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Council resists call to retain 90 minutes free parking By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is to refer to its bye-law provisions to ascertain whether Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council has the authority to retain a free parking provision at Scanlon’s Yard, Dungarvan.

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A strong difference of opinion emerged between the Council’s Executive and Councillors at July’s Municipal District meeting after the Councillors supported a motion to extend indefinitely the car park’s current 90 minute free parking regime. The issue drew some frank exchanges from Cathaoirleach Damien Geoghegan, who tabled the motion. The Council-owned site, with 171 spaces, has traditionally been a pay parking facility but the 90 minute allowance was introduced to compensate for disruptions during the Grattan Square renovations. July’s meeting heard Cllr. Geoghegan propose retaining the incentive given what he saw as its unmitigated success. After many years of trying to get motorists to avail of the facility, he said it was now “being used more than ever.” Cllr. Geoghegan said the increased usage was boosting trade in the “traditional” business area around the Main Street and St. Mary’s Street, onto both of which the car park has access. SIGNAGE The councillor also called for improved signage denoting the facility, plus further signage in the car park advertising its access

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points. He further asked that the yard be properly lined, lighting improved and perhaps CCTV installed. “One of the powers we have at district level is to set parking charges and make decisions regarding parking”, he reflected. The Councillor also requested that the access walkways be included in the council’s litter cleaning programmes. Cllr. Tom Cronin, in support said a pedestrian crossing at the Mary Street entrance was also warranted. Cllr. Geoghegan said such a provision may have been included in the Grattan Square contract. Cllr. Pat Nugent described Scanlons Yard as “a hidden gem”, while Cllr. Declan Doocey felt it would go some way to alleviating the repercussions wrought on town centre traders’ by free parking at retail outlets on the outskirts of the town. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell regretted that Smarter Travel had not upgraded the yard before it began work on the square, as he apparently had advised. BUDGETARY CONSEQUENCES Amidst this plethora of optimism, District Manager Ivan Grimes warned that retaining the free period and/or the associated improvements would carry “budgetary implications”. He added, somewhat ominously, that “it may not be the function of the municipal district to provide for the reduction of car park charges”, observing that “your role is in relation to increases in car parking charges.” Continued on page 4

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Ireland’s longest established and most popular cheddar brands. Production of the cheese moved to Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, in 2006 where the Kilmeaden brand is being made to the same recipe to this day. In 2006, Glanbia Agribusiness opened a new CountryLife farm store and garden centre on the same site.

‘Welcome Pack’ to support people moving to Dungarvan

At the launch of the Chamber’s ‘Welcome Pack’ in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, last Tuesday morning are: Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber; and Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh, AIB Finance and Leasing, and former Captain, and star player of the Waterford Senior Hurling Team. [Dan McGrath]

DUNGARVAN and West Waterford Chamber has developed a new ‘Welcome Pack’ to give support and a warm ‘Cead Mile Fáilte’ for people who decide to move to the area. The Chamber said the Welcome Pack, which was launched last Tuesday morning, is to provide key information and contacts to help people settling here feel comfortable and part of our community. Full story on page 6

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Kilmeaden who attended the Maura Kennedy Sinead Cleary and Martha, Marie and Open Day on Friday last. Years Cooperative 100 and most yard be longest established of asked that the the Ireland’s and brands. Production WHILE others points. He further 100 years since lighting improved the were popular cheddar to Ballyragget, Co. THIS year marks of Waterford’s Seamusopting out for various Co-operative properly lined, moved installed. “One Power has grabbed reasons, West founding of Kilmeaden Stores and the cheesein 2006 where the Kilmeaden to represent perhaps CCTV level is to set General the his Creamery Ltd., County Kilkenny,being made to the same recipe to refer powers we have at districtdecisions regardhands. 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Waterford. be event. “I can Ireland’s representatives parking”, he reflected. to its bye-law smore site first took milk a new CountryLife site. understand both in the golfing Dungarvan-Li the ing requested that the access walkways the opened The creamery in my position sides of the argument, on the same whether cleaning also in 1965 began it is Council has and garden centre council’s litter but August 1916 and Having already an opportunity I wouldn’t cheese, one of Municipal District a free parking included in the retain production of Kilmeaden concerns about played in Brazil in Marchturn down.” a programmes. authority to in support said he has no Scanlon’s Yard, competing so going to Rio. “There are at Cllr. Tom Cronin, the Mary Street provision I only crossing at “There are fouram going there to win a medal 60 guys Cllr. pedestrian Dungarvan. ,” he said. also warranted. have of opinion emerged medal. I don’t possibilities: gold, silver, may and entrance was A strong difference bronze, or no possibility. You see any point in aiming said such a provision Council’s Executive Square conDistrict Geoghegan at the fourth between the in the Grattan can only fall so might as well aim higher July’s Municipal than that. You far.” Councillors at Councillors supported a been included The the 29 after Yard year old Touraneena car park’s tract. meeting described Scanlons fall, but he has indefinitely the Cllr. Pat Nugent Declan learned his trademan knows how to take a motion to extend free parking regime. knows how to gem”, while Cllr. way to the hard way get up, to aim current 90 minute some frank exchanges as “a hidden the impossible. even higher andand he now would go some The issue drew Damien Geoghegan, Doocey felt it He is currently to achieve wrought on season repercussions in the the having middle at retail from Cathaoirleach alleviating to win on the the distinction of being the of a brilliant motion. traders’ by free parking Cllr. and West Web.com Tour. first Irishman who tabled the site, with 171 town centre DUNGARVAN of the town. Based on his has The Council-ownedbeen a pay parking outlets on the outskirts year’s earnings that Smarter Waterford Chamber secure a place ‘Welcome was Seamus O’Donnell regretted yard before it on the PGA tour he is almost certain to spaces, has traditionally developed a new the be my a 90 minute allowance next and the only upgraded season. but not opportunity facility for disruptions Travel had apparently to play in an Olympics.“This might Pack’ to give support to for the square, as he Fáilte’ be such a big momentum introduced to compensate It is going began work on warm ‘Cead Mile towith Square renovations. and confidence movesome of the best thing to play during the Grattanheard Cllr. Geoghegan had advised. golfers in the people who decide thing I can world and is feed on for the BUDGETARY what July’s meeting someto the area. rest of the season.” CES the incentive given After was business saidItthe CONSEQUEN propose retaining as usual The Chamber on Monday unmitigated success. plethora of optimism, to which was morning as the at West Waterford Golf Club he saw as its that Amidst this Welcome Pack, Tuesday joined forces course staff trying to get motoristsnow Ivan Grimes warned the and volunteers in preparing many years of launched last week. District Manager he said it was the provide keyOn the practise ground, course for another busy free period and/or carry avail of the facility, morning, is to retaining the Murphy than ever.” our club professional would to was putting contacts “being used more said the increased usage associated improvements a group of Tim information and theirhere He added, someLawlor’s Hotel, settling paces. Just a few short 8 – 12 year olds through Cllr. Geoghegan in the “traditional” ‘Welcome Pack’ in be the andpart “budgetary implications”. years ago Seamus CEO help people trade Gary of Hurley were that “it may not and St. launch of the Chamber’s was boosting are: Jenny Beresford,‘Brick’ feel comfortable and part of such a Power the Main Street group of youngsters what ominously, to provide At the group. As the Tuesday morning business area around both of which the car municipal district Dungarvan, last lie in their beds current Chamber; and Michael our community. dream6of playing function of the tonight they too and West Waterford and former Captain, and star page of car park charges”, Mary’s Street, onto in the Walker can Full story onknows, the Olympics. Cup, the PGA for the reduction role is in relation to Dungarvan and Leasing, [Dan McGrath] tour and who park has access. “your Walsh, AIB Finance Dreams really Waterford. Senior Hurling Team. SIGNAGE observing that do come true charges.” player of the Waterford at West also called for improved increases in car parking 4 further The councillor the facility, plus access Continued on page denoting its signage park advertising signage in the car

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DUNGARVAN INAUGURAL WINNERS OF JOHN A. MURPHY CUP Page 7

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WEATHER OUTLOOK SUNNY spells and well-scattered showers for Wednesday. Overall it should be a brighter day but it will become breezier with moderate to fresh northwesterly winds. Afternoon maxima will range from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. Wednesday Night: A dry night with clear spells. Cool, with air temperatures falling back to between 6 and 9 degrees Celsius. Winds will be just light westerly. THURSDAY: Dry across most areas - however a few light showers will affect Ulster, with rain and drizzle pushing into south and western coasts by nightfall. Rather cloudy with just some bright or sunny spells - best of these across the midlands and east. Highest temperatures will range 15 to 18 degrees Celsius, in mostly light southerly breezes. Rain following overnight. FRIDAY: Patchy outbreaks of rain occurring on Friday, mainly affecting northern areas. Humid, in a southwest breeze, hill and coastal fog. Good dry spells too, with some warm sunshine possibly breaking through at times also. Highest temperatures of 16 to 22 degrees Celsius, with temperatures widely rising to 20 degrees. Weekend: Some uncertainty yet, possibly a bit cooler, no significant volumes of rain though.

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Local Architect suggests hydro station project as a great possibility for Waterford in Renewable Energy Strategy Wednesday, 13th July, deadline for submissions on Renewable Energy Strategy provide clean emission free Mr. Dillon describes it as the By Paul Mooney energy, including windmills, solar “closest we’ve come to perpetual THE deadline for public submissions on the Council’s proposed Renewable Energy Strategy for County Waterford (2016 - 2030) is close of business today, Wednesday, 13th July - and one person who has made a detailed submission on the proposed Renewable Energy Strategy is local Architect and Conservation Architect, Damien Dillon (MIArchS MRIAI). The proposed Renewable Energy Strategy, which will cover various forms of renewable energy for Waterford, has been on public display for submissions for the past four weeks. Renewable energy sources being considered in the strategy includes wind power (onshore and offshore); solar; hydro; biomass; geothermal and heat pumps. TURLOUGH HILL In his submission, Mr. Dillon states that there have been “various attempts / experiments to

panels and solar farms, heat recovery, wave energy, hydroelectric, such as Ardnacrusha, Nuclear, etc.” “All of those have had varying degrees of success and or disadvantages,” said Mr. Dillon. He said that after 40 years of use, “it must be time that we revisited ‘The Turlough Hill Hydro Station’ and carry out the usual examination of cost benefit, environmental impact, if any, efficiency, etc.” The Turlough Hill Hydro Station is operated by the ESB and based in County Wicklow and makes use of two water reservoirs connected by a pressure tunnel. Water is pumped up from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir, using surplus power available at times of low demand, and then allowed to fall by gravity from the upper reservoir back into the lower reservoir, passing through turbines along the way to generate electricity.

motion”. “One potential location that springs to mind is Crotty’s Lake - there may be other high-level lakes that would be suitable,” said Mr. Dillon. In his submission, Mr. Dillon said the Council should take into consideration ‘The Turlough Hill Hydro Station’ and a visit to the facility “would also benefit those not familiar with the concept”. “I’m sure the ESB would be willing to share their experience, without us having to ‘reinvent the wheel’ metaphorically speaking,” said Mr. Dillon. The ESB celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Turlough Hill Hydro Station in 2014 by opening it for free tours to the public. It remains the country’s first and only hydro electric storage station and has been hailed as “a massive feat of innovative environmental engineering” which is very relevant today as it was in 1974.The station is buried out of sight, deep in the

Local Architect and Conservation Architect, Damien Dillon (MIArchS MRIAI). mountain and a massive underground chamber constructed inside the granite mountain houses the station control room. The plant can generate up to 292 MW of electricity during peak demand periods, going from standstill to full capacity in 70 seconds.

Local Action Group to receive €7.5m in agreement under LEADER programme MINISTER for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has signed a Funding Agreement with County Waterford Local Action Group to approve €7,522,796.18 in funding under the LEADER Programme 2020. The funding will support jobs and investment in County Waterford over the next four years. Funding of €250 million will be distributed to entrepreneurs and community groups throughout Ireland by the Local Action Groups, which are made up of public and private representatives. The LEADER programme funds projects under a diverse range of themes that include enterprise development, rural tourism, social inclusion and the environment. Minister Humphreys said: “The LEADER programme will deliver some €250 million into rural towns and villages right across the country over the next four years. By signing the funding agreements with County Waterford Local Action Group, we are unlocking in vital funding for rural communities across Waterford. “I know that communities across the County Waterford are very eager to access this funding, for the benefit of local groups

and organisations. Upon taking over responsibility for rural and regional affairs, I was very keen to ensure the Now, the majority of Funding Agreements are being signed, meaning the Local Action Groups can start receiving applications for funding. “One of the great strengths of the LEADER programme is that it puts funding decisions in the

hands of the communities where the money is spent; local decisions by local people. The LEADER programme will fund a wide variety of projects in County Waterford over the coming years; projects large or small; projects with economic, social or environmental dimensions. “LEADER is built on local people facilitated by Local

Action Groups. The investment provided through LEADER at a national level can only make a meaningful impact with the vision and effort of community groups and entrepreneurs at a local level. I wish the Local Action Group in County Waterford the very best and I look forward to facilitating their work, and funding their investments, in the coming years.”

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Councillor wants An Bord Pleanála abolished following ‘blow-in’ decision By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor Séamus O’Donnell has called for An Bord Pleánala to be abolished after the State agency reversed a planning decision in his Sean Phobal constituency. The councillor also called for the abolition of the “NRA” (now TII Transport Infrastructure Ireland), during a contribution to July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council meeting. However, his plea went unsupported. Cllr. O’Donnell castigated An Bord Pleanála for overturning planning permission granted to a local teacher for construction of a house, despite its own inspector recommending it proceed. He described the man as from the area, “born and bred” and that he was due to get married next month. By contrast, An Bord Pleanála had upheld the appeal lodged by “a complete blow-in!”, protested the Councillor. The Councillor accused An Bord Pleanála of excessively refusing house building applications and said it was “ruining the whole of Ireland.” He further complained that wind farms refused permission by county councils were subsequently being allowed to proceed, with 100 metre high constructions being foisted on

Independent Councillor Seamus O’Donnell who called for the abolition of An Bord Pleanála.

communities. HANDS OFF APPROACH Turning his sights on the NRA/TII, Cllr. O’Donnell said both bodies had “too much power” and asked the meeting to support his call to have them both abolished. Such support was not forthcoming. Senior Planner Jim O’Mahony said An Bord Pleanála was established by State legislation and Waterford Council could not – and would not interfere with that standing. “It is the higher authority when it comes to planning decisions”, he affirmed. “They have their own planners who inspect a site, look at the council’s plans and make decisions based on

information they gather. “If it conflicts with the council’s decision, so be it,” said Mr. O’Mahony. Mr. O’Mahony said he would not discuss any individual case in a public forum but offered to speak with Cllr. O’Donnell privately if he so wished. RESTRICTIVE PLAN In a separate consideration, Cllr. Pat Nugent said the current County Development Plan was “too restrictive” as it focused too much on land for agricultural usage as against housing. He said locals in An Rinn could not buy affordable sites as a result. “It’s an egg and yolk situation”, he observed somewhat cryptically for chicken farmers. “The people of the area can’t live in their own area.” Mr. O’Mahony said it was a debate for another day and could be addressed when the next County Development Plan was being prepared. However, “One of the council’s policies is to try to gather as much development as possible into villages to sustain then and to develop communities”, he assured. “Also, our policy is to enable people that need to live in the rural countryside to live in it - and I am making a distinction between what is countryside and what is the rural area for the purpose of a development, as we seem to get these confused at times,” Mr. O’Mahony concluded.

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Kerb repainting in interests of road safety WATERFORD Council is expected to repaint kerbs near Portlaw in the interests of road safety. Cllr. Ray Murphy told the June meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council that the kerbs on the entrance road into Portlaw at Darrigle Cross were painted as a guide for motorists entering the town. “Over time the kerbs have become dirty and

are no longer clearly visible to motorists,” said Cllr. Murphy. He questioned if it was possible to have reflector strips installed to help guide motorists at night when they are using the junction. Executive Engineer, Paul Cleary said the problem with the kerbs is on the list to be done. He said there are several other places as well,

such as Carroll’s Cross, which need painted kerbs. Mr. Cleary said the kerbs will be painted in August / September, before the weather changes and it becomes wet again. Mr. Cleary told Cllr. Murphy the Council could repaint the kerbs and erect reflectors at Darrigle Cross.

Council resists call to retain 90 minutes free parking

Michael Gillen, eldest son of Peggy and Oliver Gillen, Ballyguiry, and Sarah Phelan, Carlow, who were married on 2nd July in Duiske Abbey, Graiguenamanagh. The reception was held at the Step House Hotel in Borris.

FROM FRONT PAGE Mr. Grimes continued that if a decision was made to cut a source of funding (by retaining the 90 minute provision), that in itself would undermine the council’s ability to upgrade the car park and install the requested improvements. Cllr. Geoghegan, decidedly unimpressed with this bit of bubble bursting, ‘respectfully disagreed’,

asking the manager if he felt Councillors should only serve to increase parking charges! “One of our functions is to set parking charges, whether zero or otherwise”, he informed. “That’s our function at local level. We were able to agree to put free 90 minutes parking in there and my motion is that it continues.” The cathaoirleach

argued that, far from impinging negatively on the council’s budget, the retention would improve it by increasing footfall, thus “helping businesses to survive and in return to pay their rates. That’s how it works!”, he stated. Responding to the issues raised, Senior Executive Engineer for Roads Pat McCarthy, said as far as he knew the pro-

posed crossing at Mary Street, having been considered, was not now part of the Grattan Square project. As regards the parking charges, he would “review the by-laws and report back on what their current status is and see where we go with them.” The engineer noted that there were a number of free car parks in the area and agreed with Mr.

Grimes’s overview. “There is no funding source currently for any improvement works at Scanlon’s Yard so any works would have budgetary implications”, he reiterated. The last word (for now anyway) went to Cllr. Geoghegan, who insisted that the car park still brought in revenue despite and after the 90 mins free parking.

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Question mark remains on whether mast is exempt A QUESTION mark remains over an 80 metre mast in the Ballintaylor area of West Waterford - on whether or not it is exempted development after An Bord Pleanála ruled that a proposed decision date is not available at this time. The 80 metre mast based at Ballintaylor, which is owned by Ecopower Developments Limited, was referred to An Bord Pleanála on 18th January, 2016, by Blackwater Valley Alliance. The Blackwater Valley Alliance asked An Bord Pleanála to make a decision on whether the erection of the 80 metre mast is, or is not development / exempted development. (Bord reference: PL93 RL3453). A decision was expected by last Friday, 8th July. However, An Bord Pleanála stated: “A proposed decision date is not available at this time”. There is no indication when An Bord Pleanála will make a decision in the case, meaning the decision could be delayed indefinitely.

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Free Teddy B e a rs P i c n i c IT’S Summer time at Dungarvan Shopping Centre and we are holding our Annual Teddy Bears Picnic on The Plaza which is FREE of charge to all our customers. Come and join us for an afternoon of FREE Entertainment and Goodies as our way of saying thank you for shopping at Dungarvan Shopping Centre, the largest shopping centre in the Sunny South East. Our programme of events will begin at 1.00 p.m., all under the guidance and supervision of Momentum Events staff. There will be picnic packs for all the children as well as the return of our Children’s’ Carousel and our very special guest Dungarvan Shopping Centre Teddy Bear

Mascot himself which will ensure fun for all. There will be free kid’s picnic packs, face painting, picnic blankets and teddy bear games with Giant Lego, Ker Plunk, Jenga and Connect 4 throughout the afternoon. Why not bring along your favourite teddy bear to the picnic and who knows he might even win a prize for himself. Mam and Dads can relax and enjoy a coffee in one of our coffee shops on The Plaza while watching the fun from the Teddy Bears Picnic on the Plaza. So remember to join us on The Plaza at Dungarvan Shopping Centre on Saturday, 16th July, for our Free Teddy Bears Picnic from 1.00 p.m., all courtesy of Dungarvan Shopping Centre.

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‘Welcome Pack’ to support people moving to Dungarvan

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. (L. to r.): Karl O'Doherty, Branch Manager AIB Dungarvan; Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Chairman of the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District; Jenny Beresford, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber CEO; Michael Walsh, AIB Finance & Leasing; Anne Marie Rossiter, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, and Michael O'Dwyer, Head of AIB Kilkenny Waterford. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

AS part of our continuing mission to promote Dungarvan as a great place to work, live and stay, Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber has developed a new ‘Welcome Pack’ to support people moving to Dungarvan. Attracting innovative, skilled people to West Waterford is essential to our economic development our aim with this project is to provide key information and contacts to help people settling here feel comfortable and part of our community. This pack contains a wide range of information, from essential contact numbers to community groups and activities. We’ve consulted with a number of people who have moved to Dungarvan, both from within Ireland and Overseas, to ensure that the Welcome Pack is practical, up-to-date and useful.

T h e feedback w e ’ v e received on the completed pack has been extremely positive. The pack, which includes sections such as Moving to Dungarvan, Getting Set up, Education and Things to Do, was compiled by Vickie Wall and designed by Rachael Power at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh, former Captain and star player with the Waterford Senior Hurling Team, was the guest speaker at the launch of this community project proudly sponsored by AIB Dungarvan earlier this week. The packs will be available through a number of businesses and offices (including real estate agents and solicitors) in the area, through our Library,Tourist & Chamber Office and from AIB.

Council recorded surplus in budget for 2015 WAT E R F O R D Council recorded a surplus of €680,252 in its net expenditure for 2015, which was used to reduce its deficit to below €8m, the recent meeting of the local authority was told. Head of Finance for Waterford Council, John Murphy, who presented the draft Annual Financial Statement for 2015, told Councillors that there was a surplus of €680,252 in net expenditure for 2015, which was up from a surplus of €208,973 in 2014. Cllr. Mary Roche queried the Council’s deficit for the year. Mr. Murphy replied that the deficit, which stood at €8,677,450 on 1st January, 2015, was reduced by the €680,252 surplus to just under €8m (€7,997,198) by 31st December, 2015. Cllr. Roche noted that it cost the Council in the region of €300,000 in relation to the amalgamation of the former local authorities and asked the Chief Executive to present a

report on the costings for the Council. Chief Executive, Michael Walsh, said he would put together a report on the amalgamation costs. Cllr. Davy Daniels asked how much it costs the Council in interest payments when there are undue delays by the government in paying grants for capital projects. While Mr. Murphy said it was difficult to determine, he said the cost of interest is very low at the moment,“so there wouldn’t be a substantial charge on us”. However, Cllr. Daniels pointed out such undue delays were “still costing the Council money” when the government was slow in paying out grants. “It is something we

should tidy up somehow,” Cllr. Daniels added. Meanwhile, Mr. Murphy said there was an additional statement regarding expenditure, which was overbudget in a number of divisions and needed approval. He said the explanation behind the expenditure was mostly due to additional grant allocations and additional income. “Hence there was no loss to the Council,” said Mr. Murphy. The Annual Financial Statement for 2015 was passed by Councillors on the proposal of Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, seconded by Cllr. James Tobin, while the Financial report and expenditure for approval was passed on the proposal of Cllr. Tobin, seconded by Cllr. Liam Brazil.

New President Dungarvan Lions Club. John Harnedy, outgoing President, Dungarvan Lions Club, congratulates the newly elected [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] President, Ray McAndrew.

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IBTS to visit area in August for local blood donations THE Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in the area during August seeking blood donations from local people. CARRICK-ON-SUIR In early August - from 2nd to 3rd August inclusive, the blood donation clinic will be at the Carraig Hotel, Carrick-on-Suir. On 2nd August, the clinic will be open for donations between 5.00 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. On 3rd August, the clinic will be open from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. and from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. YOUGHAL The blood donation clinic will be at the GAA Club, Magniers Hill, Youghal, from 9th to 10th August inclusive, from 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. CAPPOQUIN The blood donation clinic will be in Cappoquin on 18th August, 2016, at Cappoquin Community Centre, for donations from 5.00 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. DUNGARVAN The blood donation

clinic will then be open in Dungarvan the following week, from 22nd to 25th August inclusive, at Lawlorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel, Dungarvan. On Monday, 22nd August, the blood donation clinic will be open from 5.00 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. On Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th and Thursday, 25th August, the clinic will be open for donations from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. CLONMEL In September, the blood donation clinic will be at the Park Hotel, Clonmel, from 12th to 15th September inclusive. The clinic will be open from 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. on Monday, 12th September. It will be open for blood donations from 3.00 p.m. to

5.00 p.m. and from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 13th, Wednesday, 14th and Thursday, 15th September. SOME BLOOD FACTS The most common blood group in Ireland is O positive (47 percent of the population). The rarest blood group in Ireland is AB negative (one percent of the population). People in the West of Ireland are predominately blood group O, while there is a higher concentration of group A blood types in counties which historically received Viking, AngloNorman and English population settlements. There are more people with Rhesus negative blood living on the East coast of Ireland than in the West coast.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service requires 3,000 blood donors each week, as they supply hospitals in Ireland with blood and blood products 365 days a year. Approximately 70,000 patients will have blood transfusions this year. For example, a victim of a traffic collision could require up to 30 units of blood and a coronary artery bypass could use between one and five units of blood. A unit of blood lasts for just 35 days. The current blood supply (as of 6th July) shows there are four days supply remaining for O negative and B negative blood types; fives days supply remaining for O positive, A positive, and A negative blood types; seven days supply remaining for B positive blood types; and 12 days supply remaining for AB positive and negative blood types. For more information on blood donation, visit www.giveblood.ie or Locall 1850-731-137.

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European Capital of Culture selection panel arrives in Three Sisters Region Panel will announce ECoC 2020 winner on July 15th . . . THE Three Sisters region is abuzz with excitement and final preparations ahead of the European Capital of Culture 2020’s selection panel arrival. Two panellists, Sylvia Amann from Austria and Christina Farinha from Portugal, will touch down in the Three Sisters region this Wednesday, 13th July. They will embark on a one-day visit incorporating the cultural highlights of Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford. Three Sisters is urging everyone to come

out on the streets to show their support for the event, and give a cheer as the panel and the Bid Team walk by. During the visit, the panel will view the new Waterford Walls Project mural. The visual artist, DMC (Dermot McConaghy), will be putting the finishing touches to the impressive outdoor art piece, while the panellists walk through the city. The new piece will be close to street artist Joe Caslin’s

iconic ‘Our Nation’s Sons’ mural at Cathedral Square. Waterford Walls, and the striking art projects it engages in on behalf of the community, will be an important part of the Three Sisters 2020 programme for the European Capital of Culture. The panellists’ one day visit will be action-packed, beginning with a tour of Wexford National Opera House. There will be visits to Waterford City Hall, Spraoi International Street

Waterford Walls visual artist, DMC, works on a new mural in Waterford city, ahead of the arrival of the European Capital of Culture 2020 selection panel in the Three Sisters region. Waterford Walls is a partner in the Three Sisters’ (Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford) cultural programme for 2020. The panel visits Three Sisters for one day on 13th July, and will announce the 2020 European Capital of Culture winner on July 15th. [Noel Browne]

Arts Festival workshop and Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent at Callan, along with a range of other site visits and activities. The day will finish at Kilkenny National Craft Gallery with the Presentation Girls School Kilkenny choir performing a farewell recital. Speaking ahead of the panellists arrival, Three Sisters Bid Director Michael Quinn said “We are thrilled to welcome the European Union’s European Capital of Culture selection panel to the Three Sisters. The team has worked tirelessly to put together an amazing day which will showcase the

depth of cultural initiatives and collaboration across the region. The panellists will see first-hand the incredible range of cultural and artistic groups, the extent of their work for the local people, and hear their inspired vision for culture-led regeneration across Three Sisters. I have no doubt the panellists will see that we are not only the best choice, but the most deserving choice for the European Capital of Culture 2020.” The three counties are collectively holding their breath as the final decision on the ECoC 2020 winner will be announced this Friday, July 15th. Three

Sisters is competing against Galway and Limerick for the title. Across the region, businesses and retailers have also been preparing for the visit, by bringing a little bit of Europe to the region with eye-catching window displays. Cultural champions, including star jokey David Mullins, Waterford playwright Jim Nolan and Wexford potter Mairead Stafford, each directed window displays at Kilkenny Design Centre, Fitzgerald Menswear Waterford and The Book Centre, Wexford respectively. Several other businesses have also participated in the initiative. Mr. Quinn is also

encouraging the public to actively support the Bid ahead of the panellists arrival. “In these last few days, the public’s support on social media is crucial. We have seen an outpouring of support so far and we are hugely grateful for this. As the final countdown gathers pace, I would urge everyone who wants to see Three Sisters host the 2020 European Capital of Culture to like and share our posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and encourage friends and family to take action on social media also.With the public’s support, I am confident we can secure the ECoC title.”

Clune wishes Waterford well as decision on European Capital of Culture 2020 looms IRELAND South MEP Deirdre Clune has wished Waterford well in their joint bid with Wexford and Kilkenny for the title of European Capital of Culture 2020. Speaking as a panel of judges from Brussels are due to touch down in Waterford next

week, the Ireland South MEP said winning this bid would provide an enormous boost for the three countries and the South East in general. “We are expecting a European panel of experts to arrive in Ireland this week. A decision on

which Irish city/region will be the 2020 Capital of Culture is expected to be made on Friday of next week at 12.30 p.m. “The designation presents a unique and important opportunity to showcase a city or region, bringing with it an

unprecedented focus at local, national and international level. It will allow the winning city or region, and Ireland as a whole, to put our best cultural foot forward. I hope 2020 will be a year of unprecedented cultural engagement and creativity.

“The fact that Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford were shortlisted is thanks to the hard work of the bid team. A great deal of time, energy and effort has gone into this bid and I would like to wish Waterford the very best of luck!

“The Three Sisters bid faces stiff competition from Galway and Limerick. The panel will spend the beginning of the week touring the bid locations and are due back in Dublin towards the end of the week to announce their decision.

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Councillor reiterates roundabout suggestion for Fingerpost Junction at Kilmacomma By Paul Mooney A COUNCILLOR has reiterated his suggestion to place a roundabout at a busy junction on the R671 Dungarvan to Clonmel Road. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan made the suggestion at the June meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council in relation to the Fingerpost Junction at Kilmacomma. He noted that the Council has issued a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in relation to the area and said he looks forward to work starting in the area to raise the road. Cllr. O’Ryan pointed out: “It is a very important junction with the road to Knocklofty and the road going from Ballymacarbry to Clonmel - we saw that last December when the road was flooded and all the traffic had to go up the back of the Nire Valley”. “There is ample space at the location for a roundabout. We should consider it, because it would help to slow down traffic as well.” Cllr. O’Ryan also noted that there is work to take place on the same road at Knocknamullig. “That was another part of the R671 which was closed due to flooding,” he said. He said the recent road closure of the R671 at Colligan caused problems for motorists travelling between the two county towns of Clonmel and Dungarvan, and asked the Council to take lessons from that when carrying out works at Knocknamullig, and not to fully close the road. “Perhaps the contractor will consider doing one side of the road? Our local roads have taken such a

battering during the Winter that they can’t take heavy traffic. I would ask that a stop/go system is used at Knocknamullig. It would be better for people travelling those roads,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. Senior Engineer, Pat McCarthy said the Council has previously examined the suggestion about constructing a roundabout at the Fingerpost Junction. “It was felt that the T-Junction was the most appropriate design for that junction,” Mr. McCarthy said. He said he could review the suggestion, but the focus was on completion of the CPO process, and then seeking funding for construction of the road. Cllr. O’Ryan responded that the junction “is more of a Y shape than a T shape”. “A lot of people are straining their necks to look around, which I think, might be causing accidents there. It is an unusual junction, it is not a T shape and motorists have to strain their necks to see the traffic coming. “I would suggest a roundabout to help slow the traffic in all directions,” Cllr. O’Ryan added. Mr. McCarthy agreed the stretch of road at Knocknamullig was another location which the Council had difficulty with during Winter. “We did feel that it was quite important if we got the funds, to do the work and try and keep the road open.The Engineer is tendering the works in that area and we are reviewing the tenders. If in the construction process we can keep the road open, then we will,” Mr. McCarthy said. “It is more costly to keep the road open. We’ll discuss it with the contractor to see if we can put it in place.”

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Munster honours not to be HAD the Deise hurlers scored a win over Tipperary in the Munster Final last Sunday, we would be singing their praises in this column and lauding their every puck and save of a thrilling seventy minutes. That was not to be, however, which is no reason for not acknowledging their valiant battle which grew more and more demanding as their torture on the Tipperary rack got worse by the minute. It was a defeat of very decisive proportions, regretted most of all by those stalwarts who strode the sod of the Gaelic Grounds and gave their best on the day and we will leave it to the sports-writers and analysts to reason why the game plan crumpled as it did. Not one of those fifteen players who started the game, or those who joined in later or their mentors and managers, set out on Saturday morning with defeat on their minds, but when a plan goes wrong, there can be little immediate remedy available. The military have a maxim that ‘when the first shot is fired, the plan goes out the window’ and it would appear that the Waterford plan disintegrated early in the battle. How many loyal supporters dismissed their disappointment as they walked in the Ennis Road at six o’clock last Sunday and shrugged off their sadness in the famous phrase ‘Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach’. Yes, this team will overcome last Sunday’s setback, learn from it, adjust their game-plan, further firm their resolve and take the field with confidence in the qualifiers. They have much to give, they have already given much. They have proved their worth in seasons past and were unlucky not to have League silver on their sideboard already this season. Last Sunday can be treated as a learning experience, a costly one for all that, but there are those who will look at the team strengths, recall the deeds which endeared them to their fans and inevitably come to the conclusion that this season is not over yet for the Déise. Yes, beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach, b’féidir go mbeidh go leor laethanta iontach againn ag dul ar agaidh agus beidh an airm bán is gorm ann freisin.

Privatisation of broadband service THERE was a time when much of the country could not receive a radio signal, until a full network of broadcasting masts was provided. Thirty years later, the majority of the population had to wait in the same manner for TV

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate reception and today, in the modern age, much of the country is without adequate – or any – broadband service. This is a vital resource for business and a long time past a luxury for general family use. Last week, it was reported that provision of an adequate broadband service for the entire country would be given priority and that private industry would be brought in to achieve this. This latest Government decision in regard to privatisation of public services received little coverage in the media, yet the proposal for a national broadband network is recognised as one of the most important elements of infrastructure for this country. For years, the provision or upgrading of countrywide broadband services, especially in rural areas, has been one of the most sought-after services by both the commercial and private sectors and perhaps the most promised with the exception of the draining of the Shannon. Now, it appears, it is to become a reality under a private commercial initiative with the Government stepping aside to allow the private sector full rein. The long-awaited Government announcement on this important issue is already facing criticism amid opposition claims that the involvement of private firms could see fee hikes and service cuts in the years to come. It could also become a virtual monopoly, at least for some areas of the country. The Minister for Communications Denis Naughten has made it clear that it is his view that this is the fastest and best-value way to ensure the provision of the service. How many times have the people of Ireland heard that before, with history proving otherwise? Consultants to the Minister, KPMG recommended that private firms fund, design, build, own, and operate the network under strict Government contractual obligations. It was also suggested that the Government would assist in the funding of the project, but that would be without receiving any commercial or financial return and was turned down. While the allocation of this project exclusively to the private sector does not fully mirror the Irish Water debacle, it once more sees what everyone accepts is a vital national resource being handed over to private enterprise, without gaining any benefit or undertakings in regard to its operation. The highly taxed public have seen our natural gas reserves handed over to private business without any financial benefit to the State; our water network would

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have been the same but for the public furore against it and the National Lottery can be added as well. Under the last Government, the health service was stealthily heading for private hands and more and more people are being forced to take out private health insurance to be able to avail of vital medical care in private hospitals and clinics for which they have already paid dearly in their taxes. It is unlikely that the left-wing TDs who have become Ministers and in a position to influence Government policy will voice much objection to these proposals. A great deal more debate is required on this proposal, but it is probable that this will be denied on the basis of delay. The public interest must be protected, but there is little evidence of this in the matter of broadband.

New Directory from the Chamber THERE is no doubt that in the last several years Dungarvan’s profile nationally and internationally has been raised very significantly. The various festivals and major events which have been painstakingly developed; the accent on food, cycling and traditional music have all contributed greatly with a resultant rise in visitor numbers. The combined work of the local authorities, development agencies and the Chamber of Commerce has delivered handsomely for the town and west of the county, with room to further develop the unending tourist potential of the district. This week, the Chamber of Commerce launched a new initiative, very simple, yet very innovative and effective. A new and very comprehensive Directory of the town and district entitled simply ‘Welcome to Dungarvan’ is the product of four months painstaking research and design by Chamber staff. The directory covers every conceivable service with contact details and useful suggestions which will, for which it was designed, give a warm welcome to incoming residents to the town and district. It is designed to be a practical help in settling in to the community and a fast track to the visitor or longer term resident to a sense of place and a sense of belonging which otherwise might not happen. This is a document which should make its way around the country and to far foreign fields as visitors and emigrants take them all over the world. Dungarvan has been on the move for some time now and this very practical reference guide and fount of information spearheaded by the Chamber of Commerce and assisted by AIB is a very welcome and much needed source of information and vehicle for advertising our considerable tourist wares around the country and beyond.

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Update on Grattan Square refurbishment works

Presentation to Tramore Credit Union on their 50th Anniversary

PROPOSED completion dates are as follows: Section 3B (Gourmet House to Shalloe's Corner) footpaths outside the businesses to be finished by approx. 22 July. Section 9B - Main Street the section from the Credit Union to Murray’s Pharmacy aims to be completed by Friday, 15th July – Murray’s Pharmacy to the Ulster Bank is expected to be completed 22nd July. Main Street – Shalloe's Corner - Raj Balti House – work is expected to start 18th July and take 3-4 weeks. This section won’t start until 9B is complete. O’Connell Street Corner – finish date of area currently being worked on Better Finances – Rossiter Butchers still on target to be finished Friday, 15th July. The pedestrian crossing from in front of the BOI to the centre of Grattan square is aimed to be constructed from Tuesday, 12 July, to Tuesday, 19th July. (Following completion of Area 3B). If the deadlines are met at section 3B (Shalloe’s Corner), a part of the construction team will move to the centre of the

Liam Moore, Dungarvan Credit Union and Chairperson of Chapter 10, making a presentation to Tramore Credit Union on their 50th Anniversary.

Square, opposite Currans Hardware down to the former Halifax Bank corner, access and parking in this section will still be available in the newly developed area during any work in this section. The crew starting work in front of BOI will progress into this area. The Chamber voiced dissatisfaction at the ad hoc closure of Main Street by the Construction Company (Wills Bros)on a number of occasions last week and threatened Garda intervention if this is to happen again anywhere in the town centre other than to facilitate a plant vehicle driving into or away from the site. Having been promised for a period of time that work would continue of Saturdays, the sub-contractors currently employed refuse to comply with this. The Chamber has put pressure on the contractors (Wills Bros.) to negotiate a short term arrangement to work Saturdays for a period of 4-6 weeks. Wills Brothers Construction Business Liaison Person is the Foreman Jim Gilbert. Smarter Travel Engineers is Jimmy Mansfield 0761102020.

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Councillor frustrated with government not providing full funding for road repairs A COUNCILLOR voiced his frustration with the government not providing the full amount of funding requested to repair damaged roads around the Comeragh area. At the June meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said it was “frustrating when we apply for something and we don’t get our full lot”. He was responding to the fact that the Council only received a percentage of the funding it requested to repair roads which were damaged in the storms last Winter. “We put in a detailed bid, but it seems whatever you put in, you only get a percentage of it. I honestly think a more thorough investment of roads is needed and we need to play

the Department at their own game - we should submit extra work that needs to be done because of the last flood, and hopefully, the percentage they do give us will be equal to what they should have given us in the first place!” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “Around the area, we are still doing work that couldn’t have been identified back then.” Senior Engineer, Pat McCarthy said he supported Cllr. Ryan’s view that he would like to see additional funding for roads. “There are a lot of projects across the county which we won’t be able to complete in order to meet the conditions required for the coming Winter,” Mr. McCarthy warned. “We have to live within

the budget. I note the Councillor’s comments and any opportunity to interact with the Department, we make our feelings known to them.” Mr. McCarthy said a detailed report was submitted to the Department on the road damage and funding was received in two tranches. Mr. McCarthy said the second tranche of funding “is not of the magnitude of our original allocation”. “The original schemes we have are proving difficult to get around to, but we have a programme in place to do as much as we can with the allocations we have been given. “We are surprised we didn’t get more of an allocation,” said Mr. McCarthy. “We’ll go back to the Department and seek addi-

tional funding, but it is unlikely to be forthcoming,” he said. GREENWAY Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Ryan said there was a misconception amongst the public that money was being diverted from the Municipal Districts to the Greenway Project. “The Greenway is a serious asset, but I would hate to think that public roads are being disadvantaged because of it,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. Mr. McCarthy replied that the Greenway Project has its own separate budget and does not draw money from the other areas of the Council budget. “There is personnel being relocated to the Greenway Project, but not finances,” Mr. McCarthy said.

Waterford Council to budget for invasive species eradication By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council will seek to make provision to combat Japanese Knotweed and other invasive plants in coming budgets, according to Senior Executive Engineer for Roads Pat McCarthy. The Engineer was speaking at July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council meeting, after Cll. Declan Doocey had raised the knotweed issues. Cllr. Doocey, who has waged a sort of one-man propaganda war against the dreaded weed over recent months, said he had found even more instances of it since the previous meeting. He had been horrified to see someone had cut it with a hedge cutter, which only serves to spread the pest. “It can grow a metre in a month”, he added. Cllr. Doocey said Kerry County

Council had set aside €100,000 to eradicate the plant. “We need a fund in place too,” he urged, asking that it be monitored, sprayed and catalogued. MAPPED Senior Executive Engineer Pat McCarthy said the council had inhouse maps and a data base tracing the plant’s proliferation and which were being constantly updated. A booklet on fighting it was being considered. The Engineer said Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) had conducted investigations on the western seaboard and had prepared some advice on identifying it and on addressing the legislative situation. Mr. McCarthy continued that TII had “frameworks launched for contractors to be appointed to control invasive species on national routes”, with TII funding primary road contracts on a four year cycle. “Any other government body,

including ourselves, can avail of that contract for our non-national routes”, he informed, “and we will have to budget for it over the next few years.” The engineer noted also that while the council held part responsibility for fighting invasive species, so too did landowners. He would refer back to that issue and how landowners could cooperate with the council in due course. TASTY On what he termed an amusing aside, Cllr. Doocey said he had learned that Japanese Knotweed was “part of the rhubarb family” and could be used in tarts and soups. “Any of you intending to use it for that purpose, need not invite me for tea,” he advised. Cllr. Geoghegan joked that the Councillor might have a Japanese Knotweed stall at next year’s food festival! At least he seemed to be joking...

Council hopes to finish footpaths in Portlaw by year end WATERFORD Council hopes to finish off some footpaths in Portlaw by the end of the year. At the June meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ray Murphy said the footpaths in Portlaw “have become dilapidated over several decades and now need replacing”. “I welcome the section of George Street, half of which was completed. But I want to know if the Council will

complete the rest of it? It is a relatively short section that remains,” said Cllr. Murphy. He said there are sections of the footpath from the bridge to Coolfin junction which need attention. Executive Engineer, Paul Cleary, said the Council will tender out the work to complete the rest of George Street and the section coming in from the Carroll’s Cross direction.

“We’ll see what the prices are like and what our budget is like at the end of the year, and hopefully we’ll get it sorted,” said Mr. Cleary. He said the Council intends to erect a new bus stop in Portlaw and extend the footpath past the Red Cross, and install a platform which will allow people with wheelchairs and parents with buggies easier access to the buses.

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Inspectors find local dementia care unit to be “broadly compliant” AN unannounced Inspection of Dungarvan Community Hospital’s Dementia Care Unit was found to be broadly compliant, with some exceptions, which were found to be moderately non-compliant. The unannounced inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) took place over two days (5th-6th April, 2016). HIQA said such inspections were developed to drive quality improvement and focus on a specific aspect of care. The dementia care thematic inspection focuses on the quality of life of people with dementia and monitors the level of compliance with the regulations and standards in relation to residents with dementia. Inspectors observed that all of the residents of the Dementia Unit required a high level of assistance and monitoring due to the complexity of their individual needs. The inspection also followed up on progress of the action plans from the last inspection of the centre and reviewed notifications and other relevant information. As part of the inspection, the inspectors met with residents, relatives and staff members. They observed practices and reviewed documentation such as policies and procedures, staff rosters, care plans, medical records and risk management processes. They found that progress was made by the provider in implementing the required improvements identified by the registration inspection and subsequent follow up inspections. HIQA said Dungarvan Community Hospital completed a ‘self-assessment’ tool on dementia care and had assessed the compliance level of the centre as ‘substantially compliant’. HIQA said the findings of their unannounced inspection “are broadly in agreement with the provider’s assessment, with the exception of ‘premises’ and ‘health and social care needs’, which were found to be ‘moderately non-compliant”. HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE NEEDS Under ‘health and social care needs’, HIQA stated that some actions required from a previous inspection were not satisfactorily implemented. The HIQA report said their inspectors were told by staff that residents and their relatives were consulted when care plans were reviewed, but this was not documented. In response, management of Dungarvan Community Hospital said an audit has been carried out of all care plans and a system in place to ensure there is consultation and consent from the residents, or where the person-in-charge considers appropriate to consult family. The HIQA report stated that most residents did not have a corresponding ‘end-of-life’ care plan developed to inform their ‘end of life’ preferences and wishes for their physical, psychological and spiritual needs. Hospital management replied that nursing administration has commenced a process to discuss the residents’ preferences and wishes when

approaching ‘end of life’ including the client and relative and this is an ongoing process. This has been done through a ‘think ahead’ form given to residents who choose to participate. HIQA said improvement was required to ensure the pharmacy service was facilitated to meet their obligations as required by the regulations, but staff told inspectors that the pharmacist did not routinely meet with residents. Hospital management said that a choice of pharmacists will be given to residents on admission. HIQA inspectors also observed that not all medications as required (PRN) were individually signed by the prescriber, and neither were discontinued medications signed. Hospital management said a meeting was held with the medical officer to inform him of his non-compliance with regulations. Nurses have also completed HSE LAND medication management to ensure they are administering within regulations and policy. SAFE AND SUITABLE PREMISES HIQA inspectors found that the significant number of multi-occupancy rooms impacted on the privacy and dignity of residents and resulted in most residents having limited scope for personalising their bed-spaces and limited facilities to secure personal belongings. Hospital management replied that refurbishment of St. Ann’s Ward is to be completed by 17th July, 2016, to provide two single rooms and reduce 5-bedded areas to 4-bedded areas. HIQA inspectors also found that some toilets did not have a grab-rail fitted on either side and there were insufficient grab-rails fitted in some resident showers. Hospital management replied that an audit of all toilets and showers have been completed to ensure that sufficient grab-rails are in place. HIQA said their inspectors found some hazards that were not identified in the risk register, such as: absence of handrails on some corridors, which posed a risk of a fall to some residents; some uncovered radiators on narrow corridors which were ‘very hot’ to touch and posed a risk to residents; risk of a fall to residents on corridors with ramped surfaces; and risk of a fall to residents in some gardens laid out on different ground levels. Hospital management replied that all risks have been updated within the designated centre and they are reviewed on a monthly basis. HIQA inspectors observed cleaning staff using the same equipment to clean the floor of a unit with a suspected outbreak and an adjoining corridor which was used by the public and staff to access other units. Hospital management replied that refresher training has been provided for staff on standard infection control procedures in management of outbreaks. NO ACTIONS REQUIRED Meanwhile, the report noted that no actions were required from a pre-

vious inspection, and found the centre ‘compliant’ in relation to several matters. SAFE CARE AND SUPPORT Inspectors found that measures are in place to ensure residents were safeguarded and protected from abuse. Staff training records indicated that all staff had annual training on the prevention, detection and response to abuse and there were no allegations of abuse documented in the centre or notified to HIQA. PERSON-CENTRED CARE AND SUPPORT Inspectors were satisfied that residents were consulted on the organisation of the centre and residents’ privacy and dignity were respected, while there were opportunities for residents to participate in activities that suited their interests, while also facilitated to exercise their civil, political and religious rights. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES HIQA inspectors noted there was a written operational policy and procedure for making, handling and investigating complaints from any person about any aspect of the care or service provided. Any complaints were resolved on a local level, or brought to the notice of the person-in-charge if they weren’t resolved at local level. SUITABLE STAFFING In relation to workforce, HIQA inspectors found that the numbers and skill mix of staff was appropriate to the assessed needs of residents and the size and layout of the centre on the days of inspection. Staff were available to assist residents and residents were supervised in the dining room throughout meal times and in the sitting rooms; while all staff had up to date mandatory training in fire safety, manual handling and safeguarding vulnerable adults. MANAGEMENT The inspectors found that there was a clearly defined management structure that identified the lines of authority and accountability at a senior level within the centre. This included a nominated provider, person in charge and a clinical nurse manager. The person in charge and clinical nurse manager demonstrated sufficient clinical knowledge to ensure suitable and safe care to residents. They demonstrated a sufficient knowledge of the legislation and their statutory responsibilities according to the Regulations.The person in charge was actively engaged in the governance, operational management and administration of this centre on a daily basis. Inspectors observed that the person in charge conducted regular out of hours unannounced visits to the centre. Throughout the inspection process it was found that staff were aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation. They were familiar with residents and had sufficient experience and knowledge to provide safe and appropriate care to residents. Inspectors observed that residents were at ease in their surroundings and with staff.

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Council to investigate issues on Carrick Road PROBLEMS of speeding and melting tar along the Carrick Road into Portlaw have been investigated by Waterford Council. Cllr. Ray Murphy raised the issues at the June meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council. He said that recently, sections of the Carrick Road were resurfaced, but during the hot weather, there were problems of melting tar, and asked if there plans to repair the surface. Concurring, Cllr. Declan Clune said the melting tar on the Carrick Road has left the surface “like Swiss cheese”. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said the problem of melting tar was also found at Knockaun and Prieststown areas of the county.

“The road temperature was seriously high.We need a quicker response time to this problem. I saw the road being ‘plucked up’ by car wheels,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “We are not protecting our asset if we don’t move fast on this type of problem.” Executive Engineer, Paul Cleary concurred that ‘melting roads’ occurred in several places around the county recently. “It is being reviewed at the moment. When the temperatures drop, those areas will be sorted before Winter,” he said. Cllr. Murphy said that for many years, there have also been speeding problems along the Carrick Road, which, he said have “largely been ignored”. He said he believes the

50 km/h speed limit “is located too close to the town”. “It therefore allows traffic entering the town to drive faster into a built-up area. This road extends for almost a mile into the centre of town and as a straight road it is more akin to a runway, and by its nature encourages motorists to maintain a higher speed,” said Cllr. Murphy. “In recent years, this road has seen an increase in the number of dwellings built and therefore an increase in the number of entrances onto the road,” Cllr. Murphy pointed out. “A one-way traffic system at the nearby school has also brought an increased amount of traffic onto the Carrick Road. As part of the speed limit

review, this road needs immediate attention.” Cllr. Murphy said that while traffic calming measures can be expensive, he suggested that there are some elements of traffic calming which can be introduced in the interim to make the road safer for residents and motorists alike. Senior Engineer, Pat McCarthy said the Council has some results of speedcounts which were carried out on the Carrick Road. “We’ll examine that information,” Mr. McCarthy told the Council. He said the matter will also be included in the speed limit review. “We are in the middle of that speed limit review process,” he said.

