsorship of this league. We are lucky in our club to have the assistance and support of many good businesses in this town and they should be supported where possible. Of course, we also thank the Friary College for the use of their grounds for the duration of the league as we really appreciated their support of local athletics.

Overall winner of the 2014 Hallahan's Pharmacy Fit4life guess your time league held recently held at St. Augustine's College Micheal Moynihan receives his prize from sponsor Jamie Hallahan.

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 September: Open Seniors, CSS 38 pts. 1st: Eric Molloy (15) 42 pts New Ross; 2nd: Maurice Swan (16) 38 pts Best Lady: Dympna Molloy (18) 36 pts New Ross. Friday 5th September: Open Singles CSS 37 pts. 1st: Damien Cliffe (11) 39 pts.; 2nd: Finbar McCarthy (15) 36 pts Fernhill. Gross: Ger Bagge (5) 30 pts Saturday 6th September: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts 1st: David Mulvihill (17) 38 pts; 2nd: Martin Murray (17) 38 pts. Sunday 7th September: Monthly Medal, CSS 73. 1st: Austin J Kiely (18) 65; 2nd: Seamus O’Connell (15) 69; Gross: Derek Power (4) 74; 3rd: John Flynn (18) 69 FIXTURES Tuesday 9th September: Open Seniors, Ladies and Gents. Friday 12th September: Open 18 Holes Stableford Saturday 13th September: Club Competition. Sunday 14th September: Gareth Taylor Memorial. Tuesday 16th September:

Open Seniors, Ladies and Gents. GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2014 Pressure is mounting in this competition with just one competition plus the matchplay finals points still available. Ger Bagge continues to lead and is now on 56 pts but his challengers are getting closer with Derek Power on 52 pts and with a possible 2 further points from the matchplay Ger’s lead could be a mere two pts. James Hayes is just a point behind Derek and realistically it is now down to this trio to see who will become Golfer of the Year 2014. The final event for the Golfer of the Year is the HalfSub which will be played on Sunday 21st September. MEMBERS’S SURVEY In the near future a survey sheet will be circulated to all members by email. The survey will ask for opinions on the format of the winter league, the regular weekend competitions and other items concerning the running of your club. Members who do have an email address can pick up a sheet in the kiosk.

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net AUTUMN OPEN WEEK Dungarvan Golf Club’s popular Autumn Open Week continues this week until 14th September. There is a magnificent line up of competitions to whet all golfers’ appetites with singles, fourball 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 . Mon. 8th Sep 2014 = Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F Special Value Monday Tue. 9th Sep 2014 = Open Ladies Singles S/F (Park Hotel) Wed. 10th Sep 2014 = Open 2 Person Rumble Any combination (Sixty.Com) Thu. 11th Sep 2014 = Open Gents Singles S/F Fri. 12th Sep 2014 = Open 3 Person Rumble (Jim Quinn) Sat. 13th Sep 2014 = Open Gents Fourball/Open Ladies Fourball (Norris Bros.) Sun. 14th Sep 2014 = Open Gents Fourball/Open Ladies Fourball (Norris Bros.) WEEKLY NEWS Another hectic week and more fantastic golf being played by our members. Bernie Hayes rolled back the years to shoot 45 points last Saturday covering the back nine in two over. And not to be outdone by the ladies, Pat Drummy also recorded 45 points on Saturday to win by one from

Eoin Stack who went “nuts” shooting four under gross. But the “hottest” golfer of the week is surely John Reynolds who won four prizes this week and has returned to a plus handicap. John has been practicing hard under the watchful eye of club pro David and is now reaping the rewards. Another busy week is forecast as our Autumn Open week is in full swing with a great variety of competitions. The course is in good shape, the weather is perfect so invite a friend to enjoy our facilities. Not to be outdone by the members, our resident Professional David Hayes shot 69 around Adare Manor last week to qualify for the Irish Professional Championship to be held in October. Our new Club App continues to be popular and is regulary updated with club news and results. And if you have any newsworthy stories, tell the Pro. He loves the gossip. CHARITY AFTERNOON SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER Dungarvan Golf Club is hosting a Charity Afternoon Tea followed by a Social 9-Hole Golf Scramble on Sunday, 21st September to raise funds for Cancer Care. The funds will go to 3 charities who do immense work in this whole area. SERT, Solas, and Hospice will all benefit from this Charity event.

20TH ANNIVERSARY The date for our special competition for the 20th Anniversary of the club has been put back to the 19th October. The format will be a three person scramble and the draw for partners will take place on the Friday evening beforehand. Finger food and presentation of prizes afterwards in the hotel. All members are invited to take part. WINTER LEAGUE Team Captains should get feedback from their team members regarding the format for the winter league as a meeting will be called of the captains in the near future. LOST BALL If you think your ball may be lost outside a water hazard or is out of bounds, to save time, play a provisional ball. Players searching for a ball should signal the players in the group behind them to play through as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found. They shouldn't search for five minutes before doing so. Having allowed the group behind to play through, they shouldn't continue play until the group coming through has passed and is out of range. DUNGARVAN, GOLD COAST AND WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUBS Green Fee rates for Members playing other courses. €10 Monday to Friday. The three local clubs have agreed to a green fee rate of €10 for members of the three local courses from Monday to Friday on the production of Very few of us are lucky enough to have been unaffected by cancer, This event is an opportunity for us to give something back to these three organisations who provide much needed care and support to families dealing with cancer. This social event is an opportunity to entertain family and friends and help 3 very worthwhile charities in Dungarvan golf Club. Cakes will also be available for sale on the day and we hope that members will bake and support the event and encourage friends and family to come along for afternoon tea in Dungarvan Golf Club. Afternoon Tea will run all afternoon from 2.30 p.m. and the Golf Scramble will take place at 5 p.m. We are looking for your help and support on the day if you are available to help in any way please contact either myself or Joanne Fitzgerald (0876157989) or any committee member. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The annual subscription invoices for next season due for payment on the 1st October have been recently submitted to all members. If you were not in receipt of an invoice please contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on dungarvangc@eircom.net or 05843310 with your up to date email address or with any queries you may have. We thank members for making payments already and for confirming Standing Order participation. For members wishing to avail of the Standing Order payment facility please advise the office and pay a specified deposit before September 30th. You will then be provided with the details required to facilitate you setting up a payment schedule directly with your bank i.e. Club bank account details and specified category instalment amounts and process-

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Gold Coast Golf Club Junior Competition for the Paddy Hannigan Memorial Trophy kindly sponsored by the Hannigan Family. Seated from left Michael Lenihan (Best Gross); Seanie Lenihan (Winner); Deirdre Hannigan, Sponsor; Jack Kiely (2nd) and Ruth Hannigan. Standing from left Nicky Hannigan; Daniel Flynn, Junior Captain; Frank Waters, President; Jimmy O'Dwyer, Captain; Brian O'Connor, Youth Officer and Barry Hannigan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] their GUI/ILGU card. This rate does not include competitions. Normal green fee rates apply on weekends. JUNIOR NOTES Junior Golfer of the Year: As I said last week this is a straight battle between Michael Lenihan and Lee Crotty and following the weekend action and updated match-play results there are now just 3 pts between the two. LADIES NEWS RESULTS Sunday 7th Sept: 18 hole competition sponsored by

Deise Golf 1st Elaine Goss (30) 68; 2nd Rebecca Kavanagh (36) 72; 3rd Ann MCGrath (24) 72. FIXTURES Sunday 14th September 18 hole competition sponsored by Dungarvan Shopping Centre. 10 hole ongoing competition for a voucher. Sunday 21st September Annual Club Outing to Waterford Castle. Sheila Norris sponsored Matchplay: The final of this competition now rest between Teresa Queally and

Geraldine Hallinan. We wish both ladies the very best of luck on the day and whether you win or lose enjoy the game. Gold Coast Foursomes. Final round matches to be played by 21st September. Coastal Alliance first round will take place at Tramore Golf Club on this Thursday 11th September. WINTER LEAGUE The Winter League gets underway on Monday, 20th October and will run for 10 weeks. Those interested in taking part can now put their

names on the sheet provided on the notice board in the Kiosk. Teams will be finalised in the next couple of weeks. 20th ANNIVERSARY The date for our special competition for the 20th Anniversary of the club has been put back to the 19th October. The format will be a three person scramble and the draw for partners will take place on the Friday evening beforehand. Finger food and presentation of prizes afterwards in the hotel. All members are invited to take part.

