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Anger as consultant defers data request to solicitor By Christy Parker AN engineering consultant hired by Waterford Council to monitor noise levels at a wind farm in Ring has deferred a request for the ‘raw data’ acquired in his research to his company’s solicitor.

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The move has angered Dungarvan Lismore Municipal District Councillors who feel the Council have an automatic right to the data, in accordance with having agreed to pay the consultant approximately €14,000 for his services. Last year the Council recruited Dr. John Mahon of Dublin-based acoustics and vibration consultancy firm Infrasonic Ltd., to monitor noise levels from two turbines at Ballycurreen, following complaints from four nearby residents, understood to be a single family. Last February Dr. Mahon, who holds a BA and BAI in Mechanical

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Engineering and a PhD in vibrations from TCD, reported that the omission levels by day and by night were compliant with the government’s Wind Energy Development Guidelines 2006. However, the residents insist that the noise levels are intrusive. Cllr. John Pratt raised the issue at May’s Municipal District Council meeting, saying the locals are “still suffering as a result of noise levels and finding it horrendous” to deal with. “There is still an issue there, even if the monitoring result would suggest otherwise,” he contended, adding that he was “not sure if these turbines are being turned off at night and if things are being put in place as they are meant to be, to alleviate issues on the family, who are very stressed over this”. REQUESTED DATA Cllr. Pratt asked if there was anyway the Council could gain access to the raw data that helped form the engineer’s conclusions. Continued on page 2

Ten-year-old Elizabeth Kirwan from fourth class in Scoil na bhFiodh, Kilmacthomas, won the 'Best Dramatic Critic' award at the 2016 Bord Gais Energy Student Theatre Awards. Elizabeth received top honours in the ‘Best Dramatic Critique’ category. The winners were announced at a special awards ceremony held at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin, last week and was hosted by RTÉ Two Tube presenters, Bláthnaid Treacy and Stephen Byrne. Over 1,500 primary and secondary school students representing 64 schools from across Ireland attended the event. SEE PAGE 7 FOR FULL STORY [Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland]

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WEDNESDAY: Continuing cloudy in the morning with outbreaks of showery rain, heavy in places, but some dry spells developing later in the morning. The afternoon will bring some good dry spells at first with some brightness in places, but heavy thundery showers will occur later in the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees in a light to moderate east to southeasterly breeze. Wednesday night: Some dry intervals, but further showery outbreaks of rain in places also, tending to peter out as the night progresses. Some mist and fog patches also. Mild. Thursday: Some bright or sunny spells and mainly dry, but some scattered showers will occur, with the risk of a few heavy showers, especially in the south and southwest. Quite warm, with maximum temperatures of 18 to 22 Celsius, in mostly moderate northeasterly breezes. Friday: Cooler in the north and east, with max. temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees, but still warm in Munster, Connacht and west Ulster, with values of 19 to 22 Celsius. Many areas dry, with sunny spells, but some scattered showers will occur. Turning cold in the north overnight. Weekend: Temperatures will fall a little everywhere, with max. daytime values of 14 to 18 or 19 Celsius, coolest in the north and along the east coast. It will be mostly dry, but a few scattered light showers are possible. Further outlook: Early indications are that Monday will be mainly dry, but it will become unsettled and changeable from Tuesday onwards.

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Anger as consultant defers data request to solicitor FROM FRONT PAGE Senior Executive Engineer for planning Ann Kiely, deputising for colleague Jim O’Mahony, replied that Mr. O’Mahony had written to Dr. Mahon seeking such information but that the doctor had deferred the issue to his solicitor for advice. “So we have to wait and see what the outcome will be,” she informed. Ms. Kiely added that clients normally wouldn’t be looking for the raw data. Cllr. Siobhán Whelan said the residents “were given the same response by the company as regards having to run it by a

solicitor first”. “It seems odd to say the least,” she observed. LINGERING DOUBT Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said that the consultant’s report was derived from the data and he called for “the person who compiled it” to release the data that backs up his findings. “There will always be a doubt over it otherwise,” he concluded. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Tom Cronin said he was “amazed” that someone hired to conduct a survey “has to run to a solicitor to know if he can give the data to us as a Council, even though we have paid him to do this”.

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“That’s not good enough!” he stated. “I feel we will hear more about this but we’ll give him a chance to respond.” Ms. Kiely said that until such time as Dr. Mahon replied conclusively, “there is nothing else we can do”. “The time to take issue is if he comes back and says no, but we don’t know what his response will be,” she surmised. Cllr. Declan Doocey wondered if the engineer had been paid for this report and that “under no circumstances should he be paid until he hands it (the data) over”. “Every year we are in trouble with these wind farms,” the

Councillor proceeded. “This is a very small one and there seems to be a lot of problems with it. We have four of them in the county now and by no means is everyone happy with them all.” Cllr. Doocey said locals “are not scaremongering”. “They genuinely have sunflicker and noise problems and disturbances and he asked that the Planning Department take note to ensure that the next application to come in “goes through the hoops”. Attempts to contact Dr. Mahon or Infrasonic Ltd., prior to going to press were unsuccessful.

No ‘undergrounding’ for Clashmore after all! By Christy Parker

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WATERFORD Council has not received any funding from a Government Village Renewal Scheme and consequently is not in a position to conduct work to place services (wiring etc.,) underground, contrary to an alternative view transmitted to local media.

The issue was clarified at May’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting, at the request of Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin. The Councillor said he had seen a report in the local press last week, whereby it seemed that such a scheme was poised to commence in Clashmore. Having believed the scheme had not been in place at all, he had been contacted

by a Tidy Towns group and residents in the constituency in regard to the initiative, he informed, and he needed clarity. Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath said the Government had announced the Village Renewal scheme last September but “that was all we heard of that” so far and “currently have no funding for ‘undergrounding’ in any town or village.

Council calls on Health Minister to relocate National Children’s Hospital WATERFORD City and County Council has supported a call to have the Health Minister reverse the decision to locate the National Children's Hospital at St. James' Hospital. Labour Councillor John Pratt, who proposed the Notice of Motion at the recent meeting of the local authority proposed the hospital be relocated to a new site just off the M50 at Blanchardstown. Cllr. Pratt said the new site at Blanchardstown “offers 145 acres, vast space for expansion, easier access for the children of County Waterford and extensive parking”. He said its co-location with the Connolly Hospital and the new Rotunda Maternity Hospital would result in better clinical outcomes. “It will be cheaper and faster

to build than on the St. James' site,” said Cllr. Pratt. “I have spoken to some parents of children who are going to Crumlin hospital, who would find it difficult, or have issues with the St. James’ site due to accessibility,” he said. “The site at Blanchardstown would be accessible from the M50 and for the people of the South East it would be the best option.” SUPPORT NOT UNANIMOUS However, Sinn Féin Councillor, Pat Fitzgerald said the Notice of Motion would not be supported unanimously. “There has been years of dialogue on this hospital and St. James’, by all medical opinion, is the one they want to use,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald. “For us, as a Council, to pro-

pose this would probably upset the whole apple-cart. It has taken years to get it to this stage.When Labour were in Government, they supported the St. James’ site. At this stage, they have turned the whole thing on its head and are now supporting another side. “The whole thing is with An Bord Pleanála, so we really should wait until there is a decision before we make any decisions here,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald. Cllr. Pratt said he is representing the people with whom he spoke to and who would be affected by a decision to locate the hospital on the St. James’ site. “It will cost in the region of €200m for the St. James’ site, in comparison to the other site. I think, that in the times we are in, that €200m could be better spent,” Cllr. Pratt said.

Labour Councillor John Pratt. Cllr. Fitzgerald reiterated that the Motion will not be supported unanimously by the Council. In a show of hands, the Motion was passed by a majority. SIMILAR MOTION BY SINN FÉIN IN DONEGAL Meanwhile, following the meeting, Cllr. Pratt hit out at Cllr. Fitzgerald’s decision not to support the Motion, pointing out that Sinn Féin supported a similar Notice of Motion brought before the April meeting of Donegal County Council. The Notice of Motion was proposed by Cllr. Gerry McMonagle of Sinn Féin, calling on the Health Minister to relocate the proposed National Children’s Hospital from St. James’ Hospital to the Blanchardstown site.

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Deise Day at Punchestown Racecourse: The winner of the top prize of a Scandinavian Cruise in the Deise Day Draw was Niamh O'Riordan, Cork. Pictured with the winner are Deise Day Organizing Committee members Edel Curry, Anthony Walsh, Katie Ferncombe, Michael Ryan, Pat Grant, Patricia Ferncombe and Nicky Sheehan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Local GAA player tragically killed in collision DUNGARVAN and the wider West Waterford community were shocked to learn of the death of 26year-old local man, Trevor Crotty, who died in a fatal road collision last Tuesday morning, 10th May. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was on his way to work in Waterford, when his vehicle was involved in a collision with a lorry on the N25 at McGrath’s Cross, near Kilmacthomas, at around 7.50 a.m. Emergency services responded to the collision, but sadly, Trevor Crotty was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to University Hospital Waterford. The driver of the truck

was treated at the scene by medics, but was uninjured. The road was closed for several hours to allow a forensic investigation team to exam the crash scene, and traffic was diverted along the Coast Road. Tramore Gardaí are investigating and have appealed for any witnesses to contact them at Tramore Garda Station on 051391620. The tragic death of Trevor Crotty has stunned the local community. Trevor, born in 1989, was a very popular member of Dungarvan GAA Club and was named ‘Man of the Match’ in the Dungarvan v Tallow Junior Hurling Championship last week. Earlier this year, he was

named as ‘Best Footballer’. He was due to play against Portlaw this coming Saturday in the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship. Trevor had spent time in Australia working in the mines and had returned home to Ireland over a year ago. The Crotty family who live in Caseyville, are very popular in town and they have very close connections with Dungarvan GAA Club. Dungarvan GAA Club Chairman, Tony Ryan, expressed sympathy on his behalf and on behalf of the club to the Crotty family. “Our thoughts are with Trevor’s heartbroken parents, family, and many close

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or calendar to highlight when the goal will be achieved • Give pocket money in small denominations to encourage children to put a little aside. • Consider linking pocket money to chores. This helps to embed the idea that money has to be earned. The more effort required by the child to earn pocket money, the less likely s/he will be to squander it. • If pocket money runs out at an early stage, don’t

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friends,” said Mr. Ryan. Mr. Ryan described Trevor as a “very hardworking man”. “He was very popular in the club and was a hard working individual since he left school,” said Mr. Ryan. Deepest sympathy to the Crotty family, extended family, relatives and friends, on the death of Trevor. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Dungarvan Credit Union launches Annual GR8 Savers Week DUNGARVAN Credit Union will this week celebrate National Credit Union GR8 Savers Week. The aim is to help young people to develop a smart relationship with money and highlights the importance of developing a savings habit. Dungarvan Credit Union is also underlining the important role that parents can play in assisting children to develop smart money habits. Top Tips for Parents to Help Children Develop Smart Money Habits

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Trevor Crotty, Dungarvan GAA Player, who was tragically killed in a collision on the N25 near Kilmacthomas, last Tuesday morning.

rush to replace it. Providing additional money at the drop of a hat will defeat the purpose of providing a set allowance to the child. • Give children a piggy bank or better still, bring them down to Dungarvan Credit Union to become a GR8 Saver. For further information contact Dungarvan Credit Union, Parnell Street, Dungarvan. Tel 058 44088 or check us out on Facebook, Twitter and our website www.dungarvancu.ie

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Dungarvan three are the first to graduate as jewellery experts in Ireland LAST week Vinny Sullivan, Kathleen Troy and Claire Foley, all living in Dungarvan, graduated with the first wave of jewellery experts in Ireland. The

Retail Jewellers of Ireland teamed up with the Company of Goldsmiths to present certificates to 11 graduates. These graduates become the first to have the

Dungarvan Assay Master Ana Izquierdo and RJI President Richard Wehly present Claire Foley with the certificate.

knowledge and experience to work and sell jewellery in Ireland. Presenting the certificates in Dublin Castle was the Assay Master, Ana Izquierdo. According to Ana, “This is a fantastic initiative set up by the Retail Jewellers of Ireland. It brings together the expertise needed to sell jewellery. It addresses the need for knowledgeable salespeople, who can assist the consumer with accurate information about their purchase, the precious metal standard, and the quality and clarity of precious gems. These graduates are the industry's way of cancelling out bad practice.The consumer will benefit most from this programme.”

This is the first class of qualifying students of the STEP 1 Retail Jewellers of Ireland Programme. This is a Staff Training and Education Programme

designed to train staff who are new to the jewellery business. Not only did Ms Foley graduate, she did so with a distinction. Achieved by scoring an almost perfect

Dungarvan Assay Master Ana Izquierdo and RJI President Richard Wehly present Vinny Sullivan with the certificate.

Dungarvan Assay Master Ana Izquierdo and RJI President Richard Wehly present Kathleen Troy with the certificate.

Tellus ‘takes off’ over South East Ireland THE next phase of Tellus a geological mapping project which collects geochemical and geophysical data on rocks, soil and water across Ireland - is ready for take-off over South East Ireland. Due to fly over the next month (weather permitting), a small aircraft equipped with state-of-theart technology will traverse the sky over East Waterford, parts of South Tipperary and Kilkenny, and West Wexford collecting a host of geological information. The resulting data has the potential to deliver positive economic, environmental and agricultural benefits. Previous phases of Tellus

Tellus Waterford survey map.

have prompted significant international interest in mineral exploration and provided information for more detailed radon risk maps. The Tellus project, run by the Geological Survey of Ireland and funded by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (DCENR), aims to survey 50% of the country by end 2017. This latest airborne phase of the survey is a partnership between DCENR and Unicorn Mineral Resources Ltd, an Irish mineral exploration company. Director of the

Aircraft will survey Eastern Waterford, parts of Southern Tipperary and Kilkenny, and Western Wexford Horse and livestock owners alerted to low-flying aircraft Geological Survey of Ireland, Koen Verbruggen said: “This is an important and exciting project which is already paying dividends in terms of investment in mineral exploration. Earlier this year, the Tellus Programme announced it had identified more platinum, gold and precious metals in the streams and rivers of south east of

Ireland than previously mapped. We are looking forward to unearthing more information from the airborne survey, particularly in an area prospective for metallic minerals that includes Waterford’s Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark, which has a rich mining heritage spanning centuries”. To gather data the Tellus

project has commissioned an aircraft equipped with the latest geophysical technology, which surveys rural areas at a height of 60m – approximately eight times the height of a two storey house. The aircraft is a white twin propeller plane operated by the specialist survey company, Sander Geophysics Ltd and is easily identified by its red tail, black stripe and registration number C-GSGF. The survey will operate safely within Irish Aviation Authority permits, however, the sound of the plane flying overhead is similar to that of a passing lorry and could startle sensitive livestock, such as horses, pedigree cattle and lambing ewes. The Tellus survey team is taking every precaution to ensure that the public is fully informed of the flight plans, a point highlighted by Tellus Project Manager, Mairéad Glennon: “We are in close contact with the local community in the area to make sure that people and animals on the ground are not disturbed by the low flying aircraft. We would like anyone who has concerns in relation to sensitive animals to get in touch through our information line on Freephone 1800 303 516”. For more information on Tellus, including weekly flight plans, please visit www.tellus.ie

score in her final exams. The Company of Goldsmiths was established in 1637, and since then through their Assay Office, assay and hallmark all items of precious metal manufactured in, or imported into Ireland before they are offered for sale to the public. In Ireland all items of gold, silver and platinum are

subject to compulsory assay and hallmarking. So, if the piece of jewellery you’re currently wearing has no hallmark, there’s a chance it isn’t precious metal. You can contact the Assay Office via email on hallmark@assay.ie or phone 01 4751286. Check out their website on www.assay.ie

LOOKING TO UPSKILL? WIT Information Evening in Dungarvan ARE you looking to upskill? Dungarvan Enterprise Centre are delighted to announce that they will be hosting WIT's business and part-time information evening on Wednesday, 18th May from 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. This is an exciting new development, as it brings one of Ireland’s leading third level institutes to Dungarvan to engage directly with people in town. The event will be held in association with the WIT Department of Graduate Business and the Department of Lifelong Learning and will showcase a range of WIT's postgraduate courses and programmes, including courses funded under the Government’s ICTSkills/Springboard programme. Prospective part-time undergrad students will be able to meet the part-time course leaders from the various WIT Schools and find out more about studying for Higher Certificates, Degrees or shorter courses in part-time mode and at their own pace. Prospective postgraduate students will also have the opportunity to meet subject experts and discuss their eligibility for postgraduate study. Staff from the WIT Registry will be on hand to guide prospective students on the process of applying for postgraduate courses as well as admissions and fees. Dungarvan Enterprise Centre is delighted to bring WIT to Dungarvan as part of its continued efforts to encourage and nurture the local entrepreneurial spirit and support the existing local commercial and business community. “We're very excited to have WIT in Dungarvan” said Centre Manager Mags O'Connor, “This is an opportunity for people to meet the faculty and get one-to-one feedback about graduate and lifelong learning programmes and I'd urge people to attend and see what WIT has to offer.” The open evening takes place from 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 18th May, please book early to avoid disappointment. Light refreshments will be provided on the day. For more information, or to book your place, please call Dungarvan Enterprise Centre at 058-23598 or email dungarvanec@gmail.com

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Council to write to Eir about long-term plans for rural broadband provision WATERFORD City and County Council is to write to the rebranded company Eir (formerly Eircom) to find out its long-term plans in relation to the provision of broadband in County Waterford. At the recent meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald said there are a lot of people who work from home now and internet connection is essential for them. He noted that Eir are upgrading their internet speeds and asked the Council to write to them to find out their longterm plan in relation to provision of broadband to rural parts of the country, including County Waterford. His suggestion was seconded and agreed.

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Chef Paul Flynn poses with the students and faculty of Mercyhurst University after a very interesting, enjoyable and informative cookery demonstration at The Tannery Cookery School last week.

M e r c y h u rs t s t u d e n t s r e t u r n h o m e THE 7th Spring Semester group of students from Mercyhurst University returned, somewhat reluctantly, to the US last Wednesday morning after what they universally described as a very enjoyable and memorable

experience in their twelve weeks in Dungarvan. During that time they took their regular classes as well as some which were tailored to their Study Abroad Programme. They also toured the country over some weekends and

most took at least one trip to experience another European country. Before they returned home, the students and faculty had the very pleasant experience of a cookery demonstration from Chef of the Year, Paul Flynn at

the Tannery Restaurant and had the further enjoyable experience of light lunch on what they had seen Paul prepare over the previous hour. Prof. Gerry Tobin, whose ancestors come from Canty, expressed his

thanks and appreciation to Paul for a wonderful culinary experience and for giving them all an added enjoyment and memory of Dungarvan as they prepared to leave what everyone describes as their Irish Hometown.

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M a s s o n H e l v i c k P i e r fo r t h ose l ost a t sea THE annual Mass in remembrance of all those lost at sea, and for their families will be celebrated in the Lifeboat Station on Helvick Pier by RNLI Station Chaplain Fr. Conor Kelly on Friday, May 13th at 7.30 p.m. MEMORIAL HONOURING LOCAL BRAVE LIFEBOAT MEN TO BE UNVEILED “A Memorial in memory of those Lifeboat men who have lost their lives in the service of the RNLI saving others at sea on this coastline will be unveiled on Helvick Pier before the Mass begins” said Nicholas Hannigan from Dungarvan and Helvick Fundraising Branch. “In 1852 the following brave local men lost their lives: Thomas Crawford, Capt. Maurice Duggan, Laurence Lenihan, John Maher, Thomas McNamara, Maurice Mulcahy, Michael Raher and John Whelan. In 1895 Michael Hogan gallantly lost his. “In 2009 a Memorial to all those who have lost their own lives in the cause of saving others at sea since the early 1800s was unveiled by HRH The Duke of Kent at RNLI HQ in Poole, Dorset, and our local men’s names are included. “It is only fitting that our heroes from all around the Dungarvan Bay area should be remembered at home too and we hope their descendants can join us for the unveiling! “Everybody is welcome to attend, there are no invitations” added Nicholas, “but parking restrictions will be in operation, so we would ask that drivers leave their cars on the main road”. For more information tel. 087-7630062. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Pictured – The Helvick Lifeboat RNLB Robert Armstrong with crew Alan Kelly at the helm with Dónal Ó Faoláin, Terence Morrissey and Mike Tobin. [Patrick Browne]

“Taking Care of Your Diabetes - Free Education Programme in Dungarvan X-PERT, a free education programme for people with type 2 Diabetes, is to take place in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford in May. Diabetes, particularly type 2 Diabetes, is a major public health issue and is on the rise in Ireland. In order to help address this, HSE Community Dietitians are delivering the X-PERT Programme – an award winning group programme which aims to inform people about their diabetes enabling them to better look after themselves and their condition. The programme was first developed in the UK and is part of an initiative that is now running all over Ireland. HSE Community Dietitians nationwide are working with local GPs to help people understand how best to manage the condition

and reduce the long-term health risks it can bring. Participants in this education programme will be helped to have more control over their diabetes and to improve their health. The programme will take place every Wednesday morning from 18th May to 22nd June inclusive in HSE Community Services, Mitchell Street, Dungarvan. The programme is free of charge to anyone with type 2 diabetes. Speaking about the programme, Dr. Anne-Marie Tully, Acting Regional Community Dietitian Manager, said: “The motivation for this education programme is due to the prevalence of type 2 Diabetes, which has increased globally in recent years. This is a major cause of concern. Managing

lifestyle issues such as body weight, alcohol, diet, smoking and exercise are crucial to managing diabetes. The HSE’s Community Dietitians hope that by providing and supporting patients with the knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage their condition, their health will improve and it will be a win-win situation for all”. “People may be unsure about attending a group session but feedback to date from those who attended previous programmes has been extremely positive including: • ‘this way of learning is very informative and enjoyable’ • ‘For the first time in my life I feel like I am the one in control of my diabetes’ • ‘Without this programme I would remain

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University Hospital Waterford spent €20 million on agency staff - DAVID CULLINANE TD SINN Féin TD David Cullinane has said he is alarmed that in the five year period from 2011-15 Waterford University Hospital spent almost €20 million on Agency staff. Responding to figures he received as a result of a Parliamentary question to the Minister for Health, Deputy Cullinane said: “While I accept that hospitals must be properly staffed, this is a shocking waste of public money. “In the two year period from 2014 to

2015, €11.5 million was spent at Waterford Hospital on agency staff. “This is a damming indictment of the government’s shambolic health policy and its indifference to Universal Public Health provision. “It also illustrates the ongoing privatisation of the health service and the erosion of working conditions for medical professionals committed to working in the public sector.”

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Kilmac’ student scoops top accolade at Theatre Awards ELIZABETH Kirwan from 4th class in Scoil na bhFíodh in Kilmacthomas, has been revealed as a winner at the 2016 Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards. The winners were announced at a special awards ceremony at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on Thursday, 5th May hosted by RTE Two Tube presenters Bláthnaid Treacy and Stephen Byrne. Elizabeth was awarded top honours in the Best Dramatic Critique category (primary school) for her critique titled ‘A Review of Mary Poppins’. The judges praised her critique as a remarkable piece of work. The said that not only was it a brilliant review, but the unique style of writing also gave the judges a great sense of Elizabeth’s personality. Over 1,500 primary and secondary school students representing 64 schools from across Ireland attended the event in Dublin on Thursday. On the day a number of shortlisted schools performed live on stage and students were also treated to a surprise performance by boyband HomeTown. Now in its third year, the awards were set up by Bord

Gáis Energy to recognise and reward participation in school’s drama. This year, 2,888 entries were received from 349 primary and secondary schools. Special guests at the Awards ceremony included Sabina Higgins and the members of the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards judging panel; actress Amy Huberman; playwright Marina Carr; author Sarah Webb; set and costume designer Maree Kearns; Bord Gáis Energy Theatre manager Stephen Faloon and Bord Gáis Energy communications manager, Irene Gowing. Commenting on the awards, Dave Kirwan Managing Director, Bord Gáis Energy said: “We set up these awards three years ago to recognise and reward the massive effort that is going into schools’ drama all over the country. The response to the competition has been phenomenal and the special awards ceremony was a real celebration of all that work. These awards recognise all aspects of drama so it’s not just about being a great singer or dancer, there are categories for writing, direction, costumes and set design also.

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Ten-year-old Elizabeth Kirwan from Scoil na bhFiodh who won the 'Best Dramatic Critic' award is pictured at the 2016 Bord Gais Energy Student Theatre Awards. [Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland] The talent this year has been exceptional and the energy, enthusiasm, creativity and team work displayed by the students, teachers and parents is to be commended. I would like to take this opportunity to say well done to all our winners today and everyone who

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Lismore celebrates The Tannery shortlisted for Avonmore’s Best 25 ye a r s a s a Cookery School 2016 Heritage Town THE Irish Restaurant Awards are pleased to announce that The Tannery has been shortlisted in the Awards Industry category of Avonmore’s Best Cookery School. The Waterford cookery school is now up against nine other establishments all fighting for the All-Ireland Best Cookery School title. The overall winner will be announced at the All-Ireland Irish Restaurant Awards on Monday, 16th May in the DoubleTree by Hilton, Dublin. The Industry categories differ from the Awards Main categories whereby only members of the Restaurants Association can nominate. However, both members and non-members are

Actors Edward Lynch and James Lenane of Lismore Dramatic Society, Co Waterford, in costume ahead of 'Lismore through the Ages', a live pageant which celebrates the town's 25th Anniversary as a Heritage Town on Saturday, May 14th. [Patrick Browne]

Bringing historic icons to life on May 14th ONE of Ireland’s most historic towns is celebrating 25 years as a Heritage Town status on May 14th with a live pageant and parade which brings to life the many icons from the area who have played a landmark role in scientific, religious, learning and economic life through the ages. Lismore Heritage Centre is putting the finishing touches to 25 year celebrations which will take place on Saturday, May 14th. The day-long festivities which will start form lunchtime and see the unveiling by Mayor of Waterford Cllr. John Cummins of a replica of The Lismore Crozier which dates from 1100 AD and was made for the first Bishop of Lismore. The unveiling will be followed by a pageant by the local Dramatic Society ‘Lismore through the Ages’. The live event will feature actors in character depicting Elizabethan explorer and scholar and one-time resident at Lismore Castle Sir Walter Raleigh; the father of modern chemistry and Lismore native, Sir Robert Boyle and St. Carthage, who founded a monastery in the town which became renowned throughout Europe as a place of learning. The pageant will also include the many Dukes of Devonshire, the American connection and many other characters with close Lismore ties. It starts out from the Heritage Centre to St. Carthage’s Well, leading up Deanery Hill along the Mall, down Main Street to the Millennium Park. Family entertainment follows in the Park. Lismore Heritage Centre’s Mealla Fahey says towns such as theirs have really benefitted under the Heritage

Status initiative, adding that being crowned Ireland’s Best Small Tourist Town by Fáilte Ireland shows how the drive has gathered momentum over the years. “Heritage Town status is much more than a badge of honour or a marketing initiative. Lismore has really bought into the drive and has flourished under the programme over the past quarter of a century. We were recently selected as a pilot area for the Adopt a Monument scheme which is run by the Heritage Council. “Lismore, just like Cobh, Listowel, Abbeyleix and Adare and other Heritage Towns have flourished under the Heritage Town programme and we hope that enthusiasm behind this initiative in another 25 years. The Fáilte Ireland Ireland’s Ancient East initiative will focus global attention on this region and we plan to be at the forefront of any and all activity. “Lismore is steeped in history and there is so much to see, do and experience here. The 25 year celebrations offer the public a great opportunity to appreciate our living history and we hope for a massive turnout,” she added. The entire town is rowing in behind the celebrations which involve Lismore Dramatic Society, Lismore Scór winners 2016; the Blackwater Community School award-winning choir as well as the choir from Bun Scoil Lismore. All take part, along with Lismore Mochuda School, the Amy Morrissey school of Irish Dancing and local singer, Becky McCluskey. The Lismore Farmers Market will be open on the day and Lismore Heritage Company will run traditional children’s games in the Park.

eligible to receive a nomination. Industry category nominations were open from Thursday, 31st March to Monday, 11th April, 2016. Unlike the Awards Main categories, Industry category nominees do not receive a mystery guest inspection. Instead, nominations are judged and shortlisted by a National Awards Academy and independently assessed by the Awards auditors, BDO, before a final winner is selected in each category. CEO of the Restaurants Association, Adrian Cummins commented, “The Industry categories allow our members to have an extra say in the Awards process. Nominees

and shortlists of the Industry categories should relish in Paul Flynn the fact that their peers, their competitors, are recognising their hard work and contributions to the sector. It makes these nominations and awards very special.” All Industry category and Main category winners will be announced at The Irish Restaurant Awards AllIreland final on Monday, 16th May, 2016, in the DoubleTree by Hilton, Dublin.

Award-winning broadcaster and author Fergal Keane to speak at Lismore Travel Writing Festival ONE of the BBC's most distinguished correspondents and an awardwinning broadcaster and author Fergal Keane will take to the stage at the 14th annual Immrama Festival of Travel Writing. Fergal has reported on the major conflicts and also forgotten wars of the modern age. He has been awarded numerous awards and honours including, a BAFTA, the George Orwell prize for literature, the James Cameron Prize and the Edward R. Murrow Award from the US Overseas Press Association, an OBE for his services to journalism. He is also the author of a number of bestselling books including 'Letter to Daniel' and his memoir 'All of These People' and the critically acclaimed 'Road of Bones – the Siege of Kohima' in 2010. He is due to publish a new book 'Wounds – a memoir of Love and War' in the Autumn. Fergal lives in London but is currently reporting from the Middle East, he will fly to Ireland from his reporting duties and take to the podium at Immrama on Saturday, June 18th, at 8.00 p.m. Joining Fergal as a keynote speaker is the subject of the very famous 1972 Pulitzer prize winning photograph from the Vietnam war. Kim Phuc will travel to Ireland for the first time next month to speak at the Lismore Immrama Festival of Travel Writing also on June 18th at 3.00 p.m. Nick Ut’s photograph of Kim remains

one of the most unforgettable images of the Vietnam War. The UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the Culture of Peace tells a story like no other. On Sunday morning at 8.30 a.m. Turtle Bunbury will host the ‘Literary Breakfast’ at Lismore House Hotel.Turtle is a best selling author and award winning historical consultant. He is a co-presenter of the Genealogy Roadshow on RTE and a frequent contributor to radio, print & online media, including National Geographic Traveller,Vogue Living,The World of Interiors, Playboy, The Australian, The Irish Times and The Irish Daily Mail. Turtle’s next book, Around the World in 1847, will be published in September 2016. The festival will open with a film screening with a racing theme on the evening of Thursday, June 16th, when Italian film ‘Palio’ will be screened at Lismore Heritage Centre. On Friday evening at 8.00 p.m. Author and Journalist Peter Murtagh will take to the stage at the Courthouse Theatre. Peter Murtagh is a reporter with The Irish Times. He has held a number of senior positions in the paper over many years, as well as in The Guardian newspaper in London. He is well travelled and has written from many places in Europe as well as Asia, South and Central America and South Africa, occasionally observing places from the vantage point of his motorbike. In 2011 he wrote, with his

One of the BBC's most distinguished correspondents and an award-winning broadcaster and author Fergal Keane will take to the stage at the 14th annual Immrama Festival of Travel Writing this June 16th to 19th in Lismore, County Waterford. Full details of the festival schedule see www.lismoreimmrama.com or call (058) 53803. [Toby Sinclair] daughter Natasha, a book about their journey together on Camino de Santiago. He has since walked the Portuguese Camino and the Camino Primitivo. Family Fun Sunday will take place at the Millennium Park where music and entertainment will be on offer with the Lismore Farmers Market on the castle avenue.Taking the festival to a close on Sunday evening Author Jim O’Malley, an environmentalist and long-distance walker will discuss his book – ‘Walking the Munster Blackwater’.While emphasising the historic events that occurred along the course of the river, O’Malley presents the reader with a varied snap-

shot of the Irish countryside. Encounters with farmers, B&B personnel, publicans, anglers and others are blended with his love of nature and a deeply felt concern for the future of the Blackwater. The festival has also announced a brand new young Travel Writer’s competition; this is open to secondary school students all across Ireland. Entrants are asked to submit an 800word story about their travel experiences. Full details of the festival schedule for tickets and details on the new travel writing competition at the Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writing 2016 see www.lismoreimmrama.com or call (058) 53803.

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A Government of sorts AFTER ten weeks of rumblings, the mountain finally heaved and gave birth to a new government for the people of Ireland who have largely grown weary of the stalemate and the week by week failure of the 157 Dail Deputies to form a government. When the moment of decision came to approve of the new Taoiseach, 59 voted in his favour and 49 against. Forty-nine others sat on their hands and did not take part in the election and certainly did not express the will of the people. In the end, despite an overwhelming vote in the general election to repudiate the leadership Enda Kenny and the austerity of Fine Gael, both were once more installed in Government. The clearest message which the electorate delivered on election day, through the numbers of seats given to Fine Gael and Labour was that a majority of the people did not want the return of either party to Government. Nothing could have been clearer, yet, the political parties and Independents conspired to resist that message and restored an Enda Kenny led Government to Leinster House, thus giving him his greatest ambition to be the first Fine Gael Taoiseach returned to office in subsequent elections. A majority, not more than half of the TDs, returned Enda Kenny to office, thus giving him free rein to pursue a right wing ideology without the influence of the Labour Party – such as it was – and with the support of Independents and lesser parties who will have no stomach to face the hustings anytime soon. Charles Haughey, before his political conversion, famously stated that Coalitions are inherently unstable and, this must be the most unstable of all time. How long it will last is anyone’s guess, but with commitments from the supporting Deputies for only a few years, an election may always be imminent. Whether the new Government will be robust enough and can generate enough international confidence to be financially and economically effective, remains to be seen.

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate Those are challenges with which they will have to deal. Michael Noonan as Finance Minister will represent continuity in Europe, provided the Cabinet can maintain stability at home. The next challenge will not be of our making and we must await the outcome of the British vote on remaining in Europe to see what additional pressures and problems we will have to deal with. However, with sentiment in Britain in favour of remaining in the EU just slightly ahead, that may be one problem which may not arise.

Beidh Lá eile . . . THERE was inevitable disappointment among Waterford team members and hurling fans as they trooped out of Semple Stadium last Sunday evening having left the Senior Hurling League title behind them. In fairness, it was not their fault, for they had delivered a superb, sustained performance which on another day and under other conditions would have seen them comfortably through. The previous Sunday, that spirited performance, coupled with a last second magical point earned the Deise another tilt at the title against a totally committed Clare side. However, in the replay last Sunday an equally spirited performance by Clare and some questionable decisions by the referee proved just a millimetre better and the Deise were left to taste from the bitter cup. However, outside of the result, there is much to be upbeat and positive about as this Waterford squad proved yet again that they can rise to the occasion, deliver hurling from the top drawer and come back again and again, never letting their heads sink low. Whether or not Patrick Curran would have scored from the free which was denied in the dying moments and whether or not Clare could have closed a two point margin

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are all academic at this stage. A contentious moment such as the Deise suffered has a negative psychological effect in its aftermath. Outside of the many fine personal performances, the team was a cohesive unit and together with their back-room team, makes a near perfect unit. Waterford hurling is in a place which it has not occupied for decades and fans have a confidence in their team to deliver in full. That confidence and support will be again on show as they take on Clare for the third time in the Championship on the 6th June and it will truly be D-Day for both teams as they once more grace the sacred sod. The Waterford unit have four weeks to recover and plan their strategy, which they will complete effectively. As the fans drive to the first Championship match they will go in confidence of a great performance from the men in white and blue. Victorious or otherwise, they will serve their county and carry nothing off the field except their belief that they had done all in their power for their colours. In the famous words of Edmond Power from 1799 ‘beidh lá eile ag an bPaoraigh’ and the 5th June will surely be it.

New waste collection rules A SERIOUS issue for all householders looms large on our horizons as new charges for waste disposal come into effect on the 1st July next. In an effort to cut down on waste and properly sort our rubbish, the Government is introducing new scales of charges for each type of rubbish. Households will be charged a minimum of 11c per kg for general domestic waste; 6c per kg for food / biodegradable waste; and 2c per kg for recyclable waste. On top of those minimum prices, households will also likely be faced with an annual service charge by the bin collection companies, which will drive up the cost of waste collection for the average household. While these charges appear small, people would need to estimate their bills based on their current weight of rubbish and begin to prepare for the new regime. The last thing we need is a repeat of the Irish Water debacle.

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Mary Dalton of the Lismore Walkers presenting a cheque to Tom Doocey Chairman, St. Carthage’s Residents, for the sum of €1,500. Also in the picture is some of the walkers and Mary Fenton Morrissey Administrator. St. Carthage’s. [Mary Glavin]

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First offence leniency for parking fines in Dungarvan By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council will generally provide a ‘refund’ to motorists who are fined for not displaying a parking ticket during the initial free half hour period provided it is their first offence, according to a senior engineer. The assurance comes as the council’s new regime, whereby drivers must now display a parking ticket (free from dispensing machine)

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Organ donations save lives THE HSE Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland (ODTI) 2015 Annual Report was published recently. This report outlines the main activities of ODTI in 2015, and includes activity and outcomes in organ donation and transplant in Ireland, and outlines plans and goals for ODTI for 2016. The ODTI office was established to provide governance, integration and leadership for organ donation and transplantation in Ireland.There are three transplant centres in Ireland; the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, St. Vincent’s University Hospital and Beaumont Hospital. Last year a total of 266 people received a life saving organ transplant thanks to the generosity of 81 families donating their organs to their loved ones and 33 people donating their kidney to a family member in 2015. Professor Jim Egan, Director of HSE Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland said: “Last year 266 people received the gift of life. The need for organ transplants continues to increase. There were 648 patients waiting for an organ transplant at the end of 2015. At the end of 2015, there were 2,015 people in Ireland on renal dialysis with End Stage Kidney Failure (ESKF) for which the only treatment option for many is kidney transplant. This figure has doubled since 2003. A new record of 36 was set for lung transplants in Ireland in 2015, which is one of the highest rates in Europe. 61 liver transplants and 16 heart transplants also took place. Pancreas transplant has relocated to St. Vincent’s University Hospital and a team are now in place to deliver the transplant programme. Most importantly, the ODTI office would like to acknowledge the courage and generosity of families that have donated their loved one’s organs. “During 2015 the first innovative new lung transplant procedure using ex-vivo lung perfusion, the first such operation of its kind in Ireland was performed at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. This new technique greatly enhances the potential lung donor pool. The first ever combined heart and lung transplant was also carried out at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in 2015.When a donation does occur and a patient receives life saving organ transplant, outcomes for transplant recipients in Ireland rank amongst the best in Europe. Ireland has a strong record in caring for its transplant recipients”, continued Professor Egan. Minister for Health Leo Varadkar acknowledged the skill of transplant teams across the three transplant centres, and the commitment of staff in hospitals across the country who initiate donations and ensure that transplantations happen. He thanked Professor Jim Egan and his team in Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland for their ongoing commitment.

The Minister encouraged everyone to share their views on organ donation with their loved ones, as this increases the likelihood of their wishes being realised and can also give peace of mind to their next-of-kin. He also thanked all the families who have facilitated the donation or organs of their loved ones who have given the gift of life to several recipients. Since April 2015 the ODTI has taken the lead on developments to improve organ donation and transplantation rates for Ireland. Investment has been made in enhancing the national organ procurement service and in implementing new regulations for quality and safety. Key organ donation staff were also employed for the first time in 2015 in each of the Hospital Groups around the country. The new National Organ Procurement Service has worked in co-operation with the key organ donation staff to raise awareness and provide training in best practices for organ donation. As a result of the work of these teams, more families are now considering the real possibility of organ donation of their loved one’s organs, a considerable increase of 35% on the previous year. Living kidney donation plays a vital role in transplantation. Once again we have seen a strong year for living donors. The National Organ Donation and Transplant Office plans to build on this success by working in co-operation with all the stakeholders involved, including the patient organisations, the transplant centres, organ donating hospitals and all the other supporting services, to provide more transplants and reduce the waiting time for transplant recipient patients. Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland commissioned IPSOS MRBI in February 2015 to conduct a research study that would provide evidence of the levels of public support for organ donation in Ireland. The results of this research study are available on www.odti.ie. Some of the findings of the study include: • The majority of the general public stated that they were well informed about organ donation • More than 8 in 10 people stated that they would be willing to donate their own organs or donate the organs of a close family member (85%). However, only half (50%) of respondents have discussed organ donation with their family. • The statement ‘one organ donor can save 5 lives’ was considered the most effective media communication by 83% of respondents. Without exception, each transplant centre has provided a complete and responsive service for the Irish public. The new Organ Donation Regional personnels and ICUs in the organ donating hospitals across Ireland have worked closely, co operatively and professionally with the transplant centres and ODTI. A copy of the Annual Report is available here or on www.odti.ie

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Ro a d s i d e l i t te r c a m p a i g n l a u n c h e d i n t h e So u t h Ea st

Launching a new regional campaign to tackle roadside litter, left to right: Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr. Fidelis Doherty, Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Marie Murphy, Tipperary County Council, Bernadette Moloney, Kilkenny County Council, Fionnghuala Ryan, Carlow County Council, Mary Carroll, Tipperary County Council, Cliona Connolly, Wexford County Council, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council Cllr. John Cummins, Iris Kelleher, Beat FM and Ella Ryan, Waterford City and County Council. THE City & County Councils of the South East have joined forces to tackle the issue of roadside litter, a serious problem with significant impacts on the environment and community health & well-being. Roadside litter is a real eyesore which affects the approach roads to our towns and villages. A new campaign highlighting this issue was launched in Waterford City Hall on Tuesday, 3rd May. The campaign will use radio advertising, a range of print media and social media outlets to promote the anti-litter message. Working with a range of partners including BEAT FM

will help disseminate the message that the South East is one of the most beautiful regions in Ireland but we need to ensure that we continue to minimise the impact of litter across our countryside. “Roadside litter is a real eyesore which blights the approach roads to our towns and village and can be difficult for both local authorities and community groups to deal with due to busy roads,” commented Mayor of Waterford City and County Council Cllr. John Cummins at the launch of this campaign. “The South East is one of the most beautiful regions in Ireland but we need to ensure that we continue to minimise

the impact of litter across our beautiful towns, villages and country side.” “During a litter pick of a 30 kilometre stretch of roadway, over 10,000 kilograms of litter was collected. In those bags were 15,000 sweet wrappers, 10,000 empty bags of crisps, 7,500 plastic bottles and 5,000 disposable coffee cups,” commented Ella Ryan, Environmental Awareness Officer with Waterford City and County Council. Council staff, community groups and Tidy Towns committees do Trojan work in carrying out regular cleanups of our roadsides. It is time to tackle the source of this litter issue now.”

Summer events calendar for Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber QUICK CATCH-UP COFFEE When: Tuesday, 17th May. Time: 8.30–9.00 a.m. Where: Gourmet House, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Cost: Free. Join us at Gourmet House on 17th May as we launch our new series of ‘Quick Catch-Up Coffee’ events! These events are designed to provide you with the opportunity to meet colleagues, other businesses and potential clients in an informal, casual setting to talk about issues you are having, pick up a few tips, make new contacts and spread your message. This is a free event for Chamber members, so come along and enjoy a unique ‘InHouse’ Dungarvan coffee blend compliments of Orlaith in Gourmet House from 8.30–9.00 a.m. If you’re interested, contact us at info@dungarvancham-

ber.ie or text 086 6043602. CHAMBER AGM & BI-ANNUAL CHANGE OF DIRECTORS With Guest Speaker Brian Fox, GSK Site Director. Date: Wednesday, 25th May, 2016. Time: 6.00 p.m. Location: Glanbia Offices, Main Street, Dungarvan Schedule: • Presentation of Accounts by FDC Accountants. • Christine O’Donovan, Chamber President, to hand over Presidency to current Vice-President Ann-Marie Rossiter. • Round-up of Chamber activities and future plans. • Election of Directors. • Guest Speaker from our hosts, Glanbia. • Guest Speaker Brian Fox, Site Director GSK Dungarvan. Regular attendees are well aware of the value of this event

• ‘Quick Catch Up Coffee’ in Gourmet House • Chamber AGM with Guest Speaker Brian Fox, GSK Site Director • Chamber Summer Garden Party for networking and insight into Chamber operations. Each year we also invite a guest speaker to share their journey and experiences; the challenges, successes and stories. This year our invited speaker is Brian Fox, Site Director at GSK Dungarvan. Following the AGM and presentation, snacks and beverages will be served to those in attendance, providing an opportunity to network with fellow members. Capacity within Glanbia is limited, so

book in advance to avoid disappointment. This is an ideal way to unwind and meet potential customers and business colleagues we hope to see you there. CHAMBER SUMMER GARDEN PARTY ON BLOOMSDAY When: Thursday, 16th June, 2016. Time: 5.30 onwards. Where: The Moorings Beer Garden, Dungarvan. Cost: €25 per person. Our Summer 2016 net-

working event is a Garden Party in the newly developed Moorings Beer Garden, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan.This evening is guaranteed to be full of food, fun and networking opportunities, regardless of the weather! Recognising our Garden Party is on Bloomsday we have a short poetry reading from our local published poet Clodagh Beresford Dunne. Come straight to The Moorings after work and enjoy a relaxed evening with colleagues and friends. We will

have a cool beverage waiting for you from 5.30 p.m. onwards. This will be followed by food served in the newly decorated beer garden. The combination of local food, refreshing drinks and an informal atmosphere will ensure a great evening. Bring your colleagues, staff, friends, family and of course your business cards! This is a great night out for everyone. Tickets are €25 per person, available (paid in advance) from the Chamber Office. For further details or to book any featured event, please contact the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Office on 058 45054 or via info@dungarvanchamber.ie Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/du ngarvanchamber The Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber events

have grown in popularity and frequency since their outset.We are delighted to welcome nonmembers to the events, but due to the capacity of events and the popularity of them we must give priority to members. Non-members with a business interest are welcome to attend one (free) Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber event (which must be booked in advance).If a non-member wants to attend more (free) events, they must become a Chamber member or pay to attend. Guideline €20 per event unless otherwise stated. We trust you understand our position on repeat non-member attendees, and feel welcome to bring a potential member to our events where you think they would be interested in membership and want to experience a member benefit prior to joining.

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Fundraising Night for the RNLI at the Anchor Bar: Launch of next Friday's fundraising night in aid of the RNLI (l. to r.): Michael Morrissey, Anchor Bar; Dolores Walsh, RNLI; Dylan Murphy, Terence Morrissey, RNLI; Paddy Murphy, Organiser; Austin Flynn, RNLI, and Sean Walsh, RNLI. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

RNLI Fundraising Night at the Anchor Bar THERE will be a fundraising night in aid of the

RNLI on Friday night in the Anchor Bar, Dungarvan.

Deuces Wild

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The night is been organised by Paddy Murphy and Ray O'Brien (Anchor Bar). On the night, there will be both a raffle and a bucket collection, where people can make a donation to the Dungarvan Bay and Helvick RNLI. It all starts at 9.00 p.m. in the Anchor Bar. Top band, Deuces Wild will be providing the entertainment on the night.They cater for all ages and tastes, gigging throughout Ireland and England. The idea to hold the night for the RNLI came about as a result of Paddy's grandson, Dylan, a part time staff member in the Anchor Bar, saving the life of a young woman, just days before Christmas. At 2.00 a.m. on the morning December 22nd, Clodagh Murphy spotted

the girl in the water and raised the alarm. Dylan went to the quayside, stripped off his clothes and swam out in extremely cold conditions to the girl with a lifebuoy. At that stage, she was under the surface of the water. After some difficulty, he attached the life buoy to the girl. The rope end of the buoy was been held on the quay by Michael Morrissey and James Phelan, also members of the Anchor staff, who pulled the girl to safety. His decision to bring out a lifebuoy was probably crucial in the success of his mission. She was removed by ambulance to Waterford University Hospital. The girl's life was saved and she returned to the Anchor Bar a few days later, to thank Dylan and the rest of the staff.

The young student at Colaiste Chathail Naofa, who hopes to be an electrician, was taught to swim by his grandfather Paddy, one of the driving forces behind Friday's event. Dylan lines out with Dungarvan GAA Club and is a member of Dungarvan No Name Club. He is being recognised by the Council this Friday for his act of bravery in the Civic Offices. The Anchor Bar are also being recognised for the role which they played that night. Speaking about the event on Friday night, Paddy Murphy said that "what Dylan did that night, the RNLI are doing every day 24-7". It a very worthwhile cause and all are welcome, your support would very much appreciated.

Dé Céadaoin 25 Bealtaine, 7.30 i.n.

HALLA POBAIL NA RINNE Dé Luain 30 Bealtaine, 7.30 i.n. Beidh cruinniú poiblí ar siúl ar an dá oíche seo chun torthaí an suirbhé a deineadh roimh Nollaig a scaipeadh agus chun deis a thabhairt do dhaoine inchur a bheith sa phlean teanga i bhfoirm grúpaí fócais. Two public meetings will be held to announce the results of the recent survey with regard to forming a new language plan for Gaeltacht na nDéise. The first will be held on Wednesday, 25th May, in Halla Colmáin, an Sean Phobal at 7.30 p.m. with the second to be held on Monday, 30th May, in the Community Hall in an Rinn. All are welcome to offer their input on forming a new language and community development plan for the area.