Council purchasing properties for social housing amongst housing issues discussed By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council has completed the purchase of two private properties across the city and county for use as social housing, but expects the number to rise considerably before the year’s end, District Manager and director of Services for Housing, Ivan Grimes told July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. The official was responding to an inquiry from Cllr Declan Doocey, who noted that apparently only 13 councils in Ireland had drawn down money allocated this year for the purchase of such properties. The councillors wondered whether Waterford was one of the 13 or if not, could it re-apply for further funding from the money not collected. He felt it might represent “a great opportunity to help people long-term on housing lists or in need of emergency accommodation.” Mr. Grimes was unsure whether the council had drawn down money at this stage but said it had fully completed two purchases and was in ongoing discussions with “probably 10’s or 20’s of houses” across the region. He said the actual process of drawing down

money “only comes after the purchase”, which was a “lengthy process” and that the council would be doing so later this year. CONTRACT PROTECTION In a related matter, Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell asked whether a tenant had legal protection and to what extent if being evicted “by a certain date” from a property that the council was intending to buy. He said he knew of at least one such incident, despite the tenant having signed a contract last November. Mr. Grimes said issues between landlords and tenants of properties that the council “might or might not” purchase, were “a private matter” but that the council “certainly does not intend to make people homeless.” He asked that any evidence of individual cases as described be brought to him while also informing Cllr. O’Donnell that “a contract is statutory protection.” TENANTS PURCHASE SCHEME Meantime, Cllr. John Pratt asked whether the council’s Tenants Purchase scheme was proving successful and whether there were any “stumbling blocks” being encountered

by aspirants. Mr. Grimes said he didn’t have details individually for any of the county’s three municipal districts but in total there had been over 70 applicants to date. Of these, 20 were presently proceeding to independent valuation. “Certainly there are stumbling blocks”, he conceded, explaining that there were some categories of tenants explicitly excluded in the regulations and also some properties that the council had decided would not be sold to tenants. The housing officer further informed that the Minister for Housing had given a commitment on foot of correspondence from Waterford and other councils, that the scheme would be comprehensively reviewed at the end of the year.The officer didn’t specify any perceived faults or indeed recommendations but asked that any concerns the councillors had notified to him for transferring to the Department’s review. FAMILY FORTUNES Cllr. John Cronin wondered whether would–be tenants living with parent/s in the family home were eligible to apply for housing. He said such individuals would prefer to have their own space and life, as would

their parent/s but there seemed to be uncertainty as to their housing options. Mr. Grimes said everyone was entitled to apply for housing but he would have to refer to the criteria and would refer back to the councillor in due course – which is probably September. TICKING OVER In other housing matters, The Director of services told Cllr. John Pratt that he expected the contract for restoration work at Tallow Alms houses to go to tender in late August or early September. He also assured Cllr. Pratt that negotiations with the Department of Housing on a project for Ballinroad were proceeding well, with work possibly starting before the end of the year. HOUSING MEETING The meeting also decided, on foot of a suggestion by Cllr. Geoghegan and earnestly supported by Cllr. Pat Nugent to hold a housing workshop in Dungarvan in September. The convergence is expected to include councillors from all three districts attend, along with representatives from housing agencies and to run for up to three hours.

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RTÉ2 searching for couples to take part in new show First comes love, then comes marriage . . . How ready are you to say ‘I Do’? RTÉ2 is searching for couples thinking about taking the plunge to participate in the ultimate relationship bootcamp for brand new show: Then Comes Marriage? Under the guidance of two of Ireland’s leading relationship experts, three couples will travel to a luxury retreat where they’ll spend a fun-packed, eye-opening two days together, completing a series of specially-designed challenges aimed at getting to know their partner better. This unique relationship skills crash course, overseen by Psychoanalyst Dr. Ray O’Neill and Psychologist Allison Keating, is an opportunity for couples thinking of a life-long commitment to gain valuable insight into their relationship, as well as an opportunity to have some fun together at a stunning location. The series is open to any couple in a relationship – you do not have to be engaged to take part – and filming will take place over a two-day period in September. If you and your partner would like to take part apply at www.rte.ie/audiences or email thencomesmarriage@indiepics.ie or call 01-7088141.

K n o w Yo u r R i g h t s State pensions and qualified adults Question: I am retiring from work when I turn 66 and will be eligible for a reduced-rate State Pension (Contributory) of €198.60. My husband is getting his full State Pension (Contributory) of €233. He thinks we would be better off if he claimed for me as a qualified adult on his pension. Is he correct? If we do this, will all the money be paid to him? Answer: If your husband claims for you as a qualified adult on his pension, then his pension will consist of €233 plus an increase of €209 – a total of €442. The increase is automatically paid directly to you (although you can request that it is paid with your husband’s pension). If you decide to claim a reduced rate contributory pension then the total for you both will be €431.60. Therefore, it would appear that you are indeed better off being a qualified adult. However, there are other factors that you should take into account. While your husband’s pension is not means tested, the Increase for a Qualified Adult is means tested. This means that any income you have in your own right from employment, selfemployment, savings, investments and capital (for example, any property except your own home) is taken into account. If you have joint savings or investments with your spouse, half is taken into account. You also need to look at the tax situation. Your husband is entitled to claim a PAYE tax credit (€1,650) with his pension. Even though the Increase for a Qualified Adult is paid directly to you it is not a social welfare payment to you so you cannot claim a PAYE tax credit of €1,650. However if you claim a social welfare payment in your own right (for example, your reduced-rate pension) you can claim a full PAYE tax credit. You should analyse both options carefully and do detailed calculations, taking all the factors that affect how much you receive into account. After you do the calculations, you may find that you are better off claiming the reduced-rate contributory pension in your own right. You can get help with this from the Citizens Information Centre below. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Dungarvan Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076550. Address: Scanlon Yard, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.

Pat Denn Agriculture Ltd. sponsors the Munster Junior Beef Championship at Dungarvan Agricultural Show: Pictured at the presentation of the Pat Denn Agriculture Ltd. sponsorship to Dungarvan Agricultural Show which takes place on Thursday, July 28th are (l. to r.): John Carroll, Ned Phelan, Liam Curran, Cattle Committee Chairman; Pat Denn, Pat Denn Agriculture Ltd.; David Cummins and John Leahy, Cattle Committee Secretary. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Unemployment down 34,600 in last 12 months – Varadkar Unemployment fell by 500 in June to lowest level since September 2008 MINISTER for Social Protection Leo Varadkar has welcomed the latest CSO figures showing that the unemployment rate fell from 9.4% in June 2015 to 7.8% in June 2016, and that unemployment is now at its lowest level in eight years. In the last 12 months, the number unemployed has fallen by 34,600, from 203,700 in June 2015 to 169,100. Speaking, Minister Varadkar said: "This Government continues to make good progress in tackling unemployment, which has fallen from 15% when Fine Gael first took office

to 7.8% now. The unemployment level fell by 500 to 169,100 in the last month, the lowest level in eight years since September 2008. “There were almost continuous monthly reductions in the rate of unemployment for 29 straight months from January 2014 onwards, and it remains steady in June below the key rate of 8%. There has also been significant progress in tackling long-term unemployment. "There is clear evidence that the country continues to recover from the worst recession ever witnessed by

the majority of workers. It reflects our growing economy, and the strong growth in sectors like construction and tourism. "However, we still have a lot of work to do and are lagging behind several other EU countries. The level of unemployment and particularly long term unemployment is still too high. We could and should be making more progress in assisting those who became unemployed following the crash, and have been unable to find work since. That is why I will continue to work with the Labour Market Council and other

experts. "I am also confident that the package of activation measures that we have in place will continue to produce results and help people back to work. “These activation measures for people who have been long-term unemployed include JobsPlus, which provides employers with a subsidy to encourage them to take on long-term unemployed people.The vast majority of those who complete the programme are retained by an employer, and some 6,000 people have taken part so far, in most cases

after being out of work for more than two years. "JobPath is another important programme which connects employers with people who are longterm unemployed, helping them with job applications and assisting with training. Some 60,000 people should be referred in JobPath by the end of the year. "I am also focused on the wage subsidy scheme which encourages employers to recruit people with disabilities. And later this year I will formally relaunch the JobsIreland website for jobseekers."

Ní Riada lobbies Culture Commissioner on European Capital bids SINN Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has this week met with Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport around the bid of the Three Sisters 2020 to become European Capital of Culture. Speaking after the meeting, Ms Ní Riada said, "The decision of the European Capital of Culture will be made in mid-July and therefore I felt it was important to bring the case of the Three Sisters of Kilkenny,Waterford and Wexford to the attention of the Commissioner. "I highlighted how this initiative bears something more than the Capital of Culture. It is sustainable, providing innovative ways to promote arts and culture and opportunities for start-ups. And the Commissioner agreed, pointing out that the years after the designated year are just as important. "I received a positive response from Commissioner Navracsics, who understands that creative industries need to be nurtured and with the minuscule support and funding received by the Irish Government, the industry and artists need all the support they can get. "I look forward to the result and to doing whatever I can to help promote and protect arts and culture across the island.

Liadh Ní Riada MEP with Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport this week in the European Parliament, Strasbourg.

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Council passes Annual Report for 2015 WATERFORD City and County Council’s Annual Report for 2015 is now available for the public to view on their website (www.waterfordcouncil.ie) It was described as “a fantastic easy-to-read report, presented in a really accessible way”. Speaking at the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Mary Roche described the Annual Report as “an excellent document which summarises what the Council does for the people of the city and county”. Outgoing Mayor, Cllr. John Cummins expressed thanks to Claire Hartley, Rachel Cassidy and the Council’s communications team for all their hard work in producing the Annual Report. “The Annual Report is easy reading and a lot of work went into it,” said Cllr. Cummins. Cllr. Davy Daniels said from the figures in the Annual Report, it seems as if the Council is not recruiting. Chief Executive Michael Walsh said there is a workforce plan in place which was agreed with trade unions, but the Council is recruiting from panels as positions become vacant.

Mr. Walsh said the during the amalgamation process, the number of indoor staff was reduced, but as the process comes to an end, he said the Council will be seeking to recruit indoor staff going forward. He said there remains a degree of recruitment embargo at national level, and the Council has to balance its budget with overall overheads, including recruitment. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald asked how many apprentices the Council employs. Director of Services, Paul Daly said the Council currently doesn’t employ any apprentice, but they have plans to employ two apprentice fitters in the very near future in the Council’s Machinery Yard. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan queried if there was an increase in the collection of rates by the Council. Head of Finance, John Murphy, confirmed there was an increase in the collection of rates in 2015. The draft Annual Report was passed by the Council, on the proposal of Cllr. Mary Roche, seconded by Cllr. Davy Daniels.

Second bus shelter in Kilmac’ would provide better protection from the elements ERECTING a second bus stop shelter in Kilmacthomas would be subject to funding from the National Transport Authority, and would provide people with better shelter from the elements. At the June meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ray Murphy said there is an existing bus shelter on one side of the bridge in Kilmacthomas. “Due to its design, it does not offer passengers shelter from the wind and rain which blows up the river valley,” said Cllr. Murphy.

Executive Engineer, Paul Cleary said because of the narrowness of the footpath, it was hard to erect the existing bus shelter at its current location. “We can’t narrow the road any more, as the cars need to pass when the bus is stopped,” said Mr. Cleary. “Placing a bus stop on the opposite side of the road would be subject to funding from the NTA which we can apply for,” he said. Cllr. Murphy said a bus stop on the other side of the road may be more beneficial for people.

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• New CSO Stats Released Report Significant Falls in Burglaries, Robberies, Thefts and Criminal Damage Compared to Last Year. • PhoneWatch Welcomes Decrease in Figures but Urges Homeowners to Stay Vigilant • Crime Figures Down by 18 % from Last Year reduction in attempted incidents. There is no doubt that homeowners are becoming more security conscious and this is helping reduce burglaries. We’ve seen significant demand for our monitored home security system and there is no doubt that a home with a monitored alarm offers protection and peace of mind from burglaries.” However, Eoin Dunne did add, “The summer is often a busy time for criminals as they know people are away on holidays and houses are therefore easier targets. With this in mind we recommend taking adequate security measures

before you leave your house for lengthy periods of time. Homeowners need to stay alert when it comes to home security. Thieves are opportunists who will take advantage of lax security in a home”. The CSO’s Recorded Crime Quarter 1 2016 survey showed there were 23,377 recorded Burglary and related offences in the year ending Q1 2016, a fall of 5,265 (-18.4%) when compared with the previous 12 months. This was mostly accounted for by an 18.4% decrease in recorded Burglary offences. The number of Aggravated Burglary offences and Possession of an article

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A Gala Weekend in Bunmahon EDITH Collier’s Bunmahon Heritage Society presents a Gala Weekend in Bunmahon this July 15th, 16th and 17th. In the Summers of 1914 and 1915 attracted by the beautiful scenery and the low cost of living, a group of lady artists from the Southern hemisphere led by Margaret MacPherson came to Ireland to study art, among the group was a young Edith Collier. Inspired by the landscape, seascape and people of Bunmahon in Co. Waterford, Edith produced in excess of 70 paintings, drawings and wood block prints during her stay. The Gala Weekend is in celebration of the artistic legacy left in the village by the New Zealand artist Edith Collier.The events are in support of Bonmahon Lifeboat and Bonmahon Tidy Town. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Friday 15th 8.00 p.m., Exhibition opening of contemporary art by Orlaith Hamersley – Official opening at the Copper Coast Geopark visitors centre Bunmahon of an art exhibition titled "Emanation" by local artist Orlaith Hamersley, light refreshments will be served. Distinguished guest Gordon Collier, a nephew of Edith Collier will officially open the exhibition. Special guest speaker Tom Power. All are welcome. Saturday 16th 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., Sand art with the Art Hand – Watch artist Sean Corcoran as he creates a temporary piece of art in the sand on Bunmahon beach. All are welcome. Donations welcome, proceeds in aid of Bonmahon Lifeboat and Bonmahon Tidy Town. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., Period afternoon tea – Pop up café serving elegant afternoon tea on the lawn in the garden of 3 Osborne terrace, Bunmahon. By the kind permission of Bernadette and Niall McCann. Proceeds in aid of Bonmahon Lifeboat and Bonmahon Tidy Town. All are welcome. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., Walk in paintings – Margaret McPherson from Australia was Edith’s Collier’s tutor, Margaret specialised in still life paintings, we will recreate 2 of those paintings on Osborne Terrace.You will be given the opportunity to photograph the exhibit. Donations welcome, proceeds in aid of Bonmahon Lifeboat and Bonmahon

Tidy Town. All are welcome. By the kind permission of Bernadette and Niall McCann. 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., Costume competition – The public are encouraged to dress up in period 1914 costume or steam punk if they prefer. Kneisel Jewellers Waterford have sponsored 1st prize for the best ladies’ costume, Dapper Street Barber, Tramore have sponsored the gentlemen’s 1st prize. Winners will be announced at 4.30 p.m. registration by 3.30 p.m. Proceeds in aid of Bonmahon Lifeboat and Bonmahon Tidy Town. All are welcome. 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., Art exhibition – Almost 30 reproductions of Edith Collier’s beautiful painting will be on display for the public to enjoy. Location The Auxilary exhibition space, Knockmahon, Bunmahon. All are welcome. By the kind permission of The Sarjeant Gallery, Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui, New Zealand, The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, Tongarewa, New Zealand, and The Edith Collier Trust, Whanganui, New Zealand. Special thanks to Karen Toebbe and Tina Keating. Sunday 17th 3.00 p.m., Memorial unveiling – A Memorial to Edith will be unveiled on Osborne Terrace on the site of Edith’s studio.The plaque sponsored by Eddie and Paula McCarthy will be unveiled by Senator Grace O'Sullivan by the kind permission of the Sheridan family. Members of Edith’s family from New Zealand will also attend the event. All are welcome. 4.00 p.m., Film premier and history talk – The new short social history film “Edith Collier’s Bunmahon, a guided tour with Jim Cullinane” by Angela Mulcahy will have its first public viewing and will be followed by a history talk. light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Donations welcome, proceeds in aid of Bonmahon Lifeboat and Bonmahon Tidy Town. www.edithcolliersbunmahon.wordpress.com

Pictured – Victoria Hamersley, Katherine Walsh and Alexandra Walsh in costume preparing for the Edith Collier Gala Weekend in Bunmahon. [Sean Fitzsimons of Fotofitz]

Replica Lismore Crozier centrepiece of local heritage display VISITOR numbers at a key Waterford interpretive centre have more than doubled following a successful 12 year-long campaign to bring home a priceless local artefact. A replica of the Lismore Crozier which was hand crafted for a world trade fair in Chicago over 80 years ago is now back in its native

Lismore and has pride of place as the first major artefact in the Lismore Interpretive Centre display. Visitor numbers have swelled since its arrival and the long-awaited return has spurred even greater interest in the town’s rich history and heritage among locals and visitors alike, according to Heritage Centre Manager,

Mealla Fahey. “Negotiations with the National Museum of Ireland first began about 12 years ago. The building was renovated over that time and extra security measures have been put in place, along with changes to the layout of the interpretive centre to ensure the crozier is prominently displayed. “It’s great to have it back. The children of the area are particularly excited about its return. It has also helped us in our efforts to get volunteers on board for our Adopt a Monument programme which sees us recruiting teams for a training initiative in monument surveying and mapping here in the town from July 7 to 11,” she said. The replica is on view in a specially-commissioned case and forms the centrepiece of the burgeoning collection at Lismore Heritage Centre in the heart of the tourist town.

The piece was made in 1933 for ‘A Century of Progress’, the world trade fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934. It was then given to the National Museum of Ireland where it remained until recently. The original Crozier was found in the walls of Lismore Castle in 1814 during renovations by the 6th Duke of Devonshire. It was made in the 1100’s for the Bishop of Lismore. The Crozier was on display in Lismore Castle until 1949 when it was handed over to the National Museum of Ireland by the Marquis of Hartington. The changes of the original crozier ever returning remain slim – mostly for security reasons, Ms. Fahey admitted. The replica now on display in Lismore is one of two replicas in existence today. Another is housed in the Metropolitan Museum in New York City.

Pictured with the Lismore Crozier replica is Mella Fahey, Project Manager, Lismore Heritage Centre. [Patrick Browne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

Two Fianna Fáil Councillors were top attenders at meetings in 2015 TWO members of Fianna Fáil were the top attenders of Council meetings in 2015, according to figures from Waterford Council’s Annual Report for 2015. Cllr. Mary Butler (now TD) and Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan only missed two meetings out of the total number of meetings they could attend in 2015. For each Councillor the number of meetings differs, because it includes attendance at the Plenary

Council meeting, Municipal District meetings, special meetings, and other meetings of bodies which not all Councillors are a member of, such as Special Policy Committees (SPC) and the Joint Policing Committee (JPC). Also, as some Councillors have full-time jobs, and other community / family responsibilities, it may not always be possible to attend all the various meetings.

Kilmeaden Co-operative 100 Years Open Day held last Friday, 8th July. Kieran O’Connor, of O’Connor Communications, speaking with Waterford Senior Hurling Manager Derek McGrath. [Noel Browne]

NUMBER OF MEETINGS ATTENDED IN 2015: Two meetings missed Cllr. Mary Butler (FF) attended 32 out of a total of 34 meetings. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan (FF) attended 30 out of a total of 32 meetings. Three meetings missed Cllr. John Carey (FG) attended 38 out of a total of 41 meetings. Cllr. Tom Cronin (FF) attended 31 out of a total of 34 meetings. Cllr. Davy Daniels (IND) attended 36 out of a total of 39 meetings. Cllr. Declan Doocey (FG) attended 36 out of a total of 39 meetings Cllr. John Hearn (SF) attended 34 out of a total of 37 meetings Cllr. Jason Murphy (FF) attended 37 out of a total of 40 meetings Cllr. Seanie Power (FG) attended 33 out of a total of 36 meetings Four meetings missed Cllr. Breda Brennan (SF) attended 37 out of a total of 41 meetings. Cllr. Jim Griffin (SF) attended 33 out of a total of 37 meetings. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan (FF) attended 39 out of a total of 43 meetings. Cllr. Adam Wyse (FF) attended 34 out of a total of 38 meetings. Five meetings missed Cllr. Joe Conway (IND) attended 31 out of a total of 36 meetings. Cllr. Eamon Quinlan (FF) attended 34 out of a total of 39 meetings. Cllr. James Tobin (FF) attended 30 out of a total of 35 meetings. Cllr. Siobhán Whelan (SF) attended 29 out of a total of 34 meetings.

Six meetings missed Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald (SF) attended 42 out of a total of 48 meetings. Cllr. Blaise Hannigan (IND) attended 31 out of a total of 37 meetings. Cllr. John O’Leary (FF) attended 31 out of a total of 37 meetings. Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan (FG) attended 33 out of a total of 39 meetings. Seven meetings missed Cllr. Liam Brazil (FG) attended 28 out of a total of 35 meetings. Cllr. John Pratt (LAB) attended 32 out of a total of 39 meetings. Cllr. Mary Roche (IND) attended 34 out of a total of 41 meetings. Eight meetings missed Cllr. Pat Nugent (FG) attended 33 out of a total of 41 meetings. Cllr. Cha O’Neill (IND) attended 33 out of a total of 41 meetings. Ten meetings missed Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell (IND) attended 26 out of a total of 36 meetings. Eleven meetings missed Cllr. Declan Clune (SF) attended 26 out of a total of 37 meetings. Cllr. John Cummins (FG) attended 28 out of a total of 39 meetings. Cllr. Seán Reinhardt (IND) attended 31 out of a total of 42 meetings. Twelve meetings missed Cllr. Damien Geoghegan (FG) attended 23 out of a total of 35 meetings. Cllr. Joe Kelly (IND) attended 29 out of a total of 42 meetings.

Drainage work to commence in various areas of West Waterford COUNCILLOR Tom Cronin has outlined a number of areas where road works are to occur. He pointed out that the roads at Kilrush and Mapstown, Dungarvan will be closed on 18th July to facilitate drainage works. The road at Kilmurray and Coolnagour (L6128 and L6127) will be closed until 22nd July to facilitate drainage works. This is an area which was visited earlier in the year by Cllr. Cronin, accompanied by the engineer. Cllr. Cronin said road repairs and drainage works are underway in Ballintaylor, Knocknahoola, Ring and Ardmore, while drainage at Kilmeady are now completed. “Drainage is underway on the R673 regional road into Ardmore at Lissarow,” said Cllr. Cronin. He said works will continue at Kilgabriel, Clashmore; Ballyheeney Bridge; Ardsallagh; Aglish and Villierstown. Cllr. Cronin said work such as drainage, side-cleaning and concrete channels is underway at Canty,

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Cllr. Tom Cronin. Carriglea, Kilmurray, Colligan and Lackbrack. Surface dressing is to be carried out from Pinewood, Abbeyside towards the Military Road, just past the speed limit signs. Cllr. Cronin work has been carried out at Ballycrompane, Monalour, Glentaun and Ballynoe. “I welcome the work carried out on the roads in those areas,” said Cllr. Cronin. Meanwhile, tenders are nearly completed for Ballinagoul Pier. “There has been €110,000 set aside for works at Ballinagoul Pier,” Cllr. Cronin added.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

Treatment of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome By Tomás Ryan, BSc.AHS, Ph. Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles

SHOULDER Internal Impingement pain involves difficulty placing your arm behind your back and also pain behind the shoulder joint when swinging the arm overhead. In order to correct Internal Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, we need to treat and rehabilitate three dysfunctions that commonly exist together in the shoulder complex, a) Restriction on placing arm behind lower back, b) Tilting forward of the Shoulder Joint known as Anterior Instability, c) Weak Muscle Retraction between the Shoulder blades. Difficulty or restriction when placing the hand behind your lower back is commonly caused by a tight posterior shoulder. The posterior capsule is a sleeve-like material which surrounds the ball and socket joint of the shoulder reinforcing its stability and allowing movement. If the capsule becomes tight then it lacks flexibility to allow the arm to move comfortably behind the lower back. In addition the posterior rotator cuff tendons that sit behind the shoulder joint become tight thus also restricting arm behind lower-back-movement. Self stretching exercises are important here under the Guidance of your Physio. A simple stretch of placing your arm, with elbow straight, and holding it in this position with your opposite hand, can achieve a stretch to the posterior joint capsule and posterior rotator cuff tendons. Anterior Shoulder instability is highlighted by a forward tilting position of humeral head (upper arm) in the shoulder socket. An imbalance in the tensile strength of the 4 rotator cuff tendons will be present with this shoulder abnormality. Exercises should target strengthening of the weak rotator cuff tendons in tandem with balance exercises to strengthen dynamic stability and neurological control of the shoulder when playing sports that involve overhead activity. Weak scapula retractor muscles that are situated between the shoulder blades is the 3rd issue that needs to be addressed. The upper trapezius muscle is a strong muscle that is situated where the shoulder joins the neck region. During activity this muscle is commonly overactive due to weakness and early fatigue of the lower and mid trapezius that sit between the shoulder blades often highlighted by a rounded shoulder posture. These lower scapula retractor muscles need to be strengthen simply by moving both arms backwards in a standing position, with elbows straight and reaching arms downwards, under the guidance of your Physio. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy (MIAPT) and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Email: tomaspryan@gmail.com, Contact Number: 0504 26672.

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Waterford’s Aoife Hearne travelled to neighbouring County Wexford last week, to mark the start of the new potato season. Aoife, a Dietitian and Broadcaster, is the newly-appointed national ambassador for Bord Bia’s ‘Potatoes – More than A Bit On The Side’ campaign, which aims to show how nutritious and versatile potatoes are. The three year campaign is co-funded by the EU, Ireland’s potato industry and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The IFA Potato Committee, the Irish Potato Federation and Bord Bia all welcomed the start of the new potato season as Aoife launched a new series of summer recipes on the potato.ie website. Pictured from left to right: James Pettit (age 5); Lauren Pettit (age 8); Aoife Hearne, Dietitian and campaign ambassador for ‘Potatoes – More Than A Bit On The Side’; Dylan Kirwan, age 20 months from Waterford; Sarah Pettit (age 4); Georgina Pettit (age 10). [Joe Keogh]

Waterford Dietician, Aoife Hearne, highlights new potato season IRISH consumers set to spend €175 million on 120 million packs* of potatoes this year, as Bord Bia launches 20 new season Summer recipes with Waterford Dietitian, Aoife Hearne. New season potatoes will start appearing on shopping lists and menus, as growers all over the South East harvest the first ‘Queens’ crop of the year. To mark the start of the new potato season, Bord Bia is launching 20 new Summer recipes with the help of Waterford-based dietitian and nutritional expert, Aoife Hearne. Hearne is a newlyappointed national potato ambassador for a Bord Biarun campaign, aimed at encouraging more people to eat potatoes in Ireland. The initiative is called: ‘Potatoes – More Than A Bit On The Side’ and Hearne travelled to the Pettit farm in Wexford for the start of this year’s harvest, along with representatives from Bord Bia, the Irish Potato Federation and the Irish Farmers Association. Speaking about the importance of potatoes to a healthy diet, Hearne said: “The taste of new season Queens is one that brings back great childhood memories for many. Potatoes go hand in hand with healthy

eating for adults and children alike as they are naturally fat free and gluten free and a great source of fibre, vitamin C and a variety of B vitamins. They also contain three times the amount of potassium of bananas.” Hearne went on to say: “It’s really important that we dispel the myth that potatoes are fattening. Potatoes, like the new season potatoes that are being harvested, provide Irish people with a very important source of carbohydrates, which are essential for our bodies and particularly for brain function. Potatoes are a natural food, both versatile and delicious, making them a great food to include into the diet for all ages.” The Potato Sector Manager with Bord Bia, Lorcan Bourke, explained how potatoes are still a firm favourite at mealtimes. He said: “1.65 million Irish households will buy 120 million packs of potatoes, spending an estimated €175 million on them this year. New season potatoes are the real taste of Summer for many Irish people, so it’s an ideal time to highlight how versatile and nutritious they are. We have engaged Aoife Hearne as potato ambassador for the campaign to remind people of the health benefits of potatoes, as well as pointing out the many

ways to use them. We are launching 20 familyfriendly Summer recipes on www.potato.ie, to show how convenient and versatile the potato is, adding to the 40 other delicious

recipes that are already on the website.” Further details about the Bord Bia campaign and access to the full list of recipes can be found at www.potato.ie.

The three year ‘Potatoes - More Than A Bit On the Side’ campaign is co-funded by the EU, Ireland’s potato industry and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Digging for new season ‘Queens’ potatoes got underway on the Pettit family farm in Co. Wexford as Bord Bia revealed that Irish consumers are set to spend €175 million on 120 million packs of potatoes in 2016, according to Kantar Worldpanel figures. Pictured is Aoife Hearne, Dietitian and campaign ambassador for ‘Potatoes – More Than A Bit On The Side’. [Joe Keogh]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

WHEN

WHAT

SATURDAY 23RD JULY

9am WILDLIFE WALK Explore Ardmore's bird wildlife with Seán Hogan. Bring binoculars! 10am FUN ROAD BOWLING Meet at the Round Tower/Cathedral 10-6pm BRENDA HARRIS Open Studio and Art Sale 10.30-11am LEARN IT LEGO WORKSHOP Early Engineers. Ages 4-6.

WHERE Round Tower Hotel Ardo - Whiting Bay Whiting Bay Ardmore School

10.30-11.30am Author MARITA CONLON MCKENNA will talk on her well loved children's books including 'Under the Hawthorn Tree'.

Ardmore School

10.30-11.30am TISSUE STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP with Tom Meskell create your own souvenir masterpiece using coloured tissue paper. Ages 6-12 (Children under 6 can participate if parent present)

Ardmore School

10.30-4.30pm LIFETIME LAB are bringing some of their popular STEM activities for great family fun & interaction. See school events programme

Ardmore School

11am POTTERY DEMONSTRATION with Mary Lincoln

Ardmore Pottery

11am MCKENNA'S CASTLE GUIDED WALK with Liam Suipéil

Halla Dhéagláin

11-11.45am DABBLEDOOMUSIC come explore music in a fun & creative workshop; drum, dance, sing & play. Ages 5-12.

Ardmore School

11am-3pm CAR BOOT SALE €10 entry per car, €15 entry per van

Beach Car Park Field

11am-3pm ARDMORE FARMERS MARKET

Beach Car Park Field

11am-5pm Come and discover some SURPRISES ON THE ASTRO TURF for everyone to enjoy, parents included!! 11.30am-12pm LEARN IT LEGO WORKSHOP Early Engineers. Ages 4-6.

FRIDAY 22ND JULY

WHERE Round Tower

9.00pm Stand-Up Comic DEIRDRE O' KANE Live in St. Declan's Hall. Tickets available at the Round Tower Hotel & Ardmore Gallery & Tearoom, or call (087) 9382001

Halla Dhéagláin

WHEN

WHAT

SATURDAY 23RD JULY

WHERE

1-3pm THE ART HAND come along and see this beautiful display on Ardmore Beach by sand artist Sean Corcoran

Ardmore Beach

1-5pm ANIMAL MAGIC presents beautiful birds of prey, hawks, falcons & owls along with other interesting wildlife

Beach Car Park Field

2pm STREET ENTERTAINMENT presented by Wobbly Circus

Main Street

2pm CROJAYN dynamic alternative Blues-Rock four piece band from Cork perform live

Beach Car Park

2-2.45pm DABBLEDOOMUSIC come explore music in a fun & creative workshop; drum, dance, sing & play. Ages 5-12.

Ardmore School

2-3pm TISSUE STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP with Tom Meskell create your own souvenir masterpiece using coloured tissue paper. Ages 6-12 (Children under 6 can participate if parent present)

Ardmore School

2-5pm BALLOON MODELLING with Victor the Balloon Man 2-6pm FACE PAINTING

Beach Car Park Storm Wall

2-6pm GLITTER TATTOOS

Halla Dhéagláin

2.30pm AN AUDIENCE WITH TOMI REICHENTAL RTE International Person of the Year 2014, Author, Holocaust Survivor & Producer of the award winning documentary “Close To Evil” 2.30-4.30pm FIRE STATION Guided tour

St Paul's Church Fire Station

Ardmore School

3-4.15pm LEARN IT LEGO WORKSHOP Machines & Mechanisms. Ages 8+. S

Ardmore School

Brigid Shelly Gallery

12pm onwards SPECIAL BRANCH CARVING with John Hayes who has been commissioned to carve a wooden sculpture using chainsaws to mark our 10th Anniversary. Come and watch John breathe life into his carvings and create something unique for Ardmore

Thatched Cottages

Ardmore School

12 -1pm LANTERN HOUSE WORKSHOP with Tom Meskell create and breathe light into your very Ardmore School own lantern. Ages 6-12 (Children under 6 can participate if parent present) 12-2pm TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC on school lawn with magic & puppet shows, songs, games and a Ardmore School GIANT teddy bear! Bring your own picnic and join in the fun 12-4pm SAND ART MAGIC enjoy creating a beautiful and vibrant picture using coloured sand.

Ardmore School

12-4pm RON THE POTTER Create your own pottery masterpiece.

Ardmore School

12-5pm SKILL & BALANCE, DO YOU HAVE IT? Track Zorbing & Human Pool Game

Beach Car Park Field

12-5pm THE DUNK TANK Fancy a quick dip?

Ardmore Beach

12.30pm AN AUDIENCE WITH MARITA CONLON MCKENNA Author of "Rebel Sisters" the number one best-selling Irish novel about the 1916 Easter Rising

WHAT

9.30am Come and volunteer with the Ardmore Grange Heritage group as they explore and -3.30pm survey the Round Tower Graveyard See Ardmore Grange Heritage Group Facebook page

3-3.45pm DABBLEDOOMUSIC come explore music in a fun & creative workshop; drum, dance, sing & play Ages 5-12.

11.30am-1pm ART DEMONSTRATION with Brigid Shelly

12-12.45pm DABBLEDOOMUSIC come explore music in a fun & creative workshop; drum, dance, sing & play. Ages 5-12.

3.30pm PENALTY SHOOT-OUT COMPETITION followed by a barbeque. Organised by Ardmore Soccer Club

Round Tower Hotel Garden

3.30-4.30pm LANTERN HOUSE WORKSHOP with Tom Meskell create and breathe light into your very Ardmore School own lantern. Ages 6-12 (Children under 6 can participate if parent present) Beach Car Park 4pm QUANGODELIC high energy wonky funk band with bestial headgear and lots of brass perform live 4pm ÉANNA NI LAMHNA Explore rock pools with a renowned botanist. Bring buckets, nets, Boat Cove and well peeled eyes! Storm Wall 4.30-5:15pm STREET ENTERTAINMENT Come watch the highly skilled and diverse trickery of the comedy juggler, Circus Fergus! St. Paul's Church 4.30pm AN AUDIENCE WITH RONNIE DELANY Olympian Gold Medalist and author of "Staying the Distance" Church Car Park 5:30 -7:30pm STREET ENTERTAINMENT Can you spot the Copper Gent? 6.30-7:15pm STREET ENTERTAINMENT Come watch the highly skilled and diverse trickery of the comedy juggler, Circus Fergus!

Storm Wall

St Paul's Church

7.30pm MASS in St. Declan's Church

St. Declan's Church Halla Dhéagláin

1-2pm LEARN IT LEGO WORKSHOP WeDo® Junior Robotics. Ages 6-9.

Ardmore School

8.30pm MUSICAL DELIGHTS from bygone days with John Kennedy. €5 admission, proceeds to St. Declan's Hall

1-3pm COASTGUARD STATION Guided Tour

Coastguard Station

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WHAT

SUNDAY 24TH JULY

9am WALK DOWN ST. DECLAN'S WAY Bus departs Round Tower Hotel at 8.45am, walk starts at 9.00am from Grange and ﬁnishes at St. Declan's Well where refreshments will be served

WHERE From Grange Church to St. Declan's Well

10.45pm FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR over Ardmore Bay. Sponsored by The Cliff House Hotel

WHEN

WHAT

SUNDAY 24TH JULY

Ardmore Bay

WHERE

1pm DUCK RACE Organised by Ardmore Tidy Towns, MC Brian Gleeson. Prizes sponsored by Ardmore Open Farm

An Sruthán

1pm ANCIENT ARDMORE GUIDED HISTORY WALK with Liam Suipéil

Halla Dhéagláin

10am ANGLICAN EUCHARIST SERVICE

St Paul's Church

10am Join ÉANNA NI LAMHNA biologist, environmental consultant, radio and television presenter as she explores St. Declan's Well and all it's inhabitants

1-4pm FARRIERS AT WORK Come watch and enjoy an age old tradition

Beach Car Park Field

St. Declan's Well

1-5pm WRESTLING WARRIORS ON TOUR Outdoor wrestling shows on the hour all afternoon

Beach Car Park Field

11am-1pm STREET ENTERTAINMENT Can you spot the Copper Gent?

Church Car Park

11am-3pm ARDMORE OPEN FARM at Farmers Market. Meet many rare animal breeds as well as all the farmyard favourites

Beach Car Park Field

11am-3pm CAR BOOT SALE €10 entry per car, €15 entry per van

Beach Car Park Field

11am-3pm ARDMORE FARMERS MARKET

Beach Car Park Field

11am-4pm MIND, BODY & LIFT YOUR SPIRIT EXHIBITION Includes Reﬂexology, Angel Card Readings, Mental Health, Meditation and much more.

Ardmore School

1.30pm MAGICIAN ON THE STREET Award winning magician Gerard Kearney will amaze with -4.30pm 'close-up' magic

The Village

2pm FUN DOG SHOW with Clashmore Boarding Kennels

GAA Club

2pm THE SERVICE Cork ska band performing Live

Beach

2pm STREET ENTERTAINMENT presented by Wobbly Circus

Main Street

2pm-4pm THE ART HAND come along and see this beautiful display on Ardmore Beach by sand artist Sean Corcoran

Ardmore Beach

2pm-6pm FACE PAINTING

Halla Dhéagláin

2pm-6pm GLITTER TATTOOS

Storm Wall

11:30am MAYFIELD BIRDS OF PREY presents you with an opportunity to meet -3.30pm and handle a variety of wonderful birds of prey

Astro Turf

11.30am PATTERN DAY MASS with guest speaker Dr. Stiofán Ó Cadhla author of 'The Holy Well Tradition'

St. Declan's Church

2.30pm STREET ENTERTAINMENT Come watch the highly skilled and diverse trickery of the -3:15pm comedy juggler, Circus Fergus!

Storm Wall

2.30pm CHILDREN'S FANCY-DRESS COMPETITION with the Mad Hatter

Playground

2.30pm AN AUDIENCE WITH DR. EDDIE MURPHY RTE’s Operation Transformation clinical psychologist, mental health expert, author, teacher and life coach speaks on "Becoming your real self and living a life of meaning and engagement"

St Paul's Church

12.30-1:15pm STREET ENTERTAINMENT Come watch the highly skilled and diverse trickery of the comedy juggler, Circus Fergus!

12-6pm ARDMORE GAA OLYMPICS 2016 Enter your team of 10 to compete in several activities Ardmore GAA and be in with a chance to win, also family events, live music, bar and food. Competition entry fee applies, contact Pat for all the details on 086-3989400 or email ardmoregaaolympics@europe.com Organised by Ardmore GAA Club 12.30pm SPECIAL BRANCH CARVING with John Hayes who has been commissioned to carve a onwards wooden sculpture using chainsaws to mark our 10th Anniversary. Come and watch John breathe life into his carvings and create something unique for Ardmore 12.30-5pm SKILL & BALANCE - DO YOU HAVE IT? Wipeout Obstacle Course & Track Zorbing

Thatched Cottages

Beach Car Park Field

12.30pm FAMILY FUN TREASURE HUNT Solve the clues around the village on foot within the speciﬁed time and be in with a chance to win a weekend in Trabolgan Holiday Village. Registration from 12.30pm at ICA Hall, kick off at 1pm sharp. Winner will be announced at 3:30pm at Halla Dhéagláin

ICA Hall

12.30pm AN AUDIENCE WITH LORNA BYRNE Peace Ambassador & International bestselling author of “Angels in My Hair” & “Stairway to Heaven”

St. Paul's Church

3pm BANJO BAND SESSION Bring your own banjo and join in 3pm-6pm BALLOON MODELLING Victor is in action again! 4pm SANDCASTLE COMPETITION Organised by Parent and Toddler Group. Prizes sponsored by Youghal Pharmacy 4.30pm AN AUDIENCE WITH MARY KENNEDY Well known and much loved RTE personality, author of four books, 'Paper Tigers', 'Line I Love' which was shortlisted in the Irish Book Awards in 2008, 'Lines for Living' and 'What Matters' 5pm 2016 FESTIVAL FINALE WITH ASLAN - one of Ireland’s favourite bands who return to celebrate our 10th Anniversary Location: Ardmore Beach

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Brigid Shelly Gallery Halla Dhéagláin Ardmore Beach St Paul's Church

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Jail sentence for driving while disqualified A CORK man who drove a vehicle while disqualified and crashed into a parked car, before fleeing the scene, ended up receiving a ten month prison sentence last week. Timmy Saubolle (22) originally from Midleton, Cork, but now currently serving a custodial sentence, pleaded guilty at last week’s Lismore District Court to driving with no insurance, driving while disqualified; hit and run - failing to report the incident; hit and run - failing to stop at the scene; hit and run - failing to remain at the scene; and hit and run - failing to provide information, at Ridgewood Estate, Cork Hill, Youghal, on 16th September, 2015. Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn at last week’s Lismore District Court that the collision between the vehicle Saubolle was driving and a parked vehicle was observed by a witness. He said the accused later admitted the offence, and the vehicle was owned by a foreign national. The court heard that the accused has 51 previous convictions. A solicitor acting for Saubolle said his client acknowledges his previous convictions and said he has been engaged in a spiral of offending since he was 16 years of age.

He said his client is currently serving a six month jail sentence which was imposed by Midleton Circuit Court last June. “He has worked on a voluntary basis in the past at the ‘Penny Dinners’ in Cork,” said the solicitor. “He wants to return there doing voluntary work as a trainee chef after his release from prison in November.” The solicitor said his client is the father of one child. For driving without insurance, Judge Finn imposed a five month jail sentence and a ten year driving disqualification. For driving while disqualified, a further five month jail sentence, to run consecutively, was imposed, along with an endorsement and a ten year driving disqualification. The rest of the charges were marked as proven and taken into consideration. The solicitor made an appeal to the court to have the jail sentences run concurrently. However, Judge Finn refused. “He should have been aware he was disqualified from driving at the time, but he decided to ignore the court order and take a vehicle onto the public highway,” said Judge Finn. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

Drugs possession case adjourned for defendant to be in court AN Aglish man accused of possession of a controlled substance had his case adjourned so he can be in court. Jack Nagle (19) with an address at 10 Cul Rua, Aglish is accused of alleged possession of a controlled substance for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his address on 11th June, 2015. At last week’s Lismore District Court, solicitor

Dermot O’Brien said his client admitted the offence, but was not present in court because he is working in England. “He got work three weeks ago as a general operative in Hammersmith, England,” said Mr. O’Brien. However, Judge Terence Finn said the accused has an obligation to be in court to face the charge. He adjourned the case to 9th September for the accused to be in court.

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Men plead guilty to wildlife offences TWO men who pleaded guilty to wildlife offences relating to the hunting of wild animals at nighttime had their case adjourned for consideration over possible forfeiture of the firearms. Hugh Burke (55) with an address at Clonsharra, Duncannon, New Ross; and Donal Veale (71) with an address at Cluttahina, Cappoquin, both pleaded guilty to a charge of hunting a wild animal at nighttime, contrary to Section 37 of the Wildlife Act; and hunting a wild animal without the permission of the landowner, at Knocknafrehane, Cappoquin, on 6th February, 2015. Giving evidence, at last week’s Lismore District Court, Conservation Ranger with National Parks and Wildlife Service, Brian Duffy, who was accompanied on the night by his colleague, Cyril Sage, said he came across Burke’s vehicle at 9.30 p.m. on the night in question. When he passed the vehicle a second time, he observed the accused sitting in the vehicle dressed in camouflage gear. Mr. Duffy said there was a high velocity .243 rifle in the vehicle, with a scope and gun-mounted light, knives, and other hunting equipment in the vehicle. Mr. Duffy said while he was suspicious, there was no evidence of any offence committed and Burke was allowed on his way. Mr. Duffy said when he returned to his own vehicle and turned on the headlights, he could see a deer by the entrance to a field. “The deer was in the gateway at the edge of the road and was losing fresh blood.” Mr. Duffy and Mr. Sage loaded the deer carcass into their vehicle and drove towards Cappoquin. He said Burke was parked in a lay-by drinking a hot drink from a flask. “I cautioned him and put it to him that he shot the deer – he replied he was shooting foxes,” said Mr. Duffy. Mr. Duffy requested to see

Fine for no vehicle tax A WOMAN who was driving a vehicle without a current tax disc displayed was fined last week. Annie O’Brien (25) with an address at 87 Cul Rua, Aglish, failed to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after the vehicle she was driving was observed without a current tax disc at Knocknaskagh, Aglish, on 3rd November, 2015. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear at last week’s Lismore District Court. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €350 fine.

Burke’s hands, which were covered in blood, and a knife in his belt was also covered in blood. Mr. Duffy said shortly after further questioning, Burke admitted he shot the deer. “I seized his rifle and hunting equipment and found a second rifle in the vehicle,” said Mr. Duffy. He said Burke said the second rifle belonged to a Donal Veale, who was hunting earlier in the day. He said the second rifle in the back seat of the vehicle “was loaded to the breech and the safety catch was off ”. “It is a very dangerous way to carry a weapon,” Mr. Duffy said. On returning to the original location, Mr. Duffy came across a man walking on the road, who turned and walked in the other direction when he saw the Rangers. Mr. Duffy said the man, later identified as Donal Veale, was wearing camouflage clothes and wellington boots. He said the wellingtons had blood on them. He also had bullets in his pocket, which matched the second rifle in Burke’s vehicle. Mr. Duffy said it later transpired that the rifle did not belong to Donal Veale, but to his nephew, Kieran Veale. The rifles are now in the possession of the Gardaí. Mr. Duffy said Burke was in possession of a licence for the high calibre rifle and a licence from the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht to hunt deer. However, Mr. Duffy said Hugh Burke was in breach of the licence, because it was out of season for deer hunting and it was at night-time. Mr. Duffy outlined a number of safety issues around hunting at night-time which he described as “extremely dangerous”. The person does not know where the bullet will end up; the gun could be operated anonymously at night-time; there are trespass issues; while there are also animal welfare issues, such as identifying the species of animal.

“If the animal is wounded during night-time hunting, it will travel and a person wouldn’t find it in the dark, and it would not die quickly,” Mr. Duffy said. Mr. Duffy said Donal Veale has no licence to hold a firearm and no licence to hunt deer. Solicitor Paddy Gordon, acting for Donal Veale, said the rifle belonged to his nephew Kieran, who left it in Burke’s vehicle earlier in the day. Mr. Gordon said the locus where the two men were observed “is teeming with foxes”. Mr. Duffy acknowledged there were “certainly foxes present”, but added that the type of rifles found were of a calibre that are used to hunt deer. Mr. Gordon said there are a lot of chicken houses in the area and Kieran Veale is licensed to hold the firearm to shoot foxes. Solicitor Mr. Flynn, for Burke, said his client has a valid gun licence and permission for hunting deer. Mr. Duffy replied: “It does not confer a right to enter property or break the conditions of the licence”. Mr. Flynn made the argument that his client “shot the deer by accident”, but Mr. Duffy replied: “You don’t accidentally shot something else”. Neither men have any previous convictions. State prosecutor, Frank W. Hutchinson outlined the penalties open to the court, which is a fine of up to €1,000 which is open to court discretion. Mr. Hutchinson said there was also an application for forfeiture of the firearms. Both Mr. Gordon and Mr. Flynn appealed to the court not to forfeit the firearms. Mr. Gordon said the Veales were having difficulty with foxes and Donal Veale was the local man with local knowledge to assist Hugh Burke. “While my client had bullets in his pocket, he did not fire the rifle,”

Mr. Gordon said. “He was present to give instructions to Huge Burke as to where the foxes would be.” In relation to Hugh Burke, Mr. Flynn said his client lives in Duncannon with his family and is a fisherman and roofer by profession. He said his client was also a member of the RNLI boat at Fethard-on-Sea. A number of character references were submitted to court. Mr. Flynn said Burke has extensive experience shooting vermin for farmers, and was shooting foxes in the area on behalf of the Veales, who have an extensive chicken operation. He said Burke was shooting foxes when the deer strolled into the field. “It was a momentary error / error of judgement,” said Mr. Flynn. “And it occurred on land he was not permitted to shoot. “My client is not involved in shooting deer for profit. He has held a licence for the firearm for many years. “It is a disproportionate penalty if my client is permanently deprived of the entitlement to hold a gun licence on the basis of a single momentary lapse of judgement. “My client has had a lifelong interest in a particular pursuit and he had the proper licences and insurance.” Mr. Flynn asked the court to consider leniency in the matter and not impose a conviction or forfeiture of the firearm. Judge Finn said he would keep the matter under consideration and adjourned the case to allow the Gardaí to make an application under the Police Property Act in relation to the two firearms. Judge Finn said it will give a chance for all parties to come before the court to have a say, particularly the Gardaí who licensed the weapons. The case was adjourned to 14th October, 2016.

Assault case adjourned for Victim Impact Statement A CORK man who assaulted a ‘foot-man’ at Lismore Castle during a private function had his case adjourned for the court to view a Victim Impact Statement. Stephen Carroll (38) with an address at Flat 6, 1 St. Luke’s Avenue, Cork, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to one of the foot-men at Lismore Castle on 5th September, 2015. Outlining the case at last week’s Lismore District Court, Inspector David Nolan said a female invited to the function brought her boyfriend – the accused, Carroll. Insp. Nolan said: “The accused indulged in the free alcohol on offer”. He said the accused later fell asleep on a couch. Later in the evening, the woman asked one of the foot-men for a lift

into town. “The foot-man replied he would give her a lift into town when he finished work,” said Insp. Nolan. He said it was then that he received a punch into the side of the head by the accused. Insp. Nolan said there was no reason for the attack and it was unprovoked. The victim sustained injury to his ear, but it is understood he made a full recovery. Insp. Nolan said the accused has no previous convictions. A solicitor acting for Carroll handed in letters from the HSE regarding the accused’s appointments in relation to mental health. The solicitor said his client has stopped drinking since February. “He is weaning himself off drink and won’t be drinking at all in the

longer term,” said the solicitor. The solicitor told the court that Carroll has “no memory of the incident”. “My client has written a letter of apology for the injured party and has €300 today in compensation. He assures the court if he is given further time, he will come up with more money in compensation for the injured party.” The solicitor said his client works as a consultant for the telecommunications industry. Judge Terence Finn directed the letter of apology be passed to the injured party. He adjourned the case to 14th October, 2016, for a Victim Impact Statement, before any penalty is imposed.

