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DISPLACED residents / patients at Dungarvan Community Hospital have returned to familiar surroundings following the partial re-opening of the hospital’s Sacred Heart unit. Six long-stay and up to a similar number of rehabilitation patients were re-admitted to their previous quarters on Monday, 11th September, following a three-month recruitment drive by the HSE. The move is seen as part of a phased re-opening of the ward to fuller capacity amidst an ongoing recruitment campaign. The unit closed last May with the loss of 19 beds, with patients and 16 care staff assigned to other wards. The areas affected were physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and palliative care. The HSE attributed the closures to health and safety issues caused by staff shortages and insisted the losses would be temporary. The bed closures followed an earlier loss of seven

beds, while the hospital’s St. Enda’s 24-bed ward was closed in 2016 for “refurbishment” but remains shut. May’s un-forewarned closure sparked public outrage and an immediate street protest. However, following the initial impact, affected family members, local volunteers and other community members formed the Dungarvan Community Hospital Action Group (DCHAG). A public petition calling for the reopening of the unit also received massive support. The DCHAG set about negotiating with hospital management and the HSE in an organised and civilised manner and with cooperative intent. Following a succession of meetings, the HSE announced in August that 12 beds would re-open on 11th September. A statement issued by DCHAG says it welcomes Monday’s development “with a strong sense of relief and gratitude” albeit that the much-loved

and trusted facility has been just partially restored thus far. FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS DCHAG Chairwoman Nan O’Brien was on hand to assist her mum Mary’s return to the unit. Mary, a stroke victim, has been resident at the hospital since March 2012. She had been treated in St.Vincent’s unit since last May with her grateful family describing her care as having been “unfaltering and impeccable.” Accompanied also by her son Joe and grand-daughter Sadhbh, a “delighted” Mary was greeted upon returning to the Sacred Heart “with a warm smile and a welcome from Director of Nursing Paula French”, according to Nan. The chairwoman describes how her mum was further welcomed “with hugs and the gentlest of embraces” from staff members Collis, Mary, Helen and Leah in an atmosphere that was “almost festive.” Upon recognising some

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familiar faces, to Mary’s ultimate delight, she was also returned to her previous room, with everything from the television and dresser to the outside view as it had always been. “Other than it is now a four-bed unit rather and a six- bed, due to HIWQ health

and safety standards, very little has changed within the unit”, Nan reflects,“due largely to the efforts of some staff who graciously continued to maintain the high standard of cleaning and upkeep at the unit.” Continued on page 4

Returning to the partially-reopened Sacred Heart Unit at Dungarvan Community Hospital. Mary O’Brien (centre), a resident in the Sacred Heart Unit, pictured with her daughter Nan, son Joe and grand-daughter Sadhbh.

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‘Tourist Train’ recently. Greenway on the Power, Secretary, Déise Day Care experienced the and were from left: Clare Day Care Centre of Waterford City Members of Déise of the Waterford City Tours mini-train Chairperson, DDCC; Mayor and Paul Kay O Floinn, DDCC; page 4 Overseeing the trips Cass, CE Supervisor; Donal Connolly, See Coffey, DDCC Manager; Anne Centre (DDCC); Walsh, DDCC; Margaret Nugent; Monica County, Cllr. Pat Clerkin, DDCC.

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY will be a cool, bright and showery day. Some of the showers will be heavy at times and possibly prolonged in western parts of the province, but some sunny spells also, best in eastern areas. Moderate or fresh but gusty westerly winds will veer northwest later. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees Celsius. Forecast for Thursday/Friday – Cool, bright and showery days. Good sunshine during the morning time but heavy showers through the afternoon/evening period. Highs of 14 or 15 degrees in gusty northwesterly winds. Clear at night but fairly chilly. Forecast for Saturday/Sunday – Still cool and bright but much less showery and often dry. Good sunshine through the daytime; clear and chilly at night. Less windy as well. Highs of 14 or 15 degrees. Outlook (Monday/Wednesday) – Mainly dry for the start of next week. Good sunshine and a slight improvement in temperatures.

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The late Rory Wyley, pictured at an exhibition of his photographs at Waterford County Museum in November, 2014. He was also honoured on the same night by Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District of Waterford City and County Council, when a specially commissioned scroll was presented to him to mark the occasion. [Pat Crowley]

Passing of legendary photographer Rory Wyley THE sad and much regretted passing of Rory Wyley, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan has left the town and district, but especially the people of the community, without its best known and longest serving photographer and a legend within the town and district in which he worked. A photographer since 1959, his coverage of that year’s campaign of Waterford hurlers, produced some of his first work. He went on to cover every conceivable news event in the district, from elections to parades and from public meetings, the visit of the Two Mayor Dalys of Chicago, foreign dignitaries to getting exclusive pictures of the Claudia affair in 1973. In the days before people acquired their own cameras, Rory was in great demand for every event which people liked to record. These ranged across Weddings, Confirmations, First Communions and Christenings, as well as commercial events, the Annual Dungarvan Show, conferences and meetings. He was a skilled and experienced sports photographer concentrating on Gaelic Games at every level. As a keen and competitive cyclist, he followed the fortunes of the Rás Tailteann, the Milk Rás as well as travelling abroad to the Tour de

France and produced some stunning photographs as a result. Two of his most iconic are those of John Treacy and Seán Kelly on their way to respective victories. A native of Canty, Cappagh, Rory was proud of the local Saint Cathaldus, who is greatly revered all around the Mediterranean region. He also recalled the exploration of the important Kilgreany Cave near to his home almost eighty years ago. After school in the Christian Brothers in Dungarvan, Rory worked as a Chemist’s Assistant with Moloney’s Drugstore in Mary Street and later with Mrs. Hill in Main Street. He then opened his own business at 13 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan selling everything to the farmer, the gardener, along with offering a developing and printing service as well as enlarging photographs. Along with his wife Mary, he purchased 17 O’Connell Street in 1966 where they opened their own business called Studio 66, catering for the usual range of cosmetics.There they also reared their three daughters and four sons, while Rory conducted his business in the studio and darkroom. Known for his reliability in the newspaper world, he never missed a

deadline, getting the very last photo printed for the paper and dashing to the bus while the prints were still wet. He was an excellent cyclist and only retired from his bike in recent times. He completed the 50k event in the Seán Kelly Tour last year. He was also a talented athlete and cross-country runner, having a great deal of success as an individual and in team events in his younger days. He played hurling with distinction in his youth and schooldays, winning championships with the great CBS teams of his time. Three years ago, Waterford County Museum mounted an exhibition of the wide variety of his work over the years.The magnificent prints showed, not only his talent for capturing a sporting highlight, or a beautiful portrait, but also an artistic touch for which he was not always credited. Rory was also accorded a formal reception by Mayor of Dungarvan, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan on the occasion of the exhibition, a fitting honour for a great servant of the town. Rory was laid to rest on Friday morning last in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Dungarvan after Requiem Mass. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh sé.

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Gardaí investigating night-time trespassers in quarry GARDAÍ are investigating an incident at Kereen Quarries, Aglish, where a number of individuals were trespassing last Sunday evening. It is understood security came upon the trespassers who then fled in all directions. Gardaí also responded and attended the scene. Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses, or anyone who may

have noticed any strange or suspicious activity in the area, or vehicles parked up on the date in question, to contact them at Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600. Gardaí also warned people not to trespass onto any quarry, particularly at night-time, as they can be dangerous places, where potential landslides could occur, or falling rocks from the quarry face, which could cause serious injury or death.

Temporary mobile cath lab due to arrive at UHW next week NEXT Sunday week, 24th September, a temporary mobile cath lab is scheduled to arrive at University Hospital Waterford in order to clear the waiting list backlog of patients requiring Diagnostic Coronary Angiography. The unit will cater for approximately 30 to 45 patients per week, and will be on site at the hospital for five months - at a cost of approximately €500,000. Independent Waterford junior Minister, John Halligan said the unit will be fully staffed by medical professionals and reassured that it would completely clear the waiting list backlog at UHW while it is in place. Minister Halligan said the temporary unit will also help to free up the existing lab at UHW to focus on more complex procedures. He pointed out that the temporary mobile

cath lab is not the solution to the problems facing the region. “I, like so many others, would far prefer if 24/7 cardiac care was being implemented and still utterly reject the Herity Report’s findings which concluded that UHW does not need a second cath lab,” Minister Halligan said. Waterford TD David Cullinane, while welcoming the temporary mobile cath lab, said it was a long way short of what is required. “The presence of a mobile Cath Lab at University Hospital Waterford will help in reducing waiting times for planned cardiac work at UHW. This is to be welcomed and represents a step forward,” said Deputy Cullinane. “However, it is not the solution to the overall need to enhance cardiac services in the

region.The mobile Lab will provide diagnostic assessments but will not provide a PPCI or emergency cardiac service. In other words the current limited 9-5 Monday to Friday emergency service will remain even with the presence of a mobile Lab. “It is important that we keep our eye firmly fixed on what is the real and only solution.That is 24/7 PPCI at UHW catering for all patients in the region. “The planned national review needs to take place sooner rather than later. Foot dragging cannot be allowed. I will continue to work with Government and opposition Oireachtas members as well as local campaigners to ensure we get full emergency cardiac services in place in the South East,” Deputy Cullinane added.

Four injured in multi-vehicle collision near Kilmeaden

Bridget and Liam Shaw, Caseyville, Dungarvan, pictured at their surprise Ruby Wedding Anniversary party in The [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

FOUR people were taken to hospital last Sunday afternoon after a multi-vehicle collision on the N25, on the Dungarvan side of Kilmeaden. The collision, involving three vehicles, occurred around 3.45 p.m. Three of those injured were the drivers of the vehicles, two males, one in his 20s and the other in his 50s, and a female driver in her 60s. The fourth injured person was a female passenger in one of the vehicles. Gardaí and the emergency services rushed to the scene and the N25 was closed in both directions, with diversions were put in place. The road was later reopened at midnight. All four people, believed to be from the Waterford area, were taken to University Hospital Waterford. It is understood that one of the driver’s injuries are serious, while the other three sustained injuries that are not life threatening.

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Displaced patients return to Dungarvan’s Sacred Heart Unit FROM FRONT PAGE Nan hopes the reduced capacity “won’t ultimately impinge on the overall bed capacity”, adding that “this matter and some update on the recruitment figures will, of course, be queried upon in due course but for now we must allow patients and staff time to settle.” THANK YOU Digressing briefly, the message proceeds to thank the media, local politicians who behaved in a non-partisan fashion along with the hospital management and staff, the HSE itself and above all the greater community for the support that has been forthcoming.

The statement nears conclusion with a reiteration of its commitment to seeing a full restoration of services at the hospital, including the re-opening of the St. Enda’s ward. The group states that while awaiting “correspondence and confirmation surrounding the overall reduction of service at our local community hospital”, it would continue to make enquiries as to future plans pending the overall recruitment drive. As always updates would be posted via its Facebook page (https://m.facebook.com/Sacred HeartUnit), online presence (dchactiongroup@gmail.com) and through pre-arranged committee meetings.

Marion Coleman (resident in the S.H.U.) pictured with her daughter Jean Foley.

Staff present in the S.H.U. (from l. to r.) Collis Montgomery, Leah Tymms, Helen Ryan, Mary Curran.

Déise Day Care Centre experiences the Greenway by ‘Tourist Train’ WITH the opening of the new Waterford Greenway this year, Déise Day Centre, Dungarvan wanted our members to be able to experience the Greenway too! To make this dream a reality, we hired a “tourist train” to take our elderly members on to the Greenway. To make the event financially viable and to share this wonderful opportunity, we invited other members of our community to take part including the local Community Hospital, Padre Pio, Care Choice, Carriglea Cairdre Services, Active Retirement groups and the Anne LeRoy Centre. The first Train was at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, 5th September. The train route was from Clonea to Ballyvoile, through the tunnel at Durrow and back. This little train from Irish Tourist Trains brought so much joy to the elderly people of our community and their families. It was such a pleasure to

give them the opportunity to see this wonderful old railway track that we now call “The Greenway”. Throughout the day at the Day centre in Mitchell Street,

there was a short movie about the old railway line from Lismore to Waterford shown. Thanks to Paula Ní hUallacháin, Nemeton, An Rinn for the DVD.There was also a photography exhibition of

the old railway line by Andy Kelly, Kilmacthomas. Food and beverages were provided as people came and went by shuttle bus to the train. The activity and excitement

along with our staff and volunteers created a festive atmosphere and made the day a huge success. Thank you to all of our fantastic volunteers for helping with this venture and those that help every day of the week all year round, in the Déise Day Centre. Special thanks to Deise Link for the shuttle bus, Pat Whyte in Printmaster for the train tickets, Tony Brackett, Manager, Aldi, Dawn Meats and Eurospar Abbeyside for sponsorship of food. It was lovely also to feel that much safer with the Irish Red Cross present, thank you for your time. You may also have noticed a camera crew during the day.This was part of our next big adventure! Maggie Breathnach of Red Shoe Productions and Deise Day Centre are working on a project, creating a short film/documentary about our wonderful Day Centre. Déise Day Centre is a "home

away from home" Day Centre for people aged 65 years and over.We provide transport by bus pick up within a 15 mile radius from member’s homes to the Centre and home again Monday to Friday. We serve our members a home cooked nutritional dinner every day at an affordable fee. Within our Centre there are many daily activities and services provided to keep our members active and engaged. We also organise special day trips throughout the year to a variety of destinations that include transport, meals and entertainment. Always keep in touch with the Deise Day Centre so you won't miss out on our adventures and happenings! If you are over 65 years and would like to become a member please contact us 058 44556 and we are also on Facebook. www.deisedaycentre.com

A train along the Waterford Greenway from Ballinroad to Durrow which was organised by Deise Day Care Centre Dungarvan, was enjoyed by older residents, active retirement groups and clients of Carriglea.

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Fashion Show fundraiser to help ‘raise the roof’ for Glencairn Abbey THE Sisters of Glencairn Abbey are holding a Fashion Show fundraiser as part of their continued efforts to raise money to restore the roof of their Abbey. Last year, while carrying out much needed renovations on the historic St. Mary’s Abbey, in Glencairn, Lismore, builders discovered that the woodwork in the roof was rotten, which meant that everything, including rafters, ceilings and slates had to be replaced - an unexpected expense for the Sisters. Since then, their ‘Raise the Roof ’ project has aimed to raise funds to help replace the roof 12,000 slates are needed and people can sponsor a slate for €10. “Our ‘Raise the Roof ’ project has now raised €30,000,” said Sister Lily Scullion, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer. “We are most grateful to all those who have helped us,” she said. As well as sponsoring a slate, money was also raised through coffee mornings and bag packing events at local supermarkets. However, the Sisters still need to raise €90,000 and are appealing to people to support their next fundraising event - a Fashion Show, which is being held at the Corrin Event Centre, Fermoy, on Friday, 22nd September. The event will start at 7.30 p.m. and there will be refreshments, and a raffle with plenty of fabulous prizes. Tickets to the fashion show are €15 and are available at: Glencairn Abbey (058-56168); Nellie O’Donovan (0879150992); Marian (0866045615); Lismore Post Office; Tallow Post Office; and Barron’s

Bakery, Cappoquin. RECENT BAG PACKING EVENT Sr. Lily said their recent bag packing fundraiser, held at Garvey’s Supervalu, Dungarvan, helped to raise €2,000. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank Patricia McCarthy and all the volunteers who helped at the bag packing in Garvey’s Supervalu,” said Sr. Lily. “We would also like to thank all the kind and generous people who contributed to help raise the €2,000 on the day.” DONATIONS Those who wish to make a donation, can make cheques payable to St. Mary’s Abbey (marked ‘slates’) or donate to the Abbey’s account: St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn at Bank of Ireland, Lismore. Account: 72511504; Bank Sort Code: 90 60 80; or via electronically: IBAN IE26 BOFI 9060 8072 5115 04; BIC / SWIFT: BOFIIE2D. The Sisters said they will keep a record of each person who sponsors a slate and will pray for

you all. GLENCAIRN ABBEY The Abbey in Glencairn has been the much loved home of the Cistercian Order of Nuns since 1932. It is the only women’s Cistercian Monastery in Ireland (Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance O.C.S.O). They received planning approval from the local authority in Autumn 2011, to carry out restoration work and much needed refurbishment to the Abbey, living accommodation and guest accommodation / retreat house. The Cistercian life and story of St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, can be found on their website: www.glencairnabbey.org, or find them on Facebook (Glencairn Abbey). Glencairn Abbey also previously featured on an RTÉ documentary ‘Would you Believe?’ titled ‘School of Love’, which went behind the scenes at the Abbey. The documentary can be viewed on the Glencairn Abbey website, or on YouTube.

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Waterford Harvest Festival thrills the crowds and the taste buds! QP Photography

FOR three days, the Waterford Harvest Festival brought a smorgasbord of wonderful food, tantalising aromas, vibrant colour and great live music to the streets of Waterford city. Some blustery winds and intermittent showers didn’t deter the huge crowds who came to the Viking Triangle, Ballybricken and the city centre to taste the best of local produce and meet the stallholders, food producers, growers, craftspeople, chefs, community gardeners and entertainers who are integral to the Waterford Harvest Festival. Festival Director, Tommie Ryan was delighted with the festival and the reaction to the programme. “As this year’s festival is in its ninth year we had a great base to work from. The food producers’ stalls, demonstrations and workshops are always popular and this year was no exception. The addition of new dining events to the Festival was positively received, with the Olive Tree’s Opening Banquet, La Boheme’s Miyazaki Japanese feast and the Bay Tree

Bistro’s Closing event all completely sold out. I think these types of dining events accurately reflect the breadth of talent, passion and creativity of Waterford’s chefs and restaurateurs.” For those not lucky enough to get tickets for the dining events, some of Munster’s top chefs demonstrated their skills in producing great dishes using local produce during the Dawn Meats Festival demos in Palace Square, while the GastoGays entertained a large audience during their Brunch Demo by creating inspiring and tasty brunches with the best of local ingredients. Ballybricken was a hive of activity on Saturday and Sunday as the “top of the town” harked back to its traditional days as a livestock hub. The City Farm gave families the opportunity to meet some farm animals and see sheep-shearing and cow milking demonstrations, Agri Aware’s mobile farm brought the Ballybricken of yore to life and Special Branch’s inspirational wood carving demonstrations wowed young and old. Junior

HQ provided the younger Harvesters with the tools and advice to sow and grow, try their hand at drama and even make their own kites. Tommie added, “The Festival Market on the Mall was busy all weekend as visitors got to sample great food from all over the region. The iconic Applemarket was the ideal setting for the Applemarket Street Food event as local restaurants put on a Harvest feast that impressed the large crowd in attendance. Afternoon Tea at the Granary was a sumptuous and tasty affair. Free breakfasts at the Pip and Pear pop-up restaurant and the Flahavan’s Fit Family Breakfast at the Granary Café were a big hit with families and the events catering for our younger audience, such as WIT’s Calmast, Artstorm, Baby HQ Livewell and the screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory went down a treat!” During the festival visitors could meet the producers and find out about the food journey

from farm to fork, plot to plate with events such as LEO’s Meet the Makers, Skillnet’s Taste of Food and Craft and GIY’s Grow Eat Cook, whilst the return of the Blaa-eating competition was eagerly anticipated. “The Blackwater Gintastic lunch trail proved very popular and the After Dark events carried the festivities well into the

evening with the Metalman Rocks Craft Beer festival, whiskey and gin tastings and the Thin Gin river tours.” According to Tommie Ryan the success of the festival is down to several factors. “We are lucky to have such great backing from our sponsors and Waterford City and County Council. Each year local businesses get behind the

festival and that gives us the impetus to introduce a wide, varied and exciting programme. The vision of our talented chefs and restaurateurs, the hard work and dedication of our region’s producers, exhibitors and volunteers and the superb support from the community are invaluable in making the Harvest Festival a success.”

Photographs – Colin Shanahan – Digicol Photography

Quinn Shanahan.

Claire Cullen from GIY - Blaa Eating Contest winner and Michael Walsh Walsh’s Bakehouse.

Billy Whitty of Aldridge Lodge, Wexford; Paul Hynes of La Côte Seafood Restaurant, Wexford; Michelin starred chef Ken Harker of the Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Kilkenny and Keith Boyle, Bay Tree Bistro, Waterford.

Damien Kehoe & Cliodhna Gahan ‘The Kalimbas’ band.

Takashi Miyazaki - Owner and Chef of Miyazaki Take Away in Cork.

Gavin and Shirley McEnery and their children Conor, Ben and Saoirse.

Paul and Aoife Browne and their children Cayden, Freya and Rohan.

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D u n g a r va n - h o m e o f t h e G r e e n wa y ! IF Waterford is the start and Kilmacthomas is the heart, then Dungarvan is the home of the Waterford Greenway! When Mai O’Higgins penned ‘Dungarvan My Hometown’ in 1959, it may have been the Waterford Hurlers she was acknowledging, but we’re hopeful the phrase will be on the lips of all who come to cycle and walk our beautiful new Greenway. The word ‘home’ conjures images of warmth, familiarity, welcome, chat and comfort – not so much a building, as a feeling. We hope everyone using the Waterford Greenway will feel that way about their time in Dungarvan. The last few months has seen a huge increase in visitors to Dungarvan, as people choose to use our town as a base for their Greenway adventure. This has become a great source of civic

pride for all of us and everyone is working hard to ensure a warm welcome, brilliant hospitality and a great experience for all our visitors. To celebrate this, the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber have commissioned car bumper stickers for distribution to Greenway users as a memento of their time in our wonderful town. We hope to see these bumper stickers travel all over Ireland and the world, as people who have enjoyed their time here in Dungarvan return home to share their experience. The stickers are now available through the Dungarvan Tourist Office, bike rental companies and accommodation providers so we hope everyone will get behind this campaign and help spread the word about ‘Dungarvan – Home of the Greenway’.

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Not filling your Bins? Lack of funding for complex PrePay Bin Collection a disgrace - CULLINANE SINN Fein TD for Waterford Deputy David Cullinane has reacted with anger and dismay that adults with a disability who are in acute hospitals for long time periods and are in need of a package of care in purpose built settings are not getting the care that they need due to a lack of funding. Speaking recently Deputy Cullinane said: "It is absolutely and completely unacceptable that adults with a disability and in need of enhanced care are not getting the support they need due to a lack of funding. I am working with one family whose loved one is in hospital since

December of last year and is waiting to be discharged to a purpose built home to have her range of needs met. "The management and staff at University Hospital Waterford have made representations to the HSE to have the patient relocated to the appropriate setting. They have not been successful and the person remains at UHW. She has been there since Christmas of last year. "I received the following reply from the HSE: 'The patient concerned is one of nine complex delayed discharges from a disability perspective requiring large packages of

care totalling an estimated €2.7m. The assessed package of care for the individual involved is €252,000 per year. There is no ability within our current allocation to fund these packages. It is acknowledged this is not ideal for this patient and her family.' "To state that this is not ideal is an understatement. These adults are in need of a comprehensive package of care and are being denied due to a lack of funding. It is a disgrace.This is no way to treat citizens in a Republic. I have written to the HSE Director General and the Minister for Health outlining my disgust."

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Jenny and Ellie O'Connell pictured at the launch of Saturday opening at the Kilmacthomas Branch of Dungarvan Credit Union. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Launch of Saturday opening at the Kilmacthomas Branch of Dungarvan Credit Union – Back row left to right: Sean Cleary, Manager Dungarvan Credit Union; Susan Hehir, Dungarvan Credit Union; 'Garvan' the Dungarvan Credit Union mascot; Pat Breen, Director Dungarvan Credit Union; Orla Dawson, Business Development Manager Dungarvan Credit Union. Front row: Aine Feeney Colbert, Dungarvan Credit Union; Gabriel Foley, President Dungarvan Credit Union and Tessie Begley, Manager Kilmacthomas Branch. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

New opening hours at Kilmacthomas branch of Dungarvan Credit Union Michelle Whelan and daughters Caoimhe and Doireann, pictured at the launch of Saturday opening at the Kilmacthomas Branch of Dungarvan Credit Union. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Orla Dawson, Business Development Manager Dungarvan Credit Union; 'Garvan', the Dungarvan Credit Union mascot and Gabriel Foley, President Dungarvan Credit Union, pictured at the launch of Saturday opening at the Kilmacthomas Branch of Dungarvan Credit Union. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

DUNGARVAN Credit Union’s Kilmacthomas Branch has new extended Opening Hours.We are delighted to be able to offer this additional service to our Members in our Kilmacthomas branch. Our New Opening Hours are: Fridays 10.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Saturdays 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon. Here in Dungarvan Credit Union, we prioritise the needs of our Members and strive to constantly improve our member service offering. Recently, we launched our Online and Mobile App Banking whereby you can access your accounts 24/7, pay bills, transfer funds and view account balances. We also offer Life Savings Insurance and Loan Protection Insurance and these are FREE to our members. You can now join our Members Car Draw anytime for €52 per annum and who knows, next month you could be the winner of a new car or €10,000 cash!! If you’re not a member it’s really easy to join. Check out our

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'Garvan', the Dungarvan Credit Union mascot; Sean Cleary, Manager Dungarvan Credit Union; Gabriel Foley, President Dungarvan Credit Union and Tessie Begley, Manager Kilmacthomas Branch, pictured at the launch of Saturday opening at the Kilmacthomas Branch of Dungarvan Credit Union. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Susan Hehir, Dungarvan Credit Union; Gabriel Foley, President Dungarvan Credit Union and Aine Feeney Colbert, Dungarvan Credit Union, and 'Garvan', the Dungarvan Credit Union mascot, pictured at the launch of Saturday opening at the Kilmacthomas Branch of Dungarvan Credit Union. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Departure of the Commissioner THE departure of Commissioner, Noirin O’Sullivan as head of An Gárda Siochána is regrettable, although against the background of crises in the service, this was almost inevitable. It is heartening to see that despite all of the problems, exposés and crises which have bedevilled the organisation for some years past, a great majority of the Irish people still express confidence in the force. There is a public perception that the ills currently affecting the force are systemic rather than involving the members with whom the public interact each day. People will still pick up their phones in times of trouble and will not hesitate to either call for help, or advise them of a serious situation evolving. The loss of any public servant is regrettable, especially one who had to tread a difficult path as she made her way through the ranks of the Gardai, only to retire earlier than scheduled and in controversial circumstances. Outside of inheriting something of a poisoned chalice, the Commissioner had also to deal with ongoing revelations and legacy issues to the point where they are overwhelming the leadership of the force. However, many of the serious wounds are selfinflicted, albeit by a minority and among senior ranks. The Commissioner’s earlier statement that there was ‘more to come’ suggested that she was willing to deal with the emerging problems, but ultimately, that was not enough. The change and modernisation which is signalled and being slowly implemented, must be advanced as quickly as is possible and a visibly new and refreshed management regime and culture established. An Garda Siochána by its nature must command the respect and co-operation of the public at all levels. This has always been forthcoming and still appears to be the case in the front line. People still appreciate that officers

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate have to approach all levels of danger and maintain the force as a largely unarmed one. This is and should be a source of pride and deserves a particular respect. It is now up to the leadership, under a new Commissioner, to re-establish that trust and respect throughout the hierarchy of the force wherever it might have been lost.

The reality of homelessness LAST week, the Government decided to repay €5.5 billion to the International Monetary Fund. This was part of the money we received from when we were in financial crisis some years ago. This is being repaid early and we have to seek permission from our lenders to do so, as it will mean they will not ultimately receive full interest on their lending. Minister for Finance, Paschal O’Donoghue was suitably deferential as he promised the repayment to the IMF, Sweden and Denmark and said it would reduce our interest this year by €150 million. The Minister did not reveal where the money came from, so people must assume it was from the sale of AIB shares some months ago. The NTMA has simultaneously confirmed that the Exchequer is in a healthy funding position, with €20 billion in cash and liquid assets in our coffers at the end of August.

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All of this would be very laudable were it not for the crisis at home with an ever-growing number of homeless crying out for a house or apartment of their own. Could not Minister O’Donoghue have set aside a billion or two to build homes, rather than returning it to the claws of the moneylenders? As the weeks go by the crisis gets worse, but the only Government response is to set up another agency and commission another report. Even the least clued in realises that the lack of Government action on the provision of public housing is a large part of the homeless problem. Taking the homes of people in hospital is not an acceptable answer and can only earn us international disdain when it happens. It appears that the Government is willing to tinker with any vague solution rather than build the necessary houses. Last week on national radio a mother of three teenage children, existing in one hotel bedroom told her story, and her daughters added their experience. “Everyone should have a home where children can come in the door and smell their mother cooking their dinner,” said the mother simply, “if there is anything they miss it is that. This is something with which most families can identify with. Instead of the smell of cooking from their one room bedroom home, there is only the smell of stale takeaway. Chicken pasta bake with garlic bread is the daughter’s favourite dish, hardly an expensive or exotic meal, but one which reminds her of the home they had. “It was one of my favourite things to eat and when we were helping as well, grating cheese and cooking pasta. Everyone was in the kitchen milling about each other.” What is the family’s priority? “To get our home and our own space back, get our privacy back. It would be ten times better than what we have now, there is no privacy here. No peaceful time.” What would the teenage daughter say to the Taoiseach? ‘Give us our home please, we need it’. That is family life, not the loneliness and cramped conditions of a hotel bedroom, something with which Government Ministers seem unable to identify with.

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The Mayor of Waterford City & County presented certificates to the trainees who participated in the Train Sailing Ireland 2017 Waterford Bursary Scheme Voyages. The sponsors and supporters were Port of Waterford, Waterford City & County Council and Waterford Area Partnership / SICAP. Without your generous support these trainees would not have had this magnificent opportunity. Pictured with the Mayor were recipients; Joe Stokes, WAP; Darren Doyle, Harbour Master; Dean McGarry; Tony McLoughlin, The Brian Ború; Billy Duggan, Waterford City & County Council; Frank Ronan, CEO, Waterford Harbour; Johnny Codd, Manager; Marina and Darragh Sheridan, CEO, Sail Training Ireland. [John Power]

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SALE SATURDAY, 30th September, will see a major local employer, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, hold its first Recruitment Open Day in its laboratories in Dungarvan. Eurofins, which has just broken ground on a major building project, which will expand its existing 2,700m2 laboratory with an additional 4,400m2 extension, as well as the development of a 1,800m2 second site on the campus located in the IDA Business Park, Dungarvan. It is now hoping to find highly skilled people to join their team across a number of departments including, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biochemisty and their bespoke Professional Scientific Services (PSS) programme. For a full list of vacancies, please visit the Eurofins website at www.eurofins-.ie/careers/ Eurofins in Dungarvan is growing rapidly. It currently employs over 200 people at its facility in Dungarvan and a further 200 employees are based at client sites in Ireland and UK through its award-winning Professional Scientific Services programme. The company is actively recruiting talent to join its workforce both in Dungarvan and at sites across Ireland and UK. At the Open Day, Eurofins will be on the lookout for bright people with a scientific qualification and experience in a cGMP lab who want to build a worthwhile, fulfilling and rewarding career in the Bio/Pharmaceutical Industry. Speaking earlier this week, Eurofins’ MD Carmel Fitzpatrick said: “We work with many of the top global biopharmaceutical companies, and our success is attributable mostly to

the excellent commitment and technical capability of our people. Our broad client base means we work on a diverse range of products and development projects that offer an excellent scope for continuous learning and development. We invest heavily in our internal training programmes to deliver technical competency in our team that is world class. The expansion project is testament to the growth in the business and Eurofins commitment to investing and funding growth. As part of the investment plan, we will be adding a new capability in the area of molecular and cell biology, adding Bioassay services to the established protein analytics services and thus offering the full release and stability package for biologics in Dungarvan.” Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, a world leader in bio/pharmaceutical laboratory services, is a member of Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing – the largest network of harmonised bio/pharmaceutical GMP product testing laboratories worldwide. Its parent company, Eurofins Scientific employs over 30,000 staff in over 375 laboratories across 41 countries. If you’d like to join the Eurofins team please register your attendance for the Open Day, which will be on between 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m., by e-mailing OpenDay@Eurofins.com by 27th September. Members of the Eurofins technical team will be available on the day to speak with prospective employees; lab tours will be provided and first views of the expansion plans will be available to see.

Lack of child psychology places in Waterford causing real distress SINN Fein TD for Waterford Deputy David Cullinane has strongly criticised the HSE and the Government in failing to provide adequate child psychology services for children with complex needs. He said the HSE is adding insult to injury by not properly communicating with parents. Speaking recently Deputy Cullinane said: "The HSE has accepted that there is a dire shortage of child psychology services in Waterford. Many children with complex needs are suffering as a result as they are not getting the service they need. "Early intervention is hit and miss and most chil-

dren with complex needs over 6 receive no support at all. I have attended several meetings with the HSE, concerned parents and the Minister with responsibility for disabilities. "If anything the situation has got worse. Outsourcing of services to a private clinic has ceased leaving parents distressed.The HSE has failed to provide local Oireacthtas members and parents with basic information. I met with distressed parents who have had enough. It is completely unacceptable that children with complex needs are left without vital services."