ing dates. Members are reminded to use up existing smart card social levies during the month of September. Thank you for you continued support. RULE OF THE WEEK This week’s rule concerns hazards which are a constant source of confusion to amateurs. Golf is a simple game. You hit the ball from the teeing ground and you keep hitting it until it is in the hole. If there is something preventing you from hitting the ball there is a Rule of Golf to help you. Therefore, if you hit your ball into a Water Hazard there is a rule concerning Hazards. You can always play your ball from a hazard but do not ground your club as you will be penalised for testing the surface. The most important factors of water hazards are the colour of the stakes, your last point of entry and the flag. Water Hazards generally have yellow stakes meaning you must drop behind the hazard. Therefore you must establish where your ball last crossed the hazard line and you draw a line from the flag and that point. You can go back as far as you like within the boundaries of the course and drop under penalty. Red stakes indicate a lateral water hazard meaning you have an additional option and can drop to the side of the hazard within two club lengths not nearer the hole from your last point of entry. Remember a third option is always available, you can replay your shot from its previous position under penalty. Always consider that the Rules are there to help you deal with awkward situations in a fair manner. An interesting aside, You cannot play a “provisional” ball if you think your ball is in a hazard. Every player has an obligation to know the Rules of Golf and if you are misled by a playing partner, it is still your fault if you break a rule. There are only 34 rules and Rules

books are readily available in the clubhouse. Club professional, David is always on hand to give a ruling. Dungarvan Golf Club is hosting a Charity Afternoon Tea followed by a Social 9 hole Scramble on Sunday, 21st September to raise funds for Cancer Care. The funds will go to three charities who do immense work in this whole area. SERT, SOLAS and HOSPICE will all benefit from this charity event. Very few of us are lucky enough to have been unaffected by cancer. This event is an opportunity for us to give something back to these organisations who provide much needed care and support to families dealing with cancer. This social event is also an opportunity to introduce friends and families to the facilities at Dungarvan Golf Club. Cakes will also be available for sale on the day and we hope that members will bake and support the event and encourage friends and family to come along for afternoon tea in Dungarvan Golf Club. Afternoon tea will run all afternoon from 2.30 p.m. and the Golf Scramble will take place at 5pm. GENTS RESULTS Mon 1st Open Seniors: Winner Maurice Cliffe (14) 43 pts, 2nd Bill Ramsell (16) 40 pts; CSS 38 pts. Thurs 4th Open Singles: Winner Derry Cotter (17) 40 pts, 2nd David Mulvihill Gold Coast (18) 37 pts, Gross Steven O’Connor 29 pts; CSS 35. Fri 5th Open Singles kindly sponsored by member: Winner Liam O’Brien (6) East Cork 38 pts, 2nd Michael McGrath (6) 38 pts, Gross John Reynolds (Scr) 36 pts, 3rd Paddy Kennedy (4) 37 pts; CSS 37 pts. Sat 6th Open Singles: Winner Pat Drummy (10) 45 pts, 2nd Eoin Stack (4) 44 pts, 3rd Dermot Brennan (15) 44 pts, 4th Peter Lowry (18) 40 pts, 5th John Reynolds (Scr) 40 pts; CSS 37 pts. Sun 7th Open Singles spon-

sored by Tom Murphy Motors: Winner Kevin Coleman (9) 40 pts, 2nd Donal Williams (5) 39 pts, Gross John Reynolds 38 pts, 3rd Sean McNamara West Waterford (18) 39 pts, 4th Anthony Rochford (6) 39 pts; CSS 37 pts. GENTS FIXTURES Mon 8th Open Gents & Ladies Special Value Singles, Wed 10th Open 2 Person Rumble Sixty.com Any Combination, Thurs 11th Open Gents Singles, Fri 12th Open 3 Person Rumble kindly sponsored by Jim Quinn, Sat/Sun 13th/14th Open Gents & Ladies Fourball kindly sponsored by Norris Brothers. Mon.15th Open Gents & Ladies Seniors. LADIES RESULTS Tues 2nd Singles sponsored by Helen’s Lingerie: Winner Ina Considine (20) 68 nett, 2nd Maura Kindregan (19) 70 nett, Cat A Carmel O’Brien (16) 70 nett, Cat B Ann Morrissey (23) 73 nett, Cat C Phil Donnolly (30) 70 nett; CSS 72. Sat 6th Open Singles sponsored by Quinlan Butchers: Winner Bernie Hayes (17) 45 pts, 2nd Carmel O’Brien (16) 42 pts, 3rd Betty O’Brien (14) 41 pts, Visitor Rosemary Murphy (18) 37 pts; CSS 38 pts. LADIES FIXTURES Mon 8th Open Gents & Ladies Special Value Singles, Tues 9th Open Ladies Singles sponsored by Park Hotel, Wed 10th Open 2 Person Rumble Sixty.com Any Combination, Fri 12th Open 3 Person Rumble kindly sponsored by Jim Quinn, Sat/Sun 13th/14th Open Gents & Ladies Fourball kindly sponsored by Norris Brothers. Mon.15th Open Ladies Seniors Singles, Tues. 16th Ladies Singles S/F. LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE Ladies Coastal Alliance commences at Tramore Golf Club on Thursday, 11th September. Tee times are from 9.30 to 11.30 and details are in the locker room. SIXTY.COM Results Wed 3rd: Winners

Colm Bannon, Gretta Harris, Colin Glaswell & Shay O’Connor 263/4, 2nd Seamus O’Neill, Karen Frizelle, John Hickey & Louis Walshe 27 7/12, 3rd Frank O’Riordan, Anna Harney, Donal Connolly & Bob Frizelle 273/4. Next Competition Wednesday, 17th September. YOUNGONES Results Wed 3rd: Winner Kate McNamara (36) 21 pts. Next Competition Wed 17th. PROGRESSIVE 45 We look forward to seeing all our card playing friends again on Thursday, 18th September at 8.30 pm. Come along and bring a friend- All are welcome. PROSHOP Our resident Professional, David Hayes is currently holding his end of season Sale. David has plenty of special offers in clubs and equipment from all the leading brands as well as clothing and shoes. David offers professional advice as well as free custom fitting so come along and grab a bargain. JUNIOR NOTES A fantastic season of Junior golf is coming to an end. Our last “major”, the Ballinacourty Cup will take place on Sunday, 21st September and players will tee off according to their ranking in the Golfer of the Year table. It should provide an exciting end as the top ten are separated by 17 points with Daniel Raher currently leading by one point from Sean Kent. And to complete the season, we are hosting an adult-junior Scramble on Sunday, 5th October kindly sponsored by Philip Foley Tyres where we will present the Matchplay titles and the All Rounder Trophy. Tuition for our beginners and Pre-Juniors continues next Saturday at 3 p.m. under the watchful eye of Club professional David Hayes and ably assisted by Niamh Reynolds. Tuition is open to non-members and all equipment is provided so bring a friend.

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org LADIES NEWS What a beautiful week for golfing, the course was magnificant and the weather perfect. It was fantastic to see the course buzzing with people enjoying our club classic with faces we had not seen in a while, some we never saw before and some we saw nearly too many times, all out there doing their best to stake a claim on the fantastic array of prizes on offer. Well done to the organisers on a job well done. BRID HENRY JOINS THE HOLE IN ONE CLUB IN STYLE Brid Henry is definitly finishing off her season in style, coming back into form in the Presidents Prize she folowed up with a superb round of 40 pts on Wednesday last, with a “Hole in One” on the 12th giving her a fantastic 25 pts in

the back 9. Brid will receive a Boss watch for her feat, well done Brid you give us all hope! Also showing great form of late is Mary Ahearne, on her first year in serious competition Mary is showing great promise, taking second prize on Wed with 36 pts, we will see her handicap changing in the very near future I’m sure. RESULTS Sunday, 31st August & Wednesday, 3rd September. 18 Holes S/Ford - Kindly Sponsored by Graham Nagle - Deise Golf 1st: Brid Henry (21) 40 pts; 2nd: Mary Ahern (36) 36 pts. FIXTURES Sunday, 7th & Wednesday, 10th - 18 Holes S/Ford - Kindly Sponsored by Lismore Vets. Wednesday, 10th - 18 Holes S/Ford - Kindly

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343.E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition Sat/Sun 6/7th September – Eddie Hackett Course: 1st Michael O’Donnell (16)– 38 pts b9, 2nd Aaron Crotty (6)– 38 pts, Gross: Eoin Conway (4) – 31 pts, 3rd Brian Nolan (16) - 36 pts b9. CSS: Sat. 35 pts. Sun 34 pts. Tuesday 9 Hole Tuesday Special – 2nd September: Cat. 1 Kieran Mulligan (21) 21 pts, 2nd John R. Walsh (24) 17 pts. Cat. 2 Nioclás Ó Condúin (5) 23 pts, 2nd Bertie Hallahan (13) 22 pts. Cat. 3 Aaron O’Sullivan (18) 18 pts, Norman Wall (18) 15 pts. Al Eile Open Gents Qualifier – Wednesday 3rd September: 1st Paudie Flynn (14) 41 pts Dungarvan, 2nd Brian McNamara (9) 40 pts, Extra Qualifiers Sean Wade (16) 39pts, Tom Radley (19) 38 pts. CSS 37 pts SOCIETY RESULTS Kerrygroup: 1st Darren O’Connor 34 pts, 2nd Hugh Woulfe 34 pts, 3rd A. Myers 33 pts, 4th A. Harr 32 pts, 5th D. Dunne 31 pts. Jim Rooney 6th Annual Classic in aid of Hospice Fund: 1st Brendan Moore, Tom Philpot, Mary Murphy 65.6; 2nd Dave Morley, Paul Dillion, Matt Byrne 67.3. London Golfers 50th Year Celebration Competition: 1st Graham McCarthy 105 pts, 2nd Gerald Stream 102 pts, 3rd Eamon Hogan 99 pts FIXTURES Tuesday 9th Sept– 9 hole Tuesday Special. Wednesday 10th Sept – Al Eile Open 18 hole Qualifier.