Work planned for Clashmore in coming weeks WORK proposed to replace the bridge in Clashmore has gone to the Office of Public Works for approval. Cllr. Tom Cronin said the bridge near the Church in Clashmore is proposed to be replaced and the OPW are to signoff on the proposed works. In relation to other works, Cllr. Cronin said side-cleaning and patch

repair of pot holes will take place along the R671 between Clashmore and Aglish, while drainage works in Clashmore village will start shortly. “There will be a lot of drainage works going on in Clashmore village,” Cllr. Cronin said. “The drainage works will commence on the road from Piltown Cross into Clashmore village.

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Some more works will take place around the school area of Clashmore,” informed Cllr. Cronin. He said other works around Clashmore will include concrete channels and side-cleaning of roads. He expressed thanks to the property owners for their co-operation in facilitating the drainage work in all areas. Meanwhile, Cllr. Cronin

welcomed the delivery of five seats to Clashmore Tidy Towns Committee. Cllr. Cronin said the seats were supplied by the Council, which are to be placed around Clashmore village. He also welcomed the delivery of a number of planters which are to be placed around the Clashmore area.

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Colouring Compe tition

Knockmealdown Honey is now back in stock

Dungarvan Agricultural Show on Thursday, 28th July. Colouring competition sponsored by McDonalds, Dungarvan, and David Walsh Office & School Supplies, Dungarvan. 1st and 2nd prizes in three age categories 4–6 years, 7–9 years and 10–12 years. Entries to be sent on or before 12 noon on Monday, 25th July, 2016, to Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… Tel. No. …………………………………………….………… Age: ………

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE 2016

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Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Fr. Conor Kelly, Pilgrimage Director and Fr. Pat Fitzgerald. [John Power] Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were a group of pilgrims and volunteers enjoying Lourdes.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Breda Collins and Nicola Golds.

[John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Ellen Fogarty and Elaine Hennessy.

[John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Darina Blair, Michael Maguire, Jane O'Brien Moran and Barbara Walsh. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Nicola Golds and Aodรกn Fullam.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Mona Condon and Sarah McCarthy.

[John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Sarah Geoghegan, Mick Walsh, Don Nix and Keith Wall. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Ann Power and Ann Grant. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Megan Webb Durand, James Hutchinson, Chloe Cahill and Ciara Murphy. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Pat and Margaret Burke. [John Power]

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Sallyfort Hospice Fundraiser Night SALLYFORT Farm held a successful fundraising event on Saturday, 9th July, for the Hospice. A big thank you to those who gave us vouchers for the raffle – Pierce Flynn (The Park Hotel), Jim and Sally Thompson, Paudie Casey, Dawn Meats, Liam Brazil, Noel Devereux, Ann Cunningham, Austin Curran, Whelan's Bar, Murray's Pharmacy, Jenny Kirwan Ltd., Dungarvan Country Sports, Richard Hickey Cove Bar, Reilly’s Butchers, Griffin’s Garage, Dolores Mulhearne, Mary Morrissey, Fintan O'Brien, and Mary Butler, TD. Thanks to Liam Brazil for buying

the walk-on part in Fair City and to John and Yvonne Crotty for buying the signed Waterford jersey in the auction. Thanks to Thomas Power for doing the BBQ, Trevor Curran and Patsy Casey for doing the Hog Roast and to Dawn Pork & Bacon for supplying the pig; John Connor Queally. A big thank you to Helen Ridgard for speaking on the night and Beat-fm and WLR-fm for advertising event. Thank you to those who helped out on the night, Willie Condon, Billy Fitzgerald, Breda Murphy, Orla Mooney, Aoife Power, Cormac

Gough, Michelle Keane, Benny Dunne, Anthony Morrissey, Declan Keane and my own three musketeers Barry, Donnchadh and Seán and to my wonderful wife Pearl; to Mike O'Donnell, Darragh Kelly for his wonderful music, thank you especially to Paul Heffernan for doing taxi on the night and gave a hand anyway he could. I want to thank the band "Never Heard Of ’Em", who were brilliant and had everyone out dancing and enjoying themselves. A big thank you to everyone who came and made it such a wonderful and successful night.

A large poster with an official message of support from the people of Dungarvan and West Waterford, which was erected in Grattan Square several years ago by the Council. The conspicuous absence of a similar official message of support in the Square last weekend was noticed by several members of the public.

Local consternation at lack of official message for Waterford Hurling Team SOME local people expressed consternation at a lack of official public support in Dungarvan for the Waterford Hurling Team over the weekend, during their Munster Final clash with Tipperary. Usually when the Waterford Hurling Team are in the finals, the Council decorates a section of Grattan Square and erects a large poster and flags in a show of support and solidarity with the team. However, last weekend, for the first time in many years, such a message of support was conspicuously

Michael Sheehan and Mary Butler, TD.

newspaper described it as “very shoddy” of the Council not to erect a message of support for the Waterford team in Dungarvan, while another member of the public said it was another example of the Council “forgetting about Dungarvan again”. Last Sunday, Waterford and Tipperary went headto-head in the Munster Final at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. However, early secondhalf goals ended the Déise’s title hopes, as Tipperary won the match 5-19 to Waterford’s 0-13.

Yvonne Power and Ann O'Reilly.

Over €105 million spent on Repairs, Maintenance and Improvement (RMI) in Waterford in 2015 ANALYSIS by the Construction Industry Federation shows value of repair, maintenance and improvement work in the construction industry in Waterford was over €105 million in 2015. Nationally the figure was over €4.2 billion in 2015, or 34% of an industry worth €12.5 billion. Fuelled in part by Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) which was introduced by the Government in late 2013, a total of €13.09 million has been spent on over 990 projects by homeowners in Waterford. At an average spend of €13,222 per project, homeowners embarking on minor home renovations and energy upgrades have provided a huge incentive to the legitimate construction contractors, rather than losing it to the black market. The extension of the Home Renovation Incentive to rental prop-

absent, which can’t have helped the morale of the team, who would be used to seeing a large picture of themselves and an official message of support from the people of Dungarvan and West Waterford. It appears one worker felt strongly enough to erect a white and blue flag on the temporary fencing around the ongoing works in the Square, while Ulster Bank and Bank of Ireland both erected their own signs wishing the Waterford team well in the Munster Final. One member of the public who contacted this

erties in late 2014 has also added further activity to this sector. The figures are contained in a county by country report by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) which shows that in Waterford 105.80 million was spent on Repairs, Maintenance and Improvement (RMI) work including residential premises, non-residential premises such as offices, factories, and other buildings and civil engineering work. Nationally, the CIF expect this sector to grow and indications from DKM Economic Consultants estimate that the figure will rise to over €4.7 billion in 2016. The repair, maintenance and improvement work specific to existing homes and apartments was worth €3.31 billion in 2015 and now accounts for 26.7% of all construction activity.

According to CIF Regional Director, Conor O’Connell, “The Repair, Maintenance and Improvement (RMI) sector has been growing strongly over the last number of years and now accounts for over €1 in €3 spent in the wider construction industry. Much of the office and residential infrastructure was built in the 1970’s and large scale improvements are being made across residential and commercial buildings. An ever increasing awareness about energy efficiency is helping to drive activity in the RMI sector.” “As our economy continues to recover, coupled with the continued population growth, the repair maintenance and improvement sector of the construction industry will continue to expand ensuring continued investment in the upkeep of the Ireland’s physical infrastructure”.

MELLERAY/ GLEN ROVERS

Annual Sports & Gala Day Sunday, 17th July, 2016 at 2.00 p.m.

Please come along and support us at Melleray Glen Rovers whilst having a great family fun filled day out! You will not be disappointed with the line-up of events and activities on display RUNNING EVENTS FOR BOYS & GIRLS SPINNER DOG SHOW HURLING TARGET NOVELTY EVENTS KIDS FANCY DRESS

FERRET RUN SLOW BICYCLE RACE TIP THE BUCKET SHEEF TOSS BRIC-A-BRAC KID’S INFLATABLES AND MUCH MORE

KNOCKANORE FETE 2016

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Monica Murphy and Jill Hennessy at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pat Geary with his son Stephen, First prizewinner of the Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition 2016 at the Knockanore Fete 2016. Stephen is BioScience Graduate of UCC and CIT. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Nancy Daly with her grandchildern Noah and Sadie Hegarty and Conor Daly at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Tom Hickey and Michael Murphy at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Mary Herlihy, Chairperson Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council with Mary Tobin at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Sean, Cormac and Ann Marie Byrne at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Irene, Caoimhe, Brian and Ciaran Galvin at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Ballyduff U8 Girls Footballers who played a Shamrocks selection at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council.

Martha and Vivienne Morrison at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Ballyduff U10 Girls Footballers who played a Shamrocks selection at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council.

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ROBERT BOYLE SUMMER SCHOOL

Paul Nugent from the Institute of Physics pictured with Dr. Sheila Donegan and Eoin Gill, both from WIT, conduct experiments at the BBQ in Lismore Castle during the Robert Boyle Summer School in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Prof. Willie Donnelly, President of WIT pictured with Dr. Sheila Donegan, Dr. Felicity Kelliher and Eoin Gill, all from WIT and Prof Jane Ohlmeyer, Erasmus Smith's Professor of Modern History Trinity College Dublin at the Robert Boyle Summer School at Lismore Heritage Centre, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Eoin Gill Director of CALMAST at Waterford Institute of Technology pictured with William Eaton Associate Professor of Modern Philosophy at Georgia Southern University and Prof. Luke Gibbons, Professor of Irish Literary and Cultural Studies, Maynooth University chatting at the Robert Boyle Summer School in Lismore, County Waterford. [David Clynch Photography]

Evan Mason pictured with brothers Daniel, Jamie and Ryan O'Keeffe all from Lismore performing at the BBQ in Lismore Castle during Robert Boyle Summer School in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Cordula Weiss from WIT pictured with Rosemary Kelly from WIT and Deirdre Boyle from Dublin at the BBQ in Lismore Castle during the Robert Boyle Summer School in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Steve Quinlan from the USA and Veronica O'Keeffe from Lismore pictured at the BBQ at Lismore Castle during the Robert Boyle Summer School in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Dr. David Attis, senior director of academic research with the Education Advisory Board (EAB) pictured with Prof Colm Mulcahy, Spelman College Atlanta GA USA and Prof. Jane Ohlmeyer, Erasmus Smith's Professor of Modern History Trinity College Dublin, who were speakers at the Robert Boyle Summer School at Lismore Heritage Centre, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Annabel Higgins from Waterford pictured with Cordula Weiss from WIT at the BBQ in Lismore Castle during the Robert Boyle Summer School in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

Evan Hyland from Clogheen and Joseph O'Keeffe from Lismore pictured before their performance at the BBQ at Lismore Castle during the Robert Boyle Summer School in Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]

PICTORIAL

Gold Coast Golf Club Captains Skins. Seated from left: Rafael Alvarez, Captain; Rebecca Kavanagh, winner; Eilo Fitzgerald, Lady Captain and Anne McGrath, (3rd). Standing: Tommy Troy (2nd); Ger Bagley (4th) and Brian Fahey, President. [Sean Byrne]

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Dungarvan Golf Club 3 Person Rumble kindly sponsored by Tom Halpin, Magpie Art. Back Row L-R: Christine O'Keeffe and Linda Hogan, accepting 1st Prize for Maisie Purcell, Therese Glasheen and Patricia Flanagan. Missing from Photo: Cathie O'Mahony Whelan, 2nd Michelle Mernin and Maura Kindregan, 3rd. Front Row L-R: Irene Lynch, 2nd; Kathleen McNamara, representing sponsor Magpie Art; Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club, Monthly Medal for April kindly sponsored by David Hayes, P.G.A. Professional. David Hayes, sponsor presenting Monthly Medal for April to Brian Morrissey winner. Also Included L-R: Liam Carroll, President and Jim Kiersey, Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Open Singles S/F Kindly sponsored by Maria Moloney Boutique. Front left to right: Margaret O'Sullivan, sponsor; Bernie Hayes, winner; Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain. Back row left to right: Christine O'Keeffe, 3rd; Visitor Prize Marie T. Curran; Patricia Flanagan, 2nd. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies 18 Hole Stroke kindly sponsored by Eason Dungarvan. L-R: Mary Power, 2nd; Marie Kiersey, accepting 4th prize for Marie Fives; Cathy Whelan-Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mahoney, 1st; Fidelma Fitzgerald, 3rd and Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Jim Kiersey, Captain presenting Minor Scratch Cup to Liam Carroll, President [Pat Crowley] winner and Pat Stack, winner Intermediate Scratch Cup.

Dungarvan Golf Club. David Hayes, P.G.A. Professional, sponsor, presenting Monthly Medal for March to winner Pat Stack. Also Included are Jim Kiersey, Captain and Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley]

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Pressure on for abortion poll THE debate on the necessity to change the Constitution to allow for abortion in this country in the case of so called ‘fatal foetal abnormality’ is largely irrelevant, because the core intent of the present campaign for constitutional change, is to allow abortion in a wider variety of cases. Call it abortion on demand, if you will, although that phrase too may be a little excessive, but there is no doubt that if the Eighth Amendment is abolished purely on the basis of sympathy, then one of the basic safeguards to human life will be gone. There is a long-standing tenet in legal circles that hard cases make bad law. Various parents whose children have been diagnosed with a ‘fatal foetal abnormality’ have been encouraged to tell their sad and poignant stories in the

national media for the benefit of the voting public in the hope that it will strengthen the case to abolish the Eighth Amendment guaranteeing equal right to life of an unborn baby and its mother. One such narrative by parents who sought and had an abortion in such circumstances in England, published their story in the Irish Independent last Saturday under the headline “'I feel I'm not allowed to grieve because I chose to kill my child”. For any reasonable thinking person, much of the moral argument is contained in the word ‘kill’, because there can be no other interpretation of the word abortion than to ‘kill the child’.This should be enough on which people should make their own personal judgement. That mother’s phrase ‘I chose to kill

my child’ brings into focus the clear intent and purpose of abortion. Far from being an argument for abortion even in this limited case, the use and acceptance of the word ‘kill’ in relation to a voiceless human being in the womb, cannot be anything but wrong. Are women expected to carry their child for months after being diagnosed as having a condition which will ensure that the child will live only hours or days after birth? Surely even the most basic thinking and logic and humanity would dictate that every child conceived has a right to appear in this world, regardless of how long its life can be estimated to be. Think also of the able women who have given their testimony that they were diagnosed as having a ‘fatal foetal abnormality’, yet were carried to full

term, grew up and are able to tell the world that they are now, in adulthood, useful and perfectly normal human beings, who might otherwise have been killed before being given their chance of life. If it is established that it is legal to kill an unborn child because of physical defects, then what category of humankind is next. How safe can those patients be who have been the victims of car crashes and other near fatal incidents who have been left totally without the ability to move, dependent on full time nursing care for their every need. Will it eventually be legally permissible not just to withdraw medical care from those in a vegetative state, but to hasten their deaths in an artificial fashion. The debate is already well under way and the ground is being prepared for

‘the right to die’ for extremely ill people who wish to end their lives when and how they wish. This matter has been before the courts and the Supreme Court upheld the High Court ruling that the plaintiff did not have a constitutional right to be assisted to die by her partner. Right to Die Ireland point out that the Supreme Court has also said that it is open to the State, through the Oireachtas, to legislate to deal with a case such as the late Marie Fleming’s. However, the most pressing campaign is that which seeks to revoke the Eighth Amendment. In the increasingly uncertain political climate and the growing instability of an already fragile Government, the outcome of a poll on the Eighth Amendment can not be predicted, nor, should there be one, be guaranteed.

Big screen attracts Déise fans to SGC Patrick Whelan, Lismore, with Eoghan, Micheál and Conor O’Gorman came to SGC Cinema, Dungarvan, for the Munster Final last Sunday. [Tom Keith]

Staff members Lizzie O’Dea, Sarah Landers and Tamara Sheehan were looking after their patrons at the SGC Cinema, Dungarvan, last Sunday during the Munster Final. [Tom Keith]

Hannah O’Mahony and Lauren Maher were at the Munster Final in SGC Cinema last Sunday. [Tom Keith]

Eoghan O’Gorman, Paudie O’Gorman and Patrick Whelan were at the Munster Final in SGC Cinema, Dungarvan, last Sunday. [Tom Keith]

Katie and Eoin Lavin, Conor and Audrey Barrett were still smiling after the final whistle of the [Tom Keith] Munster Final at the SGC Cinema last Sunday.

Shauna Mackle, Mary Fitzgerald and Roisin Mackle were back at the SGC Cinema this year for another Munster Final. [Tom Keith]

Saoirse Curran, Lauryn Crotty and Sarah Duggan Sullivan were at the Munster Final in the SGC Cinema, Dungarvan last Sunday. [Tom Keith]

Pictured at the screening of the Munster Final in SGC Cinema last Sunday were: John Paul Hogan with Tadhg and Eoin from Grange. [Tom Keith]

IN MEMORIAM

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

In Memoriam McCARTHY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael (Mac) McCarthy, late of Killelton, Stradbally, who died on 14th July, 2015. Masses offered. R.I.P.

CAREY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Thomas (Tommy) Carey, late of Seaview, An Rinn, who died on 20th July, 2014. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

–Sadly missed by his brother, sisters and extended family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 16th July, at 6.30 p.m. in Séipeál San Nioclás, An Rinn.

DUNPHY (36th anniversary) – In loving memory of William Dunphy, late of Knocknagranagh, who died on 12th July, 1980. R.I.P. –Always remembered by his family at home and away.

FIVES (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maureen Fives, late of 12 The Hermitage, Abbeyside, who died on 20th July, 2009. R.I.P. –Your loving family. FRAHER (40th anniversary) – In loving memory of Micheal Fraher, late of 50 Caseyville, Dungarvan, who died on 14th July, 1976. R.I.P. Masses offered. Down the path of memories, We sadly tread today, Our loving thoughts are with you, As life goes on its way.

–Always remembered by your son Jimmy, Mary and family and daughter Kathleen and son-in-law Billy.

FRAHER – In loving memory of Jimmy and Mary Fraher, late of Ballinroad, Dungarvan, whose Anniversaries occur at this time. If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in Mam and Dad’s arms, And tell them they’re from me. Tell them I love and miss them, And when they turn to smile, Place a kiss upon their cheeks, And hold them for a while. Remembering them is easy, I do it every day, But there’s an ache within my heart, That never goes away …

–Fondly remembered today and always by Ber, Patsy and family.

HENNEBRY (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of William Hennebry, late of Knockenpower, Colligan, who died on 3rd July, 2010. R.I.P.

HENNEBRY (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Hennebry, late of Knockenpower, Colligan, who died on 12th August, 2012. R.I.P.

The face we loved is missing, The voice we loved is still, The hands that did so much for us, Are resting at God’s will. You never failed to do your best, Your heart was true and tender, You simply lived for those you loved, And those you loved remember.

We will never cease to love you, Or never cease to care, For in the corner of our hearts, You will live forever there. Your memory is precious, And never grows old, It is locked in our hearts, In letters of gold. Your presence we miss, And memories we treasure, Missing you always, Forgetting you never.

–Always in our thoughts, your loving sons, daughters and their families.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 16th July, in St. Anne’s Church, Colligan, at 7.30 p.m.

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There is a special person in Heaven, So special and so rare, That special person is our Mam, The best beyond compare. In our world full of memories, You fill our hearts with pride, We never walk alone, You are always by our side. You left us precious memories, That made us laugh and cry, The times we shared together, No millionaire could buy. We seldom ask for miracles, But today just one would do, To have the front door open, And see our Mam walk through. Will those who think of Mam today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Touraneena, at 7.30 p.m., on Friday, 15th July. MAHER (27th anniversary) – In loving memory of William Maher, late of Gortnadiha, Ring, who died on 15th July, 1989. We miss your smile, Your joking ways, We miss the things, You used to say. And when old times, We do recall, It’s then we miss you, Most of all.

–Always remembered by your daughter Cissie and family. MAHER (27th anniversary) – In loving memory of Willie Maher, late of Gortnadiha, Ring, who died on 15th July, 1989. R.I.P. A lot in life has altered, A lot of life is new, But things that never alter, Are the memories of you. It isn’t what we write, It isn’t what we say, It’s how we feel inside, When we think of you today.

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–Sadly missed by your son Seán and family.

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MAHER (27th anniversary) – In loving memory of William Maher, late of Gortnadiha, Ring, who died on 15th July, 1989. R.I.P.

Aware can help: LoCall Helpline 1890 303 302 E: supportmail@aware.ie W: www.aware.ie Aware also offers: Support Groups nationwide; Life Skills CBT-based programmes and a positive mental health programme for secondary schools Aware: Support through depression.

BEREAVEMENT

LYONS (15th anniversary) – A loving tribute and remembrance of a loving mother Breeda Lyons, late of Toor, Lismore, who died on 17th July, 2001. R.I.P.

Dungarvan – Deise Day Centre, Dungarvan Community Development Centre, Mitchell St. Group meets every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Waterford City – Edmund Rice Heritage Centre, Mount Sion, Barrack Street. Group meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.

You left me lovely memories, With pride I speak your name, Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same.

–Never forgotten by your son Liam and family. The person who doesn’t advertise knows what they’re doing – but no one else does! Call … 058-41205/42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore, We did our duty to the end, Till we could do no more. Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by his loving nieces and nephews.

MULCAHY (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Helen Mulcahy, late of 11 Hillside Crescent, Kilmacthomas, who passed away on 17th July, 2007. You were so special Mam, So hard to be without, But we know you are beside us, Of this we have no doubt. No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, There is a special place within our hearts, That is always kept for you. If we could have one single wish, And never have another, It would be to have one hour, And spend it with our Mother. So on your Anniversary, We’ll think of you and smile, And in our dreams we’ll visit you, For just a little while.

–Thinking of you always and never forgotten by your husband Jim; son Alan; daughter Fiona and extended family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 17th July, in Newtown Church, Kilmacthomas, at 11.30 a.m.

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SUMMER BRIDGE CLUB (7/7/2016) – 1st Claire Meaney & Mary Fives; 2nd Ann McGrath & Nuala de Paor; 3rd Kay Barry & Anne Fitzgerald; 4th Doreen Keane & Austin Fenton. AFFANE SUMMER BRIDGE (27/6/2016) – 1st Mary Fives & Kathleen O’Mahoney; 2nd Marjorie O’Brien & Eileen Harty; 3rd Kay Barry & Claire Meaney; 4th Bridie McHugh & Margaret Hanafin.

NORRIS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear husband and father Nicholas Norris, late of Englishtown, Stradbally, who died on 15th July, 2015.

NORRIS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of a wonderful brother-in-law Nicholas Norris, late of Englishtown, Stradbally, who died on 15th July, 2015.

Thank you for your endless love, That helps me through each day, And thank you for your memories, That never fade away. You’re the man I loved, And I was proud to be your wife, And every day, in some small way, I celebrate your life. And though it’s sad to think about, The way things were before, When we’re reunited, It will be forever more.

Though the years we grew to love you, As a brother, Your love for family, Is what we will always remember. There is a bridge of happy memories, From here to Heaven above, We share that bridge to you Nick, It’s called the bridge of love.

–So dearly loved and missed by your wife Bernie.

–Always loved and remembered by Eileen, John, Jim and family. NORRIS (1st anniversary) – In memory of Nicholas Norris, late of Englishtown, Stradbally, who died on 15th July, 2015. He is gone but not forgotten, Never shall his memory fade, Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger, Around the grave where he is laid.

–Sadly missed by Mary and Tom.

NORRIS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear father Nicholas Norris, late of Englishtown, Stradbally, who died on 15th July, 2015. Dear organ donor families, It takes an incredible person, To nurture the seeds of hope, Amongst the ruins of tragedy. Thank you for your strength, One year ago we lost our wonderful, loving, Amazing Father to Pulmonary Fibrosis, Aged only 60, he died waiting, For a lung transplant that never came. We love and miss you more each day Dad, Give the gift of life, Carry an Organ Donor card.

–From your loving daughters Emily, Nicola and Orla.

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O’BRIEN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Patrick (Paddy) O’Brien, late of 12 College Road, Ardmore, who died on 18th July, 2014. We seldom ask for miracles, But today just one will do, It’s to have the front door open, And see our Dad walk through. We would put our arms around him, And kiss his smiling face, Because he was one in a million, And can never be replaced. This memory is precious, As was his name, Without him to love, Life is not the same. Of all life’s blessings, However great or small, To have him as a Dad, Was the greatest gift of all.

–Remembering you always, from your loving daughters Fiona and Jacqueline. Second Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, on Saturday, 16th July, at 7.30 p.m.

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The family of the late Anne Beresford would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their recent sad bereavement. All those who called to the house, telephoned, sent Mass cards and messages of sympathy. A special word of thanks to Fr. Ml. Kennedy, P.P.; Fr. Collender, O.S.A.; Fr. Condon, P.P., and Fr. Kelleher, P.P., Coolnasmear N.S., St. Patrick’s GAA Club and Kilgobinet GAA Club for their guards of honour; Dungarvan Point-to-Point Committee and Dungarvan Farmers’ Hunt Committee. To the Doctors, Nurses and staff at Marymount Hospice, Cork University Hospital, Waterford University Hospital and the Palliative Care team for their wonderful care. The Altar servers and the gravediggers and Tess Nugent, Sacristan, and James and Tom Drohan for all their kindness, professionalism and attention to detail and to all our neighbours and friends for all your help, we are very grateful. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been celebrated for your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated for Anne in Kilgobinet Church on Sunday, 24th July, at 11.00 a.m.

† CAROLINE COLLINS (nee Murphy) 2 Barclay Road, West Roxbury, Boston, and formerly of Glenmore, Dungarvan As we lovingly remember Caroline on her First Anniversary, her husband Dave, sisters Dianne and Margaret, brothers Francis and James and extended family, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and made telephone calls; all those who travelled to Galway for the removal and burial. As it is difficult to thank everyone individually for their kindness, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. Masses offered.

† RUTH KINGSTON Richmond Gate Lodge, Cappoquin, and formerly of 2 The Cottages, Glanmire, Co. Cork The relatives of the late Ruth Kingston would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavement. All who attended removal, funeral service and burial. Those who sent cards, letters of sympathy, floral tributes and to those who travelled long distances to be with us. A special thanks to the management and staff at Cappoquin Day Centre where Ruth enjoyed many happy days in the presence of her friends. Thanks to St. Carthage’s House, Lismore, who looked after Ruth with great care and attention. To the Doctors, Nurses and staff at University Hospital Waterford for their support, kindness and care they gave to Ruth. Thanks to Rev. Paul Draper and Rev. James Mulhall who officiated the funeral service, for their sympathy which was expressed and consoling words of comfort during a difficult time. To the Church Warden, Caretaker and gravediggers at St. Lappan’s Cemetery, Little Island, Co. Cork. To Hazel Sweetnam for providing refreshments after the burial, many thanks. To Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, for all their support and kindness during the funeral. 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.

† NICHOLAS NORRIS Englishtown, Stradbally Acknowledgement and 1st Anniversary As we lovingly remember Nicholas on his First Anniversary, his wife Bernie, daughters Emily, Nicola and Orla and brothers and sisters deeply appreciate and thank our family, friends and good neighbours for all their care and help to us. A special thank you to Jack and Anna Power who opened their field to us and to David Veale, Kevin Veale, Patrick Ahearne and Pat Daly who helped us so much with traffic control. We sincerely thank Father John Delaney, P.P., and Father Jerry Condon, P.P., who celebrated Nicholas’ Funeral Mass. A dear thank you to the readers, to Dessie Norris for his lovely music and to the musicians for their beautiful rendition of tunes at the graveside. We deeply appreciate all who travelled long distances to be with us; to all those who sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and phone calls which meant so much to our family. Thank you to Dungarvan Golf Club for their guard of honour which we, as a family, deeply appreciate. We would like to give special thanks to Nicholas’ Doctors, Dr. Michael Griffin and Dr. Mark Rogan, Dr. Brian Mulcahy; to Professor Jim Egan and his team at the Mater Hospital; to Jenny Kirwan and her staff for always being so kind and helpful. We would also like to thank Drohan Undertakers for their kindness and professionalism. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Nicholas’ 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Garranbane Church on Sunday, 17th July, at 11.00 a.m.

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YOUGHAL’S QUEEN OF THE SEA FESTIVAL 2016

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

Sinead Casey, Ballycotton, and Melissa Stokes, Knockanore, at the opening night of Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

Champion Jockey Davy Russell arriving to judge Youghal's Queen of the Sea 2016 competition in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

Winning first prize for the sand art category at the Sand Castle competition were, Isobel, Rachel and Lauren Buckley, all from Blarney, during Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

The contestants with Jordan McCarthy, Community Radio Youghal, at the opening night of Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research.

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Abbaesque live on stage during Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

The Cork's 96fm crew, Ken Perrott, Tuathla Lucey, Emmet Kennedy and Sadie Madden getting ready to broadcast live at Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

Muireann and Ciaran Mulcahy, Youghal, enjoying the crab catching competition at Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy] Belle Sheehy and Derek Hyland with their dogs Rosie and Pooka, all from Youghal, at Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research.

Donna Clohessy, Youghal, with Joey Phelan, Passage East, Co. Waterford, winning the wife carrying race during Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

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The 2016 Youghal's Queen Of The Sea, Becky Watson, representing Pat and Jason Ryan Motors, during Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

This year’s winner of the Queen Of The Sea, Becky Watson, representing Pat and Jason Ryan Motors, enjoying Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy] Becky Watson, Ameerah Goggin, Youghal, Emily Roche Grange, and Chloe Landers, Youghal, at the opening night of Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

Ruby Lewis, Youghal, Niamh Seward, Ardmore, and Samantha Forrest, Youghal, at the opening night of Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

Seventeen month old Ava McCarthy, Youghal, enjoying Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

Ben, Brendan and Lisa Swayne, All from Youghal, raising funds for a trip to Barcelona for Youghal United under 12s during Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

Five year old Julian O'Leary, Youghal, at the opening night of Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI [John Hennessy] and Breakthrough Cancer Research.

Chatterbox Stage School performing during Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal [John Hennessy] RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research.

All Ireland Karaoke Champion, Barry Darcy, performing at Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

The fireworks display during Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

Overall Winners of the fancy dress competition were Isaac and Simone McMahon, Youghal, at the opening night of Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2016 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan. Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302. You are not alone! Please note change in time. (ind.)

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st Stephen Cunningham and Nellie Devine; 2nd Dan Howard and Eddie Sheehan. Lucky Tables: Bill Leddy, Helen O’Keeffe,Tom Ryan, Margaret Ryan, Mary Fitzgerald and Joan Hannon. Raffle: Delia Cashell, Helen Cunningham, Nellie Devine, Mary Fitzgerald x 2, Pat Kirby and Sean Higgins.

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COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School New Term FOLLOWING our recent hugely successful end of term production of Disney's Beauty And The Beast at the Town Hall Theatre, the stage school are currently on our Summer break and are busy planning our new term that will commence in August and we are delighted to announce that we are now taking names for the new term that will run until January. If you like to sing, dance, act and perform or you just like to have fun and make new friends then Dungarvan and West Waterford's premier stage school is the place for you. We have a strong emphasis on

confidence building and having fun while learning all the skills of the performing arts from the industries most talented, experienced and in demand professionals, skills that stay with and benefit the students beyond the world of the rehearsal room and the stage. The stage school is now in its ninth year and growing with each passing term. All our students get to perform live on stage in our much talked about end of term productions that to date include such musicals as Beauty And The Beast, Cats, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, High School Musical, The Addams

Family Musical, The Little Mermaid, Grease, Honk, The Wizard Of Oz, Hairspray and many more. We cater for students aged 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 18 in our classes and the students attend two one hourly classes on both Monday and Wednesday and classes take place in St. Joseph’s School, Dungarvan. Our next end of term production will be the magical Dr. Seuss Musical Seussical that features Horton The Elephant and The Cat In The Hat and we are sure it will prove to be hugely popular with all our students and audiences alike. Our multi award winning profes-

sional tutors David Hennessy and David Hayes are currently planning the new term and we can’t wait to get started. No experience is required to join the stage school as all levels of ability are catered for and places are limited in all our classes, so it's highly advisable to secure you're place early. So why not see for yourself why so many happy students from the Dungarvan and West Waterford area can’t be wrong and secure your place today by simply calling or texting Brian or David on 0872360330 and we will happily enrol you and answer any questions you might have. Let the fun begin.

OUR annual outing takes place on Thursday, 21st July, 2016. This year we visit Wexford town, The Dunbrody in New Ross and we will dine in Faithlegg House Hotel, Waterford. Music and dance to follow. Buses will leave Ballinroad Hall at 9.00 a.m. sharp and the Pond Abbeyside at 9.45 a.m. Price €25 to any committee member before the outing:- Betty Tutty 058-41647 or 087-6737220; Dearbhla Morrissey 0861629534; Barbara Dwywer 087-2451963; Bernie Butler 087-9531867.

Tallow - Thanksgiving Mass REV. Fr. Shane O’Neill will say a thanksgiving Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Knockanore next Tuesday night, 19th July at 7.30 p.m. on the 1st annual of his ordination. Refreshments will follow in the K.G.K. Hall. All are welcome.

Over €7.7k awarded to Waterford Festival - Funding confirmed as Arts Council launch new awareness campaign THE Arts Council has awarded a total of €7,750 to help bring the Imagine Arts Festival to the people of Waterford later this year. The festival will take place from October 20th to 30th. The festival funding is additional to the substantial monies that the council allocates every year to various arts events, artists and companies in Waterford. The Arts Council issued the details as they launched ‘Arts On Your Doorstep’, a new public information campaign to help raise awareness of specific arts events in local communities. Part of the Arts Council’s public service remit is to deliver arts events to the regions, so that people all over the country can experience world class arts events on their doorstep. Director of the Arts Council, Orlaith McBride, said: “If you live in Malin Head or on the Ring of Kerry you should be able to see high quality productions without having to travel hours to a venue. By taking the arts on tour we make wonderful productions accessible to people the length and breadth of the country. The Council always endeavours to ensure that organisations bring the best of the arts to audiences across Ireland through touring.We are delighted to have been able to provide the funding to bring this festival to the people of Waterford. By prioritising regional access through touring, the Council is helping to ensure that more people experience the arts in 2016.”

Photographs of our recent production of Beauty And The Beast at the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. Photographs by Happy Memories Photography, Dungarvan.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

Kill KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Our next Teenage Disco will take place this Friday, 15th July at 9.00 p.m. – as always, strictly no alcohol is permitted. The bottle bank at Kill Community Centre is available for public use and accepts glass as well as cans. The Centre is now available for room hire for kids parties or any other occasion, just contact the office on 089-4966951 or message us on our facebook page for more details. KILL ACTION & ALERT GROUP Do you know anyone isolated and vulnerable within our community? In order to keep all in our

community safe, we will soon be collating information to make sure everybody – especially those who are living on their own- is included and kept informed about developments. Watch this space for further details. KILL CFR GROUP The Kill Cardiac First Response Group, part of the Irish Red Cross Portlaw, provides a 24/7 service to the community of Kill, along with two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), one of which is publicly accessible at the front wall of Kill National School. Following several incidents around the country, we would like to ask everybody in the community to keep an eye on

this public facility, call the gardai if you come across acts of vandalism and let us know if you see any damage done to the bright yellow housing. We check the AEDs on a weekly basis, however if there is damage, we would like to be able to rectify it as early as possible to keep this facility available for times of emergencies. If you are interested in becoming part of the Cardiac First Response Team, we would be delighted to meet you for a chat, just contact us on 0876646824. BIRTHDAY WISHES A very happy birthday to Mossie Cheasty who celebrates this week – have a great day Mossie!

Portlaw PRESENTATION NIGHT We are getting all excited about our annual Presentation Night which will take place this coming week. All our members and members of the public who completed a course with us will receive their certifi-

cates on the night with our younger members receiving their Options Programme certificates. All are most welcome to join us for this review of our year in the Adult & Cadet Unit in Portlaw. For further information, please contact us on 087-6646824.

Katherine and Alexandra Walsh in costume preparing for the Edith Collier Gala Weekend in Bunmahon. ]Photo by Sean Fitzsimons of Fotofitz]

Bonmahon Ollie, Carmel, Amy and Gemma Power at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

A GALA WEEKEND IN BUNMAHON Edith Collier’s Bunmahon Heritage Society presents a Gala Weekend in Bunmahon this July 15th, 16th and 17th.The Gala Weekend is in celebration of the artistic legacy left in the village by the charismatic New Zealand born artist Edith Collier. Inspired by the landscape, seascape and people of Bunmahon Edith produced in excess of 70 paintings, drawings and wood block prints during her stay. Friday 15th 8.00 p,m, - Exhibition of Art by Orlaith Hamersley at the Copper Coast Geopark Centre. Saturday 16th 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. - Sand art with the Art Hand on Bunmahon Beach 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. - Period Afternoon Tea on Osborne Terrace

1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. - Walk in Paintings on Osborne Terrace 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. - Historical Costume competition Sunday 17th 3.00 p.m. - Memorial unveiling on Osborne Terrace 4.00 p.m. - Movie Premier and history talk Copper Coast Geopark Centre. COPPER COAST FLOWER SHOW 2016 We are delighted to present our 2016 Copper Coast Flower Show at the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre in Bonmahon on 23rd and 24th July from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. each day. From Decorative Arrangements, Cut Flowers over Home Produce, Arts & Crafts to Children’s Categories, there is something for everybody who enjoys flowers! Afternoon Teas are available

throughout the weekend and our raffle offers some fantastic prizes. For enquiries and entry forms, please contact us on 051-292828 or by email to info@coppercoastgeopark.com or 051-292210/087-2392625 or by email to bredacolfer@eircom.net. Entries are just €2 per class/category for adults and €1per class/category for children. All entries must be registered by phone, email, post or in person by Thursday, 21st July. BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO Last week’s draw resulted in no jackpot winners. Congratulations to our four Lucky Dip winners who are getting €25 each: Nicholas Veale, Noah O’Shea, Richard Walsh and Michael Halligan. Join us this week when we are playing for €5,800.

Kilmeaden Centra lends a helping hand Three Generations – John, Des and David O'Mahony at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council.

A HUGE thank you to all patrons, staff and management of CENTRA Kilmeaden for your generous contributions during the past weeks. The trolley displayed in the entrance area was filled to the brim with groceries,

snacks and treats for the most vulnerable in our communities. The Irish Red Cross collected the contributions during the week and passed them on to the Helping Hand Group in Waterford who are providing hot

meals, a snack and a friendly face not only to the homeless but also to several families who have met hard times. Your generosity and the cooperation of Bobby in CENTRA are much appreciated. Thank you.

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Ardmore ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS DR. JOE MEEHAN MEMORIAL WALK There remains a state of disbelief in the parish that Dr. Joe Meehan has been taken from his family and community. Dr. Joe touched everybody with his loving care in both the Parishes of Ardmore/Grange and Clashmore/Kinsalebeg as a mentor, friend, GP and trusted confidant. Joe loved to go for a walk every day, either over the beach or out The Cliff Walk. Hence the St. Declan’s Conference of St.Vincent De Paul Society, of which Joe was a dedicated member, have decided to honour his memory with a Dr. Joe Meehan Memorial Walk (5km) around the village of Ardmore on Bank Holiday Monday, August 1st at 2.00 p.m. All monies raised will be shared between St. Declan's SVP and Marymount Hospice. Put this date in your diary and we’ll let you know all the details in due course. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION THANK YOU Sincere thanks again to everyone who so generously supported our annual Church Gate Collection

last weekend. Each year we are humbled by the generosity of locals and visitors who so put their hands deep in their pockets to support us. It really gives everyone a great lift and we are very grateful indeed for it. ARDMORE OPEN FARM DUCK RACE The annual Ardmore Open Farm Duck Race will take place on Sunday week, July 24th at 12.00 noon. Once again RTE racing personality, Brian Gleeson, has generously volunteered to do the commentary on this brilliant fun event. Ducks are available for purchase in all the village outlets and do take this opportunity to buy your duck and take your chance at winning one of the family vouchers kindly sponsored by Ardmore Open Farm. Ducks will also be on sale at The Farmers Market on Sunday morning as will tickets for the old timers disco and the 1916 books. WATER INFORMATION BOARD Well done to Waterford Council or Irish Water and a brilliant informative water quality notice board at Ardmore Beach Car Park

and also for the excellent map of the village as well. OPEN GARDEN WALK You are invited to take a stroll around around the gorgeous garden of Mark and Trish Horgan Rocky Rd next Saturday 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. All proceeds to St. Declan’s SVP Conference. JUVENILE GAA QUIZ Ardmore GAA Club will host a Table Quiz at The Round Tower Hotel on Friday night at 9.00 p.m. Table quizzes are very popular and great fun, so why not muster up a few friends and ramble along and enjoy the fun. WEDNESDAY NIGHT POKER A good turnout for the Poker game at The Round Tower Hotel last week with James Bryan making it two in a row. Jason Lenane was second and Patricia Fitzgerald also made it two in a row in third place. Jerome Curran and Redmond Foley took the maiden hurdle with Catherine Mansfield and Ger Cronin collecting in the other consolation stake. Game again this Wednesday night at 9.30 p.m. sharp.

James, Anne and Ciara Foley selling their freshly picked (the morning of the market!) new potatoes and carrots at Ardmore Farmers’ Market on Sunday last.

Carleton Art Exhbition THE Carleton Family, Anne, Lee, and Julie Anne will be holding their Annual Art Exhibition at their studio and gallery at 6 Main St. Ardmore on Sunday, 17th July to Sunday, 24th July, from 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. each day. Over 80 paintings will be on

display, which will include many local scenes. There will be a selection of acrylics, oil, watercolour, pen and ink and mixed media. One family,mother, son and daughter with three distinctive styles and with new paintings on display for the first time.

Ardmore/Grange ICA Annual Antique Fair PREPARATIONS are underway for the Annual Antique Fair and Afternoon tea to be held in Halla Deuglán, Ardmore on Sunday, July 17th. Doors are open from 12.00 noon to 5.30 p.m. The dealers come from far and wide and there will be a large and varied selection of antiques and collectable items on sale. Afternoon tea will be served in the ICA hall, where you are guaranteed delicious

cakes and deserts to suit all tastes. It is a great social day to meet friends, browse around and enjoy the cupán tae. This is a perfect way to spend a Sunday and of course one can always enjoy the fantastic scenic views on the cliff walk or a stroll around beautiful Ardmore which thanks to the Tidy Towns committee is very colourful with flowering baskets and tubs in full bloom.

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Ardmore Pattern Festival gears up to celebrate 10 amazing years of Festival Fun

Tomi Reichental THE tenth annual Ardmore Pattern Festival which runs from Monday 18th to Sunday, 24th July is almost upon us and the Pattern Committee are busy putting the final touches to what promises to be a very busy and highly entertaining programme of events including two throw back events which were highlights from Patterns past – the Kilkenny Gospel Choir who performed in 2009 are back in St. Declan's Church on Tuesday, 19th at 8.30 p.m. and Aslan, who first performed here in 2012, are back to rock Ardmore on Sunday, 24th July at 5.00 p.m. – both these events are a celebration of an amazing 10 years of the Ardmore Pattern Festival and are free for you to enjoy! The 2016 Festival will kick-off on Monday, 18th July with 'Danger Money' written by John McManus and performed by Seamus O'Rourke, often described as being of the same ilk, John the writer and Seamus the actor bring a close up of life in rural Ireland, a story full of heartache and humour with McManus’ very individual madness sprinkled throughout, it promises to be a production to remember – this is a ticketed event. Annual favourite, Monster Bingo, takes place on Wednesday, 20th July at 8.00 p.m. in St. Declan's Hall with great cash prizes to be won. Popular Irish singer, Mary Black performs in St. Declan's Church on Thursday, 21st July, her highly anticipated concert has been sold out with weeks. Stand up comic and star of 'Moone Boy', Deirdre O'Kane brings her new solo show '1 Dee' to St. Declan's Hall on Friday, 22nd July at 9.00 p.m., Deirdre's show touches on what it’s like for a woman who has to deal with having

Marita Conlon McKenna

a midlife crisis – this is a ticketed event. And then it's the 'Big Weekend' which is jam packed with entertainment and activities for all the family, annual favourites such as an amazing fireworks display in the bay, treasure hunt, duck race, dog show, farmer’s market & car boot sale, teddy bears picnic, musical delights from bygone days, sandcastle and fancy dress competitions, guided walks, live music, street entertainment, art and pottery demonstrations all form part of the programme again this year. But that's not all ! Ardmore National School will be a hive of activity on Saturday 23rd as busy little people get crafty and creative in a myriad of art, music and eductional workshops. They will also get the opportunity to meet with one of Ireland's favourite childrens bookwriters, Marita Conlon McKenna, author of 'Under the Hawthorn Tree', bring your book to sign or purchase them at the school, from Readers Choice, Dungarvan. On Sunday 24th the school will be transformed in to a haven of

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Dr. Eddie Murphy

calm and tranquility for adults who are invited to experience pranic healing, acupuncture, reflexology, reiki, shamanic healing and meditation at 'Mind, Body & Life Your Spirit'. There will also be free blood pressure & blood sugar checks and taster classes in zumba, circuit training and meditation. Nicola Hynds, Ambassador for 'See Change' will present a discussion on Mental Health Awareness in a light hearted but profound manner. In addition to the daytime activities and entertainment, the local bars (An Tobar, Keevers Bar, The Wine Bar & the Round Tower Hotel) will provide nightly musical entertainment throughout the festival weekend. In the beautiful surrounds of St Paul's Church we host 'An Audience with...' Marita Conlon McKenna (author of 'Rebel Sisters', the number one best selling Irish novel about the 1916 Rising), Tomi Reichental, Holocaust Survivor, RTE International Person of the Year 2014, author and producer of the award winning documentary 'Close to

Evil', Ronnie Delany (Olympian Gold Medalist and author of 'Staying the Distance'), Lorna Byrne (Peace Ambassador & international bestselling author of 'Angels in my Hair'), Dr. Eddie Murphy (Clinical Psychologist on RTE's Operation Transformation, author & life coach), and Mary Kennedy (RTE Personality & Author of 5 books including 'Lines I Love' which was shortlisted in the Irish Book Awards 2008), bring your own book for signing or purchase it in St Paul's from Readers Choice, Dungarvan. Amongst the new and unique activities planned for 2016 and to commemorate our tenth anniversary are sand artist, Séan Corcoran of the Art Hand who will create a massive sand art drawing using a rake on Ardmore Beach, also joining us is John Hayes of Special Branch Carvings who has been commissioned to create a handcrafted wooden sculpture for Ardmore, John uses a range of chainsaws to complete his work and it really is quiet intrigueing to watch him create magnificent pieces, come along and see what unique piece he will create for Ardmore. We will also be holding a raffle during the festival weekend, lines will be on sale at the Festival Office in St. Declan's Hall with some great prizes on offer. This year’s Ardmore Pattern Festival truly has something for everyone. For a full list of the activities see www.ardmorepatternfestival.ie and the festival brochure which is now online and in circulation, keep up to date with us at www.facebook.com/ardmorepatternfestival – See you in Ardmore, come on, you know you don't want to miss it!

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Stradbally GRAVEYARD MASS The Graveyard Mass for all those buried in Ballylaneen Cemetery will take place on Wednesday, 13th July, 2016 at 7.30 p.m. WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Martin Carroll, Garranturton and Helena Flynn, Dungarvan whose wedding took place at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylaneen on Friday, 8th July, 2016. The wedding reception was held at Raheen House. BIRTHDAY WISHES Best wishes to Mairead D’Arcy, daughter of Ann and Ray D’Arcy, Ballyvooney, Stradbally who celebrated her 30th birthday with family and friends on Friday last at Murphy’s Bar. FAMILY FUN FIELD DAY It is almost here the Annual Family Fun Field Day held at the Grounds of St. James School in Stradbally. The committee has been very busy behind the scenes getting everything ready with just two weeks to go to Saturday, 23rd July beginning at 1 p.m. This year the theme is ‘Disney’ so we can look forward to some colourful characters lurking around St. James School in Stradbally. We have both Rev. James and Fr. Jerry praying for fine weather so we cannot lose out. We look forward to brilliant sunshine and blue skies. It is going to be a great day of fun with stalls and activities, with tea cakes, a raffle and the usual games. This is the one day in summer that everyone in the

Catholic Emancipation Medal - The Medal has an image of the Liberty Bell with a Celtic Cross superimposed on it. Beside the bell are the words “Saoirse Creidimh” (Religious Freedom), and the dates from 1829-1929. The design on the Medal was also included on the cover of the “Catholic Emancipation Centenary Record” issued at the same time. The loop at the top of the Medal may have been used to attach a ribbon. There were several events to commemorate the centenary of “Catholic Emancipation" on June 24th 1929, 300,000 attended a Pontifical High Mass in the Phoenix Park. This Medal is among more memorabilia brought to our attention and we are delighted the owner has agreed to allow us put it on display in the Barron Hall on Thursday night, July14th. parish looks forward to a day to meet up with old friends and neighbours and maybe meet some of the visitors touring the Copper Coast. TIDY TOWNS NEWS This week, Stradbally Tidy Towns Committee launched their annual fundraising campaign beginning with the Annual Church Gate Collection that will be held at all Masses in the parish this coming weekend, 16th/17th July. The Stradbally Tidy Towns Annual Raffle was also launched this week.We should like to think our loyal sponsors for their continued support.

The first prize is sponsored by Garvey’s SuperValu and four prizes sponsored by Whelan’s Lounge Bar, Richard Hickey, Cove Bar; Ann Cunningham XL Stores and Adrian Power, Forge Garage. Tickets cost €2 each or 3 for €5. The draw will take place at the Cove Bar on Saturday, 13th August 2016. The committee will be knocking on doors in the community in the coming days looking for your support. All funds raised by tidy towns will be spent in the local area on maintenance and improving the environment. STRADBALLY SOCCER NEWS The under 12 League

WCCC are first class when it comes to the amount of scrubs they are planting along the Greenway, but nature has its own ways. Tom Hickey showing some of these gems on the Walk/Talk on the Greenway last Wednesday night, a beautiful hedge of Fuchsia, as Gaeilge, “Dedirín Dé” or “little tears of God”. Thanks to the Lady in the group who gave this information (photo by Nicola Blair). The Greenway Walk/talks continue each Wednesday, on the Golden Mile, between Durrow and Ballyvoile Bridges. Meet in car park across from O’Mahoney's 7.30 p.m. Adults €5, accompanied children free, all monies collected go to the Barron Hall Restoration Fund. Any queries to Tom H. 087-9386209.

medals presentation will take place tonight, Wednesday, 13th July at 7.30 p.m. upstairs in the clubhouse. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Stradbally soccer recently held their AGM. They reviewed a successful season and look forward to the future with confidence. The officers elected were as follows: Chairman: Christopher Casey; Vice Chair: Alan D’Arcy; Secretary: John O’Shea; Treasurer/Pro: Gerry Dunne; Lotto coordinator: Mary Sheehan; Welfare Officer: Paul Heffernan. WALK/TALKS Our next Walk/Talk, Thursday night,working with the “Tide Tables 2016”, we will visit the site of the remains of the “Cirilo Amoras” in Ballyvooney. On the journey we will stop to see the “Cross”, on the stone in the wall, of the bridge, over the stream “Brenáne’ at "Choill Bheag”, and hear the story going with this ‘Cross”. After all that its back to Barron Hall for cuppa and view the 1829-1929 ‘Catholic Emancipation Medal”. It will make for a very interesting evening. Meet in Barron Hall on Thursday, 14th July 7.30 p.m. pm. Adults €5, accompanied children free. Any queries to Tom Hickey 087-9386209. Would like to thank the Kirwan family, who accommodated our visit to the Drumlohan “Ogham Stones” site last week, and to Dave Pollock (Archealogist) for a wonderful presentation of its history. VINTAGE TEA Tea anyone? After last years successful collaboration with C.O.I St. Mary's in Dungarvan, the Barron Hall will be hosting its Vintage Tea on Saturday, 6th August 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m., as well as delicious sandwiches and cakes, a special guest will be overseeing the afternoon-just don't tell Manuel. ACTIVE RETIREMENT Next gathering of "Tay and Mahon Valley ARA" is on Monday, 18th July in Barron Hall 2.00 p.m., a nice surprise in store. Please be punctual. We would like to thank all who organised our outing to Tempelmore and Baldoyle recently, a great day was had be all. (The sun was shinning too.) WINE TASTING Wine Tasting Evening in aid of Community Projects in Keyna, Venue Whelan's Bar Friday, July 22nd.