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PR, News Journalism and Communications skills in CCN Night Classes “THANK you so much for the course, you are a great teacher. I will pass on the good word to all I know, I learned a lot of useful techniques and information from it.” said a former student of the PR, News Journalism & Communications 10 week course starting again at 7.00 p.m. Tuesday, September 26th in Coláiste Chathail Naofa (CCN), Youghal Rd., Dungarvan. “The Certificate in News Journalism evening course is great for those who are self employed and those who work in a voluntary capacity within the community who want to learn

how to generate publicity and interest, and is a splendid skill to add to your CV and attracts people from all over Co Waterford, East Cork and South Kilkenny and Tipperary” explains course tutor Joan Clancy. Suitable for beginners and intermediate, there is an optional exam on week 10, equivalent to QQI L5 certified by the Irish Academy of Public Relations. The course fee is €125 + €95 optional exam fee. People who are in receipt of Social Welfare and OAPs are entitled to a 20% reduction of course fee where documentation is produced.

“Students must enrol before attending class.We can no longer accept cash payments but will gladly accept credit/debit card, cheque, bank draft or postal order payable to WWETB” advises Kathleen Dobbyn, Director of Adult Education in CCN. Enrol and pay securely on line www.ccndungarvan.com Click on “Night Classes”. Email: nightclassccndungarv a n @ w w e t b . i e Phone (058) 41195 or 0863858760 Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. Further info: joanclancy@wwetb.ie

County Waterford female entrepreneurs are being urged to apply for a place on ACORNS, a six month part-time development programme for early stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland. Pictured launching the call for applicants are the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, TD, and Paula Fitzsimons, Director ACORNS.

Rural female entrepreneurs from County Waterford urged to apply for new cycle of ACORNS Programme Previous participants report increased sales, exports and jobs RURAL female entrepreneurs from County Waterford are being urged to apply for participation in the third cycle of ACORNS, a six month part time development programme. The programme, which will run from October 2017 to April 2018, is fully funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Rural Innovation and Development Fund, and there is no charge for successful applicants. The deadline for application for this year’s ACORNS programme is Friday, 22nd September 2017. Interested female entrepreneurs can access information and register their interest at www.acorns.ie. The ACORNS initiative is focused on developing the potential of female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland who have recently started a business or who have taken concrete steps towards setting up a business. It is based on a clear understanding that entrepreneurs learn best from each other and the initiative is focussed on peer support and collaborative learning.

Participants work in interactive round table sessions facilitated by other female entrepreneurs who have started and successfully grown businesses in rural Ireland. Acting in a voluntary capacity, these Lead Entrepreneurs share their insights and experience with the group and support the participants to examine and address the issues and challenges they face in progressing their businesses. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD welcomed the launch of the third year of ACORNS, and said, ‘I am delighted to announce that ACORNS is being offered to rural female entrepreneurs for a third year. Once again, they will have the opportunity to avail of the tremendous supports it can give them to develop and grow their businesses, increase employment, and to make a real contribution to their local communities. I am greatly encouraged by what ACORNS has achieved to date, and I urge early stage female entrepreneurs in rural Ireland to apply’.

You can read more about previous ACORNS participants at www.acorns.ie Over 100 female entrepreneurs have taken part in ACORNS to date, and past participants testify to the difference this programme has made both to themselves and to their businesses. Progress made by participants on last year’s programme demonstrates this: • Nine businesses began trading for the first time • There was a 21% increase in turnover among the 47 trading businesses during the six-month cycle of the programme • Eight participants made export sales, including three that were first time exporters. The ACORNS Lead Entrepreneurs are: Alison Ritchie, Polar Ice, Laois; Anne Cusack, Critical Healthcare, Westmeath; Anne Reilly, Paycheck Plus, Louth; Caroline McEnery, The HR Suite, Kerry; Deirdre McGlone, Harvey’s Point, Donegal; Mary B Walsh, Ire Wel Pallets, Wexford; Triona MacGiolla Rí, Aró Digital Strategy, Galway.

1 0 - we e k co u rse fo r p e o p l e w i l d a b o u t w i l d l i fe THE 10-week Irish Wildlife Conservation course is an example of the diversity of courses available as part of Waterford Institute of Technology’s part-time programmes. It is accepting applications until 16th September 2017. The course will run across 10 Saturday mornings from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., beginning on Saturday, 23rd September 2017. The course has been conceived by the WIT Department of Science and is delivered by lecturers and researchers from Biology, Horticulture, Forestry and Agriculture. It offers an introduction to aspects of Irish wildlife and conservation. It is ideally suited to people with a general interest in wildlife who would like to learn more about mammals, plants, birds, surveying skills and sustainable agriculture. Field trips will include visits to Tramore Back Strand to survey the winter bird population, a trip to Portlaw Woods to track the elusive pine marten, and a plant identification tour on the grounds of Carriganore House. A lab based session will

involve the use of DNA techniques to verify evidence of wildlife. “Twenty four students attended the course last year, and we received very positive feedback. People loved the variety of lectures, field trips and lab based sessions, all delivered by WIT lecturers with a passion and expertise for their subject area. The range of topics on offer over the ten weeks kept everyone interested and engaged,” says WIT Department of Science lecturer, Denise O’Meara. This course is open to all, but will especially interest those who seek a greater understanding of Irish Wildlife Conservation efforts to protect our species and their habitats. See: https://www.wit.ie/courses/type/education/department_of_adult_continuing_ed ucation/irish-wildlife-conservation. Current listings of part-time course opportunities at WIT are available at www.wit.ie/parttime. Contact the WIT parttime office to register. See the course page for details.

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Dungarvan is a high contender for BOI Enterprising Town Awards BANK of Ireland launched a national competition to find the country’s most enterprising town following the success of a pilot Enterprising Town competition last year. Earlier this week Dungarvan welcomed three judges. In collaboration with many individuals, community groups and businesses we did our very best to impress with our innovation, hospitality and examples of imaginative evolution in our Enterprising Town. Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprising Town Awards aims to assist in the promotion of enterprise across the country by bringing business and community groups together to showcase to a panel of judges, the spirit of enterprise in their local area. With over 30 monetary awards in total plus trophies (total prize fund €110,000) with the overall winning town or city village/area awarded €23,000 plus trophy and the significant title of Ireland’s Most Enterprising Town. Dungarvan certainly ticked all these boxes, after receiving very positive and complimentary feedback, we waved the happy judges off and will keep our hopes & spirits high until the winners are announced at an awards ceremony in November.

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Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards Judges with the Dungarvan presentation team – Front (l. to r.): Tom Dowling, Eileen Collery and Tom Hayes (Judges). Back: Jenny Beresford, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce; William Whelan, Waterford County Museum, and Brid Kirby, Waterford City & County Council, pictured after the presentation in Crew’s Restaurant, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath] (6-10)

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REGISTRATION All courses are registering this week and will be starting next week. Many of our courses are full with some co-ordinators in the unenviable position of putting applicants on waiting lists. If you are interested in starting a course with us this September contact us on 058 41184 or by email at ccn@wwetb.ie. We are fast approaching the final deadline for applications. BENEFITS OF QQI COURSES Courses lead to a wide variety of careers with all courses offering both employment opportunities and college progression. APPRENTICESHIPS Interested in up-skilling to change careers or gain employment? Work experience is an integral part of many of the courses. Several engineering students have been offered jobs as a direct result of their work experience. Especially as the General Engineering course in CCN is unique in offering a welding qualification in addition to the level 5 QQI award in Engineering Technology. In the competition for apprenticeships, past students have found that additional qualifications are a distinct advantage. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE TO COLLEGE School leavers have the opportunity to try out a career area before committing to four years of study. The Higher Education Links scheme (HELS) gives learners the opportunity to use level 5 or 6 major awards to apply through the CAO for a place at a University or Institute of Technology. UCC have reserved five places in Bachelor of Commerce for successful graduates of our Business Studies and IT and Web Design courses. Graduates that have achieved five distinctions can apply through the CAO on a competitive basis. UCC have also reserved 10 places in Sports Studies and PE for successful graduates of Sports, Science and Education. Another option is the General Studies course a there is a choice of subjects to allow students to experience different subject areas before they commit to a degree. These could be as diverse as Economics, Child Psychology, Maths and Web Authoring. STUDENT SUPPORTS There are student grants available with Student Universal Support Ireland through their website www.susi.ie. There are many other supports available such as Back To Education. All information can be obtained from your local social protection office. We offer a friendly environment with the chance to meet like minded people. There are also canteen facilities with on site parking. We are situated close to Dungarvan town centre which offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Social events are organised by the student council and are a fantastic way to sample more of what Dungarvan has to offer. Our fees are low at CCN which allows students to save money. Attending a course locally also means a saving on accommodation, parking and travel costs. Follow us on facebook at ColĂĄiste Chathail Naofa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; College of Further Education @ccnplc for the latest updates.

WHEN we look at photographs of Victorian and Edwardian Dungarvan we are looking through the eyes of one of Dungarvan's most famous citizens. EDMOND KEOHAN (1852-1934) Edmond Keohan is probably the best known of the old Dungarvan photographers. Born in Tramore, the first mention of him in Dungarvan is in Slater's Trade Directory of 1879 where he is listed as a confectioner on Main Street. According to an advert in his 'History of Dungarvan' (published 1924) this business was established in 1875 at 17 Main Street. He probably started doing photography in the 1880s as a part time activity. He advertised his photographic studio 'now open' in the Munster Express on 1st February, 1896. His main business at the end of the 19th century consisted of a news agency, stationers and auctioneers. Much of his work was in portraiture but in his spare time he photographed Dungarvan's streets and buildings, setting off on his bike to photograph the surrounding countryside. He was a keen member of the Dungarvan Ramblers Cycling Club, founded in 1869 by his friend and fellow photographer Richard Brenan. Keohan also did documentary work, recording events as they happened. He published a number of books including an album of views of Dungarvan and district, an album of views of Mount Melleray Abbey, a booklet on Abbeyside Castle - 'Abbeyside Castle (Historical & Descriptive Sketch)' 1916, printed by the Waterford News. He also produced a number of postcards of local views and events. He had a great interest in local history and wrote the first history of Dungarvan in 1924: 'Illustrated History of Dungarvan'. An original first edition copy of the book is on display in the museum at present. It has much useful information especially on the 'Troubles' and many interesting photos. The book suffers from some of the failings of his era by mixing legend and fact in early chapters dealing with Dungarvan's pre-history. Once Keohan gets nearer his own era he is on much surer ground, he's very even handed in his treatment of politi-

cal viewpoints and is a trustworthy witness to seminal events in 19th & 20th century Dungarvan. WHY WAS THIS SUBJECT SELECTED? Anyone who develops any interest in Dungarvan's history will quickly stumble across Keohan's work in both his books and the hundreds of photos he left us. We are so dependent on his work that they're impossible to avoid, it is the seminal work in the canon of Dungarvan historic publishing. In my own early years in the museum I heard the phrases "that's a Keohan" or "it's a Keohan" hundreds of times as the provenance of old photographs was discussed.You quickly learned to identify his images from the hand written captions he engraved on his glass plates. Keohan is our window on the world of Victorian and Edwardian Dungarvan. Without his keen eye and perceptive historical writing the town would be so much poorer. WHAT IS THE IMAGE ON THE PLAQUE? The illustration on the plaque is an illustration by Rachael Power that combines an image of Keohan and an advert for photography from the Edwardian era.We didn't want to use another head and shoulders shot of a gentleman, we had two engraved already (Henry Grattan & William Spencer Cavendish). We felt that a likeness of Keohan standing behind a camera would be a fitting tribute to someone who could be described as first among Dungarvan's photographers. The volunteer run Grattan Square Heritage Plaque Project was managed by Willie Whelan for Waterford County Museum. Rachael Power drew the illustrations and William Fraher did much of the original historical research.

Illustration by Rachael Power on which the plaque engraving was based.

The shopfront of Edmond Keohan auctioneer, photographer and newsagent, Main Street, Dungarvan (now Dungarvan Insurances).

PLAQUE LOCATION The Barber Shop, 34 Grattan Square, Dungarvan

Edmond Keohan photographed with his daughter Kathleen c.1900.

Shopfront of The Barber Shop showing the engraved plaque near the threshold.

Engraved plaque depicting Edmond Keohan and his camera.

Market day in Grattan Square, Dungarvan, c.1900.

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MOTORING Cycle safety is the back-to-school message from the Road Safety Authority and ESB Networks AS children head back to school, the Road Safety Authority and ESB Networks are encouraging parents to ensure safe cycling is the first lesson learned. Uniforms are being bought and books are being covered, parents around Ireland have a list of back-to-school checks to be done. Amongst all the preparations for a new school year, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and ESB Networks are calling on parents, guardians and teachers to make sure road safety is on the lesson plan for all children. The start of the school year sees many children take to the roads on their bikes. Using a bike for the first time and learning to cycle has been a rite of passage for generations of youngsters. Parents play an important role in encouraging safe cycling by giving children proper guidance and instruction at an early age to ensure that basic safety rules are absorbed while young. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, the Road Safety Authority and Cycling Ireland, with input from central and local agencies and other groups have developed Cycle Right, the National Standard for Cycle Training, which provides practical cycle safety and skills training to promote competent and confident cyclists. The programme delivers best-practice cycle training across Ireland and gives primary school the chance to train to cycle their bikes with skill and confidence and to experience cycling on the road, for what may be the first time for many.

Moyagh Murdock, Chief Executive, Road Safety Authority said: “Children are our most vulnerable road-users, even more so when they are first venturing out on their bikes. Cycling is a fun hobby and a great lifeskill however we encourage parents and teachers to ensure that they are teaching the youngsters the principles of road safety. The Cycle Right programme is a great way to learn to cycle confidently, preparing youngsters to recognise road hazards develop road skills.’ ‘We would also ask drivers to be conscious of young road users at all times but particularly in the mornings and afternoon as they travel to school. Drivers need to pay attention to their speed, particularly in urban areas.” Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross said: “Now that the children are returning from holidays and going back to school it is important to remind motorists to be mindful of our most vulnerable road-users. We would encourage parents and teachers to use our new cycle training programme to educate children to be vigilant when out walking or cycling to school and ensure they have all the correct safety gear; high vis jackets, lights and helmets for doing so.” Speaking at the launch of the Back to School campaign,Walter Keady, Manager Strategy and Support, ESB Networks said: “ESB Networks is delighted to partner with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) again this year to promote road safety among our youngest road users

and their families. The RSA and ESB Networks will distribute FREE high visibility vests to every child starting school this September. This partnership is part of ESB Network’s ongoing Safety program for children which will see electrical safety education packs sent to all primary schools in the Republic of Ireland. The packs include a colouring competition with fantastic prizes for Regional and National winners, safety tips posters and information on lesson plans and activity sheets, all of which can be accessed on www.esbnetworks.ie/education .” DO’S AND DON’TS OF SAFE CYCLING FOR CHILDREN Do ensure they: • Cycle a bike matched to their height and experience • Wear a safety helmet • Use lights in dark or dusky conditions Don’t allow them to: • Cycle on public roads unsupervised (if under 12) • Wear loosely-worn scarves or other clothing that could get caught in the wheels or chain-set • Take unnecessary risks As well as the ‘Safe Cycling’ message, the RSA is reminding parents to ensure their child is visible when walking or cycling on the roads, or when waiting for the school bus. For the seventh year running, the RSA and ESB Networks will distribute free high visibility vests to every child starting school in September.To date, this partnership has provided 800,000 chil-

dren throughout the country with high visibility vests. Schools can now register online for the RSA’s ‘Back to School’ road safety packs which will be sent to primary schools nationwide over the coming months. The RSA has also issued recommendations to schools if they intend to hire a bus to carry children.The bus company concerned should be asked to confirm in writing that it is providing safe and legal transport services. It is not necessary that this declaration be sought from the bus operator for every journey but it should be requested on at least 2 or 3 occasions throughout the school year. The RSA has compiled a useful Declaration of Compliance which outlines a checklist of important minimum legal requirements from bus owners.This can be downloaded and printed off from www.cvrt.ie . The ‘Back to School’ campaign and other Road Safety Authority Educational Initiatives Teachers are encouraged to register online for the RSA ‘Back to School’ Pack for Primary Schools, which contains: • A high visibility vest for every child starting school in partnership with ESB Networks • ‘Going to School’ leaflets for junior infants entering education. This is a parent’s guide to getting children to school safely; • A ‘Safe Cross Code’ promotional pack including a CD of the song and a poster with the words of the ‘Safe Cross Code’ song and dance to be taught in

the classroom; • The ‘Educational News’ newsletter; • ESB Networks safety information leaflet about a fun, exciting and educational way for pupils from Infants to 6th Class to discover the benefits of electricity, while learning to be safe around it The RSA also has a number of other road safety resources for teachers and students which aims to promote and encourage road safety among children aged five and under. At primary level, ‘Safe Cross Code’, ‘Street Smart’, ‘Be Safe’, ‘Let’s Go’, ‘Seatbelt Sheriff ’ and ‘Hi Glo Silver’, teaches young road users how to use the roads safely. At secondary level, there is the Junior Cycle resource entitled ‘Streetwise’ as well as ‘Your Road to Safety’ for Transition Year.The ‘Let’s Go’ CD, which is a road safety resource for principals and teachers, will be delivered to every secondary school over the coming weeks. The RSA’s Nationwide Road Safety Education Service is available to visit schools to give a comprehensive road safety presentation to students which can be tailored to suit all class sizes, groups and ages. We tackle a range of topics on road safety including road safety at school, pedestrian and cycle safety, urban and rural transport issues, learning to drive and killer behaviours. This service is free of charge. The RSA Shuttle, Rollover Simulator and ‘Street Smart’ will begin visiting schools nationwide at the start of the academic year.

The new Nissan Leaf: embodying Nissan Intelligent Mobility THE new Nissan LEAF sets a new standard in the growing market for mainstream electric cars by offering customers greater range, advanced technologies and a dynamic new design. Drivers will feel more confident, excited and connected thanks to the new Nissan LEAF’s ProPILOT autonomous drive technology, ProPILOT Park technology, e-Pedal, increased power and range, and improved refinement, comfort and convenience. The new, zero-emission Nissan LEAF embodies Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s approach to changing the way cars are driven, powered and integrated into society. The three key aspects of Nissan Intelligent Mobility exemplified by the new Nissan LEAF are Nissan Intelligent Driving, Nissan Intelligent Power and Nissan Intelligent Integration. NISSAN INTELLIGENT DRIVING Headlining the new LEAF’s Nissan Intelligent Driving technology are ProPILOT, ProPILOT Park, e-Pedal and the company’s heralded Nissan Safety Shield. ProPILOT is a single-lane autonomous driving technology. Once activated, it can automatically control the distance to the vehicle in front, using a speed preset by the driver (between about 30 km/h and 100 km/h). It can also help the driver steer and keep the vehicle centered in its lane. If the car in front stops, the ProPILOT system will automatically apply the brakes to bring the vehicle to a full stop if necessary. After coming to a full stop, the vehicle can remain in place even if the driver's foot is off the brake. If traffic restarts, the car will resume driving when the driver touches the switch again or lightly presses the accelerator to activate ProPILOT. All these functions can significantly reduce stress when driving on the highway in both heavy and flowing traffic. ProPILOT Park is a fully fledged system that helps drivers park by automatically controlling acceleration, brakes, handling, shift changing and parking brakes to

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to love the e-Pedal, as it makes the usual experience of urban driving far smoother and more fluid, and less demanding,” said Hiroki Isobe, chief vehicle engineer. “Our testing has showed that drivers quickly find the e-Pedal intuitive and even enjoyable. It promotes anticipation on the road, which in turn has a positive effect on driving pleasure.” Along with ProPILOT, ProPILOT Park and e-Pedal, the new Nissan LEAF is equipped with a set of advanced safety technologies including Intelligent Lane Intervention, Lane Departure Warning, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Intelligent Around View Monitor with moving object detection and Emergency Assist for Pedal Misapplication. NISSAN INTELLIGENT POWER The focal point of Nissan Intelligent Power in the new LEAF is the e-powertrain, which offers improved energy efficiency and increased torque and power output. The new e-powertrain delivers an exhilarating, linear driving performance with a power output of 110 kW, 38% more than the previous-generation Nissan LEAF. Torque has been increased 26% to 320 Nm, resulting in improved acceleration. Existing Nissan LEAF drivers already love the instant response and linearity of performance as they navigate the city. The new Nissan LEAF’s improved acceleration will boost enjoyment even further. Even with the additional power output, the new Nissan LEAF’s driving range has been increased.The car’s new lithium-ion battery pack delivers an estimated range of 400 km by Japan standards, which should satisfy the daily driving needs of the majority of our customers.

The new battery design adds energy-storage capacity without increasing the size. The battery pack occupies the exact same dimensions as that of the previous-generation Nissan LEAF. It’s the individual cell structure of the laminated lithium-ion battery cells that’s been improved, representing an impressive 67% increase in energy density versus the 2010 model. Another key engineering improvement for the lithium-ion battery pack is enhanced electrode materials with revised chemistry, resulting in higher power density while contributing to greater battery durability upon charge and discharge. For customers who want more excitement and performance, Nissan will also offer a higher power, longer range version at a higher price in 2018 (timing may vary by market). NISSAN INTELLIGENT INTEGRATION The new Nissan LEAF links drivers, vehicles and communities through the user-friendly NissanConnect feature and systems that share power between electric vehicles and homes, buildings and power grids. Using vehicle-to-home systems, the battery makes it possible to store surplus solar power during the daytime and then use it to help power the home in the evening. The customer can also recharge the battery in the middle of the night, when prices are lowest in some markets, and then use the electricity during the day to reduce energy costs. In some countries with vehicle-to-grid systems, Nissan LEAF owners can get incentives from energy companies to improve power grid stability by absorbing demand fluctuation. A newly designed interface on the Nissan LEAF smartphone app allows users to monitor the vehicle’s state of charge, schedule charging to benefit from optimal energy tariffs, find the nearest charging station, and pre-heat or cool the car before getting in.

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Be a t t h e St re e t l a u n c h i n D u n g a r va n COMMUNITY groups, schools and businesses across Dungarvan, Waterford and Limerick, will be walking, running, cycling and tapping their way across the county this week as a brand-new community-wide challenge kicks off. Running from 13th September to 1st November, Beat the Street is a free, fun challenge which will turn all three areas into a community-based game where those who take part are rewarded with points and

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Solas Cancer Support Centre celebrates its first birthday THE Solas Cancer Support Centre celebrates the first birthday of its West Waterford Service and in this first year has supported over 120 families. This West Waterford service is based in The Alternative Health Clinic at 12 Main Street, Dungarvan, and operates on Mondays offering a range of services including Reflexology, Massage, Reiki, Counselling, Meditation, Yoga and Art Psychotherapy for children and adolescents. These free support services are available to those affected by cancer, their families and carers. John Lawless, a member of the voluntary Board of Directors is very pleased that the service has been so well received in the area – ‘early in

2016 the Board made the decision to expand the Waterford city based service having realised that a low uptake on services from people from West Waterford was mainly due to the distance involved in accessing services. With very strong numbers supported in our first year this decision has certainly been the right one.’ In celebrating this occasion Clare Shanahan, Client Services CoOrdinator, is keen to thank all the supporters of the service – ‘we could not offer our services without the time, energy and enthusiasm of our team of volunteers, therapists, counsellors, funders and friends- we are so fortunate to have a great team behind us and we thank each and every one of them’.

The team in the Solas Cancer Support Centre were joined on their birthday by representatives of local sporting groups and clubs to help get their message across to the wider community. On this milestone, the organisation is keen to encourage men to engage with the services and to remind men that challenges face all family members when one person in a family is affected by cancer. These free support services are available to those affected by cancer, their families and carers in the Waterford and West Waterford area. For enquiries please feel free to call the Solas Cancer Support Centre on 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie Photographs by Sean Byrne Photography

Dungarvan and Ardmore popular destinations for Airbnb travellers TWO West Waterford destinations have topped the list for most popular spots in Ireland for Airbnb travellers during the Summer of 2017. According to Airbnb, Dungarvan topped the list in the number one spot for biggest growth in Airbnb customers at 541 percent, compared with the same period last year. Ardmore was ranked in third place, at 441 percent growth. Other places around Ireland which featured in the Top 7 Trending Summer Destinations include: Coleraine, Derry in second place (456 percent growth); Killorglin, Kerry in fourth place (410

percent growth); fifth place, Enniskillen, Fermanagh, 403 percent growth; sixth place, Cluain Meala, Tipperary, 333 percent growth; seventh place, Buncrana, Donegal, 331 percent growth. Other growing spots in the list included Havana, Cuba; Cardiff, Wales; Arona, Novara, Italy; Donegal; Stradbally, Laois; Corralejo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands; Ballyshannon, Donegal; and Carlingford, Louth. Airbnb said the figures reveal that ‘staycations’ are on the rise, as seven of the top ten destinations for Irish people were in Ireland this Summer.

Airbnb said there was over 280,000 Irish travellers, including 60,000 families who stayed in Airbnbs around the world, while half a million Airbnb visitors came to Ireland, 90,000 of whom were families, during the Summer period. Globally, the company said that Summer 2017 was their biggest travel season yet, with 45 million guests, including eight million families, saying in Airbnb homes across the world. Founded in 2008 Airbnb, a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover and book unique accommodations around the world, has grown

in popularity since then. The company states that whether you are looking for an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, they connect you with other people to provide unique travel experiences at any price point. It also allows people with extra space in their home to let it out to Airbnb customers. The company also operates ‘Airbnb Trips’ to let guests explore and experience the places they visit. Airbnb Trips currently has over 1,400 Experiences available in more than 25 markets enabling travellers to immerse

themselves in communities through the eyes of locals. The most popular global Experiences include exploring hidden art and culture by bike in classic Dutch fashion; a vibrant salsa night in Miami and biking Bangkok Oasis and Thai Food. Closer to home, some of the most popular Irish Experiences this summer included: Time Trek Howth; Dublin Busking Experience; Meet The Locals; Paddle Through Dublin; The Vintage Trail; and Whiskey Tour and Cocktails. More information and bookings: www.airbnb.ie

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The Annual Commemoration Service in memory of the deceased members of the Organisation of National Ex-servicemen and women (O.N.E.) and the Defence Forces took place at the monument on Barrack Street, Waterford, on Sunday 10 Sep. last. The service was attended by the Mayor of the City and County of Waterford, Cllr. Pat Nugent along with members of the various services. Piper John Burke played the lament and bugler John Mernin sounded the Last Post.

Permanent solution the only answer for full access at Helvick Pier - WHELAN By Louise Brierley LOCAL Sinn Féin Councillor, Siobhán Whelan, raised the issue of restricted access for boats to Helvick Head Pier at the Waterford City and County Council Dungarvan/Lismore District meeting this week, calling for a full and proper solution for this ongoing problem. Speaking with people at Helvick Pier which she visited again last week, Cllr. Whelan responded to the concerns of locals who had contacted her about the issue; “I can fully understand the frustration being felt by those most affected by this, especially people in the locality engaged in the fishing industry who rely on this harbour to bring in their catch. Being forced to wait out at sea, sometimes for a number of hours until there is sufficient depth of water to enable a return into harbour is having a serious impact on the day to day running of such businesses and their customers. I’ve heard reports that it’s even too low for some local boats at half-tide and I would also be concerned with regards the safety issue around this considering how changeable the weather can be.” Continuing, Cllr.Whelan considered the extent to which this has been an ongoing problem over many years in spite of a number of attempts to rectify it in the recent past; “Having listened to the accounts from people here which include records of numerous dredging attempts, I’m

convinced that a thorough and full assessment will be required to ascertain the exact works which should be employed to fix this once and for all. This may necessitate the employment of divers to examine the area in more detail. It’s likely that the problem may lie just outside the entrance and although dredging inside the pier has been undertaken on at least three occasions in recent times, this has never resolved the access at the entrance. Local accounts suggest that the dredging attempts outside the entrance have never managed to make significant impact, which some believe might be due to rock in

places.” Echoing the views of others on the issue, Cllr.Whelan agreed; “There has been significant funds spent on this over the years to no avail so I really think it’s time to bite the bullet and deal with it properly. Although doing this will inevitably cost a lot more, in the long run I’m sure it will turn out to be more economically prudent. The potential benefit for the area in terms of the fishing industry and tourism must also be a factor in the cost analysis.” Councillor Whelan said she would help to raise awareness and support for this issue as she believes it’s very important for

the area; “This is one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the South East and we need to do everything we can to help support the growth of our Gaeltacht regions. Opening up this harbour entrance fully is important, not only for local small fishing industries but I also think it’s an opportunity to encourage other areas of development, especially in tourism. I hope the council will be open to securing sufficient funding for a long term solution to this project and I will liaise with our Sinn Féin MEP, Liadh Ní Riada to seek any potential support in the way of funds from Europe.”

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Sinn Féin Councillor Siobhán Whelan visits Helvick Pier on issue of restricted access for boats at low tide.

12th September 2017

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Teenager Driver fined for speeding admitted driving without Fine for Provisional insurance A n C h ú i r t D ú i c h e … Licence holder for driving A FINE was handed down to a West Waterford motorist last week for exceeding a special speed limit in Lismore.

A TEENAGER who admitted driving without insurance was fined last week. Paulo Silva Hieto (19) with an address at 5 Lynch Terrace, Fermoy, Cork, pleaded guilty to not having insurance when Gardaí stopped him driving at Chapel Street, Tallow, on 5th September, 2016. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Judge John King was told that the accused admitted straight away that he had no insurance. “He held his hands up immediately,” said solicitor, Neil Twomey. “The vehicle belonged to a friend. “My client is a Brazilian native and he is living here in Ireland for six years. He went to school here for three years. He is working locally in a factory and he has no previous convictions,” Mr. Twomey said. For not having insurance, Judge King handed down a €200 fine and disqualified the accused from driving for two years.

Patrick Casey (36) with an address at Mount Stuart, Aglish, was fined €150 at last week’s Lismore District Court, for fail-

ing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 90 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at

Townspark West, Lismore, on 8th February, 2017. The accused has no previous convictions.

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A PROVISIONAL licence holder who was driving while unaccompanied was fined last week. Bobi Rostas Adam (20) with an address at 1 Coolavin, Rockboro Avenue, Old Blackrock Road, Cork, was fined €100 at last week’s Lismore District Court, for driving while unaccompanied at Mill Road, Tallow, on 19th December, 2016 and having a bald left front tyre, for which he was also fined €100. The accused, who did not appear in court, has previous convictions, but none for any road traffic offences.

Assault and criminal damage charges dismissed AN assault and criminal damage charge were dismissed against the son of a sitting TD at Lismore District Court last week. Edmund McGrath (31) with an address at Mollough Cross, Newcastle, Clonmel, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assaulting Tom O’Donnell, contrary to Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act and causing criminal damage to Mr. O’Donnell’s car, contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Damage Act, at the Cat’s Bar, Mount Melleray, Cappoquin, on 19th April, 2015. Tom O’Donnell, giving evidence at last week’s Lismore District Court, said the accused, Edmund McGrath was in the company of his father, Mattie McGrath (Independent TD for Tipperary South), sister, Maureen McGrath and a neighbour, Sean Byrne, when he entered the Cat’s Bar just after 10.00 p.m. on the night in question. Mr. O’Donnell claimed that the accused was smirking in his direction all night and several remarks were made in the bar. Approximately 20 minutes later, when the accused was leaving the bar, Mr. O’Donnell said he felt a blow to the side of his shoulder from the accused. He said the accused left the bar, but returned shortly afterwards and then left a second time. Mr. O’Donnell said he followed the accused out to the car park and observed him at the rear of his car. “I felt he was going to do some damage to my car. I shouted at him to get away from my car,” said Mr. O’Donnell. “I saw him at the rear wiper, and then going for the wing mirror.” He said when he returned to his vehicle later, he found the rear wiper was damaged. In his evidence, Mr.