Friday 12th SeptemberSouth Munster Open Seniors. Book on line Saturday 13th/Sun 14th September– Club Competition 18 hole stableford. Autumn Open Week at West Waterford GC Tuesday 16th Sept. Gents Open 9 hole stableford Wednesday 17th Sept Gents 18 Hole open Singles Al Eile Qualifier Thursday/Friday 18th/19th Sept. Open 13 Hole 3 person Waltz – Ladies, gents or mixed. Saturday/Sunday 20th/21st Sept. Open 18 hole Singles Ladies and Gents. SOUTH MUNSTER OPEN SENIORS COMPETITION This popular competition takes place in West Waterford on Friday 12th September. Please book online or ring the office 058 43216 for tee times AUTUMN OPEN WEEK The Autumn Open Week runs from Tuesday, 16th to Sunday, 21st September 2014. We have a variety of events for ladies and gents featuring 9 hole, 13 hole and 18 hole individual and team competitions. See fixture list for details. Booking online or ring 058 43216. This is another opportunity to come along and experience the renowned West Waterford Welcome. DOD SOCIETY We held our second society outing to Lismore GC on Friday last and played in the Club Classic. Overall 30 members participated, our biggest crowd to date. Many

Mr. Peter Whelan, Captain Lismore Golf Club, presents his prize to the winner of Captain’s Prize to the Juniors, Conor Bennett. Also included are Mr. Joe Curtin, AA Fire Security, sponsor; his daughter Kara, along with John McGrath, Junior Officer; Anne Ryan and James Bennett, Junior Committee and other prizewinners. Sponsored by Thomas Baldwin. Sunday, 21st and Wednesday, 24th - 18 Holes Stroke/GOY/Medal - Kindly Sponsored by Mrs Bernie Glavin. Thursday, 11th and 18th Kelleher’s SuperValu Ladies

Open Qualifier - 18 Holes S/Ford - €10 Visitors & €5 Members. Sunday, 21st - 3 Ball Scramble with the Desperate Housewives - All Ladies Welcome!! Tea & Cake after the golf - Be in the clubhouse for 2.30 pm

September 1st – 30th Monthly ongoing, 9 hole stableford. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES Presentation on Wednesday, 24th at 8.30 pm, all outstanding prizes will be presented. All Prize winners

are asked to attend. Kellher’s SuperValu Qualifier Final is set for Saturday, 4th October. - Time sheet to go up in the next few weeks - a list of the Ladies who have qualified so far, is in the Ladies Hallway. VICE CAPTAIN’S PRIZE

Next weekend sees the last big event of the year go ahead with the Vice Captain's Prize to the Gents taking place on Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th. Best of luck to Vice Captain Sean Daly on what should be another fabulous weekends golf.

found the going tough on the Lismore trek wth even the buggies struggling to complete the course. We were delighted on Sunday night to hear that the presidential party, Pat Murray, Justin Spratt and John Flynn took first prize in the classic. Two travelled in the buggy but rumour has it that the pedestrian did all the driving. A large contingent availed of the team coach which made a few stops on the way home. Thanks to our hosts in Lismore who made us most welcome. The venue for next outing will be announced shortly with seats on the team coach available for early booking. AL EILE QUALIFIER The grand final is scheduled for Sunday 28th September. Wednesdays at West Waterford have been extremely popular throughout the summer. The good news is that there are still 3 Wednesdays remaining prior to the final. The loyalty discount is still available and if you fancy a challenging round in friendly surroundings come along and sample the West Waterford Welcome. Book online at www.westwaterfordgolf.com or ring the office at 058 43216. NEW LOOK TUESDAY SPECIAL Due to the increasing popularity of this competition it has been decided to continue as usual for the next 2 Tuesdays 9th and 16th September with a final get together on Saturday afternoon 20th September followed by presentation and finger food. For the Autumn/Winter period due to popular demand we will continue our special category competitions on Sunday afternoons. A sincere thank you to all who have supported the Tuesday special and we look forward to your continued support for the Autumn/Winter Sundays.

CLUB COMPETITIONS In the Club Singles Des Cleary and Michael Lawlor have booked their places in the respective semi-finals. As the deadline approaches we earnestly request the remaining quarter finalists to complete their matches immediately. The Club Mixed foursomes is moving along nicely with finalists, Justin Spratt and Mary Donnelly awaiting the outcome of the semi final between John Joyce and Jean Conway vs Ollie Broderick and Marie T Curran. Here again it is imperative that the semi final be completed by this weekend. SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE Dinger brings the Park Hotel to the top with a score of 19 pts front 9 and 19 pts back 9 for 38 pts. Dungarvan Soccer player Karl Duggan keeps good form up from Summer Challenge with 19 pts and 18 pts for second place with 37 pts. Check out Facebook for full leaderboard. Best Front 9 and Best Back 9 for month of September. Play any day of the week. Ring 058 43216 for tee times. JUNIOR NOTES Junior Competition Sunday 7th Sept 1st Ciaran Power (15) – 43 pts b9, 2nd. Niall Blackwell (23) – 43 pts, Gross: Max Quinn (12) – 29 pts, 3rd Sean Spratt (31) – 42 pts. Best 36. Jack Ronayne 32 pts. Junior Lessons continue on Friday evenings/Saturday mornings. For more info contact Timmy 0863521070. LADIES NEWS RESULTS August 9 hole (2 cards to count) kindly sponsored by Mary Fahy:- Mary Spratt (28) 40 points; Reena McDonnell (35) 39 points; Margaret O’Sullivan (23) 36 points. Mna Eile final qualifier

results: 1st Marie Curran WWGC (26) 44 points; 2nd Mary O’Grady Lee Valley G.C. (23) 41 points. Also qualified – Pat Tilson, Faithlegg G.C. (20) 38 points (Back 9); Cathy McInerney, Faithlegg G.C. (36) 38 points; Valerie Foran, Carrick-onSuir G.C. (27) 37 points (Back 9); Margaret Fenton, Cobh G.C. (14) 37 points; Mary O’Connell, Carrick-onSuir (17) 35 points (Back 9); Christine O’Keeffe, Dungarvan G.C, (24) 35 points; Mary Spratt, WWGC, (28) 35 points; Esther McGuckian, Gold Coast G.C. (14) 34 points; Joan Sheehan, WWGC, (18) 33 points (Back 9); Rita Delaney, Birr G.C. (19) 33 points. 3 Clubs in a Bag played on Sunday, 7th September, kindly sponsored by Mary Herlihy – June Whythe (16) 30 points; Bridget Broderick (28) 22 points; Ger Hickey (29) 21 points. Ladies Scramble held on Monday, 1st September:Kitty Dunphy, Mary Fuller and Rosie Donnelly; Nell Supeil,

Mary Herlihy and Mairead Criostoir; Lila O’Dwyer, Ciara Donnelly and Gerri Lyons. GOLFER OF THE YEAR After Eithne Ashby’s success in the Bernie Twomey Memorial Cup, she now leads in the Golfer of the Year, closely followed by Jean Conway just ½ point behind. Mary Lou Carroll and Margaret O’Sullivan are joint 3rd on 171 points. And 4th is Jean O’Donovan with 169 ½ points, 5th place is taken by Aine Parks with 165 points and Mary Donnelly is in 6th place with 161 points. This is an extremely close contest and it is all to play for with the last competition taking place on Thursday 18th or Sunday, 21st September. FIXTURES Thursday, 11th September – 18 hole s/f kindly sponsored by Jane Casey Florist. The Grand Final of the Mna Eile will take place on Sunday, 14th September, and all qualifiers are asked to contact the office at (058) 43216 to book their tee times

which commences at 1.30 p.m. There will be a 9 hole competition for all members who failed to qualify for the Mna Eile on Sunday afternoon, please contact the office. Presentation of all Mna Eile prizes, including the monthly winners, will take place immediately afterwards. NEWS FLASH!! We have exciting news for the September 9 hole. There is a change in this month’s competition in that it is being generously sponsored by Sam McCauley’s who have donated a fabulous cosmetic hamper. So everyone get out there and play. Remember, 2 cards to count as usual. MATCHPLAY Quarter-finals must be played by Saturday, 13th September. COASTAL ALLIANCE First coastal Alliance in Tramore G.C. on Thursday, 11th September. Tee times 9-11 a.m.

WWGC President’s Prize Pat Murray, President West Waterford Golf Club presents his President’s [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Prize to the winner, Tommy Butler. Included is Pat's wife, Patricia.

SOCCER

Ballinroad FC 1B LEAGUE BALLINROAD 4; CARRICK UNITED 0. On Saturday last, Ballinroad met Carrick in their third game of the season. Carrick had collected maximum points from their opening two games, with Ballinroad collecting just one, so they knew they’d have to be at their best to get a result. Ballinroad started brightly and retained possession very well in the opening period, keeping the ball on the deck and running at the opposition. On 32 minutes James Kennedy picked the ball up on the half-way line, he ran with it at pace at the Carrick defence, he skipped past a couple of defenders and stuck it in the back of the net to make it 1-0. Ballinroad kept the pressure on from here and were very unlucky not to have doubled their lead within minutes when Richie Ryan broke clear and finished with ease, but the referee had deemed Micheál O’Neill to be offside and that he was interfering with play. The second half began in the same fashion, the Carrick side were struggling to cope with Ballinroad’s pace, and on 50 minutes James Coade, who was back to his best, carried the ball down the left hand side before crossing to Richie Ryan who headed home from close range. A third goal was added just a few minutes later when David Looby converted a free-kick from 30 yards out. And with 20 minutes left to run Richie Ryan got his second to round off the scoring when he rounded the keeper to make it 4-0. In all, an excellent performance from a very young side that was made up of no less than seven teenagers. A special thanks to Kevin Dwane and Peter Quealy who came along to cover for those who were absent through injury on the day. Team; K. Dwane, G. Tobin, M. Young, K. Dee, A. Fitzgerald, J. Kennedy, J. Organ, D. Looby, J. Coade, M.O’Neill, R. Ryan. Subs used: J. Ryan, P. Quealy. 2A LEAGUE SEAVIEW CELTIC 2; BALLINROAD 0. Our second side were unlucky on Saturday last to come away with nothing after a very encouraging display particularly in the opening hour. The home side however won a penalty on the hour mark and as Ballinroad pushed for an equaliser, Seaview doubled their lead. Team: A. O’Riordan, C. McCarthy, K. Duhig, O. Casey, J. Joyce, C. Power, F. Walsh, D. Henley, T. Daly, D. McCarthy, G. Flynn. Subs: N. Dee, J. Dempsey, B. McGinn, F. Fraher. YOUTHS RECORD ANOTHER EMPHATIC WIN Our youths travelled to Bohs in the city last Friday evening! Another great result from the lads! First 15 minutes was a bit lack lustre with neither side