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Fire Brigade should train personnel by washing slipways – suggests Councillor A WATERFORD Councillor has suggested that the Fire Brigade should train in their new personnel in the use of fire hoses, by washing slipways around the county. Councillors acknowledged the tragic events which led to the death of a family earlier in March, where their vehicle slid down a slipway in Buncrana, County Donegal. Questions were raised

about the safety of slipways around Waterford. Director of Services, Paul Daly, said it was “almost impossible” to maintain slipways to ensure they don’t have algae on them at some stage of the year. “The best we can do is ensure there is signage warning drivers to stay off the slipways,” said Mr. Daly. However, Cllr. Declan Doocey pointed out that it was standard practice by fire stations many years ago, to

have new personnel train in the use of fire hoses, by washing the slipways a couple of times a year. Cllr. Doocey said it would be a multi-purpose task - the slipways would get washed and the personnel are receiving training in the use of the fire hose. “We need this especially in the Summer when people will go skiing and enjoying the rivers,” Cllr. Doocey said.

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Niamh Glavin and Catherine Rotte-Murray, both from Immrama Festival of Travel Writing committee, pictured at the launch of the 2016 Immrama Festival Programme at the Pugin Room, Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford. [David Clynch]

Paud O'Reilly, Eddie Hanley and Niall Twomey, all from Immrama Festival of Travel Writing committee, pictured at the launch of the 2016 Immrama Festival Programme at the Pugin Room, Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford. [David Clynch]

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Jan Rotte from Immrama Festival of Travel Writing committee pictured with Councillor John Pratt at the launch of the 2016 Immrama Festival Programme at the Pugin Room, Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford. [David Clynch]

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The school choir from Bunscoil Bothar na Naomh singing a traditional Irish song under the direction of Ms. Sarah O’Mahony at the Lismore Community 1916 Commemoration in the Millennium Park.

Councillor Declan Doocey from Lismore pictured with Veronica and John Troy from Bonnie's Bouquets at the launch of the 2016 Immrama Festival Programme at the Pugin Room, Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford. [David Clynch]

Sarah O’Mahony, Deirdre Kennefick and Mary O’Brien attending the Lismore Community 1916 Commemoration in the Millennium Park.

Lismore Poetry Group LISMORE Poetry Group will be meeting again on Wednesday, 11th May, upstairs at the Red House Pub at 7.30 p.m. All poets and budding poets are welcome for a discussion and workshop that I will be chairing. Bring a pen, a pad and your muse! Alan Murphy Gerry McGary from Lismore and Paud O'Brien from Immrama Festival of Travel Writing committee pictured at the launch of the 2016 Immrama Festival Programme at the Pugin Room, Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford. [David Clynch]

John Meany and Donal O'Brien, both from Immrama Festival of Travel Writing committee, pictured at the launch of the 2016 Immrama Festival Programme at the Pugin Room, Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford. [David Clynch]

Cllr. John Cummins, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, pictured with Bernard Leddy, Committee Chairman, and Peter Dowd, President of the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing committee, at the launch of the 2016 Immrama Festival Programme byat the Pugin Room, Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford.[David Clynch]

Mealla Fahey from Lismore Heritage Centre pictured with Desmond O'Flynn, CEO of Waterford Airport at the launch of the 2016 Immrama Festival Programme at the Pugin Room, Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford. [David Clynch]

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The Rebels train at the Gold Coast CORK cranked up their preparations for forthcoming Championship by holding a training camp at the Gold Coast Sports Training Facility last weekend. The entourage was led by their manager Kieran Kingston with a full panel and well organised back room staff. This was an opportunity for the manager to bring his players together after a busy programme of club hurling and football matches in recent weeks. The team worked to a full schedule over three days making the most of the meticulously prepared and presented training resources on Resort. The pitch situated within the grounds of the Resort was resting for the past number of weeks having been conditioned and re-sanded. The team stayed at the Resorts Lodges bordering the pitch and meals were served in the Resort Hotel to an exacting nutritional specification. The Gold Coast is dedicated to providing professional sporting teams with

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Carriglea National School First Holy Communion held in St. Mary's Church, Dungarvan – Children: Liam Broderick, Emma Curran, Gabby Doran, James Ferrick, Jessica Flack, Conor Flynn Betts, Holly Hayes, Ariel Kugel Bauman, [Pat Crowley] James Lynch, Paddy McCarthy, Doireann Moloney, David O'Brien, Tilly O'Donnell, Hannah Power, Ms. Vicky Sheehan, Elaine Shanahan (teachers), Jillian Hayes, Principal, and Fr. Ryan, P.P.

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Treatment of Frustrating Heel Pain Achilles Tendinopathy?

By Tomás Ryan, BSc.AHS, Ph. Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles THIS week I will discuss treatment and management of Achilles pain. Two factors that can lead to no improvement and indeed worsening of symptoms include overloading the tendon, such as running and training on the tendon when the achilles tendon is not yet strong to take this load pressure. The second factor is wrong diagnosis. Achilles Tendon pain can be caused by 10 or more conditions. For example Achilles Peritendinitis which is inflammation of the peri-tendon sheath that covers the Achilles tendon needs to be treated with anti-inflammatory gel or hirudoid cream as opposed to a load strengthening program. EARLY STAGE ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT Achilles tendinopathy needs to be treated by reducing the aggravating activity such as road running, training or walking, within a non-painful zone. So if walking 1 km is not causing pain but there is pain walking 2km, then walk 1km every 2nd day, again this would be advised by your Physical Therapist. Achilles Tendinopathy is divided into 2 areas, Insertional Tendinopathy and mid tendon Tendinopathy. Insertional Tendinopathy occurs at the insertional point of the tendon to the calcaneal bone and Mid-tendon tendinopathy occurs 2cm higher up from the calcaneal bone tendon attachment point. This is important in terms of commencing the exercise Loading Rehabilitation program. For example during the early isometric exercise stage, Mid-tendon Achilles tendinopathy is carried out with the heel 12cm off the floor where as Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is carried out with the heel 3/4 of heellift (greater than 2cm) range off the floor. This Heel raise isometric exercise is held for 40-60 seconds x 4 repetitions x performed 4-6 times per day. All loading programs involve progressing to greater load exercise without pain and in this early stage, the progression would be moving from double leg constant heel raise to single leg constant heel raise, again without pain. RUNNING AND ACHILLES PAIN When a road Runner or a Sports Player experiences Achilles pain it is commonly caused by an overextending running technique. This means that the athlete’s heel strikes the ground, with the knee commonly extended or straight and the foot is in front of their center of gravity which is the navel or belly button. This in an inefficient running technique causing poor shock absorption, causing more effort and load when pushing off the heel. The correct technique involves a bent knee with the point of heel strike directly under the center of gravity of the body, the navel (bellybutton). Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email tomaspryan@gmail.com

Trócaire thanks County Waterford for helping to raise over €1 million for Nepal earthquake appeal on first anniversary John Sheehan from Clashmore, Co. Waterford, has won €40,000 including a holiday to Stockholm on last Saturday’s (30th April, 2016) National Lottery Winning Streak game show on RTE. Pictured here at the presentation of the winning cheques were from left to right: Sinead Kennedy, Winning Streak game show co-host; John Sheehan, the winning player; Dermot Griffin, CEO at the National Lottery who made the presentation and Marty Whelan, Winning Streak game show co-host; The winning ticket was bought from SuperValu, Main Street, Youghal, Co. Cork.[Mac Innes Photography]

€225,000 won on the ‘Winning Streak’ TV gameshow Two Waterford players share €67,000 in prizes THE fourteenth show of the National Lottery’s WINNING STREAK TV GAMESHOW for 2016, presented by Marty Whelan and Sinead Kennedy, televised on RTE 1 last Saturday 30th April 2016. Five players from Waterford, Cork, Mayo and Galway, won prizes to the value of €205,000. The biggest winner on the night was Andras Kovari from Cork who won prizes to the value of €64,000. Two players representing Waterford shared prizes to the value of €67,000. John Sheehan from Clashmore Co. Waterford claimed €40,000 in prizes which included a €3,000 holiday to Stockholm. Meanwhile, Clodagh Hassett who was playing on behalf of her son, Richard won €27,000 in prizes including a car to the value of €15,000. As announced on Saturday, 30th April’s show, Winning Streak will not run over the Summer but will return in

Autumn 2016, at which point all Three Star entries will be eligible for the participant draw and the chance to spin the wheel. JOHN SHEEHAN, CLASHMORE, CO. WATERFORD Seventy four year old John Sheehan lives in Ballinaclash overlooking the banks of the Blackwater River in West Waterford. John and his wife Mary will celebrate 57 years of marriage this September. They have five children, two sons and three daughters, 15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. John’s daughters, Laura, Eithne and Siobhán all live nearby in Clashmore while his son Richard lives in Youghal, Co. Cork and his other son Sean is in Newport in South Wales. John retired from Waterford County Council almost 15 years ago where he worked as a supervisor. He enjoys walking, gardening and sightseeing

with Mary. John would like to do some repairs to his house with his winnings while he would also enjoy a holiday with Mary. Mary’s mother was born in Providence on Rhode Island so they would like to visit cousins there or some of John’s cousins that live in Florida and Boston. All of John’s daughters supported him in the audience of Winning Streak last weekend, along with his wife, Mary, some of his grandchildren and two of his great grandchildren, Janey and Johnny. CLODAGH HASSETT, ON BEHALF OF HER SON RICHARD HASSETT, BONMAHON, WATERFORD Clodagh Hassett acted as a proxy for her 11 year old son, Richard, on last weekend’s Winning Streak. Clodagh is originally from Ashbourne in Co. Meath but lives in Bonmahon on the Waterford coast with her hus-

band Tom and their three children, Orla, 15, Maebh, 14 and Richard. Clodagh and Tom have been married for 17 years after meeting at the Galway Races. The family live on a farm in Bonmahon where they are beef farmers and breed horses. In her spare time Clodagh enjoys walking but finds that she is on the road with the children a lot bringing them to activities. Her two daughters have ponies so they travel to Pony Club and show jumping. Richard Hassett is in 6th class at Kill National School and makes his Confirmation in May. Richard plays U-12 football and hurling with Saint Mary’s GAA club. He is also very interested in breeding horses. All the family supported Clodagh in the audience of Winning Streak this weekend as well as some relatives and friends and Richard’s best friend, Aaron.

Richard Hassett from Bonmahon Co. Waterford, has won €27,000 including a car on last Saturday’s (30th Apri, 2016) National Lottery Winning Streak game show on RTE. Pictured here at the presentation of the winning cheques were from left to right: Marty Whelan Winning Streak game show co-host; Clodagh Hassett the winning participant who played on behalf of her son Richard Hassett; Dermot Griffin, CEO at the National Lottery who made the presentation and Sinead Kennedy Winning Streak game show co-host. The winning ticket was bought from SuperValu, Tramore Road, [Mac Innes Photography] Co. Waterford.

TRÓCAIRE has thanked people in County Waterford for helping to raise over €1 million for its Nepal Earthquake Appeal on the first anniversary of the 7.8 earthquake that struck on Saturday, 25th April, 2015. A year ago this week, at least 8,700 people were killed and more than half a million homes were destroyed in the worst earthquake to hit Nepal for 81 years. Major cities, including the capital Kathmandu, were badly damaged, while in rural areas near the epicentre, 90% of people lost their homes and were left without food. “The fundraising efforts of local communities and the kindness of individuals from Waterford meant that Trócaire was able to rapidly provide life-saving aid after the earthquake,” said Trócaire’s Executive Director, Eamonn Meehan. “People all over Ireland contributed over €1m to our emergency appeal. I would like to thank people in Waterford for playing their part. Thanks to their generosity, Trócaire and our UK partner, CAFOD, reached 300,000 people with vital aid such as food, blankets, tarpaulins, cooking utensils, beds, solar lamps and gas stoves. We are continuing to support water and sanitation initiatives and are helping people to rebuild their livelihoods and earn an income. “The tremendous efforts of people across Ireland has allowed us to get shelter, water and other aid to people who lost everything when the earthquake struck. This support will be felt in Nepal for years to come.” To find out more about Trócaire’s work visit trocaire.org

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Job Shadow Day at Dungarvan Shopping Centre

Nicola Carroll in Eden Café.

CONGRATULATIONS to Trish, Karen and all the Carriglea trainees under the watchful eye of their "supervisor" David Frawn who took part in the Job Shadow Day at Dungarvan Shopping Centre. All the trainees spent a busy Friday working in all of the units in the Centre and carried out their duties in magnificent fashion in association with the store manager of each unit. Job Shadow is a wonderful introduction to the workplace and Dungarvan Shopping Centre were delighted to play their part in this well-established initiative and is looked forward to each year by all involved.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

‘Impractical’ to put gates on piers and slipways By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is currently undertaking a safety audit of the county’s piers and slipways but has no intention of erecting gates around the structures, Senior Executive engineer for Roads Pat McCarthy told May’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District committee meeting. The matter was raised for the second consecutive district meeting by Cllr. Pat Nugent, who said it had meantime not been coherently addressed at last month’s plenary meeting. The councillor’s concerns arose from the tragic incident in Buncrana when five members of a family lost their loves when their car

skidded off a pier. In tandem, Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell also repeated his view that gates be erected around at least slipways, he specifically feared that children would cycle “straight into the tide” at Abbeyside. Mr McCarthy replied that there were many slipways “on our vast coastline” and a review of safety and signage had commenced. Additionally, algae would continue to be treated “several times a year” as was traditional. The engineer proceeded that given the county’s number of access points to the sea, not to mention the level of staff and resources needed to manage them properly, it would be “impractical to put gates at all of them.” Neither

would it be practical to restrict access to those needing it, he said. He considered it “more rational” to conduct risk assessment while ensuring that appropriate signage was in place. Mr. McCarthy also stressed the need for “personal responsibility” from those accessing the sea, whether bathing or using boats, etc. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan concurred that it was “the common sense approach” to an issue whereby “some things by their very nature carry risk.” Meanwhile, executive Engineer Josephine McGrath agreed to look into a request from Cllr. John Pratt with regard to providing public lighting at Villierstown pier and refer back as to what the council intended to do.

Colligan drainage works ‘unavoidable’ By Christy Parker DRAINAGE works necessitating the temporary closure of the R672 to Colligan is extremely necessary and “there is no right time to do it”, according to Waterford Council’s Senior Executive Engineer for Roads, Pat McCarthy. The engineer was speaking at May’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting, after Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin had raised the issue. The road is expected to be closed during working hours for about four weeks. Mr. McCarthy described the works as “a significant project” and while apologising for any inconven-

ience, said it had to be done. “We have a lot of water on the Clonmel road since last winter and we could not go another winter with it”, he elaborated. He said that the council was doing the best it could with the design and with the co-operation of landowners, to enable it to combine works on and off the road to remove storm water. The engineer added that the council would “try to minimise the effect now and carry on the rest of the works in the summer when schools are closed.” The project would be constantly under review, especially if causing too much disturbance. Mr. McCarthy said the

council had placed advance warning signs and newspaper notices, while the matter featured on social media also. Executive Engineer for Water services Josephine McGrath said the road is expected to remain closed until June 6th but would be open during evenings and at weekends, with traffic lights in operation. Ms. McGrath elaborated that there was “a lot of water coming from many places” and asked that drivers “proceed with caution.” She said there would be personel posted at the junction with Colligan Wood and also just before Garryduff Junction to assist to direct drivers around

local roads, but ask HGVs to take the N72 diversion, which is signposted. Meantime, Cllr. Pat Nugent complimented the council on the large size of the pipe work being utilised for the storm drain project and asked whether it was a national initiative or one from within Waterford Council’s engineers. Mr. McCarthy said the council try to use “the best available product on the market” with regard to design, adequacy and manageability “You can never have big enough storm pipework, especially given recent winters, with the intensity of rain and the length of storms,” he concluded.

Skydive for Debra: Applegreen, Lemybrien, staff members, Blaine Healy, Kelli Fitzgerald, Edgaras Tamulionis, Una Folder, and Krystian Smyka, pictured ahead of their Skydive in aid of Debra. DEBRA Ireland is the national charity providing patient support services and driving research into treatment/cures for those living with the genetic skin condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa. [Dan McGrath]

‘Very little money’ from government to fund 30 km/h speed limits in housing estates By Paul Mooney IT seems that plans to introduce 30 km/h speed limits to housing estates, which was launched last year with much fanfare by the government, won’t be happening too soon, because very little funding is being made available to carry out the work. The family of six-yearold Jake Brennan, who died after being hit by a car outside his home in Kilkenny in 2014, campaigned for a review of speed limits in residential areas. Last year, the then

Minister for Transport, Paschal Donohoe, announced the implementation of ‘slow zone’ initiatives of 30 km/h speed limits in housing estates. At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil sought an update on the programme, pointing out that Councillors thought it would be implemented sometime this year. Director of Services, Paul Daly, pointed out that it is a big programme and resource-heavy, because the speed of traffic in housing estates has to be measured to establish if there is a speeding problem.

Traffic calming measures are then meant to be designed to tackle the speeding problem in conjuction with signs indicating ‘Children at Play’ and ‘30 km/h speed limits’. However, he also pointed out that there is very little money being made available to carry out the programme. “It is heavy in resources, which we don’t have and there is very little funding for it. The funding we’ve received so far would fund a few signs and the speed measuring devices to collect the information, but even that is a slow process,” Mr. Daly said.

Council calls for Post Offices to be favoured over banks for social welfare payments By Paul Mooney

Skydive for Debra: Applegreen, Lemybrien, staff members, Edgaras Tamulionis, Una Folder, Krystian Smyka, Kellie Fitzgerald and Blaine Healy, get ready for their Skydive next weekend in aid of Debra. DEBRA Ireland is the national charity providing patient support services and driving research into treatment/cures for those living with the genetic skin condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

WATERFORD Council is demanding the Department of Social Protection immediately halt letters being sent to social welfare recipients advising them to favour banks over Post Offices for welfare payments. A Notice of Motion brought to the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Council called on the Department to increase its range of interaction with the Post Office Network, instead of decreasing it, to ensure the survival of the Post Office, especially for rural areas. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said this motion came up previously at the Comeragh District Council meeting and was sent forward to the

Plenary Council meeting as it affects all of Waterford. “We want to protect the rural Post Office Network, not undermine it,” said Cllr. O’Ryan, who hit out at recent letters from the Department of Social Protection to social welfare recipients, which urged them to use their banks instead of Post Offices for their social welfare payments. He said the government should be favouring the rural Post Office over the banks. “Payments from the Department of Social Protection accounts for 30 percent of An Post business, so that is a fair loss if it was to go,” Cllr. O’Ryan warned. “The government needs to address this immediately

and halt the letters going out which are canvassing people to do their business at the bank instead of the Post Office,” he added. Seconding the motion, Cllr. Liam Brazil said it was important to look after rural areas and said the Council should be pushing for more business through the Post Office, such as the taxing of cars. “It will help to bring business to the small villages and towns around the county,” said Cllr. Brazil. Also supporting the motion was Cllr. Breda Brennan, who said this affects small urban Post Offices as well as rural ones. Cllr. Joe Conway said the motion should be forwarded to other local authorities for support, as it affects the whole country

and is a critical issue for rural Ireland. Cllr. Cha O’Neill expressed concern, asking if the Council could end up “getting rid of our own staff ” if motor tax goes to the Post Office. He said while he supports the motion in principal, he was doing so providing Council staff jobs are not jeopardised. Cllr. O’Ryan replied it was not the case, as the Council is still suffering from the moratorium on employing more staff, and there are staff shortages. He said while there is also a move away to internet transactions, he would like to keep physical transactions visible. The Notice of Motion was unanimously passed by the Council.

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Thousands walk for Darkness Into Light Dungarvan 2016 AS soft rain fell in the darkness of night, over 3,000 people gathered to help raise funds for, and awareness of, the vital work that Pieta House carries out to

prevent suicide and selfharm. Now in its 5th year, Darkness into Light has become one of the most important annual events in

Dungarvan, especially as Pieta South East will open its doors in Waterford this Summer. The people of Dungarvan have played a significant role in determin-

ing this location, with their huge support of Darkness into Light, and the many fundraising events that have been held since 2012. Full report of Darkness

into Light 2106 to follow in next week’s paper, including plans for the planting of the Tree of Remembrance along the 5k route. Full report next week.

Photos by Dylan Walsh

Notices

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following roads on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June 2016 from 8.00am to 6.00pm to facilitate the holding of the Imokilly Motor Hillclimb by Imokilly Motor Club. Roads to be Closed: R674 from its junction with the N25 at Ring Cross for a distance of 2.7km to its junction with the L2036 at Leagh, Ring. L2038 from its junction with the R674 at Ballyharrahan for a distance of 3.1km to its junction with the N25 at Windgap. L6123 from its junction with the N25 at Windgap for a distance of 0.1km to its junction with the L2038 at Windgap. L6115 at its junction with the R674 at Ballyharrahan. L6116 at its junction with the R674 at Leagh, Ring. Alternative Route: Trafﬁc travelling from Ring and Old Parish will divert at Gortnadiha on to the L2036 as far as the Seanachaí Pub and on to the N25 at that point. Trafﬁc travelling from Dungarvan to Ring and Old Parish will continue on the N25 as far as the Seanachaí Bar and follow the L2036 to Gortnadiha. Objections or submissions may be made in writing to the Director of Services, Roads, HR and Emergency Services, Waterford City and County Council, The Mall, Waterford not later than 4pm on Friday 20th May, 2016. Paul Daly, A/Director of Services Roads, HR & Emergency Services. 10th May 2016

Photos by Mary McGrath

From Ballygarret along the L7074, L3057, L7091, L7092, L3066, L3064, L7087, L7089, L3066, L7093, L3057 to ﬁnish at Joanstown, junction where the L3057 meets the R676. Alternative Route: Please follow diversion routes on day of event. Objections or submissions may be made in writing to the Director of Services, Roads, HR and Emergency Services, Waterford City and County Council, The Mall, Waterford not later than 4pm on Wednesday 25th May, 2016. Paul Daly, A/Director of Services Roads, HR & Emergency Services.

Photo by John Foley

10th May 2016

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Case adjourned as report not available JUDGE Eugene O’Kelly granted an adjournment in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, last week, in the case in which a psychiatric report on a Co. Waterford man was unavailable. Before the court was David Power (22) of No. 14, Riverview Estate, Kilmacthomas, who is charged with possession of cannabis for sale or supply to another a Riverview on October 17th, 2014, and February 21st, 2015. Barrister Louis Harkin, defending, said the court initially adjourned the case back in January for the preparation of the psychiatric report. The accused man was due an appointment with a psychiatrist in the com-

ing weeks and a report would be ready for the next sessions. Prosecuting Council Frank Quirke said the prosecution was ready to go ahead with the case and was not consenting to the adjournment. Judge O’Kelly said he felt originally that there was a need for a psychiatric report as it would be beneficial to the court. It was disappointing to say the least that it was not available. Granting the adjournment the Judge warned the accused man that it was not a ticket for him to do what he liked. He must understand that he had a responsibility to conduct himself. The case was put back to the July sessions.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

Man fined €1,500 for cultivating cannabis plants GROWING cannabis plants became a hobby for a County Waterford man, who turned to drugs when alcohol got him into trouble with the law, the Circuit Criminal Court was told in Waterford, last week. Carpenter Bernard Crotty (36) single of No. 55, Congress Villas, Dungarvan, was fined €1,500 when he pleaded guilty to cultivating cannabis and possession of the drug with a market value of €16,000 for sale or supply to another on October 22nd, 2014. The court heard the accused man, who was a heavy cannabis user, spent a great deal of time tending the plants and lost contact with his family and friends when he became unemployed during the economic downturn.

Gardai in Dungarvan became suspicious and during the course of a search Garda James Fenton found 11 cannabis plans in the early stage of maturation concealed in a room in the house.The plans had a value of €4,400 with a potential to make €8,800. Cannabis herb weighting 582 gms was found hanging up to dry and it was valued at €11,640. The accused man co-operated with the investigation and said he planned to give some cannabis to his friends. He had no previous drug related conviction. Barrister Gareth Hayden, instructed by E. A. Ryan Solr., defending, said his client’s difficulty arose from his previous public order convictions for the consumption of alcohol. When he drank he committed

public order offences. “He decided to give up alcohol and change his poison to cannabis”, said counsel. “Growing cannabis became his hobby and he spent a lot of time tending these plants”. The accused man came from a large extended family in Dungarvan and he was cognisant of the harm he was doing them. He was not a typical offender who was “pushing” drugs and there was no suggestion he was selling cannabis or promoting it to people who had not used it previously. He grew it for his own use and supplied friends with enough to make a joint. He worked hard to rid himself of his cannabis dependency and attended addiction counselling. A skilled carpenter and hard worker, he worked in

the US and Ireland but lost his job when work became scarce. A probation report before the court was largely positive and he was deemed to be at a moderate risk of re-offending. Since this incident he had not come to the adverse attention of the Gardai. The probation service was happy with his progress and he was glad to take any chance given him by the court. Judge Eugene O’Kelly said this offence of drug possession was at the lower end of the scale of gravity. The cultivation of cannabis was principally for his personal use and he gifted it to his friends who were limited users. The accused man did not push drugs or promote a trade and was not a drug dealer in the accepted sense. He was a very foolish man and he

gave up drink because it was getting him into trouble and turned to drugs. “He did not use his horticultural skills for a more rewarding hobby”, the Judge said. In mitigation, the Judge said the accused was a man of good character and his employer gave him a glowing reference. He completed ten sessions of counselling and it had a very positive outcome. The Judge said that if he had been convicted by a jury the appropriate sentence would have been two years in prison but that term would have been suspended because of the mitigating factors. It was an exceptional case that did not warrant a custodial sentence. An order was made for the destruction of the seized cannabis plants.

16-year-old granted bail under strict conditions A 16-YEAR-OLD County Waterford youth, who is charged with robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and a public order offence, was granted bail by Waterford Circuit Criminal

Court, last week, on condition that he did not associate with ten named individuals in Dungarvan. Strict bail conditions were set down by Judge Eugene O’Kelly who also

imposed a curfew and directed that the teenager sign-on at Dungarvan Garda Station and refrain from alcohol and illegal drugs. The bail terms also

included engaging with the probation services and to be of good behaviour. The youth was remanded on continuing bail to Waterford Circuit Criminal Court in July.

The Judge warned him that if there was a breach of the bail conditions that the Gardai could apply to the court at any time and bail would be revoked.

Council stretching three year budget of €150k for footpaths

Printmaster host Afterhours event with Economist Jim Power in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. At the event were Maurice and Rachel Kiely, Maurice Kiely Domestic Appliances; Paul Clerkin, Waterford Festival of Food, and David Gaffney, Murray’s Pharmacy. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

WATERFORD Council is stretching a budget of €150,000 it received for a three year programme to construct footpaths, by prioritising areas. The subject of footpaths was raised again at the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, and Councillors were told that the budget of €150,000 is for a three year programme. Cllr. Ray Murphy said a footpath is required along the old N25 from Cruchán housing estate in Kilmacthomas to St. Declan’s College, as children living in Hillside Crescent and Hillview use the route to go to school. District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan, said Cruchán housing estate is included in the capital footpath programme. “We hope to do the footpath on a phased basis - phase one - from Cruchán to the park along the old N25,” said Mr. Lonergan. “At the moment, it is being designed and will go to tender, but will depend on acquiring land from the landowner along

the ditch, and it would also require street lighting. The costs could be high,” Mr. Lonergan said. “We will not commit to doing it until the design costs are completely done. The plan is to get it through design stage this year.” Mr. Lonergan said designs and costings would be put together for nine locations across County Waterford, requiring footpaths. “We have prioritised the footpath programme mainly on where there is a public safety / road safety issue, and villages and towns with a regional road going through.” “We have to try and stretch that €150,000. We will be looking at additional funding in two years’ time to continue the programme because €150,000 won’t go far,” Mr. Lonergan stated. Cllr. Liam Brazil, Cathaoirleach, said the footpath coming from Kilmacthomas village to Hillside is in a very dangerous condition.

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Maxol welcomes the Garvey group to its Independent Dealer Network PARTNERSHIP FORMED BETWEEN TWO LEADING IRISH FAMILY BUSINESSES Opening of Willow & Oak, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Pictured at the opening are Mags Ormond and Paula McGrath. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Opening of Willow & Oak, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Pictured at the opening are Niamh Connolly, Helen Murphy, aka Daily Diva Diary, who opened the shop, and Marian Keane.

Opening of Willow & Oak, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Pictured at the opening are Mary Sullivan and Sarah McGrath. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Opening of Willow & Oak, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Pictured at the opening are Marian Keane, Geraldine Wall and Annette Geoghegan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Kevin McCarthy, Managing Director, the Garvey Group, and Dermot Cogan, Regional Manager, Maxol.

Opening of Willow & Oak, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Pictured at the opening are Shauna Clancy, Cal Franklin and Marian Keane. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Opening of Willow & Oak, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Pictured at the opening are Ann Pender, Fiadh Pender and Helen Murphy, aka Daily Diva Diary, who officially opened the shop. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Opening of Willow & Oak, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Pictured are Mags, Ailbhe, Tom, Aidan, AJ and Maura Ormond with Catriona [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] and Isaac Doyle.

LEADING forecourt convenience retailer, Maxol, has announced it has secured a contract with the Munster based Garvey Group to become the fuel supply partner to their three service station outlets, located in Castleisland, Co. Kerry; Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, and Dungarvan in Waterford. The partnership aims to strengthen the representation of the Maxol brand in the Munster region and is at a time when both companies are investing to improve the quality of the customer experience. Speaking about the latest announcement, Brian Donaldson, incoming CEO of Maxol commented, “We are extremely pleased to have won the contract to be the fuel supply partner to The Garvey Group and warmly welcome Kevin McCarthy Managing Director, Jim Garvey Finance Director and their team to the Maxol network. “The Garvey Group is a very successful and admirable family business, and is one of the most innovative retail groups in the Munster region. This new supply partnership strongly endorses the investment that Maxol has been making in repositioning our brand in recent years and adds three new high quality forecourts to our expanding network. We look forward to growing together and continuing to go above and beyond when it comes to providing a quality offering to our customers.” Kevin McCarthy, Managing Director, the Garvey Group, commented, “Maxol has been investing heavily in its business in recent years and we feel it is the best fit in terms of fuel brand for The Garvey Group,

as we too continue to invest in our business. Our research shows Maxol is the most trusted fuel brand in Ireland and like ours, is a solid family business, with similar company ethics centred on meeting the needs of Irish consumers. “In the short time that we have been working together, we have already been impressed with the level of service provided by Maxol through its retail team and we very much look forward to a continued successful partnership in the months and years ahead.” Maxol is expanding its service station network throughout Ireland with the opening of new company owned sites, including its largest brand new development at Mulhuddart in North Dublin, which opened in April.This latest move shows that the growth of the company is continuing apace, as the brand reach extends into new towns and villages with new contracts at high profile locations, owned by independent forecourt operators. The Garvey Group is continuing its refurbishment programme with a new forecourt at its Coolagh Road site in Dungarvan which has just been completed. Garvey’s Centra, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick, was a finalist in Centra store of the year for 2015/’16. This continued investment in the Maxol brand and in its stores represents the continuing drive to improve the offering to its customers. For more information or to find out how your business can benefit from partnering with Maxol, visit www.maxol.ie

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

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Enjoying the Fit4Life Easter Tennis Camp at the Causeway Tennis Club

Brian, Tommy, Darragh and Sean.

The boys having fun at the Easter Camp at the Causeway.

Clodagh, Aoibhe, Olivia and Clodagh.

Colin Dunford, Coach with some of his young charges. Katie, Hannah, Misha and Emily.

Aidan, Conor, Aaron, Cathal and Cory.

Cousins Shane, Conor and Aaron.

Niamh Collins with Aaron and Shane.

Sean and Cormac prior to their hockey game.

Cormac, Cathal and Conor.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

Club Déise London major fundraising event RECENTLY Club Déise Corporate Arm organised a major fundraising event in London at the Crown Hotel where the General Manager is Nicky Power from John Street,Waterford. One hundred and fifty people, some from Ireland and the majority from London itself were present. The event compared by Michael Duignan was attended by Ambassador Dan Mullhal, representatives from Senior Hurling, Ladies football,

Camogie and former players. This was a hugely successful social occasion which brought Irish people together from both sides of the Irish sea in support of Irish teams. Tom Corcoran, Corporate Chairman would like to thank Brian Barron (corporate committee) who organided the

event, Nicky Power, Sean (Growler) Daly and Derek Gleeson on the London side. Club Deise is a fundraising arm of the GAA but supporting all Gaelic teams, funding team training, operates under three divisions, Corporate, Events and membership. It is a professional fully transparent group working with business and others, with audited accounts available to all its subscribers.

Waterford hurlers Colin Dunford and Austin Gleeson are pictured with Helena and Donnchadh Gough. Donnchadh is a member of traditional Irish band Danú. [The Irish Post]

During the evening a presentation was made to Irish Ambassador and Waterford native Dan Mulhall for his support of Waterford GAA. He is pictured centre with event organiser Brian Barron and Waterford hurling manager Derek McGrath. [The Irish Post]

Former Waterford hurlers John Mullane, left and Ken McGrath, 4th left, are pictured with supporters Frank Keating, Pat Hallahan and Derek Gleeson. [The Irish Post] Nicky Power, Operations Manager at the Clayton Crown Hotel, is pictured with fellow Waterford native Lindsay Grace. Nicky was one of the organisers of the event. [The Irish Post]

Michael Duignan with Tom Corcoran and Helena Gough.

[Courtesy of Tom Corcoron]

Former Waterford hurler Sean 'Growler' Daly is pictured left with Frank Keating from Kilburn Gaels.

Also guests on the night were Sinead Ryan, player, and Pat Sullivan, manager, of Waterford's All-Ireland ladies Intermediate Championship winning team.

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Club Déise Business Breakfast at Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan

Eleanor O’Dwyer, Michael O’Keeffe, Anne Butler, Patricia Walsh Snr., and Anne Ryan at the Club Déise Business Breakfast at Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan in aid of Waterford GAA teams.

Martin Collender, Paul Power, Denis Herlihy, Eddie O’Halloran, Billy O’Halloran, Diarmuid Horgan and Declan Fitzpatrick at the Club Déise Business Breakfast at Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan in aid of Waterford GAA teams.

Cathy and Donal Connolly, John Harnedy, Des Power, John David Power and Tommy Joe Harty at the Club Déise Business Breakfast at Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan in aid of Waterford GAA teams.

Eamonn Spratt, Mary and Pat Whyte, Anne and Ger Wyley at the Club Déise Business Breakfast at Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan in aid of Waterford GAA teams.

John White, Tomás McCarthy, Neill Gough and Seán Drohan (WLR) at the Club Déise Business Breakfast at Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan in aid of Waterford GAA teams.

Derek McGrath (Waterford County Senior Hurling Manager) with Kieran O’Connor (Club Déise) and Michael Walsh (City & County Manager) at the Club Déise Business Breakfast at Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan in aid of Waterford GAA teams.

Tommy & Vincent McCarthy and Helena Gough at the Club Déise Business Breakfast at Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan in aid of Waterford GAA teams.

John Sheehan with Conor and Donal Dempsey at the Club Déise Business Breakfast at Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan in aid of Waterford GAA teams.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

High flyers on the ground Irish Priest honoured in German College MANY people on the West coast could hardly believe their eyes last week when a full sized passenger jet passed along the coast as if floating on the water. Some were reaching for their phones to report a crashed airliner, but held back as the plane did not seem to be in any particular trouble or be in danger lof sinking. The event of course was the transport of a 70 ton Boeing 767 that travelled by barge from Shannon Airport where it had been purchased for an unusual enterprise further up the coast. However, the swell during the morning tide was too threatening for the jet to be beached so that was delayed until the night tide. The plane is now in a 15-acre site in Enniscrone that is to be converted into a glamping village run by funeral undertaker David McGowan. According to a report in the Irish Examiner, Mr. McGowan, who runs funeral homes in Ballina, Co. Mayo and Sligo, bought the discarded aircraft from Shannon Airport for €20,000. He rented a giant barge in

Southampton for the journey from Shannon with the plane aboard. When the plane was beached on Saturday night and lifted off by crane a wooden road was built so it could be transferred by giant trucks across the strand to the main road into the village. The jumbo, called the Big Yoke during eight months of planning its move, has a 140-ft wingspan. The wings were removed to allow it make the journey. It was previously-owned by Russia’s second-largest airline company Transaero before its financial collapse last year. Mr. McGowan bought it as part of a plan to turn a disused 15 acres he owns near his home in Enniscrone into the Quirky Nights Glamping Village. The village, which he describes as the first of its kind in the world, will feature accommodation in different types of transport facilities, including a train, boats, buses and London black taxis. The Boeing 767 will be converted into eight apartments.

ONLY those of a certain age will remember a film starring Gregory Peck and Christopher Plummer called ‘The Scarlet and the Black’ about an Irish priest, Monsignor O’Flaherty from Kerry who organised the escape of Italian Jews from the Nazi regime in Rome during World War II. He was credited with saving thousands from the death camps and was acknowledged universally as a hero. Significantly, he avoided by deception, inventiveness and his diplomatic immunity in the Vatican the revenge and wrath of the occupying German forces in Italy. Now, according to a report in the Irish Examiner by Sarah McDonald this week, The Vatican has recognised the “moral courage” of an Irish priest who helped save thousands of Jewish people and Allied PoWs from the Nazis during the Second World War in occupied Rome. “At the unveiling of the Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty memorial plaque at the Teutonic (German) College in the Vatican, the Irish ambassador to the Holy See, Emma Madigan, paid tribute

to the Kerry priest’s contribution to the resistance and courage in “very dark times”. The Killarney-born Msgr. O’Flaherty had been involved in the Rome Escape Line. He was renowned as the ‘Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican’ for his ability to evade Nazi efforts to capture him. According to the report, MsgUsing fake IDs, disguises, and operating a communications network inside and outside the Vatican, he outfoxed the Gestapo and was able to give refuge to 6,500 Jewish refugees and Allied PoWs. He hid them in houses, convents, and monasteries across Rome and even inside the Vatican itself. Much of his clandestine operation was conducted from within the Vatican’s German College, where Msgr. O’Flaherty lived for 22 years. The event of the unveiling was attended by members of the priest’s family and members of the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society, who travelled from Ireland, as well as the ambassadors of Britain, the US, and Canada, and Vatican officials. In her address, Ms. Madigan said

Msgr. O’Flaherty’s compassion was “not bounded by lines of nationality or religious community”. Quoting Pope Francis, she said there are people who “do not grow accustomed to evil, who defeat it with good”, and she thanked the Irish priest, who died in 1963, on behalf of all he saved. Jerry O’Grady, chairman of the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society, told the Irish Examiner that the 60 people who attended the ceremony from Ireland and the UK included the sons of Major Sam Derry, who was the other big player in the Rome Escape Line and the grandchildren of Henrietta Chevalier, the Maltese widow who gave her apartment for use as a safe house. “We feel extremely proud that one of our own is now remembered for what he did to alleviate suffering during the Second World War,” said Mr. O’Grady. “It has the same relevance today as it had 70 years ago... he is an inspirational role model.” A memorial to Msgr. O’Flaherty was unveiled in his home town in October 2013. He died in Cahirciveen in 1963.

‘Live Streaming’ at Glendine Magic Rock Pool KEVIN MYERS DROMANA LECTURE A REMINDER OF WATERFORD LEGEND

Richenda Kelly of Youghal CYMS (club sponsors) Quays Bar, with Ross Bulman, John Landers, Noel Landers and Hon. President Brendan Cooney. [Youghalonline]

Five finalists and two titles for Youghal Juniors at National Championships By Christy Parker AN HISTORIC weekend in snooker has seen Youghal’s Ross Bulman successfully defend his All-Ireland U-16 and U-18 titles at the 2016 RIBSA National Championships in the Ivy Rooms, Carlow. His wins capped a day of extraordinary achievement for the CYMS club, as its three representatives contested five finals. The club had already made snooker history in filling three qualifiers for five divisions. Ross travelled to Carlow as the U-14, U-16 and U-18 champion but was overage to defend the more junior title. The 14 year-old beat Sean Devaney from the North east snooker club in Letterkenny by four frames to one, in Friday’s U-16 final. He later outplayed Charlie Sweeney from Newbridge CYMS 4-2 to retain his U-18 trophy. In a tense final, the Youghal player went 2-1 down, before eventually winning out with three of the frames decided on the black ball. Meantime 16-year-old club mate Noel

Landers suffered the agony of two final defeats, going down 4-2 to Charlie Sweeney in the U-19 final and succumbing 4-2 to Shane Bates from Liam Mellows SC, Wexford, having been 3-0 down. Bulman and Landers now qualify for the U-18 and U-21 world Championships in Belgium in August. In an all-Cork decider, Lander’s younger brother John, lost his first ever final to Aaron Hill from the city’s Crucible club, going down 4-0. “The score line is perhaps a little tough on John,” says Youghal CYMS Honorary President Brendan Cooney, “as he lost two frames on the black and one the pink. It was superb snooker by both boys and it could have gone either way.” There is some compensation for the younger Landers in that he has been chosen to captain Irish team in the Celtic Junior Challenge tournament in Wales next month. Mr. Cooney wishes to thank Junior team sponsors Youghal Credit Union and club sponsors, Quay’s Bar & Restaurant for their “excellent support.”

A LECTURE by Irish Independent columnist Kevin Myers at Dromana House, near Cappoquin, on Sunday, 29th May has revived memories of a Blackwater valley legend. “Kevin Myers will be talking about Munster soldiers at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815,” says Dromana's owner, Barbara Grubb. “The theme set me wondering. In the days before e-mail and telephones, how did local people get news of loved ones who were fighting in distant wars?” One answer, it seems, was a magic rock pool on the Glendine River. “The pool was fed by a stream rushing down a cliff,” she explains. “Local sorcerers, who were like medicine men, claimed they could see pictures in the turbulent waters.” One tale dates from the eighteenth century, when many unemployed young Irishmen left the country to join foreign armies. “We’ve all sung songs about the Irish Brigade,” laughs Barbara Grubb. “But this tale has a sad ending.” A young woman wanted news of her lover, who’d gone abroad. The sorcerer

conjured up a news reel in the water. “The problem with these stories,” says Barbara Grubb, “was that if your wish was granted, you’d probably find it was something you didn’t want anyway. The young woman watched a battle in a distant country.The rock pool zoomed in on her boy friend -- at just the moment he was killed!” Soon afterwards, she died of a broken heart. “On the day of her funeral,” Barbara Grubb adds, “news arrived that her lover had indeed fallen in battle somewhere in Europe.” Barbara Grubb thinks

the rock pool legend must date back to pagan times, before Saint Patrick and Saint Declan brought Christianity to Ireland. “Glendine Church is in a very out-of-the-way place,” she points out. “Maybe it was built there to keep an eye on these ancient rituals.” She suggests that many local legends probably died out when Waterford people stopped speaking Irish. “When youngsters were reared in English, the generations were split apart. Older people couldn’t communicate with their grandchildren.” Luckily, the Glendine story was recorded for a

scientific conference in Cork in 1843. The professors didn’t believe it, but they were interested in Irish folklore. “Getting your 24-hour news service out of a rock pool on the Glendine River seems very strange,” jokes Barbara Grubb. “It must be the world’s first example of live streaming!” Kevin Myers will speak at Dromana on Sunday, 29th May on “Sons of the big houses, sons of the mud cabins: Munster and Ireland at Waterloo.” A two-course lunch and a tour of the Dromana gardens are included in the €40 ticket. Booking essential. Details on website www.dromanahouse.com.

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Council to look at ‘best engineering solution’ for Mahon Bridge junction By Paul Mooney THE Comeragh District Engineer will look at Mahon Bridge junction to see what the best engineering solution is to solving a ‘blind turn’.

Raising the issue at the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Liam Brazil said the left turn for Carrick is extremely dangerous. He pointed out there was a mirror at the

location several years ago, “but that didn’t last”. Concurring, Cllr. Seanie Power said that junction is “pretty blind” and said it could benefit from upgrading works. District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan, said he

would examine the Mahon Bridge junction to see what’s needed and what’s the best engineering solution. Mr. Lonergan said the Council aims to improve the sightlines at junctions on regional roads and any-

where where they have the co-operation of landowners. “These junction works cost money to do, and it is a benefit to get land free from landowners which helps us do the works,” he said.

Update on Grattan Square redevelopment works FOLLOWING an update with the Resident Engineer & Wills Brothers Construction regarding the redevelopment Works on Grattan Square, the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber can confirm the following: • Cycle stand will be in place opposite the Bank of Ireland in approx. 1 week which will assist identifying the perimeter of the pedestrian area. • Comprehensive snagging section 1A & 1B is still to take place • Studs to identify parking spaces on the East side of Grattan Square are in the process of being

inserted. • The pedestrian access going from Bank of Ireland to the centre of the Square (directly opposite Meade’s Café) is officially finished and will be cleaned in the evenings this week. • Disabled parking spaces will be identified in the coming week • Work has commenced outside The Wine Buff as far as Bridge Street. This is expected to be finished by close of business next Monday, 16th May. • Access to Cross Bridge Street will re-open 17th May • Work on the East Side of

Grattan Square including footpaths Section 3A (Paddy Foley’s to Nagle’s Bar/ Ladbrooks) as per current schedule is expected to be completed by 2nd June. • Section 3B will commence 17th May and continue until 16th June, 2016. • Kerbing will take place on TF Meagher Street started this week. It is expected this will take 2 weeks to complete. • 2 lanes of traffic will be in operation during the work • At a later date a ramp will be built at the crossing outside the postal sorting office/ AIB/ Lawlors

Hotel/the pet store. LONGER TERM PLAN • Work on Main Street will commence soon and are expected to take approx. 5 weeks. • It is expected a 2 days road closure will be required at the start of this section to facilitate water mains works so vehicular access and pedestrian access is maintained for the remaining work. • Works on the kerbing of Mary Street will also start in the next few weeks. 2 lanes of traffic will be maintained and the work will commence on one side taking up approx. 4 spaces at a time.

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In Memoriam MORONEY (2nd and 13th anniversaries) – In loving memory of my dear grandparents Maggie-May and Mikie Moroney, late of Ballycullane, Dungarvan, who died on 15th April, 2003, and 10th May, 2014. R.I.P. Mass offered.

BYRNE (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear daughter Amy Byrne, late of Coolnasmear, Dungarvan, who died on 14th May, 2011. Anniversary Mass will be offered in the Church of St. Gobnait on Saturday, 14th May, at 7.30 p.m. We have a book of memories, It’s not upon a shelf, It’s deep within our hearts, And we keep it to ourselves. We turn the key quite often, And think of bygone days, We miss you now so very much, And in so many ways. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. Gentle Jesus up above, Give Amy all our love.

–Never forgotten by your loving Mam, Dad and brothers Thomas and Micheál. BUTLER (14th, 16th and 27th anniversaries) – In loving memory of my dear sisters and brother Johnnie and Philomena Butler, late of Bleantis, Ballinamult, and my sister Molly Fitzgerald, late of Glendalligan, Kilrossanty, whose Anniversaries occur at this time. Masses offered. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, And Our Lady of Knock, Pray for them. Gone from amongst us, Sadly I miss them, Loving them dearly, Their memories I keep. Never in this life, Will I ever forget them, For dear to my heart, Is the place where they sleep, Too dearly loved, Never to be forgotten.

–Loving sister Nellie, niece and nephew Mary and John.

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CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (4/5/2016) – 1st Nuala de Paor & Therese Sullivan; 2nd Walter Murphy & Ann Veale; 3rd Doreen Keane & Cait Christopher; 4th Angela Freyne & Patricia Doyle; 5th Mary Murphy & Betty Prendergast. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (End of Season Party: 9/5/2016) – 1st Joan & John Mansfield; 2nd Pauline Dempsey & Mary Spratt; 3rd Austin & Mary Fenton; 4th Maureen O'Neill & Helen Russell; 5th Brigid Burke & Ned Whelan.

COLLENDER (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of John Collender, late of Chapel Road and Magaha, Cappagh, who died on 11th May, 2013. It doesn’t need a special hour, To bring you to our minds, An hour without a thought of you, Is very hard to find. We think of you in silence John, And talk about you too, We have greatly treasured memories, But wish we still had you. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

–Always loved and sadly missed by your loving wife Madge; son Hugh; daughters Valerie and Karen; daughter-in-law Mary; grand-daughter Jessica; as well as the extended Collender family. Third Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Modeligo, on Sunday, 15th May, at 10.00 a.m.

FENNELL (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Johnnie Fennell, late of Ballyvoile, who died on 19th May, 2006. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 15th May, in Ballinroad Church at 10.00 a.m. Time speeds on, Ten years have passed since death, Its gloomy shadow was cast, Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts it all. And though the years , Be they many or few, They will always be filled, With remembrance of you. Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by your loving family.

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FLYNN (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of John Flynn, late of Caheruane, Kill, who died on 13th May, 2005. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 29th May, at 10.00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Kill. Time may close the book of grief, But memories turn back every leaf, Today is remembered and silently kept, No need for words, we will never forget. Our Lady pray for him. MAY One year comes, And another goes, But the gates of memories, Never close. You live in our hearts, You walk by our side, And from Heaven above, You are always our guide.

HALLEY (12th anniversary) – Treasured memories today and always of our son Alan, late of Doon, Ballinamult, who died on 10th May, 2004, and whose birthday was on 5th May. Anniversary Mass for Alan will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Friday, 13th May, at 8.00 p.m.

You are the kind of person, Who leaves lovely memories behind, And special days like your Anniversary, Brings many fond memories to mind. And memories are possessions, That time can never destroy, For it is in happy remembrance, The heart finds its greatest joy.

–Loved and missed by your sisters Philomena, Theresa, Anna and Gertie and family and friends.