The Bootleg Beachboys SINCE their humble beginnings around a kitchen table last year, The Bootleg Beach Boys have gone from strength to strength and are now looking forward to what promises to be a very special gig at the Theatre Royal on Wednesday, July 20th. “The band came about when five lunatics who always loved the Beach Boys got together,” explained Fran King, who plays bass, acoustic guitar and tambourine in the band. “We started singing in my kitchen and it was glorious. The harmonies were just there. We kind-of did it as a Tuesday project, and every Tuesday we got together around the kitchen table and sang a few harmonies until we realised we could actually make a show out of this.” Despite the tongue-in-cheek name, the band consists of a well-seasoned line-up of multi-instrumentalists who have each built up experience in various other bands. Together with Joe Leech (bass, acoustic guitar and tambourine), Damian Butler (drums and percussion), Mark Maguire (acoustic and electric guitar) and Fran King, the band produces beautiful five-part harmonies which “put smiles on people’s faces”. The band tackle such classics as 'In my room, God only knows, Good Vibrations, Help me Rhonda' in their hit heavy set, but also pay homage to the genius of Brian Wilson in the form of selections from the seminal 'Pet Sounds', and cult favourites from the legendary 'Smile' album. This blend of 5 vocals & infectious sun soaked gems, makes for a memorable night of some of the finest music committed to tape over four decades. Tickets are €21/€19 from www.theatreroyal.ie and 051 874402.

Comedy’s stars to shine at Theatre Royal SUMMER comedy continues at the Theatre Royal this Saturday night, July 16th (8 p.m.) with another hilarious star studded line up. Top of the bill this week is a man that has become one of the most recognisable faces in Irish comedy, mainly thanks to the huge volume of TV appearances that he has chalked up over the last year. If you enjoyed any of Republic of Telly’s sketches such as “You know you’re Irish when” and “Every Irish Pub”, you’ll have buckled over to the unique comedy stylings of Fred Cooke. Fred became a regular on RTE’s hugely successful show “The Fear” this year whilst also nearly breaking the internet with his hidden camera pranks involving a mini brass band that have chalked up millions of views on You Tube. Fred has rapidly become a unique standup delivering a style of comedy that simply cannot be imitated. Next on the bill is Karl Spain, a comedian that has dominated the comedy circuit for almost two decades. In his own words, which Karl kindly donated ahead

of this much anticipated Waterford show “From his humble beginnings to his humble sixteen years into his career bit, Spain has used his comedic talent to both entertain and fight ISIS. By not attending this show you will make your decision on which side of the battle you are on.” Spain is currently writing a comedy show for Sky One so you’d better catch him now before his humbleness inevitably disappears MC on the night will be Eric Lalor who some will remember from Des Bishop’s Joy in the Hood, where he got his first taste of comedy fame. He has a host of other TV credits including Republic of Telly, Craig Doyle Live, Next Week's News,The Ray D'Arcy Show and his turn in Ireland's biggest soap, Fair City as the bad boy Cathal Spillane. Tickets are currently 2 for 1, so that’s two tickets for €19 from 051 874402 and www.theatreroyal.ie.

All hail the High Kings ALMOST ten years ago, four Irish singers, performers and songwriters took a leap into the unknown. Sharing a talent, and a passion for traditional Irish music, the four seasoned performers ascended into musical royalty by creating The High Kings. Thousands of album sales and hundreds of sold out shows later, the High Kings Darren Holden, Finbarr Clancy, Martin Furey and Brian Dunphy - are now one of Ireland’s most popular live entertainers. They return to the Theatre Royal on Sunday, July 17th for an unmissable night of what the lads like to call “Folk n Roll”. “People were looking for guys with character, presence – not just cardboard cut-outs – so the respective experience we all had wasn't just helpful but essential,” says Darren Holden about their original coming together. “We knew within the space of a few songs that there was magic.” The self-titled debut album, released in 2008, reached a highly impressive number two on Billboard Magazine’s World Music chart. It was during The High Kings second tour of the US in 2011, however that everyone involved realised the fan base was growing into something that no one had predicted. Subsequently, the group’s tour of Ireland sold out within hours. “We didn't expect that,” admits Darren, “and then about three gigs into that tour we realised we had touched not only a nerve but also a memory. People loved what we were doing, and they would tell us after the shows that what we did and how we were doing it meant so much to them – they had waited years for a group like us.” The High Kings have just released their fourth studio album, Grace & Glory, which Darren says takes the group back to basics, whilst also taking a leap forward. “Previous High Kings albums have been stepping-stones, but this one sees us on top of things.” Tickets for the show on Sunday, July 17th are €25/€23 conc from www.theatreroyal.ie and 051 874402.

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Group of Men’s Shed members having a cup of tea and a chat.

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menssheds.ie REAWAKENING With her beauty my eyes were blessed Within my heart stirred love’s request To my senses her scent came by Warmer than May her tender sigh With just a smile it came to start She awaked my sleeping heart Forgotten feelings renewed their rush In my heart grows love’s new blush In her eyes the stars do shine Romance the blossom of my design Her soft lips mine yearn to press To share with her true love’s caress Ger Dalton (21-6-2016)

Jeddy and Jim put the new bandsaw together complete with all the safety components.

Treacy Motherway, Bridget Hunt and Bridie McGillycuddy at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] by Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council.

GALLOWS HILL DUNGARVAN, COMMUNITY ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROJECT, JULY 2016 The continuing investigation into the origins of Gallows Hill, Dungarvan saw members of the Adopt a Monument scheme, members of the local community and Waterford County Museum spend Monday, July 4th (with some work completed on Wednesday, July 6th) working on the hill and adjoining green area with Archaeological Geophysicist, Kevin Barton. Also present were County Heritage Officer, Bernadette Guest and award winning photographer, John Foley. For the first time, the group used Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), a very high spatial resolution technique which allows two dimensional time and depth sections or horizontal time and depth slices to be produced, transmitting pulses of electromagnetic energy into the ground and recording their reflection or absorption by sub-surface features. It is a technique that can detect features under surface such as tarmac or concrete. It is hoped that using this technology will add to the information gleaned from previous tests and help to increase our knowledge about what we believe to be the oldest part of Dungarvan Town. Community Archaeology Surveys 2016 are funded by the Heritage Council of Ireland. Gallows Hill Community Archaeological Project is part of the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument Pilot Project 2016-2017. A big thank you to all involved in this wonderful project as your participation is greatly appreciated.Thank you also to Ben from Abbeyside Scouts. KEY DATES IN THE HISTORY OF DUNGARVAN 1845-1852: The potato famine results in many deaths. 2,000 people are housed in Dungarvan Workhouse. A further 2,000 people are housed in buildings and warehouses around Dungarvan. These are known as Auxiliary Workhouses. 1852: The Munster Citizen newspaper printed by John Power, Mary Street. 1854: Town’s improvement Act adopted, first Town Commissioners elected and Edward J. Longan elected Town Clerk. 1858: Dungarvan Gas

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Works established and new Presentation Convent opened at Mitchell Street. 1859: Edward Brenan discovers mammoth bones at Shandon and the Sisters of Mercy acquire former Presentation Convent in Church Street. 1860: Town Hall (later Provincial Bank), Bridge Street built. 1863: William Williams designs new Dungarvan Coat of Arms. 1869: Dungarvan Rambler’s Cycling Club (the first Irish cycling club) founded.The first cycle race in Britain or Ireland is held in Dungarvan. 1870: Joseph Hansard printed a History of Waterford City and County. 1871: Augustinian Priory built at Main Street. 1875: Dungarvan Brass Band founded. EXCELLENT FEEDBACK FROM VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM At the museum we are always delighted to hear what visitors think of the museum experience. Not only does it encourage us but it gives us insight into what people like to see and what they think. All feedback is greatly appreciated. The following feedback about the museum appeared on TripAdvisor recently. “A potted history of Ireland” The museum has been carefully laid out to take you from pre-history to the current day with particular reference to the local area. Fascinating and well worth the time – entry free! “Interesting” I went there with my Aunt to gain some family history. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I would recommend a visit, especially if you have historic connections. “Better than most” The museum is not bad at all, certainly better than the majority of regional small town museums that I visited on the continent and the staff were very obliging in helping source material for my studies. “Great Place” This was a small well laid out museum. Very interesting and informative displays. Excellent displays of local history. 1916 EXHIBITION To mark the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising, we opened our new exhibition: “The Recent and Tragic Occurrences” 1916 and County Waterford. The exhibition highlights the Co.Waterford links with

the Rising and some of the leaders. We were delighted to have medals and memorabilia from the Graves and Ó Reagán families who attended the opening. This exhibition is open and is the result of a lot of hard work. All are very welcome to call in and see it. Open daily Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them. We would scan them and give you back the originals. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING JULY 13th Name: John Sutton; Age: 39; Service No. Rank: 140341 Sapper; Service: Army; Unit: R. Eng (Reinforcement); Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Died; Date of Death: 5/7/’16. Name: Patrick Casey; Age: 28; Service No. Rank: 17661 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: S. Wales. Bord. 5Bn.; Where Born: Newtown, Kill; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 5/7/’16. Name: Michael Hartery; Age: 23; Service No. Rank: 7963 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 2Bn.;Where Born: Waterford; Death

Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 5/7/’16. Name: John Cummins; Service No. Rank: 11033 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 2Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 5/7/’16. Name: Richard Kiely; Service No. Rank: 7491 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 2Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 5/7/’16. Name: Edward Whittle; Service No. Rank: 14604 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: Welsh Reg. 9Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death 7/7/’16. Name: Hugh Patrick Fisher; Service No. Rank: 2Lt.; Service: Army; Unit: Shrops. L. Inf. 1/4/Bn.; Where Born: Butlerstown Castle; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 9/7/’16. Name: Joseph Flynn; Age: 19; Service No. Rank: 8981 Rifleman; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Rifles 1 Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 9/7/’16. Name: Thomas Croke; Service No. Rank: 5223 Rifleman; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Rifles 2Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 9/7/’16. Name: John Moore; Age: 20; Service No. Rank: 8016 Rifleman; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Rifles 2Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 9/7/’16. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

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Ballinameela Moving Swiftly Along

By Donal Buckley THE Heritage town of Lismore is a jewel in the tourism crown that is County Waterford. We had reason to visit there lately and it wasn't a chore. Whether it is the popularity of the town or historically questionable planning, parking is very limited. Because of this, a lot of people make their way to The Mall. Unlike a mall in the U.S.A., there are no Dunkin’ Donuts, no Radio Shack or even a Kwik-E-Mart. Instead, there is a wide tree-lined avenue leading to the 17th century Cathedral of St. Carthage. An oasis of ageless beauty and tranquility. As we walked towards the town centre from our locked car (inspired, not stupid), we bumped into an old, old friend. Greetings were exchanged, though thankfully no air kisses, and soon all the ‘catching up’ was caught up on. The progress and accomplishments of the offspring were discussed, advice offered and contact details swapped. Vague promises were made regarding keeping in touch. “Sure pop in if ye are passing” and “call in for the tay” were mooted effortlessly in full belief that visits would occur regularly from now on. The reality, of course, is much different. The conversation peters out to the possibility that, “we'll call in SOMETIME”.The days of baking a cake for the visitors is long gone. No more do guests bring biscuits and an album of christening photographs. There is no opportunity to show off the new flock wallpaper in the spare room or the terracotta splashback over the cooker. In a feeble attempt to rescue the situation, I suggested facebook as an alternative means of contact. Immediately I regretted opening my mouth, as an avalanche of invective and vitriol rained down on my innocent proposition. “I'm too old for all that new-fangled machinery”, said our old friend, “ye young people don't know the damage ye are doing to yerselves with all them micro waves and the interweb”. She continued, “when I was a young girl, we didn't hear about the Boer War until six months after it was over”. I apologised and promised to write a letter and post it to her by express delivery. The whole episode got me thinking about the role of technology in our lives. Is the world leaving some people behind

in its progress to the future. Does modernisation benefit everyone. Does everybody understand the necessity for it. Can we cope with the changes to our personal environment dictated by the advance of material development. Even that bastion of progressive capitalism, the United States of America, isn't able to keep all of the people happy all of the time.The second amendment of the American constitution states, “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” That amendment was adopted on December 15th, 1791. At that time, single shot muskets were the standard weapon for the frontiersman. In reality, it would have been easier and more effective to throw the lead ball at its intended target than take a minute and a half to load the gun, take aim and fire. Since that time, armaments and ballistics have become more sophisticated and devastatingly lethal. No longer does this antiquated law have any relevance to a population that now have automatic weapons, grenades and rocket launchers at their disposal. This has never been more obvious than in the latter part of the 20th century and the current part of the 21st. Racial, religious and homophobic killings and massacres have become more and more frequent. Police have become more nervous and aggressive, while the citizens have become suspicious of all law enforcement agencies. The nature of American law is that every two bit politician wants his/her name on some decree or other. The result is contradictions and confusion between Federal, State, County and city statutes. We've already seen in Europe that getting consensus between diverse groups is virtually impossible. Corporate interests, local and national pressure groups and personal ego's clash with party politics and bureaucracy. Nothing great will ever be achieved unless the goal is a common purpose. At the moment, in the U.S.A., that goal is not the preservation of human life. Ballinameela Creatives are a diverse group of artists and crafters who have little or no interest in killing each other. American Comedian Chris Rock said, “Gun control? We need bullet control! I think every bullet should cost 5,000 dollars. Because if a bullet cost five thousand dollars, we wouldn't have any innocent bystanders”.

BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month, someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall. For the month of July it is Claire Tobin who can be contacted on 087-6808287. Ballinameela Community Centre committee would like to acknowledge the financial support received from the Windfarm Community Fund for replacing all the outdoor lights at the Centre. This assistance is much appreciated and as a result our Centre will be a much safer place this coming winter.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY On Sunday, 28th August, Ballinameela Community Centre are holding a Duathlon for adults and kids ,so dust off your helmets and get those stabilizers off and get training for a great day, more info to follow in the coming weeks. FINISK VALLY AC NOTES Any children in our community who are interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday & 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). Saturday training is for jumps and throws only, age 9 up from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., this is to prepare kids for completion. Full programme on events can be obtained at our training sessions. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact Mairead at 087-7681975. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community

Alert text system in place text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in 2 ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish .communityalert.ie VILLIERSTOWN WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES & GUIDES We are urgently seeking new leaders for: Ladybirds (age group 5-7); Guides (age group 10 years +). If anyone is interested would you contact the following people: Maureen (086-1703621) for Ladybirds & Louise (0872796454) for Guides. Both take place on a Thursday during term time. Ladybirds 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.; Guides 6.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. FUN FIT DANCE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women: Come to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most

fun exercise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages & abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person. Starting in Aglish Community Hall on Thursday, 4th February then every Thursday after that 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically & mentally! No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! LOTTO RESULTS 11/7/’16 – Numbers drawn were 9, 14 and 20. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Anne Curran, Aglish; Philip McHugh, Ballinameela; Mary O’Connell, Aglish; Brian Scanlon, Aglish; Lisa McGrath, Ballinameela. Next week’s Jackpot €2,750 and the draw will take place in Cruiscín Lan. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

Ballyduff Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann THE BOOLEY HOUSE 2016 The Booley House opens its doors for the 2016 season on Wednesday, July 20th, in St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff. This renowned show which has won critical acclaim, both in Ireland and overseas, has been running now for over 21 years. The night always begins with a welcome cup of tea and scone in the foyer of the hall before the show gets underway. The Booley House is a show brimful of variety, music, dance, storytelling and, of course, the best of traditional Irish music. The Booley House band is made up of musicians who are the best in the land and we are fortunate to be able to listen to this calibre of music every week. Our singers have the "voices of angels", while our dancers will charm and beguile any audience. The Booley House is a great night out for all the family, but also a great social occasion and, of course, the perfect entertainment for visitors to the area. It is the perfect event for groups arranging their Summer outings and, of cours,e there will be concessions for large groups. We welcome bookings at (086) 8208242 or to Della at (087) 908466. Bookings and enquiries can also be made to: thebooleyhouseshow@gmail.com MUNSTER FLEADH 2016 All our musicians and dancers are ready and looking forward to a great weekend of competition in Listowel.The Munster Fleadh takes place from July 15th to 17th in the North Kerry town and we wish all our competitors the best of luck.

The Booley House singers, Becky McCluskey, Ellen McCluskey and Fiona Aherne who will be performing in Ballyduff every Wednesday from July 20th.

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Lismore TIDY TOWNS The work continues - in the past week, the painting of the timber equipment at the children's playground was completed and with its bright colours the playground now looks even more inviting for children to play in. The working team did a lot of sweeping in the past week at the public car park, at the footpath running along St. Carthage's Well, Ferry Lane, Deanery Hill and the weeding of the top of the wall running along the new water treatment plant Hopefully when the small street sweeper arrives next week it will mean less sweeping for the team. Our two CES workers were busy also with general maintenance work carried out at planted areas on the Tallow Road and at the front of the ex Teagasc premises on West Street. Thanks to Mr. Dennis Ring Principal Blackwater Community School, Rev. Fr. Michael Cullinan Parish Priest and the staff of Cummins’ Bookmakers for work carried out as requested. In recent weeks a number of private residences in the town's environs have also been painted and this all helps with the tidy towns effort in Lismore. The topographical/geophysical survey on sections of the Round Hill started on Thursday, 7th July and finished on Monday 11th. Some of the Lismore Tidy Towns

members participated over the five days. People who attended were trained to use the equipment and do the practical work by Mr. Kevin Barton the geophysicist in charge.We all look forward to the results of the survey which will be presented one evening in the Heritage Centre during National Heritage Week in August. Congratulations to the members and leaders of the Lismore Foroige Club who were one of ten finalists out of one hundred and fifty Foroige Clubs from all parts of the country represented at the Aldi Foroige Citizen Challenge Awards held in City West Dublin on Saturday, 2nd July. Two club members Karen Looby and Marie Williams accepted a gold star award on behalf of their club for their project which involved working with three other groups in the Lismore Community Lismore Tidy Towns, St. Carthage’s Cathedral and Lismore outdoor staff Waterford City and County Council - on the Communal Herb Garden at the front of the Cathedral and their production of a booklet on the herbs planted. The Citizenship programme was started by Foroige in 1969 and is an essential part of the organisation's work and is central to the achievement of youth development. Citizenship refers to young people becoming aware of

the needs of their community or a particular global issue, taking action, and then evaluating the action to see what has been achieved and learnt. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK More information on the All Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015 - 2020:Reminding you of the plan's key five objectives • making Ireland pollinator friendly - farmland, public and private land • raising awareness of pollinators and how to protect them • managed pollinators supporting beekeepers and growers • expanding our knowledge on pollinators and pollination services • collecting evidence to track change and measure success Examples of actions to make Farmland more pollinator friendly • incorporation of pollinator friendly actions into Agrienvironment schemes • encouraging all farmers to take five voluntary actions to make their land pollinator friendly • maintaining data on pesticides that are used in Ireland, where and what for? • adoption of pollinator friendly management within agricultural and horticultural colleges as a teaching and awareness raising tool

Forest Fun at The Towers LISMORE Heritage Centre hosts “Forest School” on Thursday, July 14th (Tomorrow!) at the magical Towers. Our adventurers will be entertained by experienced guides who will take them on a journey of Forest Fun. Featuring Trails, Storytelling, Navigation, Nature and lots more, Forest School is perfect for boys and girls aged 6-14 years who love

the great outdoors. 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Thursday, 14th July. The cost of the course is €15 per child, including all materials and equipment. For more information or to book please call Lismore Heritage Centre on 058-54975 or email rleddy@lismoreheritage.ie. Places are limited and booking is essential.

Tallow - Thanksgiving Mass REV. Fr. Shane O’Neill will say a thanksgiving Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Knockanore next Tuesday night, 19th July

at 7.30 p.m. on the 1st annual of his ordination. Refreshments will follow in the K.G.K. Hall. All are welcome.

Araglin Festival - a festival for all ages IT’S that time of year when people of all ages head for the picturesque location of Araglin to join with locals in celebrating their annual carnival. First staged in 1957, this unique rural event has taken place every year since. Organisers take great pride in the carnival and are constantly fine tuning the event programme to ensure it has cross generational appeal. UP AND RUNNING ON FRIDAY EVENING! Araglin Carnival 2016 gets underway on Friday evening next (15th July) with open sports in Araglin

Community Field. There’s bingo in the Community Hall at 8.30 p.m. and a Disco in the marquee where DJ Eugene will be on the decks. On Saturday, the annual Jimmy Myles O’Donovan Juvenile Hurling Tournament takes place at 11.30 a.m. - that evening fun runners and walkers are invited to take part in a fundraiser for Bru Columbanus. After dark entertainment comes courtesy of Black Rose who will perform live in The Swallow Inn. Sunday’s (17th July) entertainment comprises Family Fun Day, children’s

fancy dress, social dancing and marquee dancing to Blue Moose. The good times continue during the week and conclude with motorbike racing on Sunday, 24th July. MASSIVE CLOSING NIGHT IN PROSPECT Due to public demand the last night of dancing in the marquee (Sunday, 24th July) is an all ticket affair. Hot Fuss are providing the music and if previous years are anything to go by, it will be a high octane end to what is widely regarded as one of the region’s best carnivals.

Completed work on the painting of the children's playground in Lismore carried out by the Lismore Tidy Towns work team and its two CES workers.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart WE have two beautiful Churches in our parish thanks to the generosity of some. Amid the chaos and noise of life it is good for health to steal away quietly to your parish church. The Lord Jesus is waiting there for you. Bring all that is filling your time, thinking, wearing you emotionally to the Lord.Talk as friend to friend.That sanctuary light is always there silently. It does not intrude but when we become aware of its symbolism we are blessed. It is just so peaceful to sit awhile in either Church building. Simply to think of the love and faith that motivated our ancestors to build them in poor times says so much of what

Catholic Faith meant to them. Think of the people for whom a joyful or a heartbreaking moment was celebrated. Then you may much prefer to sit in stillness, aware the Lord Jesus looks with love at you and you look back in love. True lovers need very few words. Cultivation of a spirit of silence in our lives can surely be good as we have so much in our faces.To be a Christian is to pray on behalf of all, just think of the opening words of the ‘Our Father’. I drew your attention to the wisdom contained in the 12 Steps used by such groups as Alcoholics Anonymous with particular attention the 12 Step. It is about giving back to the commu-

nity something of what is received. Can you name some of the riches you as a person have received from God through the Church? Would you consider becoming an active supporter of your parish by being an evangeliser in your own family and place of recreation? MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 16th July - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 17th July - 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

Ballysaggart BALLYSAGGART FIANNA FAIL CUMANN Ballysaggart Fianna Fail Cumann held its AGM on Thursday last, 29th June, 2016. Local Waterford Council representatives James Tobin and Tom Cronin attended. In what proved to be a very successful and informative meeting many issued were aired. At the outset of the meeting, chaired by Tom Veale, congratulations were extended to Mary Butler on her success in the recent General Election. Congratulations are also expressed to James Tobin and Tom Cronin on their successful tenures of Waterford County council, James as Council Mayor and Tom as Chairman of the Dungarvan/Lismore municipality. Among the items discussed and proposals sent forward for discussion were, (1) that Home Help and Careers assistance be returned to previous levels. (2) That Garda levels be maintained in Rural Garda Stations, Garda visibility on the ground be continued and no further closure of existing

Rural Stations. (3) That no further Closure of Post offices are entertained but more enhanced services for same, and local people are encouraged to use their Post Offices. (4) The Condition of local roads was raised and while gratitude was expressed for the recent side cleaning of the Main Road the condition of local roads was raised. On the Main route three areas of defective Culverts were highlighted and are much cause for concern. (5) As Agriculture is the main source of income in the area proposals were put forward that Agriculture be maintained as a viable industry. Concerns were expressed at the delays in granting approvals under TAMs and the unnecessary delays attached were causing undue hardship for applicants with many developments not being completed for the coming Winter.. A breakdown of figures for the recent General Election was available also. The Total Electorate for Ballysaggart was 392. On analysis the Live register is approx 316. The following were the Ballysaggart Tally

Figures.Total Vote for Ballysaggart was 235, with Mary Butler securing 116 votes or almost 50% of the local Vote. Appreciation was expressed to the local Cumann for their work in securing a significant Vote for Fianna Fail in the Election and in particular gratitude to Tom Veale, M J Walsh and Billy Devine for their commitment to the canvass. The election of Officers was as follows: Preident: Mary Kennefick, Vice Presidents: Helen Brennan and Dave Fennessy, Chairperson: Tom Veale, Vice Chairperson: Tess Hale, Secretary: Billy Devine, Treasurer Michael J.Walsh, Membership Officer: M. J. Walsh and Youth Officer: Matthew Walsh. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Bertie Neville and Sheila Lonergan. 2nd: Mary Power and Ber Coughlan. Lucky Tables: Eddie Sheehan and Helen O’Keefe, Delia Cashell Rita Doocey. Tickets: Tess Hale, Stephen Cunningham, Pat Kirby and Dan Howard.

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Cappoquin Cappoquin Community Centre DATES FOR YOU DIARY The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in the Community Centre on Thursday, August 18th from 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The Sean Kelly Tour takes place this year on August 20th and 21st arriving at Cappoquin Community Centre on the 21st. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO Lotto 11th of July, 2016 Jackpot €1,900. Numbers drawn 12, 20, 24, 28. No Winner. Consolation prize winners: Paddy McGrath, Sunlawn; The Staff, East Cork Oil, Aglish; Jean Manahan, Shanbally; Carol Smith, 1 Riverview, Villierstown; Deirdre O’Shea, Shanbally. Next week’s jackpot on the 11th of July €2,000.

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! GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultra-modern Gym. Our Gym is equipped with Ireland’s most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights.You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months

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LAST FEW DAYS OF EXHIBITS We plan to move both the Red Bridge Garden from St. Anne's Churchyard and the 1916 in Context exhibition from the library early next week, so anyone who wants to take a closer or a second look ought to do so soon. We are very grateful indeed to both the Church and Council authorities for facilitating these attractions since mid June, and to the many people who have commented favourably on them. They have been simple and, hopefully, interesting ways of highlighting our locality.

Once again, we cannot thank our sponsors and helpers enough, especially the financial backing we needed to get the Red Bridge Garden to Bloom, where it advertised Cappoquin itself so successfully to thousands of people. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS UPDATE We flagged the news a few weeks ago, but would now like to confirm that Civic Link treasurer Mary Murray has received a cheque for €450 from the Community Services section of Waterford Council, under the ‘Supporting Communities Funds’. This

D. Kiely's Olympic medal

€100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25. CIRCUIT TRAINING Like to improve Strength and Power, Core stability and General Fitness while also decreasing body fat then Circuit training maybe for you.You do not have to be an athlete to train like one. Circuit training is a total body training system which involves high volume (repetitions), low resistance (weights) workout with short rest intervals. Every single session is varied and sessions can be regressed/progressed to any level of fitness. Conor (Fully accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach) runs this popular class every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.00 a.m. and can be contacted at 087-1247025. money is earmarked towards supporting the Christmas Lights again in 2016 and will come in very, very useful indeed. Our thanks to Vinnie O’Shea at the Council for expediting this. OLYMPIC MEDALLISTS AT CAPPOQUIN? AH GO ON, GO ON… With the great work nearing completion at Cappoquin sportsfield, an interesting article located by Tony McCarthy recently has shed light on an extraordinary event which occurred at this very sportsfield in 1896, precisely 120 years ago on July 20th next. At that time the field was owned by local businessman John Stanley, and long before any hurling club existed, a major athletic and cycling championship was held in 'the field'. 1896 was the year of the very first modern Olympic Games, but unfortunately even though Ireland's athletes

WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025. Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray ARA every Monday afternoon Pilates, Circuit Training Tuesday & Thursday nights. Quiddlers Mother & Toddler group and Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray Thursday morning. Gymnastics every Friday. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh (058) 52570 First Floor of the Community Centre. were among the world's best, almost none of the greats made it to Athens that year. Amazingly, many of them ended up in Cappoquin! While several local athletes were participating at the sportsfield meeting, among the visiting participants were a total of four who would go on to win Olympic medals in the years between 1900 and 1908. These included Tom Kiely of Ballyneale (1904 Olympic all-round champion), Denis Horgan of Banteer (1908 shot put silver medallist), and the Leahy brothers of Charleville. Pat and Con Leahy, between them, won five Olympic jumping medals between 1900 and 1908. So there you are. On one day, July 20th, 1896, four men who would go on to win a total of seven Olympic medals between them, competed at an athletics meeting in what is now the GAA field in Cappoquin. Believe it or not, or just check out the story which was re-told in the Dungarvan Observer of June 25th, 1925, and can be accessed online at Cappoquin Library, of course. This week's photo shows the great Tom Kiely’s Olympic medal, on display in the County Museum in Clonmel. A memorial to Kiely was unveiled in Ballyneale a few years ago, by John Treacy. John himself was, of course, yet another Olympic medal winner to have competed in the sportsfield in Cappoquin winning an Under 17 Community Games championship back in the early 1970s or so.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Eileen Hallissey, Bernie Glavin, Kathleen O'Mahoney, Eleanor Roche, All O'Mahoney, David Cummins, Fr. Gerard O'Connor, Seamus Roche. [John Power]

Cappoquin Macra na Feirme RODEO NIGHT The club held a very successful charity fundraiser in aid of West Waterford Hospice on the 18th June. This raised just under €800 for the charity. The club would like that the local community and all who helped the on the night. A special thanks goes out to all the sponsors who helped out with prizes and donations for the night: Glanbia Cappoquin, Helys Pharmacy, TFC Oil, Ballyrafter Service Station, Baldwins Icecream, Knockanore Cheese, East Cork Oil as well as others. Also a sincere thanks to Alice and all in the Cornerstone Restaurant for doing the food for the night and Danny and Nora in the Cental Bar for allowing us to host a very successful night! NEXT MEETING The next meeting of

Daniel Bray Winner on the night for ‘The longest ride’ on rodeo bull. Cappoquin Macra will be held on Thursday, 21st July at 8.30 p.m. in the Central Bar. This meeting will be preceded by the presentation of the cheque to West Waterford Hospice so we encourage all members to attend. JOIN MACRA If you are aged between 17-35, from the West Waterford area including

Cappoquin, Lismore, Knockanore, Modeligo and Aglish and you’re looking for something fun and exciting to do, then join Cappoquin Macra where there is always something to do and many great social nights had! It’s a decision you won’t regret! Contact Eamonn on 087-2110928 or Donall on 087-6910823!

On the Vintage Tractor were Cara Morrison and Tess O'Sullivan at the Knockanore Fete 2016 [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] organised by Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council.

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Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack The Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by Nick Quealy with Card Number 7, congratulations Nick. Next week’s Jackpot is for €2,000. Remember if you are not in you can't win. SUMMER SOCIAL EVENING Sunday last saw a fantastic turnout for the Summer Social evening held in Villierstown Church. I would like to congratulate the committee members on hosting a fantastic evening and to our three local chefs Carmel Bailey, Ross Barrett and Jane Lombard who served us with a beautiful banquet of food. I'm already looking forward to the next one! URGENT! Villierstown Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies &

Guides – We are urgently seeking new leaders for: Ladybirds (age group 5-7); Guides(age group 10 years +). If anyone is interested would you contact the following people: Maureen (086-1703621) for Ladybirds and Louise (0872796454) for Guides. Both take place on a Thursday during term time. Ladybirds 4.30-5.30 p.m. Guides 5.30-6.30 p.m. SET DANCING CLASSES Set Dancing Classes in Villierstown, Monday. Primary school boys and girls 5.30 p.m. Teenagers 6.30 p.m. Adults Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. €5 per class. FIT DANCE EXERCISE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women Come to the funeral of

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

cial orders if needed. Please contact 087-447867. COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT See or hear anything out of place in the village… Text: 087-3538347. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone.We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”. Contact Carol:- 087-6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in. Please use the email address below. If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know. Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. villierstownnews@yahoo.ie

Villierstown Community Council TIDY TOWNS 2016 Just a reminder that this is the time of year that judging usually takes place for the annual Tidy Towns competition. If everybody could help out and do a little bit like picking up some litter if you see it on the road or street it would really help everybody out. REELING IN THE YEARS 2016 That time of year is upon us again, mark Sunday, 31st July, into your calendar as we will be again hosting many various "old time" games around the village, including a return to the West Waterford Welly Throwing

Championship! There will be many more games and activities announced over the coming weeks, and also a dog show thrown in for good measure. Watch this space. TEENAGE DISCO A fully supervised teenage disco will take place on Friday, 29th July in Villierstown Church. More details to follow over the next few weeks THE SUMMER SOCIAL EVENING The first (and hopefully, annual!) Summer Social Evening was held in Villierstown Church this past Sunday and it was a rousing success. A fantastic

evening was had by all, and hats off to Ross, Jane and Carmel for the fantastic spread that was laid on for everybody. A big thanks goes out to Mick Irwin for supplying a big screen for everybody to watch the big match on (less said about that, the better...), to all who helped set up the event, the band for the great entertainment and finally to Michael, Mary and Christy for the unimaginable hours that went into pulling off this event. We all look forward to the next event to be held in the Church, a fantastic and often underused venue in the heart of West Waterford.

Dungarvan Camera Club THE monthly competition (crockery) gave rise to a host of original ideas and many merited a place in the advertising world. The pictures are judged each month by those members present and are critiqued by one or other of our more expert members. The winning picture in each category is shown here. Tuesday this week sees a field trip to the Greenway and Durrow station, weather permitting where members will discuss ideas, learn some technical stuff, take their photographs and probably adjourn to a nearby hostelry of good repute. We pray for fine weather (it being summer and all).

G1 - Michael O’Brien

G3 - Ann Dunleavy

G2 - Mary Hickey

International McGrath Clan Gathering 2016 – Jim McGrath, USA; Dan McGrath, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, and Kevin McGrath, USA, enjoy a pint at Tigh an Cheoil.

Modeligo DUCK DERBY 2016 Modeligo Pattern will hold their annual Duck Derby on Thursday, 21st July at 6.30 p.m. at Keeffe’s Bridge (Finnisk). Ducks can be purchased from Patty Power, Maria O’Donovan, John Power or any committee member. There a limited number of Ducks remaining so don’t delay. HARD LUCK Hard luck to Club Player Tom Devine and the rest of the Waterford Senior Hurling team on going down to Tipperary in the Munster Final.

COMMUNITY CAMP The Annual Modeligo Community Camp is taking place in the Field all this week and so far has been very well attended. FIELD AND ASTRO TURF Anyone who wishes to book the field or the Astro turf please contact John Power on 087-2834600. LOTTO RESULTS 9th JULY, 2016 Numbers drawn were 12, 19 and 22. No winner. €25 winners: Sean Power, M. Ryan, Tomas Fenton and Bob Manahan. Next week’s Jackpot €800.

Dungarvan Lions Club LIONS CLUB ANNUAL TRABOLGAN HOLIDAY For the last 16 years Dungarvan Lions Club has been bringing guests from Dungarvan and West Waterford to Trabolgan for a week of fun and relaxation. This is an all Ireland Lions Holiday Project and Lions, guests and helpers from North, South, East and West get together to make it a hugely enjoyable and memorable holiday. The holiday project started in Dublin in 1981 when the Dublin Lions Club saw a need to provide a holiday for the elderly population of the city. Soon other clubs joined the ranks and "The All Ireland Holiday Project" was born. Dungarvan has had an unbroken record of participation from the early days. The first venue was Mosney in Co. Louth but moved to Trabolgan sixteen years ago. Around 700 guests, Lions and Helpers fill the holiday village for a week each year. This year Dungarvan Lions Club brought 15 guests.

Bringing them home was harder as they all wanted to stay and for the holiday to last forever! It was a hugely enjoyably and successful week for all our guests. DUNGARVAN WINNERS Throughout the week there are numerous fun competitions and the Dungarvan contingent did us proud. One of our male guests won the "Greatest Grandad contest", went on to win the "Lovely Legs contest" and then wore a lovely green dress in winning a prize in "Ladies Day At Ascot"!!!! We had three semi-finalists in the prestigious "Cecil Vard talent contest". And we had THE WINNER. Richie Moore did Dungarvan proud with his rendition of Frank Sinatra’s 'My Way'. After being declared the outright winner he went on to wow the audience with a rousing version of Sweet Caroline. So popular was he that he has been invited back next year to entertain in the centre. It was lovely to have guests from the Nire Valley

with us this year. They all enjoyed the week and made good use of the golf course! It would be great to see more people from the rural areas joining us. 2017 HOLIDAY DATES Next year the holiday runs from 9th to 16th June. If you would like to be part of the holiday group, contact Phyllis on 087 2360537 or any Lions member. The holiday is open to all Seniors and those heading in that direction! It is suitable for singles, couples or small groups. It is in good quality, spacious, shared accommodation. Don't leave it too late to secure a place.We book our houses by the end of January and are restricted to the number of guests those houses can accommodate. So if you are interested get your names in as soon as possible. A modest charge applies for the holiday, but, if this would prove to be a deterrent to you accessing a place, please speak to Phyllis or any Lions member.

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Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The lotto for week ending 10th July, 2016 was held in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballymacarbry. The jackpot prize this week was 300 Euros and there was no winner of the jackpot. The winning numbers drawn were 1, 5, 28. The 5 x €20 winners drawn were Margaret Fennell, Sean Power, c/o Nuala, Pat Grace, Mossie Cliffe, Ann McGrath. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Alice Burke. Next week's draw for €400 will be held in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena on Sunday night, 17th July, 2016. SENIOR HURLERS Alas, no silverware returned to the Deise last Sunday. In a very surprising 21 point defeat, the Munster Cup returned to Tipperary. Tipperary 5-19; Waterford 0-13. Waterford boss Derek McGrath described the Munster Final defeat to Tipperary as ‘a horror show’ and said ‘what unfolded was a horror show right before our eyes’. It is fair to say that the players, the panel and the fans were all taken aback at the thrashing

Waterford received. However, hopefully lessons have been learnt and the management and team will move forward to their next game, With repeat games from provincial championship matches not being permitted, Waterford cannot face Clare and will therefore play Wexford in the All-Ireland quarter final on Sunday week, 24th July. Clare will play Galway in the other quarter final. We wish Derek and the team all the best in their upcoming match against Wexford. OLYMPIC DREAM Congratulations of the highest order are extended to Seamus Power, on his selection for the Irish Olympic Golf Team for Rio this summer. Seamus who is son of Ned Power and the late Philo Power, Doon, is having a brilliant season on the developmental Web.Com Tour in the United States and will represent Ireland along with Padraig Harrington. After many years of extreme hard work and dedication, it really is a huge achievement for Seamus to represent Ireland at the Olympics. The people of

Sliabh gCua, Waterford and the whole of Ireland, will be wishing success all the way for Seamus. SUMMER CAMPS Sonic Fitness summer camp will be held in Ballymacarbry community centre from Monday, 25th July to Friday, 29th July. All children from the ages of 412 years are welcome. The cost is €50 per child for the week. If you want further information or want to make a booking, please contact Eithne on 0871338492. There are also two local Cul Camps being held in August. The first one is in Bohadoon which commences 1st August to the 5th August. For more details please contact Mary Fahey 087-2813935. There is also a Cul Camp being held in Ballymacarbry from the 8th August to the 12th August. For more details please contact Tom Guiry 0872202933. The Cul Camps are for boys and girls aged between 6 and 13 years with the cost for one child being €55, 2nd child is €45 and 3rd/4th child is €40 each.

Jane O’Malley a real treat in Joan Clancy Gallery THE preview of Jane O’Malley’s exhibition last Friday night (July 8th) in Joan Clancy Gallery attracted a huge crowd from all over the south-east and created a real buzz in this renowned Gaeltacht gallery where they were charmed by the pure line, colour and serenity of Jane’s exquisite work. Dr. Patrick Crowley from Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny, a friend of Jane’s late husband Tony performed the opening honours, and Joan Clancy’s son-in-law Hugh O’Carroll on guitar entertained the gathering with his song Simple from his CD Spare Me Your Platitudes. One of Ireland’s most celebrated and distinctive artists, Jane O’Malley paintings and drawings are part of important private, public and corporative collections worldwide. “The exhibition is open daily 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. until July 23rd including the weekends. We are located between the Cunnigar and Coláiste na Rinne (Ring College) and everyone is welcome to visit with plenty of free parking!” said Joan Clancy. Jane O’Malley in Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, An Rinn, Dungarvan, in the Waterford Gaeltacht in Ireland’s Ancient East.

Jane O’Malley on the right with Joan Clancy at the preview of her exhibition in Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, An Rinn, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. [Blawnin Clancy]

Anna O’Sullivan, Director, Butler Gallery, Kilkenny, with Dr. Patrick Crowley from Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny, who opened Jane O’Malley’s exhibition in Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, An [Blawnin Clancy] Rinn, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Author Pat McCarthy pictured with family members at the launch of his book “Waterford and the 1916 Rising” at the Medieval Museum recently. Included were his wife Dolores McCarthy, Aileen Ryan, Ken McCarthy, Larry McCarthy, Mickey McCarthy, Liam and Martina O’Brien. [Noel Browne]

Don Stiffe debut at The Local DON Stiffe is one of the most recent singer / songwriters to emerge on the Irish Folk Scene. Stiffe hails from Galway and he is singing prowess, is up there with the greats that Ireland has produced. Don's award winning debut solo album "Start of a Dream" was released in 2006, to critical acclaim. His version of the "Dimming of the Day", by Richard Thompson won vocal cut of the year from the live Ireland 2010 awards.The fantastic musicianship and people on this album speaks for itself which includes Frankie Gavin, Sharon Shannon, Arty McGlynn, Cathal Hayden and Carol Hession, to name but a few. Four of the songs - Missing Galway, Grosse Isle, The Returning and the Banks of the Danube were penned by Don himself. Don lived in Boston in the USA in the ’90s, where he was involved in the Folk Scene. He was a regular visitor to St. Louis where he spent time in the company of the legendary accordion player Joe Burke who described him as the Bard of Bohermore. Don's passionate singing guarantees a most impressive performance in front of a live audience as those who have seen him perform in Ireland, Europe and the USA will testify. To his credit, Don has played at one of Ireland’s biggest sporting events The Volvo Ocean Race in his native Galway in June 2009. In one of the biggest nights of the event he played to an estimated crowd of 50,000 people, appearing along side artists Sharon Shannon and The Saw Doctors. In 2010, he was invited to play at the Irish Culture Festival in Cleveland, Ohio, Catskills Irish Arts week, Upstate New York and the Irish Centre, Philadelphia where he was overwhelmingly received at all of these

venues. 2011 was a year to remember for Don as he was one of the finalists in one of Ireland’s most watched TV shows, The All-Ireland Talent Show. Some weeks singing to live audiences of up to 800,000 people. His continued success brought him to guests with Irish American Band, Cherish The Ladies on their Summer tour of Ireland and Scotland, and again touring 18 States in the USA on their Christmas Tour, where the bands leader Jonie Madden, introduced Stiffe as one of the best singers Ireland has produced in years. In December 2011, brings Don's second solo album "Lifes Journey" where already one of Don's own songs "Somebody Special" which is on this new album, has won an award for song of the year from the Live Ireland Awards, sung by Matt Keane. 2012 saw Don's Stiffe tourning around Ireland and Internationally with his new album. He was also guesting with the Kilfenora Ceile Band, as he was appearing on their new album to be released that year called “Chapter Eight.” In 2014, after touring Ireland’s biggest venues such as The National Concert Hall, The Cork Opera House, to name but a few, with the Co. Clare band Stiffe got the shout again to feature on their next Album called “Now Is The Hour.’’ 2015 Don was a guest on Cherish the Ladies Christmas Album called “Christmas In Ireland’’ which sees him singing with the world famous Irish American band in the U.S.A. for their Christmas tour all over the mid-west and east cost of America to full house venues… In 2016 Don travelled around Ireland with his new recording called “1916 Classic Irish Ballads’’(centenary

souvenir) while also performing on some of the world’s largest cruise ships alongside artists such as Cherish the Ladies, Mary Black and the Black family, Lunasa, Maura O’Connell, to name but a few…. A number of Don's songs have been recorded by other artists, Grosse Isle, recorded by Sean Keane, Kate Purcell and Danish Band, Moving Cloud. "Somebody Special" was recorded by Matt Keane and "Home in Time for Christmas", recorded by Cherish The Ladies. Missing Galway recorded by Patrick Feeney. Don has appeared on other recordings, such as Civil War Naval Songs from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, Washington DC. He has also appeared with Girsa, A Sweeter Place. He was a part of the Band Feenish which recorded Rabharta. 2016, Don will be releasing his new single called “You’ll Always Be My Mother.’’ This song has a very emotional story about Don and His Mother. Don Stiffe will be appearing in The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on Saturday, 16th July.

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100th Anniversary Commemoration of Independence Movement Celebration at Cullinan Farmhouse, Bleantis with Eamonn O'Cuiv T.D., Spokesperson on Rural Affairs on Friday, 8th July WHAT was described by Eamonn O'Cuiv TD, as one of the most unique events in the history of the Irish War of Independence was celebrated at the Cullinan Farmhouse, Bleantis in the Sliabh gCua area of West Waterford where the last scheduled meeting of all the republican leaders, leading to an important phase of the independence movement. Mr. O'Cuiv, party spokesperson on rural affaires and representing his grand father, the late President Eamonn De Valera, who at the time was President of the Irish republican movement, was guest of honor, at the commemoration at the Cullinan Farmhouse, the site of historic meeting of the then leaders of the republican movement which included General Liam Lynch, Chief of Staff, Austin Stack, Tom Derrig, Frank Aiken, Tom Barry, Bill Quirke, Tom Crofts, Sean Dowling, Sean McSwiney, Humphrey Murphy and Sean Hyde and presided over by Eamonn De Valera. Earlier those present attended a wreath laying service by Mr. O’Cuiv with Mrs. Kitty Cullinan, wife of Tommy Cullinan and prayers by local Parish Priest Fr. Connie Kelleher, at Kilbrien cemetery where Tommy Cullinan, a young volunteer at the time, and other local volunteers are buried and the raising of the national flag at the Cullinan farmhouse by the younger grandchildren of Tommy Cullinan. Amongst those present were relatives of local volunteers and Cumann na mBan participants and including Therese O'Meara, family member of the late Capt. Jack

O'Meara and relatives of Mick Morrissey, Tom O'Brien, Jim Power and others and relatives of local Cumann na mBan members Nan Hourigan, Katie Walsh, Marcella McCarthy, Kathleen Kiely, Nano Coffey, as well as the wife and family members of volunteer Tommy Cullinan. An attendance of some three hundred including a number of local public representatives including Waterford TD Mary Butler were present to participate in the commemoration and hear presentations by local historian John Power on the independence movement in the local area and by Eamonn O’Cuiv TD on the events leading to the first Dail and contribution of the Deise area, including the Bleantis meeting, to the independence movement. Providing some traditional and country music, reflecting the talents and traditions handed down from the earlier Irish heritage through such people as Padraig O'Milleadha, File na Deise, who himself was a republican organiser during his time as an Irish immigrant in Wales before he returned home as a teacher, writer and poet and through his successors was Monnie Hallahan and his family members who enhanced the historic celebration. A 100th Birthday Cake depicting the Cullinan Farmhouse and made by Martina Cullinan was cut jointly cut by Eamonn O'Cuiv and Kitty Cullinan at the end of the formal commemoration ceremony after which Mr. O'Cuiv was shown the meeting accommodation and the bedroom used by President De Valera

and later met and socialized with many of the relatives and those present in what developed into to a large social event which continued late into the night. In an address to those present, Eamonn O'Cuiv said he was honored to be invited to come to Bleantis to represent his grand father at this commemoration as this was a magic part of the country similar to where he now lived. and he was pleased to see so many people gathered especially those who had strong connections with the events which took place in this area. Having travelled all over Ireland and to Rochester, New York to visit his grand mother’s grave, he appreciated the human feelings involved in this commemoration and acknowledged the enormous risks taken by local people in providing safe houses, food and shelter at a time of great scarcity and poverty. He had read extracts from the history of the historic meeting and how a machine gun was set up in the farmyard suggesting that the difficulties and dangers facing the family were enormous. Likewise, those involved in the meeting didn't know what the future held for them. It was very special for him to be in a home occupied by the direct decendents of those earlier involved in the national struggle. Earlier Mr. O'Cuiv referred to the fact that after the 1916 rising many of the volunteers were sent to prison and by 1919 a parliament, Dail Eireann, with government departments had been set up and come together, taking somewhat more time than the forma-

Mrs. Kitty Cullinan and Eamonn Ó Cuiv lay a wreath at Kilbrien Church.

tion of the recent government, formed earlier this year and this historic event can be observed at the Oireactais web site. Then, following the divisions arising out of the Treaty and the course taken by those remaining supportive of the republican view and when the large military force in the country at the time were moving into this area of where many of those involved who were key to the earlier movement, including Liam Lynch who was killed shortly afterwards, made an incredibly brave stand and had to make very difficult decisions. Referring to the strong gaelic and cultural traditions in this area, and the many and varied interests, not unlike the 1916 signatories, inspired local participation in the war of independence in this area Earlier local historian John Power outlined the history of the War of Independence in the West Waterford area, those involved locally and the circumstances which led to the historic meeting in the Cullinan farmhouse of the republican leaders under the chairmanship of Eamonn De Valera, why this venue was chosen and those involved in protecting the leaders. He said that it was good to see so many relatives and family members of those directly involved (and those who gave them shelter) including the daughter of the late Captain Jack O'Meara, Therese, who through the Sliabh gCua Annual and otherwise keep people of the locality aware of local and current history, as well as being in the tradition of her father, a tireless local commu-

Mrs. Kitty Cullinan and Eamonn Ó Cuiv with the model cake of the Farmhouse in Bleantis. nity worker. It was important to note that both Jack O'Meara and Tommy Cullinan, following their role in the Irish republican volunteers became active members and participants in the work of the local agricultural community and in this context it was well to remember that given a similar situation as existed 100 year ago, young people of this area, and maybe some young Cullinans would, like the volunteers of the time, answer the call. Important also was the availability of safe houses and it was easy to see why the Cullinan farmhouse was selected for the important meeting of all the republican leaders, at that critical time and that a number of local

volunteers including Jack O'Meara and Tommy Cullinan as well as Mick Mansfield, John Boyle and south Tipperary republican Dan Breen had the important job of protecting the leaders during the historic meeting. Mr. Power said that it was good to note the presence of a number of local public representatives as the event which we were commemorating was away above local populist politics, which in recent years too frequently prevailed, leading to regulatory failures in a number of our national institutions and a consequent loss of confidence in our political system which hopefully, has now been relegated to past history. Earlier, Pat Cullinan on behalf of the Cullinan family

welcomed all present to the Cullinan farmhouse and thanked Brendan Tobin and the local 1916 commemoration committee for their contribution to the work of organizing the centenary celebrations. Brendan Tobin, on behalf of the local 1916 committee thanked guest speakers Eamonn O'Cuiv and John Power, the Cullinan family and all who made this a fitting commemoration of the War of Independence in the Sliabh gCua area. Following the commemoration Mr. O'Cuiv visited the site of the John Wall home in the Nire Valley to where the historic meeting was adjourned and unveiled a plaque which had been erected as a memento of the occasion.