getting on the ball enough to create any real chance! On the 20th minute, great kick out from Dwane down the left into Curran who won a corner! Corner whipped in by Looby and powerfully headed home by Fitzgerald, 0-1. Some good play from home side after this goal but not real shot on goal to work our keeper! Great work from Brennan and Curran down left created another corner on the 33rd minute! Crossed in by Looby again to far post and great header at far post by Mulligan to make it 0-2! About 3 minutes after that we won a corner on the right handside, whipped in by curran, headed by Ml. O’Neill but ref blew for infringement on keeper, goal disallowed! A lot of chances in first half came from corners and on 41st minute another corner whipped in by Looby was headed home by Bohs defender to make it 0-3 going into half-time! As with a lot of our games our 2nd half tempo was lifted after our chat in the dressing room!! We created chances early from the off but a few too many touches or too long on the ball but just couldn't get the chances away! On the 55th minute, another in-swinging corner from Curran was met by a great header from Sweeney, whose header just went over the top! On 70th minute great long ball from Dwane into the path of Ml. O’Neill, great volley on his left was brilliantly saved by Bohs keeper! We kept pressing and we knew that more goals would come if we kept pushing and on the 75th minute, great ball in from Curran, went through everyone in the box. Mulligan gathered on the left, passed to Looby outside the 18 yard box, Looby took on two defenders and passed first and was taken down inside penalty box and referee pointed to the spot! Looby stood up to covert the penalty into the bottom right, 0-4! On the 80th minute great long ball by Dwane into Sweeney, who played in Ml. O’Neill who took it past the keeper and dwindled on taken the shot, had to turn back, past 2 defenders and finished well with his left into the bottom corner to make it 0-5! On the 86th minute, great through ball into R. O’Neill, who pounced from midfield and coolly finished into bottom right, great run and good finish!! Another good win for the lads and hope they keep up the good work! Next game is our local derby at home to Dungarvan on Sunday at 2 pm! All support welcome! BALLINROAD U-12 A EARN AN AWAY DRAW Our Ballinroad under 12 A team continued their good start to the new season with a draw against Southend away. Southend started the better and after 10 minutes

had the ball in the back of the Ballinroad net. Ballinroad then started to play and were level, when Tom O’Connell scored with a great strike with a goal, straight from a training ground move. Ballinroad were now in the ascendency and went ahead when Rian Hayes finished off from a Seanie Lenihan strike. With half-time looming, Ballinroad tried to hold out but Southend snatched a goal with a brilliant strike, with both sides going in half-time tied 2 each. The second half was more defensive from both sides and with the first half giving us 4 goals, the second half didn’t register any. Darragh Veale had a great all round performance and played particularily well at full back when moved there, due to Seanie Lanigan injury. All in all, both teams were happy to share the spoils. Next up on Saturday, 13th is a home game versus De La Salle. The team was made up of: Jack McGrath, Kevin Keohan, Seanie Lanigan, Rian Walsh, Seanie Lenihan, Darragh Veale Tom O’Connell, David Byrne, Jack Mulligan, Joe Booth, Joe Flynn, Adam Carroll Lawlor, William Beresford, Rian Hayes. U-13'S UNLUCKY IN PORTLAW We played our first away game of the U-13B season down in Portlaw last Wednesday night. Unfortunately, we lost 2/1 but left knowing we will play a lot worse this season and win. I have never witnessed a game which was dominated by one team and still came away on the losing side. First of all we must say the back four of Portlaw and their keeper played brillantly and were a credit to their coaches. We started the game alot better than last week’s game but still found ourselves two goals down after 15 minutes when their No. 9 scored a soft goal after a mix-up in our defence and the referee gave the home team a very soft penalty which they slotted home giving Sean, in goal no chance. After a good half-time chat and a few positional changes we took control of the game and started to bombard their goal with shots when sometimes we should have been more patient and tried to work out a clever pass. We got one goal back when on 52 minutes Alec Norris scored a free kick from 25 yards that Ronaldo would be proud of. The referee then denied us a penalty when Eoin Flynn was straight through and brought down by not one but two players. Portlaw to their credit hung on until the final whistle and took their first win of the season. We welcomed Johnny Burke back to our team before this game after two years playing across the bridge and have to thank the two U-12's I had to call up for

this game, Willie Beresford and David Byrne. TEAM: Sean O’Sullivan, Tony Dwyer, Rian Hogan, Johnny Burke, Alec Norris, Stephen Lake, James Cowler, Ben O’Donovan, Frankie de Paor Kavanagh, Eoin Flynn, Tadhg Collins, David Byrne, Willie Beresford. JERSEYS & TRAINING TOPS TO ORDER Ballinroad is delighted to announce that our Nike jerseys, as worn by our 1B side are now available to order in all sizes, and in short sleeve. Children's sizes are available and samples are arriving this week. The jerseys are priced at €35 for children and €40 for adults. Errea training tops are also available at €35 If anyone is interested please mail jasonduhig@yahoo.co.uk BALLINROAD FC FUNDRAISING EVENT There will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of Ballinroad Soccer Club Pitch Development on Saturday, 13th September from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. at the unit adjacent to Ballinroad Shop. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes, bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts, soft toys and mobile phones. Laptops must be intact with lead. Books, but no school books, magazines or diaries. If you cannot call to the drop off unit on the day or would like your donation to be collected by one of the club members please contact Maurice on 087 659 2640 or Muriel on 087 642 4262. Thank you for your support for taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive. LOTTO DRAW 7th SEPTEMBER, 2014 Current jackpot €8,100. Numbers drawn were: 6, 10, 14, 18. Winners of €20 each: Michael Curran, Lauren Tobin, M. Curran. New jackpot €8,200. Next draw will be held in the Lord Maguire’s Pub, Ballinroad on Sunday, 21st September, 2014. Thank you for your support.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Fixtures FIXTURES Thursday, September 11th Under 15 League (Kick off 7.00 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-15A Ferrybank A v Carrick Utd A (Bohemians) Villa B v Villa A (Seaview) U-15B Bohemians A v Kilmacthomas (Park Rangers) Piltown v Kilmacow (Portlaw) Saturday September 13th Under 12 League (Kick off 10.30 a.m. unless otherwise stated) U-12A Ballinroad A v De La Salle (Stradbally) Carrick Utd A v Ferrybank A (Portlaw) Johnville v Villa A (Ferrybank) Southend Utd A v Tramore A (Villa) U-12B Bohemians A v Dungarvan Utd (De La Salle) Carrick Utd B v Portlaw Utd (Piltown) 12.00 noon Park Rangers v Mooncoin Celtic (St. Saviours) Piltown A v Villa B (Carrick Utd) U-12C Ferrybank B v Kilmacow (Park Rangers) Kilmacthomas v Tramore B (Stradbally) Railway Athletic v Ballyduff (Ballinroad) 11.00 a.m. U-12D Piltown B v Ballinroad B (Carrick Utd) 12.00 noon Southend Utd B v Seaview Celtic (Ballyduff) 12.00 noon W. Crystal v Bohemians B (Kilmacow) Saturday September 13th Under 14 League (Kick off 12.15 p.m. unless otherwise stated)

U-14A Bohemians A v Dungarvan Utd A (De La Salle) Carrick Utd A v Ferrybank A (Portlaw) 2.30 p.m. Kilmacow v Villa A (Ferrybank) Southend Utd v Tramore A (St. Pauls) 2.30 p.m. U-14B Ferrybank B v Ballinroad (Mooncoin) Portlaw Utd v Piltown (Kilmacthomas) St. Pauls v Johnville (Bohemians) Kilmacthomas v Park Rangers (Dungarvan) U-14C Bohemians B v De La Salle B (Villa) 2.30 p.m. Ferrybank C v Villa B (Tramore) 2.30 p.m. Railway Athletic v Mooncoin Celtic (Ballinroad) Tramore B v Dungarvan Utd B (W. Crystal) Saturday September 13th Under 16 League (Kick off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-16A Dungarvan Utd A v Carrick Utd (Railway Ath) Tramore A v Ballinroad (Seaview) Villa A v Bohemians (Park Rangers) 12.30 p.m. Villa B v Ferrybank A (Kilmacow) U-16B Kilmacow v Villa C (Johnville) Park Rangers v Piltown (Southend) Portlaw Utd v Stradbally (Piltown) U-16C Railway Athletic v Tramore B (Dungarvan) St. Saviours v Dungarvan Utd B (Bohemians)

Lismore AFC U-14 VALLEY RANGERS 1; LISMORE 7. Lismore played their first U-14 game of the season away to Valley last Saturday and came away with all three points after a great performance. Valley made it 1 nil after 15 minutes from the penalty spot but after that it was all Lismore and somehow were still behind at half time after creating 5 or 6 decent chances. Ronan Kelleher got the equaliser 5 mins into the second half when his long range free beat the keeper from 30 yards. Carthach Daly

then went goal crazy scoring 4 goals in 15 minutes. Oisin O’Gorman added two more to make it 7-1 with his second goal a brilliant strike from 25 yards into the top corner giving the keeper no chance. U-13 BALLYBRIDGE 3; LISMORE 3. Lismore travelled to Ballymacoda last Thursday night for their first U-13 match of the season. Carthach Daly gave Lismore the lead after 15 mins with a fine individual goal when he ran from halfway line and beat three players and gave the keeper no chance with his finish. The home side equalised

soon after when their midfielder ran un-opposed from half-way and beat Fionn O’Gorman with a fine strike. In a 5 minute spell before half-time Lismore made it 3-1 with two similar finishes from Carthach after excellent through balls from Benjamin Shanahan Quinn and Sam Warren. In the 2nd half Ballybridge pulled a goal back after 15 mins and soon got the equaliser from a penalty. It was 3-3 with 10 minutes to play and both sides had chances to win it but a draw was probably a fair result.