O’Donnell claimed Mr. McGrath hit him on the shoulder twice in the bar and described Mr. McGrath’s demeanor as “half intoxicated”. Defence Barrister for Mr. McGrath, Eleanor Power BL, said her client denies hitting Mr. O’Donnell on the shoulder and had rather ‘lent over’ to say “goodnight lads” as he left the bar. She also noted that Mr. O’Donnell alluded to being hit three times by Mr. McGrath in a second statement he made to Gardaí. “Your first statement on 20th April is very detailed, yet it failed to include the crux of the matter. You came back one month later and bolstered up your claim in the second statement by saying my client hit you three times,” Ms. Power said. Mr. O’Donnell said he was contacted by Gardaí to make the second statement and give more detail. This was later confirmed by investigating Garda, John O’Dwyer, who told the court he took a further statement from Tom O’Donnell because he felt there were a few issues that needed to be clarified from his first statement. Answering questions from Inspector Larry Sheahan, Mr. O’Donnell stated he observed Mr. McGrath at the rear of his vehicle. “I knew he was up to something because he was moving around,” Mr. O’Donnell stated, but there was no evidence given that he actually observed Mr. McGrath bend or damage the rear wiper. Mr. O’Donnell said he shouted at Mr. McGrath when he ‘went for the wing mirror’. Garda O’Dwyer read to the court the cautious statement made by Edmund McGrath in

which he denied any assault or criminal damage. Mr. McGrath said he left a pint glass on the roof a car which was parked beside his sister’s car. “I didn’t know who owned the car. The next thing I heard Tom O’Donnell shouting ‘get that pint glass off the car’,” Mr. McGrath said in his statement. Giving evidence in court, Edmund McGrath said he was in the Cat’s Bar since 8.30 p.m. that night in the company of his sister, Maureen, father, Mattie, and neighbour, Sean Byrne. It was close to 10.30 p.m. when the group decided to leave the bar. The accused said he had to return to the bar to get his mobile phone, which he left on the counter. “I said ‘goodnight’ to lads who were at a low table, and told them ‘safe journey’,” he said. McGrath denied assaulting Tom O’Donnell. He said earlier that day, he was involved in the commemoration for Liam Lynch and following that, they left Newcastle to travel to Cappoquin to attend a funeral wake. He said his sister Maureen was driving that day and they had stopped at the Cat’s Bar on the road home. Insp. Sheahan put it to Mr. McGrath that he struck Mr. O’Donnell on the shoulder. The accused replied twice: “I did not assault Tom O’Donnell”. He said Mr. O’Donnell was his neighbour in Newcastle, and while they are “not good friends”, he got on fine with him in the ten years since Mr. O’Donnell testified against him in a court case at Clonmel Circuit Court, where Edmund McGrath and his father Mattie were acquitted of assaulting another man. Under cross examination from Insp. Sheahan, Mr. McGrath

denied assaulting Mr. O’Donnell. “You heard his evidence, Mr. O’Donnell said you struck him on the shoulder,” Insp. Sheahan said. “I had no reason to strike or assault the man,” Mr. McGrath replied. However, he did concede that he may have ‘patted’ Mr. O’Donnell on the back when he was saying ‘goodnight lads’. Publican and proprietor of the Cat’s Bar, Tina Power, giving evidence said she observed Edmund McGrath greet Tom O’Donnell with a tap on the back, on the shoulder. She later observed Mr. O’Donnell “getting up very quickly” and following Mr. McGrath outside. She also followed to make sure nothing was happening. Ms. Power said an exchange of words occurred between Mr. O’Donnell, whom, she said, was standing in the smoking area, and Mr. McGrath, who was standing in the car park. She described both men’s demeanor as “fine” and that she had a clear view of the bar that night and did not hear any slurs being shouted. Neighbour, Sean Byrne, giving evidence, told the court that he and the McGraths stopped at the Cat’s Bar on the way back from a funeral wake in Cappoquin. He said that while there was “verbals” between Mr. McGrath and Mr. O’Donnell, he didn’t see any assault. Mr. Byrne said he was sitting in Maureen McGrath’s car when he heard raised voices in the car park. He said he didn’t see any assault and the only altercation he saw was in the car park as they were leaving. Maureen McGrath, giving evidence, who was the designated driver on the day, said she did not

see any interaction between her brother and Tom O’Donnell, as they left the bar. She said she was chatting to Edmund as they left because she was anxious to get home because she had school the following day. “We got as far as the smoking area and Edmund wanted to go back in to get his phone,” she said. She accompanied him back into the bar to ensure he got his phone and didn’t start chatting to people at the bar. As they left she said her brother said a general ‘goodnight lads’ in passing to those in the vicinity. Ms. McGrath said she did not see her brother strike Mr. O’Donnell, nor fall against him. “He wasn’t in an intoxicated state,” she said. Insp. Sheahan said there was a case to answer and that the witnesses tempered their evidence to sitting around the bar. Barrister, Ms. Power said her client gave a simple social ‘goodbye’ and evidence from publican Tina Power says he ‘tapped’ Mr. O’Donnell on the back which wouldn’t constitute an assault. “She saw a pat on the back, and if that is considered an assault, then we’d all be up in court,” Ms. Power said. She said Tina Power had a clear view of the accused and Mr. O’Donnell and no assault occurred. She also pointed out that Mr. O’Donnell, in his statement says he was struck three times by Mr. McGrath, yet in his verbal evidence in court, he stated he was struck twice. Insp. Sheahan said Mr. O’Donnell clearly states he observed Mr. McGrath at the rear of his vehicle and observed an attempt to go and pull the wing mirror from the vehicle. He also noted that Tina Power

observed Mr. O’Donnell get up and follow the McGraths out into the car park, because she believed that something was going to happen. “Clearly she had concerns and followed them outside,” Insp. Sheahan said. “Mr. O’Donnell later reported to her that his car was damaged.” Insp. Sheahan also alluded to a “certain degree of bad blood” between Mr. O’Donnell and Mr. McGrath. “Tom O’Donnell believed he was the subject of an assault,” said Insp. Sheahan, refering to Section 2 of the Act which states: a person shall be guilty of the offence of assault who, without lawful excuse, intentionally or recklessly, directly or indirectly applies force to, or causes an impact on the body of another. Judge King said there was a number of conflicting accounts and described the evidence of Edmund McGrath and Tom O’Donnell as “unreliable”. He said the only independent witness in the case was the publican, Tina Power. “She says Edmund McGrath greeted Tom O’Donnell with a tap on the back,” said Judge King. “Clearly her timeline is incorrect, but she saw no further contact between the two men. The action she saw couldn’t constitute an assault. In that context, no assault occurred and so I dismiss the charge,” Judge King said. In relation to the criminal damage charge, Judge King noted that Mr. O’Donnell said he knew Mr. McGrath was ‘up to something’, but he didn’t say he actually saw Mr. McGrath damaging the vehicle. “No-one had any sight of the accused doing anything to the rear of the car,” said Judge King. He dismissed the criminal damage charge on the basis there was no evidence before the court.

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Teenager claimed he purchased insurance through a friend at a party A TEENAGER who was found with false car insurance documents claimed he purchased the insurance through a friend at a party. Julianderson Araujo (19) with an address at Main Street,Tallow, pleaded guilty to exhibiting an imitation insurance disc, having custody of a false instrument (namely an insurance certificate), using a false instrument (insurance certificate) and not having insurance, at Convent Street, Tallow, on 29th January, 2017. Garda Jackie Keoghan told Judge John King at last week’s Lismore District Court that she stopped a vehicle driven by the accused at 12.28 a.m. on the night in question and he produced an insurance certificate which she believed was false. The documents and the vehicle were seized at the time. She said she took a cautious statement from the accused, who claimed he acquired the ‘policy’ via a friend at a party. Garda Keoghan said the accused claimed he paid €940 for the insurance policy from the friend and an amount of money for the sum of €940 had been withdrawn from the accused’s bank account around that time. Garda Keoghan said that while the accused is a Brazilian native, he has spend a number

of years in Ireland and she believes he should have been more aware of the legislation around insurance. The accused has no previous convictions. Solicitor Neil Twomey said his client has been living with his father in Tallow for a number of years and they work in local factories. “My client was 18 at the time, and because of his age, he was quoted in the region of €3,000 or €4,000 for insurance,” Mr.Twomey said. “He met a particular man at a friend’s house - this man is well known to Gardaí and he told my client he could get him a great deal on insurance. My client fell for it hook, line and sinker. I believe he was the victim of a scam, and he fell for it more out of naivety than anything else. “He paid €940 for this document and the sum of money was taken from his account in December, 2016,” Mr. Twomey added. Garda Keoghan clarified to the court that the accused never met the man known to Gardaí. “This was done through a friend at a party,” she said. Judge King examining the insurance

document said it had the same font and was close to the same colour as an original, “But I would still have my suspicions about it being an original”. Mr. Twomey said his client was easily fooled and should have been more aware, not to obtain insurance through a friend at a party. “This was a very bad mistake and a bad error of judgement,” Mr. Twomey said. However, Judge King said he did not accept it was an error of judgement. “No-one in their right mind, after being quoted €3,000 for insurance, is going to believe they can get a legitimate policy at €940 from a friend at a party!” Judge King said. “I didn’t come down in the last shower!” The accused began shaking his head in disagreement, but Judge King replied: “Don’t shake your head, you knew!” He handed down a €250 fine on the no insurance charge and disqualified the accused from driving for two years. For use of a false instrument, a €250 fine was handed down. The rest of the charges were marked as proven and taken into consideration.

Motorist fined for holding mobile phone while driving A COLLIGAN motorist who denied he was holding a mobile phone while driving was convicted of the offence last week and fined. Seamus Buckley (54) with an address at Colligan, Dungarvan, pleaded not guilty to holding a mobile phone while driving and failing to wear a seat belt at Ballyrafter, Lismore, on 1st September, 2016. Garda John O’Dwyer told Judge John King that he observed a Toyota Landcruiser coming towards him on the night in question. The Lismore to Cappoquin Road (N72) was closed that evening due to a fatal road traffic collision and Garda O’Dwyer was on ‘point duty’ at the road diversion adjacent to Ballyrafter Service Station. He said when he shone his torch at the vehicle, it stopped in the middle of the road, but he could see the driver still had his phone to his ear. Garda O’Dwyer said he noticed the accused was also not wearing his seat belt. He said the accused shouted he was not driving with his phone and shouted he wouldn’t be paying any fine.

Fixed charge penalty notices which issued for the two offences were never paid. Answering questions from defence solicitor, Paddy Gordon, Garda O’Dwyer said he was on duty with another Garda and two Council workers. He said the main road was closed due to a road traffic collision and traffic was being diverted up the Vee Road. Garda O’Dwyer said the accused was coming from Lismore Bridge direction. Mr. Gordon said his client claims he was pulled into the left and was speaking on his phone for three minutes before the Garda came over. “My client says he took off his belt to make the call and he had his elbow out the window when you first observed him,” Mr. Gordon said. Garda O’Dwyer said that wasn’t correct. “I saw the accused with his phone up to his ear. I had a clear view. I walked over to the vehicle and when it was stationary, I took his details,” he said. Mr. Gordon said his client “hotly disputes” the charges. Giving evidence, Seamus Buckley said he was driving from

Ballysaggart to find phone coverage, as he needed to ring a man about the collection of cattle, and the man needed directions. “I was pulled in at Lismore and rang him [the man],” he said. “The Garda was facing towards Cappoquin and I was on my phone for three minutes before the Garda came over to me and said I was driving while on the phone.” He denied he was using his mobile phone while driving and said the Garda stated “I saw the jeep rolling”. The accused said he took off his seat belt when he made the phone call at Lismore. A print-out of his phone calls that night were produced in court. Inspector Larry Sheahan put it to the accused that he had been trying to make phone calls from Ballysaggart, but couldn’t because there was no coverage. “The first place you got coverage was at Ballyrafter, and you would have continued driving if it weren’t for the Garda checkpoint,” Insp. Sheahan said. However, the accused said he had pulled in at Ballyrafter when

he was able to get coverage. Insp. Sheahan made the point that if the vehicle was properly parked up, there would have been no problem with the accused making a call. “But if the vehicle is in motion, you can’t have the phone in your hand - the charge is ‘Holding a mobile phone while driving’, Insp. Sheahan said. Mr. Gordon said there was an element of doubt in the case, as the accused disputed he was not using the mobile phone while driving and sought the charges to be dismissed. Insp. Sheahan said the Garda was adamant he observed the mobile phone in the accused’s hand while the vehicle was in motion. Judge King noted that while there was a conflict of evidence, he favoured the Garda evidence and convicted the accused. For failing to wear a seat belt, Judge King handed down a €150 fine. For holding a mobile phone while driving, a €150 fine was handed down. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

Fine for van driver using vehicle for a year without tax A VAN driver who was found to have a tax disc expired for over a year was fined last week. Christy Power (30) with an address at 18 Boreenatra, Dungarvan, was fined €800 at last week’s Lismore District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued for not having current tax displayed on his vehicle when stopped by Gardaí at Ballyrafter Flats, Lismore, on 7th November, 2016.

The court heard that the tax on display had expired in September, 2015. The court also heard the accused did not pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued for the same date, for using a mobile phone while driving. Solicitor Paddy Gordon told Judge John King that his client pleads guilty to the charges. He said his client is a driver by occupation. Judge King noted the accused was using

the vehicle in excess of a year without any tax. The annual rate of duty on the particular vehicle is €700. Judge King handed down an €800 fine for the charge of not having tax displayed, commenting: “Because he was using the vehicle for more than a year without paying road tax, which is a loss of revenue to the State”. He marked the charge of holding a mobile phone while driving as proven and taken into consideration.

NOTICE Waterford City & County Council wishes to advise that the Dungarvan Sports Centre has now re-opened. Waterford City & County Council regrets any inconvenience caused while the essential works were been completed.

NOTICE TO LANDOWNERS/ OCCUPIERS TO TRIM OVERGROWN ROADSIDE HEDGES Owners or occupiers of land are obliged under the Roads Act, 1993, to take all necessary care to ensure that trees, shrubs, hedges or any other vegetation on their land is not, or could not be a danger to those using a public road or to somebody carrying out maintenance or improvement work on the road. Trimming of roadside hedges can take place between 1st September and 28th February in any year. In accordance with the Wildlife Act 2000 this period is deemed most suitable to have minimum wildlife disturbance. IN THE INTEREST OF ROAD SAFETY IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL NECESSARY WORK IS CARRIED OUT IMMEDIATELY AND MUST BE COMPLETE BY 1ST MARCH, 2018. Where a landowner/occupier fails to meet his/her obligations under the Roads Act 1993, Waterford City and County Council will take whatever action is necessary to ensure public safety including prosecution. Fergus Galvin, Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment

12th September, 2017.

NOTICE PUBLISHING COMMENCEMENT OF AUDIT Notice is hereby given that the audit of the accounts of the above-named Local Government organisation for the financial year ended on the 31st day of December, 2016 will be commenced by James Moran Local Government Auditor, on the 20th September, 2017. In accordance with article 17 of the Local Government (Financial and Audit Procedures) Regulations 2014, objections to any matter or matters contained in the said several accounts will be considered by the Local Government Auditor during the audit. Written notice of any proposed objection, setting out the relevant particulars and grounds on which it is to be made, should be sent to the above Local Government Auditor at City Hall, The Mall, Waterford within ten days of the commencement of the audit. The annual financial statement will be available during office hours for the inspection of all persons for a period of seven days before the commencement of the audit. Dated this 12th day of September 2017. Michael Walsh Chief Executive

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Minister Daly launches Connecting for Life Waterford THE Minister of State with special responsibility for Mental Health Jim Daly TD (on Friday, 8th September) launched Connecting for Life Waterford – a new suicide prevention and self-harm plan for the area, which is the local implementation of Connecting for Life, Ireland’s National Strategy to Reduce Suicide 2015-2020. Facilitated by the HSE, Connecting for Life Waterford is the result of a comprehensive process of consultation and engagement. It involved the people of Waterford City and County and those who provide services to them, developing a roadmap to address suicide and self-harm in the area from now until 2020. The Minister was welcomed to the event by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Pat Nugent – who said the Local Authority was delighted to be associated with the assembly of the plan and would be very much involved in ensuring its implementation. Speaking at the Official Launch of Connecting for Life Waterford at The Civic Offices in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford today, Minister Daly said: “Each part of the country has developed its own suicide prevention and self-harm plan, linked to the national Connecting for Life strategy. There has been a very collaborative process here in Waterford City and County and I would like to congratulate all those involved. I’m delighted to launch the Waterford plan, which reflects accountability and is responsive, evidence based and adaptive to change over its three year imple-

Pictured at the launch of Connecting for Life Waterford – a new suicide and self-harm prevention plan for the area – at the Civic Offices, Dungarva were (left to right): Maria Lindell (Waterford Area Partnership Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme), Minister of State with special responsibility for Mental Health Jim Daly TD, Mary Butler TD, Cllr. Liam Brazil, Tracy Nugent (Regional Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE/South East Community Healthcare), John Meehan (Assistant National Director and the Lead for the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention), Liz Kinsella (Head of Service for Mental Health, HSE/South East Community Healthcare) and Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Pat Nugent. [David Clynch] mentation period. Connecting for Life Waterford, as with its application in other counties, sets out a vision where fewer lives are lost through suicide and where communities and individuals are empowered to improve their mental health and wellbeing. It's important that we all work together now to ensure the plan is implemented in full.” The HSE facilitated process brought together a steering group from across Waterford City and County and a consultation process followed, which included public forums featuring in-depth discussions reflective of the complex issues that are suicide and self-harm. Minister Daly was joined at today’s Launch in Dungarvan by Tracy Nugent

(Regional Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE South East Community Healthcare Organisation Area), Cllr. Liam Brazil (Mental Health Advocate), Oireachtas members for the Waterford constituency, representatives from Waterford Council, the Gardaí, and various voluntary agencies and community groups. The audience at the launch also included local public representatives, mental health service users from Waterford, people bereaved by suicide and those from communities in the City and County who contributed during public meetings, focus groups and through submissions to the formation of Connecting for Life Waterford. Speaking at the launch, Mr.

John Meehan (Assistant National Director and the Lead for the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention) said: “Local implementation and empowering communities is a core component of the Connecting for Life strategy. We need to connect with ourselves, our families, our communities and the services that are on offer. Connecting for Life Waterford has been led by the HSE but developed in partnership with two multi-agency planning groups. The result is a new plan, which details the actions that various organisations – including the HSE – will implement to realise the vision of a County where fewer lives are lost through suicide.”

Addressing the audience, Ms. Liz Kinsella (Head of Service for Mental Health, Community Healthcare Organisation Area 5 – the South East): “Suicide prevention is everyone’s concern. Looking after our mental health is a cornerstone of improving the health of our people. It is as important as physical health. Throughout the health services, we have been putting structures in place to try to ensure that people get the right type of help and we look forward to this plan establishing better understanding of suicidal behaviour and supporting communities to prevent and respond.” Also speaking at the Launch was Ms. Maria Lindell (Waterford

Area Partnership Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme), who said: “The rate of suicide in the Waterford area is of concern. There is no part of our City and County that has not been affected. There is a sense of isolation for many. Our consultation process in Waterford was able to look at that in addition to feedback from priority groups like young people, the LGBTI community, the Traveller community, mental health service users, those living in rural isolation and those affected by drug/alcohol use to name but a few. I am looking forward to the plan building and acting on what has been learned.”

Waterford City and County Council invites applications for arts practice and venue grants 2018

Pictured are recipients at the Irish Blood Transfusion Service Munster Blood Donors Award Ceremony at the Rochestown Park Hotel – Colin Lyons, Noel [John Sheehan Photography] Moynihan, Margaret Watkins, and John Dee from Dungarvan and William Walsh from Rathgormack.

ARTS PRACTISE GRANTS Waterford City & County Council is pleased to invite online applications for their 2018 Arts Grants Scheme. For full details of the available grants and their application forms go to waterfordarts.com and in the menu click on Arts Grants / Deontais Ealaíon. The five grants available under this scheme are: Arts Act Grants (Voluntary/Amateur) Professional Project Grants Rural Arts Network Grants Playwright & Producer Team Screenwriter & Producer Team NOTE: This process has been brought forward this year by three months. ARTS VENUES The application process is also open for Arts Grants funding to

Council developed Venues for 2018. Details and downloadable application forms are also available at www.waterfordarts.com Completed application forms for Arts Venue Grants must be on MS Word and sent as an attachment to conornolan@waterfordcouncil.ie see waterfordarts.com for details. Physical support documentation should be addressed to Conor Nolan,Waterford Council Customer Care Desk, Bailey’s New Street, Waterford by October 2nd at 4pm. The deadline for receipt of completed applications for these schemes is 4pm Monday October 2nd 2017. Please note grants for individual artists will be under Waterford’s Artlinks Bursaries 2018. These Bursaries will be announced later.

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Woman pleads guilty to assault causing harm to Garda A COUNTY Waterford mother of three locked herself in her car and injured a Garda with a knife when an attempt was made to arrest her, the District Court was told in Waterford last week. Former publican Deirdre Dunphy (51) with an address at Rockville, Lissahane, Kill, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Garda Adrian Dunne and possession of an offensive weapon at Ballyshunnock, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, on August 4th, 2016. The court heard that the incident took place at a layby where she stopped her car. She was sitting in the driver’s seat and

the windows were closed and she locked the doors. The Gardaí asked her to turn off the engine. She moved into the passenger seat and said: “You are not going to do this to my kids”. She held the knife in front of her throat but was told to put it down and open the window. When she refused the Gardaí had to force the window and Garda Dunne’s hand was injured. Defending solicitor Ken Cunningham said it was remarkable for a woman of the defendant’s age to react in this fashion. In a struggle to seize the knife Garda Dunne suffered a minor injury and lacerated his right hand. At that time she was

involved in a marital break-up and was drinking and she found herself at the centre of Garda attention. She was taken from the car and interviewed in the Garda Station where she said she had suicidal tendencies and was sorry for doing something “so stupid”. She had embarked on a new relationship and two of her children left the family to follow professional careers. Judge Kevin Staunton said, according to a probation report before the court, the woman moved the knife in front of her face. Mr. Cunningham said his client had no previous convictions and at various stages during

her career she ran three licensed premises. She sent a letter of apology to the injured Garda and said she was “not herself ” that day and was glad that somebody intervened. She was ashamed of her behaviour. The Judge said he was particularly concerned that the defendant had not taken alcohol since February last. At a resumed hearing of the case, the accused was given a six month suspended sentence for assault causing harm to Garda Adrian Dunne. Charges of possession of an offensive weapon and refusal to give a blood sample on the night were taken into consideration.

Row erupted following early morning drinking session A COUNTY Waterford couple’s “stormy” relationship ended after eight years when a row erupted following an early morning drinking session in a pub, the District Court heard in Waterford last week. Judge Kevin Staunton convicted Jerome “Jerry” Conway (48) of The Malthouse, Batchelor’s Walk, Waterford, of assaulting his girlfriend Mary Jane Flavin (24), a native of Kilmacthomas, causing her harm on 18th March, 2016. The court was told that Jerome Conway drank 12 pints in the pub where they first met and later swung a sledgehammer at her and punched her in his apartment. In evidence Ms. Flavin, who resides in Portlaw, said the defendant called her obscene names and grabbed her by the throat and hair and boxed her in the face, head and stomach. There was blood all over the place and her nose was broken. Then he swung the sledgehammer at her but missed. At that stage her boyfriend took her keys and phone and left her effectively trapped in the apartment.When he returned he accused

her of being dirty and failing to clean up the flat. He gave her a punch when she said she needed a doctor and gave her another box in the mouth. He opened the door and told her to leave. Ms. Flavin’s sister Christina called to the apartment and took her home. She said her sister was violently ill after the assault and had to visit CareDoc. She was embarrassed and did not want to appear the victim of domestic violence. She told the Doctor that she had been assaulted by two women. In reply to questions by Hilary Delahunty, solr., defending, the injured party said they went drinking on St. Patrick’s night and they slept in her apartment before starting off drinking again on the following morning. She suffered two black eyes, a broken nose and marks on her neck as a result of the attack. In evidence William O’Brien, a friend of the defendant for 30 years, said the couple called him and asked him to go drinking with them at 8.15 a.m.The relationship was mainly about drink and they had “good weeks and

bad weeks”. Mr. Delahunty said that Ms. Flavin claimed she was “trapped” in the apartment for three and a half hours and was falsely imprisoned. But she could have opened the windows and shouted for help. She told lie after lie, he said. Last February she lodged the assault complaint with the Gardaí and later told him she was going to withdraw it. But she met another gentleman and went abroad on holidays with him.That relationship “soured” and she called the defendant to pick her up at the airport. Judge Staunton said the waters in the case had been muddied by alcohol. There was no doubt that Ms. Flavin was telling the truth and it was clear that she received serious injuries.The defendant accepted he struck her and she got a “good hiding”. Garda Inspector Carmel Banville said the defendant had one previous conviction for public order. The Judge said on that basis he would convict and adjourn the case for reports to December 5th next.

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the bypass. “It has to be dealt with, otherwise the bricks will crumble”, he stated, adding that it was “a matter for the Gardaí or council officials.” NO CHANGES Meanwhile, as Cllr. O’Donnell insisted that the crossings were too high, Senior Executive Engineer for Roads, Gabriel Hynes said he was aware there was “an issue with one at TF Meagher Street” would be addressed.” He said the remainder complied with design standards and would not be altered. They were designed for a “shared spaced”, he continued “and to ensure appropriate speeds” are applied on entering Grattan

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WATERFORD Councillor Damien Geoghegan has called for action to curb articulated trucks travelling through Dungarvan town in the early hours of the morning. The Councillor told September’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting that the heavy traffic is loosening the brickwork on the raised traffic calming and pedestrian crossing trail on Mary Street, close to Grattan Square. The issue was raised by Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell, who said the crossing was too high. The

Councillor – not noted for his support of the area’s upgrade – said similarly a crossing close to the Bank of Ireland should be lowered along with one on Main Street.“I said it from day one that when Smarter Travel left, Waterford Council would start forking out money”, he reminded. “And now the bricks are lifting off the crossing on the square side of Mary Street.” Cllr. Geoghegan, however, diverted the blame to articulated lorries. He said town centre residents had confirmed that heavy articulated traffic was passing through in the middle of the night and for no reason other than to avoid the roundabouts on

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K N G ro u p A l l I re l a n d GA A G o l f C h a l l e n g e i n a i d of Michaela Foundation and Helvick Lifeboat Station

THE RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station are honoured to be the beneficiary of funds raised from the sale of hats at this year’s KN Group All Ireland GAA Golf Challenge 2017. Now in its 18th year the event was held in the Gold Coast Hotel & Golf Resort and in Dungarvan Golf Club, in Co Waterford last weekend, September 8 and 9 attracting over 200 GAA members and supporters from many counties throughout Ireland and from the US. “This year the Michaela Foundation created in the memory of the inspirational Michaela Harte, was the chief beneficiary and we at the RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Head Fundraising Branch are grateful to have been designated as the hat beneficiary.” said Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Hon Fundraising Secretary Anne McCarthy. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea 24-7-365 and is fully operated by volunteers. Pictured – All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge Organising Committee – Back row: Chairman Liam Daniels; Gold Coast Hotel & Resort Director Mark Knowles; RNLI Fundraising Committee member Nicky Hannigan; RNLI Helvick crew Criostóir Ó Faolain and Liam Harty. Seated: Joey Veale, Gold Coast Sports Training Co-ordinator; RNLI Fundraising Hon Sec Anne McCarthy; All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge Hon Patron, Kilkenny hurling legend Eddie Keher; Joan Clancy, Hon Press Sec., RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch. [Martin T. Landers]

All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge at Gold Coast Hotel deemed a phenomenal success THE 18th Annual All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge, which was held at the Gold Coast Hotel and Golf Resort, Dungarvan, last weekend was deemed a phenomenal success. The hotel was packed with teams from all over Ireland for the two day golf tournament, held last Friday, 8th and Saturday, 9th September. The golf challenge, which has become the quintessential tournament to accompany the AllIreland Senior Hurling and Football Championships, with the finals fittingly scheduled between the two Croke Park showdowns, invites GAA members to represent their GAA clubs on the golf course with the aim of bringing home the All-Ireland title. Four-person teams from across the country, the US and Britain competed for a Waterford Crystal replica of the Liam MacCarthy Cup as well as other individual and prizes for

their club, with the winning club receiving a training weekend at the stunning Derg Isle facility in Scariff, County Clare. Many GAA personalities who were present for the competition and presentations at the Gold Cost Hotel included: wellknown TV commentator, Marty Morrissey; Barney Rock; Mickey Harte; Eddie Cahir; Sean Kelly; Derek McGrath; and Nudie Hughes, to name a few. The KN Group All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge was established in 2000 and has firmed its position as the premier golf competition for GAA members. Profits from the golf challenge go to charities, and this year, the thoroughly-deserving Michaela Foundation, created in the memory of the inspirational Michaela Harte, is one of the beneficiaries of the money raised. Entertainment for the event was provided by Kate Purcell, Out the Gap and Brass and Co.

Boats forced to wait hours to land catches due to shallow harbour at Helvick By Christy Parker FISHERMEN are being forced to wait “for hours” to land their catches because of the shallow depths in Helvick harbour, according to a local councillor. Waterford Council is currently reviewing the potential costs of dredging along with the likely administrative process involved but some quarters believe dredging is pointless. Cllr. Siobhán Whelan raised the matter at September’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting, claiming fishermen were being forced to wait offshore for several hours until the harbour filled. The councillor said it had been a recurring issue for years and while remedies had been conducted, it was time a long-term solution was found. “It’s time the council bit the bullet on it”, she insisted. Cllr Damien Geoghegan said it was “unacceptable” that boats had to wait outside the harbour for a high tide. He knew of one fisherman who had opened a business in Dungarvan and was having to await the tide. “Decades ago they were able to

land fish but in later years it seems to be silting up and the council must deal with it” he continued.“It’s a shame if the council was contributing to the fact that Helvick can’t operate as a proper fishing harbour anymore. It is a working pier and not just a leisure facility”, he reminded.“People make their living there.” Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin noted that dredging had been conducted in the harbour several times over the past two decades and believed it was needed again. Senior Executive Engineer Gabriel Hynes said dredging “would certainly be very beneficial” but that so doing would require a dumping at sea licence from the EPA. The engineer’s main concern however may be the “considerable cost”, which he estimated at up to €300,000. Furthermore, he foresaw it being necessary again in three or four years. NO TO DREDGING Cllr. Whelan however said she believed the local fishermen were not sure that dredging was the solution, though without suggesting an alternative remedy. Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell concurred, adding that €350,000 had been provided

two years ago to improve the pier wall. He said dredging had been conducted shortly before that but “it seemed they went too deep or something and water went under the wall. But €350,000 was laid out and job was done and I think three weeks later what they did was gone with the tide again”, he commented. Cllr. O’Donnell further stated that six years ago €690,000 was laid out for pier works but was put into a Helvick sewerage scheme instead. The councillor continued that as “a former member of the naval service” who knows “the running of the tide and seas inside out”, he didn’t think dredging was the answer. “The deeper you go the worse it will get because you’re digging inside, with nothing outside. The water will go under the pier and if that continues, the pier will be washed away with a south-easterly wind. I’ve seen it myself and have photos of it last year”, he concluded. Mr. Hynes decided that rather than dredging up the past he would review the situation and we revert back with proposals, cost estimates and available funding in a month or two.

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Decrease in number of people signing Live Register in Dungarvan during August THE Central Statistics Office recorded a drop in the number of people signing on the Live Register in Dungarvan last month. There were 1,338 people signing on the Live Register in Dungarvan during August - the lowest figure for 2017. In January, there were 1,448 people signing on in Dungarvan,

but there were monthly decreases until May, when 1,355 people were signing on.Then in June, that figure jumped to 1,426 people signing on. Nationally, there were 264,256 people signing on the Live Register in August, 2017 an annual decrease of 51,762 on the 2016 figure. The CSO points out that the

Live Register is not designed to measure unemployment, as it includes part-time workers (those who work up to three days a week), seasonal and casual workers entitled to Jobseeker’s Benefit or Jobseeker’s Allowance. Unemployment is measured by the Quarterly National Household Survey.

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FIGURE 1,448 1,427 1,377 1,361 1,355 1,426 1,455 1,338

Three Waterford locations listed in EPA remedial list for water quality By Christy Parker THREE County Waterford locations are amongst a list of places on the EPA’s recommended Remedial Action List (RAL) in its annual report on the country’s water quality. The list, using data collected in 2016, presents a picture of widely approved water standards across Ireland but notes that there are also 3,600 people on boil water notices at present. The Waterford sites are Lismore, Helvick and Stradbally. Lismore was found to have “elevated levels of excessive levels of THMs, with a recommended action programme of upgrading the town’s water treatment plant. The proposed completion date for the plan is March 2018. Trihalomethanes (THMs) are formed as a by-product predominantly when chlorine is used to disinfect drinking water and represent a group of chemicals generally referred to as disinfection by-products. Stradbally was found to have an excess of aluminium in the water and again a plant upgrade is recommended, with a proposed completion date of October 2017. Helvick / An Rinn also was found to have elevated levels of THM. The recommended action programme suggests that the water source be abandoned and replaced with Dungarvan Water Supply. Here the report proposes an interim measure of “optimise disinfection process” and “unidirectional flushing programme.”The action programme should be completed by June 2019.