Mrs. Kitty Cullinan and Eamonn Ó Cuiv outside Cullinan’s Farmhouse where his grandfather Eamon De Valera stayed during The Troubles.

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Kilrossanty WHIST RESULTS 1st July: Eric Townsend, Ann Phelan, Aileen Dowling, Ellis Wilkins, Kathleen Whyte, Biddy Keating, Helen Lally, Kay Veale, Kay Mullaney, Mary Kirwan, Seamus Dowling Raffle winners Eric Townsend, Carrie Wilkins, Biddy Keating. Next Whist on 15th July. I.C.A. The Guild went on their day trip last Monday.The 26 seater bus was full with members and their friends. They travelled to Hook Head in Wexford to the lighthouse and took in the beautiful scenery from there, where a cuppa was had and looked around the

souvenir shop. The next stop was a garden centre in New Ross where many flowers and shrubs were bought. Next on to Mount Brandon Hotel, New Ross for a most beautiful meal which was enjoyed by all. A lovely day was had by all with sunshine all day. Thanks to Liz O’Riordan, Molly Casey and Kay Veale for organising the day and to the driver John O’Brien for his courteous manner on the day. No meeting in August; the next meeting is September. COMERAGH QUEEN Comeragh Queen Festival will be from Thursday, 28th July to

Sunday 31st. A walk on the greenway, bingo, juvenile match, junior match, sports evening and the crowning of the queen on Sunday night are some of the events. Full details next week. THANKS Thanks to all who contributed to Peters Pence last weekend at Masses. RETREAT Waterford South East Region Charismatic Renewal will hold a retreat for the Year of Mercy in the Woodlands Hotel on the weekend of Saturday 16th and 17th July. Admission is €20. It will commence at 10 o’clock on both days.

Lyre Heritage News WE have commented frequently at Lyre about the corners of the globe that our visitors come from and this week we were delighted to have four lovely ladies from the Republic of Congo join us in our music

evening. They participated by singing a number of songs. I believe we can look forward to a return visit from these ladies on Thursday this week and we will extend to them again 'cead mile failte.'

Kilmacthomas WEDDING Congratulations to Bernard Walsh, Ballyogarty, Kilmacthomas, son of Peter and Veronica and Mary Ann Fitzgerald, daughter of Michael and Catherine, Riverview, Kilmacthomas who were united in holy matrimony in St. Anne’s Church, Ballylaneen on Saturday, 2nd July. The reception for family and friends was in the Woodlands Hotel, Waterford.We wish Bernard and Mary Ann much joy and happiness in their future lives together. WEDDING Many congratulations to Derek Grant, Hillside Crescent, Kilmacthomas, son of Patsy and Hannah and Suzanne Crotty, Dungarvan, daughter of Leonard and Rosie on their marriage in the Parish Church, Dungarvan on Saturday, 2nd July. A recep-

tion for family and friends was in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Wishing Derek and Suzanne every happiness in their future lives together. A REMINDER The graveyard Mass in Kill graveyard on Friday, 15th July at 7.30 p.m. and in Newtown graveyard on Wednesday, 20th July at 7.30 p.m. Remember you loved ones. A collection will be taken up at these Masses for the upkeep of the graveyards. SINCERE SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy to all the Sullivan family on the death of Mary Sullivan, nee Foran, Georgestown, Kill. Reposing at her residence on Thursday, 7th July from 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m., followed by removal to All Saints Church, Newtown, Kilmacthomas arriving at 8.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 11.00

a.m. with burial immediately afterwards. May her gentle soul rest in peace. WINNER Congratulations to Helen Ridgard, Kilmacthomas on being the winner of the first European Greenways Photo Contest. Helen took the top prize with her photo of Waterford Greenway with the Viaducts in the foreground. Well done Helen. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw for Saturday, 9th July. Letters drawn were C, D, I and N. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Damien Carey, Cruachaun View, Kilmac; John (Snail) Power, Kilmac; Michelle Crowley, Ballydwan; Breda Griffin, Cooltubrid and Tom Mulcahy, Riverview, Kilmac. Next week’s jackpot €1,550 be in to win.

Your Library is making some changes PUBLIC Libraries in Ireland are changing. These exciting changes will bring a bigger and better service. Library membership in all public libraries is now free to all. This July, Waterford City & County Libraries, with 12 other participating library services around the country, are introducing a new computer system and creating a joint library catalogue. These changes will help us provide a better service to our library users. • It will be easier to search and request items, and get recommendations, using the new shared library catalogue. • There will be a much wider range of books and other items to choose from. • Library members can borrow 12 items (including DVDs) for 3 weeks from any branch of the participating public libraries. • There is no charge to reserve up to 12 items at any time. • Books and DVDs can be returned to any of the 176 branches of the participating library services. • Reminders will be sent by email, to let you know that your books and DVDs are due back, that items you requested are ready for collection, and to let you know about library events. • You can reserve and renew books and other items 24/7 using our online service. Waterford City & County Librarian, Jane Cantwell said “From now on, 13 libraries all over the country will be sharing their books and DVDs and this will extend to all libraries in January 2017. Customers will have a huge range to choose from. If the book is not in Waterford libraries, the system will search for it in another Library Service, reserve it and have it sent to Waterford within a few days……….This is going to transform libraries and ultimately, library customers will experience a new, bigger and better service. There may be some small teething problems as we introduce our new computer system and make these changes over the next week or so, please bear with us!!” For further information see www.waterfordcouncil.ie/ departments/library

Teenage Pizza Night at the Causeway Tennis Club – Brian, Alex, Patrick and Gabor enjoying the banter at the Teenage Pizza Night.

Teenage Pizza Night at the Causeway Tennis Club – Greg, Lee, Jordan and Daly enjoy the night.

Teenage Pizza Night at the Causeway Tennis Club – David, James and Jenny at the Pizza Night.

Bon Voyage – Good luck to brothers Sam and Jonah Phelan on their new move from all your friends at the Causeway Tennis Club.

Bon Voyage – Best wishes to Danny Twoey on their new move from all your friends at the Causeway Tennis Club.

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Young people from Waterford excel in Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards in partnership with Aldi Ireland THE Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards in partnership with Aldi took place last Saturday, 2nd July, 2016 in the Citywest Hotel and Conference Centre, Dublin. The awards celebrated the work of young people in the community over the past year with over 2,000 young people in attendance as well as hundreds of volunteers. 160 community enhancement projects were exhibited at the event with all 26 Counties represented. Seán Campbell, CEO of Foróige said, “Community wellbeing was the clear winner when it came to driving forces behind this year’s projects, with the vast majority of projects built on a pride and passion in community that bodes well for the future. It is so inspiring to see what young people can achieve when they work together and put their minds to something.We are extremely proud to be working in partnership with Aldi for the second year running on the Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards and the numbers of young people and communities involved have been going from strength to strength.” Finbar McCarthy, Group Buying Director at Aldi Ireland said, “Foróige’s underlying aim of building self-esteem and confidence in young people through challenging experiences is something that we at Aldi strongly believe in, and with our 126 stores nationwide we will continue to look at ways we can support this very worthwhile organisation at a National and

Regional level.” The event was opened by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, MC’d by 2FM’s Eoghan McDermott, and also featured talks from disability rights campaigner Joanne O’Riordan, and social media expert Darragh Doyle. It celebrated the inspirational contribution that these young people have made to their communities with music from Keywest, giant indoor rock climbing and abseiling, a snowboarding simulator, recording studio, miniature golf and a variety of other activities. The young people in attendance also got to learn about the amazing work of their peers taking place throughout the country. The projects from Waterford were as follows: ‘Be Well Tramore’ Foróige Tramore Youth & Family Project, Co. Waterford - A campaign to enhance the health and well-being of the local community called ‘Be Well Tramore’: Following a group discussion, and conversations with other young people, the group wanted to raise awareness of mental health issues. The young people secured a grant to run a campaign called ‘Be Well Tramore’. They researched similar campaigns from other parts of the country, promoted it on social media and throughout the town. Over the ‘Be Well Tramore’ week, the group created a positive mental health area for the youth café, designed and delivered Happy Packs, published ‘Be Well Tramore’

Drug Prevention Project

booklets, and hosted guest speakers David Coleman and Bressie. The campaign was a huge success and the group would hope to have the opportunity to run it again. Food Drive for Deise Animal Sanctuary, Co. Waterford - An animal welfare awareness and fundraising project: Following an educational trip to the Deise Animal Sanctuary, the group discovered that it was important to raise awareness in the community of animal welfare. After brainstorming ideas, the young people decided to organise food drive in aid of the sanctuary. They researched similar events, secured a venue, and promoted the food drive using posters and social media. There was a large attendance at Ferrybank Parish Centre on the day of the event with local people donating food, while the group also collected €150 in funds from selling cakes and treats on the day. The young people hope to continue the project in September, and bring it to a wider audience. Lismore Foróige Club, Waterford - A gardening project to create a community herb garden: Lismore Foróige club began their Youth Citizenship project by doing a walkthrough of their town and noting ideas for improvement. Inspired by the active Tidy Towns Committee in the area the group decided to create a communal herb garden for the town. They worked with the County Council who provided kerbing, topsoil and a grant

for the project. Next they worked with the local nursery Cosy Meadows to choose plants, understand their benefits and stay within budget. A rota has also been created for watering and weeding the bed over the Summer months. The group also fundraised for the project through a cake sale and school quiz. They said “We got great satisfaction and a sense of achievement from completing this project. It was also fun to get involved with other community groups and learn from them”. Midway Project 1st Year Girls, Co Waterford An Awareness Campaign on Cyberbullying: The Mid Way Project 1st Year Girls from Waterford brainstormed what they would like to do their project on and decided on Cyberbullying. They handed out questionnaires to 4th, 5th and 6th class students and their youth leader did an online safety course with them. When they got the questionnaires back they used the answers to help design a leaflet about cyberbullying. They also gave a short presentation to 6th class students on how to deal with it properly. The girls said “We learned the different ways to prevent cyber bullying in our own lives and what the consequences of it are. The project has given us confidence and we learned how important it is to have fun while learning”. Teenspace –Waterford Comhairle na nÓg - A community website promoting facilities and services available in the local area: Came up with the idea for their project at their AGM in 2014 but couldn’t start till they got funding in 2015. Discussed a plan for the project; decided on designing a website to show young people all the services available in their area. Came up with a name for the website, what would be on it, made videos, did mapping and took photos for the website.Website will launch in September but planning on using Google Analytics so see the activity on the website. Will also review their own project management and conduct peer reviews.

Be Well Tramore

Lismore Foroige Club

Teenspace - Waterford Comhairle na nÓg

Midway Project - 1st Year Girls

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Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Foroige were lucky to be picked by Tesco Youghal to participate in the Blue Token Challenge. We would like to thank everyone who dropped the tokens in to our box during May and June, we would also like to thank Tesco Youghal very much for the cheque received recently of €333.

West Waterford AGLISH, BALLINAMEELA, MOUNT STUART PARISH NOTES St. Declan’s Well Mass: The annual celebration of Mass at St. Declan’s well in Toor, Aglish will take place on Thursday, July 21st at 12.00 noon with confessions at 11.30 a.m. Hoping that the weather will be nice for us and all are welcome Special Mass: A special Mass will be celebrated at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, July 22nd in Aglish Church to remember a native Aglish man who lost his life in the Battle of the Somme. All are welcome. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each week in our parish as follows: Ballinameela Tuesday 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.; Aglish Wednesday 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. ENGAGED CUNNINGHAM – CALLANAN Congratulations and best wishes to Patrick (Podge) Cunningham, son of Tom and Bridget, Lower Ballyheeney and Kim Callanan who announced their engagement last weekend every good wish to you both from all your family and friends WEDDING BELLS FENTON – O’REGAN Congratulations and best wishes to Mike Fenton and his bride Jackie O’Regan who were married recently. Every good wish for a long and happy life together from all your family and friends. CUL CAMP Hi kids, this is the final call for Clashmore Cul Camp 2016 – As this year’s Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp takes place from July 18th to 22nd here in Clashmore GAA field. As always there

will be five action filled days of fun and games with visits from some of our county hurling heroes so don’t miss out book your place today on line or contact any member of the club CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO JACKPOT €6,400 The weekly Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, July 11th. Our numbers this week were 5, 12, 14, 28. We had no match four winner. Our lucky €20 each spot prize winners were: Mary Ann Troy; Patrick Kelly, c/o Assumpta Dalton; Mary O’Halloran, Rath; Mary Ann Troy. Our next draw takes place at the Old Still Bar on Monday night, July 18th when our Jackpot will be €6,400.Thank you to everyone for your support and congratulations to all our winners. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE On Monday night, July 11th our weekly 45 drive took place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore. 1st prize on nine games were Martin Lynch and Pat O’Halloran. In joint second on eight games we had Una and Margaret Leahy, Aine Curran and Thomas Power, Edmond Og Ledingham and Noel Nugent. Best of the last five were Eugene O’Halloran and Roger Hynes, Jim McGrath and Jack Douris. Our lucky last game winners were Paul and Peter. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS Our Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw results for Sunday night last, July 10th.The letters drawn were P, A,W, D. We had no winner of our Jackpot, so next week it will be €1,300, when our draw takes place on Sunday night. €20

each goes to: Denis Bradley, Conor Casey, Ann Seward. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. ARDMORE PATTERN FESTIVAL Next week sees the start of the 2016 Ardmore Pattern Festival now in its 10th year. Over 100 events throughout the week with something for everyone to enjoy. Some tickets are still available for the following events. Seamus O’Rourke is back with John McManus hilarious play next Monday night in St. Declan's Hall. €15 admission. Friday the 22nd see Ireland’s top female comedienne’s Deirdre O’Kane perform her new show again in St. Declan's Hall. €15 entry also. Don't forget also that Jimmy Buckley and his band will play in concert in St. Declan's Church on August 5th, big interest in this, so get your tickets early priced at €20 and this is in aid of the local branch of S.V.P. Tickets for all the above are available from John on 0862330810. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG FOROIGE NEWS Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Foroige were lucky to be picked by Tesco Youghal to participate in the Blue Token Challenge. We would like to thank everyone who dropped the tokens into our box during May and June, we would also like to thank Tesco Youghal very much for the cheque received recently of €333. SHANACOOLE HILL - ROAD REPAIRS It is always nice to give credit and appreciation to people when they deserve it. This applies especially to workers in the public service. As we all

know they get a lot of criticism at times but very little encouragement and praise when justified. Well now is the opportunity to congratulate Paddy Halley and his team of the Waterford County Council (Western Section) for the marvellous job they have done at Shanacoole Hill in Kinsalebeg. The roadway had very dangerous gulleys on both sides, resulting from the terrible water-falls that had poured down the hill during the spring storms. It had also become so narrow that vehicles had to enter private gateways to enable each other to pass. Indeed if wheels entered those shores/gorges, they would not have been able to get up and out. Anyway thanks to Paddy Halley and his punctual hard-working crew, the Shanacoole Hill road is now an example of what can be done with limited finance, when you entrust the job to people who know what they are at. Again - Well done! WEEKEND IN AID OF CANCER AT MOUNT MELLERAY Local Agricultural contractors – The O’Connell Family Contractors, Glenlickey will officially open the 100 acres of silage cutting at this weekend’s fundraising event at Mount Melleray in aid of SERT and the Hospice, this coming Saturday morning. Be sure to keep your eyes open for the Ear to the Ground team from RTE who will be along to do a recording on Saturday. Friday 15th July: 6.30 p.m. - Arrival of Blackwater Horse & Carriages with celebrities on board. 7.30 p.m. - Walk/Run. Registration from 6.30 p.m. St. Mary’s Community Centre Mount Melleray.

Light Refreshments served. Great prizes for walkers & runners. Saturday, 16th July: 9.00 a.m. - Registration for Silage Vehicles in Farm Yard. 10.30 a.m. - 100 Acres of Silage for cutting with all makes of Harvesters officially opened by O’Connell Family Contractors. 2.30 p.m. – Re-inactment of Threshing which took place in Mount Melleray in 1916 - Thrasher will be driven by Steam Engine. 4.00 p.m. – Fun Donkey Derby. 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. - Balloon Modelling – Face Painting - Hair Braiding for Kids. JL Catering on site all day. Monster Raffle to include two Tickets for Daniel O’Donnell Concert / B+B in Killarney on 10th August. Also B+B for 2 people in Manor Court Hotel, Tralee. Numerous other Prizes. 10.00 p.m. Raffle will take place at Cats Bar on Saturday night. All proceeds from weekend going to chosen charities SERT and Hospice. Weekend for all the family. CARLETON ART EXHIBITION The Carleton Family, Anne, Lee, and Julie Anne will be holding their Annual Art Exhibition at their studio and gallery at 6 Main St. Ardmore on Sunday, 17th July to Sunday, 24th July, from 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. each day. Over 80 paintings will be on display, which will include many local scenes.There will be a selection of acrylics, oil, watercolour, pen and ink and mixed media. One family,mother, son and daughter with three distinctive styles and with new paintings on display for the first time.

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Brendan Hayes, Board member, Glanbia plc makes a presentation to Siobhรกn Talbot, Group Managing Director, Glanbia plc. [Noel Browne]

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD pictured with Siobhรกn Talbot, Group Managing Director, Glanbia plc; Niall Moore, Chairman, Kilmeaden; Gabrielle Power, Manager, Kilmeaden; Pat Coady who has been with the company for over 40 years and Brendan Hayes, Board member, Glanbia plc standing behind the cake celebrating 100 Years of the Kilmeaden Co-operative. [Noel Browne]

Niall Moore, Chairman, Kilmeaden Co-operative makes a presentation to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD. [Noel Browne]

Martin Kennedy presents the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD with a copy of Kilbeg Creamery Memories. [Noel Browne]

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD pictured with Brendan Hayes, Glanbia plc board member standing beside the Pink Bale supporting Breast Cancer Ireland at the Kilmeaden 100 Years Open Day. [Noel Browne]

Kilmeaden Co-operative staff members Elaine Brennan and Ger Doheny. [Noel Browne] Charlie Hayes pictured at the Mini Farm in Kilmeaden. [Noel Browne]

Joan and Geraldine Power, Sarah, Frankie, Nancy and Freddy Maher enjoying the surroundings at the Country Life Garden Centre at the Kilmeaden Co-operative 100 Years Open Day on Friday last. [Noel Browne]

Reece Flanagan at the Mini Farm.

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Waterford senior hurling manager Derek McGrath pictured with Catherine Moore, Waterford News & Star. [Noel Browne]

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Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament - Michelle Mernin presents U-12 girls winner Elizabeth Spratt with her prize.

Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament - Michelle Mernin presents boys u-13 winner Charlie Gough with his prize.

Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament - Michelle Mernin presents U-14 boys winner Pete Finnegan with his prize.

Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament - Michelle Mernin presents u-10 boys winner Noah Landers with his prize.

Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament - Michelle Mernin presents Girls u-13 winner Hannah Condon with her prize.

Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament - Michelle Mernin presents the Most Improve Player of the Year trophy to Oisin Brazil.

Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament - A group of tennis players participating in Junior competitions.

Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament - Michelle Mernin presents U-12 girls winner Saoirse Kelly with her prize.

Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament - Donna, Ava and Jack Duggan pictured with Sean Callaghan, winner of the Richie Duggan Player of the Tournament trophy.

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8 year old mixed group with Coach Gavin Whelan at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Grounds organised by the Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] 12 and 13 year old girls group with Coach Kayleigh Veale at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Grounds organised by the Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

7 year old mixed group with Coach Taylor Murray at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Grounds organised by the Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

9 to 10 year old group with Coach Patrick Curran at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

10 and 11 year old girls group with Coach Simon Power at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Grounds organised by the Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

10 and 11 year old boys group with Coach Timmy O'Keeffe at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Grounds organised by the Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

8 year old boys group with Coach Roisin Tobin at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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12 and 13 year old group with Coaches Kevin Daly and Conor O Cuirrin at the An Ghaeltacht Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in An Rinn GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

5 and 7 year old group with Coach Aonghus O Raghnaigh at the An Ghaeltacht Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in An Rinn GAA Grounds organised by the Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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7 and 8 year old group with Coaches Katie NicCraith and Lucas O Cuirrin at the An Ghaeltacht Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in An Rinn GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

6 and 7 year old group with Coach Ray O Ceallaigh at the An Ghaeltacht Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in An Rinn GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] 5 and 6 year old group with Coaches Conor O hUallachain and Sinead Ní Chadhla at the An Ghaeltacht Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in An Rinn GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

11 and 12 year old group with Coaches Sean Mac Craith and Patrick Curran at the An Ghaeltacht Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in An Rinn GAA Grounds organised by the Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

9 and 10 year old group with Coach Megan Daly at the An Ghaeltacht Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in An Rinn GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Jim Cosgrove representing Lismore Atelier who sponsored a set of track ends for the Lismore U-14 Féile team.

Bruno Canas (Manager of Lismore House Hotel) presents Lismore U-14 Camogie team with a set of gear bags for the Féile Na nGael.

Mary Dalton representing Rose’s West End Bar, Lismore presenting a set of socks to the Lismore U-14 team for Féile 2016.

Martin Landers, Proprietor of the Spire Café, Lismore, who sponsored the Féile welcome sign standing with the Camogie U-14 team.

Pat Williams (FDC) who sponsored the Féile Breakfast for the Lismore U-14 Feile team. Peter McNally, QM Specials, Lismore, presents Jerseys to members of Lismore U-14 Camogie team.

Naomh Chartaigh U-9s who took part in the Mary Pratt Tournament held in Lismore.

Staff members of Roche’s Centra Supermarket, Lismore, with Lismore U-14 camogie team in support of their All-Ireland Féile Na nGael.

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LETTERS / OBITUARY

53 ITA MOTHERWAY (nee Kelly) Killeenagh, Knockanore, Co. Waterford

50th Anniversary Reunion of Dungarvan CBS 1966 Leaving Certificate Class held at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Back row (l. to r.): Joe Whelan, John Earley, Brendan O'Brien, Rufus Flynn, Seamus Fitzgerald, Eamonn Keyes. Front: Proinnsias Breathnach, Pat Gordon, Liam Waters, Kevin Walsh, Michael Rossiter, David Murphy and Finbarr Dunphy. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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.

Déise Greenway A chara, Having visited the Déise on many occasions since 1950, I have always found it to be a most unrecogised part of Ireland in terms of its amenities and scenery. The improvements in Dungarvan alone are stunning. As a bicyclist, I eagerly await the completion of the Greenway which takes one through an amazing variety of geography. From the photographs I have seen and prior West Waterford bicycling endeavours, I can say that the vistas are unrivalled by anything I have encountered in North America. Hopefully, the powers that be will see fit to add signage pointing out not only geographic features but also ones of a historical nature in that the “Duke’s Line” was a focal point for the activities of Oglaigh na hEireann. Specifically, Ballynamuck (Easter Monday, 1916), Cappagh, Kilmac’, Durrow/Ballyvoile, Ballylynch, Dungarvan and Faha Bridge. No doubt Dungarvan and environs will benefit from an influx of tourists resulting in a greater variety of accommodations, restaurants and pubs. Imagine if the Greenway were extending westward to Lismore/Fermoy perhaps even joining into a national grid of bike trails? Ironically, we are now seeing the implementation of proposals envisioned by my father and others with the 1944 National Planning Conference and the Irish Tourist Association “Topographical and General Survey” which sought to promote Irish tourism following World War II. IVAN LENNON navilenn65@gmail.com 242 Beresford Road, Rochester, N.Y. 14610.

Local business affected by Grattan Square works is forced to close Dear Sir, Seasons, popularly known as ‘The Pound Shop’ will close shortly because of a severe drop in business caused by the catastrophic drop in footfall as a result of the unnecessary and unasked for makeover of

the Square and adjoining streets. Having survived seven years of recession this imposition of traffic interruption, both motorised and pedestrian, and continuous noise from angle grinders and shunting heavy machinery with its wind blown dust banished regular customers from the town centre.The prior agreement to concentrate on one location at a time to completion was ignored and the wholesale opening of works all over the place resulted in this upheaval. Trade has been so adversely effected that other closures will inevitably follow. The retail industry is the biggest employer in town, and it will be to the eternal shame of the councillors and a bevy of clueless ‘unsmarter travel’ engineers who know nothing about commercial trading, that many shop managers and assistants will be thrown out of work and for what? It took eighty years of trial and error to solve parking and channelising of traffic in the square. If a car went on fire in the square vehicles could be evacuated very quickly. This would not be possible with the proposed realignment. All premises, under the old system, would allow immediate access to emergency vehicles. Not so in the new system, especially due to reverse parallel parking. So much for ‘Health and Safety’. Our experience of cobblelock in the Quay does not give us any faith in the legacy of pivoting traffic on the Square cobblelock. Most businesses have reported losses of over 50% and for those who survive it will take up to five years to recover. A moratorium on rates should be introduced for up to five years for businesses in the Square and surrounding streets directly and indirectly affected by this upheaval. We are very sorry to wind up the business and wish to sincerely thank all our loyal customers and staff down the thirty years of trading. A clearance sale will commence on Thursday, 14th July. JOHN R. WALSH

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It is with great sadness we record the passing of Ita Motherway (nee Kelly), Killeenagh, Knockanore, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred on 8th July, 2016, peacefully in the tender and loving care of the staff at St. Mary’s Ward at Mallow General Hospital. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Saturday evening where Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P., recited Rosary and funeral prayers; in attendance Rev. M. Cullinan, P.P., and Rev. Fr. J. Mulcahy, P.E.; in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and friends. On Sunday evening Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, before removal took place to the Church Of The Scared Heart, Knockanore. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P., and was assisted by Fr. Chris Coleman, M.S.C. Readings during the Mass were recited by daughters-in-law Tracey and Sinead. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by her loving grandchildren Liam, Aobhla, Bronagh, Ellen, Joe and Kate. Liam Dalton and Ollie O’Farrell provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. Symbols representing Ita’s life were presented to the Altar by sister-in-law Eileen Kelly (picture of Padre Pio); Bronagh (a Pioneer pin); Aobhla (Rosary Beads); Kate (Child of Mary Habit); Ellen and Joe presented the water, wine and Host to the Altar. The significance of these symbols was narrated by grandson Liam. ‘Ag Críost An Síol’ was played on the Tin Whistles by grandchildren Aobhla and Bronagh. Communion reflection “My Shoila” was played by grandchildren Ellen and Joe on the Concertina and Banjo. Before the final commendation son William delivered a fitting eulogy about his mum and acknowledging all the support that the family have received throughout this difficult time. Following Funeral Mass, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P., and Fr. Chris Coleman, M.S.C., officiated the graveside prayers where Ita was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband James (Jimmy); sons William and Michael; brother Willie Kelly; daughtersin-law Tracey and Sinéad; grandchildren Liam, Aobhla, Bronagh, Ellen, Joe and Kate; sister-in-law Eileen; nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Genesis 18:1-10 - Lord, do not pass your servant by. Colossians 1:24-28 - A mystery hidden for centuries has now been revealed to God’s saints. Luke 10:38-42 - Martha welcomed Jesus into her house. Mary has chosen the better part. Holy Year of Mercy, 8/12/2015 – 20/11/1016: ‘The Heart of the Good Shepherd is not only the Heart that shows us mercy, but is itself mercy. There the father’s love shines forth; there I know I am welcomed and understood as I am; there, with all my sins and limitations, I know the certainty that I am chosen and loved.’ Pope Francis 3/6/2016. St. Declan of Ardmore Feastday: July 24th - Declan is one of Patron Saints of the diocese of Waterford and Lismore with St. Carthage of Lismore and St. Otteran, Patron of Waterford. Declan was patron of the Déise in the early days of Christianity in Ireland, possibly even before St. Patrick. On the Sunday nearest the feast, people go to Ardmore to pray ‘The Rounds’ at St. Declan’s Well, to visit the Round Tower and the ruined Cathedral, and to pray at the Beannachán. St. Declan’s Well, Toor, Aglish - The annual Mass at St. Declan’s Well,Toor, Aglish will be

celebrated on Thursday, July 21st at 12.00 noon. Confession from 11.30 a.m. Prayer to St. Declan God our father, We give thanks for the life of St. Declan who sowed the seeds of faith among the people of the Déise. We praise his name. We visit the places made holy by his presence. We walk in his footsteps, on a path taken by generations of pilgrims as we journey to the Father’s House. We pray that we may step out in faith, hope and love, walking with Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit on our journey home. We make this prayer through Christ your Son, our Lord. Amen. Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 0862334282.S

54 MARGARET CUNNINGHAM (nee Coughlan) Chapel Road, Modeligo It is with deep sadness and regret we record the passing of Margaret Cunningham (nee Coughlan), Chapel Road, Modeligo, Co.Waterford, which sad event occurred unexpectedly on 15th May, 2016. Margaret was born in 1949 and raised in Ballyduff, Co. Waterford. She was the eldest of six children Ann Maher, Paddy, Jimmy, David and Gerald. She attended Glencairn Primary School until the age of 12 years. She started work in the Toby Jug, Cappoquin, where she saved for her first car, a Morris Minor. Margaret was very proud of her car and her licence and continued to be an independent woman. This took her further afield and worked in the Grand Hotel, Fermoy. She got married to Tony in 1974. They had six children Catherine, Anthony, Paul, Mairead, Caroline and Rosie. While her children were young she went selling make-up door to door and worked in Whitechurch House Hotel, Cappagh, and from there she went to The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, which Margaret loved very much. She always wanted to go back to education and she started up her own Bus business and had her own route and did a school run for many years. She loved keeping in contact with her family and friends. Margaret loved her children endlessly and did everything she could to ensure that they had the best start in life. Margaret taught her children the true value of having a few pounds. When her son Paul got a job his mum Margaret asked him for five pounds, he was slow on giving it to her, as it was a lot of money to him.With the money Margaret opened a Credit Union account in 1993 for him. That five pound note built a successful life for Paul with his wife and three children. She encouraged them all to save for the future. She always felt that she had done a great job with them, they were all independent with good careers. She was very proud of them all. When they left home Margaret kept in constant contact with them and often spent her evenings ringing every one of her children to keep updated on their daily lives. Like any woman Margaret enjoyed going for long spins in the car travelling around the country and loved buying clothes. Margaret was a good neighbour to have, always willing to help everybody. Margaret loved to have the chat with some tea and sandwiches. Peggy Maher who was her Home Help in recent years and gave her great care along with her husband Tony and the Doctors and Nurses in Newport Day Centre, Dungarvan. Margaret will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her, especially her loving husband Tony; sons Anthony and Paul; daughters Catherine, Mairead, Caroline and Rosemary; brothers, sister, grandchildren, and extended relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin. Rosary was recited on Tuesday evening by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., in the presence of Margaret’s loving family. On Wednesday evening Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., recited funeral prayers before removal took place to Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo, in attendance Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., gave a final blessing as Margaret’s coffin was placed in the hearse. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday morning by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by Margaret’s sister Ann Maher and daughter Caroline. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Keely, Pauly, Barry and daughter Rosemary. A lovely selection of hymns and music were provided by soloist Sarah Barry and organist Marjorie Moran. Symbols representing Margaret’s life were presented to the Altar by grandchildren Peter (a family photograph); Michael (a cardigan); Daniel (a bus); and daughter Catherine (flowers). The Offertory Gifts were presented by brother Gerard and daughter-in-law Colette. The significance of these symbols were narrated by daughter Mairead. Following Communion, eulogies were delivered by neighbour Maurice Tobin. Her sons Anthony and Paul paid tribute to their mother for the huge contribution she had made in all her children’s lives, in a very moving and accurate account of Margaret’s devotion to her family. They also acknowledge the support from her family, neighbours, friends and Carers throughout the years. Following the Funeral Mass, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Margaret was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband Tony; sons Anthony and Paul; daughters Catherine, Mairead, Caroline and Rosemary; brothers Paddy, David, Gerard and Jimmy Coughlan; sister Ann Maher; daughters-in-law Naomi and Colette; sons-in-law Shane Dunne, Arkadiusz and Keith; grandchildren Keely, Pauly, Barry, Peter, Daniel and Michael; brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 24th July, 2016, in Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Modeligo, at 10.00 a.m. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

OBITUARY JOE (Foxy Joe) FOLEY 30 The Hermitage, Abbeyside, Dungarvan It is with feelings of great sadness we record the passing of Joe (Foxy Joe) Foley, 30 The Hermitage, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, which took place on Friday, 10th June, 2016, at Waterford Regional Hospital, following a period of failing health. Joe was born on 19th March, 1943, to Helen and Pilib Ó Foghlú, the third of nine children. He attended Ring NS where his father was Principal. When the family moved to live in Dungarvan in 1953, Joe attended the CBS. On leaving school he started work at Fennell’s Garage and in 1969 opened his own business in Sexton Street, Abbeyside. His father died when he was a young man and responsibility fell on his shoulders at an early age. He carried this mantle with his own family and siblings to the very end. Joe worked long and hard and was a great provider. His wife Maureen and his family meant everything to him, he loved them dearly, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was known to all as ‘Foxy Joe’ and was held in high esteem by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was always in charge of his own destiny, although defeated by serious illness and immobility he faced death as he always faced life “on his terms.” Joe was predeceased by brothers Walter and Peader. His passing leaves a void in the lives of those who loved him that will not be easily filled. May he rest in peace. His remains were removed from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Sunday, 12th June, to St. Mary’s Parish Chuch, followed by a large cortege of mourners. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday morning after which the funeral proceeded to St. Augustine’s Cemetery, Abbeyside, for interment. Fr. Hassett, P.P., officiated at the graveside, assisted by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., and Fr. Kelleher, P.P., in the presence of a huge and representative gathering. The lesson was read by Barbara Dwyer, Shiovaun O’Sullivan, Sinéad Gregory and Darragh McGrath. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Elaine Walsh, Marion Murphy, Majella Walsh and Clodagh McGrath. Offertory Gifts were brought by Meghan Sierp,Tadgh Foley, Jack Murphy and Tony Dwyer. Sisters Ann and Carmel brought the bread and wine. Appropriate music and hymns by Lorna-Jane Murray and at the graveside Paddy O’Brien sang “Never Grow Old.” The eulogy was delivered by Helen (daughter) and Philip (son). The chief mourners were Maureen (wife); Philip (son); Helen, Mairead, Roberta, Marion, Michelle and Susan (daughters); Phil and Kevin (brothers); Mary, Ann, Carmel and Breda (sisters); Carol Foley (daughter-in-law); Sean McGrath, Eddie Sierp and Conn Murphy (sons-in-law); Paddy Walsh, Jerry Miller and Jerry Ryan (brothers-inlaw); Pauline Foley (sister-in-law); grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at Abbeyside Church on Sunday, 14th August, at 9.30 a.m. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

Just think of it! ABOUT 800 years before Christ’s time one of God’s prophets, one of God’s spokesmen, named Amos, warned God’s people the Israelites: “See what days are coming . . . it is the Lord who speaks . . . days when I will bring famine on the country, a famine not of bread, a drought not of water, but of hearing the word of Yahweh (God)”. The word of God means that God is talking to us, guiding us, inviting us to accept God’s ways and values. We hear God’s word every time we attend Mass or any other liturgical event. Of course, at times it is hard to understand its meaning: there are times when I wonder about the common sense of the experts who chose the readings. But we need to bear in mind that the word of God has a special power to speak to the heart of one who is in need of help. The Holy Spirit helps the person who listens with a heart that is ready to receive an encouraging word from God. Because it is God’s word that is being read, everyone (including myself) who reads that word in public, for example, at Mass, has a duty to treat the word with reverence and respect. For one thing, we must make an effort to be heard: if we can’t be heard … even by the backbenchers at the end of the church … then who can blame the listener for switching off and occupying themselves in some other way. We also need to realise that it’s not good enough merely to read the words on the page, like a child reading for the teacher at school! We are announcing God’s word, passing on the Good News of God’s concern for God’s people. So we must set out to engage and hold their attention, and that demands a real effort. I try to learn from whoever is reading the 9 o’clock news on RTE. If he or she just reads the words on the page, in a dull tone of voice and as fast as possible, without making an effort to tell me the news, then by 5 minutes past 9 I’ll have switched to some other programme. Effective public reading of God’s word starts with having an appropriate state of mind about what I’m doing. It’s God’s message, not mine and so I must try not to get in the way of God’s message. I must try to be an effective channel through which the message flows to the people God wants to talk to. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

CECILIA RICE Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, and formerly of Kilmacthomas Feelings of sadness were evoked with the passing of Cecilia Rice who died in Cambridge, England, on 14th May, 2016. Born in Kilmacthomas, the daughter of Ellen and Garda John A. Rice, she was laid to rest in Newtown, Kilmacthomas, on June 16th, 2016. Cecilia was the sister of Vincent, Michael, Grace (deceased) and Joseph. She is deeply missed by her brothers and by her nephew Mark and nieces Lisa,Tanya, Jackie, Maura, Siobhan and Carolyn and by her grandnieces and grandnephews. Cecilia attended the Convent School, Kilmacthomas, and fondly remembered the good ladies like Mother Anthony, Mother Cecilia, Mother Peter, Mother Ita, Mother Benignus and many more who gave her a good grounding, morally and educationally, for later life. She finished her schooling in Dungarvan. After the War, as a young woman she went to England to train as a Nurse and then worked as a Theatre Sister for many years in some of London's leading hospitals and she recalled some of the very eminent surgeons she worked with in theatre, such as Sir Archie McIndoe who pioneered plastic surgery techniques for badly burned pilots and others. When her parents became old and frail she returned to Dublin to care for them until they died. She then returned to London until her sister, Grace, became ill and Cecilia again helped to care for her until she passed away. After this, she lived with her nephew Mark and niece Lisa until the end of her life. She always remembered Waterford and wanted to come back here in the end. She now rests beside her sister Grace in Newtown, Kilmacthomas, and will be delighted to be near the Comeraghs. We wish to thank most gratefully all who expressed sympathy. We are also thankful to Father Keogh, Newtown, who conducted the lovely services for Cecilia and to Kiely's Funeral Home, Dungarvan, for their care, attention and professional organisation at this sad time. The traditional hymns played by Darragh Kiely were greatly appreciated by all. Both my wife, Margaret and I (Joe), would also like to personally thank all those who attended the services for Cecilia: Anne and Michael Murphy (relatives); Joan Crowdle (oldest friend); Philip Jordan (relative); Margaret Anne Casey, Mabel Burke, Liam Burke, Mary B. Bowdren, Jimmy Bowdren, Breda O'Regan, Mary and Andy Kelly, John Hubbard, Ann and Hilary Sullivan, Madge Barron, Siobhan and Richard Crowley, Anne O'Brien, Shane Prendergast, Noel Kiely, Veronica and Peter Walsh. Also, grateful thanks to those who remembered but couldn't attend, including Peggy Rix (nee Bowdren) and Francis Bowdren and Breda and Trevor Williams all now living in England. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

TONY MULLEN Kilrush, Dungarvan, late of Irish Rail and R.A.F. We write with sadness and regret on the passing of Tony Mullen which sad event occurred at University Hospital Waterford on Saturday, 9th July.We extend our sincere sympathy to Tony’s son Ron and Jane; daughters Margaret Lake and Shirley Sheridan; son-in-law Joe Sheridan; daughter-in-law Pauline; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his wife Ena (née Sinnott); son Tony; son-in-law Tony Lake; brother Terry and sister-in-law Dorothy. Tony lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home on Monday, 11th July, where in the presence of his loving family and friends Sr. Philomena (Sisters of Mercy) led the recitation of the Rosary. Removal took place on Tuesday morning, 12th July, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass was celebrated on arrival and afterwards Tony was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

PATRICK (Pa) WRIGHT Portmarnock, Co. Dublin, and formerly of Childers Estate, Dungarvan With profound sorrow we record the passing of Pa Wright which sad event occurred recently. Removal was form his sister’s residence on Saturday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on arrival burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his family and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

FR. KEVIN FOGARTY, O.C.S.O. Mount Melleray It is with deep sadness that we record the death of Fr. Kevin (nee Michael) Fogarty, O.C.S.O., Mount Melleray Abbey, on Easter Tuesday, March 29th, in the Padre Pio Nursing Home, Cappoquin. Fr. Kevin was in his 90th year and had been in declining health for some months. He was the eldest of 10 children and was born on the 27th May, 1926, in Clonmel to Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Ciss (nee Nagle) Fogarty. He was christened Michael and was given the name Kevin when he joined the Cistercian Community in Mount Melleray. His family lived in a number of places before finally settling in Portlaw where his father got a job in the Tannery. Kevin had his primary education in Portlaw Boys National School and his secondary in the Christian Brothers in Carrick-on-Suir. He stayed with his aunt Nano Nagle in Kilsheelan during term time and cycled to and from Carrick-on-Suir every day. Afterwards he worked with Sutton’s Hardware in Cork, doing holiday relief work in various locations. His aunt Bridget Nagle ran a grocery shop in Bridge Street, Portlaw. Kevin inherited the shop following her death. However, he was aware for some time of a calling to a religious way of life but tried to ignore it. One day when he was feeling particularly frustrated in the shop the biblical words from John 15: “You did not choose me, but I chose you…” came to mind. He visited Mount Melleray with which he was familiar from an earlier occasion. He made the decision to become a Monk. His brother Tommy took over the running of the shop. In 1954, at the age of 28 years, Fr. Kevin entered the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance (Trappist) in Mount Melleray. This was before Vatican II when silence was strictly observed. It was a life of prayer and challenging manual work in an austere setting. Fr. Kevin’s Requiem Mass was held in Mount Melleray Abbey.The packed congregation came from near and far to pay their respects. Fr. Denis-Luke, O.C.S.O., the chief concelebrant, said in his address, that entering the Monastic way of life must have been “a huge challenge” for a man “who would have been more at home playing the melodeon or mouth organ than milking cows or making hay”. He quoted from Sean Dunne’s spiritual biography ‘The Road to Silence’ where Fr. Kevin is asked why he became a Monk. “Fr. Kevin said in his usual low tone that he was answering an ‘inner call’ and that it was what God wanted him to do.” He said Fr. Kevin was “beginning in earnest the inward journey which Thomas Merton said ‘is the real journey and the longest journey’.” He said Fr. Kevin weathered a lot of storms, that he was never a good patient and found it hard to let go. However, he did persevere to the end and did so “with a sparkle in his eye, a gentle smile and a warm handshake. During his Monastic life he helped many people and he continued to do so right up to the end”. In conversation later Fr. Denis-Luke said that Fr. Kevin “had a natural affinity with the life of a Monk.” In the course of his time in Mount Melleray, Fr. Kevin took on several positions of responsibility including Novice Master, Guest Master, Bursar and Prior.Visitors to the Monastery sought him for his good counsel and wisdom. He was engaging and had great empathy with people in their spiritual and daily lives. He had a wonderful sense of humour and always had a twinkle in his eyes. He was outgoing and jovial. He had a great warmth of welcome. When a meeting had been pre-arranged he would usually arrive with books and papers which he took out from behind his Monk’s black bib. These he would have specially chosen to match what he knew might best help and sometimes challenge his visitor. Sometimes, he would, quiet modestly, seek the visitor’s opinion on matters he was himself engaged, his proposed sermons or an essay he was writing. He was a very fit and energetic person.When he was Guest Master he thought nothing of running up the stairs with a visitor’s suitcase in hand. In his late ’60s he was still able to run the 100 metres sprint, outpacing some younger people with ease. His speed of step caused him problems in his later years as he refused to use a walking stick or a Zimmer-frame when his ambulatory abilities began to wane. Whilst his primary focus was on prayer and serving God to the best of his ability, he also had other interests including reading, poetry and literature in general. He also followed hurling and when the opportunity arose he loved being out and about enjoying the natural world. When he was speaking of God his face would light up in awe and wonder at all of God’s creation in the world and the universe. His nephew Mr. Thomas Fogarty delivered the eulogy at the end of the Mass in which he spoke of Fr. Kevin telling him that “the most important thing that I could do for my children was to pass on the deep gift of faith…When Fr. Kevin was in your life he was a friend who loved you and you also got the message to seek the Kingdom within. For Fr. Kevin knew that true happiness is only found in a heart that rests in God’s love alone…He also said: ‘The truth can set you free’. He told me (that) when you live a life filled with that truth, you do not have to fear anyone and that is why he had no fear of death. He got me to ponder the wonder in a world that is full of things to wonder about…He also said that when people tell you no one has come back from Heaven, that is not true. Our Lady has been coming

OBITUARY back for the last 2,000 years and always as an eternally young woman…and she will always lead you to the Sacred Heart of Jesus… Fr. Kevin did his best to be a reflection of Christ’s love in this world. He lived an inspired life of giving the right messages at the right time to people…because he lived in union with God. He was also very humble (telling me):‘all my gifts and talents I have because of God’… He saw Heaven as being united to the permanent awareness of God.” For the last few months of his life he required the care of others in different places outside the Monastery. At times, said Mr. Fogarty, Fr. Kevin felt lost. The last three days of his life proved to be the most difficult for his family to experience as it was painful to witness but, said Mr. Fogarty, it was an honour to be part of his suffering “as this is at the Heart of God’s love for us all. When one of us suffers, God suffers with us.” The readings of the Mass were given by two of Fr. Kevin’s friends, Ms. Denise Hughes and Mr. Tom Harris. The Prayers of the Faithful were read by his grandnephew, Mr. Tom Fogarty and his nephews; brothers Pat and Liam Fogarty and brothers Eugene and John Fogarty. He was buried in the cemetery attached to the Abbey. He was predeceased by a number of his siblings: the twins Billy and John, Dinny, Tommy, Phillip, Patrick and Edmund. He is survived by his sisters Mrs. Mary Fogarty, Browne Street, Portlaw, and Sr. Magdalen Fogarty, Presentation Sisters, Kilkenny. He is also survived by his first cousin Mrs. Bernadette Toohey, Golden, Co.Tipperary, eight nephews, one niece and other relatives. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis. By F.J.P.

ANNE BERESFORD (nee Hearne) Castlequarter House, Dungarvan It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Anne Beresford (nee Hearne), Castlequarter House, Dungarvan, which sad event occurred at her residence on Wednesday, 22nd June, 2016, following a period of failing health. Anne was born on 30th October, 1974, and grew up in Killelton. She came from a family of four sisters and two brothers and she received her early education in Our Lady of Mercy N.S. in Stradbally and then went on to attend St. Declan’s Community College in Kilmacthomas, for her secondary school education. After school, Anne developed a keen interest in Gaelic Football and sports. She played for Kill Ladies Football Club and also represented Waterford at All-Ireland level. She had two U-18 All-Ireland medals and two Munster Minor medals. On leaving school her interest in horses grew and grew. She took up employment at Woodhouse Estate, Stradbally, and liked nothing more than leading winners on the race course. She received great pleasure in leading up some of her favourite horses in Shows, racing yard in Kill and John Queally’s racing yard in Dungarvan. Anne met Lionel a number of years ago and settled down and raised a family in Castlequarter. Shortly after she had her first child Katie in the year 2000, Anne was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and spent many months travelling to Dublin for treatment. In January 2004 her son Michael was born, even though a number of years had passed, still fighting cancer. Anne fought on and lived life to the full. She enjoyed cycling throughout her life and although Anne had cancer, she took part in the 50km Sean Kelly Cycle in 2013, having undergone chemotherapy the previous day. She never left her illness affect her and continued to enjoy and live life. Anne was a wonderful, loving, caring mother to both her children and would always put the needs of others before her own. She would always make sure everyone was well fed and looked after in her home, you would never be hungry leaving Anne’s. Her passing is much regretted and she will be sadly missed by all. May she rest in peace. Rosary was recited on Thursday evening at her residence by Fr. Ml. Kennedy, P.P., and removal was from her residence on Friday morning to St. Gobnait’s Church, Kilgobinet, for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m. Interment took place in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a large and representative gathering of mourners. The lesson was read by Helen Morrissey and Susan Molten. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Eoin and Tara Fitzgerald and Kaylem Beresford. Offertory Gifts were brought by Michael Beresford (Whip) to symbolise Anne’s love for horses. Margaret (sister) brought a Kill GAA jersey as Anne played for Kill GAA Club. Olivia (friend) brought her All-Ireland medals. Imelda (sister) brought her phone as Anne spent many hours on the phone. Appropriate music and hymns were by Dina Walsh and Pat Weldon and Coolnasmear School. The eulogy was delivered by Anthony Beresford and Nuala and John Hearne. The chief mourners were – Lionel (husband); Michael (son); Katie (daughter);Tom and Cass (parents); John and Tom (brothers); Imelda, Susan, Margaret and Nuala (sisters); brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Month’s Mind Mass for Anne will be celebrated on Sunday, 24th July, at Kilgobinet Church at 11.00 a.m. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 MONICA LAWRENCE Hampton, Middlesex, England, and formerly Killenaule, Co. Tipperary It is with regret we record the death of Monica Lawrence, Hampton, Middlesex, England, and formerly Killenaule, Co.Tipperary, which took place in England on Wednesday, 4th May, 2016. Born on 29th September, 1948, the last of twelve children, she was raised in Killenaule by her loving parents Ellen and ‘Ned’ Edward Healy. She loved school and had plenty of encouragement with all her siblings and made life long friends. After school she went to work in Thurles before moving to England to her sister Eileen in Colliers Wood and while there, employed in a Chemist, she met her husband to be, Ron, who was an Area Manager at the time. They moved to Streatham and she then worked in the cigarette kiosk in the front of Woolworths in Brinton High Street. Brinton in 1973 was very different to Killenaule where she grew up and on 4th September, 1974, she married the love of her life Ron. Two years later she had her son Nicholas, followed two years later by her daughter Tanya and their family was complete. Now living in Tolworth, Monica worked various part-time jobs like Wimbledon Dog Track or working from home putting her sewing skills together, always making sure she could collect the kids from school and making sure they were smartly attired and well looked after. In 1985 they moved to Hampton as the kids got older and she started working in St. Mary’s Residential Home, never to leave. Monica was an avid reader, two or three books a week, and meeting her friends for coffee. She was not materialistic, she asked for nothing, no fancy holidays or presents, she was very house proud, everything always clean and tidy and well presented. She loved to sit in the garden in the sun and read and drink tea; in the evenings it was wine and Soap Operas. She enjoyed Rugby and Horse Racing, although she never had a bet. She was generous and would give you her last penny and she was a very caring person which made her career the perfect fit. She loved her brothers and sisters and enjoyed their visits and visiting them as often as possible. She enjoyed her work and loved the residents and staff, there wasn’t much difference in age between Monica and some of the residents, but until Christmas she still worked as hard as the first day she started. She loved her holidays to Ireland which often got extended.There was nothing she enjoyed more than walking along the beach and time with her grandchildren Simon and Becky and always found it hard to leave, saying it won’t be long until I’m back. Monica always had a smile even throughout her illness, never once complaining. She was cared for by excellent staff at West Middlesex University Hospital and at home by her husband and family and fantastic Nurses from the Princess Alice Hospice and Community Nurses and Vicky. The chief mourners were – Ron (husband); Nick (son); Tanya (daughter); Simon and Becky (grandchildren); Eamonn and Christy (brothers); Ann and Peggy (sisters); Angela and Hanna (sisters-in-law); nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MRS. NELLIE O’NEILL 9 Flatfield Road, Hemel Hempsted, Herts, England It is with deep regret we record the death of Nellie O’Neill, 9 Flatfield Road, Hemel Hempsted, Herts, England, which sad event occurred on Sunday, 19th June, 2016, in Hertfordshire, England. A LOVING MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you. Rosary was recited on Tuesday, 28th June, 2016, and removal took place on Wednesday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Kilbrien, for Requiem Mass on arrival at 11.00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Ml. Kennedy, after which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. The chief mourners were – Angela and Lorraine (daughters); Michael, John and Tom (brothers); Kitty and Chris (sisters); Dave and Paul (sons-in-law); Michaela, Alex and Calum (grandchildren); Liam (brother-in-law); Kathleen and Brenda (sisters-in-law); nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 8 January, 2016

FARMING

Round-up … Carbon sinks from agriculture and forestry continue to play important role in current EU climate talks

IFA meets Minister for Health on Fair Deal Scheme – IFA this week met with Minister for Health Simon Harris to seek changes to the Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme to remove discrimination against family farms. Pictured left to right: Bryan Barry, Acting General Secretary; Geraldine O’Sullivan, Farm Family Executive; Simon Harris, Minister for Health, Helen McEntee, Minister of State for Older People; IFA President Joe Healy; and, Maura Canning, Farm Family Chairperson.