Kilmacthomas FC UNDER 12 KILMAC 3; BALLYDUFF 2. A very tough test for the boys and the Ballyduff boys were up for the game there was little between the teams and we prevailed to get a win. Goals from Colyn (2) and Alex were enough to seal the win. UNDER 14 Kilmac 3 Ferrybank 1 A very tough test of our lads by a very good Ferrybank side, we took the lead early on with a great solo effort by Jack Halley, but the rest of the half was a bit of a struggle for us as Ferrybank chased an

equaliser. We introduced Alan Mulcahy but the constant pressure from Ferrybank finally payed dividends when they scored early in the second half, we replaced Bill with Louie Power and Louis Gallagher with Daniel that gave us a spring in our step with Daniel scoring with a well taken shot from the edge of the square, we scored late on the break when Louie Power finished well. Further subs saw game time for Nathan Jack Wickham and Eoin. We have plenty to work on if we are to be competitive,

finally I'd like to welcome Daniel Fenlon and Eoin Pollock your very welcome. UNDER 13 KILMAC 3; PARK RANGER 0. A strong display from the boys was enough to win on the day we worked well in defence to keep the opposition at bay, goals from Louie Adam and Alan Mulcahy. UNDER 11 MOONCOIN 4; KILMAC 4. Our first game away from home saw a thrilling draw as both teams gave their all. KILMAC 3; PILTOWN 0. A good win for the lads and

they show a good bit of improvement from their last outing golas form Daniel Ray and Jack Hally gave us all three points. DIVISION 2A KILMAC 2; MOONCOIN 1. A tough battle but the right result at the whistle we played well but were tested by a very good Mooncoin team we took the lead on 40 minute but got pegged back but the lads kept to their game plan and got the vital goal to take all three points, still a very long way to go but all the signs are looking good.

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Manchester United Supporters Club Waterford Branch MEETING THIS THURSDAY THERE will be a meeting on this Thursday night, 11th September in Lawlors Hotel at 7.00 p.m. sharp. All members and committee members are requested to attend. WATERFORD BRANCH MEMBERSHIP It is now well into the season and we still find ourselves having to remind members that the yearly subscription for the Waterford branch is now well overdue. The committee have made a stringent ruling that any member not paid up to date with the Waterford branch will not be allowed to travel to a match under the name of the Waterford branch because technically you are not a member until your subs are paid. To anyone that this is applicable please address it by Thursday night’s meeting or contact the secretary on 087-1940089 or any committee member. QPR THIS SUNDAY This Sunday hopefully, will be the kick-start to United's season when no doubt we will all be hoping new arrivals on deadline day Mr. Falcao and Danny Blind are on show as well as Rojo who finally got his permit issues sorted. It will be a welcome return to United stalwart and branch buddy Rio Ferdinand who will lead out QPR to Old Trafford (be careful which dressingroom you go into Rio!). GROUP TRIP IN FEBRUARY There has been a lot of people asking about the group trip in February which will be the Burnley home game scheduled for February 10th. We felt it would be nice to attend a match nearest to the Munich anniversary which is always a sombre time for genuine United supporters worldwide. If interested in travelling please contact the secretary on 087 1940089 to guarantee your slot. We are hoping that last season's number will increase as it was a fabulous weekend and definitely one to look forward to again this season. The craic of old returned which was a little lacking in the smaller numbers travelling to more games and that is why we have decided to repeat last season's group trip. We may have to close numbers soon so if interested get in now!

Stradbally FC STRADBALLY maintained their good start to the season with an away win over De La Salle, but it was not straight forward. Trailing 1-0 at half-time, they struggled to convert possession into chances. Damian Sheehan, moved into a midfield role at the break, seemed to have scored a fine goal when latching on to a right wing cross, only to see it ruled out as offside. The impasse was breached when player-manager John O'Shea sprung himself from the bench and, with his first touch, equalised with a delicate curving shot. Securing victory the locals pressed forward, but seemed to have run out of time. Luckily in the final period of play Damian Sheehan controlled in the box and blasted home. This time there was no offside. De La Salle 1; Stradbally 2. Team: Walter Cullinane, Damian Sheehan, Alan D'arcy, Nicky Connors, T. J. Fitzgerald, Stephen Lawlor, Ger Crowley, Emmet Cummins, Ricky O'Connell, Stuart Fee, Sean Harney. Subs: Rob Finn, Gavin Browne, John O'Shea, Kyle Kett. The Under 16s opened their campaign away versus Piltown. Play was evenly divided until the South Kilkenny side took the lead from a penalty just before the break. Pressing forward and tiring somewhat, the locals conceded a number of scores in the second half. Nevertheless, an encouraging start. Fixture: The Under 16s are away versus Portlaw on Saturday. Kick-off 2.30 pm. Lotto: There was no Jackpot winner at the last draw. Numbers were 2, 3, 9, 14. €25 went Maggie Fitzgerald, Sue Ryan, Ger McGrath. Promoter’s prizewinner: Francis Sheehan. The next draw is in Whelans on Sunday, September 21st with a Jackpot on offer of €1,900. Be in to win. Lost Property: Some clothes remain unclaimed since the Summer Camp. If you think any of them may be yours, check the Lost Property Box located at the bottom of the stairs on the clubhouse. Stradbally FC always welcome new helpers. If you think you can contribute in any way, talk to any of the committee or come along at match or training time and they will gladly bring you on board.

Cappoquin FC SEASON 2014 to 2015 gets under way. Training for this season has commenced and the schedule is as below. Training Schedule: U-18 Girls Monday 7.30 p.m. U-12 and 14 Girls Wednesday 6.30 p.m. U-11 and 12 and 14 Boys Thursday 7.00 p.m. Junior Men Wednesday and Friday 7.30 p.m. Welcome back to all returning players and any newcomers are very welcome.

Dungarvan United FC MATCH RESULTS 2A - Crusaders 1; Dungarvan 3. 3rd Division - Dungarvan United 1; Carrick United 3. Youth B - St. Saviours 3; Dungarvan 2. U-14A - Villa 4; Dungarvan 1. U-14C - Dungarvan 4; Ferrybank 1. U-12B - Mooncoin 4; Dungarvan 4. U-16A - Ballinroad 0; Dungarvan 0. U-11A - Dungarvan 4; Ferrybank 2. U-11E - Dungarvan 5; Villa 0. U-13A - De La Salle 2; Dungarvan 1. U-15A - Dungarvan 8; Ferrybank 0. MATCH FIXTURES Ballinroad v Dungarvan Sunday, 14th. KO 2.00 p.m. 2nd Division v Kilmacthomas - Saturday, 13th. KO 4.30 p.m. U-15A Tramore v Dungarvan - Thursday, 11th. KO 7.00 p.m. U-12B Bohemians v Dungarvan - Saturday, 13th. KO 10.30 a.m. U-14A Bohemians v Dungarvan - Saturday, 13th. KO 12.15 p.m. U-14C Tramore v Dungarvan - Saturday, 13th. KO 12.15 p.m. U-16A Dungarvan v Carrick - Saturday, 13th. KO 2.30 p.m. U-16C St. Saviours v Duungarvan - Saturday, 13th. KO 2.30 p.m. U-13A Tramore V Dungarvan Monday, 15th. KO 6.45 p.m. CLUB MEMBERSHIP / INSURANCE FEES 2014 – 2015 Schoolboy / Schoolgirl €35 - 2nd child from same family €25. Family Membership €60 - includes 2 non playing adults and up to 3 children. Youths €40. Junior / umemployed €90. Student €70. Junior / Employed €100. Non – playing member €25. Please note all registration forms and memberships are to be forwarded to Sean Dwyer our membership officer, any queries contact Sean on 086 – 8967690. We would also remind everyone to pay your weekly subs to your manager, this plays a vital part of our membership structure. Weekly subs are to be collected if you use grass or astro. Schoolboy’s are you born 2004. Anyone born in 2004 that would like to play schoolboy football for Dungarvan united come along this evening Wednesday, training at 4.45 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. SCHOOLBOY GOALKEEPER TRAINING Michael Walsh is one of Dungarvan Utd's Junior League goalkeepers and has started his goalkeeper training sessions on Wednesday’s on the side pitch 5.30-6.30 p.m. This session is open to all club goalkeepers under the age of 16 at €2 per week.