ACTION PLANS Irish Water says tender documents for planned upgrade work in Lismore have been issued and the work is expected to be completed by early next year. The company perhaps could not resist adding that it has “put in place the first national THM plan and a prioritised programme of investment to address all inadequacies in drinking water parameters including THMs” and that “by 2021 the utility aims to reduce the number of schemes on the RAL to zero with an investment of €327 million in upgrading water supplies at risk from THMs.” Stradbally, says Irish Water, is also to benefit from improvements works at its treatment plant, with the project to be completed later this year. NO CHANGES TO HELVICK / AN RINN SOURCE Meanwhile, Irish Water seems to have dismissed concerns aired recently by Waterford Councillor Séamus O’Donnell that a new water supply for Helvic/An Rinn would be moved from Mapstown to Ballimanuck. He cautioned that were this to be the case, then a new sewerage treatment plant would need to be built at Ballinamuck in advance of the project. Irish Water was presented with a series of questions following Cllr O’Donnell’s assertions, namely as to whether i) the source was being moved from Clogherane (Mapstown) at all and if so whether a new planning application would then be necessary; ii) whether such a move would require construction of a new sewerage treatment plant also; iii)

whether Irish Water was considering any plans for such a treatment plant; iv) if this change – should it transpire- would increase the cost of the project and if so by how much and v) when was the water pump project expected to commence and be completed, regardless of where its location. The company’s response was short and as follows: Irish Water is progressing with an upgrade of the Ring Helvick Water Supply Scheme, as per existing planning permissions in place. The purpose of the scheme is to improve the quality of water to communities in Ring, which is currently on the EPA’s Remedial Action List for elevated levels of THMs in the water supply. The upgrade involves the extension of the Dungarvan Water Supply to the Helvick Peninsula. The existing Dungarvan Water Supply is already served from the Ballinamuck wellfield. No new water source is required or planned as part of these works. It is expected that construction of this scheme will commence in 2018. MUCH IMPROVED Nationally, the EPA report is very positive, finding ongoing decreases in the incidence of E. coli in public water supplies, albeit that the level of other pollutants remains a challenge, particularly THM (chlorine) and pesticides. The report also identifies 25 supplies that require adequate treatment to prevent Cryptosporidium entering the water supply. Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses.

HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (7/9/2017) – 1st Maura O'Donovan & Colette Power; Joint 2nd Margaret Foley & Cait Christopher, Angela Freyne & Sheila Towey; 4th Marie Fives & Elayne

PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, James Power, intend to apply for planning permission for single-storey dwelling house, new entrance, wastewater treatment system and percolation area, borewell and all other associated site works at Ballyshonock, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Dungarvan GAA Club, intend to apply for permission for the construction of an extension to existing clubhouse consisting of a gym, reception area, and outdoor ball alley, alterations to existing clubhouse and all ancillary works at Dungarvan GAA Grounds, Clougherane, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

Observer Competition Winner Die Zauberflote/The Magic Flute @ SGC Dungarvan PAULINE FLETCHER, Ballingown West, Villierstown, Co. Waterford. Winner can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.

Moneymatters What is MABS? MABS, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service, is: • FREE • INDEPENDENT • CONFIDENTIAL • NON-JUDGMENTAL MABS provides advice to people who are having difficulties with managing their money or are in debt. We have services around the country. We also operate a National Helpline: (Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. on 0761 07 2000). Our website, www.mabs.ie also provides information and advice on managing money and dealing with debt.

BRIDGE KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (6/9/2017) – 1st Maeve Coghlan & Beth Spollen; 2nd Breeda Murphy & Bridget Ahern; 3rd Mary Prendergast & AnneMarie Brown; 4th Anna Harney & Anna Ryan; 5th Shane Prendergast & Nan Murphy.

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Kirwan; Joint 5th Nellie Moloney & Margaret Clancy, Carmel Fox & Cathy Mannix, Alice Dwyer & Tish Baumann.

Russell & Maureen O’Neill; 4th Margaret Hanafin & Nuala de Paor.

CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (6/9/2017) – 1st Margaret Curran & Walter Murphy; 2nd Mary Verling & Liz Donnelly; 3rd Mary Mitchell & Therese Ryan; 4th Ann McGrath & Mary O'Brien.

DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (11/9/2017) – 1st Des O'Toole & Shelia Veale; 2nd Pauline Dempsey & Ann McGrath; 3rd Nuala O’Donovan & Helen McCarthy; 4th Justin Spratt & Eileen Harty; 5th Maureen Power & Michael Kirwan.

AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (27/8/2017) – 1st Ella Whelan & Aida O’Neill; 2nd Mary Fives & Kathleen O’Mahoney; 3rd Helen

DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB re-opens on Thursday, 14th September, in The Park Hotel at 7.30 p.m.

MABS does not give out any money, nor do we give financial advice to our clients on investments or specific financial products. Details of how you can contact the local MABS office for an appointment are as follows: The Money Advice & Budgeting Service is based at Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford X35 Y326. (Tel 0761 07 2770 – Fax 058-45296 Email dungarvan@mabs.ie) and provides a service throughout the West Waterford area. It is part of the national MABS Service and is free, confidential and independent. Visit our web site at: www.mabs.ie Phone MABS Helpline 0761 07 2000 Email helpline@mabs.

IN MEMORIAM FITZGERALD (41st anniversary) – In loving memory of Nora Fitzgerald, late of Kilbrien, who died on 16th September, 1976. Will those who think of Nora today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by Pat, Alice, grandchildren and great grandchildren. McLOUGHLIN (13th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary McLoughlin (nee O’Dwyer), late of Green Street, Cappoquin, who died on 17th September, 2004. R.I.P. Along the road to yesterday, That leads us straight to you, Are memories of happy days, Together we once knew. Our wish is just a simple prayer, God keep you in his loving care.

–Sadly missed by her loving husband and family.

MOYNIHAN (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bob who died on 17th September, 2009. Mass offered. A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years. A silent grief that’s in our hearts, No human eye can see, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face. Those who think of Bob today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered and missed by your wife Kitty.

O’ROURKE (10th anniversary) – Cherished memories of Liam O’Rourke, late of Clashmore, whose 10th Anniversary occurs on 17th September. Kind friends who think of Liam today, Say a little prayer.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul on Sunday, 17th September, at 9.00 a.m. in Clashmore Church. –Sadly missed by your wife Anne and family at home and away.

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

–Ann, John, Clair, Mark, Con, Chris, Katie and Adam.

Lonely is the home without you, Life to us is not the same, All the world would be like Heaven, If we could have you back again. May the God of love and mercy, Care for our loved one who is gone, And bless with consolation, Those left to carry on.

–Always remembered by your loving wife Catherine; sons Brian and Liam; daughters-inlaw Mary and Karen; grandchildren Aoibh, Caoimhe, Conor and Daniel.

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WHELAN (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of William (Billy) Whelan, late of Barrack Street, Cappoquin, whose Anniversary occurs at this time. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 16th September, 2017, in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, at 7.30 p.m.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT † SEÁN BALDWIN Kilnagrange, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford Following the death of Seán on the 22nd August, 2017, his wife Maura; brother Eddie; children Eoin, Deirdre, Midge, Eleanor, Jim, Bill, Mike and Ken; grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sistersin-law and extended family wish to thank sincerely all those who turned out in such large numbers to sympathise with us at this very sad time. To all those who came to his house, the Church, sent cards, called, texted or just stopped us in the street with kind words about Seán we are very grateful. Thank you to all our friends and neighbours who organised the traffic around the house and the Church and to those who dropped in refreshments. Thanks to the Kilrossanty GAA for the very fine send-off you gave Seán and to all those who gave him a guard of honour into the Church. Thanks to all those who took care of him with such kindness and dignity in his very short stay in UHW, your kindness to him and us will be long remembered. Thanks to our local GPs, Dr. Seán McElduff and Dr. Micheál Griffin, who called to the house regularly. We are grateful to Joe Murtagh of Kent’s Funeral Directors for all his help and support during those days. We appreciate the contribution of all those who took part in Seán’s Funeral Mass, Fr. Condon and all the visiting Clergy; Mala and Brendan who provided the music; the Altar servers and gravediggers. A Mass has been offered for all your intentions. The Month’s Mind Mass for Seán will be celebrated at 6.30 p.m. in St. Ann’s Church, Fews, on Saturday, 23rd September.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT † JOHN (Johnny) HOGAN Ballinacourty, Dungarvan As we lovingly remember John, on his First Anniversary, his wife Joan and family wish to express our deep appreciation to all those who supported and sympathised with us following our sad loss. Thanks to all those who attended the Rosary, removal, Requiem Mass and burial; called to the house, sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and particularly to those who travelled long distances to be with us. The generosity and kindness of all our relatives, neighbours and friends, at this sad time, was such a comfort and much appreciated. We would like to thank Fr. N. Hassett, P.P., for all the visits and the beautiful Mass; also Fr. M. Enright, P.E.; Fr. M. Brennock, O.S.A., and Fr. Frank Lloyd for their attendance at Mass. Also Eileen O’Donovan, Mass servers and gravediggers. Sincere thanks to all the members of Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club and Dungarvan Golf Club who formed a guard of honour. Our gratitude also to Frances Tobin for her beautiful singing. We thank Tom and James Drohan for their professionalism and attention to detail. A special thank you to Dr. M. O’Sullivan and all the staff at High Street Medical Centre and the staff of Flynn’s and Hallahan’s Pharmacies for their support and kindness over the years. Thanks also to all the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital and University Hospital Waterford for their care and support to John. We are deeply appreciative to John’s friends who visited him during his illness. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. John’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Sunday, 17th September, at 9.30 a.m.

† ALICE KIELY (née Walsh) Green Street, Cappoquin, and Boolavonteen, Ballinamult, and late of Curraghateskin, Ballymacarbry 3rd June, 1928 – 26th April, 2017 Alice’s family is most grateful for the assistance and support provided by so many around the time of her death. We thank Dr. Ben Murphy for his care and attention; the staff of the Ambulance Service; the staff of both the Emergency Department and Medical 6 at University Hospital Waterford, for the kindness and respect shown to both Alice and her family during her final illness. We thank Aidan and Marie Walsh and staff for conducting Alice’s funeral efficiently and considerately. We thank Very Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., Cappoquin, for giving out the Rosary at Alice’s wake; Very Rev. Fr. Robert Arthure, A.P., Cappoquin, for officiating at the removal and for saying the Requiem Mass at St. Mary’s Parish Church in Cappoquin; Very Rev. Connie Kelleher, P.P., Touraneena & The Nire, who assisted at the Mass. We thank Mary Pedder Daly, Andrée Cunningham and Isobel Cunningham for their beautiful music and singing; Altar server, Lucy Cunningham; Sacristan, Jimmy Coughlan. We thank Fr. Arthure for attending the committal of Alice’s remains at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Touraneena. We thank John Michael Hickey and colleagues for digging/filling the grave. We are especially appreciative of the full-hearted hospitality provided by Esther Barron, with the help of Siobhán McCarthy, Deirdre Hallahan, Miriam Budden, Catherine O’Donnell and Patricia O’Farrell (with the kind permission of Emma O’Keeffe and Aoife Hallahan) on the night of Alice’s wake and the night of the removal of her remains. We thank John O’Rourke and staff who provided very welcome refreshments at the Sportman’s Inn in Cappoquin, after the burial. Most of all we thank Alice’s good friends, neighbours and relatives who loved Alice during her life, visited her in hospital in her final days, telephoned her and provided help to her and her family, with a generous heart. We thank everyone who attended Alice’s funeral – we realise that many of her children’s work colleagues and friends travelled great distances to offer their condolences and we are most appreciative of that. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

† TOM POWER Comeragh Crescent, Dungarvan, and formerly of Old Parish The wife Kathleen and family Caroline and Teresa would like to express their gratitude to all who sympathised with them on the loss of their beloved Tom. We would like to thank Mr. Cooke and his team at University Hospital Waterford, Dr. Nyhan, Dr. Brennock and all the staff of High Street Medical Centre, Dungarvan, for the excellent care Tom received during his illness. Thanks also to the Public Health Nurses Eleanor Herbert and Lucy Frost and Palliative Care Nurse Debbie who were always on hand with help and advice. To the H.S.E. appointed Carers, Home Instead Carers and the Carers Association, Waterford – we will be forever in your debt as the care you gave Tom enabled him to stay at home until February of this year and also Meals on Wheels whose service was invaluable to us. We would also like to express a sincere thank you to all the staff of St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, who gave Tom great care and assistance over the years but especially since last February right up until his final hours. Thanks also to Fr. John Harris, C.C., who visited Tom at home monthly to give him Holy Communion and not forgetting Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A., who administered the Last Rites in St. Vincent’s Unit. We express our sincere appreciation to all who participated in the Funeral Services; to the Altar server, readers, Pallbearers, gravediggers; those who brought forth the personal mementoes and Offertory Gifts and the Coffey sisters for the beautiful music. Thank you to Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P., who gave us such a personal and special service and to James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, who ensured that all the family wishes were carried out and delivered us a very personal and professional service; and finally to Nora Coleman, we really appreciate all the help you gave us over the weekend of Tom’s passing, we would have been lost without you. We are very grateful to The Park Hotel for providing us with beautiful refreshments after the Requiem Mass. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually but we greatly appreciate everyone involved in giving Tom the send-off he truly deserved. Go raibh míle maith agaibh. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for you all. Month’s Mind Mass for Tom will be offered on Friday, 22nd September, at 7.30 p.m. in The Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Old Parish.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

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DEBUTANTES Friday, 15th September, 2017

D e bs Ba l l 20 1 7 Liadan Ní Lonáin, Baibhinn Ní Riordáin, Colleen Burke and Katie Ní Bhriain pictured at the Meanscoil San Nioclas Debs Ball 2017 which took place in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Michaela Nic Aonghusa, Hannah de Paor, Colleen Burke and Maura Ni Mhuirithe pictured at the Meanscoil San Nioclas Debs Ball 2017 which took place in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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St. Augustine’s Co l l e g e D e b u t a n te s B a l l 20 1 7 Held in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan Photographs by Sean Byrne

Seamus Ryan and Caoimhe Dwyer

Caoimhe Veale and Kevin Byrne

Jack Fenton and Laura Wade

Cathal Dee and Chelsie Whelan

Jack White and Paige Twomey

Darina Shanley and Michael O’Riordan

Donncha Tobin and Megan Osborne

Charlie Troy and Niamh Salmon

Sean Vaianella and Sinead O’Donnell

MEÁNSCOIL SAN NIOCLÁS DEBS BALL 2017

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

M e á n sco i l Sa n Nioclás D e b u t a n te s B a l l 20 1 7 Held in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan Photographs by Pat Crowley

Ruairí Conway and Michaela Nic Aonghusa

Stephen Dee and Máire de Róiste

Jordan Manahan and Sylvia Ní Chathbhuadhaigh

Nathan Donovan Reagan and Aoife Ní Fhoghlú

Cian Franklin and Meadhbh Ní Churraoidhín

Jordan Kelly and Sionainn Ní Dhighe

Michael Daly and Shannon O’Leary

Conor Campbell and Saoirse Nic Craith

Craig Mac Gabhann and Saoirse Ni Argáin

Jack Shrubb and Courtney de Bhál

Aidan Fitzgerald and Hannah Power

Conor Steele and Katie Ní Bhriain

Oisín Ó Maitiú and Chloe Tóibín

Kyle Ó Laochdha and Maeve Steele

Seanie Mac Craith and Maura Ní Mhuirithe

Sam Murphy Nix and Colleen Burke

Michael Power and Aoife Ní Urmholtaigh

Conall Ó Briain and Hannah de Paor

Anthony Reddy and Saoirse Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

MEÁNSCOIL SAN NIOCLÁS DEBS BALL 2017

Conall de Paor and Charlotte Daltún

Hugh O’Dwyer and Lydia Ní Shé

Ciarán Mahony and Hannah Nic Uaid

Diarmuid Ó Cuirrín and Beibhinn Ní Riordáin

James Flavin and Grace de Barún

Conor Ó Cuirrin and Lucy O’Shea

Aidan Kirwan and Meg Ni Ríain

Ciaran Keating and Lia Nic Craith

Liam Reilly and Liadan Ní Lonaín

Louis McGrath and Aoife Ní Ógáin

Donncha Ó Suilleabháin and Lara Summers

Diarmuid Mac Fhlannchadhra and Paulina Swiderczuk

Macdara Ó Fáolain and Mary Burke

Jordan Cliffe and Alexandra Borla

Cillian Tobin and Kate De Barún

Willie John O’Shea and Lauren Cunnage

Brian de Barún and Aoife Nugent

Cal Franklin and Jessica Dalton

Saoirse Ní Argáin, Courtney De Bhál and Csenge Forro

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DUNGARVAN CBS DEBS BALL 2017

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

D u n g a r va n C B S D e b u t a n te s B a l l 20 1 7 Held in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan Photographs by Pat Crowley

Jack Mulcahy, Aidan Cuddihy and Pierce Kelly

Ruairí Hart and Shannon Kelly Fitzgerald

Eoghan Burke and Chelsie Whelan

Maurice Daly and Sinead Flynn

Jack Kiely and Meg Ryan

Sean Whelan Barrett and Avril Mulcahy

Sean Fennell and Meadhbh Curran

Jarod Young and Sarah Landers

Shane Kelly and Clodagh Fahy

A.J. Power and Geraldine Keegan

Eirimas Alionis and Rachael Bumster

Brian Metcalfe and Natalia Burdys

James Flavin and Grace Barron

John O’Brien and Emily Mulvihill

Paul Metcalfe and Laina O’Hara

Jack O’Brien and Demi Kinghorn

Dan Booth and Rachel Troy

Evan McCarthy and Blaithin Murray

Kealan Daly and Megan Phelan

Brendan Cullinan and Tamara Sheehan

Conor Whelan and Emma Reardon

Adam Power and Malua Ní Chléirigh

Eoin Curran and Lauren Cunnage

Robert Walsh and Eimear Hayes

Darragh Tobin and Ailbhe Looby

Dylan O’Brien and Jenny Maye Twomey

Gary Donnelly and Emma Whitmore

Bearach Moore and Urte Mozeryte

Eoin Ryan and Róza Pabianiak

Ciaran Ryan and Emma Buckley

Donncha Roche and Olivia Jones

Sean Crotty and Aisling O’Connor

Tiernan O’Connell and Emily Spratt

Darragh O’Flynn and Rebecca O’Shea

Anthony McCauley and Aoife Hamilton

Louis McGrath and Aoife Hogan

Michael Horgan and Krystal Thompson

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE DEBS BALL 2017

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

St. Augustine’s Co l l e g e D e b u t a n te s B a l l 20 1 7 Held in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan Photographs by Sean Byrne

Cecelia Cullinane and James Beresford

Ben Blackwell and Nicole Browne

Carrie Mullane and Danny Brokie

Charlie Whelan and Noreen Butler

Kevin Strain and Shauna Clancy

Becky Fennessy and Thomas Coffey

Shane Coleman and Eimear Dunne

Tony Collins and Shauna McGrath

Peter Ansell and Bronagh Condon

Seanie Crotty and Rachel Sheehan

Cathal Curran and Laura Cusack

Colleen Burke and Padraic De Fusco

Cal Franklin and Phoebe Dipple

Lucy Donnelly and P.J. Coffey

Ben Dunford and Clodagh McGovern

Jason Dunford and Liadain Nic Dhonncha

Jack Dwane and Clodagh Crotty

Paddy Dwane and Abby Daly

Conor Brennan and Clodagh Dwyer

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE DEBS BALL 2017

Rachel McGuckian and Shane Russell

Aisling Mullaney and Neil Montgomery

Jack Kiely and Jill Mulcahy

Brad Norman and Elaine Murphy

Sam Murphy-Nix and Emma Reardon

Dáire Drummey and Bella O’Brien

Luke Rossiter and Ali O’Donnell

Adam Power and Rachel O’Grady

Owen O’Hara and Lauren Organ

Oisin O’Mahony and Becky Fennell

Caoimhe Burke and Ryan O’Neill

Roisin Fox and Robert Organ

Jason Halpin and Clodagh O’Sullivan

Douglas Pettit and Brona Coleman

Megan Phelan and Mark Boland

Patrick Power and Caroline Fennell

Michael Power and Aoife Hamilton

Eoghan Power and Janey Maher

Jordan Cliffe and Laura Power-Whelan

Rory Brunnock and Sophie Ryan

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE DEBS BALL 2017

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

Tiernan Fagen and Ailbhe Looby

Shane Kelly and Clodagh Fahy

Steven Lannon and Chloe Fennell

Andrew Finch and Emily Mulvihill

Jordan Corby and Sarah Fitzgerald

Conor Foley and Louise Dempsey

Billy Egan and Andrea Geary

Lee Healy and Grainne Lane

Nicole Lyons and Conor Houlihan

Mikey O’Dwyer and Arina Jefisova

Rachael Bumster and Gavin Joyce

Ryan Keane and Caoimhe Coleman

Aoife French and Ryan Keane

Michael Kiely and Grainne Curran

Nicole Kiely and James McCloskey

Daniel Moloney and Megan Kiely

Lauryn Leonard and Glenn Curtin

Tom Looby and Lauren Dunford

Stephen Healy and Lisa Maher

Darragh McGrath and Grace Heffernan

COUNTY NEWS 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: 1800 804 848. You are not alone! Please note change in time.

KCK Drama AS this time of the year approaches and the evenings close in, what better than getting involved with your local drama club. K.C.K. Drama Club will hold a meeting in Coolnasmear Hall on Wednesday, 13th September, at 9.00 p.m. Do come along and join us for the season whether it’s back stage, on stage or front of house, who knows there might just be a hidden talent out there. We always welcome new members.

St. John’s Pastoral Centre LECTIO Divina – Reflections on the Sunday Gospels to deepen your knowledge of the Word of God in the weekly Liturgy. ‘There is one particular way of listening to what the Lord wishes to tell us in His Word and of letting ourselves be transformed by the Spirit. It is what we call lectio divina’ Pope Francis facilitated by the Sisters of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford, every Wednesday night, 7.30 p.m. (from 13th September). Donation: €5 including light refreshments. All are welcome.

Ballyduff Upper Camogie Club Annual Fundraising Coffee Morning BALLYDUFF Upper Camogie Club will hold their annual fundraising Coffee Morning on Sunday, 17th September in the Log Cabin after 11.00 a.m. Mass. Everyone is welcome. Cake Sale and raffle will be held on the day.Your support is greatly appreciated.

Mary Immaculate College Alumni Reunion - 7th October, 2017 DID you graduate from MIC in 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012? Then this is the event for you! MIC is welcoming back its Alumni on Saturday, 7th October, 2017 from 1.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.This is the perfect opportunity to meet up with old friends, and re-acquaint yourself with the College. Should you wish to attend, please advise us in advance alumni@mic.ul.ie and put "Class Reunion" in the subject line. More details www.friends.mic.ie

Waterford Humanists THE September meeting of Waterford Humanist’s Group will be on Monday, 18th September at 7.30 p.m. in the Friends Meeting House, Newtown, Waterford. Bring along your ideas, questions and imagination. For further details contact Teresa at 0868776307.

Dungarvan Lions Club - ChoirFest Tickets TICKETS for the ChoirFest Concert will go on sale in Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside and in the Lismore Heritage Centre from this Thursday, 14th September. The Concert will be held in St. Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore on Saturday, 30th September at 4.00 p.m. All proceeds will go towards Lions Club charities in the West Waterford area.

Ballinroad ICA BALLINROAD ICA will resume their monthly meeting tonight Wednesday, 13th September at 8.00 p.m. in Ballinroad Hall. New members are always welcome.

Safety First – Sara Dowling and Kevin O’Shea from Cork City coming through the “Safety Gates” at Durrow crossing on the Greenway last weekend, walking the "Golden Mile" with friends through the Ballyvoile tunnel. Of the one hundred or more cyclists who passed, only two cyclists dismounted as requested. Waterford Greenway is the success story of the last two years, enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. It is providing new positive energy through the county. At the tunnel, if cyclists continue to ignore the warning signs put in place by WCCC for their own safety there is an accident waiting to happen. It might be a good idea to erect "Safety Gates" at both ends of Ballyvoile tunnel. I will be contacting our local councillors to raise the issue with the authorities. Sara and Kevin drove from Cork City on Sunday 10th to Dungarvan and cycled to Waterford and back and enjoyed the trip. Any queries to Tom 0879386209 or brianjcorry @yahoo.ie [photo courtesy of Tom Hickey]

STRADBALLY AUTUMN COLLECTION The Autumn collection for the priests of the Diocese will be taken up at all Masses in Stradbally this coming weekend, Saturday, 16th and Sunday, 17th September. DARTS AGM The Cove Bar, Stradbally Darts AGM will take place on Tuesday, 19th September at 8 p.m. All interested are invited to please attend. BON VOYAGE Bon voyage and best wishes to Marie Galvin, Curraheen, Stradbally who travels to Australia this week for a year long trip. Marie, daughter of Breda and the late Pat Galvin, is a talented teacher, an accomplished pianist and a reader of the Liturgy at the parish church in Stradbally. TIDY TOWNS NEWS Stradbally Tidy Towns Committee is delighted to have received an invitation for four to the SuperValu Tidy Towns Ceremony taking place at the Helix in Dublin on Monday, 25th September at 12 noon. This is our 35th year in the competition and like every other year we can never take anything for granted, we just hope for the best with over 800 entries and every entry improving each year. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS No jackpot winner in our lotto draw held in the Cove Bar recently. The numbers drawn were: 1, 6, 8, 20.The €25 winners were Irene Kilbride, Paddy

Morrissey and Claire Crowley. The promoter’s prize winner was Ann Cunningham. The next draw will take place in the Bally Inn on Sunday, 17th September. The jackpot on offer will be €800. Thanks to all who continue to support our lotto. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Stradbally senior footballers on securing a semi-final place in the County Championships by beating the Nire with a score of 2-15 to 211 on Sunday night at a wet and windy Fraher Field. ACTIVE RETIREMENT Tay and Mahon Valley ARA, some of our members are active with Waterford Sports Partnership (WSP). They have a new programmes for physical activities for the over 50s. Walking with a difference, beat

the street if you are interested in walking, running, cycling, sailing, bowling, leisure. If you are interested contact any member. YOGA Yoga classes continue in the Barron Hall on Thursday, 14th September from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. This is for beginners and improvers. It is not too late to join. Give Peg a ring 0863027927 and book your place. STRADBALLY WHIST Stradbally Whist did not take place last Wednesday due to local bereavement - the Club wishes to extend their sympathy to the families. Our next Whist evening will be on Wednesday, 20th September 7.30 p.m. / 8.00 p.m. at the Barron Hall, Stradbally. All are welcome.

KILMACTHOMAS DAY CENTRE Kilmacthomas Day Centre started again last Tuesday and it was nice to welcome new faces. The Centre opens 10.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday....lunch is approximately 1.00 p.m. and folks leave when they wish. Last week we had chair exercises, a sing song with a great rendition of 'South of the Border down Mexico Way'.....then crafts with Aileen and games.We have started making scarves, hats etc. to sell at our Autumn Coffee Morning...all the wool has been donated by kind locals. Just €6 for the day including lunch and dessert! You would be most welcome and I am sure there will be lots of faces you recognise so you wont be alone.

Waterford City Tours pictured on the Greenway on Tuesday 5th, from Clonea to Durrow (seven trips) organised by Dungarvan Day Centre. Fantastic to see “Day Centre” people and others relaxing and enjoying themselves. Well done to all concerned. [photo Josephine Hickey]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

Aglish Community Council news AGLISH Community Council invites those living in Aglish and the surrounding areas to a meeting in Aglish Community Centre on Wednesday, 13th September at 7.30 p.m. in conjunction with Waterford Area Partnership. This meeting is your opportunity to strengthen your community and get involved.We are hoping to improve services within the community, start a homework / after schools club, men’s and womens groups, residents committees, parent and toddler group, establishment of a community council, set up Art & Crafts. Music classes, etc. We also have some long term plans in relation to improving our Community Centre and expanding same and we also hope in time to build a playground in Aglish.We would encourage all homes to try to send a representative to this meeting. Without numbers we cannot improve our community. We have a fantastic village with lots of small local businesses and a huge number of families living in our area. A Community Council is an integral part of community development.Their core principle is the active encouragement and participation of all members in the development of social and economic needs of our area for the greater benefit of the community.We welcome you to the meeting on Wednesday night and are open to questions and answers and lots of new suggestions.

BONMAHON BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO The numbers drawn at the recent Lotto draw in Kirwan's Bar were 2, 14, 27 and 13. We had no Jackpot or match 3 winners. Our 2 Lucky dip winners were David Power and Eleanor O'Donnell who receive €50 each.The next Jackpot now stands at €8,800.

Abbeyside Scouts WELCOME back to our scouts on the start of the 2017/2018 scouting year. Also a big welcome to our new scouts, those who have moved up from cubs and those who are new to Scouting. After prayer and subs the leaders had a chat with the scouts reminding them of some of what is expected of them through the year. It was on then to some exercises and outside for some games. Michael then got the scouts to test out some new gadgets he acquired over the summer. As you can see from the photos a good bit of fun ensued. All too soon it was time to clean up and go home. This year we will be inviting our scout parents to an information night before Christmas, as we are expecting to plan a for-

Lisa Maher, Clodagh O'Sullivan, Megan Kiely, Elaine Murphy and Chloe Fennell pictured at the St. Augustine’s Debs Ball which took place in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne]

eign annual camp for 2018 and that will need some early notice. On the same night we will formally invest our new scouts. Dates to follow and please be sure to note for your diary, that will be an important night.

KILL ANNUAL COFFEE MORNING The annual Coffee Morning in aid of the Waterford Hospice Movement will take place again on Thursday, 14th September from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. in Kill Community Centre. Please come along for a chat and a cuppa. Donations of any amounts are most welcome. IRISH DANCING CLASSES IN KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Our classes commenced again on Wednesday last. New pupils are most welcome to join us at our mixed classes every Wednesday from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in Kill Community Centre. All are most welcome, regardless of ability or experience. DRAMA CLASSES Drama classes will commence in The Gealach Gorm Theatre at Kill Community Centre on Monday, September 25th 6.15 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for children from 6 to 12 years of age. This year, the focus will be on musical theatre for children up to 9 years of age and older children will take part in a Panto with the adult group which is planned for early March 2018. As in the past the children will be treated to a Santa Show at Christmas. Fees remain the same as previous years at €80 per child per term with discounts for families. To book places, call or text 0868569358. CLOTHES COLLECTION Kill National School are holding their next Rag & Phone collection on Friday 13th October. If you are clearing out your wardrobes after the Summer and you can

hold on to towels, clothes, shoes, soft toys, handbags, belts and whatever else you can think of along those lines, please bring them along on the Friday morning and drop them into the school before 10.00 a.m. This is a great way to recycle your unwanted clothes whilst benefitting not only people who need them but also the school, where funds raised have been helping to keep costs for school trips and activities down. If you are unable to store the bags, please contact Grace on 0863289212 to arrange for collection. PAT HAYES MUSIC & COMEDY NIGHT Pat Hayes returns to The Gealach Gorm Theatre on Friday, September 22nd at 8.00 p.m. for a night of music and comedy featuring The Brandy Boys and 2 Tuff Yokes. Pat tours extensively in Ireland and UK where he is a regular at many music festivals. His 2016 show in The Gealach Gorm Theatre was a sell out so early booking is advisable. Admission is €10. To book call/text 086-8569358. CHANGE OF TIMES SEAVIEW SOCCER - U-6s/U-7s/ U-8s will now take place on Saturdays from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Seaview, starting back on Saturday September 16th. Contact Grace 086-3289212 for more information. KILL GAA LOTTO At the Lotto draw held in Dunphy’s Bar last week, we had no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night we had three match 3 winners. The winners were Yvonne O'Donnell, Leona Guiry- O'Shea and

Brendan Gallagher.The numbers drawn were 10, 12, 17 and 20. The lotto draw was sponsored by Kilmeaden Services - Gala. BIRTHDAY WISHES A very happy birthday to Fionn Norris who celebrates his birthday this week. Have a great day Fionn! STRADBALLY WHIST Stradbally Whist did not take place last Wednesday due to local bereavement - the Club wishes to extend their sympathy to the families. Our next Whist evening will be on Wednesday, 20th September 7.30 p.m. / 8.00 p.m. at the Barron Hall, Stradbally. All are welcome. KILMACTHOMAS DAY CENTRE Kilmacthomas Day Centre started again last Tuesday and it was nice to welcome new faces.The centre opens 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday....lunch is approximately 1.00 p.m. and folks leave when they wish. Last week we had chair exercises, a sing song with a great rendition of 'South of the Border down Mexico Way'.....then crafts with Aileen and games. We have started making scarves, hats etc. to sell at our Autumn Coffee morning...all the wool has been donated by kind locals. Just €6 for the day including lunch and dessert! You would be most welcome and I am sure there will be lots of faces you recognise so you wont be alone.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF THE HOSPICE A coffee morning in aid of the hospice will take place at Jim and Angela Lynch’s Ballylemon on Saturday, 16th September between 10.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. Please support this very worthy cause. All very welcome. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer will be returning in September every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 8362695 if interested. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. CIRCUIT TRAINING AGLISH COMMUNITY CENTRE Circuit training is returning on Thursday September 21st 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. in Aglish Community Centre. Classes cost €8 or book 4 classes for €24. Contact Michelle 086-7330061. FINISK VALLEY AC Any children in our community who are interested in run-

ning, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in 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.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game for the

winter or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Moyà Power is responsible for the month of September for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 087-6356478. LOTTO RESULTS 11/9/’17 – Numbers drawn were 2, 8 and 25. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Marie O’Donovan, Ballygambon; Henry Griffin, Knocknaskeigh; Rob Shine, Cappagh; John and Francis Longan, Ballinameela; Eddie Colbert, Aglish. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,350 and the draw will take place in the Welcome Inn. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS WATERFORD HAS TWO DESTINATIONS IN THE AIRBNB TOP 15 FOR IRISH TOURISTS Dungarvan, County Waterford is the number one trending Summer destination for Airbnb Irish travellers with Ardmore third on the list. This Summer 280,000 Irish travellers, including 60,000 families, stayed in Airbnbs around the world. Seven of the top ten destinations for Irish travellers were in Ireland. Dungarvan outshines everywhere else at the top spot with 541% growth, with Ardmore number three on the list with 441% growth. Here’s a full list of the top 15: 1. Dungarvan, Waterford; 2. Coleraine, Derry; 3. Ardmore, Waterford; 4. Killorglin, Kerry; 5. Enniskillen, Fermanagh; 6.