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ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (3/5/2016) – 1st Joan Mansfield & Sheila Veale; 2nd Kay Dillon & Guest; Joint 3rd Margaret Foley & Patricia Doyle, Margaret Hanafin & Walter Murphy; 5th Cait Christopher & Guest.

Happy memories keep forever, Of days when we were all together, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

–Sadly missed by your loving son Jim; daughter-in-law Carmel and grandson Seán.

–Always remembered by your grandson Jamie, Jen, Rhys and Oisin.

Forget you Alan we never will, For in our hearts we love you still, Behind our smiles is many a tear, For the son we lost and loved so dear.

–Sadly missed by Mam, Dad, brother, sister and by all your family.

–Remembered always by your loving wife Joan; sons, daughters, son-inlaw and grandchildren.

FLYNN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Johnny Flynn, late of Kilcannon, Cappagh, whose 2nd Anniversary occurred on 9th May. Johnny’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 15th May, in Modeligo Church at 10.00 a.m.

MORONEY (2nd and 13th anniversaries) – In loving memory of my dear parents Mikie Moroney, late of Ballycullane, Dungarvan, who died on 10th May, 2014. Also my mother Maggie-May who died on 15th April, 2003. R.I.P. Mass offered.

A smile for all, A heart of gold, Two of the best, This world could hold. Never selfish, Always kind, These are the memories, You left behind.

McGRATH (7th anniversary) – Treasured memories of Paddy Joe McGrath, late of Drumslig, Grange, who died on 7th May, 2009. Mass offered.

HANNON (3rd anniversary) – Remembering Mike Hannon, Ballysaggartmore, Lismore, whose 3rd Anniversary occurs on 11th May. Mike’s Anniversary will be remembered in St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff, on Sunday, 15th May, at 11.00 a.m. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

–Sadly missed by Suzanne, Conor, Shane and Katie.

We miss your smile, Your joking ways, We miss the things, You used to say. And when old times, We do recall, It’s then we miss you, Most of all. A lovely nature, A heart of gold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories, You left behind. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

–Always loved and missed by your wife Joan; daughters Breda, Marie, Carmel, Joan, Paula, Regina and Ursula; sonsin-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 15th May, at 9.00 a.m. in the Friary Church, Dungarvan.

McGRATH (7th anniversary) – Treasured memories of a dear dad and grandad Paddy Joe McGrath, late of Drumslig, Grange, whose Anniversary occurs on 7th May. Mass offered. As we look upon your picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all. We seldom ask for miracles, But today just one would do, To leave our door wide open, And see you walking through. Our hearts still ache with sadness, Our eyes shed many a tear, God only knows how much we miss you, As it dawns another year.

–Always loved and remembered by Breda, Steve, Sharon, Grace, Mary Lou, J.J. and Stevie.

NEVILLE (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Philip (Blacky) Neville, late of 80 New Street, Lismore, who died on 15th May, 2014. We miss your smile, Your joking ways, We miss the things, You used to say. And when old times, We do recall, It’s then we miss you, Most of all.

–Sadly missed by his brothers Billy, Henry and Bertie and families; nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Also forever in our hearts Blackie from Orla, Mike, Ciarán and Paric. Forever in our hearts. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on this Sunday, 15th May, in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, at 11 o’clock.

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LOOBY (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Anne Looby, late of College Road, Ardmore, who died on 16th May, 2010. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 14th May, at 7.30 p.m. in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore. Gone yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, Your spirit lives within us, Forever in our hearts.

–Sadly missed by husband Larry; son, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (18/4/2016) – 1st Bernadette Cleary & Kathleen O'Mahony; 2nd Eileen O'Driscoll & Claire Meaney; 3rd Mary Fletcher & Maureen Morrissey; 4th Pat Murphy & Andrew McGrath. KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (5/5/2016) – 1st Iris Graham & Tess Cusack; 2nd Betty Murphy & Mary Cummins; 3rd Maeve Coghlan & David Kelly; 4th Claire Cummins & Brenda Cummins; 5th Catherine Power & Beth Spollen.

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Exciting times at Ballyrafter Service Station Mag Hennebry from Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store pictured with Bronwen Rafferty and Kitty Moore Rafferty, both from Ballysaggart, at the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Nellie O'Donovan from Ballyduff pictured with Jimmy and Anne O'Gorman from Lismore at the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Eoin Whelan and Cillian Ahearne, both from Lismore, pictured at the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Eileen and Ava Feeney, both from Lismore, at the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Emma Shanahan and Liana O'Brien both from Lismore pictured with Caitriona and Annie Keane from Ballysaggart at the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore.

Kay Keane and Abbie McGrath, both from Tallow, pictured with Sally and Ava Houlihan from Lismore at the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore.

BALLYRAFTER Service Station is a family run business situated on the banks of the Blackwater nestled in the foreground of Lismore Castle. Local business man Michael Houlihan and his wife Joan bought the premises from the Willoughby family in October 2009. They renovated the store at that time, fitting the forecourt with new pumps and starting a convenience store under the brand Mace which is owned by BWG Foods.The store brought 10 local jobs to the local community when it first opened in November 2009, this number has risen to 20 over the years and continues to grow in hand with the growth of the company.The forecourt and retail store continues to improve their store on an ongoing basis to give their customers the best service and value for money. The Mace store takes pride in its high quality fuel and value for its customers. In 2013 there were large underground tanks fitted to allow greater capacity and therefore better value for customers due to their ability to bulk buy. In renovations that are currently taking place the filling points for lorries delivering fuel has been raised four feet above ground to ensure flood levels never reach the tanks. These measures have ensured the ongoing quality of petrol, diesel, green diesel and kerosene that is sold. Another measure taken was the arrival of new pumps that have been fitted on the

Clodagh and Jessica Glavin, both from Cappoquin pictured at the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Kate, Hannah, Emma, Joan and Michael Houlihan pictured at the relaunch of their revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

The Houlihan family relaunch their revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore. forecourt, these pumps are equipped with a four filtering system, the most advanced available in Ireland at present. All these changes will ensure that all fuels remain of the highest quality for all customers and ensures that the fuel prices remain competitive. In 2016 the store branded its forecourt with Top Fuel, this association will continue into the future as well as the excellent relationship the store has with East Cork Oil. There are also major renovations taking place within the store to allow for a better service for all customers. The store prides itself on using as many local tradesmen as possible during the renovation period.

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Caitriona and Annie Keane from Ballysaggart pictured at the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in [David Clynch Photography] Lismore.

Sean Drohan from WLR FM pictured with Mag Hennebry from Ballyrafter Service Station Mace at the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore.

Owners Joan and Michael Houlihan pictured with Jordan and Jillian Power from Glencairn at the relaunch of the Houlihan's revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore.

[David Clynch Photography]

There are several major changes being made to the internal of the store, the size of the store is being doubled, this increase will allow for a lot of service improvements that include, an extra till to add to the two that are already in place, there will be more capacity for the store to offer an increased amount of value offers for customers. Perhaps one of the biggest additions to the store will be a new sit down area for customers to sit down and enjoy the fresh produce of the instore deli. The already popular deli is improving along with the rest of the store, the deli will increase in size allowing the store to offer a wider range of products throughout the day. There will now be hot breakfast and carvery dinners served daily that can of course be enjoyed in the new sit down area or taken away. In addition the store will also be offering the new

Mace concept of Right Options, giving healthy alternatives instore in both hot and cold food. This concept is being promoted by Operation Transformation dietician Aoife Hearne. The popular Lismore store has offered the highest quality coffee in-store with the Bewleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand since it first opened in 2009. This long running association with the quality brand will remain in place in the newly renovated store, the commitment to providing quality coffee for customers can be seen through the addition of two new machines to cater for the increasing popularity of the coffee concept as well as the addition of a second size coffee cup. Ballyrafter Service Station has been consistently growing their popular ice-cream bar over the years. It now consists of the delicious Smooch bar that has treats for every taste as

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well as the well-known 99 machine. As part of the improvements taking place at present a larger ice-cream machine has been added to allow for extra capacity and shorter waits during the busy Summer months although the ice-cream bar runs throughout the year. There was a celebratory relaunch of the popular store on the 6th of May from 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 p.m. Michael and Joan would like to take this opportunity to thank all their customers for their continued support over the last seven years as well as their support in the future. They would also like to acknowledge the work and commitment from their staff whom have helped shape the store to what it is today, the store has won Mace Excellence in Retailing Awards every year since it has opened in 2009 as well obtaining the Q mark in food hygiene standards.

Kevin Mason with Daniel, Brian and Jamie O'Keeffe, all from Lismore, performing at the relaunch [David Clynch Photography] of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore.

Ava Houlihan from Lismore enjoying the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Sean Drohan from WLR FM pictured with owners Joan and Michael Houlihan at the relaunch of their revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Mealla Fahey from Lismore Heritage Centre pictured with Mary Houlihan from Failte Ireland at the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Siobhan and Aisling McCarthy with Roisin and Joan Howard, all from Lismore, pictured at the relaunch [David Clynch Photography] of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store in Lismore.

Rachael O'Shea and Jenny Phelan, both from WLR FM pictured at the relaunch of the revamped Ballyrafter Service Station Mace Store [David Clynch Photography] in Lismore.

Dungarvan Lions Club Conference

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Tessie Begley and Joan Curry from Stradbally Conference pictured with Ray McAndrew, Vice President of Dungarvan Lions Club. [David Clynch Photography]

Des Power from Dungarvan Lions Club pictured with Muireann Mic Dhonncha from An Rinn and An Sean Phobal Conference. [David Clynch Photography]

John Harnedy, President of Dungarvan Lions Club pictured with Maire Bergin from Dungarvan Conference.[David Clynch Photography]

Anne Kelleher and Mary Flynn from St. Augustine's Conference pictured with John Harnedy, President of Dungarvan Lions Club. [David Clynch Photography]

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Kitty O'Sullivan and Bridget O'Connor, both from Ballymacarbry Conference pictured with Dermot Arnold, Treasurer of Dungarvan Lions Club. [David Clynch Photography]

John Sullivan and Michael Bennett both from Lismore Conference pictured with Diarmuid Horgan from Dungarvan Lions Club. [David Clynch Photography]

John Harnedy, President of Dungarvan Lions Club pictured with Rose Sargent, Michael Rawlins and Mary Croke, all from Cappoquin Conference and Ray McAndrew, Vice President of Dungarvan Lions Club. [David Clynch Photography]

Dungarvan Lions Club and Waterford County Conference members pictured at their recent meeting at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Kill

NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

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

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st Stephen Cunningham and Nellie Devine; 2nd Lizzie Keane and Ann Geary. Lucky Tables: Mary Fitzgerald, Joan Hannon, Sean Higgins, Eddie Byrnes, Peg Murrary, Pat O’Connor, Mary Fennessey, Marie Heskin. Raffle: Delia Cashell, Lizzie Keane, Sean Twomey, Bill Leddy, Helen O’Keeffe, Mary Whelan, Marie Heskin, Dan Howard, Eddie Byrnes, Sean Higgins and Helen Cunningham.

Abbeyside Heritage Archive WE have a large number of books at the Abbeyside Heritage Archive but one book seems to have eluded us despite our best efforts. The book we are looking for is “Vanishing Ireland” which Richard Fitzgerald shared with the author Edna O’Brien a number of years ago. Should anyone reading this know of someone with a copy we would like to hear from them in the hope of adding Vanishing Ireland to our ever growing collection.

Alzheimer Society of Ireland Saturday Club INVITATION – The Alzheimer Society Saturday Cub entertainment with Sunset Sound Music and Song on Saturday, 14th May in the Deise Day Care Centre, Mitchell Street, Dungarvan from 2.00 p.m, to 4.00 p.m. Light refreshments provided. For further information please phone 086-8362619.

Scoil Mhuire Second Hand Book Fair AS part of the schools ongoing Fundraising campaign we, the pupils of 6th Class in Scoil Mhuire (Abbeyside NS) are organising a Second Hand Book Fair which will take place between 3.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26th, Friday, May 27th, Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th 2.00–5.00 p.m. Should you have any books (Adult/Children’s fiction/ non-fiction) you may wish to donate, they can be dropped into the school Monday-Friday between 9.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. or arrangements can be made to have them collected.

Annual Mick Kirwan Memorial Tractor Run SWAN Lodge Classic and Vintage Club Annual Mick Kirwan Memorial Tractor/Vehicle Run in aid of the Waterford Hospice takes place from Gardenmorris, Kill, on Sunday, 15th May. Registration from 12.30 p.m.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch A HUGE thank you to all who supported our main annual fundraiser, the Tom Jordan 5 mile roadrace on Friday last.Watch this space for the full story next week! We are also very grateful to all our volunteers who gave up their time over this past weekend providing medical cover at the Darkness into Light Walk in Dungarvan in the early hours of Saturday and at the car racing on Sunday. Without our dedicated team members, this would not be possible. If you are interested in learning more about what we do and how you could get involved, please contact us on 087 6646 824. New members are most welcome.

Ballinroad ICA THE May Monthly Meeting of Ballinroad ICA will take place tonight,Wednesday in Ballinroad Hall at 8.00 p.m.

Benvoy Beach by Sean Fitzsimons.

Bonmahon THE COPPER COAST UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark Visitor Centre in Bunmahon is now open every Friday, Saturday and Sundayfrom 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The Visitor Centre is delighted to host an exciting photographic exhibition by local talented photographer Sean Fitzsimons entitled ‘Times Past’. Describing his exhibition, Sean says ‘This exhibition captures what is the beauty of Waterford County, from our coast to our mountains, the mining heritage along with the social heritage of how we lived. It is a mixture of monochrome (to give a sense of timelessness) and colour (to bring us to the present), highlighting the beauty surrounding us that we sometimes take for granted’. An avid photographer for many years, Sean settled along the Copper Coast almost 20 years ago, immersing himself in the wonderful scenery this hidden corner of Ireland has to offer. It is his first solo exhibition, and Sean hopes visitors can identify with what is on show.

Sean Fitzsimons The exhibition will run until the end of June. To view more of Sean’s work, visit his Facebook Page: Fotofitz BIRTHDAY WISHES Best wishes to Richie Dowling who celebrates his birthday this week, all your family, friends and customers would like to wish you a very happy birthday, have a great year ahead! ALZHEIMERS DAY TEA MORNING A big thank you to all who joined us for the Alzheimers Tea Morning on Thursday last.

We had a wonderful morning with a lovely cuppa and lots of chats while raining funds to help look after those affected by this disease in any way. ANNUAL MICK KIRWAN MEMORIAL TRACTOR RUN Swan Lodge Classic and Vintage Club Annual Mick Kirwan Memorial Tractor/Vehicle Run in aid of the Waterford Hospice takes place from Gardenmorris, Kill, on Sunday, 15th May. Registration from 12.30 p.m.

Ballymacarbry COMPASS CLUB AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Compass Club is a new exciting afterschool activity, it is being held in Carey's Castle and Colligan woods starting 24th May. This fantastic new course runs over 6 weeks, and is a great way for children to learn life skills and explore their local woods with professionally trained leaders, while having great fun at the same time.

There will be scavenger hunts, building your own shelter, you can learn how to make fire from flint and you can learn how to track animals. If you have any interest in joining please contact Dee on 087-7097016! For more information, or if you wish to book your child a place in this fantastic after-school activity, please contact Dee 087-7097016 or check out the website compassclub.ie

MICK KIRWAN MEMORIAL TRACTOR & VEHICLE RUN Join us this Sunday, 15th May for a day full of fun in memory of the late Mick Kirwan who was instrumental in the set up of this fantastic day in the past years. Registration for the tractor and vehicle run is from 12.30 in Gardenmorris House. Spectators have free entry into GardenMorris with designated parking. The route will include Bonmahon, Annestown and back to Kill via Kilbeg. The day’s activities will also include a BBQ, music, a model and remote control display, pedal go-kart racing, side attractions and much more. After the day’s event in Gardenmorris we will be heading up to Dunphy's Bar in Kill where all singers and musicians are most welcome to join us for a night of craic agus ceol. A day organised by the Swan Lodge Classic and Vintage Club with all proceeds going to Waterford Hospice. We all have been affected by cancer in some way, so please support this fantastic organisation. See you all on Sunday! KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Our next Bingo Night will take place this Thursday, 12th May with doors open at 7.30 p.m. and eyes down at 8.00 p.m. sharp, join us to be in with a chance of our €300 Jackpot! The next teenage disco takes place on 3rd June from 9.00 p.m. to midnight. €10 admission and strictly no alcohol. If you fancy learning a new skill or just have a sociable morning, why not try Social Dancing every Wednesday morning? Contact Helen on 0868541081 for more information. Due to popular demand, there will be one more term of guitar lessons before the summer holidays Guitar lessons take place on Fridays from 5.30 p.m. For further information, please contact Michael on 087-9050190. AFTER SCHOOL SERVICE The Afterschool Service in Kill Community Centre operates during school weeks from Monday to Friday with collection from Kill NS, providing not only homework supervision but also fun and games in a safe

environment. For enquiries and bookings, please contact Siobhan on 086-1561993. CONGRATULATIONS Well done to all the pupils in Kill National School who celebrated their confirmations and first Holy Communion last week. We hope you all had a great day! KILL CFR GROUP We are now recruiting new members for our 24/7 Cardiac First Response Group in Kill and surrounding areas. Whether you are a trained responder or not, anybody is most welcome as full training is provided. To find out what’s involved or how you could help, please contact us on 087-6646824. JUNGESELLINNENAB SCHIEDSFEIER AT THE GEALACH GORM THEATRE A big thank you to Petra Kindler who brought the above and other long words to the Gealach Gorm Theatre in Kill last week – her show “Seriously Now” led us through Petra’s illustrious life and career from an unexpectedly hilarious perspective. The numerous Germans in the audience could certainly relate to the insights into integration of a German into Irish Society but all in attendance had a thoroughly enjoyable evening in the intimate Gealach Gorm Theatre in Kill Community Centre. If you come across this show elsewhere, it’s certainly worth seeing! CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE A big thank you to all those who so generously accommodated a cyclist last week when the Cycle Against Suicide came to Waterford. A bus full of tired and hungry cyclists arrived in Dunhill on Wednesday evening who were collected by their respective hosts. It is believed that some underwent a magical transformation and found the energy and carried on spreading the word that it’s OK not to be OK until the early morning hours, before heading off for another day’s cycling. Well done to all involved! BIRTHDAY WISHES All the best to Leona Guiry-O’Shea who celebrates her 21st again this week. Have a fabulous day Leona!

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Abbeyside Scouts – Our willing and able scouts got straight into organising the Den in preparation for their parents arrival for our Investiture evening. After the parents arrived and prayer was said Michael gave a presentation on Scouting in general. Packie then invested our new scouts. There then was a slide show on our scouts achievements through the year. John spoke about the County challenge and the nine scouts on the team that trained for the weekend in Curraghmore. We finished up with a presentation on Annual Camp. Well Done Chief Cub Scouts, they managed to raise €186 sponsorship for completing their 20k hike, all proceeds went to Pieta House. Thanks to Niamh for the T-Shirts. Thanks to all those who sponsored our Cubs.

Clancy Festival Carrick-on-Suir BREWERY Lane Theatre will be the venue for the opening Concert of the Clancy Brothers Music Festival on Wednesday, June 1st at 8.15 p.m. Performers on the night...Murphy Sisters, Caroline, Mandy and Chris O’Brien, Marietta O’Keefe and Dave Cooney,Tony Hogan, Mala Raggett, Breege Phelan, Kate Barry, Maeve Quinton, Phila Grace, Ade Walsh, Paney Bartley, Maria O’Shea Enright and Eddie Malone. Admission €12. Lunchtime Theatre 3rd, 4th and 5th June at 1.00 p.m. Sean O’Casey play ‘Moon Shines on Kylenamoe’ followed by light lunch. Booking Heritage 051-640200. Booking opens 10th May. On the 8th and 9th of June Brewery Lane will host Ger Bourkes new play ‘Curse’. ‘CURSE’ is the story of one mans struggle against an indifferent society. The play will be performed by professional actor Joe Meagher. Playwright Ger Bourke is a native of Fiddown, Co. Kilkenny.

Waterford Humanists THE May meeting of Waterford Humanists will take place on Monday, 16th May at 7.30 p.m. in Phil Grimes Pub, Johnstown,Waterford. Fachna Roe will speak about the role of local groups. Please note that the monthly meetings will now take place at this venue on the 3rd Monday of the month.

Brickeys A Team who took part in the Table Quiz at the County Finals of Scor na bPaisti held in Cappoquin Community Hall. [Sean Byrne]

Touraneena SLIABH GCUA LOTTO Last week’s lotto was held in Hanrahan’s Bar, Ballinamult. The jackpot prize was €200 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The winning numbers were 5, 16 and 27. The 5 x €20 winners drawn were Sharon Cliffe, Alice Burke, Marian & Dermot, Theresa Butler, Aine Walsh.The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Marian Cliffe. This week’s draw for week ending 8th May was held last Sunday night in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena. The winning numbers drawn were 12, 20 and 30. There was no winner of the €300 jackpot so this week’s jackpot will be €400. The 5 x €20 winners were Carla & Kay, Tom Dunne, Tom Condon, Sharon Cliffe, Bridget Murray. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Betty Condon.The next draw will be in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult on Sunday night, 15th May, 2016. WATERFORD'S DOUBLE-HEADER Congratulations to the Waterford Ladies Football team who beat Tipperary to win the Lidl National League Final Division 3 replay last Sunday in Semple Stadium. Waterford 1-13, Tipperary 1-12. In a hard fought battle Maria Delahunty's sensational free from 30 metres out and the last kick of the game, secured the win for the

Deise. The Waterford team had a host of local Ballymacarbry players in the team, they were Mairead Wall, Michelle McGrath, Linda Wall, Louise Ryan, Michelle Ryan, Aileen Wall and Sinead Ryan (Captain). On the panel, there was also Becky Hogan and Laura Mulcahy from Ballymacarbry.Well done to the team and congratulations on their promotion to Division 2. Unfortunately, our senior hurlers couldn't hold out and do the double on the day. After a dramatic game against Clare and a couple of controversial decisions by Cork referee Diarmuid Kirwan in the last few minutes, most notably his decision to give Clare a dubious equalising free in injury time, ensured that Clare edged out a win over Waterford to claim the Allianz Hurling League Title 2016. Waterford 2-19, Tipperary 1-23. Much credit is due to Jamie Barron and Patrick Curran who overcame personal tragedy to play on Sunday last and we take this opportunity to extend our sincere sympathy to both families. Both teams will meet up again in Semple Stadium on Sunday the 5th June for the Championship Munster semi final. Throw-in at 4.00 p.m.Waterford Intermediate hurlers will also play Clare in the preceding match, throw in for this game is at 2.00 p.m.

DEISE DRAW The next Deise Draw will be held on 27th May in Fenor. Sliabh gCua having had two wins in last month's draw, maybe our luck is in for the big one so don't forget to have tickets and monies in on time! SYMPATHY We extend our sincere sympathy to Eileen Keane, Ballinagulkee, on the recent death of her sister Margaret Keane (nee Roche), Mweelnahorna, Ring. We extend sympathy to her daughter Mary, son Paddy, son in law Gerard, daughter in law Eleanor, grandchildren, all Margaret's brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to all the boys and girls who have made/or are about to make their First Holy Communions. Well done also to the parents and teachers for all the hard work they put in throughout the year. Confirmation date this year for St. Mary's Church, Touraneena is Wednesday, 18th May at 2.00 p.m. LOURDES Reminder that the Diocesan pilgrimage dates for Lourdes this year are 6th -11th June. For information and bookings, please contact the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office, St. John’s Hill, Waterford. 051878900.

1916 EXHIBITION To mark the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising, we opened our new exhibition: “The Recent and Tragic Occurrences” 1916 and County Waterford. The exhibition highlights the Co.Waterford links with the Rising and some of the leaders. We were delighted to have medals and memorabilia from the Graves and Ó Reagán families who attended the opening. Renee Fraher from Waterford curated a special display on Cumann na mBan member Kathleen McLoughlin, born in Old Parish. Author and Historian Pat McCarthy opened the exhibition. He spoke about the Waterford people who were associated with the Rising such as Thomas Walsh of Tallow, Michael Murphy of Cappoquin and Dublin Metropolitan Police Constable John McGrath from Modeligo. Willie Fraher thanked all who had loaned artefacts and documents and thanked the museum staff, the Waterford 1916 committee, the Friends of the National Collections, John Ormond, Dreoilin Glass, Julian Walton, Thomás Walsh and Ann Broderick who designed the display boards. This exhibition is now open and all are very welcome to call in and see it. Open daily Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. SPECIALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SGC DUNGARVAN Throughout the year we will have specials for our members in conjunction with the SGC. For May we will have Teatro Alla Scala : Temple of Wonders. This will be an incredible journey through one of the most important temples of performing arts in the world; a tour through cultures, where past and present intersect. It includes archival footage and recordings of some of the biggest names in the history of opera, ballet and concerts. Venue: SGC Dungarvan. Date:Thursday, May 26th Time: 7.00 p.m. MASS ON HELVICK PIER FOR THOSE LOST AT SEA The annual mass for those lost at sea and for their families will be celebrated in the lifeboat Station on Helvick Pier by RNLI Station Chaplain Fr. Conor Kelly. A memorial in memory of those Lifeboat men who lost their lives in the service

of the RNLI saving others at sea on this coastline will be unveiled on Helvick Pier before the mass begins. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Venue: Lifeboat Station on Helvick Pier. Date: Friday, May 13th Time: 7.30 p.m. ANNUAL BOOK SALE Our annual book sale will be taking place shortly. If you have any books which you would like to donate to us, we will gladly accept them. This book sale is our main fund-raiser for the year, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Please keep an eye on the notes for the date, time and place. OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them.We would scan them and give you back the originals. 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. FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 11th Name: John Walsh; Age: 18; Service No. Rank: 4399 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R. Mun. Fus. 8Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 11/5/’16. Name: Michael Morris; Age: 36; Service No. Rank: 5356 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: Leins. Reg. 7Bn.; Where Born: Kilkenny; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 11/5/’16. Name: Bertie Quilty; Service No. Rank: 2585 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 6 Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 11/5/’16. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

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Casting call for A Streetcar named Desire

Ard na Carraig wins 5 year old Geldings Maiden race at Ballysteen, Co. Limerick. Pictured (l. to r.): Mary Beresford, Kieran and Jerome Power, J.C. Barry (jockey), Padraig Suipeil, Louise and Raymond Beresford (owners) and Kathy Shanley.

Stradbally KITTY O’BRIEN It was with great sadness the community in Stradbally learned of the passing of Kitty O’Brien (nee Casey), Lissadell, Knockrour, Stradbally on Thursday, 5th May, 2016. Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, Kitty was removed to Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Friday evening where her remains were received and blessed by Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. as a guard of honour was provided by Stradbally GAA Club whom Kitty was President. On Saturday at 12 noon Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. assisted by Fr. Michael Enright and Fr. Finbar Lucey. The Sacred Music and hymns during the Mass were provided by Mala

Raggett and her grand-daughter Caitriona O’Brien. The readers of the Liturgy were Eileen and Clare O’Brien. At the offertory procession Paul and Angela Casey brought the gifts of bread and wine to the altar. Symbols of Kitty’s life were brought to the altar by Eoin, Shannon, Meabh, Eileen, Caitriona, Sarah, Clare and Katie. The prayers of the faithful were shared by Katie, Catriona, Sarah, Shannon and Meabh O’Brien. Before the final prayers Katie O’Brien, grand-daughter on behalf of the family offered thanks to all who had cared for Kitty. Kitty was carried to her final resting place in the adjoining cemetery. Tom Cunningham on behalf of Stradbally GAA club gave a graveside oration.

Fr. Michael Enright, P.P., and Canon Thomas Hewitt, C.O.I., at a Ceremony in the Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on the Eve of the New Millennium, 31st December, 1999, to give thanks to an old century, and celebrate the beginning of a new century. Fr. Enright was P.P. in Stradbally from 1997 to 2007, Canon Hewitt Rector in St. James from 1990 until 2001. We will add the above photo to our archive, any queries to tomaphickey@gmail.com or brianjcorry@yahoo.ie

Deepest sympathy is extended to Willie O’Brien (husband); sons Eoin, Conor, Fintan, Liam; daughters-in-law Bernadette, Rosemary, Deirdre; grandchildren Jason, Katie, Sarah, Clare, Eileen, Eoin, Caitriona, Shannon, Meabh and Eabha; brothers Pierce, Eugene, Austin; sisters-in-law Patricia and Angela; sisters Eileen and Angela; nieces, nephews and the extended family. May she rest in peace. FIRST COMMUNION First Communion Mass for the children of Stradbally will take place next Saturday morning, 14th May, 2016 at Holy Cross Church at 1 p.m. For the children of Seafield N.S. First Communion Mass will take place on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. on the 15th May, 2016 at St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS There was no jackpot winner in the lotto draw at the Bally Inn recently.The numbers drawn were: 8, 11, 20, 24. €25 went to Linda Phelan, John Maddock and Aidan O’Neill. The promoter’s prize went to Liam Connors. The next draw will take place at O’Mahony’s, Durrow on Sunday, May 15th with a jackpot of €4,100. Thanks to all who continue to support our lotto. It’s Infirmary Cup action for Stradbally on Tuesday evening with an away tie versus Villa. Kick-off 6.45 p.m. No Academy or Little Dribblers on Saturday next as First Communion takes place in Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. We send best wishes to all the First Communicants and trust that they will enjoy their big day. Once more, the Barron Hall and Stradbally Soccer Club have joined forces and are hosting a Disco for over 18’s on Saturday, 28th May in the

Barron Hall. This will be an 1916 themed event (in the widest possible sense). €10 admission and great fun assured. STRADBALLY WHIST CLUB Stradbally Whist Club met on 29th April and the overall winner with a great score of 149 was Nicola Carrol. Winner of the first prize in the raffle was Josie Wells. Our next meeting is on Friday, 13th May, held in the Barron Hall, Stradbally, will open at 7.30 p.m. for an 8.00 p.m. start. A break half way through with refreshments, only €5! There is also a raffle. We meet fortnightly. Why not make Friday evenings your whist night...come along at 7.30 p.m. and we will have you playing that evening....it is nice to meet up with old friends and make new ones. We are not a competitive club but make a social evening of it. Don't forget that you can play each Friday by coming to Stradbally and on alternative weeks attend Kilrossanty. Both rooms are comfortable, warm and have plenty of parking. Stradbally meet: 13th/27th May/10th June. Kilrossanty meet: 20th May/3rd June/17th June. We will be pleased to see you as we are looking for new members and whether you are 18 or 90 years old - we welcome you. Contact 0892157439. ANNUAL MICK KIRWAN MEMORIAL TRACTOR RUN Swan Lodge Classic and Vintage Club Annual Mick Kirwan Memorial Tractor/Vehicle Run in aid of the Waterford Hospice takes place from Gardenmorris, Kill, on Sunday, 15th May. Registration from 12.30 p.m.

CURTAIN Call Productions Dungarvan is delighted to announce that our next production is the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning Tennessee Williams play “A Streetcar Named Desire,” to be directed by Mary Kelly. After the loss of her family home, Belle Reve, to creditors, fading southern belle Blanche DuBois travels to the New Orleans French Quarter to visit (indefinitely) her younger, married sister, Stella, and brother-inlaw, Stanley Kowalski. Blanche is in her thirties, and with no money, she has nowhere else to go. She is horrified by the shabbiness of her sister’s two-room flat in a crowded, boisterous corner of New Orleans. She finds Stanley loud, rough, crude and brutish, referring to him as common and an ape. Stanley, a factory parts salesman, does not care for Blanche’s manners and delusions of grandeur. Eventually, their violent collision course threatens to destroy Blanche’s already fragile sanity. Stanley finds out that Blanche was essentially run out of her hometown of Laurel, Mississippi to quell gossip about her many affairs. And he uses this information to destroy Blanche’s one chance of happiness. Originally staged on Broadway in 1947 starring Marlon Brando and Jessica Tandy, Streetcar then moved to the silver screen, with Brando and Vivien Leigh taking the title roles of Stanley Kowalski and Blanche DuBois. The movie won four Academy Awards, including three acting awards (Leigh for Best Actress, Karl Malden for Best Supporting Actor and Kim Hunter for Best Supporting

Actress), the first time a film won three out of four acting awards (Brando was nominated for Best Actor but lost). Considered to be Tennessee Williams’ greatest play, this steamy and shocking landmark drama is regarded as one of the finest plays of the 20th century. CCPD is delighted and honoured to be bringing this play to Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre in September. This will be our fourth production in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre since we launched just two short years ago in April 2014. Our first production was One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Oct 2014), followed by Steel Magnolias (March 2015). And of course, the irish premier of The Graduate (Sept/Oct 2015 & Jan 2016), which we also brought to Garter Lane in Waterford and to numerous theatres across Ireland as part of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland’s 2016 Three-Act Drama Festival in Feb/March 2016 (18 performances in total). So we’ve had a very busy and productive couple of years. We’ve been blessed with numerous awards, testament to all the hard work by the various CCPD team members and the dedicated casts and crews of our three productions and our festival team. And we are rearing to go for what is sure to be another exciting year for Curtain Call. A Streetcar Named Desire is another large-cast play, with a good mix of 6 male and 6 female parts. The larger roles are those of Blanche DuBois, Stanley Kowalski, Stella Kowalski and Harold “Mitch” Mitchell. Steve Hubbell, Pablo Gonzales and Eunice

Mary Kelly Hubbell are also great roles, and there is a number of smaller roles which would be ideal for those wanting to get involved and perhaps try their hand at acting for the first time. Casting will take place in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre on Tuesday, May 17th at 8 pm. Anyone interested in reading for a part is welcome to come along. As a community-based drama group, we are always looking for new talent and ensure a warm, friendly welcome for anyone who wants to get involved, be that on stage, back stage or front of house. Please note that due to the gritty nature of this play and the adult themes involved, casting is restricted to over-18s only. There’s no need to prepare anything in advance of the readings, just come along on the night. The reading nights are great fun, with everyone getting a chance to read for any part they wish. If you’d like a copy of the script of A Streetcar Named Desire to read in advance, or if you just want to find out more about CCPD or the play, just send an email to ccpdungarvan@hotmail.com, call 087-6125090 or send us a message via our Facebook page facebook.com/ CCPDungarvan.

Kilgobinet / Colligan/Kilbrien SCOTT SIMONS It is with great sadness we record the death of Scott Simons. Scott was our PRO for the community group where he did a fantastic job. Thank you Scott. Scott died on Thursday, 5th May and was laid to rest in St. Gobnait’s Graveyard, Kilgobinet on Monday, 9th May. Our sympathies are extended to his family.

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Ardmore Ardmore Tidy Towns DR. JOE MEEHAN In these Tidy Towns notes we don’t normally do obituaries other than to record our votes of sympathy to bereaved families, but this week we make an exception. A deep gloom descended on us and all our neighbouring Parishes on Bank Holiday Monday when the death of our beloved Dr. Joe Meehan was announced. We all knew he hadn’t been well of late but we were shocked at the suddenness of his call. He passed away peacefully after a short illness borne with the calmness, dignity, integrity, courage and selflessness which were the hallmarks of his life – always just caring for everybody else. Every family and probably every individual in Ardmore, Grange, Kinsalebeg, Clashmore and parts of Aglish and Old Parish will have experienced his gentle touch over the 35 years or so of his expert care. The send off he got from the huge crowds from all over Ireland that attended his funeral, the many guards of honour provided by the school children, his fellow doctors so many of whom he had trained, his heartbroken staff at The Health Centre and all the various local organisations as well as the moving ceremonies in the church attended by dozens of priests and the two bishops, were all a fitting tribute to his life and work and a richly deserved send off. Joe was a huge supporter of Ardmore Tidy Towns, always encouraging, often lending a hand and generous to a fault. To his heart-broken wife, Margaret and children Marianne, Patrick and Jennifer, we extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. FIRST COMMUNIONS Congratulations to the boys and girls in 2nd class in both Grange and Ardmore schools who made their First Communions last weekend. Ardmore had their mass on Saturday morning and Grange celebrated theirs on Sunday morning. This Friday morning the 5th and 6th classes of both schools will be confirmed at Ardmore Church. BIRTHDAY WEEK Last week must have been the busiest birthday week of the year! In our Tidy Towns Committee alone Jim Lane and Margaret Lenane celebrated significant milestones Louise Carlton also had a birthday. James Foley and Debora Cooney also hit a milestone figures and Lizzie and Maeve Prendergast celebrated as well! And I’m sure there were others I wasn’t aware of but that was enough for one weekend. POKER RESULTS The Poker at Round Tower Hotel was cancelled on Wednesday night as a mark of respect to the late Dr. Joe Meehan. Game continues this Wednesday night beginning at 9.30 p.m. sharp.

From left to right: Bernie Keating, Heather Phelan, Noeline Power, Sarah Jane Hanton, Eilis Couch, Anna Jordon and Marie Grubb.

Waterford Federation News . . . FIRSTLY, congratulations to Minaun Guild for winning the National Table Quiz last month. A few weeks later they acted as quiz masters, for a fun quiz held for all members at Crottys. The winners were another team from Minaun and second place Old Parish. A brilliant time was had by all. Don’t forget that the AGM takes place at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone on Saturday, 14th May, at 10.30 a.m. a chance for you to catch up with other members and to see

Sandra Counahans beautiful handiwork display.We must also congratulate Sandra on obtaining two more test certificates which will be presented to her on the day. A ‘finishing crafts’ day is on Saturday, 21st May, in Kilrossanty Hall at 10.00 a.m., and on Saturday, 18th June, Cathy Hayden will demonstrate her willow basket making. For those who have had the privilege of seeing Cathy at work, know what a great day this will be.

The Summer Federation meeting is on Tuesday, 24th May, at 7.30 p.m., and will be hosted by Ballinroad Guild at Crotty’s, Lemybrien.The raffle will include a voucher for An Grianan which is great if you are thinking of attending one of the many classes. If you have decided to enter, the first heat and judging of the National Brown Bread competition will also take place before the regional final in August at An Grianan. A visit has been arranged to

Woodhouse Estate, Stradbally, on Saturday, 28th May, at 2.30 p.m. If you wish to attend numbers are required by 20th May please to Molly Casey. On a finishing note you may have seen at the cinema or on TV, several members of the Tramore Guild who had the honour of being filmed making the National Flag for RTE during the 1916 commemorations. A photograph is included for those of you who may have missed it!

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Ardmore Grange ICA member Jean McCarthy pictured at the Guild’s Craft Morning last Tuesday which is a weekly happening. [Gerry O'Mahony]

1916 COMMEMORATION The date has been set for the Ballysaggart Community 1916 Commemoration, it will take place on Sunday July 17th. Final preparations for the programme of events of the day are to be finalised the details of which will follow accordingly. It is hoped that as many children and adults as possible will be involved in the activities so please watch out for details of this in the near future and get stuck into this very important event in the community. The next meeting to discuss plans for the Commemoration day will take place on Thursday, May 19th at 8.30 p.m. in the Community Centre, all are welcome to attend. Work is also ongoing to complete the "Leaders

Grove" Commemoration Garden and volunteers are always welcome to join in any evening/day that there is work going on. BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD. NON-STOP DRAW This month’s draw was held on Tuesday May 3rd at 8:30 p.m. in the Community Centre. The results are as follows: 1st Siobhan and Mike Moore €60; 2nd Pat Veale €40; 3rd Kevin Roche €20. Congratulations to all. Next draw will take place on Tuesday, June 7th. BALLYSAGGART LADIES CLUB Our previously cancelled trip to Blackwater Garden Centre due to bad weather is now going ahead on Monday evening May 16th. Bus will leave the village at

7.00 p.m sharp. All ladies are most welcome including non members. There will be a fee for the bus but refreshments at the Blackwater Garden Centre will be paid for by the club. All those interested in travelling please contact any of the following Bridie Murphy 087-6572776, Mary Glavin 087-7421345 or Maureen Fennessy 0879558671. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Fr. Cullinan and Stephen Cunningham. 2nd: Mary Whelan and Nellie Devine. Lucky Tables: Sheila Lonergan and Dan Howard, Mary Power and Ber Coughlan. Tickets: Mary Power, Nellie Devine, Helen O'Keefe and Delia Cashell.

Volunteers busy at work on the “Leaders Grove” in preparation for the Ballysaggart 1916 Commemoration to take place on Sunday, July 17th.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

The Darkest Hour By Donal Buckley THE Presentation Convent, Kilkenny Choir were brilliant. They made us all proud with their rendition of “Adiemus” by Karl Jenkins on Britains Got Talent. Under the tutelage of the bespectacled Veronica McCarron, they won the hearts of the judges, the audience and the viewers. Even Simon Cowell was impressed, not withstanding his predilection for the “cute” Ms. McCarron’s glasses. They are a group of 57 young, natural and talented schoolgirls. These fresh faced young ladies in their crisp uniforms have the world at their feet and bright futures ahead of them. How poignant that, on average, 20 of these young people will suffer from some type of mental illness in their lifetime. Seven or eight of those will be hospitalised. It’s a statistic that is shocking and prevalent in all layers of society. People used to say things like, “she has a touch of the nerves” or “he's a bit under the weather” or saying someone is “away with the fairies”. Mental illness has always been stigmatised, a source of ridicule and discrimination. Only 23 years ago in this country, suicide was a criminal offence. Not to mention a mortal sin in the eyes of the church. Families hid their problems, not just from the public, but from each other. These problems festered and created a whole new batch of problems. Depression and

other mental illnesses can be the catalyst for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, alcoholism, drug dependency, unwanted pregnancy and even venereal diseases. In turn, those conditions can cause deep despondency and psychosomatic illness. A vicious circle. Let me be clear, depression is not sadness or being ticked off with the government. Picture the scene, husband arrives home from work; Husband, “Honey, I'm home” Wife, “Good day at the office dear?” Husband, “not really. Contracts aren't signed yet. Its all quite depressing.” Wife, “Sit down dear, I'll get you a glass of scotch” Husband,“Its much more depressing than that. Make it a double” This is not depression. This is having a setback in your day. If anything the long suffering wife is a justifiable candidate for future psychiatric evaluation. Anybody who has ever been depressed will not have been aware of it themselves for a long time. A depressive person will feel anxiety, frustration, alienation and many other debilitating symptoms. Its difficult for the person themselves to understand what's going on. Not all depressives have suicidal tendencies and not all suicides are caused by depression. Organizations like AWARE, The Samaritans, Suicide Prevention Ireland and GROW do wonderful work and should get all the

support they need. Psychologists and other medical professionals can help with therapy and medication. But ultimately, the most important people in the life of a person with mental illness is friends and family. They are the ones who notice changes in you first. They are the ones you are most likely to share any thoughts and feelings with. Family and friends are the ones who are in the best position to help you through your difficulties and problems. Last weekend, thousands of people, all over the country and across the world, walked from Darkness into Light in support of Pieta House.There seems to be an awareness in Ireland now that mental illness affects us all. Last year, 500 families lost someone to suicide.This is a small country, that's a lot of families. Longford/Westmeath TD Robert Troy bravely announced that he suffered depression and was soon followed by a similar announcement from Olivia O'Leary. In the past, people like rugby pundit Brent Pope, musician Bressie, actress Mary McEvoy, author Marian Keyes and our very own GAA star Maurice Shanahan have shared their experiences of depression and how they have tried to cope with it. It’s not easy. It’s hard work for the sufferer and those close to them. But the effort is worthwhile for everyone concerned. With such high profile advocates of the need for a co-ordinated approach to mental health, our newly formed government might realise that Ireland needs a strategy to address this insidious, debilitating condition. Maybe our new Minister for Health, Simon Harris, will realise that mental illness is a far larger problem than his predecessors believed. 35 million Euro is a very small budget for such an important branch of the country's health without taking 12 million from it. Such cuts are maddening. Ballinameela Creatives meet every Thursday evening at the house of artisan sausage maker Paula in Modeligo around about 7.30 p.m. Musician, artist and author Henry Rollins said, “I'll never forget how the depression and loneliness felt good and bad at the same time. Still does.”

Pupils from Aglish N.S. who received their First Holy Communion in Aglish Church. Included are Very Rev. Gerry O'Connor, P.P., Fr. Kiely, Jenny Mulcahy, School Principal, Julianne Veale, Tracey Fennell, Sarah Duffy and Orla Costin. [Sean Byrne]

Ballinameela BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc. and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of May is Bernie McHugh who can be contacted on 086 1714452. Current events on in the hall and local community: FINISK VALLY AC NOTES Any children in our community who are interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall. Training times are Wednesday & Friday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Saturday training is for jumps and throws only, age 9 up from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., this is to prepare kids for completion. Next completion is

Waterford County championships in Waterford RSC on 15th May. Anybody interesting in competing in these please contact the club. Full programme on events can be obtained at our training sessions. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP Meets every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087 9718945. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to ballinameela community centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact Mairead at 087 7681975. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in two ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish .communityalert.ie BALLINAMEELA G.A.A. Ballinameela G.A.A

Medal presentation is been held in the West Waterford Golf Club on Saturday, 21st May, at 8.00 p.m.Tickets are been sold at €20 each as refreshments and entertainment are available on the night, you can get your tickets from committee members any further information contact James Maher on 087 2962843. BALLINAMEELA FOROIGE 'Ballinameela Foroige has returned to the hall.The club urgently needs volunteer leaders to help supervise at the weekly meetings. Could you spare 1 hour for about 8 Thursdays in the year. We operate a rota system for leaders so you will not be required to attend all the meetings. If anyone would like more information or is interested in getting involved please call or text Moya 087-6356478. Foroige is a great initiative for teens in our community so we would urge anyone who can help out to consider getting involved. VILLIERSTOWN WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES & GUIDES Villierstown Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides We are urgently seeking new leaders for: Ladybirds (age group 57) Guides (age group 10 years+) If anyone is interested would you contact the following people: Maureen (0861703621) for Ladybirds & Louise (0872796454) for Guides.

Both take place on a Thursday during term time. Ladybirds 4.30-5.30 p.m. Guides 6-7 p.m. FUN FIT DANCE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women – Come to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exercise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages and abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7-8 p.m., €5 per person. Starting in Aglish Community Hall on Thursday 4th February then every Thursday after that 7-8 p.m,. €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically and mentally! No prebooking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! LOTTO RESULTS 9/5/’16 – Numbers drawn were 11, 23 and 27. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Jackie Buckley, Cappagh; Pado O’Brien, Ballingown; Mary Hennessy, Dromana; Ger O’Donovan, Ballygambon and Aine O’Riordan, Abbeyside. Next week’s Jackpot is €1,400 and the draw will take place in Maureen’s. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

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Mary Dalton of the Lismore Walkers presenting a cheque to Margaret O'Donoghue who accepted it on behalf of Laura Roche the sum of €500 for Cork Cancer Research. Also in the picture are some of the walkers.

Lismore Lismore Tidy Towns WORK is well in hand re the preparation and finalisation of projects for the 2016 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition. In the past week our two CES workers have been busy painting at Ballyrafter and the West end of Lismore and this painting work will be finished off this week hopefully weather permitting. Thanks to An Post for their prompt painting of the post box on Main Street and the wall box at Chapel Place. Along with our collection points for small household batteries Lismore Tidy Towns are now adding the collection of old spectacle/glasses and mobile phones. There are now three places in town where people can dispose of spectacles and phones Lismore Post Office, Lismore Credit Union and the Carnegie branch library. Thanks to the management of those organisations for allowing us to leave the collection boxes there. Many of our members along with members of the

town community attended the first workshop facilitated by Ms. Roisin Burke on behalf of the Heritage Council of Ireland on the "Adopt the Round Hill". The purpose of this workshop was to gather stories about the Round Hill. Stories will be officially recorded during July. If any reader of these notes has any stories on that area would you please call in or ring Lismore Heritage Centre and leave your message or tell anyone who you know is involved with the project. Grant aid applied for by Ms. Mealla Fahey, Project Manager Lismore Heritage Centre has been received for a topographical survey of the mound/hill and this survey is due to be carried out on Saturday, 21st of May. Mr. Kevin Barton will be doing the survey and he will also will give a talk on “Mounds & Mottes”, Topography and Remote Sensing Surveys on Friday, 20th May in the Heritage Centre at 7.30 p.m. All are invited to attend. Reminding people that the AGM is being held this

Thursday, 12th May in the St. Vincent de Paul rooms Chapel Place at 8.00 p.m. All are welcome. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Reduce - Reuse Recycle In The Garden: • increase storage in your garden shed by using a wooden pallet - secure it to the wall, use screw in hooks and you have a space saving hanger for tools. • old tights or stretchy socks make great tree ties perfect for securing new trees to their stakes. They won't cut into the stem as the tree grows which can happen using rubber ties if they are not regularly loosened. • if you are putting in a new flower bed, path or border use your hosepipe to mark out the general shape before you start digging. Whether oval, rectangular, kidney shaped or whatever you fancy you can adjust easily without getting tangled up in string and pegs. If you can view the proposed area from an upstairs window please do so as you will be able to see whether or not you are getting the shape right.

Lismore / Ballysaggart Conna and District Flower Pastoral Council REMINDER HEALING MASS & Garden Club Lismore / Ballysaggart Pastoral Council are having a Healing Mass this Friday evening May 13th at 7.00 p.m. in St. Carthage's Church, Lismore. Celebrant Rev. Fr. Ml. Fitzgerald P.P Mitchelstown. Everyone welcome.

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CONNA and District Flower and Garden Club will be visiting Blackwater Garden Centre on May 18th. A talk will be given by Michael McKenna at 6.00 p.m. All welcome Café will be open.