We would urge all our goalies to take advantage of Michaels knowledge, playing for 14 years, he played for Waterford all the way up to youths. He has been capped for Ireland 18 times for football and twice for futsal. An opportunity not to be missed. DUNGARVAN UNITED 1st DIVISION NEWS Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday night at 8pm. New players are always welcome contact manager Stan Cummins on 087 918 5871 for any information. Reminder to all players to have their membership sorted this week. DUNGARVAN UNITED 2nd DIVISION NEWS Training continues each Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Anyone is interested in playing 2A for Dungarvan United for the coming season contact team manager Robert Drummey on 087 7717522. DUNGARVAN UNITED 3rd DIVISION NEWS Anyone interested in playing 3rd division or for any further details contact team manager Ger Murphy on 0876834289. Reminder everyone should have their membership sorted. GIRLS U-14 If you are born in 2001 2002, 2003 and would like to play football for Dungarvan United, please contact Manager Megan Kiely on 087 389 1249. The team will be assisted by Stacey Keohan and Mick Kiely. Training this week is Thursday 4.30-5.30. Dont forget €2. ACADEMY TIMES Academy 2007-2008 1 pm to 2.15 pm, 2005-2006 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. Parents please be aware that all children must be accompanied to training by an adult, each child must wear shin guards, bring a non fizzy drink and two euro contact 086 3053109 for any further assistance. CLUB HOUSE / ASTRO TURF A lot of time has gone into updating the clubhouse, we were delighted to see the long awaited shuttering being put in the bar, we now have the facility to close the bar which allows the clubhouse to be used for dance/fitness classes, it makes it a great spot to have that children’s party with astro hire. Great rates available contact John for more details on 087 – 0607226. KIRBY SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS CLASS SCHEDULE 2014/15 We are delighted to welcome Edgar Kirby of Kirby School of performing Arts into Kilrush Park. He will use our clubhouse as his studio this term. All classes will run on Tuesdays with Dance, Drama and Singing. Junior & Senior Infants 3:30 - 5.00 p.m Primary school from 1st

class – 6th Class 4.30 p.m. 6.00 p.m Adult Dance Fitness 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Classes will be run by brother and sister team Edgar and Jessie Kirby. Both natives of Dungarvan. Edgar has over 8 years experience and has performed with top Irish companies including 'Cork City Ballet' 'Crux Contemporary Company. He has featured on RTE's 'Operation Transformation' with his Dance Fitness group. Edgar choreographed Dungarvan’s town Pantomime, the first in 35 years 'Cinderella' and followed with 2013's 'Snow white and the seven Dwarfs' he also realeased his Kirby Dance fitness work-out DVD. Edgar has worked with many groups in the community and with local schools in preparation for their always well received shows. Jessie Kirby is an award winning director who has worked all over the world and has toured with her theatre groups. Jesse has worked with stars of film including Jon Kenny D'Unbelievables. For more information contact Edgar for more information (087) 150 8928. JERSEY/KITS Please could everyone take a look we are still in the search for anyone who may have old sets of Dungarvan united Jersey’s/Kits that are not in use to drop them into the club, we are especially looking for two adult Jerseys sponsored by “The Moorings”. The club is open each evening from 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. and each Saturday from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. We would appreciate your support on this. CLUB GEAR We would encourage everyone to wear club colours where possible. Ken is the man behind our club gear shop, he is available at Academy times each Saturday if you want to discuss anything with him, an easy payment option is also available. The shop has an ongoing Special Offer which includes a Dungarvan United Kit (top, shorts, socks) Dungarvan Utd hooded Rain Jacket and crested Dungarvan Utd umbro hat all for €65.00 kids €70.00 adults, to order anything at the moment please call (087) 632 6611 LOTTO DRAW We had no Jackpot winner this week. Next week’s Jackpot €3,950. Please make sure that the lotto is handed to Christy before the lotto draw on Saturday evening as we cannot accept it after 8.00 p.m. If the jackpot is not won we will draw the €100 winner on Monday evening at 7.30 pm. Our lotto is a continuous fundraising effort and we would appreciate your support, please contact the committee for further details. MATCH REPORTS U-15A 8 FERRYBANK 0 On a glorious day in

Kilrush Park our U-15 team entertained Ferrybank in their first game of the new season. On the day Dungarvan proved too strong for the opposition and won the game convincingly with solid performances from all the lads. In particular Darragh Power on his debut for the club and Declan Stevens in a new role put in rugged performances to control the midfield from the start and Dylan Swales with Adam Nugent combined to provide plenty of joy for the home support, scoring a hatfull of goals. A fine late strike from Garry Crotty topped of a solid performance and a great result.The management and lads would like to thank all who turned out to lend the team their support. U-12B MOONCOIN 4; DUNGARVAN 4. Dungarvan United U-12's played the second game of the season on Tuesday night away to Mooncoin. A very tight game with Mooncoin taking a early lead in the game. Mooncoin had the better first half with Dungarvan not getting into the match until the second half. Mooncoin lead 2-1 at half-time and added a third early in the second half. But as the game looked to be over Dungarvan started to fight back and grabbed a goal through Bradley Keane to make it 3-2. Mooncoin responded with a 4th goal to make it 4-2 with only 10 minutes to go. Dungarvan kept working hard and scored a third to make it 4-3. With only minutes left Dungarvan were awarded a penalty which was missed. The victory looked to be going Mooncoin when a short corner from Nathan Duggan picked out Dayle Ducey on the edge of the box, and he put the ball top corner to grab the draw. Great fight shown by the team and a well deserved point away to keep the unbeaten start to the season going. Goals from Bradley Keane, Sam Uniacke, Nathan Duggan and Man of the Match Dayle Ducey. 2nd DIVISON CRUSADERS 3; DUNGARVAN 1. We had a great win on Saturday last and beat Crusaders away 3-1. Mikey Burns scored 2 goals for the 2nd time in two weeks and Sean Hyslop scored a 30 yard volly. A great performance seen as we went 1 down 5 minutes into second half followed by being reduced to ten men following Christy Mansfield sending off for a second bookable

offence. The team showed great character to come from behind to win 3-1. Team: Michael Walsh, Jack Marriott, Barry Hamilton, Ben Ducey, Sean Hyslop, Darragh Power, Mikey Byrne, Stephen Raher (capt), Jason Rio, Christopher Mansfield, Willie Raher. Subs: Conor Mulcahy, Craig O’Connor, Aidan Connelly, Shaun Fehilly. Man of the match: Mikey Byrne. Training continues every Tuesday/Thursday at 7.00 p.m. We are at home next Saturday at 4.30 p.m. kick-off against Kilmacthomas. U-11E On Saturday, 6th September our U-11E side took to the field for their first ever competitive league match to face the mighty Villa from Waterford City. This is a 9 aside league and Dungarvan just had the bare 9 players required for this match, however, this did not seem to bother our players and they played from the first whistle to the final whistle. Dylan Ahearn played an absolute screamer in the goal for Dungarvan pulling off some unbelievable saves and keeping Dungarvan in the game. Ben Power, Ella Shrubb and Jake Ducey were our defensive trio and these three guys and gals ran their hearts out, putting in tackle after tackle and making it very difficult for Villa to get good clean ball. Oisin Leggit, Shane Hayes and Gavin played in the middle of the park and these three boys kept the pressure on Villa for the entire match. Our strikers of Ethan Fowler and David Fowler kept making great runs into space and had a few shots on target. Unfortunately for Dungarvan Villa proved to be too strong and ran out 5-1 winners in the end. Much credit must be given to these 9 young players who never gave up and even though they had never played together (for some players it was their first time playing soccer) before today stuck to their task and it was obvious from the side-line that there is great team spirit already there and hopefully some results will go their way. Thanks to Sean for refereeing and to Mikey, Brian, Lucinda and all the parents for all their encouragement on the side-lines it was greatly appreciated. New players are welcome if you are interested in playing for this team you must be born in 2004. Training Wednesday 4.45 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. please bring €2.

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MTS BROADBAND UNDERAGE LEAGUE LAST week saw the end of a fantastic summer of underage racing, run by DCC in conjunction with Waterford Sports Partnership. Each week was either a time trial or a handicap race around the Ballyneety Bridge circuit. There was a great turnout each week with terrific racing every night as everyone got more tactically aware, as well as physically stronger. Well done to all who took part. Many thanks to Robert and Patrick Power for running the event, as well as John Coleman who ensured the safety of everyone. Thanks to all the parents and club members who gave up their time to help out each week also. And a special word of thanks to MTS Broadband for their sponsorship. There was some real talent on show and I think we are going to be reading about a lot of these boys and girls in the future. CHARITY CYCLE A HUGE SUCCESS The club held its biennial charity cycle last Sunday in aid of West Waterford

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hospice. On a perfect morning for cycling over 130 riders donated very generously before heading off on the Sean Kelly 100km route. We had a food stop at Knockanore and must say a huge thank you to the people of Knockanore for the exceptional catering they provided. Mile buiochas. Thanks also to Kevin Forde, and Topaz Daybreak, who provided refreshements for all of the thirsty cyclists at the end. It was great to see so many club members out in force as well as our friends from Youghal CC and Tried & Tested Triathlon Club. Well done to Derek, Brendan, John, and Damian on the organisation front. CLUB AGM You should have all got a letter recently regarding the upcoming AGM on 10th October. Please make every effort to attend and make your contribution to the continued success of the club. CYCLING QUOTE The bicycle, the bicycle surely, should always be the vehicle of novelists and poets.