Clonmel,Tipperary; 7. Buncrana, Co Donegal; 8. Havana, Cuba; 9. Cardiff,Wales; 10. Arona, Novara, Italy; 11. Ballyshannon, Donegal; 12. Stradbally, Laois; 13. Corralejo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands; 14. Ballyshannon, Co Donegal; 15. Carlingford, Co Louth. ANNUAL HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING The Annual Coffee morning in aid of West Waterford Hospice will be at the home of Pat and Elsie Hickey in Lisarow on this Saturday morning from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. As usual all are welcome and if you’re unable to make it, sure you can meet Pat or Elsie and make a small contribution. POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL We started out winter league

on Wednesday night and Fr Finbarr Lucey emerged as a clear winner to head the table. Ger Cronin was 2nd and Redmond Foley was 3rd. Paula Froude and Patrick Reardon were winners on the runners-up tables with Jason Lenane and Trish Fitzgerald 2nd. We were delighted to welcome a couple of newcomers and more are always welcome – 9.30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. 45 AT KEEVERS. Hugh O’Reilly and James Flavin returned to the winners enclosure at Keevers last week with Tessie Mansfiled and Willie Keane and Finbarr Hallahan and Des Fitzgerald tied for 2nd. Catherine Scanlon and Michael Cronin won the last game and Liz Griffin and Biddy Power were best of the last five.

Garvey’s SuperValu are donating goods to the Men’s Shed as part of their continuing support for organisations in the local community. Shed Chairman Oliver Whelan is pictured with Store Manager Liam Power at the announcement.

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menssheds.ie GARVEY’S SUPERVALU DUNGARVAN SPONSOR MEN’S SHED Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan has kindly agreed to donate products to the Men’s Shed on partnership basis. This most welcome gesture was facilitated by Store Manager Liam Power and we really appreciate their contribution to the local community. The Shed is a registered charity that is providing a free service to the men in the local community and we work on projects in the local community for the benefit of the community. The shed is run on a voluntary basis and we are solely dependent on donations. Many thanks to Garvey’s, Liam Power and staff for their support. TRIP TO NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIP We are looking forward to our

first visit to Europe’s largest outdoor event, “The National Ploughing Championships” in Tullamore, Co. Offaly on Tuesday this week. Last year nearly 300,000 people were in attendance and hopefully we will have plenty of fun and good weather. DUNGARVAN SHOP FRONT HERITAGE WEEK Congratulations to Margaret Flanagan and her colleagues who organised and promoted so many shops fronts and window displays that featured old books with ledgers of their sales to customers and much more memorabilia over the past few weeks. The timing of displays coincided with the buildup to the Hurling All Ireland and included many photos and programmes of 1948 and 1959 winning teams and matches. This was a time of immense community spirit in the town and we are

POEM Cool winds share your wild embrace. Temperatures high I ask you to chase. Your bracing touch now bring this way. Cool and chilly I ask you to stay. Down the lane I ask you to blow. Bring flake upon flake of the purest white snow. Blow wind blow cool and free. Your embrace I ask you share with me.

Ardmore/Grange Community Alert A MEETING of the Ardmore/Grange Community Alert will be held in the ICA Hall on Thursday next, 14th September at 8.30 p.m. All Parishioners are welcome to attend. THE AGENDA WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • Minutes of last meeting

• Treasurer’s report – including a report on our recent Church Gate Collection. • Garda Report by Garda Colm O’Callaghan on recent happenings in the Area and advice on home security. • Update on operation of Garda Text Alert and Personal Security Alarms.

delighted and proud to be helping with the event. PLANNING FOR CHRISTMAS The Shed is involved in community preparations for Christmas and we are attending planning meetings with the business community who are preparing for the wonderful Dungarvan Aglow. We are building on last year’s success and we are making Elves’ doors and Santa’s Post Box among other features that will enhance the town during the Festive Season. OPENING HOURS You are very welcome to call in to the Shed at Wolfe Tone Road to see what we are about. We are open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday-Friday or contact Oliver Whelan Chairman at (087) 1856067 for further information. Follow us on Facebook at Dungarvan Men’s Shed.

Eddie Bennett assembling his model monorail transport system.

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Pictured above with Sir Charles Keane, owner of Cappoquin House are a group from Lismore Tidy Towns on a recent visit to the house and its gardens just a little distance up from the Main Street in Cappoquin. Missing from the photo is Mark the gardener who spoke to the group on the history and development of the gardens.

LISMORE Lismore Heritage Centre GREAT work done again in the past week by our own Tidy Towns work team and our CES workers. The CES team of Henry and Jim cleaned and weeded the large bed at the back of the hotel car park as well as weeding the other small planted areas at this site.They then moved on to weed the zig zag bed at Ballyrafter. At the end of the week Henry did wall cleaning at Ferry Lane, weeding at Bank Field, raking of the wildflower meadow at the Strand and tidying after hedge cutting on the Ballyduff Road. On Monday evening and Wednesday morning the work team did a big pruning job on the shrubs at the Grotto West Street. A few weeks ago, this column contained a report on Crayfish Plague and since then on August 29th the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht issued a press release on the outbreak of Crayfish Plague on the Lorrha River in North Tipperary. This is the fourth confirmed of crayfish plague since 2015.The earlier outbreaks affected the Bruskey/Erne River in Co. Cavan, the River Suir downstream of Clonmel and the River Deel downstream from Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.This situation is currently being investigated by the National Park & Wildlife Services, Dept. Culture, Heritage & Gaeltacht, Inland Fisheries Ireland, the Marine Institute and Tipperary County Council. This plague only affects the White-claw Crayfish and does not affect other freshwater animals. All of

the agencies listed above who are involved in the management and protection of the rivers of Ireland have expressed concern that another outbreak has been detected and are reiterating their advice and guidance to implement routine and drying of their equipment once they leave the river and before using it again. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Making a liquid plant food from comfrey leaves is a good choice as it will outperform manure, compost and many proprietary liquid feeds for concentration of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and other trace elements. To make it: • gather leaves of the comfrey plant wearing a pair of rubber gloves as the leaves can be a skin irritant • Remove flowers and tough stems • Chop up the leaves and pack into a water-tight container. Cover the container as it will begin to smell • The leaves will break down and release a brown liquid • Occasionally add fresh leaves and collect any liquid • As a plant food dilute this liquid at a rate of one part comfrey to ten parts water - the darker the liquid the more you need to dilute it • Put it in a watering can and feed anything which needs a boost

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart THERE is no getting away from the fact that the real test of Christian orthodoxy is the ability to forgive.The funeral had taken place of the man of 80 years after a very brief illness.The neighbours and all the relations gathered to do the usual part in the funeral, including the priest. All were singing the deceased persons praises. It was still accepted that we did not speak ill of the dead. Being up in the years, people were saying that he got a good innings (he did not play cricket). The younger brother casually remarked to a neighbour. ‘Do you know, I did not speak to that man for the last 58 years. He said just as a fact, neither malice or regret. The neighbour who was very fond of the deceased, responded ‘And when did your brother die?’ Oh, you know, three days ago.We had to delay the funeral for that great grandson who was doing exams. ‘Oh, no, that’s not when your brother died, he died 58 years ago. He was dead when you no longer would communicate with him’. What is forgiveness? It is the gift we give another who has wronged us, by being willing to wave our right to be angry, cold, indifferent because of the wrong done to us

and are will to offer in our heart love and understanding and will them well. In time there may come a reconciliation. It is ourselves who benefit when we forgive. When we do what Jesus asked of us we are doing first of all something important for our own spiritual, emotional and physical well being. Come to Mass this weekend and hear the Word of God for yourself. Hear what God wants to say to you.Yes, it is true God does communicate with us through thoughts and feelings. There is a great difference between talking and communicating with another person or group of persons. It is possible that talking blocks out communication. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 16th September - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 17th September – Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Community Alert Information Day well received in Lismore LOCAL organisers for Lismore Community Alert were very pleased with the level of interest shown by members of the public during the Information Day held last Friday in the town of Lismore. Speaking on the day, Chairperson of Lismore Community Alert, Orla Russell, said she felt the day went very well; “I’m really pleased so many people were happy to engage with us and welcomed the information we had to share on crime prevention and useful security tips for people in their everyday lives.” Acknowledging the help they received for the event, Orla continued: “We’re very grateful to all who helped, both on the day and leading up to the event. A special thanks is due to the proprietors of Lismore’s Centra store, Willie and Laura Roche, who very kindly gave us permission to set up our information table at the entrance to their shop. (Which also provided great cover on a showery day!) “We also appreciate the support from WLR and the local papers who kindly printed our notice about it.” Orla then acknowledged the help given by Lismore Garda Sergeant, Gerry Moloney, who attended on the day, as did Margaret Quinn from Muintir na Tíre. When asked will they be organising another information day in the near future, fellow committee member and secretary, Louise Brierley replied: “Oh, definitely. From the point of view of reaching the public and getting the information out there, it was

a great success. Community Alert doesn’t just have to be about sending out texts, and it mustn’t be about creating more fear. What we want to do is to offer people solutions; tips and ideas which will actually help them be safer and a bit more protected in their everyday lives on a practical level. “Of course, we hope this will prove to be effective which in turn will gradually reassure people and lessen the level of fear there is about crime which has sadly grown in recent times.” Continuing, Louise added, “As Orla said, many people

can’t make it out to meetings due to family and work commitments so we were delighted to be able to bring the information directly to them.Yes, we’ll definitely be running another day in the future, possibly late Spring or early Summer so people can look out for notices on that nearer the time.” Concluding, Orla said she was very happy with the day and said she wished to thank the other committee members too, joint-treasurers Peter Dowd and Isabelle Hale, as well as former chairperson Mary O’Brien who also kindly turned out to help on the day.

Chairperson of Lismore Community Alert, Orla Russell (on right), with Secretary Louise Brierley at the Community Alert Information Day in Lismore last Friday.

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THE ALL-IRELAND FINAL – WHAT CAN YOU SAY? It has probably been hard enough for many local people to come to terms with the Waterford loss in the All-Ireland hurling final. How much harder it has been, over the past ten days or so, for the players and their families is hard to imagine. However, it bears stating up front, that Waterford could have done no more than they did, on the field and off it, and everyone is very, very proud of the effort. For our team, struggling early in the season, to come so close to a Galway team which was in absolutely superb form, was a great achievement. There is no point whatsoever in dwelling n the ‘what might have beens.’The better team won on the day, but our lads can take great heart from their own efforts and performance. Naturally, huge credit goes at local level to Shane and Darragh Fives. The brothers have played great stuff all year, and the 3rd September was no exception. It is great to see Shane having now completed a stint of five uninterrupted years on the team, while Darragh has managed to put a string of injuries behind him. Both of them deserve, at the very least, All-Star nominations and have the thanks of everyone in the locality for giving us all an added reason to cheer Waterford on this year. Those lucky enough to get a match programme at the All-Ireland will have been struck by the amount of local coverage our area received. There was a lovely article in Irish on Jim Fives, who hurled with both Waterford and Galway with great distinction. Shane Fives was interviewed extensively for another article, while a third feature involved an interview with Kieran O’Connor, reminiscing about the time the McCarthy Cup came to Cappoquin in 1959. Add in the radio interview given by Angela Burke of Church Street on RTÉ, about the tribulations of being a Waterford woman living in Galway, and for sure the All-Ireland had fulsome local coverage all round. Finally, well done to Bridget and Jim Murray and Co. for the great efforts that went into the decorating of the town in blue and white. The place even managed to be included in Nationwide in the run up to the game. Nothing to despair about. Roll on next year.

Michelle Uniacke Daly from Blackwater Community School pictured with her two sisters Abbie and Grace on the occasion of her Debs Ball which took place in Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork.

Shamrocks group in 1975.

KNOCKANORE CHECK us out on our Facebook pages (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History). KNOCKANORE SPORTS HALL The Line Dancing classes will resume on October 19th at 7.30 p.m. and will continue on each Thursday night thereafter. BE SAFE, BE SEEN Just a reminder to wear reflectorised clothing when walking in the dusk on country roads. With the evenings closing in very rapidly, it is very difficult for drivers to see people on the roadside.

THE PARISH MAGAZINE The time is running out to get

articles for this year’s publication. Please get any photographs

Templemichael Tower House from the Blackwater.

Billy O’Keeffe and Kieran Ahearne with young Shamrocks hurlers.

and stories, etc., into Pat Casey or Pat Geary as soon as possible.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

TALLOW TALLOW ENTERPRISE CENTRE Tallow Enterprise Centre would like to wish Joe D’Alton best wishes on his retirement from the Multi Media Centre last Friday and to welcome on board Marilyne Monpellier who will be joining the team on Wednesday, 13th September. Our Student Study resumed on Monday, 11th September, we would like to welcome the new students who will be studying

with us this year and wish all the best to the students who were with us last year who have now gone on to their chosen University and courses. Places are still available for student study, contact the centre on 058-56445. TALLOW COMMUNITY CENTRE The Bingo jackpot now stands at €6,850. If you’ve not tried bingo before now’s your chance and you might even scoop the jackpot

Exciting times ahead for Brideview Drama ON Friday, 22nd September, Brideview Drama will host a free event “Culture at Clancy’s” in Clancy’s Bar in Tallow as part of Culture Night 2017. It will be a fun, relaxed night of sketches, songs, poetry and storytelling with some surprises along the way. Some of the wonderful faces performing on the night are Vanessa Hyde, Liam Roche, Sinead O’Neill, Frank Ryan, Jim Hyde, Helen Aherne, Derbhla Kenny, Eoghan Hennessy, Ted O’Brien, Emily Aherne, Veronica Henley and many more. If anyone would like to participate on the night all you have to do is email our secretary Emily Aherne at br ideviewdrama@gmail.com expressing your interest or you can even just turn up on the

night. Entry is free and the event will start at approximately 9.00 p.m. All are very welcome to this great display of local talent and culture. In other news, Brideview have just began rehearsing for their autumn comedy production “The Shaughraun” by Dion Boucicault.This melodrama is set in the county Sligo and it tells the tale of Robert Ffolliot, the fenian hero, who has returned to Ireland having escaped from prison in Australia. The British forces in Ireland are fast on his heels and we follow his journey in this action packed drama which is full of humour and over the top characters. Watch this space for more information over the coming weeks.

Theresa and Dinny Cunningham from Tallow pictured at the Tallow Horse Fair. [David Clynch] Rebecca Jeffrey from Cork pictured at the Tallow Horse Fair.

[David Clynch]

Tony Coffey from 'Bachelors in Trouble' enjoying Tallow Horse Fair. [David Clynch]

Negotiating at the Tallow Horse Fair.

A potential buyer inspecting a horse at the Tallow Horse Fair in Tallow, County Waterford. [David Clynch]

[David Clynch]

A donkey at Tallow Horse Fair gets some attention from local children. [David Clynch]

John Murray from Tallow pictured with his grand-daughter Aodhadh Murray [David Clynch] from Abbeyside pictured at the Tallow Horse Fair.

Paddy Murphy from Wicklow pictured at the Tallow Horse Fair. John Connors from Wexford pictured at the Tallow Horse Fair.

[David Clynch]

Arnold Porter from Wicklow enjoying the Tallow Horse Fair in Tallow, County Waterford. [David Clynch]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 9th September, 2017 – Numbers drawn were 1, 21 and 26. No winner. €25 winners – Danny Coughlan Lacken, Tomas Horgan, Tomas Fenton, Taigh Rumble. Next week’s jackpot €1,400. MODELIGO SCHOOL A warm welcome to the new pupils who started in Modeligo National School in the past week they are as follows – Jenna Quinn, Caitlin Manahan and Charlotte Crowley. LADIES FOOTBALL Congratulations to Na Deise Ladies Football Junior team and their Manager John Power on winning the Junior A County Final on Saturday last in Fraher Field. Well done to everyone involved. The team now progress to the Munster Championship in three weeks against the Kerry Champions. The

game will take place in Kerry. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY The 200th anniversary of the Church of our Lady of the Assumption Modeligo was last year 2016. To mark this occasion the Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will be present on Wednesday, 13th September to bless the Grotto at Scart Cross which is dedicated to our Lady of Fatima, this being the year of our lady of Fatima, following on from that he will head down to bless the church. All proceedings start at 7.30 p.m. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes. Please contact Monica time. BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro turf or Hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

Local piano teacher’s compositions to feature in the prestigious New Ross International Piano Festival LOCAL Piano Teacher and Composer, Maria White, will have the honour of having four of her Piano compositions performed by her own Piano students at this year’s New Ross International Piano Festival. The students will perform at the Young Pianists Concert, on Thursday, 21st September, at St. Mary's Church in New Ross at 7.30 p.m. Maria returned to composing pieces for the Piano three years ago, mostly writing pieces for children. Many were published by the RIAM, Dublin, and performed by thousands of students around Ireland. In February 2016 Maria launched her first album of her own Piano Compositions entitled "Per Ardua Ad Astra" in Dungarvan. Some of these compositions are on her YouTube channel "Maria White Composer". The local musicians performing are Glenn O’Connor, Niamh Power, John David White, Sarah Nyhan and Doireann Eaton. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.newrosspianofestival.com or on the night at the door, or telephone (051) 421255.

Maria White

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann THE Language People in Dungarvan now provide classes for younger and older learners in seven different languages at various levels. At the Language People, learners start to use the language at beginner stage.They then see their progress and enjoy the classes as they are able to use the language. Learners have the option to choose from morning or evening classes. Groups consist of 5 to 8 students which allows teachers to provide individual attention. One-to-one classes are also a good option. We support language learning at secondary school level, providing grinds from 4 p.m. daily. Our students have achieved great results in Junior and Leaving Cert. exams over the past years. We strive hard to provide each student with an optimal solution to fulfil their language learner needs.

DUNGARVAN Branch of Comhaltas will hold a registration and information afternoon next Saturday, 16th September, between 2.00 and 5.00 p.m. in Lawlors Hotel. Drop in anytime during the afternoon for a chat and see what we have to offer. Musicians do bring your instruments as a session will be in full swing in the lobby. Dungarvan Branch is the second oldest branch in the country. This is a chance for former members to come back to the fold and, of course, new members are very welcome, the more the merrier, all are welcome to join. Membership is open to all who apply and all are invited to share in the musically rewarding and friendly society of Comhaltas. Your continued membership will affirm your pride in your heritage and exemplify strong support for traditional music, dance and culture. On September 22nd the Branch will celebrate Culture Night at Ben O’Neill’s Gallery, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan. Time to be arranged, we will keep you posted. We can be found on Facebook (Dungarvan Comhaltas Set Dancing).

Set Dancing and Workshop Weekend – Lawlors Hotel – Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday, 22nd October. We start off with Ceili on Friday 20th, Music by Taylors Cross. Saturday morning and afternoon workshop with Syl Bell and Liz Hand. Saturday night, Ceili with Brian Boru Band. Sunday morning workshop. Afternoon Ceili, from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. with the Abbey Ceili Band. See posters and newspapers for more information, also bus load of Set Dancers coming for weekend from Tyrone, we are proud to promote the beautiful town of Dungarvan. Set Dancing Classes – Set Dancing classes will resume on Tuesday 19th in Lawlors Hotel starting at 8.30. It’s widely recognised now by all that dancing is a great form of exercise, it’s also great fun and a great way to make new friends and chat while having fun. All are welcome, especially new members and beginners. Branch AGM – Branch AGM will take place in Lawlors Hotel on October 9th. Again we welcome new and old members. Comhaltas is very much a family friendly organisation.

Tara Flynn presenting a voucher from the draw at the Ballysaggart Fun Ride to winner Pa O’Reilly.

BALLYSAGGART FUN RIDE 2016 On Sunday last, September 10th, Ballysaggart Community Development Company Ltd. hosted their 7th Annual Fun Ride in aid of the ReDevelopment if the local Community Centre. The first of many horse boxes started to arrive at the Community Centre at 12.00 noon and by 1.30 p.m., take-off time, a large, eager crowd had assembled and were rearing to go. With the weather conditions dry but windy, the horses/ponies and their riders enjoyed a 10-11 mile challenge across fields, through woods, along roads and over an assortment of banks and jumps, with a water stop at the midway point. By the time the group arrived back they were ready for the refreshments served at the Community Centre and enjoyed them while having a chat. A massive amount of work goes into organizing an event such as a Fun Ride. The Company would like to thank everyone who helped in any way over the past few weeks to ensure that everything ran as smoothly as possible. Firstly, a huge thank you to to the landowners, with-

out their permission and support the day would not be possible. Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the course building duties and did a great job. Thank you to all of the local papers and radio stations for their assistance with advertising and promotion. The Fun Ride itself could not have run so smoothly without the help of the stewards, registration people, quad team and the horse/pony leaders, thank you all. Even-though it wasn't needed First Aid and emergency procedures were put in place by a volunteer, thank you. Thank you all who provided food and to the local ladies who organised and served the much needed refreshments at the Community Centre and was heartily enjoyed by all. We would also like to extend a thank you to everyone who donated to the fund, much appreciated. And, last but definitely not least, thank you to all the participants. It was great to see such a big crowd turn up on the day and enjoy themselves. A great day was had by all and we look forward to many more like it in the future. Just before the Fun Ride take off a draw of the entrants was done for an Equine Dental

Treatment, sponsored by Tara O’Flynn Equine Dentistry, and the lucky winner was Pa O’Reilly from Kilmacthomas. Congratulations. NEW ARRIVALS Congratulations and best wishes to Michelle and Adrian Sexton on the recent arrival of their little son. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Paul Hale and Sharon O’Regan on their recent wedding. Wishing you both a happy and healthy future together. SOCIAL TEA DANCE The next Social Tea Dance will take place on Friday, September 29th in the Community Centre from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st Helen Morrissey and Christy Higgins; 2nd Delia Cashell and Helen O’Keeffe; Phil Duffy and Viv Uniacke. Lucky Tables – Dan and Bridie Brien; Dan Howard and Fionula Hynes; Pat O'Connor and Pat Kirby. Tickets – Bridie Brien, Viv Uniacke, Helen Cunningham and Christy Higgins.

VILLIERSTOWN JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker Draw took place last Wednesday night and the winner was Margaret Poyner with card number 19 and wins €50. Congratulations Mags. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,300. Draw will take place on Wednesday night at an Cruiscin Lan. STUDY GROUP Villierstown study group are starting back, open to all exam years including 5th year. Please contact Zoe for further details and bookings on 0876168303. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Hello everyone it's coming up to that time of year when you need to plan your stalls and gifts for the Villierstown Craft Fair.

Dates to follow shortly, so keep your eyes open and get creative. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS Beginners Yoga commencing: Monday night, September 11th - 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Aglish Hall. Tuesday morning, September 12th - 10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. VECP room,Villerstown. For more info or to book your place contact Bláthnaid on 0872076189. BIRTHDAY CORNER I would like to wish a huge 70th Birthday to Feeney Mernin. Hope you have a great day and enjoy the celebrations. BLACKWATER ECO TOURS Fancy a trip down the river?

Get to explore the fantastic scenery we have to offer. Then why not get in touch to plan your family fun day out or a team bonding day. Phone 0892538699 for more information. VECP VECP Villierstown (Main Street) have a conference/training room for hire (complete with access to the internet).This venue is also an ideal location for social and childrens party events. Contact: 089-2538699. I NEED YOUR HELP! If I don't no it's happening I can't put it in the news please contact the email address below for any upcoming events or local news you want advertised on here Villierstownews@yahoo.ie

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA RANGANNA GAEILGE Beidh ranganna Gaeilge ar siúl i nGaeltacht na nDéise i rith an fómhar. Beidh na ranganna ar fáil ar ceithre leibhéil, Glantosaitheoirí, Bunrang, Meánrang agus Ardrang. Sraith deich rang a bheidh ann, oíche Céadaoin ón a 7 ‘dtí 8.30 i.n. Beidh na ranganna ag tosnú oíche Céadaoin 27 Meán Fómhar. Beidh an rang do Ghlantosaitheoirí ar siúl in Oifig an Údaráis sa Sean Phobal agus beidh an bunrang, meánrang agus Ardrang ar siúl i Meánscoil San Nioclás sa Rinn. Is é an táille ná €50. Tuilleadh eolais: 058-46664 nó cuir r-phost ‘dtí cfdeise@gmail.com Irish classes will be held in the Waterford Gaeltacht during the autumn.The classes will be available at four levels, absolute beginners, beginners, intermediate and advanced. This will be a ten-week course, which will be held on Wednesday nights from 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The course will begin on Wednesday, 27th September. The absolute beginners class will be in the Údarás na Gaeltachta office in An Sean Phobal, the beginner, intermediate and advanced classes will be held in Meánscoil San Nioclás in An Rinn.The fee is €50. Further information available from 058-46664 or email cfdeise@gmail.com FÓGRA POIST Tá múinteoir á lorg ag Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise c.t.r. i gcomhair Ardrang Gaeilge do dhaoine fásta a bheidh ar siúl i rith an fómhar. Beidh na ranganna ar siúl oíche Céadaoin ón 7 – 8.30 i.n. i Meánscoil San Nioclás ar feadh tréimhse deich seachtain. Más spéis leat iarratas a dhéanamh ar an bpost seo, cuir do CV go dtí Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, Ionad Pobail na Rinne, An Rinn, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge roimh 15ú Meán Fómhar.Tuilleadh eolais: 058-46664 / cfdeise@gmail.com OÍCHE CHULTÚIR SNA DÉISE Beidh Oíche Chultúir linn arís Dé hAoine 22ú Meán Fómhar. Beidh seisiún rince seite i Meánscoil San Nioclás le Mary Rafferty agus an grúpa ceoil Húlaí ag casadh ceoil agus an rinceoir seite Tom Hyland mar fhear an tí ón 7 go 8.30 i.n. Beidh taispeántais ealaíne i Joan Clancy Gallery ón a 5 – 9 i.n. Canapés agus ceol ag 7.30. Tá an gailearaí lonnaithe gairid do Choláiste na Rinne agus Trá an Coinigear. Bígí linn agus blaisigí den tsaibhreas cultúrtha atá curtha ar fáil saor. Culture Night will be here again on Friday, 22nd September. There will be set dancing with Mary Rafferty and Húlaí providing the tunes and the set dancer Tom Hyland as your expert guide. Joan will host a group show at the Gallery from 5pm to 9pm, featuring Sinead Ní Chonaola, Blawnin Clancy, Damaris Lysaght, Rayleen Clancy, Katarzyna Gajewska, Ciara Gormley, Andrea Jameson, Noeleen Crossan and Paula Taylor with music and finger food. CLUB BHRICFEASTA AGUS SEIRBHÍS IARSCOILE Is féidir páistí a chlárú don Chlub Bhricfeasta agus don Seirbhís Iarscoile. Níl le déanamh ach glaoch ar Shinéad ar 087-6522044 don Chlub Bhricfeasta agus ar Orla ar 085-8555229 don Iarscoil. Children can be registered for the Breakfast Club and After School Service. Contact Sinéad on 0876522044 for the Breakfast Club and contact Orla on 085-8555229 for

the After School Service. AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil.Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087-7470428. GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán. Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí.Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 0834455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie. An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3 i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9 r.n. – 11 r.n. ar maidin. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 0851422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058-46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

Hulai Iuil - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh.

Húlaí – Traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance THE Húlaí, based in An Rinn and led by Mary Rafferty, had an actionpacked Summer! Mary recognised a need for a teenagers only music event and ‘Húlaí an Iúil’ came to fruition. One evening a week during the month of July, the teens enjoyed a two-hour encounter with a variety of musicians from around the country… Tom Hyland, set dancing / Brid Harper, fiddle / Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, singing and flute / Ciarán Somers, flute and Edel Fox, concertina. This project came to life with the aid of the Oifig Ealaíon, Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge & Tionscnamh de chuid Líonra Tuaithe Ealaíne Phort Láirge. It was highly beneficial to the teens and we hope to make it an annual event. The Annual Húlaí Lúnasa Camp, now in its 5th year, had another successful week. As always, the highlight this year was the final day, when we opened our doors to the families and friends for a recital featuring all of the camp’s participants. A fabulous, fun week enjoyed by all. Mary grew up in the USA. Her father, Mike Rafferty, was from Ballinakill, Co. Galway and as a young girl, Mary spent every Summer in Ballinakill with her family. One of her fondest memories is of the weekly community concerts and how much she enjoyed them. This inspired her to start a concert series here and it was a great success! ‘Cuisle Húlaí’ was born and with the help of Éalain na Gaeltachta, Údarás na Gaeltachta, An Rinn, Míchéal Ó Drisleáin, Coláiste na Rinne and Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, Mary was able to produce two outstanding performances on the 10th & 24th August at the Halla Pobail na Rinne. Including herself, she had a stellar lineup of sought-after musicians, singers, poets and dancers: Seán Ó Fearghaile, Áine Fitzpatrick, Dónal Clancy, Donnchadh Gough, Mac Dara Mac Donncha, Cárthach Mac Craith, Ann Mulqueen & Sorcha Ní Chéilleachair, Ógie Ó Céilleachair, Áine Uí Fhoghlú, Cor Fear na nDéise,Tom Hyland & Rinceoirí Seit Ballyduff and Deuglán Turraoin. The Húlaí students took to the stage on both nights and gave a variety, along with their contagious sense of enjoyment! Mary will run Cuisle Húlaí again next Summer.

Tom Hyland and Ballyduff Set Dancers. Oíche Chúltúir will take place on 22nd September and the Húlaí are delighted to have Tom Hyland and the Ballyduff Set Dancers down for a FREE workshop at the Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn 7.30-9.00pm. Many thanks to Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise and the Meánscoil San Nioclás for helping to make this possible. All are welcome. Weekly Húlaí music lessons will start up on the 29th September. Registration will take place on the 22nd September at the Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn from 6.307.30pm and the Húlaí will be having a music session during that time. All are welcome. For more information, contact Mary Rafferty 0872714671. Bhí samhraidh an-ghnóthach ag Húlaí sa Rinn i mbliana. Mar bhunaitheoir agus stiúrthóir ar an scoil cheoil Húlaí, d’aithin Mary Rafferty go raibh géarghá rud éigint a eagrú do dhéagóirí le linn an tsamhraidh. Thosaigh sí ‘Húlaí san Iúil’, seisiúin dhá uair a chloig, uair sa tseachtain le linn mí Iúil, nuair a tháinig ceoltóirí ó áiteanna éagsúla chun poirt nua a mhúineadh dos na déagóirí agus chun seinnt ina bhfochair. Bhí seisiúin taitneamhacha ag na déagóirí le Tom Hyland, rince seit / Brid Harper, fidil / Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, amhránaíocht agus feadóg mhór / Ciarán Somers, feadóg mhór agus Edel Fox, consairtín. Buíochas mór d’Oifig Ealaíon, Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, a thug tacaíocht

do Húlaí san Iúil tríd an tionscnaimh Líonra Tuaithe Ealaíne Phort Láirge. D’éirigh go hiontach leis mar choincheap agus tá súil ag Mary é a reáchtáil go bliantúil. Reáchtáladh Húlaí Lúnasa don gcúigiú bhliain as a chéile agus ghlac slua mór páistí páirt sa champa samhraidh seachtaine seo. B’é an lá deireadh buaicphointe na seachtaine, nuair a tháinig tuismitheoirí agus cairde na bpáistí isteach chun éisteacht leis an méid a bhí foghlamtha acu. Cé gur tógadh Mary Rafferty i Nua Eabhrach, chaith sí gach samhraidh dá hóige i mBaile na Cille, Co na Gaillimhe, áit dúchais a hathair, Mike Rafferty. B’iad na coirmeacha ceoil pobail a reáchtáiltí gach seachtain i mBaile na Cille a bhí mar ionspioráid do ‘Cuisle Húlaí’, dhá choirm cheoil a d’eagraigh sí sa Rinn le linn mí Lúnasa. Le tacaíocht

Hulai Lunasa Bodhrans.

