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By Paul Mooney
STRADBALLY and the wider Copper Coast communities are still coming to terms with the tragic death of a local man after an horrific car crash at the weekend. Darrell Hurley (24) was killed in the early hours of last Saturday morning, 8th December, when his car and a lorry col-
lided on the N25 at Bawnard, Ardmore. Gardaí are continuing to investigate the fatal collision which occurred at around 4.30 a.m. Gardaí said the sole occupant of the car (Mr. Hurley) was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the lorry, in his late 40s, was taken to University Hospital Waterford with non-life threatening
injuries. The stretch of road was closed for a period of time to allow for an examination by the Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses who were driving on the N25 from Youghal Bridge to Dungarvan, between 4.00 a.m. and 5.00 a.m. last Saturday morning and who may have dash cams in their vehicles, to contact
detectives at Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. Mr. Hurley, from Ballyvooney, Stradbally, also lived in Tramore. He worked as a Validation Engineer at DePuy Synthes Ireland, based at Ringaskiddy, Cork, and was a past pupil of St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, and a graduate of
Waterford Institute of Technology. Darrell Hurley was laid to rest last Tuesday, 11th December, at Holy Cross Church Cemetery, Stradbally, following Requiem Mass. The December meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council, which was held last Monday afternoon, observed a minute’s silence as a mark of respect to the late Mr. Hurley.
O’Leary ‘extremely disappointed’ with TII response to N25 safety concerns COMERAGH Municipal District Councillor John O’Leary, who was also a member of a Council delegation which went to Dublin to meet with the TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) on 3rd December, last, to voice concerns about road safety issues in County Waterford, expressed his extreme disappointment with the meeting and response from TII representatives. Speaking at Waterford City and County’s Joint Policing Committee, last week, Cllr. O’Leary said he was “very much taken aback” by the response of
the TII in regards to his road safety concerns on the N25. “They were very mute in their replies and said their situation was static driven safety programmes which they saw as making our roads safe,” Cllr. O’Leary said. He said there are 17 right turns onto minor roads on the N25 between Kilmeaden and Dungarvan, “five of which have right-turning lanes, and 12 which have none”. “A lot of people use those roads, particularly farmers with heavy machinery. Those people are certainly not happy with the
situation and they don’t feel safe on that road.” Cllr. O’Leary said people living along the minor roads off the N25 are forced to use different roads to get home, because they are afraid to turn right from the N25 onto the minor road. He pointed out that between 12,000 and 14,000 vehicles a day use the N25 and a vehicle waiting to turn right onto a minor road could be a ‘sitting duck’. Cllr. O’Leary has raised his safety concerns about the N25 on countless occasions at various Council meetings. c Continued on page 8
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Former Kilmeaden cheese factory to be cleaned up for future development WORK is to take place at the old cheese factory in Kilmeaden to make it more attractive for future development. Glanbia announced its intentions last week to commence works at the site in Kilmeaden, with all derelict and unsafe structures to be removed. Production of cheese at the Kilmeaden factory ceased in 2005 when Glanbia transferred cheese production to its Ballyragget plant in Kilkenny. Paddy O’ Keeffe, Property Services Manager with Glanbia, said that the aim of the works is to make the site more attractive for future development and that the existing Glanbia CountryLife branch and adjoining retail centre will not be affected by the works. “We are working with a master plan proposal for the future phased development of our 64 acres of zoned land at Kilmeaden.We hope to present
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this to Waterford City & County Council early in 2019.” Sixty-four acres of the 260 acres owned by Glanbia at Kilmeaden is currently designated as a strategic site in Co Waterford, together with 20 acres of adjoining land owned by South East Construction. The current Waterford County Development Plan states that the owners of the designated lands must submit a master plan for the overall development of the lands prior to any individual planning application being submitted for the site. NEWS WELCOMED Welcoming Glanbia’s decision to clean up the Kilmeaden site, Waterford Fianna Fáil TD Deputy Mary Butler said “it has been a long time coming”. “This decision is one which will be universally welcomed by the local community as it will make the area a lot more attractive,” said Deputy Butler. “Recently, I and our two
local councillors, Cllr. Ray Murphy and Cllr. John O’Leary met with Manager of South East Region IDA Brendan McDonald to discuss the brown field site. “Among the issues we discussed were investment and development opportunities in due to the site’s proximity to the motorway, gas supplies, national grid power lines and a highly educated and talented local workforce,” she said. “It is most welcomed that Glanbia are working on a plan for the future phased development of the 64 acres site at Kilmeaden. I know that our Fianna Fáil team on Waterford City and County Council are eagerly awaiting their plans. “This decision from Glanbia will now allow them look the site with a different perspective and hopefully find a better use for it with a view to generating local employment,” Deputy Butler added.
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Poor public lighting in Portlaw POOR public lighting in Portlaw is to be referred back to the Council’s public lighting section for examination. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy told the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council that there is poor public lighting particularly around Lower Queen Street and William Street in Portlaw.
“This is an item I raised earlier in the year,” Cllr. Murphy said. “There is no lamp-post at all at the bottom of Queen Street, around Fogarty’s Shop and the new restaurant, so it is very dark around that area,” Cllr. Murphy said. District Engineer, Maria Goff said she would refer the matter
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Waterford Council favours regular community clean-ups throughout the year Mr. Moloney said Waterford Council “advertises and promotes community clean-ups and we support as many as we can”. “There are quite a number of community clean-ups going on, not just on a particular day, but right throughout the year [in County
A ONE day countywide litter clean-up similar to one which is held in Limerick annually is not favoured in Waterford, with officials preferring instead to support clean-ups on a regular basis throughout the year. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan asked if there was any update on his suggestion which he made at a previous meeting, about a county-wide clean-up held on one day, with an ambassador to promote it - similar to the event held by the local authority in Limerick, which has rugby player Paul O’Connell spearheading it as an Ambassador. Cllr. O’Ryan noted that there were “thousands [of people] out on the streets trying to make a difference to their county”. Ray Moloney, Senior Executive Officer, Environment, said the suggestion was discussed at a recent SPC (Strategic Policy Committee) “and they decided not to engage an ambassador-type arrangement”. Mr. Moloney pointed out that the one day clean-up initiative in Limerick “has a significant financial backer”, as it is sponsored by JP McManus Benevolent Fund.
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then forgetting about it for the rest of the year,” Mr. Moloney said. “We will certainly promote the National Spring Clean, as we’ve always done, but we will also promote regular clean-ups with community organisations throughout the year,” he added.
Recycle deposit scheme a national level issue A DEPOSIT scheme for recyclable materials such as plastic bottles and aluminium cans is a national issue which should be addressed by central government, Councillors were told at a recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan raised the issue, stating that it “really hit home to me the fact that we expect consumers at the end of the process to pay for the recycling of the empty plastic bottle”. He said it makes better sense - as they do on the Continent - to charge consumers at the start of the process (as they purchase their drink in the plastic bottle) and then get the consumer to recycle the bottle, where they will be given a rebate for the empty bottle. “It would a lot better system if we could do that,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “You see it in Germany and Belgium and different
places where the consumer gets a deposit back for their empty cans or plastic bottles.” He suggested the Council should contact the government about the matter with a view to introducing it here. “It means our roads might be a lot cleaner!” he added. Environmental Senior Executive Officer, Ray Moloney acknowledged that a deposit scheme for the return of recyclable materials is being operated in other countries, but said it “really is a national issue and something that would have to be done at national level, in terms of putting a scheme in place, where anyone returning a plastic bottle or aluminium can would get credits, which could then be used to purchase those products again”. He said it was a scheme that would have to be spearheaded at national level.
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of Technology. last Waterford Institute was laid to rest Garda Station Darrell Hurley at Holy Cross detectives at Dungarvan Confidential of road was closed on 058-48600, the Garda Tuesday, 11th December, following injuries. The stretch any Garda Station. Church Cemetery, Stradbally, allow for an 1800 666 111 or at Bawnard, Ardmore. for a period of time to Forensic Line from Ballyvooney, Requiem Mass. lided on the N25 of to investigate by the Garda He Mr. Hurley, meeting December Gardaí are continuing occurred at examination lived in Tramore. at The District which Stradbally, also Engineer ore Municipal Collision Investigators. for any witthe fatal collision as a Validation at Dungarvan-Lism was held last Monday Gardaí have appealed on the N25 worked Ireland, based which and the wider around 4.30 a.m. sole occupant of the driving DePuy Synthes and was a past pupil Council, observed a minute’s silence as STRADBALLY are still nesses who were Dungarvan, Gardaí said the communities afternoon, pronounced dead from Youghal Bridge to Mr. Hurley. Ringaskiddy, Cork, Copper Coast with the tragic death (Mr. Hurley) was respect to the late Community College, 5.00 a.m. last of a mark of car car scene. 4.00 a.m. and of St. Declan’s coming to terms late between and a graduate after an horrific at the who may have morning and of the lorry, in his Kilmacthomas, of a local man The male driver Hospital Saturday in their vehicles, to contact in the crash at the weekend. dash cams (24) was killed 8th 40s, was taken to University threatening Darrell Hurley morning, with non-life Saturday last of Waterford colearly hours his car and a lorry December, when
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EARLY morning frost and fog will clear. Otherwise starting off dry across many areas with sunny spells, however southeast breezes will freshen with rain arriving into the southwest of Munster into the afternoon and evening. Feeling cool, with highs of 7 to 9 degrees Celsius. Thursday/Friday – Wet and breezy to begin on Thursday in moderate to fresh and gusty southeasterly winds, strong at first near the coast. Some heavy falls of rain occurring in the preceding overnight period, and through the morning, will bring a risk of spot flooding. The rain will become lighter and patchier during the afternoon and the southeasterly winds will decrease light to moderate by evening. Top temperatures on Thursday will range 7 to 9 degrees. Current indications are that it will may remain mostly cloudy and drizzly into Thursday evening and night. The southeast breeze will be mostly light at first, but will increase moderate overnight, becoming occasionally gusty by morning. Minimum temperatures on Thursday night look likely to stay around Thursday’s maximums of 7 to 9 degrees. So it’s a dull, damp and increasingly breezy start to Friday with occasional drizzle in freshening southeasterly breezes. The increasing winds heralding the arrival of another spell of rain moving in from the west on Friday afternoon. The rain will be persistent and heavy for a time later Friday afternoon and evening, bringing an increased risk of spot flooding. Afternoon highs on Friday will be around 8 or 9 degrees, but they’ll rise to around 11 degrees on Friday night. The rain looks likely to continue well into Friday night, eventually becoming lighter and patchier in the overnight period as winds ease and veer southerly. Saturday/Sunday – A mild and mostly cloudy start to Saturday is signalled with patchy drizzle and temperatures near 11 or 12 degrees. Southeasterly winds will increase moderate to fresh during the morning, becoming strong and gusty in the coastal fringes. Further rain looks likely to spread in from the west, with some heavy falls developing. At present there looks like there will be very little let-up in the rain on Saturday. So a very wet day in prospect with significant flooding potential. A clearance in the rain will eventually occur on Saturday evening and temperatures will drop away 1 to 3 degrees under clearing skies on Saturday night. A bright and chilly start to Sunday with sunny spells and scattered showers. Some of the showers will be heavy with the risk of hail and thunder. Afternoon temperatures will be around 7 to 8 degrees Celsius in light to moderate westerly winds. Outlook – Remaining unsettled into the early days of next week with the Atlantic continuing to drive the weather pattern, bringing further spells of rain or showers, heavy at times in a predominantly southerly airflow. There will be some transitory instances of drier, less unsettled weather. Temperatures will be near normal for the time of year.
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Market Development Director Brian McGee, Design & Crafts Council of Ireland; Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán Cannon TD; CEO Karen Hennessy, Design & Crafts Council of Ireland with a handcut glass bauble from local West Waterford business Criostal na Rinne based in An Rinn.
THE Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán Cannon TD today announced a new initiative that makes discovering and purchasing the work of the very best craftspeople and designers just a click away for the Irish abroad. Research has shown that Ireland’s diaspora are more and more seeking to find products from their native county. Up to now, this has been a challenge with no single place where this could be done. DesignIreland.ie, the online selling platform presented by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland, now offers an easy-to-use, by-county, searchable database to enable the Irish abroad to source unique products made in their home county and also to explore maker workshops they can visit on their next holiday to Ireland. DesignIreland.ie is the definitive digital showcase for 180 of the very best designers and makers producing beautiful jewellery, homewares, textiles, fashion, and giftware in counties across Ireland. Consumers can choose to buy online from trusted retail partners or direct from the maker’s studio in their home county. As online sales grow internationally it is crucial that Ireland’s makers respond by making their work available to a global audience. DesignIreland.ie is a useful and convenient tool to enable those abroad with an interest in Ireland to seek and discover the very best of what the country has to offer. In addition, as part of this exciting cooperative initiative, DCCoI and DFaT have created a special log-in area on the site aimed at Irish Embassies abroad that will enable them to discover and purchase the work of these beautiful authentic Irish brands, direct from the makers. Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán Cannon TD, commented: “Connection with place is of immense importance, not only to our emigrants but to people of Irish heritage around the world. This website enables our diaspora to go to their county of heritage and find authentic Irish crafts, from local designers and makers, which represent in a real and tangible way that powerful sense of connection with home”. Karen Hennessy, CEO of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland, commented: “Since its launch in November 2016 this online platform has been growing and developing steadily, linking consumers directly with Irish makers and designers both in this country and internationally. We are now also delighted to work with the Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide this additional service to embassies worldwide through DesignIreland.ie, and look forward to seeing these important connections continue to grow.” Eamonn Terry, Local Master Craftsman glasscutter and owner of Criostal na Rinne, also commented: “We are delighted that Criostal na Rinne has been selected to be a part of Design Ireland, a curated collection of the best in Irish Craft. We have welcomed a great number of visitors with County Waterford connections to the studio craftshop again this year, looking to bring back a piece of local craft with them. This new platform, DesignIreland.ie will certainly further raise the profile of local Irish crafts and handcut Irish Crystal particularly, both nationally and internationally.” Some of the brands featuring on DesignIreland.ie this holiday season are: From County Clare: Artisan perfumer, The Burren Perfumery launches The Winter Woods Eau de Toilette, inspired by the hidden woodlands of the Burren and by herbal notes inspired by the trees, ferns and mosses of the area. From County Dublin: Textile designer and maker Jennifer Slattery has been designing and creating textile products for the home from her studio in Dublin since 2011. Her cosy lined lambswool scarf launches this Winter. From County Galway: Rowan Beg Design Studios: From her Connemara studio, Nicola McGuinness has designed and created three all natural soy wax candle collections and bespoke pebble art. All made of the highest quality with a real emphasis on sustainability. From County Donegal: Triona, a fifth-generation tweed clothing brand based in Ardara, County Donegal. Established in 1984, Triona is dedicated to maintaining the heritage of Donegal Tweed through modern, contemporary design. From County Waterford: Criostal na Rinne, the craft maker of hand-cut crystal and based in the Waterford Gaeltacht of An Rinn, launches a new mouth-blown, hand-cut glass bauble that would make a wonderful addition to any home, at Christmas time hanging from a tree or all year round as a decoration inside a window where it reflects the light beautifully. Full collections of gift ideas and featured makers can be viewed at DesignIreland.ie
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Councillors’ tête-à-tête with TII brings mixed reactions By Christy Parker A SENIOR Engineer with Waterford Council has defended the outcome of a recent meeting between County Engineers, Municipal Districts Councillors and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) representatives. The meeting saw Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District’s Cathaoirleach Cllr. John Pratt, Cllr. Tom Cronin and Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, travel to Dublin along with Comeragh District Councillor John O’Leary. They were accompanied by Senior Engineer for Roads Gabriel Hynes and Director of Services Fergus Galvin. The deputation was seeking commitments from its hosts to resolve various roads concerns in their districts, many of which would have been smouldering across monthly meetings throughout the year. However, there were shades of Michael Collins returning with a contentious treaty (or even May bringing back a banjaxed Brexit agreement) when the messengers reconvened with their colleagues at December’s DungarvanLismore Municipality meeting. FRIGHTENERS Cllr. Pat Nugent believed the consultations had been “kind of a stone gap job” with “no, no, no, funds for most things!” He was particularly dismayed that the plans to realign junctions at
Cushcam Cross still lacked “joined up thinking” towards delivering a permanent solution for the “people living north of the cross.” He added that “putting out frighteners” that the current plan was either accepted or the €525,000 funding went elsewhere was “very disappointing.” Cllr. Cronin said from previous experience he had not been “expecting an awful lot”, though had hoped for a little more regarding the road outside Grange church, where lights and traffic calming was being denied. He said there was “not great news” regarding Military Road either but it had nonetheless been noted from “a point of view of safety”, which was “a step forward”, he asserted. On the other hand, “Kiely’s Cross fared out slightly better”, he observed. Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell was disappointed that public lighting at Grange was not delivered either, which he considered of greater priority than Kiely’s Cross. The air of ruefulness was not shared by Mr Hynes who said he “wouldn’t be as negative” as Cllr. Nugent’s portrayal and who felt the councillors had been “looking for different answers” than he had advised. PROCEDURES IN PLACE Itemising the outcome, the engineer said that a feasibility study was being conducted for Ballylemon (where a hump on the road is compromising sightlines). This would be submitted to TII in the first quarter of 2019 and would consider the cost analysis of pro-
posals. If TII then decides to undertake works, the plan would proceed to a minor programme list from where, funding permitting, it would lead to construction. A similar process was underway in regard to Military Road (where sightlines are again the issue, with solutions probably involving land acquisition and offsetting junctions). The Engineer elaborated that this was the commonplace procedure, had also applied to Cushcam and had the further benefit of TII paying for it. CATERING FOR CUSHCAM Regarding Cushcam, Mr. Hynes explained that improvement works were being conducted to correct a curvature that was causing accidents. He described how drivers coming from Waterford and wishing to turn down to Ballinroad, weren’t able to make the manoeuvre without stopping -or crossing the white line in the case of commercial vehicles. The new alignment would address that situation and also provide a right turn lane for traffic coming from Dungarvan. “It will also improve sight distances from Wood Road back towards Dungarvan”, he assured. The Engineer proceeded that a curvature affecting traffic from Dungarvan turning left up Wood Road had not caused any accident but would be dealt with separately through a road safety initiative under a separate scheme. KIELY’S CROSS AND GRANGE Referring to Kiely’s Cross, Mr. Hynes said “some land take” from the regional
O’Leary ‘extremely disappointed’ with TII response to N25 safety concerns c FROM FRONT PAGE A number of years ago, the TII carried out a relining of the N25 which removed most of the right turning lanes which gave rise to the concerns. Cllr. O’Leary was told at a recent Council meeting that in general, the TII will only place a right-turning lane on the N25 where it is warranted and there is enough traffic using the minor road - the threshold is 300 vehicles using the minor road for a right-turning lane to be provided. Cllr. O’Leary said the safety issue on the N25 is compounded because motorists can practically drive from Belfast to Kilmeaden without meeting a traffic light, but as soon as they reach Kilmeaden, they are back onto a single two-way carriageway. “It certainly overburdens the traffic on that stretch of road,” he said. Cllr. O’Leary asked if the Gardaí have an input into changing the mindset of the TII, “because it seems like the TII representatives were looking at
us as if we didn’t know what we were on about and that there were no issues about the things we raised” he added. Responding to Cllr. O’Leary, Superintendent John Mulligan, Tramore, said that statistics for the N25 “were quite chilling over the years”, but he believes that safety issues have been addressed on that stretch of roadway. “Thankfully, we haven’t had too many fatalities and I don’t say that lightly,” he said. He said that generally, motorways are considered the safest roads to be on, while it is the minor roads which are causing difficulties. Supt. Mulligan said that in general road safety has a number of aspects to it, including “three e’s” - education, engineering and enforcement. While the Garda role is mainly enforcement, he said they do participate in the education aspect via school talks and programmes at TY level. But he said the engineering aspect sadly becomes issue alltoo-often when someone is
killed or serious injured, in relation to road junctions or road signage, etc. “Our input into that [engineering aspect] would certainly be minimal,” Supt. Mulligan said, pointing out the engineering process is carried out by the TII, which is the National Roads Authority, and local Councils. He said that statistics compiled by the Gardaí are shared with the Road Safety Authority (a separate body from the TII) and any clout the Gardaí would have in regards to road safety would be through the RSA. “We have also written to the Council on a number of occasions in relation to areas of concern where our members are out on patrol and they see an issue of concern. We have brought those to the attention of the City and County Council,” Supt. Mulligan said. He assured that while it may not seem on the face of it that things are not being brought to the attention of the appropriate people, “that certainly isn’t the case, we are doing that”.
road looking back towards Youghal had been approved. This would give increased sightlines when manoeuvring as from the regional road out onto the national primary route.There would also be some work done on two adjacent junctions to ensure a flat gradient when approaching from the minor road on to the national primary. The engineer reiterated that TII had not deemed public lighting as appropriate for Kiely’s Cross on the grounds it could more likely create a traffic hazard than improve the situation as drivers suddenly emerged from darkness into light. A similar argument pertained to Grange, although Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell queried as to the difference between having such lights at Tarr’s Bridge, Dungarvan, and not at Grange. Neither would traffic calming be installed at Grange, Mr Hynes continued, because TII did not consider there to be “enough development in that area” to justify it “If they were to do something similar on primary roads throughout Ireland there be considerable expense involved” he added. Referencing right turn lanes on the N25, which had also been mooted by councillors, the engineer said it required 350 vehicles a day accessing a minor road for that to be considered. Cllr. Siobhán described the criteria as “very disappointing.” CAPPOQUIN AND TALLOW HILL Cllr. John Pratt reflected that traffic
calming measures for Cappoquin was also raised at the Dublin meeting. Mr. Hynes elaborated that following a speed survey in the area, temporary driver feedback signs were being introduced at either side of the town. They would become a permanent feature if shown to be effective in reducing speed. Cllr. James Tobin wondered if there had been any agreement to further enhance safety – perhaps with flashing lights – at the top of Tallow Hill, where fast drivers have been having problems with a sharp bend. Mr. Hynes said additional signage had been installed there in recent months, along with skid resistance work. He noted also that just one accident had ever been officially recorded in the area. Cllr. Pratt returned that he had e-mail evidence of over 15 (unreported) accidents there in the past five years. “Are you telling me there will be nothing done until we have another accident?”, he asked, “because I don’t think that’s acceptable.” Mr. Hynes agreed that there had been “numerous” accidents but since the extra measures had been introduced, only one. Informed that there had actually been two, he suggested one may have resulted from “driver error.” He said the procedure would be to monitor the location and if accidents continued then further measures would be are introduced, including possibly flashing chevron signs. “I’m just not happy with that”, concluded Cllr. Pratt.
Bishop seeks testimonies and accounts from those who knew the late Fr. Colm O’Brien First step taken in beatification process of sainthood THE Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Alphonsus Cullinan has made an appeal to people who knew the late Father Colm O’Brien to send in their accounts and interactions in a bid to gather them together and start a beatification process which could see the priest on the road to sainthood. Fr. Colm, who is originally from County Waterford, died from cancer back in September, 2009 at the age of just 36. He was Curate at the Church of the Holy Cross, Tramore. Fr. Colm was ordained in St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, Waterford, in 2000 and then spent eight years as Curate at Saint Peter and Saint Paul’s Church, Clonmel, before his transfer to Tramore. Fr. Colm was a very popular and respected priest. His life was very much about calmness and peace, kindness and humanity, a capacity to love and be loved, and a shining goodness that radiated from within his own deep Christian faith. A year after his death, a memorial cycle in his name was created in order to raise money for charity. It takes place between the two
parishes which Fr. Colm served in - St. Peter and Saint Paul’s Church, Clonmel to Tramore. As well as a charity cycle, the event also gives people the chance to come together and chat about their wonderful memories of Fr. Colm. Last week, Bishop Cullinan held a meeting at the Hotel Minella, Clonmel, which was attended by over 100 people, in order to explore if Fr. Colm’s life was ‘heroic in virtue’ which could lead to him being termed a ‘Servant of God’. It is the first stage of a Vatican investigation and process which could then lead to the priest being beatified or canonised as a saint. People sat in groups at the meeting sharing their stories about Fr. Colm, who also lived by the spirituality of the Focolare Movement - which promotes the ideals of unity and universal brotherhood. Bishop Cullinan described the meeting in Clonmel as “a wonderful meeting celebrating holi-
ness, goodness, simplicity and faith” and said Fr. Colm was a person who had “an extraordinary humility, simplicity and joy The late Father Colm O’Brien. [Fr. Colm O’Brien Memorial Cycle Facebook page]
about him and a sense of humour”. The next step in the process is to gather all the accounts and testimonies from Fr. Colm’s life and present it to the Congregatio de Causis Sanctorum (Latin for Congregation of the Causes of Saints) which makes the decision on whether or not the application will go ahead. Bishop Cullinan has asked that anyone who knew Fr. Colm to email their accounts / testimonies to info@waterfordlismore.ie with ‘Fr. Colm O’Brien’ in the subject line.
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Simon picks up the pieces DESPITE having all the trappings of national riches and the luxury of shaving billions off our national debt, the state of poverty in this country is extreme. The various voluntary agencies are daily in the media giving details of cases of hardship among a stratum of society who were once self-sufficient and reasonably well off. Those in need today are not just the elderly who have difficulty in making ends meet on their pension, or those who do not have the luxury of a decent job for whatever reason. Behind closed doors, people and families who are thought to be either well off, or have reasonable means at least, are suffering grievously on a daily and continuing basis, often with little to eat and no money for luxuries. The lengthy and continuing series of evictions and lost homes continues, lengthening the queues for state assistance. Homelessness is predicted to rise next year, which, together with even low unemployment, the staggering cost of rents and a fairly high cost of living, have created a new poor. The negative results often cause children to suffer most grievously, ashamed and often reminded at school and elsewhere of their lowly status and lack of money. The report from the Simon Community published this week makes sad and shameful reading. The organisation which is often a destination of last resort continues to report increases in the number of people and families who have turned to them for help, often in desperation. Their annual report shows that over 13,000 people were assisted by the Simon Communities of Ireland in 2017, an increase of 60% in two years. It says that those men, women and children sought help from the charity last year, which included 2,006 families and 3,796 children. It says that record numbers of people continue to use their services in 2018. The Simon Communities report that 1,218 people accessed their emergency accommodation services
INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2018 between January and June of 2018. This compares to a total of 968 people accessing emergency accommodation for all of 2017. A country which has experienced hunger, homelessness and poverty, often of the extreme kind over the centuries should have a more positive and compassionate attitude and approach to the problem of homeless. We continually recall those dreadful times, but do not give enough thought to conditions today. The concept of compassion seems to have died with the success of the abortion campaign. A Minister last week declared that building more houses will not solve our problem. It is difficult to see what other solution there could be and why, if it exists, it is not being implemented. The Minister did not elaborate on any alternative course of action by the Government. How long will it be before we see ‘yellow vests’ in street protests in our cities and towns, as is happening in France? If that happens, there will be many disenchanted citizens to join the more extreme protestors, the homeless, the hungry and the children who have been deserted by the State.
The key to litter success THERE is no doubt that Ireland has come a long way in regard to the preservation of our environment, from our
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practice of abandoning vehicles, machinery and other large objects dumped at will to rust or decay into oblivion, to dropping litter anywhere we liked. The fact that such practices polluted and despoiled the countryside and our streets meant little, especially as people had other worries living in a poor country. Thankfully, things have changed and changed utterly, for while a certain few will still dump beds, sofas and other large objects, as well as household trash in remote scenic areas, the vast majority of people use the approved methods of waste disposal. The images of the so-called ‘seas of rubbish’ where thousands of tons of rubbish over many square miles are floating in our oceans across the world are abhorant to us. Our towns look bright and well cared for, where street litter is almost a rarity. Even Sunday mornings see a far less litter on Grattan Square than heretofore. A combination of education, civic pride and, to a lesser extent, a threat of fines has brought us to where we are. Perhaps the best incentive towards acceptable streets is the enjoyment and pleasure we get from clean and tidy surroundings. The experience of being an Entente Florale town this Summer was a valuable one, where many people, voluntary workers and businesses as well as the Local Authority, rose to the occasion and earned the town a place among the prizewinners. The protection and enhancement of our environment, both town and country, through the proper disposal of waste was discussed at length at the last meeting of the Dungarvan & Lismore Municipal Council. Various options in regard to litter control and disposal and the benefits or otherwise of a deposit return system were addressed. It is necessary to build on the successes and gains achieved through litter disposal and to this end, the question of rewarding those who would properly dispose of bottles, cans and other recyclables is to be addressed. It is regrettable that we still find it necessary to reward some people through the creation and return of deposits on bottles and cans. But if that has a beneficial effect, then it serves a purpose. The key to maintaining our improved environment is vigilance, discipline and example and, in this respect, we all have a part to play.
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Fianna Fáil retains Tobin and Cronin to contest 2019 Local Elections By Christy Parker
Bridget Condon O’Shea from Ballymacarbry who received a Postgraduate Award in Applied Psychology from UCC on December 5th, 2018.
FIANNA Fáil has returned James Tobin and Tom Cronin to represent the party in the Lismore and Dungarvan constituencies respectively at next May’s local elections. The candidates were selected at their party conventions in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, on Friday, December 7th. Both men, having each successfully contested four county council elections, will be seeking to add to their 20 years’ consecutive service. Cllr. Tobin was selected unopposed and says it was the first time he has enjoyed “a free run” at the convention. The selection process was
chaired by Cllr. Niall Kelleher and after Michael J. Walsh of Ballysaggart withdrew his candidacy, Cllr. Tobin duly gained the day. Following boundary alterations, the Councillor will contest what will for the first time be a three-seat constituency with a mandate now stretching “from Youghal bridge to within a mile of Clonmel”, he reflects. Nothing if not flexible, the Tallow-based public servant says every time he has stood for election the electoral area backdrop has been changed. “Last time we were in with Dungarvan and it will be harder to contest a threeseater because there will be less room for transfers and so on”, he surmises. Cllr. Tobin who has
Pictured are Councillors Tom Cronin and James Tobin, who were selected at the Fianna Fáil selection convention to contest the Local Elections next Mayin the Dungarvan and Lismore constituencies respectively.
increased his first preference tally with each consecutive election, is “very happy to try to do so again.” He says he is grateful to all who have helped, supported and placed their trust in him throughout his ongoing political career. CLLR. CRONIN Meanwhile, Cllr. Tom Cronin had a slightly more challenging route to his nomination having been opposed by three rival candidates in Ann Marie Rossiter, Seán French and Joe Riordan. He says “guidance from HQ recommended that one delegate be selected with the possibility that a second can-
didate be put forward at a later stage.” Cllr. Cronin, who is based in Ardmore, won the nomination conclusively. A second candidate, should the party opt to run one, will be chosen from his three defeated rivals to contest what will be a six-seater constituency. Cllr. Cronin wishes to “thank everyone who supported me as well as all the delegates at last week’s convention. He too hopes to continue the trend whereby he has increased his first preference votes with each consecutive election.
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Fáilte Ireland masterclass aims to build world-class festivals and grow international visitors to Waterford Waterford festival organisers attend two day event with experts from across the sector FESTIVAL organisers from 40 national festivals across the country, including Waterford festival, Spraoi, today attended the first of a two day Fáilte Ireland masterclass at the Spencer Hotel, Dublin, created to build world-class festivals and develop skills in growing international visitors. Festivals motivate over 200,000 overseas visitors to come to Ireland and contribute €108m to the economy every year. New research into Fáilte Ireland funded festivals shows that 58% of festival attendees from across four of our key markets; the UK, US, Germany and France, are repeat visitors and almost 60% of overseas visitors attend festivals outside of Dublin. Festivals are crucial to the tourism sector, and were highlighted in Fáilte Ireland’s recently launched 2019 plans as a key component to continue to grow tourism, extend the season and spread tourism benefits across the country. This new research has also identified five key factors that deliver a successful festival for tourism. Successful festivals have: • A focus on or celebrate a specific interest or tradition • A clearly identifiable overseas festival “fan base” such as the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival • Links to international networks such as TradFest’s international industry connections with Celtic Connections and Milwaukee Irish Fest • Immersive and participatory experiences • Local atmosphere and an opportunity to meet like-minded people Alongside Fáilte Ireland’s dedicated festivals team,
a wide range of Irish and international industry experts spoke to attendees at the masterclass about topics such as best practice in festival development, future trends, international marketing, sourcing sponsorship and social media for festivals.The masterclass also included a networking session led by Kingsley Aikins (see notes to editors for full list of speakers). Speaking at the masterclass, Fáilte Ireland’s Head of Festivals, Ciara Sugrue, said: “Festivals play an important role in delivering brilliant visitor experiences, giving overseas visitors to Ireland a unique opportunity to experience the very best of our culture, people and places. We are aiming to grow international visitors coming to Ireland to attend a festival to 300,000 by 2022, so our focus is on developing high impact festivals of scale and international standing, particularly at offpeak times of the year and in key geographical areas outside of current ‘hotspots’ around the country. We are delighted to have so many high calibre speakers at our two day masterclass from across the country and abroad, sharing their experience and insights. This masterclass is the first event in a new Business Supports Programme we are developing to give festival organisers the tools they need to build world-class festivals and attract even more overseas visitors.” The Fáilte Ireland festivals team work directly with festival organisers to develop and promote Irish festivals. Follow us on Twitter @Fáilte_Ireland
Festival organisers from 40 national festivals across the country attended the first of a two-day Fáilte Ireland masterclass at the Spencer Hotel, Dublin, created to build world-class festivals and develop skills in growing international visitors. Pictured is Ciara Sugrue, Failte Ireland; Nick Dodds; TV Honan, Waterford Spraoi and Martin Harte, Tradfest. [Chris Bellew /Fennell Photography]
Award winning products at the Garter Lane Christmas Craft Fair THE Christmas season is in full swing once more and the wonderful Winterval festival is sprinkling its magic and charm throughout Waterford City centre. The atmosphere at this time of year is electric, exciting and exhilarating and brings visitors from all over the country to experience what the largest Christmas festival in Ireland has to offer. Among the hustle and bustle of the decorated city centre lies the enchanting Christmas Craft Fair situated in the Garter Lane Arts Centre. This springs to life at the end of every November and this year runs straight through to the
23rd of December boasting a vast array of exclusive and impressive locally handmade gifts that suit every budget, every taste and every gift list. This year, it includes some award–winning products produced by two local business women – Patricia O’Neill from Trish’s Honey Products and Victoria Flanagan from Copper Coast Natural Skincare. Patricia O’Neill has been involved with Waterford Crafts Group for a few of years. Originally from Dunhill and now living in Tramore, Trish launched her skincare business in 2015. She
Patricia O’Neill from Trish’s Natural Honey Products with some of her skincare [Noel Browne] products.
is a passionate beekeeper, as were her family before her and through her interaction with the bees she has discovered the benefits of using honey and beeswax in organic skincare. Trish’s Honey Products skincare range is certified organic and carries the coveted Guaranteed Irish symbol. Her range consists of five different products and all are unscented, pure, chemical free and provide long-lasting and effective nourishment. A Silver Award winner in the UK FreeFrom Skincare Awards 2018, Trish’s products also recently featured in a “Benefits of Honey in your Skincare” segment on Ireland AM by Jennifer Rock, The Skin Nerd. Victoria Flanagan came to be
Victoria Flanagan from Copper Coast Natural Skincare with some of her skincare products. [Noel Browne]
part of Waterford Crafts Group shortly after starting her business Copper Coast Natural Skincare in 2015. Victoria is originally from Kent in England and has based her skincare business in Dunhill. All her products are SLS and paraben free manufactured using oils, butter, waxes and other natural ingredients. Her Natural Skincare range was inspired by her baby son who had very sensitive skin. Finding it difficult to source natural skincare products to suit his needs, she began making her own instead and has never looked back. All her products are fragranced with Essential oils instead of synthetic fragrance and are all handmade, fully certified and registered under EU regulations. Packaged using recyclable and refillable containers, the Gift Sets are presented in reusable cotton bags and make the perfect gift. This year, Copper Coast Skincare was voted runner up in the beauty Section of Irish Country Magazine – The Irish Made Awards, a terrific success for local business woman Victoria. Waterford Crafts Fair stocks a full range of both Trish’s Honey Products and Copper Coast Skincare among so many other treasures. The Craft Fair is open every day in Garter Lane Arts Centre until Winterval closes on 23rd of December. These products are also available online at www.trishshoneyproducts.com and www.coppercoastnaturalskincare.ie. More information is available on www.waterfordcrafts.com
Family Library Week at Waterford Libraries IF you missed out on Library Ireland Week last week why not visit Waterford Libraries during Family Library Week which started on Monday, 10th December and continues until Saturday, 15th December. Family Library Week is one of the programmes within the Right to Read Campaign supporting literacy in Local Authorities. Since 2016 library membership is free and if you are a member in Waterford City you can use the library branch in Dungarvan or any of the 12 branches, in fact once you are a member of Waterford Libraries you can use any of the 332 libraries across Ireland. Waterford Libraries has so much to offer for example if you are interested in learning a new language there are over 60 foreign language courses available to members, free via Mango Languages on www.waterfordlibraries.ie Trying to improve your Spanish conversation for your next holiday why not join the Spanish Group who meet every Wednesday at 11.00 a.m. in Ardkeen Library or the new French Conversation Group which has just started in Tramore Library every Thursday night at 6.30 p.m. As this is Bliain na Gaeilge 2018 you may want to improve your Irish by joining the Ciorcal
Comhrá in Dungarvan or Tramore both groups meet every Thursday at 7.00 p.m. Other free online resources include Ebooks, Eaudiobooks, Universal Class and local history resources perfect for helping you trace your family tree. Scrabble Groups meet in Central Library, Lismore and Tramore Library and a new scrabble group will be starting after Christmas in Ardkeen Library. Browns Road Library, Central, Portlaw and Tramore have knitting groups and The Portlaw Knitters will decorate the library window again this year and it is always a big hit with the locals. Waterford Libraries also has 20+ Book Clubs across the County and story times a regular event in most libraries. With these events and many more happening weekly and special events for Family Library Week it will be a very exciting week in Waterford Libraries see www.waterfordlibraries.ie for all that your library has to offer.
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Susan Pierce, Emma White, Nicola Heavey, Anna O’Dwyer and Amanda Gleeson pictured at the Eurofins Christmas Party in the Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath] Sharon Mulcahy and Darragh Kelly pictured at the Fergus Hall and Gupreet Singh pictured at the Eurofins Eurofins Christmas Party in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath] Christmas Party in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath]
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Celebrate Christmas in The Bar in Cliff House Hotel
GET your family and friends together and celebrate this Christmas at The Bar Restaurant in Cliff House Hotel. The Bar Restaurant recently introduced a lovely new menu, and from 1st – 22nd December they also have a very special four course Festive Menu running, for €45 per person, perfect for Christmas gatherings. Start the evening with mulled wine on arrival and a selection of snacks before a special three-course Christmas menu. Christmas favourites are given the Cliff House twist with a turkey and ham terrine or Bantry Bay Salmon with spiced & smoked beetroot and dill crème fraiche followed by Sheelins Striploin Steak or West Cork hake. Finish off a sumptuous meal with a Cliff10 Chocolate Tart served with brown butter ice cream. The Bar Restaurant at Cliff House Hotel have recently introduced a new menu.The Bar is the less
formal little sister of the hotel’s Michelin-starred House restaurant, with menus in both created by CLIFF executive chef Martijn Kajuiter, who this year celebrated 10 years at the property. Martijn creates The Bar menu with the restaurant’s head chef, Rodrigo Gonzales, ex-Noma, and the focus is on flexibility and choice. With a wide selection of local meat, vegetable and seafood dishes, including monkfish, Helvick cod, black sole, and chowder, there’s the option of choosing small bites and snacks, the changing daily dish or the full three courses. The small bites and snacks and appetisers sections of the menu pair perfectly with the excellent selection of cocktails available, and the daily dish is a modern classic, Irish comfort food given a contemporary spin and great value. The dish of the day ranges from
warming Cliff house pies – game pie and fish pie - to Helvick hake with cider and lemon butter, to a braised BBQ beef short rib, all served with seasonal vegetables and potato. The selection of beers and ciders includes local gems from Waterford based Dungarvan Brewing Company and Legacy Irish Craft Cider, as well as Cork based Eight Degrees Brewing Company and Novohal Brewing Company. There is a wide range of spirits available, carefully selected wines and beautifully crafted cocktails. “Irish Mule” infuses Powers Whiskey with cinnamon sticks, peychaud’s bitters, lime juice and ginger beer The Bar at Cliff House Hotel is dominated by a curved walnut bar reminiscent of a tall sailing ship, with shelves that are replicas of grappling hooks used by local fishermen, fashioned from brass hook ends. In winter, the fire is lit, creating the intimate,
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MOTORING Toyota Ireland launches the 13th Annual Dream Car Art Contest Young Irish artists aged 15 and under can enter their submissions by February 15th, 2019, to be in with a chance to win a trip to Japan TOYOTA Ireland is delighted to announce that promising Irish artists under the age of 15 can now enter submissions for the 13th annual Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. The contest encourages children to imagine what their dream car would be and then to share their vision by drawing or painting the ideal car. The national competition will see nine Irish finalists awarded a range of prizes at the official awards ceremony in Dublin in March 2019, and their winning entries will then compete against other international finalists for a chance to win a once in a lifetime trip to Japan. The Dream Car Art Contest is Toyota’s unique platform that encourages imagination and creativity amongst chil-
dren aged 15 and under, encouraging them to look ahead and imagine how to build a better future. The contest is going from strength-to-strength, with the 2018 contest seeing over 1,000 entries from primary and secondary students. Children and students showed their creativity and talent across all designs, and Toyota Ireland is looking forward to seeing many more entries this year to inspire the world. Commenting on the announcement, Michael Gaynor, Toyota Ireland Marketing Director said, “We’re delighted to launch this year’s Dream Car Art Contest which had a record number of entries last year. This contest is a real demonstration of Toyota’s brand promise of being Built
for a Better World and it’s fantastic to see the calibre of artworks that come through, along with the creative ideas on what a dream car could look like.Through this contest we’re encouraging young people of Ireland to imagine how they can build a better future for everyone and we’re looking forward to seeing their creativity and inventiveness shine through.” HOW TO ENTER Young artists are being asked to draw or paint their vision of their ‘Dream Car’ using standard art materials (digital submissions will not be accepted). All entries must be in colour and include a car and a background or setting on an A3 size paper.
All submissions can be entered by sending it to Toyota Ireland, Killeen Road, Dublin 12, and clearly mark it ‘Toyota Dream Car Art Contest’.The submission must be accompanied by an entry form which can be found on the Official Dream Car Art Contest page.The contest will be open to entries until 15th February, 2019. The nine Irish winners’ works will then go on to compete against international winners for Gold, Silver and Bronze in a global competition with a grand prize of a once-in-a lifetime trip to Japan. Full contest details and rules for the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest can be found at the Official Dream Car Art Contest Page.
82% of Irish drivers will drink over the Christmas period despite new Drink Drive Regulations • Nearly one-third of drivers will drive more over the Christmas period • While over one in three (35%) of people claim to remain unfamiliar with the new stricter penalties on drink drivers, most expect to consume alcohol • Despite the increase in driving, 84% of Irish drivers don’t get their car serviced before the Christmas period • Videos show impact of overloading your car with items from Christmas trees to roofboxes
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NEW research from Allianz Ireland has revealed that the majority of Irish drivers (82%) will consume alcohol over the holidays this year. Despite a strong campaign from RSA Ireland to inform the public of new drink driving legislation, over one-third (35%) claim to remain unaware of the stricter limits set by the new regulations. With Christmas preparations in full-swing, 1 in 3 Irish drivers are likely to drive more often than normal leading up to Christmas. Irish drivers are much more likely to be in their cars shopping, visiting family and friends, and attending parties during the festive season, which results in a lot more drivers on the roads with potential for an increase in compromised drivers. The Research from Allianz Ireland, conducted by Red C in November 2018 amongst over 1,000 adults, also revealed that although there will be an increase in driving, 84% of Irish drivers don’t get their car serviced before the Christmas period. DRINK DRIVING Alcohol accounts for almost 40% of fatal road crashes in the run-up to Christmas, according to the Road Safety Authority. With most Irish adults (82%) planning on drinking alcohol over the festive period, it is essential that drivers are aware of the new drink driving legislation and the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol; even a small amount. According to the new research from Allianz Ireland, despite most Irish adults planning on drinking alcohol over the Christmas period, over one-third (35%) claim to remain unfamiliar with the stricter limits set by the new regulations, despite a substantial campaign from RSA Ireland. Under the new Road Traffic Bill, which came into effect in October, there will stricter penalties on drink drivers. Previously, drivers received 3 penalty points
for certain drink driving offences. Under the new bill, however, these drivers will be disqualified from driving for 3 months. Drink Driving is particularly prominent over the festive period. In 2017, almost 1,000 motorists were arrested on suspicion of drink-driving during the Christmas and the New Year period, according to the Department of Justice and Equality. DRIVER FATIGUE Driver fatigue can be particularly prominent during the Christmas season, as drivers are likely driving for longer distances than they’re used to, on dimly lit or dark roads. At Allianz, we want to echo the Road Safety Authority’s ‘Stop, Sip, Sleep’ message, and remind all drivers to stop and park in a safe place if feeling tired, get a cup of coffee, and take a short nap. Overloading your car this Christmas – what can happen: Vision while driving can be impaired during the Christmas period for a variety of reasons, as well as more distractions to drivers, particularly by an increased number of passengers or items in the car. Overloading a car with presents or placing a Christmas tree in the boot can severely decrease visibility and increase the likelihood of a crash. Allianz’s German Centre for Technology performed several crash tests with overloaded cars. “Christmas is a great time of year to see loved ones and enjoy the festivities and a chance to get away,” said Sean McGrath, Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Ireland. “We want all our customers to be safe and enjoy the holidays but would advise them not to take any chances over this period. It can take very little to happen to turn a festive season into a tragedy and we would hope everyone takes more care on the roads during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.”
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Sinn Féin selects three local election candidates for West Waterford SINN Féin has announced three candidates to run in next year’s local elections in West Waterford. At a convention held in Waterford’s Woodlands Hotel last Friday the party membership endorsed Louise Brierley as the Sinn Féin candidate for the Lismore LEA. The convention also selected two candidates for the Dungarvan LEA where the party is looking to double its representation; Cllr. Siobhán Whelan and Conor D. McGuinness. The convention was chaired by David Cullinane TD, who said that Sinn Féin is seeking to grow its representation across Waterford City and County. Speaking at the convention, David Cullinane said: “Sinn Féin is the only party that can deliver real political change at both local and national level”. “We have an alternative political vision for Ireland that puts the needs of communities first and which prioritises affordable housing, sustainable job creation, rural revival and the protection of our environment and shared spaces,” said Deputy Cullinane. “Sinn Féin councillors have a track record of delivering for their constituents and communi-
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Dolores Walsh and Trish Brabazon at the RNLI Pop-up in Dungarvan Shopping Centre, in aid of Helvick Lifeboat Station.
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Helvick Lifeboat says thank you to Dungarvan Shopping Centre and the public “THE annual Christmas pop up show held in Dungarvan Shopping Centre (DSC) last Friday, December 7th was a tremendous success and we are most grateful to DSC, the public, the local media and to our volunteers who made this possible!” said Hon
Fundraising Treasurer Dolores Walsh. There are RNLI Christmas cards available in the following locations in Abbeyside: Eurospar; Kelly’s Pharmacy; Nugent’s Centra; Abbeyside PO. Also Kelly’s Pharmacy and I Eye Opticians
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Magical Winter Lights at Japanese Gardens have “The Wow Factor’ - See it to believe it! THE Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore turned on their winter light display on Friday night, 7th December. This event widely known as the ‘Enchanted Garden’ is now one of the most stunning display of Winter Lights in the Country. Under a sparkling canopy members of the Island of Ireland Peace Choir directed by Phil Brennan added to the beautiful atmosphere of the night with three especially selected Christmas Songs. Agnes Aylward Project Director of the Gardens, welcomed everyone and paid tribute to all those involved in the gardens, the staff, volunteers and event company, Every Event Waterford. The official opening was performed by Metropolitan Mayor of Waterford Cllr. Joe Kelly, who spoke enthusiastically about the magnificent light display and urged everyone to spread the word as it really had to be seen to be believed. He congratulated Agnes Aylward and Janet Carey (Marketing Manager) on undertaking the project and bringing the event not only to the people of Tramore and Waterford but to the entire South East. Mayor Kelly, also praised the supports in place that enabled the beautiful Japanese Gardens to run throughout the year, including CE
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and Pobal Schemes, the work of the garden staff and local volunteers who welcome thousands of visitors to the gardens every year. He concluded by declaring the ‘Enchanted Garden’ officially open and visitors to the garden were clearly mesmerised as they made their way through this magical
winter wonderland leading to the fairy dome on the pond. The Enchanted Garden will be open (weather permitting) from the 7th December to 31st December every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., and will be closed on
Mondays and Tuesday nights. The winter light display is run by the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Garden staff and volunteers and was created by Every Event Waterford. Full details of event can be found on the gardens website. www.lafcadiohearngardens.com
DUE to limited budget and resources, Waterford Council only carry out road lining where resurfacing has been carried out. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy noted that a lot of resurfacing work was carried out along the R680 and some relining of the road at Pouldrew. He said the addition of a yellow broken line along the hard shoulder of the road is of significant benefit to motorists, particularly at night-time, as the
R680 runs parallel to the river, which is suseptible to river fog. Cllr. Murphy asked if there were any plans in 2019 to reline the remainder of the R680 from Pouldrew to Tinhalla? District Engineer, Maria Goff said there was around three kilometres of the R680 which was lined in the past two years, as a result of resurfacing work which was carried out. “We have limited resources and funding for road lining. We do a lot of relining where we’ve new surfaced dressed roads or strengthening works carried out,” Ms. Goff added.
Further Education ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN ACCOUNTING in Dungarvan College has always been delivered to a very high standard over many years. This can be seen in the number of students who achieve high results. Every year the Accounting Technicians Ireland, the examining body, put together a league table of results. Each year a student from Dungarvan College is placed in the top twenty. In 2017 it was Cathy Dunne’s turn. She was placed 18th overall after 2 years of study. Cathy also achieved Accounting Technician Student of The Year at the Dungarvan College annual awards night.This is given in recognition of the work and dedication put in by each student as well as how much they engaged with the course. Cathy chose to study at Dungarvan College as it was local which made it more affordable. She also found that the teachers were very experienced, ‘it was easy to ask a question in class and I got a lot of one-on-one time from the teachers’. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Completing the course allowed Cathy to apply for many interviews, ‘I found one of the things employers were looking for at interview was to have a qualification and experience with SAGE Accounts which I got in second year on the course. The course does a great job combining theory with the practical side of things’. There is a current shortage of Accounting Technicians in Ireland, so it is a huge growth area with good job prospects.While it can be used as a stepping stone to further study it is a very useful qualification to have for running your own business or doing accounts for family members and other clients. PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES Cathy is currently working part time as she is also working towards her CPA (Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland) exams to become a fully qualified accountant. Examples of other progression opportunities include those with The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and the BA in Accounting (Hons) in WIT The Accounting Technician course is a two-year full time professional qualification. Four subjects are studied each year including Financial Accounting, Taxation, Management Accounting, Management, Law, MS Excel and SAGE Accounts & Payroll. APPLY NOW FOR REMAINING PLACES The application form is available from the school office or on our website at www.ccndungarvan.com. Follow us on facebook at Dungarvan College for the latest updates. Our website address is dungarvancollege.ie and has further details of all our courses. Contact us on 058 41184 or by email at dungarvancollege@wwetb.ie.
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Happy 100th Birthday to you Babe! IN his honorary letter of congratulations, Uachtaran na hEireann, Michael D. Higgins, extended his most sincere good wishes to Clashmore’s most senior citizen Ms. Babe Cunningham, Knockaniska, Clashmore, on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Born on the 10th December, 2018, Babe celebrated her momentous birthday on Monday last in the company of family, neighbours, friends, staff of Padre Pio Nursing Home and Fr. Michael Kennedy who officiated at the Celebration Mass for Babe, at Padre Pio, Cappoquin, where Babe is a resident. In his letter, our President went on to say, “you have lived through remarkable times in the history of Ireland and the world. You have witnessed remarkable changes in lifestyles and technological developments unimaginable at the time of your birth in 1918.” … In our own community Babe has always been so passionate and proud of the place of her birth where she has lived for most of her long life. A well-read and most interesting conversationalist, Babe loves to share her great wealth of local history and stories which she has accumulated throughout her long life. Still sixteen at heart, Babe has always taken change in her stride, and loves to keep up to date with all the local happenings in and around the parish. First and foremost Babe has always been a wonderful, neighbour and friend, and we all join with the President in extending our congratulations and most sincere good wishes to her on this very special birthday.
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Council expects 12 new houses in Portlaw in early 2019 WATERFORD Council’s chief housing official said he expects 12 new houses in Portlaw to be completed and handed over to the local authority for allocation in the first quarter of 2019. Director of Services for Housing, Ivan Grimes, was responding to a query on the 12 houses from Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council. “The 12 units which are currently under construction, should be delivered and handed over to us for allocation to tenants in quarter one of next year,” Mr. Grimes said. REPAIR AND LEASE He added that the Council are still actively looking at repair and lease options to try and make more vacant property available for social housing. KILMAC’ HOUSE CPO Cllr. Liam Brazil asked about a vacant house in Hillview, Kilmacthomas and whether a Compulsory Purchase Order had been completed? Mr. Grimes said the CPO for the house in Hillview “has been confirmed”.
He said the issue of compensation “hasn’t been resolved”, but that won’t stop the Council from starting works on the property to repair the house and bring it up to standard so it can be re-let as social housing. HIGHEST DEMAND IN KILMEADEN Mr. Grimes noted that the highest demand for housing in the Comeragh area is in Kilmeaden. “There are over 200 applicants expressing an interest in getting a tenancy in Kilmeaden,” Mr. Grimes said. Cllr. John O’Leary queried that with 200+ people showing a preference for Kilmeaden, are there any plans in meeting that demand? Mr. Grimes said the Council “is actively looking at options for Kilmeaden”. He said that just because there was no proposals presented, didn’t mean officials weren’t looking for developments. Giving an example, he said if turn-key opportunities came up in any of the towns or villages, the Council would certainly examine that option.
“It would be a much more straightforward way for us to deliver units,” Mr. Grimes said. CHOICE BASED LETTING In relation to the Choice Based Letting Scheme, Mr. Grimes said applicants are not restricted to the areas of their choice. “So, it is possible for somebody to apply for a unit anywhere in the city or county,” Mr. Grimes said. However, he said the system needs to be streamlined, “because there are some areas in the county that sound similar to streets or residential areas in the city”. “It has caused some difficulty - with some people based in the city applying for properties, for example, in Lismore, thinking it’s Lismore Park in the city,” Mr. Grimes pointed out. “We are trying to streamline the system to ensure people understand where they are applying for, because under the CBL scheme, if you turn down an offer, you are suspended from the system for 12 months and we don’t make any exceptions on
that,” Mr. Grimes added. HOUSING ADAPTATION GRANTS Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy said he was delighted to see from the monthly Housing Report that there was a cumulative expenditure of €163,299 in relation to those who have applied in the Comeragh District for grants in relation to Housing Adaptation for People with a Disability; Mobility Aids Scheme; and Housing Aid for Older People. “It is good to see people are availing of those grants to that extent during the year,” Cllr. Murphy said. Mr. Grimes cautioned that the grants are amounts approved by the Council - “It’s not the amount of expenditure”, he said. “That is dependent once the applicant has their project approved, on them going out and getting quotes and then getting the works done.” “So, that figure is probably lower than that, in terms of expenditure. The figures are the number and value of the applications which have been approved,” Mr. Grimes added.
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Abbeyside man sent forward for trial AN Abbeyside man accused of the alleged possession of stolen property was sent forward for trial last week. Michael McGovern (46) originally from Kyne Park, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, but with no fixed abode, is accused of alleged possession of stolen property, namely a bicycle, contrary to Section 18 of the Theft and Fraud Offences Act at Clonea Road, Dungarvan, on 7th June, 2018. The Book of Evidence was served on the accused at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and Judge Terence Finn made an order sending the accused forward for trial at the next sittings of Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, commencing on 11th January, 2019. As the accused is currently serving a custodial sentence, he was remanded into custody to that date. Judge Finn warned the accused that he has 14 days in which to furnish the DPP with details of any witnesses he intends calling to the trial. Failure to do so will result in those witnesses not being entitled to give evidence. The accused indicated he understood.
Fine imposed for possession of cannabis A LEMYBRIEN man who pleaded guilty to possession of drugs was fined in court last week. Patrick Veale (25) with an address at Glendalligan, Lemybrien, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on 12th June, 2017. Outlining the case at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan said Gardaí observed the accused at Grattan Square on the date in question. They were suspicious and brought the accused to Dungarvan Garda Station for a search. Cannabis with a street
value of approximately €250 was found on the accused. Insp. Sheahan said the accused was co-operative with Gardaí. The accused has previous convictions, but none under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Solicitor David Burke said his client would have had a serious difficulty with alcohol. “He foolishly thought that smoking cannabis would alleviate issues,” Mr. Burke said. “He has dealt with his issues and is in full-time employment working in the landscaping industry. He is going in the right direction,” Mr. Burke added. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €300 fine.
Judge refuses jurisdiction in case THE District Judge has refused jurisdiction in a case where a man is alleged to have caused criminal damage at two premises in West Waterford, as well as an alleged assault on a Garda officer. Justin Grace (38) with an address at 3 Coach House, Station Road, Carrigaline, Cork, is accused of alleged criminal damage at the Stables, Ballinaparka, Aglish and at 8 Clos Naomh, Clashmore on 10th June, 2018. Grace is also accused of alleged production of an article, namely a knife, contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, at the Stables, Ballinaparka, Aglish, on the same date. He is also accused of allegedly resisting / obstruction of a Garda and alleged assault of a Garda at Ballinapark, Aglish, on the same date. After hearing an outline of the allegations at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn refused jurisdiction in the case and adjourned the matter to 23rd January, 2019, for service of a Book of Evidence.
Bench warrant issued A TRAMORE woman who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for her arrest. Tammy Dowdall (18) with an address at 3 Oak Crescent, Tramore, is accused of alleged possession of a magnet to remove security tags from clothing at Dungarvan Shopping Centre on 5th July, 2018; alleged theft of clothing from New Look, Dungarvan, on the same date;
and alleged theft of groceries from Dunnes Stores, Dungarvan, on 7th July, 2018. Solicitor David Burke told Judge Terence Finn at last week’s Dungarvan District Court that he has written to the accused but there has been no response. He said there was no valid reason for the accused’s absence from court. Judge Finn issued a bench warrant for her arrest.
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Man who was aggressive with bar staff given suspended jail term A BONMAHON man who became aggressive with bar staff at a local premises ended up with a suspended jail sentence last week. Shane Dwan (24) with an address at Ceol na Mara, Knockmahon, Bonmahon, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, contrary to
Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at Strandside North, Abbeyside, on 15th July, 2018. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan said Gardaí were called to Minnies Bar at Strandside North, Abbeyside, at 9.40 p.m. on the night in question, after the accused became aggressive with members of staff and was asked to
leave. Insp. Sheahan said the accused has previous convictions for public order offences and assault, for which he received a community service order. Solicitor David Burke said his client has not drank alcohol for a number of months. “He has a difficulty with alcohol and he has limited recall of
Discharge under Probation Act for woman who admitted theft A WOMAN who admitted her part in stealing €270 worth of clothing from Dunnes Stores was given a conditional discharge under the Probation of Offenders Act in court last week. Mary Connors (30) with an address at 3 Carrig Phierish, Grace Dieu, Waterford, pleaded guilty to theft from Dunnes Stores, Dungarvan, on 4th October, 2017. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that the accused was one of two females who entered the store on the date in question.They took items of clothing and left without paying. A member of security followed the two female suspects. Gardaí later stopped a vehicle with the two sus-
pects at Lemybrien, which was on its way to Waterford. Insp. Sheahan said the clothing stolen from Dunnes Stores was in the vehicle and was recovered in a resaleable condition. Solicitor David Burke said his client made a full admission in the case. “She was caught red-handed. Unfortunately, she was short at the time and engaged with this other individual to see if they could obtain clothing. My client is the mother of two young children. She has learned a valuable lesson,” Mr. Burke said. Judge Finn imposed a conditional discharge on the accused under Section 1 (2) of Probation of Offenders Act, which records the conviction, but no penalty imposed.