[Mary Glavin]

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart THE celebration of First Holy Communion was a very reverent, inspiring and the efforts leading up to the celebration could clearly be seen. Our parish is so indebted to Primary School Teachers, Ms Lonergan and Ms. O’Mahony, the class teachers and the choir under the direction of Ms. O’Mahony and Ms. J. O’Mahony. Careful preparation of any Liturgy is only right. Now that the children

have received their First Holy Communion, parents will see to it that their child will begin to grow in their relationship with the Lord as they take them with themselves to Mass and take time to explain over and over again something of the truth of the Mass. Those who care, know that as Church we have a serious challenge on our hands. The very format of the Mass is more suitable to a lecture hall or to a monas-

tic enclosure than to parish life where human life is much more diverse.There is so much Christian living that is heroic but may not be seen as ‘practicing the Faith’! We have Confirmation yet to come. Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, the day we might think of as the day the Church came to birth.The Pentecost Spirit is in our Church and can be seen in so many ordinary ways. Do you agree?

MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 14th May Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 15th May Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Modeligo PATTERN 2016 Modeligo Pattern held its AGM recently and the newly elected officers are as follows: Chairman - John Power; Joint Secretary Patty Power and Michelle Fitzgerald; Treasurer - John Power. It already looks like its going to be a great day with the field day being organised for Saturday, 13th August. Please keep an eye out for upcoming committee meetings or contact John to find out more and don't be afraid to come and share your ideas. We are always looking for new faces for the committee. DARTS Congratulations to Deckies Darts team who won the B league title in Dillion’s Bar Dungarvan recently. They won on the night 5 games to 3. Representing Deckies on

the night were Mossy Lynch,Tommy Lynch, Dave Boss, Gerry Tobin, Donnacha Tobin, John Power, Mikey Barrett, Derek Kelly, Eoin O’Neill, Shane O’Brien and team captain Kevin O’Neill. The Mill House played their final in the C league last Friday night week in The Sportmans Cappoquin. A great night with two great teams playing it down to the final game. Unfortunately, The Mill lost on the night of the score of 5-4. Playing on the night were Mike Kearns, Tyler Walsh, Sean O’Donovan, Nicky O’Donovan, Royco Ware, Tadgh Tobin, Roisin McCarthy, and joint captains Eoin Kearns and Gary Power. FEILE Preparations are well under way for Feile 2016.

Modeligo Camogie will host the Offaly champions Kilcor mac/Killoughey, while Naomh Brid host the Roscommon Champions A t h l e a g u e / Tr e m a n e . Modeligo will be the venue for the first Naomh Brid fixture while the camogie girls will travel to Cahir for theirs. Feile will begin on Friday, 17th June. We look forward to what looks like will be a great weekend. GAA FIXTURES Upcoming fixtures for both the Intermediate hurlers and Junior B Hurlers:Round 1 Intermediate Hurling - Saturday, 14th May v Ballysaggart in Fraher Field at 7.30 p.m. Round 2 Intermediate Hurling - Sunday, 12th June v Clashmore in Fraher Field at 3.00 p.m.

Round 1 Junior B Hurling - Sunday, 15th May v Ballysaggart in Lismore at 2.00 p.m. Round 2 Junior B Hurling - Saturday, May 21st v Kilrossanty in Abbeyside at 7.00 p.m. We wish the management and players the best of luck in this years championship. LOTTO RESULTS Numbers drawn were 9, 11 and 29. No winner. €25 winners were Niamh Kiely, Nick Troy, Helen Tobin and Larry Kiely. Next week’s jackpot €900. Looking for people to help on the weekly Lotto rota. If anyone interested please contact Katie Barry. BIRTHDAY WISHES Congratulations to Laura Barry who celebrated her 21st Birthday recently.

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POP-UP SHOP THANKS Our Heritage Group’s pop-up shop was a great success over last weekend. Thanks to the considerable generosity of many, many people, we raised over €1,300 to support the additional costs involved in getting our Red Bridge post card garden to the Bloom Festival as a floral advert for Cappoquin.When added to the sponsorship we have secured from a range of businesses and groups, we are confident that we are going to be in a position to cover our costs without having to impose any further on people’s generosity. Bloom is being staged in the Phoenix Park, Dublin from June 2nd to 6th inclusive, and we will have a few thousand fliers to distribute to visitors, detailing our garden, our sponsors and our homeplace. We do hope people who intend going to the festival anyway will give us a shout and sign our visitors’ book while there. The great news this week is that the entire post card garden itself will be displayed in the churchyard of St. Anne’s in Cappoquin for a two-week period later in

June. It should e a great attraction, and will be in place over the Carnival weekend as well. Our raffle, held in conjunction with the pop-up shop, was very well supported and congratulations to prize winners Noel O'Donoghue, Abby Uniacke-O'Connor, Daniel Smith and Virginia Dransfield. CAPPOQUIN V SAN FRANCISCO – BELIEVE IT OR NOT One of the more interesting events which people can see over the weekend of June 17th-19th will be the competitive debut of San Francisco in Cappoquin. This time, it won’t be American Football, or baseball, but rather camogie! The fixtures are hot off the presses, but it appears the folks from the land of the Golden Gate will be at the Cornerstone venue to take on our local girls in the Féile camogie championship on Friday, June 17th. We’d be delighted to hear of any connections between Cappoquin and San Fran – there must have been many a local emigrant who ended up on the west coast of the USA over the

years. Not forgetting, of course, that while San Francisco was having its famous gold rush in 1849, Cappoquin was staging the last Young Ireland rebellion in Ireland that same year. It already looks like both clubs wear red and black, but the real question is which one of them can lay claim to being the ‘real’ FortyNiners? The final planning meeting for the combined Carnival and Féile will take place at the Sportsman’s Bar next Tuesday, May 10th, and we should be in a position to provide a lot more detail about the various events after that. THIS WEEK’S PICTURES Dromana Bridge has featured more than once in these notes previously, but never as it is shown here.We believe these photographs were taken by the late Paddy Carroll of Green Street, back in the 1950s or early ’60s. The images here have, as far as we can tell, never been published before.They show the bridge as a timber structure with timber railings, more or less as it was originally constructed, However, the railings were removed and replaced with metal ones at some point, and Paddy managed to capture that scene, complete with daredevil cyclist, shortly after taking the upper photo but before the new railings were erected. Health and safety, how are ya!

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by Mel Guy with Card Number 29, congratulations Mel. Next week’s Jackpot is for €1,100. Remember if you are not in you can't win...... URGENT! Villierstown Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides – We are urgently seeking new leaders for: Ladybirds (age group 5-7); Guides(age group 10 years+). If anyone is interested would you contact the following people: Maureen (0861703621) for Ladybirds and Louise (0872796454) for Guides. Both take place on a Thursday during term time. Ladybirds 4.30-5.30 p.m. Guides 6-7 p.m. VILLIERSTOWN WOODLAND BROWNIES Brownies worked towards their independent Living skills badge.They sewed their

initials on their neckerchiefs. Some brownies started sewing badges on the new camp blanket and did a fantastic job. They also changed batteries, changed a fuse in a plug and had clothes pegging races. The Brownies camping weekend is coming together, preparations are well underway. Like everything we are waiting patiently on paperwork to be finalised. We would like to thank all the parents that attended the information meeting after Brownies tonight. Villierstown Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies are attending our annual regional fun day which is being held in Dungarvan. SET DANCING CLASSES Set dancing classes in villierstown Monday Primary school boys and girls 5.30 p.m. Teenagers 6.30 p.m. Adults Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. €5 per class.

FIT DANCE EXERCISE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women – Come to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exercise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages and abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7-8 p.m., €5 per person. Starting in Aglish Community Hall on Thursday, 4th February, then every Thursday after that 7–8 p.m., €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically and mentally! No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! If you are looking to hold a small party, a meeting, a course, music lessons, a get together for a reunion. The Vecp room in Villierstown is available for bookings. Situated beside the Villierstown shop which has homemade cakes and dinners, who also take special

orders if needed. Please contact 0876635465.Thank you. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to all the local boys and girls who made their Communion at the weekend A great day was had by all. COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT See or hear anything out of place in the village….Text: 087-3538347. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone.. We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”. Contact Carol:087-6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in. Please use the email address below If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know. Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. villierstownnews@yahoo.ie

Villierstown Community Council ANNUAL VINTAGE & CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY It's that time of year again! Put Saturday, 28th May in your diary. The annual Vintage & Classic Car Display which takes place in Farrell's Pub in Youghal every year will once again be having their usual stopover in Villierstown when then perform their run.There will be some fantastic vehicles on display that day with something for everyone to see. Bring the family along as it will not want to be missed. TEENAGE DISCO SATURDAY, 28th MAY There is a Teenage Disco taking place in Villierstown Church on Saturday, 28th May. Full details will be on our Facebook page by the end of this week. This will be fully supervised and ran by a specialist company and will be completely alcohol free.

TIDY TOWNS JUDGING 2016 The annual SuperValu Tidy Towns competition has rolled around again.The village is looking well thanks to the work of our local FAS & TUS workers as well as the volunteers who give up their free time to keep the place spick and span. We would like to encourage all residents of the village to do their part and keep their own space as neat and tidy as they can and hopefully we will yet again see our score rise. COMMUNIONS IN VILLIERSTOWN Congratulations to all the boys and girls who made their First Communion last Saturday in Aglish. There was some style going around the place and bouncy castles as far as the eye could see, and at one stage even a fire brigade was flying around the place! SPEEDING IN VILLIERSTOWN As you are all now well aware a new

pedestrian crossing and speed bump was installed by Waterford City & County Council in the village recently. At the moment the council are in the process of fitting new lights around this crossing to make drivers more aware. While it is having the desired effect at the crossroads at the bottom of the village, it seems quite a lot of motorists seem to think it is a starting line for some sort of racetrack, once the clear the bump they put the shoe down and tear up through the main street. We would encourage motorists to respect the speed limit in the village and slow down. The speed limits are designed for safety in built up areas, they are not a target to be hit and passed. If you think the speed bump is slowing you down too much and making you late for something, as some people have expressed, then you know the solution. Leave earlier.

Villierstown Boating Club host Helicopter / Lifeboat River Rescue Event VILLIERSTOWN Boating Club, in conjunction with the Irish Coastguard Service Helicopter – Rescue 117 – and Youghal RNLI, with the newest "Atlantic 85" lifeboat in Ireland, will be hosting a demonstration of river rescue and water safety awareness on the river. This will comprise of various exercises with the helicopter and lifeboat all visible from Villierstown Quay. The helicopter will then land in an adjacent field where the general public can get a real close up view of this spectacular Sikorsky S-92,and at 56ft / 17 metres long, it has

the capacity to hold 19 survivors, as well as the crew! Normally the helicopter doesn’t land, but as the facilities in Villierstown are suitable, there is a rare opportunity to see Rescue 117 at close hand. Youghal RNLI's new lifeboat has already featured nationally, as it was first seen in the 100th Anniversary Easter 1916 Parade in Dublin. The Atlantic 85 named “Gordon and Phil” (after the parents of the benefactor), only took up station in Youghal this April and is the most modern “Atlantic 85” in service.

After the exercises, “Gordon and Phil” will be tied up at the quay, so that everyone can get a real close up look at the latest in waterborne SAR technology and have all their questions answered by the RNLI crew. The event will culminate with a display of the various flares and smoke signals used in real distress situations. This alone is a great opportunity for the public to see what a proper distress signal actually looks like, as the SAR Services have been called out to fireworks and Chinese Lanterns etc., mistakenly identified as distress flares and signals.

This is a joint fundraiser for the Youghal RNLI and Villierstown Boating Club (to provide VBC additional safety/rescue equipment) so your generosity would be appreciated. CAVEAT... this event is planned for just after lunch this Sunday, 15th May, but as both helicopter and lifeboat are "On station" this timing can be affected by an emergency call-out. Please check Facebook at "Villierstown Boating Club" for notifications of exact times and further information. Looking forward to seeing you there.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

Tallow THE GROTTO Saturday morning next, May 14th, painting of the Grotto will commence at 9.00 a.m. So if you are willing to spare an hour or two, you are very welcome to join us. Here’s hoping the sun will shine for us! INJURED JOCKEYS BENEFIT DANCE Sunday, June 5th in the Community Centre Tallow, Benefit dance for Richie

Rohan and Cork/Waterford Injured Jockeys. With dancing to Royal Flush from 1.00 p.m. - 2.00 a.m. Bar Extension and an Auction on the night, this is all adding up to a great night out. For further information please contact Paddy Martin, Corner house Bar or Gertie Murphy. An account has been set up in Tallow Credit Union, if anyone would like to contribute to this very worthy cause.

Kilmac Back row left to right: Michelle McCarthy, Sarah O'Mahony, Vanessa Hyde, Kay Murray, Jean O'Mahony and Lorna Cullen. Front row: Emily Aherne, Helen Aherne, Veronica Henley.

BRIDEVIEW DRAMA, TALLOW

‘The 1916 Seven A Musical’ hits Tallow Stage THE GPO is standing and the Irish Republic flag is flying in Tallow Community Centre.There is only two weeks to go before the curtain goes up on ‘The 1916 Seven’. This fantastic musical production is presented by Brideview Drama and directed by the one and only Jack Aherne. Jack has worked extremely hard to put this great show on the stage. He began writing the musical about eight months ago and with the help of his daughter Emily he has put together a brilliant show which follows the story of the 1916 Easter Rising. There are over thirty in the cast from Tallow and from the surrounding areas. Suzanne Kirwan from Rathcormac plays the part of ‘Nurse

Elizabeth O’Farrell’ who made the initial surrender on behalf of Padraig Pearse (Gavin Hallahan) to General Lowe (James Hyde). Ellen Quirke from Castlelyons plays the part of Margaret Pearse, while Veronica Henley plays her mother – ‘Mrs. Pearse’. Tom Beresford from Fermoy plays the part of ‘The O’Rahilly’ and gives a beautiful rendition of ‘Only Our Rivers Run Free’ while the rebels surrender their arms. Richard McSweeney from Tallow plays the part of ‘W. B. Yeats’ who enters the scenes as an onlooker, quoting from his well-known poems such as ‘Easter 1916’ and ‘September 1913’. Vanessa Hyde (Lismore) plays the part of Countess Markievicz, Aileen Lynch

plays ‘Aine Ceannt’, Deirdre Nagle plays the wife of The O’Rahilly and sings ‘The Tri-Coloured Ribbon’ while Kay Murray plays ‘Kathleen Clarke’ wife of ‘Tom Clarke’ (John Murray). This is just a selection of those involved and everyone has put in great effort to make it a show which will be remembered in the town of Tallow for years to come. Don’t miss your chance to see this musical. The show will run on Wednesday 25th May, Thursday 26th May, Friday 27th May and Saturday, 28th May in Tallow Community Centre at 8.15 p.m. nightly. Book now to avoid disappointment on 058-56584 between 6.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. daily.

The Seven Signatories: From left to right: Martin Murphy (Sean McDiarmada), Tomas Roche (Eamonn Ceannt), John Murray (Tom Clarke), Pat Aherne (Tomas McDonagh), Frank Roche (Joseph Plunkett), Gavin Hallahan (Padraig Pearse). Missing from the photo is Tom Mulcahy (James Connolly).

THANKS Many thanks to everyone who supported the Coffee Morning / Cake Sale in aid of Alzheimer's in Kiersey's Tea Rooms last week, a big thank you to everyone who baked the delicious cakes and buns which were for sale, well done all. CAR BOOT SALE Sunday, 15th May is the date for the next Car Boot Sale in the Rainbow Community Hall, Kilmacthomas, 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., tables available on the day, a large variety of mixed goods for sale such as shrubs, bric-a-brac, clothing, handbags, freshly baked cakes and tarts, summer plants and much more. Tea and coffee available. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, 14th May in Our Lady of Mercy Church the pupils of the National School will receive their First Holy Communion and the following Saturday, 21st May. Newtown National School pupils will celebrate the First Holy Communion day in Newtown Parish Church.

Wishing them all a very holy and memorable day. LOTTO DRAW Results of the AFC lotto draw for Saturday, 30th April. Letters drawn were F, H, R and U. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Behan Children, Kilnagrange; Marie Dee, Clonea; Avril Behan, Kilmacthomas; David Power, Scrahan and Tom Halloran, Kilmacthomas. Next week’s jackpot €1200, be in to win. STRADBALLY WHIST CLUB Stradbally Whist Club met on 29th April and the overall winner with a great score of 149 was Nicola Carrol. Winner of the first prize in the raffle was Josie Wells. Our next meeting is on Friday, 13th May, held in the Barron Hall, Stradbally, will open at 7.30 p.m. for an 8.00 p.m. start. A break half way through with refreshments, only €5! There is also a raffle. We meet fortnightly. Why not make Friday evenings your whist night...come along at 7.30

Kilrossanty HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations to the boys and girls of Kilrossanty National School who received their First Holy Communion last Saturday in Kilrossanty Church.Thanks to the parents and teachers for all their help in preparing them for their big day. Thanks also to Fr. John Delaney and the Sacristan Breda Crotty. The following are the pupils: Jack Crotty, Barry Cunningham, Aine Fitzgerald, Lauren Kavanagh, Jake Kiely, Ava McGrath, Mide McCusker, J. J. Shasby, Zak Veale and Michelle Walsh. FIANNA FAIL Fianna Fail meeting in Micilin’s this Thursday night at 9.30 p.m. A.G.M on 27th May. More details next week. SYMPATHY Sympathy to the following families on recent bereavements - Mulhearne family,

Mahonbridge, on the death of Michael Whelan; Hennessey family, Commeen, on the death of Ellen Hennessey; to Mary Fennell, Shanbally, on the death of her brother James Foley, Coolbagh and Cork; Barbara Cunningham on the death of her sister-in-law Geraldine Boland. May they all rest in peace. BINGO Bingo on 27th May at 8.30 p.m. in Crotty’s Inn. Proceeds to Juvenile Club for the running of Feile na Ngael which will be hosted in waterford this year. ANNUAL MICK KIRWAN MEMORIAL TRACTOR RUN Swan Lodge Classic and Vintage Club Annual Mick Kirwan Memorial Tractor/Vehicle Run in aid of the Waterford Hospice takes place from Gardenmorris, Kill, on Sunday, 15th May. Registration from 12.30 p.m.

p.m. and we will have you playing that evening....it is nice to meet up with old friends and make new ones. We are not a competitive club but make a social evening of it. Don't forget that you can play each Friday by coming to Stradbally and on alternative weeks attend Kilrossanty. Both rooms are comfortable, warm and have plenty of parking. Stradbally meet: 13th/27th May/10th June. Kilrossanty meet: 20th May/3rd June/17th June. We will be pleased to see you as we are looking for new members and whether you are 18 or 90 years old we welcome you. Contact 089-2157439. ANNUAL MICK KIRWAN MEMORIAL TRACTOR RUN Swan Lodge Classic and Vintage Club Annual Mick Kirwan Memorial Tractor/Vehicle Run in aid of the Waterford Hospice takes place from Gardenmorris, Kill, on Sunday, 15th May. Registration from 12.30 p.m.

Free Event at Dungarvan Library WATERFORD City & County Libraries. Venue: Dungarvan Library. Date: Thursday, 12th May, at 6.30 p.m. Admission: Free. All welcome. Seisiún Ceol Traidisúnta le Laochra. Presenting “Laochra” a group of young local musicians who attend Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn.They have a beautiful unique sound why not pop along Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán, Déardaoin, 12 Bealtaine, 6.30 p.m., Waterford City & County Libraries - www.waterfordcouncil.ie; www.waterfordcity.ie/library; www.twitter.com/WaterfordLibs; www.facebook.com/Water f o rd C o u n c i l L i b r a r i e s ; library@waterfordcouncil.ie

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

Páistí Rang 5 agus 6 Scoil Náisiúnta Bhaile Mhic Airt agus paistí Rang 6 Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne a chuaigh faoi lámh an Easpaig le déanaí.

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise PLEANÁIL TEANGA – GRÚPAÍ FÓCAIS Beidh cruinniú poiblí ar siúl Dé Céadaoin, 25 Bealtaine, ag 7:30 i.n. i Halla Colmáin, An Sean Phobal agus Déardaoin 2 Meitheamh ag 7:30 i.n. i Halla Pobail na Rinne. Beidh na cruinnithe ar an dá oíche seo curtha ar siúl chun torthaí an suirbhé a deineadh roimh Nollaig a scaipeadh agus chun deis a thabhairt do dhaoine inchur a bheith acu sa phlean teanga i bhfoirm Grúpaí Fócais. Beidh fáilte roimh cách. Beidh na grúpaí fócais ag díriú isteach ar roinnt ábhar ar leith a bheas tábhachtach sa phlean teanga. Beimid ag caitheamh le gach a bheas ráite sna cruinnithe seo ar bonn discréid. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, 25th May, at 7:30 p.m. in Halla Colmáin, An Sean Phobal and on Thursday, 2nd June, at 7:30 p.m. in Halla Pobail na Rinne.These meetings will be held to announce the results of the recent survey with regard to forming a new language plan for Gaeltacht na nDéise. Focus groups will focus on a number of topics that will have an important role in the language plan that currently being prepared. Everyone is welcome to attend and offer their input on the new community language and development plan. Information given in these meetings will be dealt with in confidence. SNÁMH URRAITHE CEANN HEILBHIC Beidh an 22ú Snámh Urraithe Bhliantúil i gCeann Heilbhic, ar mhaithe leis an Bád Tarrthála i gCeann Heilbhic ar siúl Dé Domhnaigh 14ú Lúnasa. Is féidir

clárú anois don snámh. Beidh an snámh agus an BBQ ag tosnú ag 1i.n. Beidh rása 2km agus 4km ar siúl. Tuilleadh eolais: 087 821 0420; ofclancy@gmail.com The 22nd Annual Helvick Sponsored Swim in Ceann Heilbhic, in aid of the Heilbhic Lifeboat Station, will take place on the 14th August. The swim is now open for registration. The swim and BBQ will start at 1.00 p.m. There will be a 2k and a 4k race. Further Information: 0878210420; ofclancy@gmail.com. AIFREANN I gCEANN HEILBHIC Beidh Aifreann i gCeann Heilbhic i gcuimhne na daoine a fuair bás ar an bhfarraige. Beidh an tAifreann léite ag An tAthair Ó Ceallaigh, Dé hAoine, 13 Bealtaine ag 7.30 i.n. ag stáisún an RNLI i gceann Heilbhic. Nochtfar leach cuimhneacháin roimh an Aifrinn in ómós baill an RNLI a chailleadh ar an bhfarraige. Sa bhliain 1852, fuair Thomas Crawford, Capt Maurice Duggan, Laurence Lenihan, John Maher, Thomas McNamara, Maurice Mulcahy, Michael Raher agus John Whelan bás ar an bhfarraige agus iad ar dhualgais. Sa bhliain 1895, fuair Michael Hogan bas leis. Beidh fáilte is fiche roimh cách. Tuilleadh eolais: 087 7630062. A Mass will be held in memory of all those lost at sea in Ceann Heilbhic. The Mass will be said by Fr. Ó Ceallaigh, Friday, 13th May, at 7:30 p.m. at the RNLI station in Ceann Heilbhic. A memorial to members of the RNLI who lost their lives at sea will be unveiled prior to the Mass. In 1852 the follow-

ing brave local men lost their lives: Thomas Crawford, Capt Maurice Duggan, Laurence Lenihan, John Maher, Thomas McNamara, Maurice Mulcahy, Michael Raher and John Whelan. In 1895 Michael Hogan also gallantly lost his life. Everybody is welcome to attend. Further Info: 087 763 0062. BEIRT ÓN RINN AR GHEARRLIOSTA GEARRSCANNÁN NA BLIANA Tá scannán déanta ag RoseAnn agus Catherine Foley ar ghearrliosta na ngearrscannán i gComórtas Gearrscannán na Bliana. Is é ‘1916 - An Bheirt ón Rinn’ ainm an gearrscannán. Tá cúig scannán ar fad ar ghearrliosta na ngearrscannán agus fógrófar buaiteoir an ghradaim i nGaillimh ar an Aoine beag seo in Óstán Bhóthar na Trá. Iarraimid ar gach éinne paidir beag a rá dóibh. A short film made by RoseAnn and Catherine Foley has been shortlisted for the Gearrscannán na Bliana competition. The title of the piece is ‘1916 - An Bheirt ón Rinn’. Five films in total have been shortlisted and the winner will be announced this Friday in Óstán Bhóthar na Trá. Fingers crossed! ÚDARÁS NA GAELTACHTA SCOLÁIREACHTAÍ PRINTÍSEACHTA Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag tairiscint Scoláireachtaí Printíseachta gur fiú níos mó ná €2,000 an ceann iad d’iarrthóirí le cáilíocht mar cheardaí a bhaint amach. Ní mór d’iarrthóirí a bheith 16 bliana d’aois ar a laghad agus na buncháilíochtaí

seo a leanas a bheith acu: Teastas Sóisearach, le pas i gcúig ábhar nó a chomhionann. (Tá matamaitic riachtanach i gás printíseachtaí áirithe) nó réamhchúrsa printíseachta atá aitheanta ag SOLAS, nó os cionn 18 bliain d’aois agus taithí aitheanta acu sa cheird le trí bliana. Is d’iarrthóirí Gaeltachta le Gaeilge líofa na scoláireachtaí seo. Má tá spéis agat a bheith san iomaíocht do na scoláireachtaí seo, ba chóir duit teagmháil a dhéanamh linn ag 058 46664. Is é an sprioc dáta ná: 6/6/2016. AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. An Ghaeltacht CLG are looking for any used GAA equipment you have at home! Hurleys, helmets, boots, gloves etc. We could restore and use this equipment in the schools and it could prove very useful. Please speak with your child’s coach if you have anything. Equipment can be left with the coaches at the Friday night sessions in Halla Pobaile Na Rinne. CUIBHRINN SA SEAN PHOBAL Tá Coiste Cuibhrinn na nDéise ag lorg treallamh gharraíodóireachta dara láimhe. Má tá aon treallamh agat nach bhfuil uait a thuilleadh, tabhair go dtí na

cuibhrinn sa Sean Phobal é. Potaí, tráidire síolta agus síolta go háirithe. Tuilleadh eolais: 087 0569907. The Allotments Committee in An Sean Phobal are seeking donations of any unwanted gardening equipment. Including pots of any size/seed-trays/seeds, etc. To be brought to the allotments. Further information: 087 0569907. SPRAOI Beidh Spraoi ag teacht le chéile ar an Aoine seo: 10 r.n. 12 i.n. i Halla Pobail na Rinne. Fáilte roimh cách! Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 087 7479428. Spraoi: Parent & Toddler Group will meet after the Easter break again this Friday in the Halla from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon. Bigi linn! Further info: 087 7479428. GLÓR TEAGHLAIGH DHÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa dátheangach do thuismitheoirí agus leanaí ar siúl ag Ghlór na nGael gach Céadaoin san Ionad Pobail & Óige i nDún Garbhán ó 10.30 r.n. go dtí 12 i.n.. Deis do theaghlaigh Gaeilge teacht lena chéile agus naisc a chothú agus a láidriú. Deis do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil Gaeilge in úsáid acu faoi láthair í a fhoghlaim is a úsáid i slí nádúrtha i suíomh compordach agus tacúil.Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Fáilte roimh chách. A bilingual parent ant toddler group will meet each Wednesday in the Glór na nGael Community and Youth centre in Dungarvan from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. This is an opportunity

for families with Irish to get together and develop their connections with each other. It is also an opportunity for families without Irish to learn and use Irish in a comfortable and natural setting. Further information available from Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Bígí Linn! SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9.00 r.n. – 11.00 r.n. ar maidin. Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 0851422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

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Official opening of 1916 Exhibition at Waterford County Museum

Dungarvan Camera Club AFTER much research, discussion and planning we are delighted in the club that the ‘Marie O’Shea Deise Project’ is up and running. This project, initiated and founded by Marie O’Shea (RIP), involves the creation by Dungarvan Camera Club members of an archive of photographs showing the Deise area as we know it from year 2000 to approximately 2020 taken by members of the club and friends. These photographs will be candid and factual pictures of our towns, villages, hamlets and indeed our city of Waterford together with people, trades, transport and many facets of life in the time frame. Many of the fast disappearing older buildings will be recorded in this endeavour and hopefully details of families who had resided or worked therein. The resulting archive is intended to provide a record of life in the Deise in the current timeframe and will be accessible by researchers, students and historians right across the world on the Internet. The Archive will be managed by Waterford County Library who have a superb up to date archive and retrieval system currently under the supervision of Mr. Ger Croughan, County Archivist. At this time, club members have been allocated areas to concentrate on in the taking of the photographs and the general information pertaining to each picture will be recorded in that picture in background digital fashion. The names of places and people will be recorded in text on the picture front in each case. Club members are already at work taking pictures in their chosen areas (mostly their home areas). Soon these will be flooding in to the sub committee for the project who will catalogue and group the pictures and details for submission to the Library archive. Anyone interested in the project and seeking information about it should contact - secretarydcc@gmail.com Hereunder are the winners of the May Competitions subject ‘Food’ and the Digital Art Photography subject ‘Open’ with required inclusion ‘texture.’

Winner Digital Art Photograph May ‘Ireland’s Ancient South East’ by Colette O’Connell.

Grade 2: Feeding the birds by David Walker.

Grade 3: Cheese Board by David Walker.

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TO mark the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising, we opened our new exhibition: “The Recent and Tragic Occurrences” 1916 and County Waterford. The exhibition highlights the Co.Waterford links with the Rising and some of the leaders. We were delighted to have medals and memorabilia from the Graves and Ó Reagán families who attended the opening. Renee Fraher from Waterford curated a special display on Cumann na mBan member Kathleen McLoughlin, born in Old Parish. Also on display is an estimate for a new altar at the chapel of the Presentation Convent, Dungarvan from James Pearse (father of Pádraig Pearse) and kindly donated by the Presentation sisters. Author and Historian, Pat McCarthy performed the official opening. Pat spoke about the Waterford people who were associated with the Rising such as Thomas Walsh of Tallow, Michael Murphy of Cappoquin and

Dublin Metropolitan Police Constable John McGrath from Modeligo. Willie Fraher thanked all those who loaned artefacts and documents and thanked the museum staff, the Waterford 1916 committee, the Friends of The National Collections, John Ormond, Dreoilin Glass,

Julian Walton, Thomás Walsh and Ann Broderick who designed the display boards. This exhibition is open daily Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. All are very welcome. Admission is free. Please see our blog for details of the exhibition.

Grade 1: Tagine by Ros Ledingham.

Fo ra g i n g a t D r o m a n a

Aine Marie Reilly of the Lismore Clinic will lead a Foraging afternoon at Dromana gardens on Sunday, 22nd May. The afternoon commences with a talk about growing and foraging your own herbs and wild flowers and using herbs at home for maintaining good health. The attendees will then go foraging with Aine Marie in the beautiful grounds of Dromana gardens. After the walk Aine Marie will demonstrate how to make some simple home remedies. Booking essential www.dromanahouse.com

On Saturday last local man Ray Moore met Rock legend Robert Plant (Led Zepellin) at Molineux at the Wolves v Sheffield Wednesday Sky Bet Championship Fixture.

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West Waterford “MUSIC AND MOVIE QUIZ NIGHT” Strings & Things Presents “Music and Movie Quiz Night” on this Friday, 13th May, 9.00 p.m. at The Decies Bar Clashmore. Hosted by RTE's The Lyrics Board, Kevin Hough this should be a whole new experience for all you movie and music fans so bring your family and friends along and enjoy a night of fun and entertainment! KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP Sympathy: Kinsalebeg Community Group send their condolences to Michael Hickey and family on the death of Michael’s cousin during the week, and also to Paul Fitzgerald and family Upper Piltown, on his uncle’s death. May they rest in peace. Alzheimer’s Tea Day: Kinsalebeg Community Group will hold their Alzheimer's Tea Day on Thursday 19th from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. in Kinsalebeg Hall. Please call in and support this worthy cause. DEATH OF RICHIE FITZGERALD With deep regret we record the death of Richie Fitzgerald, D’Loughtane and Upper Piltown who died peacefully on Friday last at University Hospital Waterford following an illness. Reposing at Egan’s Funeral Home, Youghal, Richie’s removal took place on Sunday evening to Piltown Church and following Requiem Mass on Monday afternoon Richie was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. To his nephew Paul; family Siobhan, Conor and Niamh; niece Elaine; sister-in-law Mary and all his cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace. Full obituary later. CLASHMORE ACT Clashmore Branch of Aid Cancer Treatment held the recent ACT Church Gate Collections in East Cork.The total amount collected came to €1,907.17. The three Churches were in Youghal, and the amounts collected at each Church were as follows: Holy Family €559.65, Our Lady of Lourdes, Strand €509.15, St. Mary's Parish €428.97, St. Ita's Gortroe €120, St. Peter's Ballymacoda €289.40. Thanks to all those who contributed and to our very loyal collectors. AGLISH / BALLINAMEELA / MOUNT STUART PARISH NEWS First Holy Communion 2016: First Holy Communion was celebrated during our weekly Mass on Sunday last, May 8th in Aglish. We will have First Holy Communion in Ballinameela on Sunday next, May 15th at 11.00 a.m. Mass times on May 14th & 15th: Please note there will

be a change of the regular Sunday Mass times in the Parish to facilitate First Holy Communion as follows:Saturday, May 14th, there will be no Vigil Mass in Ballinameela – instead the Vigil Mass will be celebrated in Aglish. On Sunday, May 15th, there will be no morning Mass in Aglish. Mass will be celebrated in Ballinameela at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday. Exam Mass: The annual celebration of Mass for all our exam students will be on Friday, June 3rd, in Aglish Church at 7.30 p.m. All exam students and their families are welcome. First Holy Communion 2017: Following a meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council on Wednesday, May 4th last, the programme was discussed for First Holy Communion 2017. It is envisaged that Do This in Memory Programme will start in September with in put. During Advent a special Children’s Liturgy will be put in place. Parents who are interested in putting their children forward for First Holy Communion 2017 will be able to register their children at the Ballinameela and Aglish Masses on June 18th/19th and June 25th/26th 2016. KINSALEBEG NATIONAL SCHOOL Kinsalebeg Parents Association held their monthly fundraising NonStop draw for April and the following were our winners: 1st prize - Nora Hickey; Seller - A. J. Hickey. 2nd prize - Ger Ryan; seller - Lauren Ryan. 3rd prize - Maurice Keogh; seller - Dylan O'Driscoll. 4th prize - Joe & Evan Keogh; seller - Joe Keogh. The winners of our childrens draw were: Devin Maher, Enri Roddy, Maddison Power, Kody Crowley. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO Sunday, May 8th – This week’s letters in the Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto were P, A, Y and E. We had no Jackpot winner. Our Jackpot now stands at €850 this coming Sunday night and remember if you are not in you cannot win. The following were the lucky winners of €20 Spot Prizes: Axel Foley, Katie Salmon and Paula Kelly. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Jackpot €5,500 – The weekly Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, May 10th. Our numbers this week were 7, 18, 26 and 28. We had no match four

winner our lucky €20 each Spot Prize winners were: Tony Hickey, Cross; Jack Foley, Clashmore; Derek Kelly, Knockanore; Kevin Colbert, Coolbagh and Fiona Buttler. Our next draw takes place at the Old Still, Clashmore, on Monday night, May 16th. Thank you to everyone for your support and congratulations to all our winners CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE On Monday night, May 10th, we had joint first prize winners of our 45 Drive at the Decies Bar in Clashmore. Jointly on nine eight games each we had Pat O’Halloran and Martin Lynch, Thomas Power and Liam Curran. In third place on eight games we had Una and Margaret Leahy. Best of the last five were Noel Nugent and Anne Ledingham, Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower, and we had no lucky last game winners. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. LETTER OF APPRECIATION We have received the following letter from Jane and Brendan McKenna who would like to thank you all for your kindness and support for the LauraLynn Book Launch at the Mall Arts Centre Youghal. “LauraLynn Book Launch Thanks” Huge and heartfelt thanks to all who supported my Book Launch in the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal, on Wednesday, 27th April. I wish to thank Michael Hackett and his wife Mary in particular – their personal

St. Mary's National School Grange First Holy Communion – Front row left to right: Seán Hayden, Kate Gleeson, Patrick Lenane, Cathal Healy. Back row left to right: Seona Byrne, Teresa Power, Michael O'Halloran, Sinead Keane, Teachers; Julie Harty, Principal; Celebrant Very Rev. Milo Guirey, P.P. [Pat Crowley] kindness to me and my companion Cathy was so wonderful. Michael organised the whole event and all that surrounded it, though I know he is grateful for the support he in turn had too. The hard work which I know goes into such an event is so truly appreciated. It was a wonderful evening and a great success, with so many attending. I was, as always, overwhelmed with the generosity, and the sale of so many books. It was a real pleasure to

meet everyone, and to have the opportunity to pass on my sincere thanks, not just for this support, but also for the wonderful support from the people of Youghal through the early years of LauraLynn Foundation. Catherine Arnott’s Coffee Mornings and support of colleagues at SuperValu, brought in precious funds and great awareness of the Charity – a huge help on the road to building LauraLynn House. Sincere thanks to Catherine for instigating the

Book Launch, and working on the night. Also thanks to Ollie, Sarah, David, family and friends for their support and kindness, which is very special to Brendan and I in particular. Thanks to all at the Mall Arts Centre for their wonderful support and providing the beautiful venue. Huge thanks to Colm Keane for taking the time to travel down to launch my book in Youghal. It was a pleasure to have him there and listen to his

lovely words. Thanks too, to Phyllis Foley for her wonderful hospitality to Cathy and I. It was so lovely to stay at her beautiful Guest House. Thanks to Justin, Jimmy and Ann, who gave me special ‘air’ time on local radio, and to journalists who kindly wrote articles and promoted the Launch. Wishing one and all the very best in life always – most of all, good health, our most precious possession. Jane & Brendan McKenna

The pupils of Ballycurrane National School on their recent walk along the Déise Greenway from Dungarvan to Durrow, a distance of 10km! Many thanks to the Transition Year students from St. Augustine's College for helping us out and also to Garvan Cummins for his informative input.

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Caladh Nua will be playing in St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff, on May 21st at 8.15 p.m.

CCÉ Ballyduff FLEADH CHEOIL NA nDÉISE 2016 The Waterford County Fleadh takes place in Ballyduff Upper from Friday, May 20th, to Sunday, May 22nd. It promises to be a fantastic weekend of music, song and dance for anyone interested in good entertainment. The weekend kicks-off with a singing night on Friday, May 20th, in the Log Cabin. This session has been hugely popular in the past and is open to everyone who enjoys an informal singing evening and of course anyone who has a song to share is very welcome.We would love to hear some new songs and this is the place to air your latest composition. On Saturday, the renowned singer, Deirdre Scanlon will hold a singing workshop in the Carnegie Library at 3.00 p.m. For more information on any of the singing events, please contact 086/8208242. MUSIC, SINGING AND DANCE COMPETITIONS The main focus of any fleadh is the competitions, and these will begin with the Céilí and Set competitions on Saturday, May 21st, in St Michael's Hall, starting at 9.00 a.m. The music competitions will take place in the local primary school, the Carnegie Library and St. Michael's Hall on Sunday, beginning at 9.00 a.m. with the céilí bands and grupaí cheoil. Please see our Facebook page for more details CCÉ Ballyduff. CALADH NUA IN CONCERT One of the highlights of the weekend will be the concert featuring the acclaimed trad group Caladh Nua. This band has captured the essential qualities of traditional Irish music and balances them finely with an innovative contemporary flair. We are very much looking forward to this feast of music. The concert begins at 8.15 p.m. in St. Michael's Hall and tickets are €15, €10 and concessions. Bookings and further information to 086/6878613. VOLUNTEERS CCÉ Ballyduff are delighted with the response to our appeal for volunteers, but more are needed to ensure the smooth running of the fleadh. There will be a meeting for all volunteers on Friday, May 20th, at 8.00 p.m. in the Carnegie Library.

Kilrossanty NS Holy Communion 2016 – Pictured (l. to r.): Sarah Feeney, Maureen Queally, Catherine Dunwoody (Principal), Rev. Father John Delaney, Tracy Smith, Ann Kavanagh and Marian Coffey. [Will Cusack Photography]

COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA

JCSP Library Colaiste Chathail Naofa - Rap Workshop and Performance EIGHT second year students were lucky enough to take part in a Rap and Song Writing workshop with Garry McCarthy from GMC Beats. GMCBeats run workshops covering creative songwriting, rapping, singing, recording, beatmaking & music technology for schools. These workshops are designed to give people confidence in their own creativity through writing and also to build up their technical skills in recording and production. The students got

hands on experience of using recording equipment, producing music and writing their own lyrics. Following on from this workshop, students attended the JCSP WraPParound Poetry performance initiative in UCC on Thursday, 5th May. Ten schools attended and each performed their rap or poetry. Pictured right are some of the second year students that took part in a Rap and Song Writing workshop with Garry McCarthy from GMC Beats.

The Driftwood Cross Mike Treacy struggled towards me up the hill, With a load of salt-soaked driftwood on his back, One stumbling step sought another one until, He looked like Christ on Calvary’s tortuous track. With aching, anguished limbs, his burden bore, Uncomplaining, ‘till he gained his cottage gate, Then he dropped his heavy bundle by the door, And went to rake grey ashes from the grate. There beneath the thatch where sharp-eyed spiders stalk, The foolish flies half-blinded by the gloom, The creaking rafters make the dead years talk, And resurrect the ghosts that peopled this quiet room. And when he’d lured the lazy fire to flame, Blue twilight touched his threadbare treasury, Then a perfect peace upon him stalked its claim, Tomorrow he’d climb again his Calvary.

Pictured at an Apprenticeship Workshop held by Brenda McGinn and Bernie Walsh in Dungarvan Youth Information Centre on Thursday 5th May. The workshop was attended by students from Dungarvan CBS and delivered by Michael O'Keeffe, Senior Training Advisor, E.T.B.

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Winners at the No Name Club National Super Talent Competition – Musical Cameo - 1st Dungarvan.

Dungarvan winners at the No Name Club National Super Talent Competition THE No Name Club National Super Talent Competition took place in the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick on Saturday, 7th May. The Talent competition saw young people from all across the country see hours of rehearsal and practice come to fruition over the Weekend. “With its wide ranging categories that include playing instruments, singing, dancing, comedy or creating a film, the No Name Club Super Talent competition allows teenagers from communities across

Ireland to showcase their talents,” Grainne Fleming, Executive Programme Manager explains. “The teenagers relish the opportunity to be creative and perform in front of an audience that includes their peers and adults. The competition is designed to allow teenagers have fun while utilising their performing and creative talents, and plays an important role in fostering confidence in these young people as they move into adulthood.”

Broghan Edmonds, National Host of the Year presenting 1st Place in the Male Singer category to Eoghan Burke, Dungarvan.

Broghan Edmonds, National Host of the Year presenting 1st Place in the Solo Musician category to Peter O’Sullivan, Dungarvan.

Celeberation of First Holy Communion in St. Mary's Church Dungarvan - Children of Glenbeg National School – Luke Beresford, Charlie Burns, Gavin Cooney, Brandon Dillon, Ewan Donnelly, Roisin Ewing-Heffernan, Jamie Fitzgerald, Sarah Gaffney, Emily Gill, Cameron Harty, Alexander Kolodzie, Darragh McGrath, Sarah Moloney, Ronan Murphy, Catherine O'Donnell, Makenzie Whelan-Cleary, Ms. Catherine Fitzgerald, Principal and Fr. Ryan, P.P. [Pat Crowley]

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Mrs. Caroline Knightly (left) and Ms. Kelley Gardiner (right) pictured with 5th Year at Bórd Gas Energy Student Theatre Awards. Padraig Di Fusco (centre).

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

St. Augustine’s College Commemorative 1916 Concert A DATE for your diary - St Augustine’s College presents a Commemorative 1916 Concert on May 18th. Tickets at €10 are available from David Walsh, Office and School Supplies (058-42786) or from Helen at the school office (058-41140). Doors open at 19.16 p.m.

BORD GÁIS ENERGY STUDENT THEATRE AWARDS Members of the cast of our 2015 musical “West Side Story”, the award - winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”, journeyed to Dublin yesterday to support Padraig Di Fusco who was nom-

inated for, Best Male Performance in Leading Role in the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards. Padraig played Tony in our production of the musical and made it down to the last three in his category. A marvellous achievement considering that almost three

thousand students nationwide entered the competition. Congratulations Padraig we are all very proud of your achievement. Many thanks to Mrs. Caroline Knightly, Ms. Kelley Gardiner and Mr. Jonathan O'Donovan who accompanied the students to the awards ceremony.

MUNSTER JUNIOR CAMOGIE SHIELD FINAL Cashel CS: 1-11; St. Augustine’s College: 1-7. Our Junior Camogie Team made the short journey to Abbeyside pitch to play Cashel Community School in the Munster Junior Camogie Final. The girls put on a great display

and were unlucky to be beaten by four points. Thanks to team mentors Ms. Liza Hanrick and Mr. Paul Whyte. RDS QUALIFERS Shane Moloney (TY) on Lorcan Hennessy's Ballynoe Galway Girl who qualified for the TRI 6/7 yr old RDS Pony Championship at Barnadown.

Pupils from Scoil Naomh Gobnait and Kilbrien who were confirmed by the Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in St. Mary’s Church, Dungarvan. Included are Fr. Michael Kennedy, P.P., Padraig O hArtaigh, Principal Scoil Naomh Gobnait, Martin Delaney, Principal, Kilbrien, Mary O'Shea, Denise Conway, Alice Irish, Fiona O'Brien, Louise Enright, John Coffey, Cliodha Foley, Regina Carroll and Anne Hurley. [Sean Byrne]

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First Communion class with their teacher Mrs. Geraldine Barry and Classroom Assistant Mrs. Mary Gorman.

SCOIL MHUIRE

Scoil Mhuire Spring Clean 2016 ON Wednesday, 4th May we took part in our annual Spring Clean day under the guidance of Ms. Anne Dennis. Classes from 3rd to 6th ably equipped themselves with gloves, collection bags and bibs as we took to the surrounding streets of Scoil Mhuire. We also headed for Abbeyside beach and our bags were full to the brim on our return to school. This is a great project and thanks goes to Ms. Dennis and the council for their

organisation. COMMUNION DAY This coming Saturday, May 14th will see our two second classes make their First Holy Communion. Second class teachers Mrs. Geraldine Barry and Mrs. Niamh Kenneally have been busy preparing their pupils over the last number of weeks. We wish the children, their parents and teachers well on this very special day.

A group of collectors from 4th class after the annual Spring Clean Day.

Scoil Mhuire teacher Mrs. Niamh Kenneally and her second class who will make their First Communion on Saturday, 14th May.

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Páistí Rang 6 ó Scoil Gharbháin a chuaigh faoi lámh easpaig le déanaí i Séipéal Dún na Mainistreach le Múinteoir Máire Ní Chadhla, Múinteoir Muireann Mhic Dhonncha, Múinteoir Hilda Uí Niadh, Múinteoir Lorcán Ó Muirí agus An Príomh Oide, Múinteoir Silvia Uí Sheanlaoich. [Sean O Bhroin]

SCOIL GHARBHAIN

Seachtain Gníomhaí Scoile BHÍ seachtain den scoth againn le deanaí le linn Seachtain Gníomhaí Scoile agus bhain gach páiste ana thaitneamh go deo as na gniomhaíochtaí. Bhí siad ana ghnóthach go laethiúil agus le hobair bhaile ghníomhach taréis na scoile chomh maith. Bhí Ranganna na Naíonán ag preabadh agus ag léimt le téad léimneach nua a cheannaigh Coiste na dtuismitheoirí, ár mbuíochas leo. Rince na scuaibe agus rince líneach a bhí ar siúl ag rang 2. Snámh a bhí ar siúl ag rang 3 agus rang 4. Chuaigh rang 5 ar siúóid go Baile an Róid chun cluiche sacair a imirt ar an astroturf agus bhí maidin bhreá ag rang 5 agus rang 6 stáisiún gníomhaíochtaí agus

tóraíocht taisce. Chabhraigh an aimsir go mór linn mar bhí fonn ar gach éinne a bheith amuigh faoin aer. Maith sibh. ACTIVE SCHOOLS’ WEEK We had a fabulous week recently during Active Schools’ Week agus every pupil in the school thoroughly enjoyed the activities. They were so busy every day not to mention the active homework as well. Naíonáin Bheaga and Naíonáin Mhóra were busy skipping and hopping with the hoops and the new skipping ropes donated to the school by our Coiste na dTuismitheoirí a big thank you to them. Line dancing and brush dancing was the theme

Daltaí na Scoile ag baint taitneamh as seachtain gníomhaí scoile.

chosen by Rang 1 and Rang 2. Rang 3 and Rang 4 were busy swimming while Rang 5 walked to Ballinrod to play a game of soccer on the astroturf. Rang 5 and Rang 6 also participated in their active stations and orienteering. We were fortunate as the weather was on our side and we all thoroughly enjoyed being out doors in the fresh air. Well done to all. MARK MAC GARRAÍ AR FHOIREANN ROTHAÍOCHTA NA hÉIREANN Guímíd gach rath ar Mharc agus é ar a shlí go dtí an Fhrainc chun páirt a ghlacadh i seisiún traenála le foireann na hÉireann faoi 14. Maith thú Marc táimíd ana bhródúil. MARK MAC GARRAÍ ON THE IRISH CYCLING TEAM We wish Marc every success in France this week as he participates in a training camp with the Irish Under 14 Cycle Team. Well done Mark we’re very proud. LÚTHCHLEASAÍOCHT SCOILEANNA AN IARTHAIR Bhí oíche iontach againn ag na réamhbhabhtaí ar an Déardaoin seo caite I gColáiste Aibhistín. Bhíomar ana bhródúil. Ár mbuíochas le gach luthchleasaí a ghlac páirt ar son na scoile. Beidh oíche mhór

eile againn ar an 19ú lá de Bhealtaine ag na craobhanna. WEST WATERFORD SCHOOLS’ SPORTS We had a fantastic night at the first round of the athletics on Thursday last in St. Augustines’ College. A big thank you to every athlete who participated on behalf of the school. We were extremely proud of every athlete. We look forward to the 19th of May when the Finals will be held.