ó Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Roinn na Gaeltachta, Míchéal Ó Drisleáin, Coláiste na Rinne agus Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, cuireadh dhá choirm cheoil den scoth ar siúl i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an 10ú agus 24ú Lúnasa. Chomh maith le Mary í féin agus a fear chéile Dónal Clancy, bhí scoth na gceoltóirí, na n-amhránaithe, na bhfilí agus na rinceoirí ar an stáitse - Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Áine Fitzpatrick, Donnchadh Gough, Mac Dara Mac Donncha, Cárthach Mac Craith, Ann Mulqueen & Sorcha Ní Chéilleachair, Ógie Ó Céilleachair, Áine Uí Fhoghlú, Cór Fear na nDéise,Tom Hyland & Rinceoirí Seit an Bhaile Dhuibh agus Déuglán Turraoin. Bhí ceoltóirí óga Húlaí ar an stáitse an dá oíche agus thugadar taispeántas iontach uathu! Tá sé i gceist ag Mary Cuisle Húlaí a reáchtáil arís an samhraidh seo chugainn. Beidh Oíche Chúltúir ar siúl ar an 22ú Meán Fómhair agus tá áthas ar Húlaí fáilte a chur roimh Tom Hyland agus Rinceoirí Seit an Bhaile Dhuibh go dtí An Rinn i gcomhair cheardlann SAOR IN AISCE i Meánscoil San Nioclás óna 7.30 - 9.00 i.n. Míle buíochas le hEalaín na Gaeltachta, Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise agus Meánscoil San Nioclás as ucht a gcuid tacaíochta don ócáid seo. Beidh fáilte roimh chách. Tosnóigh Ranganna seachtainiúla Húlaí ar an 29ú Meán Fómhair. Is féidir clárú ar an 22ú Meán Fómhair i Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn óna 6.30 - 7.30 i.n. agus beidh seisiún ceoil ag Húlaí le linn an ama san. Fáilte roimh chách. Tuilleadh eolais le fáil ó: Mary Rafferty 0872714671.

Hulai Lunasa Banjo Duet.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

Wa te r fo rd I CA Fe d e ra t i o n FIRSTLY congratulations go to Cait Keating from Old Parish Guild who qualified for the Aldi Brown Bread Competition. The finals will be at the Ploughing Championship on 20th and 21st September, so all the very best Cait! Our Autumn Federation meeting will be hosted by Ardmore/Grange Guild in St. Declans Hall, Ardmore on Monday, 25th September at 7.30 p.m. The

speaker will be Bridget Kennedy from the Citizens Information Centre, Dungarvan and the topic is ‘The Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme’. Do please try and attend. The winners of the membership draw, Eileen Managan, Mary Fraher and Mary Guinan will be awarded their €50 by Bridie at the meeting. Also Bridie O’Malley was lucky enough to win the

Friends of An Grianan scholarship. Congratulations to you all! Those of you who attended Waterford week at An Grianan had a brilliant time and Sandra has already booked space in 2018! Saturday, 23rd September will be the start of the Craft days, with the next being Saturday, 28th October. Mary will be updating us all at the meeting, so

don’t forget your diary! Looking forward to seeing you all again for a catch up after the Summer break! Pictured – Tramore ICA Guild and friends on their recent cycling trip. Bikes provided and sponsored by Waterford Sports Partnership –‘Go for Life’.

TOURANEENA Youghal Cine Club SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Results for week ending Sunday, 3rd September. Winning numbers drawn were 14, 18 and 30. No winner of the €1,000 jackpot. The 5 x €20 winners were Sean Dalton, Aoife Butler, Tom Hennebry, Tony Condon, Monica Cullinan.The Promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Tom Gleeson. Results for week ending Sunday, 10th September – The winning numbers drawn were 7, 10 and 21. There was no winner of the €1,100 jackpot. The 5 x €20 winners were Tom Gleeson, Mike Gleeson, Nora Walsh, Jim McGrath, Kevin Gleeson. The Promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Nuala Dunne. The next draw will be in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult on Sunday night, 17th September for a Lotto jackpot of €1,200. NA DEISE LADIES FOOTBALL Many congratulations to Na Deise Ladies footballers on their fabulous Junior County Final win. Every member of the team played brilliantly on the day and Na Deise Ladies thoroughly deserved their win. Also well done to their trainer and coach John Power for his role in the Ladies achievement. GRAVEYARD MASS Thanks to all who attended the annual Knockboy Graveyard Mass last week. Despite the weather not being great, there was a good turnout on the evening. SYMPATHY Sad news was received last week of the passing of Rory Wyley, Dungarvan. Rory was a highly respected photographer

and well known in the county as the 'go-to' photographer for many families over many decades, for all their major celebrations in life, such as christenings, communions, confirmations and weddings. The majority of households in the Parish still contain photos taken by Rory throughout the years. Rory was predeceased by his infant daughter Maria and grandchildren Elisabeth Rose and Diarmuid. Rory is survived by his wife Mary (nee Curran); sons Gerard, Austin, Rory and Kevin; daughters Colette, Anne and Eileen; sons-in-law Jerome, Ollie and John; daughters-in-law Anne-Marie, Hannah and Asia; grandchildren Matthew, Lorraine, Gemma, Sarah, Rachel, Jack, Pearce, Gavin, Aaron, Gillian, Ashling, Eoin, Stephen, Liam, Anna and Sean; brother-inlaw Tom Curran, Abbeyside; sisters-in-law Theresa Sullivan, Abbeyside; Sr. Johanna Curran (U.S.A) and Carmel Ann Fitzgerald, Ballylemon, Cappagh. We extend our sincere sympathy to all the Wyley and Curran families and to neighbours, other relatives and friends. Requiem Mass was in St. Mary’s Church, Dungarvan followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace. NEW GROTTO Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will dedicate and bless the new grotto and unveil a plaque at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo this Wednesday night, 13th September at 7.30 p.m. After the unveiling, light refreshments will be served in Deckie’s Lounge. All are welcome.

presents ‘Love and Friendship’ 'LOVE and Friendship' – The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal on Thursday, 28th September at 7.30 p.m. Tickets: Members €5; Guests €7. Complimentary light refreshments will be served afterwards. Dirs: Whit Stillman Ireland, Netherlands, France 2016. 92 mins. Cert: G Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Chloë Sevigny, Xavier Samuel. Beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon visits to the estate of her in-laws to wait out the colourful rumours about her dalliances circulating through polite society. Whilst ensconced there, she decides to secure a husband for herself and a future for her eligible but reluctant daughter, Frederica. In doing so she attracts the simultaneous attentions of the young, handsome Reginald

DeCourcy, the rich and silly Sir James Martin and the divinely handsome, but married, Lord Manwaring, complicating matters severely. Membership is FREE and all are welcome! This event is supported and funded by the Arts Department of Cork County Council

BALLYMACARBRY GENTLE YOGA Gentle Yoga with Dorothy returns Wednesday, 13th September from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. in the Centre. If you wish to join these classes, please get in touch with Dorothy on 087-9235494. CHIROPODY CLINIC Chiropody Clinic at 15 Cluain Cairbre, Ballymacarbry 24th August. For further information please contact Valerie on 087-9621553.

Dungarvan Agricultural Show – Megan Power who won 1st prize in the Newspaper Colouring competition 7-9 years sponsored by McDonald’s and David Walsh School & Office Supplies.

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KILMACTHOMAS KILMACTHOMAS ENTERPRISE DAY Bank of Ireland will hold Kilmacthomas Enterprise Town on Saturday, 23rd September in The Coach House Coffee Shop from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and will include all businesses, community groups and clubs in the area thus promoting Kilmac far and wide and a great opportunity to showcase and network your business or club. Over the course of the day 50 plus exhibitors will display a wide variety of products and services and all those living in the area are urged to come along and support the exhibitors. This event takes place six months on from the opening of the Greenway and looks like its going to be another huge event for Kilmacthomas. We also have a family fun day including face painting, bouncy castle and a colouring competition for all primary school kids and secondary school students also, winners announced on the day. Some of our Hurling Heroes will also attend the event. If you would like to register your business or club contact Bank of Ireland for registration form. COFFEE MORNING Once again this year Kirwan's Pharmacy will host a coffee morning on Thursday, 14th September from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, in aid of Waterford Hospice who are celebrating 25 years and hoping this year will be their best ever fundraiser. Your support appreciated. Due to ongoing renovations at Kiersey's Bar and Tea Rooms they will not be holding their annual coffee morning until October.

KILMAC GAA We would like to thank everyone for supporting our recent fundraiser with the golden goal tickets. We're still looking for the winning ticket which will be printed 04:06 - 04:10 as the winning goal was scored in 4 minutes 10 seconds. If you have this ticket contact Tyrone on 087-1234110 to claim your prize. BEAT THE STREET Beat the Street comes to Waterford. Join the Game! Play the walking, running and cycling game from 13th September to 1st November, everyone is invited! Pick up a Beat the Street card from your Library or Post Office, register on line at beatthestreet.me/Waterford to win prizes, see your points and distance travelled by tapping your card at Beat Boxes located on lamp posts across Waterford as you travel around. Maps of routes available. Beat the Street is for everyone, individuals, schools, workplaces, community groups and families can all take part, all ages and levels of fitness welcome. Prizes will be given for "lucky taps" for adults and children and the top teams will win prizes over the seven week race. Get your card and register now. LOTTO DRAW Results for the Kilmac AFC Lotto draw held on Saturday, 9th September. Letters drawn were N, P, Q and R. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Gary McCormack c/o PPI; Brenda Kirwan, Old Road; Damien Carey, Craughaun View; Louise Doyle, Stradbally and Fiona Power, Walsh Place, Kilmac. Next draw €2,100, be in to win.

WHIST Congratulations to the winners at the Whist Club in Ballylaneen on Monday night, 4th September – Stess Connolly, Teresa Keane, Alice Walsh, Hannah McGrath, Maureen Sullivan, Veronica Walsh, Mary Walsh, Peggy O’Callaghan, Eileen Queally, Rosie Keane and Monica Gough. Raffle winners – Sheila Morrissey, Mary Power and Peggy O’Callaghan. STRADBALLY WHIST Stradbally Whist did not take place last Wednesday due to local bereavement - the Club wishes to extend their sympathy to the families. Our next Whist evening will be on Wednesday, 20th September 7.30 p.m. / 8.00 p.m. at the Barron Hall, Stradbally. All are welcome. KILMACTHOMAS DAY CENTRE Kilmacthomas Day Centre started again last Tuesday and it was nice to welcome new faces. The centre opens 10.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday....lunch is approximately 1.00 p.m. and folks leave when they wish. Last week we had chair exercises, a sing song with a great rendition of 'South of the Border down Mexico Way'.....then crafts with Aileen and games. We have started making scarves, hats etc. to sell at our Autumn Coffee morning...all the wool has been donated by kind locals. Just €6 for the day including lunch and dessert! You would be most welcome and I am sure there will be lots of faces you recognise so you wont be alone.

Donal Clancy pictured in Joan Clancy Gallery with Mary Clancy Rafferty, Blawnin Clancy, Roxanne O’Connell and Joan Clancy.

Joan Clancy Gallery to celebrate Oíche Chultúir -Culture Night JOAN Clancy Gallery in Mweelahorna, An Rinn are throwing their doors open in celebration of Culture Night –Oíche Chultúir on Friday, September 22nd from 5.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. “We are expecting a steady stream of visitors to pop in during that time, who will no doubt be charmed by the fine work by some of Ireland’s leading artists on the walls and by the internationally renowned Donal Clancy performing for us from 7.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. after which we will serve canapés!” explained Joan. Joan is extremely knowledgeable about the artists whose work is featured in the gallery. All of the art is available for purchase so if you find a painting that you love, you can bring it home with you. “Bígí linn agus blaisigí den tsaibhreas cultúrtha atá curtha ar fáil saor ... a visit to Joan Clancy Gallery is a fantastic occasion to enjoy the craic and wealth of culture in the Waterford Gaeltacht!” said Joan. Joan Clancy Gallery is located between Coláiste na Rinne (Ring College) and the Cunnigar Beach 10k south of Dungarvan and the Greenway, and is well signposted. Eolas – Info: 086-8134597 info@joanclancygallery.com www.joanclancygallery.com FB: Joan Clancy Gallery

KATARZYNA GAJEWSKA © Coco (Oil & mixed media on canvas 80x60cm).

KILROSSANTY Location: Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan. Facilitating artist: Margaret (Gooee) O’Brien, MAFA. THESE facilitated drawing sessions for adults, ideally booked in advance, but also accepting walk-ins, are aimed at enabling adults to explore their creativity through mark making. Participants can bring their own media and surfaces or use those supplied. The sessions are designed as thought provoking for individuals, and also as a nurturing place to chat with others who enjoy drawing. Each session begins with a reading or image which identifies a concept for that day.

Participants can interpret the concet in their own way. No previous drawing experience required. Session Cost: €10 per session. Session Day: Start date Saturday, September 16th and 30th, October 14th, November 4th and 18th. Session Times: 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Book your place at The Old Market House Arts Centre or drop in on the day.

WHIST Margaret Riordan, Agnes Thomas, Eric Townsend, Carrie Wilkins, Kay Veale, Betty Murphy, Ellis Wilkins, Kathleen Whyte, Mary O’Donnell, Emer Norris Biddy Keating. Raffle: Emer Murphy, Peggy Sullivan, Mary O’Donnell. Next Whist on 15th September at 8 o’clock. New members welcome. JOHN PALLISER Kilmacthomas Historical Society led by Ger Dowdall are holding a talk on the life and times of the famous John Palliser of Comeragh House who was a Canadian explorer. This talk will be held in the Church of Ireland Comeragh.

Talk will take place at 7.00 p.m. sharp. on this Thursday night and will be given by Sean Murphy local historian. Admission is €5. Come and enjoy the evening. After costs the proceeds will go to Comeragh Church Restoration Fund. Head cover is advised.This is a follow up of two days that were held in 1977 and 1987 John Palliser did three expeditions in America and Canada in 19th century. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Collection this weekend for hall funds at both masses. DEISE DRAW Deise Draw this Wednesday night in Mount Sion Centre.

Money to be with Mairead or Jason by Wednesday please.There is only one more draw after this one. ICA The 35th birthday of ICA will be held in the hall Monday night at 7.30 p.m. Anyone attending should give their names to any member of the ICA immediately. A buffet and birthday cake with tea or coffee will be served. Hope to see all members past and present at this event. COLLECTION Collection for the Clergy due this weekend. KEEP FIT Keep Fit classes will start in the hall on 26th September at 7.00 p.m.

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Curraghmore: A hidden treasure on our doorstep An illustrated lecture by Julian Walton WATERFORD County Museum is delighted to have the extremely busy Julian Walton to kick off our 2017/18 lecture season. The Lecture title will immediately grab the attention of those of you who have an interest in local history. Julian’s immense treasure of knowledge, and his humorous observations on historical events are sure to make this a very enjoyable talk. For many years, one of the most fascinating country houses in Ireland has remained hidden from the national media and forgotten by most people of the Déise. It is now beginning to receive the attention it deserves. For

at least six hundred years the house and demesne have been the home of the same family, the name changing only once through marriage. For the last three centuries it has been the seat of the Beresfords, Marquesses of Waterford, who played a leading role in the evolution of Georgian Ireland, and in Victorian times produced some famous churchmen and soldiers. For three centuries before that, it was the principal castle of the Power clan who ruled East Waterford until the coming of Cromwell. Every generation has left its mark on Curraghmore.

The magnificent demesne of some two thousand five hundred acres - River Clodiagh with medieval bridge, hills, forests, avenues, splendid vistas - is open to the public subject to common sense restrictions. The gardens (leave €5 in the honesty box!), are open from Easter to the end of September. During the same period there are guided tours of the house, with its huge courtyard, fifteenth century entrance hall, décor by Wyatt and others, historic furniture, paintings and family portraits. The fine eighteenth century Shell House in the grounds is included in the tour. The former Parish church on Clonegam Hill serves as the family mausoleum. Julian Walton is currently working on the archives at Curraghmore, which chart the history

of a family and a house over six centuries. With the assistance of Marianna Lorenc, and our own William Fraher who is discovering much intriguing new information about this historic place. We are also breaking new ground with this talk because it takes place at the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club on Davitts Quay. They have kindly allowed us use of the clubhouse for Julian’s talk. This too is an historic location being where the famed ‘Linny’ used to stand. There is a lift to take people to the top floor. All are welcome to this most interesting talk. Wednesday September 20th at 8.00 p.m. sharp. As usual €5 gets you in!

Object of the week . . . BRASS SIGN INSCRIBED ‘THOMAS POWER & COY. LTD.’ EARLY 20TH CENTURY

20th SEPTEMBER ILLUSTRATED LECTURE Curraghmore: A Hidden Treasure on Our Doorstep by Julian Walton Our 2017/18 lecture season begins with an illustrated Lecture titled ‘Curraghmore: A Hidden Treasure on Our Doorstep’ by Julian Walton. For many years one of the most fascinating country houses in Ireland has remained largely hidden. Curraghmore House is now beginning to receive the attention it deserves. For at least six hundred years the house and demesne have been the home of the same family, the name changing only once through marriage. For the last three centuries it has been the seat of the Beresfords, Marquesses of Waterford, who played a leading role in the evolution of Georgian Ireland, and in Victorian times produced some famous churchmen and soldiers. For three centuries before that it was the principal castle of the Power clan who ruled East Waterford until the coming of Cromwell. Every generation has left its mark on Curraghmore. The magnificent house and demesne of some two and a half thousand acres lie in a stunning setting along the River Clodiagh with

an eighteenth century shell house, a medieval bridge, hills, forests, avenues and splendid vistas. The former Parish church on Clonegam Hill serves as the family mausoleum. Julian’s immense treasure of knowledge and his humorous observations on historical events will ensure a very interesting and entertaining lecture which will be well worth attending. We are also breaking new ground with this talk because it will take place at the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club on Davitt’s Quay, which is itself a historic location which is where the famed ‘Linny’ used to stand, as they have kindly allowed us to use their clubhouse for the talk. There is a lift at the clubhouse to take people to the top floor. Wednesday 20th September, 8pm, €5 admission. Please visit our website www.waterfordmuseum.ie for full details. All very welcome! KILMACTHOMAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK Kilmacthomas Historical Society are holding a talk on the life and times of the famous Canadian explorer John Palliser of Comeragh House, which will be held on Thursday 14th September

Visitors to the Museum recently with Eddie Cantwell

at 7.00 p.m. in the Church of Ireland, Comeragh, Mahon Bridge. Guest speaker will be historian Mr. Sean Murphy. Admission €5. Come and enjoy the evening! ANNUAL MUSEUM FUNDRAISING BOOK SALE We are now accepting books for our annual fundraising Book Sale. This is being held later than usual this year, so now is the time to bring in your books! Our book sale gives a much needed financial boost to help with the running costs of the Museum, so all donations are gratefully received. Books can be dropped in to us at the Museum in Friary Street, and they should be in good condition, with no magazines or encyclopaedias please. Thankyou. Details to follow of date and location. NEW MUSEUM DISPLAY PRESENTATION We are currently reorganising our entire museum layout. A series of new display walls will enable us to present our collection in an improved manner and also allow us to display material from our reserve collection which has not been on display previously. Please be patient with us if you are visiting the museum, we feel it will be worthwhile when completed and will result in a more satisfying visitor experience. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM! Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the Museum. The Museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fundraising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. As a member you will benefit from knowing that you are supporting the important work of the Museum in County Waterford, plus being informed of various talks, new exhibitions and activities taking place throughout the year. There is also a member’s annual trip and Christmas meal. Please do consider joining us as a member. You can see the very varied and interesting work of the Museum on our website www.waterford-

THIS sign was fixed to a delivery vehicle owned by the well known Power’s Brewery in Dungarvan. Thomas Power (1856-1930) was the first Chairman of Waterford County Council and was Chairman of Dungarvan Town Commissioners on a number of occasions. In the 1880s he was in partnership with his brother producing mineral waters. In 1904 he began producing his award winning Blackwater Cider. In 1917 Thomas purchased the old St Brigid’s Well Brewery in Fair Lane, Dungarvan from the Marquis of Waterford. The business was a great success and its produce was in demand all over County Waterford and beyond. After his death, the brewery was taken over by his son Paul I. Power who managed it until 1976 when his son Ion took over. museum.ie including volunteers recently taking part in local archaeological digs. Call in to see us in Friary Street, or ring us on 058 45960 for more information. DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The Museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public.We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you may have in your possession which you would be willing to kindly donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. We can scan them to add to our extensive photographic archive and give you back the originals. By donating items to us you will be playing your part in helping to preserve local history for future generations. You can drop items into us in Friary Street, or call us on 058 45960 to discuss any items you are thinking of donating. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058-45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 13th SEPTEMBER, 2017 Surname McGowan Lacey Nicholson

First Name William Maurice William

Age Service No. Rank 2Lt. 35 8498 Pr. 7710 Pr.

Service Army Army Army

Unit Leins.Reg.7Bn. I.Guards.1Bn. I.Guards.1Bn.

Where Born Waterford Modeligo Waterford

Death Category N.S. Wounds Killed in action

Date of Death 9/9/17 9/11/17 9/13/17

Visitor traces the steps of her orphan girl ancestor EDDIE Cantwell has carried out quite a bit of research on the forty two orphan girls that were shipped out of Dungarvan Workhouse in 1849. He has also tracked down the living families of some of those orphan girls. He was delighted when Helen Wilding contacted him and said that she was going to visit Dungarvan. First, Helen along with her husband Stephen Shipperlee visited Cobh, where her ancestor fifteen year old Sarah Gleeson began her journey to Australia. Her visit to Cobh, St Joseph’s Dungarvan and the Famine Graveyard was a moving experience for her. Helen, who is a Research Librarian in Melbourne, was very taken with Dungarvan. She said that ‘it would have been fantastic growing up with lots of friends around in a place like this. I thought the town had a really nice feeling. I felt really comfortable there as if it was somehow ‘just right’. I was even really sad at the hurling outcome and I am never usually at all interested in sports!’ Helen paints little pictures in her notebook and adds notes. The one in the photograph which she kindly gave to Eddie was of the view from Meade’s Café.

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Members of Dungarvan Brass Band at Walton Park for the Sean Kelly Tour, with the Kelly Spin 12km leaving the background. THE Annual RNLI Helvick Swim and BBQ, took place on Sunday July 2nd on Helvick Pier. The event has become a great fun family day out attracting people from all over the county and beyond. The BBQ has been held for over 20 years now, and the Dungarvan Brass Band have provided musical support for most of those years. Usually held in August, it was held much earlier this year and unfortunately clashed with the South of Ireland Band Championships in Clonakilty on the same weekend. Due to members work and family commitments, we soon realised we couldn't do both events, and local events will always take priority for the Band. But the Swim & BBQ was a great event, the biggest ever, and we congratulate all those involved in organising it for such a worthy and noble cause as the RNLI. Another great local event is of course the Sport Ireland Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford. On Saturday, August 19th, the first event of the weekend, the “Kelly Spin 12km”, started from Walton Park. Performing a wide variety of music including jazz, pop, classical, film themes etc, the Dungarvan Brass Band was on

hand to give the roughly 1,200 riders, young and old, a great send off. Readers may remember the torrential downpours of that weekend, but thankfully for the participants of the Kelly Spin, the weather remained very clement indeed. A wonderful event that draws riders from all over Ireland, Europe and further afield, the Dungarvan Brass Band is delighted to be associated with it and the terrific team of volunteers that make it all possible. Dungarvan Brass Band appeared to great acclaim on “RTE Today” on March 9th , so it was not really a complete surprise to be contacted again to record a segment for RTE Junior. On Wednesday, August 23rd the television production company Macalla Teoranta came to Dungarvan to record a project for RTÉ Junior called “Kidspeak”, which consists of a series of 30 second clips of children involved in various activities. Other local groups were also involved, and the criteria was that participants be between the ages of 4 and 12 years old.This criteria of course fitted Dungarvan Youth Band to a tee. Still on holiday, the Youth Band had not performed publically since the very successful Awards Concert in June, and

we were delighted to find so many of them available. They gave a reprise performance of the classic “When the Saints Go Marching In” with great gusto and enthusiasm and we were delighted with how well they played.Their performance will be part of the RTE Autumn schedule and we are currently awaiting a broadcast date. The next event for the Band will be the Open Nights on Monday, September 10th and Tuesday, September 11th, at 7.00 p.m. on both nights.Those interested are welcome along to the Bandroom on Davitt's Quay, Dungarvan, to try out an instrument and speak to some of the teachers and senior members present. The Band offers lessons in brass instruments such as cornet/trumpet, horn, tuba, trombone etc, as well as drum kit and other percussion. Group lessons and private lessons are available. Junior learners will have an opportunity to play with the Dungarvan Youth Band. No previous experience is required and brass instruments are provided by the Band on free loan, which is a great saving for families. Separate adult classes are also available, and this year has seen a heightened interest in adults lessons. Some of

those who have already joined us have never played before, while others have not played an instrument in many years. But all have found the friendly atmosphere of Dungarvan Brass Band very supportive and conducive to adult learners. The next performance event for the Bands will be Culture Night on Friday, September 22nd. We expect both Bands to be active, but particularly Dungarvan Youth Band, as this will be their last planned public appearance before they begin rehearsals for the hectic Christmas season. For more details about the Band contact Dungarvan Brass Band at (087) 7506398 or email

info@dungarvanbrassband.com. The Band can also be found on Facebook.

Padraig O'Dwyer awaits to play as the soundman prepares his equipment.

Dungarvan Youth Band prepares to record sound for RTE Junior.

Members of Dungarvan Brass Band on Helvick Pier for the Annual RNLI Helvick Swim and BBQ.

We acknowledge the support of the Waterford City & County Council Arts Service.

Taking some external shots of Dungarvan Youth Band for RTE Junior.

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WEST WATERFORD NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS Clashmore/Kinsalebeg have 5 members of the club representing the County in the All Ireland Ploughing this year. Three of the competitors are competing in the All Ireland Ploughing for their first time they are Conor Hurley, David McGrath Jnr and Ray Hallahan. Along with James Prendergast and Thomas Houlihan who have previously competed. This is a list of all the Waterford competitors and the competitions they are taking part in:Maurice Walsh and Tom Kirwan Intermediate Conventional. James Prendergast - 3 Furrow Senior. Conor Butler and Jimmy Cotter Intermediate Reversible. Paddy Power - 3 Furrow Standard Reversible. Thomas Houlihan - Under 28 Reversible. Conor Keane - Under 21 Conventional. Conor Hurley - The Macra Class 2 Furrow Conventional. David McGrath Intermediate Novice 2 Furrow Conventional. Ray Hallahan - Vintage Trailer. Henry McGrath - Vintage Mounted 2 Furrow. Oliver Power - Single Furrow Vintage. James Coughlan – PRO CLASHMORE RAMBLERS Weekly Alpha Lotto Results: The weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place in Clashmore on Sunday night, September 10th and the following were the letters drawn M, C, H and G. We had no Jackpot winner so next week’s Jackpot will be €3,850. The lucky winners of our weekly €20 spot prizes were James Flavin, Nicky Beresford and Pa O’Rourke. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. Circuit Training: Circuit training is back! You are all wel-

come to join our fully qualified instructor Michelle at Aglish Community Centre each Thursday evening from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Regardless of what levels of fitness you are at this is your chance to get fit, strong, toned and healthy.The cost is just €8 per session or €24 for a four weeks. For further details contact Michelle at 086-7330061. KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP/THURSDAY CLUB Kinsalebeg Community Group, Thursday Club, would like to send their condolences, to the O'Keeffe, Fitzgerald, and Burke families on the death of James Fitzgerald, R.I.P. Thursday club has returned! Our Thursday Club has returned to Kinsalebeg Hall, every Thursday afternoon from 2 o'clock. We would love to have some more members. Just come along on the day and don’t forget transport can be arranged to and from the hall each week for you so get out and meet your neighbours and friends for a chat and a cup. CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Clubs weekly Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, September 11th and the numbers were 3, 6, 10, 14. We had no match four winner so next week our Jackpot will be €2,300. Our next draw takes place at the Rising Sun Bar, Clashmore. Congratulations to the following who were our weekly lucky spot prize winners of €20 – Aisling & D. Dalton; John Seward, Larry McGrath, Marion O’Halloran and WA. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE This week’s 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore, on Monday night, September 11th. Top prize winners this week on nine games were Derry Cotter and Billy

BY-GONE DAYS IN CLASHMORE & PILTOWN – This week’s photo brings us back in time to 2011 when the Mulcahy family from Coolbagh enjoyed a family reunion in Bexleyheath.

Connery. In second place on eight games were John Cliffe and Barry Curran. In third place jointly on seven games each were Margaret Leahy and Una Kenneally, Jim McGrath and Jack Douris. Best of the last five were Tessie Mansfield and Terri McGrath. Our lucky last game winners were Martin Lynch and Liam Curran, Kathleen Osborne and Roger Hynes. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. WALK FOR LOURDES Our annual fundraising “Walk for Lourdes” in aid of the Clashmore and Piltown Lourdes Invalid Fund takes place this year on Sunday, September 24th at 2.00 p.m. Registration for the walk, which is just €10 and includes a raffle, takes place at the Clashmore GAA Clubhouse (by very kind permission of the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Club) from 1.30 p.m. As usual we will have two walks one 5k walk which will take the more seasoned walkers along the very scenic D’Loughtane route. The second walk, which is more geared

Another photograph from Mike Hackett's wonderful collection. Perhaps some readers would be able to name those pictured above.

towards families will be along Raheen. PARISH OF AGLISH, BALLINAMEELA & MOUNT STUART World meeting of families – As part of the preparation for the world meeting of families there will be a Bell and Icon taken around the Diocese. The list tells us that it will be here in Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart from Monday, December 11th to 18th.There will be a special Mass on Sunday, December 17th for families. The programme will include visits to each church each school and St. Declan’s well Toor. John Paul Awards – Our John Paul Awards will be give out to three of our Parishioners at the end of the month. We encourage students to join the scheme this year. Servers in the Churches – We thank the parents who bring their children to the churches to serve Mass and we encourage children from 3rd class to join us. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS LADIES SOCCER We are still looking for any players interested in joining our under 16/18 ladies soccer teams. Any players for under 16 team must have a date of birth from 2002 onwards. Under 18 players born from 2000 onwards more details on the night. Hope to see all our former players back with us this season and we welcome any new players who may not have played with us before. Any queries contact PJ on 08772185136 FOROIGE REGISTRATION Our Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Foróige Club Registration Evening is this Wednesday, 13th September at The Heritage Centre Clashmore, from 6.15 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. for Junior Club Membership (10-12 years old) 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. for Teenagers Club (12-17 years or must be in secondary school). Places are limited and everyone wishing to return and join the club must attend the set reg-

istration evening to secure their place. Preference will be given to returning members. A parent must accompany registering members to fill and sign paperwork. Members must also be present to fill and sign their application to become a Foróige Club member. Registration fee is €15 for junior members, €20 for teenage members and €30 for family of two or more. Membership is only guaranteed when the paperwork is filled and signed. We are offering Junior Club members a 2-week taster, but MUST fill out the forms to secure space. We will also have applications for Friends of Foroige available. Friends of Foroige are adults that can help out casually during our year. Any questions contact us on Facebook or meet any leader Trina Byrne, Evelyn O’Brien, Helen O’Rourke, Esther Quinn, Margaret & PJ Burke, Zoë Hogan, Grainne Ryan, Sophie Walsh, Ian Burke. CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL Coffee Morning – Come along for a chat to the Heritage Centre, Clashmore, every Tuesday from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. All welcome. DEATH OF MRS. TERESA O’HALLORAN With great sadness we record the death of a lady so dearly loved and so greatly missed by all her family Mrs. Teresa O’Halloran (née Foley) Laurentum House, Clashmore. Teresa died peacefully in the presence of her family following a short stay at the Bons Secours Hospital, Cork on Thursday evening last, September 7th. Reposing at her home. Rosary was recited for the happy repose of her soul on Friday evening. Following Requiem Mass in St. Cronan's Church, Clashmore on Saturday,Teresa was laid to rest

in the adjoining cemetery. Predeceased by her husband Michael; daughter Mary Olive; infant grandson Setanta; brother Bill and sister Brigid. To her broken-hearted family Michael, Anne, Garry, Teresa and Eugene; grandchildren Treasa, Micheal, Roisin, Michelle, Gemma, Laura, Matthew, Ronan, Fintan, Conor, Declan, Gavin, and Coran; greatgrandchildren Laila, Ava, Joey, Patrick, Orla, and Rowan; sonsin-law Sean and Tony; daughtersin-law Rosemary and Ann; brother-in-law Jim; sister-in-law Nell; grandsons-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. KNOCKANORE PLOUGHING All road lead to Knockanore this Saturday, September 16th, for the annual Knockanore Ploughing Match which takes place at Boola, Glendine with the kind permission of the Brown Family. Ploughing commences at 12.00 noon and everyone is welcome, many competitors taking part will be representing us at the up coming national championships and we wish them every success. DEATH OF JIM FITZGERALD With great sadness we record the death after a long illness of Jim Fitzgerald, Ballyheeney, Clashmore. Jim died peacefully on Saturday last at University Hospital Cork. Reposing at his home in Clashmore on Monday, his removal took place to St. Bartholomew's Church, Piltown on Tuesday morning for the celebration of Requiem Mass by Fr. Billy Meehan followed by a private cremation. To his dearly loved partner and best friend Pauline; their family, Tomas, Becky and Shane and their families; his brothers Tom and John; his sister Margaret; his nephews and nieces, relatives and many friends, we extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.