Suspended jail term for Tramore woman who stole from Dungarvan retailer A TRAMORE woman who stole from a Dungarvan retailer was handed a suspended jail sentence last week. Amy Byrne (38) with an address at Apartment 2, 12 The Terrace, Strand Street, Tramore, had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of theft from Eurogiant, Dungarvan, on 29th March, 2017. The case was adjourned for a Probation Service report. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke told Judge Terence Finn
that his client was attending a rehabilitation course for persistent offenders, but she had “a slip”. “She regrets the ‘slip’, but has re-engaged with the programme,” Mr. Burke said. Inspector Larry Sheahan confirmed the accused “had a slip, but she is back on track with the programme in Waterford”. Mr. Burke acknowledged his client “has a formidable record” with 131 previous convictions most of which are for similar theft offences.
Mr. Burke had previously told the court that his client is the mother of two children and her new partner, who runs a food business, is having a positive influence on her. Judge Finn imposed a six month jail sentence, suspended for two years on condition the accused be of good behaviour and keep the peace for the two years. “I would encourage her to remain on the straight and narrow!” Judge Finn warned.
Motorist receives two year driving ban A LOCAL driver who was detected driving without insurance was put off the road for two years. Thomas Curran (74) with an address at 39 Glendine Drive, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty at last week’s Dungarvan District Court to not having insurance when Gardaí stopped him at Knockeylan, Lemybrien, on 7th May, 2018. He also pleaded guilty to driving with no licence, failing to produce licence at the roadside and within ten days at a Garda Station; failing to produce NCT; failing to produce insurance; and not having a current tax disc displayed. The court heard that the accused’s vehicle was seized by Gardaí on the day and was disposed of at a later date. Solicitor Paddy Gordon explained to the court that his client did have insurance but it had expired in March, 2018. Mr. Gordon said the vehicle was parked up at the accused’s house in Abbeyside, but on the day he received a phone call that his brother was ill at the family farm.
The accused had driven to see his brother, and was on his way to the shops when he was stopped by the Gardaí. Mr. Gordon said the accused is a local man, well respected and is a farmer working just outside Dungarvan. “He has no previous convictions and has never been in court before. A conviction will have huge consequences for him in the future,” Mr. Gordon said. “He is a hard working man all his life and employed people in the farm building business.” Judge Terence Finn handed down a €300 fine and disqualified the accused from driving for two years, saying there wasn’t a valid reason for the court to exercise its discretion to not disqualify the accused. A €100 fine was handed down for the charge of driving with no licence, while the rest of the charges were marked proven and taken into consideration. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.
the night.” Mr. Burke said. He said his client “was out of control at the time”. “He is 24-years-old and is endeavouring to put himself on the right track.” Judge Finn handed down a fine of €400 for the public order offence, along with a two month jail sentence, suspended for two years.
Jail term for petrol station drive-off A WATERFORD-based man who drove off from a local petrol station without paying for his fuel was handed a jail sentence last week. Marcin Suchowiecka (21) with an address at 38 Brookhurst, Collins Avenue, Waterford, pleaded guilty at last week’s Dungarvan District Court to theft from Applegreen Service Station, Kinsalebeg, on 17th August, 2018. Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that the accused entered Applegreen Service Station and filled his vehicle with €36 worth of petrol. “There was no attempt to pay for the fuel. He took off and made his way towards Youghal Bridge,” Insp. Sheahan said. Solicitor David Burke said his client was a forklift driver at Dawn Meats at the time. “But, unfortunately, he split up with his girlfriend and he took it very badly,” Mr. Burke said. The accused is currently in custody serving a term of imprisonment on unrelated matters. “He is not getting on well in prison at all,” Mr. Burke said. He said his client appreciates what he did on the day was wrong, but made an appeal to the court not to extend his time in prison. Judge Finn handed down a three month jail term for the theft of the petrol, to run concurrently with the prison sentence the accused is currently serving.
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Theft case adjourned for compensation AN Abbeyside man who admitted theft of eight cans of Heineken had his case adjourned to pay compensation and for penalty. Kenny Young (37) originally from Kyne Park, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to theft of the beer from Garvey’s Supervalu, Dungarvan, on 6th July, 2018. He also pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public later that same day at Crossbridge Street, Dungarvan. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court Inspector Larry Sheahan said the accused entered Garvey’s Supervalu on the date in question and removed the cans of beer, valued at €13. “He left without paying for the items. The incident was captured on CCTV,” Insp. Sheahan said. “The accused was later observed in an intoxicated state and had to be arrested for his own safety. The property wasn’t recovered, as it had been consumed.” Insp. Sheahan said the accused has 87 previous convictions, the majority of which are all for similar intoxication in public offences. Solicitor Niall King said his client has a chronic alcohol problem and has spent a period of time in a treatment centre in Athy. He said since then his client ‘fell off the wagon’ once. He is under the supervision of his GP and his family have taken him into their care again. “He attends AA twice weekly and aftercare one day a week,” Mr. King said. “He apologises for his behaviour. He has taken steps to deal with his problem and hopefully that will continue.” Judge Finn adjourned the case to 12th December, 2018, to allow the accused to pay the €13 compensation and for penalty.
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Slight increases in planning applications in Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council received 68 planning applications countywide during the month of November, just seven more than for the same period in 2017. There were 19 applications within the Dungarvan-Lismore electoral area for the month up to November 28th, which was one more than the 2017 equivalent. The annual number of planning applications for the Dungarvan-Lismore district up to November 28th stood at 278 (34.6% of the county total),
which was 18 more than for the same period last year. In other figurers, the Comeragh district has received 188 planning applications to date, while the Metropolitan has received 338, making a countywide total of 804. CONSERVATION GRANT SCHEMES Meanwhile, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DCHG) has announced the launch of two grant schemes for 2019. The Historic Structures Fund (HSF) will primarily focus on “the conservation and enhance-
ment of historic structures and buildings for the benefit of communities and the public”, according to information released by the council. There will be €1,824,000 funding made available nationally, with the Department yet to determine the project allocations for Waterford. The DCHG’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme is also providing €114,000 for conservation projects to be carried out on historic structures. Details of both schemes are viewable on www.waterfordcouncil.ie. Closing date for each is January 29th, 2019.
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Conditional discharge for man who stole money from employer over ten years ago A MAN who stole thousands of euro from his employer over a decade ago was given a conditional discharge under the Probation Act in the District Court last week after he finally paid back all the money. Michael Keating (34) who had an address on record as Apartment 4, Knocknagranagh Village, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty at Dungarvan District Court back in 2010, to four counts of theft from Coolagh Road Service Station, Dungarvan, on 1st July, 2007; 1st December, 2007; 26th January, 2008; and 15th February, 2008. Superintendent Tom O’Grady (retired) told Judge
Terence Finn at the court sitting in 2010 that a total of €10,400 was stolen by Keating, who took advantage of his position while he was employed at the service station. Since that date, the case was adjourned 27 times to allow Keating to gather the total amount of money he owed to his former employer. At last week’s sitting of Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan said Keating has now paid the total compensation. Solicitor David Burke said the charges go back more than ten years and acknowledged the court “has been more than patient” with the accused.
He said his client now has a full-time job which involves an element of trust, and that the employer is aware of Keating’s appearance before the court. Insp. Sheahan confirmed the accused has not come to any further Garda attention. Judge Finn said the court gave an opportunity to Keating to discharge the money he illicitly obtained. As all the money was paid back and the accused has not come to any further attention, Judge Finn conditionally discharged the accused under Section 1 (2) of Probation of Offenders Act, meaning a conviction has been recorded but no penalty imposed.
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Cycle with Santa and win a brand new bike FOLLOWING the immense success of lasts year’s event, the Dungarvan Aglow Team are delighted to announce the 2018 Cycle with Santa which will take place on the 16th December at 11.00 a.m. This year Santa is encouraging cyclists to bring colour and Christmas sparkle to the greenway by
Rowan By Mandy Tompkins THIS native tree of Woodlands, Moors, Mountains and any Wildlife Garden is also called The Mountain Ash, although it is not a member of the Ash family of trees, but rather surprisingly it belongs to the Rose family. The Rowan is a small tree, growing only to a maximum height of 20 metres tall, and is most commonly found as a stand alone tree, with a smooth grey-brown trunk, upon the fringes of the Conifer forests, where it thrives on the poorer soil and is resistant to frost damage. Rowan leaves are similar to Rose leaves, only larger, and its blossoms are often confused with Elderflower. The creamy white flowers appear in dense clusters from May onwards and are nectar-rich as they rely upon insects for pollination. The pea sized bright orange- red, slightly matt berries form upon downy purple stems in drop like bunches in August, where they are quickly devoured as they ripen by the resident birds, particularly Blackbirds, long before the Winter visitors arrive.
In ancient Folklore the Rowan is said to have had connections with the magical world, and a cross made of Rowan wood and tied with red thread was thought to protect against Witches, yet the tree was considered to grow where Witches lived, and a Folk name for Rowan is Witch Wood. The Rowan was once renowned as a tree of magical protection, and long ago cream was stirred with Rowan twigs to prevent it curdling by lurking Witches. Rowan berries must be cooked, and can be made into jams, jellies, wine and syrups as they are a good source of vitamins A and C. The juice was used as a gargle for sore throats, Rowan berry jam eased Diarrhoea, whilst an infusion of the berries could benefit Haemorrhoids. Wine made from Rowan berries was thought to offer the gift of second sight to the drinker, yet it was never specified how many glasses would be needed.
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the event sponsor, Bob Troy & Co. The cycle will begin at Ballinroad (Scartore) Greenway Carpark and registration will take place between 10.45 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. The Mad Hatter will entertain the crowds before announcing Santa’s arrival by Tandem. The cycle will be led
by Santa along the Greenway to Walton Park where Santa’s helpers will be on hand to welcome families over the finish line. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. So dress up, wrap up and come along on for the ride on Sunday, 16th December, at 11.00 a.m.
Meet the people who make Food & Drink the Waterford Way – their place, their history, their community, their stories . . .
Máire Flynn, The Tannery
THE Tannery is the darling of Dungarvan. Opened in 1997 by Paul and Máire Flynn it has developed into one of the most original and welcoming experiences in Irish food. Almost every producer who channels the ethos of Food the Waterford Way has seen their food explode into something stunning by the magical hands of the awardwinning Tannery chefs. It all started with Paul, who is now a nationally known chef, bringing his formal food training back to his home town of Dungarvan. Máire had never run a restaurant before and for both of them it was very much a step into the unknown. “We started in 1997, which doesn’t sound too long ago but in the life of a restaurant, it feels like a lifetime,” Máire said. “Back then people weren’t as well-up on food as they are now. There was no Food the Waterford way or anything like the culture that we have now.Thinking about it actually, back in 1997 there was probably one TV show about cooking whereas now, you can’t scroll past two channels without finding
some kind of cooking or baking show.” The Tannery was somewhat of a renegade when it first opened – the first in a new wave of modern restaurants with ideas, and menus that would blow people’s minds. “We were a bit before our time…but we grew into ourselves,” Máire said. “Back then if you wanted green beans, you’d have to ring a wholesaler in Dublin. There was no such thing as seasonality and local produce. After a while, Paul started to question why he was ringing suppliers in Dublin for green beans from France when he could have the best of them grown out in Ballynacourty.We quickly began to see that the best ingredients were actually growing all around us.” Before long, The Tannery became a local food hub with producers from all over the country bringing their meat, cheeses, breads, fruits and vegetables in on a Monday and watching them turn into something amazing for a special the next night. The evolution of The Tannery has also brought with it a Cookery School - where Paul and his roster of guest tutors teach up to 14 budding
chefs a whole range of culinary skills – and a Townhouse, which offers 14 luxurious rooms in a beautiful location in the heart of Dungarvan. It truly is a gem in Waterford’s food offering. What does Food the Waterford Way mean to you? “It creates a brilliant network of food,” Máire said. “Hartys could bring in some of their wonderful oysters to us and then they might recommend another great supplier. One thing always leads on to another and it gives you a great food community and a sense of pride in what we have in that community.” What motivates you? “We’re always motivated by doing the best that we can,” Máire said. “We feel as strongly about our restaurant today as we did when we first opened. We can safely say that we never got complacent and every day we go in to work we go in to do our very best. We just want to produce the best food and continue to live up to our own high standards.” What’s next for the Tannery? “We’re very content doing what we’re doing,” Máire said.“We have the Restaurant, the Townhouse and the Cooking School and that’s enough to be getting along with!” Want to learn more – check out www.foodthewaterfordway.com or follow us @Waterford_Way
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Three generations of the McGrath Clan pictured with the 2019 McGrath Clan Gathering Flag in New Zealand.
Dungarvan to host McGrath Gathering DUNGARVAN and West Waterford will host the 2019 International McGrath Clan Gathering next June. This 5-day festival of heritage, culture and history, will attract members of this great Irish clan to Dungarvan for this global event. It’s also expected to give a significant financial boost to the area. The event runs from June 26th and finishes with the McGrath Clan Gala Dinner in the Park Hotel on June 30th. Clan Chieftain and Chairman of the McGrath Clan Association, Dan McGrath, is looking forward to welcoming members of his clan to Dungarvan and West Waterford where “they will get a real Irish welcome and find out about their
history and heritage, sampling the best in culture at the same time. The town is the ideal host for the event, it has a huge amount of McGrath history in the area, great traditional music in the local bars and award-winning restaurants. It also has years of experience hosting top quality festivals. We are delighted with the response to the flag which is travelling around the world promoting the Clan Gathering. It’s also promoting Dungarvan and Co. Waterford. We expect our promotion of the event will see several members of the McGrath Clan, their extended families and friends come to Dungarvan next year. It should also see an economic boost for the area in years
to come.” This event is set to be one of the biggest clan gatherings in Ireland next year. The time table for the McGrath Clan Gathering has visits to several heritage sites in the area, such as Lismore Castle, Sleady Castle, the McGrath tombs in Abbeyside and Lismore Cathedral, Cobh Heritage Centre and Ardmore’s Round Tower. There will be traditional Irish music each night and a visit to the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area). Also on the menu are three lecture sessions where various experts will speak on related topics. One of the highlights will be the McGrath Clan Gala Dinner in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.
A flag which was specially designed for the 2019 McGrath Clan gathering, is promoting the event while making an Olympic torch style journey around the world. It has already been hosted in the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and is currently is South Africa. The flag has been to cities, towns, festivals, heritage centres and has been pictured at many iconic locations around the world. All members of the McGrath Clan, their extended families and friends are welcome. Registration is now open and due to the popularity of Dungarvan as a destination, visitors are strongly advised to book your accommodation early. Further details: www.mcgrathclan.org
Organising committee member Martina McKeon-McGrath pictured with Fionn, the Irish Wolfhound which is mascot to the Irish Army at Stephen’s Army Barracks, Kilkenny.
End is nigh for Lismore Council provided some assistance for removal graveyard trees By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is awaiting quotes from two more contractors before proceeding with plans to remove and trim storm-damaged trees in Lismore graveyard. The issue, which has been ongoing for months, was again raised by Cllr. John Pratt at December’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting. Environment officer Ray Moloney said due to the scale of the works, the council needed costings from three contractors. One contractor had thus far visited the graveyard two more were anticipated shortly. Cllr. Pratt said it seemed from preliminary reports that just six trees were to be cut and he wondered
if that would be enough. Mr. Moloney clarified that the recommendation was to remove six trees but maintenance work for remaining trees and a management programme thereafter with a two-yearly review cycle, constituted the entire programme. PALM CALM Cllr. James Tobin, branching out into a different matter, asked whether palm trees were “a protected tree” or could they be cut down.” He said “a lot of people” from Lismore had contacted him about it, raising the thought that the Lismore weather had more than fully recovered from winter storms! Mr. Moloney wasn’t aware of palm trees being protected, though he pondered that a preservation order on trees might be extended under circumstances such as a development plan. So camels in Lismore could still lose their shade.
of trees at Pouldrew WATERFORD Council put in place traffic management and provided assistance in the lowering of overhead electricity cables along the R680 at Pouldrew to allow the landowner to cut down dangerous trees which were causing safety concerns. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. John O’Leary and Cllr. Seanie Power both said they received numerous concerns from people about the trees. Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes said under the Roads Act, trees are the responsibility of the landowner and it’s up to the landowner to ensure that any dangerous trees along a public road are removed. “We sent out a significant number of notices
over the last couple of weeks and we are following some of those up in relation to prosecutions for non-compliance,” Mr. Hynes revealed. He said in relation to Pouldrew, the Council has met with the landowner where it was stressed that the trees need to be cut down. Cllr. O’Leary queried if the Council provides assistance in the work, noting that the removal of trees “would be a very expensive operation” and could be debilitating for someone to take on. “In this case, we are providing some assistance in relation to traffic management and dealing with the issue of overhead power lines,” Mr. Hynes said. “But,” he stressed. “The responsibility of cutting the trees remains with the landowner.”
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No increase in commercial rates as Council budget is passed for 2019 THERE will be no increase in the commercial rates for businesses in 2019. Waterford City and County Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Walsh, told the Plenary Council at its budget estimates meeting last week that there is a deficit in the budget for 2019 of over €700,000 which is to be addressed through targeted reductions in payroll and overheads. Mr. Walsh said that usually, such a deficit would have to be resolved by way of increased charges on ratepayers. “As an executive team we do not believe that the timing is right for such increases,” Mr. Walsh said. He said the reductions in payroll and overheads to eliminate the €700,000+ deficit would be achieved by not replacing retiring staff, while also reduce overhead areas such as travel and subsistence through aggressive management in 2019. Mr. Walsh said the 2019 budget reflects another year of positive growth in economic activity in Waterford, which is reflected in income increases in rates, housing rents and other areas. Mr. Walsh described it as a “positive indication of recovering economic activity that can be seen in improvements in employment numbers and reduced vacancy levels”. However, he pointed out the preparation of the budget was not easy as significant costs continue to accrue such as the correction of cuts imposed after the ‘Celtic Tiger’ era, as well as inflation in specific areas and obligations in relation to payroll and pension costs. Mr. Walsh warned that the Council “will not be able to do everything and inevitably will have reduced level of service in some areas, but as a balance through consistency of charges, we will further aid economic growth in Waterford”. The budget was passed by 24 votes in favour, with seven votes against (Sinn Féin and Independent Councillor Davy Daniels).
Cheque presentation to the Coronary Care Unit in University Hospital Waterford, the proceeds of the Michael O’Donnell Memorial Card Night in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Norma Caples and Maireaid Hanrick, Coronary Care Unit UHW, received the cheque for €7,140 from Michael’s daughters, Emma, Claire, Jenny and Shelly, and extended family members. Absent from photo are his wife Noreen and daughter Sarah. [Dan McGrath]
Christmas shoppers reminded that Dungarvan offers some of the best parking rates in the South East CHRISTMAS shoppers are reminded that as well as a great place to visit and shop, Dungarvan offers some of the best parking rates in the South East and all within a small radius / walking distance of the town centre. According to figures from Waterford Council’s Traffic Management Section, Dungarvan has at least 1,878 parking spaces on an average day - with nearly 25 percent (406 spaces) which are completely free to park all day long; a further 40 percent (724 spaces) are free parking from 4.00 p.m. As a shopping / market town, Dungarvan boasts many unique shops and retail outlets, restaurants, bars and cafés, and not forgetting Dungarvan Shopping Centre, which has over 30 retail outlets under one roof! So there is plenty for everyone in Dungarvan with a wonderful and magical display of festive lighting and atmosphere to enjoy and a great day out for the whole family, including many ongoing
events during Dungarvan Aglow all throughout December. ON STREET PARKING There are around 400 parking spaces on street around Dungarvan - all of which have the first 30 minutes free and afterwards an hourly rate of €1.10 with a maximum stay of 90 minutes. For a minimum payment of 30c motorists can avail of 45 minutes parking (15 minutes paid plus the 30 minutes free). Pay and display operates from 9.00 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. Monday to Saturday. On street car parking ticket can be used anywhere in town great if you need to nip to different shops on opposite sides of the town. An additional eight parking spaces have been freed up in the centre of Grattan Square after the Council removed some of the large planter displays. Along the Causeway in Abbeyside, there are 42 on street parking spaces with the first half
hour free and an hourly rate of €1.10 afterwards, with no maximum stay period. Four car park spaces outside Eurospar are designated a set-down area (maximum 15 minute free parking), which is ideal for a quick visit to the chemist of post office. CAR PARKS Parking tickets issued in the car parks can only be used in those car parks. Tickets must be displayed. Scanlon’s Yard (177 spaces) and Causeway car park (48 spaces) first 90 minutes free. €1.10 an hour. €3.30 daily rate. Glanbia Council car park (at the Plaza) (53 spaces) first 30 minutes free. €1.10 per hour - no maximum stay period. Dungarvan Shopping Centre car park (500 spaces in multistorey and 100 spaces outdoors). Free parking for Dunnes Stores customers. €1 per hour up to €4 per day. €12 for seven day weekly ticket. Garvey’s Supervalu, Davitt’s Quay car park (100 spaces) Monday to Saturday (Sunday and
Bank Holidays free). 30 minutes free. Minimum of €20 spend one hour. Minimum of €50 spend - two hours. Minimum €100 spend - three hours parking. Non-customers €3 per hour. Town Centre car park (formerly VG) (48 spaces) €1 per hour. Minimum fee €1. All day parking €3.00. Weekly seven day ticket, €10. FREE PARKING Motorists can have free on street parking daily from 4.00 p.m. (with ticket displayed). The car park at Davitt’s Quay (adjacent to the Civic Offices) has 100 free parking spaces with no maximum stay. The car park at Davitt’s Quay in front of the castle has 34 free parking spaces with no maximum stay. Quay Street car park (opposite the Tannery Restaurant) has 31 free spaces with no maximum stay. Strand Street car park (by Ard Scoil na nDéise has 54 free car parking spaces with no maximum stay.
Thompson’s Lane car park (behind the Moorings Bar and Restaurant) has 12 free parking spaces, but there is a maximum stay period of two hours. The Linear playground car park (beside Aldi) has 16 free spaces with no maximum stay. The Pond car park at Strandside South, Abbeyside, has 10 free parking spaces with no maximum stay. Motorists should note there are additional free parking spaces at the Lookout / Gibbons Town Park (50 spaces) and at Quanns, by the Sports Centre (28 spaces), while an extra 70 free parking spaces are made available at the weekends in the Council staff car park. The figures don’t include Abbeyside, which is all free on street parking, and free parking spaces on Youghal Road. LOADING BAYS Motorists should be aware that all loading bays in the town now operate all day, 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Kilmeaden to Portlaw Road (R680) remains closed until 17th December Work taking place to remove dangerous trees MEMBERS of the public are reminded that the regional road between Portlaw and Kilmeaden (R680), known locally as Pouldrew Bends, will remain closed until 17th December. The road was closed by Waterford Council last week, from Saturday, 8th December, to facilitate the
carrying out of emergency tree felling works. The work is taking place after prolonged representation to the Council by local area Councillor John O’Leary. He said the tree felling is taking place in the interests of road safety and a significant number of
trees will be felled at Pouldrew. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said the work would entail the lowering of overhead cables and felling of dangerous trees. Waterford Council advises that the diversion route via N25 - Carrolls Cross - Portlaw - Mayfield Cross remains in place until Monday, 17th December. For traffic travelling to Waterford City from
Carrick-on-Suir on R680 – divert at Mayfield Cross via Portlaw to Carroll’s Cross on N25, continue to Waterford via Carrick Road Roundabout. Traffic travelling to Carrick-on-Suir from Waterford City – continue west from Carrick Road roundabout on N25 and divert at Carroll’s Cross via L4022 to Portlaw and rejoin R680 at Mayfield Cross. Waterford Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
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SANTA VISIT TO SHAWS
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 December, 2018
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Santa visit to Shaws SHAWS welcomed Santa Claus and his Helper last Saturday in the Main St. store. We want to thank Santa for taking time out of his busy schedule to make time for us here in Shaws. We had a great day and Santa had many happy visitors on the day, with many great memories being made! A huge thank you to all Shaws staff,
particularly Kris Cowming, Olga Kulikova (our Vintage Tea Lady) and Marie Troy's baking talents!! Please forgive us if we have left anyone out!! Shaws would also like to thank Maurice and Aoife Butler, Nagle’s Pub and Merry's for all their help in pulling the event together.
Christmas Message from Cllr. Declan Doocey, Mayor of the City and County of Waterford AS Mayor of Waterford, I would like to wish all of the people a most peaceful, pros- perous and happy Christmas. Christmas is a joyful time and a time for friends and family to come together and enjoy all that is good about our lives. I urge you to enjoy your time with your friends, family and those near and dear to you and give time to those who may not have many people around them. I wish a joyous season to everyone who is living, visiting or working in Waterford this Christmas and New Year. My key message this year is for all the people of Waterford to look ‘local’ for Christmas. I am proud as Mayor of Waterford and I want the people of Waterford to be proud of what we have this Christmas.
There is a fantastic effort by all of the businesses and organisations to ensure Waterford is looking its best for Christmas. Our headline festivals, Waterford Winterval and Dungarvan Aglow are putting Waterford on the national festival calendar and I encourage you all to support local this year. Support your local shop and local craft fair in your village, town or City. Buy as much locally as you can. I look forward to 2019 and I believe Waterford can achieve great things. Finally, I would once again like to wish all the people of Waterford City & County and those visiting over the holidays a Happy Christmas and every good wish to you and yours for 2019.
Group pictured at the opening of Dungarvan Aglow 2018 and switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]
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ST. JOHN’S SPECIAL SCHOOL
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Sandra Dowd and Diana Dungan pictured at the Cookery Demonstration by Eunice Power in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel.
Helen, Liz and Mary Forde pictured at the Cookery Demonstration by Eunice Power in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel.
[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
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Breda Beer, Bernie Leahy and Siobhan Leahy pictured at the Cookery Demonstration by Eunice Power in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Frances Whelan and Jennie Moore pictured at the Cookery Demonstration by Eunice Power in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel.
Jacinta Kearney, Esther Hornibrook, Connie Dowd and Amy Beer pictured at the Cookery Demonstration by Eunice Power in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Claire Sullivan, Helena Byrne and Alison Spratt pictured at the Cookery Demonstration by Eunice Power in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Triona Osborne, Vickie Mulhall and Catherine Buckley pictured at the Cookery Demonstration by Eunice Power in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Bethann Price, Deputy Principal, makes a presentation to Nichola Beresford who was MC for the Cookery Demonstration by Eunice Power in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
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Marcella McGovern and Breda Regan pictured at the Cookery Demonstration by Eunice Power in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Analee White and Gillian Lenihan pictured at the Cookery Demonstration by Eunice Power in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Top Chef Paul Flynn pictured at the Cookery Demonstration in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Helen Forde, Principal, makes a presentation to Eunice Power following her Cookery Demonstration in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
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ONLY FOOLS ON SCOOTERS TOY RUN
Event Organiser Kevin Hayes and Jamie Clancy-Hayes at the Only Fools On Scooters 11th Annual Toy Run to University Hospital Waterford on Saturday, 1st December, 2018. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]
Tommy McGrath, Stephen Prendergast and Rambo at the Only Fools On Scooters 11th Annual Toy Run to University Hospital Waterford on Saturday, 1st December, 2018. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]
Kieran Eaton at the Only Fools On Scooters 11th Annual Toy Run to University Hospital Waterford on Saturday, 1st December, 2018.
Jamie Lissack at the Only Fools On Scooters 11th Annual Toy Run to University Hospital Waterford on Saturday, 1st December, 2018.
Nigel Reilly at the Only Fools On Scooters 11th Annual Toy Run to University Hospital Waterford on Saturday, 1st December, 2018.
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Baz Moynihan, Chris Connolly, Tom Jacob and Jamie Croke at the Only Fools On Scooters 11th Annual Toy Run to [Garrett FitzGerald Photography] University Hospital Waterford on Saturday, 1st December, 2018.
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Paul Byrne with Lennon and Zarah Pearse-Byrne at the Only Fools On Scooters 11th Annual Toy Run to University Hospital Waterford on Saturday, 1st December, 2018. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]
Sandra Connolly at the Only Fools On Scooters 11th Annual Toy Run to University Hospital Waterford on Saturday, 1st December, 2018. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]
Roy O'Brien at the Only Fools On Scooters 11th Annual Toy Run to University Hospital Waterford on Saturday, 1st December, 2018. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]
Ray Kavanagh, Ron Goulding, Paddy O'Brien, Dessie Walsh and David Boyce at the Only Fools On Scooters 11th [Garrett FitzGerald Photography] Annual Toy Run to University Hospital Waterford on Saturday, 1st December, 2018.
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Rebecca Storm Group pictured at the Cookery Demonstration by Eunice Power in aid of St. John’s Special School in The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
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was he who built the famous St. Patrick’s Church in Rome. Fr. Cooney, as a young priest, was keen on going to China, but he did not get there, but was sent to Northern Nigeria instead.” Fr. Fives said it was always a difficult territory and is where Boko Haram are operating just now. “I take this opportunity to thank the outgoing Irish Ambassador to Nigeria who was a regular visitor and who had a great knowledge of that part of the country. He had also worked with Concern in Mozanbique. He was eager to do what he could for this territory and was a wonderful Ambassador for Ireland.” “The Augustinians arrived there in 1940 and have been labouring in that vineyard ever since,” said Fr. Fives. The Augustinian Provincial, Fr. John Hennebry thanked Fr. Fives and also the Sisters of Mercy for the ‘immense work which they have been doing in Nigeria for so many years. He remembered Fr. Jackie Power from Dungarvan who had also done great work in the community which gained a loud
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round of applause. Fr. Hennebry said he would convey the good wishes of the attendance to Fr. Jackie when he returned to Dublin. “We are absolutely dependent on good people like yourselves,” he told his audience, “and this event raises a great amount of money for the work of the Augustinians. All of this goes straight to the Missions through Fr. Francis and Fr. Colin and others with no middle man or woman.” “Ireland itself is mission territory,” he said, “While we have no vocations here, in the Irish Province we have five African priests working in Ireland. So, the money we spend and which has been given so generously here tonight, goes to educate them and we are profiting directly from them now.” He concluded by thanking Fr. Tony Egan and everyone who had a hand in organising the Sale of Work and then led prayers for the safety and success of the work of their Mission priests and workers, the Missionary Sisters of Mercy and the people of Nigeria.
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Councillors pay tribute to retired official MEMBERS of Comeragh Municipal District Council paid tribute to a senior official of Waterford Council who retired recently. Cllr. John O’Leary noted that Ann Kiely, Senior Executive Engineer, Planning, retired recently. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ann for her work,” Cllr. O’Leary said. “She worked in many departments within the Council over the years. She was an excellent people person to work with and gave great service to the Council and to the Councillors. She was very approachable and worked very hard,” added Cllr. O’Leary. Cllr. Michael. J. O’Ryan said Ms. Kiely attended the Comeragh meeting on numerous occasions and knew the ground issues. Cllr. Liam Brazil concurred, saying he has worked with Ms. Kiely for many years across the housing and planning departments. “She was a woman who always had common sense,” Cllr. Brazil said. He suggested that a letter be sent from the Comeragh Council to Ms. Kiely thanking her for her service. Senior Planner, Jim O’Mahony confirmed Ms. Kiely had retired last month and the vacant post is still to be filled.
Camouflage sought for unsightly Council depot A COMERAGH Councillor is seeking camouflage for an unsightly Council depot along a main route which leads towards the Greenway and Clonea Strand. Cllr. Seanie Power told the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council that the R676 is a nice scenic route from Carrick-on-Suir which links up with the N25 at Lemybrien and can lead on to the Greenway or Clonea Strand - but the Council’s depot between Curraghduff and Joanstown was detracting from the scenic experience. Cllr. Power said the side of the depot is a plain wall running alongside of the main road. “Is there anyway we could camouflage it, or set any planting or hedging?” he suggested. “It looks terribly out of place. Perhaps it could be painted?” District Engineer, Maria Goff said they had investigated the possibility of planting along the area. She said she would examine the alternative suggestion of painting the wall. “I’ll have a look at it and follow it up,” Ms. Goff assured.
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O’Ryan wants Council to remove restrictive policy on ribbon development A COMERAGH-based Councillor has reiterated his stance that Waterford Council needs to remove its restrictive policy on ribbon development (or linear development) when putting together the next County Development Plan. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan was speaking at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council. Previously he warned that the restrictive policy would sound the ‘death knell’ for rural Ireland. Ribbon development is where houses are built along radial roads from the nearest town / village. So, while four houses may be built on one stretch
of rural road, a person seeking to build a fifth house along the same stretch of road would likely be refused planning permission. Cllr. O’Ryan said when it’s time to put together the next County Development Plan, “that we take cognisance and make it easier for people to build [homes] in rural Waterford”. Senior Planner, Jim O’Mahony confirmed that once-off housing would be looked at in the new County Development Plan. He told Councillors: “It’s your plan” and that “we’ll abide by your decisions” when the plan is being considered.
Council continues programme to eradicate Japanese Knotweed WATERFORD Council is continuing its programme to eradicate the invasive alien species known as ‘Japanese Knotweed’. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan told the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council that the Council seems to have gotten a handle on tackling the weed. “There is a lot of signage around warning not to cut it and landowners seem to have an understanding of what it is and we are seeing it whithered on the
sides of roads,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. Ray Moloney, Senior Executive Officer, Environment, said the Council is continuing to promote information and knowledge on Japanese Knotweed and the nuisance it is from a biodiversity point-of-view. “A lot of the ‘die back’ you are seeing is a combination of factors, where it has been treated, but also due to the time of year when you’ll see natural ‘die back’ anyway,” Mr. Moloney said.
“Where there are areas of Japanese Knotweed identified, they will have signage and be on a maintenance programme,” Mr. Moloney said. Waterford Council has a facility on its website called ‘Japanese Knotweed Reporter’ where the public can report any sightings of the invasive weed. As well as a biodiversity problem, the weed can also seriously damage infrastructure and buildings.
Votes of congratulations at Comeragh Municipal District Council CONGRATULATIONS were expressed to various sporting teams in their successes on the field recently. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan congratulated Nire Valley GAA on beating Kilrossanty GAA in the County Senior Football Championship Final, to progress to the Munster Final. He noted that unfortunately, The Nire were beaten in the Munster Final by Miltown Malbay. Kilrossanty-based Councillor Liam Brazil acknowledged that The Nire “were the best team on the night” when they beat Kilrossanty. Cllr. Seanie Power extended congratulations to The Nire and commiserations to Kilrossanty. “It was a tightly fought county final and it went down to the wire. It could have went anyway in the last minute,” Cllr. Power said.
Cllr. John O’Leary congratulated Kilmacthomas Intermediate Footballers on winning the Intermediate County Football Final and also congratulated Ballygunner, who are Munster Senior Hurling Champions. “They had a great victory and I wish them all the best in the All-Ireland,” Cllr. O’Leary said. Cllr. Power also extended congratulations to Kilmacthomas in the Intermediate final. “I was at that match and it was probably one of the best matches I’ve seen in a long time. So, well done to Kilmac’,” Cllr. Power said. PPN COMMUNITY AWARDS Cllr. O’Ryan congratulated all the winners at the PPN Awards held recently. He said the groups “do so much for all the areas of Waterford”. Cllr. Brazil said the awards “was a fantastic night” at The
Park Hotel. He praised organiser, Muriel Tobin of Waterford PPN for all her work in putting the awards together. “It was a great night to see all the community groups getting together and getting some reward for all the hard work they do during the year,” Cllr. Brazil said. Cllr. John O’Leary said he was honoured to attend the event as Deputy Mayor. He praised all the winners and concurred with Cllr. Brazil’s praise for Ms. Tobin “on her excellent and absolutely wonderful skill in organising the awards and all the effort and work she puts in”. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy concurred with the sentiments and wished the winners of the Mayor’s Award at the PPN Awards - Déise Day Care Centre - the very best as they go on to represent Waterford in the Pride of Place Awards for 2019.
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PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Liam and Claire Feeney, wish to apply to Waterford City & County Council for planning permission to erect a dormer style extension to the western gable of existing single storey dwelling and to carry out alterations to the front elevation windows at Aglish, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford. Also, Retention planning permission for single-storey side and rear extension to the eastern gable of existing dwelling at Aglish, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during it public opening hours {9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday (excl. public holidays)}. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I/we, Renewable Energy Systems (RES) Ltd., intend to apply for Permission for the amendment to application 16/737 which consists of a 3.5MW ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) farm to generate renewable electricity on a 26.5 hectare (ha) site and to extend the lifespan of the development to 35 years which comprises solar arrays, associated electrical infrastructure, fencing, access improvements and ecologically beneficial landscape works, at Raheens, Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.
BRIDGE ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (4/12/2018) – 1st Declan O'Keeffe & Anne Fitzgerald; 2nd Margaret Power & Walter Murphy; 3rd Joan O'Dea & Cait Christopher; 4th Mary Fenton & Margaret Foley. KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB – (5/12/2018) – 1st Maeve Coghlan & Claire Cummins; 2nd David Kelly & Oonagh Kelly; 3rd Anna Harney & Chrissie Shanahan; 4th Margaret Flynn & Mary Ann Coffey. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (6/12/2018) – 1st Tom Prendergast & Helen McCarthy; 2nd Ina Considine & Sadie Ui Mhiachain; 3rd Justin Spratt & Mary Casey; 4th Ann Heffernan & Catherine Tuohy. HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (Christmas Competition) – 1st Ann M. Fitzgerald & Cait Christopher; 2nd Viola Mielczarek & Ann Fitzgerald; 3rd Dorothy Hughes & Patricia Foley; 4th Margaret Moloney & Mai Mernin; 5th Cathy Connolly & Anne O’Sullivan; 6th June James & Colette Power; 7th Carmel Fox & Gabriel Mullins. CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (5/12/2018) – 1st Ella Whelan & Aida O’Neill; 2nd Mary Mitchel & Theresa Ryan; 3rd Cait Christopher & Anne Veale; 4th Anne Holland & Betty Prendergast; 5th Peg Hennerby & Anne McGrath. AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB – 1st Rebecca Keevers & Pat Murphy; Joint 2nd Mary Fletcher & Laboure Cliffe, Eileen Tinnelly & Claire Meaney; 4th Deirdre Hallahan & Betty Kelleher. DÉISE BRIDGE CLUB (10/12/2018) – 1st Cait Christopher & Sheila Veale; 2nd Justin Spratt & Ruth Byrne; 3rd Ina Considine & Moira Ormond; 4th Marianne Mulcahy & Brid Killigrew. Wishing all our members a Happy Christmas.
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IN MEMORIAM BEGLEY (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of James (Jimmy) Begley, late of St. Martin’s Terrace, Dungarvan, who died on 24th December, 2015. R.I.P.
LYNCH (37th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Lynch (nee McKeown), late of Chapel Road, Stradbally, who died on 15th December, 1981. R.I.P.
Will those who think of Jimmy today, A little prayer to Jesus say.
Happy memories keep forever, Of days when we were all together, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today, When old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all.
–Always remembered by Breda. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 22nd December, in the Friary Church, Dungarvan, at 6.15 p.m.
CAREY (5th anniversary) – In memory of James (Jim) Carey, late of 31 Hillside Crescent, Kilmacthomas, who died on 14th December, 2013. Will those who think of Jim today, A little prayer to Jesus say.
HICKEY (4th anniversary) – The Fourth Anniversary occurs of Patrick Hickey, late of Monatrea, Kinsalebeg, on 24th December, 2017. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 6.00 p.m. on Saturday, 15th December, in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Piltown. God’s garden blooms brighter, Now you are there, And the sweet sound of music, No doubt fills the air. And though hearts may be heavy, And filled with despair, A smile crosses our lips, When we think of you there. Forever and always missed.
–Sadly missed by your brother Michael and sister-inlaw Patricia.
LYNCH (37th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Lynch (nee McKeown), late of Chapel Road, Stradbally, who died on 15th December, 1981. R.I.P. Will those who think of Kathleen today, A little prayer to Jesus say.
–Always remembered Martin and family.
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–From your loving wife Mary; children Linda, Laura, Michelle, Michael and Marie and from all of your grandchildren. Gone but not forgotten.
CUMMINS (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Cummins, late of Ballyvooney, Stradbally, who died on 19th December, 2010. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 15th December, in Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, at 7.30 p.m. Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.
–Sadly missed by all your family.
DALTON (34th anniversary) – In loving memory of Cathy Dalton, late of Currabaha, Dungarvan, who died on 13th December, 1984. R.I.P. MAM A day to remember, sad to recall, Without farewell you left us all, Only those who lost can tell, The sorrow of parting without farewell.
–Sadly missed by James, Brigid, Liam, Sinead and grandchildren.
Cherish him Lord, In your garden of rest, For he was a busband, father, grandfather, And one of the best. You were a special person, And will not be replaced, Since the day you left me, There has been an empty space. I feel you still around me You’re always on my mind, And when I talk about you, It’s always happy times. However my life changes, Whatever I may do, I will never forget those special years, The ones I had with you. For as long as I live, I will always be glad, For the wonderful husband, I was lucky to have. Simple words but very true, I will love and always remember you.
–Sadly missed by your loving wife Catherine and family at home and abroad.
McGRATH (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Robbie McGrath, late of Kilnagrange, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, who died on 19th December, 2013. Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you’re never gone, We think about you always, We talk about you too, We have so many memories, But we wish we still had you.
LYNCH (21st anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother Patsy Lynch, late of ‘Tara,’ Tournore, Dungarvan, who died on 13th December, 1997. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad, on Sunday, 16th December, at 10.00 a.m. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.
–Always in our thoughts and prayers – your loving family.
–––––––––––––––––––– Happy memories keep forever, Of days when we were all together, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.
McGRATH (31st anniversary) – In loving memory of Tommy McGrath, late of Inchindrisla, Dungarvan, who died on 11th December, 1987. R.I.P. Two tired eyes are sleeping, Two willing hands are still, The one who worked so hard for us, Is resting at God’s will.
–Always remembered by your sons Tom and Jim; daughtersin-law Margaret and Ethna and all the family.
LYNCH – In loving memory of James A. and Catherine Lynch, late of Killineen, Dungarvan, whose Anniversaries occur at this time. R.I.P. Masses offered. Will those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say.
–Always remembered by their loving family.
Observer Competition Winner Thumbelina @ SGC Dungarvan MARY ELLEN KELLY, Railway View, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford. Winner can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.
NOONAN (2nd and 25th anniversaries) – In loving memory of my dear parents Chrissie and Gerard (Twin), late of Kilrush Park, Dungarvan, whose Anniversaries occur on 19th December and 23rd January. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 16th December, at 10.00 a.m. in Dungarvan Community Hospital. Quietly today your memories we treasure, Loving you always, forgetting you never, Will those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say.
–Sadly missed and always remembered by your daughter Helen, Eddie, Megan, Jack, Leanne, Liam, Lily and Ross.
–Sadly missed, your loving brother Tom and sister-in-law Breda.
–Always remembered and sadly missed by Paddy, Tommy, Willie, Michelle, Ann, Paul and all your grandnieces and nephews. Mass offered on Saturday, 15th December, at 6.30 p.m. in Fews Church.
–Always remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen, on Friday, 14th December, at 7.00 p.m.
KENNEALLY (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of Tommy Kenneally, late of Lyrattin, Modeligo, Cappagh, who died on 12th December, 2003. R.I.P.
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PRENDERGAST (21st anniversary) – In loving memory of William Prendergast, late of Clashmore, whose Anniversary occurs on 28th December. Also remembering his wife Josie at this time. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.
–Never forgotten by all of your loving family.
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NOONAN (2nd and 25th anniversaries) – In loving memory of my dear parents Christine (Chrissie) and Gerard (Twin) Noonan, late of 13 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan, whose Anniversaries occur at this time. A rose once grew where all could see, Sheltered beside a garden wall, And, as the days passed swiftly by, It spread its branches, straight and tall. One day, a beam of light shone through, A crevice that had opened wide – The rose bent gently towards its warmth, Then passed beyond to the other side. Now, you who deeply feel its loss, Be comforted – the rose blooms there, Its beauty even greater now, Nurtured by God’s own loving care.
–Forever in our hearts, sadly missed and deeply loved by your loving daughter Caroline, Kevin and family.
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IN MEMORIAM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As each day dawns Dad, We think of you, As each night falls, We pray for you, And throughout our lives, No matter where, In our hearts, You’re always there.
–So sadly missed by his loving wife Una; daughter Mary; sons Philip, Tom, Patrick, Paul, Denis and their families.
A day that’s filled with sadness, Returns to us today, To mark the day you left us, In such a sudden way. Memories we treasure, One by one, Things you have said, Things you have done. They bring a smile, Sometimes a tear, But always a wish, That you were still here. A wonderful light in our lives.
–Lovingly remembered and missed so very, very much, Mam, Dad, Olivia, Gillian and Avril; brothers-in-law Alan and Neil; nieces Grace and Hannah; nephews Senan, Fionn and Tim. Anniversary Mass will be offered at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, 15th December, in Colligan Church.
MICHAEL (Mike) HALLAHAN
From 21st January, 2019
His sister Eileen Godsil; sister-in-law Kathleen Hallahan; nephews, nieces and extended family of the late Michael Hallahan wish to thank all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavement; those who called to our house, sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy and who travelled long distances to be with us. A special thanks to all those who attended the Rosary, removal, Funeral Mass and burial. To our kind relatives, neighbours and friends who called to our home and helped us during such a difficult time and for their support and kindness. We express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Ben Murphy and all the Doctors and Nurses at University Hospital Waterford who cared for Michael, and also especially the Doctors and Nurses at Dungarvan Community Hospital for all their care and kindness and attention. Sincere thanks to Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., who celebrated Michael’s Funeral Mass and Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E., for their kind words of comfort and support. To all who participated in the Funeral Mass; to soloist Andrea Cunningham and organist Dina Walshe for their beautiful music and singing; to our Sacristan Queenie and gravediggers, thank you. To all at Maureen’s and the Deise Brú Bar, Aglish, who provided refreshments following the funeral, many thanks. To Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, and staff for their kindness and professionalism which is greatly appreciated. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be offered for Michael in the Church of Assumption, Aglish, on Sunday, 15th December, 2018, at 11.00 a.m.
THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail. M.M.
THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail. S.O’L.
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THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – O, Sacred Heart of Jesus, I have asked you for many favours, but I plead this one (mention favour). Take it, place it in your open broken heart and when the eternal Father looks upon it, covered with the cloak of thy most precious blood, he will not refuse. It is not my prayer, but thine. O, Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in thee. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, favour will be granted). Never known to fail. M.C. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail. M.M.
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HOUSEKEEPING STAFF PART-TIME POSITION Eurofins Food Testing Ireland is seeking applications for part time housekeeping staff. The hours of work will be Tuesday to Friday 17:00-20:00 and Saturday 09:00-17:30. Flexibility of hours for holiday cover is essential. The purpose of this position is to clean and maintain the building to an acceptable housekeeping level. This person would also be responsible for disposing of waste and keeping the laboratory supplied with clean consumables. The applicant must have the following: • Excellent Organisational and Time Management Skills. • Good Communication Skills (written and oral English is essential). • 2 –3 years’ experience in industrial cleaning is preferable. Please forward your CV and a cover letter to: jobs@eurofins.ie by close of business Tuesday, 18th December, 2018.
BAINISTEOIR FEIDHME Tá Bainisteoir Feidhme á lorg ag Coláiste na Rinne. Beidh an té a cheapfar freagrach as cúraimí bainistíochta sa Choláiste ó lá go lá fé stiúir an Stiúrthóra. An Post: • Riaradh agus comhordú a dhéanamh ar obair agus cúrsaí an Choláiste • Forbairt agus cur i bfheidhm polasaithe an Choláiste, le béim ar leith ar chúram leanaí agus sláinte agus sábháilteacht. • Foireann an Choláiste a eagrú. • Freagrach as leas na scoláirí agus foirne. • Plean Oiliúna Foirne a riaradh.
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MONUMENTAL WORKS WALL (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Vincent Wall, late of Colligan, Dungarvan, who died tragically on 13th December, 2008. R.I.P.
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WALL (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear son Vincent Wall, late of Colligan, Dungarvan, who died tragically on 13th December, 2008. R.I.P.
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† Aglish, Cappoquin First Anniversary and Acknowledgement
O’DWYER (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Paddy O’Dwyer, late of The Grove, Abbeyside, who died on 10th December, 2014. R.I.P. Mass offered.
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DUNGARVAN COLLEGE PLC GRADUATION 2018 HELD IN THE PARK HOTEL, DUNGARVAN (PHOTOGRAPHS BY PAT CROWLEY)
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Chloe Browne, Business Studies.
Amina El Houssini, Community Care and Social Studies.
Elaine Murphy, Special Needs Assistant.
Loretta Doran, Beauty Therapy.
Anita Coleman, Business Administration.
Teresa O’Brien, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations.
Chloe Jordan, Childcare.
Ashling Duggan, Community Care and Social Studies.
Mary Breslin, Massage.
Marta Jakubiec, Nursing Studies.
Nicola Murray, Healthcare Support.
Phil Kelly, Healthcare Support.
Kirsty Arrigan, Special Needs Assistant.
James Fox, Accounting Technician.
Brandon McCarthy, Community Care.
Clodagh Crotty, Childcare.
Anne Marie O’Brien, Healthcare Support.
Emily Dalton, General Studies.
Carey Moore, Special Needs Assistant.
Orla Kane, Childcare.
Shannon Marsh, Beauty Therapy.
Nikita Whelan, Business Administration.
Bronagh Condon, Special Needs Assistant
Heather Tobin, Nursing Studies.
Aoife Hogan, Special Needs Assistant.
Christopher Power, Specail Needs Assistant.
Dane McCarthy, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations.
Shannon McGovern, Art Portfolio.
Catherine Mulcahy, Healthcare Support.
Dawn Drummey Conway, Childcare.
Jack Mulcahy, Art Portfolio.
Agnieszka Kupczyk, Childcare and family.
Kara Baumann, Accounting Technician and family.
COUNTY NEWS Mahon Valley Community Employment Scheme Building For The Future
Participants of the Mahon Valley Scheme who completed Traditional Stonework Construction Course. A WONDERFUL community project has been taking place in Kilmacthomas over the past two weeks. Participants from the Mahon Valley Scheme CE have been completing a "Traditional Stonework Construction" Course down near the riverbank where many walkers enjoy the beautiful scenic views as they link up with the Greenway. The Mahon Valley CE Scheme is based in Mid Waterford and has 35 participants located in 21 different areas and is under the auspices of Employment Affairs & Social Protection. Work carried out included, restoring and capping off existing wall, building of a new stone wall which helps to safeguard an area which was close to the river bed and also a stone seating area affectionately known as "The Pond" to many locals in their younger years. The course itself is a QQI Level 5 Certification explains John Supple Supervisor of the Mahon Valley Scheme and this project not only provided training in Traditional Stonework for the participants it also added to and enhanced the area in ques-
tion which is great to see for the community. The ten participants who completed the course all got involved on day one and took pride in what they set out to do. From initial meetings with John Kiersey & Ger Barron we identified an area which needed work done and it was an ideal opportunity to link in a training course to get the work completed. Assistant Supervisor Dolores Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran of the Mahon Valley
Scheme said many of the participants would have had experience in outdoor work and this allowed our participant to learn new skills and receive certification which may in turn help them to return to employment. Participants who have received qualification through F.R.S. Training are Nick Long, John Walsh, Adrian Kiely, John Mooney, John Moloney, Maurice Crowley, Francis Casey, Daniel Bollard, Gerard Walsh, Pat Daniels.
Stone seat erected on walkway.
Building of safety wall near riverbank.
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KILL IT TAKES A VILLAGE There's an old saying that "It takes a village to raise a child" which means that it takes an entire community of different people interacting with children in order for a child to experience and grow in a safe environment the villagers would look out for the children. This is still most certainly true today of Kill Village where, with the driving force that is Kill Action & Alert Group, every child of Kill and its environs was catered for at their recent Christmas event. Months of preparations by this dedicated group of local volunteers saw their plans begin to be put into place the previous week when it took a village to raise a Tree. The call went out for Elves to help and as usual this Community did not let anyone down - many thanks to Brendan Casey, Eddie Casey, Flannan Cleary, Grace Cleary, Mick Kavanagh, Joe Kennedy, Patrick Kirwan, Niall Murphy, Kevin O'Donnell, Emily Power, Alison, Brian, Emma and Paddy Prendergast, Graham Ryan, Anthony Taylor, Michael Walsh and Thomas Whelan who helped to build the village Crib and install a magnificent 27ft tall Christmas Tree, with permission of the Corcoran family, with lights installed by Niall Murphy and powered by the kind generosity of Kill GAA Club. Meanwhile, funding, sponsorship and equipment to help with the event was being sourced successfully from Waterford Area Partnership, Dungarvan Credit Union, Geoline Ltd., Eddie Fitzgerald at Nissan Dungarvan & Waterford Motor Village, Centra Kilmacthomas, Kent's and Kirwan's of Kilmacthomas, Centra Kilmeaden. McCarthy's Fuels, Morris' Builders Providers, Woodies DIY and Wisteria
Landscaping and on the day more elves arrived to help finish setting up, most notably John Gear, a local self-employed carpenter who gave up his day and to whom we are indebted. Equipment was generously loaned by Mr. Kevin Burns. A gorgeous Winter Wonderland, designed by Ray Power of Wisteria Landscaping, greeted boys and girls of every age, in awe of the beautifully lit snowscape provided by Geoline Ltd, and stalls of complimentary hot chocolate and mulled wine provided by Dunphy's Bar and Pisces Restaurant at Kirwan's Bar. Finally, at 6.00 p.m., as the gathering crowd hushed, Fr. Martin Keogh PP, blessed the village Crib and Tree, wishing everyone a happy, holy and healthy Christmas, followed by hymns from our Community Choir, led by Chris McGrath. Weeks before this event, Kill Action & Alert Group met to plan and the question was asked "who would turn on the lights"? It took very little discussion to agree that two of Kill's most venerable citizens, Messrs. Tom Power and Martin Kennedy, should be invited to be this year's "Illuminators". Mr. Power has through the Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim, in memory of his brother, raised over €500,000 for various local charities and organisations, and this year benefits the Copper Coast Scout's Group Building Fund, as well as writing numerous novels and books of poetry. Mr Kennedy is active in many local organisations and clubs and a stalwart supporter of all things Community and his recent memoir "We Had a Ball" has sold out its first print run! It was announced "We are honoured and delighted to have two of the most wonderful
Tom Power, Martin Kennedy and Father Keogh.
Ambassadors, for and of Kill, to turn on our Village Tree lights this coming Saturday, December 1st, at our Christmas event. They are Mr.Tom Power & Mr. Martin Kennedy. Both gentlemen, in word and action, have been at the forefront of promoting and acclaiming Community and Volunteerism; connected us to our past by committing to word, in poetry and prose, wonderful stories of our area; and inspired us, by their example, to endeavor to enhance village life for all of us. On behalf of everyone in Kill we thank you and hope this small gesture gives some indication of the esteem in which you are both held", - and members of the Committee were inundated with the most positive feedback they have ever received and congratulated for asking the two most worthy residents of the area. In the meantime, the Community Choir made up of children and parents from Kill National School, were practicing diligently under the tutelage of maestro Brendan McCarthy, better known as "Lend Me a Tenor" (check him out on Facebook) to perfect Christmas Carols - a big thank you to Kill National School for providing the practice venue. A new aspect to this year's event is the availability of Commemorative Bows, upon which you can put the names of your loved ones, for just €2. Those sold from Pisces Restaurant at Kirwan's Bar, Happy Days Shop, Dunphy's Bar and Powers TakeAway were used to decorate the tree and some bows are still available from these outlets, the proceeds of which go towards the complimentary Christmas Dinner for our Senior Residents on Saturday, December 8th. Having lit the Tree, and to the background music from the fabulous DJ Tyrone, sirens could be heard in the distance heralding the arrival of Bunmahon Coastguard and Portlaw Irish Red Cross who were escorting a very special visitor. It was Santa himself, to the thrill and delight of everyone regardless of age, being chauffeured by Mick Kavanagh in a wonderfully lit vintage car! And even as the rain began to fall, nothing could dampen the excitement of every child that received a gift from the man himself which had been sponsored by SuperValu Tramore. A massive thank you to all the community groups who helped ensure Santa's safe arrival, especially Paul Purcell, Joanne Flanagan, Martha and Ciara Sheahan, Andy Kienzle and An Garda Siochana. But the celebrations weren't yet over. Every family, some of three and four generations, was then greeted to a beautifully festive display in Kill Community Centre with refreshments provided by the Centre committee, including mince pies sponsored
Kill Community Centre sets the scene. by Happy Days Shop and a rousing Carol service from our Community Choir, led by Brendan McCarthy. This was followed by a fantastic mini concert from the amazing guitar students of Michael Murphy, and more festive frollicking to the sounds provided by DJ Conor O'Reilly. Phew! It might certainly take a village to raise a child and Kill Action & Alert Group are ensuring their entire Community is interacting not just with children but each other regardless of age; and safeguarding inter-community involvement by trying to include as many organisations and clubs in their endeavours. It is also an important aspect in promoting their village to highlight the generosity of their local businesses and it is their Christmas wish to encourage all to spend locally, support local employment and charities and to enjoy all the resources of Kill and its surrounding areas. SOCIAL DANCING We are looking forward to another great night of Social Dancing at Kill Community Centre on Tuesday, December 11th when very popular local duo Teddy and Cathal Barry will provide the music and on Tuesday, December 17th, Declan Aungier takes to the stage. These Tuesday night dances are rapidly gaining in popularity with those attending loud in their praise if the fine facilities and excellent dance floor. The Centre also has great parking facilities so why not come along and enjoy a great nights dancing. Admission is €10 which includes refreshments and raffle tickets. WEDNESDAY SOCIAL MORNING The Wednesday morning Line Dancing Class in Kill
Community Centre followed by tea scones and chat is attracting great numbers. The class is for beginners so why not come along join in the fun and make new friends. Starts at 11.00 a.m. All are welcome. BINGO Bingo at Kill Community Centre takes place this Thursday, December 13th at 8.00 p.m. Raffle on the night. A free Christmas Hamper Game will be held for all as a thank you supporting Bingo at Kill Community Centre throughout the year. Check our facebook page for a sneak peak of hamper
prize. Refreshments served & Shop available. Our Jackpot is up for grabs. Your support is much appreciated. KILL GAA LOTTO At our lotto draw held in Dunphy's Bar last week, there was no winner of the jackpot worth €10,000. On the night we had no match 3 winners, so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two winning tickets drawn out were Paul Flynn and Mike Beresford. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 6, 10. The lotto draw was sponsored by Curran Foods.
The McCarthy family welcomes Santa.
BONMAHON HAMERSLEY ART Escape the hustle and bustle for an afternoon and come to the tranquil Copper Coast Visitor Centre in Bunmahon to learn how to make Christmas themed paper stars and transform them into a variety of imaginative Christmas decorations with creative Orlaith Hamersley. There is a choice of 2 one hour workshops. The date is Saturday, December 15th from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. and again at 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., beginners are welcome! Email Orlaith at hamersleyart@gmail.com to book or for more
information. The Copper Coast Cafe will be open on the day. This is a family friendly event but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The numbers drawn recently were 1, 9, 19 and 20. We had no jackpot winner but Denis O’Reilly matched 3 numbers to collect the €100. Denis' numbers were 1, 3, 9 and 19. Our Jackpot is now fixed at €12,000. Next week's match 3 will be for €150 and will go up by €50 if the jackpot is not won. Lucky dips remain the same at €50.
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Ardmore Christmas Day Swim
Red sky in the morning shepherds warning. This was certainly true on last Tuesday morning as this spectacular crimson sunrise preceded the deluge of rain and stormy winds that night.
ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL We paid some of our dues for a great summer last week with a right drenching of rain – up to three inches on Tuesday night alone. But unusually, the village was not marooned as there were no floods at The Sluggera and the other usual spots on both exit roads from the village. Well done to executive engineer, Josephine McGrath, supervisor, John Manahan and all the outdoor staff who have been beavering away at solving this problem for some time now. Well done also to John Kearns who has kept our village in pristine condition all year evening managing to keep it leaf free in this weather also. So thanks to them all and our FAS & TUS personnel and we wish them all a happy and peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. HUGE HONOUR FOR JOHN HENNESSY Congratulations to John Hennessy on his elevation to the Munster GAA Hall of Fame. This is a huge honour for John and I cannot think of anyone more deserving of it. John’s career as a footballer is well documented – he was outstanding at club, county and interprovincial level. A class footballer and a sportsman to his finger tips and no mean hurler either. But more than that, whilst he was still playing, he was involved in coaching and training within the club and he continued that right up to the present day. He freely gave of his time, expertise, advice and tactical nous to teams within the club at all levels, boys and girls. He was the
guiding light in our unprecedented success at under age levels through the nineties and noughties and he’s still at it. He was also Waterford’s most successful inter county football coach, guiding our under 21s to our only Munster title, indeed our only grade A title ever, and but for the vagaries of a referee would have added a minor title as well. But great as his achievements on the field are, they are only a small part of John Hennessy. He is primarily a gentleman in every sense of the word. Through all the hustle and bustle of a lifetime of football and hurling and the accompanying social life I cannot recall John Hennessy ever being angry. No matter how the argument might develop, John always has a smile. Then his contribution to the community in general is enormous. If something needs doing in the village, John is the ‘go to’ man. Along with and under the guidance of his wife Mary, he makes an enormous contribution to Ardmore Tidy Towns and can be seen every day out and about and busy. “SPLIT THE POT” DRAW & CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT Thank you to all who turned up to our “Split the Pot” Christmas Party Night last Friday, we had great fun on the night and gave out lots of money. In our normal weekly draw, Suandra Stenson, Kevin Burke and Charlie O’Donovan won €250 and €245 also went to the Parents Association funds.We had four winners in our special “All the Pot” draw – First Prize of €100 went to Ann Miller, second
Prize of €75 went to Ber Keevers,Third Prize of €50 went to Michael Lynch and Fourth Prize of €25 went to Dervila Keating. Congrats all. We would like to extend our gratitude to the owners and staff of the following businesses who have made this ongoing fundraiser for the children of Ardmore National school possible; An Tobar, Ardmore Farmers Market, Ardmore Post Office, Beachcombers, Breda O’Brien’s Gallery and Tearooms, Brigid Shelly Gallery, Grange Post Office, Keevers’ Bar, Kiely’s Cross Bar, Mari Mina Pharmacy, Mary Elizabeth’s Hair Salon, Matt’s Takeaway, Quinn’s Foodstore, Shipmates, Whitehorses Restaurant and finally the Round Tower Hotel who allow us in every Wednesday night to do the draw and who expertly hosted our Christmas party night last week. We really appreciate all your support and help, without your contribution it would not have become the success it is, thank you all. We would also like to thank all the parents in the school who help out on a weekly basis by collecting and dropping envelopes and also the teachers and staff in the school for ensuring the envelopes make it to the schoolbags every week! Happy Christmas to you all and every good wish for next year. We look forward to ringing some of you with some good news over the Christmas holidays and into 2019 as our weekly draws continue! SCHOOL CONCERT The children and staff of St. Declan’s NS would like to invite you to our annual Christmas Carol Concert which will be
held in St. Declan’s Church on this Thursday night at 7.30 pm. POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL Last week’s final turned into something of a match between Tony Mansfield & Damien Gleeson. Both of them ended up with over €2,000 each with Tony that vital €100 ahead. Along the way we lost Patrick Reardon and next door neighbour Ann Mooney and yours truly just about survived to sneak into a distant 3rd place – €20 better than the dreaded ‘early shower’! Jason Lenane again won the ‘also ran’ table with Redmond Foley runner up there. With just two Wednesdays before Christmas we’ve decided we’ll go to €15 for each of these nights. So come along and chance your luck. TURKEYS & PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS The Turkey Rubbers have started at Keevers Bar and intending players are asked to convene for 8.30 the next few Thursday nights to get in a few first rounds before the Progressive starts. Also, we’ll try to kick off the progressive sharp at 9.30 p.m., so we might get a couple of rubbers afterwards as well. Competition was intense at last week’s Progressive and ended up with a four way pile up at the top involving Willie & Brian Keane, Anne & Michael Keane, Michael O’Reilly & Tommie Power and John Prendergast & Liz Griffin. Marie Stilwell & Peggy Keevers were best of the last 5 and Des Fitzgerald & Martin Keevers won the last game.
THE countdown really has begun with just under two weeks to go! Nothing beats the excitement of seeing what Santa brought and then cooling down with a Christmas swim! The aim of the swim each year is to raise some much needed funds for our local Lifeboat Stations.The R.N.L.I is a voluntary run charity that saves lives at sea every day of the year, 24/7, no matter what kind of weather conditions are against them.They are independent of the Government and strongly need our support. We are very proud that we are in our 22nd year of supporting this wonderful charity. Each year we have great supporters, many of whom gather sponsorship before the swim and others who simply make a donation, whether they take part or not.We also have supporters who
come along to spur the swimmers on from the sidelines, these people give a huge boost to the swimmers who are making that dash to splash. It is a wonderful sight to see the amount of support and encouragement that the community gives to this event. Please come and give our Facebook page, Ardmore Christmas Day Swim, a follow to keep up to date with information on the swim, funds raised and you might spot a picture of yourself if you are supporting us on the day! Information is also available on there as to how you can obtain your sponsorship card. Again, the swim will take place at 12:15 p.m. on Ardmore Beach with some nice hot refreshments afterwards. We are always grateful as ever to the continuous support we receive.
Rebecca Storm returns to Ardmore REBECCA STORM – is long regarded as Ireland’s Premier Star of West End Musicals, a career that has spanned performances on every stage of popular music from Top of the Pops to the West End is returning in concert to Ardmore. Rebecca has established herself as the First Lady of Irish Musical Theatre – through a string of brilliant performances in Blood Brothers, Evita and the Streisand Songbook. Rebecca has always loved to sing. After studying music and drama, she formed her own band and toured England and Europe singing mainly folk and rock songs. At 23, she auditioned for her first musical show, Gaining rave reviews, Rebecca was capitulated into the world of musical Theatre, playing some of the most demanding roles ever written for leading ladies: Eva Peron in Evita, Fantine in Les Miserables, Grizabella in Cats, Florence in Chess, Rose in Aspects of Love, Edith Piaf in Piaf, Joan of Arc in Jeanne and more. Her latest album ‘The Essential Rebecca Storm’ is a double CD consisting of a live recording of her sell out concert at Dublin’s Grand Canal Theatre and a studio album produced by
Rebecca Storm her husband and Musical Director Kenny Shearer. With numerous concerts, radio and TV appearances around the world, Rebecca enjoys a busy and varied career. After many years in London’s West End theatre world, Rebecca has now made Ireland her home and is more than thrilled with the honour of having her handprints set on the famous ‘Gaiety Theatre Walk Of Fame’. Rebecca return to Ardmore for a special concert on New Year’s Day in St. Declan’s church at 4.00 p.m. It promises to be a wonderful memorable afternoon’s entertainment. Tickets available from Ardmore and Grange POs, Quinns Foodstore, or contact (086) 0868392 or (087) 2504166.
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Group pictured at this year’s wreath laying ceremony for volunteer Declan Hurton.
A day of remembrance and wreath laying for Volunteer Declan Hurton SUNDAY, 9th December, 97 years on, was a day of remembrance and wreath laying for Volunteer Declan Hurton. It is now a commemoration that is firmly etched in the minds of the Curragh people and fellow republicans alike. It is a very proud day in the Independent Republic of the Curragh, where we revere and commemorate one of our own.
Commencing the proceedings, Padraig O Foghlu gave a brief history of Declan Hurton, his activities and social life in Curragh a hundred years ago. Liam O Loinsigh, An Currach recited a decade of the rosary in Irish for the repose of the soul of our fallen volunteer. The Keever girls, ably provided the music and sang our national anthem, Amhrán na bhFiann, The Soldiers Song
for a fallen soldier. Ella McGrath grandniece of Declan Hurton laid the wreath. Soon, it will be the centenary of the death of Declan Hurton and there is no doubt that our country has made great strides forward and we remember the crusading work of Dr. Noël Browne in Health, Donagh O’Malley in Education and Sean Lemass in Commerce. What better way to commemorate in tangible
terms the blood sacrifice of Declan Hurton than to fix the long standing issues in housing and health. Poppy Dunleavy the four year old girl, homeless in a hotel room cries this weekend for a home, while speculators and vulture funds, hover over, awaiting the spoils of a broken housing system. Ashamed that a nineteen year old girl, with a rare form of leukaemia is refused
a medical card, ashamed, that an exhausted full-time carer, who looks after her husband fulltime has not had a break in two years, as there is no respite centre available to take her husband, ashamed, that an 82 year old woman spends 25 hours on a chair in a hospital A&E department and yet we spend €15billion soon to be €17 billion on broken healthcare system.
Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society marks a successful 2018 WATERFORD Archaeological and Historical Society’s 2018 events concluded with Annual Lunch in the Granville Hotel, Waterford. Cllr. Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford City and County and Cllr. Joe Kelly, Mayor of Waterford Metropolitan District were honoured guests, and were presented with copies of the most recently published volume of the Society’s journal Decies. Beatrice Payet, chairperson of the Society, thanked members for their enthusiastic participation in the 2018 programme of events and looked forward to 2019.
Lunch was followed by a talk and slideshow by writer Mark Roper and photographer Paddy Dwan based on their book Comeragh: Mountain, Coum, River, Rumour. The full programme of monthly lectures and other WAHS events for 2019 can be found on the Society’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/waterfordhistory/. New members are always welcome, the membership application form can be downloaded from http://www.waterford-history.org.
Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society’s chairperson Beatrice Payet with Mark Roper, Mayor Cllr. Declan Doocey, Metropolitan Mayor Cllr. Joe Kelly and Paddy Dwan.
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LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns DURING the first week in November this year all tidy towns participating in the annual SuperValu Tidy Towns competition received a letter from Minister for Rural and Community Development Mr. Michael Ring T.D. informing all of a grant to help villages and towns prepare for the 2019 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition. The grant offered to Lismore Tidy Towns was €2,000 and to get this money a special application form had to be completed. We got the good news on Friday, 30th November that the application had been successful and it is planned to use this money to buy a wood shredder, a power washer and permanent planting in various areas around Lismore as outlined in the application for this grant. A sincere thanks to the Department of Rural & Community Development for this funding and to the staff of Pobal who administer this grant on behalf of the department. Thanks to Anne O'Sullivan, Green Schools coordinator at Blackwater Community School who with her students did a litter pick all over Lismore on Friday, 30th November. Thanks to Lismore Tidy Towns Liaison Officer Nora O’Connor and tidy towns volunteer Brid Nowlan and Sheila Roche for their input into this activity. At the compost area in the Millennium Park, Nora spoke to the students about food waste and composting and Sheila spoke about the bug hotel and its function. We look forward to working with the students on other projects in 2019. The Lismore Tidy Towns PRO is now taking a break until January 2019 so there will not be any notes for Lismore Tidy Towns for the next four weeks. All involved with Lismore Tidy Towns extend Christmas greetings to the whole Lismore Community and wish everyone peace, health and happiness for 2019. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Help planet earth, have more fun and have less waste; • SEASON'S GREETINGS - most of us like Christmas cards but why must so many come wrapped in cellophane plastic. Shop for one not wrapped in plastic or send ecards • DITCH FOIL WRAPPING PAPER - use brown paper or fabric adorned with reusable Christmas ribbons or cards. Shop for 100% recycled paper • INVEST IN GOOD DECORATIONS - those that will last for years to come rather than ones that you have to replace every few years • MAKE DECORATIONS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - bake star shaped biscuits to hang from the tree or use strings of popcorn or cranberries as tinsel instead • THE GIFT OF NO PLASTIC - opt for more traditional toys made of wood and pass these on to other families when your little ones outgrow them. For bigger children or adults consider experience - based gifts rather than material ones - perhaps a donation to an Irish charity, a meal to a favourite restaurant, tickets to some event are amongst many things that could be considered.
Ballyduff/Ballysaggart IFA held a AGM in Ballysaggart recently. From left; John Leamy, Branch Secretary; Maeve Regan, Glanbia Nutritionist (guest speaker); Michael J. Walsh, Branch Chairman; Kevin Kiersey, Waterford County Chairman, (guest speaker); Patsy Ahearn, Non-Executive Director Glanbia (guest speaker).
BALLYSAGGART BALLYDUFF / BALLYSAGGART IFA AGM The Ballyduff/Ballysaggart AGM took place in Ballysaggart recently. All who attended revived advice from Glanbia Nutritionist Maeve Regan. Waterford County Chairman Kevin Kiersey spoke about IFA and the benefits of being a member of IFA. Glanbia Non-Executive Director Patsy Ahearn gave the run down on market prospects and
recent Glanbia news. A special thanks to all who provided tea and cake afterwards. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS Sheila Lonergan and Mary Fennessy, Nellie Devine and Tess Hale. Lucky Tables: Pat O’Connor and Pat Kirby, Dave Fennessy and Mike Fennessy, Mary Byrne and Helen Walsh. Tickets: Helen O’Keeffe x 2, Joan Hannon, Liz McCarthy, Kathleen Coleman and Helen Morrissey.
Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart WHEN people of Faith begin to ask themselves as to what they must do in response to God's love and mercy they are responding to the Spirit of God dwelling in their hearts. 'What must we do' is based on the gift of God calling us to grow in holiness of life. We will get hints to the answer when we are faithful in reflecting on the quality of our life's relationships with the Lord and with people and with ourselves. 'The un-reflected life is not a life worth living' is truer than we might at first think. As the faithful remnant of God's people we will gather at 7.00 p.m. on Sunday, 16th December in St. Carthage's Church to reflect on our lives in the merciful light of God's love for each one of us.
Not only come but inspire at least one other person to walk with you. Why would you want to keep the mercy of God hidden from the ones you love. If we can be faithful in little things then we will be faithful in the greater things. We may feel that our 'little sins are of no consequence on the world stage but the collective tolerance of evil in our own lives drags down the standard of goodness in every life. We are our brothers and sisters keeper. The priest will also be available on the Saturdays of Advent at 12.00 noon and from 5.45 p.m. before the vigil Mass. Coming a few minutes before Mass to make your own preparation is good for you and your family. There is need for each of
us to prepare ourselves to be in the right mind for Mass. The anticipation or the waiting can enhance our experience of Mass or Reconciliation as it does for the secular things that we may await. Do not lose the run of yourself buying goodness and food for Christmas that you will later discard. Relationships are not held by things but by time and presence.The less things we need the freer we are to enjoy the Mass of Christmas. You who are busy preparing your stable to welcome family members to be with you for the Christmas time are doing the work of the kingdom of God. Hospitality is a Gospel value. There is a change in our Mass times for Christmas.This year the
First Mass will be at 8.00 p.m. at the Vigil on Monday, 24th. This may enable more ‘families’ participate. Christmas morning Masses will be at 9.30 a.m. in St. Mary's, Ballysaggart and 11.00 a.m. in St. Carthage's, Lismore. Confessions on Christmas Eve at 12.00 noon. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 15th December Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 16th December 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 NB: Change of time of the vigil Mass on Christmas Eve. Now at 8.00 p.m.
Christmas Cards and Calendar of Lismore BEAUTIFUL Christmas Cards of Lismore, and a Calander of Lismore for 2019 with photographs taken by Mary Glavin are now available in the following venues: Lismore PO, Credit Union, Heritage Centre, Mari Mina and Houlihan's Garage. A perfect gift for your loved ones overseas.
Pictured above is an area adjacent to the Grotto West Street, Lismore which has been replanted with pollinator friendly shrubs, trees and perennials that will provide food for bees and other pollinating insects during the Spring, Summer and Winter. This project has been funded through grant aid from the Local Agenda 21 Partnership Fund 2018 and from Lismore Tidy Town's own money.
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The Fleming family pictured with Mickey Mouse at the opening of Dungarvan Aglow 2018 and switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]
KNOCKANORE KGK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Check us out on our Facebook pages, (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History) ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN’S PARTY Don’t forget Senior Citizen’s party in Knockanore on Sunday, December 16th. Invitations have been sent out, but if you don’t receive an invitation, come along anyway, you will be most welcome. The party starts at 2.00 p.m. On Saturday, December 15th, Santa Clause will attend the annual Childrens’ Party also in
Knockanore Hall. Time 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Admission €10 per child. Max €25 per family KGK HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY PARISH MAGAZINE Our Community and Heritage Magazine will make the ideal gift for your friends at home and abroad, Ask any Community Council member or call to Fordes, Lombards or Crowleys. This year’s issue has a free Heritage Map of the srea. All funds go to the community.
TALLOW TALLOW COMMUNITY COUNCIL Tallow Community Council would like to thank all those who turned up in such great numbers to see the Christmas lights being turned on, on Friday, 30th November. The children, and adults were all delighted with the refreshments, popcorn, hot chocolate etc. which were served up. A special Thank you to Lizzy Langtons Bar, for allowing us to use their premises for the refreshments. Ribbons are still available for the remembrance Christmas tree and can be purchased in Day Break Tallow.Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas from all the members of Tallow Community Council. ARTIST BARBARA BARRETT Art teacher in residence at Tallow Training and Enterprise Centre will be displaying a fantastic array of her beautiful paintings in Sage / Greenroom restau-
rant courtyard, Midleton on the Saturday 15th.This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase one of Barbara’s unique paintings at excellent prices. Barbara Barrett. TALLOW TRAINING & ENTERPRISE CENTRE Tallow Training & Enterprise Centre would like to take this opportunity to wish our customers a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Centre will close for Christmas Holidays on Friday, 21st December at 1.00 p.m., re-opening on January 3rd at 9.00 a.m. New rounds of Classes will resume on Monday, 21st January, keep an eye on our Facebook page for full details. TALLOW COMMUNITY CENTRE Bingo continues this coming Sunday night with the jackpot now standing at €2,000 this coming Sunday. Movie and Munchie morning for Kids, will take place on Friday 4th of January 10.30 a.m. A great
opportunity for the kids to have a last day out before they return to school TALLOW SENIOR CITIZENS The winners of our last draw are: 1st Prize - Kathleen Cullinane; 2nd Prize - Mary Murphy; 3rd Prize - Michael Donnelly. Our Christmas Party which was held last Sunday was a very enjoyable affaire. Delicious food, great music and lots of singing and dancing. Theresa and Denny Cunningham were given the honour of cutting the cake to celebrate their fifty fifth wedding anniversary. We also sang Happy Birthday to our hardworking and dedicated treasurer Mary Mangan who was celebrating a significant Birthday. Happy travelling Mary. A very special thank you to the many people who helped to make the day such a success. We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and peaceful New Year.
FESTIVE SOCIAL DANCE – WITH FANTASTIC PRIZES! A gentle reminder of the next Social Dance on Saturday, 15th December next in St. Michael’s Hall at 9.00 p.m. There will be a mulled wine and mince pies reception beforehand at 8.00 p.m. If you haven’t been to our social dances yet, the raffle prizes for this festive themed occasion are an incentive to attend which include an overnight stay in Silversprings Hotel, a meal voucher and more – and only for €10! No need to be nervous about not knowing steps as there are plenty of willing teachers to help you in the form of some of our regulars. Music will be by Pat Costello. BINGO Thank you to everyone who supported the bingo last Friday, 7th December in anyway buy buying a book, raffle tickets, donated prizes, baked and helped out on the night. The Jackpot wasn’t won and so will roll over to our first bingo of the new year on 18th January. CARDS Results from 5th December are as follows: 1st Tom Casey & Hugh Geary; 2nd Mary Fitzgerald & Sheila Lonergan; Billy Leddy & Helen O’Keeffe; Larry & Finbarr Byrnes. Lucky Tables: Delia Cashell & Stephen Cunningham, Hugh Collins & P.J. McInerney, Rita Leamy, Ann Geary, Dave Fennessy, Tommy Feeney. Raffle: Mary Fennessy, Helen O’Keeffe, Mary Allen x2, Henry Allen, Tommy Feeney, Stephen Cunningham, Larry Byrnes, Rita Leamy, Pat Kirby x2. LOTTO No winner of the local GAA Lotto of Tuesday, 4th December. The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 8 and 19. Lucky €30 draw winners were: Niamh Ahern, Joe Barry, Colm Horgan and Patsy Geary. Results from Tuesday, 11th December coming from An
Síbín with a Jackpot of €7,800 next week. Tickets are on sale in St. Michael’s Hall from 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. on weekdays, before Sunday mass. They are also available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín. BALLYDUFF WALKING CLUB A gentle reminder of the next walk Sunday, 16th December at Glenshelane Woods at 1.00 p.m. This walk will be led by Anne Marie. All are welcome. CHRISTMAS FAIR A great day was a great turnout for the first Christmas Fair at Ballyduff. Thank you to all who supported and to the stall holders for choosing Ballyduff. A massive thank you to all who helped out to make the event the success it was! ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, BALLYDUFF UPPER, PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS On this Saturday 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass, will be at 11.00 a.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation for Christmas will be celebrated in the Church on Thursday, 13th December at 7.30 p.m. Mass on Christmas eve will be celebrated at 8.30 p.m. and Mass on Christmas day at the usual time of 11.00 a.m. We wish everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas. CREATE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH CHRISTMAS FLOWER WORKSHOP Our own Shirley Flynn will hold a workshop on Tuesday, 18th December next at 8.30 p.m. in the Carnegie Centre. There are limited spaces, so book as early as you can to avoid disappointment with Shirley herself on 087-4196771. NEW ARRIVAL! Congratulations to Dr. Breffni Hannon and her husband Dr. Peter Fitzgerald on the safe
arrival of beautiful twin boys. GAEILGE MÁS FEIDIR, BÉARLA MÁS GÁ – IRISH IF YOU CAN, ENGLISH IF YOU MUST! An Bliain na Gaeilge a ceiliúradh, beidh Pop-up Gaeltacht ag tarlúint san Log Cabin ar an 29ú do mí na Nollag ar son Cumann Stair & Oidhreacht Baile Dubh. Beidh fáilte roimh cách! To celebrate Bliain na Gaeilge, Ballyduff History and Heritage Club are hosting a Pop Up Gaeltacht in the Log Cabin on 29th December next at 9.00 p.m. A great night to be had with some members of Cór na nDéise and Cór Fhear Maí in attendance as well as our own Wrenboys. Use whatever Irish you have (be it a little or a lot) over a few drinks. All are welcome! PARENT & TODDLER GROUP This Friday will be the last Parent & Toddler meeting of 2018 at the regular weekly slot of 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in the Carnegie Centre. Parents, grandparents and childminders are very welcome for a cuppa and a chat. We would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who supports us and to wish you all a wonderful Christmas!! We will see you all in the New Year when we return on 11th January. BLACKWATER DISTILLERY Distilling has begun by Blackwater Distillery in Pad Flynn former hardware store. We wish them every success for the future! NEWS FOR INCLUSION Thank you to all who contributed this week. To keep this notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements, congratulations or condolences and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087-2273737 by Sunday night each week.
Ballyduff Upper Comhaltas LANDERS IRISH DANCE SCHOOL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CÉILÍ On this coming Friday, 14th December, 2018 at 7.00 p.m., the annual Landers Irish Dance School Christmas Céilí will take place in Villierstown Church. For dancers of all ages, dancing all our favourites: Siege of Ennis, Shoe the Donkey & many more, with wonderful live music by Taobh na Mara Céilí Band. €10 per family, tea and Christmas treats and raffle. Everyone welcome! ADVANCED DANCE WORKSHOP WITH AIDAN VAUGHAN Over the weekend of the 17th and 18th November, a very successful 2-day workshop was hosted in Ballyduff Upper by Aidan Vaughan, renowned Sean Nós and Set dancer from Co. Clare. It was well attended by people from all around the county and indeed, neighbouring counties, and
everyone learnt a lot from it. The workshop continued into the Booley House end of season party on the Saturday night, where a great night of music and dance took place. Thanks to the Log Cabin for the venue and to all who organised and helped out with the party. In all, it turned out to be a great weekend! ARAGLIN & BALLYDUFF SET DANCING CLASSES Next Tuesday, 18th December sees the annual Christmas Party and Céilí in Araglin Hall from 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. This party is for all attending both the Ballyduff and Araglin classes. Saturday morning set dancing classes are finished in Ballyduff until the New Year On behalf of the Branch, we would like to wish all our members a Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.
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TOURANEENA SLIABH gCUA ANNUAL 2018 The Sliabh gCua Annual is currently on sale in local shops. As per usual, the annual is a fantastic read and great value for money with a mixture of past and present stories and events. It really is a trip down memory lane and it would make a fantastic Christmas present especially for family and friends living abroad. Huge credit to Teresa Butler, Beary's Cross, for another splendid edition. SVDP COLLECTION There was a great response to the Saint Vincent de Paul church gate collection held last weeked at St. Mary's Church,Touraneena. A sincere thank you to all who donated so generously. The monies raised will make a genuine difference to many families this Christmas. Thanks to Anna Thompson, Mossie Cliffe, Phyllis McCabe and Betty Condon for volunteering their time for the collection. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Results from the draw held in Hanrahan's Bar last Sunday night. The winning numbers were 13, 26, 28. There was no winner of the jackpot so there was a draw for 5 x €20. The winners were 1) Marion & Sharon Cliffe, 2) Helen Barron, 3) T. Foley, 4) Pat Dalton, 5) Eleanor Hickey. The promoters’ prize went to Kay Ware. Next week’s draw will be in Dunne's
Bar for a lotto jackpot of €1,000 which would be a lovely win to tide someone over the Christmas season. There will be a lotto draw held on Sunday night, 23rd December but there will be no draw held on either Sunday night, 30th December or Sunday night 6th January. The first draw of the new year will be held on Sunday night, 13th January. TOURANEENA RUNNERS CLUB Well done to Clodagh Kearns and Gillian Whelan for completing the Waterford AC half marathon recently. This was the first half marathon for Gillian and the second for Clodagh. One of the next races on the calendar is the Waterford Greenway 10k Fun Run and 5k walk which will be held on Sunday, 30th December. Registration is at 10.00 a.m. at the Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas with the race commencing at 11.00 a.m.There will be prizes for the first three men and women, for the first junior man and woman and also spot prizes. Refreshments will be provided after the race. The entry fee is €10 or a donation. All proceeds will go to the Irish Wheelchair Association. 1983 HURLING CHAMPIONS An original photo of St. Mary's Intermediate hurling
champions of 1983 is needed for a publication. If there is anybody out there who has a copy which could be given on loan for just a couple of hours, please phone or text Terrie at 087-7700565. The photo will be returned to its owner on the same day. SANTA VISITS The time for Santa's visit is nearly upon us and it is lovely to see some of the shops in town such as Shaws and the shopping centre, providing free visits to Santa, thus ensuring that no child needs to go without a visit to the big man this year. SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB The Ladies Club held their annual Christmas dinner last Thursday night at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan where they enjoyed a lovely meal. Overall, it was a night of great food, great company and great craic. FOURMILEWATER HEALTH CENTRE 2018 was a difficult year regarding the provision of health services at our local health centre. Thankfully, the year has ended on a better note and we take this opportunity to welcome Dr. Seamus Engela to the area and to wish him and his family a happy and healthy Christmas. We would also like to thank Dr. Janes for his many years of invaluable service to our community and to extend our best wishes to Dr Janes and his family for a happy and healthy retirement.
Cappoquin, Affane and Modeligo Christmas in the Churches Reconciliation Cappoquin - Monday 17th 7.30 p.m. Modeligo - Tuesday 18th 7.30 p.m. That is a lovely Christmas gift that’s offered to us. Be sure and accept. Christmas Eve Masses Modeligo 7.00 p.m. Affane 8.15 p.m. Cappoquin 9.00 p.m.
Christmas Day Masses Modeligo 10.00 a.m. Cappoquin 11.30 a.m. St. Stephen’s Day Cappoquin 11.00 a.m. All details on the Parish website: cappoquin.net/catholic-church/index.html or follow link on Cappoquin.net. Follow us on Facebook: “Cappoquin Parish”.
MODELIGO LOTTO RESULT 8/12/18 – Numbers drawn were 8, 24 and 26. €25 winners - Bill Flynn, Touraneena; Mike O’Neill, Clashmore; Larry Kiely, Glendog; Oisin McGrath, Grange. Lotto tickets can be got from any Community Centre member. Next week’s Jackpot €1,300. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The Cappoquin Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul wish to say thanks to all who contributed so generously to our annual church gate collection on Sunday, 9th December. Almost €400 was donated, these funds will be put to very good use over the Christmas and beyond. Also we wish to express our gratitude to all who bought tickets for our monster Christmas hamper raffle. Go raibh maith agaibh. COMMUNITY ALERT Time of year when we all need to be extra vigilant, if anyone notices or see anything suspicious
please report to the Dungarvan Gardai on 05848600.There is a txt alert set up in the parish so for anyone not already joined if wish to do so please contact Monica on 087-4112798. MODELIGO NATIONAL SCHOOL Modeligo National School are having a clothes collection on Friday, 14th December. All clothes, pairs of shoes, bags and clean soft toys accepted. Donations can be left at the school prior to this date. Please contact Niamh Ryan for any further information. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays on 087-4112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com. BOOKINGS anyone looking to book the Astro turf or hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.
Denis McCarthy, Senator Paudie Coffey, Margaret Casey and Cathaoirleach of the Dungarvan/Lismore District Cllr. John Pratt at the opening of the new Gym Extension.
CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre (058) 52746, Facebook - Cappoquin Community Centre; Email ocappdev@eircom.net SHOP LOCAL Cappoquin Community Development Company is currently distributing fliers encouraging people to shop in Cappoquin as much as is possible. By shopping in Cappoquin you are sustaining local businesses and providing employment for local people. The more we shop in Cappoquin the more we can build an attractive environment for people to live and work in Cappoquin. Remember local businesses sponsor many local organisations so there is very much an onus on us to support all our local businesses. This is essential for the future of our town and the many voluntary groups in the town. HALL BOOKINGS AUTUMN/WINTER 2018 Just a reminder for the many Clubs, Associations and Groups using our facilities for the Winter months. With the evening sadly pulling in, can you please contact the Community Centre on (058) 52746 to let us know as soon as possible what mornings, days, evenings & nights are desired. Last year was our busiest year for centre use and thanks to you all for your continued support. With our new Gym Extension coming on stream further demand is expected to pass the dark evenings away. GYM Opening Hours - MondayFriday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Membership €200 per year, €60 for 3 Months, €25 per Month, €5 per casual, OAP/ Unemployed €3 per session. Top of the range equipment cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to help maximize your fitness. Resistance equipment - These states of the art machines provide resistance against a certain move-
ment, isolating the targeted muscle group. They operate using weight stacks, allowing total control of your work out. Up to 37.5 Kg Dumbbells, loaded machines including chest press, shoulder press, seated row; pull down, leg press, stack squat and new addition cable machine with large selection of handles and attachments including cable crossover (chest), single standing exercises and duel action pulleys. Also, selection of racks including Olympic flat bar, incline and decline bench press and smith machine and adjustable benches. We have large selection of loose weights plates ranging from 1.25kg to 20kg. Functional Area, a dedicated area aimed to help improve fundamental strength, acceleration and endurance using the following equipment, Kettle bells, Swiss balls power bags, medicine balls dumb bells and suspension training. Physical Trainers - Connor Prendergast (087-1247025) fully trained in strength and conditioning training (LIT Certified). Claire Egan (087-9713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level. These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests and life style, both can be contacted at any time to get you started in your new life style challenge. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Monday - Ladies Exercise
Classes with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Active Retirement 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m., Affane Bridge 7.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Thursday morning Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday Gymnastics 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. All are welcome. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Aoife Fitzgerald (058) 52570 First Floor of the Community Centre. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €2,300 Lotto draw 10th December, 2018 - Jackpot €2,100. Numbers drawn 7, 9, 16 and 30. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Ciara McCarthy, Gort Darra; Tom O’Feerick, Canty; Natasha Keating, Old Parish; Jacinta Uniacke, Lr. Main Street; Claire Deevy, Richmond House. Next week’s draw is on the 17th of December 2018, with a jackpot of €2,300. Remember anyone looking to buy our Lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!
Chiropody Clinic THE next Chiropody Clinic at Cappoquin Health Centre will take place on Tuesday, 18th December. Please contact reception on 05854406 to schedule an appointment.
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: WHAT A TURN ON! After literally weeks of hard work, it was with a tremendous sense of satisfaction that Civic Link, in tandem with Waterford Area Partnership (through Siobhán Hubbard) and a couple of hundred members of our community were ready to switch on Cappoquin’s Christmas lights on Friday last, December 7th. The weather held up wonderfully, and a great crowd turned up for what proved to be a lovely occasion. With music and song provided by the excellent Déise Brass Band and scouts carol singers, everyone enjoyed the sing-along, followed by the very entertaining Wobbly Circus. The wonderful refreshments provided by local suppliers included sponsored items from Kelleher’s, Barron’s and the Sportsman’s, and some splendid eastern delicacies kindly provided by local residents, Amir and Dalal. Lots of volunteers helped out on the night, in addition to regular Civic Link members, and a special ‘thank you’ to Gillian and Niamh Coffey, Mary Cunningham, John O’Rourke, Mike Ahearne and Alice Murray for all their help on the night. In terms of the lights themselves, there was a lot of advance networking with many local residents who provided plug-in access and groups willing to help, and the result is that we probably have more lights than ever before.The Tidy Towns committee deserves particular mention, for sponsoring the tree and lights at the top of Castle Street, and it’s great to see the efforts of the GAA club, community centre and others to illuminate this darkest period of the year.Thanks to our suppliers Dungarvan Wholesale Electrical for their part-sponsorship of some lighting too, and how wonderful it was to have Melleray Vintage Club members with us again this year, adding considerably to the onstreet illuminations on the night. Our regular electrician Vinnie Coffey, as usual went well beyond the call of duty in getting everything up and running, ably assisted by brothers Mike and Tommy too, of course. John McCarthy and his team supplied the trees for the Square and Castle Street this year, and a huge thanks also to the local Council workers who were so helpful in getting the trees and setting them up too. CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE RIBBONS While we fully acknowledge that this is a time of year when a lot of local and charitable groups try to fundraise, this is just a gen-
tle reminder that Civic Link members will be offering Christmas remembrance ribbons, to go on the tree at the Square, at Kelleher’s Super Valu next Thursday and Friday. No specific fee is sought, but all contributions will be very welcome in the ongoing effort to support community events. Ribbons will continue to be available at Murray’s and at the Credit Union, and we will put them on the tree at various intervals in the run up to Christmas itself. ANOTHER REMARKABLE STORY FROM ‘WOMEN AT THE CORNERSTONE’ Much of the reasoning behind the Heritage Group’s work on the book ‘Women at the Cornerstone’ was to commemorate the centenary of women getting the vote in Ireland (December 14, 1918). Below is a remarkable story from Dr Juliet Broadmore of New Zealand, about how her Cappoquin-born great grandmother became one of the women who succeeded in getting the vote in New Zealand, a full 25 years before that was achieved in Britain and Ireland. On 11 August, 1893 the Womens’ Suffrage Petition was presented to the New Zealand (NZ) Parliament. “Glued together to form a continuous sheet, the 270 -m-long petition was rolled around a broomstick and brought into the House in a wheelbarrow. Sir John Hall MP, a former premier of NZ 1879-82, theatrically unrolled it down the aisle of the chamber until it thumped against the far wall.” After 20 years of campaigning this was the final and decisive step. The NZ Parliament adopted a new Electoral Act extending the right to vote to women on 19 September, 1893 - 125 years ago. New Zealand thus became the first self-governing country in the world in which all women had the right to vote in parliamentary elections. Mary Michael - nee Clements - my great granny, born in Cappoquin in 1843, was one of the 25,520 who signed this petition. The NZ suffragists did not have to resort to violence in their campaign. Their symbol was the peaceful White Camellia. The petition is on display this year at the National Library in Wellington. As part of “Suffrage 125” NZ National Archives have called for biographies to attach to each signature. Here is the story so far of Mary Clements of Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, also known as Mary Michael of Te Aroha, New Zealand. Family life in NZ was challenging for Mary. She said little
about her early years in Ireland or New Zealand. Her daughters and granddaughters remembered only that she was proud of being born in Cappoquin, where she said her father John Clements had been an Estate Agent, and her mother was Catherine Dwyer. Mary also let them know that she was a governess before she came to New Zealand.There was no mention of siblings, cousins, uncles, aunts or extended family. John Clements’ family probably lived on the north side of Barrack Street in the 1840s and fifties. Griffiths Valuation 1851 lists John as “Immediate Lessor” of two adjacent houses, yards and small gardens to tenants Mathew Tracy and John McNamara. The 1855 Encumbered Estates Court Rentals schedule of leased properties shows at map position 69 a John Clements representing Michael Clements. Michael Clements leased from Sir Richard Keane these 17 perches of ground “containing 24 feet in front for 68 years from 25th March 1845”. This Michael may have been John’s brother. He was a witness at John and Catherine’s marriage, and a godparent of John and Catherine’s eldest son. Mary grew up as a third child and eldest daughter in a large family. She must have had to help care for the young ones through the years of famine and the aftermath. Yet she definitely was sent to school. Nobody knows which school(s) she attended. At 8 years old she may have attended the Sisters Of Mercy School when it opened in 1851. Mary made the most of this opportunity becoming literate and skilled as a seamstress, and proud of the benefits of her Cappoquin education. She insisted on an education for her daughters in NZ who insisted on this for her grand-daughters, even when this meant defying the local Catholic church authorities. It seems that the family circumstances deteriorated in the 1850s, and the family dispersed. They may have been adversely affected by the 1855 forced sale of the Keane Cappoquin Landed Estate, perhaps especially if John was in fact an Estate Agent. So far there is no evidence that this was his occupation. Mary’s word cannot be completely relied upon, as she was inclined to embellish or stretch the truth in her favour. After 1854 Mary left no trace in Cappoquin, or elsewhere in Ireland. This may have been a result of the loss of the 1861 and 1871 Irish census records. She does not appear in the UK or Wales censuses of 1861 and 1871. When or where or for whom she worked in any capacity, or as a
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governess, is unknown and unproven. The next reliable record of her life is her emigration from London to New Zealand on the British Empire in 1875. Mary did not discuss her early life in New Zealand with her family. Perhaps there was a good reason for this. A google search in late 2017 found a Te Aroha Mining District Working Paper written in 2016 by Phillip Hart, a Waikato University historian, and entitled “Robert Michael; Labourer ”. The contents astonished Mary’s descendants. Mary arrived into Auckland, New Zealand in 1875, and settled 100km east in Thames, a booming gold rush town, where she worked as a dressmaker. In June 1877 she married James Abbott, an Irish miner. They had no children. By August 1879 she was no longer living with him. In December 1880 he placed a Public Notice in the Thames Advertiser stating “This is to intimate that I will not be responsible for any DEBTS contracted by my wife, Mary Abbott, she having left me without sufficient cause”. Probably in 1880, she and Robert Michael, a Presbyterian miner born in Bovedy, County Derry got together. Their first daughter and my grandmother Mary Isabel, was born in 1881 in nearby Waihi where Robert was mining with his cousin. The birth was not registered. (Perhaps it is no surprise that my grandmother was always vague about her origins). It is said that this daughter inherited her mother’s looks. A 1908 photo of Mary Isabel therefore may offer a glimpse of the young Mary Clements. In 1882 Robert and Mary moved 50 km south of Thames to Te Aroha, a prospective gold mining town with 95 women in a population of 311. (Cappoquin population was 1555 in 1881). It became a popular tourist town in the 1890s because of its therapeutic hot pools. Robert bought rights to several unproductive gold mining claims between 1882 and 1892. He and Mary acquired four residential sites in Te Aroha, the main one of which was advertised in 1888 as a: “Snug three roomed cottage, with verandah; acre of first class
land attached, well fenced, and cultivated; cropped with clover, hay, potatoes, and orchard in full bearing, and a never failing well of spring water, shelter trees, cow shed, fowl house, etc etc.” They leased and farmed another 40, and later 80 acres of land on which they had dairy cows. Mary milked the cows, and Robert worked on the land, and as a labourer in Te Aroha. Robert and Mary had two more daughters, Isabella Margaret born 13 August 1883, and Kathleen Frances born 9 July 1885. Their births were recorded as illegitimate with a note “Robert Michael, Agent duly authorised in writing by Mother… Desiring to be registered as Father.” Robert and Mary loved and protected their children. Robert and Mary never married, possibly because James Abbott would not grant Mary a divorce, and he died after Robert. They lived together for twenty years as a devoted and feisty couple. She was quick to take offence, or was much offended against, and they were both fierce in defending themselves. She was always a strong supporter of Irish independence which could have been a source of conflict in Te Aroha. They were each once found guilty of assault or using offensive language. They confronted their immediate neighbours over fencing, access to land, and “damage resulting from association of a neighbours bull with their cows”. It did not help that one of their neighbours was a particularly pugnacious man. Mary questioned authority, and defied conventions. For many years she used the name she preferred, not her legal name. She referred to herself as Mary Isabella Michael (Isabelle/Isabella was a significant name in Robert’s family). Robert was active in the Presbyterian church, and Mary a devout Catholic. Nobody remembers how they “negotiated” this difference but in January 1894 their three daughters were baptised into the Catholic church as “converted from Protestantism”. The determined Mary got her way. There are no accessible records of the evolution of the women’s
suffrage movement in Te Aroha. There were undoubtedly links between this movement and the active “Band of Hope” or Temperance movement which was supported by the local Wesleyan minister and the Catholic priest. One of the leaders of this movement, Emma Blencowe, was a neighbour of Mary and Robert, and they had a common interest in their concerns about freeholding their leased land. Mary, who fought for her own place in the world, would have been more than ready to champion women’s right to vote. Robert died aged 54 in 1902 of rheumatism and heart failure, and Mary and her daughters aged 21 to 17 struggled financially. In 1904 and 1906 Mary was sued for unpaid rent and rates. They may have been dependent on the income of daughter Mary Isabella who was employed from 1902 as the “Lady Attendant in the Domain ticket office”. She was the “face” of Te Aroha’s hot pools which were a tourist attraction and an important source of income for the town. She married my grandfather and left Te Aroha in 1908. Mary and her youngest daughter Kathleen departed in 1910 to live with her daughter Isabel Margaret in Auckland. Mary died in 1914. She is buried with Robert in Te Aroha Cemetery. Mary of Cappoquin/ Te Aroha was a complex, contradictory and courageous woman. Her attitudes and values were formed in her childhood in Cappoquin where she was lucky to receive an education, and an enduring Catholic faith, but where she also felt the effects of the injustice and unfairness of the Irish political system. Unknown subsequent experiences may have strengthened her determination. She was proud of her Irish roots but emigrated alone to the far side of the world. She broke the rules and defied the odds when in 1879 she left a marriage that was not working for her. She remained a staunch Catholic, and as she told her lawyer when writing her will “lived in sin” for years with the man she loved. She believed in increased choices for women. So of course she signed the 1893 women’s suffrage petition.
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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON ST. DECLAN'S WAY PROJECT An information meeting will be held on Thursday, December 13th at 8.00 p.m. in Mount Melleray Abbey to discuss the final stages of the St. Declan's Way project. The Delcan's Walk passes through this area and therefore has huge significance to our community.With this in mind the Declan's Way Committee would like to invite any member of the public (residents, landowners, walkers etc) who are interested in learning more about this Pilgrim trail to come along and see the huge amount of work done so far and the remaining steps required before completion. Re-establishing this trail also promises to be a big addition to tourism and recreation of infrastructure for the local area also. BODY CONDITIONING & CIRCUIT TRAINING Body Conditioning & Circuit Training Classes continue in Ballinameela Community Centre every Monday night at 7pm. Join us for an enjoyable hour of a well structured class that provides a great workout for all levels of fitness. It’s €5 per class - pay as you go. “ Give it a Go-Enjoy getting Fit”. Enquiries call or text 0878229762.
MAUREEN'S BAR AGLISH Here are some upcoming events for Maureen's Bar. Friday, December 21st - Staff Party. Music and craic. Food served. All Welcome. Saturday, December 22nd Annual Christmas draw in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital. Turkey, Ham,Whiskey, Wine, Biscuits and Sweets. Sunday, December 23d - Pat Walsh Memorial Dart Cup. Starts at 7.00 p.m. Food Served. All Welcome. December 31st - New Years Eve. Music and Finger Food Served. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. FINISK VALLEY AC Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Minimum age limit is 5 years old (child needs to be school going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies Indoor Soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 836 2695 if interested. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in two ways. Firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.communityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game or other
activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also.William Buckley is responsible for the month of December for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on (087) 6104634. LOTTO RESULTS 10/12/18 – Numbers drawn were 12, 16 and 21. No winner. €20 winners: Watt Downing c/o Kereen Bar; M & C Barry, Ballintaylor; Pat Walsh, Aglish; Aine O’Riordan, Abbeyside; Helen, Shauna and Mags c/o Step Above. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,000 and the draw will take place in Kereen Bar. Extra prizes next week for Christmas. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.
VILLIERSTOWN JACK THE JOKER Last week’s winner of the Jack the Joker draw was Grainne Mernin, who chose card number 36, the Eight of Spades, and won €50. Next week’s jackpot is €3,700. Tickets can be bought locally. Remember, if you are not in you can’t win. LOCAL EMPLOYMENT Montessori Trained Preschool Assistant (Part-Time) Villierstown Education & Culture Project CLG (VECP) is currently recruiting for the position of Montessori Trained Preschool Assistant (Part-Time). The position is part-time initially working 2 days per week with potential for additional hours later in the ’18/’19 School Year The successful applicant will have: • A Degree Level Qualification in Early Years • A Montessori Qualification • A Minimum of 2 Years’
Experience in the sector • Two written references The Start Date for the successful applicant will be Monday, January 7th, 2019. Applications must be submitted by Friday, December 14th and can be e-mailed to villierstown.montessori@gmail.com or posted to: - Lisa Ryan,Villierstown Montessori School, Villierstown, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. TORY’S CHRISTMAS FAYRE – SHOP LOCAL Yes, it’s Christmas time....so any tasty treats you need, contact Tory in our local shop to discuss the options available. ENCHANTED GARDEN WINTER LIGHT FESTIVAL This is a fantastic local spectacle. Both children and adults will be amazed and delighted with this Christmas lighting extravaganza. The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens, Pond Road, Tramore, Co.
Waterford, has opened its doors until Sunday, 31st December, 2017. The ‘Enchanted Garden’ has come to life in a Magical Winter Light Festival. Well worth a visit. Check out - waterfordinyour pocket.com JUST B YOGA Yoga combines breathing techniques, exercise and relaxation leading to benefits such as strength and flexibility improved posture and stress reduction. Come and join us: every Tuesday morning in Villierstown: VECP community room at 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.; 11:15 – 12:15 Active age. All levels catered for. Contact Bláthnaid 087-2076189. VILLIERSTOWN GARDENING CLUB Tips of the week: It may be December but there is still a lot to be done on the garden. If you have a greenhouse ventilates it on
warmer days to reduce the risk of disease. Control pests in greenhouses and poly tunnels now by lighting a smoke pest bomb. Simply place in the centre of your greenhouse, close the vents and doors. The smoke will get into all areas in your greenhouse and clean out over wintering pests. Remove slimey patches on the patio and paving. JUST A THOUGHT..... “Dear Santa, I’ve been good all year...Most of the time...Once in a while...Never mind, I’ll buy my own stuff.” NEWS FOR INCLUSION This is a community notice page and we need your help to keep it topical and of interest locally. If you have any photos, announcements, stories you would like included in the notes, please contact: virtue.pc@hotmail.com
Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides Villierstown ON Saturday, 1st December, we had our Cake Sale and Raffle Fundraiser in the VECP room. Great fun was had on the tombola and those who attended were treated to a great selection of cakes. Our Guides were on hand and made pancakes to order throughout the day. We would like to thank everyone who baked for us and those who supported us on the day. A special thanks to those who baked who do not have family members in the group.We were able to give a donation from the proceeds of the sale to the Villierstown Church Restoration Fund which will help towards the upkeep of our community centre. A full list of winners is available from the
Leaders. The Leaders would like to thank the following sponsors: Aglish Beauty Room, Aura Leisure, Youghal, Aspect Architecture, Blackwater Eco Tours, Blackwater Kayak & Canoes, Carltons Carpentry & Construction, Cora Cummins Ceramics, Carol Smith, Drumhills Honey, Crews Restaurant, Cookhouse 360 Restaurant, Dungarvan Golf Club, Landers Carpentry & Joinery, Karen’s Beauty Salon, East Cork Oil, Just B Yoga, Lawlor’s Hotel, Tramore Tyres, Perks Youghal, McDonalds Dungarvan, Richmond House Cappoquin, Glanbia Cappoquin, The Park Hotel, Sar’anne Walsh, Interlude, An Cruiscin Lán, The Carlton Family, Sam
McCauley’s Chemist, Healy’s Chemist Cappoquin, Ferrick’s Chemist Cappoquin, Midi Walsh, Lena Moran Cookery School, Tory’s Treats, SGC Dungarvan, Clonea Leisure Centre and the friends and family of our members. The Leaders would like to congratulate our Leader Shelly and David on the birth of their baby boy and we look forward to his first visit to Brownies. We would like to thank everyone for their support throughout the year. The last meeting of the year is this coming Thursday 13th December where we will have lots of fun and games. We will be back on January 16th. We wish you all a very Happy Christmas & Health and Happiness for the New Year.
By Donal Buckley
Bureaucratic Conformity YOU know its Christmas when Shane McGowan and Kirsty McColl start singing insults at each other in "Fairytale of New York". The song has been a seasonal hit every year since its release in 1988. The lyrics of the song are as iconic as the tune. Everybody has their own favourite line where they join in at a party or pub rendition of the song. But an RTE DJ Eoghan McDermott has cast doubt on future transmission of The Pogues greatest hit. He says that two of his team, who happen to be gay, found the word "faggot" offensive. I don't know how long these two people have been on this particular team, but it probably wasn't as long as Phil Chevron was lead guitarist with The Pogues. Openly gay, Chevron played 'Fairytale' on thousands of occasions without being offended. It’s funny how certain people find 'faggot' objectionable, yet other words in the song have never caused any concern. Calling someone 'a bum', 'a punk', 'an old slut on junk', 'a scumbag', 'a maggot' is all just friendly banter. Not to mention the sweet sentiment of wishing your arse, Happy Christmas. And what about "the boys of the NYPD choir singing Galway Bay"? Are there no girls in the Police Department of New York? It’s all very well having egalitarian rules and pc regulations on future behaviour or artistic output but its nothing short of ridiculous to try censoring the intellectual past of the whole human race. Should we delete the legends of Na Fianna because they didn't include any female, gay, black or physically impaired warriors in their ranks? Should the overtly anti-semitic Shakespearean play "The Merchant Of Venice" be relegated to a footnote in 'Horrible Histories'? The Bible contains passages describing (yet not condemning) incest, fratricide, sexism, racism, slavery and murder. Will 'the Good Book' join the list of banned literature? Will all police manhunts now have to be reported as 'a person of non-specific gender and of indeterminate race, colour, creed, orientation and social standing hunt'? Best of luck finding that perpetrator. I've always had a respect for the objectives of the group PETA. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have highlighted the need to treat other species on this planet with respect and dignity. I have admired all those supermodels who would rather go naked than wear fur. Obviously. It was admiration from afar (bloody court order). But now the people at PETA have blotted their copy book. They have gone too far. They want us all to stop using phrases like "taking the bull by the horns", "killing two birds with one stone" and "a fish out of water". Apparently, they are not VEGAN ideals and only add to the suffering of our flying, four-legged and finned friends. But nobody can say that PETA haven't been thorough in providing us 'meat eaters' with alternatives to these phrases. 'Bull by the horns' will now be 'Rose by the thorns'.You will now 'bring home the bagels' not the bacon. 'Flogging a dead horse' is more cruel than 'feeding a fed horse', though not by much. Surely PETA have other fish to fry. Being devoted vegans must make them feel like a fish out of water. I know its the elephant in the room since meat eaters have the lions share of restaurants. But hold your horses, there's no need to be so pig headed or get ants in your pants. This is all just a red herring as most people wouldn't hurt a fly. What really gets my goat is that vegans show no compassion for various vegetable species growing on this world. Plants give us shade, oxygen, building materials, fruit and many other vegetarian products. This argument could become a political hot potato unless everyone stays cool as a cucumber. I don't wish to spill the beans but we all could be in a right pickle if either side upsets the apple cart. Nobody wants to be second banana, but we can't cherry pick the plum role and sour grapes isn't worth a hill of beans. But if anyone thinks I can quit eating meat cold turkey, they're on a wild goose chase and should let sleeping dogs lie. How do you like them apples? Ballinameela Creatives are on the pigs back this Christmas Time of year. The late American Comedian, George Carlin said,"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups".
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COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Helpline: 1800 804 848. You are not alone! Please note change in time.
St. John’s Special School Mini Lotto Tom Gough, Ken Bennett, Christine King (father and daughter) and Jack Collins at the WW1 Historic Talk by Seán and Síle Murphy on people involved from Mid Waterford, held in the Coach House Kilmacthomas.
STRADBALLY WW1 HISTORIC TALK A WW1 Historic Talk by Seán and Sile Murphy on people involved from mid Waterford, held in the Couch House, Kilmacthomas. An interesting part of the evening was the number of people present who stood up and gave the story of their families involvement 19141918. Tom Gough's uncle Michael from Carrigarea joined the British army in Cardiff, Wales, was killed in battle 27th September 1918, six weeks later on the 11th hour of 11th day of the 11th month 1918 the war ended. Michael is buried in "Sanders Keep". Christine King, Stradbally, gave a short presentation about her great grand uncle, Matthew Horseman, (Matty) who was born in Ballyvoile, Stradbally on 19th January 1872, went to school in what is now the Barron Hall and who later emigrated to South Wales. In 1901 the census tells us he was working in a blast furnace in Ebbw Vale. He later moved to Brynmawr, joining the South Wales Borderers there in the spring of 1915, when he became Private Patrick Hayes, 19555, 2nd Battalion (changing his name to protect his family.) Arriving in Gallipoli on 26th August the same year, he contracted dysentery and was taken to hospital in Malta where he died on 25th September 2015.
Christine and her family visited his grave on 25th August 2014.The name Patrick Hayes appears in the army records, on his grave and on the WWI Memorial Wall in Dungarvan. It would seem that Matty Horseman had disappeared altogether. However, a simple entry in the War Gratuity Record (discovered by Christine's cousin Michael Quinn) is irrefutable evidence that
Patrick Hayes is actually Matthew Horseman - a brave soldier and loving family man who did his best to protect his family at home.
The book will be available from Cunningham's shop, Stradbally; Reader's Choice
Abbeyside Scouts MEETING (5th December) – After the prayer, we got everyone warmed up with a game of dodgeball. As it was half way through our Backwoods Badge preparation, and the fact that we had a number of Scouts who were sick, we decided to have a night off and have a games night. Suffice it to say that everyone had a great time. Back to the Badge work next week where the patrols will take different turns at orientation, first aid and cooking. We haven't had the final tally yet but many thanks to all parents for helping us at the Flag Weekend and also for selling 12 Days of Christmas tickets. The funds go to the Scout or the Scout Group and reduce the costs that parents have to make which is a great help, and you might always win the trip to Vegas.
Jack Collin's grandmother of Philip St., Waterford had eight sons, six went to fight in the Great War (the two younger brothers were too young to join army). Four were killed, the remaining two sent home before the family were wiped out. In 2014, Statutory bodies organised 100th anniversary 1914-2014 to remember these men, a plaque was put in place at the family home in Philip Street and a photo of the four men is to be seen in the 'Bishop's Palace Waterford. (photo courtesy of Michael Faulkner). Organised by Kilmacthomas History club. Any queries to Tom 087-9386209 or brianjcorry@yahoo.ie TRAGIC ACCIDENT Darrell Hurley, Ballyvooney, Stradbally died on Saturday, December 8th, in a tragic car accident. Deepest sympathy to Darrell's family and friends. LATE PAULINE CASHIN Born 1921, Baptised Mary Pauline Cashin, married name Pauline Nolan, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 1st. Funeral in London on 21st December. Survived by her four children John, Michael, Brian and Dympna and her sisters Joan Cashin and Anne Byrne. CHRISTMAS PARTY Richard has arranged a Christmas Party for all his friends, in the Cove Bar, music and food Saturday night 15th.
Major new Waterford History Book A NEW book, The Towns and Villages of the Waterford Greenway, published by Waterford County Museum, will be available to buy from this Friday, 14th December.The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps old and new, and one chapter is dedicated to Stradbally. The book is great value at €20, and the profits will go to Waterford County Museum, the Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society, Portlaw Heritage Centre and the Stradbally Church Ruins Committee.
RESULTS for Thursday, 6th December. Numbers drawn: 21, 25, 30. There was no winner of our €100 jackpot. €20 Lucky Dip Winners: Mairead Fraher, Dungarvan; Carmel Cantwell, Dungarvan; O'Neill Family, Ballymacoda. Next week's Jackpot will be €150. Tickets are €2 and available from Amber, The Country Store, Hallahan's Pharmacy, McGrath's Newsagents, Forde's Spar in Tallow, Conna Post Office and Deckys Bar in Modeligo. Thanks again to everyone for your continued support!
bookshop, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan; Waterford County Museum and various other out-
lets. It will be launched in the Barron Hall in Stradbally after Christmas - watch this space.
Augustinian Foreign Missions Grand Draw 2018 1st Prize - €300 - Pat Keane; 2nd Prize - 1 Night B&B & Dinner mid-week at any of Flynn’s Hotels - Sandy Foley, Park Terrace; 3rd Prize - Christmas Hamper - Mary Dowling Maher; 4th Prize - Killarney Crystal Trinity Bowl - Seamus Fitzgerald, Ring; 5th Prize - Mercy Convent Cake - Fr. Brennock OSA; 6th Prize - Christmas Cake - Fr. W. Ryan, P.P.
Poetry Appreciation Morning in aid of St. Vincent de Paul JIM Ryan will host a poetry appreciation morning in Dungarvan Day Centre on Saturday, 15th December from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Books will be supplied free of charge. Participants are encouraged to bring their favourite poem; it may be a school poem you would like to read so bring it along because it is your favourite and tell us why you like it during an informal discussion. This session is completely non judgemental and participants will not feel any pressure in a relaxed atmosphere. There is a fee of €5 per person and all proceeds will be donated to St.Vincent DePaul. A cup of tea will be served.Your support will be appreciated.
Déise Singers A LARGE audience enjoyed our Tea Time Recital on Sunday last, in the church hall of the beautiful village of Villierstown. This was the first time the choir performed in this venue and we were delighted with the acoustic of this historic building. The programme contained Folk, Popular and of course Christmas songs, something for everyone to enjoy. Evana Mansfield on flute, was a guest of the choir and many commented on her beautiful clarity of tone and timbre. This recital will be repeated in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, on Saturday and Sunday this week at 4.00 p.m. Sunday’s performance is SOLD OUT, however, there are some tickets left for Saturday, at The Wine Buff, Price €10. Enquires 087-4128885.
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KILROSSANTY PARTY The annual Christmas party was held last Sunday in the hall. It was well attended. 75 in total. Thanks to all who helped in any way with arranging the annual event.Thanks to Kearneys for the catering and Music by Pat and Seamie. Also sponsors of prizes. BINGO Bingo this Friday night in Crotty’s Inn at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Prize money €1,200, €2,000 Jackpot plus raffle for cash prizes. Extra prizes for Christmas. Be there early to get your seat. Proceeds will go to Kilrossanty Juvenile GAA club. HALL Hall meeting this Wednesday night in the hall at 8.30 sharp. S.V.P. Thanks to all who supported the collection last weekend for S.V.P. I.C.A. The monthly meeting was
held last Monday night. Lots of events coming up in the New Year for ICA countrywide. Quiz will be held in Crotty’s Inn on 30th March, Agnes Kirwan brought along some of her Christmas decorations all made by Agnes which were fantastic, thanks Agnes. The best homemade Christmas card was won by Marjorie Keane. Raffle winners on the night were Margaret Riordan, Joan Maher, Ellen Dee, Liz Riordan, Mary Cusack, Margaret Cassidy, Agnes Kirwan, Marjorie Keane, Bebe Hayes, Kay Veale, Ann Phelan, Mairead Coffey, Peggy Cotter. A lovely tea was served with all members bringing goodies. A very happy Christmas to all and New Year. We will be having our annual dinner on 1st february venue to be decided. Fees are due now / LAUNCH Launch of Bachelors in
Trouble new DVD was launched last saturday night in Crotty’s Inn. A good crowd attended. Music was provided by T.R. Dallas, Pat Daly, Paddy Joe Ryan, John O’Shea WLR. Thanks to the following who gave prizes for the raffle: Brid Reddy, Michael O’Connell, Crotty’s Inn, Mixie Hassett, Paddy Joe Ryan.The name of the DVD is Magical pension days. AFTERNOON TEA Afternoon Tea was enjoyed by the ICA members and their friends in Woodhouse last Wednesday. Thanks to all who organised it. SYMPATHY Sympathy to Phil Flynn, Crough on the death of his brother who died recently in America. May he rest in peace. Also to Gina Quinlan, Grawn on the death of her brother recently. May he too rest in peace.