Dalta na Scoile ag baint taitneamh as seachtain gníomhaí scoile.

Cailini faoi 9 ag ceiliuradh.

Daltaí na Scoile ag baint taitneamh as seachtain gníomhaí scoile.

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ST. MARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

Healthy Eating Week LAST week was healthy eating week in St Mary's School. The week was jam packed with activities to increase our awareness of the importance of eating healthy food as well as learning more about healthy eating. Each class had fruit tasting of a wide variety of fruits in their classroom. Some classes were also lucky enough to visit the local green grocer, Conor Lannen. Conor showed us around his shop,

helped us identify fruit and vegetables and he also taught us about unusual fruits that we didnt know about. During the week we also had healthy eating themed activities in the assembly area as well as colouring competitions, healthy menu writing and poem writing competitions. We also had a visit from a local dentist who spoke to us about the importance of keeping our teeth healthy, the foods that

help us to do so and we were also reminded of the correct way to brush our teeth. Patrick Curran, our local Waterford and Dungarvan hurler spoke to us about the importance of healthy eating and being active everyday. Patrick also gave us some examples of the types of food he eats to be such a super player. Big thank you to all who contributed to make healthy eating week a most enjoyable week for us all.

Senior Infants enjoying their fruit tasting.

Some of our 'Super Friend' winners that made a special effort to be friendly to everyone during friendship week.

Junior Infants on their visit to Conor Lannens.

One of our healthy eating themed games in the assembly area.

Some of our winners from our colouring, menu and poem writing competitions.

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DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

Waterford Schools Track and Field ON Wednesday, 27th April, 20 students from Dungarvan CBS travelled to the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford to compete in the Waterford Schools track and field competition.The first event began at 12.30. Oisín O’Riordan was first to cross the line in the 1500m Minor race, followed by Kyle Walsh who came in second place. The minor team then took part in the relay competition where they came in third place. The 1500m junior race was next and Cormac O'Mahoney crossed the line in third place. Shane O'Riordan crossed the line in second place, closely followed by his brother Cian who took third place in the 800m race. Anthony McCauley ran the 100m race and finished in second place. Thomas Flavin, Sam Warren and Luke Power performed very well in the discus, with Luke Power

taking second place in the Junior competition. Eoghan Flynn came first in the discus and javelin in the senior age group. Eoghan broke the record by throwing the javelin 53.38 meters. The East Munster track and field competition will be held in Templemore Track on Wednesday, 11th May. Minor Team: Oísín O’Riordan, Kyle Walsh, Tadhg Keegan, Finn Robertson, Adam Whelan. Junior Team: Thomas Flavin, Cormac O’Mahoney, Seamus Fitzgerald, Padraig Fitzgerald, Luke Power, Dean Carroll. Inter Team: Cian O’Riordan, Sam Warren, Kevin Joyce, Jo Kuhne, James Walsh, David Hays. Senior Team: Eoghan Flynn, Shane O’Riordan. EDMUND RICE MASS On Wednesday, 27th April, students, staff and friends of Dungarvan CBS

gathered to celebrate mass in honour of our patron Blessed Edmund Rice. Many thanks to Fr. Harris for concelebrating mass with us. The Christian Brothers came to Dungarvan in 1807 and left in 1992. Brothers John and Joseph Mulcahy and the subsequent Brothers who taught in Dungarvan carried out their commitment to educating the boys with passion, dedication and praiseworthy selfless giving. Times weren’t easy and great courage and idealism were needed. Today we look to the Trojan work done by the Brothers and their fellow lay teachers with gratitude and appreciation. The Brothers have left a great legacy to the schools of the Brothers, both Primary and Secondary. CBS NEWS Many congratulations to Deputy Principal Ms. Kirwan and her husband on the birth of their son Tom.

CBS Dungarvan Scouts who recently participated at the Waterford Scout County Challenge. Top (l. to r.): James Power, Oisin Downey, (Genna Crotty, Kayla McCary - Ard Scoil), Peter Power, Kevin Joyce, Wiktor.

Pictured left: Stephen Moynihan, Jamie Lenane, Joe Lenane, Cian Young. Pictured right: Abbeyside Scouts - Alfie Coleman and Sean Mullarkey.

Pictured left - Shane O'Riordan closing in on second place. Pictured right - Anthony McCauley in action in the 100m race.

Glenbeg NS had a busy Active School Week with visits from Ireland's Fittest Family and Olympian Jamie Costin followed by races, obstacle courses and a successful Skipathon.

Scoil Mhuire Second Hand Book Fair AS part of the schools ongoing Fundraising campaign we, the pupils of 6th Class in Scoil Mhuire (Abbeyside NS) are organising a Second Hand Book Fair which will take place between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 26th, Friday, May 27th, Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th 2.00–5.00 p.m. Should you have any books (Adult/Children’s fiction/ non-fiction) you may wish to donate, they can be dropped into the school Monday-Friday between 9.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. or arrangements can be made to have them collected.

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Páistí ó Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Mhic Airt a chuaigh fé lámh an Easpaig le déanaí. Sa phictiúr leis an Easpag A. Ó Cuileanáin agus an Sagart Paróiste an Ath. C. Ó Ceallaigh, tá an príomhoide Deirdre Ní Fhlaithmhín agus múinteoir ranga Liam Ó Lonáin. [David Clynch]

Páistí Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne a chuaigh fé lámh an Easpaig le déanaí. Sa phictiúr leis an Easpag A. Ó Cuileanáin agus an Sagart Paróiste an Ath. C. Ó Ceallaigh, tá an príomhoide Aodh Mac Craith agus an múinteoir ranga Onra Nic [David Clynch] Ionnrachtaigh.

OBITUARY

Just think of it! “QUEEN of the angels and queen of the May.” I was rather surprised to hear this popular hymn being played on Radio Eireann a few mornings ago, as it was being played on a programme that normally doesn’t even give a nod in the direction of anything religious, let alone anything that has to do with the Catholic Church. That hymn seems to be strong on nostalgia. I think it sets people recalling a time when life seemed more innocent and certainly less crude. Last week I mentioned the litany of the Blessed Virgin and recalled that one of the titles given to Mary in that prayer is “Cause of joy.” That title fits well with a letter (the size of a small book!) that Pope Francis wrote in November 2013. He called it “The joy of the gospel”: in it the Pope, in his homely way, says “There are Christians whose lives seem like Lent without Easter.” “We can be personally certain,” he goes on to say, “that, where everything is said and done, we are infinitely loved.” Another title that is given to Mary in the same litany is “gate of heaven.” I think this must be intended to remind us that God became a human being when Mary consented to be his mother. “Let it be done as you have said,” or, as we put it in the Angelus, “Be it done unto me according to thy word.” It was at that moment that the gate of heaven opened and the Second Person in the devine Trinity came down into the world of human beings. This brings us to the most important title of all that can be attributed to Mary: Mother of God. Really, when we say that she is the mother of God we say all that can be said about her. Every other name, every detail of her holiness, is due to the fact that God chose her to be the mother through whom God would come on earth. When St. Elizabeth, on the occasion of what we call the Visitation, exclaimed, “Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord?” she put her finger on the source and the measure of the greatness of Mary. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

GABRIELLE DRAPER Emmett Street, Dungarvan

CATHERINE (Kitty) O’BRIEN Lissadell, Knockrour, Stradbally

With sadness we record the passing of Gabrielle Draper which sad event occurred on Saturday, 7th May. Removal from Drohan’s Funeral Home today (Wednesday) at 10.30 a.m. to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Funeral Mass on arrival at 11.00 a.m. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her nephews, nieces and extended family we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue.

With sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Kitty O’Brien which sad event occurred on 5th May, 2016. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Friday evening to The Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband Willie; sons Conor, Eoin, Liam and Fintan; relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JOHN KING 24 Lismore Park, Waterford With profound sorrow we record the passing of John King which sad event occurred on Sunday, 8th May, 2016. Removal will take place from his residence this Wednesday morning arriving at St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, for Funeral Mass at 10.00 a.m. Burial will take place afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Touraneena. To his wife Kathleen; son Seamus and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARGARET KEANE (nee Roche) Mweelnahorna, Ring With sadness and regret we record the passing of Margaret Keane which sad event occurred on 3rd May, 2016. Removal was from her residence on Thursday morning to Ring Church for Funeral Mass on arrival at 11.00 a.m. Burial took place afterwards in the new cemetery. To her daughter Mary; son Paddy; relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

NICK ROCHE 2 Boreenatra, Dungarvan With deep regret we record the passing of Nick Roche which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 3rd May, 2016. Removal was from his residence on Sunday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his wife Bea and family we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

BERNADETTE RIO Kyne Park, Abbeyside Deep sadness was expressed with the passing of Bernadette Rio on Thursday, 5th May, at Waterford Nursing Home. We offer our sincere condolences to her son David; daughter Tina; grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Bernadette is predeceased by her husband Joseph and son Michael. May she rest in peace. Bernadette lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Monday, 9th May, where in the presence of her family and friends the Rosary was recited. Removal took place on Tuesday morning, 10th May, to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Fr. N. Hassett, P.P., celebrated Requiem Mass and afterwards Bernadette was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Kilmacthomas man who co-founded ‘The Irish Post’ sadly passes away A KILMACTHOMAS man who played a pivotal role in the founding of The Irish Post newspaper in Britain has sadly passed away after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Tony Beatty (80) born Bernard Beatty, in Kilmacthomas, in 1935, was an Accountant by profession. He passed away at Cedar’s Care Centre in New Barnet, London, at 7.00 p.m. on 2nd May, last. Tony established The Irish Post with co-founder, the late Breandán Mac Lua, who died in 2009. The Irish Post was vital in giving a voice to the huge Irish community living in Britain and helping to forge a sense of collective identity. Tony grew up in Kilmacthomas, the son of a Postman. He left school without any formal education, but a stroke of good fortune offered him new horizons when he won a £1,000 prize on Radio Luxembourg in 1954. He studied accountancy in England and became one of London’s leading accountants, building up a respected practice in Holloway. Tony, a life-long Pioneer, did sterling work for the Catholic Church in London, for which he received the Papal Benemerenti Medal. In 2006 he published his memoirs ‘From Post to Post’ (Currach Press), which shone a spotlight on pre-Celtic Tiger Ireland, a country which offered very little to its brightest young people. It is an inspiring story of a man who tackled many adversities and health problems, achieved great success in the business world, but never forgot the needs of the Irish in Britain. Tony saw a need for a newspaper for the Irish community in Britain and founded The Irish Post with Breandán Mac Lua in 1970. His sister, Patsy Carey told the Irish Post recently:

“He loved The Irish Post. He read it and was proud of it right until the end”. In 1983,Tony was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He bravely battled his condition ever since, spending his final years in care homes in north London. “Tony never once complained about his condition, he battled it right to the end. Even in his last few days he was okay, he was still battling it,” Ms. Carey told The Irish Post. In 2013,Tony sent a special message to the readers of The Irish Post, in which he reflected on his lengthy career serving the Irish in Britain as an Accountant and through his work with the newspaper. “Retirement allows a lot of time to reflect,” Tony wrote in The Irish Post. “I look forward to receiving my Irish Post every week and every week read it with great interest. In particular, for me, it reminds me that hard work and diligence breeds success and how the opportunities for the Irish in Britain grow every day. “I left home very young, I was actually 15 when I decided I wanted to become an accountant but in those days no one in my area became accountants. “Luckily, in 1954, I won £1,000. I was 19 and I didn’t know what to do with it. But I had learnt somehow about people who worked with money and knew I wanted to be one of those people. £1,000 was a lot of money back then and having it started to sow the seeds of the business I would grow. Initially, it allowed me to get a qualification. “Our village was small, we didn’t even have a secondary school, and most people just worked in local shops. I was a messenger boy in a post office until I was 16, my dad was a postman too, so the £1,000 was life changing, it allowed me to buy a car, I went to work in England and I learnt my trade. “From 1956 I did night classes in accountancy, while working in offices in London during the day. “It was a very busy time for me but I was determined to succeed. Eventually I had enough experience and clients to start up my own practice. I ended up getting a lot of clients from the Irish community, who I went to Mass with or played football with – the word got

round, as they say. “People used to hear about me, they’d come looking for this young Irish accountant they’d been told about. They liked the idea of having an Irishman looking after their money for them over here and I was happy to do it. “Of course, another great achievement and one that I also remain proud of was founding The Irish Post newspaper, once my practice was up and running I had a good few clients around the country and I started noticing that all the Irish centres were all in their own Irish bubble, there was no real communication between them or linking them all. That set the seed in my mind that an Irish community newspaper was needed. The more I met the Irish in the different communities, I could see they were all doing great stuff and they also needed someone to speak up for them and the time was right back then for The Irish Post to be born as the voice of the Irish in Britain. “At the beginning myself and co-founder Brendan Mac Lua each put in £3,000 – which was as much as we had at that time – to start the paper. We were confident it would be successful and it took a short while but people soon started to see that it was a paper for them and how important that was. As it started to grow it was very exciting for everyone involved.That excitement has never left me – even now when I see how far the paper has come. “I love to see it now and see people reading it. I still have people come up to me and say ‘I never miss an edition’. It goes to show how far the right idea can go and keep going. I look forward to another year of great stories and great reads in The Irish Post in 2013 and remain proud always of my involvement in what is a truly valuable newspaper,” added Tony. Tony was predeceased by his beloved wife Breda, who died in January. The couple lost a son, Paul, following an accident in the 1980s. Tony is survived by his two daughters, one son, six grandchildren, extended family and relatives, and a wide circle of friends. Funeral arrangements have yet to be confirmed.

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Pentacost Sunday: Acts 2:1-11 - They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak. Romans 8:8-17 - Everyone moved by the Spirit is a son of God. John 14:15-16, 23-26 - The Holy Spirit will teach you everything. Rosary at Youghal Road Grotto: Each Friday during May at 7.30 p.m. the rosary will be recited at the Grotto,Youghal Road. This is an ideal opportunity to do something special to mark both Mary’s Month and the Holy Year of Mercy. Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: The Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help continues next Monday, May 16th at 7.30 p.m. and each Monday at 7.30 p.m. until Monday, May 30th. No Morning Mass on Mondays during the Novena. Giving thanks for the Life and Work of Religious in our Midst: We Give Thanks for the Life and Work of Religious in our Midst, a booklet of the presentations of the representatives of the Religious Orders who spoke at weekend Masses last year is available free of charge in the parish office. Marriage Jubilees: The annual celebration of Marriage Jubilees will take place during the Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 21st next. More details are posted in the main porch at the back of the church. Pope Francis on Twitter: Join Pope Francis’ 9 million followers on Twitter: Pope Francis @Pontifex. One of his most recent tweets: ‘Christ is our greatest joy; he is always at our side and will never let us down.’ 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. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282. St.Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 0877747870.

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WILLIE HARTY Shandon, Dungarvan The unexpected passing of Willie Harty on Monday, 18th April, evoked profound feelings of sorrow and regret. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his wife Ellen; children Willie, Paddy, Ellen, Johnny, Katie and Mag; father Paddy; brothers John, Danny, Terry, Paulie and Tommy; sisters Bridget, Mary, Nora, Katie and Helen; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Born in Cork and aged 31 years, Willie had a great love of music, particularly Acorn. Very popular with one and all, Willie was the life and soul of the party among the younger generation. Blessed with a love of animals, dogs and horses were very much an important part of his life. Willie also participated in sport and often played handball. He was predeceased by his mother Katie, brother Patrick, sister Ann and nephews John and Patrick. May they all be reunited together in Heaven. A loving husband, father, son, uncle and brother-in-law Willie’s passing is deeply mourned by his family, a void has been left that can never be filled. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. Willie lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Wednesday, 20th April. Fr. John Molloy, P.P., Toomevara, County Tipperary, led the recitation of the Rosary in the presence of Willie’s loving family and friends. Many members of the Mercy and Presentation Communities were also present. Removal took place on Thursday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, for Requiem Mass which was celebrated in thanksgiving for Willie’s life by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A., assisted by Canon W. Ryan, P.P. Beautiful hymns were played and sung by Lorna Jane Murray, enhancing the Liturgy. His family and friends recited prayers and brought the Offertory Gifts in procession to the Altar. Afterwards Willie was shouldered from the Church to begin his final journey to his resting place in Mount Saint Oliver Cemetery, Limerick. En route the cortege paused at Shandon and also in Cashel, where many of his family and friends stood in prayerful tribute. On arrival at the Old Ballysimon Road in Limerick Willie’s remains were brought to the cemetery by a carriage hearse drawn by four black Friesian horses. The cortege paused in remembrance at the grave of his nephew John. On arrival Fr. Leslie McNamara, C.C., St. John’s Cathedral, led prayers and imparted the graveside blessing. Four doves were released, signifying hope in the Resurrection. May Willie rest in peace after his earthly journey. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARGARET KEANE (nee Quinlan) Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin, and formerly of Hillview Drive, Dungarvan, and Ballymacmague We write with sadness and regret on the passing of Margaret Keane which occurred peacefully in the loving care of staff at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin, on Friday, 6th May. We express our deepest sympathy to Margaret’s daughters Mary and her partner Pete Montague, Anne and her husband Rob Whinnett; sisters Alice and Mary Quinlan; niece Anne Quinlan; other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Pat in 2005, parents Thomas and Anastasia, brother Eddie and sister-in-law Maisie who passed away in March of this year. Margaret lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday, 8th May, where in the presence of her loving family and friends Funeral Prayers were recited by Fr. C. Kelly, P.P. Later removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, on arrival the Service of Reception was conducted by Fr. Kelly, P.P. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Margaret’s life was celebrated by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A., on Monday, 9th May, and afterwards Margaret was laid to rest in St. Mary’s Old Churchyard. May she rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

STEPHEN WHELAN Toornaraheen, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford It is with profound sorrow and regret we record the passing of Stephen Whelan,Toornaraheen, Cappoquin, Co.Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 7th May, 2016, in the tender and loving care of the staff at CareChoice Nursing Home, Dungarvan. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin. Rosary and funeral prayers were recited on Monday evening in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. On arrival his remains were received and blessed. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Mount Melleray Abbey Cemetery. May he rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving nephew Tom; the extended O’Brien family; relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

OBITUARY CATHERINE MARY EVANS (nee Whelan) Church Street, Dungarvan It is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the passing of Catherine Mary Evans (nee Whelan) of Church Street, Dungarvan, is announced. Cáit left us peacefully on the 27th April, 2016, at the very tender age of 95. Cáit had been in residence at CareChoice, Dungarvan, and the family wishes to bestow special thanks to the incredible and angelic staff who looked after Cáit in her final years. A blessing service, attended by immediate family and close friends, was performed by Canon Daniel O'Connor at Kiely's Funeral Home, Dungarvan, where upon Cáit and family embarked on her last earthly journey to The Island Crematorium in Cork. Cáit is immediately survived by her son Kevin and his wife Joanie; her grandchildren Erin, Crissy, Jennifer, Brian, Stan and Caleigh and her great grandchildren Orion, Miya, Charlie, Lennon and Lexie. An ardent world traveller, she always found her way back home and now rests where the Dungarvan waters and the Comeragh winds will wash and waft gently over her forever. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

CATHERINE CASEY (nee White) Mount Stuart, Aglish, Co. Waterford With deep sorrow and regret we acknowledge the passing of Catherine Casey (nee White), Mount Stuart, Aglish, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 13th April, 2016. A new star entered the sky and shines brighter than any other. Catherine, late of Mount Stuart, formerly of Benbulbin Road, Drimnagh, Dublin, who died peacefully in the loving care of her family at University Hospital Waterford. Catherine was one of eight children of Jimmy and Maureen. Catherine was a caring and kind, hardworking reliable person who dedicated her life to helping others by her profession which was nursing. Catherine moved to England to train as a Nurse in the Royal Hospital in her younger days where she then moved to America when she was fully qualified as a Nurse. Catherine then met the love of her life Pascal in America and they got married in 1987. They then had two children in America, Conor and Patrick, and moved home to Dublin to have three more Ciaran, Emmet and Eimear.They moved to Mount Stuart in 1994 where their kids grew up. Catherine also had two grandchildren Hannah and Callum who she absolutely adored. Catherine worked in Tallow Enterprise where she met and taught a lot of people. She then took up home help working for Home Instead where she loved caring for others. She then retired early due to ill heath. Catherine will be solely missed by her husband Pascal; sons Conor, Patrick, Ciaran, Emmet and daughter Eimear and grandchildren Hannah and Callum. May she rest in peace. Lying in repose at her home on Thursday evening funeral prayers where recited by Rev Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends, before removal took place to St. Patrick’s Church, Mount Stuart. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday morning by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. Symbols representing Catherine’s life were presented to the Altar by her daughter Eimear and grand-daughter Hannah (a picture of Hannah); Barbara Gleeson and grandson Callum (a picture of Callum); Ciaran (Catherine’s watch); Emmet (a mobile phone) and Patrick (Rosary Beads); the significance of the symbols and a eulogy was delivered by Catherine’s son Conor. Readings during the Mass were recited by her sisters Jennifer White and Carol Cruise. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Patrick, Emmet, Maria Rooney, Ciaran and Eimear. Mairead and Margaret Cullinane provided a lovely selection of hymns and music throughout the Mass. The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by Mary Troy and Barbara Gleeson. Burial took place on Saturday in Palmerstown Cemetery, Dublin. Rev. Fr. Tom Clowe officiated the graveside prayers where Catherine was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband Pascal; sons Conor, Patrick, Ciaran and Emmet; daughter Eimear; brothers Francis and Patrick; sisters Carol, Jennifer, Lorraine and Virginia; grandchildren Callum and Hannah; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 13th May, 2016, at 8.00 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church Mount Stuart. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

55 CATHERINE (Kitty) HAYES (nee Dunphy) Abbey View, Dungarvan It is with deep sadness and regret that we write on the passing of Kitty Hayes which occurred peacefully at CareChoice Nursing Home, The Burgery, on Sunday, 17th April. In her 100th year, Kitty was always proud of the fact that she was born in the year of the Easter Rising and would have witnessed the huge changes both nationally and internationally that occurred over the past century. She was the daughter of the late Commander John Dunphy, a native of Waterford, and his wife Sheila Casey, who hailed from Stradbally. Indeed, her parents had come to Dungarvan in 1914 as the Great War was beginning and they resided at the Lookout in Dungarvan. An accomplished Naval Officer, Kitty’s father served with the Royal Navy during the First World War and took part in the successful Allied Mediterranean Campaign. In her formative years Kitty attended the Mercy Convent School here in Dungarvan and subsequently attended boarding school at The Brigidine Convent, Mountrath. Blessed with a keen intellect and having completed her secondary education, she pursued a third level qualification. At UCD in the 1930s she was awarded a BA and a Higher Diploma in Education and also a Diploma in Librarianship. For a number of years she taught in England and while home on holiday met Dermot Hayes from Limerick who had taken up a position at the then Dungarvan Co-op. Kitty returned home from England, her relationship with Dermot blossomed and in 1943 they were married. Blessed with two children, Kitty had a huge cross to carry when her husband passed away in 1946 at the all too young age of 35. She was widowed at just 29 years of age. In the subsequent decades Kitty’s professional career saw her employed in the County Library Service in Limerick, Galway and Mayo. It was in 1962 that she returned to the Déise County to take up the position of Waterford County Librarian. An inspirational lady she travelled the length and breadth of the county as Librarian and was instrumental in developing the Mobile Library Service, which she saw as vital in fostering an interest in books in both young and old. In her years of retirement Kitty took a keen interest in many community activities and association. She was a founder member of the Soroptimists, the Tennis Club and the Museum Society. Kitty also volunteered with the Citizens’ Advice Bureau which benefited from her knowledge and expertise. Possessing a deep faith, she always looked forward to the visits of the Priests of the parish to receive Holy Communion, which gave her great peace. A kind, gentle lady she lived happily at the Lookout until the age 97 when she took up residency at CareChoice. Predeceased by her sister Bibby Phillips (age 99) and Vincent Dunphy (Sexton Street, Abbeyside) Kitty was a lady of many endearing qualities who will be sadly missed by her loving family and many friends, her passing severs another link with Dungarvan of yesteryear. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal. Kitty lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Monday, 18th April, where the Rosary was recited in the presence of her loving family and friends. Removal took place on Tuesday evening, 19th April, to St. Mary’s Parish Church. A guard of honour was formed by the Soroptimists in tribute to Kitty. On arrival Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A., led the Service of Reception assisted by Canon W. Ryan, P.P. Requiem Mass for the repose of Kitty’s soul and in thanksgiving for her long life was celebrated by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A. Her great grandchildren recited prayers and readings. They also brought gifts in procession to the Altar.Throughout the Mass beautiful sacred hymns were sung and played by Muriel Coleman. After Communion Ivan (son) delivered heartfelt Words of Tribute in acknowledgement. Kitty’s 10 grandchildren were all present, many travelling from the UK and Spain to bid farewell to a much loved grandmother. Afterwards Kitty was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery where Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., imparted the graveside blessing and led the Rite of Committal. Kitty’s family wish to thank the many people who were so good to Kitty in recent years; the ladies of the homecare team and HSE staff, the meals on wheels volunteers, the staff of CareChoice who cared for Kitty over the last three years, Dr. Brady and his staff and all the wonderful friends and neighbours who were so important in Kitty’s life. We express our sincere condolences to her children Terry and Ivan, extended family, other relatives and many friends. May Kitty rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 8 January, 2016

FARMING

Round-up … Farmers commanding higher beef prices and improved selling conditions

Pictured at an IFA conference looking at how risk mangagement can work for dairy farmers organised in conjunction with FC Stone are: Brendan Gleeson, Dept of Agriculture; Charlie Hyland, FC Stone; Diane and Joe Thome, Wisconsin Dairy Farmers; Joe Healy, IFA President; Liam Fenton, FC Stone; and Sean O'Leary, IFA Dairy Chairman.

Farmers need support in times of falling prices, conference on risk management hears ADDRESSING the recent joint conference in Laois with FCStone ‘Making Risk Management Work for Farmers’, IFA President Joe Healy said farmers cannot be expected to bear the market risk from volatile milk prices and still expand production just to fill capacity. He sent a clear message to the industry:There can be no more milk price cuts. Farmers can take no more. The IFA President said, “After five years of major investment, co-op management teams and boards must take stock and find cost savings and efficiencies in every area of operation. Consolidation, joint ventures, cooperation must come back to the fore.” Expanding on the key issue of farm incomes, which he identified in his AGM speech last week, Joe Healy said, “Most farmers now produce below break-even.With low milk prices, high spring feed, tax and superlevy bills, farm cash flow is stretched to the limit. We know markets will recover when supply and demand rebalance. But we also know that bad times, as well as good, will come again: this is what volatility means”.

The IFA President said co-ops must give stronger signals of what market demand exists at a viable milk price, and let farmers make informed decisions on volumes over and above that. “This is not about production management, which doesn’t work in a global market. It is about rethinking the sector’s development strategy to share the risk more fairly.” Joe Healy said farmers are not equipped to cope with prolonged periods of low prices and the volatile incomes that are now the norm. Dairy farmers are learning this the hard way in 2016. The dairy market downturn is lasting longer than anyone expected. Milk prices have been falling in Ireland and globally for two years solid. IFA Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary said the dairy sector needs to equip itself to be more sustainable in the face of volatile markets, including prolonged downturns. First and foremost, this must mean equipping farmers to cope with these relatively new conditions. In the last five years, first Glanbia, then, with the help of Ornua, more

co-ops have offered farmers fixed price contracts, which allow some farmers to receive in excess of 30c/l for some of their milk. Sean O’Leary said the contracts helped farmers understand the concept of hedging – foregoing the highest prices, but avoiding the lowest. But fixed price contracts are difficult to deliver depending on market prices. They must not be the only option available from industry: other forms of hedging or margin insurance instruments need to be developed, by industry and in conjunction with government and the EU. IFA will continue to work hard challenging banks to be more proactive and price competitive with both cash flow and investment financing. They must learn from the Glanbia Milk-Flex package and offer well priced financial packages which meet farmers’ needs and respond automatically to price variations. On taxation, we need the incoming Minister for Agriculture to support strongly IFA’s proposals for volatilityfriendly farm taxation to allow individual farmers to smooth out their incomes between good and bad years.

IFA welcomes TAMS Scheme for tillage farmers IFA National Grain Committee Chairman Liam Dunne has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Agriculture that a TAMS Scheme for tillage farmers will launch in the coming weeks. The Minister’s confirmation follows EU Commission approval for funding for investment in grain storage and precision and low impact tillage equipment by arable crop farmers, submitted by the Department following lobbying by IFA. Liam Dunne said, “Poor world grain prices have decimated growers’ margins over the last three years and grant-aided investment is critical in

helping growers to restore competitiveness while reducing the sector’s carbon and environmental footprint. “Growers supply quality grain, oilseeds and proteins for use in Ireland’s livestock, milling, malting, brewing and distilling industries. Our tillage farmers are world-class operators but they work in a very challenging environment, competing against world prices. They have to contend with extreme price and income volatility in addition to the vagaries of the Irish weather. “Targeted funding is a must to maintain competitiveness and facilitate further expansion of arable crop pro-

duction. This will support the growth of Ireland’s rapidly expanding dairy, whiskey and gluten free oats export orientated businesses. Increased farmto-farm trade coupled with the use of technology will also allow grain farmers to reduce agriculture’s carbon and environmental footprint. Concluding, the IFA Grain Chairman stated that, “It is vital that the investment scheme is opened as soon as possible. There is considerable scope for expansion of the sector. However, this expansion will depend on increased productivity and profitability through reducing input use and crop establishment costs.”

IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the tightness in cattle supplies is beginning to bite with some farmers commanding steer base prices of €4.00 to €4.05/kg and heifer base prices of €4.10 to €4.15/kg. In addition, he said sellers are doing deals involving payment for transport and no weight specification cuts. Angus Woods said it is clear that supplies of steers and heifers will remain very tight for the next number of months and finishers have to maximise their bargaining power in this situation. Bull prices have also improved with U grades at €4.00/4.05. He said P and O grade cows are making €3.30/kg.

Removal of sensitive products from Mercosur offer an important recognition of concerns raised by IFA RESPONDING to reports from Brussels, IFA President Joe Healy has welcomed the removal of some sensitive products, in particular beef, from the draft offer on Mercosur being considered by EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström. Joe Healy said IFA had raised grave concerns over the inclusion of beef in the Commission’s draft offer and had taken up this matter directly with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Agriculture. Mr Healy said within 36 hours of being elected, he had travelled to Brussels to raise the matter with the EU Commission at the highest level. Joe Healy said any negotiating strategy based on concessions on sensitive products including beef was totally flawed and this was clear from the growing opposition that had emerged to the inclusion of beef among 20 Member States at the Farm Council. IFA will continue to build alliances with other countries which share our real concerns about the impact of these negotiations”. The IFA President said the new Government must be vigilant and make it clear in Brussels that there is no justification for re-introducing beef into the Mercosur negotiations.

IFA welcomes EU approval for sheep fencing grant aid IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey has welcomed the decision from the EU Commission to approve the inclusion of sheep fencing as an investment under the existing TAMS, scheme as announced by Minister Coveney in the Dail. John Lynskey said IFA has lobbied hard at both national and EU level to have sheep fencing re-instated as eligible for grant aid under TAMS. “IFA made this a priority issues in the

lead in to the Budget 2016 negotiations last September and also lobbied hard for it in the Dail, where we secured the full agreement of the Agriculture Committee.” The IFA Sheep Chairman said the Department should now immediately move to open the scheme and have it included in the next application tranche. “Grant aid for sheep fencing is a positive development. Good fencing is key to maximizing grass utilization on sheep farms,” said John Lynskey.

IFA to meet factories on lamb prices IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey said IFA will meet Meat Industry Ireland (MII) and the lamb processors on prices and the need to stabilise the market at this important time for the sector. He said, “An IFA delegation, led by our President Joe Healy, together with members of the National Sheep Committee will meet the key lamb plant managers this week. Our message will be simple and straightforward: lamb prices need to stabilise so as not to undermine the market at this critical time in the season.” John Lynskey said the upheaval on lamb price recently damaged the market and will severely impact on the incomes of sheep farmers for 2016. “Sheep farming is a very low margin sector and simply cannot afford price hits of up to €15 per head over a short period,” he said.

IFA welcomes new sheep and ANC funding measures in draft programme for Government IFA President Joe Healy today welcomed the positive aspects on agriculture contained in the Draft Programme for Government, in particular the new funding for sheep and Disadvantaged Areas (ANCs). Joe Healy said IFA will be working with the new Government on the implementation of all of the measures on agriculture and will be demanding a strong response from the new Minister for Agriculture to address the severe income crisis in farming. Joe Healy said that IFA had presented detailed proposals on farming to the political parties in the General Election and during the Government negotiations. He said a significant number of the measures contained in the Draft Programme reflect the issues raised by IFA. The IFA President welcomed the proposed €25m funding for a new sheep scheme and the increase in funding for the ANC Scheme of €25m. He said both measures needed to be in this year’s Budget and paid out to farmers in 2017. IFA had undertaken intensive campaigns over the last year for a new targeted sheep payment and the restoration of Disadvantaged Area payments (ANC).

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No National Reserve 2016 = R.I.P. Young Farmers

ICSA protestors march towards the Dail.

Waterford ICSA optimistic on removal of beef from Mercosur Trade Deal talks following ICSA Protest in Dublin last week ICSA Waterford chairman and Munster vice president John Halley has said he is very hopeful that the ICSA demonstration in Dublin last week against beef concessions by the EU in trade talks with the USA and South America will prove successful. ICSA held protests outside the EU Commission buildings in Dublin and Dail Eireann last week (May 4th) to highlight the absolute opposition of Irish farmers to an EU sell out of Irish beef interests in order to get benefits for multinationals. Hundreds of ICSA members travelled to Dublin on Wednesday last including a sizeable contingent from Co Waterford and the association president, Mr Patrick Kent handed in letters of opposition to the EU Commission offices setting out the case

against trade talk concessions on beef. In particular, the association was particularly scathing of the proposal by the EU trade commissioner Cecilia Malmström to allocate a 78,000 ton tariff rate quota to the Mercosur block of South American countries. “This amount of beef coming into Ireland and the EU would effectively flood the market with ultra-cheap and possibly less regulated beef which would result in the likely decimation of the Irish beef industry. Indeed, it would not only affect the Irish beef industry but beef farmers across the EU,” said Mr Halley. “The Commissioner for Trade seems to have taken too many steps without a proper mandate from the member states, without proper scrutiny by the members of the European

Parliament and without a full analysis of the cumulative impact of multiple trade deals.” Mr Halley pointed out that it was utterly unfair to provide free access to EU markets to external producers who do not have the same burden of cross compliance and regulation endured by European farmers. He added that these trade deals undermined EU climate change objectives. "ICSA is demanding that the EU Commission rows back from getting a deal at the expense of the EU beef sector. Beef is a sensitive product that cannot withstand the effects of the proposed TRQ concessions in Mercosur or any potential similar concessions under TTIP.” ICSA is also calling on the incoming government to take a very strong stance

Seán Finan explained "it's of vital importance for young farmers that a national reserve is in place in 2016.Young farmers have invested in their futures by attending agricultural colleges and completing their agricultural courses in unprecedented numbers, now is not the time to shut them out of the National Reserve and a future in farming.” Macra’s Agricultural Affairs chairman Bryan Hynes said "the funding of the National Reserve was flagged over a year ago, to the Minister and the Department, that there was no sufficient way of replenishing the national reserve outside of a linear cut and we could be facing into another group of forgotten farmers if we don't get the reserve we need". Finan concluded "young farmers are demanding continuity and consistency in young farmer policy otherwise young farmers end up falling outside the eligibility for schemes”.

Assistant Principal Appointed at Teagasc Kildalton ICSA Waterford chairman and Munster vice president John Halley addresses the crowd at ICSA’s Mercosur protest in Dublin. on these negotiations and to join the French government in rejecting the undermining of EU agriculture. However, following ICSA’s protest the news coming from Brussels suggests a strong possibility that beef will be removed from

the Mercosur trade talks. Mr. Halley said “ICSA has worked hard to achieve this goal and we are optimistic that it will come to pass, but we must wait to see what is included in the exchange of offers between the EU and Mercosur on Wednesday (May 11th).”

Ballyduff / Ballysaggart Macra WELL done to some of our members who took part in the Darkness Into Light walk in Dungarvan last week in aid of Pieta House, a very worthy cause with funds going towards a new Pieta House in the Southeast. The club will be attending a dairy stock judging competition on May 19th, a few of our members will be competing. The final county meeting took place last week and an AGM will be on in the coming weeks. We have not confirmed a date for our next meeting but it will be announced on our Facebook page and in the notes next week. New members always welcome.

ON Tuesday, 3rd May, Macra na Feirme National President Seán Finan lead a delegation of young farmers to present a letter to the Minister for Agriculture and stage a demonstration highlighting the critical importance of a young farmer National Reserve scheme for 2016. The Macra President calls on the Minister for Agriculture to immediately open the National Reserve. The delegation of young farmers highlighted their frustration at the National Reserve not being open for 2016. Young farmers need a National Reserve to give them a fair start in farming. They are now left in limbo as the closing date for Basic Payment Scheme fast approaches. It further impacts on young farmers without entitlements as they are not in a position to get the 25% young farmer top up. On presentation of the letter to the Ministers office Macra na Feirme National President

Pictured at a recent Ballyduff/Ballysaggart IFA Branch Meeting on Revised Standards for Agricultural Vehicles in the Lismore Hotel are: Michael J. Walsh, Chairman Ballyduff/Ballysaggart IFA Branch, Eleanor Kiely Waterford IFA Environment Chairman, Harold Kingston IFA Cork Central Delegate and John Fitzgerald Waterford IFA Chairman.

GRAINNE McMahon has been appointed as Assistant Principal at the Teagasc Agriculture and Horticulture College, Piltown, County Kilkenny. Grainne will be Assistant Principal – Horticulture, but will also have responsibility across the campus for areas such as student welfare, access, security and rules and regulations. She completes the management team in Kildalton of College Principal, Paul Hennessy and Assistant Principal - Agriculture, Tim Ashmore. Grainne holds a Certificate in Horticulture from Warrenstown College and went on to qualify from University College Dublin with a first class Honours B.Agr.Sc in commercial horticulture. She completed a Masters in Agricultural Science specialising in turfgrass at UCD, before obtaining a Masters of Arts in Management in Education from Waterford Institute of Technology. Grainne currently works in Teagasc as Curriculum Development and Standards Officer and Co-ordinator for Practical Learning Periods, in the Teagasc education programme. Prior to that, she was a Horticultural Lecturer for 12 years at the Teagasc Horticultural College in Kildalton, teaching courses from level 5 to 7 in both the theory and practical aspects, specialising in turfgrass, green-

keeping, protected crop production and soils management. She has organised numerous events and open days including four sports turf seminars for people working in that industry. She has delivered in-service training of education officers in the areas of course preparation, delivery, policies, timetable preparation and verification. She is a member of the International Society of Horticultural Science. Speaking on her appointment Grainne said:“There is an opportunity to continue to develop Kildalton College as a centre of excellence in horticultural education for those seriously committed to the industry. I look forward to leading that development and supporting the horticultural industry into the future.” Congratulating Grainne on her appointment, Paul Hennessy, Principal at Teagasc Kildalton said: “We are fortunate to have someone with Grainne’s qualifications, experience and management expertise to be the new Assistant Principal for Horticulture in the college and I look forward to continuing to work with her as we develop the course offerings and the College. I would like to acknowledge the contribution over the years of the former Assistant Principal Ciaran Walsh and wish him well in his retirement.”

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Beef 2015 Open Day BEEF 2016, a major Teagasc Open Day will take place on Tuesday, 5th July, at Grange in Dunsany, Co. Meath. Thousands of cattle farmers, from all over the country, are expected to attend this major national beef event, which is sponsored by FBD. At this time of uncertainty in the beef sector, BEEF 2016 will focus on the application of technologies which will help Irish beef farmers to increase profitability of their farming business. The main issues facing both Suckler beef and dairy calf-to-beef producers will be addressed at BEEF 2016. Both the flagship Derrypatrick and Maternal Index herds will be on display. Technical updates will be provided on how to exploit superior genetics, improve performance from pasture and plan your herd’s health. Speaking at the launch, Dr Pat Dillon, Head of the Teagasc Animal and Grassland, Research and Innovation programme, said:” Global forecasts are for increased demand for

protein, in particular protein from meat, and increased economic prosperity in many emerging markets present opportunities for increased exports of high quality, safe and sustainable Irish beef to international markets. The strong reputation of Irish grass-based beef production can ensure greater penetration of highvalue markets both in the EU and in third countries”. TECHNOLOGIES The first five technical stands on the day will provide technical and financial updates on ‘Suckler Beef ’, ‘Exploiting Genetics’, ‘Dairy Calf-to-Beef ’, ‘High Performance from Pasture’, and ‘Profitable Breeding and Herd Health’. Then the event will open out into a series of interactive villages covering the’ BETTER Farm Beef Programme’, ‘Feed to Meat’, ‘Improving Animal Health’, ‘Business of Beef Systems’, ‘Breeding Village’, ‘Sustainable Farm Environment’, ‘Grassland Demonstration’ and ‘Health and Safety’. One new feature this

READER’S QUERIES Question: I intend to apply for the recently launched Young Farmers Scheme. I completed and submitted a form to have my name added to the herd number with my father. In the meantime I have collected up all of the other documentation required. My name still hasn’t been added to the herd number and my father is getting anxious as the Basic Payment Application hasn’t been submitted yet as I am waiting for my name to be included and apply online for the YFS under the new arrangement. Is this a wise move? Can you please advise? Answer: Ideally you would wait until the single named registration has expired, then register the joint arrangement online and then complete the BPS and YFS applications electronically under the new arrangement all in the one day however this may not be possible as the clock is ticking and there are no talks of an extension to the closing date as of today. Should the single registration still be active by the weekend then submit the BPS application under the single entity and you can also submit the YFS application under the same entity and put a footnote with it that the application for a joint entity has been submitted. Alternatively there is a paper YFS application available for those where no herd number available.You could always use this however the electronic method would be my preference as it will keep all the data together. Be aware also that the farm payment entitlements must be transferred from the single entity to the joint entity and the closing date for receipt of these is also the 16th of May. Registered post is strongly advised. I trust this will clear things for you. Tip of the Week: Current closing date for receipt of 2016 BPS applications is Monday, 16th May, 2016.

year will be looking at rotational grazing infrastructure requirements in terms of roadways, water and fencing, to both increase grass utilisation and labour efficiency. PastureBase Ireland has identified that the advantage of creating one new paddock on a farm will give five extra grazings on the farm for the year. Therefore, a consequence of sub-dividing a farm into paddocks will result in increased number of grazings in conjunction with increased DM production. HEALTH AND SAFETY The Health and Safety exhibition will have an enhanced focus covering all the main risk areas on farms, from livestock, machines, slurry gases, electricity etc, and will provide advice on how to manage the dangers effectively. INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP Key industry experts from Bord Bia, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, Animal Health Ireland, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Irish

Farmers Journal and University College Dublin will join with Teagasc at the various villages and on stands to present and discuss individual farmer queries. In addition, meat industry representatives, the main beef breed societies and AI breeding companies will be represented on the day. LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS Reseeded pastures outperform old swards in terms of grass production, so there will be demonstrations on the different establishment options for sowing grass and clover. A live exhibition will also take place on the ideal animal to meet market specifications for different market outlets. FARMERS’ FORUM At the end of the day there will be a special forum on ‘Young Farmers in Beef ’. This will include a panel discussion with a number of young beef farmers on how they are planning to develop sustainable family beef farming business into the future.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 9/5/’16 Grange, Waterford 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

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 25.24 4.53 3.77 2.09 1.5 620 141 1,300 70 91

Comments: Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • 22ha taken out for silage - half of this will be cut next week for quality bales. • In the first 2 weeks of AI 75% submitted - cows and heifers. • Service milking machine this week. • Weaned calves going to contract rearer.

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Teagasc DAIRYING Fertility targets This month is the driver of dairy farmers’ most important key performance index (KPI) for 2016; the six-week calving rate. It is vital that dairy farmers know what they have to achieve during the breeding season. The following targets must be the goal: • Submission rate (three week) – 90 per cent; • Conception rate to first service – 65 per cent; • 42-day in-calf rate: (a) cows – 85 per cent; (b) heifers –95 per cent; • Services per conception – 1.7; • Infertile rate – 10 per cent; • Herd calving interval (days) – 365; and • AI/bull/scanning/drugs costs – 0.8 cents/litre. You can’t measure these unless you have good records. Use the breeding chart and pocket notebook to record all breeding details. Use Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) HerdPlus data from last year to establish where you are weak, and use it this year to stay on top of problems arising. Missed heats are expensive A missed heat costs €250 per cow. It can be as many as 30 per 100-cow herd, which is a loss of €7,500. This happens if the farmer is not geared to identify bulling cows. It’s all about submission rates. The conception rate for a 13-week breeding season will be the same in the following two scenarios: a 90 per cent heat detection rate with a 30 per cent conception rate; and a 50 per cent heat detection rate with a 60 per cent conception rate. Heat detection aids are essential, and any dairy farmer who is using AI has no chance of identifying all bulling cows without them.You must believe in these: • If all paint is removed, then there is a 93 per cent chance the cow is bulling; • Even if as little as 25 per cent of the paint is removed, there is a 76 per cent chance she is bulling. The secret is that the paint should be only two inches wide and 9-10 inches long. Quickly check the other signs to confirm that she is in heat.These heat detection aids must be used continuously on all cows during May and June. As most farmers are relying almost solely on such aids, it is imperative that the farmer spends sufficient time picking out cows that indicate they are ‘onheat’.This is not done adequately on farms. Farmers should observe the cows entering the collection yard, or while they are in the parlour, either with mirrors or by stepping up onto the kerb in order to be at same level as the cows’ back. If you have a vasectomised bull, one per 20-30 cows, let him into the herd five to six weeks after the start of mating date. In relation to on-the-day management, having identified the cow on heat, it makes no sense that you would mismanage her or the situation before, during or after service, resulting in poor conception rate. What could you do wrong? • You could allow the cow to be stressed by: lack of feed or water; being too long in the crush; being bullied by dominant cows; or being intimidated by dogs, cats or humans. • The DIY operator, or technician, could also mishandle the AI straw or the service actions. • The straw should be stored hygienically in a plastic glove, thawed out completely and used within five minutes of thawing. • The straw should be handled carefully and hygienically. • If, as a DIY operator, you have the slightest doubt about your ability, get a one-

day refresher course or use a technician. • If you think the technician isn’t operating to protocols, remind him because the financial loss to you will be massive. The optimum time to serve cows is 1224 hours after the onset of standing heat.To meet this requirement, it may be necessary to AI cows in the morning and again in the evening, instead of once per day. It also allows DIY operators the task of serving reasonable numbers at each AI session. Many farmers say they get tired after 10-13 cows. You should use a minimum of 1.5 to 2 AI Friesian straws per cow this year. For every 50 cows, use 75 AI straws. It is a very simple way of planning and knowing you will have adequate replacements in two to three years’ time. If you are planning to expand, you must use two straws for every cow in the herd, or 100 AI straws per 50 cows. That means all the heifers must be artificially inseminated once. Farmers who are serious about expansion and have the scope should use nothing else but Friesian AI on all cows. • Don’t be afraid to use Jersey on highyielding, infertile Holsteins, as it will increase the profit of the progeny by €180 per cow; • Keep focused on using highest Economic Breeding Index (EBI) bulls, with over €100 of the EBI coming from fertility and that improves protein by at least 0.10 per cent; • The ‘mop-up’ stock bull must be checked for fertility and ability to ‘do the job’ now; • Hand mate each stock bull you have now, with three to four cows you are not using for replacement heifers. In three weeks’ time, if greater than 50 per cent repeat, you know the bull is in trouble. Remember, one in 10 bulls is infertile, while one in three becomes infertile at some stage during the season; IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Greenfield Dairy Farm Open Day The Teagasc Greenfield Farm Open Day will take place in Kilkenny on Wednesday, May 18th at 10.30 a.m.The objective of the Open Day is twofold; firstly to update dairy farmers on the key outcomes in terms of both physical and financial performance of the farm over the last seven years; secondly to help dairy farmers to cope with the low milk price in 2016. On the day you will see how the farm is being managed given this year’s lower milk price.The management of a large dairy through the most stressful period of calving and breeding in terms of labour input will be a special focus. Strategies to cope with the low milk price will be discussed which will include cash flow budgeting, cost reduction options as well as an increase in efficiency and productivity.You will be able to return home with clear and confident messages on how to reduce the stress on your farm business. The Greenfield dairy farm is in the 7th year of a 15 year lease. In 2009 Teagasc, in conjunction with the stakeholders Irish Farmers Journal, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited (GIIL), FBD trust and AIB set up the Greenfield Dairy Farm Programme. The Phelan family (land owners), GIIL and the Irish Farmers Journal are stakeholders in the leased Kilkenny farm which is looking in detail at the conversion of a 120ha tillage farm to a low capital cost 350 cow dairy unit. Directions: Four miles from Kilkenny on the R712, just before the Gowran exit.