Pictured above are prize winners in the Dungarvan Cycling Clubs Youth Summer League – Included are Jamie Moloney of MTS Broadband who sponsored the Youth summer league along with DCC members Stephen Murray, Patrick Power and Robert Power. In all over 45 kids enjoyed the Summer League and the club would also like to thank O’Mahony Cycles and Cyclesports for their kind sponsorship of vouchers. [David Coleman]

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Tried and Tested Triathlon Cub COBH JAILBREAK TRIATHLON We had 12 members in action in Cobh on Saturday last for the Cobh club’s third Jailbreak Triathlon. Paul Twomey and John O’Rourke took on the Sprint distance, and John excelled himself on his first Triathlon outing finishing in 12th position overall in a time of 1:13:56. Paul too had a good race to finish in a time of 1:22:23. We had 10 members in total take on the Olympic distance, 7 of whom were upping their distance for the first time and all had great races. The Olympic event in Cobh is growing in popularity each year, primarily because of the challenge of swimming from Spike Island to Cobh Harbour. This year, due to the prevailing sea currents the swim distance ended up being 1860m rather than the usual 1500m, so the swimmers had an even bigger challenge to overcome. First home for Tried & Tested was Daryl Kearns in 2:23:38, competing in his first Olympic distance, followed by Peter

Malachowski in 2:26:56 and Bryan Hallissey in 2:31:03. Joanne O’Neill was third lady overall and first in her age category in a super time of 2:41:21, Liz Callaghan was second in her category in 2:53:11 and Elaine O’Grady third in her category in 3:03:33. Also taking on this distance were Barry Morrissey, Toby Bedell, Lawrence Boland and Ray Crowley. VGRAPH KTC SPRINT TRIATHLON, GRAIGUENAMANAGH Kilkenny Tri Club hosted their inaugural Triathlon on Saturday last in the very scenic Graiguenamanagh on the shores of the River Barrow, and nine T&T members travelled there to take part. Jason Travers was once again the best of our bunch in a time of 1:14:09, putting him in 15th place overall. He was followed by Martin Stevenson in 1:22:15, with Mark Cliffe hot on his heels in 1:22:40. Niamh O’Donovan had a

Joanne O’Neill, age category winner Cobh Triathlon

Niamh O'Donovan, Age Category winner Kilkenny Triathlon.

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great race, finishing in 1:24:12 and winning her age category to boot. Niamh is definitely one to watch out for next year as she is improving with each outing in this, her first year of Triathlon. CYCLE TOURS Congratulations and well done to various club members who have taken part in charity cycle tours over the past number of weeks, Padraig de Burca who participated in two provincial tours, Ulster (3 days) and Munster (2 days) with Endurance Challenge 2068 in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research; Liz Murray and David Gaffney who took on a Coast to Coast cycle over three days from Dundalk to Liscannor in aid of various cancer charities and Natalie and Rob Shaw Hamilton who cycled from Malin Head to Mizen Head over four days to raise funds for the children’s medical charity Straight Ahead. With the help of Facebook and other social media we’ve been able to keep track of their progress around the country and encourage them on their journeys from the comfort of our living rooms!

Piotr Malachowski, Cobh Triathlon.

CLUB TRAINING Due to increased membership in the club and the huge local interest in Triathlon, Natalie will be holding two extra swim sessions in Clonea Leisure Centre, commencing on Wednesday, September 10th with a swim club 7.00 a.m. - 8.00 a.m. for Improvers/Experienced swimmers and a Beginners class on Thursday evening 6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Contact Natalie on 086-8512096 for more information. The Wednesday 10.50 a.m. class in the Gold Coast will recommence this Wednesday also and Monday night sessions at 8.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. in Clonea will continue from next Monday. For all information on club training, events, benefits of membership etc please check out our website www.dungarvantri.com. If you’re interested in getting involved in Triathlon, please contact us via the website or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TriedTest edDungarvan. Club membership will open for 2015 in November, but if you’d like to join in any training sessions before then, please feel free to come along.

CUNNIGAR PITCH AND PUTT PUB LEAGUE This year for the first time we have held a Pitch and Putt Pub League. We have had a great response to this new venture. There has been a total of 20 teams playing from the start of the league. We are now at the quarter-finals stage of the competition. The Anchor B v. Dillon’s A; John Keane’s B v. Minnies A; John Keane’s A v. Dillon’s B; Murray’s (Ring) v. Anchor A. Good luck to you all. MUNSTER SCHOOLS COMPETITION The Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club are hosting the Finals of the Munster Schools Competition so get your teams ready. This consists of teams of 3, one person on each team must be affiliated to the P.P.U.I., the qualifying rounds are on the 2nd October and the Finals Friday, 10th October. All entries must be returned to the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club by Monday, 15th September. If you would like to represent your school in this competition contact Corinne McGee for more details. WILLIAMS SYNDROME On a beautiful afternoon we held a very successful charity day last Saturday, the charity was in aid of Williams Syndrome. With the help of our members we raised €340. Liz Cotter was presented with the donation from our Chairperson Corinne McGee and she was delighted with what was raised. JUVENILES COMPETITIONS Our next Juvenile Competition will be on the 21st September to give you all a chance to get back into

school, All juveniles are invited to play in Corinne's Chairperson’s Day on the 14th September between 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon, €5 to play in this competition. Also get your teams ready for the Munster Schools Competition. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 14th September – Corinne's Chairperson’s Day. Tee off between 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon. 17th September – The Hospice Coffee Morning in the Clubhouse. 28th September – Our Scratch Cup. 26th October – William Browne’s President’s Day. WEDNESDAY GAME Names to be in for 10.00 a.m. Tee off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Jacinta O'Mahoney, Evelyn Torrens. Gross: Sheila Hickey, Lorraine Troy. SATURDAY GAME Williams Syndrome winners – 1st Nett: Mary Daly, Breda Foley, Terence Moroney. 1st Gross: Kathleen Foran, Liam Simms, Patsy Hackett. 2nd Nett: Maureen Widger, Breda O'Donnell, Paul O'Riordan. 2nd Gross: Phylis McCabe, Paddy Noonan, Paul Healy. HOLE IN ONE This year we are having a prize for the most Hole in Ones during the season. These must be in a Club competition at the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt and cards must be verified by the tournament committee. To date Patsy Hackett and Paddy Noonan, John Carroll, Michael Havens (2), Liam Simms (2), Richard O'Leary, Ivan Fitzgerald, John Foley and Terence Moroney have

each got one in competition. Ladies to date are Breda O'Donnell and Sadie Ui Mhiachain, Lorraine Troy, Breda Foley (2), Margaret Shanahan and Maureen Power, Jacinta O'Mahoney. BONUS NUMBER Bonus number this week is 26. Frankie Wright was the winner this week. 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. 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. The gardening committee will be working on the course every Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. DID YOU KNOW? If a ball comes to rest against the boundary fence. The player may play it as it lies or drop the ball within 2 club lengths not nearer the hole under penalty of one stroke. All monies must be paid before names are sent to P.P.U.I. for competitions. MEMBERSHIP FEES Membership fees are now due and can be given to any committee member. Family €150; Adult €80; Over 60 €50; Juvenile €45; Life members €30. GREEN FEES Adults €5; Juveniles €3; Hire of clubs €2. Club jumpers, tee shirts and caps are for sale in clubhouse.

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Talking Horses Weld lands jumping winner at Navan on Saturday THE Dermot Weld-trained Tandem built on a promising run at the Galway Festival to win the 2m maiden hurdle at Navan on Saturday. Robbie McNamara was in the saddle as the odds-on favourite cruised to a facile success. Robbie Colgan and trainer Andy Lynch enjoyed a runaway success of his own with Jarob in the 2m6f handicap hurdle. The seven-year-old won by eight lengths and now goes chasing. Dessie Hughes won the mares hurdle with Icy Reply under Mark Enright and is another heading for a career over fences. Brand Ambassador returned from a lengthy absence to win the opening maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott and Barry Geraghty and he is another whose future lies over fences. Claimers Luke Dempsey and Kevin Sexton were also among the winners. Dempsey partnered the Philip Fentontrained On My Own in the 2m4f handicap hurdle while Sexton landed the 2m handicap hurdle on Coldstonesober. The Dessie McDonogh-trained Little Haarth beat off Swansea Mile by the minimum margin to win the bumper.

Prince Jock and Roger Quinlan win the Q.R. Handicap Laytown.

Hughes Crowned leading trainer at Kilbeggan DESSIE Hughes was among the winners at the final meeting of the year at Kilbeggan on Friday where he emerged as the leading trainer at the track for the fourth time in five years. Ian McCarthy got Swiftmarc home by a short-head in the opportunity handicap hurdle and in the process rode out his claim. Brian Cawley enjoyed two winners, shared with trainer Denis Hogan. The pair took the opening maiden hurdle on Mysticaltou and followed up in the handicap chase with Dedoctorsdaughter. Brian O’Connell matched the feat with a double of his own, taking the 2m handicap hurdle on the Garrett Power-trained Lilly The Lioness and the 3m hurdle on Desertmore Stream for Philip Fenton. Denis O’Regan was on the mark for trainer Noel Meade on Silver Tassie in the beginners chase.

[Patrick McCann]

Joseph O’Brien closes in on Full House TRAMORE is now the only racecourse in the country that champion jockey Joseph O’Brien has not ridden a winner at after he landed his first success at the annual Laytown races on Thursday. O’Brien scored a comfortable win on the Gordon Elliott-trained Sister Slew in the claiming race.

British-raider Seamster won the opening handicap for trainer Richard Ford and Colin Keane, the favourite making almost all the running to win. Pat Martin landed the training honours with two winners. Shane Foley won the 7f maiden on Our Max for the Navan trainer and the double was completed when Togoville won the qualified riders race

for Declan Lavery. Trainer Pat Shanahan saw his Prince Jock make all the running to win the qualified riders handicap under Roger Quinlan. Mr Bounty and Chris Geoghegan were the other winners on the card, taking the 6f handicap for trainer Michael O’Callaghan.

Davy Condon side-lined following Cork Fall LEADING rider Davy Condon faces a long spell on the side-lines after taking a heavy fall at Cork last

Sunday week. His Cheltenham Festival winner Flaxen Flare came down at the second last hurdle in a

two-mile race leaving him with three fractured bones in the middle of his back. Condon has been fitted with a

brace which he will wear for 12 weeks and was released from hospital in the middle of last week.