SCHOOL NEWS

Pictured above are the staff of Coláiste Chathail Naofa with Mr. Danny Cunningham, Principal and Mr. Jason Ryan, Deputy Principal.

[Pat Crowley]

ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Fáilte ar ais everyone

Joe Power, Michelle Uniacke Daly, Clodagh O’Shea and Peter Hurton pictured at the Blackwater Community School Debs Ball which took place in Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork.

A SPECIAL welcome to all our new pupils, we hope they enjoy their new learning experience in our school. We are all looking forward to a productive and fun year ahead in St.Mary's. WATERFORD'S BIGGEST FAN I was on RTE telly for up the match. I had to talk to Des Cahill and Gráinne Seoige. I am Waterford's biggest fan.The RTE studios was huge. Des asked me 'Why do you like John Mullane?' and I said John Mullane was a great player and he never stopped trying. My Dad and I wanted to make a video for Waterford's biggest fan. I went to Croke Park with my cousins Lauryn and Darragh and that's when my first video was made. We then went on the viking tour to make another video clip. When we got to O'Connell Bridge, we took a video from there with the spire behind me. When I went to RTE studios, I sat on a sofa and Rania, the girl that helped us, came over and got a call from Des. Rania said Des has a winner and the winner is.... ABBIE FITZPATRICK! I was so excited, I couldn't breathe. I screamed! Mam and Dad and everyone at home were really proud of me. I was amazed. When I walked into the studios, it was huge and my seat said Abbie Fitzpatrick. I was amazed and when John Mullane came out and hugged me I nearly died. He gave me tickets in a shiny envelope. I had a great night and then the next

day my cousin Darragh met John going into the match and John Mullane said 'Your little cousin Abbie brought a tear to my eye' and after he wanted a picture with me. After I was on telly, loads of

people came over to me saying I was great on telly. My Mam showed me all the messages on Facebook and there were millions of them! I loves me county and I did meet John Mullane!

Abbie Fitzpatrick, Waterford’s biggest fan.

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Blackwater Community School – First Year students with Year Head Ms. Wilkinson and tutors Ms. Tonry, Mr. Mac Craith, Ms. Landers, Mr. Kearney and Ms. Fortune along with Mr. Ring, Principal and Mrs. O’Brien, Deputy Principal.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

New School Year begins WELCOME back to all our staff and students at the start of the new school year. We welcome all the students who have joined us in first year with Ms. Wilkinson as Year Head and wish them a very happy journey through BCS with us.Welcome also to the new members of staff. TY INDUCTION On their first day the students doing transition year took part in a team building day with a range of group activities undertaken by them. The highlight seems to be the kayaking on the Blackwater. Since then they have been busy

getting started with many projects such as ECDL, Young Scientist and Junk Kouture.They are planning to attend the Ploughing Championships in Tullamore. DEBS PHOTOS Photographs taken by photographer Sean Byrne at the recent Debs reception in the school are ready for collection at the school office during school hours. SPORTING SUCCESSES Congratulations to the BCS students who were involved in county finals over the weekend – Ballyduff Ladies Football cap-

tured the Intermediate County Final and Na Deise ladies Football captured the Junior A County Final. Congratulations also to staff members Brian Foley and Fintan O’Connor: Brian was part of the Limerick management team that won the under 21 All-Ireland final last Saturday while Fintan was on the Kerry Management team that won the under 21 B All-Ireland title. JUNIOR CERT RESULTS Wishing the best of luck to all Junior Cert students awaiting results of their State exams this Wednesday, September 13th.

Dungarvan CBS – As part of the Transition Year induction TYs travelled to Dunmore East on Thursday, 7th September. Students took part in a wide range of activities including kayaking, rafting the wibit wipeout, archery rock climbing and caving. Many thanks to Rupert and his team for making the day a memorable one.

The teachers and children of Ballymacarbry Montessori School celebrated receiving their second An Taisce green flag recently. This award recognises their commitment to the environment especially with regard to saving energy. Ballymacarbry Montessori School is one of only a handful of preschools nationally who have achieved this honour.

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Pictured with Jeffery and Agata are TY students Jamie Moylan, Seán Roche and Sarah Phelan.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Healthy Lifestyle Programme JEFFREY Allen and Agata Hildiego of The Healthy Lifestyle Programme gave our Transition Year students a very informed and interesting workshop on healthy living on Tuesday... The presentations included, the Healthy Lifestyle Programme, The Hunter Game and The Fifty Week Training Programme. Later the students enjoyed outdoor sporting activities to encourage them to become more involved in outdoor pursuits. GER CROWLEY - HARVARD INTERNSHIP Past pupil Ger Crowley visited his Alma Mater on Wednesday, September 6th after spending Summer 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts, where he completed an internship at Harvard Medical School Department of Neurobiology and the Ann Romney Centre for Neurologic Diseases. Here he

Pictured at the St. Augustine’s Debuntants Ball 2017 which took place in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan were from left Ryan O’Neill, Sam Murphy-Nix, Tom Looby and Darragh McGrath. Sitting - Jim Power (Vice Principal), Neil Montgomery and Fr. Jerry Horan. [Sean Byrne]

worked under the esteemed Dr Ulf Dettmer, whose research is based on the protein alpha-synuclein which misfolds in Parkinson’s disease. This leads to the characteristic pathology of cytotoxic aggregates called Lewy bodies which destroy cells specifically in the substantia nigra brain region, ultimately resulting in dopamine transmission dysfunction and the characteristic motor deficits observed in Parkinson’s patients. Ger is a fourth year Ad Astra Neuroscience student at University College Dublin and will shortly commence his final year project where he will assess the influence of obesity on Alzheimer’s disease-related brain inflammation. Congratulations Ger on such a wonderful achievement and best wishes in your upcoming research.

Pictured at the St. Augustine’s Debuntants Ball 2017 which took place in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan were seated from left Kevin Strain, Ailbhe Ni Neachtain (Principal), Micheal Kiely and Cal Franklin. Standing - Douglas Pettit, Sean Vaienella, Danny Brockie and Padraic De Fusco. [Sean Byrne]

Ms. Olive Fitzsimons, Ger Crowley and Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain.

Pictured are TY students Eoin Kiligrew, Adam Taylor, Carly Dunford and Chloe Smiddy who took part in a Science Forensic Workshop.

Noreen Butler, Bronagh Condon, Weronita Rosentreter, Elaine Murphy and Andrea Geary pictured at the St. Augustine’s College Debs Ball which took place in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne]

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Blue and White Day in Garranbane N.S.

Á r d s c o i l N a M a ra I n d i a I m m e rs i o n P r o j e c t NEXT month, nine students and four teachers will travel to Delhi in India to take part in an immersion project. Most of the programme that will be undertaken will be arranged by the Nine is Mine/Praytek group based in Delhi who advocate for children and earth rights. The students will experience slum life, work with the kids from the project and help with English classes as

well as give hands on help in the advocacy work of the group. Also on the itinerary the students will spend time volunteering in the Mother Teresa house for street children and work with the deaf in the Sai Salaam school. Overall the emphasis is of the project will be experiencing diverse aspects of the community in which

they are ‘immersed’, including work, domestic life, education, social outreach, poverty, recreation and religion. Faith development, personal development and education for social justice are just three themes that will be at the core of the Immersion Project. It is hoped that the students will bring their learning back to their school and local community and remind us of our global responsibility and impact. [John Power]

LETTERS/NEWS

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St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Ecclesiasticus 27:30-28:7 - Forgive your neighbour the hurt he does you, and when you pray, your sins will be forgiven. Romans 14:7-9 - Alive or dead we belong to the Lord. Matthew 18:21-35 - I do not tell you to forgive seven times, but seventy-seven times. Legion of Mary Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine: This pilgrimage will take place on Sunday, September 24th next. Coach from Dungarvan. See noticeboard for details. World Meeting of Families 2018: A diocesan prayer card is available at St. Joseph’s altar and in the church porches. Please take one home and pray the diocesan prayer for your family and the morning and night prayer which the children learn in primary school. Marriage and the Family: "Today, there are those who say that marriage is out of fashion... They say that it is not worth making a life-long commitment, making a definitive decision, ‘forever’, because we do not know what tomorrow will bring. I ask you, instead, to be revolutionaries, I ask you to swim against the tide; yes, I am asking you to rebel against this culture that sees everything as temporary and that ultimately believes you are incapable of responsibility, that believes you are incapable of true love." Autumn Collection: The Autumn Collection for the support of the priests of the parish will be taken up next weekend,

Junior Infants from Carriglea NS proudly displaying their printing.

Pupils from Carriglea NS who participated in the Tried and Tested Kidathon last weekend.

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.

World Alzheimer’s Month Dear Editor September is World Alzheimer's Month. The readers of the Dungarvan Observer might be surprised to learn that Alzheimer's disease is one of at least 400 different types of dementia. All can be associated with difficulties in memory, thinking and language, problemsolving and carrying out everyday tasks, as well changes in mood and behaviour. People in Ireland have poor knowledge of dementia, which is surprising given that so many of us have been touched by it. One in every two of us knows someone with dementia. Half a million of us live in a family that has been affected by dementia and 180,000 of us have cared for a family member or loved one with the condition. Those who have received a diagnosis, their families and loved ones have told us of the stigma and fear which still surrounds dementia. They speak of feeling isolated within their own communities, of being written out of daily life. Ireland is renowned for its sense of community. We have always gathered together to support one another in times of difficulty. The Dementia: Understand Together campaign seeks to build on this tra-

dition of ‘meitheal’ by calling on people to ensure that their villages and towns, and their clubs and businesses, are part of communities which support people with dementia and strive to be better places in which to live with dementia. Understand Together aims to get people talking about dementia – to understand what it is and what it isn’t – and to encourage them to see the person behind the disease. We need to build on what people with dementia can still do and the contributions they can still make. Together we can all make a difference. Simply taking a few minutes to chat or calling by for a cuppa, can help alleviate some of the loneliness people with the condition and their carers can experience. If you own a business or are part of a club, consider what you can do to become more dementia-inclusive. Find out more by visiting www.understandtogether.ie or Freephone 1800 341 341. This World Alzheimer's Month, let’s all stand together with the 55,000 people living with dementia in Ireland and play our part in building a more supportive, inclusive and welcoming society for people with dementia. Yours sincerely, Professor Brian Lawlor Chair, "Dementia: Understand Together" Steering Group Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2

Sept. 16/17. Please use the Autumn Collection envelope, the purple envelope from your weekly box of envelopes. The offertory collection at each of the Masses next weekend will also go to the support of the priests of the parish. Our Mother of Perpetual Help: The Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help continues this Monday at 7.30 p.m. and will continue at 7.30 p.m. each Monday until October 23rd. No 9.30 a.m. Mass on Mondays during the novena. ‘We remember others who may have more urgent intentions than ours. We gather all of them together during these 9 nights. We are here with others. We are here for others as we pray for each other’s intentions. That’s how Mary, Our Mother of Perpetual Help would want it to be. To be there for others just as she is there for us.We honour her as a mother ever ready to help us. Our Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for us. Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 0862334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

Ring and Old Parish Parochial Council RING CEMETERY MASS We would like to send an open invitation to our Cemetery Mass in Ring. This event will take place on Sunday, 17th September. The Mass will be held at 11.45 a.m. with refreshments afterwards in the church. The event will take place outdoors weather permitting! For more updates please visit our website at www.anrinnseanphobal.ie RINN Ó gCUANACH – AIFREANN NA REILIGE Ba mhaith linn cuireadh oscailte a thabhairt don bpobal teacht go dtí Aifreann na Reilige i Rinn Ó gCuanach. Ceiliúrfar an t-aifreann ar an Domhnach 17ú Meán Fómhair at 11.45 r.n. agus cuirfear sólaistí ar fáil ina dhiaidh sa séipéal. Beidh an t-aifreann ar siúl amuigh faoin aer ag brath ar an aimsir!! Chun an t-eolas is déanaí a fháil tabhair cuairt ar ár suíomh idirlín www.anrinnseanphobal.ie

Diocese of Waterford and Lismore Clerical Changes 2017 MOST Reverend Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, has made the following appointments: Very Rev. Gerard Langford, P.P., Holy Family Parish. Very Rev. Thomas Rogers, P.P., Cahir Parish. Very Rev. Patrick Butler, Adm. Ardfinnan Parish. Very Rev. Robert Power, P.P., Clogheen Parish. Reverend P.J. Fegan, IC, Priest-in-Charge, Rathgormack Parish.

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NEWS/OBITUARY SEAN CONWAY 2 Connolly Row, Dungarvan With sadness we record the passing of Sean Conway which sad event occurred on Friday, 8th September, 2017. Removal took place from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday morning to St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his mother Phyllis; father Tom; partner Amy; daughter Aubree; aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy.

55 MAUREEN FOLEY (nee Hennebry) 30 The Hermitage, Abbeyside, Dungarvan

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

Pictured are recipients at the Irish Blood Transfusion Service Munster Blood Donors Award Ceremony at the Rochestown Park Hotel were Noel and Denis Moynihan, Dungarvan. [John Sheehan Photography]

MAURICE McHUGH Strandside North, Abbeyside, Dungarvan We record with feelings of deep sorrow the passing of Maurice McHugh which occurred, on September 12th, 2017, peacefully, in the wonderful care of CareChoice Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Moira, and much loved father of Maria (Huston), loving brother of Noel and the late Peggy and Tom. Maurice will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his family, son-in-law Eoghan, his adoring grand-daughters Aoife and Emma, his much loved sisters-in-law Bridie and Marion, his loving nieces and nephews, relatives and his many friends. Reposing at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, today Wednesday, 13th September, from 5.00 p.m. with Prayers at 7.00 p.m. Removal on Thursday, 14th September, at 10.15 a.m. to St. Augustine's Church, Abbeyside, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00 a.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

RORY WYLEY (Photographer) O’Connell Street, Dungarvan Profound feelings of sorrow and regret were expressed in the local community and far beyond with the passing of Rory Wyley, in the loving care of staff at St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Annie, infant daughter Maria and grandchildren Elisabeth Rose and Diarmuid, we express our heartfelt sympathy to Rory’s wife Mary (née Curran); sons Gerard, Austin, Rory and Kevin; daughters Colette, Anne and Eileen (Australia); sons-in-law Jerome, Ollie, and John; daughters-in-law Anne-Marie, Hannah and Asia; grandchildren Matthew, Lorraine, Gemma, Sarah, Rachel, Jack, Pearce, Gavin, Aaron, Gillian, Ashling, Eoin, Stephen, Liam, Anna and Seán; brother-in-law Tom Curran (Abbeyside); sisters-in-law Theresa Sullivan (Abbeyside); Sr. Johanna Curran (U.S.A.) and Carmel Ann Fitzgerald (Ballylemon, Cappagh); other relatives and friends. Rory lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Thursday, 7th September, where vast numbers of people came to pay their respects and console the bereaved. The Rosary was led by Sr. Alice (Sisters of Mercy) in the presence of Rory’s loving family, relatives and friends. Removal took place on Friday morning, 8th September, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass was offered by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A. (Chief Celebrant), assisted by a Choir of Clergy and afterwards Rory was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Grattan Square a social history film on Dungarvan SOME of you may have noticed two guys filming around Dungarvan in recent months – they are Keith Currams and Ollie Breslin both from Waterford City and they were commissioned by Waterford County Council to make a social history film on Dungarvan. The two of them work for an arts organisation called Waterford Youth Arts who have made five of such films previously but all up-to-now centred in the City. This new film is called Grattan Square - a social history film on Dungarvan. The style of the films is to make history and people’s stories of the past interesting for the general viewer and also hopefully spark off debate and memories for people who lived through the periods featured. In this new film they start always from the Square and then it extends out to cover all sorts of topics. People from the Square featured include Martin Landers, Paul Flynn, John and Denis Tynan. All sorts of stories emerged from the wide selection of people interviewed from the town and neighbouring areas. Stories of the horse fairs, the

Political rallies, Leather Factory, Creamery, the Docks, the Swimming Pool, the Glass factory, the characters and fun, the cinema and dances. The film will be screened twice at SGC in Dungarvan on Tuesday, 10th October at 11.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The 11.00

a.m. screening will be for schools and senior citizens and the 7.30 p.m. screening is for the general public. Admission is free and if you would like a ticket for the screenings please call to SGC and get your ticket. The filmmakers would espe-

cially like to thank all the local people who agreed to do interviews for the film and to Cllr. Damien Geoghean and Willy Fraher and all the team at Waterford County Museum for their help on research and lining up people to be interviewed for the project. Corpus Christie Ceremony

It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Maureen Foley, who passed peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home on Thursday, 10th August, 2017, after an illness bravely borne with dignity and courage. Maureen was born on the 8th December, 1942, to John and Margaret Hennebry, Beary’s Cross, Ballinamult, the eldest of nine children. She attended Touraneena Primary School and continued her studies at Dungarvan Technical College, after which she took up a position working for her aunt and her husband (Biddy and Bobby Keane) who were fish merchants and also ran a public house. It was while working there she met Joe, her future husband and partner in life and together they raised their family. Maureen was a very simple living woman. Her home and her family meant everything to her and were always her primary focus. She took great pride in everything she did. She was a great homemaker and loved to sew and knit, with a stock of baby cardigans in various colours ready for any new arrival. Her door was always open, young and old alike were always made feel welcome. She loved dearly her grandchildren and great-grandchild. She enjoyed immensely time spent with them and took great pride in their successes and achievements.While facing her illness with great courage and fortitude, she cared for her husband Joe, who predeceased her. Maureen lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Saturday evening where the Rosary was recited by Fr. C. Fives, O.S.A. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Monday morning by Fr. N. Hassett, P.P.; Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A., and Fr. C. Fives, O.S.A. Symbols representing Maureen’s life were brought to the Altar by Jack and Harry Murphy, Susan Foley and Tony Dwyer, narrated by Barbara Dwyer. The readings were read by Shiovaun O’Sullivan and Clodagh McGrath. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Ann Fahy, Susan Hennebry, Eileen Roche, Majella Lannon, Darragh McGrath and Caoimhe McGrath. Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Oliver Hennebry and Margaret Tan. After Communion, the eulogy was delivered by Helen (daughter) and Philip (son).Throughout the Mass, Dina Walshe provided a beautiful selection of hymns which greatly enhanced the celebration of Maureen’s life. Interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. Fr. N. Hassett, P.P., officiated at the graveside assisted by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A., and Fr. C. Fives, O.S.A. After the burial Paddy O’Brien sang “A Mother’s Love’s A Blessing” as a fitting farewell. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving son Philip; daughters Helen, Mairead, Roberta, Marion, Michelle and Susan; brothers Oliver, John, Michael and Thomas; sisters Breda McGrath, Margaret Tan, Eileen Roche and Antoinette Whelan; daughter-in-law Carol; sons-in-law Sean McGrath, Eddie Sierp and Conn Murphy; grandchildren, great-grandchild, brothers-in-law, sisters -in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

RITA TAYLOR (nee Mahoney) England and formerly Congress Villas, Dungarvan It is with sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Rita Taylor which sad event occurred recently. Burial of cremated ashes will take place on Friday, 15th September, 2017, in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Dungarvan, at 10.00 a.m. To her daughters Caroline, Lynne and Tara and their families we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

CHRISTY KEANE Knockroe, Dungarvan With profound sorrow we record the passing of Christy Keane which sad event occurred on Friday, 8th September, 2017. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Sunday evening to St. Anne’s Church, Colligan. Following Funeral Mass on Monday morning, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his wife Theresa, family and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary later. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

FARMING Round-up … 70% BPS advance in mid-October likely IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has said he is hopeful that a 70% advance of the Basic Payment for Irish farmers will be agreed. This follows the European Commission decision to grant the 70% advance to other countries who made earlier applications for the increased advance. Richard Kennedy said the 70% advance is necessary given difficult weather conditions, as well as the serious cash flow problems developing on farms as result of poor prices related to Sterling fluctuations because of Brexit. “Minister Creed must get agreement from the EU Commission to pay out a higher percentage of the BPS next month. A 70% advance would bring the total payout to €840m. This would be a major boost to farmers at this most difficult time,” Richard Kennedy said. At a meeting with the Department of Agriculture on Monday, IFA sought an 85% advance on GLAS payments for the 50,000 farmers due a 2017 payment later this year.

At least 1cpl on August milk must be passed back to farmers IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary said the GDT auction has again showed the continuing strength of butterfat prices, with butter up 3.8% and AMF 3.6%. Taken together with continued strong European market return trends, it is clear that a price increase on August milk of at least 1c/l is fully justified. He said IFA National Dairy Committee members are getting in touch with their co-ops’ board members to discuss the reasons why such an increase is not only fully justified by the market trends, but also still badly needed to help farmers’ financial situation to recover after three years of poor prices and cash flow challenges. “35 to 40% of the national milk output is produced between August and December annually.With significant increases in output, and good production conditions well into the summer, this proportion may even be higher this year. The point is that every cent passed back to farmers will make a significant difference to their overall financial position, after three years of low prices and challenging cash flow. “European returns for the end of August rose with the butter and WMP prices to a gross 41c/l equivalent, before processing costs. “A price increase of at least 1c/l must be passed back to dairy farmers for their August supplies,” Sean O’Leary said.

IFA insists GLAS payments must be made on time IFA Rural Development Chairman, Joe Brady has told the Department of Agriculture that farmers will not tolerate delays to their GLAS payments for 2017, and expect that the problems encountered in the 2016 payment year are not repeated. At a meeting with the Department of Agriculture recently, Joe Brady said farmers in GLAS have already incurred significant costs of compliance and have paid planning fees, and they need payments to be made on time to avoid serious cash flow problems. GLAS payments for 2017 are worth €220m and are due to 50,000 farmers. At the meeting the Department of Agriculture informed IFA that GLAS payments will commence in November. IFA insisted that all farmers must be paid swiftly. In addition, IFA has sought an increase to 85% in the advance payment made in November. OUTSTANDING PAYMENTS FOR 2016 The Department of Agriculture has informed IFA that GLAS payments for 2016 to 850 farmers are currently held up for various reasons. IFA insisted to the Department that all of these farmers must be paid without delay and any issue holding up payment must be resolved. With regard to the final 15% payment for 2016, 11,000 farmers are still awaiting payment. The main reason they have not yet been paid is because their Nutrient Management Plan has not yet been submitted. IFA is urging such farmers to contact their planners to ensure the plan is submitted without delay. Failure to submit the plan will not only hold up the final 15% 2016 payment, but will delay 2017 payments. COMMONAGES At the meeting with the Department, IFA National Hill Farming Committee Chairman Pat Dunne highlighted the need for GLAS in commonages to run smoothly. Commonage Management Plans must be submitted before the end of October and with 9,000 commonage farmers in GLAS, Pat Dunne urged planners to complete the plans immediately.

An IFA delegation meeting with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Michael Darcy, Minister of State on IFA’s Budget priorities (l-r) Damian McDonald, Director General; IFA President Joe Healy; Joe Brady, IFA Rural Development Chairman; and, Martin Stapleton, IFA Farm Business Chairman.

Budget 2018 needs measures to support farming as Brexit bites IFA President Joe Healy led a delegation to a meeting with the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe recently to present IFA’s pre-Budget submission Supporting Farm Incomes – Underpinning Competitiveness. IFA President Joe Healy impressed upon Minister Donohoe that Budget 2018 has to address the impact of Brexit on farming. The IFA President also highlighted to the Minister the urgent need for the Government to seek EU support for farm level measures that will counteract the price drops being experienced arising directly from the sterling depreciation. Mr. Healy said, “While farming continues to contribute to economic growth, it remains a low-income sector, with average farm incomes last year of just over €24,000. The severe weakening of sterling in recent months is hugely negative for the competitiveness and viability of Irish farming, with beef farmers losing an estimated €2m a week as a result”. Budget 2018 provides an opportunity for the Government to provide direct and

positive support to farming enterprises. Specifically, the Government must provide funding support to the primary agriculture sector through: • Delivery of low-cost loans, which are available to all sectors of farming, including the mushroom sector, which is severely exposed to the sterling devaluation. • Increased funding support of €25m for the Areas of Natural Constraint, Beef Data and Genomics Programme and the Sheep Welfare Scheme • Increased funding for TAMS and the Scheme of investment aid for commercial horticulture IFA Farm Business Chairman Martin Stapleton said, “Taxation measures to address income volatility, discrimination between self-employed and employees, intergenerational transfer and farm restructuring must be implemented in Budget 2018. In addition, support is required to develop renewable energy projects using farmland”.

The key priorities identified for farm taxation in Budget 2018 are: • Income volatility – extension of income averaging where farmer/spouse has additional self-employed income, greater flexibility on ‘step-out’, and provision of a deposit scheme • Earned Income Tax Credit to be increased to the same level as the PAYE credit • Retention of 1% stamp duty for transfers between family members (consanguinity relief), and extension of relief to transfers within Registered Farm Partnership structure • Farmland under solar panel infrastructure to be classified as a qualifying asset for the purpose of assessment for relief from Capital Acquisitions Tax upon transfer • Reduction in the VAT rate on animal vaccines as a means to improve herd health. On the Fair Deal scheme, the Government must make good on its commitment to amend the scheme by removing the discrimination against farming and other small business assets.

IFA meets UK farmers and agriculture development board on Brexit impact for sheep IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey said the lamb trade has settled this week with supplies back following the Eid festival, and factories are paying €4.85 to €4.95/kg to get lambs. He said top prices of up to €5.00/kg were paid. On weights, he said more farmers were securing weights to 22kgs and a number of factories had moved to this level. John Lynskey said the Brexit

sterling exchange rate crisis is having an impact on the sheep sector due to more competitive UK exports onto the French market. He said Agriculture Minister Michael Creed and the Government will have to take this on board when devising the details of their Brexit Budget plan over the next few weeks. The IFA Sheep Chairman said that Brexit is critical for the sheep

sector with important decisions to be made around the New Zealand lamb imports and the allocation of the Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) between the UK and the EU. He said there are some reports that negotiations were advanced on this issue last week but no announcement was made. He warned the EU Commission that the New Zealand quota of 228,000 tonnes must be allocated on a historical trading basis

between the UK and the EU. He said Irish and European sheep farmers cannot be disadvantaged. John Lynskey said that he met with the NFU (National Farmers Union) and the AHDB (Agriculture and Hortulcural Development Board) in the UK last week for a discussion on sheep issues, which included a discussion on how the TRQ’s on sheep meat will be dealt with in Brexit.

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Lions to Screen W h i tf i e l d a n d U P M C r e t u r n t o t h e 10,000 at Ploughing National Ploughing Championships Championships IN response to the growing incidence of diabetes in Ireland, and the detection of potential diabetes in more than 600 visitors to the National Ploughing Championships last year, Lions Clubs plan to screen a record 10,000 people at the 2017 event in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. This year’s event will also be a project associated with the Centenary of the establishment of Lions Clubs International in 1917. A team of 120 Lions and qualified nurses will be at the Lions Marquee at the Championships (Row 25, Stand 594) from 19th to 21st. September. They will offer visitors a free simple, painless blood test which is designed to identify early symptoms of diabetes. The service will run from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on each day of the Ploughing Championships and the Lions are confident that they will significantly exceed the 8,000 visitors who availed of the test last year. Last year 8.3% of those screened, mainly farmers, were identified as potentially diabetic and were referred to their GPs for further examination. According to Teresa Dineen, District Governor of Lions in Ireland, the incidence of diabetes is accelerating rapidly in rural Ireland due to diet and lifestyle changes and many people who are vulnerable to the disease remain oblivious of the risk that they are running. ‘Medical experts estimate that up to 200,000 people with diabetes in Ireland are unaware of their condition’, saysTeresa. ‘It is estimated that there are 200,000 people with diabetes and a similar number who have diabetes but are unaware that they have the condition. The majority of these people will only be diagnosed through an acute medical event because they do not have a regular blood test. A further 250,000 people have impaired glucose tolerance or "pre-diabetes" of which 50% will develop diabetes in the next five years if lifestyle changes are not made.’ Traditionally, farming was one of the most active occupations. However, according to the National Centre For Men’s Health

at the Institute of Technology, Carlow, the evolution of tractors, combine harvesters, milking machines, ATV’s and jeeps has replaced a great deal of the labouring and physical aspects of farming. As a result, while farmers are still busy, they are not as physically active as they used to be. In a booklet, ‘Staying fit for Farming’, the Centre says that regular physical activity or exercise has been shown to have a hugely positive influence on both physical and mental health. It reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes and a number of cancers as well as being a very good way to manage stress and to control weight. However, many farmers are not doing enough physical activity to have good health’ According to the Centre, farmers spend more time sitting while machinery ‘does the work’, some farmers stop taking part in sport when they feel that they can no longer do it competitively, many farmers struggle to find time for themselves when balancing their work and family life and some farmers simply get out of the habit of exercising and are not sure how to start back or what kind of exercise to do. The 2,500 Lions in Clubs throughout Ireland, work to raise awareness of diabetes and organise frequent screening days all over the country. They have been offering this service at the National and World Ploughing Championships for many years and an indication of its effectiveness is that more than 600 participants in the 2016 test were referred to their GP for further examination. This represents 8.3% of those tested. Lions also liaise with the Diabetes Society of Ireland and will be distributing its information literature at the National Ploughing Championships. The service at the 2017 National Ploughing Championships is organised by twelve Lions Clubs in the Midlands Region - Portarlington, Naas, Monasterevin, Newbridge/Kildare, Portlaoise, Kilcullen, Tullamore, Edenderry, Roscommon, Birr, Portumna and Carlow.

Clodagh Duggan of Whitfield UPMC Cancer Centre and Gwen Daniels of Whitfield Hospital.

THE team from Whitfield Hospital and UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre are getting set for a return visit to the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore. Following the success of last year’s visit, they have doubled the size of their stand to offer even more to the estimated 280,000 visitors to this, the premier agricultural event in the country. The National Ploughing Championships take place each year in September. The 2017 Championships will be held at Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, from September 19th – 21st, 2017. Located at the Health & Wellness area, Block no.: 2, Row no: 29, Stand no: 644, Unit no. 21/22, the Whitfield Hospital / UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre stand will show how and why they have been offering top class healthcare to the south east for over a decade. It has been an exciting 12 months

at Whitfield Hospital, which built a 5th theatre to keep up with increased patient demand. It also launched its 2nd endoscopy suite and became the first hospital in Ireland and the UK to receive the ISO 50001 (Energy Management System – helping conserve resources and tackling climate change) Every year Whitfield Hospital supports events through-out the south east. These serve as a good opportunity for the Whitfield staff to interact with the public off site and promote its services. Whitfield Hospital has always received demand for services from Waterford, but the last 12 months has shown a steady increase from the whole south east. The UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre is an advanced radiation therapy centre serving patients in the south east. Managed by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based healthcare leader UPMC, UPMC Whitfield has been accredited three

times by the Joint Commission International – an independent organization that sets the “gold standard” for quality – since 2008. UPMC Whitfield, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, has treated more than 17,000 patients with the most advanced radiation therapy. It is an approach that leverages one global team of experts to support one individual patient. As part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Whitfield leverages innovation and expertise from around the globe to deliver solutions and care to patients, closer to their homes. This is a real opportunity for the public to meet and question the team from Whitfield Hospital and UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre. If you would like to learn more about their services and facilities, you can visit www.upmcwhitfieldcancercentre.ie or www.whitfieldclinic.ie

Farm Jobs and Live Demonstrations on the FRS Ploughing Stand 2017 The National Ploughing Championships 2017 will take place from Tuesday, September 19th to Thursday, September 21st in Screggan, Tullamore Co. Offaly. FRS have lots to offer visitors from jobs to live mobile app and chainsaw demonstrations, which will be shown on a big screen, and of course a cup of tea with a seat. FARM JOBS FRS Farm Relief Services are running a recruitment drive on their stand this year, with training and job opportunities for farm workers and in particular

milkers.You can talk to FRS staff about the roles and apply online there and then for the many nationwide positions. There are full-time and part-time opportunities offering flexibility, competitive rates, training, experience and career progression. FRS operators will share their own experiences. Experienced milkers are invited to apply, but training is available for candidates who show the right attitude and enthusiasm to upskill. For more information visit www.frsfarmrelief.ie/careers

SEE HERDWATCH FOR YOURSELF Meet the Herdwatch team to get a demonstration and special offers of the award winning App used by over 6,000 farmers to save time and money and lessen the burden of compliance paperwork. You can sign up for a free trail or the special ploughing offer on the FRS stand or at the Innovation Arena, where Herdwatch is a nominated innovation finalist. The Herdwatch team, along with their mascot ‘Herdie’, invite you to see

Herdwatch for yourself. www.herdwatch.ie CHAINSAW DEMONSTRATIONS FRS Training will be launching their suite of essential chainsaw safety courses with live demonstrations throughout the three days, come along for top tips and to find out about the new courses which include tree felling, which will be demonstrated live on the big screen. TYING OFF FENCING DEMONSTRATIONS If you are interested in fencing, but

would like a few tips from the experts, the FRS Fencing team will be instilling their know-how and demonstrating how to tie off wire and to fence correctly at the FRS stand. Visitors also have the chance to win €500 worth of Tinsley wire products. Visit FRS Farm Relief, FRS Fencing, FRS Training and Herdwatch on Stand 241, Row 10. Go to www.facebook.com/frsnetwork for more information, competitions and videos.