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Waterford man wins inaugural agri project award at WIT AGRICULTURE students Billy Ryan from Ballycurran in South Kilkenny and John Hannigan from Ballymacarbry in Waterford were the inaugural winners of the Comeragh Vets agricultural projects award at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT). To be chosen from a 53 strong group, the BSc in Agriculture students presented findings from their third year projects to a panel of judges in Kildalton College in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny on Tuesday, 26th April. The students created posters with information on a range of topics, such as animal health, grass growth rates, minimum tillage and farm profitability. John's project examined the factors that affect the growth of grass in the Spring on Irish farms. The main variables in this trial were the length of time since the sward was reseeded and the amount of fertiliser applied. Growth rates were measured on farms across Waterford, Tipperary, Kilkenny and Laois, with average daily growth rates and average farm covers being recorded. Billy investigated the value of reseeding grassland, quantifying the benefits over what could be achieved on older, under-

BSc in Agriculture student John Hannigan from Ballymacarbry in Waterford being awarded the Comeragh Vets Agricultural Projects Award from Chris McGrath, Comeragh Vets. performing swards. Billy carried out this research at his family farm in South Kilkenny.

Chris McGrath and Fiona O’Brien from Comeragh Vet Group which is based in

Kilmacthomas were on the judging panel and presented John and Billy with their prizes.

Speaking about the students, Chris said, “That was great fun today and Fiona and I enjoyed it immensely. We were very impressed by the presentation skills and enthusiasm shown by the 3rd years for their projects.” “The third year project is an integral part of the course and the students are encouraged to do projects in areas that are of interest to them and will have a real benefit in their future careers. Of course, it’s also a bonus that the skills they gain will stand to them as they continue into fourth year,” course leader Tony Woodcock commented. Agriculture at WIT has become increasingly popular in the last number of years. The course is very practical in its approach and the students divide their time between the main campus and Kildalton College in Piltown Co Kilkenny. Students take production agriculture type modules at Kildalton Agricultural College and more scientific and business related modules are taken at WIT. To accommodate students, a free bus service operates between WIT and Kildalton. For more information on the BSc in Agriculture, visit www.wit.ie/wd126.

IFA urges farmers to make BPS applications by next Monday IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has reminded farmers that the deadline for the 2016 BPS application is next Monday, 16th May, and he urged farmers to ensure that their applications are in on time. The Department of Agriculture has informed IFA that extended opening hours will operate at the Department’s Portlaoise office to assist farmers to meet the deadline. The office will open until 9.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday next.

In addition, the Portlaoise office will remain open until 12 midnight on Monday next. IFA is encouraging farmers to make online applications as this will lead to more efficient processing, fewer errors and speedier payments from mid-October next. The IFA Deputy President said that it is vital that no farmer loses out through late application as the BPS and other direct payments make up such a significant part of farm income. This is particularly relevant in the current year, with farm incomes

under such pressure. IFA has already raised the prospect of a higher advance payment in October next to deal with the serious income crisis on farms. Richard Kennedy said IFA will meet the Department this week on issues surrounding the new prechecking arrangements, which will allow an opportunity to address dual claims, over-claims and overlaps highlighted on online applications. This will assist farmers who have made online applications as it will reduce errors and possible penalties.

Notifications back to farmers will be through the BPS online system. The BPS application is also relevant for all other schemes such as ANCs (Box must be ticked on BPS application to apply),Young Framer Scheme, GLAS, BDGP, and TAMS. Direct payments are worth about €1.7bn to farmers and are a vital support. Farmers are also reminded that once a BPS application has been submitted, amendments may be made to the application until May 31st.

IFA welcomes €25m funding for new Sheep Payment IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey has welcomed the announcement of €25m in funding for a new sheep payment from the negotiations on the Programme for the new Government. John Lynskey said IFA had undertaken an intensive campaign over the last year seeking a new targeted payment per ewe for sheep farmers. He said IFA had lobbied all of the political parties strongly before the general election and engaged closely with the negotiations over recent weeks and

days. John Lynskey said the proposal to provide funding of €25m for the sheep sector is a very positive development. He said this level of funding can provide a payment equivalent to about €10 per ewe. John Lynskey said it is vitally important that the new sheep payment is targeted at active sheep farmers in both hill and lowland areas and available on all breeding ewes. In addition, he said it is essential bureaucracy and costs are kept to an absolute minimum

as incomes on sheep farms are unacceptably low. The IFA sheep farmers’ leader also welcomed the increased funding of an additional €25m for ANC payments (Areas of Natural / Disadvantaged Areas). John Lynskey said IFA has also secured the reinstatement of sheep fencing for grant aid under the TAMS scheme. He said this scheme must be opened immediately and must be available to sheep farmers under the next tranche.

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€850 each. 3 A.A. 278 kgs. made €670 each. HEIFERS 4 Char. 510 kgs. made €1,175 each. 3 Char. 510 kgs. made €1,125 each. 1 Lim. 535 kgs. made €1,140 each. 4 Lim. 447 kgs. made €1,065. 3 Lim. 375 kgs.made €870 each. 3 Char. 371 kgs. made €885 each. Special Entry for Monday next, 16th May, 2016 – 2 Pedigree Registered Aberdeen Angus Bulls, for a local producer.

ICSA congratulates Michael Creed on appointment as Minister ICSA President Patrick Kent has congratulated Michael Creed on his appointment as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Mr Kent said “Minister Creed has a challenging time ahead with numerous issues needing urgent attention, most notably the double threat of the Mercosur and TTIP deals and the detrimental effect they pose to the Irish beef industry.” “The current Rural Development programme also needs to be refocused to make it work better for farmers. Key issues include the reversing of cuts to disadvantaged areas, a more user friendly

GLAS that delivers real benefits and a dedicated sheep scheme. A common sense approach to the BDGP scheme is also required and a commitment to ensuring that the planned allocation is fully utilised.” Addressing the issue of the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) Mr. Kent said, “The Minister needs to ensure that the purpose of QAS is to reward farmers, not penalise them.” “ICSA looks forward to working with Minister Creed on these and many other issues affecting Irish farmers.We wish him well in his new role.”

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Gemini ACROSS 1 One of the colours in the Lotto raffle (4) 3 Welsh island noted for its wildlife (6) 9 Polished (9) 10 Component of an aeroplane or an umbrella (3) 11 English city that hosts an annual international piano competition (5) 12 Thomas _ , Victorian businessman whose wares included tea (6) 15 The Royal Navy is also called the _ _ (6,7) 17 A temporary halt on pay levels (6) 18 Skin condition also known as nettlerash and urticaria (5) 21 One can do this through one s teeth (3) 22 Style of English architecture or furniture of the early 18th century (5,4) 23 Lacking in quantity (6) 24 One of the colours in the Lotto raffle (4)

May 21st June 20th

DOWN 1 One of the adjectives applied to intestines (5) 2 Anagram of DOMINATES and STAMINODE (9) 4 A variety of leather (3) 5 Guglielmo _ , Italian inventor and electrical engineer (7) 6 One of the colours in the Lotto raffle (4) 7 A tapering stone pillar such as Cleopatra s Needle in London, Paris and New York (7) 8 Magazine established by the BBC in 1929 and which ran until 1991 (3,8) 13 Possibly (9) 14 French astronomer Charles or more untidy (7) 16 Manuel _ , Panamanian dictator in the 1980s (7) 19 Open to bribery (5) 20 One of the colours in the Lotto raffle (4) 22 Football club based in White City, London (1,1,1)

September 23rd October 22nd

SOLUTION

Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

WORKMATE is giving signs that they want to be more than just a colleague. Meaningful looks over the photocopier, unavoidable eye contact in the lift it all adds up. Capitalise!

EALOUSY and possessiveness are dominating your thoughts at the moment but you have to convince yourself there is really no need. Keep reminding yourself of your strengths.

AREER-wise, it s best to keep your cards close to your chest for the next couple of weeks. Don t tell anyone your plans to progress until you are completely sure of them yourself.

STRANGE phone call this week will have you thinking about it for days afterwards when in fact there is a totally logical answer. You re at it again, Cancer stop questioning it!

IFE seems to have found a rhythm at last. But while this may be secure, your restless nature makes you want change. Keep plodding on for the time being and see what happens.

OUR relationship with a friend is just about to become more than just friends , but it s up to you to make the first move. Timing, tact and never giving up will work wonders every time.

MEETING with an attractive stranger could prove both financially and romantically rewarding for you both. Get the financial bit right first, and the romance will come naturally.

OMEONE you know but have never met, such as a pen pal or an internet friend, will suddenly feel much closer this week. It might be that they are closer than you first thought.

Sagittarius

Capricorn

RUSTRATION and insecurity have put you in

a bad mood resulting in friction between you November and your loved ones. Control your temper and you 22nd December 21st will find those closest to you will be able to help. December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 19th

HILE there s nothing wrong with a bit of harmless flirting, don t you think you re taking it a little too far? Trying it on with just about everyone could harm your reputation.

OU RE feeling bored with your friends and think it s time for a change. Joining a local club will provide the answer if you act now. It could also provide financial opportunities.

ON T be afraid to spend some money on yourself this week you deserve it. It s all very well being economical, but everyone needs some fun once in a while including you.

THE theatre really revved into life here at SGC Dungarvan on Thursday for the much anticipated premiere of My Name Is Emily. The award-winning independent Irish drama, directed by Simon Fitzmaurice and starring Evanna Lynch, debuted here among a bustling crowd of over 250 people. The night, which was a huge success, was organised by Yesteryear Motor Club in aid of St.Vincent’s End of Life Unit at Dungarvan Hospital. Of course, the main attraction of the night was the gleaming, now illustrious, yellow Renault 4L that took pride of place in the chock-full lobby. The superbly maintained vintage vehicle belonged to Dungarvan’s very own Thomas Coffey, who the night was in honour of. Tom very kindly donated his beloved car to the project after the movie crew tracked down the vehicle following an extensive search of the internet and garages. Tom’s daughter, Joyce Coffey, told how the crew were thrilled to have Tom be a part of their team. Attending the Dublin premiere and the Galway Film Festival,Tom saw his star car journey to the big screen, making this critically acclaimed movie possible. Sadly,Tom

passed away on New Year’s before he could see his car make its triumphant homecoming. He received the very best of care in Dungarvan Hospital, spending his last days in the End of Life Unit which this event was in aid of. After a little careful manoeuvring, the prized Renault sailed through the doors to park proudly in the centre of the cinema and bask in the much-deserved praise which those in attendance heaped on four-wheeled celebrity.The night was a roaring success, with everyone enjoying some delicious nibbles and wine, kindly provided by Daly Catering, before settling down to enjoy the movie. An immensely enjoyable night for all and one that SGC Dungarvan was delighted to be a part of and to help such an amazing cause. My Name Is Emily will be playing at SGC Dungarvan over the coming days, giving cinema-goers a chance to see the star car in action for themselves.The powerful film traces the odyssey of a young girl, Emily (Evanna Lynch), who runs away from a foster home in search of her visionary father, a patient in a psychiatric ward. Before long Emily finds herself on a journey of self-discovery as this story of madness, redemption and love unfolds.

Captain America: Civil War Review by Grace Collender IT’S superhero versus superhero in Captain America: Civil War as the time has finally come for Marvel fans to choose whose side they are on with the action-packed battle erupting in glorious style.The third instalment in the popular trilogy, Civil War is a sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Launched in 2011, this thrilling superhero saga has most certainly not lost its momentum, with Civil War packing a powerful punch. Directed this time round by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, the exhilarating sci-fi adventure is loaded with action, riveting character development, timely humour and even a dollop of hearty emotion. Following a disastrous mission resulting in hefty civilian casualties thanks to the actions of The Avengers, citizens grow to fear the heroes’ activities, prompting the government to take control of the situation by pushing for the Anti-Hero Registration Act, a law that would reign in the movements of superheroes. A rift emerges, causing The Avengers to split into two opposing camps, one led by Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), who stands with the Act, the other led by Captain America (Chris Evans), who rejects the Act, feeling they cannot rely on the government alone to protect the world. Divided, the heroes are threatened not just by their own

fragmentation, but by a formidable foe in the shape of the nefarious Zemo (Daniel Bruhl). Things do not bode well for our warring warriors. Packed with a legion of Marvel characters, the film skilfully incorporates each character into the narrative so that no one is left superfluously floating around the edges. Each role brings something important to the tale, a commendable feat by screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, the dynamic duo responsible for the success of the previous films. Returning characters continue to grow, while fresh faces also swing into action, such as the new Spiderman (Tom Holland), who is set to have his own movie in the near future. Furthermore, the script is brimming with a super blend of emotion and humour guaranteed to reel viewers in and have them chortling along with well-timed gags courtesy of Iron Man and Ant Man (Paul Rudd). Combined with brilliant performances from all the cast, Civil War expertly creates what Chris Evans calls “a human story with a superhero feel, as opposed to a superhero movie with a human feel”. Of course, what would a superhero movie be without awe-inspiring action scenes, a thrilling delight lavishly unleashed on screens in flaming fashion. From tense torture scenes to explosive battles, this latest voyage into Marvel’s cinematic universe is gripping from start to finish. 5/5

Across: 1 Lime, 3 Skomer, 9 Burnished, 10 Rib, 11 Leeds, 12 Lipton, 15 Senior Service, 17 Freeze, 18 Hives, 21 Lie, 22 Queen Anne, 23 Meagre, 24 Teal. Down: 1 Large, 2 Maidstone, 4 Kid, 5 Marconi, 6 Ruby, 7 Obelisk, 8 The Listener, 13 Perchance, 14 Messier, 16 Noriega, 19 Venal, 20 Plum, 22 QPR.

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Reserve June Weekend for TradFest 2016 FOR those who love traditional music it is almost a way of life and they will never get enough of it. For those who are not that dedicated, a good, lively session will always attract their attention. For anyone in search of a weekend with a difference, with lots of traditional music as an added extra, then Dungarvan’s Tradfest over the June Bank Holiday weekend, 2nd – 6th June, is a mandatory destination. Tradfest Dungarvan, incorporating Féile na nDéise, is now in its 21st year and is the largest festival of its kind in the South-East of Ireland. It is hometown for two of the our best known bands countrywide - Caladh Nua and Danú – but is also producing yearly, a crop of young musicians who sweep the boards at the Fleadh Cheoil and other All-Ireland Trad competitions. Since last year, local trad group Nuadán have produced their own CD which has proved highly popular among enthusiasts. They too are on this year’s programme. The Official Opening will take place on Thursday, 2nd June at the Park Hotel and will be performed by Linda Ervine, who is the Irish Language Officer of the East Belfast Mission and Development Officer of the highly successful Glór na nGhaeil East Belfast Community Project. Her husband Brian is also steeped in Irish culture and is a renowned traditional singer. By far the most visible element of Tradfest is the Martin Curran Memorial Busking Competition on Saturday afternoon from 2.30 pm.This brings on to the streets many up and coming young musicians who are joined by the more experienced groups, making for a lively afternoon of the best of our traditional music, singing and sean-nós dancing. The €1,000 prize money this year should be an added attraction and

everywhere you go on Saturday afternoon, you will encounter some group playing their hearts out eager to attract the attention not only of the judges, but the admiring public also. So if the weather is fine there should be a major turnout and many groups strategically placed around the more populated streets. The schools songs project is a feature again this year and it is hoped to attract many entries from schools across the county and further afield. First offered in 2012 as a Munster Fleadh project, it attracted eleven schools when 400 children took part. “This being the 1916 Centenary year,” says Cathaoirleach, Micheál Marrinan, “we decided to make that the theme of their songs and the ultimate aim of the competition is to find new young singers who will sing individually. “For the moment, the competition is for groups of 3 to 5 members in two categories, U-8 and U-13 and there will be an inscribed special medal commemorating 1916 to every participant.” The headline concerts feature some of the best trad groups in the country today. Sunday night’s headline event features ‘local’ group Danú, whose members hail from Counties Waterford, Kerry, Dublin and Donegal. Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today and there can be no one around who has not seen bodhrán maestro, Donnchadh Gough in full flight. Also joining them will be their new singer Nell Ní Chróinín. Their standing room only concerts all over the globe are true events of high-energy performance and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. Thursday sees ‘The Raw Bar Collective’ in The Park Hotel featur-

ing Conal O’Grada, local man, Benny McCarthy, Nell Ní Chróinín and Colm Murphy, all highly accomplished performers. Friday sees ‘At the Racket’ take the stage led by founder John Carty who is one of Irelands finest traditional musicians having been awarded TG4’s Traditional Musician of the Year in 2003. He is joined by Seamus O’Donnell, Michael McCague and Brian McGrath, all of whom are considered to be the leading exponents of their instruments within the Irish tradition. They have a unique banjo /saxophone sound not normally associated with trad, but have a most pleasant and unique sound. There will be a free concert on Saturday night at 8.30 and the Conneries Singers Club will come together in the Tudor House from 9 pm. And do not forget the final event on Monday afternoon when the new Bucket Singing Champion will be chosen. It is truly a unique event first held during Feile na nDeise many years ago. This is not a comprehensive list of events, they are all listed on the programme, just a random sample of what has been highly popular in the past. According to the organisers, this year the celebration of the unique local connections to the revolutionary period will be intertwined in the programme which will include visionary speakers from across the political spectrum with particular focus on future Gaelic culture. Tradfest Dungarvan is the perfect cocktail of Sean-Nós Singing and Sea Shantys, Ceól agus Craic and most of all an eclectic experience in the Trad and Food Capital of the Southeast. Enquiries to (087) 3638002; (087) 7737716; www.comeraghs.com; comeraghscomhaltas@g.mail.com

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Dungarvan man will celebrate Leicester’s success EVEN those outside the soccer fraternity will not be unaware that English soccer club, Leicester have performed what is little less than a miracle in coming back from a very lowly status two years ago to become the 5,000 to 1 winner of Britain’s most prestigious competition, the Premier League. Effectively, they are now the top club in Britain. Out of the thirty-seven matches they played in the competition they lost only three along the way. It has been a real David and Goliath struggle and the outcome – in sporting terms – is not far behind that Biblical event. The City of Leicester is proud to a woman and a man of what their team has achieved, none more so than their former Lord Mayor, Henry Dunphy who is a native of Knocknagranagh. He emigrated to England in 1955 and worked most of his life in public transport, buses and rail, much of it as Rolling Stock Maintenance Supervisor up to his retirement. “This has been a brilliant development for Leicester,” he told me on

the phone last weekend, “but is just one of several major boosts the city has got in recent times. That same day as Leicester were declared soccer champions, Mark Selby, who is a die-hard City fan won the World Snooker Championship. The soccer team and snooker champion will celebrate together at the weekend. Of course, our rugby team has brought honour to the city as well” “This comes just a short time after another major boost to the City’s fortunes, adds Henry. “The remains of Richard III (A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse – Shakespeare) who was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field during the War of the Roses were discovered and unearthed in the grounds of what was formerly a monastery and which is today a carpark in the city. After legal argument, they were re-interred in Leicester Cathedral, as would have been more proper at the time. He was the last of the Plantagenet line. “About ten yards from where he is buried is the old Guild Hall where

Shakespeare himself put on several of his plays, adds Henry.” “I spent eight years as the Chairman of the Leicester Promotion Committee,” he says, “and all of this comes as a dream. Coming together have made it a great year for Leicester. There will be a major parade and celebration later this week and I bet there will be over a hundred thousand people in the streets of the city. It will be a tremendous event with a final gathering in Victoria Park.” Henry gave long and distinguished service in his adopted city as a Member of the City Council from 1972 as a Labour Councillor. He was elected Mayor in the year 1993/94 and also served as High Bailiff of the City. He was Chairman of a number of influential committees through his work and extensive community involvement. He also worked tirelessly in union and labour affairs. He received Queen Elizabeth and the Duchess of Kent formally to the city during his term of office.

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Erie visitor enjoyed Dungarvan A WELCOME visitor to the Dungarvan Observer last week from our Twin City / Sister City of Erie, USA was John Guerriero recently retired journalist with the Erie Times News, the daily paper which caters for the 100,000 population of the City with a couple of hundred thousand more in the hinterland and towns around. John and his wife Judy had planned to come to Ireland in the near future as part of his recent retirement plans, but as his good friend Gerard Tobin is presently in Dungarvan as one of the faculty team of Mercyhurst University, he decided to make a quick scouting visit to meet him here and also get some advance knowledge of the country. So, what are his thoughts after a week here? “You can tour Ireland or you can experience Ireland,” he says, and I am experiencing it more, meeting the people,

enjoying the friendliness, “Gerry has been a great guide for me over the last week and I have been able to see and experience much more because of that. “The people are very friendly, very knowledgeable, very hospitable and I have learned that ten o’clock really means ten-ish! “Seriously, the people are very warm, very accepting, embracing, generous, really unbelievable.” So, how does Dungarvan compare to the larger City of Erie? “Erie is a much bigger town with its different neighbourhoods and we have the East Side and the West side and people generally stay within their own neighbourhoods, but Dungarvan seems to be much more like one area, one community and probably more inclusive.” I refrained from explaining the Dungarvan / Abbeyside relationship to our visitor!

John was lucky enough to have had four days of sunshine after his arrival, but then the rain returned and the temperatures dropped again. “The whole area looked magnificent in the sunshine and I got some great pictures of the town and the countryside between here and West Cork. Cork city was a great experience, going around the Old English Market which seemed a world apart.” John and Gerry played golf in the Gold Coast, in Dungarvan, West Waterford and Lismore where he was also impressed by the traditional look of the town. He was also fortunate to be introduced to the game of hurling in a pub in Lismore and saw the League Finmal, one of the most exciting games of the year. And his overall impression of the town and district? “Dungarvan is a marvellous town to visit and see the sights, but it does not seem to

have been fully discovered as a tourist area yet. It would be a great place to include on people’s visits and I will certainly be recommending that to family and friends when I go back to Erie. “I think that spending nearly three months in Dungarvan is a great opportunity for the Mercyhurst students, to see life in another country. This is an experience which will stay with them for the rest of their lives. “Before I left I was speaking with one of my editors who had been to Dungarvan ten years ago and I asked her what her impressions were. She said that Erie is bigger, but Dungarvan is more beautiful. I can agree with her on that and I am looking forward to coming back as soon as possible with my wife and experience continue to Ireland just as I have been doing with Gerry over here.

John Guerriero on his visit to Dungarvan recently.

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Waterford's Patrick Curran gets ahead of Clare's Pat O'Connor during the National Hurling League final replay in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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SETTERFIELD WINNER SEALS U-12 DIV. A LEAGUE TITLE

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Super running by Sean and Micheál in Belfast VERY well done to club members Micheál Power and Sean Curran who were racing at the Irish Milers meet on the Mary Peters track in Belfast last Sturday. There was a big PB over 3,000m for Micheal Power 8.49.16 and for Sean an impressive 4.01.93. over 1,500 metres. Well done boys.

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Peter and Michelle Cunningham with David Walsh pictured at the 46th Annual Blue Wall Waterford to Tramore Road Race held recently. [Noel Browne]

THE Little South fun run/walk in aid of Kilmacow Hospice will be held on Sunday, 12th June at 2 p.m. at Kilmacow Sports Complex. Register online at Total Timing or on the day in community hall.

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Finisk Valley A.C. THE first round of the County Juvenile track and field championships were held at the RSC on Sunday last. It was a great day for the club as there was only a handful of club athletes turned up for various reasons. First into action were Ava Flavin and Suin Mernan in the 60 m. Both girls had a brilliant performance. Ava and Suin both won their heats and qualified for the final. In the final, both girls fought it out for the county title with Ava just getting over the finish line ahead of her club mate Suin collecting the silver medal. And they were not finished there. Ava went off to take third place in the long jump clearing 2 metres 84 centimetres. Suin also had her eye on a second medal and went on to take third place in the 300 metres. In the girls under 15 hammer Niamh Griffin

had a fine performance to take second place. In the boys under 11 Corey Scanlon had a great day taking home three medals. His first medal came in the 80 m where he took third place. He then went on to take second place in the turbo javelin. Corey kept the good win til last where he went on to the gold medal in the long jump clearing 3 metres 73 centimetres which was a brilliant jump for 10 year old. In the boys under 12 Rian Mernan had a fine performance to finish fifth in the boys 600 metres and to round off a great day our trows coach Shane Scanlon took third place in the men’s senior discus. The second round of the championships take place next Sunday and we hope for a better turnout starting at the RSC at 11 a.m. sharp.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Community Games ATHLETICS The Athletic County Finals will be held in June, entires for events must be into Yvonne 087 1339012 before Friday, 20th May. Please website for list of all track and field events and ages! To avoid disappointment-No late entries will be accepted! INDOOR SOCCER Good luck to our Under 10 Boys Indoor Soccer team heading off to UL Limerick for the Munster Finals. Any parents interested in the 40+ activies available to us in Community Games please contact Yvonne for more information.

New Personal Best for Dermot Ryan in Clonmel

WELL done on three good performances by club members at the Midleton 5 last Thursday evening. Patrick Power ran a time of 36.00 for the distance and Onra Power completed the 5 in a time of 40.08. Eleanor Casey also ran in Midleton and posted a time of 41.26.

THE Annerville 10K road race took place Sunday in Clonmel, held in overcast conditions the race saw 259 athletes complete the course. Niall McCormack of the host club Clonmel AC won in a time of 33.23. The Women's race was won by Margaret Danagher Templemore AC in

Running Quote

"Lets Run" with West Waterford Athletic Club

EXPERIENCE has taught me how important it is to just keep going, focusing on running fast and relaxed. Eventually [pain] passes and the flow returns. It's part of racing.

Some of the Touraneena Runners making sure all their team mates finished the Blue Wall Waterford to Tramore race. [Noel Browne]

Pictured at the 46th Annual Blue Wall Waterford to Tramore Road Race were West Waterford AC athletes Cathal Gleeson, Ann Dunford, James Veale, Karen Ryan and Kevin Casey. [Noel Browne]

Margaret completes Lake Como half Marathon WELL done to club member Margaret Hearne who last Sunday completed the Lake Como half marathon in Italy posting a time of 1:48 on a very hilly course " the Colligan Woods wouldn't have a patch on it" conditions were also extremely hot for the race.

FOLLOWING on from our hugely successful ‘Let’s Run’ 2016 programme West Waterford AC are delighted to announce a new group for summer 2016. This is a 12 week mentored programme that will introduce you or reintroduce you to our wonderful world of running. During the 12 weeks you will be guided by our professionally qualified coaches and we will hold your hands through the entire programme so that you can become the runner you do not wish to admit you are. The programme will culminate in everyone participating in the GSK 5 mile race on

40.21. West Waterford AC's Dermot Ryan ran a blinder to finish 7th overall and he duly recorded a new personal best of 35.32 clipping 4 seconds off his previous best for the distance which he happen to record in this same race in 2015. Next home for the club was Mick Concannon in a

August 19th 2016. We do not expect you to be fit but we do need you to be healthy so if you have any health concerns please get clearance from your GP before you join us. There will be a fun, social atmosphere with no shouting just encouragement and advice to keep you on track. We subscribe to the ‘Sean Kelly School of weather’ whereby we do the training and then decide afterwards if the weather was unsuitable. Unless you are struck down we expect to see you every week. Running in all types of weather conditions make for good running character so commit to the 12 weeks and

time of 47.45 and Onra Power was our first lady home in Onra Power 52.53. Eleanor Casey ran a time of 55.35 which was her same time from last year and Mairead Flynn and Catherine Condon completed the course in 55.39 and 55.47 respectively. Well done to all.

don’t let yourself down. When – Tuesdays at 6.30 pm commencing 31st May 2016 Where – Meet at Friary Who – anyone who is new to running or has done some running and would like to get back into it. In 12 weeks you will be ‘a runner’ Cost - €45 which includes your weekly training session, weekly training plan and ongoing online support For further information & to book your spot please contact Claire Kennedy on (087) 9116997 or Irene Clark on (086) 8242348. Places are limited so please book in advance.

Gerry Duffy – The simple secrets to human potential Sympathy

100 Marathons t-shirts

WEST Waterford AC have invited Gerry Duffy, motivational speaker and best-selling author who has completed some amazing sporting feats, including 32 marathons in 32 days, completed and won the Deca Enduroman UK challenge of completing 10 Ironman distance events in 10 days. Gerry will be providing insight and inspiration for you to achieve your marathon goal

WE are commissioning a commemorative singlet and T-shirt to mark this year's 100 marathon challenge. It's a 'one off' order and is not replacing the club singlet. The t-shirts and singlets we will receive will be screen printed (same as 10 mile Tshirts) and the colour on the logo will match the t-shirt / singlet. We are also taking orders for club buffs - Cost €7. Each garment has an option of male or female specific fit and are fairly true to size. We have some samples

THURSDAY, May 26th sees the start of the Ballycotton Summer Road Race Series for 2016. The Series has now been on the go for 35 years and offers all standards of runners a chance to test themselves over the five-mile distance from May to August at four different venues. There is a comprehensive prize list for each event plus overall awards which are

WEST Waterford athletic club extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Annette Whelan, Kilcooney, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford, who passed to her eternal rewards recently May she rest in peace.

that can be tried on. Cost €20 payable when you order. Deadline for ordering Friday, 21st May at the Ardmore 5 race. This will be the only order we place prior to the Dublin City Marathon so don't hesitate. Can be ordered on the following date 17th May before training on a Tuesday night in the Friary. 17th May before Minnie's league. 21st May in Ardmore before the race. Please order directly with Irene or contact her on (086) 8242348.

in 2016. The theme of the talk will be:- The Simple Secrets to Human Potential Gerry will give you with the tools to set your goals and the inspiration and motivation to achieve your sporting ambitions. If you are debating whether or not you have what it takes to step up to the challenge or to achieve a new PB then this talk is for you. Where – Park Hotel,

Dungarvan When – 7th June, 2016 7.15 pm Tickets – Available from the Park Hotel Leisure Centre, Club training on Tuesdays at 6.30 pm, before Minnie’s League on Wednesday 11th / 18th May or at the Ardmore 5 mile or Touraneena 5k races. Tickets are flying out the door. For further information contact Irene on (086) 8242348.

Dates for Ballycotton Summer Series 2016 decided on cumulative time over the four races. In addition, a special T-shirt will be awarded to the first 50 men and first 20 women overall and all runners completing the four races will receive the famous souvenir plaque. As facilities such as parking, toilets, etc are limited at each venue it is vital that runners arrive early on the night. Entries open at 6 pm for each race the dates for the

Ballycotton summer series have now been finalised and the dates are as follows: RACES Ballyandreen 5 mile Thursday, May 26th at 8 p.m. Shanagarry 5 mileThursday, June 23rd at 8 p.m. Churchtown South 5 mileThursday, July 28th at 8 p.m. Ballycotton 5 mileThursday, August 25th at 7.30 p.m.

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Minnies Fit4Life Summer League Round 2 WEEK 2 of our Minnies’ league was dry and bright and a good night for running. There was once again a great turnout for the second week of the 8 week league and already the times that runners are recoding are starting to tumble. This league is, of course, open to all and is especially open to beginners as you can take on any distance from 1 lap which is approximately 1.2 miles or 2 km up to 4 laps which is 4.8 miles or 8 km. You can join at any stage, so if you’re thinking of coming along to the Friary, just do it!! The league starts at 7 pm and the entry fee is just €2. An important point to note is that this league will take place on Wednesday nights for the next six weeks. ARTHUR LEADS HOME THE ONE LAP RUNNERS The one lap this week saw 7 runners take on the challenge. The first of these homes was Arthur Chizhikov in a fast time of 8.09 followed by Trevor O'Donnell in 9.32. Tommy Lenihan pushed himself all the way and clocked 11.10. Your first 2 ladies were Sarah and Aimee Jordan in

Simon Hogan pictured at last Wednesday evening's Minnie's Fit4life Summer League at St. Augustine’s College. 11.21 and 13.22. TRIONA TO THE FORE OVER 2 LAPS 13 athletes took on the challenge of the two laps and a lot of these are newcomers which is great to see. For the second week running, ladies were to the fore with once

again Triona Shalloe led home in 16.21 - 41 seconds faster than last week. Second this week was Diana Chizikova in 16.44 (33 seconds faster than last week). In third was Gerry Cummins in 17.29 followed by J. P. Curtin in 17.41. Peter Cunningham will surely dip under 18 minutes in the coming weeks having clocked 18.13. Mary Hogan, Fiona Fitzgerald and Catherine Dunwoody finished together in 26.14, 26.18 and 26.19 respectively. YOUNG GUN CIAN WINS LAP 3 11 took on the 3 laps in week 2 as did the first week. This league was led home by Cian O'Riordan in 20.28, 32 seconds faster than last week. Second was Yev Chizhikov in 22:12 followed by Michael Callaghan in 25.35. First woman home was Michelle Cunningham in 29.40. Michael Tutty ran 31.54 and Amanda Mansfield clocked 33.28. Well done to all the 3 lap runners MOSSIE BACK ON TOP With 25 runners running this league it will make it exciting as the weeks go on.

Michelle Cunningham winner of Division 1 of the 2 mile flat course is presented with her prize by Mark Mason at the presentation of prize in Colligan Wood for the Mason Financial Colligan League

Ray Hahesy and David Towey step it out together at last Wednesday evening's Minnie's Fit4life Summer League at St. Augustine’s College. Last week's 1-2 was reversed as Mossie Keogh led home Shane O'Riordan in 29.04 and 29.22 respectively. In third was Michael Dunford in 32.02 followed by Liam Clinch in 33.42. First Lady was Angeline Drennan in 36.31 followed by Sharon Duggan in 36.51. Well done to all 25 athletes and best of luck to all for the

rest of this league. Thanks to St. Augustine’s College for permitting this league to be help on their grounds. Big thanks to our sponsor Pat O’Brien of Minnie’s Bar, Abbeyside and finally to all the crew who helped with the running of the league. See you all tonight Wednesday for round 3.

22nd Annual Ger Wyley Sports Summer Series 2016

21st Annual An Tobar Ardmore 5 mile Friday week, May 20th - Race 4 RACE 4 the 21st Annual An Tobar Ardmore 5 mile will take place on Friday week, May 20th at 8 pm. Michael Hennessey and his team have all aspects of the event in motion at this stage and we look forward to our annual visit to the home of St Declan, the beautiful village of Ardmore. The course will remain the same as previous years with the 2 lap circuit. Registration and changing will be at the Ardmore GAA club pavilion (by kind permission) and we sincerely thank Ardmore GAA for the use of their fine facility as they have done now for many years. Thanks also to An Tobar and Ken Pallister for his ongoing sponsorship of the race. This race has a different prize policy to other races. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female athletes and after that prizes will be awarded to the first male and female athletes in each of the star

signs. Entry to this race is only €5 if you enter online to coincide with the West Waterford AC policy of making races affordable for all where it's possible to do so (where would you get it) and this includes chip timing at no extra cost to you the runner. It will cost you €8 if you leave it to race night to enter. COURSE RECORD Madeline Loughnane, Thurles Crokes AC 29.06 (2009). Philip Harty, West Waterford AC 24.30 (2013) ENTER ARDMORE 5 ONLINE NOW Online entry for the 21st Annual Ardmore 5 is now open on active works or via West Waterford Athletic Club website! Cost is only €5. Numbers can be collected on the evening of race. It is of great help to us the race organisers if you can please enter online and it will save you time queuing on the night. It will also save you

money as it will be €8 for entry on the night of race. Link to enter An Tobar Ardmore 5. https://endurancecui.active.com/ev ent-reg/select-race?e=36300854 HAVE YOU JOINED THE SERIES YET - SPECIAL OFFER STILL APPLIES Just a little reminder to all those that intend on joining the series but have not yet done so: entry to the series is separate to the individual race entry fees. This year again just like our club races we have reduced the entry fee to just €5 for the series and you may join at any of our races up to and including the Dromana Race where entry closes. The club organised races are set at €5 also if you enter online (€8 on night of race). The Dromana race is on Friday, June 17th and is race 7 in the series and the final opportunity to enter the series., so please get your

entry in soon. The series takes into account everybody’s best 6 races, it can be any 6 of the 11 races so if you have yet to run any of the races, there is still plenty of time to join and get in your counting 6. All those who enter and complete 6 races will receive a SKINS voucher to the value of €30, redeemable at Ger Wyley sports shop (series sponsor). For all those who complete the 11 races they will be receiving a bonus prize courtesy of our sponsors on the final night at the GSK 5. There is still the chance for you to save money by signing up to our special price package which is available to all at just €30, this package will include entry to series and also entry to the following races Ardmore, Clashmore, Dromana, Ras Na Rinne, Ballymacarbry and the Marine. Now in all fairness where would you get that value??

Kate Veale winner of the 5 mile flat course is presented with her prize by sponsor Mark Mason at the presentation of prize in Colligan Wood for the Mason Financial Colligan League

Tracey McGrath winner of division 2 of the 5 mile flat course is presented with her prize by sponsor Mark Mason at the presentation of prizes in Colligan Wood for the Mason Financial Colligan League

Tom Jordan Memorial Portlaw 5 mile race THE Carrick AC series continued last Friday evening with race number 2 the O'Neill Pharmacy sponsored Portlaw 5 mile. The club had a good representation at the race when 29 travelled, so well done to all the club members who ran. There was a total field of 180 finishers in the race. First home for the club were Alan Hogan and Tomas Mahony who were credited with the same time 30.07. Triona Shalloe was just outside the 35 minute barrier

and come home 1st lady for the club in 35.26. The overall race winner was Brian Murphy from the host club Carrick AC in 25.22 and the ladies winner was Jackie Carty Kilmore AC 29.25. Both Ray Hahesy and Ted O'Leary where slightly quicker than their times posted in 2015. Ray coming home in 30.20 and Ted 32.46, Cathal Gleeson clipped a nice chunk off last year's effort he finished in 33.44. Kevin Casey was another to just break last year's time when he finished

in 34.55. There was a huge performance from Tom Hogan who produced a personal best for the distance of 32.56 which was 3 minutes faster than 2015. Very well done to Onra Power who broke 40-39.49 to win the ladies over 50 prize and likewise Bernie Prendergast took the over 55 ladies prize with a time of 38.55. Another few to run well on the night included Michelle Cunninghan 41.01, Linda Bradfield 41.59, Rose Power

42.07 and Siobhan Lenihan 42.32, just to mention a few. 26 runners broke the 30 minute mark on the night. Well done to all. Next raced in the Carrick AC series is the Deadmans 5 in Carrick-on-Suir on the 3rd of June. Results: Alan Hogan 30.07 Thomas Mahony 30.07 Ray Hahesy 30.20 Michael Dwyer 31.30 Dermot Dwyer 32.14 Ted O'Leary 32.46 Tom Hogan 32.56 Liam Clince 33.20 Mark Cliffe 33.32

Cathal Gleeson 33.44 Jim Fleming 34.00 Jerry O'Connor 34.27 Kevin Casey 34.55 Triona Shalloe 35.26 Bernie Prendergast 38.35 Ronan Power 39.10 Onra Power 39.49 Paschal Proctor 39.57 Andrea Gaffney 40.16 Anne Massey 40.29 Michelle Cunningham 41.01 Catherine Condon 41.44 Michelle Finnegan 41.50 Linda Bradfield 41.59 Rose Power 42.07 Siobhan Lenihan 42.32 Geraldine Barry 42.52 Tommy Lenihan 47.50 Terri Gough 53.41

Mark Mason sponsor presents Eddie Doran runner-up in division 1 of the 5 mile flat course with his prize at the presentation of prize in Colligan wood for the Mason Financial Colligan League

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Monday, 2nd May: Open 18 Holes Stableford,CSS 35 pts 1st Seanie Lenihan (13) 33 pts Tuesday, 3rd May: Open Seniors CSS 39 pts 1st: Liam Murphy (21) Cahir Park 37 pts (b9); 2nd Peter Byrne (21) Williamstown 37 pts. Friday, 6th May: Open Singles CSS 34 pts 1st: John Coade (21) 34 pts; 2nd Garry Manning (11) 33 pts East Cork GC. Sunday, 8th May: Club Competition CSS 37 pts. 1st: Frank Waters (18) 37 pts. 2nd: Seanie Lenihan (13) 36 pts. Gross: Michael Lenihan (4) 30 Pts. FIXTURES Tuesday, 10th May: Open Seniors, 50+ Ladies and Gents. Friday, 13th May: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 14th May: 18 Holes Stableford. Sunday, 15th May: 18 Holes Stableford. Tuesday, 17th May: Open Seniors, 50+ Ladies and Gents. MEMBERSHIP FOR €135 Gold Coast are introducing a new type of membership aimed at players between the ages of 20 and 35 years of age. It is a flexible membership and players will be able to get an official GUI/ILGU handicap. The player can play ten rounds of golf with this membership and if they wish they can purchase further rounds. Players can play in competitions after paying the relevant entry fee but can-

not win 1st prize in any Golfer of the Year competition. It is designed to get the age group mentioned above to start or come back playing golf. For more information contact Bob or Mark at 058 44055. GOLDCOAST ADVANCE TO NEXT ROUND IN BRUEN Last Sunday evening Goldcoast beat Faithlegg 3.5 - 1.5 in the Preliminary round of the Jimmy Bruen at Youghal golf club. Well done to all the team and managers and they now advance to play next stage on next Saturday morning Team consisted of Tom White & Tommie Long, John Hallinan & Austin Kiely, Roy Ware & Niall Curran, Brian Fahey & John Kiely, Kiki Cullinan & Ian Pericho, reserves Conor Clancy & Colin McArthur NEW OPEN COMPETITION FOR TEAMS OF 3 IN ASSOCIATION WITH MCGUIRKS GOLF Over €4,000 in Prizes. Format: 2 scores to count on all holes. Can be played anytime, Sunday to Friday. €50 per Team. Prizes each week. Top 2 scores to qualify for final in September. Starting Monday, 16th May. Finishing Sunday, 18th September. DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL The Dungarvan Golf International will take place over the three local courses, Dungarvan, Gold Coast and

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net ANOTHER busy week at the club with our Vice-Captain’s Prize kindly presented by Declan Walsh taking centre stage. With a record entry Alan O’Donnell took the honours with 69 to win on a countback from Michael O’Mahony. The course was playing its full length from the blue markers and 69 is a worthy winning score. Everyone amazed at the beautiful first prize and Declan was proud of the response he received in terms of entry. In other news, the club’s unbeaten run in matchplay came to an end when our juniors were beaten by a very strong Waterford Castle team in the Fred Daly trophy at Carrick. Our young team of Danny Raher, Jake O’Riordan, Sean Whelan Barrett, Michael Troy and Ethan Raher performed

admirably in front of great support but ultimately we were defeated by a scoreline of 4-1. No doubt we will return next year as a much stronger team. We would like to thank managers Paul & Gerry and the team for their efforts as well as the great support we received for every match. We have more teams in action this week with our JB Carr, Jimmy Bruen and Ladies Intermediate teams going into battle. Our JB Carr team face Waterford away in the first leg of the Area final while our ladies face Mahon on Sunday. Our Jimmy Bruen team face Tramore at Youghal on Saturday. We wish all our teams the very best of luck. The course was very busy all week with great entries in all the competitions. Even on

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Winter League kindly sponsored by the Moorings Bar & Restaurant. Seated from left: Liz Ivory, Mary Kiely, Marie Quinn, Moorings (Sponsor); Eilo Fitzgerald, Lady Captain and Bernie Morrissey. Back from left: Karen Darcy, Margaret Mulhearne, Serena Roche, Deirdre Hannigan and Martina Corkery. [Sean Byrne]

West Waterford, starting on Monday, 30th May and finishing with the final on Thursday, 2nd June. Best two scores from the first three days plus final day score on Thursday. Prizes: each day and overall. Members from the three local courses can enter for €40. Entry for visitors is €140. Please contact your own club or phone 058 44055 to enter. CAPTAIN’S PRIZE TO MIXED FOURSOMES This is a new competition on the initiative of our Captains, Rafael Alvarez and Eilo Fitzgerald, and the competition will take place on Saturday, 21st May at 2 p.m. The draw for partners will take place on Friday, 20th May at 5 p.m. Only players entered for the draw can take part in the competition. Please enter your name on

the sheet provided in the kiosk. TONY DUNFORD MEMORIAL This annual event is now scheduled for Wednesday 20th July. It will consist of two rounds of golf, played continuously, with a shot-gun start at 9.00 a.m. More details nearer the time. GREAT TIME WITH OUR SWEDISH FRIENDS The Swedish group, who have been coming here now for eight years arrived on Saturday, 30th April and Thursday evening last. On Monday 20 members of the Gold Coast joined in with them and played a scramble, which was followed by food and craic in the Bunker Bar. Tommy Long, Seanie Lenihan, Andy Travers, Ruth Hannigan, Jimmy and Rian

O’Dwyer were among the Irish winners on the night. Well done to their organiser, Tony Gibbermark, who had everything arranged to perfection. LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. Friday 13th Beginners lessons at 6.15 p.m., all are welcome. Sun., 15th May 18 Hole competition sponsored by Cisoria Hair Saloon. Sat., 21st May Captain’s Mixed Foursomes at 2 p.m. Mon., 23rd May Open 3 Ball sponsored by Dawn Meats. Sun., 29th May 18 Hole competition sponsored by John Foley Images. OPEN COMPETITIONS The first of our open com-

petitions takes place on Mon., 23rd May and will be a 3 ball team event kindly sponsored by Dawn Meats. We would encourage all our members to invite their friends to partake in our open events and a list of same is available in the kiosk. BEGINNERS LESSONS Just a note to remind all interested that lessons with Ian will take place at 6.15pm, next Friday evening, all are welcome. NEW MEMBERSHIP OFFERS Golf is a very sociable game and a great way of meeting new people, it is the only game that can be played worldwide without a partner as having your name on a time sheet does that for you! While many of us will never reach international status, we

can still represent our club on a National level or just enjoy club competitions and social golf, with this game there is something for everyone!! Ladies, if you would like to play a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we are in the process of combining a very attractive and generous package for new members to include free golf lessons. Club members are available on Friday evenings at 6pm to take out any ladies who would like to try out the game, (clubs will be provided) with refreshments after in the Bunker Bar. We would encourage all our members to invite their friends along on this night. Names are now being taken, for details contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk. (058-44055).

Saturday the three societies took to the course despite the rain and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Members are reminded that there is an ongoing 9 holes for Gents as well as our Friday evening Invitational Scramble which is ideal for new members and beginners to familiarise themselves with our facilities. All are welcome so bring a friend. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES Please note a presentation of prizes takes place on Sunday, 15th May at 9 p.m. sharp for the following events. Prize winners attendance is appreciated. Ballinacourty Cup, Senior and Junior Scratch Cups, Dungarvan Golf Club Classic, Monthly Medals and Vice Captain’s Prize. See notice boards for more details. DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL The Dungarvan Golf International will take place over the three local courses, Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford, starting on Monday, 30th May and finishing with the final on Thursday, 2nd June. Best two scores from the first three days plus final day score on Thursday. Prizes: each day and overall.