The charge on farm assets must be reduced under Fair Deal Scheme to protect the viability of low income farms IFA President, Joe Healy and Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson, Maura Canning has met with Simon Harris, Minister for Health and Helen Mc Entee, Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People to call for the charge on productive assets in the Fair Deal Scheme to be reduced to reflect ability to pay in order to protect the viability of the farm for future generations.

Mr. Healy said that the current financial assessment is fundamentally unfair as it has the greatest impact on the lower income farms, where any further dilution of assets could render the farm non-viable for future generations. He said that the farm is a productive asset that is required to generate income, it is not a measure of ability to pay. “I am calling on the Minister to introduce a pro-

gressive financial assessment system that reflects the value of the asset and the income generating capacity in order to the protect Ireland’s family farm model”, said Mr. Healy. “The financial liability on farms that have been transferred must be reduced from five to three years as it is inhibiting young famers from making the necessary investments in farms to increase productivity and

competitiveness”. Mrs. Canning said that the current system is causing significant stress for older people and farm families at an already very difficult time. She said that many farm families are choosing not to avail of the scheme and putting themselves under severe financial and emotional stress to try to find the money to pay for the cost of care in the short term.

Minister for Agriculture to address IFA executive council on Brexit outcome and farm income crisis IFA President Joe Healy said the implications of Brexit for Irish farming and the farm income crisis will be the priority items when the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed addresses the IFA Executive Council for the first time on Tuesday, 19th July. Joe Healy said the meeting would be used to outline very clearly to Minister Creed the financial pressure farm families are under this year as a result of lower prices, higher costs and reduced direct payments. Joe Healy added that immediate action is required on state aid for low cost credit to all sectors, full draw down of the farm schemes, inclusion of the additional €25m for ANCs and new €25m Sheep scheme in this October's Budget, 70% payments advance, retail regulation and trade deals. The IFA President said urgent action is needed by the Government to provide

low-cost short–term loans to alleviate cash flow pressures and reduce the high cost of merchant credit, adding that the EU Agriculture Council has already given the go ahead for this state aid in this area. BEEF FORUM AND CATTLE PRICES Joe Healy said the Beef Forum, which will meet in the next fortnight, must provide clear direction and certainty for beef farmers in relation to our most important export market, both in the short term and the long term. He accused meat factories of unnecessarily pulling beef price quotes on the back of the Brexit referendum result, even though they are hedged against currency volatility. Factories are paying prices of €3.95/kg and €4.00/kg this week for steers and €4.05€4.10/kg for heifers, reflecting the tightness of the market and are 5-10c above what has been quoted.

Joe Healy said demand for beef from UK supermarkets is particularly strong, with prices rising a further 2p/kg in the past week as numbers of finished prime cattle remain tight in the UK. The weekly kill here dropped, with a significant reduction in heifer and cow numbers, reflecting the tight supply/demand reality on the ground. Based on these figures, farmers should strongly resist the factories’ price cuts, which are unjustified. “Rather than attempt to exploit the post-referendum situation, they have a responsibility to reflect the strong market conditions in the UK and maximise the return to producers.” The IFA Livestock Chairman Angus Woods warned against using the referendum result as a lever on price, saying market access for Irish beef is unchanged and demand for product continues to strengthen, while

beef exporters would have been hedged against currency movements. “Using market access as an excuse to lower prices is opportunistic and does not reflect the reality of what is available from the UK market place.” “The UK market is heavily dependent on supplies of Irish beef to meet consumer demand. It is vital that our processors take full advantage of the strong market conditions to protect farmers. The current markets conditions in the UK, driven by tight supplies and strengthening prices, put our beef processors in a strong negotiating position to protect returns to farmers.” He said while the UK is an important market for Irish beef, half of our exports go to other European and international markets, which are not directly, impacted by these events a fact our factories chose to ignore in their price cut campaign.

IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has received confirmation from the Department of Agriculture that the mitigation potential from Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry, particularly from afforestation, continues to be included in the ongoing negotiations with the European Commission for a Climate and Energy Framework to 2030. He said, “Thousands of farm families across the country have planted lands with forestry and IFA continues to advocate at meetings with Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan, Climate Commissioner Caňete and Government Ministers in Dublin that the carbon sinks associated with this forestry must count. It is not acceptable to continue to focus exclusively on carbon emissions such as methane. The whole picture from the sector must be accurately reported, and that means looking at the carbon sinks as well as carbon emissions”. Commenting on recent reports that a standalone pillar will not be created by the EU Commission for the sector, often referred to as Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF), Thomas Cooney said, “IFA supports this decision. Agriculture is not just about forestry and land use change. Farmers must also produce food, fuel and energy, as well as protect the environment.Therefore the sector has multiple functions, which cannot be ignored by simply creating a standalone pillar that only considers forestry and land use change.” Thomas Cooney added, “On a recent visit to Dublin, Climate Commissioner Caňete reaffirmed his understanding of Ireland’s unique emissions profile, based on the importance of agriculture to the national economy. IFA emphasised to the Commissioner and subsequently to Commissioner Hogan in Brussels of the need for this understanding to be reflected in the current discussions.The overall role of carbon sinks such as forestry in achieving Ireland’s 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets must be part of the solution.”

IFA meets Minister Varadkar on Farm Assist Review AT a meeting with Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar yesterday, IFA President Joe Healy urged the Minister that the reintroduction of the income and child disregards must be part of the review of Farm Assist, which has been promised in the new Programme for Government. The IFA President welcomed the review of Farm Assist and the Rural Social Scheme as both are vital to the support of low income farmers. He said, the abolition of the income and child disregards by the previous Minister has had a dramatic effect on the qualification criteria for Farm Assist. Joe Healy pointed out that with farm income under severe strain across most sectors, it is important that changes are made and the assessment process done in a fair way reflecting the volatility of farm income. The IFA President pointed out that the assessment process must take into account that farmers have to reinvest in their farms in order to sustain viability. Many farmers may be marginally over the limit of eligibility and as a result qualify for no support.This must change as the income opportunities, particularly in peripheral areas, are very limited. In relation to the Rural Social Scheme, IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady pointed out that this scheme is a vital community employment initiative, particularly in areas

where job opportunities are limited. IFA has proposed that the number of places on the scheme is doubled from the current level of 2,600. Also, flexibility must be put in place on the eligibility criteria to reach-out to other low income farmers and not just those on Farm Assist. It was agreed that IFA would have further discussions with the Minister on this critical issue for low income farmers in advance of October’s Budget.

Like-minded EU farm organisations to meet with Hogan cabinet for a fair and equitable 18th July dairy package IFA has joined farm organisation colleagues from Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, the UK and Sweden for a technical discussion with members of Commissioner Phil Hogan’s Cabinet to ensure that the 18th July dairy funding package is fair and equitable for all EU dairy farmers, including those who invested to expand in the legal certainty of the end of quotas. IFA Dairy Executive Catherine Lascurettes, who participated in the meeting, said: “All EU dairy farmers are under enormous financial pressure, with milk prices below production costs everywhere, and the market downturn, which has lasted longer than anyone expected, is making farmers’ situations intolerable. All EU dairy farmers need continued support and the EU Commission and Agriculture Council must come forward with a package which will help them cope with the cash flow implications of the slump until the emerging recovery takes hold. However, this package must be fair and equitable, and suggestions that it might disadvantage milk producers who have expanded production are totally unacceptable to IFA and to many of our EU colleagues”. “Farmers have invested in the legal certainty of the end of milk quotas. In order to supply a continuing growing global demand for dairy products, they are probably more vulnerable than most from a cash flow perspective. Their investment, and that undertaken by their processing industry, makes a very significant contribution to the general and rural economy of the EU, and to the growth of what is a hugely valuable business sector employing hundreds of thousands in all regions of Europe,” she said. “It is unfair and unacceptable to blame those entrepreneurs for a supply/demand imbalance which has its origin in global factors, including two years of global milk production growth, the loss of Russia and partial loss of China as significant buyers, and the pressure on demand caused by lower oil revenues for some emerging markets,” she said. “Also, it is short term thinking only which suggests that for the EU to reduce production unilaterally would solve the current slump. Furthermore, as supplies are already moderating, one has to question the wisdom of making the spending of scarce EU funds to ease cash flow pressures conditional on production reduction. As a policy, reducing production with every downturn is damaging to the huge economic potential of the EU dairy sector, and does nothing to better equip dairy farmers to cope with volatile prices and incomes,” she said. “Long term, market risk management instruments must be developed to help farmers cope with the volatility which is now part of normality. For this year’s crisis, we need cash flow supports which are fair and equitable, and do not discriminate against those farmers who have invested to grow their sector,” she concluded.

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County Waterford dairy breeders preparing to do battle for €10,000 prize fund Diageo & Glanbia Ingredients Ireland launch All-Island Champion Dairy Cow Contest with re-vamped €10K cash prize fund . . . SPONSORS of this prestigious dairy livestock contests on the island of Ireland have announced a revamped prize fund of over €10,000 with cash prizes across all categories. This year's Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow competition was officially launched at the Baileys Irish Cream factory in Dublin this week by Diageo, the makers of Baileys, and its cream supplier Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII) with the support of the IHFA. it will see the very best dairy cows in the land battle it out for a top prize of €2,500; followed by €1,000 and €500 for Reserve Champion and Honourable Mention respectively. In a break with tradition, cash prizes will also be awarded for Highest Protein Content, Best EBI and Best Exhibitor-Bred Cow. The popular Best-

Heifer-in-Milk category carries a fund of €1,700 with 1st place worth €500. The owner of the Best Dry Cow will also win €250. Diageo’s Head of Corporate & Trade Communications in Ireland, Hazel Chu said that Diageo was delighted to recognise excellence in dairy breeding in partnership with GIanbia Ingredients. “Both companies are major contributors to the agri-food sector on this island and our successful collaboration as competition sponsors reflects our long-standing supply chain partnership.” “The new cash prizes for EBI and Best Protein emphasises the most profitable factors for both breeding dairy herd replacements and milk production, explained Competition Director, Brendan Smyth. “The

Diageo Baileys Champion Cow is not a pedigree cow contest based on looks alone. It rewards breeders who can combine good conformation in their animals with milk production capability. To be eligible for entry, the cow must first have produced 500kgs of butterfat and protein in a 305-day lactation. Winning or even doing well in ‘the Baileys’ therefore brings great prestige.” The takes place at the 75th Virginia Show in Co. Cavan on Wednesday, 24th August. Entry forms for this competition are available by calling Brendan Smyth 0872560952, or visit the Virginia Show website www.virginiashow.com. Follow the conversation on Twitter @BaileysCow #DiageoBaileysCow. Find us on Facebook at BaileysChampion-Dairy-Cow

County Waterford prepares to do battle in 2016 Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition. Launching the contest at the Baileys factory in Dublin recently are left to right Alec Bryan President IHFA; Robert Murphy Diageo Baileys Global Supply; Martin Tynan Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Virginia and Sean Farrelly President Virginia Show.

99th Annual Dungarvan Show TAKES PLACE ON

Thursday, 28th July at Ballygagin, Dungarvan Local councillors Sean Power and Pat Nugent pictured with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD at the Kilmeaden Co-operative 100 Years Open Day. [Noel Browne]

Dungarvan Mart Report MONDAY, 11TH JULY, 2016 DRY COWS 1 Her. 750 kgs. made €1,150. 1 Fr. 765 kgs. made €1,110. 1 Fr. 650 kgs. made €940. 1 Fr. 620 kgs. made €900. BULLOCKS 4 Frs. 747 kgs. made €1,310 each. 3 Frs. 698 kgs. made €1,210 each. 2 Lim. 467 kgs. made €1,140 each.

4 Char. 428 kgs. made €1,080 each. 3 Sim. 425 kgs. made €1,030 each. HEIFERS 1 Lim. 630 kgs. made €1,285. 2 Char. 460 kgs. made €1,020 each. 2 Char. 430 kgs. made €975 each. 1 Char. 430 kgs. made €960. Please note there will be No Sale at Dungarvan Mart on Bank Holiday Monday, 1st August.

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Teagasc . . . LAND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE A maintenance plan should be adopted following the installation of any drainage system. Maintenance vastly improves the capacity and the lifespan of the drainage system. A regular maintenance programme should include assessment of the whole network, focusing in particular on likely areas for blockages and upkeep. Why do drains stop performing? The performance of drainage systems will deteriorate over time, due to a variety of blockages such as blockage by roots, by pipe damage during deep cultivation, blocked junctions, blocked outfalls or silt accumulating at the foot of slopes. What causes drains to block? • Fine soil particles: silt and clay particles are many times smaller than aggregate or pipe slits, they can enter pipes and settle in low flow conditions. • Iron ochre deposits: these are predominantly ‘rust’ and occur naturally in certain soil types. • Plants and their roots: can thrive in open channels, at the pipe outlet and deep within the system. • Collapse/sedimentation of open drains, due to flow conditions, undercutting of banks or livestock damage. How can I ensure future ease of maintenance? Clean and upgrade open drains before field drain installation to ensure good outfalls and consistent flows. Use simple layouts with few junctions, use manholes as access points. The upstream end of field drain pipes can be brought to the field surface and capped to allow access. Mark the locations of field drain outlets and manholes in the field and on maps to help locating them afterwards. Always use pipes to allow for maximum water flow and maintenance by jetting/rodding. Ensure the aggregate used above the pipe is washed and 10-40 mm in size. At present there is no evidence to suggest membranes on top of aggregate or around pipes help. How are open drains maintained? • Open drains should conduct surface water during rainfall, be deeper than in-field drains and also where possible drain groundwater all year round. • Open drains should be clean and as deep as possible with a graded profile • The bank slopes of open drains need to be appropriately graded to prevent collapse. If such grades cannot be achieved then piping

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 11/07/2016 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Waterford 22.9 3.97 3.62 1.74 1 580 164 1,200 64 66

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 21.8 4.76 3.71 1.85 0 673 254 1,200 45 94

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • 1.6ha paddock to be taken out as gone stemmy. • All paddocks have been cut for bales at some stage this year. • Spreading 20 units/acre of CAN after cows grazing. • Bull out from cows today (11th July) after 11 weeks breeding season. Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • Cutting out eight hectares on Monday. • Going to spray off four hectares for reseeding.

of new open drains may be necessary. • When cleaning open drains, care must be taken to protect field drain outlets from damage. • Spoil from such works can be spread on adjoining land but must not impede water. What methods unblock drains? Jetting is an efficient way of cleaning piped drains. A hose, fed through the pipe, washes and flushes sediment, iron ochre and debris from its internal walls, perforations and adjacent stone fill. Some models can extend to 300 m up the pipe. Rodding is a more labour intensive and less effective alternative. What time of year should in-field and open drains (ditches) be maintained? To protect fish eggs and small salmonids, maintenance of open drains likely to contain these species should be carried out between mid-May and mid-September. Hedgerows adjacent to drains should not be cut between 1st of March and 31st of August. Land Drainage Guides A free downloadable practical guidebook to land drainage is available via the Teagasc website, www.teagasc.ie/publications, search “Land Drainage”.The Teagasc Manual on Drainage and Soil Management is available from Teagasc offices or can be ordered via the Teagasc website, www.teagasc.ie/publications, search “Teagasc Manual on Drainage and Soil Management”. DAIRYING Make savings on purchased feed this month The next four-to-six weeks is an important time to target savings on concentrate feed. Cows have passed peak milk production, body condition is stable and beginning to rise, and the majority of the herd are hopefully back in calf. With good grazing management, herd average milk yields of 23 to 25 litres can be supported on grass only.There may be some cows (late calvers etc.) yielding well above this level but it does not make economic sense to feed supplement to all cows to cater for this small percentage of the herd. Examine your herd average milk yield at this point - could this be achieved on a grass only diet? The key grass management techniques (weekly grass covers, removing surpluses as bales etc.) should be in place to ensure high quality grass. Remember, if you see a noticeable lift in milk yield and protein when cows move to silage after-grass, then grass quality on your paddocks is lacking. A typical

100-cow herd could save €2,500- €3,000 this month by pushing for high quality grass and removing the 1-2kg concentrate per day fed as a habit in the parlour. Don’t ignore a Summer SCC rise Despite an annual improvement in the monthly SCC of milk recording herds over the last few years, we still consistently see herd SCCs starting to rise from early summer. It then usually continues to creep up for the rest of the year. It is likely that the same pattern is happening with your bulk tank SCC. Is your bulk tank SCC starting to creep up slightly? If so, don’t ignore it. It may be because the number of infected quarters in your herd is starting to increase a little, which in turn can lead to more infected quarters, and so on. High herd SCC in late lactation is generally because of spread of infection during the Summer, not ‘just late lactation’. Don’t assume that small bulk tank SCC increases during the summer will ‘settle down’- act now, and set your herd up for late lactation, with minimal mastitis infections and maximum milk production. 1. High SCC cows should be marked and milked last to minimise disease spread. 2. Discuss a treatment plan with your vet. While treatment may appear to be the most logical option, remember that cure rates can range from 20-80% depending on various factors, such as the bacteria involved, the duration of infection and the cow’s lactation number. 3. Remove the source of infection – dry off individual quarters, i.e., simply stop milking it. Do not use a dry cow tube. Consider culling if the cow is a repeat offender, i.e., has a high SCC in two consecutive lactations. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Grassland Reseeding Event A Teagasc Grassland Reseeding Event in conjunction with Germinal Seeds will take place on the farm of John Robinson, Graigue, Callan, Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday, July 20th at 11.00 a.m. There will be information on fertilising for reseeding, weed control, the new Pature Profit Index, grass varieties and mixes. There will also be a live demonstration of reseeding methods. This is a DAFM approved Knowledge Transfer (KT) dairy, beef and sheep event. All are welcome.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I met a neighbour over the weekend and he was telling me he had signed up to the new discussion groups under the Knowledge Transfer Programme. I didn’t bother with it as I thought there would be too much work in it. However, my neighbour told me that the adviser will do all the work and will be paid for doing so by the DAFM. I have now changed my mind and would like to join up. I contacted my local man and he told me that all his groups have been submitted and that I had left it a bit late. I had heard that the closing date has been extended. Is this the case? If so, how do I go about joining up? Can you please advise? Answer: Yes, the closing date for KTP discussion groups has been extended to midnight on Thursday, 14th July. Most of the facilitators however have been picking the groups and putting them together since earlier in the year. If a facilitator has a group submitted and there is still space in the group he/she could still add you into a group by contacting the innovation unit in Portlaoise. On the other hand all the groups may be full. Your best bet is to contact the DAFM in Portlaoise and ask for a list of facilitators within driving distance and then start ringing around. It might also be worth a shot to get in contact again with your local facilitator. Although the groups have been submitted there might just be a space for you. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Closing date for protection of watercourses from bovines under GLAS Tranche 1 & 2 is 31st July, 2016.

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John Duggan with his grandson Paul Duggan from Waterford at the Teagasc Beef 2016 Open Day [Seamus Farrelly] at Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath on Tuesday, 5th July.

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SPRATT Currabaha, Colligan, Dungarvan For Sale by Public Auction (On the instructions of M/s KPMG Receiver)

Tuesday, 19th July, at 11.00 a.m., in The Strand Hotel, Limerick • Ideal opportunity to acquire a small residential holding c.4 acres, having generous frontage onto the adjacent Coolnasmear Road and the adjoining Colligan River. • Benefit of old cut stone farm building (in poor repair), offering potential to a party wishing to construct a home who satisfies the requirements within the current Waterford County Development Plan. Shane Fitzgerald, from Portlaw, County Waterford is pictured receiving a cheque for €1,000 from Bryan Doocey, Agri Advisor AIB after being awarded the AIB / Teagasc All-Ireland Best Farm Business Plan Award. Also included is Prof. Gerry Boyle, Director, Teagasc; Tim Ashmore, Vice-Principal Kildalton Agricultural College and John Fitzgerald.

Kildalton Agricultural College Student wins AIB/Teagasc All Ireland Best Farm Business Plan Award SHANE Fitzgerald from Kildalton Agricultural College has been awarded the top award in the AIB / Teagasc All Ireland Best Farm Business Plan Awards in the Maldron Hotel, County Laois on Friday, 1st July. Shane, a Waterford native, won the award for his interview and farm business plan which focused on progressively increasing an existing dairy herd; expanding and upgrading cubicle spaces in

addition to putting greater focus on grass measurement and utilisation. Speaking at the Awards presentation, Bryan Doocey Agri Advisor AIB said: “I would like to congratulate Shane and all the students who took part. We were very impressed by the quality and comprehensiveness of farm plans and by the confidence of the students we met today and indeed at each of the Agricultural Colleges. The skills derived

and lessons learned will prove beneficial to students in their future farming careers, particularly in the ever volatile markets in which we operate.” In thanking AIB for their continuing sponsorship of this award, Frank Murphy, Teagasc Curriculum Development & Standards Manager highlighted the importance of planning for any progressive farm business. The farm plan encap-

sulates all the learning outcomes on Teagasc courses by setting genuine physical and financial targets for a student’s home farm. He invited all finalists to continue their contact with Teagasc through advisory event, discussion groups and the various short courses which are offered by Teagasc. Seven students represented the respective Teagasc, Greenmount and Private Agricultural

Colleges and competed for the All Ireland Award, after each had won the individual college award. The finalists were: Orla Kelly (Greenmount); Shane Fitzgerald (Kildalton); Garry Clarke (Mountbellew); Brendan Keohane (Clonakilty); Kevin Fleury (Pallaskenry); Simon Cantwell (Gurteen) and Ciaran Taaffe (Ballyhaise). All were presented with their respective Awards on the day.

Three year action plan to save lives and reduce injuries on farms published THE Farm Safety Partnership, an advisory committee of the Health and Safety Authority, has published its Farm Safety Action Plan 2016-18. The new action plan lays out a series of specific actions and priorities for tackling the high rates of illness, injury and death on Irish farms. Farming continues to be the most dangerous sector in which to work with annual fatalities in recent years as high as 50% of the overall total from a sector that employs just 6% of the workforce. So far this year seven people have lost their

lives in work-related accidents on farms. Over the five year period between 2011 and 2015, 106 people were killed on farms and many thousands more seriously injured. Welcoming the publication of the action plan, Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen TD said: “It is appropriate that this action plan has been developed with input from a wide range of key farming stakeholders. We must encourage all farmers to prioritise safety and health on their farms. There is no task so urgent

or important to justify risking death or serious injury. The vast majority of accidents on farms are preventable and levels of awareness within farming communities are high. The key now is for farmers to put safety at the centre of their activities and take just a few minutes each day to think about what they’re doing. “I know that farming is a very tough job and that farmers can feel isolated and overwhelmed. But this is exactly why it’s vital to set aside some time to make sure an accident doesn’t occur. I urge all farmers to

think the unthinkable and Take Five Minutes to do whatever is necessary to make sure it doesn’t happen”. Speaking after the publication of the plan Jim Phelan, HSA Board member and Chairman of the Farm Safety Partnership said: “This is our second three year action plan and although we’ve seen significant increases in awareness and understanding of the hazards on farms, this is not being borne out by sustained reductions in the number of fatalities occurring each year. Certain haz-

ards are still causing the majority of fatal and serious injury. In particular, working with machinery and livestock must be carried out with greater care. Make sure the tractor is in perfect working order, that the PTO guard is in place, get the handbrake fixed, be alert for signs of aggressiveness in livestock, stay off fragile roofs - simple steps like these will save lives and prevent serious injuries”. Copies of the Farm Safety Action Plan 2016-18 can be downloaded from http://www.hsa.ie/!0QCZ YZ

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Gemini ACROSS 1 A kind of fairground ride (7) 5 Name of a range of cleaning products (5) 8 Word that can describe the moon (3) 9 Vehicle brand launched in 1948 (4,5) 10 The _ of Britain, national exhibition staged in 1951 (8) 11 Robber and spider are types of this creature (4) 13 Blue item given to the winner of a competition (6) 15 Queasiness (6) 17 The lower House of Parliament in the Republic of Ireland (4) 18 Placed in a post (8) 21 An inward-looking person (9) 22 An electronic file format (1,1,1) 24 One of the shipping forecast sea areas (5) 25 Glen _ , electrical goods company based in Ireland (7) DOWN 1 The Great _ , disparaging nickname for London coined by writer and farmer William Cobbett in the 1820s (3) 2 Television drama series, a spin-off from Inspector Morse (5) 3 An unspecified large quantity (8) 4 Feature of which Heathrow has two (6) 5 Details of a racehorse s previous performances (4) 6 Anagram of STARVED (7) 7 Material made of compressed wood pulp (9) 10 A practice of emergency procedures (4,5) 12 A person who does all kinds of work for another (8) 14 Composer, conductor and pianist Benjamin (7) 16 Anagram of DENIED (6) 19 Chaim _ , Israeli theatre and film figure (5) 20 Breakfast cereal tiger born in 1951 (4) 23 One s position as calculated from instrument readings (3) SOLUTION

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ON T keep saying the same old cautious thing to a friend who is seeking your advice. They want to be a little bit reckless, and they need your support if they are to make a success of it.

TOP avoiding certain people, and face up to the fact that life moves on. If you think it s time to make a clean break, speak your mind and don t keep people hanging on strings.

NCE in a while you have to be a little bit selfish, otherwise you start getting moody. Now is one of those times when people are going to have to start fitting in with you for a change.

OU are tempted to dabble around with someone unsuitable because you feel things need livening up. Wait a little longer there s a much more attractive proposition in the air.

ON T keep criticising yourself just because you never manage to get everything done on time. Your targets have been unrealistic, and a small adjustment is all that is needed.

T S not often you indulge in blatant flirting, but you are feeling good about yourself at the moment and it s only a bit of fun! You are making new friends and gaining in popularity.

N opportunity to try out something different will lead to a new circle of friends and one or two romantic opportunities. You will wonder why you didn t think of doing this years ago!

CLOSE family member or colleague will have plenty to say about your private life this week, and most of it will be quite positive. It will give you a chance to reflect on recent changes.

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EMORIES start flooding back this week, and

one particularly good one will have you November searching for that old diary or address book. Be 22nd December 21st happy about the past and realistic about the future. December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 19th

OMETHING or someone you forgot will give you a pleasant surprise this week. Don t read too much into it, but enjoy it for what it is a happy coincidence with some real benefits. OUR help is required this week, and in particular your ability to dish out jobs that bring the best out of people. This small favour will mean a great deal to someone close to you.

CALL from someone you haven t seen for a long time brings you to your senses and makes you realise what you have been missing. It s time to set off in a new direction.

NOW You See Me 2 has reappeared on screen three years after the original, but perhaps it would have been wiser to perform a vanishing act instead. Directed by Jon M. Chu, this outlandish sequel possesses too much razzle and not enough dazzle. Lacking any wonder, the movie fails to wow. Rather than being astounded with amazing feats of illusion, the audience is more likely to be left mind-boggled at a nonsensical plot and stretched out scenes that opt for style over substance. Sprinkling a touch of magic over the movie is the glittering cast, with Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco and Woody Harrelson reprising their Horsemen roles, alongside the return of Hollywood greats Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Mark Ruffalo. Together with Daniel Radcliffe, the face of an altogether different and yet somehow more believable kind of magic, and Mean Girls’ Lizzy Caplan, this brilliant cast breathe life into an amusing but ultimately hollow movie. It is one year on from the events of the first movie which saw the Robin Hood antics of the Four Horsemen forced to go into hiding as the FBI try to hunt them down. The team of tricksters is cast out of the shadows, however, when a new task they are assigned by their leader, and FBI agent, Dylan

Rhodes (Ruffalo) goes awry, leading to Dylan’s exposure and the Horsemen’s abduction by evil tech zillionaire Walter Mabry (Radcliffe) who coerces them into executing their most impossible heist yet. As messy as it sounds, the plot becomes weighed down with twists and turns that by the time they are unravelled no one really cares about. A pity as all of the fascinating themes the movie toys with, such as the susceptibility of the perception of the human eye to manipulation, are smothered by the movie’s greater concern in crafting scenes that look cool and are fun to watch but make no sense. The filmmakers are wholly unable to pull the wool over anyone’s eyes here. Once more, the cast revive the story, portraying their roles with zest and finesse. Ruffalo delivers as passionate a performance as ever, while Harrelson, Franco and Caplan provide a witty reprieve from the insipid narrative. Caplan in particular shines. Joining this boys club in replacement of Isla Fisher, Caplan fills the slot of female member, her own character wryly acknowledging “I’m the girl Horseman!” Its representation of gender dynamics is possibly the most plausible element of this movie. Flashy yet empty, Now You See Me 2 fails to pull anything astonishing from out of its worn sleeve. 2/5.

Ice Age: Collision Course Review by Grace Collender AFTER first stampeding onto our screens back in 2002, Ice Age was met with a far from frosty reception and has gone on to become the first animated franchise to produce five movies. Manny, Sid and Diego came, they thawed, they conquered and then went on to add a host of new characters that allowed their family to grow and the franchise to continue being the coolest animated adventure around. Although the plot of their newest voyage is a bit thin, with Manny taking on the role of panicked father-ofthe-bride as his not so little girl prepares to get hitched, Directors Mike Thurmeier and Galen T. Chu prove that this franchise is far from extinct as Ice Age: Collision Course catapults us into another colourfully whacky world sure to keep the little ones laughing. Scrat remains the highlight of the saga as he continues to desperately pursue that elusive acorn.The movie opens with his doomed hunt this time hurling him into the universe where an impromptu game of planet pinball triggers a series of seismic events that transform and threaten the Ice Age world. Meanwhile,

an even more calamitous event threatens to devastate Manny’s (Ray Romano) world as his daughter Peaches (Keke Palmer) announces her and boyfriend Julian (Adam Devine) are getting hitched and moving away. As everything around him shifts, Manny must learn to embrace change as an exciting and positive part of life, providing he stops a fiery meteor from destroying the planet that is. Apocalyptic danger appears to set quite the romantic tone as love fills the air not only for Peaches, but for Sid (John Leguizamo) too. The hopelessly silly sloth falls head over heels for the bubbly Brooke (Jessie J) but the path to true love proves rocky. Perhaps Sid should follow Granny’s (Wanda Sykes) motto of “love ‘em, leave ‘em and take half of everything!” Trailing somewhat behind its predecessors in terms of peppy originality, Collision Course is nonetheless full of witty lines from the madcap menagerie of characters and beautifully vibrant animation to absorb you in a fun adventure that will certainly help melt away an afternoon during the holidays. 3/5.

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Observer Competition Winner Dublin Horse Show ANNE LENIHAN, 44 Parklane Avenue, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Winner can collect prize at Dungarvan Observer offices, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

ANN WHELAN, Tinalyra, Grange, Co. Waterford. JANE WALSH, Comeragh House, Kilrossanty, Co. Waterford. JOHN EARLEY, 8 Bayview, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Winners can collect prize at Dungarvan Observer offices, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

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Big screen attracts Déise fans to SGC FOR a second year, the SGC Cinema threw open its doors to Waterford fans who, in a happy and spirited atmosphere, wanted to see the Deise pit their wits against Tipperary for another Munster title. The match and its result are well ventilated in other pages of The Dungarvan Observer, so we will not go into that here. However, the event is worth recording for its uniqueness and its value to families and young people who prefer the theatre surroundings to sitting at home, or having to go to a pub to seek atmosphere.The alternative is an expensive day out travelling a distance to the venue, with ticket costs thrown which can be somewhat prohibitive for many families. As with last year’s games, the cinema was all but packed, with only a dozen or so seats left empty, probably by fans who changed their minds and drove to Limerick to see the match live, or a few who eventually succumbed to the lure of the alehouse. Patrons came from miles around: holidaymakers from Clonea and elsewhere, there

were even a few Tipperary shirts to leaven the mix and, even if they had not been wearing blue and saffron, as they walked out through the lobby, the smiles alone would have identified them as Premier County fans. A good number of our visiting students from Spain and Italy came to see what all of the talk was about this game of hurling and, not having committed loyalties could just sit back and relax and watch the skills even if they were occasionally dulled by the downpours which laced across the big screen. Eugene Tobin, General Manager, SGC Cinemas, was delighted with the full house, deeming it worthwhile to stay in town and commit his Sunday afternoon to facilitate Deise fans who enjoy seeing their heroes on the large screen. While he was delighted with the success of the event, he too was disappointed with the result. “I love to see the fans, young and old and a few babes in arms arrive decked out in their blue and white,” he said, as the crowds trooped in with popcorn and coke in hand. “After the success of last year’s

screenings, I had no hesitation in repeating the exercise this year and thankfully the public gave it the thumbs-up. A vote of con-

fidence is always good and we look forward to Deise making a comeback in their next game.” As you will see from our

other story, the Dungarvan cinema has been a flexible venue through the decades, but few could have foreseen a full match

being transmitted live as they settled for three minutes of the FAI Cup Final from Pathe News or Movietone.

International audience! Pictured at SGC Cinema, Dungarvan, prior to the screening of the Munster Final between Waterford and Tipperary last Sunday are from left: Eugene Tobin, General Manager, SGC Cinema, and far right Martin Linnane with visiting students Giorgio Oberto (Italy), Carlos Lafuente (Spain), Jesus Solabre (Spain) and Davide Bego (Italy). The students enjoyed the match but were sad in solidarity with the overwhelming Waterford audience at the event.

Masters of Tradition will play in SGC YOUNG as it is, SGC Cinema has seen its share of events other than the daily screening of films. The great Liam Clancy was officially honoured there in absentia by the Mayor and Members of the Council on the occasion of the screening of his film, The Yellow Bittern. Local actor, Moe Dunford whose masterpiece, ‘Patrick’s Day’ was premiered on three screens in front of 500 people was also officially honoured

there. So, when people hear that another great concert is on the horizon, they will know that it is no idle claim. On Saturday, July 30th, five world class performers are coming together under the title of Masters of Tradition, to give a live concert in theatre number one, the first time for such an event ever in SGC and about four decades since the last live performance in the Ormonde Cinema.

Local uileann piper David Power, whose brainchild this is, is revered worldwide as an exponent of the uileann pipes and is also a veteran of a Broadway run and performances across the finest concert halls of the world. Along with David are two other instrumental Masters, Martin Hayes on fiddle and Dennis Cahill on guitar who are renowned for their performances as members of The Gloaming, the group which has defined the next wave in Irish music post Riverdance. Completing the Five Masters at this milestone concert are sisters, Maighréad and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill whose prowess and reputations as accomplished singers are also known across the musical world. “Mention of The Gloaming in traditional music circles particularly – though not exclusively – conjures up thoughts of the biggest movement in Irish music internationally at present which is the next wave in Irish music, post Riverdance,” says David.

His own prowess on the uileann pipes is recognised worldwide and he is one of the definitive exponents of the instrument today. He is a fitting member of the Five Masters coming to his own town to give what should be both a memorable performance and a milestone in traditional music locally. Even David’s pipes are special with a chanter which has a history all its own. “It has its own name”, says David, “and has its own place in the archives of the Piping Club in Dublin. It has been referred to by famous pipers over the last 120 years and is known as the ‘Eighteen Moloney’, because it is eighteen inches long and was made by the famous Moloney Brothers in Co. Clare. “Legendary piper, Willie Clancy recorded all his best music on it all of forty-five years ago. Then it fell silent because no one could figure out how to put a reed into it. The best and most experienced pipe-makers in the world tried and failed and

eventually it was given to me as a gift, a kind of museum piece, before I left for America with Clare. I spent five years trying to establish how to get a reed into the chanter and eventually, after much thought, many attempts and a little inspiration, I was successful. “The sound was incredible and it inspired me to lay down a tone poem to the instrument, which I did in the Liam Clancy Studios in Ring in 2014. The album is called ‘The Eighteen Moloney’ and was considered a classic in piping from the very release of the album. David Power is a true piper, with an in-depth knowledge, not only of the music itself, but also of the history of the instrument which existed in one form or another across many countries of Europe and the Mediterranean territories. Along with the chanter are three drones and three regulators in this intricate instrument. The name 'regulator' is a misnomer because they do not regulate anything,

their function is to provide harmony along with the three drones which are regulated by keys which give the Irish pipes their distinctive sound. “In centuries past in this country,” says David, “many churches could not afford an organ, but by virtue of the variety of sounds from the Irish pipes, they substituted as the organ.” However, it is the quality of the music, sweetly delivered and complementing the contributions of the other four Masters which people will come to hear and they will not be disappointed. The instrumental Masters, together with the sweet and distinctive singing style of the Ni Dhomhnaill sisters should provide a memorable experience even for the most demanding connoisseur of Irish music. With that kind of lineup, there should be no need to caution people to dash to The Wine Buff in Grattan Square at the earliest moment before all 270 tickets are sold. You have been put on notice.

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Seamus Power realises his Olympic dream WHILE others were opting out for various reasons, West Waterford’s Seamus Power has grabbed the opportunity to represent his country in the Rio Olympics with both hands. He will join forces with the legendary Padraig Harrington as Ireland’s representatives in the golfing event. “I can understand both sides of the argument, but in my position it is an opportunity I wouldn’t turn down.” Having already played in Brazil in March he has no concerns about going to Rio. “There are only 60 guys competing so I am going there to win a medal ,” he said. “There are four possibilities: gold, silver, bronze, or no medal. I don’t see any point in aiming at the fourth possibility. You might as well aim higher than that. You can only fall so far.” The 29 year old Touraneena man knows how to take a fall, but he has learned his trade the hard way and he now knows how to get up, to aim even higher and to achieve the impossible. He is currently in the middle of a brilliant season having the distinction of being the first Irishman to win on the Web.com Tour. Based on his year’s earnings he is almost certain to secure a place on the PGA tour next season. “This might be my only opportunity to play in an Olympics. It is going to be such a big momentum and confidence thing to play with some of the best golfers in the world and is something I can feed on for the rest of the season.” It was business as usual at West Waterford Golf Club on Monday morning as the course staff and volunteers joined forces in preparing the course for another busy week. On the practise ground, our club professional Tim Murphy was putting a group of 8 – 12 year olds through their paces. Just a few short years ago Seamus Power and Gary Hurley were part of such a group. As the current group of youngsters lie in their beds tonight they too can dream of playing in the Walker Cup, the PGA tour and who knows, the Olympics. Dreams really do come true at West Waterford.

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DUNGARVAN INAUGURAL WINNERS OF JOHN A. MURPHY CUP

EARLY SECOND HALF GOALS END DEISE’S TITLE HOPES

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Bronze for Ireland’s Ciara Mageean at European Track and Field Championships in Amsterdam

Some of the boys prizewinners in the West Waterford AC club championships.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Irish team lands safely in Tbilisi ALL 31 athletes and their team mentors have arrived in Tbilisi ahead of the European Youths Championships. Micheál Power’s 3000m will be on Thursday and the athletics Ireland website and facebook page will carry all the results. There is a photo of the full team at Dublin airport on the athletics Ireland facebook page. Best of luck Micheál. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES FOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS The presentation of prizes for the club championships took place last Wednesday at the end of training. As this presentation clashed with the first week of the school holidays many of our athletes missed the presentation. Those who missed it will be presented with their prizes over the next couple of weeks as they come back to training after their family holidays. Well done to all who competed over the three weeks of the championships. ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIPS KICK-OFF The first session of the All Ireland championships were held in Tullamore last Sunday. West Waterford had two athletes in action. Orna Nic Aoire was first in action in the girls under 14 hammer. This is Orna’s first year in athletics and she has improved with every outing. Last Sunday she had another personal best of 27m 63 in finishing in the under 14 hammer. Lucy Holmes was in action in the girls under 15 800m. This was the only girls’ race in which they had to run heats and a final. The girls were on the line for the second heat when there was a huge downpour and everyone had to run for cover. This delayed the race by about 10 minutes. After the shower the girls got underway and Lucy made it through to the final as a fastest loser. Two hours later they lined up for the final and it was a very fast race. Lucy was well in contention over the first 600m but faded in the final

Sam Blake winner of the boys under 9 club championships. 200m and finished in 8th place. These two 800m will be good practise as she will compete in her preferred event 1500m in two weeks time. UPCOMING ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday July 23rd: Allanah Kelly under 15 Pole Vault. Aoife Lie under 17 Pole Vault Ryan Nic Craith 15 Pole Vault. Sam O’Neill 16 Pole Vault. Patrick Fitzgerald 16 Pole Vault. Craig Cloona 17 Pole Vault. Diarmuid Harty 17 Pole Vault Ciara McKenna under 16 Javelin.

Eabha Ní HÍci best of the under 10 girls at the club championships. Niall Blackwell under 18 3000m Caoimhe Dwyer under 18 400m and Triple Jump Sunday, July 24th: Lucy Holmes under 15 1500m Kate Hickey under 16 1500m Josh Rockett under 18 Discus and Hammer Training will continue until the end of July and we hope to have a large number competing at the Munster B championships in Waterford on Saturday, July 30th. FLAG DAY A SUCCESS The juvenile committee would like to thank our athletes and parents who collected in our recent flag day and to all who contributed to the collection.

Prizewinners in the boys under 11.

AFTER years of torment with injuries which eventually ended up with surgery having to be performed Ireland's young track star Ciara Mageean at the age of 24 has finally delivered on a career which as a junior looked very bright but having gone through 3 to 4 years of injury hell Ciara has fought back to secure a deserving bronze medal for Ireland at last Sunday’s European track and field championships in Amsterdam. The UCD athlete produced a magnificent performance in the women’s 1,500m final in a tactical 4:33.78 on the final day of the championships. Mageean was a sliver off the silver medal – race favourite Sifan Hassan (Netherlands) just held off the UCD athlete by two hundredths of a second for silver with 4:33.76. Poland’s Anglelika Cichoka won the gold with 4:33.00. Ciara Mageean becomes the 9th Irish athlete, and third woman, to medal at the European championships.

Ciara Mageean pictured after receiving her bronze medal for 3rd at the European track and field championships last Sunday in Amsterdam.

Rathgormack 5 THE annual Rathgormack 5 miler, race 4 of the Carrick AC series was held last Friday evening. From the field of 73 finishers Brian Murphy from the host club Carrick AC was the winner in a time of 26.48 with the Ladies victory going to Jackie Carty Kilmore AC in 30.40, Jackie finished 7th overall. A large number of West Waterford athletes travelled to the event and first club runner home was Martin Hayes

in a very good time of 30.56. Our First Lady home from the club was Sharon Higgins in 39.47. The race was race number 3 in the Outfield sports Carrick AC series the final race in this will be the Piltown 10k on Friday, 29th July at 7.30 p.m. Well done to all who travelled to support the event. Martin Hayes 30.56 Gerry O’Connor 33.55 Tom Longan 34.01 Micheal Callaghan 34.02

Anthony Dwyer 34.44 Mark Cliffe 34.59 Joe Barry 35.36 Peter Cunningham 36.11 Jim Fleming 37.47 Paul Brunnock 38.43 Sharon Higgins 39.47 Onra Power 40.09 Eamon Curran 41.11 Ann Massey 41.19 Paschal Proctor 41.59 Michelle Cunningham 42.01 Andrea Gaffney 42.03 Sue Genc 46.18 Tommy Lenihan 51.22

Mick, Ted, Terri in Marathon action MICK Concannon ran last Saturday's 5 lap Bellewstown Marathon finishing with a time of 4:28. That's now marathon number 14 this year for Mick. Meanwhile, Ted O'Leary was in action in Tralee on the same day and he ran an excel-

lent time of 3.36. On the following day, Ted ran the course again and this time it was 3.32 to complete his 47th marathon. Terri Gough closes in rapidly on her 100 marathon mark when she completed her 97th in Tralee also. Well done to all 3.

Margaret Hearne completes her seventh half Marathon CLUB member Margaret Hearne continued on her way in her quest to complete a half marathon in every month for 2016. Last Sunday Margaret completed the

Amsterdam run which was held as a celebratory run for the European athletic championships. Well done Mags, 7 down 5 to go.

Some of the prizewinners in the girls West Waterford AC club championships.

Youghal AC 5K OUR near neighbours Youghal AC are hosting a 5k road race on Thursday, July 14th at 8 pm. Entry is €10 with prizes for the 1st 3 male and female plus age category prizes, race HQ Youghal Community Centre.

Conna 5K ST. Catherine's AC is holding their annual 5k road race and walk on Friday, 29th July at 8.00 pm, entry is €8 with registration at the Community Hall in Conna. There are a host of the usual prizes on offer plus plenty of spots and a great cuppa after.

Sympathy WEST Waterford athletic club extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Patrick Wright, Portmarnock and Childers Estate, Dungarvan, who passed to his eternal rewards recently. May he rest in peace.

Running Quote WHEN I run, I'm just a person among people. A runner among runners. And we all experience the same challenge of get up and go regardless of ability.

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Hallahan’s Pharmacy Fit4Life Predict Your Time League

Micheál Moynihan gets it right for week three CONDITIONS were ideal for week 3 of the Hallahan’s Pharmacy Predict Your Time league which was held last Wednesday evening in the Friary. This league differs from most in that the winner is the person who finishes closest to their predicted time. In a big change from last week where just 3 runners were faster than their predicted time, this week 22 were ahead of the clock. The closest of these were Michael Callaghan and Ann Dunford who were 16 and 18 seconds too fast respectively. Others who were close but were too fast were Onra Power (23 seconds), Josie Ui Chuirrin (25 seconds) and Joanne Leahy (27 seconds). The winner this week who hit his time exactly was Michael Moynihan. Michael showed great pacing around the Friary grounds when coming in as the clock struck 0. Next behind Michael was Lorna Murphy who was just 5 seconds out. She was followed by Diana Chizikova,

Shirley Flynn presents Micheál Moynihan winner of round 3 of The Hallahan’s Pharmacy Predict Your Time League with his prize. Eamon Curran, Liz O’Riordan, Fiona Fitzgerald and Ger Fitzgerald who all finished in a group just over 20 seconds off their predicted

times. Thanks to Shirley and Ray for taking the entries and operating the finish line and a big thanks to the Hallahan’s Pharmacy for their sponsor-

ship of this league. The Hallahan's Pharmacy Fit4Life Predict Your Time Running League is certainly gaining momentum with great crowds turning up which is really encouraging to see. It’s great fun and the element of having to run as close as possible to your predicted time without being faster makes the league really interesting and entertaining. The league continues each Thursday evening at 7 pm at St. Augustine's college. This league is ideal for beginners or new runners as you can take on between 1 and 4 laps. Even though you may not consider yourself as a runner, if you come along to the Friary and make a start you will be a runner in no time at all. Don’t put it off anymore, just come along to the Friary any night that you can and see for you what it’s all about. There is a vast range of runners out there; there is the beginner runner as well as the seasoned runners that will provide plenty of support

22nd Annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series 2016

21st Annual Doocey’s Bar Ballymacarbry 5 THE 21st Annual Doocey’s Bar sponsored Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race which is race 9 of the summer series will be held on Friday, July 22nd at 7.30 p.m. This race attracts a great crowd as the race offers plenty of variety as part of the race takes in the wooded area along the Nire Road. The entries will be taken at the local Community Hall where showers and changing will also be available. The entry fee is the usual €5 pre entry and if you wait till race night it will cost you €8. Prizes in the usual categories. REGISTER FOR BALLYMACARBRY 5 Enter for Ballymacarbry

race online for just €5 as it will cost you €8 on race night. Use link below. https://endurancecui.active .com/event-reg/selectrace?e=37534152 22nd ANNUAL GER WYLEY SPORTS/SKINS SUMMER SERIES 2016 Ladies with all 8 races done to date 1. Mary Molloy Carrick On Suir A.C. 2. Sharon Higgins West Waterford A.C. 3. Cathriona Kiely West Waterford A.C. 4. Sandra Moore West

Waterford A.C. 5. Claire Fitzpatrick West Waterford A.C. 6. Diana Chizhikova West Waterford A.C. 7. Margaret Conway West Waterford A.C. 8. Eileen O’Carroll n/a 9. Kate Tobin Touraneena Road Runners 10. Grainne Hallinan Touraneena Road Runners 11. Mary Hogan West Waterford A.C. 12. Josie Ui Chuirrin West Waterford A.C. MEN WITH ALL 8 RACES DONE TO DATE 1. Martin Hayes West Waterford A.C. 2. Yevgeniy Chizhikov West Waterford A.C.