Lemybrien Tidy Towns 2018 Christmas Raffle WE are turning on the Christmas lights this Saturday, 15th December at 6.00 p.m. Come and join us for some family fun with a visit from Santa Claus. We will also be selling tour Christmas Crackers. €10 per Cracker. All Crackers have a prize inside. Everyone’s a winner. 2 X €50 Hampers sponsored by Nicky Hayes, The Pike. Leg of Lamb sponsored by Comeragh Lamb. €100 Cash prize: Dermot Kiely. Weekend Beauty Bag sponsored by Kill Agri. €20 Me to You Voucher sponsored by Kill Agri. 2 X €30 Meat Vouchers sponsored by James Comyn. 2 X €20 Me to You vouchers sponsored by James Comyn. Bottle of Gin sponsored by Micilin’s Bar. Bottle of Wine & Biscuits sponsored by Bernie & Tony Butler, Ballinroad. €20 Voucher sponsored Kiersey Bar and Restaurant, Kilmacthomas. 2 X €30 Hampers sponsored by Kiersey Builders, Kilmacthomas. Bottle of Wine sponsored by Danny Kirwan’s Bar. Gym pass for the year sponsored by Kilrossanty GAA.z 2 X Box of Heroes Sweets sponsored by Liz Comyn. 3 X 2 Bags of Coal sponsored by Liam Brazil (Glanbia). Bottle or Red Wine sponsored by Liz Comyn. Gift Set sponsored by Kirwan Pharmacy, Kilmacthomas. Remote Control Car sponsored by Applegreen. 12 Bottles of Wine sponsored by Applegreen. 2 X Tubs of Sweets sponsored by Kate Comyn. €25 Voucher sponsored by FRS Kilmacthomas.
Christmas Cake c/o Jenny Kay. Organic Luxury Gift set sponsored by Jenny Kay. Avon Gift Bag sponsored by Jenny Kay. Bottle of Whiskey sponsored by Paul & Gina Quinlan. Sunday Lunch for 2 sponsored by Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Pink Gin sponsored by Hearts & Crafts (Jackie Walsh). Wine Glasses sponsored by Hearts & Crafts (Jackie Walsh). 5 X Subway Vouchers sponsored by Applegreen. 5 X Chopstix Vouchers sponsored by Applegreen. 2 X €20 Vouchers sponsored by Dominos. Box of Biscuits sponsored by Liz Comyn. 5 X Bottles of wine sponsored by Amanda Palmer. Baylis & Harding Gift Set sponsored by Jenny Kay. 3 X €20 Voucher sponsored by Walshe’s Garage, Lemybrien. Bottle of Wine sponsored by Crotty’s Inn, Lemybrien. €25 Butcher Voucher sponsored by Kilrossanty GAA. €50 Voucher for Garvey's sponsored by Garvey's. 2 X €25 Vouchers sponsored by Premium Butcher, Carrolls Cross. Baylis & Harding Gift Set. Gift Set sponsored by Hallahan’s Pharmacy, Dungarvan. 50 Boxes of Selection Boxes. 9 Boxes of Quality Street sweets. Cracker can be bought from Saturday, 15th December. €10 per Cracker. But remember everyone’s a winner.
Pictured at the Kilrossanty and Fews Parish Christmas Party in St. Brigid’s Hall were Marjorie Phelan, Ann Phelan, Kay Mullaney and Tess Cusack. [Tom Hobbs]
Pictured at the Kilrossanty and Fews Parish Christmas Party in St. Brigid’s Hall were Siobhan Lillis, Peggy Cotter, Kay Veale, Lucy Shanahan, Margaret Riordan, Alannah Szajda, Liz Riordan, Kathleen Whyte, Nora Walsh. [Tom Hobbs]
KILMACTHOMAS CHRISTMAS FAIR Once again Kiersey's Tea Rooms, Kilmac will host the local industry Christmas Fair on Thursday, 13th December 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Stalls to include, Tignor Handcrafts, Liam's Knitwear, Mary's Cakes, Jo's Flowers, Comeragh Craft Rooms and Jill Casey’s Snowman Family plus many more great local stalls. This is a great event and an opportunity to get you Christmas gifts sorted with lots of local beautiful handcrafts. Come and enjoy and support local industry. CHRISTMAS PARTY Kilmacthomas Day Care Centre invites you to a Christmas Party on Thursday, 13th December from 12.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Carol service, full Christmas lunch, music and raffle. Cost €12. Bookings taken on Tuesday and Wednesday, phone 051-294828. CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL TREE The official blessing of the Christmas memorial tree will now take place on Friday, 14th December at 12.00 noon, having been cancelled due to a bereavement in the village. John O’Shea from WLR fm will attend and a coffee morning
takes place in Kirwan / Mulhearnes all in aid of St. Vincent de Paul local fund. Bows for the tree cost €2 each and are still available from Lennons Shop, Kents and Farm relief services. Your support is much appreciated GREENWAY FUN RUN A 10k fun run and 5k walk takes place on Sunday, 30th December at 11.00 a.m. in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association. Prizes for the first three men and first three women and first junior man and woman, also spot prizes on the day. Register at the Rainbow Community Hall at 10.00 am, entry fee €10, refreshments served afterwards. For further information contact John Troy 087 7659423. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club results for Monday, 3rd December, Mary A. Coffey, Veronica Walsh, Monica Gough, Rosie Keane, Alice Walsh, Sheila Morrissey, Mary Walsh, Maureen O'Sullivan, Brigid Power, Breda Galvin and Nicola Carroll. Raffle winners Monica Gough, Mary B. Bowdren, Breda Galvin and Agnes Thomas. MAGI RANSOM It is with sadness and regret we record the passing of Magi
Ransom, Hillview Estate, Kilmacthomas, which sad event occurred on Monday, 3rd December, at her residence. Magi lay in repose at her res-idence on Tuesday evening where the rosary was recited by Fr. Keogh, P.P. The removal took place on Wednesday morning to Our Lady of Mercy Church, Kilmacthomas where her Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. Keogh in the presence of her husband, family, relatives, friends and neighbour's. Private cremation followed. Our very sincere sympathy is extended to husband Martin, her family, relatives, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace. GREAT WIN Congratulations to the Kilmacthomas Junior B Hurling team and their mentors on their big win, in the County Final in Fraher Field last Saturday. A huge achievement for the Kilmac boys following a 19 year gap. They overcame Dungarvan in a replay following their draw two weeks previously. Well done everybody. County Intermediate Champions and now County Junior B hurling champions. A great year for Kilmacthomas GAA.
A Guide to . . . The Comeragh Mountains AFTER many requests, A Guide to... The Comeragh Mountains has just been republished by Declan McGrath. This latest edition is bigger and better than the previous editions and is packed with facts and information, which should give all those interested in upland areas, and particularly those who enjoy looking at or walking in the Comeraghs, a better appreciation of the majestic landscape asset that is on our doorstep. The book is copiously illustrated with colour images throughout the 432 large-format pages. Because of its size (250mm x 205mm), the photographs are large and striking: there are several double page spreads, in addition to several more single page and half page photographs. The front cover shows the magnifi-
cent cliffs at Coum Tay, and the beautiful amphitheatre that is Coumshingaun, probably one of the finest corries in all of Ireland, is shown on the back cover, in a photograph that captures the ambience and scale of this magnificent and enchanting coum. The text too has been largely rewritten and there is an additional chapter in this edition on Comeragh Rivers. The chapters on Changes to the Comeragh Mountains and The Importance & Future of the Comeragh Mountains have been updated, and, the Walks Chapter has 21 walks, each fully illustrated and with an accompanying map. The book will tell you all you need to know about the Comeraghs, how they were formed, what lives in them, what use is made of them, why they
should be cherished and protected and what changes have taken place since the book was first published in 1995. The book is great value at €25 and is available in Readers Choice, Dungarvan and Ardmore Pottery. It is also available in the Book Centre, Altitude and Ardkeen Stores in Waterford.
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Launch of the Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn
Pictured at the launch of the new Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn were Pat and Mary Daly. [Tom Hobbs]
Pictured at the launch of the new Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn were Mary and Matt Fahey. [Tom Hobbs]
Pictured at the launch of the new Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn were Jean Carey and Nora Whelan. [Tom Hobbs]
Pictured at the launch of the new Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn were Anne and John Halpin. [Tom Hobbs]
Pictured at the launch of the new Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn were Tom and Ellen Dee. [Tom Hobbs]
Pictured at the launch of the new Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn were Paddy and Helen Harris. [Tom Hobbs]
Pictured at the launch of the new Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn were Biddy Condon and Eileen Devereux. [Tom Hobbs]
Pictured at the launch of the new Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn were Ken Butler and John O’Shea. [Tom Hobbs]
Pictured at the launch of the new Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn were Cheryl Kiersey and Ned Canavan. [Tom Hobbs]
Pictured at the launch of the new Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn were Rose Butler, Helen Guiry, John Foley, [Tom Hobbs] Tom and Joan Wall.
Pictured at the launch of the new Bachelors in Trouble DVD in Crotty’s Inn were Sam and Betty Bartley, John and [Tom Hobbs] Marion Dwane.
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WEST WATERFORD CONTACT INFORMATION Please note items to be included in the West Waterford Notes column must be submitted at the latest 10.00 p.m. on the Monday night before publication. Items for the notes are always welcome and can be submitted by email to westwatnotes@yahoo.co.uk or by call, text, whatsApp or viber to 0872076704 or calling 024-92249.Thank you. HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY BABE It is with great pride we extend our congratulations and best wishes to a wonderful Clashmore lady Babe Cunningham on the occasion of her 100th Birthday. Born on the 10th of December, 1918, Babe celebrated her momentous birthday on Monday last with family and friends at Padre Pio Cappoquin where she is a resident. A very happy birthday to you Babe from all your family and friends. “CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT” On Friday night last, a very successful ‘Carols by Candlelight’ was held in Clashmore Church. The local Parish Choir undertook this initiative, as a new organ had to be recently purchased for Clashmore Church. The idea was put out there to raise funds to offset the cost to the Parish. It turned out to be a wonderful idea. A huge number of people attended and the fundraising went well! The Choir sang some advent pieces to begin, and then continued with many popular Carols. The singing was interspersed by beautiful reflections read by Margaret McGrath and Mary Roche. Darragh O’Neill, a young member of the choir sang ‘O Holy Night’. This was a special moment in the evening. The Children from Clashmore and Ballycurrane National Schools also took part, singing three of their favourite Christmas songs.They were outstanding and a credit to their teachers and parents. Billy Dunne was compere for the evening and ensured that the experience ran smoothly.The Church was beautifully decorated by candles, flowers and many lanterns! All those in attendance sang the carols with the Choir. Mary Dee, Organist and Choir leader, addressed the gathering at the beginning. Mary has been involved in the Church for the last forty years and during her address, asked for new members for the choir and also someone to take up the organist role. She doesn’t envisage staying for another 40 years! She also thanked the dedication of the choir and paid special tribute to Ka Kelly, who could not be there on the night, for her long number of years of commitment.
Many of the members who had previously been part of the choir came back for this event. It was so lovely to see them. Some new faces also joined for the night and the choir are very grateful to everyone. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO On Sunday night last, December 9th, our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place. B, M,V and Y were the letters drawn out this week. We had no match four letters ticket among this weeks draw entries to win our Jackpot, so next week we will have €1,850 to be won. Congratulations to each of the following who were this weeks lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Aileen O’Brien, Oisin Ryan and Emer Fleming. Once again thanks to everyone who supported our draw. AGLISH TRACTOR RUN Your support would be very much appreciated for our Christmas Tractor and Vintage Car Run in aid of Aglish N.S. which takes place on St. Stephen’s Day. Registration begins at 10.30 a.m. and the Tractors and Cars set off on their Run at 11.30 a.m., we will also have a raffle on the day. Be sure to join us for soup and sandwiches which will be served afterwards in Déise Brú House. All are welcome. Contact Doireannn Cotter at 087-9851869 for further details. VILLAGE TREE LIGHTING EVENT Christmas surely came to Clashmore village on Saturday evening last as our Christmas Tree Lighting Event took place and we want to sincerely thank everyone who came along on the night and contributed to the whole atmosphere! The festivities kicked off at the Heritage Centre when Santa Claus made his arrival around 6.30 p.m. amid great excitement from the kids. Inside and at Santa’s Grotto, the kids were all treated to gifts from Santa Claus and a great array of cakes and refreshments were on hand for all patrons along with impromptu performances from some local musicians. Later in proceedings, the assembled crowd, young and old, paraded with Santa Claus down the village by candlelight to the Grotto of Our Lady of the Wayside, where Fr. Kelly was on hand with some lovely words and to bless the tree before switching on the lights after a big countdown from the assembled crowd, so all told a great night was had by all! We wish to thank the Community Council for their support of this event and to the local Foróige group for making all the arrangements at the Heritage Centre.We are also very grateful to Fr. Kelly for making a
great effort to be with us, to Jacqui Fox for the candle-lighting and P.J. Burke and Aidan O’Rourke for helping us with the lighting on the Heritage Centre and at the Grotto, and anyone else who helped out with this event in any way. Finally, we wish to take this opportunity to wish all of you and your families a very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year! CHRISTMAS IN AGLISH AT MAUREEN’S We welcome you all to our Christmas celebrations at Maureen’s Bar in Aglish which begin on Friday, December 21st, with our Staff Party. This will be a night of great music, craic and food will be served. On Saturday, December 22nd, we will have our very special annual Christmas Draw in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital where there will be some great prizes of Turkeys, Ham, Whiskey, Wine, Biscuits and Sweets. So get your tickets to be in with a chance of one of our fantastic prizes and support this very worthy charity. On Sunday, December 23rd, our Pat Walsh Memorial Darts Cup Challenge takes place, beginning at 7.00 p.m. Food will be served and a great night assured. Ring in the New Year at Maureen’s with music and song with finger food served. KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP Date for Your Diary: Sunday, 13th January, 2019, is the date for our Senior Citizens Parish New Year Party which takes place in Kinsalebeg Hall at 12.30 p.m. with dinner, music and raffle (no charge but you must book your place).You can book your place, and order your choices from the following menu phone Joan on 024-94594 before January 7th. Starter: 1.Vegetable Soup; 2.Vol-auvent. Main Course: 3. Beef; 4.Turkey & Ham; 5. Salmon. (All mains will be served with vegetables and potatoes). Dessert: 6. Cheesecake Raspberry & White Chocolate; 7. Roulade. Tea and coffee. (E.g., if you want soup, salmon and roulade - it's 1, 5, and 7). “CHAT AS GAEILGE” - LE MUIREANN NI CABA The 'Chat as Gaeilge' continues on Thursday evening at 8.30 p.m. in the Rising Sun (Beresford’s) Clashmore. This is a very informal gathering of people who just want to chat in Irish - the idea is to have a visit from someone who is very proficient in speaking Irish encourage those of us who aren't in conversation. Our guest speaker this week is Muireann Ni Caba from Nemeton 830 Tomeens. Everyone is so welcome – “Cead Mile Failte gach daoine”.
AGLISH 45 DRIVE The following are the results from last week’s 45 Drive, at Deise Bru House, in Aglish Village. In 1st place on ten games we had Mick Toibin and Johnny O’Connell. In 2nd place on eight games we had Kathleen Twohig and Paul O’Connell. Best of the last five were winning three out of the last five games, we had Watt Downing and Jimmy Dalton and Marie O’Connell and Jimmy Downing. Our spot prize winner this week was Gavin Kennifick. Cards Continue in Deise Bru House, in Aglish Village, this Thursday, December 13th at 9.00 p.m. sharp. €10 to play! All money is paid out on night! DEISE BRU DARTS Huge congratulations to our darts team who narrowly defeated the TIG an Ceol team from Ring a great night was had by all. UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday, 20th December is our 45 Drive Christmas Party night. Friday, 21st December is our Christmas Party Night, bring yourself and your staff along for a great night! Food, mulled wine, seasonal craic and music by ADHOC from Ring! Saturday, 22nd December we will host our Monster Christmas draw night come along your luck may be in! Wednesday 26th (St. Stephen’s Night) is our Aglish National School Tractor Run. Come along support this great cause. Complimentary refreshments served here after the run with live music. Later that same evening dig out your cowboy hats and boots for our Country and Western party with our country DJ 31st December: Black and Bling Ball! ring in the New Year in style with a glass of bubbly and savoury treats and live music with Rob Weldon. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night, December 10th our winners on eleven games were Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran. In second place on eight games were Liam Curran and Tommy Power. In third place on seven games were Tony Keane and Gabriel Hynes. Best of the last five were Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower. Our lucky last game winners were Anne Ledingham and Noel Nugent, Martin Lynch and Mick Hun, Bobby and Mary Anne Connery. Next Monday is our Christmas Special Cards Night and we are starting at 9.00 p.m. sharp. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.
A cheque for €3,025 is presented to Bru Columbanus the proceeds of our 2018 fundraising social dancing and bingo events. Teresa, Mags and Maura would like to thank everyone for your support. CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our weekly Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Club lotto draw took place on Monday night last, December 10th, and the following were the numbers out of the drum 2, 5, 9 and 18. We had no Jackpot winner. Next week our Jackpot will be €2,800 when our draw takes place at The Rising Sun our lucky €20 spot prizes winners this week were: Elizabeth Smyth, Ciaran Bourke, Grainne Lawlor, Kathleen Dee, N. & B. Smyth. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. BINGO NEXT WEEK A Date for Your Diary: our annual Christmas bingo takes place this year on December 16th. Meanwhile, our weekly Bingo in Kinsalebeg Hall continues as normal on Sunday evenings over the Christmas season. THANK YOU On Sunday morning Clashmore Community Alert hosted their annual festive Coffee Morning in the Heritage Centre Clashmore and they wish to sincerely thank everyone for their support, thanks also to all our sponsors and everyone who helped in any way. Congratulations to each of the following who were the lucky winners of our beautiful prizes: 1st Prize Michelle Marks; 2nd Prize Matt O’Rourke; 3rd Prize Jimmy Downing; 4th Prize Eamonn Beresford; 5th Prize Edmond Hynes; 6th Prize Jack Douris; 7th Prize Helen Collins; 8th Prize Brona O’Doherty; 9th Prize Kay Ledingham; 10th Prize Layla Ryan; 11th Prize Conor O’Riordan; 12th Matt O’Rourke; 13th Kate Salmon; 14th Matt O’Rourke; 15th Brendan O’Connell. On the previous week Clashmore Community Alert held their very popular Christmas 45 Drive at the Decies Bar Clashmore and the following were our winners: 1st Prize Terri McGrath and Mary O’Donovan; 2nd Prize Roger Hynes and Mike Ryan; 3rd George Horsom and Liam Curran.
Best of the last five were Bobby and Mary Ann Connery. Our lucky last game winners were John Scanlon and Michael Hickey. Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone how supported our fundraising drive. CALENDAR LAUNCH Our 2019 information calendar containing phone numbers of local services i.e. Doctors, Garda etc. has now been launched and will be delivered to homes throughout the Parish in the coming days. If for some reason you do not get your copy they will also be available in the local shop. SIMON Despite the best efforts of governments and local authorities Homeless in Ireland is at a crisis point and the numbers sleeping on our streets continue to rise. The wonderful charity “Simon” operates not just for Christmas – “Simon” provides emergency Shelter, food and clothes at their Anderson’s Quay Centre, in Cork city 365 days a year.The Shelter provides care, accommodation and one-to-one support for many homeless people. With a growing demand for more emergency beds – the needs of the homeless has never been so great, and once again Simon are appealing for your very generous support In 2017 the Simon appeal received an overwhelming response from the people of Clashmore and Piltown for which they were so thankful. Once again Simon are appealing to your very generous nature for clean used or new – blankets, duvets and covers, sleeping bags, pillows and covers, towels, warm ladies and gents clothing also new socks and underwear. Also none perishable food items. Cash donations will also be welcome – these should be placed in an envelope and handed in to our priests or sacristans in either church for safe keeping. All the other items can be left in the porches of either of our two churches Clashmore & Piltown this coming weekend December 15th and 16th from here they will be transported to the Simon community where every thing you donate will be really appreciated.
Clashmore and Piltown Parish Weekend Mass Times: Piltown – Saturday 15th - Vigil Mass – 6.00 p.m. Clashmore – Sunday 16th - Morning – 9.00 a.m. Christmas 2018 Service of Reconciliation: Clashmore Church December 21st at 7.30 p.m. Mass times for Christmas: Piltown – Saturday 22nd - Vigil Mass – 6.00 p.m. Clashmore – Sunday 23rd - Morning – 9.00 a.m. Christmas Eve – Monday 24th - Vigil Mass 6.00 p.m. Christmas Day – Tuesday 25th - 9.00 p.m.
Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart
Clashmore and Piltown Parish Choir and friends at the Carols by Candlelight.
CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS Reconciliation Masses: Ballinameela - December 19th at 7.15 p.m. Aglish - December 21st at 7.15 p.m. Christmas Eve – Monday 24th Vigil Masses: Aglish Church 6.00 p.m. Ballinameela Church 8.00 p.m. Christmas Day - Tuesday 25th: Mount Stuart Church – 9.30 a.m. Aglish Church – 11.00 a.m.
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Dungarvan Men’s Shed DUNGARVAN AGLOW We were delighted that Fenor man John Hayes volunteered his precious time to demonstrate his world renowned talents as a professional wood carver in the Plaza on the Square in Dungarvan on Saturday last. Despite the poor weather conditions, John attracted many visitors to watch him make items from wood. John made new admirers when he kindly donated these pieces to children who were in awe of his skills. HUGE NUMBERS ATTEND THE ART FOR FUN EXHIBITION IN DUNGARVAN DAY CENTRE The Art for Fun Exhibition was opened by Councillor Declan Doocey Mayor of Waterford City and County. The Mayor praised the artists and complimented Dungarvan Day Centre and Dungarvan Mens Shed for the great work they are doing in the Community. Chris Heaphy organised the
exhibition and spoke about how it came about. In April this year when the resident artist at the Day Centre took a Break he was asked to volunteer to help out because I spent most of my Days in the “Mens Shed” Oil Painting. Little did he know at the time what he was letting himself in for. So he volunteered his services as a member of the Mens Shed to run a pilot Art Programme of 12 weeks with the lovely Ladies in the Day Centre. At the end of that 12 week programme the Day Centre generously, made a donation to the Mens Shed for all the help we gave, and Chris took a Long rest. Over the next three months he reflected on what we had done and thought about how the programme could have be structured better. On the 12th of September 2018 he started the programme ‘Art for Fun’ in the Mens Shed and he also ran the same program in the Day Centre for 12 weeks
again because he simply wanted to share the skills and passion I have for Fine Art with the boys in the Mens Shed and the Ladies in the Day Centre. He quickly came to realise that the men in the “Mens Shed” were absolute beginners and he thought “what the hell have I let myself in for” Not for a single moment did he think that they would produce such a fantastic display of “Fine Art” in such a short period of time. After 8 weeks when he saw the body of work being created by the ladies in the “Day Centre” and the men in the
John Hayes and his assistant carving an owl during the demonstration for Dungarvan Aglow in Dungarvan.
Dick Clancy, Nicky Sheehan, Oliver Whelan, Pat Power and Paul Walsh who helped stewarding the event. Missing from picture is Jay Murphy.
Shed, he realised that all their efforts should be rewarded by helping them put on an Exhibition of their wonderful work. “I must congratulate each and every one of the wonderful people who took part in both programmes” Chris congratulated the wonderful people of Dungarvan who created this fantastic Exhibition. He stated that “ Art is Creative and demands lots of Time. The rewards and health benefits gained from the pursuit of Fine Art are enormous and he went on to mention : Improved mental health because of the therapeutic benefits gained from exercising a side of the brain seldom used. Satisfaction at mastering a new skill. You end up with a beautiful
Artists from Dungarvan Day Centre and Men’s Shed pictured at their Art For Fun exhibition with Cllr. Declan Doocey, Waterford City & County Mayor; Chris Heaphy, Tutor; Monica Walsh, Day Centre and David Walsh, Sponsor.
record of time well spent. Social interaction with friends of being able to share the ups and downs of your successes and failures. And most importantly of all spending time in the company of like minded people, who, like you enjoy being creative. It was a great privilege for me, to be part your artistic journey. I learnt so much from sharing my skills with you”. Margaret Coffey and Monica Walsh spoke on behalf of the Day Centre and thanked all those involved. The collaboration between the Day Centre and the Mens Shed was highlighted as a major success for the local community. Many thanks to the staff and volunteers of the Day Centre for the lovely baking and refreshments kindly sponsored by David Walsh Office Supplies, Main Street, Dungarvan. ENJOYABLE CHRISTMAS DINNER There was a record turnout for our annual Christmas Meal in the Park Hotel on Thursday, 6th
December. The atmosphere was very jovial and the food was first class. All members relaxed and enjoyed themselves in luxurious surrounds in a private room. Thanks to the Park Hotel and staff who really made us feel welcome and special on the night. The Shed goes from strength to strength and these gatherings are very important for all of us where we can relax and celebrate after a most successful year in the Shed. Thanks to Siobhan Hubbard of Waterford Area Partnership for supporting this event under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme. ABOUT THE SHED You are very welcome to call in to the Shed at Wolfe Tone Road to see what we are about. We are open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday-Friday and Thursday night from 7-9ish. Contact our Secretary Chris Heaphy at (089) 4026872 for further information. Follow us on Facebook at Dungarvan Men’s Shed.
John Hayes carving a horse's head at Dungarvan Aglow.
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Déise Animal Sanctuary’s Pet of the Week
11th Waterford (Dungarvan) Scout Group SCOUTS AND VENTURE SECTION Our sections have been busy throughout November. On the 24th of November we assisted SEMRA in their annual fundraising event the long way around. We are tasked with manning the food stop at the halfway mark, and it was great to see such a large crowd turn out to support this worthwhile event.
As Scouts that take to the hill on a regular basis, it good to know that SEMRA are there if needed. Monday, the 3rd December we headed to Waterford for our annual Iceskating event. A big thank you to Aidan McCarthy and Gerry O’Mahony for providing the transport buses. We had the rink to ourselves which was great, and we had 35 on the ice, a lot skid-
ding, slipping and sliding but we also had some real pro’s on the ice. It was a great night out and enjoyed by all. Last weekend we have one of our Ventures elected as a Provincial Youth Rep, so well done, They will now go on to represent the county and the province and feed back to the assocation on the youth programme run by SI.
TRIO OF LOVE! These three dogs were turned into the Déise Animal Sanctuary after spending most of their lives in a shed. Their lives have improved tremendously since arriving, but they each would like a home of their own. The Yorkie is a female, about 4 years old. The female Jack Russell is about 9 years old and the male Bichon is about 10 years old. They can be adopted separately. The trio are up to date on vaccinations. All will be microchipped and neutered. Pat and Rob of the registered charity Déise Animal Sanctuary (CHY 21017) will do a home screening to make sure each of these cute dogs gets their forever home, one filled with love and care. Contact Pat at 087-3119509.
The Déise Animal Sanctuary raffle drawing will be held Saturday, 15th December. It will take place at the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan at 4.00 p.m. You don’t have to be present to win, but come by with your pet and have some fun!
Retro View at Gallery 20ten THIS penultimate exhibition at Gallery 20ten showcases work by the Waterford based artists who supported the initiative over the past three years. Running from 7th to 22nd December there will be an opening celebration on Thursday, 13th December, from 5.30 p.m. Michelle Bourke-Girgis, Aidan Dunne, Martin Fahy, Ciara Patricia Langan, Maria Keane O’Mahony, Boyer Phelan and others
will join Group 20ten members Pat Carri, Darragh Lyons, Pat McArdle, Christine O'Brien, Conor Rush, Milia TsaoussisMaddock and Beata Zakrzewska. The eclectic mix includes paintings, photography, ceramics and mixed media pieces. Admission is free and the gallery is open to the public from Wednesday to Saturday between 1.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. or by appointment.
Retro View will be followed by Martin Fahy's mixed media installation 13/19. This visual interpretation of the creative journey as reflected by life cycles will run until the gallery closes on January 8th, 2019. Gallery 20ten and the independent artist studios at 18 / 19 Lombard Street are supported by the Waterford City and County Council and the Tower Hotel. Great fun was had for “The Paws for Santa Event” for Deise Animal Sanctuary at 360 Cookhouse Restaurant on Saturday 1st December, a whopping €500 was raised on the day, all in aid of the Sanctuary. [John Bermingham, All That Can Be]
Approximately 100 people attended ‘Breaking Down the Barriers’ in Dungarvan Youth & Community Centre, Rinnasilogue, on Tuesday, 4th December, 2018, hosted by the Waterford Local Area Network. This event highlighted the impact domestic violence has and identified supports and services available in [John Power] Waterford. Attending were the Dungarvan Gospel Choir who performed at the event.
Great fun was had for “The Paws for Santa Event” for Deise Animal Sanctuary at 360 Cookhouse Restaurant on Saturday 1st December, a whopping €500 was raised on the day, all in aid of the Sanctuary. Pictured are staff of the 360 Cookhouse – Jess, Aoife, Emily and Santa himself. [John Bermingham, All That Can Be]
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CATHAL BRUGHA EXHIBITION
The museum currently has an exhibition on Cathal Brugha which will be on display for the next two weeks. The exhibition includes a bronze bust of Cathal Brugha that was given to us on loan by Waterford Museum of Treasures. DUNGARVAN - THE BIRTHPLACE OF IRISH CYCLING The Waterford Greenway has been a huge success with walkers and cyclists but how many people know that the first cycle club in Ireland was established in Dungarvan? If you would like to
learn more visit a new exhibition at Waterford County Museum titled: ‘The Remarkable Brenans Photographers, Cyclists, Printers, Artists and Antiquarians’ which tells the story of the Brenan family of Grattan Square for the first time. Edward Brenan was an amateur artist and historian who discovered the remains of mammoth, bear, deer, etc, in the Shandon Caves, Dungarvan in 1859. He drew and sketched in and around Dungarvan in the mid 19th century and we are delighted to have received a donation of a number of his sketches, including a fascinating panorama of Dungarvan with the principal buildings marked. Also included in the exhibition are his sketches of Irish Elk found locally and a selection of archaeological pamphlets of local interest which belonged to the family. His son Richard Edward, postmaster and printer founded the first cycle club in Ireland - ‘The Dungarvan Ramblers C. C.’ in 1869. He and his son David were also amateur photographers who recorded people and places around Dungarvan, Co. Waterford and beyond. On display is a recently donated album of their work with remarkable
Catherine and Cathal McSwiney Brugha pictured with Nioclás Ó Gríofáin (middle).
OBJECT OF THE WEEK Rail Ticket - Dungarvan to Cork C. 1950s
You can find out more about the history of the Waterford to Dungarvan railway in the museum's forthcoming Guide to the Waterford Greenway which has a history of the line written by Martin Whelan and lots of wonderful photographs. There is a sample copy of the guide on display in the museum at present. The guide will be available for purchase shortly and will make an ideal Christmas present.
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images of people, places and events such as the Shanahan Eviction of 1887. There are four large reproductions of stunning photographs taken by Richard Edward in Co. Waterford showing poor people outside of their humble country homes. Also in the display are two penny farthing bicycles dating from the 19th century and the first cup for a cycle challenge race in Ireland dated 1869. The exhibition is open Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and admission is free. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the museum. The museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fund raising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public. We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you would kindly be willing to donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local historysocieties. Please contact us at (058) 45960 to arrange a visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. CONTACT DETAILS Tel: (058) 45960 Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS See what people think of our museum on TripAdvisor at https://bit.ly/2ODTk9b Waterford County Museum is a non profit organisation, curated and managed by a voluntary committee.
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Abbeyside church.
[Pat Kenealy]
The Towns and Villages of the Waterford Greenway
A MAJOR new history book 'The Towns and Villages of the Waterford Greenway' is being launched on the 14th of December. Subtitled: A history of Dungarvan, Abbeyside, Stradbally, Kilmacthomas, Portlaw and Waterford, explores a thousand years of Waterford history in the company of some of the county's best known local historians. Lavishly illustrated with historic and contemporary photographs, this book takes you off the beaten track to explore the towns and villages of the Waterford Greenway. This 270 page book, chronicling the history of the localities surrounding the Greenway, is the result of work by four heritage groups, eleven historians, three photographers and two illustrators over a two-year period. All profits from this book are being donated to Portlaw Heritage Centre, Stradbally Church Ruins Committee, Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society and Waterford County Museum. The aim of the book was to create an accessible, wellresearched history of the towns, villages and heritage along the Greenway. The book also features a concise historically accurate history of the railway. The target market for the publication looks beyond history enthusiasts. Locals wanting to learn about their native place, schools looking for history projects, visitors searching for an attractive souvenir of their visit, tourist businesses looking for accurate information for their
guests are all catered for. Authors contributing to the book included Eddie Cantwell, Ger Crotty, Cian Flaherty, William Fraher, Christina KnightO’Connor, Cian Manning, Seán and Síle Murphy, Julian Walton, Martin Whelan and Willie Whelan. Photographers for the publication were Eamonn Bolger, John Foley and Pat Kenealy. The original illustrations were provided by Michael Power and Anne Lannon Power. The project was initiated and managed for Waterford County Museum by Willie Whelan. The museum would like to thank Waterford Council, The Heritage Council and Waterford Leader Partnership for their support of this project.
The book will be stocked from Friday, 14th December in the following outlets: Eurospar Abbeyside, Reader’s Choice, Shalloe’s Newsagents, Dungarvan Tourist Office, Waterford County Museum and Easons (all in Dungarvan). The book will also be available in Cunningham's Supermarket, Stradbally; Kilmacthomas Post Office; Dunhill Education Centre; Fogarty’s Shop, Portlaw; Portlaw Heritage Centre; Hickson's Centra, Kilmeaden; The Book Centre, Waterford; Waterford Museum of Treasures; Lismore Heritage Centre. If anyone has issues in sourcing a copy contact Waterford County Museum on info@waterfordmuseum.ie or phone 058 45960.
Baking blaas in Adair’s Bakehouse, 18 Lady Lane, Waterford c.1896 (NLI Collection POOLEWP0111).
Mayfield Mills, Portlaw, 1884 (Waterford County Museum collection).
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Dungarvan Camera Club celebrates winning the Suir Challenge Inter-Club Photographic Competition
DCC Night John Bermingham Advanced Night Dungarvan Bridge. WE have seven Irish Photographic Federation award winners, several senior photographers who are very good and have no need to prove it, together with an exciting bunch of intermediate and novice photographers who will be our future stars. We have won several individual honours, but never a collective honour, which is possibly the most difficult, as not only do they have to be excellent images, they have to blend together collectively. To unite as a photographic team is very special. The winning panel is as shown, and took a lot of encouragement by the selection committee to encourage the membership to participate, then choose the best in 8 separate disciplines by 8 different photographers. The Selection Committee consisted of Michael O’Brien LIPF (co-ordinator), John Pelham LIPF (Technical Officer
/ tutor), John Bermingham LIPF (several other awards), Ros Ledingham (Chairperson – Photographer of the year 2017) & Richard Cutbill LIPF (Temp. PRO). They met several times, collecting, short-listing and eliminating images. Liaising and encouraging several photographers to make changes or adjustments to improve their works. The result was certainly worth the effort afforded by the selection committee. The remarks on the day by the two international judges Bill Power and John Finn commenting that the whole panel is a fantastic collection of photography. They both concurred that the selection of the best image of the whole show was easy, as it was so outstanding, giving our Sean O’Connor’s image ‘a Snipe in the snow’ maximum marks by both judges, which they informed us was rare. This Competition was hosted
DCC Reflections Michael O'Brien Advanced Waterford Bridge. by Carrick-on-Suir Camera Club who founded this annual event six years ago held at the
DCC River Suir Richard Cutbill Advanced Suir Bridge.
Carraig Hotel on the 1st December. The organisation of the event was excellent.
DCC Landscape John Pelham Advanced Trees.
The DCC Chairperson Ros Ledingham (holding the Suir Challenge Winning Panel Trophy) presenting Sean O'Connor with his trophy for Best Image of the show who was unable to attend the event due to prior commitments (receiving maximum marks from both judges).
DCC Mono Iris Graham Intermediate Mono Spiral.
DCC Nature Sean O’Connor Advanced Nature Snipe.
Presentation to Dungarvan Camera Club winners of The Suir Challenge by Chairman of Carrick-on-Suir. From left to right: Carrick-on-Suir CC Chairman Frankie Cullinane, t/w his wife Eleanor, John Pelham (DCC Tech. Officer Selector), Ros Ledingham (DCC Chairperson & Selector) holding overall winners trophy, Micheal O'Brien DCC (panel Co-ordinator & Selector)) holding Sean O'Connor's best image, Iris Graham (Winner Best image Novice Section), Tony Ledingham holding the best image trophy and Richard Cutbill (temp PRO & Selector).
DCC Still Life Ros Ledingham Advanced Refreshment.
DCC Portrait Breda Hennessey Duggan Advanced Model.
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‘Breaking Down the Barriers’ New domestic violence outreach programme for Waterford city and county launched at ‘Breaking Down the Barriers’ event in Dungarvan, 4th December 2018, hosted by Waterford Local Area Network Opposing Violence Against Women (LAN) APPROXIMATELY 100 people attended ‘Breaking Down the Barriers’ in Dungarvan Youth & Community Centre, Rinnasilogue, on Tuesday, 4th December, 2018, hosted by the Waterford Local Area Network. This event highlighted the impact domestic violence has and identified supports and services available in Waterford. The event was most fittingly supported by the Dungarvan, Gospel Choir who sang a number of songs throughout the event. A new Waterford City & County Domestic Violence Outreach Programme, funded by Tusla, and coordinated by Oasis House Women’s Refuge in partnership with Tusla Child & Family Agency, the Women’s Centre and supported by An Garda Siochana was launched at the event. Breda Murphy, Waterford Women’s Centre, welcomed everyone to the event and introduced the Local Area Network. In outlining and highlighting the severity of this issue for women and children the figures form Women’s Aid in relation to domestic violence in Ireland were highlighted drawing particular attention to the stark reality that 225 women were murdered by a partner/husband or ex-partner/husband in Ireland since 1996 approximately 10 each year.
Claire Coughlan, manager Oasis House Women’s Refuge launched the new Domestic Violence Outreach Programme and said: ‘One of the gaps long identified by the LAN was the need for a Domestic Abuse Outreach Service which a needs analysis confirmed.Women identified location, limited transport and financial abuse or control as barriers to accessing available supports. For example if a woman in Dungarvan, with small children is reliant on the bus service, by the time she drops children off to school she would not have the time to get a bus to Waterford, access a support service and return to collect her children on time’. Claire went on to say that the need was further confirmed ‘by the high volume of calls to the Oasis House 24hour helpline from women and families from the County. There is a clear need for an Outreach Service and we were delighted to have been approved for funding from Tusla Child and Family Agency for a pilot Outreach Service with two Outreach Workers’. The outreach service is available by appointment through referrals, including self-referrals to Oasis House: Telephone: 051370367 Locall: 1890 264 364 email: outreach@oasishouse.ie and will provide one to one support on an outreach basis.
Sean Tobin, Rebecca Young and Alex Griffen.
Aoife O'Brien and Niamh McComb.
Attending were Breda Murphy, Womens Centre; Rebecca Beegan, Outreach Worker; Niamh McNeill, Oasis House; Mags Drohan, St. Brigids; Jennifer Flanagan, Tusla; Heather Sinnott, Le Chéile; Catherine Kiesey, Barnardos; Claire Coughlan, Oassis House; Eithne O'Shea, Outreach Worker and John Doyle, MEND. [John Power] As part of the outreach programme the Waterford Women’s Centre will facilitate a support group for women who have experienced domestic abuse. (contact details below). This 10-week programme will offer a safe confidential space where participants with similar
experiences can talk and listen to each other. It aim is to provide a needs-based programme to support recovery and rebuild confidence. Heather Sinnott, Le Chéile Mentoring, introduced a short film entitled ‘I am still here' following one young women’s
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Shanise McCarthy and Tommy Reynolds.
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Brendan McCarthy, Cheyanne Cockwell and Rachael Power.
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experience of childhood domestic abuse and the impact it had on her life. She identifies how her engagement with the local services supported her in overcoming the impacts and finding resilience and support. Dana O’Byrne, Tintean Housing and Niamh McNeil, Oasis House introduced an inspirational original spoken word piece & art installation created by residents of Tintean Housing Association representing the complexities of domestic violence and the negative impacts on confidence and self-worth. It also highlighted the value of supports and services available to women who are reaching out for support. Tintean Housing Association is a homeless service for women and families in Waterford. It accepts referrals through the Homeless Action Team. The Waterford Local Area Network (LAN) is a network of statutory, community and volun-
tary groups that provide services to those experiencing domestic abuse. The LAN aims to raise awareness and improve communication between service providers, enable access to services and address issues that place barriers to women and childrens safety. ‘Breaking Down The Barriers’ was part of the global 16 Days of Action opposing violence against women. This campaign runs annually from 25th November (International Day Opposing Violence Against Women) to the 10th December (International Human Rights Day). This event was supported by Tusla Child & Family Agency. For Further Information please contact: Oasis Hourse Women's Refuge: 051-370367 Helpline: 1890 264 364; Waterford Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre: 051-873362 - Helpline 1800 296 296; Waterford Women’s Centre Centre 051351918; Tintean Housing Association 051-844076.
Kelvin Troy, Dillon Hogan and Lauren Hansbury.
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Cathal Brugha (1874 – 1922) Portrait of an artist … and his An Rinn Connections By Donal Buckley TO mark the centenary of the 1918 General Election of the first Sinn Féin TD Cathal Brugha, Cumann Stair agus Oidhreachta Gaeltacht na nDéise will lay wreaths at the house in Shanakill in An Rinn, where the Cathal and his family stayed on many occasions, on Sunday, 16th December at 3.00 p.m. Cathal Brugha played an important role in Irish Politics throughout his life, he was active in the 1916 Rising, and was Minister of Defence during the War of Independence. He was elected as Sinn Féin TD for Waterford County and he chaired the first meeting of the Dáil in 1918. He was also well respected for his interest and promotion of the Irish Language, was fluent in the Irish Language and established a great connection with the Gaeltacht, An Rinn in West Waterford. In 1918 PC O’Mahony, from the local West Waterford Sinn Féin party put together a list of potential candidates for the upcoming General Election. Harry Boland was a frequent visitor to Dungarvan as he was going out with a daughter of Dan Fraher, (Fraher Field was named after Dan). PC O’Mahony of Dungarvan thought that Harry Boland would be an ideal candidate for the General Election but written in the Sinn Féin election manifesto it stated that if an electoral area had a Gaeltacht in it, then the candidate had to be a fluent Irish speaker PC O’Mahony had played a role in 1916 Rising while working n Dungarvan Post Office PC O'Mahony had received the telegraph from Willie "Liam" Walsh confirming a cancellation of the Rising and no further dispatch was received. However, he was on duty at the Post Office at 8.00 p.m. where he found a note stating that all communication with Dublin had broken down and having decoded a police telegram advising an ammunition train with a small military guard would be passing through Dungarvan that night he assembled 12 men to ambush this train two miles outside Dungarvan. The only train that passed was a goods train and having stopped and searched it they sent it on its way. In 1918 PC O’Mahony met
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Cathal Brugha lying instate with a Cumann na mBan guard of honour. with Michael Collins in Dublin to discuss who was the best choice for a candidate for Waterford County in the General Election . Michael Collins recommended Cathal Brugha as a candidate. Cathal Brugha was a fluent Irish speaker. His job as a candle salesman for Lawlors Candles brought him to Dungarvan and the local area on many occasions. He was also a regular visitor to Ring College. In the run up to the General Election in 1918, the Sinn Féin party in West Waterford were ready for the election and with PC O’Mahony as a paid organiser for Sinn Féin, funds had been collected from 1917 in anticipation of the election. The election took place on the 12th of December 1918, and the votes were counted on 14th of December. The total electorate for Waterford County was 24,439 of this the male vote consisted of 22,064 and the female vote was 2,375. Cathal Brugha received 12,890 first preference votes and was elected the first Sinn Féin TD for Waterford County. The other candidate was John O’Shee of the Parliamentary Party, who received 4,217 votes. Cathal Brugha was also elected unopposed in the Second Dáil election in May 1921 where local man Eamon Dee of Dungarvan was also elected unopposed for Sinn Féin. Once elected Cathal Brugha, his wife Caitlín and children, often stayed in the Gaeltacht in Mahony’s House in Shanakill, An Rinn. Living next door to him was the O’Reagain family who looked after them well. Liam O’Reagain was one of only two men from West Waterford, the other being Johnny Graves, who fought in the GPO in 1916. Liam
House in Shanakill, An Rinn where the Brugha family stayed. Wreaths will be laid here.
was one of the stretcher bearers who carried James Connolly out of the GPO to Moore Street. Liam’s brother Deauglán, was also an IRA man, he was wounded on an engagement at Leigh Cross on An Rinn, in February 1920. The British Troops had heard that Cathal Brugha was on the run in An Rinn, and local companies set out to stop the ambush at Killongford. The Ring company were heading to Killongford Cross on the N25 but the military arrived earlier that expected and an attack took place at Leigh Cross. While living in An Rinn, Caitlín Brugha helped formed the local branch of Cumann na mBan. The family later moved from An Rinn to Byrne’s Cottage, in An Sean Phobal, just over the road from the Jim and Mick Mansfield (Crobally).The principal Mr. Delaney of the An Sean Phobal primary school was a Sinn Féin supporter and allowed two of eldest Brugha children to attend school under assumed names. The family later moved to Kerry.To the end, Cathal Brugha was dedicated to the cause for Irish Freedom. He was re-elected for Waterford in the 1922 General Election on an AntiTreaty platform. He fought during the civil war with the Anti-Treaty forces in Dublin and died of his wounds after being shot by The Free Staters in July 1922. At the time Caitlín was pregnant with their sixth child. In 1923 Catlin Brugha was elected T.D for Waterford County constituency in Dáil Éireann a seat previously held by her husband as an abstentions anti-treaty T.D. Polling a massive 8,263 first preference votes, the quota was 6,512 votes. Caitlin Brugha was Waterford's first female T.D and served Waterford City and County constituency from 1923 to 1926. In June 1927 she won but as she was opposed to the treaty, she did not take the seat. To mark the occasion Cumann Stair agus Oidhreacht Gaeltacht na nDéise will lay wreaths at the house in Shanakill, An Rinn on Sunday, 16th December at 3.00 p.m. Fáilte roimh gách. For further information please contact Martin Coffey 087-2664022 or on Facebook.
THERE is an old saying, "Those that can, do. Those that can't, teach. Those that can do neither, criticise". Cora Cummins is the exception to that rule. She is a ceramics artist who creates exceptional pieces of sculptural, decorative and practical ware. Cora is an enthusiastic teacher whose pupils at Dungarvan College (formerly Colaiste Cathal Naofa) have nothing but positive and appreciative things to say about her. As far as criticism is concerned, she doesn't see the merits in it. Positivity and encouragement are the only directives she has for her students, both adult and teenager alike. I met Cora at Dungarvan College for a chat and a cup of coffee. It was during a free class so no education was being compromised. Who is your favourite artist, ceramicist or sculptor? The standout ceramics artist for me is an Egyptian named Ashraf Hanna. His work with clay and porcelain is defined yet lyrical. He achieves this by creating vessels of sharp lines in tandem with soft curves. His pieces are sculptural, aesthetic and fun. Ashraf Hanna's limited pallet of colours doesn't detract from the finished product but enhances the shades and shapes of his work. The painter I admire most is an American artist, Nancy Hillis. Her painting is in a constant state of experimentation. Textures and shapes are the signature of this prolific artist. As the author of many books on the subject of abstract art, she is generous with her knowledge and skill. What are your reading habits? Is there a particular book or author you like? There is a book by John O'Donoghue called Anam Cara (Irish for Soul Friend). It’s a book of ancient wisdom and Celtic spirituality. It was described by Deepak Chopra as "a rare synthesis of philosophy, poetry and spirituality...". Its a book I return to regularly for inspiration. Another insightful book is "Mans Search For Meaning" by Viktor Frankl. He was a Holocaust survivor who later became a neurologist and psychotherapist in Vienna. His experiences in various concentration camps led him to discover the importance of finding meaning in all forms of existence, even the brutal and negative ones. As an artist, what is your 'go to' colour? I prefer to use a limited colour pallet in my ceramics. Although I use colour, I try to reduce its impact to a more transparent effect. Ultimately, the colour I am aiming at achieving is white. I prefer to showcase the shape and texture of a piece, using colour to gently accentuate the subtleties in the clay or porcelain. What kind of music do you like? When I'm working I listen to an eclectic mix of easy listening music. There is no particular musician, band or genre of music I prefer above any other. I make a playlist and let it play in a continuous loop. Have you a favourite place you have visited? I haven't done a huge amount of travelling
but Venice has a special place in my heart. The first time I visited there we were on our honeymoon. It is a most amazing city with many buildings from various stages of history. Everybody knows about the canals but there are many fine squares where you can sit, have a coffee Cora Cummins or ice cream and watch the world go by. In the past year we returned to Venice and this time we brought the children. The city was as magical as I remembered it. Cora Cummins began her art education in Ard Scoil na Deise. After that she went on to study at Crawford College of Art and Design. She did a pottery skills course at Thomastown and also studied at Mallow College of Design and Tailoring. She is now teacher of Art and Design at Dungarvan College. From an early stage, her work was much sought after and one of her pieces was bought by Arus an Uachtaran who presented it to the Chinese Embassy (so, technically Cora sold china to China!). Other famous owners of her work are author and former RTE journalist, Deirdre Purcell and Mike Murphy, and that's Mike the Shoes NOT Mike the News. As part of a County Council pilot project, Cora was involved in creating ceramic tile murals on primary schools throughout the county e.g Lismore, Stradbally,Villierstown and Cappoquin. Speaking of Cappoquin and murals, Cora created and painted the mural of the two little piggies on the wall at the Lismore side of the town. She also did an indoor mural at Barrons bakery which portrays the various stages of bread making. Cora currently has a selection of petite porcelain earrings and ceramic decorations available to purchase at an arts and craft fair near you. If you want to see more of Cora Cummins' work, go to I Am Of Ireland studio and gallery near Youghal or The Mill Cove Gallery in Kenmare, County Kerry. Cora's unassuming nature belies tremendous talent and the ability to translate something as benign as clay into something uniquely beautiful. I have had the pleasure of observing Cora teaching pottery to pupils of various ages and skills. She has always made each person feel proud of their work and nobody leaves her class without learning something new. I should know, I am one of those very grateful students. Thanks again Cora.
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Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan
Creed II By Bill Tubbritt
Bernie Street, Aoibhean Street, Eilish, Jonathon, Marie, Jack and Elsie May Shaw pictured at the opening of Dungarvan Aglow 2018 and switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]
'KIRBY SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS'
Edgar Kirby’s students on the Big Screen for a second year!
CREED II is the eighth instalment in the Rocky film series and of course the sequel to the 2015 movie Creed. Michael B. Jordan is back as Adonis Creed and Sylvester Stallone also returns for this one as Rocky Balboa with the rest of the cast containing Tessa Thompson, Florian Munteanu, Wood Harris, Phylicia Rashad and Dolph Lundgren who reprises his role as Ivan Drago from Rocky 4. A Creed sequel was confirmed as far back as January 2016 with filming only taking place in March 2018 in Philadelphia. The plot brings back Ivan Drago who was of course one of Rocky’s most fearsome opponents from 33 years ago and also the man that killed Adonis Creed’s father Apollo all those years ago. The movie lets us see into the life of Drago after the fight will Rocky as he was shamed and abandoned by his own people. Drago of course blames rocky for the way his life has turned out. Drago’s son is also a fighter and one that is just as big and strong as his father was back in the day and is now next up to challenge Adonis Creed in this fascinating story that has so many different elements to it along the way. Michael B Jordon may have had to play second fiddle to Sylvester Stallone in the first movie but that is certainly not the case in this one as he is by far the best thing about the movie with an
excellent performance throughout. The original Creed movie was a really good watch so the pressure was on for a solid follow up which was certainly delivered in this case. Fans of the Rocky series will love this one especially for the nostalgia factor with the return of some familiar faces but Creed II can stand on its own feet now as a stand along movie that can embrace a whole new fan base. Rating 4.5/5
The Grinch By Tamara Ní Shíocháin Design Assistant) & Edel Tobin (Stage Manager). Cinematographer: John Bermingham (All that can be productions). Tickets available from Edgar Kirby Exclusively. Ticket price: €6 across the Board
COME along and Enjoy an enchanting pre filmed Stage Performance of 'The Dungarvan Nightmare Before Christmas' following its hugely successful run at the 'Town Hall Theatre' Dungarvan on the Big Screen at the State of the Art 'SGC Cinema' Dungarvan. One Showing Only! Featuring our Gifted Students from 'Kirby School Of Performing Arts' including our Stage School, Ballet & Commercial Students. Stunning Costumes, Staging and Talent from the K.S.O.P.A Team. A Christmas joy with a twist for all the family to Enjoy while raising much needed funds for this Wonderful Charity. Thanks to Eugene Tobin of SGC Cinema for his continued support. Brought to you by- Artistic Director: Edgar William Kirby (K.S.O.P.A Owner). Production Team: Ali Oates Bradshaw (Main Production Assistant).Tricia Walsh (Staging &
Available at all classes or message Edgar today to book and collect, tickets will also be available on the morning at SGC Cinema from Edgar. Facebook: Kirby School Of Performing Arts. Call: 083 8282 830.
IS cóiriú beochana é Dr. Seuss’The Grinch ar an sárscannán. Guthaíonn Benedict Cumberbatch an príomhcharactar, an Grinch, sa scannán seo agus is é Pharrell Williams an scéalaí. Tá sé oiriúnach do pháistí, gan dabht mar tá go leor radhairc greannmhar sa scannán. Gach bhliain, bíonn ceiliúradh na Nollag níos mó, níos gile agus níos torannaí ná an bhliain roimhe ag na Whos. Nuair a deireann said go mbeadh Nollaig i bhfad níos mó acu an bhliain seo, bheartaigh an Grinch chun an Nollaig a goidtear. Beidh sé gléasta mar Daidí na Nollag ar Óiche na Nollag chun é sin a dhéanamh. Ach ag an am chéanna tá sub-plota ar siúl i Who-ville mar tá Cindy-Lou ag iarradh greim a fháil ar Dhaidí na Nollag chun cabhair a thabhairt don a Mam. Tá an scannán seo geal, bríomhar agus greannmhar ach is deacair é a chur i gcomparáid leis an gcéad scannán.Tá Benedict Cumberbatch go hiontach mar an Grinch agus tá sé an-cantalach agus feargach. Ina theannta sin, tá sé éasca trua a
bheith agat don Grinch mar tá cúlra brónach aige. Mar a gheall ar a teachtaireachtaí faoi chairdeas agus grá, tá sé deacair chun locht a fháil sa scannán seo agus níl aon amhras ach go bhuil scannán maith é do pháistí. Ráta 4.5/5
Déise Singers Tea Time Recital A LARGE audience enjoyed our Tea Time Recital on Sunday last, in the church hall of the beautiful village of Villierstown. This was the first time the choir performed in this venue and we were delighted with the acoustic of this historic building. The programme contained Folk, Popular and of course Christmas songs, something for everyone to enjoy. Evana Mansfield on flute, was a guest of the
choir and many commented on her beautiful clarity of tone and timbre. This recital will be repeated in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, on Saturday and Sunday this week at 4.00 p.m. Sunday’s performance is SOLD OUT, however, there are some tickets left for Saturday, at The Wine Buff, Price €10. Enquires 087-4128885.
SCHOOL NEWS Waterford future business leaders on show The Local Enterprise Office presents the Student Enterprise EXPO at the W.I.T. Arena in Carriganore THE breadth of talent is amazing at the 4th Waterford Student Enterprise Expo on the morning of Thursday December 13th with over one hundred businesses showing their enterprise ideas, products and services. Nearly 1,000 students started the Local Enterprise Office’s Student Enterprise Awards in September of last year and now
these students from fifteen secondary schools in Waterford will showcase their business ideas to the public from the W.I.T. Arena in Carriganore. All are welcome to attend, and to meet the students and see the new innovations and business ideas. WLR fm’s Eamon Keane will be broadcasting Deise Today live from the event between
10.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon. 100 businesses created by transition year students from Ring, Lismore, Dungarvan, Tramore and Waterford City will be represented at this bigger and better Waterford Student Enterprise Expo, hosted by the Waterford Local Enterprise Office. Richie Walsh of the Local Enterprise Office commented on
Tramore students, Josh Flynn, Clodagh Burns and James Power from Ardscoil na Mara getting ready for the Student Enterprise EXPO, a Local Enterprise Office free event in the WIT Arena on Thursday, 13th December. [Noel Browne]
the importance of the event, “The Expo gives the students a wonderful opportunity to experience interacting with the public and communicating their ideas.” “We at the Local Enterprise Office in Waterford would like to invite everyone along to this FREE event on the morning of Thursday December 13th in the W.I.T. Arena. Every corner of the county will be represented, so we hope there will be lots of visitors from all over Waterford.” The students, schools and Local Enterprise Office appeal to the public to visit the Student Enterprise Expo to support the work they have put into their businesses and encourage their efforts. Keep up to date with the students’ progress on the Waterford, Student Enterprise Awards Facebook page or follow the event on Twitter via #WfdStudentExpo. For more information please contact your Local Enterprise Office at 35 the Mall in Waterford City or Civic Offices in Dungarvan. Alternatively you can email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie
Tramore students, Sam Morrissey and Fiona O'Kane from Ardscoil na Mara getting ready for the Student Enterprise EXPO. [Noel Browne]
Kilmacthomas Primary School named as Junior County Winner in the ‘Someone Like Me’ Art Competition 2018 PUPILS from Kilmacthomas Primary School are celebrating as the judges of a leading national art competition have named the school as County Winners in the Junior Category of the ‘Someone Like Me’ Art Competition 2018. The competition, which is entitled ‘Someone Like Me’, is supported by the National Disability Authority. It aims to promote disability awareness and nurture understanding amongst primary school students and to highlight the similarities that exist within people of all abilities. Now an annual initiative, ‘Someone Like Me’ promotes inclusion and positive attitudes towards all persons, allowing children to learn about and discuss these topics and creatively express what they have learned through art and craft. The entry from Kilmacthomas Primary School named as Junior County Winner, was from pupils in 1st and 2nd class for their collaborative art work “This is us!”, in which the pupils drew pictures of themselves in a circus ring performing their unique talents,
in a celebration of everyone’s differences. Teacher Roisin Briggs assisted in the school submission. The judges, Caomhán Mac Con Iomaire, Mark Maguire and Ellen Keane, were greatly impressed with the artistic efforts of the pupils and teachers at the school for their imaginative ‘Someone Like Me’ submissions which was selected for being exceptionally insightful and inspirational. Congratulating the Kilmacthomas pupils on becoming county winners, Minister of State with special responsibility for Disabilities, Finian McGrath T.D. said that he was hugely encouraged by the number of competition entries. “I am delighted to say that this year we received almost 2,400 entries for this wonderful competition, which highlights the passion and continued enthusiasm that teachers and pupils alike have toward this initiative,” he said. “More than 600,000 people in Ireland have a disability, and children under 15 make up 53,000 of that figure. The National Disability Authority
strive to promote inclusiveness in all of the work they carry out, and the fact that an entry was received from every county in Ireland highlights that by providing a creative outlet in
which we can build understanding and awareness of our different abilities, we can truly discover the similarities that unite us all.” “For the teachers and pupils
who have all contributed to this competition, I would like to express our gratitude to you, and to point out that by taking the time to think and create an entry that your own knowledge
Tyler Walsh Veale, Kian Kiely, Kilmacthomas Primary School and Mark Maguire, IMMA.
and understanding of disability will have evolved. Education is integral to improving positive attitudes and inclusiveness for all members of society.”
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FAIS Under 15 Munster Trophy Waterpark..........................4; St. Declan’s.........................9. WELL done to the U-15 soccer team who recorded an emphatic win over Waterpark at the RSC. A quickfire hat trick by Ryan Hennessy inside 13 minutes paved the way for this win and by half-time it was 4-1 with Nathan Power netting St. Declan’s fourth. Goals from Luke Cullinane and another two by Ryan Hennessy added to St. Declan’s tally in the second half but Waterpark never gave up trying and added three goals to
their tally before a Michael O’Brien header rounded off the scoring. Team: Scott Searson, Alex Whelan, Adam Murray, Michael O’Brien, Tim Kiely, Dylan Mooney, Sean Fitzgerald, Jack O’Donnell, Luke Cullinane, Ryan Hennessy, Nathan Power. Res: AJ Bowman, Scott Halligan, Evan Burrows, Billy Rainer, Simon Burns. FAIS U-19 MUNSTER TROPHY Hard luck to the U-19 soccer team who bowed out of the Munster Cup in WIT
Carriganore. A well contested game between two even sides was decided bygoals either side of half-time. St. Declan’s gave everything to get back into the contest but try as they might they could find no way past a very strong St. Paul’s defence. Best of luck to St. Paul’s in the final. Team: B. Kirwan, P. Allen, E. O’Mahoney, M. Allen, A. Lonergan, P. Woods, D. Power, J. Halley, J. Power, E. O’Brien, C. Browne. Res: D. Keogh, D. Murphy, T. Power, A. Behan, R. Halley.