Members from the three local courses can enter for €40. Entry for visitors is €140. Please contact your own club or phone 058 44055 to enter. GENTS RESULTS B/H Mon Open 18h S/F: 1. Paul O’Riordon (10) 40 2. Tom Curran (12) 38 Gross Kevin Stack (-1) 35 3. Tom Stack (7) 38 CSS 37 Thurs 5th SPAR Qualifier Open 18h S/F: 1. Diarmuid O’Neill (7) 37 2. Richard Crean (6) (Fermoy) 37 3. Colm Bannon (24) 36 4. John O’Brien (12) (Youghal) 36 CSS 37. Sun. 8th Declan Walsh’sVice Captain’s Prize: 1st Alan O’Donnell (5) 69, 2 Michael O’Mahony (14) 69, Gross Alan Thomas (Scr) 72, 3 Diarmuid O’Neill (7) 72.CSS 73. GENTS FIXTURES Thurs. 12th SPAR Open Gents Singles; Fri 13th 9 Holes Invitation Scramble 7pm; Sat 14th Gents Singles S/F; Sun 15th Gents Intermediate & Minor Scratch Cups; Mon 16th May Open Seniors Gents Singles S/F 50+. LADIES RESULTS Tues. 3rd Singles Sponsored by Nude Food: 1st T. Hayes (19) 69, 2 M Mernin (13) 72, Gross B McCarthy (6) 27, 3 Nuala Harty (23) 72. CSS 72

LADIES FIXTURES Tue 10 May Open Ladies Singles S/F (Lavinia Lavan), Fri 13th Ladies Singles S/F, 9 Holes Invitation Scramble 7pm, Sat 14th Ladies Singles S/F, Mon 16th Open Ladies Seniors 50+, Tues 17th 18h Stroke Start of Season GOY & Curtis Cup + Ladies Scramble (Ladies Get into golf) 7 p.m. Shotgun Start. YOUNGONES Results 4th May: Winner: Bernie Hayes (17) 20; 2nd Maria Ryan (22) 19; 3rd Linda Hogan (32) 19; 4th Marian Walsh (35) 19; 5th Peggy O’Brien (24) 18pts; 6th Kate McNamara (30) 17 7th Maria Kiersey (33) 17; 8th Collette Power (31) 17. Best 36 H/Cap Karen Frizelle. NEXT COMPETITON 2 p.m Back 9 11th May, 2016. SIXTY.COM Results 4th May Scramble – Winners Paul Sarsfield, Bob Frizelle & Peg Hennerbry. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER INCLUDING GOLF LESSON All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. It can be therapeutic as well as fun. New members can avail of an Introductory

Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar (with the best pint in town), Restaurant (with the best steak in town) and Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. This offer is for a limited time only and is valid for the 2016 season. An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively contact the office on 058-43310 if you require further information or assistance. PRO SHOP NEWS With the season in full swing, Club professional David is reporting a busy start to the season. Cobra have a fantastic offer at the moment with a FREE GPS tracking system with every King Cobra driver purchased. Lithium batteries and GPS systems continue to sell well. On the club front Callaway and Ping are the hot items this year. David is very busy with lessons and video analysis as golfers seek to improve with

major tournaments approaching. David continues to offer free custom fitting to ensure you are using the correct equipment to maximise your game. You can follow the latest releases as well as David’s special offers on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. Or to book your lesson or custom fit, contact David at 05844707. JUNIOR NEWS Tuition for our beginners and prejuniors continues every Saturday at 3 pm under the guidance of Club Professonal and Waterford County Coach David Hayes. We had a great turnout again last week and it’s great to see young golfers taking their first steps in their golfing careers. Non members are welcome with all equipment provided so if your nipper fancies trying golf in a fun environment, bring them along. As we prepare for our upcoming Summer season, we request that any trophies be returned to the club as soon as possible. Please return to the ProShop. All enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS 18 Hole Stableford Sat 7th/Sun 8th May. 1st: Lanson Kelly (11) 41 pts, 2nd: Paul Carroll (18) 38 pts, Gross; Jimmy Murphy (8) 30 pts, 3rd: Michael Stack (20) 36 pts. CSS: Sat 34 R/O, Sun 37 pts. Winter League Semi Finals: Touranore v Carrigaline. Abbeyside v Fr. Coolcormack. Bank Holiday Open Singles Ladies & Gents: 1st: Mark B Flynn (13) 42 pts, 2nd: Stephen Spillane (12) 39 pts, 3rd: Richie Hurley (14) 39 pts, Best Gross: Conor Sheehan (7) 30. CSS: Saturday 37 pts. Sunday 36pts. Monday 36 pts. Ladies: 1st: Eleanor Murnaghan (21) 38 pts, 2nd: Ger O’Connor (36) 37 pts, 3rd: Noreen Tighe (28) 34 pts. Tuesday Treats – Tuesday, 3rd May 9 Hole Competition. Cat 1: Eddie Ahearne (20) 22 pts. Cat 2: Ciarán Power (10) 22 pts. Nearest to Pin on 4th: Michael O’Keeffe. Nearest to Pin on 9th: John Joyce. Al Eile Qualifier – Wednesday, 4th May 1st: Lanson Kelly (11) 38 pts, 2nd: Simon Kelly (9) 36 pts, Visitor: Paudie Flynn (13) 35 pts Dungarvan GC. CSS 37 pts. Friday Evening Scramble 6th May 1st: Joan Ronayne, Morrie Ferncombe & Kenny Walsh 24.8; 2nd: David Condon, Una Mulligan & Eileen Rua 27.5. FIXTURES Monday, 9th May – Sunday 15th May – Winter League Matchplay Semi Finals. Tuesday, 10th May – All Day 9 Hole Open Competition. Wednesday, 11th May – Al

Eile Open Qualifier 18 Hole Stableford. Thurs., 12th/Fri., 13th & Sat., 14th May – Waterford GAA Golf Classic. Sat., 7th May/Sun., 8th May – Club Competition. A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER Amid the euphoria of Seamus Powers heroics on the Web.com Tour in the U.S. the feel good factor encompassed West Waterford at the weekend. Gary Hurley not only made the cut but finished inside the top 50 in his professional debut in Morocco. The quarter finals in the Comeragh Oil League produced a number of dramatic finishes while the ladies turned out in number to support the Joan Curran Memorial competition. The Keane family and friends gathered in the clubhouse to honour the first anniversary of Donough Keane. The capacity of the bar and restaurant was stretched to its limit as members and friends congregated in unprecedented numbers for the ever popular Sunday Lunch. All in all a hectic weekend in which everything good within our club was in evidence. Of course we all like to compete and to win and to celebrate. As we celebrate the present success stories and look forward to more of the same in the future, may we never forget the treasured memories of our past. Joan and Donough rest assured that you are always in our thoughts. CAPTAIN’S PRIZE 2016 Captain Mr. Dermot Drohan will host his Captain’s Prize with qualification rounds being played on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday, 29th May. Qualifiers will play in the final round on Saturday,

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Saturday, 7th Sunday, 8th May 18 Holes Singles V/Par Sponsored by Deise Golf Dungarvan Result 1st – Andrew Hamilton Friday Mixed 1st – Alice Henley, Betty Daly & Dom Spillane 26 pts Tuesday Bacon 3rd May winners 1st Pat Morrissey, Tom Joe Daly, Michael McBride 41 pts L6; 2nd Alf Barden, Bill

Ronayne, Pat Curley 41 pts FIXTURES Saturday, 14th Sunday, 15th 18 hls Singles Stroke Competition Saturday, 21st Sunday, 22nd Vice President Mr. Shaun Power Prize to Ladies and Gents Saturday, 28th Sunday, 29th May 10th Tuesday Bacon Tee time 5.30 Friday 13th Mixed competition teeing off at 6.30. All

4th June with presentation of prizes followed by the customary entertainment in the clubhouse on the same evening. Your support for this major event is greatly appreciated on this extra special occasion in a year where Seamus Power is making history. Let’s all get behind our captain and make it a night to remember. WINTER LEAGUE MATCHPLAY We have now reached the semi finals of the Winter League. The four teams to fight for the all important places in the final are Touranore v Carrigaline and Abbeyside v Coolcormack. The matches must be played by next Sunday, 15th May. Let’s hope that we will see the same exciting golf as we have in the quarter finals with many matches being decided down the 19th or 20th holes. Even as these notes were being compiled we were awaiting the result of one match which was being fought into the late evening and just completed before flashlights were required. Many thanks to all the teams for completing their games on time. JIMMY BRUEN SHIELD Our Jimmy Bruen team travel to Youghal next weekend, Saturday 14th and Sunday, 15th May. They will be playing against Youghal. Good luck to all concerned. CLUB DEISE GOLF CLASSIC The Club Deise Golf Classic will take place in West Waterford starting this Thursday 12th, Friday 13th and Saturday, 14th May. The cost of a team of 4 (any combination) is €150 which includes a Golfers Grill. The Golf Classic is a major fundraiser for Club Deise with all funds raised going to the training funds of our Waterford County teams. Club Deise do huge work in fundraising for the county teams and need your support. DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL The Dungarvan Golf International will take place over the three local courses,

welcome STORY OF THE WEEK The rain took its toll on the weekend golf and with everyone’s favourite format V/Par there was a lower turnout than expected. This week’s winner Andrew Hamilton (11) had his third baby six weeks ago, so the sleepless nights obviously aren’t affecting him. Playing with Ted Keniry from Tallow obviously helped his golf. He had a birdie on 11th hole and nine pars overall with some super golf. JUNIOR GOLF Junior Golf lessons will commence on Thursday, 12th May at 7 p.m. Please be on time to register. All juniors who have not joined for 2016, please do so a.s.a.p. This will give us an indication of numbers and how many classes are needed. Senior Golf will commence the 12th May at 10 am. The Vice President Mr. Shaun Power will be hosting his Vice President’s Prize on

West Waterford Golf Club Prizewinners in the Joan Curran Memorial Ladies Competition. Seated from left: Michael Curran, husband; Geraldine O'Connor, daughter; Joanne Fox, winner; Mike Curran, son and Joan Sheehan, 2nd. Back from left: Jean Conway, Lady Captain (3rd); Mary Donnelly (Catg. A); Denise Nugent (Catg. B); Mary Spratt (Catg. C) and June Whyte (Gross). [Sean Byrne] Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford. It will start on Monday, 30th May and finish with the final on Thursday, 2nd June. Best two scores from the first three days plus final day score on Thursday. There will be prizes for each day and overall. Members from the three local courses can enter for €40. Entry for visitors is €140. Please contact your own club or phone 058 44055 to enter. OUR WEBSITE Just a reminder that our website carries all the information for the club. News, results and upcoming events are there for you to check out. Billy O’Sullivan continues to do a professional job on the site and is always available to update as required. I would recommend that you visit the site and see for yourself what’s happening at West Waterford. RESTAURANT OPEN FOR SUNDAY LUNCH Sunday Lunch at West Waterford is continuing to be a great success to date and wish to thank you all for your continued support. If you haven’t done so already why not come along and relax in the warmth of our bar and

restaurant. Sunday lunch is available between 12.30pm and 3pm. CONFIRMATION AND COMMUNION MENU AVAILABLE Do you have a Confirmation or First Communion in 2016? If you do then our first communion and confirmation menus are now available. Give us a call on 058 43216 or call into the bar or office at West Waterford to get a copy. We look forward to serving you. CONDOLENCES We offer our sympathies to Pat Curran and family on the recent passing of his brother in law Bernard Tully. WEST WATERFORD LADIES JOAN CURRAN MEMORIAL COMPETITION Our first Joan Curran Memorial took place on Sunday, 8th May, which was also the first Golfer of the Year competition. It was supported by a large number of ladies and will no doubt become a very popular event in the fixtures calendar over the coming years. Joan was a popular member known for her passion and enthusiasm

on the golf course. She was a great golfer and, in fact, won the Lady Captain’s Prize in 1999 just two years after joining West Waterford. She took over the role of Lady Captain in 2008 and carried out her duties with her usual enthusiasm and determination. She was hugely supportive to all members and a great ambassador for the Club. Her daughter Geraldine continues the golfing tradition and plays with the same passion and determination as her mother did. We like to thank the Curran family for the generous sponsorship and for the beautiful prizes presented to the winners. 1st Joanne Fox (23) 73 nett; 2nd Joan Sheehan (19) 76 nett (count back); Gross: June Whyte (17) 95 gross; 3rd Jean Conway (20) 76 nett; Cat. A: Mary Donnelly (20) 80 nett (on count back); Cat. B: Denise Nugent (29) 77 nett; Cat. C: Mary Spratt (31) 80 nett (on count back). RESULTS OF MAY MNA EILE QUALIFIER 1st Ellen Foley, Gold Coast GC (33) 47 points; 2nd Rena Landers, WW GC (26) 37 points.

Also qualified: Shauna Wall, WW GC (27) 35 points; Colette Power, Dungarvan GC (31) 34 points; Margaret Connelly, WW GC (36) 34 points; Marie Curran, WW GC (24) 33 points; Mary Lou Carroll, WW GC (18) 32 points; Una Mulligan, WW GC (36) 32 points; Fidelma Fitzgerald, Dungarvan GC (22) 32 points; Mary Donnelly, WW GC (20) 32 points; Ann Laverty, WW GC (28) 31 points; Esther McGuckian, Gold Coast GC (14) 31 points. CSS 36. MAY WEEKEND OPEN COMPETITION Kindly sponsored by the Country Store Eleanor Murnaghan (21) 38 points; Ger O’Connor (36) 37 points; Noreen Tigle (28) 34 points. CSS: 72 (37 S/F). FIXTURES Thursday 12th or Sunday, 15th May – 18 hole S/F kindly sponsored by Round Tower Hotel, Ardmore. 9 hole May kindly sponsored by Joan Nugent. DATE OF YOUR DIARY – CHALLENGE CUP The Challenge team takes on Lismore GC on Friday, 20th at 4.00 p.m. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Saturday, 21st and Sunday, 22nd May to the Ladies and Gents. This is over 18 holes. The time sheets are posted in the Men’s Locker room so please lads fill them as fast as ye can. There is no draw so play with whom you want and at a time that suits you. First come, first served. LISMORE LADIES Due to course works we had no competition on Wednesday, 4th May. Our mixed competition did start on Friday, 6th May and we had 4 groups out. We hope to see more people out on a Friday evening at 6.30 pm, everyone welcome. A new competition will start for seniors on Thursday, 12th May, Willie Henry and Anna Murphy are in charge. Anyone interested please come along, 8 holes - the top field twice, with tea/coffee and cake afterwards. Best of Luck to our Ladies playing against Doneraile in Lismore and Doneraile on

Saturday, 14th May in the Active Revive four ball matchplay. FIXTURES: Sunday, 8th & Wednesday, 11th May Col O'Brien Cup - Kindly sponsored by Katherine Moynihan

18 Holes Stroke GOY/Medal Sunday, 15th & Wednesday, 18th May - 18 Holes S/Ford Friday, 20th, Saturday, 21st & Sunday, 22nd - Vice President's prize to the Ladies & Gents GOY - please

see notice boards for further information. FEES: All fees are well overdue, please send your completed forms and payment to the registrar John McGrath, Thank you.

Lismore Ladies Golf Club Spring League Sponsored By East Cork Oil. Runners Up Team Left to Right: Patricia Bolger McCarthy (Team Captain), Jo Jo Tobin (Lady Captain) and Marion Moore.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

A good day for WWAC athletes at County Track and Field Championships DAY one of the county championships were held in Waterford and despite a clash with first communions and the ladies football and hurling league finals forty athletes from West Waterford competed across all age groups on the track and in the field. First up were the sprints and there were wins for David Gaffney under 10, Ian Holmes under 11, Mark McGarry under 14, Aoife O’Brien under 15 and Caoimhe Dwyer under 18. Megan Keogh finished 2nd under 14 as did Alex Wagner under 16. Sarah Gaffney won her first county medal finishing 3rd under 9 as did Aoife Dee when she was third in the under 16 100m. Kate Killigrew also sprinted to bronze in the girls under 14. Caoimhe Dwyer added another gold when she won the under 18 400m. WEST WATERFORD ATHLETES DOMINATE MIDDLE DISTANCE EVENTS Sarah Gaffney got us off to a great start with a win in the under 9 girls 300m. Her brother David followed up with a win in the under 10 boys 500m with David Nyhan coming strongly in the last 150m to take the bronze medal. Ian Holmes ran a very well paced race to finish 2nd under 11. In the girls under 12 it was a clean sweep for West Waterford with Ally Cunningham taking the gold ahead of Caoimhe Prendergast in second and Angelina Chizhikove 3rd. Tommy Fennell was a clear winner of the boys under 13 600m coming home well ahead of the second placed athlete. In the under 14 1500m Megan Keogh and Kate Killigrew ran together for most of the race with Megan having the better sprint at the end to win the gold with Kate taking the silver. The closest race of the day was the under 15 girls 1500m where Una O’Brien Tramore led from the start closely followed by Lucy Holmes. The girls matched each other stride for stride over the last 80m with Lucy just inching ahead to take the gold. Both girls recorded new personal best times. Kate Hickey was a comfortable winner of the girls under 16 1500m improving on her best time as she has done in each of her races over the past three weeks. Cian O’Riordan had a good run over 1500 to finish second in the under 16 boys and Dairine Ní Sheanlaoich rounded off a very successful day with a win in the under 18 girls. SUCCESS IN THE JUMPING AND THROWING EVENTS The girls were in action in the High Jump this week and there were wins for Ally Cunningham under 12 and Kate Killigrew under 14 with both equalling their personal bests. In the under 18 High Jump Dairina Ní Sheanlaoich added another gold with Caoimhe Dwyer finishing second and Ciara McKenna also took a silver in the under 16 girls as did Sinead O’Brien in

Lismore U-12 team who took part in an u-12 blitz hosted by Lismore Camogie club on Saturday April 30th. They will travel to Dungarvan on this Saturday, May 14th to play in a Blitz there.

Aoife O'Brien winner of the girls under 15 100m and Mark McGarry who won the under 14 100m in his first outing for WWAC. the under 17 girls and Rachel Flavin under 14. There were bronze medals for Megan Keogh under 14 and Aoife O’Brien under 16. Next week it will be the turn of the boys to High Jump. Caoimhe Dwyer added a third gold when she won the under 18 triple jump with Dairina Ní Sheanlaoich in second place. Alex Wagner competing for the first time took gold in the boys under 16 triple jump with Samm Warren jumping to second place. In the under 16 girls triple jump Ciara McKenna took silver with Danni Cunningham finishing third while Diarmuid Harty finished 3rd in the under 17 triple. Ally Cunningham was our only medal winner in the Long jumps when she finished 3rd in the under 12 girls event. We had a number of recent recruits competing for the first time and they were very competitive in the throwing events. Orna Nic Aoire won the under 14 hammer and was third in the shot just behind Rachel Flavin in 2nd place. Tammy Whelan was first in the under 15 hammer and Ailbhe Ní Sheanlaoich was second. Ciara McKenna won the under 15 girls shot and Aoife Dee finished third just one cm ahead of the 4th placed athlete. Angelina Chizhikova won another bronze in the under 12 shot. Kate Keogh finished third in the under 13 shot as did Sinead O’Brien in the under 17 age group. In the under 16 boys Luke Power had a double winning both the Discus and Javelin and recording personal bests in both throwing the discus over 30m for the first time in competition. Sam Warren also had a personal best when he finished second in the discus. We had only one medal winner in the turbo javelins where Daniel Coonan took bronze in the under 11 event. The day finished off with the relays. The under 11 quartet of David Gaffney, Darragh O’Regan, Daniel Coonan and Ian Holmes were clear winners in the boys under 11race as did the under 15 team of Aoife O’Brien, Kate Killigrew, Megan Keogh and Lucy Holmes, while the under 13 team of Caoimhe Prendergst, Kate

Keogh, Angelina Chizhikova and Ally Cunningham finished third. SMALL SCHOOL HEATS ON THURSDAY, 12th MAY We had a great night last Thursday night at the big school heats. We started bang on 6.30 and all seventy five races were run off in less than two hours. As the weather forecast for this week is showery and windy we will be hoping for another dry night on Thursday for the small school heats. With even more races to be run this week we will start lining up for the sprints at 6.15. Parking in the grounds of the school will be limited and on a first come first in basis so we urge everyone to arrive early and give the younger children a chance to settle in before they run. EAST MUNSTER BOYS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TEMPLEMORE ON WED. 11th MAY AT 11.30 A very competitive East Munster Girls schools championship was held in the RSC on Wed last. St. Augustine’s and the Ard Scoil fielded strong teams and have qualified over twenty athletes for the GloHealth Munster School Championships. On Wednesday the boys will compete in Templemore for places in the Munster Championships with the first three in each event qualifying. All the local schools are competing and we wish all their athletes the best of luck. UPCOMING EVENTS Wed., 11th May East Munster Boys Championships Templemore at 11.30. Thurs., 12th May Primary Schools Sports Heats Small Schools St. Augustine’s at 6.30 Sunday, 15th May County Championships Day 2 Waterford RSC at 11.00. Thurs., 19th May Western Primary Schools Finals St. Augustine’s at 6.30. Sat., 21st May Glohealth Munster Schools Championships Waterford RSC at 9.30. Sat., May 28th & Sun., 29th Munsters under 9-13. Thurs June 2nd County Schools Finals. Sat., June 4th Glohealth All Ireland Schools Championships Tullamore at 9 a.m.

Lismore Camogie to host Crecora of Limerick in Féile Finals LISMORE Camogie Club is to host Crecora U-14 camogie team of Limerick in All Ireland Finals in June. Crecora Camogie Club was formerly known as Mungret/Crecora Camogie Club. However, in 1994 the club changed its name to Crecora Camogie Club. Club colours are sky blue and navy. The fixtures for the weekend are as follows; Friday, June 17th at 4.30 p.m. Lismore V Kilenena/Feakle (Clare) in Gall Tir. Gall Tir V Crecora (Limerick in Gall Tir. Friday, June 17th at 5.30 Lismore V Gall Tir in Gall Tir. Kilenena/Feakle V Crecora

Saturday, June 18th at 11.30 Lismore V Crecora. Depending on our progression in the competition the Cup Quarter-finals will be held in Gaultier, Dundrum, Nenagh or Toomevara at 2.30 p.m. If not successful for this competiton there will be a shield compettion which will be hosted by Lismore, Annacarthy, Balinderry and Roscrea at 3.30 p.m. Semi-Finals will be held 6.30 p.m. on Saturday, 18th. LATEST FIXTURES AND RESULTS U-14 A Fixtures and Results Tuesday, May 3rd Lismore were beaten comprehensivelyby St. Annes. Tuesday, May 10th Butlerstown V Lismore. This fixture to be refixed due to an overlap between football and

camogie. Tuesday, May 17th Lismore V Gall Tir. SENIOR LEAGUE FINAL The League final is pencilled down to be played on this Saturday, May 14th but Lismore are awaiting for the winners of St. Annes V Cappoquin who are behind in their games which is due to be played tonight Wednesday. Keep a look out for this fixture in Lismore Camogie Facebook page ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to Laura Buckley and Eric O’Sullivan on their recent engagement from all in Lismore Camogie Club. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations to all our younger members who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday last, May 6th.

This Week’s Junior Hurling Fixtures

Key Junior Hurling Championship Fixtures this weekend WESTERN JUNIOR ‘A’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Friday, May 13th: Geraldines v Tourin in Fraher Field at 7.15 pm. Saturday, May 14th St. Marys v Colligan in Bohadoon at 7.30 pm. Geraldines v Tourin LAST year’s results, Geraldines rank fourth in the Western Junior Hurling Championship behind St. Marys, Colligan and Abbeyside. Now Tourin are thrown into the equation and having come down from the Intermediate grade, they are already among the favourites for this year’s title. Geraldines have a win under their belts heading into Friday’s game after beating Kilgobinet by 3-14 to 1-6 last weekend. The Gers were missing a few regulars for that game but they will need to be at full strength against Tourin if they are entertaining hopes of winning here. Powered by Shane and Darragh Fives, younger brother Niall, Brendan Scanlon and the Wilkinson’s and the Leahy’s, Tourin, trained by Shamrock’s Dan

Casey will be difficult to beat in any and in all their games this year. They were only beaten by a couple of points by eventual western intermediate champions Modeligo last year and at their best they will be fancied to make a quick return to the higher grade. Forecast: Tourin. St. Mary’s v Colligan THE Touraneena side had the Indian sign over Colligan in 2015 beating then in both the group stages and the Western final. They probably took their eye off the ball before and during the county final against an unfancied Fenor fifteen, who deserved their win on the day. St. Mary’s may have missed the boat with Tourin now down in the junior grade but they played some smashing hurling last year and they were a country mile ahead of all opposition in the west. Maurice Geary is in their camp again this year and they will be favourites, though not clear ones, to get their championship campaign off to a winning start here. Colligan enjoyed a win

over Saturday’s opposition last month in the corresponding football championship and this will give Kieran O’Gorman’s charges a boost heading into this local derby. Playing to their full potential, the Rockies are capable of winning this game but it will take the efforts of all fifteen players on the field to do so. Colligan have been finding the Intermediate league a handful and they will be glad to be back in their own grade. Last year, Colligan were absolutely brilliant against Abbeyside in the Western semi-final and if they can produce that form on Saturday, then there will be a surprise result on the cards. Forecast: St. Marys. SIX WESTERN JUNIOR ‘B’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES DOWN FOR DECISION GROUP 1 Sunday May 15th; Geraldines v Abbeyside in Dungarvan Club Grounds at 12 noon. Sunday May 15th: Shamrocks v Kilrossanty in Colligan at 12 noon. Sunday May 15th: Ballysaggart v Modeligo in Lismore at 12 noon. The stand out name here

is Kilrossanty who make a welcome return to the hurling world with a game against last year’s western finalists Shamrocks. This will be an interesting encounter with Shamrocks favourite to take the two points on offer but there are many fine caman wielders down Comeragh way. Abbeyside’s third team should have the better of Geraldines second fifteen while Modeligo may claim the narrowest of winners against Ballysaggart with the use of regraded players perhaps having an impact on all three game results. GROUP 2 Friday May 13th: Cappoquin v An Rinn in Bushy Park at 7.30pm. Sunday May 15th: Brickeys v Lismore in Bushy Park at 12 noon Sunday May 15th: Glen Rovers v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in Lismore at 3.30 pm. This trio of games could be very even indeed with each team having a chance of victory going on results last year. An Rinn, Lismore and Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg receive tentative nods to get off to a winning start in this year’s championship.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship

An Rinn edges closely contested opener An Rinn ………………1-7; Ballinameela …………0-8. THERE was never much daylight between the teams on the scoreboard or much daylight itself on a dreary evening in Bushy Park last Saturday when An Rinn and Ballinameela got the Western Intermediate hurling championship underway. An Rinn dominated the first half as did Ballinameela the second and at the end of the day it was Fearghal O Ceallaigh’s 20th minute goal from a Ferdia O hAodha pass that was the difference between the sides. Ballinameela were slow to start, they didn’t score from play in the first half and in retrospect, they lost the game in this moiety. The teams were level on two occasions, first when a Rob Shine point left the scoreboard reading 0-7 to 1-4 in the 50th minute and then six minutes later when a Padraig O Murchadha’s pointed free negated Ballinameela’s first time lead score by midfielder Brian Phelan. However, An Rinn finished the hour the stronger and the concession of a number of late frees by Ballinameela eventually cost them dearly

with one converted by O Murchadha, followed by a score from play by Fearghal O Cuirrin pushing An Rinn into the winner’s enclosure. What advantage is a tall goalkeeper as well as dealing with the high ball you might ask? Well the answer was given in the last action of the game when Brendan Phelan’s last second free was heading goalwards on the sod through a mist of both defenders and attackers in search of a winner. Coming at pace, An Rinn’s culbaire Domhnall O Murchadha saw the sliotar at the last second heading for the right corner of the net but his outstretched right foot made contact with the ball and his goal remained intact ensuring victory for the Gaeltacht men. It was as close as that. Despite the word that they had not much hurling done in preparation for the championship, An Rinn started well and scores from play by Liam O Lonain, Fearghal O Ceallaigh and Fearghal O Cuirrin had them in control from an early stage. Brendan Phelan opened Ballinameela’s account in the 12th minute from a placed

ball before Fearghal O Ceallaigh’s 20th minute goal gave An Rinn a lead that their play deserved at 1-3 to 0-1. Credit Ballinameela, they came more into the match and they recorded the final two points of the half via Brendan Phelan (2f) to trail by just one puck of the sliotar after playing second fiddle throughout. Ballinameela may have won the second half by just 05 to 0-4 but they dominated for long periods without registering enough match winning scores. After ten minutes of the second half, the teams were level for the first time with Tom Curran, Brendan Phelan, 0-2 (1f) and Rob Shine surrounding a first Padraig O Murchadha pointed free, 1-4 to 0-7. Midfielder Brian Phelan from a Micheal Culloo pass gave Ballinameeela a lead for the first time in the 53rd minutes but instead of driving on their discipline left them down and if An Rinn were more clinical in front of the posts, Brendan Phelan’s last second goal effort would not have tagged the same importance. The winners grabbed one

out of three scoring opportunities to strike what proved to be the winning score via Padraig O Murchadha’s pointed free while Fearghal O Cuirrin made it a 0-2 differential in added time. An Rinn’s defenders and, of course, Ballinameela’s forwards didn’t do Domhnal O Murchadha any favours blocking his view for Brendan Phelan’s last second effort at the dressing room end but his timely reaction ensured an overall deserved win for his team. Credit both teams for their efforts despite the heavy sliotars while referee Joe Salmon who covered a distance of 4.6 miles over the hour also had a good game. An Rinn’s Top Three: Shane O Cuirrin, Noel O Murchadha, Fearghal O Cuirrin. Ballinameela’s Top Three: Kealon Looby, Brendan Phelan, Kevin Phelan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane O Cuirrin. Number of Scorers: An Rinn 4. Ballinameela 3. Scores from Play: An Rinn 1-5 Ballinameela 0-3 Frees For: An Rinn 10. Ballinameela 13. Wides: An Rinn 11. Ballinameela 10. Score of the Match: An Rinn’s 20th minute goal engi-

Referee Joe Salmon (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg) pictured with captains Pádraig Ó Murchadha (An Rinn) and Kealon Looby (Ballinameela). neered by Ferdia O hAodha and executed by. Scorers – An Rinn: Fearghal O Ceallaigh 1-1, Padraig O Murchadha 0-3f, Fearghal O Cuirrin 0-2, Liam O Lonain 0-1. Ballinameela: Brendan Phelan 0-5 (4f), Tom Curran, Rob Shine and Brian Phelan 0-1 each. An Rinn: Domhnall O Murchadha; Lorcan O Corraoin,

Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship

Western Board’s blue ribbon championship begins GROUP 1 Friday May 13th Lismore v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in Fraher Saturday, May 14th Modeligo v Ballysaggart in Fraher Field at 7.30 pm Lismore v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg BOTH of these teams will be striving to better their 2015 championship campaigns and what better way than to get this year’s championship off to a winning start? True, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg contested the Divisional final last year but they will not be happy with the way they performed that day and so they should have renewed motivation this time round to go one better starting with a win on Friday against last year’s senior outfit, Lismore. A fully fit Brian O’Halloran for the first time in a number of seasons will be a big boost to his team’s title challenge and at their best they have the ability to achieve senior ranks. Paul O’Connor is also back to full fitness and this is another plus for a side that includes a fair amount of good hurlers. This game will tell us more about Lismore than their opposition and what we can expect from the black and amber this year in this grade. Subject to correction, this will be the first time Lismore’s first team will feature in the intermediate championship since 1969, having graced senior ranks for all of 46 years which has been a truly phenomenal length of time in the history of any club. The Cathedral club beat Tramore by 5-7 to 0-3 in ‘69 to attain senior status and apart from memorable senior title wins in 1991 and 1993, the club has fielded many good sides and produced hurlers of the highest quality over the years and also contested the county decider in 1986, 1996, 2001 and 2009.

This year will tell us much about the current well being of the Lismore club. Some Gaels expect them to return to senior ranks at the first time of asking while others are of the opinion that it will not be as that straight forward in the hardest championship in hurling outside of the senior one to win. The availability of the injury concerned Maurice Shanahan will have a big say in whose opinion is correct and especially this weekend when the Black and Amber take on a battle hardened Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in this grade. The relegation to this grade will have focussed the club as to their immediate future and one can expect a fresh approach by all concerned for the year. Forecast: Lismore. Modeligo v Ballysaggart This game could be billed as the clash of Munster junior champions of the recent past and it is a game with no definite favourites to win. Modeligo seem to be a better balance team while ‘Saggart have perhaps the best individual players in the Bennett brothers. Ballysaggart have maintained their Intermediate status with a reasonably small panel since their promotion to this grade and, no doubt, they will be hoping to progress further this year. The word is Ballyduff’s Mossie Casey is guiding their fortunes this year and hopefully we will see Stephen Bennett back to full fitness after a frustrating few years of injury as at the end of the day all that anyone deserves is to play the game they like so much. Modeligo are the reigning champions and they will not be easily separated from their title as hard an all as it is to win in this division. Modeligo have beem beaten only once in the past two championship seasons and that as in last year’s county final against Portlaw. Minus Tom Devine through injury, Barry Hazelwood’s charges were not a million miles away

from attaining top tier hurling so they should be a formidable force again this year. Forecast: Modeligo GROUP 2 Friday, May 13th Shamrocks v Ballinameela in Lismore at 7.30 p.m. Saturday, May 14th Brickeys v An Rinn in Fraher Field at 6 p.m. Shamrocks v Ballinameela Shamrocks have made good progress under Peter Queally and they will be aiming to further this in 2016. They had to rely on others to qualify for last year’s quarter final but they are a much better organised group the past few years and they will be striving to go a step or two further this time round. John Paul Lucey’s jaw injury may see him out of action for some time and if so, this would be a blow to the Knockanore side. The Roche brothers Shane and Colm will be expected to be the leaders on the field here while expect to see that most loyal of clubmen, Eoin Murphy, in the colours once again this weekend. Shamrocks will have benefitted from last year’s campaign and the Lismore venue will be more familiar to them than to their opposition. Ballinameela came very close to edging out eventual county and Munster champions Cappoquin in 2014 in what many agree was one of the best Divisional finals ever. They had to rely on a relegation play-off win over Tourin to stay in the grade for this year and this Friday will tell us if they have turned their fortunes around. Tom Flynn’s charges have full points from their two league games following wins over Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg and Colligan and they will be keen to translate this form to the championship on Friday. Forecast: Ballinameela. Brickeys v An Rinn An Rinn ended Brickeys hopes in

last year’s championship with a narrow win and there is usually little between both sets of players in either code. An Rinn are a team that has the ability to win this title in any given year depending on the amount of time they can give to this code. It will tell us much regarding this on Friday night in the Fraher Field especially when they have enjoyed a very positive start to the football championship with a draw with Ballinacourty and a win over Gaultier. The loss of Donie Breathnach hasn’t affected An Rinn’s football fortunes and it will be another learner for us in this regard in the small ball code this weekend while our own opinion is that any hurling team will feel the loss of such a good player. Brickeys have benefitted from a good underage structure in recent years and they will be a force to be reckoned with in this championship, whether they are good enough to win it remains to be seen. They came of age two years ago when they beat Stradbally in the knockout stages after a replay but unfortunately had to field three weeks in a row and Ballinameela defeated them to qualify to play Cappoquin in the final. Brickeys have a good blend of seasoned and young players and each year, these younger hurlers are making more of an impact on games. The Bushy Park men have played three league games, beating Colligan and Clashmre/Kinsalebeg while Lismore got the better of them by 1-18 to 0-15. An Rinn have played just one league match losing out to Stradbally at home by 1-17 to 2-11. An Rinn have a winning mentality at the present time having from the football championship compared to Brickeys who have lost both their opening games but this may be the match where the loss of their top scorer may affect their winning chances. Forecast: Brickeys.

Shane O Cuirrin, Deauglan O hArtaigh; Eoghan Breathnach, Ray O Ceallaigh, Noel O Murchadha; Jamie De Baruin, Tadhg O hUallachain; Conor O Cuirrin, Feraghal O Ceallaigh, Fearghal O Cuirrin; Liam O Lonain, Ferdia O hAodha, Padraigh O Murchadha. Ballinameela: Donagh Looby; Cian Culloo, Colin Walsh, Shane

McGovern; Paul Curran, Kevin Phelan, Kealon Looby; Brian Phelan, Micheal Shine; Jim Curran, Tom Curran, Mikey Phelan; Rob Shine, Brendan Phelan, Micheal Culloo. Subs: Lorcan Looby for Shane McGovern, Christy Troy for Micheal Shine. Referee: Joe Salmon (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg).

Geraldines are off to a winning start LOCAL BAR WESTERN ‘A’ JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Geraldines ………… 3-14; Kilgobinet ……………1-6. AS expected, Geraldines proved too strong for Kilgobinet in this junior ‘A’ hurling championship game in Colligan last Saturday evening. The half-time score was 3-7 to 0-3 and Pat O’Donovan scored two goals for the winners while Tomas Fahey registered all but one of Kilgobinet’s points. Geraldines: Eric Kennefick; Vinny O’Brien, Jamie Landers , Ricki Fitzgerald (R Lynch 45

mins); Steven Fitzgerald, Michael O’Brien, Jerome Maher; Shane Kenny, Stephen Kennefick; Ger O’Donovan, Aidan Dwyer, James Casey (Pa Hickey 50 mins); Shane Lambden (Peter Coughlan 50 mins), Pat O’Donovan (John Corkery 40 mins), M Lynch. Kilgobinet: James Dunford; Fergus Power, Eddie Cullinane, Mark Dunford; John Cass, Paudie Fahey, John Moloney; Tomas Fahey, J. J. Fitzgerald; Cormac Power, Tommy Cullinane, Paul Walsh; Joe Curtin, John Murphy, Stephen Coffey. Subs: John Fennell for Cormac Power, Neil Phelan for Joe Curtin, John Hallinan for Tommy Cullinane. Referee: Stephen McCarthy (Stradbally).

Western Board Fixtures FRIDAY, 13th MAY Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship: Lismore v. Clashmore at Fraher Field 8.30 p.m.; Shamrocks v. Ballinameala at Lismore 7.30 p.m. The Local Bar Junior Hurling Championship – Junior B Hurling: Cappoquin v. An Rinn at Bushy Park 7.30 p.m.; Junior A Hurling: Geraldines v. Tourin at Fraher Field at 7.15 p.m. SATURDAY, 14th MAY Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship: An Rinn v. Brickeys at Fraher Field 6.00 p.m.; Modeligo v. Ballysaggart at Fraher Field 7.30 p.m. The Local Bar Junior Hurling Championship – Junior “A”: St. Mary’s v. Colligan at Bohadoon 7.30 p.m.

SUNDAY, 15th MAY The Local Bar Junior Hurling Championship – Junior B: Modeligo v. Ballysaggart at Lismore 2.00 p.m. Junior B: Geraldines v. Abbeyside at Dungarvan Club Grounds 12 noon. Junior B: Glen Rovers v. Clashmore at Lismore 3.30 p.m. Junior B: Shamrocks v. Killrossanty at Colligan 12 noon. WESTERN BOARD RESULTS Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship: An Rinn 1-7; Ballinameela 0-8. The Local Bar Junior Hurling Championship: Geraldines 3-14; Kilgobinet 1-6. Intermediate Hurling League: Brickey Rangers 0-18; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-10. Lismore 3-27; Colligan 0-14. Ardmore 6-21; Ballysaggart 1-9.

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Gaelic Jottings Ice cool Maria makes it third time lucky MARIA Delahunty’s sensational free, with the last kick of the game, sealed Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 3 glory for Waterford at Semple Stadium last Sunday on a score of 1-13 to 1-12. Delahunty held her nerve to convert a stunning effort from 30 metres out on the New Stand side of Semple Stadium to secure promotion to Division 2 for the Déise. This one looked like it was heading for extra-time, like its predecessor in Clane last weekend, but Delahunty had the final say for last year’s All-Ireland intermediate champions. It was cruel luck on Tipperary, but Waterford showed true grit to dig out the result. Delahunty is one of the finest exponents of long-range dead balls in the ladies game and she delivered when the pressure was at its most intense to make it third time lucky for Waterford in Division 3 deciders, following defeats in 2014 and 2015. In many ways, it was a fitting end to another enthralling shootout between these two Munster rivals. A special score would be needed to separate them and Delahunty provided it to confine Tipperary to Division 3 fare again next year.

Kelly’s Eye TONY Kelly banged over two injury-time points to seal Clare’s first Allianz Hurling League Division 1 title since 1978 in Thurles last Sunday. The Banner County came from three points down in the closing minutes to snatch an incredible victory and dethrone last year’s champions Waterford. Substitute Brian O’Halloran put over a 66th minute-point to put Waterford 2-19 to 1-19 in front but Clare came roaring back with four unanswered scores. Colin Ryan reduced the deficit to two points before Darach Honan brought Clare to within the bare minimum in the second minute of stoppage time. A hotlydisputed free won by Kelly, the 2013 Hurler of the Year allowed him to slam over the equaliser, wind-assisted, from inside his own half, in the third minute of additional time. And there was still time for Kelly to pop up on the opposite touchline to convert the winning score with what was essentially the last puck of the game. Kelly collected 1-6 for Clare on an historic day, all but one point of that tally from play, but Waterford claimed that they should have been awarded that late free themselves for an infringement on Jamie Barron. Referee Diarmuid Kirwan pointed towards the Killinan End and Kelly obliged, before converting the winner within a minute. It was a stunning end to a game that was so much better than its predecessor.

"It was one of the great displays I have seen in Thurles” RTE Gaelic Games Analyst Michael Duignan believes Clare deserved their Allianz League title success for their battling qualities and singled out matchwinner Tony Kelly for special praise. The Banner trailed going into the final stages, but two late scores from Kelly, including a free from in his own half, ensured it was first blood to Clare with the Munster championship clash loom-

ing on 5 June. Speaking to RTÉ Sport, Duignan paid tribute to the never-saydie attitude of the 2013 All-Ireland champions.“Clare in the second half, to be down six points three times, showed the resolve to come back,” he said. “It was fantastic from them especially as I thought they hit some very poor wides in that second half playing with the strong wind. “Clare are deservedly League champions as they showed great resolve.” Duignan said the contribution of the former Hurler of the Year was one of the most eye-catching he has ever witnessed at the famous venue. “Conor McGrath was outstanding and kept them in the game in the first half, but Tony Kelly in the second half, it was one of the great displays I have seen in Thurles.” Waterford will have to dust themselves down in preparation for their third tussle with their Munster rivals but the RTÉ analyst saw plenty of positives for Derek McGrath and his team. “I thought Waterford were fantastic," he added. “Patrick Curran, such a young forward, came of age. Jamie Barron was immense in the middle of the field. “Waterford are going to be very disappointed, but Clare are deservedly League champions.” The former Offaly All-Ireland winner said that the decision by referee Diarmuid Kirwan not to award midfielder Barron a free late on was wrong, but they need to get over it quickly. “It was obvious Jamie Barron was fouled. If Waterford had been awarded the free, they more than likely would have won the League. “It wasn’t given. It is an injustice, but that happens in sport. “Derek McGrath will be saying today, ‘Forget about it, it’s over now, there’s nothing we can do about it’.” With the likes of David McInerney, John Conlon, Pauric Mahony and Maurice Shanahan all pushing to return to their respective camps ahead of the championship showdown, Duignan doesn’t believe the result will have too much of a psychological impact on next month’s fixture. “All we do know after the last couple of weeks is that there is very, very little between these two teams. “If anything these teams are going to be getting stronger.

Ref Maddens Mullane SPEAKING on RTÉ Radio's Sunday Sport, Mullane couldn’t conceal his anger at Diarmuid Kirwan’s decision not to award Barron a free. “He’s after having an absolute nightmare,” he told listeners. “I’m absolutely boiling with the decision. It’s disgraceful. “I’m not being sour grapes. Good luck to Clare. I’ve family from Clare, but I’m boiling with that decision.” Fellow RTÉ hurling analysts and former Clare All-Ireland-winning captain Anthony Daly admitted that it was a decision that should have gone Waterford’s way. “It looked as though Jamie Barron was pulled back. If I was a neutral, I’d have said a free for Waterford. “It looked like Tony Kelly was fouled subsequently. He gave that free,’’ said the former All Ireland winning captain.

No point in complaining - Patrick Curran PATRICK Curran was just moments away from inspiring Waterford to another Hurling League title but the forward was

gracious in defeat insisting there was “no point in complaining” about a controversial late free that helped Clare to victory. The Dungarvan man finished with a total of 1-09, which included a goal after just 16 seconds at Semple Stadium. Speaking to RTÉ Sport after the 1-23 to 2-19 replay loss, Curran said: “You’re bound to be disappointed to lose by a point in a game we led for most of it. “Congratulations to Clare, they just about pipped it and that’s what it’s about. “Sometimes you get [the decisions] and sometimes you don’t. There’s no point in complaining now the game is over. “Clare won and we just have to look forward and train for the Championship, that’s the way it is now. "We have to go for the Championship and prepare as we did for this and hope it goes well. The sides are due to clash again in four weeks’ time in the Munster Championship and Curran says the focus will immediately turn to cutting out the errors that led to defeat. He added: “Hopefully we can just perform that bit better and maybe get over the line.“Things went well at stages and they didn’t at others and we just have to look at what went wrong and see if we can improve on it, concluded the game’s top scorer.

County Board Meeting THE May meeting of the County Board will take place this Monday, May 16th at 7.30pm.

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Sinead, Liam and Tadhg Breathnach from An Rinn. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Fraher Field Classics This week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Facebook page, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the western junior football league final between Geraldines and Clashmore.on Sunday December 11th 1964.

Scór Na Seachtaine TONY Kelly’s winning point for Clare in the Allianz NHL final against Waterford in Thurles last Sunday.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the following well known GAA families who suffered bereavements during the past week: The O’Brien family from Stradbally on the death of Mrs Kitty O’Brien, the Barron family, Fourmilewater on the death of Mrs. Mary Barron, Newcastle, Co. Tipperary and the Tully family in Dublin and the Curran family Mount Odell, Dungarvan on the death of Bernard Tully.

This Week’s County Minor Football Wednesday, 11th May (all games at 7:30pm) St. Olivers v An Ghealtacht in Ballinameela (Div 2B) Ballyduff Upper v Cois Bhride in Ballyduff Upper (Div 3) St. Patricks v Ardmore in Colligan (Div 2B) Kilrossanty v St. Mollerans in Lemybrien (Div 3) Thursday, 12th May (all games at 7:30pm) De La Salle v Ballinacourty in Gracedieu (Div 1)

Rathgormack v Dungarvan in Rathgormack (Div 1) The Nire v Gaultier in Ballymacarbry (Div 1)

Presentation to Clubs THE presentation on the Programme for Continuous Development in Waterford GAA circles which took place over the winter period will take place in Lawlor’s Hotel on Monday, 23rd May at 8 p.m. Clubs are requested to confirm their attendance to John Quinn by email to (John.quinn.gda.waterford@gaa.ie) on or before Thursday, 19th May.

For Your Kid HE looks at the clock in work it's 4:30 p.m. He needs to be in the pitch an hour before everyone else. Put the nets up, mark out the field, sort out the jerseys, fill out the team sheet, fill the water bottles make sure he has the first aid kit. He won't have any dinner today or get to spend some time with his own kids. He sent out the texts last night and only a few replied. "Can't they just let me know, will I have enough"? he thinks. The cars arrive, the parents ask "what time is thrown-in at"? "half 6." "Grand we'll be back then" the car speeds off probably to go home for their dinner. He was hoping they might stay and give a hand but some people are just too busy. He picks the team, he doesn't want to leave anybody on the line, he's feeling guilty. "Everyone will get a game" he tells the players. Some players are happy, others look upset and he insures them they'll play. Some lads are nervous, he calms them down and tells them to "go out and enjoy it lads and try your best." He knows some parents

won't be happy their child isn't starting. As he walks to the field he can hear some people commenting, "my lad shouldn't be there" "he shouldn't be starting." "He's only starting because he's friends with his father," they whisper. The manager keeps his focus on the match. The game is going well he gives everyone a run. The ref blows for full time, he gathers the players around and tells them all they played great, he doesn't mention the mistakes. "Ye gave it yer all lads well done and thanks for coming along." The players have to go as some parents are in a rush to go home. "Don't forget we're training on Thursday" the manager says as the parents drive off. "Sure I can't be asking them," he thinks, "they have to rush home." As the pitch empties he carries the spare hurleys, the water bottles and first aid. The nets must be taken down and the jerseys washed, it's now nearly half 8. Still no dinner he's been gone since half 7 this morning. He hasn't seen his own family all day and he's tired now. He locks the gate, and finally gets home. His kids and wife are happy to see him. His wife says "I don't know why you do it" she asks. "Ah sure everyone else is too busy" he says. "But what about us" she asks. "I know love but I have to do it for the club." This season he will get off early from work to coach your kid. He will miss out on his own family time for your kid. He will spend a lot of money on petrol to drive your kid all around the county so he can play matches. He will look after your kid like one of his own. He will comfort them when they get a belt, console them when they lose. So the next time you feel like criticizing, think about what he does so your kid can play GAA. These are the real hero's, make them feel like it.

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WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALL

Déise delight as seniors pip Tipperary in a thriller Waterford …………… 1-13; Tipperary …………… 1-12. IN what could only be described as a titanic struggle Waterford ladies football team overcame Tipperary by the narrowest of margins with a last gasp one point win to annex the LIDL Division 3 title. Maria Delahunty’s amazing free from out on the wing gave Waterford victory and promotion to Division 2 after an enthralling game of football played at an electrifying pace. Waterford opened the more brightly of the two teams and had three points on the board courtesy of Sinead Ryan and Maria Delahunty before Tipp roared into the game with a well taken goal by Mairead Morrissey. Sinead Ryan put the Déise back in front in the 14th minute only for Aisling Moloney to cancel it out with a Tipperary point. Waterford hit another purple patch with three unanswered points from Linda Wall, Aileen Wall and Katie Murray only for the Tipp girls to hit back with four points of their own, two from Mairead Morrissey and one each from Edel Hanley and Aisling Moloney to leave Tipp. Waterford weathered the storm and a great goal from midfielder Katie Murray and a point from player of the match in the last minute of the first half meant that Waterford went to the dressing room with a two point advantage 1-7 to 1-5. Tipperary started the second half well and it took two great saves from Katie Hannon to preserve Waterford’s lead. Gillian O’Brien and Aileen Wall traded points in the 4th and 6th minutes before Aisling Moloney brought it back to a one point game in the 9th minute. Katie Murray and substitute Michelle Ryan stretched Waterford’s lead but two points from Edith Carroll and Gillian O’Brien left one point between the teams with 15 minutes to go. Waterford were rocked with an injury to Louise Ryan which led to a long stoppage but substitute Nicola Fennell made an immediate impact when she set up Sinead Ryan for a point to put two between the teams with 10 minutes to go. A determined run from Lorraine O’Shea led to the Tipp midfielder pointing to once again leave the bare minimum between two great teams. Maria Delahunty edged Waterford further in front with a point with six minutes to go. However, Tipperary were not finished and two points from centre forward Mairead Morrissey left it all square with two minutes left on the clock. It looked like extra time was looming but there was to be a final twist in the tail and it was Maria Delahunty that clinched

Waterford captain Sinéad Ryan pictured with match winner Maria Delahunty. [Noel Browne] it for Waterford as the final hooter sounded with that amazing free from 30 metres out to ensure Waterford were crowned league champions. Waterford now go on to face Cork in the first round of the senior championship on Saturday next in Fermoy. Waterford: K. Hannon; M. Wall, M. McGrath, L. Wall (0-1); E. Murray, M. Dunford, A. Mullaney; L. Ryan, K. Murray (1-2); M. Delahunty (0-4), R. Tobin, C McGrath; A. Wall (0-2), G. Kenneally, S. Ryan (0-3). Subs: L. Devine for McGrath (23), M. Ryan (0-1) for Tobin (39), C. Hurley for Devine (44), N. Fennell for L. Ryan (46), L. McGregor for Mullaney (53). Tipperary: P. Hickey; B. Condon, S. Lambert, S. Delahunty; A. O’Dwyer, J. Grant, C. Mullins; L. O’Shea (0-1), S. Carew; C. Walsh, M. Morrissey (1-4), E. Myles; A. Moloney (0-3), G. O’Brien (0-2), E. Hanley (0-1).