Weld and Smullen share two winners at Gowran Park

Coffey shares Huntingdon double with Davy Russell

DERMOT Weld and Pat Smullen shared a first and last race double at Gowran Park on Wednesday. The two-year-old Baldonnel came good at the fourth attempt in the 7f median auction maiden and bumper star Windsor Park recorded his first success on the Flat in the 1m6f maiden. Weld’s apprentice Leigh Roche also got in on the winning act when guided the Mick Mulvaney-trained Annagh Haven to a narrow success in the 1m4f handicap. Naas apprentices Sean Corby and Tom Madden finished first and second in the 7f handicap with victory going to the Corby-ridden Red Laser, trained by Michael Halford. Over the same distance, Intenser won the nursery handicap for Curragh trainer Brendan Duke and Ronan Whelan. Crafted Mastery was the all-the-way winner of the fillies maiden for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane.

COUNTY Tipperary trainer Pat Coffey sent out his first winners under Rules when he shared a double with Davy Russell at Huntingdon on Monday. Coffey also owned both Saddlers Deal and That’s A Fact, the winners of the handicap chase and maiden hurdle respectively. Russell was riding in England for the first time since the Cheltenham Festival. Caspian Prince and Luke Morris win the Dundalk Stadium Race from My Good Brother Dundalk.

Stars set for inaugural Irish Champions weekend

British Raider takes Dundalk Sprint Honours

THE inaugural Irish Champions Weekend will be a star-studded event with many leading trainers nominating their stable heroes. Aidan O’Brien’s dual Derby winner Australia leads the way in the €1 million QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday while there will be no shortage of Ballydoyle runners at the Curragh on Sunday. Chiquita, Leading Light and Found are just some of the big names set to line up at the County Kildare venue. The British raiding party is taking shape and The Grey Gatsby is likely to be added to the team. Kevin Ryan’s Dante and Prix Du Jockey Club winner could renew rivalry with Australia on the opening day and may be joined by the multiple Group 1 winner Al Kazeem.

CASPIAN Prince became the second Britishtrained winner of the week when readily winning the Dundalk Stadium Race for Tony Carroll on Sunday. Having his first ride at the track, Luke Morris made all the running on the even money favourite to win from the Jim Bolger-trained Flight Risk. Kimbay burst clear inside the final furlong to win the 5f handicap for trainer Noel Lawlor and Rory Cleary and is likely to be a regular at the venue over the winter months. Tommy Stack and Wayne Lordan teamed up to win the nursery handicap with Folk Law

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who battled well to beat favourite Dandyleekie. The winner could step up to Listed class now. Donnacha O’Brien rode his first winner when Quartz, trained by his father Aidan, took the apprentice maiden. Other apprentices to ride winners on the day were Killian Hennessy who took the opening division of the 1m handicap on Hilary, trained by Gerry Stack, and Sean Corby who guided Adrian Keatley’s Carraroe Flyer to a three-length win the 2m handicap.

Cleary and Apprentice Danny Redmond land Roscommon Feature QUEEN Of Alba landed the big race of the night when taking the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at Roscommon on Monday. Already twice a winner at Sligo this season, Tom Cleary’s five-year-old finished down the field in a Listed event at Gowran Park last time but bounced back to form when making virtually all the running here. With 19-year-old Dublin-born apprentice Danny Redmond in the saddle, she scored by a length and three quarters from Sli Na Fiarana who had finished second at the Curragh only 24 hours earlier. Redmond’s boss Jim Bolger sent out Vocaliser to win the 7f maiden under Ronan Whelan. Talk The Lingo proved too strong for odds-on favourite Killer Crow in the maiden hurdle, winning by five lengths for trainer Joe Hennessy and Barry Cash. Lorcan Donnelly saddled Old Theatre Royal to win the handicap hurdle, Robbie Moran guiding the nine-year-old to a one and half-length success.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

Lismore Camogie Club BBQ Due to the inclement weather conditions on Sunday, August 31st our BBQ was cancelled and is now going ahead on this coming Sunday, September 14th in Eamonn’s Place (Koochies) garden from 4 pm to 8 pm. A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR LISMORE CAMOGIE CLUB Come along and join in on the fun for all the family with fine food and music. Hopefully the weather will be

kind to us this time around!! LISMORE GAA WEBSITE Lismore GAA Website is now live. There is a section of this website devoted to Lismore Camogie. Have a browse and see all of the clubs achievements being showcased in picture and rolls of honours. The website is only in its prime and there will be plenty more to go up on it over the next number of weeks. click on www.lismoregaa.ie CLUB TEAMS PROGRESS Well done to our minor

team who beat Tramore on Tuesday of last week and are now qualified for the Minor B semi-final. This semi-final is going ahead on Sunday next, September 14th at home at a time TBC at the time of going to press. Congratulations also to the u-16 team who beat an Rinn last week qualifying them for the u-16B final playing the winners of Tramore v An Rinn in the semi-final. The final will go ahead in a fortnights time at a time and venue TBC.

Cappoquin Camogie Club INTERMEDIATE COUNTY FINAL The Intermediate ladies have reached the County Intermediate camogie final which will take place on Sunday, 21st September at 5 pm, venue TBC. The girls face An Rinn in the final. The Intermediate’s travelled to Cahir to take on Cahir Camogie Club in a challenge match. Although we were defeated, we are sure that this battle will stand to us on County Final day.

A great display of skill from both clubs. Intermediate training this Thursday, check WhatsApp for time. WEDDING BELLS We would like to wish the very best of luck to Donal O'Rourke and Jennifer Delaney as they tie the knot this weekend, from all in CCC especially the Intermediate team. We wish you endless happiness.

Golf South East Alliance S.E.A. SCHEDULE 2014/15 SOUTH EAST ALLIANCE PROS & AMATEURS 5/10/14 Dungarvan 26/10/14 Tramore 9/11/14 West Waterford

23/11/14 Rosslare 7/12/14 Waterford 25/1/15 New Ross 1/2/15 Tipperary 22/2/15 Kilkenny (Captain’s Prize Michael

Buggy) One more venue to be negotiated. Secretary: Milo Kavanagh 086-2787914; T.W. Murphy 086-3521070 FB: SEA (TIM MURPHY).

Katie Power, Glenbeg, winner at White’s Cross Show, Cork, on her pony Remmington Steel. Katie also won the 138 1m. Class on Glontaine Beauty.

Dungarvan players, Fionn Gibson-Kiely, Charlie Murphy, Jack Kiely and Douglas Petit, who represented East Munster against Mid Leinster in a recent fixture.

Dungarvan Rugby Club U-16’s OPEN SEASON WITH WIN Dungarvan Under 16's played a friendly match against Youghal on Saturday last. As under 15's last year, we lost 3 times to this squad. However, this season Dungarvan started the way we mean to continue and took the game to the opposition from the starting whistle. Our rucking was strong, set piece on top and we ran the ball well. Dungarvan scored two tries to one and ran out winners on a 14-12 scoreline. In the second period Dungarvan conceded possession and territory far too easily and let Youghal build a 19 point. We recovered towards the end and scored 2 tries to leave the score 26 all with a final period to run. The early season training paid off and we finished far the strongest.

We scored 3 tries and finished 45 – 26 winners. What is really encouraging is that all 19 players on the day played with energy, heart and no little skill. With quite a few players yet to return we can look forward to another fine season. Another notable first was our use of new jerseys kindly sponsored by Waterford County Council Environmental Dept. (keep Waterford Litter Free), CleanZone Technology and Dunford Construction. Many thanks to our sponsors and it's wonderful to wear the new jerseys on a winning note. Match Squad: Conor Scanlon, Mike Walsh, Matthew Hickey, Douglas Pettit, Jack Hickey, Larry Brazil, Jack Kiely (C), Ted Kelly, Ciarain O Maoilean, Eoin Bohane, Ciarain O Maoilean, Tomas Hannigan,

Robbie McGrath, Hugh O’Dwyer, Shane Ahearne, Conal Moore, Jack McGrath, Fionn Gibson-Kiely, Paul Lannon. 1ST XV The first xv travelled to New Ross with a depleted squad and put up a spirited effort. The opening half was all Dungarvan with Cian Walsh, David Hickey and Martin Houlihan to the fore. It was backs to the wall for the Wexford side, for most of the opening half, as the evergreen Mossie Keith controlled the game from the base of the scrum. However, a couple of silly mistakes resulted in the New Ross side putting easy points on the board, which was the difference between the sides. In the end, it was a useful workout as the team builds up steam ahead of the league opener.

TRAINING Mens Teams: Tuesday and Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. Women's Team: Tuesday and Friday at 7.30 p.m. Under 18's and 16's: Wednesday 7.30 p.m. and Saturday at 10.30 a.m. Under 14's: Saturday at 10.30 p.m. MINI RUGBY The Mini Rugby (Under 7 to under 12) starts with registration on Saturday 27th. New players of all ages from Under 7 to under 18 are invite to come along on that date. GAMES Saturday: Under 16 Blitz at Ballyrandle with Middleton and Waterpark. KO - 11.00 a.m. Saturday: Under 18's V Waterpark; KO - 11.00 a.m. at Ballyrandle. Sunday: 1st XV away v Youghal at 2.30 p.m.

Anchor Bar sponsored One Day Tag Rugby Tournament: Dermot Fahey, Blaa Guards, receives the One Day Tag Cup from Ray O'Brien, Anchor Bar (Sponsors). Also included is Mossie Keith, Tournament Director.