Well done to St. Declan’s business students involved in the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town. Kilmac finished runners up in the Munster in their category.
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St. Monica's Chapel – The season of Advent is upon us. Our school is ready! Take time out from the Christmas frenzy with a visit to St Monica’s Church. Many thanks to Rebecca, Méabh and Niamh (1st Years) who helped to decorate the church for Christmas and the season of Advent.
Credit Union Art Competition – Congratulations to 2nd Year art student Emma Morrissey who won first prize in the Credit Union Art competition regional final. The prize giving was held in Raheen House Hotel, Clonmel on Saturday last. Emma has now reached the All-Ireland final of this prestigious competition.
Under 14 Hurlers who beat Midleton CBS in a challenge game on home ground recently. Great game and new friendships forged. Well done everybody.
TY Workshop – Pictured are TY students Emily, Cara and Finni with Bairbre Ruddock, Bernadette Walsh and Breda McGinn of Waterford/ Wexford Training Services during a very informative workshop with TY students.
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National Awards for Dungarvan CBS students in higher level Junior Cert Technology HAVING already won the competition for the best Higher Level Junior Certificate Technology projects in the Tipperary and Waterford region, Alo Gough and Peter Szabo travelled to the Mullingar Park hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath to receive their certificates of distinction in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Both projects then went on to the national competition at the same venue to be judged against all other regional winners. We are delighted to announce that Peter Szaboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s higher level
Technology project achieved second place in the country. Peter received a crystal trophy and a national certificate of distinction for his outstanding achievement. We wish both students every success in their future studies. UNDER 14 FOOTBALL COUNTY FINAL Our Under 14 Football team will contest the County A Football final against St Declans Kilmacthomas on Monday, 17th December in Carriganore.This is a fantastic achievement by this group of players, and it is great
Lewis serving hot chocolate to our Second Year Students.
Under 14 Hurling team who recently defeated Gaelscoil North Mon.
that they have reached the final of a competition that the County Board and the Games Development Group have put so much effort into promoting. The game is to be played under lights in Carriganore with a 7.30 throw-in. It would be great to see a good crowd turn out to support the boys in the final. UNDER 14 HURLING Our Under 14 Hurling team played a challenge games last week against GaelScoil North Monastery, Cork. This was a tough game but the Brothers played excellently on the day and ran out deserving winners on a scoreline of 2-21 to 4-10. It is worth noting that the North Mon are an emerging force in Cork schools hurling and consistently compete in the Harty Cup at senior level. HOT CHOCOLATE MORNING FUNDRAISER FOR THE LIONS CLUB On Friday last the CBS held a Hot Chocolate morning for 2nd Year Students to raise money for the Lions Club Christmas Appeal. Students from second year enjoyed hot chocolate and biscuits during the final class of the day. The hot chocolate and biscuits were prepared and served by the Students Council who are currently carrying out some excellent work in the CBS.
Alo Gough and Peter Szabo receiving their certificates of distinction and national awards from Mr. Paul Sheehan, Principal and Mr. Daniel Doran, Technology Teacher, Dungarvan CBS.
2nd Year students enjoying their hot chocolate.
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Camogie Blitz Our 1st and 2nd year girls travelled to Waterford last Thursday to take part in the Waterford Schools camogie blitz in WIT. Congrats to Jane McConnell for getting most improved player. FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST Well done to the Home Economics Department and 5th Year students who organised a fantastic breakfast for staff last Friday morning as a fundraiser. All monies collected on the day, almost €650 will go to St. Vincent de Paul and to the Lions Club. FIRST YEAR NIGHT Last week we had a very enjoyable Information Night and Mass for our First Year students and their Parents and Guardians. Thanks to the Religion Dept. and to Fr. Cullinan for a lovely service and to Mr. Ring, Mr. Dunlea, Year Head, and to Ms. Landers who made presentations to them on various aspects of school life over the last three months and how to prepare for study and the upcoming Christmas Exams. GREEN SCHOOLS NEWS This week our Green Schools
Committee has started a new initiative by placing a Green bin in each classroom and along the school corridors. These bins are for dry recyclable material and the committee encourage all to segregate their paper and plastic from other waste material in the school.
Jane McConnell receieves the Most Improved Player Award.
Fifth Year students make a cheque presentation to Mr. Tom Murphy, St. Vincent de Paul, after their Breakfast Fundraiser last week.
High achievers at Blackwater Community School Awards Night
Annemarie O’Brien with her parents Tom and Mary recieving an award for the highest result in BCS 2018, the gold medal for Chemistry, as well as a scholarship to study Medicine in UCC, while her sister Mairead received her award for the Highest Junior Certificate result for 2018. Their cousin Liam O’Brien with his parents William and Caroline receiving the gold medal for Biology, as well as a scholarship to study Veterinary Medicine in UCD. Photo also includes Mayor of Waterford, Declan Doocey.
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Well done to our Transition Year studnets on organising a fundraiser for Pieta House.
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Árd Scoil na nDéise students organise Quiz in aid of Pieta House AT the end of October, four Transition Year students organised a quiz for the first and second years to raise money for Pieta House. The quiz was inspired by their Feel Good Week which lasted from the 20th to the 27th of October. It was a lot of work and it definitely wouldn’t have been possible without Ms. Gleeson, who was very helpful in the preparation for the quiz. The girls spent a lot of time putting together posters, teams and questions in the weeks before the quiz. It came to the day and, unfortunately, some of the girls who were involved in planning the quiz couldn’t be there. The other girls spent the morning busily collecting money and hanging up team lists before they set up the twenty seven tables in the hall. Many other students got involved in the correction of answers and scoring. The event was a great success and Niamh and Shania had a great time calling out the questions and hope-
fully the first and second years really enjoyed it too. It was hard work but it was definitely worth it to raise money for such an important charity. In total we raised €165 and we are proud to be able to support Pieta House in this way. Written by Alanah Donnelly, Transition Year TRANSITION YEAR STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE FINAL OF THE SOROPTOMIST PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION Well done to our Transition Year students for their incredible speeches in the regional final of the Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition recently. Their speeches delved into topics such as female empowerment, global food extremes and environmental issues. The standard of speeches was exceptional and the girls did themselves and the school proud! Well done too to Ms. Crotty and Ms. Prendergast for supporting the girls in their preparation for the competition.
St. Augustine’s College – Past pupil Rachel Troy was a recipient of DCU Academic Scholarship Award 2018 recently, pictured with proud Priomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain. Congratulations Rachel.
Well done to Garranbane who took part in the Devereux Cup last week.
2nd class enjoyed making their elf doors during art class.
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Junior Infant Superstars LAST Friday our wonderful Junior Infant pupils performed their version of the Nativity in our assembly area, much to the delight of their families and friends. Dressed in their pjs, sitting beside "the fireplace", their innocence, enthusiasm and talent touched all who were lucky enough to be present. Well done to all the boys and girls and also to their teachers Ms. Healy and Ms. Carroll-Lawlor. CAROL SERVICE A date for your diary: Our annual Carol Service will take place on Tuesday, 18th December in the Parish Church at 7.00 p.m. THANK YOU Ms. Solich's Senior Infants have just completed six weeks of Maths For Fun where family members led groups of children in fun maths games. This was organised but our Home School Liason Officer Margaret Curran so a big thank you to all our volunteers, and to Mrs. Curran for all your efforts. Also we would like to express our sincere thanks to all our dedicated volunteers who give up so much of their time to help
Junior Infant pupils who performed their version of the Nativity. with literacy stations, Reading Buddy sessions and Phonics Fridays. A very Happy Christmas to you all. Tickets are currently on sale in school for our wonderful Christmas Raffle kindly organised by our Parents Council.Your
support as always is greatly appreciated. Finally, well done to our 2nd Class girls on their beautiful enrollment ceremony last week. Ms. Kiely's girls certainly did themselves and their school proud.
Our boys and girls from Ms. Solich's Senior Infants having a great time at their "Maths for Fun" sessions.
Junior Infant pupils who performed their version of the Nativity.
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Enrolment Forms ENROLMENT forms for September 2019 are available via 058-44050. All forms must be returned to school before Christmas break. INFANT CHRISTMAS PLAY Our infants are busy rehearsing for their play Nursery Rhyme Nativity. All mammies and daddies are invited to come and watch the boys and girls on Wednesday at 1.15 p.m.
SCHOOL CHOIR Pupils from 3rd-6th class are enjoying getting into the festive spirit and building up their repertoire of Christmas songs.We all look forward to their performance. CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Well done to the girls and boys from Second Class who has their Communion enrolment last week. This was the first step for them during this very special year.
Junior Infant pupils contribute to the Christmas charity Appeal at Scoil Mhuire in aid of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.
Scoil Mhuire Christmas Charity Appeal 2018 THIS year our Christmas Charity Appeal is for Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. Every year, we ask that instead of bringing in Christmas cards and presents to fellow pupils and staff, pupils would make a contribution to our fundraising appeal organised by sixth class.The collection takes place for a fortnight and many charities have benefited over the years.
Well done to our gymnasts who participated in the National Series in Dublin recently. We are all very proud of you.
Recycle art at Carriglea NS as part of our Green Schools work.
Senior pupils at Carriglea NS with their Tilleke Schwarz inspired Christmas textiles.
First Class pupils admire the Christmas Display.
CHRISTMAS EVENTS Our Christmas display is looking especially lovely this year thanks to Miss MĂĄire Walsh. Thanks also to the pupils and teachers for the seasonal art work which is adorning the front entrance.This time of year always brings a few treats and indeed we had the first of these last week when Santa Claus came to visit.
Thanks to the Scoil Mhuire Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association for facilitating the visit. Lots of classes are also practising hard for our Christmas concert which takes place on Tuesday, December 18th. On top of that we have our annual trip to the Cinema on Wednesday, 19th December and our Carol service on Thursday 20th. Lots of seasonal fun activities ahead!
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Santa visits Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside THERE was great excitement at Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside NS as Santa made his annual visit. Stopping in to see many of the classes and hand out small gifts to all. Santa was inundated with tales of elves and questions about the north pole and his reindeer. Santa was very impressed with all the beautifully sung Christmas songs, and left with a very important message to one and all to be good for your teacher and everyone at home.
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St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan
Letters to the Editor … Address Letters to: The Editor, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Fax: 058 41559. e-mail: news@dungarvanobserver.ie ALL letters MUST include your name, address and telephone number for authenticity purposes.
Observations by GAA supporter at Fraher Field Dear Sir, 2-12-2018. I have attended many matches in the Fraher Field this year. I would like to make the following points. 1. It is great to see so many young children there with their parents. However, a lot of parents let their children run riot through the stand in the middle of the matches. It is an accident waiting to happen as some of the steps are quite steep. It is only a matter of time before a child falls and gets badly injured. It will not be the County Board’s fault, it will be the parents. 2. Everyone is aware of all the trouble recently at matches in the north and one in Kerry. There are too many people standing on the sideline at every match I attended this year. At the u-21 final I counted 25 people at one stage standing on the line. Some of them running on to the field in the middle of the match. It is happening all year. Why are referees allowing this to happen? There are two fine dugouts there and they are always empty. There should be no one on the line only a coach and his assistant. The County Board will have to do something about it. 3. Is there anything that can be done about all those water boys running on to the field during matches. On Sunday week last in the first seven minutes there were four stoppages and you had at least eight water boys running on to the field giving water to the players. It’s gone beyond a joke. The players are being treated like children and it’s a practice that needs to stop.You have players trying to watch the ball and more their men. The one thing players don’t want are people running on to the field asking them do they want water. They are not out in Dubai or the Canary Islands. These matches are in the Fraher Field in November and January. If the great Jim Joe Landers was still refereeing he would not let this disgraceful practice to carry on. Thank you, BILLY KELLY Byrneville, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
The memoir of renal dialysis patient and amateur historian Jack Kelly was described as “an invaluable reference to life in Portlaw” and “a valuable insight into the social history of Ireland” by Mary Butler, TD, as she officially launched 77 Years A-Dreaming: Recollections and Reflections on a Wonderful Life at Waterford Healing Arts Trust, University Hospital Waterford (UHW) on Friday, 30th November. 77 Years A-Dreaming is available to purchase at Waterford Healing Arts Trust. Further details are available from www.waterfordhealingarts.com. Pictured at the event were Jack Kelly and his friend Sean O'Brien. [John Power]
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The memoir of renal dialysis patient and amateur historian Jack Kelly was described as “an invaluable reference to life in Portlaw” and “a valuable insight into the social history of Ireland” by Mary Butler, TD, as she officially launched 77 Years A-Dreaming: Recollections and Reflections on a Wonderful Life at Waterford Healing Arts Trust, University Hospital Waterford (UHW) on Friday 30 November. 77 Years A-Dreaming is available to purchase at Waterford Healing Arts Trust. Further details are available from www.waterfordhealingarts.com. Pictured at the event were Mary Power and Brenda Ronan, Dialysis Department, UHW. [John Power]
Waterford charity worker highlights plight of families trapped in conflict this Christmas LOCAL Trocaire worker, Eithne Brennan from Tramore in Waterford is appealing to the people of her home county to support the development agency’s Christmas campaign. This year, Trocaire’s appeal focuses on families at risk of starvation and violence in war-torn countries across the world. The plea comes as 14 million people in Yemen are facing starvation and the prospect of the worst famine the world has seen in 100 years. A humanitarian crisis that is completely man-made and the result of conflict, the closure of trade routes and the destruction of the local economy, says Trocaire. In South Sudan, a brutal five year civil war has seen hundreds of thousands of people killed and more than 4.5 million people forced to flee their homes for survival.Trocaire is working with local organisations in both of these countries, as well as others around the world, to bring aid and medical care to people trapped in the middle of conflict and to help those who have fled war to build a new life. Eithne Brennan from Trocaire said: “I would like to say a huge thank you to the people of Co. Waterford for their continued support - the impact we can make because of your donations cannot be underestimated. However, there is much more to be done. This Christmas, as we look forward to spending time with our loved ones, we would ask people to also think about the families across the world who are facing fear and war.
Third Sunday of Advent: Zephaniah 3:14-18: The Lord will dance with shouts of joy for you as on a day of festival. Philippians 4:4-7: The Lord is very near. Luke 3:10-18: What must we do? Advent Slow Waiting: The four weeks of Advent are a slow wait: one candle each week, the empty crib.With Mary and Joseph we wait for Jesus. The candles light the way for them – and for us, one each week of Advent. The best waiting, like waiting for birth is slow. Parents wonder about their child – who will he/she be like? The mother needs support and love, the children look forward to another baby; grandparents wait in pride. Even when the family situation is difficult, we wait in joy and hope for the child – like Mary and Joseph for the birth of Jesus, Elizabeth and Zechariah for the birth of John the Baptist and all the bible parents who waited, often for many years. (Donal Neary, S. J.: Gospel Reflections for Sundays of Year C.) Penance Service: The annual Advent Penance Service in preparation for Christmas will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church on Thursday, 20th December at 7.30 p.m. Online Advent Calendar on the website of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. www.catholicbishops.ie/advent calendar. Some Advent Suggestions: Visit the church during the week to see the Advent ‘extras’ – the Advent Wreath, the Jesse Tree and Advent Notices…… If you believe that shops shouldn’t open on Sundays, why go shopping on Sundays? Make a special effort to contact someone with whom you haven’t been in contact for some time. Visit someone who would really appreciate a visit. Send a Christmas card to someone who may not receive too many. Devote some of your time, energy and money to help those in need. Cut down on the expense in giving of presents. Give more homemade and symbolic gifts. Keep the proper Advent focus on the Birth of Jesus before you. Attend weekday Mass.The liturgies in Advent are particularly beautiful. Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.
Just think of it! Eithne Brennan “Millions of people in countries such as South Sudan have had to flee for their lives, leaving everything they own behind. Many of these families have been split up as they trek across the country in search of safety. In Yemen, innocent children, women and men are being pushed to the brink of starvation as a result of violence, airstrikes and blockades.” “Trocaire is working to help bring lifesaving relief but we can’t do it without the generous support of the public. I would appeal to people across the county to help us bring food, water, shelter and safety to those desperately in need this Christmas and beyond.” Last year, Trocaire reached more than 2.8 million people facing extreme poverty across the developing world – from Syrian refugees fleeing conflict to the drought and famine in east Africa. To support Trócaire’s work, you can donate at www.trocaire.org/christmas or by calling 1850 408
THIS is about prayer. Now, please, don’t decide that you’ve heard it all before: this isn’t about saying prayers. In fact, the first point I want to make is that we could easily be saying too many prayers, or at any rate be using too many words in our prayers. So let’s pay some attention to the question of praying without words, or at least without too many words. For a start, if prayer is a conversation with God we’d better give God a chance to speak. I have reason to believe that if two people love each other they don’t have to be saying something to one another all the time: just being together, sharing each other’s company, can be full of meaning, full of messages passing between them. Prayer can be like that: but to make it like that you have to put in some serious effort. Put yourself in the presence of God: that means that you bring to your mind the thought that God sees you, he knows what’s in your heart and in your mind, he looking at you with love, he’s listening to what your heart has to say. You might begin now by saying “Lord, I don’t know how to pray.” That’s a prayer, it’s a message to God that you need his help if you’re going to get any further in this conversation with him. Some days you’ll find that the prayer takes off from that point, on other days nothing happens – which shows you were telling the truth when you said you didn’t know how to pray! Don’t lose heart, to try to pray, that itself is a prayer. Another helpful idea is, to imagine a scene in the gospel – the agony in the garden, or the raising of Lazarus, for example – and put yourself among the people who are present at that event, and start talking to them, or even to Jesus himself, about that event, and let the Holy Spirit carry you along and suggest to you what you might say. Go on, don’t be afraid, try it: read what the gospel tells you and say “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.” Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.
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DR. T. A. (Alfie) O’DONOVAN Five Acres, Ballyduff Upper It is with feelings of deep sadness that we record the passing of Dr.T. A. (Alfie) O’Donovan, Five Acres, Ballyduff Upper, Co. Waterford, who departed this life on Monday, November 12th, 2018, in his 94th year. Alfie O’Donovan was born on August 6th, 1925, the only son of Cornelius and Mary O’Donovan of St. Luke’s, Cork. His father Con’s untimely death soon after his young son’s second birthday left his wife Mary alone to care for her son and two daughters, one of whom, Christine would die soon after her father. Mary, a Nurse, opened a Nursing Home in Cork city and reared her remaining children on the premises. It is hardly surprising that, growing up in a medical environment, Alfie should become a Doctor while his late sister Myra became a Nurse. Dr. Alfie was lucky in his career choice as he had a true vocation for medicine. Before arriving in Ballyduff in 1962 to take up his post as GP, he had gained considerable experience in hospitals around the country, receiving plaudits from his superiors for his intelligence, his diligence, his shrewd diagnostic and surgical abilities and, most importantly, the kindness and humanity he showed to all in his care. The young Doctor who arrived in Ballyduff all those years ago was more than qualified for the demands of a large general practice. In 1956 Alfie married the love of his life Kay and together they had eight children. The family grew up, just as their father had done, in a medical house where the front room became the surgery, the porch became the waiting room and people called at all times, day and night for medical assistance. Many wonderful stories about his abilities have been recounted by his former patients. People remember his care and kindness, his intuition, his amazing ability to diagnose even obscure medical conditions and his bravery in taking them on. He was a huge sports fan and was always happy to give of his time and expertise to support local sporting organisations, in particular the GAA and Point-to-Points. Many local players will recall being stitched or injected by him at some stage in their careers, while plenty of jockeys have had occasion to meet him in the course ambulance or the weigh tent. His love of horses led to his always owning one or two and he had some memorable winning days with horses like Bobby Miller, Barrigan’s Hill, Slobby Malone and Ballykeereen. His Thursday trips to the races, Sundays at the Point-to-Points or matches, afternoons spent watching Munster rugby and, of course, his annual pilgrimage to Cheltenham; all were highlights of his year. Dr. O’Donovan was a man with true community spirit and would always support any initiatives to improve the area. He was involved in the founding of Lismore Golf Club and Lismore Hunt Club. As Medical Officer to the old District Hospital, Lismore, he was distressed when news came of its impending closure. However, he and a group of concerned people formed a committee and before long the new St. Carthage’s Home was built in Lismore, providing an outstanding service to the elderly of the community. He also donated land to extend the car-park of St. Michael’s Hall in Ballyduff. A plaque on the wall there is a lasting testament to his generosity. Dr. Alfie O’Donovan was a man who was blessed in life; he loved his job and was really good at it; he married the love of his life Kay, his rock and anchor; he was blessed with eight children, twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren, the latter a source of some amazement to him that he could have lived so long. On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, November 13th and 14th, Dr. O’Donovan lay in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, where huge numbers of people braved the rain and long queue to pay their respects; a fitting testament to the respect and esteem in which he was held. Funeral prayers on Tuesday were recited by Rev. Ml. Cullinan and Rev. P. Cooney in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. On Wednesday evening Rev. Ml. Cullinan lead the prayers and members of Tallow Point-to-Point committee formed a guard of honour as the funeral cortege left Tallow for St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff. There members of the local GAA Club stood as a guard of honour as Dr. O’Donovan’s coffin, draped in the Ballyduff flag, was brought to the altar; local Parish Priest, Rev. McNamara, led the prayers. Requiem Mass took place on Thursday, 15th November, celebrated by Rev. Ml. Cullinan, assisted by Rev. G. McNamara, Rev. P. E. Arthure, Rev. J. Flynn, Rev. P. Carey, Rev. P. Cooney and Rev. J. Kiely. Readings during the Mass were by Dr. Alfie’s son Finbarr and granddaughter Elaine Culloty. Prayers of the Faithful were read by his grandchildren Grace Culloty, Áine Flynn, Aoife Kennedy, Fleur O’Donovan, Harry O’Donovan and Sinéad Flynn. Music was performed throughout the Mass by soloist Sarah Barry accompanied by organist Marjorie Moran. Biddy Twomey and Theresa Mansfield presented the Offertory Gifts at the altar. Following Communion, Ciara Flynn delivered a lovely reflection while Peter O’Donovan delivered a warm and heartfelt eulogy for his late father. Members of Lismore Golf Club formed a guard of honour outside the church as the funeral cortege departed. Burial took place in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Ballyduff, with Rev.
OBITUARY Ml. Cullinan officiating at the graveside. As Dr. Alfie O’Donovan was laid to rest beside his beloved Kay, Sarah Barry sang a beautiful rendition of his favourite song ‘The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee’. Thus, surrounded by his loving family, relatives and friends, a proud Cork man was laid to rest in his adopted home of Ballyduff. Dr. Alfie is survived by his sons Michael, Peter and Finbarr; daughters Jean Walsh, Myra Walsh, Claire Flynn, Anne Kennedy and Valerie Culloty; sons-in-law Eamonn Walsh, Cormac Walsh, Niall Flynn and Pat Culloty; daughters-in-law Sarah, Christine and Tracey; much loved grandchildren Eamonn, Cian, Shane, Cathal, David, Maeve, Conor, Sarah-Kate, Ciara, Aisling, Niamh, Sinéad, Áine, Seán, Peter, Aoife, Elaine, Grace, Fleur and Harry; great grandchildren Olivia, Isabelle and Elliott. Dr. O’Donovan is predeceased by his late sisters Christina and Myra and his late son-in-law Paul Kennedy, M.V.B. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 23rd December, in St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff, at 11.00 a.m. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam dílis. (Funeral arrangements were by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
CATHERINE CURRAN (nee Corbett) Carriganna, Stradbally With profound sorrow we record the passing of Catherine Curran which sad event occurred on 5th December, 2018. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Friday evening to The Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. Following Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her brother Jim and Phyl, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).
67 KATHLEEN CONNORS (nee O’Callaghan) River View House, Adramone, Kilmacthomas (1922–2018) It is with deep regret we write of the sad event on Tuesday, 13th November, 2018, of the passing of Kathleen Connors (nee O’Callaghan) at her home in the loving care of her family. She lay in repose at her home on Tuesday, 13th November, and in Drohan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, 14th November. Rosary was led by Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Condon, P.P., followed by removal to Sacred Heart Church, Faha. On Thursday, 15th November, at 11 o’clock, Requiem Mass was concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Condon, P.P.; Rev. Fr. Michael Enright, P.E., and Rev. Fr. Michael O’Byrne, P.P. Kathleen was laid to rest beside her husband Nicky in the adjoining cemetery. Kathleen is survived by her children Gerard, Liam, Mary, Bernadette, Nicholas, Geraldine and Paula; grandchildren and great grandchildren and extended family. Month’s Mind Mass will be offered for Kathleen at 9.00 a.m. on Sunday, 23rd December, in Sacred Heart Church, Faha. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).
ALICE MET EGAN (nee Young) Caseyville, Dungarvan
DARRELL HURLEY Ballyvooney, Stradbally
With sadness we record the passing of Met Egan which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 5th December, 2018. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on Friday morning, burial took place in St. Augustine’s Cemetery, Abbeyside. To her sons Tony, Tommy, Edwin, Alfie and Johnny; daughters Tess Nugent, Nuala Sexton and Cheryl Gallagher; sons-in-law John Nugent, John Gallagher and Barry Sexton; daughters-in-law Catherine Egan and Sonya Egan; grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy.
We record with profound sorrow and regret the passing of Darrell Hurley on Saturday, 8th December. Darrell is deeply mourned and sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Michelle and Paul; sisters Danielle, Alannah, Katlyn and Alanna; brother Jamie; partner Chantelle McGrath; grandparents Dolores and Brian Swift, Jimmy and Chrissie Hurley; aunts, uncles, extended family and friends. Darrell lay in repose at his residence in Ballyvooney on Monday, 10th December. In the presence of huge numbers of his family, relatives and friends the Rosary was led by Fr. J. Condon, P.P. Requiem Mass was celebrated at 12 noon on Tuesday, 11th December, in The Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, and afterwards Darrell was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.
(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).
MAE (Mary) McGRATH (nee Murphy) Villierstown, Cappoquin With sincere sadness and regret we record the passing of Mae (Mary) McGrath (nee Murphy), Villierstown, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late Johnny and mother of the late Martina Halley, which sad event occurred peacefully on 4th December, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Wednesday evening where Funeral Prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and friends. On Thursday evening Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday in the Church of Assumption, Aglish, by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E. Symbols representing Mae’s life were presented to the altar by Susan Brennan – niece (apron), Patrick Buckley – grandson (wooden spoon), Michelle Halley – grand-daughter (Joseph Loche CD), Ida Costin – niece (statue of St. Martin), Noreen Wright – niece (Sacred Heart picture), the significance was narrated by Sharon Willats – grand-daughter. Readings during the Mass were recited by John Crotty (grandson) and Caroline Hornibrook (grand-daughter). Prayers of the Faithful were read by Linda Buckley (grand-daughter), Andrea Hornibrook (great-grand-daughter) and nieces Jenny Murphy, Tracey Fraher and Jacinta McGrath. A lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass was provided by Dina Walshe. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by daughters Nora Crotty and Peg Buckley. Following Communion and before the Final Commendation Paddy O’Brien sung “Never Grow Old” as the coffin made it’s to the family grave. Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers and was assisted by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E., where Mae was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she Rest In Peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons John-Joe and Bobby; daughters Peg Buckley and Nora Crotty; sisters Kitty Tutty, Noreen McGrath, Peg Fleming and Anna Fraher; sons-in-law Patsy Buckley, Stephen Crotty and Michael Halley; daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
MARY McGRATH (nee Henneberry) Parkgate, Dungarvan We learned with feelings of deep sorrow and regret of the passing of Mary McGrath which occurred on Friday, 7th December, in the exceptional, tender and loving care of the Nurses and staff at CareChoice, Dungarvan. Beloved wife of the late Phil McGrath, we express our deepest sympathy to Mary’s brother Sean; his wife Catherine; Michael and Garry; her devoted niece Deirdre Collender and her husband John; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mary lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday evening, 9th December, and where in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends the Rosary was led by Fr. Michael Collender, O.S.A. Concelebrated Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Mary’s life was celebrated in St. Augustine's Church, Abbeyside, on Monday morning, 10th December. The Chief Celebrant was Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A., assisted by Fr. Ned Hassett, P.P.; Fr. Raymond Liddane, A.P.; Fr. Jim Mountain, Fr. Michael Brennock, O.S.A. Afterwards Mary was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
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FARMING IFA reaction to EPA figures IFA President Joe Healy said the change in emissions attributed to agriculture was not unexpected, due to the increased market demand coinciding with the ending of the milk quota regime in 2015, which had been in place since 1984. He said, "Ireland is the most carbon efficient producer of milk in the European Union and our beef farmers are in the top five. This is important at a time of increasing demand for dairy and beef. If agri-food production is limited in Ireland, it will happen elsewhere and contribute to increased international greenhouse gasses.” “We have a natural advantage in food production due to our grass-based production system. At present no credit is given in the climate data to the contribution that our permanent pasture and hedgerows make to carbon sequestration. This is not giving a fair picture of the overall positive contribution of agriculture,” he said. “Our farmers have been frustrated for years due to milk quotas and we need to evaluate the increased emissions in the context of the economic and social sustainability of rural Ireland,” he said. “Teagasc has set out a climate roadmap with 27 measures we can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These include the delivery of the huge potential for the production of farm-scale renewable energy and the Government needs to incentivise this,” he said. Joe Healy concluded by restating his call on An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar to demonstrate the necessary climate leadership required by coordinating the coming together of the necessary government departments and state agencies to deliver the full climate abatement potential of the Teagasc climate report.
Teagasc report confirms 2018 was an extremely difficult year for farming Onus on Government to support the sector in 2019 and protect direct payments . . . IFA President Joe Healy said that the Teagasc Annual Review figures released today come as no surprise to anyone involved in farming. He said that the report confirms that 2018 was an extremely difficult year for farming, in large part due to unprecedented weather conditions. The knock-on effects of this, such as the increased cost of fuel inputs and an increase in feed use per head eroded margins on Irish farms. He said that while the report expected some recovery in 2019, this is very much dependent on factors outside of farmers’ control. The IFA President said that it was more critical than ever for Government to step-up and provide certainty to a sector that employs over 300,000 people directly and indirectly. He said, “Farming, like any other large sector needs a certain level of certainty. While factors such as the weather are beyond our control, there are other ways that farming and the agriculture sector can be protected. Average farm incomes are 40% of average earnings in other sectors across the EU. On cattle rearing and sheep farms, direct payments account for up to 115% of average farm income. These direct payments must be maintained, at a minimum. “The medium-term outlook for agriculture is very uncertain, not least as a result of policy and trade issues stemming from Brexit. 2019 is a critical year, given the decisions that will be made on CAP post-2020. Farmers need an increase in the CAP Budget to at least keep pace with inflation and to support farmers, in order to provide some small level of security, ” he said.
Weather impacts on farm income in 2018, but some growth in prospect for 2019 THE adverse weather that blighted agricultural production earlier this year has had a significant negative impact on Irish farm income in 2018. In their newly released Outlook 2019 report, Teagasc economists estimate that average farm income in 2018 fell by 15% relative to the record level in 2017. The long winter led to increased early season production costs in 2018 due to delayed turn out of animals to grass. In turn, the extensive drought during the summer led to a collapse in grass growth and meant that farmers had to use additional concentrate feeding. Fears of a large scale winter fodder shortage have been averted by autumn weather conditions that were highly favourable to grass growth and grass utilisation. Good autumn conditions also facilitated late season silage production. Differences in stocking rate,
soil type and farm location, meant that some grassland farms coped better with the dry summer conditions than others. Nevertheless, dairy, beef and sheep farms saw a substantial increase in their expenditure on feed in 2018. On the typical dairy farm feed expenditure is estimated to have increased by about 50%. Tillage farmers had serious difficulty with spring sown crops in 2018, with yields well down on normal. However, yields of winter crops were not affected to the same extent. Cereal and straw prices at harvest in Ireland increased substantially on 2017 levels due to limited supplies. While they did not have to face the challenges presented by the poor weather in 2018, pig farms saw margins squeezed by a severe drop in pig prices at a time of rising feed costs. Overall, average farm income in 2018 across the various pro-
duction systems is estimated to have fallen by 15%. The largest reductions are likely to have occurred on dairy farms, where the average income reduction in 2018 is estimated to be 22%. Farms that are highly stocked and operating on light soils, particularly those in the South East, are likely to have been worst affected by the drought conditions. Pig prices should recover in 2019. Output prices in the drystock sector should remain relatively stable, while a slight reduction in milk prices and a more substantial reduction in cereal prices are forecast. With the assumption that weather returns to normal in 2019, there should be a major reduction in feed expenditure on grassland farms, which will help to lift margins in the dairy, beef and sheep sectors. In terms of other inputs, the main concern in 2019 will be an increase in fertiliser prices, with less movement
likely for feed and fuel prices. Some dairy and drystock farms will have a need to re-build fodder reserves in 2019. Better weather should lead to a recovery in yields in the cereals sector, but the outlook for tillage margins will depend on harvest prices in 2019. Current expectations are that cereal prices in 2019 will be lower. Overall, this should lead to an 8% increase in the average farm income in 2019, with income set to recover on dairy and drystock farms. In spite of a return to trend yields, lower prices and rising costs are forecast to lead to a fall in tillage farm incomes in 2019. With higher pig prices, pig producers should see a rise in margins in 2019 from the exceptionally low levels observed in 2018. For more information on the Outlook 2019 Report go to www.teagasc.ie
Minister must explain bizarre figures and name the factories AT a meeting with Minister Creed last Wednesday, the Department of Agriculture told the IFA that the figures for fines for excessive carcase trim in the factories was 19 so far in 2018, zero for 2017, 28 for 2016 and zero for 2015. IFA President Joe Healy says that these figures were bizarre. The Minister must come clean on what is going on with the inspection system and name the factories.
“To say there were 28 offences uncovered in 2016 and 19 so far in 2018, but zero in 2015 and 2017 is illogical. There is clearly something very strange going on and we need an immediate explanation from the Minister as to what is happening in our meat plants,” he said. Following strong lobbying from the IFA, the Minister has agreed to fundamentally change the system from January 1st next
year. In order for farmers to have confidence in any system, we need an explanation for these figures “At the meeting, we insisted that Minister Creed publish the list of the factories involved. It is completely unacceptable that the names of the guilty parties are being covered up. These names of these offenders must be published without delay,” he said.
Kieran O’Connor, MC; Gillian O’Sullivan, Guest Speaker & Zurich Farmer of the Year; Jennifer Hickey, Manager Bank of Ireland; Eoghan Drea, IFAC and John Fitzgerald, Bank of Ireland, pictured at the Bank of Ireland & IFAC Agri Seminar in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]
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Case for commitment on Winter/Spring milk price getting stronger IFA National Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan today (Wednesday) said that, despite the Ornua PPI showing it lags behind firming powder trends for November, co-op board members preparing to decide on their November milk price must note that the case for a commitment to hold prices at least for the rest of the winter is getting stronger with more evidence of markets firming up. After a year where extreme income volatility came from weather related cost factors, farmers will need the support and confidence boost which such a commitment from their industry would give them. “At its Outlook 2019 event
yesterday, Teagasc rightly highlighted an expected 22% income fall for average 2018 dairy farm incomes, mostly due to a major increase in production costs linked to a 50% additional expenditure on fodder and feed,” he said. “On the market side, yesterday’s positive GDT auction has shown that global butterfat prices in particular have turned a corner. European food-grade SMP prices are continuing to firm to exceed €1600/t. Much more rapid disposal of SMP from intervention stocks had been carried out at rising prices rapidly trending towards current fresh feed grade levels in excess of €1350/t.
EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has even predicted all stock would be disposed of by spring,” Mr Phelan pointed out. “We stated in recent weeks that output trends for year-end are well down in France, Germany and the Netherlands – which between them account for 46% of EU milk supplies, and 51% of EU’s exported milk. The lower output levels for the last quarter of 2018 are mostly due to weather events and fodder shortages, combined for the Netherlands with the effect of herd reduction forced by phosphates restrictions. Lower supplies and depleted intervention stocks have already, and will con-
IFA says ANC increase must be followed by additional funding in the next CAP IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady said the ANC increase for next year must be followed by a higher allocation to this vital farm income support scheme from €250m to €300m after 2020. The increase comes after the review of ANC areas, with €23m secured in Budget 2019. Joe Brady said the increases are important and the proposal to allocate the highest payment on lands with the highest natural handicap is necessary as incomes are lower in these areas.The CAP Rural Development Monitoring Committee will discuss the proposals on Monday. The new increased rates of payment follow on from improved payments under this year’s scheme with the allocation increasing by €50m in 2018 and
2019. Over 95,000 farmers benefit from ANC payments and this is likely to increase to about 98,000 in 2019. The IFA Rural Development Chairman pointed out that the maximum payment for 2019 in Category 1 areas, formerly Mountain Grazing areas, will be €4,246 (on up to 34ha) an increase of €856 over two years; in Category 2, formerly called Most Severely Handicapped areas, will be €3,190 (on up to 30ha) an increase of €311 over two years; and in Category 3, formerly Less Severely Handicapped Areas, the maximum payment will €2,685 (on up to 30ha) an increase of €217 over two years. The newly designated areas following the review will all be classified under Category 3. Following the review, 3.3m ha of
eligible land is now classified under the ANC scheme which also includes off shore islands where a special designation exists. The maximum payment of €250/ha applies on the first 20ha. In relation to areas excluded following the review, most farmers have now been written to by the Department of Agriculture. Where farmers appeal the Department will then provide the data by which their areas were excluded under the biophysical criteria. IFA has also been told by the Department that areas that were never in can also appeal. Joe Brady said that it was now important that the Appeals Body is set up without delay and an independent Chairman is appointed.
GLAS requirements by 31st December UNDER the Terms & Conditions of the GLAS scheme all participants must submit a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) and attend a GLAS Training course. Our records show that an NMP has not yet been submitted by GLAS Advisors, to the online Nutrient Management Planning System operated by Teagasc in over 800 GLAS 3 cases. GLAS payments have not issued to these GLAS 3 participants since 31st March, 2018 as a result.This includes the GLAS 2018 Advance Payment. All GLAS 3 participants must submit an NMP by 31 December 2018. Failure to submit a plan by this date will result in rejection from GLAS and claw-back of all GLAS payments made to date.
An NMP should be submitted as soon as possible to allow payments to issue and to avoid rejection from the Scheme. In a smaller number of cases, less than 200, GLAS 1 and 2 participants have not yet completed the required one day GLAS Training course.These participants are also reminded that failure to complete a training course by 31 December 2018 will result in rejection from GLAS and claw-back of all GLAS payments made to date. Teagasc may be contacted at email NMPHelpdesk@Teagasc.ie or Phone: 0761 111339; GLAS Division at glasnmp@agriculture.gov.ie or Phone: 0761 064451.
tinue, to alter market sentiment in a positive way,” he said. “Co-ops have supported farmers extensively during the fodder crisis of 2018, including through deferred repayments for inputs, free credit, rebates, even fodder imports, and this has been very much appreciated. However, farmers’ cash flows are in a bad way as the year comes to a close, with bills coming due, and lower seasonal milk volumes affecting milk cheques. Co-op board members must recognise that farmers will need at worst stable milk prices over the coming months, and thankfully market trends make this a realistic expectation,” he concluded.
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New Assistant Principal appointed in Teagasc Kildalton TEAGASC has appointed James Ryan as the new Assistant Principal in Kildalton, Agricultural College, Piltown, County Kilkenny. James qualified from University of Wales, in Aberystwyth with a degree in Agricultural Science. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching in Further Education from Waterford Institute of Technology, and recently graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management – (Future Leaders) from Maynooth University. He is currently a College Lecturer in Dairy production and manages the 110 cow dairy enterprise on the College farm. He has coordinated the different joint courses delivered in Kildalton with both Waterford Institute of Technology and UCD. He has previously worked as a Teagasc Dairy Business and Technology Advisor based in Tipperary and previous to that as
an Education Officer based in Teagasc, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. Speaking on his appointment James Ryan said; “I am really looking forward to this new role as I am passionate about teaching and instilling a love of agriculture, and in particular dairy farming, to students.Three of my former students have been awarded the title of FBD young farmer of the year. The dairy herd in Kildalton provides an ideal information base for students to learn from. It’s is currently in the top 1% of herds in the country and is being managed in both an environmentally and economically sustainable way”. Head of Teagasc Education, Tony Pettit congratulated James on his appointment as Assistant Principal in Kildalton Agricultural college, saying: “James brings to this role a wealth of experience of delivering education courses, both in theory and in terms of practical application on farms. I wish him every success in this post.”
James Ryan takes over as Assistant Principal from Tim Ashmore who has been appointed as the Education Programmes Verification Specialist in the Teagasc Curriculum Development and Standards Unit. James will join the current management team in Kildalton consisting of Principal Paul Hennessy and Assistant Principal of Horticulture, Grainne McMahon.
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Teagasc MINIMISING SILAGE LOSSES With many farmers starting the winter with a fodder deficit, or at best “just enough” fodder, it is important that losses at feed out are minimised. 1. Feed as many animals from a silage pit simultaneously as possible, so as to move across the feed face quickly. 2. Remove silage from the face using appropriate equipment, causing least disturbance to the face; the aim is to prevent air penetrating deeply into the remaining silage. Shear grabs are preferred. 3. Keep the polythene cover tightly in place both on top and at the sides of the silage. Do not hang it down over the silage face as this creates a warm, dark and moist environment that accelerates heating and deterioration. 4. Ensure equipment is in correct working order. Blades on shear grabs should be sharpened to ensure a better cut. Hydraulic pipes and rams should be checked for leaks or damage. 5. Maintain a clean silage slab. Gather up silage that has fallen around the yard in a timely fashion. If gathered on the day, this can be fed to low-priority stock on the farm. 6. Silage should be fed to stock frequently and fresh silage should be offered daily. If stock have to work too hard to sort through poor feed, their intake will be reduced, and a large amount of waste created. BETTER FARM BEEF UPDATE Redstart on the menu in Waterford - Due to the extreme weather this year, one Waterford farmer decided to plant a fodder crop Maurice Hearne is Waterford’s representative in the current phase of the Teagasc/Irish Farmers Journal BETTER Farm Beef Challenge. Maurice is running a mixed beef, sheep and tillage enterprise on 117ha near Dunmore East in Waterford.
Like the majority of farmers on lighter soil, and especially those located in the south east of the country, it has been a difficult period for Maurice. The extended dry spell over the summer resulted in a significant reduction in grass growth. This reduction, coupled with the difficult spring, resulted in a huge challenge trying to build depleted fodder reserves and maintain grass in front of stock. First-cut silage was rounded up by the end of May and returned reasonably well considering the late spring. All ground was subsequently fertilised, with the aim of taking a second cut by the end of July, but when the drought set in grass growth ceased meaning there was no second cut got until September. Yield of the second cut was significantly lower than was required and to add to the problem, quite a bit of the first cut had been used in maintaining grazing stock. When a predicted fodder budget was completed the middle of July, quite a fodder deficit was imminent. To try and offset the predicted deficit and bolster forage reserves, the decision was made to plant 20ha of redstart on tillage ground once harvesting was complete. The crop was sown at the end of August and received 90 units of nitrogen (N). The crop was left to establish for approximately 100- 110 days before stock started grazing. Cuts were taken at the end of October to predict yield and at that time it was estimated a crop of approximately 4.2t/ha of dry matter would be obtained. Grazing of the crop has started over the past few weeks. Stock were introduced slowly to the crop to prevent any digestive upset and allow the acclimatisation from grazed grass to the brassica to take place. Stock are currently being strip grazed and are given a daily allocation. Strip grazing will
ensure maximum utilisation and minimum wastage. Baled silage is being used as the fibre source and accounts for approximately 30% of the animals’ intake. Stock were also given two high iodine boluses two weeks prior to going onto the forage crop. To date grazing of the crop is going well, with ground conditions remaining very favourable and stock appearing content and healthy. SHEEP Closing time For March-lambing flocks, 60% of the sheep’s grazing area should already be closed by late November, with the aim of having 80% closed by mid December. Grazing management for the remaining 20% will depend on your system – some may choose to use this as an area for dry ewe lambs, remaining stores or to hold up ewes with supplementation prior to housing. This year in particular, there will be a temptation there to re-graze paddocks closed off in October and early November to prolong the grazing season. Each week closing is delayed in December can reduce grass availability next April by up to 150kg DM/ha. Do not re-graze closed paddocks, the grass will be far more valuable next spring. Where feed is limited, it will still be easier to supplement now to both meet requirements and physically allocate the feed, as opposed to next spring post lambing when demand is higher and ewes have lambs at foot. SCAN TO SUCCEED To get the best results, aim to scan ewes as close to 80 days post ram turnout as possible. For farmers who selected the scanning task as part of the Sheep Welfare Scheme, this must be conducted between 70 and 100 days post ram turnout.
Ifac are urging Waterford farmers to prepare for PAYE changes CHANGES are coming to how farmers manage their employees PAYE. Eoghan Drea, partner at Ifac’s Waterford office takes a look at what this means and how you should prepare in advance of the 1st of January If you are a farmer with employees or even one employee your PAYE system is going to get a little more complicated from 1st January 2019 as it is set to be reformed by revenue – this reform is being referred to as PAYE modernisation. All employers, including farmers with a small team of employees, or even just one, must comply with the new rules from the first of the New Year. Ifac are calling on all farmers to ensure that they are adhering to these new rules by preparing now. In order to be fully compliant, it is important to check that
you are operating PAYE correctly as you will no longer have the luxury of correcting errors on the P35 at the end of the year. Currently, many employees receive incorrect tax credits because Revenue only gets payroll information from employers once a year. In future, employers will submit payroll information to Revenue in real time which means Revenue can allocate correct tax credits and employees will avoid overpayment or underpayment of tax. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR EMPLOYERS As an employer you will now have to provide details of each employee’s pay and tax deductions to Revenue on or before every pay date. This will need to be done before you finalise payslips. It will include information on PAYE,
USC and PRSI.The information is submitted to Revenue via a Payroll Submission Request (PSR). Your payments will not change —i.e. if you currently pay monthly or quarterly, this remains the same. At the end of each month, Revenue will provide you with a statement summarising the information that you have provided. You will be able to view this statement on ROS from the fifth day of the month and you have until the fourteenth day of the month to check and correct your reports for the previous month. ARE YOU PREPARED? To get ready for the new PAYE regime, you need to check the following: • Have you the right Personal Public Service (PPS) number for all your employees? • Have you registered your
employees with Revenue? • Have you an up-to-date tax credit certificate for all your employees? • Have you completed the P45 process for any employees who have stopped working for you? • Have you adequate controls in place to ensure that benefits/notional pay are being accurately calculated during the year? • Are you aware of your duties as an employer at the end of the year? ifac is over 40 years in operation with 30 branches nationwide providing advice to agribusinesses and the farming community on tax, accountancy, pension planning, succession planning and other areas to help clients across the supply chain develop a profitable and sustainable business.
Using the scanning results, ewes should be divided on the basis of predicted litter size and fed accordingly. In addition both body condition and expected lambing date should be taken into account when dividing ewes into feeding groups. A receipt from the scanner with the number of ewes specified must be retained in your records. Details of the scanning results will need to be recorded in the record book along with details of the supplementation regime.
HEALTH & SAFETY A good time to plan a safe new year December is the month to ‘wind down’ and enjoy the festive season with family and friends. It can also be a time for reflection in advance of the busy spring period. Farm safety and health requires farm planning on a routine basis. The new green-coloured Risk Assessment Document is required to be completed by December 31st. Completing this practical document is a means to prevent injury and ill health. Most importantly, implement any health or safety actions that require your attention.
Fifth All-Ireland Title Winner Jay Prendergast Honoured – Bobby Connery, President of Clashmore/Kinsalebeg/Ardmore Ploughing Association pictured with Jay Prendergast and former World Ploughing Champion Martin Keogh at the Old Still Bar, Clashmore.
Fifth All-Ireland Title Winner Jay Prendergast Honoured – Kieran Keohane, Chairman of West Cork Ploughing Association pictured with Jay Prendergast at the Old Still Bar Clashmore.
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Tom Ormonde, Helen Leahy, Bank of Ireland, Bernie and JD Leahy, pictured at the Bank of Ireland & IFAC Agri Seminar in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]
DAFM announces details of 2018 Sheep and Goat Census THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced that over 45,000 registered sheep and goat keepers will receive their Annual Sheep and/or Goat Census 2018 forms shortly. The return of census details is a legal requirement. The census date is Monday, 31st December and the closing date for receipt of completed 2018 census forms returned by post in the pre addressed envelope provided is Thursday, 31st January, 2019. While the census return can be made by ordinary post, it should be noted that in
the event of a dispute the only acceptable proof of postage is a Registered Post receipt - a postal certificate or express post receipt is not acceptable. The census returns may also be submitted online via www.agfood.ie in which case the closing date is extended to Thursday, 14th February, 2019. The online system provides confirmation when a census submission has been completed successfully. Farmers not already registered for online services can do so by logging on to www.agfood.ie and clicking the option to register. As L log in
Waterford Macra na Feirme WATERFORD MACRA CHRISTMAS PARTY Waterford Macra will hold their Christmas Party on Saturday, 15th December in Shalloe's Bar (formerly Quills) Master McGrath. Kicking-off at 8.30 pm. All welcome. GAMES NIGHT Games Night continues this Wednesday, 12th December at 8.00 p.m. in Crotty’s Bar, Lemybrien. All welcome.
Dungarvan Mart Prices Monday, 10th December COWS 1 Fr. 740 kgs. made €845. 1 Fr. 765 kgs. made €760. 1 Fr. 690 kgs. made €620. 1 Char. 665 kgs. made €925. 1 Fr. 610 kgs. made €620. BULLOCKS 5 A.A. 538 kgs. made €985 each. 1 Her. 490 kgs. made €940. 1 A.A. 550 kgs. made €915. 8 Her. 447 kgs. made €840 each. 2 A.A. 345 kgs. made €710 each. 2 A.A. 357 kgs. made €710 each. 2 A.A. 370 kgs. made €715 each. HEIFERS 1 Bel Blue 490 kgs. made €940. 2 A.A. 472 kgs. made €885 each. 4 Her. 426 kgs. made €755 each. 3 Her 400 kgs. made €705 each. Final Cattle Sale of 2018: Monday next, 17th December, 2018. First Sale in the New Year: Monday, 7th January, 2019.
details are issued by post, farmers should allows sufficient time in advance of the closing date to receive their log on details. Online completion of the 2018 census will remain an option after the extended closing date for online returns (14th February, 2019). However, it should be stressed that late submission of 2018 details may have implications for eligibility to certain DAFM schemes. Submission of a completed census is central in declaring that required stocking rates are being maintained and facilitates the drawing down of payments
under schemes such as the Sheep Welfare Scheme, Basic Payment Scheme, Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme, AEOS, GLAS etc. Failure to return the census on time may impact payments under these schemes and also other future related payments from this Department. An information leaflet on the new rules relating to the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS), announced by the Minister in May this year, will be included in the envelope with the Annual Sheep Census 2018 forms.
READER’S QUERIES Question: I was approached by a neighbouring dairy farmer over the weekend to see if I had any room to take in slurry for 2018 as he is overstocked for the Nitrates. I didn’t think you could spread slurry this time of year. The last thing I can afford is a penalty on my BPS. Can you please advise? Answer: You are correct in what you are saying. If you were to have imported slurry from your neighbour you would have to have taken it in before October 31st. Normally the deadline is 15th of October but it was extended by two weeks in 2018 for the year that was in it.The answer is a clear No! Your neighbour will have to manage his stocking rate a little earlier next year. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Deadline for submitting Record 3 slurry import/export forms for 2018 is Monday, 31st December.These can be emailed to the DAFM Nitrates Section.
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A VISIT to Santa Claus in his Grotto is a must for every child under eleven or twelve between now and Christmas Eve and Santas all over the place are meeting and greeting the little ones better than a politician at election time. One place where the old gent has been particularly busy is at Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo, where he has been meeting with children who tour the farm and winter village and conclude their visit with a trip to their idol, the man in the red outfit and long white beard; the Christmas hero who never tires of giving presents. The farm and Zoo, indoors and outdoors, is a very popular tour with the children who have an opportunity of seeing their favourite animals up close and personal. They have an opportunity to hold and pet some of them too. Among the many animals are the Bearded Dragon; the oddly coloured Albino Burmese Python; Prairie Dog; Emu; Alpaca; Sulcata Tortoise; Wallaby; Barn Owl; and Ring Tailed Lemur, to mention just a few. A special experience is to see the miniature donkey from South America who had a new baby donkey just last week. There are the regular farm animals outdoors and, of course, the horses. All of these can be enjoyed as you wander along the Christmas trail, liberally sprinkled with
snow and lined with Christmas trees, all indoors and protected from the weather. There is the magnificent European model village; the snow house, ball pool and miniature excavators. Then there is the highlight of the experience, a special Christmas treat, a meeting with Santa in his dedicated, cosy and warm Glamping Pod which has been specially and extensively decorated for the seasonal experience. It may well be the highlight of a very special day. As adults relax afterwards in the restaurant where there is everything from a simple coffee to lunch and dinner, there is a wide range of activities available in the indoor playground, enough to keep any child happy, all within sight of the overseeing adults. Those who might not have toured the Mini Zoo previously will be pleasantly surprised at the extensive range of animals and birds on show, a display which has grown extensively since the Mini Zoo first welcomed Christmas visitors in 2013. A visit to Ardmore Open Farm is twofold, with animal attractions both outdoors and indoors and a meeting with Santa as well. So, whatever the weather, there are enough animals, birds and other small creatures to keep any child – or adult – happy for an afternoon or evening.
Kate takes National Race Walking honours PEOPLE will probably find more about this story in the Sports Section, but for those who do not go there, we have to record a magnificent victory by Kate Veale in taking Gold at the National 20k Race Walking Championships held in St. Anne's Park, Raheny, Dublin last weekend. In doing so, Kate Veale, a former Youth World Champion, took another major step on her way back to the top level of race walking at Senior level. In winning her race, Kate set a magnificent new Personal Best of 1.37.54 for the 20k Walk, knocking
almost 5 minutes off her previous best, a major achievement by any standards. Kate's victory was inside the qualifying times for two significant races in 2019, the European Cup of Race Walking and the World Universities Games, but she will have to wait a while as selection will be decided by Athletics Ireland in the near future. Kate must be well placed to get the nod for both events and, if the many conditions are favourable, then we can expect even more big things from the Ballinroad champion.
Pictured after the National Race Walking Championships held in Dublin last Saturday were from left: Rachel Glennon, (Bronze) Kate Veale (Gold) and Veronica Burke (Silver).
James Buckley and Bridget O'Neill with daughters Grace and Juliet with Santa Claus at Ardmore Open Farm last weekend. [Gerry O’Mahony]
Carols for Christmas ‘And so this is Christmas’ John Lennon famously wrote in his song ‘Happy Christmas – The War Is Over’ AND Christmas it is with all its colour, excitement, lights, presents, holly and decorative trees. With all of those distractions, we might easily forget the central characters in the Crib, the newborn Saviour of the world in a stable in Bethlehem together with His Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, not forgetting the Angels, the shepherds and the late arriving three Wise Kings. While John and Yoko Lennon’s Christmas song is still popular and played regularly at Christmas, it is the Carols which have survived for hundreds of years that are the ones to define Christmas. They are the Carols which most people recognise and many can sing. "Angels We Have Heard on High" is reputed to be the most commonly sung carol to the tune "Gloria", as arranged by Edward Shippen Barnes. Its most memorable feature is its chorus: Gloria in Excelsis Deo! (Latin for "Glory to God in the highest") To quote the musical experts “the sung vowel sound "o" of "Gloria" is fluidly sustained through a lengthy rising and falling melismatic melodic sequence”. The title and chorus line "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" are derived from the Gospel according to Luke and is deemed the first line of the song of the Angels on Christmas Eve over the stable at Bethlehem. ‘Adeste Fideles’ or ‘O Come All Ye Faithful,’ is another Carol which has maintained its popularity for nigh on two and a half centuries. It is reputed to have been written by John Francis Wade (c.1711-1786) who was an English musician at the college of Douai in France, exiled to England during the French Revolution 1789 – 1799. The first and original manuscript was dated 1743, indicating that Wade composed both the Latin words and the music between 1740 and 1743. ‘Silent Night’ is perhaps the most popular and the most moving carol of all and dates back to the
Germany of 1818. Our teacher, many, many years ago taught us that this Carol was written by a priest who was sitting alone in his Church in Germany one Saturday night and, moved by the silence around him and the spirituality of the moment, he thought of the phrase Silent Night, Holy Night and the germ of a Carol was born. He finished it as a Hymn and got the local schoolteacher to put it to music. Many myths and fanciful tales have grown up around this Carol, but it is believed to have been sung first on Christmas Eve 1818 in the Church of Oberndorf in Austria. ‘The Wexford Carol’ is reputed to be the oldest Carol of all, the words possibly dating back to the 12th century. Whether this gave it a Norman influence is not known. In fact, very little is known of its origin at all and its date of origin is disputed. The Wexford Carol, or the Enniscorthy Carol, so called because it was originally collected by a folklorist named Grattan Flood in Enniscorthy, is a beloved traditional Irish Christmas Carol, particularly in County Wexford. Traditionally, a man’s Hymn, it has been sung by the likes of Tom Jones and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and, since regaining popularity in the 1990s, it has been sung by Alison Krauss and Julie Andrews. Despite being challenged by ‘Fairytale of New York’, the song ‘White Christmas’ –neither of them a Christmas Carol - probably still maintains its place as the number one Christmas song among the people. It was written in 1942 by Irving Berlin, reminiscing about Christmas as the older generation used to know them. It was a lifelong hit for Bing Crosby and is the world's best-selling single, with estimated sales in excess of 50 million copies worldwide.