Subs: E. Carroll (0-1) for Walsh (25), A. McCarthy for Hanley (50), C. O’Dwyer for Mullins (55), A. O’Shea for Carroll (58).

UNDER 16’S COMEBACK FALLS NARROWLY SHORT IN MUNSTER FINAL Waterford’s under 16 ladies team narrowly failed to take Munster final honours in a fine open game of attacking football against near neighbours Tipperary on Saturday last in Mallow. Two goals from Tipperary attackers Róisín Daly and Sarah Delaney left seven points between the teams despite three points from Dungarvan’s Kaiesha Tobin and one from her club mate Sarah Lacey at half time with the Premier County leading on the scoreline of Tipperary 2-5; Waterford 0-4.

The Waterford team celebrate with the cup after the presentation.

Linda Wall, Waterford, with her player of the match award at the Lidl Ladies Football National League, Division 3, Final Replay, Tipperary v Waterford at Semple Stadium, Thurles. [Piaras Ó Mídheach / SPORTSFILE]

In the second half Tipperary continued to attack and put points on the scoreboard to leave the Premier well in control ahead by seven points with twelve minutes remaining. Indeed, it could have been much more only for the brilliance of Waterford’s goalie Rosie Landers from Ballyduff who made two outstanding saves to keep Waterford in the game. Waterford hearts refused to give in and began to reel Tipperary in at the death and showed tremendous character. With two minutes to go the Deise girls were rewarded with a goal from Keeley Corbett Barry and laid an onslaught on the Tipperary goal in search of an equaliser.

Tipp broke away and scored the all important insurance point that broke Waterford hearts to leave the final score Tipperary 2-11; Waterford 1-10 in a pulsating encounter. Waterford’s goalie Rosie Landers was a deserving winner of the player of the match with her numerous wonderful saves. Hard luck to Johnny Troy and his management team and a wonderful group of girls who gave everything for the cause and we wish Tipperary all the best in the All Ireland semi-finals. MINORS TAKE MUNSTER CROWN Waterford minor ladies football team lifted the Munster title with an emphatic win over a game Limerick team in Charleville on

Waterford captain Sinéad Ryan lifts the cup after the presentation. [Noel Browne] Monday last. Waterford started in whirlwind fashion with three points on the board before Limerick got their only score of the first half a point from play in the 11th minute. The Deise girls took control with a 13th minute goal from Katie Murray and nine unanswered points shared between Ciara Hurley, Katie Murray, Aoife Murray and Chloe Fennell left daylight between the teams with the half time score line reading Waterford 1-12; Limerick 0-1. In the second half Waterford intensity levels dropped somewhat and Limerick aided by a strong breeze came more into the

game with an 8th minute goal from Niamh O’Keeffe but Waterford made sure not to let matters slip with three points from Katie Murray, Ciara Hurley and Chloe Fennell before Lia Nic Craith put the icing on the cake with a well taken goal in the last minute of the game to leave the final score Waterford 2-15; Limerick 1-4. Captain Katie Murray was presented with the cup and hard working Chloe Fennell was a well deserved recipient of the player of the match award. A semi-final meeting with Connacht champions Roscommon awaits the team in July.

[Noel Browne]

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Western Intermediate Hurling League

Waterford lose out at semi-final Lismore tops Group 1 stage in Rathkeale SENIOR MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Waterford …………… 2-8; Limerick …………… 3-15. WATERFORD travelled to Rathkeale on Sunday last to take on an inform Limerick team. Waterford had met Limerick in the League and on that occasion Limerick won out comfortably beating Waterford by nine points. Limerick won the toss and opted to play with a strong breeze. Waterford got off to a great start with young Beth Carton scoring a goal on the fifth minute of the game. Defensively Waterford did very well and the scoreline after twenty five minutes was 1-3 Limerick 1-2 Waterford. The score soon changed when two errors resulted in Waterford conceeding two soft goals before the break and the half time score 3-7 to 1-3. The second half saw Limerick deploying a sweeper and Waterford found it hard to claw back the ten point defeat. Waterford will take great confidence out of their second half performance where the Limerick goalkeeper was forced to make three fantastic saves. For Waterford there was very strong performances from Fiona Morrissey, Charlotte Raher, Niamh Rockett and Beth Carton. Waterford: Brianna O’Regan, Mairead Power, Claire Whyte, Shona Prendergast, Charlotte Raher, Fiona Morrissey, Kate McMahon, Sibeal Harney, Catriona McGlone, Patricia Jackman (1-1), Niamh Rockett (0-3), Aoife Landers, Jenny McCarthy (0-1), Beth Carton (1-2), Aisling Power. Next game for the seniors is June 18th against Cork in the Senior All Ireland Series. This is a home match. More details will follow in the coming weeks. JOHN WEST COUNTY FEILE SKILLS COMPETITION Well done to all players who took part in the County Feile Skills final on Saturday last. The standard was extremely high and all players should be commended for their performances in difficult weather conditions. The winner was Aoife Fitzgerald

(Gaultier), with Briannagh Nic Craith (An Rinn) finishing as runner-up and Roisin Kirwan (St. Anne’s) coming in third position. Well done also to Caoimhe Earley and Hannah Walsh (both Abbeyside), Anna Mai Drohan (Gaultier), Zara O’Donnell (Portlaw), Mairead O’Brien (Modeligo) and Ciara Sheahan (St Annes). JOHN WEST FÉILE NA nGAEL CLUB NIGHT All clubs are requested to attend John West Feile Na nGael Club night on Thurday, 12th of May at 7.30 pm in Lawlors hotel in Dungarvan. This is an Information night for clubs which will run through the expectations from host clubs. There will also be individuals speaking on their experiences of Feile and afterwards there will be a questions and answers sessions. CLONEA AND PORTLAW HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE JUNIOR CLUB LEAGUE FINAL The final League table shows:Team. Played. Pts Clonea. 3 6 Portlaw. 3 4 Tallow. 3 2 Tramore. 3 0 Clonea will play Portlaw in the Junior Camogie League final, scheduled to be played

GROUP 1 Lismore ........................ 3-27; Colligan ........................ 0-14. LISMORE followed relatively narrow wins over Tourin and Brickeys with a most comprehensive victory away to Colligan last Saturday evening with 39 year old Dan Shanahan registering 1-5 and leading a free scoring attack from the edge of the square.

The winners led at half time by 1-17 to 0-4.

Lismore: Seanie Barry; Micheal Fitzgerald, David Prendergast, Pat Hennessy; Emmet Quann, Paudie Prendergast, Aaron Whelan; Eric O’Sullivan, Philip O’Keeffe; Jordan Shanahan, Ray Barry, Jack Prendergast; Stephen Barry, Dan Shanahan, Daniel O’Keeffe. Subs: Evan Roche for Micheal Fitzgerald, Ronan Landers for

Jack Prendergast, Jack Prendergast for Daniel O’Keeffe. Colligan: Kenny Walsh; Jason Dunford, Alan Walsh, Mike McGrath; Darren Dunford, PJ Coffey, Sean Browne; Mark Flynn, John Nick Fennell; Gavin Whelan, Ross Browne, Dean McKenna; Richie Kiely, John Wall, Alan Kinsella. Subs: Stephen McGrath, John Flynn. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty).

Brickeys win two out of three

Waterford's Kate McMahon is tackled by Limerick's Niamh Mulcahy in their Munster Senior Camogie Championship semifinal played in Rathkeale. [Maurice Hennebry] on Saturday, May 14th. Venue and time to be notified. Information will be posted on facebook and twitter. WATERFORD CAMOGIE OFFICE Waterford camogie Office is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from

9 am to 5 pm. Our office is located in Dungarvan Nissan. If you have any queries or want to get in contact with us you can do so by contacting Lynsey Tutty on 086 8113531 or John Flood on 087 6684474. You will also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Brickeys ....................... 0-18; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-10. BRICKEYS will be happy with their second win in the league but they won’t be getting carried away with the resulr as Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were without such key players as Tadhg De Burca, Brian O’Halloran and Paul O’Connor. Cormac Curran, operating at full forward was the game’s top scorer with 0-9 to his credit while Killian O’Keeffe scored 0-5 for the visitors. The half time score was

Brickeys 0-10 Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 0-4. Brickeys: Cian O’Halloran; Darragh O’Grady, Niall Collins, Shane McGrath; Shane Nugent 0-1, Philip Walsh, Mark Cummins; Tommy Lynch, Cathal Curran 0-2; Conor Phelan 0-1, Cormac O’Grady 0-2, Mark Shalloe 0-1; Conor Morrissey 0-2, Cormac Curran 0-9, Carthach Barry.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Mark McGrath; Ed. Beresford, Jason Seward, Kieran Bourke; Paidi O’Rourke, Sean Bourke, Alan Healy; Cillian O’Keeffe 0-5 (4f), Aidan Trihy; A. N. Other 0-2, Sean Fleming, Declan Allen; Shane Kennefick, John Prendergast, Adam O’Sullivan 0-3 (1f). Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

WEST INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE GROUP ONE P W D L Pts For Pts Agst. Pts Diff. Pts Lismore 3 3 0 0 76 45 31 6 Ballinameela 2 2 0 0 46 30 16 4 B/Rangers 3 2 0 1 51 48 3 4 Clashmore 3 1 0 2 46 54 -8 2 Tourin 2 0 0 2 34 39 -5 0 Colligan 3 0 0 3 45 82 -37 0

Ardmore tower over Ballysaggart GROUP 2 Ardmore ....................... 6-21; Ballysaggart .................. 1-9. PLAYING at home last Saturday evening, Ardmore turned their league form completely around after losing their two previous games with a most comprehensive win over Ballysaggart at the seaside venue. This win puts Ardmore back into contention in this competition. The only good news from a Ballysaggart point of view was the return of Stephen Bennett, who impressed scoring a goal and five points. Hopefully, he can now

enjoy a full season of championship hurling.

Salmon. Ballysaggart: Matty Meagher; Bobby Ryan, Kieran Fennessy, Liam O’Gorman; Eugene O’Brien, Barry Murphy, Stephen Mangan; Sam Ryan, Christy Murphy; Ken Cashel, Kieran Bennett, Chris O’Gorman, Ronan Walsh, Stephen Bennett, Michael Ryan; O’Gorman. Subs: Jack Cunningham, Conor Bennett. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin).

Ardmore: James O’Donnell; Joe Murphy, Declan Prendergast, Daniel Power; Niall Hennessy, Kenny Murphy, Richie Hennessy; Wayne Hennessy, David Gartland; Stephen Keating, Seamus Keating, Seamus Prendergast; James Kennedy, Michael Cronin, John O’Brien. Subs: Dan Carlton, Sean Barron, Thomas Conway, Tom Power, Eoin Conway, S. Duggan, James WEST INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE GROUP TWO P W D L Pts For Pts Agst. Pts Diff. Pts Stradbally 2 2 0 0 41 37 4 4 Ardmore 3 1 0 2 72 48 24 2 Modeligo 1 1 0 0 15 13 2 2 Ballysaggart 2 1 0 1 32 53 -21 2 An Rinn 1 0 0 1 17 20 -3 0 St Mary's 1 0 0 1 14 20 -6 0

Picture of the girls who participated in the feile Skills competition.

GAA Coaching & Games Development NUTRITION/FOOD FOR SPORT WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY IN MT SION GAA As part of our Coach Education series we are running a Nutrition/Food for Sport workshop for parents and coaches of players aged 14-18. This workshop will give valuable information and practical advice for coaches and parents of 14-18 age group on how best to fuel the body for performance. The workshops will be delivered by Dr. Linsey Mason who has worked with our Development Squads and U21

teams in recent years. Cost is €5 per person. To book a place please contact any of the GDA’s. Mount Sion, Wed., 11th May 8 pm FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT SQUADS IN ACTION AT WEEKEND Next Saturday, 14th May will see the various Gaelic Football Development Squads take part in cross provincial blitzes with all squads in action. U-14 Football 2 teams in Carriganore with game v Wexford 11 a.m. and Offaly 1.30 p.m

U-15 Football play in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow with games v Longford 12 noon and Wicklow 1 p.m. U-16 Football play in Fenagh, Co. Carlow with games v Carlow, Longford & Wicklow starting at 11 a.m. CELTIC CHALLENGE V CARLOW WALSH PARK WED. 11th MAY The Waterford City Celtic Challenge team have their 1st home outing next Wednesday, 11th May with a game against Carlow. The game throws in at 7.30 p.m. in Walsh Park. Please come along and support the team.

Lesley Fennessy of Ballinaroone Stud, presenting a set of Jerseys to Ballyduff Upper Juvenile Club Chairperson Noel Casey. Also pictured is Pad Flynn, Pat Murphy and some players.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

ALLIANZ NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE FINAL REPLAY

Magnificent hurlers pipped at the post Clare ............................. 1-23; Waterford ..................... 2-19. DESPITE losing out to a last second Tony Kelly point for Clare in Thurles last Sunday there was an immense feeling of pride by Deise supporters in our county hurling team who produced one of their best displays to date in this Allianz NHL final replay. Derek McGrath’s charges were never headed from the 19th minute until the last play of this thrilling latest episode between the sides and unfortunately just ran out of time in a last desperate effort to get back on parity with the Banner side. There has been much talk about two refereeing decisions at a crucial stage at the end of the game while having watched them on a number of occasions our own view is that neither of them were frees. The free awarded to Clare quite possibly decided the eventual outcome. Having led most of the way and into added time, it was a cruel way to lose the League title but there can be no complaints as Clare scored seven of the last nine scores including an unanswered final four points by Colin Ryan, Darach Honan and Tony Kelly 0-2 (1f). The difference towards the end was perhaps the experience Clare have earned in recent years with an All Ireland title under their belt while the Waterford team are still learning their trade so to speak at the highest level. The art of closing out the game will come in time and all concerned are on the right road to achieving hurling greatness. Match organisers didn’t receive any plaudits for charging the same amount (€25) at the turnstiles as for

the drawn game having their money made the first day and not surprisingly 5,000 less patrons made their way to Semple Stadium to see this, the second of three encounters between the counties in a matter of weeks. The respect fans have for players and their families was in evidence before the throwin when complete silence was observed for the minute dedicated to the recently deceased Mary Barron, Bernard Tully and Patricia Mulqueen, grandmother, uncle and mother respectively of Jamie Barron, Patrick Curran and Clare selector Louie Mulqueen. It was a poignant moment and it showed the togetherness of the wider GAA family on such occasions. Tom Devine was given a start in place of Colin Dunford and Austin Gleeson was given a role up front with Kevin Moran playing further back. Waterford had more players closer to goal on this occasion and it paid off after just 16 seconds when Patrick Curran slipped his marker and batted the ball past a helpless Pat Kelly in the Clare goal. The Dungarvan player who finished with a tally of 1-9 added a pointed free in the 2nd minute before Tony Kelly from a Podge Collins pass and then Collins himself opened the winners’ account with scores from play. Waterford were defending very well with their blocking down very noticeable and one such effort by Philip Mahony provided for a score by Kevin Moran and already this replay was far better than the drawn encounter, 1-2 to 0-2. Clare enjoyed a purple scoring patch between the 8th and the 17th minutes via Aaron Cunningahm, Tony Kelly and Conor McGrath 0-

2f to take the lead for the first of two match occasions, the latter one, of course, relieving us of the Croke Cup. Following an attempt from play coming back off the upright, the same player, Patrick Curran, restored parity with a pointed free in the 19th minute and the game’s top scorer intercepted a strange pass out of defence to place Jake Dillon for a second Deise goal. Thus, Waterford had raised two green flags inside twenty minutes, with forwards closer to goal than they had for hours in a number of previous games. Despite Conor McGrath pointing a 22nd minute free, this goal really energised Waterford and some brilliant points followed, the first by Austin Gleeson after a mighty high catch, Patrick Curran (f), a trade mark Shane Bennett effort and Jamie Barron from a Michael Walsh pass, all within two minutes to put their side a clear two goals in front on a scoreline of 2-7 to 0-7. Clare were, at this, stage, relying on Conor McGrath for their scores and he pointed one of each variety but a high flying Waterford matched these by the half hour mark via Darragh Fives from a quick puck-out and Patrick Curran from a Philip Mahony pass to restore their two goal advantage at 2-9 to 0-9. However, the winners finished the half strongly, keeping Waterford scoreless for the remaining six minutes. Conor McGrath raised three white flags, the first two from play, which brought his first half tally to 0-8 and he was not to score again as after a few second half misses, he was relieved of his free-taking duties and did not play as big a part in the game. Clare had reduced their deficit to 0-3 at

Waterford's Michael Walsh in action with Clare's Brendan Bugler during the National Hurling [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] League final replay in Thurles.

2-9 to 0-12 with both teams having all to play for on the restart. Waterford had struck just six wides in that first period compared to double the amount the previous week while Clare’s tally was just two times. Clare won the second half by 1-11 to 0-10 but for the majority of the play Waterford had one hand on the Croke Cup. Shane Bennett provided for an Austin Gleeson point after just 48 seconds while a hitherto dependant Clare on Tony Kelly and Conor McGrath produced points from play by defenders Pat O Connor and David Fitzgerald, both within two minutes of the restart, 2-10 to 0-14. The difference was now down to just 0-2 and it could have been less but for some bad wides by the winners. The battle was on in earnest now with the experienced Clare coming more into the game. Credit Waterford, they faced the challenge head on and indeed by the 56th minute had increased their lead to 0-4 at 2-17 to 1-16. In the lead-up to this there were some great scores taken by both teams and the benches were starting to empty. Kevin Moran provided for a Patrick Curran point from play while Conor McGrath was uncharacteristically wide from a placed ball. Tony Kelly popped over the first of his five second half points and Patrick Curran (f) in the 42nd minute kept Waterford in control on the scoreboard at 2-12 to 0-15. Tom Devine was tearing through the Clare defence all day and it was just his finishing that denied him a couple of goals. The Modeligo player had a shot saved for a ‘65’ in the 45th minute which Patrick Curran converted as Colin Ryan replaced Colm Galvin and similarly Colin Dunford, Tom Devine. Podge Collins picked up a yellow for a slap of the hurley down on Jake Dillon and it could have been a different colour taking into account a Patrick Horgan scenario against Limerick a few years ago. Conor McGrath shot a further wide from a placed ball in the 47th minute and Waterford punished the miss with Stephen O’Keeffe and Patrick Curran supplying Jamie Barron for his second point from midfield. Immediately, Austin Gleeson struck his third score to restore a two goal lead for the third occasion at 2-15 to 0-15. Clare’s resurgence can be seen in that they won the remainder of the match by 18 to 0-4, starting with Aaron Cunningham placing Tony Kelly for a peach of a goal in the 48th minute. It proved to be a game defining score with Darrach Honan pointing three minutes later with a goal also a possibility either

Waterford's Tom Devine with the sliotar against Clare's Darach Horan during the National Hurling League final replay in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] by himself or by a team mate in a better position. Patrick Curran with a pointed free and Shane Bennett from play restored a 0-4 lead by the 56th minute at 2-17 to 1-16. Cathal O’Connell replaced Podge Collins as did Brian O’Halloran Jake Dillon. Now on free-taking duties, Colin Ryan pointed in the 58th minute followed by scores by Tony Kelly and midfielder Reidy, a superb long range effort to leave just 0-1 the difference at 2-17 to 1-19. Credit the resilience of the Deise players, they restored a one goal advantage via a Patrick Curran pointed free and a Brian O’Halloran score engineered by Tadhg De Burca and Curran, 2-19 to 1-19 with 65 minutes on the clock. Waterford were not to score again though with Clare shooting an unanswered 0-4 to claim their first League title since 1978. Clare gnawed away at Waterford’s lead via Colin Ryan (66) and after wides by Ryan(f) and Austin Glesson, on his return from a blood injury, Darrach Honan (71) and Tony Kelly (73) levelled the final that looked to be heading for a second draw. However, there was one final play and with Clare winning the puckout, as they were now doing in the latter stages, Kelly split the posts for the most dramatic of victories for Davy Fitzgerald’s charges. Heartbreak for Waterford but the opportunity will present itself next month to reverse Sunday’s result. Though defeated, Derek McGrath’s charges turned in a mighty display and further progress has been made in lifting the county’s status up to the level of the best in the country. Experience comes with time and is hard earned like on Sunday but our hurlers are on an upward curve and the best days are yet to come.

Clare’s Top Three: Tony Kelly, Podge Collins, Conor McGrath. Waterford’s Top Three: Patrick Curran, Jamie Barron, Michael Walsh. Observer’s Man of the Match: Tony Kelly. Number of Scorers: Clare: 9. Waterford: 8. Scores from Play: Clare: 1-16. Waterford: 2-12 Frees For: Clare: 14. Waterford: 10. Wides: Clare: 7. Waterford: 8. Score of the Match: Tony Kelly’s 73rd minute point from play to win Clare’s first league title in 38 years. Waterford: S. O’Keeffe; B. Coughlan, N. Connors, S. Fives; D. Fives (0-1), K. Moran (0-1), P.

Mahony; T. de Búrca, J. Barron (0-2); M. Walsh, A. Gleeson (0-3), S. Bennett (0-2); J. Dillon (1-0), P. Curran (1-9, 0-6f 0-1 65), T. Devine. Subs: C. Dunford for Devine (46), B. O’Halloran (0-1) for Dillon (57), M. Shanahan for Bennett (68), T. Ryan for Walsh (70+1). Clare: P. Kelly; P. O’Connor (0-1), C. Dillon, D. Fitzgerald (0-1); J. Browne, C. Cleary, B. Bugler; D. Reidy (0-1), C. Galvin; T. Kelly (1-6, 0-1f), C. McGrath (0-8, 5f), P. Collins (0-1); D. Honan (0-2), A. Cunningham (0-1), S. O’Donnell. Subs: C. Ryan (0-2, 1f) for Galvin (43), C. O’Connell for Collins (55), A. Shanagher for O’Donnell (65). Referee: D. Kirwan (Cork).

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Daryl Walsh and Dylan Conway from Lismore. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Tony Keohan and Noel Sheehan from Dungarvan.[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Nadia Ni Drobhain, Ellen Hogan, Rionach Breathnach and Caoimhe Earley. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] The Waterford senior hurling team defeated by Clare in the Allianz National Hurling League final replay played at Semple Stadium on Sunday last.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Patrick and Margaret Skehan with Claire and Thomas O'Brien from Rathgormack. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Margaret and Tom Phelam, Clare Murphy, Michael Hogan and Paddy Phelan from Ballymacarbry. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Tony and Mary Lonergan, Abbeysideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Davy and Gay O'Brien, Ballydurn and Paul Daly. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Noirin, Domhnall and Treasa O Faolain from An Rinn. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Gerard, Rebecca, Jessica and Joanne Burke from Modeligo. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Colm and Breda Bannon with Charlie Scanlan from Tourin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were the Kiely Family from Cappoquin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Shane Roberts, Katelyn, Lindsey and Cian Kiely. Mary, Emma and Jenny Larkin all from Portlaw. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Martin, Bridget, Claire and Conor Walsh. Paddy and Evan Spellman and Aileen [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] and Shane Enright all from Fourmilewater.

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were the Lynch and Byrne families from Ardmore.

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Members of the Keating Family from Dunhill.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Ned and Mary Ryan from Modeligo.

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare wereb Robyn Cullinan and Shannon Ferncombe.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford in the replay against Clare were Molly Gough and Aine Ferncombe from [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Dungarvan.

Supporting Waterford and Clare in the replay against Clare were Joan and Ciara Curran from [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Clonea/Power.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

Club Hurling Championship Year begins this weekend

At the launch of the Waterford/Tipperary John West - Féile na nGael 2016 in the Community Centre, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford were from left: Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Aogán O Fearghail, President GAA and Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Waterford Co. GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Teams of Times Gone By DUNGARVAN CBS UNDER 14 FOOTBALL TEAM Year: 1996. Date: Wednesday, April 26th. Competition: County Under 14 Football Championship. Venue: Dungarvan. Opposition: St. Declan’s, Kilmacthomas. Half-Time Score: St. Declans 1-3; Dungarvan CBS 0-4 Full Time Score: Dungarvan CBS 5-5; St. Declans 1-4. Ray Connery (St. Olivers); Ray Kirby (Dungarvan), Patrick Beausang (Ardmore), Pat Veale (Dungarvan)’ Alan Kennedy (Dungarvan), Sean Dempsey (Naomh Brid), A. O’Connell (St. Olivers)’ Jimmy Moore (Abbeyside), Matty O’Brien (St. Olivers)’ Paudie Landers (St. Olivers), Ger Hayes (St. Mary’s), Padraig O hArtaigh (An Ghaeltacht); Aidan Lonergan (Naomh Brid), Peter Power (Dungarvan), Tom Kiely (St. Olivers). Subs: J. McGrath (St. Olivers) for Landers; Denis Coffey (Naomh Brid) for Beausang); W. Kiely (Kilgobinet) for O’Brien. Scorers: J. McGrath 2-1, Pat Veale 2-0 pen, Tom Kiely 1-0, Ray Kirby 0-2, P. Landers and J. Moore 0-1 each.

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Saturday, 6th June, 1996

Minor Hurling Munster semi-final ends all square

Waterford 2-13; Clare 2-13. WATERFORD minor hurlers turned in a fine performance on Wednesday, 26th June, to share the spoils with Clare in a marvellous and entertaining Munster semi-final encounter with Clare. A goal from a 20 metre free in the 18th minute from ‘Man of the Match’ Ken McGrath saw the Deise boys go in at the interval leading by 1-4 to 1-6. On the turnover great work by Ken McGrath set up Rory Walsh for Waterford’s second goal in the 38th minute. In the 52nd

minute a fine solo run by Gearoid O’Donnell put full forward Sean Ryan in for a goal and Ryan pointed from a 65 in the 56th minute to level it up. Both teams missed chances of winning in the final moments. Waterford scorers: K. McGrath 1-9, R. Walsh 1-0, S. O’Flynn 0-2, O. Murphy, A Heffernan and O. Bennett 0-1 each. Clare scorers: S. Ryan 1-4, C. McKeogh 1-0, A. Markham (Meelick) 0-3, D. Fitzgerald and J. Horan 0-2 each, D. Reddan and A. Markham (Kilmaley) 0-1 each. Waterford: B. Landers; V. O’Shea, T. Hammond, D. Ryan; M. Hickey, G. Cullinane, J. Murray; O. Murphy, S. Curley; S. Flynn, K. McGrath, A. Heffernan; F. Halpin, R. Walsh, O. Bennett. Subs: K. Reid for M. Hickey; P. Fitzgerald for S. Flynn; A. Brett for F. Halpin. Clare: G. O’Connell; R. Concanon, E. Flannery, A. Duggan; G. Malone, A. Markham (Kilmaley), O. Plunkett; J. Reddan, P. Moroney; C. McKeogh, D. Durack, A. Markham (Meelick); D. Fitzgerald, S. Ryan, G. O’Donnell. Subs: B. Ford for G. Malone; J. Horan for D. Fitzgerald. Referee: J. McDonald (Tipperary).

THE challenge games came to a halt last weekend and it’s the real macoy from now on with the championships in all grades in hurling beginning in earnest this weekend in both the East and in the West of the county. In the senior championship, Ballygunner embark on their three in-arow mission; De La Salle aim to recover their pre 2015 form; Passage will be looking for another taste of County Final glory; both Tallow and Ballyduff will want to build on theiir excellent season last year and all the other teams are hatching their own plans, no doubt, to make this year a successful one for their clubs. GROUP A Saturday, May 14th: Portlaw v Dungarvan in Walsh Park at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 14th: Ballygunner v De La Salle in Walsh Park at 7.30 p.m. Sunday, May 15th: Passage v Ballyduff in Fraher Field at 3.30 p.m. Portlaw v Dungarvan Any team that comes up to senior ranks at the first time of asking has one main objective, in our view, and that’s not to go back down straight away. To stay in the senior ranks, a team is required to win one game, even if it is the relegation play off, and if a team can do this, then they have achieved their target for the year. Portlaw impressed last year and they may well win more than one game and It is good to see them back at senior level. What is important here is that they perform well in their early fixtures, pick up some early championship points and gain the confidence to be competitive for the remainder of their games. They possess a number of players as good as in any senior team such as Paul Power, Frank Galvin, Neil Fitzgerald, DJ Foran, Michael O’Donoghue and Blake O’Connor, as they now set out in gaining experience at this higher level. Dungarvan performed well in the group stages in 2015 but they got a quick shift in the knock-outs from a Tallow team that later showed they were no flash in the pan and who lost the county final to Ballygunner by just 0-14 to 0-10. Against Tallow, the Blues didn’t go for the jugular, ie, goals, when they led by 0-13 to 1-5 and this failing facilitated their championship exit. James O’Connor’s charges have experienced a good start to the competitive year with Sargent Cup wins against Abbeyside and DeLa Salle but this weekend’s championship encounter with Portlaw is the one that now counts and seeking to get two valuable championship points on the table. The concession of too many frees in defence and further out has crippled Dungarvan’s potential the past few years but they have the forwards to cause damage led by such as county player Patrick Curran, Kieran Power, Cathal Curran, Ryan Donnelly and Mike Kiely. They also seem to have a panel of twenty players to call on which would have been a luxury before and which now may help compensate somewhat for the loss of full back Kevin Daly to a second cruciate ligament injuryand the hamstrung Darragh Lyons. Forecast: Dungarvan. Ballygunner v De La Salle County senior champions Ballygunner and a rejuvenated De La Salle will get this year’s championship up and running in Walsh Park on Saturday. Ballygunner will be a stern test for De La Salle for them to lower the colours of the reigning title holders. Ballygunner will welcome back their key player Pauric Mahony to club action and a lot of the focus in this game from the stands will be how he fares for a potential full hour of action. The Gunners are reported to be without David O’Sullivan this year due to work obliga-

tions abroad but Wayne Hutchinson is back in the fold after his time with the St. Jude’s team in Dublin. One way or another, Ballygunner will be keen to get their three in a row bid off to a winning start here. As one would expect, De La Salle have circled the wagons since early in the year and going on their recent Sargent cup games, it is clear that they have a lot of work done to date and they are very well organised on the line. The pertinent question is how would they react if this weekend’s result went against them and would the ghosts of 2015 return. However, they will see their remaining four matches against Ballyduff, Portlaw, Dungarvan and Passage as ones where they can get the train back on the tracks if need be. This game could be the best one of the weekend. Forecast: Ballygunner. Passage v Ballyduff This is a game that both sides may well have been saying to themselves that they could do without as an opener in the championship. Going on last year’s form, Passage would be well fancied to win here and the seasiders did everything right in the group stages in 2015 until they played Ballyduff in the county quarter final where they looked very flat indeed. The performance of Peter Queally’s charges here will tell us if they still retain the appetite that won for them their cherished title in 2013 and that has made them serious contenders every year since. Former county goalie, Ray Barry is on the line with the Reds this year while they have a number of good under age players coming through seeking positions on the first fifteen. Passage will see this game as an opportunity to mark down last year’s result as a surprise but it may not be as straight forward as this. Ballyduff’s display against Passage in the quarter final was arguably their best of the year and they looked to be in control in the semi final against Tallow but failed to curb the influence of Tommy Ryan in the second half when the game opened up. The Reds have started well this year with high scoring performances against Tallow and Mt. Sion in the Sargent Cup, and they will be aided, no doubt , by a very lively forward division including county player Mikey Kearney, Kevin Casey, Andrew Casey and further out they have Cian Leamy and the Murray brothers transferred from Cappoquin, Eoin and Conor as well as their seasoned campaigners. The last few years it was levelled at the 2007 champions that they were an ageing side and would find it difficult to retain their senior status but the present crop of young stars and their newcomers have put a halt to this talk and they are quite rightly now looking at the other end of the table. Forecast: Ballyduff. GROUP B Friday, May 13th: Abbeyside v Roanmore in Kill at 7.30 p.m. Sunday, May 15th: Mount Sion v Fourmilewater in Fraher Field at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15th: Tallow v Cappoquin in Ballyduff at 7 p.m. Abbeyside v Roanmore Under new management, the local club has prepared well with a number of challenge matches including a win over Passage last week while they had a useful outing in the Sargent Cup on the May Bank Holiday Monday at home against Portlaw. There was a freshness about Abbeyside in their recent games and they are a unified group who are enjoying their hurling. John Foley’s charges have a few injury concerns at present but they are sure to give their utmost in getting off to a winning start in Kill.

The longer Roanmore are in contention in a game the more difficult it is to beat them. They are one of the most spirited teams in the county and they are good at coming out on the right side of close encounters. Roanmore will have their usual players available and also they will have the Nolan brothers Shane and Brian on board from the start of the championship while younger brother Billy, the County minor goalie, is an addition out field in the forward division. This should again be a very competitive game between both sides. Forecast: Abbeyside Fourmilewater v Mount Sion Fourmilewater will know that they will have to be at the races for the whole hour to see off the spirited city side but again, it may not be an easy task for them. An inform Jamie Barron could make all the difference here from play and from placed balls as the county player is currently in the hurling form of his life. Apart from this, the westerners, of course, have plenty to offer and they have a nice blend of experience and youth which brought them to the last four in the championship in 2016. The Western team’s form over the past few seasons has been inconsistent but at their best, they are capable of putting it up to any side in the county including winning this, their opening game this Sunday. Mt. Sion drew a high scoring Sargent Cup game away to Ballyduff two weeks ago after being beaten by Passage in their first outing. They are without county player Martin O’Neill this year, who has left for foreign shores and last year’s full forward Bill Walsh has left the club after just one season. No doubt, Austin Gleeson will be their main man throughout the year, but ‘Sion may not be as strong at this time of the year as they were in 2015 and there is an air of uncertainty about giving them the nod to win out here. Forecast: Mount Sion. Tallow v Cappoquin Last year Cappoquin caused one of the upsets of the year when they beat Lismore in Ballyduff. Well, this Sunday evening, the Cornerstone team have the opportunity to take another Western scalp when they face 2015 county finalists Tallow back at the same venue. The boys from the sports field got their win that kept them in senior ranks at the first time of asking. This was a significant achievement when one considers that players left the club but all concerned knuckled down and, though there was no medals handed out, all concerned with the club can be happy with retaining their status. The same challenge will be in front of the team again this year and once again they have a difficult opening game against Tallow. Mark Prendergast’s charges played well against De La Salle in the Sargent Cup but they weren’t all that impressive against Roanmore three weeks ago and it remains to be seen which form they will bring to Ballyduff this Sunday. Tallow enjoyed a very successful 2015 and it is difficult to see beyond them as county finalists in this first round fixture. Their seasoned players may be a year older but so too are their younger ones and the latter brought a breath of fresh air to their campaign last year with Jordan Henley and Ryan Grey really coming of age. The Bridesiders will want another taste of a good championship season and Sunday will give us some indication if they have retained the appetite for another assault on the News and Star Cup. The Bridesiders’ marquee player, Tommy Ryan is currently enjoying a spell with county senior hurlers and he is well capable of transforming a game in a matter of moments Forecast: Tallow.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 13 May, 2016

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connors where the jackpot is €5,000 as on Sunday night last the Cosgrave family was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 53, which when turned was not the Joker though they did win €50. Colm O’Hare and David Terry won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Corner Bar. JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior B Hurlers begin their Championship Campaign this Sunday at 12 noon when they take on The Geraldines in Dungarvan club grounds. SENIOR HURLING We play Roanmore this Friday night in our first game of the County Championship in Kill at 7:30 pm. BOOKING OF PITCHES As teams start back training over the next few weeks we remind all team managers that they must book the pitches/astro turf with Michael Donovan prior to training and also managers are asked to remember that the main pitch remains closed until further notice. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo will continue this Sunday night in the the CBS Hall with a jackpot of €1,500. JUVENILE NOTES U-12 hurling: Our U-12s travelled to Tallow to take on Cois Bhride in the third round of the Town and Country League. The lads played very well throughout the game and won at the end. A special thanks must go to Neil Moore who refereed the game at the last moment. Our next match is against An Rinn in two weeks time. The panel was: Charlie Gough, Oisin Brazil, Andrew Norris, Jack Kiely, Michael Walsh, Fergie Slevin, Charlie Treen, Jack McGrath, Rian Cosgrave, Seanie Callaghan, Rory Tyrell, Tomas Nee, Conor Bohane and Aidan Higgins.

Minor football: Our minor football team took on Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in their latest round of the minor football county championship. After an impressive display throughout our lads came away with victory in the end. Our next match up here is pencilled in for the 19th of May. Under 16: Our minor football team were due to play in the county semi-final at home to Gaultier last night (Tuesday) at 7 pm. At the time of going to print the result of this match was not known but will be included in next week’s notes. Under 13 and 10: Our under 13 football team are due to play in the western semi-final this week against Cois Brid. The time of this game and date can be gotten from either the players involved or the management team. Everyone wishes all the players involved the very best of luck. The under 10 team were due to play a hurling blitz in Carriganore last Saturday morning but due to poor weather the blitz had to be cancelled but will be run off at a later date. Under 14 and Feile: The under 14 team play their last league game away to Ring tonight (Wednesday). A full report on this match will be available next week. Meanwhile, Feile preparations are going really well at present with the date of the event very fast approaching. All credit must go to the committee that was formed for this event and everyone who is involved in the project in any small way. We will be launching a golden goal for the Waterford versus Clare championship match shortly and all support would be greatly appreciated. Kelloggs Cúl Camp: Our camp for the Kelloggs Cúl Camp this year is from the 4th to the 8th July. To book your place on this camp you can do so online on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie Bag pack: The juvenile club are holding their annual bag pack fundraiser on Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday, 4th June in Garveys Super valu. This fundraiser is vital to raise adequate funding for the juvenile club and all parents are asked to help out volunteering their time. We respectfully ask parents to volunteer two hours on any one of these days to achieve a successful outcome. Please contact our juvenile secretary Audrey on 087(6987388) if you would be willing to help. All help would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Facebook for Feile: You can now check out the new facebook page Abbeyside/Ballinacourty and Camogie Feile 2016 for updates on the upcoming Feile news. A big thank you must go to Sharon Kiely for setting this up. Membership: We would ask all parents who have not yet paid the membership to do so as soon as possible for insurance reasons. Underage hurling: Our weekly juvenile training sessions for five to nine year olds continues this Saturday morning between 10.30 and 11.30. We had another big number out last Saturday morning for hurling and football sessions and hopefully this will continue. Old hurleys: The club would like to ask all parents if they have any old hurleys that they no longer use could they give them into any academy coach or to our equipment officer Sean

Fischer. We would very much appreciate any hurleys regardless of age or condition. Thank you. U-14: U-14 v Cappoquin will take place on Tuesday evening at 7-00 pm in Cappoquin. All girls to be in Cappoquin for 6-30. Navy skorts to be worn. U-12: The U-12 next blitz is this Saturday in Cappoquin at 10-30, as there is First Holy Communion in Abbeyside it will depend on availability of girls if we travel or not. Please let Eddie know via text as soon as possible if your daughter is available. U-6 to U-12: Training continues this Friday evening from 6-00 to 7-00 pm, New members are always welcome. As numbers are growing we also need volunteers, so if you have a free hour on a Friday evening come along and make yourself known to Eddie or any of the other coaches. Féile: Féile is happening over the weekend of the 17th of June, Abbeyside are hosting Brideoga of Mayo. Golden goals will be available for sale in the coming week to support fundraising for this event. Congratulations to all our young girls who received communion, or will receive communion over the coming weeks. Camoige: Training will continue Friday evening from 6-00 pm to 7-00 pm for girls from U-6 to U-12. The club would like to extend their sincere sympathy to the family of Geraldine Boland R.I.P. who died over the weekend. Geraldine is outgoing treasurer’s Claire Murray's sister-in-law and aunt to Aoibhinn.

Brickey Rangers LOTTO No winner of €1,900 jackpot. Numbers drawn: 16, 18, 23, 24. €25 to each of the following: Noreen Tobin, Eilish & Elsie May, Eleanor Aherne & Ann Houlihan. Next week’s jackpot is €2,050 draw will be held in The Tudor House. COMERAGH OIL INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We contest our first game of the Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship this Saturday at 6 p.m. versus An Rinn in Fraher Field. Please come out and support the lads and help them get off to a winning start. DEISE DRAW Congratulations to Jim Gee who was the lucky winners of €100 in the April Deise Draw. JUVENILE NOTES TRAINING We have a training schedule for the juveniles, this is subject to change but for the coming weeks the following is the plan U-16 football-Wednesday at 7.15 on the pitch. U-14 and U-13 - Football and Hurling training at 6:30-8 pm Fridays (please bring all relevant gear) U-12 and U-11 - Hurling at 7 pm Tuesdays U-10 and U-9 - Football at 6 pm Tuesdays. Limerick Institute of Technology is running a hurling school of excellence from July 26th to 29th. Ages 13-17 years. Further information and application forms are available. Please contact Janine (087 9978423).

An An Coilligeán/ Coilligeán/ Na Na h-Emmetigh h-Emmetigh WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Lismore 3-27; Colligan 0-14 We suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hands of a far superior Lismore outfit in this divisional hurling league clash, played in Colligan on Saturday evening last (May 7th). The first half was one way traffic as the visitors picked off scores at will. Credit must go to our lads who showed much improvement on the re-start, scoring ten points. Overall, we were well beaten, but we showed good work rate and kept battling right to the final whistle. Team: Kenny Walsh, Mike McGrath, Alan Walsh, Jason Dunford, Darren Dunford, PJ Coffey, Sean Browne, Mark Flynn, John Nick Fennell, Gavin Whelan, Ross Browne, Dean McKenna, Alan Kinsella, Johnny Wall, Richie Kiely. Subs: Stephen McGrath, John Flynn (both used).

WESTERN JUNIOR “A” HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We play our opening game in the divisional Junior “A” Hurling Championship this weekend as we face neighbours St. Mary’s in Kilgobinet on Saturday evening next (May 14th), throw-in at 7:30 pm. We were due to play Dungarvan this weekend, but we received notification from the board that in order for the Championship to commence, the Junior proper teams must play each other first. Best of luck to all involved on Saturday evening, all support welcome. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the ‘Black & Amber’ club Lotto held in Quills Master McGrath Bar on Monday 08/05 where the numbers drawn were 7, 12, 16 & 25. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Coffey family, Ann Power, Stephen Ryan, John Flynn, promoter’s prize (also €20): Quills Bar. Last Monday (09/05) night’s Jackpot was worth €12,400. Thanks for your support.

CLARE STEAL VICTORY AT THE DEATH Commiserations to Colin Dunford, and the Waterford senior hurlers who suffered a heartbreaking one point defeat to Clare in last Sunday’s Allianz NHL Final Replay in Thurles. In what was an epic battle throughout, Waterford looked to be in a good position but allowed Clare back into the game. It was Clare who finished the stronger, albeit a very dubious free to level up proceedings before they went on to hit the winner deep into stoppage time. It was a tough defeat to take but Waterford will be back, the two teams meet again in four weeks’ time for the eagerly awaited and much anticipated Munster semi-final on June 5th. SYMPATHY The club extends our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Scott Simons, Currabaha, who sadly passed away last weekend. Scott was a real gentleman and did a huge amount of work for the K.C.K. Community group, which included a full page of notes each week on the local papers. He will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace. DEISE DRAW WINNER Congratulations to clubman and indeed our former secretary, Gerry Quinlan who won €200 in the April Deise Development draw.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €7,900 held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 8/5/2016 numbers were 7, 11, 17, 18. €30 won by the following people Catherine Ryan, Cutten; John Houlihan, Crough. Seller’s prize of €30 Nicky Hayes, The Pike. Next Clotto to be held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 15/05/16 for a jackpot of €8,000. On duty on the night Benny Whyte and Michael Keating. LAST MAN STANDING 2016 – WINNER Sponsored by Crotty’s Inn, SF Autos Leamybrien & Glendalligan Blackface Sheep. Congratulations go to Damien Sheehan who after 11 weeks was the last man standing and the winner of €300 we would like to thank everyone for taking part MINOR FOOTBALL Our Minor Footballers take on St. Mollerans this evening, Wednesday, in the next round of their championship. The lads have four points to date and a win this evening should see them into the knock out stages. The game is timed for a 7:30 p.m. throw-in in Leamybrien. JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior Hurlers make their first competitive championship start this coming Sunday afternoon as they take on the shamrocks in Colligan with a 12 noon throw-in. Round 2 will take place the following Saturday, 21st May with a 7 pm throw-in in Abbeyside against Modeligo. While round 3 will take place on Friday 3rd June, also in Abbeyside with a 7:30 p.m. throw-in against the Geraldines. DIVISION 3 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE WINNERS Congratulations to the Waterford Ladies on winning the Division 3 National Football League against Tipperary after a replay on Sunday last in Semple Stadium Thurles on a scoreline of 113 to 1-12.

Modeligo N.H.L. FINAL REPLAY Clare took home the new National Hurling League trophy on Sunday last, in pretty controversial circumstances some might say, but to be fair, they never let Waterford pull too far away from them and despite a huge effort from the Waterford lads over the 63 minutes, maybe there is food for thought for Derek McGrath in that they failed to close out the game when it looked as if the title was theirs. Who knows, but maybe it will spur them on even more for the upcoming Munster Championship? Either way, the Waterford squad have been great entertainment throughout the League campaign & while Sunday was hard luck, we wish them all the very best for the Summer of hurling. LADIES FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL REPLAY There was some joy for Déise supporters in Thurles on Sunday last as the Waterford Ladies captured the Division 3 title with a dramatic win in their replay over Tipperary. Well done to everyone involved with the squad on their hard earned win and congratulations on their promotion to Division 2 for 2017. WESTERN HURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMENCE We have had some huge battles with Ballysaggart in recent years and over this coming weekend, both of our hurling sides will face them again in the opening round of both the Western Intermediate and Junior Hurling Championships. First up is the opening game of the championship for the Intermediate Hurlers when they line out in Fraher Field on Saturday evening in

Sé Joyce of Designer Gardens presenting a set of under 6 and under 8 jerseys to Ballyduff Upper Juvenile Club Chairman, Noel Casey. Also pictured is trainer Tommy Molumphy and some players.

what promises to be yet another entertaining game. Then on Sunday, it's back to the Lismore venue for the opening round of the Junior "B" championship with Ballysaggart again being the opponents. For each of our club sides, there couldn't be a tougher start but then again, there are no easy games at any level in the Western Hurling Championships. Best of luck to all the lads with both squads and if possible, please go give them your support at these games. UPCOMING FIXTURES & EVENTS Saturday, 14/5/2016: Roinn 1 - West I.H.C vrs. Ballysaggart in Fraher Field at 7:30 pm Réiteoir: Pat Casey Sunday, 15/5/2016: Roinn 1 - West J.H.C ("B") vrs. Ballysaggart in Lismore at 2 pm Réiteoir: Timmy O'Keefe Saturday, 21/5/2016: Roinn 2 - West J.H.C ("B") vrs. Kilrossanty in Abbeyside at 7 pm Réiteoir: Timmy Organ Sunday, 12/6/2016: Roinn 2 - West I.H.C vrs. Clashmore-Kinsalebeg in Fraher Field at 3 pm Réiteoir: Pat Casey June 17/ 18 /19th; "ALL-IRELAND U-14 FÉILE" Modeligo Camogie & Naomh Bríd Hurlers play in the Under 14 All-Ireland Féile Competitions, hosted jointly by Waterford & Tipperary. Modeligo Camogie will host the County Offaly Féile winners, Kilcormac-Killoughey GAA Club. Naomh Bríd will host the County Roscommon Féile "B" winners, Athleague-Tremane GAA Club. FÉILE CAMOGIE SKILLS COMPETITION Well done to Máiréad O'Brien who represented the local club in the Féile skills competition held recently.

NaomhChartaigh Chartaigh Naomh Juveniles Juveniles (LISMORE / BALLYSAGGART JUVENILE) CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to all the boys and girls who received their First Holy Communion last weekend both in Lismore and Ballysaggart. U-12s Naomh Chartaigh U-12s played Cappoquin in Cappoquin last Monday evening in a challenge game and played really well in a very competitive game. Thanks to Cappoquin for the match. On Friday evening they travelled to Ring and played An Gaelatcht in the Town and Country League and came away with a nice win. U-14s Our U-14s travelled to Clonmel on Sunday morning last to play in a tournament being held by St. Mary's. Taking part were Naomh Chartaigh, St. Mary's, Cashel, Drom and Inch. With a small squad of players and carrying a few injuries our lads played really well and were very competitive in all games with a nice win over Drom and Inch in the last game. Many thanks to St. Mary's for invite. BER RYAN U-11 TOURNAMENT Our Annual Ber Ryan U-11 Tournament is been held this Saturday, 14th May both in the GAA Field and BCS Field. A great mornings hurling is assured from these bright stars of the future. Please come along and show your support. MEMBERSHIP 2016 Last call for Membership payment. Please

give to mentors at training or matches, any committee member or to our membership officer Trish Morrissey. €30 per family. CÚL CAMP 2016 This year's Cúl Camp is being held in the GAA Field from Monday, Aug. 1st to Friday, Aug. 5th, 2016. Any queries contact Cul Camp CoOrdinator Ann O’Sullivan on the following number 085 7375239.

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