3. Stephen Shasby West Waterford A.C. 4. Mush Keane West Waterford A.C. 5. Cathal E. Gleeson West Waterford A.C. 6. Kevin Casey West Waterford A.C. 7. Donal O’Donoghue Little Island 8. Tomás Coleman West Waterford A.C. 9. Eamonn Curran West Waterford A.C. 10. Vince Donovan West Waterford A.C. 11. Tom Hogan West Waterford A.C. 12. Gerry O’Connor West Waterford A.C. 13. Anthony Carlin West Waterford A.C.

and advice so we hope to see as many new faces as possible. The league begins at 7 p.m. every night so come along at about 6.50 p.m. in order to get registered. The weekly fee is €2 each night and everyone is welcome on any night that they can make it. It doesn’t matter if you can’t run every night; just do your best to come whenever you can. See you out there. THANKS West Waterford Athletic Club would like to thank all those that have helped in the running of the league. Thanks so much once again to the Friary College for permitting the use of the grounds and of course thanks to those that helped by taking the entries, names, times and results, it’s very much appreciated. Thanks again to Jamie, Patrick and our sponsors at Hallahan’s pharmacy and as always we would like to invite our members and participants in our leagues to support our sponsors where possible.

Melleray 5 mile fun run/walk in aid of Cancer THE Melleray Community Group as part of their silage event weekend July 15th and 16th are holding a 5 mile fun run/walk with all proceeds being donated to SERT and New Palliative Care Unit in Waterford. The run is on the Friday evening starting at 7.30 p.m. with registration from 6.30 p.m. at the Melleray Community Hall. There will be prizes for men's and women's categories. All are welcome to come along and support two very worthy causes.

West Waterford Athletic Club Athlete of the Year 2016

Ladies Rás winner Mary Molloy receives her prize from Liam Morrissey sponsor at the 24th Annual Mooney's Pub Rás Na Rinne recently.

Liam Morrissey sponsor presents overall winner Brian Murphy with his prize at the 24th Annual Mooney's Pub Rás Na Rinne recently.

Diana Chizhikova 3rd overall lady home at the recent 24th Annual Mooney's Pub Ras Na Rinne is presented with her prize by sponsor Liam Morrissey.

Yevgeniy Chizhikov wins Summer quarter THE summer quarter of the Athlete of the Year has reached its conclusion and once again club members have been very busy. Athletes have competed consistently in club events during this quarter and some have attained double points for running championships races, either on the road, track and field or cross country count here. The outright winner in this quarter was Yev Chizhikov who accumulated a big tally of 24 points for the quarter. Yev is the current athlete of the year from 2015 and is one of the very hot favourites

again to take that title for 2016. Runner-up this quarter was a tie between Micheal Moynihan and Eamonn Curran 20 points, both brilliant supporters of all club events. With Autumn and winter still to come in this competition there's plenty of opportunities still for us all to have a go at winning one of the quarters. Our overall league table toppers at the halfway point now read's, Yev on 36 points from Ray Hahesy with 32 points and Eamonn Curran is next with 31 points followed by Sharon Higgins and

Catriona Kiely both on 30 points. So still plenty to running to come yet over the next 6 months. All West Waterford organised events count for a point and 2 points are awarded if you represent your club in a championship event. Keep up the good work guys. The leaders for summer quarter 2016 were as follows: Yev Chizhikov 24 Eamonn Curran 20 Micheál Moynihan 20 Sharon Higgins 19 Gerry O' Connor 19 Catriona Kiely 19. Diana Chizhikova 18 Ray Hahesy 18.

First man over 45 Peter Duggan is presented with his prize by Liam Morrissey at the recent 24th Annual Mooney's Pub Ras Na Rinne.

Catriona Lee winner of the ladies over 35 prize at the 24th Annual Mooney's Pub Ras Na Rinne is presented with her prize by sponsor Liam Morrissey.

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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 WITH Open Fortnight in full swing the course is very busy of late. There is a great variety of events and with the course in fantastic condition, it offers an ideal opportunity to bring a friend to sample what Dungarvan Golf Club has to offer. Scoring has been good during the open with 42pts being the winning total from Jake O’Riordan and Tom Egan. Our “flower power” girls won the Tannery sponsored Rumble, and other winners include Doctor Cathie and the club handyman Denis. We have another week of Opens and with the Golfer of the Fortnight up for grabs, it promises to be a busy week. In other news, our Barton Shield team were in action at Dundrum. The team consisting of John Reynolds, Kevin Stack, Gabriel + Jack Leacy, Alan Thomas and Peter Mullaney were in confident mood. In the first round they took care of Clonmel by 5 holes. Then they comprehensively beat Waterford Castle to progress to the Sunday morning. Again they played very well beating Ballykisteen by 8 holes to set up an afternoon final against Tramore. We had a bad start and were 5 down after 7 holes but we started fighting back. John and Kevin had steadied the ship and were two down at the time. Pete and Alan lost the 9th to be 1 down. But then we started to motor. Despite Tramore holing from off the green on 16, Kevin and John went 1 up. Alan and Peter were now playing lovely golf and were 2 up after 15. Victory was in sight. Again the 16th was crucial and Tramore holed a chip shot for an unlikely birdie and a win. Unfortunately for us, Tramore managed to win 17 and 18 in the top game to secure a 1 up victory leaving the focus on the last match. It was looking like tie holes but again Tramore produced a great chip and putt on 18 to win the overall game by the slimmest of margins. Our boys were bitterly disappointed but have vowed to

come back stronger next year. Our thanks go to the lads who represented the Club with pride and great golf, and also to our caddies and supporters who made the journey. OPEN FORTNIGHT CONTINUES TO 17th JULY Mon., 11 July a.m Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F Special Value Monday, Entry €10. Mon., 11 July p.m.Open Mixed Foursomes (Moore Financial) Entry €15. Tues., 12 July Open Ladies 3 Person Champagne Scramble (Rich Rags), Entry €15. Wed., 13 July Open Gents Singles S/F (Deise Golf World, Graham Nagle), Entry €15. Thurs., 14 July Open Gents Singles S/F (Dungarvan Nissan), Entry €15. Fri., 15 July Open Gents Singles S/F (Thomas Coffey & Son), Entry €15 Sat., 16 July Open 2 Person Rumble (GlaxoSmithkline), Entry €20. Sun., 17 July Open Gents Singles Stroke Festival Trophy (Waterford Crystal), Entry €20+ Mixed Scotch4somes 3 pm. Mon., 18 July Open Gents /Ladies Seniors(50+) Singles S/F. Tues., 19 July Open 3 Person Waltz (Ruffles. Wed 20 Jul SOUTH MUNSTER OPEN SENIORS Thurs., 21 July SPAR Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F Qualifier - Visitors €15. Fri., 22 July Adult & Junior Open4ball (Deise College) Entry €10/€5, Invitation 9H Scramble 7 p.m. GENTS RESULTS Value Monday Singles 4th: 1 Denis O’Brien (20) 41 pts, 2 Tom Conway (11) 41 pts. Wed. 6th Singles: 1 Tom Egan (12) 42 pts, 2 Declan Walsh (9) 42 pts, Gross Peter Mullanney (Scr) 36 pts, 3 John Treen (10) 39 pts. Thurs. 7th Arachas: 1 Jake O’Riordan (6) 42, 2 Liam Fitzgerald (10) 41 pts, Gross Gabriel Leacy (1) 36 pts, 3

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Saturday, 9th Sunday, 10th July. 18 Holes Singles Stableford Sponsored by: David Quinlan Crash Repairs, Tallow Hill. Result 1st – Ger Mulcahy (16) 38 pts

B9; 2nd – Sean Daly (16) 38 pts B 1; 3rd – Brendan Hannon (7) 38pts; C.S.S. Sat 36 pts / Sun 36 pts. Tuesday Bacon 21st June winners. 1st Billy Flynn, Pat Curley, Sean Daly 45 pts; 2nd

Victor Mullins (16) 40 pts. Sat. 9th Singles Mahon Bridge Motors: 1 Dermot Keating (Co. Tipp) (6) 40 pts, 2 Gary Burke (07) 36 pts, 3 Ml. O’Mahony (14) 36 pts. Sun. 10th Scramble (Ann Power): 1 Liam Kennedy (17) M. O’Donoghue (19), G. Hackett (19) 100, 2 Derek Power (19) Michelle Mernin (13) Frances Millerick (29) 97, 3 Eoin Stack (4) Ann Stack (29) Pat Stack (10) 96. LADIES RESULTS Value Monday Singles 4th: 1 Ann Lyons (31) 2nd Ann O’Shea (25) 36 pts. Tues 5th Tannery Rumble: 1 Betty O’Brien (12) Mai O’Brien (19) 58 pts, 2nd Bridget Aherne (16) Ina Considine (21) 58 pts. 3rd Patricia O’Sullivan (14) Carol O’Callaghan (15) 57 pts. Sat. 9th Singles Dan McCarthy/Linda Hogan: 1 Cathie Whelan (11) 38 pts, 2nd June James (20) 33 pts, 3rd Fidelma Fitzgerald (22) 32 pts. LADIES SUMMER MEDAL June Qualifier: Front 9 Colette Power (29) 22 pts, Back 9 Christine O’Keeffe (23) 23 pts. Summer medal final Sept. 14th at 5.30 p.m. This will be a 9 holes s/f with a shotgun start. 5 entries needed to qualify with lots of exciting prizes on offer so there is plenty of time to get the entries in. Presentation of all summer medal prizes will take place following the final. AUGUST 6th FAMILY FUN DAY Preparations are underway for the Family Fun Day at Dungarvan Golf Club on Saturday, 6th August. Members, visitors, family and friends are invited to this fun and exciting occasion. A great day out is promised with lots of fun and entertainment from bouncy castles, to face painting, putting competitions, a 9Hscramble, a band and BBQ. All are welcome, we’d love to see you there! In conjunction with the Family Fun Day the “Drive for Dough” fundraiser will take place. Booklets containing 20 squares at €5 each are being sold for this unique draw. The squares will be 2ft X 2ft and on the day of the draw 10 golf balls will be hit from a designated tee onto a fairway which will be transformed into a huge grid of 2ft X 2ft squares. These squares will be randomly numbered and the prizes will be allocated to each square in which a ball rests. The ten prizes will range from first prize of €2,500 for the first ball hit, €1,000 for the 2nd prize and second ball,

Alf Barden, T.W. Murphy, Brendan Hannon 44 vpts Thursday 7th over 60’s winners. 1st Brendan O’Connell, Mary Cashman, Alf Barden 22.4 pts Friday 8th Mixed results on ladies report. FIXTURES Friday 15th Saturday 16th Sunday 17th. Gents Captain’s Prize (Jack Aherne) 36 hls Singles Stroke Qualifying rounds on Friday and Saturday. Those who qualify playing 18 hls on Sunday Stroke Competition. Time sheet is in the Gents Cloakroom

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Dungarvan Golf Club Competition kindly sponsored by Tom Murphy Car Sales. Front L-R: Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain; Betty O’Brien, winner; Justin Walsh, winner; Jim Kiersey, Captain. Back L-R: Liam Carroll, President; Niamh Reynolds, accepting 2nd prize for John Reynolds; Pat Stack, accepting prize for Alan O'Donnell, prizewinner. [Pat Crowley] €500 for the 3rd prize and third ball, €250 for 4th and 5th prizes, and €100 for 6th to 10th prizes. All members who have received a card are earnestly requested to enthusiastically support this fundraising event, and your efforts to sell booklets are greatly appreciated. MIXED SCOTCH FOURSOMES COMPETITION There will be a mixed scotch foursomes competition on Sunday 17th July at 3pm. Please sign up on the time sheet and partners will be drawn. Come and enjoy a fun competition and get to play an enjoyable format for golf. Prizes sponsored by a member of the Social Committee. FRIDAY NIGHT 9 HOLES SCRAMBLE There will be an Invitational scramble for all members and their guests on Friday, 22nd July at 7 p.m. Please sign in on the time sheet. A draw will be completed for teams and you will be directed to your holes at 6.45 p.m. Come and enjoy sociable golf and get to know other players. ADVANCE NOTICE SCRAMBLE BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY, 1st AUGUST Following the success of the last Bank Holiday scramble another invitational scramble has been arranged to begin at 6 pm. Members are welcome to bring guests. The scramble will be followed by a meal in the clubhouse.

Put the date in your diary now and invite your guests to join us. SIXTY.COM There is no 60.com on 13th and 20th July dues to the Open Fortnight and Munster Seniors, next competition Wed. 27th. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER INCLUDING GOLF LESSON All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. It can be therapeutic as well as fun. New members can avail of an Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar (with the best pint in town), Restaurant (with the best steak in town) and Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. This offer is for a limited time only and is valid for the 2016 season. An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively contact the office on 058-43310 if you require further information or assistance. PROSHOP NEWS Again the Pro Shop is a hive of activity during Open Fortnight with many visitors commenting on how ‘great’

the shop is while grabbing a bargain. The Ping Demo day was a tremendous success with a full timesheet for our custom fitting. This week it’s the turn of Callaway who are running a demo day on Tuesday while Cobra will pitch up at the end of the month. You can make your appointment by phoning the Pro Shop. Demo days are all part of the service offer by our PGA professional David. David continues to offer a fantastic service to members and visitors alike aside from a busy retail outlet, Dungarvan Pro Shop and service agents for Glider and Powakaddy electric trollies, as well as offering free custom fitting on brands including Ping, Callaway, Mizuno and Wilson. With the best prices in town, you won’t beat Dungarvan Pro Shop on value and professional advice. You can follow the Pro Shop activities and special offers and more on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com or call in for free professional advice. JUNIOR NEWS Our second event of the summer season took place last week with Patrick Power shooting a brilliant 44 points to win the Pennant Cup kindly sponsored as always by Mr. John Lynch Fruit Trader. We had a fantastic turnout in all sections and Seanie Callaghan played the best round of his life to shoot 27 points and with the Pre Junior section. All results can be found on

masterscoreboard.co.uk as well as the order of merit which is kindly sponsored again by Mr. Paul O’Riordan. Our next event is the AllRounder Trophy kindly sponsored by Pearse Moloney. The event takes place on Monday, 18th July and the presentation will follow after the golf. Tuition for our beginners and PreJuniors continues next Saturday at 3 pm. We are attracting great crowds every week and it’s wonderful to see young golfers taking their first steps into golf. Tuition is open to non-members at a cost of €2 so come along. Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to our Junior Conveynor David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can follow our junior activities on Facebook. JUNIOR GIRLS GOLF TASTER SESSIONS Taking place every Wednesday in July and August, Venue Dungarvan Golf Club. Start Time: 11 am – 12 noon Cost: €20 for 4 sessions Equipment provided Sample chipping, putting and long game Fun friendly environment Why not give it a try! Enjoy some exercise, fresh air and socialising with your friends! Girls aged 8 – 7 are welcome to attend! To book a place contact Irene: 058 41605.

July 12th Tuesday Bacon Tee time 5.45 p.m. Ring ahead if you are going to be late and we will wait for you. Friday, 15th July Mixed. No competition due to Captains prize and also the following Friday, 22nd due to the Lismore Soccer Club Classic. STORY OF THE WEEK With Waterford playing in the Munster Final those “outsiders” who might not have the interest took advantage of a long playing golf course to pick up the prizes Sponsored by David Quinlan, Crash Repairs, Tallow Hill.

Ger Mulcahy with his 20 pts on the return 9 took the honours. He played steady golf throughout and with 7 pars managed to take the prize. He was happy to tell everyone that his driver was beginning to behave and we wonder whether his timing has too, as next week we have the Captain’s Prize with Captain Jack Aherne hosting. Sean Daly has been having a rough few month golf wise, but this weekend he found the perfect 3 ball. 19 pts on each 9 gave him the perfect balance.

Brendan Hannon with a handicap of 7 played lovely golf overall and with the course being heavy with rain could not have done better. He had 11 pars and a birdie on the par 3, 12th. One to watch for the Captain’s Prize? Senior Golf over 60 (Na seilici) will continue on Thursday, 14th July at 10.30 am. Absolutely nothing serious here but golf, stories, craic and barn brack. The Captain's prize is this weekend, being hosted by Jack Aherne. This is one of

the big competitions of the year and we need everyone to come and support Jack and the club. We want everyone to showcase all of their golf that they have been displaying already this year. There has been great golf on show by everyone but maybe it's time for a dark horse to come out and show everyone how it's done. We would also like to wish Jack a speedy recovery after his recent operation and we know that will be looking forward to this weekend. There will be an Open Day on Sunday, 24th July.

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West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition – Saturday 9th/Sunday, 10th July 18 hole stableford. 1st Kevin Tobin (17) 44 pts, 2nd Pat Higgins (13) 39 pts, Gross Daniel Burke (6) 31 pts 3rd Brian A Murphy (14) 38 pts b9. CSS: Sat & Sun 37 pts. TUESDAY TREATS – TUESDAY, 5th JULY 9 HOLE COMPETITION CAT 1: 1st Ronan Culloo (22) 21 pts, 2nd John O’Donovan (23) 19 pts, CAT 2: 1st Jerry Martin (17) 24 pts, 2nd Ollie Broderick (17) 19 pts, CAT 3: 1st Mark Fleming (8) 19 pts, 2nd Thomas Crotty (12) 16 pts. Nearest to Pin Mark Fleming and Brian Hilliard AL EILE OPEN GENTS QUALIFIER – WEDNESDAY, 6th JULY 1st Stephen Spillane (12) 42 pts, 2nd Shay Drohan (13)

39 pts, Extra Qualifiers: Shane Hanrahan (12) 39 pts, Gross Eddie Murphy (7) 31 pts. CSS 37 pts. MIXED FOURSOMES – FRIDAY, 8th JULY 1st Pat Murray & Reena McDonnell 30.7, 2nd Denis Herlihy & Mary Herlihy 32.7, b6 3rd Denis Conway & Mary French 32.7 FIXTURES Tuesday, 12th July - 9 hole Open Competition Tuesday Treats Wednesday, 13th July - Al Eile Open Qualifier 18 Hole Stableford Thursday, 14th, Friday 15th, Saturday, 16th July – Killeagh GAA Classic. Friday, 15th July – Champagne Scramble from 6 pm Sat., July 16th/Sun., July 17th – Club Competition 18 hole stableford.

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com

JUNIOR SCRATCH CUP This Sunday we will host our annual Junior Scratch Cup for players with handicaps from 5 to 11. The competition will include gross and net prizes and is stroke off the Blue tees. It is open to visitors and members. MONTHLY MEDAL Due to a combination of bad weather and our club teams being involved on weekends, many of our Golfer of the Year competitions will now have to be rescheduled. With this in mind it is intended to run a monthly medal in conjunction with the Junior Scratch Cup next Sunday, 17th July. SPEEDY RECOVERY Best wishes to Andy who is recovering very well following recent surgery. Hope to see you back on the fairways as soon as possible. FRIDAY EVENING SCRAMBLES Scrambles for beginners and regulars will start on Friday, 24th June, kicking off at 6 p.m. It is open to all members, male and female, and their friends and the entry fee is €3. Prizes will be presented in the Gold Coast afterwards. TONY DUNFORD MEMORIAL Wednesday, 20th July is the date scheduled for this very popular competition. This has become a hallmark day in the Gold Coast and highlights the significance of the contribution which Tony made to the Gold Coast. This year, as always, there will be a new twist to the competition as extra holes will be added for the second 18 holes and

players can earn double points by going for the new holes. Players must declare beforehand if they want to take this option. The competition is over two rounds with two scores to count on all holes. Burgers and sausages will be available on the 10th hole and tea/coffee and sandwiches will be served after the 18th hole. Following the golf there will be a three course meal in the Gold Coast with presentation of prizes directly afterwards. The cost per player is €30 and from that there will be a contribution to charity. Please let Bob or Mark know as soon as possible if you intend to participate. The event is limited to 18 teams. BARTON SHIELD AT DUNDRUM To say we are proud of our team would be an understatement. Following their exploits against Thurles, then Youghal and Tramore, it is true to say that the Gold Coast has arrived and is now in a position to take on anyone at this level. Thurles were favourites on Saturday morning and everyone expected them to win but they didn’t count on the spirit and determination and golfing prowess of our four battlers, Derek Power, Michael Lenihan, Micheal White and Eamon O’Donnell. Following on from a great victory against Thurles, the team had a brief respite before facing Youghal in the afternoon match. Once again this was a very close affair but Gold Coast once again came out on top and advanced to the semi-final against Tramore on Sunday

GARY HURLEY RANKED IN MUNSTER’S ALL TIME GREATEST GOLFERS Renowned Limerick Leader golf columnist Ivan Morris recently published a list of the top 25 all time greatest golfers in Munster. West Waterford’s Gary Hurley ranks at no 19 on the list. Following on the historical GB&I victory in the 2015 Walker Cup Gary is currently in his first season on the professional circuit, and won his first event as a pro at the Algarve Pro Am. As Ivan puts it ‘Presumably there are better pay days yet to come’. OPEN WEEK 2016 AT WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB July 22nd to August 1st Our Open week tees off with a 13 hole 3 person Scramble on Friday, 22nd July, and continues up to Monday, 1st August. As always there is a large variety of singles and team competitions and once again our Fourball with a difference. KILLEAGH GAA CLASSIC As usual Ray Rochford and his team have left no stone unturned in their preparations for the Annual Killeagh GAA Golf Classic. The event takes place at West Waterford

this week on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, and Saturday, 16th July. With the timesheets filling fast there is still an opportunity to enter your team of 3 for this most popular event. Contact Ray at 0872330054 to book your tee time. BARTON SHIELD Our youthful Barton Shield team put in a great performance against Faithlegg at Dundrum on Saturday and were very unlucky to lose out in a very tight finish. Well done to Michael Byrne and his team and no doubt those young lads have many good days to come in the near future. BELVEDERE TROPHY Edward Hickey’s team recorded a 3-2 result over a strong Waterford team in the home leg at West Waterford on Saturday last. In testing weather conditions our task looked ominous after 9 holes but as usual the visitors found the going tough on the back 9. The result leaves a lot to be done in the away leg at Waterford on July 21st, but Edward will be taking a serious look at his team and wont be slow in ringing the changes as he sets his sights on back to back county titles.

GUI MICK CASHMAN INTER CLUB FOURBALL Thurles provide the opposition in round 3 of the competition on Wednesday, 13th July. Three matches will be played in West Waterford and the remaining two matches go ahead at Thurles. CLUB FOURBALL With our Open Week starting on 22nd July it is imperative that all second round matches are completed by 21st July. Absolutely no exceptions. Any problems please contact competition secretary Jimmy Murphy 0857320907. CLUB COMPETITIONS Entry sheets for club singles and club foursomes are posted on notice board. FRIDAY SCRAMBLE On Friday last we took a break from the customary scramble and replaced it with a mixed foursomes. Despite the unfavourable weather conditions 21 pairs turned up for the event. Reena McDonnell and Pat Murray proved the perfect partnership and emerged victorious with a 2 shot margin. The golf was followed by the presentation and the banter at the bar added to a most enjoyable evening. It’s back to a Champagne scramble this

Friday and we hope to see the ladies, gents, and of course the beginners out in force. Come along and join in the fun. CHALLENGE TROPHY Cappoquin man Keith Landers still holds the lead on 49 pts from 2 rounds, but two former champions Gearoid Breathnach on 31pts and Robert Torpey on 21pts from one round will surely close the gap in the next 4 weeks. Summer Challenge 13 Hole Best Two Cards Over Months Of June/July. SUNDAY LUNCH AT WEST WATERFORD Choose from our varied menu selection from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. every Sunday. Parties and all special occasions catered for. Contact 058 43216 for details. LADIES JULY MNA EILE QUALIFIER 1. Finola Butler (23) W.W. 41 pts.; 2. Aisling Fennell (8) W.W. 38 pts. Also Qualified: Joanna Fox (23) W.W. 36 pts; Bridget Aherne (16) Dungarvan 35 pts; Mary Fleming (28) Dungarvan 35 pts; Ruth Byrne (31) Dungarvan 35 pts; Elaine Macrie (19) Crowsnest GC 35 pts; Geraldine Hallinan (24) Gold Coast 34 pts; Frances O'Donnell (13) Faithlegg 34

pts; Pat Flanagan (20) Dungarvan 34 pts; Betty O'Brien (12) Dungarvan 34 pts; Reena McDonnell (36) W.W. 34 pts. CSS: 71 (38 S/F pts). Next Mna Eile Qualifier: Thursday, 4th August. JUNIOR FOURSOMES Our Junior foursomes team travelled to Ballyneety, Limerick on Saturday 9th, and took on Youghal GC. It wasn’t our day. We wish Ann Rochford and the Youghal team the best of luck. FIXTURES July 14th – 18 hole Stableford. Sunday 17th or Thursday 21st – 18 hole stroke (GOY/ Medal) kindly sponsored by Maria Moloney. July 10th to 21st – Eileen Murphy Foursomes Qualifier. 9 hole July kindly sponsored by Stella Kinsella. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Open Week – Friday, 22nd July, to Monday, August 1st. Mna Eile Qualifier – Thursday, 4th August. Captain's Prize to the Ladies – Sunday 7th August. CONDOLENCES On behalf of Lady Captain Jean and the ladies members, deepest sympathies are extended to Nora Flynn on the recent passing of her mother Mary Sullivan.

morning. Tramore brought out their best team but the Gold Coast were still in it for a very long time before eventually losing out on the 17th hole. The experience gained by our players here will stand to them and with such a young team as the four lads and a few more players who were very close to making the team the future is looking good at this level. The effort put in by the players on the panel was phenomenal and as I said at the start everyone is justifiably proud of what you achieved. Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer took charge of three teams this year, Senior Cup, Junior Cup and Barton Shield, and in each case their teams produced great performances without eventually winning out of the county. A sincere thanks, lads, for your contribution, it has meant a lot to the club and we are really grateful for that. Thanks also to all the players, caddies and all who attended the various matches over the past few months. MEMBERSHIP FOR €135 Gold Coast is introducing a new type of membership aimed at players between the ages of 20 and 35 years of age. It is a flexible membership and players will be able to get an official GUI/ILGU handicap. The player can play ten rounds of golf with this membership and if they wish they can purchase further rounds. Players can play in competitions after paying the relevant entry fee but cannot win 1st prize in any Golfer of the Year competition. It is designed to get the age group mentioned above to start or come back playing golf. For more information contact Bob or Mark at 058 44055. OVER €4,000 IN PRIZES New Open Competition for Teams of 3 In association with McGurk’s Golf.

Format: 2 scores to count on all holes Can be played anytime, Sunday to Friday. €50 per Team. Prizes each week. Top 2 scores to qualify for final in September. Starting Monday, 16th May. Finishing Sunday, 18th September. FIXTURES Tuesday, 12th July: Open Seniors, 50+ Ladies and Gents. Friday, 15th July: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Friday, 15th July: Scramble at 6 p.m. Saturday, 16th July: HalfSub Qualifier Sunday, 17th July: Monthly Medal, Blue & Stroke. Sunday, 17th July: Junior Scratch Cup, Handicaps 5 – 11. Tuesday, 19th July: Open Seniors, 50+ Ladies and Gents RESULTS Tuesday, 5th July: Open Seniors, CSS: Gents 39 pts, Ladies 37 pts. 1st: Mick Cronin (24) 41 pts. 2nd: Liam Murphy (21) 40 pts Cahir Park. 1st Lady: Sheila Rooney (34) 33 pts Fota. Friday, 8th July: Open Singles, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Thomas Connell (16) 40 pts Youghal. Gross: Desmond O’Regan (5) 29 pts Mahon. Friday, 8th July: Scramble 1st: Seanie Lenihan (12), Ken Fitzsimmons (20) and Lil O’Connor (25). Saturday, 9th July: Club Competition, CSS 34 pts. 1st: Conan Watt (7) 33 pts. Sunday, 10th July: Club Competition, CSS 34 pts RO. 1st: Austin Kiely (11) 35 pts. 2nd: Brian O’Connor (9) 34 pts. Gross: David O’Connor (7) 23 pts. LADIES NOTES Results: Helvick Seafood 18 Hole S/F: 1st Helena Fitzgerald (17) 40 pts; 2nd Ger Hallinan (25) 39 pts; 3rd Rosie Murphy (15) 36 pts. ILGU Munster Senior Trophy: This event which

was held in the Gold Goast GC on Mon 4th July with a very large entry from the Munster region saw three of our own ladies in the prizes. The winning lady from Tipperary GC had a score of 38pts while two of our ladies Bernie Morrissey and Kay Claassen came in with 36pts each and our Lady Captain Eilo Fitzgerald had a score of 35pts to take gross. Congrats and well done to all!! Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. 18 Hole 2 card: Competition sponsored by Bunmahon Sport Horses. Mon., 18th July: Keith Fitzgerald Photography Open 3 Person Waltz Competition. Presentation of Prizes: Presentation of all outstanding prizes will take place on Mon day,18th July at 8 p.m. in bunker Bar, if you are in the prizes please show respect to your Captain and sponsors by attending or nominate someone to accept your prize for you. Sheila Norris Matchplay: The following is the draw for the Sheila Norris Singles Matchplay competition. All 1st round matches to be completed by 24th July. Second round matches to be completed by 14th August.

round matches to be completed by 14th August.

and a great way of meeting new people, it is the only game that can be played worldwide without a partner as having your name on a time sheet does that for you!! While many of us will never reach international status, we can still represent our club on a national level or just enjoy club competitions and social golf, with this game there is something for everyone!! Beginners Scramble: There will be a scramble for beginners every Tuesday at 6 p.m. with presentation of prizes afterwards in the Bunker Bar, entry €2. Our inaugural outing over 9 holes was a great success and enjoyed by all, the beginners showed great enthusiasm and ability and loved the scramble format of no pressure (that’s only for tyres)! Beginners Lessons: Ladies, if you would like to play a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we are in the process of combining a very attractive and generous package for new members to include golf lessons with Ian Prendergast on Wednesday evenings at 6.15 pm at the practice area. We would encourage all our members to invite their friends along on this night. Names are now being taken, for details contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk. (05844055). Friday Night Invitational Scrambles: Our Friday night scrambles are now started, and this is a great way of playing a mixed competition in a totally relaxed and fun format, and getting introduced to the members of the men’s club!! This event is played over 9 holes and the entry is €3, ladies please come along and invite your friends for some Friday night fun!! Registration and draw at 6.00 p.m.

Martina Corkery v Marie Hayes, winner v Ruth Hannigan. Anne Keane v Serena Roche, winner v Breda Conway. Mary Kiely v Anne McGrath, winner v Bernie Morrissey. Eilo Fitzgerald v Elaine Goss, winner v Ger Hallinan. Second round matches: Teresa Queally v Patricia Doyle. Mary O’Callaghan v Ellen Foley. Joan O’Dea v Margaret Mulhearne. Kay Claassen v Rosemary Murphy.

Club Foursomes Draw: The following is the draw for the Club Foursomes Matchplay competition. All 1st round matches to be completed by 24th July. Second

Ruth Hannigan & Anne Keane v Margaret Mulhearne & Bernie Morrissey, winners v Helena Fitzgerald & Anne McGrath. Rosemary Murphy & Marie Hayes v Breda Conway & Patricia Doyle, winners v Ger Hallinan & Serena Roche. Second Round matches: Elaine Goss & Kay Claassen v Esther McGuckian & Joan O’Dea. Martina Corkery & Ellen Foley v Mary Kiely & Julie Lawlor.

Open Competitions: Our Open Team Events will take place every month from now until September and will be a mix of Champagne Scrambles, Rumbles and Waltz Competitions, details of which will be posted in these notes. Our next open competition on Monday, 18th July is a 3 Person Waltz format which is a favourite with the ladies and is kindly sponsored by Keith Fitzgerald Photography. We would encourage all our members to invite their friends and fellow golfers from our neighbouring clubs to partake in our open events and a list of same is available in the kiosk. Lady Captain’s Outing: Our outing this year is scheduled for Sat., 23rd July to Bunclody GC in Wexford with overnight stay at the Millrace Hotel. Package consists of golf, dinner and B&B for €120 pps, golf only €40pp, deposit of €60 required for overnight stay and €20 for golf only. All deposits required a.s.a.p. Eileen Murphy Scotch Foursomes: This competition will run from Mon., 8th to Sun., 14th August, there will be a draw for partners for the Sunday only, please add your name and handicap to list in kiosk. Anyone wishing to play during the week may do so by organising their own matches. The winning pair will represent the club in Little Island in September, good luck to all!! New Membership Offers: Golf is a very sociable game

J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Division 3 County Minor Football Final

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

Kilrossanty are County Champions Kilrossanty …………1-13; Cois Bhride ………… 1-11. FAITH in the traditional style of football was restored at the Fraher Field last Wednesday evening when a very well coached Kilrossanty thirteen won the Division 3 County minor football final against last year’s Division 2 champions Cois Bhride. The Comeragh club’s game featured accurate short and lengthy kick passing of the ball rather than the currently over done short handpassing tactic and this had much to do with a younger Kilrossanty team, with eleven of the thirteen underage again next year, winning another football title for the famed Leamybrien based club. When the two sides met in the Group stages, the teams finished level at 4-9 apiece and though this encounter finished close, it didn’t appear it was going to with 45 minutes on the clock as the Green and Gold led by 1-13 to 0-8. However, a never say die Cois Bhride side dominated the final quarter completely, they won every kick-out and ball in general play around the centre of the field and they kept the winners scoreless and kicked 1-3 themselves in this period of time. Indeed, it could have been more but for a spectacular save by Cormac Heinen in the Pax O Faolain end of the grounds from Cois Bhride best player midfielder Billy Hynes in the 47th minute. This was a very enjoyable encounter up to the 50th minute but then it deteriorated with stoppages due to cramp by the players and a number of unsporting incidences culminating in Cois Bhride’s Conor McCarthy receiving a second yellow card in the 52nd minute after he and Kilrossanty custodian Cormac Heinen had entered Tadhg Tobin’s note book just two minutes earlier. In total six minutes of added time were played during which Kilrossanty held firm and clung on to their 0-2 advan-

tage to deservingly, on their efforts over the hour, claim the title. The winners had first use of the strong outfield wind but there was little between the teams at the end of the first quarter with just 0-1 separating them in favour of the winners at 0-5 to 0-4. This was extended to 0-11 to 0-7 at the short whistle but it wasn’t a potential match winning advantage with the elements to face after the break. The key score that secured the title for Kilrossanty arrived in the 36th minute when wing back Anthony Lonergan scored a quite brilliant goal after a run through the heart of the Cois Bhride defensive sector. Some may have thought that his blistering kick came back off the woodwork but the force of it shot back into the field off the stanchion in the goal at the Seamus O Braonain end of the field. It gave the winners a 1-12 to 0-8 advantage and this got the Green and Gold over the line when they were under the cosh towards the end of the game. Though outplayed for all but the final ten minutes, an older and physically stronger Cois Bhride side could have altered the final result but for the concession of too many frees which the winners place ball kicker Joshua Kay punished where it hurts six times from different angles and distances. In addition, the Shamrocks/Tallow combination failure to grasp two goal scoring opportunities in the 38th and in the 47th minute had a huge bearing on who climbed Ardán Na nDéise to accept the winning trophy. Cois Bhride started well into the wind and the speedy Darragh Buckley, who was kept in toe overall, opened their account with a third minute point. We have seen many good freetakers in the Fraher Field and the stylish and seemingly effortless successful style of Shane Ryan ranks up there with the best of them as his 5th minute

white flag confirmed his team’s good start against the wind. An early question, therefore was being asked of Kilrossanty and Mikey Lawlor’s point from an Anthony Lonergan pass and Joshua Kay’s first pointed free answered it as the teams were level for the first time with seven minutes on the clock. Kay’s free-taking ability was also of the highest order and his six successful attempts went a long way to winning the game for his team. After fourteen minutes, the teams were level twice more, first of all from a trading of points by Eoin Power from a Luke Ryan pass and Shane Ryan’s second successful free and later by Cois Bhride midfielder Billy Hynes and Joshua Kay (f). Kilrossanty’s 15th minute point from play by their influential number 8 and captain Donal Fitzgerald from a Jack Whyte pass didn’t seem like it was overly important at the time but it marked a permanent lead by the winners with three quarters of the match still to play. Providing some fine football, the Comeragh boys added three unanswered scores between the 16th and 19th minutes via Mikey Lawlor from an Anthony Lonergan pass and two Joshua Kay pointed frees the result of earlier impressive team play, 0-8 to 0-4. Credit Cois Bhride, they halved their deficit by the 24th minute with Billy Hynes again finding the target and similarly, Shane Ryan from a placed ball. Heading for the half-time break, Kilrossanty’s 0-2 advantage didn’t look too healthy and aware of this, Donal Fitzgerald, Joshua Kay (f) and Eoin Curran all kicked uninterrupted scores to extend their advantage to a more positive 0-11 to 0-6. Cois Bhride’s best first half performer Billy Hynes won his third point in added time with the influential wind to come at their backs on the restart. Two minutes into the second half, Shane Ryan kicked

Delighted Kilrossanty players with Captain Donal Fitzgerald following their win over Cois Bhride in the County Final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Division 3 Minor Football Championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] another pointed free before two of Kilrossanty’s leaders on the night, Donal Fitzgerald and Anthony Lonergan produced two of the game’s most crucial scores. Firstly, Donal Fitzgerald opened the winner’s second half account in the 34th minute with a hard earned point followed two minutes later by Lonergan’s brilliant individually worked goal, 1-12 to 0-8. Joshua Kay followed up with a good pointed free against the wind and there looked to be only one winner as the final entered its last quarter. Despite their long held dominance, Kilrossanty could have lost the title in the last fifteen minutes of normal time and in the added six minutes as they completely went out of the game at midfield and were under constant pressure until the long whistle. The hitherto confident big Comeragh support in the stand were now fearing the worst as Cois Bhride whittled away at their favourites’ 0-8 lead.

Cois Bhride had earlier missed a 38th minute goal chance and it took a terrific save from Cormac Heinen to deprive the group side a green flag in the 47th minute at the expense of a fruitless ‘45’. Despite being down a man in the 50th minute, the far west side got the goal they so badly needed in the 51st minute by the excellent throughout Billy Hynes and when Darragh Buckley popped over his second point, there was just 0-4 the difference at 1-13 to 1-9. Cois Bhride missed a 54th minute pointed free attempt but there was only one kick of the size 5 the difference two minutes later when Shane Ryan found the target from a similar attempt. The winners were conspicuous by their absence in the Cois Bhride half of the field in the final quarter and the one time they visited it, in the 58th minute, Joshua Kay was wide with a pointed free attempt. The five minutes of added time were justified due to

Kilrossanty celebrates their win over Cois Bhride in the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons County Minor Football Final Division 3 in Fraher Field with mentors and young supporters.

delays and the start / stop nature of the final quarter but despite implementing severe pressure, the sole return for Cois Bhride was a 64th minute Kieran Crawford point from play. It wasn’t pretty in the last quarter but over the hour, Kilrossanty were the better footballing side and they fully deserved their latest big ball title. Cois Bhride fought all the way but they didn’t possess the team work of the winners. Referee Tadhg Tobin of the Brickeys club handled his first County Final outside of Bord Na nOg very well and it won’t be his last one. PRESENTATION Chairman of the County Board Paddy Joe Ryan presented the winning shield to Kilrossanty captain Donal Fitzgerald in front of their huge following amid scenes of great excitement. Kilrossanty’s Top Three: Anthony Lonergan, Donal Fitzgerald, Mikey Lawlor. Cois Bhride’s Top Three: Billy Hynes, Shane Ryan, Ed O’Neill. Observer’s Man of the

Match: Anthony Lonergan. Number of Scorers: Kilrossanty 6. Cois Bhride 4. Scores from Play: Kilrossanty 1-7. Cois Bhride 1-6. Frees For: Kilrossanty 19. Cois Bhride 19. Wides: Kilrossanty 4. Cois Bhride 3. Score of the Match: Kilrossanty’s 36th minute goal engineered and executed by Anthony Lonergan. Scorers – Kilrossanty: Joshua Kay 0-6f, Anthony Lonergan 1-0, Donal Fitzgerald 03, Mikey Lawlor 0-2, Eoin Power and Eoin Curran 0-1 each. Cois Bhride: Billy Hynes 1-3, Shane Ryan 0-5f, Darragh Buckley and Kieran Crawford 0-1 each. Kilrossanty: Cormac Heinen, Patrick Hayes, Michael Galvin, Patrick Power, John Paul Quinlan, Eoin Curran, Anthony Lonergan, Donal Fitzgerald, Jack Whyte, Mikey Lawlor, Eoin Power, Joshua Kay, Luke Ryan. Cois Bhride: Mark Steward, Billy Henley, Robbie Geary, Tom Roche, Darragh Mulcahy, Ian Beecher, Cathal Geary, Ed O’Neill, Billy Hynes, Shane Ryan, Kieran Crawford, Darragh Buckley, Conor McCarthy. Sub: Dean Beecher for Billy Henley. Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickeys).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Referee John Condon (An Rinn) pictured with captains Tiernan Murray (Abbeyside) and Tomas Fahey (Kilgobinet).

Local Bar Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship

Abbeyside wins again Abbeyside …………2-21; Kilgobinet ………… 0-12. ABBEYSIDE followed up their comprehensive win over Fourmilewater with another championship victory at the Fraher Field last Friday evening. The Villagers proved too strong for Kilgobinet as expected and this pairing doesn’t do either club any benefit. A very much in form Tiernan Murray scored the winners two goals both in the first half at the end of which the scoreboard read 2-9 to 0-4. Kilgobinet fared better in the second half with J. J. Fitzgerald in defence and Tomas Fahey in the scoring department standing out. Apart from Tiernan Murray others such as Richie and Jamie Ryan, Gavin Breen, Colm Kindregan, David Sweeney and Maurice Power (score of the match)

impressed for the winners. Scorers – Abbeyside: Tiernan Murray 2-3, Colm Kindregan 0-4, Richie Ryan 0-4 (2f), Ruairi Conway and Maurice Power 0-3 each, Kevin Dwane 0-2, David Sweeney and Mikey Coleman 0-1 each . Kilgobinet: Tomas Fahey 0-6 (2f), Conor Kavanagh 0-2, Tommy Cullinan, Paudie Fahey (f), Stephen Cliffe and Paul Walsh 0-1 each. Ballinacourty: Seamus Ryan; Stephen O’Connor, Gavin Breen, Mikey Coleman; Jamie Ryan, Shane Briggs, Patrick Lynch;

John Elsted, David Sweeney; Richie Ryan, Kevin Dwane, Maurice Power; Eoin Kiely, Colm Kindregan, Tiernan Murray. Subs: Ruairi Conway, Conor McCarthy, Stephen Slater. Kilgobinet: James Fennell; Eddie Cullinan, J. J. Fitzgerald, John Cass; Mark Dunford, Paudie Fahey, John Moloney; Tomas Fahey, Stephen Coffey; Paul Walsh, Tommy Cullinan, Joe Curtin; Fergus Power, Conor Kavanagh, Johnny Murphy. Sub: Cormac Power. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR ‘A’ HURLING LEAGUE TABLE Tourin Abbeyside Geraldines Kilgobinet Fourmilewater

p w d 2 2 0 2 2 0 3 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 0

l for against 0 43 13 0 51 22 1 51 40 2 21 50 3 25 66

diff 30 29 11 -29 -41

pts 4 4 4 0 0

Results and Teams INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Ballysaggart ………. 3-15; Stradbally ……………. 3-8. Ballysaggart: Matty Meagher; Jack Roche, Kieran Fennessy, Cailean O’Gorman; Barry Murphy, Darren Meagher, Stephen Mangan; Christy Murphy Sam Ryan; Stephen Hale, Ronan Walsh, Chris O’Gorman; Michael Ryan, Ken Cashell, Paudie Hale. Stradbally: Trevor Curran; John Halpin, Luke Casey, Cathal Cusack; Paddy Doyle, Robert Ahern, Ger Crowley; Jack Mullaney, Daniel Weldon; Cormac Gough, Ger Power, Paul Tobin; Jack Navin, Nicky Power, Eoin O’Brien. Sub: Trevor Costelloe. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin).

JUNIOR ‘B’ HURLING Shamrocks …………….. 2-20; Ballysaggart …………….. 1-5. Shamrocks: Eamonn Forbes; Seamus Tobin, Tom Baldwin, Mike Lacey; John Baldwin, Liam Dalton, Michael O’Neill; Christy Murphy, Tom Donovan; Keegan O’Farrell, Bernie Kelleher, Martin Delaney; Padraig Tobin, Sam O’Neill (2-0), Alan Kelly. Sub: John Anthony Kelly. Ballysaggart: Davy Nugent; Jack Cunningham, Jamie Walsh, Seamus Kearney; Kevin Murphy, Bobby Ryan, Brian Meagher; Shane Meagher, Stephen Hale, Fergal Meagher, Paudie Hale,

Ger Fennessy; Padraig Murphy, Paddy Nugent, 1-0, Conor Bennett. Subs: Daniel Moloney, Adrian Meagher. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin).

MINOR FOOTBALL QUARTER-FINAL DIVISION 2 Portlaw/Ballyduff …...1-15; Ardmore …………........ 0-9. Portlaw/Ballyduff: Luke Power; Erin Furlong, Craig Fraher, Jake Power; Jack Behan, Jamie Murphy, Jordan O’Sullivan; Kevin Cheasty, Jack Harrington; Colm McDonald, Ross Coffey O’Shea, Daryl O’Shea; John Power, Colm Dempsey, Shane O’Brien. Subs: Colin O’Brien, Dylan Fitzgerald, Eoin Walsh, Sean Murphy. Ardmore: Kevin McGrath; Niall Power, Eoghan O’Shea, Adam Power; Nathan Bryan, Seamus Cronin, Padraig Foley; Jack Keane, James Michael Flavin; Jack Walshe, John O’Brien, Ciaran Keating; Brian Walsh, Michael O’Neill, David Walsh. Subs: Lee Morrissey, Gerry Rwardon, Harry Yellop, Tiernan Beresford, Billy Foley, Diarmuid Geaney. Referee: Gavin Whelan Emmetts).

PHELAN CUP Clashmore/Kinsalebeg .1-10; Ballinacourty ………… 0-9. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Darragh Curran; Shane Russell,

Ciaran Bourke, Kieran Connery; Phil Dee, Jason Seward, Sean Bourke; Aidan Trihy, Declan Allen; Edmund O’Halloran, Cillian O’Keeffe, Darren Foley; Fintan Breathnach, Noel Smyth 1-0, Mark Nugent. Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright; Eoghan Bergib, Sean O’Hare, John Elsted; David Collins, Brian Looby, Conor McCarthy; John Hurney, Patrick Lynch; Michael Maher, Gary Hurney, Shane Briggs; Shane O’Donovan, Patrick Hurney, David Looby. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Tourin ………………. 2-10; Colligan …………….. 0-12. Tourin: Colm Bennett; Brian O’Donoghue, Mark Landers, Tom McGrath; David McGrath, Brendan Scanlon, Brian Leahy; Sean Leahy, Jack Leahy; Lorcan Murphy, Daithi Wilkinson, Kevin Leahy; Peter O’Grady, Niall Leahy 1-0, Cathal Wilkinson; Subs: Shane Dunne, Darragh Wilkinson 1-0. Colligan: Kenny Walsh; Jason Dunford, Alan Walsh, John Flynn; Sean Browne, PJ Coffey, Michael McGrath; Gavin Whelan, John Wall; Pa McGrath, John Morrissey, Dean McKenna; Stevie McGrath, Alan Kinsella, Richie Kiely. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Paul Houlihan and Lenny Crotty pictured planting a tree at the Hooli Long Puck in the Dungarvan GAA Grounds for David Houlihan, Trevor Crotty and other deceased members.

John A. Murphy Memorial Senior Hurling Tournament Final

Dungarvan inaugural winners of John A. Murphy Cup Dungarvan ………… 2-19; Midleton …………… 3-13. CORK visitors Midleton made a late second half comeback in this very entertaining inaugural John A Murphy senior hurling tournament at the Dungarvan club grounds last Friday evening and it took a last minute save by the Blues’ defence from an ordinary free by the Magpies goalie Tommy Wallace to prevent the game going to extra time. The winners led by 1-12 to 1-6 at the short whistle with their goal coming from corner forward Liam Ryan in the 5th minute whilst Midleton’s green flag arrived at the very end of the thirty minutes from James Nagle. Dungarvan’s own Nagle, Jamie, was the best player on view before the break , scoring 0-6 (2f) with other contributions coming from Sean Ryan (2), Colm Curran (2), Liam Ryan, and Cormac Curran. Cork minor Cormac Beausang impressed at corner forward for Midleton shooting 0-5 (2f) with Seadnaidh Smith raising their other white flag. Midleton received an early boost to the second half when Beausang placed Padraig Nagle for a peach of a goal but Dungarvan counteracted soon afterwards with Liam Ryan doing likewise for a Ryan Donnolly green flag. Dungarvan led at the end of the third quarter by 2-15 to 2-9 but the Magpies finished the stronger with a third goal, this time by full forward Peter Dowling and some fine points by such as James Nagle and Conor Beausang to bring this enjoyable contest down to the wire. Referee Michael Wadding gave the man of the match decision to Dungarvan’s Jamie Nagle, presented to him by Claire Fitzpatrick and

Eileen Murphy presented the winning trophy to Colm Curran, the Blues captain. Dungarvan: Jack Morrissey, Aaron Donnolly, Luke Egan; John Curran, Kieran Power, Kenny Moore; Mike Kiely, Joe Allen; Sean Ryan, Colm Curran, Jamie Nagle; Cormac Curran. Ryan Donnolly, Liam Ryan. Subs: John Havens, Darragh Fitzgerald, Aidan Kirwan. Midleton: Tommy Wallace; Billy O’Shea, Alwyn Kearney, Elliot Mulcahy; Cillian Hurley, Seamus O’Farrell, Patrick O’Mahony; Padraig O’Farrell, Seadnaidh Smith; James Nagle, Padraig Nagle, Sean O’Meara; Cormac Beausang, Peter Dowling, Michael Keohane. Scorers – Dungarvan: Jamie Nagle 0-9 (4f), Ryan Donnolly 1-2, Liam Ryan 1-1, Colm Curran 0-3, Cormac Curran 0-2 (1f), Sean Ryan 0-2. Midleton: Cormac

Beausang 0-7 (4f), James Nagle 1-2, Peter Dowling and Padraig Nagle 1-0 each,

Seadnaidh Smith 0-1. Referee: Michael Wadding (Roanmore).

Claire Fitzpatrick presents the John A. Murphy Memorial Tournament Final Man of the Match Award to Dungarvan's Jamie Nagle.

Eileen Murphy presents the John A. Murphy Memorial Cup to Dungarvan captain Colm Curran. Also included is Paddy Fitzgerald, President Dungarvan GAA and Deirdre White (Johnny's sister).