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Friday, 14th December, 2018
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TOURANEENA STAGES 90th WESTERN ANNUAL CONVENTION
PHILIP MAHONY WINS NOVEMBER WLR/GRANVILLE HOTEL GAA AWARD
JOHN HENNESSY ENTERS HALL OF FAME
DUNGARVAN BOXING CLUBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MICHAEL DUGGAN SIGNS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT
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SEE PAGES 2 & 3 Kilmacthomas's Captain, Gary Kiely raises the Junior B Hurling Cup high following the presentation by County GAA Board Chairman, Paddy Joe Ryan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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Morrissey Family Western Under 21 ‘B’ Hurling Championship semi-final
Late scores qualifies Ballyduff for Western Final Ballyduff ……………………1-12; St. Olivers ………………… 0-13. POINTS by Eoghan Murray (f) in the 61st minute and one from play by Sean Casey two minutes later prevented this Western under 21 ‘B’ hurling championship semi-final from going to extra time at the Fraher Field last Sunday morning. Playing into the wind, Ballyduff trailed by just a point at the break at 0-8 to 1-4 with the only goal overall coming from the stick of Sean Casey at the end of the first quarter. The winners led by 1-10 to 0-9 with 47 minutes played before St. Olivers rallied to level proceedings come the 54th minute and so it remained until Ballyduff notched the winning scores in added time. Both teams competed earnestly from the throw-in and every ball was keenly contested by both sets of players. Micheal Culloo opened the scoring with a 6th minute St. Olivers minor before Fionnan
Hickey had a decent goal scoring chance for Ballyduff three minutes later. Excellent Oliver’s free taker Mark Lynch increased his team’s lead before Andrew Casey opened the Reds account with a similar score in the 11th minute. The key score of the game arrived as early as the 14th minute when Sean Casey wormed his way through the tight St. Olivers defence to bat the ball into the country end goal and two minutes later their full forward Sean Tanner had an opportunity to bat home a second major. Oliver’s midfielder Liam O’Brien was outstanding in this first half, he opened his scoring account of 0-5 (4f) in this moiety in the 16th minute and with Mark Lynch adding a pointed free, the teams were back where they began, level, in the 21st minute at 1-1 to 0-4. The evenness of this game continued throughout the first half with
Fionnan Hickey for Ballyduff and Liam O’Brien exchanging scores before Andrew Casey and Eoin O’Brien gave Ballyduff a 28th minute lead at 1-4 to 0-5. The remaining first half time belonged to Olivers and in particular Liam O’Brien who fired over three consecutive points, the latter from a free, to give his side the minimum of leads at the short whistle, 0-8 to 1-4. Ballyduff hit five first half wides and St. Olivers three. Wind assisted, Ballyduff would have been expected to drive on in the second half and a point from play per Andrew Casey after just 51 seconds strengthened this opinion. However, St. Olivers dug deep from the outset and Ballyduff keeper Conor Sheehan was called on early to save a goal effort by Elliot Stackwood. A brace of points by brothers Andrew (f) and Sean Casey gave the Reds a 0-2 advantage come
Ryan Power and Billy Drohan with the Cup. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Dungarvan who lost to Kilmacthomas in the Co. Final replay of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Junior B Hurling Championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
the 36th minute at 1-7 to 0-8 before Mark Lynch opened Olivers second half account in the 40th minute. Fine margins decided this game and only one point from play in the second half by Olivers essentially militated against them. This score came from Liam O’Brien in the 49th minute and prior to this, Ballyduff had two points from play per Aidan O’Brien and Sean Tanner, Eoghan Murray pointed his second free and Andrew Casey had a goal effort. With forty seven minutes played, Ballyduff had one foot in the winner’s enclosure leading by 1-10 to 0-9 but credit their opposition, they scored the next four points, including three pointed frees by Mark Lynch to level the game in the 57th minute at 1-11 to 0-13. The game was back in the melting pot and wides by Eoghan Murray and Mikey Phelan just added to the growing tension. Yet,
the momentum swung Ballyduff’s way in added time and their two winning scores gave them a Western final appointment with the Brickey Rangers this coming weekend. Ballyduff’s Top Three: Sean Casey, Andrew Casey, Oran Leamy. St. Oliver’s Top Three: Liam O’Brien, Rob Shine, Mark Lynch. Observer’s Man of the Match: Liam O’Brien. Number of Scorers: Ballyduff 7. St. Olivers 3. Scores From Play: Ballyduff 1-8. St. Olivers 0-6. Frees For: Ballyduff 9. St. Olivers 14. Wides: Ballyduff 5. St. Olivers 5. Score of the Match: Liam O’Brien’s 30th minute point from play for St. Olivers. Scorers – Ballyduff: Sean Casey 1-2, Andrew Casey 0-4 (2f),
Eoghan Murray 0-2f, Fionnan Hickey, Eoin O’Brien, Sean Tanner and Aidan O’Brien 0-1 each. St. Olivers: Liam O’Brien 0-6 (5f), Mark Lynch 0-6f, Micheal Culloo 0-1. Ballyduff: Conor Sheehan; Eanna Hyland, Oran Leamy, Thomas McDonagh; Peter Kennedy, Eoghan Murray, Jack McDonagh; Eoin O’Brien, Sean Kenny; Fionnan Hickey, Andrew Casey, Bill Keane; Aidan O Brien, Sean Tanner, Sean Casey. St. Olivers: Donagh Looby; David Hally, PJ O Brien, Henry Griffin; Louis McGrath, Rob Shine, Jack Griffin; Robbie McGrath, Liam O’Brien; Micheal Culloo, Mikey Phelan, Morgan Buckley; Elliot Stackwood, Ciaran O’Connell, Mark Lynch. Sub: Sam Hallahan for Louis McGrath (h-t). Referee: Pat Casey (Affane/ Cappoquin).
Kilmacthomas's Eoin Walsh with family after the final. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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Kilmacthomas completes County double JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY JUNIOR ‘B’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL REPLAY Kilmacthomas's Ryan Gallagher with members of the Gallagher and Behan families. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Kilmacthomas …………..…1-10; Dungarvan ………………..…1-5. FOLLOWING the drawn game at the Fraher Field a fortnight earlier, Kilmacthomas left no doubt this time round as to which team would be crowned County Junior ‘B’ hurling champions when they had a fully deserving 0-5 to spare over a battling throughout Dungarvan fifteen at the same venue last Saturday afternoon. Having played against the very strong wind in the first half, Kilmac led by 1-5 to 0-5 at the break with Darragh Power’s brilliant individually worked goal in the 24th minute separating the sides. The winners went on to lead by 1-9 to 0-5 with 53 minutes on the clock and despite a 60th minute goal per Liam Ryan, Dungarvan’s only second half score, Benji Whelan’s charges were already into the winner’s enclosure and a notable Intermediate football - junior hurling double in 2018 was guaranteed for the mid County club. Kilmacthomas won the toss and elected to play against the elements which once they settled didn’t militate against them to any significant degree. Dungarvan started well and Niall Cronin did very well to save a first minute Luke O’Callagahan goal effort. The Blues had all the play in the first quarter but with the wind at their backs, they still found scores hard to come by. The Kilmac defence gave little away easily and with sixteen minutes played, the
Dungarvan lead of 0-4 to 0-0 didn’t look at all adequate considering the weather conditions. Dungarvan centre forward Sean Ryan pointed from play in the second minute and then provided for a Brendan Cullinan minor two minutes later. However, scores were not mounting on the board for the wind assisted side and they had to do with a further brace of Sean Ryan points, one from a free, before Jack Dee opened the winner’s account in the 18th minute with a lengthy pointed free into the wind. David Hallihan popped over the first of his game long 0-5 from play in the 22nd minute at a stage when Kilmac had come to terms with the Dungarvan challenge. Despite the strong wind into their faces, the winners were on top in general play and when Darragh Power ran past the Dungarvan defence to rattle the net in the country end in the 24th minute, the sign of a Kilmac victory was on the cards. Dungarvan’s Sean Ryan pointed a free in the 27th minute to level proceedings for the final time but it was Kilmac who finished the half the stronger with minor scores by David Hallihan, Darragh Power and Eoin Walsh (f) to lead by a clear goal at the short whistle, 1-5 to 0-5. Credit Dungarvan, they restarted with renewed effort and spirit but they were off target from placed balls in the first seven minutes of the half when on top in general play. The anticipated litany of Kilmac second half scores was not
happening at this stage but when Man of the Match David Hallihan pointed in quick succession in the 37th and in the 41st minute, a 0-5 advantage at this stage set them up for victory. The Eastern champions would have had a second goal in the 44th minute but for a terrific block by Gary Donnolly and a super save by goalie Craig Barry. In a low scoring second half though, a further minor by David Hallihan in the 50th minute and a second pointed free by Jack Dee three minutes later left a match winning 0-7 between the teams whilst Dungarvan were reduced to 14 men with the dismissal of wing back Sean Hyslop on a straight red card. As in the first half, the Klmac defence was on top and they didn’t concede a score until the very last minute of normal time. Liam Ryan’s ground stroke into the country end brought the difference back to 0-4 but time ran out for the Blues and Kilmacthomas deservingly lifted their fourth cup in 2018. Against the wind, especially, Kilmac’s fitness levels were crucial as they carried the ball out of defence and ensured a plentiful supply for a full forward line that accounted for 1-4 of their 1-5 halftime tally. The winners scored exactly the same amount against the wind as Dungarvan did but some very well taken points overall by a forward division that was capable throughout of making room for itself throughout both halves, proved to
Kilmacthomas's players, mentors and supporters celebrate their win over Dungarvan in the County Final replay of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Junior B Hurling Championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
be the ultimate difference. To the winner’s attack goes the plaudits but the tight marking of their defenders, who conceded just 0-3 from play in 59 minutes, makes them heroic in their own right in this replayed final. 2018 is a year that has seen a turnaround in the fortunes of the Kilmacthomas club and it is something that is to be welcomed in the overall context of GAA in the County. 2019 will present even stiffer challenges but they are ones which all involved should relish in attempting to improve their fortunes further. Prior to 2018, Dungarvan had never won the Western title in this grade since they entered it in 2010 and so they will rightly look on this year as one of solid progress. As it is their club’s second team, they will not know what players they will be with or without until the new championships commence, yet the ambition for their junior side must be to be just as competitive in 2019 and to introduce further younger players to the adult scene. PRESENTAION Chairman of the County Board Paddy Joe Ryan presented captain Gary Kiely with the championship cup as Kilmacthomas celebrated collecting silverware for the fourth time this year. Kilmacthomas’ Top Three: David Halliahan, Darragh Power, Gary Kiely. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Sean Ryan, Derek Barry, Ger Cusack. Observer’s Man of the Match: David Hallinan.
Number of Scorers: Klmacthomas 4. Dungarvan 3. Scores from Play: Kilmacthomas 1-7. Dungarvan 1-3. Frees For: Kilmacthomas 14. Dungarvan 10. Wides: Kilmacthomas 12. Dungarvan 8. Score of the Match: Darragh Power’s 24th minute goal for Kilmacthomas. Scorers – Kilmacthomas: David Halliahn 0-5, Darragh Power 1-1, Jack Dee 0-3f, Eoin Walsh 0-1. Dungarvan: Sean Ryan 0-4 (2f), Liam Ryan 1-0, Brendan Cullinan 0-1. Kilmacthomas: Niall Cronin; Peadar Hurton, Gary Kiely, Peter Gallagher; Conal Aylard, Jack Dee, Ryan Gallagher; Alan Fitzsimmons,
Gavan Dee; Eoin Walsh, Adam Walsh, David Power; Darragh Power, David Hallihan, Dan Cusack. Subs: Kealon Kiersey for Conal Aylard, Timmy Curran for Peter Gallagher, Ricky O’Connell for Darragh Power, John Cleary for Eoin Walsh, Dean Walsh for David Power. Dungarvan: Craig Barry; Gary Donnolly, Derek Barry, Aidan Kirwan; Sean Hyslop, Peter Queally, Ger Cusack; John Havens, Kealan Barry; Brendan Cullinan, Sean Ryan, Johnny Lynch; Luke O’Callaghan, Liam Ryan, Conor Duggan. Subs: Conor Mulcahy for Conor Duggan; Denis Kirwan for Johnny Lynch; Ian Sheehan for John Havens; Jamie Hallahan for Brendan Cullinan; James Kiely for Ger Cusack. Referee: Edmund Fitzgerald (Passage).
Father and son Billy and Joe Joy with the Cup. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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Western Board Annual Convention
Touraneena stages 90th Western Annual Convention THE first Western Board was formed in the month of February in 1929 as agreed at the County Convention of that year. The legendary Dan Fraher, who died in December of ’29, was born in the parish of Touraneena and so it was fitting that this milestone convention be staged there in the Community Hall last Thursday evening. As with recent conventions, this gathering was a quiet affair with no contests for the officer posts or motions to be debated but it proved
once again how well organised Gaelic Games are overall in the Western division and the healthy state of the Board financially. On behalf of the local club, Brendan Tobin welcomed the 50+ delegates to Convention following a presentation by the Board to the Lions Club of an amount of €1,000. Pat Casey’s Treasurer’s Account revealed a profit of €14,000 for the year’s work after an income of €72,000 and expenses of €58,000. The largest income came from
gates at games at €58,000 while the highest expenditure came in at €16,000 for renting fields from clubs for games. Overall, the Board is to the good by €72,000 which reflects well on all concerned with running the Board’s financial affairs. Once again the attractiveness of the double header Junior and intermediate hurling finals was reflected in a gate of €14,000 at the turnstiles in the Fraher Field while other fixtures that brought in more than
€1,000 to the Board included the following: Fraher Field: IHC Semi-Final: Ardmore v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: €4,705. IHC Semi-Final: Ballysaggart v Cappoquin; €4,580. IHC Double Header Group Section, Ballysaggart v Ardmore and Cappoquin v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: €1,530. JH’A’ Semi-finals Double Header: Colligan v Tourin and Ballinameela v St. Mary’s; €3,014. IHC Double Header Quarter-Finals, Ardmore v
Brickeys, Cappoquin v Modeligo: €2,660. IHC Quarter-Final: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v Stradbally: €1,810. JH ‘A’ Quarter Final and JH’C’ Semi-Final Tourin v
Abbeyside and Kilgobinet v An Rinn: €1,161. IFC Final: Modeligo v Ballinameela: €1,305. Cappoquin: IHC Quarter-Final: Ballysaggart v Shamrocks: €1,725.
NUMBER OF FIXTURES IN EACH VENUE AND TOTAL GATE FOR THE YEAR: Fraher Field: 41 €46,107. Bushy Park: 14 €965.50. Cappoquin: 22 €5,195.50. Colligan: 3 €339. Lismore: 3 €257. Dungarvan: 10 €1,222. Abbeyside: 4 €210. Ballyduff: 3 €251. Ardmore: 7 €507. Ballysaggart: 5 €810. Bohadoon: 2 €121. Clashmore: 2 €129. Gold Coast: 4 €357. Stradbally: 1. €43. Aglish: 6 €218. Tallow: 5 €1,198. Carriganore: 1 €115. Old Parish: 1 €36. An Rinn: 1 €41.
Chairman’s address to the Western Board Convention A Chairde It gives me great pleasure to address Convention this evening as your chairman. I would like to welcome all the delegates from our clubs and our special guests Cathaoirteach Padraig Seosamh O Riain and our leas cathaoirteach Sean Michael O Regain. Convention gives us an opportunity to look back at the year gone by to review all that has happened over the last 12 months and discuss if we are in a better place then we were this time last year. I believe we had a excellent year at divisional board level, resulting in fantastic finals in all our championships and large crowds attending all our finals. I would like to congratulate all the various winners of our championships. Unfortunately, due to the success of some of our teams who went on to represent us at Munster level, we still have the U-21 B hurling championship to finish and I would like to thank our clubs for their patience in getting this championship finished before Christmas. INTERCOUNTY TEAMS What a difference a year makes our senior hurlers were relegated from division 1A in the national hurling league and knocked out of AllIreland hurling championship in June. This served as a stark reminder of how difficult it is to stay at the top at inter county level, Derek McGrath and his management team stepped down and I would like to wish them all the best in the future. I would like to wish our new manager Pauraic Fanning and his Management team the best of luck for the year ahead and I would ask all our clubs and supporters to row in behind him and hopefully we will come straight back up to division 1A, and qualify for the All-Ireland series through the Munster championship. If we can do this anything can happen. Best of luck to players and management. Our U-21 hurling team had only one game when after a very close game in which we led for a long period we were defeated by Cork. Again Sean Power and his management team stepped down and I would like to wish Sean the best of luck in the future he certainly doesn't owe us anything after managing two All-Ireland winning teams. Our U-17 hurlers performed well in the new Munster championship format losing to Clare beating Tipperary, and Limerick and in the last game against Cork it just didn't happen for us on the day and we were well beaten however plenty to be hopeful about for the coming year.
Our senior footballers had a disappointing league campaign and then it was on to championship. We suffered defeat to Tipperary and then it was off to Wexford for the qualifier. It was a day of high drama and a fantastic occasion for Waterford football and no more then the team and management deserved, Tom McGlinchey and his management team stepped down and no words of mine would do justice to one of the nicest gentlemen I ever had the pleasure of dealing with in the GAA and I would like to wish him the very best in the future. Also I would like to wish Benji Whelan and his team all the best for the coming year and hopefully we can get out of division 4, U-21 AND MINOR FOOTBALL Both these teams were on the wrong side of heavy defeats and what can we say. Currently we are totally out of our depth in these two competitions, Hopefully, the new format for the minor football will give our players more competitive games and an opportunity to develop for the future. I wish the players and management of both squads the best of luck. DIVISIONAL BOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS As the runai reported we had another very busy year in the division. With some outstanding performances by our clubs and some memorable highlights along the way pride of place goes to the Comeragh Oil intermediate hurling championship. What a truly memorable championship with massive crowds coming out to support there clubs. Congratulations to ClashmoreKinsalebeg on annexing there first intermediate hurling title. Junior A Hurling was another well contested and very competitive championship with any of the four semi-finalists would have been worthy winners but that championship went to Ballinameela who went on to represent Waterford in the Munster Club Final. Junior B Hurling this was another competitive competition for all the second string senior teams. After a very close final Dungarvan were victorious. Congrats to Dungarvan. Junior C Hurling turned into a marathon championship with the victors having to play twelve matches to win it congrats to An Rinn. U-21 A Hurling had five teams and Abbeyside defeated Cois Brid in the final to secure three in-a-row. Congrats to Abbeyside. U-21 B Hurling had eight teams and as we speak the semi-final between St. Olivers and Ballyduff will take place on Sunday with Brickeys waiting for the winners. In Intermediate Football we had
Attending the Western GAA Board AGM 2018 in St. Mary’s Community Centre, Touraneena were Tom Condon, Brendan Tobin, Clodagh Kearns, J. P. Fitzpatrick and Mike Murray, Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club. [Sean Byrne] two very competitive semi-finals but Modeligo had a deserved win in the final. Congratulations to Modeligo. In junior Football we had only four teams with An Sean Phobal and Shamrocks qualifying for final, in very difficult conditions Shamrocks ran out deserving winners. In u-21 B Football we had nine teams with Cois Brid and An Gaeltacht qualifying for final. After a very close game Cois Brid ran out victors. Congrats to Cois Brid Before I go away from championships I would have to make a few observations. In junior football I hope for the coming year that we will have more teams affiliated. Again our Western intermediate hurling championship was the jewel in the crown and the record crowd that turned up for the final shows to me that this championship should always remain a divisional championship. There has been a lot of whispers about this championship but I would say to all the intermediate hurling teams in the West be careful what you wish for because if it aint broke you don't need to fix it. Also some clubs had difficult fielding at u21 B hurling due to lack of numbers maybe they should consider 13 a side for this competition. We were very fortunate that we had a long hot summer and the county teams going out of championships early meant we had all our competitions finished in good time for Munster Club and I would like to thank all the clubs for their cooperation in helping us achieve this. REFEREES The referee situation is still critical. We are very short of referees and we need to continue to recruit referees all over the county. This is very serious and I would appeal to all clubs if they know anybody in
their club who would like to take on a career in refereeing, to get in touch with any of the board officers or any of our current band of refs. A big thank to our current band of referees for their continued work for all the boards. BORD NA nOG AND COACHING AND GAMES I would like to sincerely congratulate Bord na nOg for there continued outstanding work for the underage kids coming through from all the clubs and I wish them well for the coming year. Also to coaching and games for there continued work with our development squads and I know coaching and games will leave no stone unturned to make sure we will be competitive in all grades in hurling and football in the years ahead. SCOR I would appeal to all our clubs to get involved in Scor for the coming year as they are celebrating 50 years this year. I would urge all clubs to do there best to participate particularly in Senior Scoras our participation has been poor over the last number of years SPONSORSHIP We are very fortunate to have a loyal and dedicated group of sponsors and I would ask all our clubs to support all our sponsors at every opportunity. It is a very important revenue stream for the Board and I wish them every success and support for the future MEDIA AND PRESS I would like to thank the members of the written press, in particular our local press men, from the Dungarvan Leader and Observer who fill the papers every week with the match reports from all our games. Also to Thomas McCarthy and Gavin Whelan from WLR for there continued coverage of our
games on the weekly sports show, OFFICER BOARD I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow board officers for an outstanding year. To Patricia a sincere congratulations on an excellent job.The Runai job is never done and she ison the other side of the phone 24/7. Sincere thanks to our Cisteoir Pat Casey for his excellent presentation of our accounts and for looking after our gates. Also to Clodagh Keams for her first year as assistant treasurer. To our vice chairman Neil Moore for his continued support to me and for stepping in for me on various occasions. Also I would like to thank Emer Barry for her continued great work as P.R.O. and for her production of all the team sheets and match programmes and to Richard Tobin as assistant secretary with his continued support to Patricia and stepping in for her on various occasions. COUNTY & EASTERN BOARD OFFICERS It would be remiss of me if I didn't mention the cooperation and support we received from the Co Board officers in particular the Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan, Vice Chairman Sean, Michael, and Co., Secretary Pat Flynn and Co. Treasurer John Jackson for their continued help and support and cooperation in fixing matches and venues for this year. Also a sincere thank you to the Eastern Board officers for their cooperation especially to Seamie Cleere who is stepping down having completed his five years as Secretary of the Eastern Board. He has been an outstanding member of CCCC and I wish him well in the future whatever it holds, also thanks to Michael Wadding as
Eastern Board Chairman and doubling up as refs co-ordinator the cooperation was outstanding between all the Boards. Also to all the members of Coisti Banaisti a sincere thanks for all their support during the year DAVE LONG One of our long standing and loyal gatemen Dave Long suffered a serious illness during the year. I would like to wish him a speedy recovery and hopefully he will back with us again in the coming year. Get well soon. SYMPATHY I would like to offer my sincere sympathy to all our Gaels who passed away over the last 12 months. I would like to pass on our condolences to you and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. On behalf of my family I would like to thank all the clubs for their messages of support and attendance at the funeral of my sister Jacinta; it is much appreciated. CONCLUSION I am deeply honoured to hold the position of Cathaoirleach of this Board and my wish is for this Board to continue to thrive over the next years. I would like to thank all the clubs for theircontinued help and support throughout the year, I would also like to thank my family my wife Brigid, daughter Sinead and my son Jamie for their continued support, and to my extended family and friends I say thank you. Also as I finish I would like to wish everybody a Happy Christmas and a successful New Year on the playing fields of West Waterford Go raibh mile maith agaibh go leir, Padraig Mac Grainne, Cathaoirleach
WESTERN GAA BOARD CONVENTION
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Attending the Western GAA Board AGM 2018 in St. Mary’s Community Centre, Touraneena were Pa Lyons and Sharon Power, Melleray GAA Club. [Sean Byrne]
Attending the Western GAA Board AGM 2018 in St. Mary’s Community Centre, Touraneena were Anthony Walsh, Una Maher, Francis Tobin and Kevin Casey, Colligan GAA Club. [Sean Byrne]
Attending the Western GAA Board AGM 2018 in St. Mary’s Community Centre, Touraneena were Luke O'Brien and Micheal Toibin, An Sean Phobal. [Sean Byrne]
Attending the Western GAA Board AGM 2018 in St. Mary’s Community Centre, Touraneena were Tom Cronin, Noel Conway and James Prendergast, Ardmore GAA Club. [Sean Byrne]
Attending the Western GAA Board AGM 2018 in St. Mary’s Community Centre, Touraneena were Seamus Condon, Seamie Daly and John Barry, Ballyduff Upper GAA Club. [Sean Byrne]
Shamrocks delegate seeks fixture co-operation between Divisional Boards AT last week’s Western Board Convention in Touraneena, Shamrock’s delegate and former Western and County Board Chairman James Tobin was critical of the nine weeks wait that his club’s junior football team endured in waiting for their County junior football final fixture against the Eastern champions Mt. Sion. The long serving Shamrocks man emphasised that his argument had nothing to do with losing out eventually after extra time in this game but rather making the point that it is impossible for a team to
prepare properly and as one would wish for a County final not knowing when it will be played. The Shamrocks’ spokesman also went on to say that such a wait for a fixture places an added financial burden on a club with just one game to show for it after over two months. He continued that there should be contact and co operation during the championships between both Eastern and Western Boards to prevent such an occurrence. However, the situation this year was that there were eight teams in the Eastern championship and just
Attending the Western GAA Board AGM 2018 in St. Mary’s Community Centre, Touraneena were James Tobin, Tom O'Donovan and Liam Ahearne, Shamrocks GAA Club. [Sean Byrne]
four in the West, so the likelihood was that the championship up here was going to be concluded well in advance of its Eastern counterpart unless the Western champions start was delayed and clubs would not probably agree with this as they would want games at the usual time of the year. There may be more teams in the Western championship in 2019 if Ballyduff, Lismore and Tallow return which with ‘the ear to the ground’ seems likely. Returning to the Shamrocks situation, their point is very valid as at the County final it was clear that their long break without a championship game cost them the title with Mt. Sion the opposite with a perfect run up to the game. The same situation applies here in the West at the moment in the under 21 ‘B’ hurling championship with the Brickeys waiting an even longer time span since September 30th for their final against St. Olivers or Ballyduff, the latter also in wait for their semi-final which was played last weekend. The facts are that championships such as this one at this time of the year will most likely be delayed with the Munster club championship deadline and the Provincial games themselves taking precedence. The answer includes moving the under 21 championships to earlier in the year. Now that’s an old chestnut!
Attending the Western GAA Board AGM 2018 in St. Mary’s Community Centre, Touraneena were Pakie Hurney, Michael Briggs and Neil Moore, Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. [Sean Byrne]
Tributes paid to Board gateman Dave Long BOARD Chairman Pat Grant was loud in his praise of long serving gateman at the Fraher Field and at other venues around the County, Dave Long in his annual address to the Western Board Convention in Touraneena last Thursday evening. The former Portlaw, New York and Dungarvan hurler has been hospitalised in Cork since last July but hopes are now high that Dave will be back home before Christmas. Dave has given great service to the Western and County Boards in a difficult at times job while being a true GAA man, when his work is done at each match, he is a regular visitor to the stand or to Ollie Drummy underneath the scoreboard to cast his experienced eye over whatever match is in progress. In his playing days, Dave was a gifted free taker and accurate forward, he starred with the Waterford
teams in New York in the 1960’s, he was part of the Portlaw senior County title winning teams of the 1970’s and he finished his career with Dungarvan, winning a County Intermediate hurling medal with the Blues in 1978 and scoring 0-7 (5f) in their 1-14 to 0-8 win over Stradbally at the Fraher Field. Dave is married to Kay Moylan, daughter of the legendary Christy Moylan, who among many other achievements in a long and illustrious career, won an All Ireland senior hurling medal with Waterford in 1948. Treasurer of the Western Board, Pat Casey also joined in wishing Dave well in his recovery, stating that he was a ever reliable servant to the Board for many years now. The Observer wishes Dave a complete return to full health and all local gaels look forward to seeing him out and about in 2019.
Pictured is Dave Long on the Dungarvan County Intermediate hurling winning team of 1978.
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WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALL AWARDS
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Waterford Ladies Football Awards & Munster Medal Presentation Night: Pictured are the Waterford Minor team and Management after they received their Munster Medals.
[Dan McGrath]
Waterford Ladies Football Awards & Munster Medal Presentation Night: Pictured are the Waterford Under 16 team and Management after they received their Munster Medals.
[Dan McGrath]
Waterford Ladies Football Awards & Munster Medal Presentation Night: Jodie Tuohy, Gaultier, receives the Under 16 Player of the Year award from John Frewen, Chairman Waterford Ladies Football Association, also included is Johnny Troy, team Manager. [Dan McGrath]
Waterford Ladies Football Awards & Munster Medal Presentation Night: Sarah Lacey, Dungarvan, receives the Minor Player of the Year award from John Frewen, Chairman Waterford Ladies Football Association, also included is Johnny Troy, team Manager. [Dan McGrath]
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Gaelic Jottings County Convention this Thursday CHAIRMAN Paddy Joe Ryan will preside at the annual County GAA Convention in Lawlor’s Hotel this Thursday commencing at 7 pm. Main interest will circle around the election of a rep to the Munster Council with Brendan Tobin having completed his five year term. There are three Gaels in the hat for the two positions, John O’Leary (Ballyduff Lower), outgoing, current Chairman of the Western Board Pat Grant and Ardmore’s Noel Conway.
Hall of Fame Award for Marie Crotty FORMER Waterford star Marie Crotty says that it’s “a massive honour” to be inducted into the Ladies Gaelic Football Association Hall of Fame. Crotty, renowned as one of the greatest players ever to hail from county Waterford, was officially honoured at the TG4 All Star awards banquet, in association with Lidl, on Saturday night, December 1. As a player with the famed Ballymacarbry club, Crotty claimed an incredible haul of ten All-Ireland Senior Championship medals, including sevenin-a-row, and 14 Munster titles. At inter-county level with the Déise, Crotty won five All-Ireland Senior medals, eight Munster championships, a Junior All-Ireland title, and a Munster Junior medal during the course of a glittering career. Crotty is also the proud holder of five All Star awards and she made history in 1986 when she became the first lady to score a point in Croke Park, during the 1986 All-Ireland Junior Final. Since retiring from football, Crotty has served in various coaching roles with Westmeath, the Coralstown club in the Lake County, underage teams in Ballymacarbry and, most recently, the Round Tower Club in Clondalkin.
Important dates announced at Western Convention WESTERN Board Affiliation Meeting: January 5th, 2019. County Awards Night: Friday, January 18th, 2019. Nominees Announced at this week’s County Convention. Western Board Championship Structure Meeting: January 28th, 2019.
Munster Championship games in Walsh Park in 2019? THE Waterford County Board is expected to delay redevelopment work at Walsh Park until after next Summer in an effort to stage their home Munster hurling championship games against Clare and Limerick at the venue. A decision from An Bord Pleanála on whether the project can go ahead is imminent, but work may be pushed back to allow Waterford pursue their case to retain home advantage. New Déise manager Padraic Fanning, in conversation with County Board chairman Paddy Joe Ryan was adamant their games against Clare and Limerick on 12th May and 2nd June would take place in Waterford. Munster Council chairperson Jerry O’Sullivan has said that Walsh Park is still in the reckoning to host games next
summer. However, he added that the chief reason it was deemed unsuitable this year was not its capacity of approximately 8,000, but rather the collapsed Western Boundary wall. "Walsh Park is still a possibility, but at this moment in time, nothing has been ruled in or out," O’Sullivan explained. "We are anxious Waterford avail of the home games, the same as everybody else. They just find themselves in a very unfortunate position. Once that planning decision is made, we can all sit down and decide where we want to go from here. "[Munster CEO] Kieran Leddy was due to go to Waterford on Thursday. Meetings are ongoing. If planning permission is refused, we are back to where we were last year and the only difference is the [western boundary] wall situation has been rectified. You would still have a problem with capacity. "We’d be anxious to get these matters, relating to venues and times, put to bed as quick as is possible. That lets everybody know where they are going."
Two tier Championship options THE GAA’s Director General Tom Ryan has elaborated on the two options that are under consideration when it comes to the introduction of a second tier football championship. Following on from “positive” discussions on the subject, a Central Council meeting agreed to discuss possible formats at the January meeting of Central Council to allow a motion to proceed to Congress in February. “We asked people to consider two variants,” “One, where all counties will play in their provincial championship but once you eliminated from that competition you go straight into the second tier. “The second variant is where you are eliminated from the province, you go into the qualifiers as normal but if you lose in Rounds 1 or 2 of the qualifiers then you enter the second tier competition. “Second-tier eligible counties would be those in Division 3 and 4 of the Allianz League.” He added: “The answer to the thing is in there somewhere, it's between those two. “We will now discuss possible formats at the January meeting of Central Council to allow a motion to proceed to Congress in February.”
Club Season Ticket THE very popular Waterford GAA Club Only Season Ticket is now available in both Intersport Elverys Waterford and Dungarvan; David Walsh’s Dungarvan and Walsh Park. This Season Ticket includes All Club games from MinorSenior and Co. Finals. The cost is €150 and €100 for OAP’s Alternatively you can purchase the club and county one directly from Croke Park see link for more details on this option. This is said to be the best value option http://waterfordgaa.ie/taggedNews/1004 5570/2119/2019_national_season_tickets
Mixed reaction to Experimental Rules THERE was a mixed reaction from intercounty football managers to the experimental rules which were implemented for
Jackie Cusack, Granville Hotel, Philip Mahony, Neil Gough and Gavin Whelan WLR.
Philip Mahony wins November WLR Granville Hotel GAA Award THE WLR / Granville Hotel GAA Award for the month of November is staying in the Mahony household as Philip Mahony claimed the accolade. His brother Pauric won the October award. Philip has been immense in the Ballygunner half back line, putting in a string of dominant displays as the Waterford champions captured their second Munster Club senior hurling title
the first time in last weekend's O'Byrne Cup fixtures. The restriction on the handpass rule didn't find favour with Carlow boss Turlough O'Brien. "I wouldn't be hopeful [about it having a future]. I don't think it's a better spectacle when the ball is being kicked away like that. No one wants to see that," he said. "When there is a sweeper in play it's nearly a recipe for a turnover, last line in particular, turnover after turnover and that's going to be a problem, a big problem. I don't think it's going to add anything to it, when teams are at full strength and more competitive it will be even worse." By contrast, new Longford manager Padraic Davis felt the handpass rule worked well. "I think it fared out well in our game [against Wicklow]. In both sides, the communcation was good and they were calling out the third pass and it went both ways. I don't know if it has a place going forward, but we'll see. I'd possibly be in favour of the sin-bin rule, I suppose you're punishing both the individual and the team," he remarked. Laois manager John Sugrue feels the experimental rules put added pressure on referees. "It's a completely new concept, trying to watch lots of different things. I think it's very difficult for referees, even just the handpassing rule, we had five handpasses at one stage and there was no free blown. I'm not being critical of the referee, but there's an awful lot of information inside there that referees have to try to process," the Kerry native commented. New Westmeath supremo John Cooney, meanwhile, believes the sin bin could have a future. "The sin bin is not a bad option. Some of these fouls are not done intentionally and I was always in favour of a sin bin.
with a six point win over a fancied Na Piarsaigh Philip scored a crucial goal in the semi-final, with a brilliant overhead strike which forced extra-time against Ballyea as the Gunners went on to record a hard fought win after a mammoth battle. Philip also delivered a powerful display in the half-back line in the Munster Final, curbing many Na Piarsaigh attacks and putting his team on the front foot.
Ten minutes off the pitch is a fair punishment," he opined.
Santa arrives early in Mullinalachta MULLINALAGHTA'S Dan McElligott believes that the club's players have given local children a new generation of heroes to look up to, after their remarkable Leinster club final victory over Kilmacud Crokes. Mullinalaghta from a half-parish of just 447 in north-east Longford made history when they beat Dublin giants Crokes 1-8 to 1-6 to become the first Longford side to win the AIB Leinster club SFC title. Mickey Graham's men came into the contest as massive underdogs as the first Longford side ever to contest a final at that level. They trailed by three points with four minutes of normal time remaining before pulling off a famous smash and grab raid. While Mullinalaghta’s success may appear to be overnight to outside observers, McElligott claims that it’s been 30 years in the making and pointed to a local story whereby the frustrations of a sixth class schoolboy, who was fed up of suffering defeat after defeat, kick-started the club’s revival. According to McElligott, Brian Buckley’s lament of ‘if only we could win one bloody match’, in the late 1980s, was where the seeds of the club’s success were planted. "It’s a well-documented fact that about 30 years ago when they were competing at schoolboy level that following numerous defeats at schoolboy level, one particular schoolboy cried in frustration one day, ‘if we could only win one bloody match'. "So it was probably that outburst that kick-started the formula that set up future generations. "Numerous lads put their
shoulder to the wheel and coached and tutored those lads in the local pitch and just installed belief that with hard work, practice and basic skill that they could be the best that they could be. "Now that they’re Leinster champions, they are the best. So Brian did get his wish and the one bloody match to win yesterday was the Leinster club final."
Dungarvan GAA Annual THE 2018 Dungarvan GAA club Annual will be on sale at the following outlets from Wednesday, December 19th: Lynch’s Greenhouse in the Shopping Centre, The Country Store and Albert McGrath’s Newsagents.
Scór Na Seachtaine DARRAGH Power’s 24th minute goal for Kilmacthomas in their County Junior ‘B’ Hurling final replay against Dungarvan in the Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon.
Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the 1968 County Junior football final replay between Ballyduff Portlaw and Ardmore in Walsh Park on the paper dated December 15th, 1968. Ballyduff/Portlaw 2-5; Ardmore 0-6.
Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the Lalor family, Waterford and Kilmacthomas; the Egan family, Caseyville, Dungarvan and the Hurley family, Stradbally on their recent sad bereavements.
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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY THRILLING ENCOUNTER ENDS ALL SQUARE Championship: County Intermediate Hurling Final. Date: Sunday, 1st November, 1998. Venue: Fraher Field. Half-time score: Stradbally 0-5; Ballyduff Lower 0-4. Full-time score: Stradbally 1-11; Ballyduff Lower 2-8. Stradbally team: Pat Curran; Kevin Coffey, Oliver Costelloe, David Power; John Coffey, Thomas Walsh, Paul Kiely; George Walsh, John Hearne; Ger Power, Stephen Cunningham, Trevor Costello; Niall Curran, Liam O’Brien, Trevor Curran.
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Club Focus Wednesday, 4th November, 1998. COUNTY UNDER 21 HURLING FINAL
Lismore makes it three in-a-row Lismore 1-11; Mount Sion 0-8. LISMORE domination of the under 21 championship continued at the Fraher Field on Sunday last when they met the full brunt of Mount Sion’s challenge head on to carve out a famous three in-a-row for the Cathedral town club who were appearing in their eighth County Final in this grade in the nineties. In our preview in last week’s issue I said that much would depend upon Dan Shanahan’s display. So it transpired as “Big Dan”, receiving from the very sharp Dave Bennett, crashed the ball to the net in the 15th minute for the only goal of this very competitive decider which was played in very difficult underfoot conditions. He was Lismore’s leading scorer here with 1-3 to his credit. On the turnover Mount Sion paid him the ultimate compliment when they switched Ken McGrath to centre half back to mark him. However, it was a case of robbing Peter to pay Paul as far as the city side were concerned as their best forward was now positioned fully 90 yards from the Lismore citadel. Dan Shanahan won his fourth County under 21 medal on Sunday last which must be a record in itself. Lismore led at the interval by 1-4 to 0-6 with the very skilful Eoin Bennett, who had a great hour, scoring 0-1. While inter-county star Dave Bennett had 02 to his credit. As well as putting Dan Shanahan (0-1) in for his goal, he had a very good game here as he ranged far and wide all over the pitch to play a real captain’s part. Mount Sion’s six points came per Paul
Browne (0-2), Michael White (0-1), K. McGrath (0-1), Eoin McGrath (0-1) and Jamie O’Meara (0-1). While a great burst forward from the right corner saw Eoin McGrath’s shot for a goal going wide across the face of the goal. On the turnover, after Lismore missed from two frees, Eoin McGrath pointed a 34th minute free to level the scores at 1-4 to 0-7. Now the Lismore defence, ably marshalled by full back Anthony Whelan and centre back Tom Veale, put the clampers on the Mount Sion attack who were limited to scoring 0-2 both from frees in this period. With Peter Howard, Ken Kearney, Willie Cunningham and Stephen Quinn lending solid support. Another player starred here in the person of stylish midfielder Eugene O’Brien who was easily the best midfielder on view. Dave Bennett (35th and 40th minutes), Eoin Bennett (42 minute), Dan Shanahan (44th and 47th mintues), D. Bennett (50th minute) and Eugene O’Brien (53rd minute) tacked on points. Micheál White, who made a few late bursts, was denied on each occasion by a very much in form Brendan Landers, before Ken McGrath pointed a 60th minute free, 1-11 to 0-8. Thus, Lismore collected their eighth County Under 21 title – 1967, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998. Lismore: Brendan Landers; Peter Howard, Anthony Whelan, Ken Kearney; William Cunningham, Tom Veale, Stephen Quinn; David O’Gorman, Eugene O’Brien; Shane Kearney, Dan Shanahan, Eoin Bennett; Michael Shanahan, Dave Bennett (Capt.), David Howard. Subs: Billy Walsh for M. Shanahan; M. Shanahan for D. Howard. Mount Sion: T. Flynn; J. O’Farrell, S. Twomey, K. O’Connor; M. O’Regan, J. O’Meara, I. Power; P. Browne; P. Hammond, S. Flynn, G. Cunningham, K. McGrath (Capt.); E. McGrath; D. Acheson, M. White. Subs: E. Kelly for S. Flynn; B. Hennessy for M. O’Regan; S. Ryan for I. Power. Referee: P. Kelly (Portlaw).
John O’Carroll, Head of Retail at Dairygold with Paraic Fanning, Waterford Hurling Manager and Stephen Bennett, Waterford Hurler at the launch of the Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League 2019 which took place in Co-Op Superstores Raheen, Limerick, the flagship store in Dairygold’s retail network across Munster.
Games & Fixtures released for Munster Hurling League 2019 THE opening round of the up and coming Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League 2019 sees All-Ireland Champions, Limerick take on Tipperary in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick on Friday, 14th of December. Commenting at the launch of the competition, which took place at Co-Op Superstores in Raheen, Limerick which is the flagship store in Dairygold’s retail network, Munster Council Chairman Jerry O’Sullivan said: “I am delighted that all six counties will participate in the 2019 Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League. The Munster Council is pleased to facilitate this competition for our counties as it provides participating teams with a great opportunity to prepare for the very competitive Allianz League. I am delighted to welcome Co-Op Superstores as the competition sponsor once again. I thank them for their continued support and look forward to working with them in the months ahead.” Co-Op Superstores is the retail
division of Dairygold Co-Operative. Jim Woulfe, Dairygold CEO stated: “We are very pleased to join forces once again with Munster GAA in what is an extraordinary and unprecedented era for Hurling. As an organisation deeply embedded in Munster, Dairygold through our network of retail stores and our online store coopsuperstores.ie is connected with the GAA across all communities. We are looking forward to being part of another exciting League which gets the 2019 hurling season underway in Munster.” The launch was attended by Cork Manager, John Meyler, Limerick Manager, John Kiely, Tipperary Manager, Liam Sheedy, Clare Manager, Gerry O’Connor, Waterford Manager, Paraic Fanning and Kerry Manager, Fintan O’Connor. They were joined by Cork player, Seamus Harnedy, Limerick player, Sean Finn, Tipperary player, Seamus Callanan, Clare player, Conor Cleary, Waterford player, Stephen
Bennett and Kerry player Jordan Conway. CO-OP SUPERSTORES MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE 2019 DRAW AND DATES Group 1: Limerick v Tipperary: Friday December 14th, Gaelic Grounds Limerick, 7.30 p.m. Kerry v Limerick: Thursday December 20th, Austin Stack Park Tralee, 7.30 p.m. Tipperary v Kerry: Saturday January 5th, MacDonagh Park Nenagh, 2 p.m. Group 2: Clare v Cork: Saturday December 29th, Cusack Park Ennis, 2 p.m. Cork v Waterford: Wednesday, January 2nd, Mallow, 7.30 p.m. Waterford v Clare: Sunday, January 6th, Fraher Field Dungarvan, 3 p.m. Final: Sunday, January 13th, venue and time tbc.
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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 2 Forecasts. 2 Correct. 0 Incorrect. Success Rate: 100% This Week's Forecasts: West U-21’B’ H Final: Ballyduff V (Brickey Rangers). East U-21’B’ H Final: Roanmore v (St. Mollerans). To Date: 451 Forecasts. 302 Correct. 149 Incorrect. Success Rate: 67%.
2018 Munster GAA Awards THE Munster GAA Awards were held on Saturday, December 8th last at Fota Island Resort, Cork and the full list of award winners for 2018 are as follows: Sean Hayes (Minor Hurling) Paul Walsh (Minor Football) Aoife Murray (Camogie) Aine O’Sullivan (Ladies Football) Donal O’Sullivan (Under 20 Football)
Mark Coleman (Under 21 Hurling) Seamus Hayes (Distinguished Service) Ballygunner (Club) Kavan O’Keeffe (Handball) Joe McKenna (Hall of Fame Hurling) Johnny Hennessey (Hall of Fame Football) Sean O’Shea (Senior Football) Seamus Harnedy (Senior Hurling) John Kiely (Manager)
Kinsalebeg who beat Modeligo in the Roinn D Final of the Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscoil Portlairge Football Finals 2018 played in Dungarvan's GAA Grounds. [Sean Byrne]
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Ardmore’s John Hennessy enters Munster Hall of Fame THE football pedigree of John Hennessy in an era dominated by Kerry footballers was rightly recognised at the Annual Munster Awards ceremony in Cork last weekend when the Ardmore stalwart joined fellow County men, Tom Cunningham (Dungarvan), Monty Guiry (Kill) and Jim Wall (Nire) into the Provincial Hall of Fame.
As they say it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy but sentiments apart John Hennessy was a class act as acknowledged by the Munster Railway Cup selectors on the winning 1975, 76 and 78 teams, the latter year in starting in the final and replay against Ulster. The Ardmore man played in the half forward line alongside Mike Sheehy and Pat Spillane with other
legends of the game, Jimmy Barry Murphy, Sean Walsh and John Egan in the inside line. This alone shows how good a footballer John Hennessy was. 1978: Semi-Final: Munster 2-6; Connacht 0-7. Final: Munster 2-7; Ulster 2-7. Replay: Munster 4-12; Ulster 0-19. The Munster 1978 side lined out as follows: Billy Morgan, Kevin Kehilly
(Cork), John O’Keeffe (Captain, Kerry), Ger O’Keeffe, Paudie O’Shea, Tim Kennelly (Kerry), Martin Murphy (Clare), Gene McGrath (Tipperary), Dave McCarthy (Cork), John Hennessy (Waterford), Mike Sheehy, Pat Spillane (Kerry), Jimmy Barry-Murphy (Cork), Sean Walsh, John Egan. Subs: Paudie O’Mahony (Kerry), Brian Murphy (Cork), Ger Power, Jack O’Shea (Kerry), Michael Quish (Limerick), Vincent O’Donnell (Tipperary).
John Hennessy (Waterford) accepting the Hall of Fame Football award from Munster PRO Anthony Walsh (left) at the 2018 Munster GAA Awards held on Saturday, December 8th at Fota Island Resort, Cork. The late 1970’s was also a special time for John Hennessy at club level as he was part and parcel of Ardmore’s football side that beat Stradbally in the senior final at the Fraher Field on a score of 2-6 to 0-11. This was Ardmore’s second title win following in the footsteps of the 1965 team. The 1977 team lined out as follows: John Colbert; Michael Hennessy, Pat Pendergast, Liam Lincoln (R.I.P.); Pat Hennessy, Denis Conway, Bertie Hallahan; John Hennessy, Noel O’Connor; M. King, Matty Cronin, Declan Hennessy; James O’Donnell, Noel Conway, Frankie North. Subs: T. O’Connor for P. Hennessy, J. J. Conway for B. Hallahan.
John Hennessy pictured with family members at the 2018 Munster GAA Awards held on Saturday, December 8th at Fota Island Resort, Cork.
Outside the white lines, John
Hennessy has given as much and perhaps even more service to his club in various roles with teams up to the present day. An Ardmore game at any venue without the presence of John Hennessy would be like Christmas without presents such has been his commitment to his club. Sometimes, players don’t receive the acknowledgement they deserve as time moves on when their generation is consigned to the past so credit the Munster Council for paying this tribute to John Hennessy, a most well received one on the GAA scene here in Waterford and even more importantly, a really deserved one.
Kavan O'Keeffe (Waterford) accepting the Handballer of the Year award from Munster PRO Anthony Walsh (left) at the 2018 Munster GAA Awards held on Saturday, December 8th at Fota Island Resort, Cork.
Launch of the Waterford GAA Board Annual Awards 2018 sponsored by The Local Bar, Dungarvan. Seated from left: Tricia Walsh, Secretary Western GAA Board; Brendan Tobin, Chairperson Awards Committee; Helena Byrne, The Local Bar (Award Sponsors) and Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board. Standing from left: Neil Moore, Pat Grant, Emer Barry, Billy Devine, John O'Leary and Gavin Whelan, WLR/fm. [Sean Byrne]
Ballyduff favourites to beat long waiting Brickeys Morrissey Family Under 21 ‘B’ Western Under 21 ‘B’ Hurling Championship Final BALLYDUFF V BRICKEYS in Fraher Field Sunday, December 16th at 12 noon THIS championship final has lost some of its attractiveness because the Brickeys played their
semi-final game back on the 30th of September and this places them at a huge disadvantage. Likewise, you may well argue that Ballyduff’s previous championship outing before last Sunday was even further back on August 3rd but the St. Olivers semi-final game last week is priceless for the Reds. You can’t beat a good hard championship match like last Sunday, no matter how much training is done or challenge games played. The composition of the Ballyduff side should be similar to last Sunday’s while even the Brickey’s
most ardent supporters may not be sure who lines out and where for the Bushy Park team. Also next weekend Roanmore and St. Mollerans play the Eastern counterpart in this grade and the County final may be pencilled in for the following week at a Western venue. This may be of some advantage to the Western champions and at this stage it looks as if it will be Ballyduff who were somewhat unlucky to lose out to eventual County champions Comeragh Gaels last year at the Stradbally venue. Forecast: Ballyduff.
Referee Thomas Walsh (Waterford) accepting a medal from Munster GAA Chairman Jerry O'Sullvan in recognition of refereeing the 2018 Munster Minor Hurling Final.
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Abbeyside First Under 21 County Hurling Champions 1966
Abbeyside are worthy Under 21 champions
From the Files of the Dungarvan Observer
By John A. Murphy Abbeyside ………………… 4-12; De La Salle …………………. 2-9. ABBEYSIDE hurling experienced one of its finest hours on Sunday last when the Under 21 side, unfancied in many quarters rose to heights of splendour when beating a hitherto all-conquering De La Salle in the County final at Dungarvan’s Fraher Field. This was a result best described as a turn up for the books, for De La Salle, I know, would not hear of defeat. But victory went to the all round superior side and they are very worthy winners of this newly inaugurated grade. Sunday last was in fact a very special day in the history of the Abbeyside club for unknown to many people this was the twenty first County final contested by the club since its foundation. And this momentous occasion was celebrated in the most fitting manner imaginable by as fine a side as ever left the Village in recent years. De La Salle came to the Old Boro venue on Sunday carrying a tag of invincibility. The facile manner in which they had romped to the Eastern title had scribes from that end of the County hailing them as unbeatable in the grade. It was under this cloud (one could describe it as such) that Abbeyside faced up to their man sized task, but from a very early stage, I had satisfied myself that the title was
Abbeyside Under 21 Hurling 1966, first County Champions in the grade. Back row left to right: A. Duggan, B. Shields, P. Enright, J. Power, J. Cosgrave, C. Kelleher, M. Power, B. O’Connor. Front row left to right: P. Flynn, B. O’Brien, M. Cliffe, J. Flynn, G. Fives, L. Cliffe, S. Murray. coming Westward bound. For, believe me, the Villagers were as under-rated a side as De La Salle were over-rated. In defence they were strong and resolute; in midfield they had a pair-
The first and Abbeyside's first County under 21 winning hurling captain Pat Enright, (1966) on left, and the last and Abbeyside's last County under 21 winning hurling captain Conor Prunty (2018) pictured with the Tony Mansfield Memorial Cup at the Fraher Field last Saturday week after the Villagers win in this year's County final against De La Salle.
ing that gave them overall supremacy whilst their attack was comprised of players very willing ‘’to have a go’’ and very adept, let me add, at picking off scores. The Villagers led from start to finish and that to me is the acid test of a team’s supremacy. At times in the second half, De La Salle threatened to overhaul them but the threat was only of a very temporary nature and in the end it was the magnificent Villagers, clearly going from strength, who held sway in all sectors. IMPETUS If Abbeyside needed an impetus or extra special urge to capture this coveted title, then it was provided earlier in the afternoon by Dungarvan’s minors who proved quite convincingly that the Eastern hurling monopoly could be broken. As though fully intent on showing what those on one side of the bridge could achieve, they, on the other, would do in like manner. They set about their task and succeeded to such a magnificent extent that by the end the Easterners had been reduced to a very ordinary side indeed. Every player in a blue and gold jersey rose to the occasion in expert fashion and there wasn’t a trace of flattery about the nine point winning margin they had etched out by the end. If De La Salle were supremely confident and I have no reason to doubt otherwise, they must have had their eyes open widely during a first half which saw the Villagers in rampant mood. When in the third minute, a high centre from centre forward Bilest Murray was finished to the net, the way had been cleared for a match winning tally. Wattie Walsh - the loser’s most dangerous attacker - replied with a point, but thereafter it was
Abbeyside who ruled the roost. Further points by Murray and Joe Flynn, a goal by Larry Cliffe and a pointed free by Pat Enright built up a clear three goal lead for them by the 30th minute. To the interval Wattie Walsh replied in kind to points by Connie Kelleher and Dasher Power and at the break it had been put up to the Easterners in no uncertain fashion as they trailed 2-6 to 0-3. With the second half breeze behind them one felt that the Abbeyside defence would be taxed to the limit by an opposition dead set on wiping clear that nine point deficit. And when after Abbeyside keeper Brendan O’Brien saved from point blank range only to see the ball subsequently scrambled to the net, I expected De L a Salle to relentlessly pile on the pressure. SHOWED THEIR METTLE But confronted by this one major threat to their supremacy, Abbeyside showed the mettle that has made them champions. Almost at once - as though indignant of this De La Salle upsurge, they returned to the attack and were rewarded in the 8th minute when Brian O’Connor goaled. A minute later the losers were back in the game again when Walsh raised a green flag but points by Enright (free) and Maurice Cliffe helped alleviate any worries that may have begun to creep into the Village side. On the three quarter hour A. Bowman pointed a De La Salle free but in a minute came the score that, for me at any rate, underlined indelibly the difference in class between victors and vanquished. Connie Kelleher gained possession and as he juggled the ball on his stick, Pat Enright, almost nonchalantly flicked it from him. An accurate cross into the goalmouth found the grabbing hand of Dasher
Power and almost in the one split second movement the ball was nestling in the De La Salle net. It was a score brilliantly executed and one which finally put paid to any remaining hopes the losers might have had of salvaging the game. The exchange of points that followed had no bearing on the final outcome - although the closing score, a point from a most acute angle by Maurice Cliffe was an appropriate climax to a polished team performance. NO ALIBIS So clearcut was Abbeyside’s superiority, which was not even completely shown in the final scoreline, that De La Salle cannot possibly provide alibis for their own defeat. It was a case of confrontation with better opponents and well may Abbeyside bask in the glory of this victory. HEROES ALL To me every man of them was a hero in his own right. Goalkeeper Brendan O’Brien brought off a few thrilling saves and looked confident all through. Whilst the sextet in front of him shut out an attack that has amassed huge tallies all along the route to this final. Anthony Duggan, Greg Fives and Bernard Shields shut off all passages to goal and outside them Peter Flynn, master of Al Bowman, John Cosgrave a magnificent pivot and Joe Power formed a powerful half line. At midfield, Pat Enright and Joe Flynn mastered the different pairings pitted against them during the hour and both hurled with superb aplomb all through. But it was the attack which really stole the thunder. The scoring chances when they came were snapped up without fuss and very few indeed were the chances that were not capitalised on.
Brian O’Connor and Connie Kelleher irrepressibly flanked Bilest Murray on the forty and no better praise can be attributed to the latter than to say that he held his own with Davy Duggan presently being tipped for inter County representation. The full line also helped themselves to many vital scores. In the corners, the Cliffes, Larry and Maurice, led their opposite numbers a merry dance and sandwiched between them was Mick Power, probably the most colourful personality in the game. ‘’Dasher’’ got punishment and served it out with interest and into the bargain scored an invaluable 1-1, the goal being the finest score of the game. And what of De La Salle? Such was the reputation they enjoyed that it would be folly to say other than that they were a big disappointment. True they played as well as they were allowed but even at that so much more was expected of them. Billy Irish kept a good goal and Richie Power and Davy Duggan tried very hard in defence. But at midfield and in attack they were literally plagued with troubles. Mossie Power was the better of their midfielders, but only Wattie Walsh lived up to expectations in a highly vaunted but disappointing attack. Abbeyside: Brendan O’Brien; Anthony Duggan, Greg Fives, Bernard Shields; Peter Flynn, John Cosgrave, Joe Power; Pat Enright, Joe Flynn; Brian O’Connor, Bilest Murray, Connie Kelleher; Maurice Cliffe, Michael Power, Larry Cliffe. De La Salle: Billy Irish; A. Madders, R.Power, T. Fraher; B. Cuddihy, D. Duggan, D. Evans; M. Power, P. Walsh; A. Bowman, M. Kennedy, B. McCaul; W. Walsh, F. Moran, V. Dalton. Referee: Billy Daniels (Dunhill).
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The late Nicky Whelan – a tribute from Kill GAA Club AN already traumatic year for the Kill GAA family was magnified by the recent sad death of our President and one of our greatest clubmen, Nicky Whelan, who passed away peacefully at home in his native Carrigphilip on Monday, 26th November. Born in 1938, Nicky went to school in Kill, on foot, with some of his siblings, while more of the clan went East to nearby Ballyduff. At the age of 10, he came under the influence of Principal Dan O’Brien, where “How To Play Gaelic Football” by Kerry’s Dick Fitzgerald was central to the boys’ education. From early on, Nicky exhibited a natural agility and athleticism which he put to good use in later years. As a young man he played football and hurling with Ballyduff – there being none of the latter in Kill at that time – and kept goal in a Junior County hurling final for the Reds. However, in 1962 he was back in the green jersey, or should we say blue (more about that later). For some reason he became “a free agent” and when Kill came calling halfway through their breakthrough senior football campaign, Nicky came on board. Arriving into the dressing-room, by his own admission he was petrified looking around at the likes of the great Tom McGrath, Noel Power and Monty Guiry of Waterford fame. That sense of foreboding was exacerbated when Nicky was unexpectedly picked in goal to face our great rivals Kilrossanty in a quarter-final at the Sportsfield, having never been selected there in football before. He was shaking in his boots but,
keeping a clean sheet, he helped us beat the Comeragh men for the first time in the championship. The the rest as they say is history though his initial moment of glory was delayed. Nicky sustained a serious head injury in the second half of the historic 1962 decider, which he remembered little of, and, knocked out cold, had to be taken to hospital by ambulance, missing that night’s celebrations. On his release the following Friday, another huge bonfire was lit and Nicky was carried shoulderhigh into the village to a hero’s welcome – those rapturous scenes captured on camera by his sisters, home on holiday from England. Nicholas Whelan had found his calling. What he lacked in height, he made up for with cat-like reflexes and astute positional sense, combined with those trademark left-footed clearances to his wing-backs. He proved irreplaceable between the Kill posts for the next two decades; completing a quartet of county senior titles in the sixties, including the historic ’66-68 threein-a-row, along with four Phelan Cups and numerous tournaments. While he won his major honours in football, hurling was his first love. He was also Kill’s custodian with camán in hand, possessing a great eye for the sliotar, and on his day he could stop lead-shot. He was in the goal when Kill won their maiden junior hurling title in the double year of 1966, and remarkably 20 years later, at 48, he lined out as cúlbáire as Kill defeated Modeligo in the County Junior ‘B’ hurling final.
The late Nicky Whelan (front, third from left) lines out in goal for Kill in the victorious County Junior hurling final of 1966, and (right) wearing the distinctive Munster blue jersey as Kill football netminder during the club’s glory days, in which he won four senior county medals. It didn’t end there and in 1988, just few months shy of his 50th birthday, Nicky togged out one last time in Cleaboy in junior hurling. His legendary status in An Chill was complete. After his playing career was finished, he threw himself into administration, which eventually led to two terms as an energetic chairman. He was instrumental in the club fulfilling his lifelong ambition – purchasing our “own” pitch. That came to fruition in 1988 with the official opening of the present-day grounds by GAA Úachtaráin John Dowling. Like the Bull McCabe, Nicky minded that field as if it was his own. And when his days were over as chairman he was to become
groundsman with his good friend Tommy Mooney by his side. No job was too big or too small and collectively they oversaw continuous improvements. Nicky was equally generous financially as he was with his time; so much so he donated his firstprize winnings (a substantial amount) in a confined club draw. Fundraising and promoting various initiatives, Nicky was always thinking of the club. Even when playing cards with his neighbours, it would always be for a Déise Draw or GAA National Draw ticket. An expressive voice at AGM time, Nicky was his own man, someone who always had a view on any topic of the day, GAA or otherwise, and guaranteed an
interesting conversation or observation, whether about society or sport in general. He loved rugby, and couldn’t wait for the Six Nations every February during the “off” season. He also loved the sing-song with his neighbours – a “little drop” of whiskey thrown in for good measure. Indeed, Nicky’s altruistic spirit was always evident whenever one called to the Whelan household. His keen sense of community was shown when, in 2000, millennium year, Nicky was to the forefront in developing a monument to his beloved Carrigphilip: simply known as “the rock” in local circles. Befitting his stature and popularity, the arrival of his funeral at Kill Church on Thursday, 29th
November was flanked by a GAA guard of honour, with a huge club and community presence paying their respects. His coffin was draped in Kill’s white goalkeeper jersey as well as a “blue” Munster jersey that he borrowed from his good friend and team-mate Monty Guiry whilst minding the Kill net in the ’60s. That was Nicky Whelan, a unique personality – in the words of Frank Sinatra, “I did it my way”. Sincere sympathy is extended from the Kill club to Nicky’s wife Nancy; son Fergal; daughter Marie; brothers Mike, Anthony, Tom; sisters Ann and Mabel; grandchildren Blaithin and Shoda; nieces, nephews and the extended Whelan family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
REMEMBERING OTHER DAYS
Darren divides the decades ''Old Gaels can pause and ponder when the shades are drawing nigh. And our minds begIn to wonder back to days now long gone by.'' WHEN Kilrossanty lined out in the County senior football final this year against Nire, their side contained one member who played when they last won the Conway Cup all of 29 years previously back in 1989. The two finals are spread over four decades and it must be some kind of a record that Darren Mulhearne played in the 1989 decider against Nire and then played the same opposition this October well into his forties. Back in 1989, the Kilrossanty custodian played midfield on the Comeragh minor team that were beaten by Gaultier, he was awarded the Young Footballer of the Year award, and as soon as the final whistle sounded, he brushed aside his youthful disappointment and manned the goals for the senior side in their dramatic 1-4 to 1-3 over the Nire. Mulhearne has served his club through thick and thin and mostly the latter and it will be no surprise if he is back in the number one jersey in 2019 for another attempt to win his second senor football County medal. SAVED TWO CERTAIN GOALS Darren is not on the Kilrossanty side because of service rendered or for sentiment as anybody who watched this year's County Final saw him deny the Nire two certain goals by his alertness off the line and despite losing, he was one of the Kilrossanty stars on the night. While some of his younger team mates found it difficult to handle the occasion, Darren Mulhearne proved the practical value of experience which is
accumulated over time and when the Kilrossanty custodian eventually hangs up his boots he can look back with pride on the service he rendered the Green and Gold.