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Waterford Ladies Football

Waterford Minor ladies seek All-Ireland place WATERFORD Ladies minor football team seek a place in the All-Ireland final when they travel to McDonagh Park Nenagh on Saturday next to face the Connacht champions Roscommon. Waterford have qualified for the final by beating Limerick in the Munster final on a score line of Waterford 2-15; Limerick 1-4, having comprehensively defeated Clare in the first round. Roscommon have been impressive in their Connacht championship campaign holding a much fancied Galway team to a draw, scoring 5 goals and 10 points in the process. Next up for them was a narrow one point defeat to Mayo which left them qualified for the B final in which they faced Leitrim. In this game the prowess of their forwards was clearly evident when they put 10 goals past the Leitrim girls. Waterford’s team will have a battle on their hands but the team is full of experience. Five of the panel, Katie, Emma and Aoife Murray, Megan Dunford and Kate Mc Grath tasted All Ireland Intermediate success in Croke Park last September while a large number of the panel have played in the National League campaign this season. As well as this, Waterford have a fair sprinkling of last year’s victorious under 16 squad who coincidentally beat Roscommon in the final

in Nenagh. Roscommon have much experience in their squad also, they have a number of intermediate panellists, have 10 members of the Connacht schools post primary squad and like Waterford a number of players who played in the under 16 final will also be on show in the Minor semi final. Both teams have very strong forward lines and are well able to take scores. Waterford’s defence and the mid-field pairing are very strong and will be well tested on Saturday. The team under the management of Pat Sullivan are well prepared and are ready for action. It will be a close game with neither side yielding an inch. Waterford will put everything on the line to get to the final and with a little luck and the great Déise spirit will achieve their goal. Confidence is high and the team will give 100% in their efforts to reach the All Ireland final against either Meath or Cavan in two week’s time. Throw-In, in Nenagh is on Saturday 16th at 2 p.m. with Jason Mullins of Limerick in charge of proceedings. UNDER 14 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Our club under 14 championships have reached the final stages and the finals were played in Fraher Field on Tuesday night last, 12th. In the A final Ballymacarbry and Stradbally did battle,

while in the D final it was the turn of St. Pat’s and Comeragh Rangers. Full report and scorelines in next week’s paper. Kilrossanty Brickey Rangers are the C champions and the B final between Ballyduff and Na Déise will be played at a later date. ADULT CHAMPIONSHIPS Our adult club championship has started with a good win for Abbeyside over Comeragh Rangers B in the Intermediate championship on a score line of 2-17 to 2-7. This was an exciting game which was very competitive in the first half but Abbeyside’s greater experience helped them to pull away in the second half. In the Junior A competition Dungarvan had a convincing win over Ballymacarbry B. Early goals for Dungarvan here were the key and had a good lead early on which they never relinquished. ADULT 11-A-SIDE After the league section of the competition now completed the way is set for the semi-finals and finals stages. In Division 2 Dungarvan beat Killrossanty; Brickey Rangers and Comeragh Rangers B overcame Na Déise to set up a final pairing. In Division 1 Abbeyside’s win over Clashmore now means that the sem-final pairings are Ballymacarbry v Stradbally and Comeragh Rangers v Abbeyside.

Referee John Condon (An Rinn) pictured with team captains James Beresford (Ballinacourty), Mark Boland (Dungarvan) and linesmen Domhnall O Murchadha (An Rinn) and Stephen McCarthy (Stradbally).

J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Div. 1 M.F.C. Semi-Final

Ballinacourty qualifies for County Final Ballinacourty ………. 2-15, Dungarvan …………… 1-2. IN the other semi-final played at the Fraher Field last Wednesday evening, Ballinacourty continued their unbeaten run in defence of their minor title with a onesided sixteen point win over neighbours Dungarvan. It was a clinical performance by the defending champions and served notice that it will take a big performance from Gaultier to relieve them of their title. Short the services of their

key player Neil Montgomery through injury, ‘Courty led by 0-8 to 0-1 at half-time with Dungarvan failing to take some early goal scoring opportunities. Second half goals by Patrick Power and Ryan Daly finished off the game early with some very well taken points being kicked by Power again and Tom Looby. Dylan Swales got a consolation goal for Dungarvan nearing the final whistle. Scorers – Ballinacourty: Ryan Daly 2-1, Tom Looby

0-5 (2f), Patrick Power 0-4, Shane Kiely 0-2, Ben Flynn 0-1. Dungarvan: Dylan Swales 1-0, Brendan Cullinane and Jack Lacey 0-1 each. Ballinacourty: Aaron Beresford; Daithi Brunnock, Shane Aherne, Darragh McGrath; Micheal O’Riordan, Bearach Moore, Mark Twomey; James Beresford, Tony Collins; Tom Looby, Shane Kiely, Sean Whelan Barrett; Ryan Daly, Patrick Power, Ben Flynn.

Sub: Jack Kiely. Dungarvan: Kian Cliffe; Gary Donnolly, Peter Queally, Conor Duggan; Dylan Murphy, Jack Lacey, Kealan Daly; Mark Boland, Glen Waters; Luke O’Callaghan, Sean Crotty, Conor Hayes; Brendan Cullinane, Dylan Swales, Colm O’Shea. Subs: Conor Dee, John Power, Daniel Kiely, Wayne O’Donnell. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Gaultier storm into Minor Football Final Gaultier ………………. 4-8; Nire …………………… 0-7.

Report Courtesy of Phil Fanning

Refereee Thomas Walsh (Modeligo) pictured with team captains Richie Scanlon (Affane) and Gavin Whelan (Emmets).

Lawlors Hotel Western Premier Junior Football Championship

Emmetts too strong for Affane Emmetts ……………2-16; Affane ………………… 0-5. COLLIGAN Emmetts proved too strong for Affane in this Group Junior Football championship game in the Dungarvan club grounds last Tuesday week. A John Morrissey goal helped the winners to a 1-8 to 0-4 half-time lead and a John Wall penalty midway through the second half finished off

the game as a contest. Emmetts: Dean McKenna; Michael McGrath, John Flynn, Jason Dunford; Ross Browne, P. J. Coffey, Sean Browne; Gavin Whelan Mark Flynn; Stevie McGrath, Johnny Wall, Richie Kiely; Kenny Walsh, John Morrissey, Charlie Whelan. Sub: Aaron Whelan. Affane: Darren Curran; Mossie Noonan, Damien McCarthy, Craig Dunne; Evan McGrath, Cillian Denn, Colm Looby; Keith Landers, Paul

Murray; Paul Barry, Richie Scanlon, Tommy McCarthy; Brian Crotty, Paul Landers, Frankie Keniry; Sub: Colin Landers. Scorers – Emmetts: Johhny Wall 1-5 (1-3f), John Morrissey 1-3, Mark Flynn 0-4, Gavin Whelan 0-2, Richie Kiely and Steven McGrath 0-1 each. Affane: Paul Murray 0-4 (3f), Keith Landers and Evan McGrath 0-1 each. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

THREE second half goals saw Gaultier storm to victory in this Division 1 semi-final in Leamybrien on Wednesday last and so reverse a three point defeat by the same opposition in the qualifying stage a week earlier. After a keenly contested first half, that saw both sides squander a host of scoring chances, Gaultier, fielding at full strength, upped the ante in the second half to physically dominate a Nire side that could not find the goal touch that saw them notch three a week earlier. Nire got off to a flying start with county minor Shane O’Meara opening the scoring with a point inside a minute but a minute later centre forward Dean Kearns raced through for a goal that gave Gaultier a lead that was never going to be relinquished. The resulting kick-out was returned over the bar by Gaultier corner forward Niall O’Keeffe and from that point on the Nire were chasing the game.

The Ballymac’ side were winning plenty of possession with Dylan Guiry driving his side forward but a reluctance to shoot for scores saw costly turnovers while at the other end Gaultier were equally wasteful, blazing wide from scoring positions. An exchange of points between Tholm Guiry and David Jones in the 10th minute was followed by a barren spell until Tom Barron soloed through for a fine individual Nire point in the 22nd minute. Darragh O’Keeffe replied with a Gaultier point from a free but by the 28th minute points from a Shane O’Meara free and another fine effort from the wing by Tom Barron had cut the Gaultier lead to a point. The Barony side regained the initiative however, and closed out the half with well taken points from Donal Power and Darragh Morgan to take a 1-5 to 0-5 lead into the second half. Nire applied the early pressure in the second half but failed to capitalise with Dylan and Tholm Guiry both off target from good positions. The misses proved costly when

Michael Mahony put Kearns through for a point in the 37th minute and Darragh O’Keeffe pointed a free a minute later. Tholm Guiry replied with a pointed free for Nire but then came the first of the three second half goals for Gaultier when corner back Jack Troy made a devastating run out of defence along the right wing before crossing for Niall O’Keeffe to finish to the net in the 40th minute. Before the Nire could regroup the ball was in the net again with Darragh O’Keeffe’s lobbing ball dropping under the crossbar at the far post with goalkeeper Ross Guiry under pressure from an incoming forward. From that point on Gaultier retained control with Dean Kearns adding a point from a free and Niall O’Keeffe adding his second goal in the 56th minute. Nire’s only reply was a last minute point from a free by Tholm Guiry. Gaultier went on to face Ballinacourty in the final in Walsh Park last Monday evening where they will have to improve their accuracy in shooting for points as they will not find the defending champions as accommodating in

conceding goals as was the case here. Scorers – Gaultier: Niall O’Keeffe 2-1, Dean Kearns (0-1F) and Darragh O’Keeffe (0-2Fs) 1-2 each, Donal Power, David Dawson and Darragh Morgan 0-1 each. Nire: Tholm Guiry 0-3 (2Fs), Tom Barron and Shane O’Meara 0-2 each. Gaultier: Davy Daniels, Jack Troy, Dale Cullinane, Tadhg Foley, Alan Deegan, Michael Hutchinson, Billy O’Sullivan, Donal Power, David Dawson, Michael Mahony, Dean Kearns, Darragh Morgan, Darragh O’Keeffe, David Jones, Niall O’Keeffe. Subs: Conor Stratton for Power, Stephen Jones for Morgan, Conor O’Brien for N. O’Keeffe. Nire: Ross Guiry, Brendan Guiry, Jake Mulcahy, Ian Gilman, Ciaran Ryan, Dylan Guiry, Tholm Guiry, Liam Cooney, Ciaran Walsh, Dylan Phelan, Tom Barron, Jordan Ryan, Johnny Prendergast, Shane O’Meara, Glen Cullinane. Subs: Darragh O’Flynn and Larry Walsh for Prendergast and Cullinane. Referee: Alan Kissane.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

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Gaelic Jottings Munster Under 21 Hurling Championship WATERFORD will play Clare in the Bord Gais Energy Munster GAA Hurling Under 21 Championship semi-final on Wednesday, July 13th at 7 p.m. in Walsh Park Waterford (note time change). It’s time to get back up on the horse this Wednesday for the Munster Under 21 hurling semi-final. Hopefully, those on the verges of the current Waterford hurling scene will have learned from the mistakes of forecasting all sorts of things after our senior championship win against Clare and talking about weekends in Dublin in September and will not be talking up our under 21’s because we won the minor All-Ireland three years ago. 2013 has no bearing on this year and after losing out to Clare last year in Ennis, this Wednesday evening’s game is going to be a difficult task. Especially so when our team will not have played together this year because of the involvement of many in our senior set-up and this is not an ideal preparation for this championship and needs to be looked at closely.

Munster Final disappointment YOU don’t become a bad team overnight and this is what everybody involved in the Waterford senior hurling team must believe and address over the next two week before they play Wexford in the All-Ireland quarter-final. Disappointment is huge after the defeat and the manner of it to Tipperary in Limerick last Sunday but everyone must be conscious of the fact that it is the players and those involved with them and close to them that are the most disappointed. It was never more important than now for all Waterford people to get behind their favourites and support them and we can have ‘la eile ag an bPaoraigh in two weeks time. BACK TO THURLES Our quarter-final senior hurling game against Wexford will be held in Thurles on Sunday week, July 24th at 2 p.m. The second quarter final between Clare and Galway will be played at the same venue and on the same day at 4 p.m. MANAGER CARRIES THE CAN Derek McGrath accepted responsibility Waterford’s defeat against Tipperary in the Munster final. The loss evoked memories of the 2011 decider between the counties - a day where Waterford also lost by 21 points - shipping seven goals in the process. McGrath was in sombre mood when he spoke to RTÉ Sport after this latest reverse. "It's my job to have the team prepared in a manner that they'll be able to produce a performance that was a lot better than that," he said. "It's highly embarrassing and we're very demoralised after it. Any analysis of us is probably balanced by how good Tipperary were and how clinical they were at times. "Our lads weren't at the pitch of things today. We looked leggy and perhaps over-trained. The bucks stops with me in that department." In a further assessment of his team's collapse, the Déise boss added: "We started the game reasonably well and were pretty conventional at the start. "And just as we were getting a bit of a foothold in the game, the floodgates opened. It's very, very disappointing you have to say." Waterford will now look to get their

season back on track when they face Wexford in the All-Ireland quarter-final on 24 July. The other pairing sees Clare take on Galway. SWEEPER SYSTEM STAYS Derek McGrath has vowed not to tear up the script and in fact, the heavy nature of his team’s defeat has only served to reinforce his belief in the sweeper system. “It actually reinforces the way we set-up. A close analysis of that game will show that for 45 minutes or so, we were actually conventional. “It was just that Tipp dropped a player back and it made us look like we had an extra man. “It would actually revert me to thinking that we’re better off playing a particular way. “We haven’t the time to alter too much. We altered today. We choose today as the time to decide that 0-16 wouldn’t be good enough to win a Munster final. It wasn’t good enough last year. The irony of it is that we scored less. A NICE TOUCH Former Tipperary All Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne was leaving the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday when he happened to see Maurice Shanahan making his way out. He was walking a little ahead of him but parked his disappointment to take a few steps back and stand in for a photograph with a disabled supporter. ‘’It was a remarkable touch of class on Maurice’s behalf as he was carrying a world of hurt leaving the stadium but still found time for somebody less fortunate than himself. It was just a beautiful touch from Maurice ‘’ said the Tipp man. MULLANE LOOKS AHEAD "Waterford have been a breath of fresh air over the last 12 months but they didn't turn up on Sunday. Never mind talk of the sweeper system; the work-rate required to win a Munster final simply wasn't there. "We were lethargic and sluggish, stuck to the ground. On the flipside, as Derek acknowledged, Tipp were clinical and skilful. In fact, they were exceptional and got their tactics spot on. "Look at how they nullified the sweeper - Darren Gleeson went direct and Tipp got bodies around Tadhg de Búrca. When they got possession they were able to slip the ball off to runners and Waterford were opened up time and again." He continued: "So where to for Waterford? The disappointing thing is we've been down this road before - losing heavily in the 2011 Munster final and 2008 All-Ireland final. For such a young team, it's a big setback to ship a defeat like this but they have to regroup now. There is no other option. "Five years ago we were in a similar position but we came out a fortnight later and beat Galway by 10 points. "It's not going to be easy to lift the lads but if you'd told me a week ago that we'd be playing Wexford in an All-Ireland quarter-final, I'd fancy us to take them. "The difference now is that Wexford will be on such a high after beating Cork on Saturday. It's a local derby but still a winnable game for Waterford."

Ryan Retires T. J. RYAN has confirmed he will not be putting his name forward for the role of Limerick senior hurling manager next season. Ryan admitted after his side’s four-point defeat to Clare on Saturday that “he had a go and it wasn’t good enough”. His mind seemed to be all but made up after the qualifier loss but he did also say that he would “sleep

Trisha Kiely about to hit the sliotar during The Hooli Long Puck last Saturday at Dungarvan GAA Club.

on it and think about it over the next day or two”. However, he has since decided that enough is enough, even though he had another year to run on his contract, and the County Board have confirmed his departure. The Garryspillane clubman took over as Limerick manager in 2014, when he guided the county to an AllIreland semi-final against eventual champions Kilkenny, after a season as a joint-manager alongside Donal O’Grady in 2013. He was handed a three-year deal after their 2014 season but following two disappointing campaigns, which saw them eliminated in the round 2 of the qualifiers, Ryan has called time a year early. It is believed that the search for his replacement will begin straight away with Na Piarsaigh boss Shane O’Neill, Kerry manager Ciaran Carey and 2015 All-Ireland U-21 winning manager John Kiely being tipped as his possible successor.

Western Board Fixtures JUNIOR Football Attached: Geraldines v Melleray-Friday, 15th July at 7.30 pm in Melleray Junior Football Premier-Round 6: Tallow v Colligan - Friday, 15th July at 7.30 pm in Cappoquin. Shamrocks v Lismore - Saturday, 16th July at 7.30 pm in Ballyduf. Old Parish v Sliabh gCua Saturday, 16th July at 7.30 pm in Bushy Park Affane v Ballinacourty - Friday, 15th July at 7.30 pm in Bushy Park. Note: The fixtures below are now postponed due to our Senior Hurlers involvement in the All-Ireland quarterfinal on Sunday, 24th July. Intermediate Football - Rd 2. Nire v Modeligo Saturday, 16th July at 7.30 pm in Colligan. Dungarvan v Ballyduff UpperSaturday 16th July at 7.30 pm in Cappoquin. Junior Football Attached. Kilgobinet v Ballysaggart - Sunday, 17th July at 12 noon in Bohadoon. Our main championship games are still on hold with the All Ireland senior hurling quarter final pencilled in for July 24th. There are a number of junior football games scheduled with wins forecasted for Emmets, Shamrocks, Sliabh gCua and Ballinacourty and for Melleray in the junior ‘B’ championship.

County Board Fixtures SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Rathgormack v Kilrossanty in Fraher Field on Friday, July 15th at 8 p.m. Gaultier v St. Saviours in Walsh Park on Saturday, July 16th at 7.30 p.m. Rathgormack top Group A at present with four points from three games played while Kilrossanty have won their only match to date. A win for either should cement their place in the quarter finals. Kilrossanty look the better balanced side at the moment and will be favourites to claim their second brace of championship points. The game in Walsh Park has a distinct look of a relegation battle about it. Gaultier have lost their three games so far while St. Saviours have a win over Ballinacourty to their credit after the same amount of matches and it is this victory that makes them favourites to come out on top this Saturday in this Eastern derby. PHELAN CUP FIXTURES Saturday, July 16th at 7.30 p.m. Ardmore v Stradbally and Ballinameela v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg with the latter team in each pairing fancied to win. SARGENT CUP Sunday, July 17th – Cappoquin v Dungarvan at 12 noon and Mt. Sion v Tallow at 2 p.m. Dungarvan and Mt. Sion will be the favourites to prevail here.

Championship and League Results JUNIOR ‘A’ HURLING Geraldines scored a good win over Fourmilewater’s second team in the Western ‘A’ Junior Hurling championship on a score of 2-13 to 1-8 and this keeps them in line for the knockout stages. In the same grade, Tallow got the better of neighbours Ballyduff by 4-13 to 3-9. Abbeyside proved too strong for Kilgobinet while the St. Marys v Dungarvan match did not go ahead. JUNIOR ‘B’ HURLING Shamrocks were much too powerful for Ballysaggart in their Junior ‘B’ Championship game as the scoreline of 2-20 to 1-5 indicates. Meanwhile

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Cappoquin and Kilrossanty served notice that they will be in with a shout this year with wins over Brickeys and Abbeyside respectively. Cappoquin won by 1-14 to 1-11 and Kilrossanty were 2-16 to 0-8 winners. SARGENT CUP In Group ‘B’ in the Sargent Cup/ Senior Hurling League, De La Salle defeated Roanmore by 0-21 to 1-11 while three days later Roanmore drew at home against Abbeyside on a score of 0-18 to 1-15. PHELAN CUP Brickeys are joint top with Kilrossanty in Group A of the Phelan Cup after their 0-10 to 0-4 away win against St. Saviours. Both Brickeys and Kilrossanty play each other in Bushy Park this Friday. INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE In Group ‘B’ Ballysaggart scored a morale boosting win over Stradbally by 3-15 to 3-8 with Paudie Hale, Stephen Mangan and Ken Cashel raising the white flags for the winners and Paul Tobin, Ger Power and Nicky Power doing likewise for the Reds.

450 Handpasses THE Connacht senior football final produced over 450 handpassing movements last Sunday which is dragging down the traditional style and perhaps now it’s a good time to change the name of the game from football to handpassball!

Scór Na Seachtaine AUSTIN Gleeson’s point from a sideline cut 65 metres out in the Munster senior hurling final in Limerick last Sunday.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Facebook page, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the Western Junior Hurling Championship game between Ballinameela and Old Parish on Sunday, July 2nd, 1961.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Minor Football Final

Gaultier goals beat Ballinacourty in Minor Final Gaultier ………………. 2-3; Ballinacourty ………… 0-8. IT’S not too often a team wins a County Final scoring just three points but this was the case last Monday evening in Walsh Park when Gaultier dethroned reigning champions Ballinacourty by the minimum of margins. ‘Courty raised more flags than their opponents but it was Gaultier’s green ones in each half that got Martin O’Connor’s charges into the winning enclosure here. There has been many exciting encounters at under age level between these clubs in recent years but this was certainly not one of them as it was riddled with mistakes by both sets of players and it was certainly not up to the standard that one would expect at Division 1 level. 134 patrons paid €374 into a match which didn’t have the appeal one would expect perhaps because it was slotted into a Monday evening just days after the semi-finals to finish the championship before the hurling commences later in the month. Gaultier enjoyed the majority of the support and for a county final one would have expected more to travel down to the city venue from the local club. Ballinacourty had the opportunity to draw the match in the 63rd minute when they were awarded a free but it was surprising that neither Tom Looby or Sean Barrett Whelan were entrusted with the attempt after previously scoring twice each from placed balls. However, it was the lack of a goal threat that was Ballinacourty’s undoing and Ryan Daly who had scored two against Dungarvan was replaced as early as the 18th minute. ‘Courty looked to be in a very good position at the short whistle when they trailed by just 0-1 having played against the strong wind. Indeed, their team work was much superior to Gaultier’s who were relying on individual performances with such as man of the match David Dawson, Dale Cullinane, Dean Kearns, Darragh O’Keeffe and Mike Hutchinson standing out. Dawson scored all of Gaultier’s points and all from play, the first as late as the 6th minute into the game which set the trend for a low scoring affair. Tom Looby popped over a point from a very difficult angle in the 9th minute and he was very unlucky when an effort from play came back off the upright three minutes later. The key score in the first half came in the 15th minute when Ballinacourty gave away a free after the ball should have been cleared and with the defenders slow to get back, Mikey Mahony

quickly placed David Jones in front of goal and the midfielder sent a rocket of a shot into the city end goal. It was in many ways against the run of play and it was the winners’ final score of the first half with fifteen minutes remaining. The injury concerned Ballinacourty key player Neil Montgomery replaced Ryan Daly in the 18th minute in the forward division and Dano Looby’s charges finished the half strongly with a point by Ben Flynn in the 26th minute from a Patrick Power pass and a contender for score of the match two minutes later when Tom Looby kicked his second pointed free from an angle that any senior player would find it difficult to score from. ‘Courty keeper Aaron Beresford thwarted a second Gaultier goal at his near upright in added time and with the wind to come at their backs his team looked to be in a good position on a score of 1-1 to 0-3 as the teams trouped off the field for the break. The sides were level one minute into the second half when Shane Kiely and Neil Montgomery combined for Patrick Power’s first score and all seemed to be going to plan. However, Gaultier, led by their hardworking midfielder David Dawson, played better in the second half resulting in Ballinacourty not enjoying the amount of possession they would have liked or perhaps expected. Tom Looby gave his side a 37th minute lead but it was short lived and not to be visited again as David Dawson pointed from play in the 38th and in the 39th minute, 1-3 to 0-5 and they looked to be the better side at this stage of proceedings. A Sean Whelan Barrett pointed free in the 49th minute after a ten minute struggle for supremacy by both teams levelled the match for the fourth and final time at 1-3 to 0-6 with the next score always going to be of most importance. When it arrived it was a major one in more than one sense and it ultimately decided the name to be inscribed on the cup. In defending in the 51st minute, a Ballnacourty player brought the ball down to the ground but it broke to a Gaultier player who spotted wing forward Darragh Morgan and he gave Aaron Beresford no chance at the Keane’s road end for the deciding score, 2-3 to 0-6. Credit the reigning champions, they dominated the remainder of the game, thirteen minutes in all, in search of match saving scores. Gaultier captain Donal Power, obviously hampered by a knee injury was introduced for Alex Deegan and James O’Riordan replaced Shane Kiely for Ballinacourty.

Patrick Power kicked his second point from play in the 51st minute but scores were like goal dust in this match and it was all of nine minutes before ‘Courty scored again with a second pointed free by Sean Whelan Barrett, 2-3 to 0-8. ‘Courty substitute. James O’Riordan was sent to the line on a second yellow card in the 63rd minute. Tension was at an all time high during the three minutes of added time but when Neil Montgomery’s last ditch free attempt dropped short, Gaultier held out for a famous win though nobody could have quibbled with a return to the venue for a replayed encounter. PRESENTATION Chairman of the Couny Board P. J. Ryan correctly praised the Gaultier club for the work they are doing for football in the Eastern division with men like Martin O’Connor, the Cullinane brothers Sean and Eamonn and Eddie Fitzgerald keeping the show on the road before presenting the cup with no name to the winning captain Donal Power. Last year John Elsted of Ballinacourty received the JJ Kavanagh and Sons man of the match award but there was no such presentation this time round subject to correction. Gaultier’s Top Three: David Dawson, Dale Cullinane, Darragh O’Keeffe. Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Tom Looby, Daithi Brunnock, Michael O Riordan Observer’s Man of the Match: David Dawson. Number of Scorers: Gaultier 3. Ballinacourty 4. Scores from Play: Gaultier 2-3. Ballinacourty 0-4. Frees For: Gaultier 21. Ballinacourty 25. Wides: Gaultier 10. Ballinacourty 4. Score of the Match: Gaultier’s 15th minute goal engineered by Mikey Mahony and executed by David Jones. Scorers – Gaultier: David Jones and Darragh Morgan 1-0 each, David Dawson 0-3. Ballinacourty: Patrick Power 0-2, Tom Looby and Sean Whelan Barrett 0-2f each, Ben Flynn 0-1. Gaultier: David Daniels; Jack Troy, Dale Cullinane, Tadhg Foley; Alex Deegan, Mike Hutchinson, Billy O’Sullivan; David Jones, David Dawson; Mikey Mahony, Dean Kearns, Darragh Morgan; Darragh Morgan, Conor Stratton, Niall O’Keeffe. Subs: Conor O’Brien for Conor Stratton and Paddy Murphy for Niall O’Keeffe (both ht), Donal Power for Alex Deegan (51). Ballinacourty: Aaron Beresford; David Montgomery, Darragh McGrath, Daithi Brunnock; Michael O’Riordan, Bearach Moore, Mark Twomey; James Beresford, Tony Collins; Tom Looby, Shane Kiely, Sean Whelan Barrett; Ryan Daly, Patrick Power, Ben Flynn. Subs: Neil Montgomery for Ryan Daly, James O’Riordan for Shane Kiely, (51). Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan).

Kilrossanty GAA Club had the privilege of hosting Graiguenamanagh GAA from Kilkenny for the National Féile U-14. Members of the Kilrossanty Panel who won the 1977 Feile All Ireland in hurling with team mentors Tony Coffey and Sean Murphy.[Will Cusack Photography]

Ballyduff Upper who defeated St. Saviours in the Division 3 u-14 County Football Championship finalrecently, sponsored by St. Dominic & Waterford Credit Unions. [Nicola Kenny]

Ballyduff Upper team celebrate after winning the Division 3 U-14 County football final, sponsored by St. Dominic & Waterford Credit Unions. [Nicola Kenny]

Waterford GAA Results JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior Football Senior Attached Championship: Gaultier W/O Ballinameela JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Football Championship Div 1 Knockout: Ballinacourty 2-15; Dungarvan 1-2 Gaultier 4-8; The Nire 0-7 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Football Championship Div 2 Knockout: St. Patrick's W/O St. Saviour's Portlaw / Ballyduff 1-15; Ardmore 0-9 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Football Championship Div 3 Knockout: Kilrossanty 1-13; Cois Bhride 1-11 John Murphy Eastern Junior Football C/Ship: Ballyduff Lower 0-9; Ferrybank 1-5 Kill 1-18; Bunmahon 0-1 Senior Football League - Phelan Cup - Group A: Brickey Rangers 0-10; St. Saviour's 0-4 Senior Football League - Phelan Cup - Group B: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-10; Ballinacourty 0-9 Senior Hurling League - Sargent Cup - Group B: De La Salle 0-21 Roanmore 1-11 Roanmore 0-18; Abbeyside 1-15 De La Salle W/O Portlaw -

The Local Bar Western Junior A Hurling Championship Grp 1: Abbeyside 2-21; Kilgobinet 0-12 Geraldines 2-13; Fourmilewater 1-8 The Local Bar Western Junior A Hurling Championship Grp 2: Tallow 4-13; Ballyduff Upper 3-9 The Local Bar Western Junior B Hurling Championship Grp 1: Shamrocks 2-20; Ballysaggart 1-5 Kilrossanty 2-16; Abbeyside 0-8 The Local Bar Western Junior B Hurling Championship Grp 2: Cappoquin 1-14 Brickey Rangers 1-11 The Park Hotel West Intermediate Hurling League Group 1: Tourin Ballinwillin 2-10; Colligan 0-12 The Park Hotel West Intermediate Hurling League Group 2: An Rinn 1-16; Modeligo 2-13 Ballysaggart 3-15; Stradbally 3-8 Lawlors Hotel West Junior Football Premier Championship: Emmetts 2-16; Affane 0-6 Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Intermediate Football Championship - Group A: Newtown W/O St. Molleran's Kill 0-15; John Mitchel's 1-10 Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Intermediate Football Championship - Group B: Portlaw 0-11; De La Salle 2-5

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final

Early second half goals end Déise’s title hopes Tipperary ……………5-19; Waterford ……………0-13. THREE goals in the space of seven minutes relatively early in the second half ended Waterford’s hopes of a tenth Munster senior hurling crown at a rain drenched Gaelic Grounds in Limerick last Sunday. Nobody could have forecasted the extent of this defeat and our thoughts are primarily with the players and the team management who prepared diligently for this game and who are obviously devastated by the result and the final scoreline. What went wrong? There were a number of reasons, in our own opinion, and all combined for Waterford heads to drop with twenty minutes left to play. Playing with the wind a team must take full advantage of it which we didn’t while a tally of ten first half wides was just too many as the Deise team went in at the break trailing by 1-7 to 0-8. It was clear from the outset as well that the team was not firing on all cylinders, their first touch wasn’t up to its usual standard and the players were very heavy legged and just not their usual selves. Importantly of course, we are not scoring goals or threatening them and we obviously need more players close to the opponents’ goal in the traditional style to rectify this. The winners’ second half tactic with the wind at their backs was simple but effective. Goalie Darren Gleeson’s wind assisted puck outs were cannoned repeatedly into the heart of the Waterford defence and the result was 100% successful reaping a second moiety harvest of four goals and ten points. Tipperary were, of course, basically by far the better team but they are not as far ahead of Waterford as the final scoreline suggests and hopefully we will get the opportunity to address this into the future. It‘s a real test of a player when he is down and every-

thing is going against him and our own view is that such as Tadhg De Burca and Jamie Barron proved their pedigree as top class hurlers in adversity in that second half when others around them could not cope with the situation they found themselves in. The important question now is can Derek McGrath’s charges recover from Sunday’s huge disappointment and get back into the saddle for the upcoming All- Ireland quarter-final? We are not out of the championship and have a place in a championship semi-final to fight for. After a minute’s silence remembering the late Waterford star of former years Seamus Power, the Deise team seemed to be settling into the match from an early stage with Patrick Curran pointing after just 14 seconds and Austin Gleeson shooting over the first of his two successful sideline ball attempts in the third minute. Seamus Callinan (f) opened the winners’ account with the first score of his personal game tally of 1-11 but there were no signs of their pending scoring avalanche as Pauric Mahony, 0-2 (1f) pointed either side of Michael Breen’s 6th minute white flag. Wind assisted Waterford were overcarrying the ball, losing possession and an overworked defensive sector received its first setback when Stephen O’Keeffe showed too much of the sliotar to man of the match John McGrath and the young Tipp star finished the ball to the net for an early 9th minute goal which subsequently gave his side a half-time advantage though playing against the elements. Credit Waterford, they responded well and when a surging run by Jamie Barron was halted by Dan McCormack at the expense of a yellow card, Pauric Mahony pointed. He followed with a similar strike in the 13th minute and Austin Gleeson’s second

successful sideline cut from all of 65 metres restored the players’ faith and the lead on a scoreline of 0-7 to 1-2. Tipperary stayed in touch with white flags by Patrick Maher and Seamus Callinan (f) and it was at this stage that Waterford’s performance started to dip. A variety of players shot wides and a slow defence gave away close-in frees which Callinan punished on three occasions to lead with 31 minutes on the clock by 1-7 to 0-7. Having uncharacteristically earlier missed a free attempt, Pauric Mahony finished the first half scoring in the 34th minute as the winners who hunted in packs throughout enjoyed a halftime lead of 1-7 to 0-8. Mahoney’s point was Waterford’s first in twenty minutes while they only scored two first half points from play, the second one being as early as in the 6th minute of the match. The second half is one which Waterford hurling will not want to recall in a hurry but it is one to learn from as Tipperary showed how best to use the wind, place your forwards and score goals. As in the first half, Patrick Curran opened the scoring with an early point, this time after just nine seconds from a Jamie Barron pass. Signs of the impending Tipperary onslaught were ominous, however, when the winners shot three unanswered points by the 39th minute via Seamus Callinan, 0-2 (1f) and Noel McGrath to open the biggest lead in the game so far at 1-10 to 0-9. Worse was to come from a Deise point of view, however, and after Pauric Mahony pointed in the 40th minute, the side endured a second barren scoring spell of twenty minutes as Tipperary turned the screw with a scoring tally of 3-5 in this period. John McGrath was the main man, first of all catching a long puck out in the 41st minute by Darren Gleeson and raising

Waterford's Darragh Fives in possession against Tipperary's Michael Breen during the Munster Senior Hurling final in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

his second green flag, secondly by catching another Gleeson delivery two minutes later and feeding midfielder Michael Breen for a well taken goal and he then completed his hat-trick from a penalty strike in the 48th minute after Seamus Callinan had been fouled by Barry Coughlan. Points at will by such as Pauric Maher, John McGrath (2) and Seamus Callinan (0-3f) all combined to put a demoralising look on the scoreboard from a Deise point of view at 4-15 to 0-10 by the 59th minute. Waterford scored only five second half points, the last three by Patrick Curran who took over the free taking duties from the replaced Pauric Mahony. On the other hand, there were flashes of the Pairc Ui Chaoimh seven goals conceded in 2011 when Seamus Callinan rattled the net for his team’s fifth occasion in the 69th minute. Substitutes Jason Forde and Aidan McCormack also got in on the scoring act at the end of a game that Waterford will want to soon forget but also must learn from. Tipperary’s Top Three: John

Waterford's Shane Fives with the sliotar against Tipperary's Niall O'Meara during the Munster Senior Hurling final in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] McGrath, Cathal Barrett, Seamus Callinan. Waterford’s Top Three: Jamie Barron, Tadhg De Burca, Philip Mahony. Observer’s Man of the Match: John McGrath. Number of Scorers: Tipperary 8. Waterford 3. Scores From Play: Tipperary 4-10. Waterford 0-4. Frees For: Tipperary 13. Waterford 16. Wides: Tipperary 14. Waterford 14. Score of the Match: Austin Gleeson’s side line cut from the 65 metre line in the 14th minute.

Section of the Waterford's supporters.

Scorers for Tipperary: S. Callanan (1-11, 8 frees, 1 65); J. McGrath (3-2, 1-0 pen); M. Breen (1-1); Pádraic Maher, N. McGrath, Patrick Maher, J. Forde, A. McCormack (0-1 each). Scorers for Waterford: Pauric Mahony (0-6, 4 frees); P. Curran (0-5, 3 frees); A. Gleeson (0-2, sidelines). Tipperary: D. Gleeson; C. Barrett, J. Barry, M. Cahill; S. Kennedy, R. Maher, Pádraic Maher; B. Maher (c), M. Breen; D. McCormack, Patrick Maher, N. McGrath; J. McGrath, S. Callanan, N. O’Meara. Substitutes for Tipperary: J.

Forde for N. O’Meara (51); S. Curran for D. McCormack (56); K. Bergin for B. Maher (61); A. McCormack for N. McGrath (66); D. Maher for R. Maher (67). Waterford: S. O’Keeffe; S. Fives, B. Coughlan, N. O’Connor; Philip Mahony, T. de Burca, D. Fives; J. Barron, K. Moran (c); S. Bennett, Pauric Mahony, M. Walsh; M. Shanahan, A. Gleeson. Substitutes for Waterford: T. Devine for M. Shanahan (49); J. Dillon for M. Walsh (50); C. Dunford for A. Gleeson (56); C. Gleeson for N. Connors (57); B. O’Halloran for P. Mahony (60). Referee: B. Gavin (Offaly).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were John McCarthy, Pat and Maura Egan, Cappoquin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Waterford Senior Hurling Team who lost to Tipperary in the Munster Final in Limerick.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Triona, David, Paddy, Billy and Tom Osborne, Tom Beston and Harry O'Donovan from Aglish. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Tom, Aiden and Ronan Mansfield from Cappoquin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Waterford Primary Go Game hurling panel with mentors who played a Tipperary selection during half-time of the Munster Senior Hurling final in Limerick. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Waterford Primary Go Game Camogie panel with mentors who played a Tipperary selection during half-time of the Munster Senior Hurling final in Limerick. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Kieran, Oisin and Riain Hallahan from Dungarvan with Aiden and Eoin McGrath from Touraneena. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Keith and Tara Hickey, Eddie, Jack and Martha Byrne from Melleray and Modeligo. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Damien, Louise, Ally and Eve Landers from Villierstown. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Stephen Kirwan, Brian Green, Denis Fogarty and Eamon Guiry from Rathgormack. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were agroup of Rathgormack supporters.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Paudie Hunt, Ciaran O'Hehir, Kieran Power and Stephen Ryan from Clonea-Power. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Eddie and Mary Ahearne from Cappoquin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were P. J. Veale and Ber Burke from Affane with William O'Keeffe from Cappagh. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Supporting Waterford and Tipperary in Limerick were Sarah Burke and Ciaran Looney from the Nire. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Jenny and Thomas Larkin from Portlaw. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Keith and Aaron O'Sullivan from Cappoquin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Erin Curran, Judy Hassett and Lauren Dalton from Clonea. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Pat and [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Declan Coffey from An Sean Phobal.

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Mary Keogh, Esther Byrne, Nora, Ann and Liam Lynch all from Ardmore. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Declan O'Donnell and James Prendergast from Ardmore. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick was Eamon [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Kennedy from Dungarvan.

Supporting Waterford against Tipperary in Limerick were Stephen, Gina, Leah and Hayley Ronayne from Aglish [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

Hooli Long Puck raises €15,000 FOUNDERS of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Organisation who visited the area last weekend could not believe their ears like everybody else involved in the David Houlihan Memorial Long Puck at the Dungarvan GAA grounds last Saturday when it was announced at the auction in Lawlors Hotel that a total of €15,000 had been raised for

this most noble cause. The brainchild of David’s family in Pinewood, even the inclement weather conditions could not dampen the spirits of the hundreds of people who attended both venues on Saturday. The auction proved to be an outstanding success with the signed county jerseys and a share in the Hooli’s Hero greyhound providing

very entertaining bidding for a packed Lawlors Hotel attendance. The long Puck itself was won by the team consisting of Kealan Barry, Jonathan Houlihan and Colin Dunford with a course record of 11 pucks. A long puck for the little people was held in the middle of the course and all participants brought home a commemorative Hooli Long Puck medal. There

was also a separate long Puck for nine to sixteen year olds. Full results next week. Before the long puck commenced a very moving memorial service was conducted in a packed club stand by Rev. Fr. Ned Hassett, PP of Abbeyside and at the conclusion of the long puck, a tree in memory of David Houlihan, his good friend Trevor Crotty and loved ones of people

involved in this event was planted in the grounds of the GAA grounds by Paul Houlihan and Lenny Crotty. One and all involved in any way in the 2016 Hooli Long Puck are sincerely thanked by the organising committee for their very positive involvement last weekend and over the past few months. Roll on 2017. [Photos by Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Participants at the the Hooli Long Puck last Saturday at Dungarvan GAA Club in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust

Joan Young gives Waterford Manager Derek McGrath some instructions.

Pat O'Donovan

Dan Shanahan.

Paul Houlihan.

Georgie Hamilton.

Maireaid Murphy

Emma Nugent

Mark Landers

Paudi Morrissey

Claire O'Halloran

Dermot O'Callaghan

Waterford's Thomas Ryan

Kevin Tobin

Pat Walsh

The Organising Committte behind The Hooli Long Puck pictured with Colin and Eithne Bell last Saturday at Dungarvan GAA Club. The event was held in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Saturday, 6th July, 1996 COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Blues collect first points

Dungarvan 3-13; Ballinacourty 1-6. DUNGARVAN Senior footballers were always in control of this lack lustre local derby encounter at the Fraher Field on Sunday evening last. First half goals by J. J. Ferncombe and Ger Beresford left the Blues in front at the break by 2-6 to 0-1 having played into the breeze with Ballinacourty’s lone point coming from a Michael Cosgrave free. On the turnover Ballinacourty came more into the game through their useful midfield pairing of Derek Hayes and Gavin Keane. With 52 minutes played the score stood at 211 to 1-6 with Michael Cosgrave scoring Ballinacourty’s goal. He was their top scorer. Dungarvan who in our view, can still make the quarter-finals, finished with a Ciaran

Curran goal which was deflected to the net off a defender and a brace of points per Peter Ferncombe. Dungarvan Scorers: J. J. Ferncombe, G. Beresford and C. Curran 1-0 each, P. Ferncombe 0-6, J. Power 0-4, M. Ferncombe 0-2, D. O’Callaghan 0-1. Ballinacourty Scorers: M. Cosgrave 15, D. Hayes 0-1. Dungarvan: C. McGregor; D. Dee, D. Donnelly, M. McLoughlin; B. Lyons, H. McGovern, C. Curran; D. Lyons, F. Cunningham; D. O’Callaghan, M. Ferncombe, J. Power; P. Ferncombe, J. J. Ferncombe, G. Beresford. Subs: E. Cunningham for F. Cunningham; T. Galvin for D. Lyons. Ballinacourty: A. Beatty; G. Breen, M. Collins, M. Reynolds; P. Shields, S. McGrath, J. Moore; D. Hayes, G. Keane; D. Cliffe, M. Cosgrave, L. Hurney; M. Enright, B. Keohan, P. Cunningham. Subs: J. Stacey for P. Cunningham; B. Donovan for P. Shields; J. Organ for G. Breen. Referee: P. Walsh (Fourmilewater).

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Forde’s FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 18 Forecasts. 13 Correct. 5 Incorrect. Success Rate: 72.2%. This Week’s Forecasts: Munster Under 21 Hurling: Waterford v (Clare). SFC: Kilrossanty v (Rathgormack), St. Saviours v (Gaultier). Phelan Cup: Stradbally v (Ardmore), Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg v (Ballinameela). Sargent Cup: Mt. Sion v (Tallow), Dungarvan v (Cappoquin). Phelan Cup S.F.: Brickeys v (St. Saviours). West PJF: Shamrocks v (Lismore), Sliabh gCua v (Sean Phobail), Ballinacourty v (Affane), West J’B’ F: Melleray v (Geraldines) To Date: 259 Forecasts. 164 Correct. 95 Incorrect. Sucess Rate: 63.3%

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Teams of Twenty Years Ago AN RINN PRIMARY SCHOOL HURLING TEAM Competition: Corn Ui Chriostoir Roinn C Final. Date: May 25th, 1996.Opposition: Ballyduff Upper National School. Half-Time Score: An Rinn 2-3; Ballyduff 0-1. Full-Time Score: An Rinn 5-4; Ballyduff 1-3. Padraig O Cathain; Domhnall O Murchadha, Cathal O hUallachain, Pol O Cuirrin; Sean O hArta, Liam O Lonain; Fearghal Mac Eochagain, Antoin De Siuin, Liam De Gras. Ionadai: Cathal O Manachain, Seamus De Burca, Gearoid O Conduin, Sean O Cadhla, Seamus O Drochain, Noel O Murchadha.

Western Board results and fixtures FIXTURES REMINDER TO CLUBS Western Board Open Meeting on Thursday at 7.30 p.m. in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan. Friday, 15th July Lawlors Hotel Junior Football (Attached) Championship – Geraldines v. Melleray at 7.30 p.m. in Melleray. Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier Championship – Tallow v. Colligan at 7.30 p.m. in Cappoquin; Affane v. Ballinacourty at 7.30 p.m. in Bushy Park. Saturday, 16th July Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier Championship – Shamrocks v. Lismore at

7.30 p.m. in Ballyduff; Old Parish v. Sliabh gCua at 7.30 p.m. in Bushy Park. RESULTS LAWLORS Hotel Junior Football Premier Championship: Affane 0-6, Colligan 2-16. The Local Bar Junior A Hurling Championship: Abbeyside 2-21, Kilgobinet 0-12; Geraldines 2-13, Fourmilewater 1-8; Tallow 4-13, Ballyduff Upper 3-9. The Local Bar Junior B Hurling Championship: Abbeyside 0-8, Kilrossanty 216; Cappoquin 1-14, Brickey Rangers 1-11. Intermediate Hurling League: Modeligo 1-16, An Rinn 2-13; Stradbally 3-8, Ballysaggart 3-15; Colligan 0-12, Tourin 2-10.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 July, 2016

All-Ireland senior camogie championship

Jackman points Waterford to first senior win Waterford ……………. 1-8; Clare ………………… 0-10. PATRICIA Jackman dispatched a ‘45 four minutes into stoppage time to secure Waterford’s first senior championship win at a blustery Walsh Park on Saturday afternoon. The teams were level three times during the second half of this full blooded contest before last year’s intermediate player of the year decided the outcome. Jackman hit 1-4 for the winners in another forceful performance. She received strong support from Beth Carton and Caithriona McGlone up front while Brianna O’Regan, Charlotte Raher and Shauna Kiernan were pivotal figures in defence. Clare, inspired by Roisin McMahon, recovered from six points behind to lead by one with six minutes left. Waterford rolled up their sleeves however and Carton quickly equalised. Aine O’Loughlin whipped a glorious goal chance right and wide for the visitors. As the game edged towards a draw, Lauren Solon spilled a shot from Jennie Simpson out for a 45. Jackman composed herself before she sent the sliotar between the uprights. The hosts fielded with three changes from the side that lined out against Wexford as Brianna O’Regan, Mairead Power and Aoife Landers earned starting places. Waterford opened with the breeze in their favour towards the town goal. Aoife Landers passed to Beth Carton to register their first point inside a minute. A late tackle on Lorraine Bray allowed Jackman double Waterford’s tally before Niamh O’Dea got Clare off the mark. Carton combined with Kate McMahon but Carton drove her shot wide at the near post. Carton didn’t miss moments later as she struck her second point from play. On thirteen minutes, Landers and McMahon made progress down the left flank before McMahon released Carton. The Déise full forward was tackled high around the neck by Emma O’Connell and Kildare official Ray Kelly signalled a penalty. Jackman stepped forward and her low drive skipped across the turf to the back of the net (1-3 to 0-1). Aoife Keane knocked over her first free in response. Caithriona McGlone’s low pass found Niamh Rockett who blazed over a point. McGlone was also involved in Waterford’s next score as she combined with Fiona Morrissey in a tight space before Jackman pointed from 50 metres. Keane responded with a free after Morrissey

Waterford’s Cathriona McGlone solo’s away from Clare’s Niamh O’Dea at the Waterford v Clare Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Camogie at Walsh Park 9th July, 2016. [Noel Browne] received a yellow card. The home team entered the dressing rooms with a 1-5 to 0-3 interval lead. At the start of the second period, Ellen Horgan and Aoife Keane snapped up two quick points for Clare. The visitors grew in confidence. Keane punished a poor clearance to reduce the deficit to two. Aoibheann Malone finished off a mazy solo run with a fine point before centre back Roisin McMahon levelled from a 45 (1-5 to 0-8). Rockett won a free in front of the posts and Jackman went for goal but Lauren Solon blocked the sliotar away for a 45. Jackman converted to register Waterford’s first score for twenty minutes. Niamh Rockett appeared to be fouled once more as she charged through but Kelly waved away her claims. McMahon equalised again from the left touchline. The Newmarket-on-Fergus player put them ahead for the first time on 54 minutes when Brianna O’Regan batted her shot over the bar. Charlotte Raher and Shauna Kiernan weathered the storm at the back before Carton and Jackman raised crucial white flags at the other end. Waterford travel to Offaly for the final round of the championship on Saturday. Scorers for Waterford: Patricia Jackman 1-4 (1-0 pen, 2 45s, 1f), Beth Carton 0-3, Niamh Rockett 0-1. Scorers for Clare: Aoife

Keane 0-4 (2fs), Roisin McMahon 0-3 (1 45’), Aoibheann Malone, Niamh O’Dea, Ellen Horgan 0-1 each. Waterford: Brianna O’Regan; Claire Whyte, Charlotte Raher, Mairead Power; Fiona Morrissey, Shauna Kiernan, Iona Heffernan; Lorraine Bray, Patricia Jackman; Caithriona McGlone, Niamh Rockett, Kate McMahon; Aoife Landers, Beth Carton, Jenny McCarthy. Subs: Aisling Power for Landers, Jennie Simpson for Rockett, Shauna Prendergast for Bray. Clare: Lauren Solon; Emma O’Connell, Maire McGrath, Carol O’Leary; Eimear Kelly, Orlaith Duggan, Aoibheann Malone; Laura Foley, Roisin McMahon; Aine O’Loughlin, Aoife Keane, Zoe McInerney; Doireann Murphy, Niamh O’Dea, Michelle Caulfield. Subs: Laura McMahon for Kelly, Ellen Horgan for McInerney, Eimear Kelly for Murphy. Referee: Ray Kelly (Kildare). WATERFORD COUNTY CAMOGIE NEWS SPONSORED BY DID ELECTRICAL ALL IRELAND SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 - Saturday, 16th July Offaly Venue tbc Time 2.30 pm Best of luck to our seniors who take on Offaly in Round 5 of the All Ireland Championship. This game

will take place on Saturday next 16th July in Walsh Park at 2.30 pm. Please come out and support the girls. HOOPER DOLAN SPONSORSHIP Last Thursday our county squads were presented with Kit bags sponsored by Hooper and Dolan. Waterford Camogie would like to say a big thanks to the lads in Hooper and Dolan and would ask our supporters in return to Support the guys. MUNSTER MINOR A CHAMPIONSHIP Hard luck to our Minors who were narrowly defeated by Limerick last Wed night. Final Score: Limerick 1-6; Waterford 0-6. ALL IRELAND UNDER 16 A CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3 Waterford Vs Dublin – Walsh Park Sunday, 17th July 2.30 pm Best of luck to our Under 16s who take on Dublin this Sunday in Walsh Park at 2.30 p.m. Please come out and support the girls. WATERFORD CAMOGIE OFFICE Waterford camogie Office is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our office is located in Dungarvan Nissan. If you have any queries or want to get in contact with us you can do so by contacting Lynsey Tutty on 086 8113531 or John Flood on 087 6684474. You will also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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