Bord na nÓg Annual General Meeting
Darren Mulhearne who played both senior and minor County finals for Kilrossanty on the same day back in 1989 and who lined out in this year’s County senior football final.
THE recent Annual General Meeting of County Bord na nOg held in Lawlor's Hotel, Dungarvan marked Billy Devine's final meeting as Chairman as his five year term is up. The Ballysaggart Club man has given unbelievable service to Juvenile GAA in the County and it's been an honour to work alongside him. At the end of the meeting, the Board officers made a special presentation to Billy to honour his term and for his invaluable and dedicated role in which he served as Bord na nÓg Chairman, Padraig Nolan (PRO Co. Bord na nÓg) presenting a special plaque to Billy Devine. Also included in picture - Pat Morrissey
(Treasurer), Eric Furlong (in-coming Chairman), Angela Whelan (in-coming Secretary), Gavin Whelan and Robert Grace (Assistant Srcretary). The meeting also saw Gavin Whelan step down after a three year term as Runai. Gavin has been involved with Bord na nÓg for nearly ten years and has been a brilliant asset to the board, and both Gavin and Billy will remain on the committee for 2019. Here's wishing Billy and Gavin all the very best of luck, and we thank both for their service and dedication to Bord na nÓg Portlairge.
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Naomh Bríd/St. Pat's Minor hurling champions and mentors paid a visit to Coolnasmear & Kilbrien schools last week with their trophy.
Naomh Bríd/St. Pat's Minor hurling champions and mentors paid a visit to Coolnasmear & Kilbrien schools last week with their trophy.
Dungarvan JUNIOR HURLING Hard luck to our Junior hurlers who were defeated on Saturday afternoon last by Kilmacthomas in the replay of the Junior B hurling final. This group of players and the management team put in great effort all year and can indeed be proud of their efforts. JAMES KIRWAN TROPHY This year the James Kirwan memorial trophy will be contested by our under 12 group. It will take place in the Sports Centre on Monday, 17th December at 5 p.m. The format will consist of a series of mini hurling games amongst our regular Monday group which will eventually lead to a final with the winners taking home the treasured James Kirwan Trophy. We would once again like to thank the family for their kind sponsorship. Aidan and Denis played an important part in our junior hurling games this year and were both playing on Saturday afternoon last in the Junior hurling final replay. SPORTS CENTRE This Friday night will be our final indoor session for 2018. This group has put in great work and have enjoyed themselves thoroughly and maybe will be rewarded with a special visitor on Friday who hopefully will bring a treat or two. CLUB AGM The Club AGM takes place this Sunday, 16th December in the clubhouse at 4 p.m. This is an important date in the clubs year and we encourage everyone with an interest and opinion in club matters to attend. This is the place where all discussions should take place. ST STEPHENS DAY RUN The St. Stephen’s Day Run organised in conjunction with West Waterford Athletic Club is now just a few weeks away. This year all funds raised will aid the Dane Power Rehabilitation fund. The event will take place from the club grounds starting at 11 a.m. on St. Stephen’s morning. There are two courses available, two miles and five miles for both walkers and runners. Looking forward to seeing a large crowd on the 26th. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the clubhouse. CHRISTMAS RAFFLE All tickets for the Christmas raffle to be returned before Sunday next, the 16th December. Tickets can also be returned at the Agm. Many thanks to everyone who supported our Christmas draw by either buying or selling tickets.
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SYMPATHY The club extends sincere sympathy to the Fitzgerald family on the death of Christine Fitzgerald (née McCullagh) Emerald Terrace who died recently. Sympathy is extended to the Egan family on the recent death of Alice Met Egan (nee Young) Caseyville, Dungarvan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
Naomh Bríd/St. Pat's Minor hurling champions and mentors paid a visit to Coolnasmear & Kilbrien schools last week with their trophy.
Pictured above are neighbours and clubmates Kevin Daly and Jack Lacey who came up against each other in the Intermediate Munster League Colleges cup semi-final where Jack’s Mary Immaculate College team emerged victorious by a single point. M.I. went on to beat DCU in the final on a scoreline of 15 pts to 1-8. Naomh Bríd / St Pat's minor hurling county champions present St. Pat's under 11s with their trophies.
An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Garys Lounge on Monday, 3rd December. The numbers drawn were 12, 26, 28 and 29. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Alison Curran, Mick Kelly, Donal Fraher and Thomas Hennebry. The seller’s prize went to Pa Drohan. Last Monday, 10th December night’s jackpot was worth €9,200. Black and Amber lotto tickets will be on sale outside The Pike
Service Station on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If anyone would like to help out selling tickets on Saturday mornings please contact Kevin on 087 2814712. O’NEILL’S CLUB SHOP The club shop is now open on the O’Neill’s website. There is some fantastic Colligan gear available, which would make for some lovely Christmas presents. Go to www.oneills.com/clubs and search for Colligan Emmets GAA.
Kill LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw held in Dunphy’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night we had no match 3 winners so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two lucky names out of the hat were Paul Flynn and
Mike Beresford. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 6 & 10. ST. MARY’S St. Mary’s AGM takes place on Wednesday evening 12th December in the Kill G.A.A. Clubhouse starting at 8 p.m. All members are asked to attend and any new members are more than welcome.
St. Pat’s Juveniles U11 TROPHY PRESENTATION IN KILBRIEN The trophy presentation to the St Pat's U-11 team, winners of Town and Country 2018, took place last Thursday in Kilbrien Hall. Thanks Gavin Whelan for being MC and to the Naomh Bríd / St Pat's minor hurling county champions for presenting the boys with their trophies. It was a fantastic experience for the boys. BACK TO SCHOOL FOR OUR MINORS The children of Coolnasmear & Kilbrien NS had a great treat last Monday. The Naomh Bríd / St. Pat's Minor champions paid a visit to the schools with the trophy they won the previous weekend. The children were delighted to see them, not least because they were allowed off homework and got a party bag each. Well done to all for organsing a great day. MINOR LADIES SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT IN COUNTY FINAL Our minor ladies finished their long campaign last Sunday in Stradbally. A close match saw them beaten by a Tramore team that they had bested earlier in the season. This robust contest was there for the winning until the last 10 minutes when Tramore opened a narrow gap that we couldn't quite bridge despite our best efforts. This very young team will be
back again next year. With only two players departing the minor ranks for 2019 this team will only get better. CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA Maybe you're looking for a gift, maybe you're looking to avoid headaches or perhaps you just want a stocking filler (for very big stockings). Mary Fahey has a great selection of juvenile hurling helmets available at bargain prices. Trade-ins accepted. "SPLIT THE POT" This is the club's main fundraiser which helps to top up registration fees, pay for footballs, sliotars, referee fees, subsidise bus hire, field maintenance & help towards any other bills which our club has fall due over the year. Tickets for the next monthly draw are available from Mentors, Parents, Committee, Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 PROGRESSIVE 45 Cards are on each Thursday night at 8.00 pm in Coolnasmear Hall. FACEBOOK Follow St. Pat's on Facebook for all the latest club news: www.facebook.com/saintpatsgaa
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Lismore Camogie Club LISMORE CAMOGIE AGM 2108 The Lismore Camogie AGM 20188 took place on Thursday, November 29th in Lismore Community Centre. There was a reasonably good attendance at this AGM and business of thenight began with outgoing Chairperson Jim Russell opened the meeting with a minutes silence for all members who lossed their loved ones over the 2018 year. He went on to congratulate all who got married and all who had babies in 2018. Outgoing secretary Marie Russell read the minutes of the 2017 AGM followed by the Chaiperson’s address and secretary's report. Marie’s secretary's report was a very comprehensive report on all what happened in the 2018 season. Both Marie in her report and Jims Chairpersons address reiterated that eventho' that nothing was won in 2018 both were very proud of all the work being done in the underage scene. Both said that it was great to see new members in the U-6's, U-8's, U-10's. It wasvery encouraging to see these age groups participating in blitzes through out the summer and into the Autumn. Jim and Marie thanked Lismore GAA for the use of their facilities and also Ballysaggart GAA and Ballyduff GAA for the use of their facilities throughout the year. Both thanked the clubs main sponsor Michael O’Leary (Red House and Auctioneer and Valuer) and Caithriona Doyle who kindly sponsored the clubs printing throughout the year also they thanked all other sponsors and the town of Lismore for all their support of the club in the various fundraising events. It was then onto the treasurer’s report in which outgoing treasurer gave a very comprehensive report on all the clubs income and expenditure. Next up was the election of Officers. Nearly all positions were filled with the exception of Chairman and Vice Chair and Treasurer. Presidents: Helen Barry, Frances Whelan and Liam Kirby
Vice President: Fr. Cullinane Chairperson and Vice Chair TBC at next meeting in January Secreatary: Ber Daly Assistant Secretary; Ciara Prendergast Treasurer: TBC Assistant Treasurer Olivia Flynn Registrar: Linda O’Keeffe PRO: Noreen Power Child Welfare Officer TBC at January Meeting Delegates To Co. Board: 2 Members of Committee on rotation Liasion Officer: Eddie Nugent Primary School Liasoin Officer: Shauna Prendergast Secondary School Liasion Officer: Emma Barry Development Officer: Nicola Kearney and Emma Barry Committee all of the above plus Marie Russell, Sharon O’Brien, Amy Walsh, Pete Kiernan, Alice Russell, Caroline Hetcha O’Connor, Mary Russell, Elanor O’Gorman, Geraldine Barry, Una Walsh, Jane Russell, Graine Kenneally, Jojo Tobin. ELECTION OF MENTORS U-6 Junior and Senior Infants: Shauna Prendergast, Noreen Power, Emily Coughlan and Jennifer Kingston, U-8: 1st/2nd Class; Linda O’Keeffe. U-10: 3rd/4th Class; Nicola Morrissey, Noreen Power, Tina McNamara. U-12: 5th/6th Class Emma Barry, Padraig O’Neill and Jojo Tobin. U-14: Shona Curran and Sally Ann O’Grady. U-16 and U-18: Pete Kiernan, Alice Russell and Declan Landers. Junior: Jojo Tobin. Senior TBC at meeting in January. REGISTRATION FEES FOR 2019 Social €15, Juvenile U-18 €35. Student Over 18 €40, Adult €45, Family €70.
Attending the Western GAA Board AGM 2018 in St. Mary’s Community Centre, Touraneena were Jason Dee and Pat Whyte, Kilrossanty GAA Club. [Sean Byrne]
Kilrossanty Kilgobinet SYMPATHIES The Club sympathises with the Egan family, Caseyville, Dungarvan, and the Nugent family, Kilnafrehan, on the death of Mrs. Alice ‘Met’ Egan nee Young, mother of Tess Nugent, who died last week. The Nugent family have been stalwarts of Kilgobinet GAA club for many years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis AGM Club AGM takes place on Friday, 28th December, at Kilgobinet Sports Centre, following Mass for deceased members at 7.30 p.m. NIGHT OUT The club night out takes place on Thursday, 27th Dec. in Bridgie Terries, The Pike at 9 p.m. Music by Out The Gap. Come along, meet you friends and neighbours. Celebrate the Christmas in good company. CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Kilgobinet GAA Club’s Annual Christmas Raffle takes place
on 21st Dec. in Kilgobinet Sports Centre. Tickets still available €2 each or book of three €5. Great prizes on offer. All players and members have tickets, so lads, get on to friends & work colleagues to buy a book! DÉISE DRAW Any outstanding Déise Draw money to be paid and collected by promoters. CLUB GEAR Kilgobinet GAA Club gear is now available on the O’Neill’s website. It’s listed as Kilgobnet (without the i). Some great gear, kids and adult jerseys, shorts, socks, t-shirts, skinny pants and training shorts. Kids & Adult Club Jackets. Club gilets. Club bags. https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kilgobnet-gaa.html FACEBOOK Follow us on Facebook for the latest club news and updates. @kilgobinet.gaa
Brickey Rangers LOTTO Last week's draw was held in The Local, numbers drawn were 7, 9, 20, 23. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winners were Jamie Tobin, KMC Barry, Babs Kiely and Katherine O'Brien. Next week's jackpot is €1,200, draw takes place in The Enterprise Bar. MONSTER CHRISTMAS DRAW Tickets available from usual outlets or any committee member. 1st prize: Trailer load of split hardwood timber. 2nd prize: 400 litres of home heating oil. 3rd prize: 1 tonne of coal. 4th prize: Mid-week 2 night B&B for any Flynn Hotel. 5th prize: Christmas Hamper. The draw will take place on Friday, 21st December at 9 p.m. in The Tudor House. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5.
Reminder: All tickets sold or unsold should be returned to treasurer Mary McGrath during the coming days. EXERCISE CLASSES Lorna's exercise classes are taking place in Bushy Park every Monday night from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. All are welcome. U21 WESTERN FINAL Good luck to our U-21 hurlers as they take on Ballyduff Upper next Sunday in the Western Final at 12.00 noon in Fraher Field. All support would be welcome. CONGRATULATIONS Congrats to Kilrossanty Brickeys girls on winning the Minor C County Final against The Shamrocks on Sunday last. Well done to all, great achievement.
Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €3,600 as on Sunday night Bernadette Burke was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 8 which when turned was not the joker but she did win €50. Joe McGovern and Christy Dunford won €25 each. CLUB AGM Our AGM will take place in Ballinroad Hall on December
14th at 8.00 p.m. All with an interest in promoting Gaelic Games in our parish are welcome to attend. BOOKING OF PITCHES We would like to remind all our coaches to please ensure that they book the pitches with Michael Donovan before training. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night where the jackpot is €1,400.
CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €9,900 held in Micilin's Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night, (09/12/18). Numbers were 4, 5,12,15. €30 won by the following people: Jimmy Power, Tramore; Síobhan Veale, Leamybrien. Seller’s Prize of €30 won by Robbie Whelan, Leamybrien. Next Clotto will be held in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien on Sunday night (16/12/18) for a Jackpot of €10,000. On duty one the night Sean Lennon and Robbie Whelan. CLUB DEVELOPMENT DRAW Kilrossanty GAA Club confined Development Draw will take place in Micilin's Bar, Kilrossanty on Saturday evening, 29th December at 10 p.m. DEÍSE DRAW Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets throughout the year. Any outstanding money can be given to Máiread Coffey or Jason Dee. MONSTER BINGO We are holding our Monster Christmas Bingo this coming Friday evening, 14th December in Crotty's Inn at 8.30 p.m. The Jackpot is a fantastic €2,000 the prize money is €1,200. Including a raffle for cash prizes and extra prizes for Christmas. Equally it is a great and fun night out amongst your friends. A single book is €10 a double book is €15, a half book is €4. A quickie sheet is €2.
CHRISTMAS DRAW We are looking for people that would have a hour or two to sell tickets for the Christmas Draw in the Shopping Centre this coming Saturday, 15th December. A.G.M 2019 Our Annual General Meeting will take in St. Bridget's Hall, Kilrossanty, on Friday,11th January at 8.00 p.m. ASTROTURF PITCH BOOKINGS Kilrossanty GAA are now taking bookings for our recently developed artificial playing pitch. If you would like to book a time slot please contact Kevin on 087 6021964. CLUB WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER You now subscribe to Our Club Newsletter on the http://www.kilrossanty.waterford.gaa.ie which is Updated every-week. KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE NOTES A.G.M. Juvenile Club: Reminder. The juvenile club will hold it's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, January 9th. in the clubhouse at 7.30 p.m. Bingo: Don't forget Crotty's this Friday night for the final bingo of the year. Commencing at 8.30 sharp, prizes totalling €1,200 must be won, with the prospect of an additional jackpot of €2,000 which can be won on 48 calls. This being the Christmas bingo there will also be some extra prizes in the raffle. As usual Jason will be calling the numbers, so come along for a most enjoyable couple of hours and hopefully pick up some cash or a prize or both before the end of the night.
Stradbally RORY’S STORY Stradbally GAA club is proud to present an evening with Rory’s Stories in the Park Hotel on Friday, 18th January at 8.30 pm. This will be an evening filled with GAA Comedy from the famous GAA comic Rory O’Connor. Tickets are now on sale in Cunninghams Shop, Park Hotel or contact Eamonn Clancy 087-9078101. These tickets would make an ideal Christmas present for any teenager. Tickets are selling fast and this event is expected to be sold out soon. AGM This year’s Annual General Meeting was held in the clubhouse last Sunday. Full details next week. CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY Stradbally GAA Club Christmas Party, will be held on Sunday, 16th December at 9.30 pm in the Social Centre. Music on the night will be provided by Soundwave. There will be refreshments and spot prizes on the night. Everyone is welcome to attend for what should be a great night’s entertainment. MALE PILATES Takes place in the Social Centre each Tuesday at 9 pm, everyone is welcome to attend. For further information, please contact Brendan on 086 8733096. CLUB PHONE NUMBER Stradbally GAA has a new phone number which is 087 1165549 and if anyone wishes to make contact with the club regarding club matter can do so at this number. SOCIAL CENTRE Our Social Centre is a very important facility, which is used by a wide variety of people for various purposes. We encourage all our members to consider booking the club for any family events they may be planning. The Centre is for the benefit of our members and we are lucky to have it, anyone who is considering making a booking can contact Breda Kiely on 0876291930 for further information. There will be live music and dancing in the club next Sunday, come along for a great night’s entertainment.
FUNDRAISING 50:50 Draw: Is our main development draw, which helps us to fund our ongoing pitch development. This draw takes place every second Sunday and the tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets are available from Cunningham’s shop, Farm Relief Services, Whelan’s Bar and The Cove Bar as well as from any of the club committee. You can now log onto www.stradballygaa.com and purchase your tickets on line. The club would like to thank these local businesses for supporting this vital initiative and all those who purchase these tickets. 50:50 Winner: Well done to Liam Halpin who won €200 in our latest 50/50 draw, the next draw takes place on Sunday, 16th December, 2018. Remember if you are not in, you can't win! Field Signs: We will be making a big drive this year for businesses to put up field Signs. This will be a great opportunity for businesses to advertise their products and services. Contact Virgil Power (Alaska) on 087-7797401 for more details. LADIES NOTES The ladies will also hold their Christmas Party in the Cove Bar on the 22nd of December. There will be a raffle on the night with some great prizes. Hope to see ye all there. The ladies AGM will be held early in January 2019. Time and Date TBC.
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Lismore LOTTO DRAWS There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. Drawn No’s were:- 3, 11, 12 & 24. €20 consolation prize winners were:- Rebecca Coleman, Niamh Prendergast, Denis Morrissy and John O’Donnell. Next week’s jackpot is €6,800. CHRISTMAS DRAW Next week is the last draw of the year and therefore our Christmas Draw with the following Consolation Prizes; 5 x €200 and 5 x €50. CHRISTMAS FAIR Lismore GAA would like to thank all those who supported the recent Christmas Fair, held in Lismore GAA Community Centre. It was a huge success, special thanks to Santy and Mrs Claus who were a great treat for all age groups both young and old and despite their busy schedule on the day managed to fit us in, it was much appreciated. Thanks to Breda Duggan Hennessey photographer who took the Santa photos on the day. Thank you to Ann O'Gorman who supplied a beautiful Christmas Cake for the guess the weight competition, to Mari Mina Pharmacy who supplied a Dove Hamper for the raffle, Monica Campion who donated a sweet Hamper for the raffle, Robbie Sullivan for providing fabulous Christmas wreaths, Mark Ferguson for his grooming Hamper and for his kind donation of monies collected pre Christmas Fair week, Patricia Morrissey and Maria Prendergast who sponsored luxury food and wine Hampers. Last but not least many thanks to McGrath’s Butchers for displaying and selling of Hamper Raffle tickets on the run up to the Fair. It was all hands on deck for those involved, so well done to everyone for helping to make the Fair the success that it was. RAFFLE WINNERS Dan Howard Lismore - Hamper Deirdre O'Donnell Ballysaggart - Hamper Harry Whelan Lismore - Hamper Ciaran Russell Lismore - Hamper Tom & Natasha Sheehan Lismore - Dove Hamper Sean Brady c/o Bart - sweet Hamper Shane Barry Lismore - Grooming Hamper Kevin Ryan Lismore - Christmas Wreath Pierce Morrissey Glendeish Lismore - Christmas Wreath The winner of the Christmas Cake was Caroline Fitzgerald Ballysaggart correctly guessing the cake weight at 8lb 6oz.
Launch of the Waterford GAA Board Annual Awards 2018 sponsored by The Local Bar, Dungarvan. Members of Club Déise at the Launch with seated from left: Liz O'Gorman, Club Deise; Brendan Tobin, Chairperson Awards Committee; Helena Byrne, The Local Bar (Awards Sponsors); Ger O'Brien, Glanbia, Sponsors of the Adult Footballer and Hurler of the Year and Karen Dempsey, Club Deise. Also included is Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board.
Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s LOTTO RESULTS No winner of the €900 local lotto held on Sunday night, the winning numbers were 13, 26 and 28. winners were Marian and Sharon Cliffe, Helen Barron, T. Foley, Pat Dalton and Elanor Hickey. Kay Ware won the promoters prize. Remember – if you’re not in you can’t win! ‘THE LOCAL BAR' BIG BREAKFAST The players are currently putting together ‘The Big Breakfast’ event. On 26th December, after you wake from a
rested Xmas day, we invite you to come along to Touraneena Community Centre where the players will be rustling up an Irish breakfast for you. Breakfast will be available between 10.30 and 13.00 and will be a very enjoyable event. We would like to thank The Local Bar for sponsoring this event and Trevor Power for sponsoring the eggs. We will also launch the 2019 prediction quiz on the morning of the big breakfast! Please come along and bring your buddies!! All proceeds will go to the running track – please support.
Affane Cappoquin THREE TO ANSWER 1, What county is known as The Ridge County? 2, When was the last time Offaly were Leinster senior football champions? 3,0 When was the last time the Dubs were beaten in a Leinster senior football final? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Up to last year when Knocknagree (Cork) won the Munster club junior football title Kerry clubs had won the title in nine consecutive years before that. 2, The four Cork clubs to defeat Waterford sides in Munster Club junior huring finals are Ballygarvan, Dungourney, Mayfield and Cloughduv. 3, The only Cork club to be defeated by a Waterford side in a Munster Club junior huring final are Castlemartyr. CLUB GEAR Our O’Neil’s online club shop has a great variety of club leisurewear in both adult and children sizes available. They are plenty of options for Christmas gifts for both young and old. CLUB LOTTO Monday, 10th December Club Lotto Monday, 10th December, Jackpot €11,800.
Numbers drawn 13-16-17-19. No winner. The five €20 consolation prize winner are Coughlan Family, Lacken; Mike/Jennifer Hickey, Melleray Rd,; Elaine/Carole McCarthy, Allen St; Karen Whelan, Abbeyglen and Frank McCarthy, Affane. GAA SEASON TICKET 2019 The very popular Waterford GAA Club Only Season Ticket is now available in both Intersport Elverys Waterford and Dungarvan, David Walsh’s Dungarvan and Walsh Park! This Season Ticket includes All Club games from MinorSenior and Co Finals! #SeasonTickets #Club #PerfectForChristmas Alternatively you can purchase the club and county one directly from Croke Park see link for more details on this option. This is the best value option! http://waterfordgaa.ie/taggedNews/10045570/2119/2019_n ational_season_tickets MUNSTER CLUB JUNIOR HURLING FINAL Hard luck to the Ballinameela lads recently in the Munster Club hurling final in Mallow, but what a fabulous year the club hadwell done to everyone.
Clashmore/Kinsalebeg COMHGHAIRDEAS BABE Heartiest Congratulations to Babe Cunningham on reaching a fantastic milestone. Babe celebrated her 100th Birthday with family, friends and neighbours in Padre Pio Rest home. Babe comes from a great G.A.A. family in Knockaniska. Her brother, Pa, (R.I.P) lined out, with distinction, with Old Parish in by gone days. Many of her nieces and nephews lined out with various clubs in the county. Her grand-nieces and grandnephews maintain this proud tradition. SCRAP METAL COLLECTION The scrap metal collection has been organised for early next week. This has been a very helpful fundraiser for the club over the last number of years. If anyone has scrap metal or old cars that they want to get rid of please contact Pat O’Halloran on 087-6430653 before Monday next. IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT- LOTTO GIFT VOUCHER NOW ON SALE A phone call will suffice in order to purchase a Clashmore/Kinsalebeg G.A.A. Lotto Gift Vouchers. Gift Vouchers are available from:
Mary O’Halloran: 085 - 7237948. Barry O’Neill: 086 - 0665473 Declan Hickey: 087 - 6529320. Pat O’Halloran: 087 - 6430653. The 12 month subscription (Jan. 1st 2019 - Dec. 31st 2019) costs €100 (2 weeks free) The 6 month subscription (Jan. 1st 2019 - June 30th 2019) costs €50 (1 week free). The recipient will choose 4 numbers and return the receipt, showing their chosen lotto numbers, to any committee member before December 31st, 2018. The chosen numbers will then be entered into our weekly draw. VICTORY SOCIAL Saturday, January 26th Come celebrate with us in The Park Hotel on Saturday, January 26th. Tickets are now available and cost €35 each. Tickets can be purchased from: Billy O’Halloran: 087 - 2671090. Cillian O’Keeffe: 083 - 4237686. Fintan Breathnach: 085 - 7356320. Jason Seward: 085 - 2027552.
Ballyduff Upper U-21 HURLING Our U-21 hurlers defeated St. Oliver’s in the Western SemiFinal on Sunday on a scoreline of Ballyduff Upper 1-12; St. Oliver’s 0-13. This sees the team advance to the Western Final versus Brickey Rangers on Sunday at 12 noon in Fraher Field. Team vs St. Oliver’s: Conor Sheehan, Éanna Hyland, Oran Leamy, Thomas McDonagh, Peter Kennedy, Eoghan Murray (0-2f’s), Jack McDonagh, Eoin O’Brien (0-1), Seán Kenny, Fionnán Hickey (0-1), Andrew Casey (0-4, 2f’s), Bill Keane, Aidan O’Brien (0-1), Seán Tanner (0-1), Seán Casey (1-2).
Western finals at the U-21 grade are rare so we would hope to see a big, vocal support behind the team for this game on Sunday.
Internet Reminder
CLUB LOTTO Club lotto tickets are available in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 am – 1 pm on weekdays. Tickets are also on sale before and after Sunday mass and available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín. CLUB SHOP Our O’Neills club shop has a great variety of club leisurewear in both adult and children’s sizes available by logging on to www.oneills.com and searching for Ballyduff Upper. There is plenty of options available for Christmas gifts for both young and old.
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Naomh Chartaigh – Padraic Fanning presenting Man Of The Match to Tadhg Duffin for his performance in the under 13 County final.
LOTTO DRAW Monday, 3rd December, 2018. Numbers drawn 13, 16, 22, 24. No winner. €20 each: Patrick Mulcahy c/o Grange P.O.; Martin Coffey c/o Kielys Cross; Mary Reidy c/o Eileen O’Donnell; C. Mansfield c/o Round Tower Hotel; Marie Stillwell c/o Ardmore Post Office. CHRISTMAS LOTTO DRAW The club are running a bumper Christmas draw and this will take place on the 23rd of December in an Tobar. You simply buy your usual lotto ticket but no numbers are required, just your name and contact details ie address or phone number. The cost is the usual €2 and that is a snitch considering the value of the prizes which are as follows: First Prize €2,000; Six Prizes x €500; Ten Prizes x€100.
That is seventeen prizes in all and the good news is one can buy as many tickets as one likes. Tickets are available from all the same sellers that sell the weekly lotto. Because of this draw the lotto jackpot is on hold until after Christmas. NOEL CONWAY We wish Noel the best of luck in his quest for the position of County Board delegate to Munster Council. We in Ardmore well know that Noel would be a great asset to the County in this position. He is a great administrator in this club and thought very highly of by all us that has worked along side of him. HALL OF FAME AWARD JOHN HENNESSY John received his award on Saturday last and proved a very popular recipient. Well done again John, well deserved.
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Naomh Chartaigh players from U-11 and U-12 hurling and football panels.
Naomh Chartaigh (LISMORE/BALLYSAGGARTJUVENILES) Get Together: U-11 and U-12 after a very successful year the panels from both age groups got together last week. This u-11 and u-12 hurling and football panels who won their Town
& Country Leagues in both grades. Well done to all involved. U-13 Hurling – Tadhg picked up a nice trophy for his performance in the U-13 County final. Social Night: The Annual Naomh Chartaigh Social Night
Shamrocks Ladies MINOR COUNTY FINAL Kilrossanty/Brickeys 7-13; Shamrocks 7-9. Last Sunday morning our minors brought our season to close by producing a superb performance against an excellent Kilrossanty/Brickeys side at a blustery Ballinameela. With both teams coming into the game unbeaten having progressed through separate groups to the knockout stages it was the Kilrossanty/Brickeys girls who came into the game as the warmest of favourites. In this our maiden season in the minor grade we would need to produce a herculean performance to overcome a Kilrossanty/Brickeys combination who are seasoned campaigners at this level. However nobody in the attendance could have predicted the game that would unfold as both teams playing a brand of fast attacking football in a time of blanket defences and defensive formations, produced a hugely entertaining end to end game that resulted in thirty six scores, including fourteen goals. With team captain Sarah Mulcahy electing to play with the strong wind in the first half it was the Shamrocks girls who were quickest out of the blocks as points from Aobhla Motherway and Catherine Hynes within the first two minutes gave the Shamrocks girls an early lead. Kilrossanty/Brickeys soon responded with their opening point and then took the lead when a Shamrocks attack broke down they countered with pace to register the opening goal of the game. That goal was them followed by a further goal and a brace of points, before Catherine Hynes replied with a superb point for the Shamrocks girls. Kilrossanty/Brickeys were now dominating the game and we needed saves from the outstanding Leanne Costigan in goal to prevent Kilrossanty/Brickeys extending their lead and keeping us in the game as the Shamrocks rearguard faced an onslaught of black and amber jerseys. Having weathered that storm midway through the half the game was somehow level again as two goals in as many minutes from the Shamrocks inside forward line of Aobhla Motherway and Leanne Sheehan ensured parity. Kilrossanty/Brickeys however finished the half stronger and added a hat-trick of goals before both sides exchanged points to give a half time score of Kilrossanty/Brickeys 5-5; Shamrocks 2-5.
Facing into the strong wind in the second half with a three goal deficit to bridge, not even the most partisan of Shamrocks supporters would have held out any hope of a comeback. Luckily these Shamrocks girls never know when they’re beaten and like they have done all season when faced with the impossible they dug deep and set about reducing the Kilrossanty/Brickeys lead. Facing into the Ballinameela gale they registered goals in the opening minutes from Rebecca McSweeney and a superb Leanne Sheehan penalty, causing panic in the Kilrossanty/Brickeys ranks as the momentum was now back with the Shamrocks girls before three unanswered points in quick succession helped to settle the Kilrossanty/Brickeys side. Just as it looked that they had weathered the green and white storm a goal from Catherine Hynes and another from Aobhla Motherway sandwiched in between a Kilrossanty/Brickeys goal reduced the lead further and there was now belief that an unlikely comeback was on the cards. Kilrossanty/Brickies added five points to their tally in the final quarter but were still unable to shake off a resolute Shamrocks team who were being driven on by midfielders Mairead Lucey and Rachel Roche. Two further points were registered by the Shamrocks girls before adding another goal from the brilliant Catherine Hynes in the dying minutes. It was now all one way traffic towards the Kilrossanty/Brickies goal but time wasn’t on our side as the game entered into injury time the Kilrossanty/Brickies girls were calling for the full time whistle to be blown and were relieved to just come out on top with the Final Score Kilrossanty/Brickeys 7-13; Shamrocks 7-9. Congratulations to Kilrossanty/Brickeys on a well-deserved but hard fought County Title. They were pushed all the way by a superb young Shamrocks side who once again produced a never say die performance that belied their inexperience in the grade. With these girls coming through the ranks the future of Shamrocks Ladies Football Club is in safe hands. Team: Leanne Costigan, Rebecca O’Keeffe, Amy O’Brien, Doireann Ormonde Anna Stewart, Jessica McSweeeny, Rachel Roche, Rebecca McSweeney, Joanne Lonergan, Catherine Hynes, Sarah Mulcahy, Leanne Sheehan, Aobhla Motherway, Caithlin Pratt, Emma Roche, Mairead Lucy, Ellen Ryan, Olivia Mason.
Melleray/Glen Rovers LOTTO There was no winner of last week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 4, 5, 12, and 17. The consolation prize winners were Lar Looby, Darren Mason and Jim Barron. Next week’s jackpot stands at €9,300. We had two players with three correct numbers that nearly won the jackpot. Next week’s draw is on in Cliffe’s Bar, Cappoquin at 9.00 p.m. We would like to thank Kelleher’s Super Valu and Ballyrafter Service Station for allowing us sell the lotto tickets there last week. We got a great response from people who bought
tickets. We would also like to thank all the sellers who sat in cold and damp conditions to sell the tickets. AGM Our club AGM will now be held on Saturday, 29th December at 7.15 p.m. in Melleray Hall. Please note the change of date. Any nominations or proposals should be sent to the Secretary Sharon Power before the AGM. BEST WISHES Best wishes to Michael Rawlins and Liam Power on a speedy recovery from recent sickness.
will take place in the Red House Lismore on Saturday night, December 15th. There will be music, craic and Juvenile fundraising Raffle will be drawn on the night. So come along to support this
cause on what promises to be an enjoyable night. The Naomh Chartaigh club would like to take this opportunity to wish all our players, members and their families a very happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.
Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 3, 4, 5, 26. No winner. Consolation prizes: Paddy Martin, Gretta Power, Pádraig Tobin, Pa Cronin. Promoter: Lukie’s. Next draw: 17th of December, Lukie’s. Jackpot: €7,600. Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around town. TALLOW MINOR TEAM OF 1938 BY DAVID O'BRIEN It is eighty years since Tallow won their first minor hurling title in 1938. At the time minor matches weren't reported on and GAA as a whole didn't come to national attention until after the three game saga of Kilkenny and Cork in the All Ireland Hurling Final of 1931. There are umpteen stories of past Tallow teams that are lost to history as they weren't written down and the tales were just forgotten about. The team Tallow faced that day was the P.H. Pearse club which was based in Ferrybank. Themselves and Emmetts (also based in Ferrybank) amalgamated in 1950 to form the current Ferrybank GAA club. The Pearse's and Emmetts were preceded by the Shamrocks (Ferrybank version) who won three senior hurling titles in 1915, 1916 and 1919. It was said that Tallow lined out with Mikey Cronin (27 married and with a child) and Luke McCarthy (22 years of age) . The team that I have that lined out that day was … Willie McGrath Johnny McCarthy, Jim McNamara, Willie Hickey Patie Aherne, Sonny Murray, Pad Malone Johnnie Buckley, John Grey Harry Ronayne, Joe McCarthy, Johnny Keefe Gruaig McGrath, Pat Curley, Mick Cronin Luke McCarthy, Jackie Daly I have no information on the game itself but I got a little information on some of those that played the game. Willie McGrath lived in a pub where Daybreak is now. He went on to be a butcher. He started butchering in Jackie Ryan's at seventeen or eighteen or so, then got a job in Waterford and finished his trade there. He joined Erin's Own and played for the county after.
Johnny McCarthy was a brother of Tom in the hardware. He joined the priesthood subsequently. Jim McNamara was know as the 'Duke'. Willie Hickey, we think, could be a nephew of Jimmy Hickey of Tallow Hill. Patie Aherne of Tourin was a brother of Mary Curley. Sonny Murray was from Ballyneety in Knockanore. He became a detective after in Dublin. Pad Malone was a great hurler who died young and came from Ballinaha. Johnnie Buckley came from Ballynoe and hurled with Kilcronat. He also had a 'grá' for Tallow and the Irish language. He wrote for the Dungarvan Leader in his later life. John Grey was very sick at the time. He was summoned from his bed by his father, Sergeant Grey. Sergeant Grey was effectively known as 'Sailor Grey' for his love of making paper boats and sailing them on the rivers and locks. He captained Carrigtwohill to the 1910 Cork County championship and went on (as club teams at the time represented their county) to lead Cork as a goalie to All Ireland glory the same year. He was a stern man. His son was beckoned from his sick bed and played the game. He died not long after. Harry Ronayne used to bring his gear to matches in a suitcase and went on to be a very good clubman. Joe McCarthy was a brother of Tom of McCarthy's Hardware and he moved to Youghal. Johnny Keefe we think he might be Lockie Keefe or related to him and might have come from Camphire. Gruaig McGrath was from Camphire and his parents had a shop which they doubled as fish mongers. Pat Curley was 'Whack 'Curley and married Patie's Aherne's sister Mary.' Mick Cronin stated above. Luke McCarthy likewise. Jackie Daly was from Ballyclough and was one of six brothers. He was affectionately known as 'The Hurler Daly' by his clan. He emigrated to England, married over there and had two daughters. NATIONAL DRAW Tickets are now available from the club for the National Club Draw. It is run on an all Ireland basis. Tickets are €10. All funds raised will be retained by the club and so all ticket purchases would be greatly appreciated. Prizes include a car, travel vouchers and All Ireland hurling and football packages to name but a few.
Modeligo MODELIGO GAA CLUB A.G.M. The Annual General Meeting of Modeligo GAA Club will take place on Friday, December 14th at 7.00 p.m. in Modeligo Community Centre. All current players and members are expected to attend, and anyone who would be interested in getting involved is more than welcome to come along. ASTROTURF HURLING Please note that there will no sessions on the AstroTurf on Friday night due to the Club’s AGM taking place in the Community Centre.
UCC WINNERS Congratulations to Mick Devine who won a Fresher's Hurling League title with UCC recently, lining out at corner back for the Cork College side. DATES FOR THE DIARY • Friday, December 14th: MODELIGO GAA CLUB A.G.M. at Modeligo Community Centre at 7 p.m. sharp! • Friday, December 28th: ANNUAL NAOMH BRÍD TABLE QUIZ! Deckies Bar at 8.00 p.m. sharp.
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West Waterford’s Micheál Power runs for Ireland at European Cross County Championships in Tilburg
Micheál Power West Waterford AC who was the 4th Irish finisher in 60th place at last Saturday's under 20 European cross country championship held in Tilburg, Netherlands. Micheál helped the Irish team to 5th place in the team competition. THE European Cross Country Championships were held in Tilburg, Netherlands last Sunday and the weather conditions for the days championship racing was very wet and the underfoot conditions was basically a mud bath for the athletes. However, it is cross country after all and days like this are to be expected. West Waterford AC were represented by Micheal Power on the Irish men's Junior team. It's some years since the club has had an athlete on this team, indeed the last was Kate Veale five years ago. It’s always a huge honour for an athlete to wear an Irish vest at a major championship event and Micheal gave it his all in very difficult running conditions when he was the 4th Irish finisher in 60th place in the under 20 men's race where he helped the Irish team to 5th place in the team competition. Well done also to David McCarthy his club mate who is part of the coaching staff on Micheál running group. The U-20 women’s 4,300m race kicked off proceedings with a strong Irish presence from the start.
Stephanie Cotter (West Muskerry) was at the head of the field early but as things settled it was Sarah Healy (Blackrock) and Emma O’Brien (Sli Cualann) who were in the lead group. Unfortunately, Healy took a fall as she looked to be clipped from behind. She fought bravely to make her way back up into contention with O’Brien also in the mix. The medal chances, individually, and for the team, slipped away but it was a good learning curve and good performances nonetheless. The team were only three points off the bronze medal. Emma O’Brien had a brilliant run in 8th in 14:01 with Sarah Healy one place behind in 9th. Stephanie Cotter was 25th to round out the scoring trio with the team 6th on 42 points. Jodie McCann (DCH) was 35, Sophie O’Sullivan (Ballymore Cobh) was 59th and Laura Nicholson (Bandon) was 62nd. The U-20 men were next over 6,300m and they produced an excellent fifth place finish in the team standings. Darragh McElhinney (Bantry) put himself in contention early on, and despite a fall, finished 16th in 18:53. Sean O’Leary (Clonliffe Harriers) came through well to finish 18th in 19:01. Jamie Battle (Mullingar Harriers) rounded out the scoring in 21st in 19:03. Micheal Power (West Waterford) was 60th, with Fintan Stewart (City of Derry) 75th and Daire Finn (DCH) 86th. The U-23 women also race over 6,300m with conditions getting ever stickier over the technical cross country course. Eilish Flanagan (Carmen) finished 16th in 21:17 after being up in the top ten early on. Her legs were giving out at the finish but she ground it out on her European cross country debut. The team finished 9th with Aoibhe Richardson (KCH) coming through strongly for 25th in 21:32 and Roisin Flanagan (Carmen), twin sister of Eilish, in 41st in 22:04. Fian Sweeney (DCH) followed quickly after in 43rd with Siobhra O’Flaherty (SLOT) 54th and Sorcha McAllister (Westport) 66th. The U-23 men’s 8,300m race had all the elements with Ryan Forsyth (Newcastle) agonisingly close to a medal in fourth in 23:49. Forsyth made his intentions clear from early on getting out fast in the
opening straight to lead around the tight hairpin turn. The Newcastle athlete didn’t let up throughout and despite being detached from the leading trio, he kicked in hard at the finish and was only one second behind the bronze medal behind France’s Hugo Hay. The team battled well too and were in the bronze medal position halfway through the race but ultimately had to settle for 6th. Brian Fay (Raheny Shamrock) was next Irish man home in 29th in 24:47 with Paul O’Donnell (DSD) 36th in 24:58. Cathal Doyle (Clonliffe Harriers) was 51st with Jack O’Leary (Mullingar Harriers) 56th and Garry Campbell (Dunleer) 80th. Sara Treacy (Dunboyne) fought hard to finish 26th in the senior women 8,300m in 27:46 with the team finishing 11th. Treacy has battled injuries the last couple of years and was happy to be back competing against the best in Europe. Ciara Mageean (UCD) was next home in 43rd in 28:08, with Michelle Finn (Leevale) 51st in 28:23 for the scoring trio. Annmarie McGlynn (Letterkenny) was next in 57th followed by Fionnuala Ross (Armagh) in 62nd and Kerry O’Flaherty (Newcastle) in 64th. Sean Tobin (Clonmel) finished an excellent tenth in the senior men’s 10,300m in 29:22 with the team finishing 7th. Team captain Kevin Dooney (Raheny Shamrock) was next in 26th in 29:53 with Kevin Maunsell (Clonmel) the third scorer in 34th in 30:11. Kevin Batt (DSD) was 55, Mick Clohisey (Raheny Shamrock), making his tenth European cross appearance, was 67th followed by Damien Landers (Ennis Track) in 78th. The mixed relay over 5,800m was the last event of the day with Paul Robinson (St Coca’s) passing to Siofra Cleirigh Buttner (DSD), to John Travers (Donore Harriers) to Claire Tarplee (St Coca’s) where they finished 9th in 16:40 in a demolition derby style race.It rounded out another consistent championships for Ireland to build a good platform to hosting the European Cross Country Championships in 2020. Lisbon will be next in 2019 but there is an improving repeatability of Irish performances that can help them move in to medal positions.
10K Kilmacthomas Greenway fun run in aid of Irish Wheelchair Association A 10k fun run will be held on Sunday, December 30th at 10 a.m. in Kilmacthomas with a proceeds donated to the Irish Wheelchair Association. Entry fee is €10 or donation if preferred. Prizes will awarded to the first
three men and ladies plus lots of good down the field spots on the day. Registration at Kilmacthomas Rainbow hall in the Village from 9 a.m with run starting at 10 a.m. All are welcome, a cuppa will be
available for all after event. Come along and bring a friend to support this worthy charity. Main sponsors are Centra Kilmacthomas, Kirwans Pharmacy Kilmacthomas, Brennan Transport Fews.
St. Stephen’s Day Rehab Run WE'RE delighted to announce this week along with our event partners Dungarvan GAA club that plans are at an advanced stage for this year’s St. Stephen’s day annual “Run and Walk” which this year will be held in aid of the Dane Power Rehabilitation Fund. The event will take place from the Dungarvan GAA club grounds, starting at 11 a.m. on St. Stephen’s morning and refreshments will be
served afterwards in the club house. There are two courses available to post Christmas dinner exercise enthusiasts, two miles and five miles and these are not races but participation events. This event has benefited many causes over the years and this year the both clubs are delighted to support Dane in his continual rehabilitation. Dane played with the
Dungarvan club from underage to adult level, giving great service to them on and off the field. This is an ideal opportunity for all who played with him and the club membership in general and of course all the welcome visitors who are about this time of year to come along on the day to support Dane in his recovery. For now pencil in St. Stephen’s Day, December 26th
Pictured with her national gold medal for the Irish Life Health 20k race walk is Kate Veale the event was held last Saturday in St. Anne's Park Raheny, Dublin.
Gold for Kate Veale at Irish Life Health National 20k walk championships HAVING won silver in last year's national 20k walk West Waterford's Kate Veale was in great form last Saturday morning at this year's championships held in St. Ann's Park, Raheny, Dublin. Kate Veale took another huge step back to the top level of race walking when she took gold in a huge new personal best 1.37.54 knocking almost five minutes off her previous best. Kate's time also was inside the qualifying times for two significant races in 2019. The European cup of race walking and the World universities games but she will have to wait as
selection will be decided by Athletics Ireland in the near future. Brendan Boyce, Finn Valley AC was put to the test in the 20km race by the young Kerry man David Kenny. Just out of the Junior ranks he was a revelation and looks to have a great future, Boyce did take the gold with Kenny taking silver and DSD man Jerome Caprice to pick up the bronze medal. A special feature of the event was a Raheny Shamrocks plaque presented to all competitors. This was much appreciated by the visiting athletes from Spain, Wales, Guatemala, Germany and Croatia.
West Waterford flag flying high in Lanzarote WELL done last Saturday to three club members who made the trip to a sunny Lanzarote for the marathon and half marathon. Mick Concannon was in action in the full marathon and ran a time of 3.59.55. While Gerry Cantwell ran the half with a good time of 1.37.16 and Jim Fleming completed the half also in 1.48.00. Well done to all three.
Celebrating 25 years of Winter League running - a t-shirt to be awarded to league participants TO celebrate the 25th successive year of our Winter league we are currently designing a very special T-Shirt to celebrate the milestone year of this unique event. This T-Shirt will be awarded to participants of this year's league by kind association with our sponsor Fordes Daybreak. All you have to do to attain one of these really nice once off pieces come February and league end is complete 9 from the 13 nights of the league, and it's yours. It will be worth it believe me!!!
Sympathy WEST Waterford athletic club extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Alice Egan, Caseyville, Dungarvan who passed to her eternal reward last week. May she rest in peace.
Running Quote WHEN you have the enthusiasm and the passion, you end up figuring how to excel.
Thanks to Pat Hooper and Raheny Shamrocks who organised the days championship racing. Kate now holds the national senior indoor, outdoor and national 20k titles of 2018, a superb achievement for the Ballinroad lady who is now looking ahead to the coming 2019 season with great enthusiasm with some major events on the calendar. We wish her well. Kate Veale, West Waterford AC 1.37.49. Veronica Burke, Ballinasloe and District AC 1.47.00. Rachel Glennon, Mullingar Harriers AC 1.56.34.
Top Oil Associate Winter League sponsors FOR the 2018/’19 Forde's Daybreak Winter League we have been fortunate enough to have received associate sponsorship from our friends in Top Oil, our own Kevin Casey and James O’Sullivan have come on board to generously sponsor two €20 vouchers, one for the short route and one for the long route each week. We decided the best way to allocate the vouchers was to pick the 50th finisher in each route every week and to date we have six winners and they are: Week 1 winners were short route: Nicola McCarthy. Long route : Cathal Dwane. Week 2 winners were short route: Jackie Tobin. Long route: Linda Foley. Week 3 winners were short route: Oisín Downey - Long Route: - Éanna de Faoite. Week 4 winners were short route: Áine O'Brien - Long route: Phillipa Keating. Week 5 winners were short route: David Towey - Long Route: Lee Martin.
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WEST WATERFORD ATHLETIC CLUB COMMITTEE 2019. Back row l-r: Ray Burke (Assistant Treasurer), Tom Leahy (Chairman), Liam O'Donnell, Michael Dunford, Gregory Fitzgerald, James Veale PRO. Front row l-r: Irena Clarke (Vice Chair), Sharon Duggan, Treasurer; Shirley Flynn (Assistant Secretary), Catriona Kiely, Ann Dunford (Secretary), Fiona Ormonde (missing from photo Gerry Cantwell). Top Oil Weekly voucher winner Jackie Tobin is presented with her prize by Kevin Casey Top Oil sponsor at the Forde’s Daybreak Winter League.
West Waterford Athletic club holds its 25th Annual General Meeting THE club’s AGM was held in Merry's Bar last Thursday where a review of a very successful and productive year took place. It was very encouraging to see a good turnout for this year's annual meeting. The chairman Tom Leahy opened proceedings thanking all the committee for their work over the past 12 months; he also thanked all our sponsors, the Friary College and the coverage the club has in both local papers and he thanked those involved in the club
Top Oil Weekly voucher winner Phillipa Keating is presented with her prize by Kevin Casey Top Oil sponsor at the Forde’s Daybreak Winter League.
Pictured at the Forde’s Daybreak Winter League is Conor Blackwell with league sponsor Kevin Forde.
Pictured at the Forde’s Daybreak Winter League is Pat Morrissey with league sponsor Kevin Forde.
face book and website and the many people outside of the committee who contribute so much to the success of the club on a daily bases. Tom gave special praise to three committee members stepping down this year Karen Ryan, Tony Ferncombe and Jim Fleming who have all contributed greatly to the club over the years. We are delighted also to report that all three will still be actively involved with our club going forward.
Our secretary Ann Dunford then gave a full comprehensive report on what was a busy year for the club covering all the major events and accolades won by our members and there were many. Treasurer Sharon Duggan gave a very detailed book of accounts and it see's us in a healthy financial state after a busy year. As mentioned above we thank outgoing committee members for their contribution while on the committee and we welcome on board
new committee member Fiona Ormond. We look forward now to yet another year in the life of West Waterford AC, its 26th in 2019. Tom Leahy (Chairman), Irene Clarke (Vice Chairman), Ann Dunford (Secretary), Shirley Flynn (Assistant Secretary), Sharon Duggan (Treasurer), Ray Burke (Assistant Treasurer), James Veale (PRO); Gerry Cantwell, Gregory Fitzgerald, Michael Dunford, Catriona Kiely, Fiona Ormond, Liam O'Donnell.
25th ANNUAL FORDE'S DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE
Christmas Charity Night in aid of St. John’s Special School this Wednesday, 12th December THIS year’s Christmas charity night at the Forde's Daybreak winter league will take place on Wednesday, 12th December. All proceeds from this year’s charity night go to Saint John's Special school Dungarvan. This great school in our community hardly needs any introduction as we all know of the brilliant work they do with all the young kids with learning difficulties. All contributions big and small will be most welcome. So remember your €2 and €3 registration fee will go towards this worthy cause, if you want to contribute a little extra on the night it would be greatly appreciated. Please be as generous as you possibly can and thanks as always for your continued support to our winter league Christmas charity night. Why not get in the festive spirit for the event and wear your Christmas hat. The great man Santa himself might even turn up on the night you'd never know. A SUMMER’S NIGHT FOR LAST WEEK’S WINTER LEAGUE Last Wednesday evenings round 5 of our Forde’s Daybreak winter league was once again blessed with what could only be described as a summer’s evening, almost, not a buff of wind or a drop of water to be seen it was indeed ideal running conditions. This, of course, is helping also with the numbers turning up each week so far as the good weather is helping in this regard. A huge thank you again last week to our stewards and their coordinator Karen Ryan who put in many hours over the duration of the league for out health and safety without Karen
and her team we wouldn't have a winter league at all. Also to our staff on registration and results etc the same sentiments. Our league over the long route was led home by a female for the first time this year when Leonora Kiely showed the lads a clean pair of heels coming home with a time of 39.43. Mother and daughter running the league together for the first time this year Darina and Silvia Ni Sheanlaoich were next home 47.13 and 47.14 respectfully, giving us a one, two, three for the ladies last week. Patrick Carey was the first male round the long route last week when he ran a time of 49.19 and was followed in by Ted O'Leary in 41,28 with Johnny Burkin next male home in a time of 41.24, just in ahead of Kelly Shalloe who ran 44.14. A total of 176 completed the long route last week and well done to each and every one of those who came along to run. Remember it's still not too late to join us each Wednesday evening at Dungarvan sports centre, the click starts at 6.50 sharp and we have two nights remaining before our two week Christmas break. Don't forget this Wednesday is Charity night so do try and bring a few extra bob if you can at all for a very worthy local charity St. Johns Special School. SHORT COURSE RUNNERS BATTLING WELL Perfect running conditions awaited the runners as they gathered at Dungarvan Sports Centre for week 5 of the Fordes Daybreak winter league before heading out on the 2.4 mile run. There was a great number out
again last Wednesday when 78 runners took up the challenge, all battling well around the course last week on what was our fifth night of the winter league for 2018. It was great to see some new runners that were trying out the league for the very first time. This section of the league specifically has first timers and beginners in mind and is a manageable distance for most as it covers 2.4 miles in total. After registering make sure to check your start time on the sheets posted on the wall. First on the night was Gavin Whelan in 15.37. Gavin was followed by Patrycja Daly in 20.23 (Patrycja had dropped down from the long route in preparation for her run at the Clonakilty Marathon). Next was Vicki Mulhall in 25.00 followed by Marcella Scanlan in 25.01 and Brendan Bullen in 19.49. There were some very good improvements on the night including Clodagh Foley (27.17) who knocked off over two and a half minutes and Conor Phelan (20.10) who improved by 1.30. Michael Coakley (20.28), Denise De Paor (25.26), Eimear Casey (24.49), John Power (24.01), Collette Bannon (27.15) and Mairead Foley (20.54) all improved by about 1 minute. Fastest time on the night was once again, Ciaran Frisby in 14.03 (the same as last week) followed by David Towey in 15.00. Fastest Lady was Lisa McGrath in 17.52 followed by Brigid Coffey in 18.07. Well done to all who took part, and remember newcomers are always welcome. Just come along to Dungarvan Sports centre
on Wednesday Night at 6.30 to register. WINTER LEAGUE TEAM COMPETITION UP AND RUNNING The Team Competition in at the Fordes Daybreak Winter League has started with 13 teams registered. The tables will start to take shape over the coming weeks. The scoring is based on the two best placed runners on each team each week. Long Route Teams: Pavement Princess: Onra Power, Michelle Finnegan, Geraldine Barry. Not Fast Just Furious: Joe Grant, Mark Shalloe, Kelly Shalloe. Father, Son & Holy Spirit: Joe O'Rourke, Jordan O'Rourke, Mark Lenihan. Buachailli Broga: Uinsean O Tuathaigh, Micheal O'Duiginn, Padraig O Muirosa. Gin it to Win it: Hazel Crowley, Cáit Ní Mhurchú, Debra Doherty. The Moo's: Patrycja Eichelmann, Catherine Keogh, Therese Power Hickey. Chatterboxes: Deirdre Clancy, Fiona O'Riordan, Angela Tobin. Not a Chance: Yev Chizikov, Michael Moynihan, Gerry Cummins. MJE: Martin Tobin, James Whelan, Eoin Walsh. Short Route Teams: Curran & Co: Theresa Curran, Elaine Curran, Nicola McCarthy. MLM: Lorna Murphy, Margarget Whelan, Mary Hogan JJC: James Foley, James Murray, Clodagh Foley. West Cork Crew: Michael Coakley, Lisa Collins, Conor O'Neill.
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WEST WATERFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. info@westwaterfordgolf.com
www.westwaterfordgolf.com PGA GOLFERS AND CHOIRS STORM WEST WATERFORD! On Saturday night last the Clubhouse in West Waterford was rocking to the sounds of not one but three Choirs! Members of the Friary Choir, the Deise Signers and St. Mary’s Choir all performed some really beautiful pieces. The large gathering enjoyed an entertaining night, full of music and good fun. It also gave members an opportunity to catch up with Seamus Power who is currently home on vacation before he competes in the first PGA tournament in Hawaii in early January. Well done to our two new Captains Tom Higgins and Jean
O’Donovan on hosting a very successful evening. CHRISTMAS COASTAL ALLIANCE The Christmas Coastal Alliance had to be cancelled last week due to the inclement weather. It is re-scheduled for this Thursday, December 13th in West Waterford. CHRISTMAS HAMPER COMPETITION The Christmas Hamper competition attracted a very good entry. Eithne Ashby, one of the most consistent players in the club won playing off 20 with a score of 28 Points. In second was Nora Flynn, playing off 28 with a nice 26 points while
LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@eircom.net
www.lismoregolf.org RESULTS Monday, 3rd to Sunday, 9th December. 12 hole singles s/ford sponsored by “Lord Boulta” 1st Brian Ronayne (20) 28 pts (turkey); 2nd Trevor Sheehan (13) 28 pts (turkey); 3rd Michael Keane (9) 27 pts (ham); 4th Denis McCarthy (14) 27 pts (ham); 5th Donal O’Leary (16) 26 pts (sweets) Last 6; 6th Richie Ormonde (11) 26 pts (sweets)
FIXTURES Monday, 10th December to Sunday, 16th December 12 hole singles s/ford. Sponsored by club members. STORY OF THE WEEKEND Winner of the first turkey of the week goes to Dungourney man Brian Ronayne with a very steady 28 pts. His only blemish was a double bogey on the 7th which was offset by a birdie on the par 3 fifth.
Eurospar sponsored Christmas Hamper Presentation. Brian Enright (Eurospar) presents the winning Hamper to Mary Herlihy (representing Eithne Ashby, winner). Also included are Matt McCarthy, PGA Golfer, USA; Rosie Murphy (3rd); Joan Sheehan (representing Nora Flynn, 2nd); Jean O’Donovan, Lady Captain WWGC, and Seamus Power, PGA Golfer. Rosie Murphy took the third prize playing off 12 also with a score of 26 points. Enjoy the goodies! WINTER LEAGUE The first round matches in the Winter League are well underway. The 23rd December is the last date
for playing matches in this round. So far there have been some interesting results. LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS HAMPER APPEAL The Lions Club Christmas Hamper Appeal competition contin-
ues in West Waterford until Saturday, December 15th. Please support this very worthwhile competition. NEW YEAR’S EVE IN WEST WATERFORD The Committee intends organis-
ing a New Year’s Eve Party in West Waterford. A booking sheet is up in the Ladies Locker room and so far there has been great interest in what promises to be a fun and action packed night!
Second turkey goes to Tallow legend Trevor Sheehan who had a massive 25 points for the front 9 but struggled on the last 3 to finish with 28 pts. Mike Keane and Denis McCarthy secured hams with very respectable 27 pts. The tins of sweets were picked up by Donal O’Leary and Richie Ormonde. CAVANAGH’S OF FERMOY WINTER LEAGUE This weekend saw the final round of the very well supported Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Winter League. Over the last six weeks we had on average 80 members including re-entrys playing each week, a great turnout for this time of the year. After many hours of work in the club house on Sunday evening the competitions committee having analysed all the weekly results. The winners are Team 5, made up of, John McGrath, Sean Daly, Pat Moore, John Foley and Frankie
Corcoran, winning on a countback from Team 12 who are Colm Burke, Martin Power, Bill Moriarty, Ger Feeney and Peter Power. The scoring was extremely close with the fourth and fifth team member making a difference on many occasions. This competition was a huge success with the secret format proving to be very popular with all players. Captain Cal Aherne wishes to thank all who played and all who helped in any way to make this competition an outstanding success. Details of all the teams and weekly results are posted on the notice board. TABLE QUIZ The club will be holding a table quiz on Thursday, 13th December at 8 pm. €30 per table. Please support. Quiz master on the night will be Edward Lynch.
NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL This year after many years the club has decided to hold a New Year’s Eve Ball. Tickets are available from Anne in the bar or any committee member. This is sure to be a great night, with great food and music will be supplied by the very popular Mike Humpries. Tickets are €25 per person, see you on the night. TURKEYS HAMS AND SWEETS All players who have won turkeys, hams or sweets please note, these will be presented on Sunday, 23rd December, 2018 in the clubhouse between 10.30 in 11.30 a.m. LISMORE LADIES GOLF Final Results for Autumn League: Chestnuts 442 Pts (Fiona Howard’s Team) Skeletons 427 Pts (Amanda Power’s Team) Pumpkins 417 Pts (Betty Joyce’s Team)
Cobwebs 407 Pts (Daphne Power’s Team) Vampires 386 Pts (Helen Farrow’s Team) Witches 384 Pts (Joan Cakillane’s Team) Zombies 356 Pts (Patricia Lonergan’s Team) Spiders 395 Pts (Patricia McCarthy’s Team) Very well done to all concerned. Table Quiz: This Thursday night in Clubhouse at 8.00 p.m. Gather your friends and bring them along. New Year’s Eve Party: Don't forget NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY - Tickets available at the bar Fantastic Value at €25 for Meal, Music and dance. A 9 Hole Ongoing Competition: Entry and Reentry for balance of month of December (only couple weeks) is in place at the moment - this may lead us into Spring League, weather permitting. Wishing all our readers a very Happy Christmas.
West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles
Season ends with presentation of prizes for Tony’s Winter League sponsored by Elverys Inter Sports THE cross country season for our younger athletes came to a close with the final run and presentation of prizes for Tony’s Winter League which was sponsored again this year by Elverys Inter Sports. Once again the league was a huge success with 90 athletes taking part over the six weeks. Each Friday before training a large group would gather around the notice board to check out their times and assess their teams ranking. The standard of the league was very high this year with all the participants running under 10 minutes during the course of the league. Cain O’Riordan was the only athlete to run under 6 minutes breaking the course record in the process and Tommy Fennell, Conor Mullany, Eoin Buenaventura, Lucy Holmes, Rory Fennell, David Gaffney, David Nyhan and Ian Holmes all ran under seven minutes. Paddy McCarthy and Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich were two athletes who improved their times by over a minute during the course of the six weeks.
The countdown run started with each runner going off at their best time. First across the line was Sophie Carroll Lawlor who ran the small lap followed closely by Sarah O’Riordan who was first home from the big lap. Almost half the runners were home before the clock hit zero meaning they ran faster than their best time in the league. The presentation took place after the run and our thanks to St Augustine’s College for the use of their grounds and hall for the league. A large number of parents were present as Mary Ashe made the announcements. The first presentation was to the individual prize-winners. Fastest Boy and Course Record Holder: Cian O’Riordan Fastest Girl: Sarah Nyhan Fastest Boy under 12: David Gaffney Fastest Girl under 12: Aoife O’Donovan Fastest Boy under 10 Long lap: Eoin Prendergast Fastest Girl under 10 Long lap: Isabelle Gaffney
Fastest Boy on Short lap: Sean Hogan Fastest Girl on Short lap: Aoife Buenaventura Most Consistent: Liam Broderick Most Improved since last year: Emer O’Neill Top finishers on final run Sophie Carroll Lawlor and Sarah O’Riordan The highlight of the league is always the team competition and there is always a keen contest for the honours. This year one team took the lead on the first night and held it all the way through, Ger Wyley representing our sponsors Elverys Inter Sport was on hand to present the prizes to the winning teams assisted by members of the committee. First up was Tommy Fennell’s team of Tommy, Ben Qualter, Angelina Chizhikova, Owen Morrissey, George Rusu, Claudia O’Halloran, Caolán O’Corrain and Amy O’Riordan to collect the third team prize. Next up was Lucy Holmes team in second Lucy, Robert Quinn, Lia Cunningham, Grainne Moore, Ami
Flavin, Sarah Gaffney and Cormac O’Regan and finally what everyone was waiting for the announcement of the winning team which this year was captained by David Nyhan. Eunice Power was on hand to present the winning captain with the Powersfield House Cup which was donated to the club by the Power family. The members of the winning team were David Nyhan, Cal Tutty, Mark Blackwell, Elia Tutty, Paddy McCarthy, Eoghan Lattimore, Aodhán O Rahallaigh, Riona Towey. Well done to all who took part in the League and to Lola and Tony for keeping track of all the times. ALL IRELAND DAY 2 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15th NAVAN The following West Waterford athletes have qualified for the All Ireland Championships in Navan. The bus will leave the Park Hotel at 3 p.m. on Friday and there will be a short shopping stop in Newbridge. Under 11 Girls: Sarah Gaffney. Under 11 Boys: Liam Broderick, Eoin Prendergast, Owen Morrissey, Conor
Eunice Power presents the Powersfield Cup to the captain of the winning team David Nyhan. Keane. Under 13 Girls: Grainne Moore. Under 13 Boys: David Gaffney, Cal Tutty, Eoghan Lattimore, Ian Holmes, Ben Qualter Darragh O’Regan. Under 15 Girls: Sarah Nyhan, Ally Cunningham, Leah Cunningham, Angela Chizhikova, Aoibh Murphy, Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich, Caoimhe Prendergast. Under 15 Boys: Tommy Fennell. Under 17 Girls: Lucy Holmes, Mary Kate Prendergast Under 17 Boys: Conor Mullany,
Oisin O’Riordan Eoin Buenaventura, Robert Quinn, Mark Blackwell Under 19 Girls: Sophie Landers, Sinead O’Brien, Dani Cunningham Under 19 Boys: Cian O’Riordan
This will be an overnight trip so please let Mary Ashe know if you are staying with the club group in City West Hotel. There will be training on Wednesday, 12th at 4 pm for all those who have qualified for the All Ireland.
GOLF
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 December, 2018
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DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net WE had another busy week at the club with golf and Christmas parties in full swing. The Winter League kindly sponsored by David Hayes PGA has attracted 668 rounds of golf to date with Teams 4 and 9 leading after four rounds. Michael Leacy and Mossie Walsh are the respective captains so it is proving to be a battle of the coppers!! It is still all to play for so get out there and contribute to your team. Scrambles and Mince pies were the order of the week as our Sixty.com & Ladies section held their Christmas parties during the week. A great time was had by all and we thank all our organisers and caterers for a fine job. Our Fun Friday Foursomes Christmas party takes place this Friday 14th and our Youngones will enjoy their Christmas lunch on Wednesday 19th (see below for further details). CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS We have great Christmas gift ideas here at Dungarvan Golf Club including our great value Green Fee bundle of 10 Green Fees for €100. Or why not purchase a Dungarvan Golf Club gift vouche. Our pro shop has all the golfer in your life requires so pop in and snap up some great presents. Our very attractive 2019 Membership rates for new members are a great success with Under 35s availing of our €200 rate and over €35s at €300. What a Christmas present that would make. Our Lotto Jackpot is at an all time high at €5,600. Make sure to have your numbers in before Sunday’s draw. Why not give them a 2019 Annual Lotto Ticket. GENTS RESULTS Mon., 3rd Dec. 1st Michael Mehigan (17) 40 pts, 2nd Paul Curran (12) 38 pts, 3rd Jack Elstead (20) 37 pts. Week 3 Results – David Hayes PGA Winter League: Category 1: 1st; David Buckley (4) 33, 2nd; David Shanley (6) 32. Category 2: 1st; Dermot Ahearne (11) 35, 2nd Martin Lynch (11) 31. Category 3: 1st Michael
O’Mahony (15) 37, 2nd Sean McGovern (17) 33. Category 4: Mossie McNamara (21) 34, 2nd Tony Power (22) 34. GENTS FIXTURES Thurs., 13th Dec. Gents 14H Open Singles S/F – David Hayes PGA Winter League. Fri., 14th Dec. Gents 14H Singles S/F – David Hayes PGA Winter League. Sat., 15th Dec. Gents 14H Singles S/F – David Hayes PGA Winter League. Sun., 16th Dec. Gents 14H Singles S/F – David Hayes PGA Winter League. Mon., 17th Dec. Open 16H Seniors Singles S/F. Wed., 19th Gents 14H Open Singles S/F – David Hayes PGA Winter League. LADIES RESULTS Fri., 7th & Sat., 8th Dec.: 1st Irene Lynch (7) 28 pts; 2nd Miriam Matthews (24) 27 pts. LADIES FIXTURES Friday, 14th Dec. Ladies 14H S/F. Sat. 15th Ladies 14H S/F. Mon. 17th Open Seniors Singles S/F. Tues. 18th Ladies 11H Singles S/F. HOME ALLIANCE RESULTS Tuesday, 4th Dec.: Section 1: Winner - Mary Power (15) 20 pts Runner-Up - Maura Kindregan (19) 19 pts. Section 2: Winner - Maria Kiersey (28) 19 pts Runner-Up - Bernadette Lynch (24) 13 pts. Section 3: Winner – Maeve Carthy (31) 18 pts Runner-Up – Anne Heneberry (30) 12 pts. Sat., 8th Dec.: Section 4: Winner – Miriam Matthews (24) 26 pts Runner- Up: Bernie Hayes (18) 21 pts. Section 5: Winner – Mary French (29) 20 pts Runner-Up: Olga Carroll (25) 17 pts. LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY AND GOLF SCRAMBLE The annual Ladies Christmas Party
GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is:
goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com LIONS CHRISTMAS APPEAL We didn’t set ourselves a target this year, we will still be trying to raise as much as possible to help out people who are struggling at this time of year. The members of the Gold Coast have always been more than generous when asked to contribute to any charity and as usual they have not been found wanting as so far this year the amount raised for the Appeal is very close to €2,000. The raffle for the Hamper etc will continue until next Sunday so there is still plenty of time for you to contribute and help us get past the €2,000 mark. The cut-off point is 2 p.m. on Sunday next when we will welcome the Officers of the Lions Club to the Gold Coast. The President of the Lions Club will draw the ticket for the hamper and following that Lady Captain Ruth
Hannigan, together with the Officers of both Ladies and Gents Clubs, will present the cheque to the Lions Club. JOHN WHITE CARPENTER WINTER LEAGUE Playing numbers are still very high and above last year’s, so far 706 games have been played. Dunhill continue to top the table, Copper Coast have moved into 2nd place, Touraneena drop to 3rd, Ballinacourty are in 4th place, Dungarvan overtake Abbeyside and Deise complete the table. The following are the team points after 6 weeks: Dunhill 412, Copper Coast 407, Tourneena 405, Ballinacourty 400, Dungarvan 393, Abbeyside 389, Deise 381. All these scores could change when players have their 10 games played and they start to replace bad scores. It will only be in the last few weeks of the league that we will see how the teams are really doing.
Dungarvan Golf Club Prize Winners. Back Row L-R: Diarmuid O'Neill, winner Cunniger Cup; P. J. Barry, winner Ballinacourty Cup; Barry Morrissey, accepting the E. A. Ryan Cup on behalf of Fergal Slevin, winner, sponsored by Martin Lavan; Michael Troy, accepting Clonea Cup on behalf of Jim Harty, winner. Front Row L-R: Seán O Ciarba, Captain; Declan Walsh, accepting P. I. Power Cup on behalf of Niall Walsh, winner; Des Power, presenting P. I. Power Cup and sponsor; Jerry Byrne, winner Peter Cusack Memorial Trophy, sponsored by Classic Gents. [Pat Crowley]
was held in the Golf Club last Sunday. It was an enjoyable day organized by the captain of the Home Alliance, Margaret Harty assisted by Celia Power and Olga Carroll. A nine hole fun scramble was followed by a lovely meal and music was played by Brendan. It was great to see so many enjoy this lovely festive atmosphere. Scramble Results: 1st: Mary Power, Mary Fennell, Maria Kiersey; 2nd: Maeve O’Tuama, Colette Power, Helen O’Neil; 3rd: June James, Miriam Matthews, Mary Phelan, Ruth Byrne. BIRDIE TREE Last year we launched the Birdie Tree at the Ladies Christmas Party. Niamh Reynolds set out the Conditions for the competition and Maurice Cliffe made the Birdie Tree. Over the year a huge number of birdies were recorded. There was a winner in each category. RESULTS CAT 1 (0-15) Breda McCarthy. CAT 2 (16-21) Mai O’Brien. CAT 3 (22 - 27) Maisie Breen. CAT 4 (28-36) Miriam Matthews. Prizes were kindly sponsored by John and Niamh Reynolds. The Reynolds family are loyal and generous members of Dungarvan Golf Club. The Birdie Tree is up and running again for 2019.
60.COM The 60.Com Scramble and Christmas Party took place on Wednesday, 5th December. We had a fantastic turn-out of 35 members. The day started with a Scramble with a shotgun start. The prize winners were:- 1st Jack Elstead (20), Paul Vart (25) and Tom Phelan (31) 27½ pts; 2nd Mossie Walsh (6), Donal Connolly (24) and Pat Deasy (18) 28 pts; 3rd John Moloney (17), Rogie O’Connor (20) and Anna Harney (35) 28 pts. YOUNGONES Mon., 5th Dec: 1st Celia Power (26) 17 pts. Our next competition takes place on 12th December at 12.30 p.m. (Front 9). Join us on Wednesday, 19th Dec. at 2 p.m. in the clubhouse for our Christmas lunch. Dress casual in your Christmas jumper or wear some Christmas sparkle! We will enjoy a two course meal with tea/coffee. Please enter your name on the list in the Locker Room and we look forward to seeing you there. FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES The men were busy playing the Winter League last Friday due to poor weather conditions during the week. Consequently, the ladies were in the majority for our foursomes.
WINNERS Matt Whelan and Ellen Power. Special thanks to David for doing the scores and presentation. CHRISTMAS PARTY Next Friday, Dec. 14th we are holding our Christmas Foursomes Party with golf and seasonal 'treats and eats' in the clubhouse later. Cost €5. So be in the foyer at 9.30 am for draw at 9.45 a.m. ready to play at 10 am. JUNIOR NEWS We are delighted to announce that Ciara Whelan Barrett and Daniel Raher have accepted the office of Junior Captains for 2019. Both Ciara and Daniel had an exceptional year on the course with Ciara playing a vital role in our under 15 Skills Munster victory. Daniel led from the front in our historic Fred Daly success as well as playing a leading role in our Senior Cup team success. Congrats to both. Their first roles as Captains will be the Captain’s Drive in on New Year’s Day. SOCIETY BOOKINGS Our society bookings are filling up fast for 2019 with lots of societies booking in to ensure their dates for next year. We look forward to welcoming back familiar faces to Dungarvan Golf Club and welcoming all the new Golf
Societies booked in for 2019. We have great midweek and weekend rates available for 2019 along with fantastic catering. Call Karen on 058-43310 for details. PROGRESSIVE 45 Winners: Maura Boland & Tom Curran. 2nd: David Fitzgerald & Seamus Fitzgerald, Tom Melody & Michael Kelliher, Pat Phelan & Eddie Kiely. Last 5: Tom Daly & Pat Power. Lucky Table: Billy Queally & John Considine. LOTTO RESULTS Our Lotto draw was held in the clubhouse on Sunday, 9th December. The numbers drawn in the Lotto were 1, 4, 18, and 20. There was no winner of the Jackpot which increases to €5,600! We had three match 3 winners this week – Paddy McGrath, Cathy Mannix and Pat Power who each win €35. If you are looking for a Christmas present for a loved one why not give them a 2019 Annual Lotto Ticket. The next draw takes place next Sunday at 4.30 p.m. in the clubhouse. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Fun Friday Foursomes Christmas Party – Friday, 14th December. Youngones Christmas Party – Wednesday, 19th December. Our Captains Drive In will take place on New Year’s Day.
GENT’S FIXTURES Monday, 10th Dec.– Friday 14th Dec: WK 7 Winter League Friday, 14th Dec.: Open Gents 18 holes Singles Saturday, 15th Dec – Sunday 16th Dec: WK 8 Winter League GENT’S RESULTS Tuesday, 4th December Open Seniors: 1st John Joe Fitzgerald (18) Williamstown 39 pts Monday, 3rd Dec – Friday, 7th Dec Wk 6 Winter League 18 Holes singles CSS 40 pts - 1st Darren O’Droma (12) 44 pts; 2nd Brian O’Connor (8) 42 pts Gross Michael White (1) 39 pts Sat. 8th & Sun. 9th Dec Wk 7 Winter League 18 Holes Singles, CSS 37 pts 1st: John McArthur (14) 40 pts Cat (0-7): Michael Lenihan (1) 39 pts Cat (8-13): Brian O’Connor (8) 38 pts Cat (14-18): Darren Power (14) 37 pts Cat (19+): JB Ryan (22) 37 pts SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES WELCOME Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcomes Societies and Green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your guests and friends in 2019. Here at the Gold Coast our golf course is maintained in excellent condition, with our greens offering superb playability and presentation all year round. With our top quality golf course, spectacular scenery, comfortable sur-
roundings in our hotel bar and restaurant, a warm and friendly welcome awaits our visitors. Our society rates are very competitive for 2019 and our Director of Golf Irene Lynch is available to provide advice and assistance to the Organisers of outings and Classics. Contact Irene on 05844055 or goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com for favourable rates and to discuss your booking requirements. We aim to ensure that all our visitors enjoy their day with us and we look forward to making your outing in 2019 a memorable one. EVERY TUESDAY OPEN GENTS & LADIES SENIORS Every Tuesday we host our popular Open Seniors (50+) Gents and Ladies Singles competition. Visitor Entry is €12 or Golf and Carvery €20. For bookings visit our club website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com or phone 058 44055. EVERY FRIDAY OPEN GENTS SINGLES Every Friday at the Gold Coast we host an Open Gents Singles Stableford competition. Visitor entry is €15 or Golf and Carvery €25. For bookings visit our club website GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB GIFT VOUCHERS Wondering what to get that special someone this Christmas? Gold Coast “Gift Vouchers” are the ideal Christmas gift and can be purchased from the Hotel or Golf Kiosk for any amount and can be redeemed against any of the following:
2019 GOLF MEMBERSHIP VOUCHERS Special introductory rates for new golfers. New Full Member €450 and new Over 65’s just €350 including all levies. GREENFEES & SOCIETIES VOUCHERS Greenfee and Society Bookings are being taken for 2019. Preferential group rates available Vouchers can be inclusive of food and beverage from Hotel Restaurant OPEN COMPETITIONS VOUCHERS Tuesdays: Open Ladies and Gents Seniors (50+) €12 entry or Golf & Carvery €20 Fridays: Open Gents Singles €15 entry or Golf & Carvery €25 LEISURE CENTRE MEMBERSHIP & HOTEL LUNCH AND DINNER For further information on Greenfees, Societies, Open days or Membership contact Irene Lynch, Director of Golf. Tel. 058 44055 Email: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Website: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com LADIES FIXTURES 10 Hole On-going Ham Competition 13 Hole 2 card Competition sponsored by Dalton Jewellers running to 15th Dec. 9 Hole on-going for beginners Winter League sponsored by The Moorings Bar & Restaurant Our winter league kindly sponsored by The Moorings Bar and Restaurant
over 10 holes has now finished Round 3 with the Dasies leading by a wide margin followed by the Bluebells who are being chased by the Pansies, all is in contention between the 2nd and 3rd team. However, as we know with team events things can change dramatically and with an extra week to play Rd 4, it’s all to play for!! Well done to the team managers who are very busy contacting and encouraging their members - remember a point is awarded for each round played even when your score is not counting!! Please note. Round 4 has been extended for another week, ending on Sunday 16th December. League Results after Rd 3 Daisies (Helena) 194 Bluebells (Elaine) 182 Pansies (Ger) 180 Violets (Bridget) 175 Tulips (Mary K) 171 Snowdrops (Mary C) 169 Daffodils (Esther) 167 Primroses (Rosie) 165 SOUTH EAST COASTAL ALLIANCE Our next outing will be to West Waterford on Thursday, 13th Dec which will be the Christmas outing!! As this is always a special event, I would like to see a good representation from our club, tee 9.45 – 11.30 am. MEMBERSHIP OFFERS If you would like to sample same, please contact Irene or Mark on 05844055 for some very tantalising deals on offer at the moment for new members.
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SOCCER
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 December, 2018
Ballinroad FC YOUTHS B Ballinroad …………………...…3; Tramore Rangers ………….… 2. FOR the first time this season we won two games in-a-row, after our three nil derby victory we were again at home against Tramore Rangers. It was the first game of the second round of fixtures for us. We had previously beaten Rangers 3-1 down in The Orchard. We were without the suspended Liam and Darragh plus D.J. is still out injured and Conor pulled out sick just before kick-off. Our captain Sennan won the toss and decided to play with the strong wind that was there. We were playing well but not testing there keeper the way we should have being with the strong wind behind us. Twenty minutes in a shot by James from about 30 yards out looped over there keeper and put us one up. We grew in confidence after this goal and took over for the rest of the half. We then hit the post and the crossbar but the second goal was slow in coming. Rangers we’re defending in large numbers trying to keep the score to the minimum against the wind. We knew we would need at least two if not three goals in the first half with this strong wind to carry into the second half and try and hang onto. The second came five minutes before the break when after a great run by Frankie he was taken down in the box to give us a penalty. Ben took the responsibility and buried it.
We went into the break with a two nil lead but worried it might not be enough. The second half started and Rangers changed their team from one that was defending in the first half to an attacking one with the wind behind them. They totally took over this game from the off and we were under severe pressure defending our goal. Dylan in goal with the back four of Tadhg, Sennan, Brendan and Frankie were flat out tackling and clearing there lines. We dropped one of the forwards back into midfield to make it five across the line and help the defense but we couldn’t stop the onslaught of long balls being carried by the wind into our back line. We eventually after fifteen minutes got out of our back line and up the field and won a corner. As a result of this corner Sennan scored a great goal with a shot from 20 yards that put us three up but was totally against the run of play. From their kick-off we were back defending again as they started pilling on the pressure, this paid off for Rangers when they got one back with 15 minutes left. Then in a moment of a madness with our lone striker Oisin through on goal their keeper took him down outside the box and got a red card. Rangers were down to ten men with ten minutes left. We were winning 3-1 and playing against 10 men but for some reason started defending way too deep and Rangers again became the better team. They then scored their second goal and what a screamer it was and this game changed completely,
from our 3 nil lead it was now down to the minimum. We were barely hanging on and praying for the final whistle. In the last minute of the game Rangers pushed all their players forward for a corner, there were mad scenes in our box as the ball bounced around for ages hitting the post, ricocheting off players’ legs and heads but eventually we cleared it and won this game. Thanks to Rangers and their management for a great, clean game of ball with no hassle or bad tackles in sight. We now go away to league leaders Mooncoin next Sunday in our last game of 2018. Squad on the day was: Dylan Cliffe, Tadhg Collins, Sennan Travers, Brendan Collins, Frankie De Paoir Kavanagh, James Hahesy, Ben O’Donovan, Joe Kuhne, Eoin Flynn, Ben Veale, Daire Slevin, Tony Dwyer, Oisin Morrissey. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner in Sunday night’s Lotto with the numbers drawn 12, 17, 19 & 20. Two winners of €50 each were Gary & Laura and Stephen Cordery. The next draw will take place on Sunday, December 23rd in Lord Maguires. CLUB GEAR Club gear is exoected to arrive this week. All parents will receive a text in relation to the collection and payment of the gear. Please keep an eye in our facebook page also. We will have a few spare bobble hats and match day shorts and socks sets if anyone is looking for presents for Christmas.
Stradbally FC RESULTS Under 12 Schoolboys League: Stradbally 4; Piltown 2. JUNIOR Both Munster Junior Cup and Division 3 League games went by the wayside last weekend. SCHOOLBOYS Under 12s travelled to Piltown on Saturday, where the playing surface was excellent, despite all the rain. The hosts started the brighter and opened the scoring on 10 minutes with a neat finish. This awoke Stradbally and they equalised when Joe Campbell struck a great shot from outside the area, following a Reece Donnelly touch. Piltown struck again with a wonderful shot to leave them leading at half-time, despite some hard pressing from the visitors. Shortly after resumption of play the equaliser arrived. Joe Campbell, after being played through by Darragh Walsh, saw his shot come off the post, thankfully Liam Kilbride was on hand to slot home the rebound. This galvanised Stradbally to forge ahead, and they took the lead via Reece Donnelly who connected with a Dara Gough through ball. Piltown refused to yield and it took stellar marshalling of the defence by keeper Sean Kelly to keep them at bay. The insurance goal came from Joe Campbells second score
of the day. Great game of football from both sides. Team: Sean Kelly, Shane Weldon, Eoin Murphy, Fionn Norris, Jack Crotty, Dara Gough, Joe Campbell, Liam Kilbride, Reece Donnelly, Sean Roche, Darragh Walsh, Sean O'Brien, Barry Cunningham, Jake Kiely, Ben Kirwan, Jack McKeown, ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS Another series of UnderAge games, at home versus Dungarvan United took place last Saturday. Thanks to all who helped out on the day. Away fixtures for Under 8s and Under 10s next weekend versus Portlaw United. No definite time or day, as we go to press, check out on our club Facebook page 'Stradbally AFC' nearer to the weekend. LOTTO No jackpot winners in our Club Lotto Draw on Sunday night. Numbers drawn 5, 9, 18, 20. €25 Winners: Mike Fennell, Ludwig Connors, Judy Coffey. Promoter’s Prize: Francis Sheehan. Next draw is in Whelans Bar on 23/12/2018. Jackpot Prize on offer will be €2,600. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto. LAST MAN STANDING The field is now down to three following Southampton's defeat to Cardiff.
Our three wisest men left standing are Martin Harrigan, Ryan Norris and Shane Lannon. With decreasing options for match selections, will Week 14 see our Last Man Standing emerge and claim the prize fund of €500? This competition is kindly sponsored by Sallyfort Mini Farm. CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM The proceeds of the Christmas Day Swim in Stradbally Cove are going to the Irish Wheelchair Association. Sponsorship cards are now available from club secretary Damien Sheehan, as well as Amy Fitzgerald and Caroline Lacey. ASTROTURF HIRE Astroturf Pitch is available to hire. A game of 5-a-side with your friends, is an ideal way to keep fit during the Winter. For booking details contact Alan D'arcy at 087 698 7387. ON-LINE CLUB SHOP Our on-line club shop is now open for business. For a myriad of playing and leisure gear, go to www.oneills.com Ideal birthday and Christmas presents. SYMPATHY We send sympathy to the Hurley family, Ballyvooney, on the death of Darrell recently. May he rest in peace. FIXTURES Sunday, December 16th Munster Junior Cup: Hibernians v Stradbally 11 a.m.
Waterford Under 13 Girls Relay 2018.
Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Community Games SWIMMING COUNTY FINALS Closing date for Swimming County Finals is this Friday. Anyone wishing to enter will need to have names and events into Yvonne 087 1229012.
Other events will be due in the new year. Anyone looking to take part in the 40+ activities Community Games has to offerplease contact Yvonne in the New Year.
Dungarvan United FC JUNIOR FIXTURES Wednesday, December 12th Youths A League 7.00 p.m. Dungarvan United v Villa. Saturday, December 15th Premier League 7.00 p.m.: Dungarvan United v Southend United. 2A League 2.00 p.m. Dunmore East v Dungarvan United. Over 35 League 2 p.m.: Dungarvan United v Mooncoin Celtic. Sunday, Dec. 16th 2.00 p.m. Youths A League: Dungarvan United v Ferrybank Third Division League 11 a.m. St. Savioiurs v Dungarvan United. SCHOOLBOY FIXTURES Saturday, December 15th U-11 Red: Carrick United v Dungarvan United A 10.30 a.m. U-11 Blue: Dungarvan United B v Villa B 10.30 a.m. U-13B Piltown v Dungarvan United A 12.30 p.m. U-13D Dungarvan United B v Ferrybank B 12.30 p.m. U-15B Villa B v Dungarvan United A 12.30 p.m. RESULTS Youths A League: Ferrybank 4; Dungarvan United (T. Hyslop and T. Taylor). Over 35 League: Park Rangers 3; Dungarvan United 2 ( F. Keniry, O. Sheridan). 3rd Division League: Dungarvan United 5; Portlaw United 3. (J. McCarthy (4), E. Hynes. U-16A League: Dungarvan United 5; Carrick United 1 (Alan Dunwoody (3), Jamie Veyvat, Kyle Healy. LOTTO Numbers drawn: 32, 40, 39. No jackpot winner. €50 Dave Fleming, €25 Liam Meehan, €25 Michael Burke (Caseyville). Jackpot €8,000 news week.
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Our Christmas raffle tickets are due to be returned this week, sold or not. For those who may not have received them they will be available at our academy Christmas Party on Saturday 12.30-2 p.m. or at the entrance to Dunnes Stores on Saturday all day. €5 per ticket, book of three for €10. All proceeds going to coaching courses for our dedicated coaches who volunteer each week and for equipment. Benefiting each child. SFAI CUP We wish the very best of luck to our U-12A team, manager Aidan Landers and all involved as they take on Belvedere FC (Dublin) in the final 32 of the Sketchers SFAI Cup. We were delighted to draw home advantage and the game is due to be played in January. YOUTH A LEAGUE Tonight (Wednesday) our youth team play Villa at home under lights 7.00 p.m. Come over to Kilrush Park and support the blues!
SIMON COMMUNITY SOUTH EAST APPEAL We are delighted to be the drop off venue for such a worthwhile cause this year. We are asking our players and members to please support Simon Community appeal. The drive takes place in the clubhouse by Aaron Cowming on Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Drop offs can also be made on Saturday during our Academy Christmas party 12.30-2 p.m.
Items that are needed this year the most are as follows: 1. Sleeping bags 2. Waterproof clothing (brand new please) 3. Hats 4. Gloves 5. Socks 6. Vouchers (food/one4all/ dunnes/tesco etc.) 7. Non perishable foods And of course the very special shoeboxes filled for men/women/teenagers/girls/ boys and babies. ACADEMY NEWS Thanks to all the lads who travelled to Stradbally last Saturday. Everyone is coming on so well and we will have have more games after Christmas in the run up to tournaments in May/June. Next Saturday we will have our Academy Christmas Party! At 12.30 - 2 p.m. for all players. The big man in the red suit may well make an appearance! Huge thanks to Tom Morrissey, Building Contractors for the kind sponsorship of selection boxes for the kids this year! On the day any buns, sandwiches, cakes, buns, Tayto etc. will be gladly welcome. Over the past number of years we have tried to give back to the community through our academy. We have donated to Deise Refugee Appeal, Helping Hands and St. Vincent De Paul. For the second year running we will be trying to help the Simon Community South East Drive ran in Dungarvan by Aaron Cowming. Non perishable food products, toothpaste/brushes, deodorants etc., new gloves, hats, etc. Sincere thanks to our coaches for all the time and effort they put freely into our academy each week and we wish them and all of you a safe and Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Kilmacthomas Badminton Club COMPETITIONS Well done to our club members who took part in the Ballyduff open on Sunday last. Unfortunately, we had no winners on the day. We also had a team take part in the Haynes Shield in Kinsale on Sunday. The team had some very close games but did not finish in the medal places. Team: Martin Walsh, Adee Ali, Tay Shehzad, Triona Keoghan, Rachel Walsh, Natalie Brown and Fiona Kiely.
LADIES DOUBLES The ladies doubles county championships took place in kilmac on Wednesday last. The following players have qualified for the finals. Grade D: Rachel Walsh and Natalie Brown Grade E: Fiona Kiely and Deirdre O'Donnell (Tourin) Grade F: Fiona Kiely and Carol Walsh JUVENILE BADMINTON This week will be the last week
of juvenile badminton before the Christmas break. CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT Our annual Christmas Tournament (Ferrero Roche Open) takes place on Friday night, and will be followed by refreshments in Kierseys. KILMACTHOMAS G.A.A. CLUB Congratulations to the kilmacthomas junior B hurling team on their county final win over Dungarvan at the weekend.
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Michael Duggan signs professional contract
Finisk Valley AC Munster B success for the u-11 girls.
Finisk Valley AC
Munster B success for the U-11 girls THE Munster B Cross Country Championships were held in Riverstick, Co. Cork on the 2nd of December. Thirteen Finisk Valley athletes braced the tough conditions which were really and truly cross country conditions. It was the U-11 girls that shone on the day finishing 3rd best club team and collecting Bronze medals. Lucy Nugent had one of her best runs this year collecting
three medals; individual, county and club medal. The U-11 team was made up of Lucy Nugent, Brooke Dunford, Saorlaith Mernin, Suin Mernin, Abi Moroney and Cara Fenton. A special mention to Abi and Cara, who ran their first Munster race, and picked up their first Munster medals. Well done girls. The results are as follows: Girls U-9: Kate Nugent (17th),
Lucy Moroney (41st). Boys U-9: Joe Fenton (52nd). Boys U-11: Cayden Scanlan (46th). Boys U-13: Daniel Buckley (20th), Corey Scanlan (25th), Charlie Ware(62nd). Well done to all. Best wishes to Conor Lynch, Lia Harty and Eimear Griffen who are competing in the All- Ireland’s odd ages in Navan this weekend.
Dungarvan Barracudas
Park Hotel Barracudas Swim Club DURING the year we competed in the Swim Club League, with swimmers competing against themselves on improving their times over many different events. As they progressed through the system they received the famous Jellybean challenge along the way. As the progression increased they moved onto the Coloured Hat Awards. With the groups changing as the times fell enormously. Level 1 was the GREEN HAT WINNERS knocking a huge 50 secs or more off their times throughout the year. Adam Carroll Lawler, Muireann Hickey, Kevin McNally, James
Fitzgerald, Ben McCabe, Sarah O’Riordan, Clodagh Twomey, Brona Foran, Sara Donnelly, Orlaith Maher, Hannah Power, Emma Curran. Level 2 was the BLUE HAT WINNER knocking an amazing 100+ secs off her time. Aoibhe Devereux. Huge congrats to you all, and good luck to you all in the new year trying to reach the next levels. Just a reminder Community Games County Finals entries closing date is THIS FRIDAY, 14th Dec., 2018. Please contact your area secretary ASAP if you are interested.
Level 2 blue hat winner Aoibhe Devereux.
DUNGARVAN BC has its first ever boxer sign a professional Boxing contract. Michael Duggan 21, has recently just become Dungarvan’s BC first ever professional after he put pen to paper last week with Boxing Ireland promotions in Dublin. Michael coming off one fantastic year after winning the All Ireland title back in March went on to fight in South Africa two days after his big win, taking on the South African champion and then taking flight again in July to fight in Europe’s biggest box cup tournament "the Harringey Box cup" where he fell short by a split decision in the semifinal to the English champion. It was at this tournament where Michael was spotted by Boxing Ireland promotions manager Leonard Gunning and he was impressed with Michael's speed and class and began talks with Michael when he returned home. Michael had one more destination to reach before finalising any deals. Michael took flight again to Chicago USA in August where he had another two fights and got his first k.o. win.
Michael Duggan After returning Michael had a lot of considering to do but there was no doubt he was going to put pen to paper. Michael will be hoping to debut on the Celtic clash 8 show early next year (date & venue still TBA). Michael took to social media to
announce his "Childhood dream" on Saturday where he got an amazing response from friends and family across the region. 2019 looks to be a great year for Dungarvan boxing and we want to wish Michael all the best in his new journey.
Waterford Raceway THE dust has settled on what was a very exciting and entertaining 2018 championship season at Waterford Raceway. The prize giving night in the Park Hotel Dungarvan was a great success with Michael Baldwin claiming driver of the year, Katie Egan collecting the top prize for the ladies and Aidan Heney for the junior drivers. Congratulations to them and all the winners in the different classes. However, before 2018 is left behind, we have one more big raceday which will be held as usual on St. Stephen’s Day. With cups up for grabs in all classes it always brings out a large number of cars and helps clear the over indulgence of Christmas day. Racing is bound to be competitive as everyone goes all out to claim the last cups for 2018 and bragging rights as we head towards the new season. Of course, what would St. Stephen’s Day, at the Pike, be without the edger anticipation of the ‘demolition derby’ to end the day’s racing. With a selection of saloon and estate cars of 1600cc and upwards participating, it always draws a large spectator crowd to the ‘bank’. With the safety spec for all cars checked by the scrutineers, the
drivers are let out on the track and line up waiting for the sound of the foghorn. From that sound the chat and laughter is left behind and it’s every man for himself. The winner is declared when only one car is still running and many of the others look half the size they started as. If anyone is interested in com-
peting in the demolition derby and claim the winners perpetual shield, please contact a member of the committee or Shane 083 4195737 for details regarding the safety features required. Otherwise, make sure you and all the family make your way to Waterford Raceway on the 26th for a great day out.
West Waterford/East Cork Schoolboys League FIXTURES Saturday, 15 December, 2018 Goodies Party Hire Under 12 League Premier Division: Kilworth Celtic v Cappoquin Railway F.C. at Pound Lane Park.
Level 1 was the GREEN HAT WINNERS at Dungarvan Barracuda Club.
Brideview United v Valley Rangers at Leonard Fraser Park Inch United v Lismore A.F.C. at Sexton Park
Goodies Party Hire Under 12 League 1st Division: Clashmore Ramblers F.C. v Kilworth Celtic B at Pablo Park Ardmore A.F.C. v Cappoquin Railway F.C. B at Dysert Park Under 14 League: Valley Rangers v Mogeely F.C. at Conna Community Field Brideview United v Kilworth Celtic B at Leonard Fraser Park
Ballybridge United v Ballymac F.C. at Community Sport Field Clashmore Ramblers F.C. v Kilworth Celtic at Pablo Park RESULTS Fermoy Nissan Under 13 League: Clashmore Ramblers F.C 6; Ballybridge United 0. Ardmore A.F.C. 3; Valley Rangers 5.
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Gold and Silver National Medals on Beam and Vault for Sadhbh Curran at the Level 2 National Apparatus Finals.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 December, 2018
Level 2 Gymnasts (front l-r) Grace, Niamh, Aisling, Katie, Claudia, Aoife (back row) Lucy, Millie, Sadhbh, Olivia, Shannon, Ally and Éle.
Aisling O'Donovan pictured with her Coach Lyndsay. Aisling won a National Gold Medal on Vault and Bronze on Beam and Bars at the Level 2 National Finals.
Dungarvan Gymnastics Club
National Silver Medal for Katie Lavin on Bars with her Coach Lyndsay at the Gymnastics Ireland National Level 2 Apparatus Finals.
Level 2 National Gold Medal on Bars for Niamh McCarthy at the National Sports Arena
Silver National Medal for Aoife O'Donovan on Vault at the Gymnastics Ireland Level 2 National Apparatus Finals.
Sisters Fiona and Sarah O'Riordan at the Gymnastics Ireland Level 2 National Apparatus Finals.
DUNGARVAN GYMNASTICS CLUB MEDAL AT LEVEL 2 NATIONAL APPARATUS FINALS With the Club’s very successful participation at the National Level 3 – 5 Finals recently completed, it was the turn of our Level 2 gymnasts to head to the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown to take part in the Gymnastics Ireland (GI) WAG Level 2 National Apparatus Finals. With 32 gymnasts who qualified for the National Finals it was a busy weekend. The event was run over five sub-divisions on Saturday, 1st and Sunday, 2nd December 2018. The Club’s gymnasts took part in the Women’s Artistic Finals while GI simultaneously ran the National Finals in the disciplines of Acro, Rhythmic, Tumbling and Trampolining in the same Arena. This made for a spectacular experience for our gymnasts and the audience alike. PARTICIPANTS Level 2A Under 9 Grace Callaghan Level 2A Under 10 Sarah O’Riordan Level 2A Under 11 Brooke O’Regan, Lia Hartley, Eva Ní Mhuiri and Claudia O’Halloran. Level 2A Over 11 Aisling O’Donovan, Shannon Conway, Olivia Flynn, Ciara McKeon, Niamh Spillane and Fiona O’Riordan Level 2B Under 8 Kerrie Walsh and Elizabeth Gill Level 2B Under 9 Niamh McCarthy, Ellen Beth Hayes, Isabelle Cloney and Sadhbh Curran Level 2B Under 10 Aoife O’Donovan, Emma Morrissey and Leah O’Riordan Level 2B Under 11 Hannah Power, Emily Foran, Siún Kiely and Juliette Walsh Level 2B Over 11 Millie Lucey, Sadhbh Ní Mhaithiu, Katie Lavin, Éle McDermott, Ally Cunningham, Grace Wilkinson and Lucy Condon O’Grady SPORTS CAMPUS AT NATIONAL INDOOR ARENA The overall experience of performing in the National Indoor Arena was a first for all our girls as in previous years the National Finals were held at the UL Sports Campus. They were extremely excited to use the training room and many facilities that were available to them over the weekend at the state of the art Sports Campus. RESULTS Once again the Club medalled
on a National Level bringing home 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze medals. Naturally at a National Level the standard was very high and the results were very tight at the top ranking positions. We would like to congratulate those who medalled and for those who were so close just keep your chin up and keep doing what you are doing! You were all fantastic and your coaches are so proud of each and every one of you. CONGRATULATIONS We would like to congratulate the following girls on their wonderful performance and result in their Level and Age Category: Aisling O’Donovan: 1st on Vault, 3rd on Bars and 3rd on Beam. (One Gold National Medal and two Bronze National Medals). Sadhbh Curran: 1st on Beam and 2nd on Vault (One Gold and one Silver National Medal). Katie Lavin: 2nd on Bars (One Silver National Medal). Aoife O’Donovan: 2nd on Vault (One Silver National Medal). Niamh McCarthy: 1st on Bars (One Gold National Medal). COMPETITION Our youngest competitors had the largest category; Kerrie Walsh and Elizabeth Gill completed at Level 2B U-8. There were 43 gymnasts in this category. Kerrie came 11th on Vault and 8th on Bars while Elizabeth had wonderful scores on both Beam and Floor. The score difference at this level is minimal with just 1.74 the difference between Elizabeth’s score on Beam and the first place position. In Level 2A U-11 Lia Hartley took 5th on Vault, Brooke O’Regan 4th on Bars, Eva Ní Mhuirí 9th on Beam while Claudia O’Halloran achieved her best score on Bars. These were superb result for all girls at this level. In Level 2B O-11 Katie Lavin secured 2nd place on Bars with a superb score of 12.401. Katie works extremely hard on all apparatus and is well deserved of a National Silver Medal. While Éle McDermott ranked 7th place there was only a 1.95 difference between her score and the Gold Medal recipient. On Vault Millie Lucy ranked 7th and Lucy Condon O’Grady ranked in 10th place. Once again the score difference was so tight with just 0.5 between Lucy and the first place score. Ally Cunningham’s highest score was on her Bar Routine which she performed beautifully and Grace Wilkinson did a very
solid Beam routine with just over one mark between her score and the top performer. Sadhbh Ní Mhaithiu performed a very solid Beam routine with an impressive score of 10.5 and had just a 0.8 shortage for a medal position. Our lone ranger in the Level 2A U-9 was Grace Callaghan and she shone in her category. Grace competed on all four apparatus and scored highest on her Floor routine where there was just a 1.3 difference between her score and the medal position. Our Level 2B U-9’s smiled from start to finish and not without reason! Sadhbh Curran had a fantastic competition bringing home a National Gold Medal on Beam and a National Silver Medal on Vault. Her club mate Niamh McCarthy ranked 1st place on Bars with an outstanding score of 12.867. Isabelle Cloney narrowly missed a medal on Beam with just 0.15 between her performance and the medal taker on that apparatus. While Ellen Beth Hayes also competed on all four apparatus she achieved her highest score on her beautifully executed bar routine. Our Level 2A O-11’s had 36 competitors in their category. Aisling O’Donovan had a superb competition bringing home one National Gold and two National Bronze medals. Aisling took first place on Vault and third place on Bars with a super score of 12.150. Shannon Conway performed a beautiful Handspring Prep on Vault missing out on a medal by a whisker of a difference of 0.067! Shannon had the Club’s highest result on Floor in this category with an excellent score of 12.134 placing her 9th out of 36 overall. Fiona O’Riordan’s performance on floor awarded her with her highest score of the day while Olivia Flynn excelled on Bars with a super score of 10.7. Ciara McKeon also had her best score on her Bar Routine. Niamh Spillane performed excellently on Floor achieving a score of 10.934. Any score in excess of 10 on Floor at a National Level is a super result. Our Level 2B U-11’s also performed really well. Their Beam performances were most notable with Siún Kiely, Emily Foran and Hannah Power taking 6th, 7th and 8th places respectively out of 39 competitors. Emily Foran topped the Club score in this age category with a superb Floor score of 11.067 narrowly missing out on a medal.
Juliette Walsh had her best performance on Vault with just 0.334 between her score and a medal position. Our Level 2B U-10 competitors also did the Club proud. Not to be outdone by her sister Aisling’s superb results, Aoife O’Donovan took a National Silver Medal on Vault. With 40 kids competing in this age category it was the second largest of the weekend. Leah O’Riordan’s Vault was also superb and her score reflected that narrowly missing a medal by just 0.3. Emma Morrissey’s performance on bars was her top apparatus with an excellent score of 10.950. Aoife, Leah and Emma were in the top 14 out of 40 with beautifully executed floor routines. Last but not least is our sole Club flag bearer for the Level 2A U10 category Sarah O’Riordan. Sarah also had 36 gymnasts in her category and she performed excellently throughout. Sarah’s highest score was on her Bar routine while there was just 1.332 between her score on Beam and that of a medal position. Everyone involved in Dungarvan Gymnastics Club is extremely proud of each and everyone of these girls. They performed with a smile on their faces and were a credit to themselves, their families and the Club. To take part in a National Competition in such a modern first class sports facility is an experience they will always remember! Each competitor was awarded a participation medal by a Gymnastics Ireland Board Representative. THANK YOU We would like to thank the girls’ parents/guardians and families who travelled to support the girls. It means so much to them to have that support. We would also like to thank our Club Coaches and Judges who attended the event over the weekend and without whom the girls couldn’t compete; Lyndsay, Denika, Anne, Caragh, Jane and Celine. Dungarvan Gymnastics Club was formed in 2007 and runs classes in Dungarvan and Cappoquin. Club Membership is full and the waitlist is closed. If a place becomes available in 2019 it will be through an online system on the Club website www.dungarvangymnastics.ie Keep up-to-date on our news on our Club Facebook page – Dungarvan Gymnastics Club.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 December, 2018
G23 & G5 IN LISMORE A bright and breezy weekend for DCC cyclists to clock up the kilometres. Our youth section enjoying the muddy delights of cyclocross. SPIN REPORTS G5 had 5 cyclists setting out on the road on a bright but breezy Sunday morning. The group decided to take the more sheltered bog road before turning right at Kilmolash and on to Cappoquin. Plenty of roll up practice along the way helped ease the headwind. Onto Lismore via the main road and coffee was welcomed after climbing the hill to The Vault Café. Rasher sambos and mince pies were savoured by the group who were joined at the café by G23. On then to the beautiful Millennium Park for a photoshoot. The return journey was the exact reverse of the outward spin but in calmer conditions. However, much caution was exercised due to crosswinds at gaps. Plenty of banter with Captain Joe and his team of ladies made for a most enjoyable 55km spin. G23k completed the planned Sunday spin leaving Dungarvan and headed along the N72 to the Welcome Inn turning left for Kereen. The group then turned right for Villierstown heading through Dromana and into Cappoquin. The group then headed for Lismore to the Vault for coffee with group 5. After a few photos the group headed for Deerpark back into Cappoquin turning right at Rchmond House. The group headed along the Kilmolash road back to the Welcome Inn and then headed for home. Dis 72km avg 23kph. On a challenging day for Cycling G4 had 4 on the road, Group
headed out the Clonmel road turning left at the Halfway Bar heading for Whitechurch Cross where two left early to go meet Santa. Remaining two meandered home through Clashmore, Ardmore and Old Parish back to town. Thirteen group three members set off in to a strong North Westerly wind as we headed towards Old Parish and Ardmore. It didn't take long for all of the remaining toxins from the Christmas party to be cleared from the system. A missed turn-off for the N25 required a group about turn but we were quickly on our way again for a circuit of Youghal. We were then unfortunate to experience two punctures in quick succession as we left Clashmore. Punctures sorted and on the road again we encountered the local hunt as they were heading for their first chase. Onto the Bog Road and a beautiful tailwind encouraged a big increase in speed leaving group 5 in our wake along the way. A great mornings cycling for 85 k at 26.5 kph. YOUTH NOTES This weekend our youths didn’t have to travel too far for a change as they attended the Munster cyclocross Championships in Clonmel. First off in the under 12 race in her very first cyclocross race was Aoife Lattimore. In a very fast and challenging course Aoife had a great race finishing first girl gaining lots of experience too. David Gaffney also raced in his first cyclocross race and finished second overall in the under 12 race. We had two riders in the under 14 race. Cal Tutty and Eoghan Lattimore both rode very strong races as first-
year under 14s with Eoghan finishing third overall and Cal 5th after unfortunately taking a tumble on the last lap. Associate member Elia Tutty riding for TC Racing raced against Munster’s top ladies and was 2nd in the junior girls. It was a great day out for the DCC juniors making new friends and learning lots of new bike handling skills. OTHER NEWS Our annual Lions Club Christmas spin will take place on Sunday, 16th December. There will be a bucket collection outside the Civic Offices just before 9 am. Please support generously as it helps local families in need this Christmas. Get your festive cycling outfits on and give your bicycles a sprinkle of tinsel. OUR SPONSORS Dungarvan Cycling Club is very proud of its event sponsors. We continue this week by thanking club member Maurice Troy of Bob Troy & Co. operating in O'Connell Street since 1971, the company has an expertise built up since 1957 in Cappoquin in the area of forest and garden machinery. In recent years, Maurice has diversified and now sells and services bikes. Recently appointed as agents for the FOCUS & CERVELO range of bikes, Maurice and his staff will be happy to assist anyone who wishes to purchase. ORBEA, FUJI & GENESIS bikes can also be supplied. Phone number below. Bike rental is also available. Bob Troy & Co have been DCC event sponsors since 2014. We ask that you support local by supporting Bob Troy & Co. whenever you can. Tel: 058-41590. Light up! Stay safe on the roads this season.
Club members at Crough Wood on 29th November, 2018.
Dungarvan Rugby Club Under 8's having fun at Midleton RFC Blitz on Saturday.
DUNGARVAN RUGBY CLUB MINIS BLITZ AT MIDLETON RFC Our minis had a great day in Midleton RFC on Saturday. Loads of tries, loads of tackles and plenty of happy faces at the end of the blitz. Congrats to all the players who played sixty minutes of rugby. There were some tired players out there! On behalf of the coaches, we
UPDATE ON WEEKEND AWAY AND HOLIDAY The club has settled on Sligo as the destination for its weekend away in Ireland. It will happen on 10th-11th May next year. Sligo offers wonderful walks around Ben Bulben, as well as some attractive beach walks. The club holiday abroad has been narrowed down to Croatia, the Lake District and Spain, and a verdict on the chosen destination will be delivered early in the New Year. If you want to make an early New Year’s resolution to do more walking, why not join our club? You can find out more by visiting www.dungarvanhillwalking.org. Or you can contact dungarvanhillwalk-
ing@gmail.com. Remember, no walking boots, no walk. MULLED WINE CHRISTMAS WALK On Sunday, 16th December, we have a very special walk. It’s our annual Mulled Wine Christmas Walk to the cliffs of Ardmore. It leaves Scanlon’s Yard Carpark at 2 p.m. and there is another meeting at 2.30 p.m. in the carpark in Ardmore closest to the beach. After a brisk walk around the Ardmore cliffs, complete with Christmas carols, we will enjoy mulled wine, mince pies and other treats. And a bucket will be passed around to collect money for our three chosen charities, South East Mountain Rescue, Dungarvan Lions Club and West Waterford Hospice.
are so proud of the commitment given on Saturday from players (and parents!) in what was a cold and windy day in Cork. Thanks a million everyone and looking forward to Saturday, 15th December, our last day of training before we break for Christmas. Minis will be back for 2019 on Saturday, 12th January!
UPCOMING FIXTURES Saturday, 15th December U16's Dungarvan v Clonmel, Kick-off 1 p.m. Sunday, 16th December U-18's Thurles v Carrick/ Dungarvan, Kick-off 11 a.m. Corca Dhuibhne (Dingle) v Dungarvan, Kick-off 2.30 p.m.
Dungarvan Boxing Club TWO Dungarvan boxers brought home victories in this week’s Cork boxing leagues. Donnchadh O’Brien had a unanimous win over Winter Art of the Glen Boxing Club Cork and Bernie Cleary beat John O’Brien from Kanturk Boxing Club also on a unanimous decision. Both those boys are taking part in the Odivelas Box Cup in Lisbon Portugal next weekend along with their club mates, Leon Lannon, Adam Barry and Joe McGuire. There’s a full team of 18 boxers and officials including Gerry O’Mahony team manager, Killian Walsh coach, Denis Murray, Judge. LOTTO RESULTS Results for Lotto which took place on Sunday, 9th December. Numbers Drawn: 8-10-20-30. No Jackpot winner. Next Jackpot is now €1,600. Takes place on Saturday, 22nd December so get your tickets now, for €2 you could have a mighty Christmas.
Dungarvan Hillwalking Club THURSDAY WALK CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA On Thursday, 13th December, our Thursday walkers will meet for their annual Christmas walk and lunch. Lunch will be first, in Eurocuisine, and then they will be walking along the Cunnigar afterwards, weather permitting. Our Thursday C walks are very popular and leave at 1.30 p.m. from the Park Hotel in Dungarvan. Our Thursday B walks offer a wonderful alternative for people who want to challenge themselves with a climb. That walk leaves the Park Hotel at 12 noon during the Winter months. Both walks are followed by tea and cake. Why not join our merry band of Thursday walkers in the New Year.
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Bernie Cleary.
Donnchadh O'Brien.
The winners of this week’s consolation prizes of €25 were: Martin McHugh, Mary Beehan, Caroline
Cleary and Donal Flynn. Thank you for supporting Dungarvan Boxing Club.
CUNNIGAR PITCH & PUTT CLUB CUNNIGAR PITCH AND PUTT CLUB AGM On Sunday last we held our AGM with a good debate on many subjects. The following committee were elected: President: Breda Foley Chairman: Michael Delaney Vice-chair: Mary Daly Secretary: Michelle Delaney Treasurer: Cait Mulcahy Registrar: Liam Simms PRO: Patsy Hackett Juvenile Officer: Michael Havens Ladies Captain: Marie Forde Gents Captain: Liam Hansbury
Committee: Mary O'Neill, Lorraine Troy. Evelyn Torrens, Olivere Walsh BONUS NUMBER WINNERS Breda O'Donnell 22/11/2018 Paddy Noonan 01/12/2018 Breda Foley 08/12/2018 COMMITTEE MEETING The first of the new committee will be held in Thursday, 13th December at 7.00 p.m. TOURNAMENTS Wednesday - Ladies. Names in for 10 a.m., tee off at 10.30 a.m. SATURDAY SCRAMBLE Names in for 1 p.m., tee off at 1.30 p.m.
CHRISTMAS SCRAMBLE GAME Sunday, 16th December, names in for 10.30 a.m., tee off at 11 a.m. Please bring a wrapped prize of not more than €10. Food will be served and also a raffle for hampers. Hole in one winners will be presented with their prizes after the game. Lastly we would like to thank the local papers for their coverage every week and our generous sponsors for all their kind support over the years. Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year to all!
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GENERAL SPORT
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 December, 2018
Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures Tramore - Thursday, December 13 (First Race 12.25) Dundalk - Friday, December 14 (First Race 6.00) Fairyhouse - Saturday, December 15 (First Race 12.05) Navan - Sunday, December 16 (First Race 12.00)
Slatterys land apprentice handicap THE father and son team of Andy and Andrew Slattery landed the second division of the apprentice handicap at Dundalk on Friday night with Eacharn. The 12/1 chance, owned by Lynne MacLennan and Eimear O’Brien, got up close to the line to pip the Thomond O’Mara-trained Amazing One by a head.
Good weekend for Houlihan brothers in UK DUNGARVAN brothers Sean and Niall Houlihan had a brilliant weekend on UK racecourses as both jockeys were on the mark. Sean recorded his win on the Sophie Leech trained Man of Plenty in the December Handicap (Listed) race on Saturday’s Tingle Creek card at Sandown. His brother Niall was aboard the more-fancied Eragon De Chanay who finished seventh. However, on the Gary Moore trained San Pedro De Senam in the Fairfax and Favor Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at Huntingdon, on Sunday Niall recorded his second winner out of eight starts for the young rider.
R’evelyn Pleasure wins beginners’ chase at Clonmel KILWORTH trainer Sean O’Brien was on hand as R’evelyn Pleasure finished well to land the beginners’ chase at Clonmel on Thursday. In the colours of Mark McDonagh, the 10/1 chance took advantage of a terrible blunder at the final fences from 11/8 favourite Monatomic to score comfortably under Donagh Meyler. Paul Townend was also among the winners when the Willie Mullins-trained 1/2 favourite Scarpeta landed the 3m conditions’ hurdle.
Six length success for Chatham Street Lad at Cork MICHAEL Winters was also among the winners at his local meeting as the gambled-on Chatham Street Lad scored a six-length success in the 2m handicap hurdle. Ridden by Luke Dempsey, he was sent off the 9/4 favourite and could have been called the winner early in the straight.
Buildmeupbuttercup and Paul Townend wins the Kells Maiden Hurdle at Navan. [Patrick McCann/Racing Post]
Townend has regained his position at the head of jockey’s championship PAUL Townend has regained his position at the head of the jockeys’ championship after a terrific four-timer at Cork on Sunday. He rode a single winner at Navan on Saturday to draw level again with Rachael Blackmore as the Willie Mullins-trained Buildmeupbuttercup landed the 2m maiden hurdle. And Mullins supplied three winners for the Midleton man the following afternoon where 13/8 favourite Maze Runner got the ball rolling in the three-yearold maiden hurdle. The pair doubled up when Come To Me ran out an impressive winner of the 2m maiden hurdle and the treble was completed when Camelia De Cotte took the Grade 3 Kerry Group Irish EBF Mares Novice Chase, a fourth winner of the afternoon for the back-inform jockey.
Townend had earlier landed the Grade 2 Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase on the Pat Fahy-trained Castlegrace Paddy. Sent off the 13/2 second-favourite, the classy seven-year-old had his task eased by the early fall of 4/7 favourite Great Field. Townend had also ridden four winners at the corresponding meeting two years ago. Townend has 66 winners to his name this season, two ahead of Blackmore. Davy Russell is next on the list with 58 after a week that saw him ride just one winner. He landed the Grade 3 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Klairon Davis Novice Chase at Navan on Saturday with the Gordon Elliott-trained Hardline, a well-backed 11/10 favourite.
Blackmore loses lead in the jockeys’ championship DESPITE riding a double at Punchestown on Sunday, Rachael Blackmore has lost her lead in the jockeys’ championship. She brought her tally for the season to 64 winners with success on the Henry De Bromheadtrained Due Reward in the rated novice hurdle and on Martin Brassil’s Arctic Pearl in the handicap hurdle but slips back into second place behind Paul Townend who rode five winners over the weekend.
Earlier in the week, Blackmore had maintained her narrow lead over the Corkman when successful on the Gigginstown House Stud-owned Smoking Gun at Clonmel on Thursday. Trained by Joseph O'Brien, the easy-to-back 9/4 favourite got the better of the well-supported Makka Pakka to win by three lengths.
Katie Walsh & Nina Carberry honoured at Horse Racing Ireland Awards KATIE Walsh and Nina Carberry, who brought the curtain down on outstanding careers with winners at the Punchestown Festival in April, were honoured with the inaugural Irish Racing Hero Award at the annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards in Dublin last week. It was a fairytale night for women jockeys with one of the stars of the current jumps season, Rachael Blackmore, also taking an award. The winners in ten categories, including four new awards, were announced at a ceremony which was attended by many of the industry’s leading figures. Guest of honour was Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD and guests were welcomed by Chairman of HRI, Nicky Hartery.
The winners of the 16th annual awards were: • Irish Racing Hero Award: Katie Walsh & Nina Carberry; • Contribution to the Industry Award: Dr Adrian McGoldrick; • Horse of the Year Award: Alpha Centauri; • National Hunt Award: Willie Mullins; • Flat Award: Donnacha O'Brien; • National Hunt Achievement Award: Rachael Blackmore; • Flat Achievement Award: Patrick Prendergast; • Point-To-Point Award: Barry O’Neill; • Ride of the Year Award: Derek O’Connor; • Racecourse of the Year Award: Punchestown Racecourse.
Heroes Katie Walsh and Nina Carberry honoured at annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards recently. [Fennells Photography]