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Teagasc FIRST GRAZING OF RESEEDS It takes about 11 months for a new sward to establish. Management of the new sward in this period is vital to its long-term performance.The key to this is to ensure that the reseed thickens up as quickly as possible after sowing. The grass seed will quickly grow a main tiller. Nip that tiller off and promote the development of a crown of 15-20 tillers as quickly as possible. Grass seedlings should be grazed as soon as the seedlings are strong enough to withstand grazing.This is the stage at which they do not easily uproot from the soil when grazed (usually four to six weeks after sowing). Target a pre-grazing cover of between 800 and 1,000kg DM/ha for the first grazing.The first grazing does not have to be with the main grazing herd; calves or young stock may be a better option, particularly in the Autumn under poorer grazing conditions. The risk with Autumn sowing is that if the weather deteriorates and heavy covers are carried over Winter, the new lea can deteriorate through tiller loss, shading and leaf death. Docks and chickweed are best controlled at the seedling stage and this is achieved by applying a herbicide before the first grazing. Spraying now when dock seedlings are the size of a €2 coin is the best opportunity to keep pasture clean of docks. DAIRYING Preventing new mastitis cases New mastitis infections occur when bacteria get into the mammary gland. There is only one point of entry, or opening into the gland, and that is the teat end. So essentially, the key to preventing new mastitis infections is: 1. Keep the numbers of bacteria as low as possible, and 2. Keep the teat end as healthy as possible. While both of these principles are very important, sometimes teat health is forgotten about. Teats are well designed to act as the first line of defence, to keep bacteria out of the quarter. However, if teats are compromised and can’t work as effectively as normal, bacteria can sneak in. So maybe it’s time to give those teats a little extra TLC?

1. Check teat skin condition If it is cracked, or chapped, maybe you need to consider what teat disinfectant product you are using. Does it have enough emollient in it, to keep teat skin moisturised and supple? Is the complete barrel of the teat being covered with disinfectant? 2. Never remove clusters under vacuum Air entering at the cluster mouth because of rough cluster removal, causes vacuum fluctuations in the cluster. Milk droplets can be thrown back against the teat ends. These impacts carry bacteria into the teat canal. So when taking the cluster off a cow, break the vacuum first and wait. After 1-2 seconds, the cluster should drop off. Break the vacuum by kinking the long milk tube 3. Watch for teat end damage Skin thickens in response to forces applied to it. Just as the skin on your hands will develop callouses with manual work, so too does the skin at the teat end in response to milking and environmental effects. Teat end damage is also called ‘hypercallosity’ i.e. calloused. Damaged teat ends are not as effective at keeping bacteria out. Over milking (i.e. low or no milk flow while clusters are on the cow), aged liners and/or high vacuum levels will all contribute to teat end damage. Handling units on out farms Many farmers do not have an animal handling facility on each land parcel that they farm. This adds to the workload and costs on these farms through: • requiring additional help to move animals from out farms; • losses in performance as routine preventative health treatments are delayed, e.g., dosing, treating lame animals; • heifers being bred to stock bulls rather than to AI; and, • safety issues with animals being moved/loaded on roads. An effective facility at each land parcel would eliminate these issues. It does not have to be elaborate or expensive; a forcing pen, race and holding pen is all that is required. The recommended race width is 0.65-0.7m, with a height of 1.4m; a race length of 9m should hold five or six animals. The size of the pens would depend

ICSA calls for payment on meat yield ICSA President Patrick Kent has said that it is now time to move into the 21st century and prepare to replace the grid system with payment on meat yield. “The grading machines at meat plants are now outdated as has been highlighted by Dr. Paul Allen at the recent ICOMST conference in Cork.” Payment on meat yield is the single most important strategy that could reinvigorate the struggling suckler sector. If we want sucklers, we need to deliver prices that reflect the cost of the system. Suckler bred

animals are not getting the bonus that they deserve under the current system. More importantly, farmer trust in the grid system continues to be a major issue. Meat yield payment, using modern digital technology, should result in the farmer getting a price in closer alignment with what is sold on the shelf. The reality is that competitor beef exporting nations such as Australia are also moving in this direction. A change-over will take time and will need EU approval but now is the time to

begin the debate. ICSA is calling for payment on meat yield to move centre stage at the beef forum. We are also looking for the beef breed societies to contribute to this debate. ICSA Suckler Chairman John Halley said that suckler farmers have been looking for a signal that there is a future for their sector. “Suckler farming cannot survive under a system where meat yield is not fully reflected and where weight and age are used to penalise quality animals.

Schemes such as the BDGP are not enough to tackle the issue of low incomes in suckling. The bottom line for most farmers is that they want a fair return from the marketplace. This is one important step, but we also need transparency regarding who gets what margin at producer, processor and retailer level.” ICSA Beef Chairman Edmond Phelan said that he has asked for a review of the grid at the beef forum and payment on meat yield must be central to the debate.

August milk price increases must allow Irish farmers catch up with EU returns IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary has said that a quick look at the most up-to-date available indices of milk returns in Europe suggests that Irish milk prices have some catching up to do. He said continued firming in butterfat prices may lead to some further uplift in the August Ornua PPI, and pointed out that August 2017 average EU MMO commodity returns - at just under 36c/l after deduction

of 5c/l processing costs – also argued in favour of an Irish August milk price increase of at least 1c/l. “Most of the indices (see graph below) are strongly supported by the historically high value of butterfat, with EU average butter prices on 3rd September coming in at €6390/t – a massive 155% increase compared to its lowest ebb of May 2016,” Mr. O’Leary said.

“Strong butterfat value is also sustaining strong WMP and cheese prices, and all the indices have continued to strengthen despite the weaker SMP prices,” he said. “I urge co-op board members, who will be meeting from this week to decide on their August milk price, to be sure to allow their fellow milk suppliers to fully benefit from the rising dairy returns, with a minimum of 1c/l price increase,” he concluded.

on the number and size of animals that can be stocked on the out farm. Now is a good time to assess your situation, and put a facility in place where needed. TILLAGE Provisional harvest report 2017 At the time of writing, the Winter barley and Winter oilseed rape harvest has been completed while good progress has been made with Winter wheat and Spring barley.The Teagasc provisional cereal harvest estimate for 2017 is a production of approximately 2.1 million tonnes of cereals, a slight decrease from 2016. The decrease is mostly due to the reduction in area of 5.2% compared to 2016. The main trends to date are that Winter barley yields have been variable whereas Winter oilseed rape, Winter wheat and earlier-sown Spring barley are yielding well. Grain quality has been good to date in most crops with few problems reported. Prices remain depressed due to supply exceeding demand and high worldwide stocks of small grains and maize.

IMPORTANT EVENT Improving Farmyard Layout and Cow Flow A Teagasc dairy farm walk on Improving Farmyard Layout and Cow Flow will take place on the farm of Seamus Brennan, Ballynasunshin, Attanagh, Co. Laois (between Ballyraggett and Durrow) on Thursday September 14th at 11.00am. all are welcome.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 11/9/’17 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 20.6 4.19 3.86 1.65 2 855 256 1,700 61 67

South Kilkenny 17.4 5.19 4.03 1.60 2 1,177 327 2,500 58 65

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • Using 12 hour allocations of grass to maximise utilization. • Calves brought back to milk platform to graze for a short while due to good growth rates. • Last of fertiliser will be spread this week. Closing date for fertiliser is 14th September. South Kilkenny • Scanned herd, 12% cows empty and 7% in-calf heifers empty. • All vaccinated for Salmonella on the day of scanning.

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IFA calls on farmers to join push for pension equality for women IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson, Maura Canning is calling on all farmers to join the push for pension equality for women. She said that since changes to the yearly average contribution categories introduced in 2012, the pension gap between women and men has widened. “It is completely unacceptable that women are being discriminated against for taking time out from paid work to care for children and family members, particularly when in some instances they were forced to give up work under the marriage bar”, said Maura Canning. IFA is calling on the Government to address past injustices for women at or near pension age by: • introducing a total contribution system for the purposes of calculating the level of contributory pension; and, • ensuring that the pension system recognises the important role women have played and continue to play in providing unpaid

Cattle trade more stable IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the cattle trade was more stable over the last week with the base price for steers at €3.80/kg - some factories quoting less and others paying more. He said the base price on heifers is in general €3.90/kg. Angus Woods pointed out that some factories have paid a steer base of up to €3.88 in the last week and a heifer base price of €3.95, reflecting the extra bite in the trade and tighter availability of stock, especially in the south, east and north-east of the country. The IFA National Livestock Chairman said the official Department of Agriculture average price for R=3= grade steers for week ending Sept 3rd was €3.92/kg and €4.03/kg for heifers. He said R and U grade bulls were sold at €3.89 and €4.03/kg.

West Waterford Ploughing Association ON Sunday next, 17th September we will be hosting our Annual Ploughing Match on the lands of Messrs. Alex and Philip Heskin of Aglish, Glencairn by kind permission. On the day, it will include all the usual classes of conventional, vintage and reversible ploughing classes. At present our hardworking committee are busy preparing for Sunday’s event and we will be having our final meeting this Thursday night to put the final touches in place. Our committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the ploughmen from around the county all the very best in the upcoming All-Ireland Competitions in Tullamore next week.

care. “It is very saddening to meet women farmers who have worked all their life on the farm, caring for their children and older relatives and who are now facing their old age in poverty because the State still fails to recognise their work as unpaid carers”, Maura Canning said. She said the IFA has been lobbying in recent years for changes in the pension system to remove discrimination against women farmers, and is delighted to lend our support to the campaign by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) for Pension Equality for Women. Maura Canning asked all farmers to support the campaign and to contact their local public representatives to make them more aware of women’s pension issues. The NWCI has produced a new publication outlining the issues in relation to women’s pensions and offering advice on discussing these with public representatives.

“To honour its commitments in the recently published National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017-2020, the Government must as a matter of urgency assess how our pension policy impacts on women”, Maura Canning said. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) said, “Budget 2018 is a crucial opportunity to addresses the indirect discrimination against women in the pension system, as well as ensuring pension policy in Ireland is based on the modern lives of women and men. “A longstanding issue for women accessing pensions is that the Homemakers Scheme only applies retrospectively to 1994, leaving many women who were forced out of work by the marriage bar with insufficient and unfair pension entitlements. It is critical that the Government immediately backdate the Homemaker’s Scheme to 1973 and, as promised seven years ago, replace the Homemakers' Disregard with credits.”

Lamb supplies tight IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey said the factories are offering from €4.70 to €4.90/kg for lambs this week. He said that in some parts of the country supplies are tight and factories are anxious for lambs. He said carcase weights are up to 22kgs. John Lynskey said farmers are getting very annoyed and angry at the way they feel imported lambs from Northern Ireland are being used by the factories to cut prices to local suppliers. He said the factories are taking advantage and using the weakness of sterling to import increasing volumes of Northern lambs while at the same time pushing back local suppliers and offering

lower prices. He said this makes no market sense to farmers and what they see is increasing volumes of imported lamb in the factories. It was reported that between 9,000 and 10,000 lambs per week from Northern Ireland are being imported. The IFA Sheep Chairman said Brexit and the sterling exchange rate, along with Northern lamb imports, are now been used by the factories as the stick to beat the lamb price at farm level. He said this is totally unacceptable to farmers and eroding confidence at a critical time in the sheep year, when producers are making their plans for the breeding season.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I am a participant of GLAS 1. I am a part-time farmer as I also have offfarm employment. My planner was in touch in the past week with regard to attendance at a GLAS mandatory 6 hour training course which is to be held before Christmas. My planner told me that the course must be held during the daytime. This means I will have to take a day off work. Surely this can’t be the case. Is my planner just suiting himself? I gave two terms in REPS and attended training courses for both schemes which were all held at night! Can you please advise? Answer: Work or no work, these GLAS courses must be attended. All courses from now on in must be held during daytime hours to facilitate DAFM Inspectors as they will remain on site for the entire day of inspection and cannot be inconvenienced by attending during unsociable hours. Courses must now be held not before 10.00 a.m. and no later than 5.00 p.m., although they can be held on Saturdays. Attendance sheets must also be signed both morning and afternoon. Courses should be attended before the end

of your second full calendar year to continue to receive payments. However, if you receive payment pre-Christmas this year you will then have an extra 9 months to attend the course. On the plus side, participants will receive a payment of €158 for attending the 6 hours. Not bad for a day’s work! I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Reminder that the closing date for spreading of chemical fertiliser is midnight on Thursday, 14th September. Spreading from the 15th onwards may impact on your pocket!

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Dungarvan Mart Prices Monday, 11th September DRY COW 1 Her. 700 kgs. made €1,080. 1 Fr. 670 kgs. made €1,040. 1 Fr. 670 kgs. made €1,000. BULLOCKS 3 Bel. Blues 560 kgs. made €1,230 each. 10 Frs. 577 kgs. made €1,040 each. 6 Her. 501 kgs. made €1,020 each. 6 Her. 445 kgs.made €915 each. 3 A.A. 420 kgs. made €880 each. 2 Her. 385 kgs. made €810 each. 5 A.A. 463 kgs. made €960 each. 9 A.A. 460 kgs. made €940 each. 2 Lim.

420 kgs. made €950 each. HEIFERS 1 Lim. 490 kgs. made €1,030 each. 2 A.A. 552 kgs. made €1,035 each. 3 A.A. 391 kgs. made €770 each. 2 A.A. 372 kgs. made €750 each. 3 A.A. 393 kgs. made €760 each. SUCKLERS with Calves at foot made from €1,200 to €1,510. Special entry for next Monday, 18th September, of 25 forward Bullocks (A.A. and Hereford) for a local producer.

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WE’RE now just two weeks away from opening night of Curtain Call’s Autumn production of the hilarious Gail Young comedy, Cheshire Cats. And if the craic we’re having at rehearsals is anything to go by, you’re in for a great laugh! As well as the five powerwalking housewives – Maggie,Vicky, Hilary, Siobhan and Yvonne – we have a crossdressing “randy dog,” an overenthusiastic aerobics instructor, several young-at-heart but perished race marshalls, and a charming Scotsman. As well as being absolutely hilarious, this play will tug at the heart strings. The Cheshire Cats are doing the 13-mile Moonwalk in London to raise money for a breast cancer support charity, a cause unfortunately familiar to all.Yes, it’s a great opportunity to get fit, and they’re training hard for it (although some are maybe taking the trainign just a tad more seriously than others). But besides aiming to do a Personal Best, all of those involved are supporting this worthy cause for their own personal reasons. The play runs for three nights from Thursday, 28th – Saturday, 30th September in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre. We hope you can join us! BOOKING NOW OPEN! Tickets (€15) are on sale in The Wine Buff, Grattan Square, Dungarvan (058-24523) and Joe Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside, Dungarvan (058-44433). So put Thursday, 28th – Saturday, 30th September in your diary and come out and support a

great charity and the performing arts! DONATION TO SOUTH EAST RADIOTHERAPY TRUST (SERT) Curtain Call is delighted to announce that we will be donating €2 from each ticket sold to South East Radiotherapy Trust (SERT), which provides free and confidential transport for cancer

patients living in the South East who require radiotherapy. Established in 2005, SERT is a volunteer-based transportation service for patients undergoing radiotherapy. They provide transportation from Waterford City, Clonmel, Dungarvan, Kilkenny, Wexford, and South Tipperary to the UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre in Waterford or to Cork University Hospital. SERT currently has seven vehicles which carry seven patients at a time. Each vehicle is driven by one of the 150 volunteers on a rota basis. SERT is a charity and service very familiar to the people of the community of Dungarvan and West Waterford, so we hope to raise as much as possible to enable SERT to continue and expand their service. Please come out and support both our production and this very worthy cause.

By Bill Tubbritt IT is the new supernatural horror movie which is, of course, based on the 1986 Book of the same name by Stephen King. This one was always planned as the first of a two part movie which seemed a bit risky considering they had no idea how the first movie would go down with cinema audiences. Early indications suggest the gamble was correct as the movie is going down very well so far with critics and movies fans alike. Fans of Stephen King’s novels will not be disappointed either as the movie version sticks very closely to the book, with the movie version bringing even more fear into this classic tale from the king of horror. The movie is the tale of a clown named Pennyworth who is terrorising the kids of a small American town. Kids all over the town are mysteriously going missing without explanation. A bunch of bullied kids get together to try to stop Pennyworth before any more of the town’s children go missing. The kids also have their own personal demons to deal with as well as the strange looking clown. The story does seem to be a bit dated as it was written in the eighties after all. Don’t let this stop you going as maybe there is nothing wrong with the old style as IT is genuinely a very scary movie. Director Andy Muschietti should receive a lot of credit for this one as he has put together a very smooth flowing movie which really does everything it sets out

to do. The casting of the seven main child actors was inspired as they all played a huge part in making this movie so good, I’m sure they will be a few we will see more of in the future. There are not a lot of bad things to say about this one as the movie deliveries on all fronts and is sure to be a huge hit with horror fans. Rating 5/5.

Mozart and Shakespeare (“The Two Great Dramatists” – Peter Hall) “The Magic Flute” and “King Lear” Live on successive evenings at SGC

Comeraghs Comhaltas COMERAGHS Comhaltas' traditional music and dance classes and weekly music sessions begin this week in Cúil na Sméar, a lovely village only 15 minutes from Grattan Square. Busy parents can take advantage of this year's schedule which allows children to take lessons in both music and dance on the same day. Classes will be held on Fridays beginning 29th September. Our music and dance school is at the heart of our education programme and provides instruction in all traditional instruments and dance styles. In addition to providing a toe-tapping concert for the community, Sunday music sessions give students the opportunity to hear Irish traditional music

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in the social context for which it was designed, improve their musical skills and develop confidence and an ear for the music. Sessions begin Sunday, 17th September 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at the Cúil na Sméar hall. Comeraghs Comhaltas was formed in 1980 as a branch of the national Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Since its founding Comeraghs Comhaltas has celebrated and promoted Irish traditional culture, music and heritage through education, entertainment and community involvement. Contact Michael Marrinan (087-3638002 or mmarrinan1@gmail.com) or Mary Phelan at 0879898363 for further information.

TO have Shakespeare and Mozart live within twentyfour hours is something to joy in – and when these two monumental works are being shown, surely the joy is unconfined. It’s all the more to be treasured when they come from Covent Garden and London’s Globe Theatre, respectively – readers of these pieces will know how highly I rate Covent Garden while I believe The Globe is the theatre which gives us the most consistently brilliant and authentic productions of Shakespeare’s plays. ”King Lear” is the first Live screening from there but we’ve been fortunate in recent years to have many recordings of superb Globe productions at SGC. The legendary pianist, Arthur Schnabel (his recording of the Beethoven Sonatas is one of the towering peaks of recorded music), once wrote that “some music is better than it can be played” – these two works, each among the great creations of the human mind and spirit, are probably in that category; being of inexhaustible and unfathomable richness. “King Lear”, that bleak, terrifying and wonderful play, has some of the most sublime poetry that Shakespeare “(or anybody) ever wrote, while “The Magic Flute”, despite some of the complexities of its plot/libretto (where were you Lorenzo da Ponte when you were needed), has some of the most heavenly music that the “God of music” from Salzburgh ever set down. Of him the music critic, Colin Wilson, wrote:“Mozart was the greatest of all opera composers, and his four mature masterpieces (of which “The Magic Flute” is one) are surely not only the greatest of all operas but also the greatest works in musical history.” Why are Shakespeare and Mozart so closely linked in my mind? Well, some years ago, at The Galway Arts Festival, I heard the great theatre and opera director, Sir Peter Hall, tell his audience: “Of course, there are two great dramatists in our western theatre – Shakespeare (no surprise there!) and” … as we waited expectantly, he followed up with the composer that millions of us revere above all others, “Mozart.” And he went on to explain how it is that Mozart, with his sense of drama, his musical giftedness and his sublime understanding of human

nature, was able in his operas to reach Shakespearean heights (or depths) in his delineation of our species. In a similar vein, Lang Lang, one of our century’s pianistic greats, has written re his first encounter with Shakespeare: - “I loved the complexity of ‘Hamlet’, the way its themes overlap and subtexts emerge like different melodies … Shakespeare’s dialogue made me think of Mozart’s phrasings, the way his music would change from character to character; through Shakespeare’s characters and the way they interact with each other, I finally began to understand Mozart”. Again, Shakespeare and Mozart sit happily together. Mozart’s opera will delight children of all ages – its fairytale, pantomimic and comic elements are a delight while it’s a beautiful exemplary story of love overcoming even the most treacherous ordeals; “King Lear” is for a slightly more mature audience, although I must say I always thought a great privilege to explore it with my Leaving Cert students. (I always have a word of advice for newcomers to Mozart – regardless of what’s happening on stage, always listen to the music.) In Prague, in January 2017, I saw a great performance of the “Flute”, with lovely singing and some of the most marvellous Mozart playing I’ve ever heard but the latest “Lear” I saw, a few years ago in London, wasn’t inspiring with Sir Ian McKellan (for me, one of the greats) not at his best on the night. However, theatre lovers will on no account miss these screenings. “King Lear” isn’t easy to stage: Charles Lamb (wrongly) thought it unactable while “The Magic Flute” presents its own staging dilemmas. But given Directors and performers who approach these works with the humility appropriate to such wondrous masterpieces, we should have two memorable nights at SGC, Dungarvan. “The Magic Flute” is on Wednesday, September 20th, at 7.15; “King Lear” is on Thursday, September 21st. at 7.30. As the great Con Houlihan might say: “Not to be missed at all, at all!” (From Jim Ryan).

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Cherish the Ladies for The Local in aid of Dungarvan Community Hospital CHERISH the Ladies is an American all-female super group. The band began as a concert series in New York in January 1985, the brainchild of Mick Moloney who wanted to showcase the brightest female musicians in America in what had been a male-dominated scene. The group took its name from a traditional Irish jig called "Cherish the Ladies", and the series opened to sold-out concerts.Their leader Joanie Madden plays flute and tin whistle. The other members of the group play a wide variety of instruments. Their albums contain both tunes (instrumental tracks) and songs (tracks with vocals). Joanie Madden was born in the Bronx, New York, to Irish parents and is an All-Ireland champion on the flute and whistle. She became the first American to win the senior AllIreland championship on the tin whistle in 1984. Since 1985, she has been the central force behind Cherish the Ladies, driving them to international acclaim. The group has been a launchpad for many of the top female musicians in Celtic

music, including Eileen Ivers, Winifred Horan of Solas, Cathie Ryan, Heidi Talbot, Liz Knowles, Aoife Clancy, and Deirdre Connolly. Over the course of the past twenty-nine years, the band have played in the finest concert halls and have performed in North and South America, the UK, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Their shows are always accompanied by world-class step dancers on stage. They have recorded many albums, but their album The Girls Won't Leave the Boys Alone stands apart from their other albums in that it consists mostly of songs and includes guest appearances by Arlo Guthrie, Tom Chapin, Pete Seeger, Eric Weissberg, Matt Molloy, and The Clancy Brothers. Cherish the Ladies has also recorded a track on the Grammy-nominated album, The Celtic Album with the Boston Pops. Although the group was originally formed from IrishAmerican female musicians, the current lineup along with Madden consists of founding member Mary Coogan from

Youghal Culture Night 2017 - Friday, September 22nd CULTURE Night is an annual public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. Culture Night in Youghal will feature a vast array of free arts and culture events taking place in many venues throughout the town.There will be something for everyone to enjoy all free of charge. The Mall Arts Centre, Mall House - 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. 'Oiche Chultúir na hEochaille' - A quiz, music and céilí disco, directed at teenagers and broadcast on Community Radio Youghal. St. Mary's Collegiate Church, Emmet Place - 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. – 'Celebrate Youghal Culture' - A celebration of Youghal’s renowned culture and heritage with performances by an amalgam of local artists. The College Gardens, Emmet Place - 8.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. – 'Lark in the Park' - A gathering of local musicians who will celebrate the contemporary musical culture of our town in the wonderful medieval garden surrounds. Tythe's Castle, North Main Street 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. – Give us a recitation! - Youghal Celebrates History, Youghal Little Theatre and Youghal Men's Shed present a night of old favorite recitation preformed by people who have made them their own. Youghal Community Centre, North Main Street - 7.00 p.m. 9.00 p.m. – Gaeilge, Ceol and Rince - A relaxed evening of Irish conversation, with a talk about the origins and history of Irish Dance and poetry readings in Irish. CULTURE BUS Culture Night encourages people to move from one venue to another. Youghal Community Bus has offered their services for the evening, acting as a shuttle bus facilitating the movement of people throughout the town to all Culture Night venues. Bus Route: Starts - The Mall Arts Centre Stop No. 1 - St. Mary’s Collegiate Church Gate & The College Gardens - Lark in the Park. Stop No. 2 - Tynte's Castle & The Community Centre. The Culture Bus will start at 8.00 p.m. leave every 30 minutes from the Culture Stop at the Mall Arts Centre. Last bus is at 9.00 p.m.

New York on guitar; All-Ireland Champion Mirella Murray from Connemara, County Galway, on accordion; fiddler Gráinne Murphy from Boston;

Glaswegian Kathleen Boyle on piano and Deirdre Connolly on vocals. Don’t miss your chance to attend this concert at The Local

Bar, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, and to support a great cause in Dungarvan Community Hospital. Cherish the Ladies will appear with special guest Don

Stiffe on Monday, 18th September, at a Charity Night performance. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. with concert starting at 8.00 p.m. Tickets €20.

Proudly The Local Bar, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, presents Cherish The Ladies in concert with special guest Don Stiffe on Monday, 18th September. This is a Charity Night performance in aid of Dungarvan Community Hospital, sponsored by Dwane Tool Hire. There will also be a performance on Tuesday, 19th September. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. and concert starts at 8.00 p.m. Tickets are €20.

OperAfternoons . . . A First for Dungarvan THIS is a first not only for Dungarvan opera Lovers, it’s a first in Ireland and UK. OPERAFTERNOONS SGC Dungarvan is pleased to announce its brand spanking new… OperAfternoons Season. Ten spectacular operas over ten months, commencing on Saturday, October 21st, 2017. Each opera will commence at 3.00 p.m. and the ticket price is only a TENOR (€10.00) per ticket, with Season Ticket also available. This is a first for Ireland, where opera fans will not have to brave inclement weather and night time driving to see their favourite operas at an affordable cost. Be it opera followed by dinner or lunch followed by opera, these wonderful events are definitely not to be missed. Our OperAfternoons Season of international opera productions is listed below: Carmen from Teatro Dell’Opera di Roma: Saturday, October 21st, 2017, at 3.00 p.m. Aida from Sydney Harbour: Saturday, 18th November, 2017, at 3.00 p.m. Andrea Chénier from Teatro Alla Scala: Saturday, 30th December, 2017, at 3.00 p.m. Madama Butterfly from Sydney Harbour: Saturday, 20th January, 2018, at 3.00 p.m. La Traviata from Sydney Harbour: Saturday, 17th February, 2018, at 3.00 p.m. Turnandot from Sydney Harbour: Saturday, 10th March, 2018, at 3.00 p.m. La Bohéme from Teatro Comunale di Bologna: Saturday, 21st April, 2018, at 3.00 p.m. Don Pasquale from Teatro Alla Scala: Saturday, 12th May, 2018, at 3.00 p.m. Billy Budd from Teatro Dell’Opera di Roma: At 3.00 p.m. on Saturday, 23rd June, 2018. Carmen from Sydney Harbour: Saturday, 14th July, at 3.00 p.m.

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Bill Flynn Presents:

REBECCA STORM In Concert

THE RALEIGH WALTER HOTEL, Youghal Saturday, 21st October, 8.00 p.m. Tickets €25 from: The Hotel (024-92011) and The T-Flag, Ardmore Shauna Clancy, Ailbhe Ni Neachtain, Principal and Phoebe Dipple pictured at the St. Augustine’s Debs Ball which took place in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne]

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Canaletto and the Art of Venice Saturday, 30th September, at 3.00 p.m. From one of the world’s largest art collections comes the remarkable story of Canaletto and the city he shared with millions through his art. With exclusive access to the highly anticipated exhibition at the Queen’s Gallery, the film opens the doors of London’s Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle and takes cinema audiences through the squares and canals of Venice that Canaletto immortalised through his art. Including expert commentary and insights from curators of the Royal Collection, the film also reveals the intriguing story of how his works came to hold pride of place in the Queen’s own Picture Gallery. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Canaletto Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 19th September. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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ON Tuesday of last week, the widely used Greenway saw another innovation when the Déise Day Care organised a mini-train to take groups from various organisations caring for the elderly and infirm along the scenic route. Nearly three hundred members of those clubs were accommodated on seven separate trips through the course

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of the day and enjoyed the company and the views in beautifully sunny weather. “This initiative was developed to give the elderly and the infirm an opportunity of travelling the Greenway,” said Donal Connolly, Chairperson of Déise Day Care “and we were blessed with the best of weather.”

The train was provided by Waterford City Tours, a company based in Carlow and presently operating a Tourist Train in Kilkenny. Shortly, the train will also be running in Waterford City. “We ran seven trips that day,” said Donal,“which included, not just people from Déise Day Care, but also Cáirde na Rinne, Carriglea Services, the

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Community Hospital and the Active Retirement Group. It was a busy, but very fulfilling day for everyone.” Donal paid tribute to and thanked the Mayor Cllr. Pat Nugent for attending and endorsing the event, as well as Margaret Coffey and her staff in Deise Day Centre for all of the preparations on the occasion; the many volunteers

A group gets ready to board the mini-train last week during a day of tours on the Greenway organised by Déise Day Care.

for their help and Waterford City and County Council, particularly Johnny Brunnock, for facilitating this new initiative. Everyone went home happy with their exciting experience, the company and especially the breathtaking views which are such an enjoyable part of the Greenway experience.

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Celebrating the Inter Cert. FOR those who did the Junior Cert Exam this year, this is the week they have been waiting for. Today (Wednesday) all Second Level Schools of the district will be besieged by concerned young students eager to know how they got on in their first experience of State exams. Many will be pleased, some not so, but all will want to celebrate with their friends at the Disco tonight which is being organised by The No Name Club. It is difficult to believe that this will be the 30th successive event organised for the results announcement day, the first having been held, probably on the last Friday of September 1988. As the schools had returned that year, the Principals

A ticket from an early Inter Cert Disco.

of the then five second levels in Dungarvan, Mercy, Presentation, CBS, St. Augustine’s and the then Vocational School, together with their Parent’s Councils arranged a representative meeting to which I was invited in the Presentation Hall just before schools resumed. They asked me to organise an event which would bring the students together for an Inter-Cert Results celebration in an alcohol-free atmosphere and of the quality which would attract them and also match any other event. I got three students from each school who would be receiving their results and the Organising Committee consisted of: Ursula Maher, Jane Mulvihil, Susan O’Brien, Joseph Power, Mark Tutty, Sarah Wade, David Walsh, Aidan Bell, Tara Burke, Neil Carthy, Eamonn Cremin, Aisling Curran, Anita Flynn, Pat Hayes and Rebecca Wright. I wonder where all of these people are today and if they have children doing exams? We put our heads together, coming up with the suggestion of a big disco in the Sports Centre. That was to be the first of about a hundred and fifty teenage discos held there. We decided on getting a good band and DJ and, at the recommendation of the parents, it should run until 2am. Strange, but this was to match the possible alternatives in the clubs. That we did, and the young people invested a great deal of thought, time and effort in selling tickets, limited to post-Inter Cert students with one friend each and coming up with ideas to make the event and the large hall attractive.. A band from Clonmel, ‘Shock Treatment’, played the first session and local DJ, John Coleman saw out the

night until 2.00 a.m. It was a great success and, with fine-tuning in succeeding years served the young people and their parents well for about twenty years. They were invariably trouble-free, but there were a couple of occasions when external difficulties presented themselves. Like the time a bus came from another town (nameless!) arriving with highly intoxicated students who caused some mayhem around the streets necessitating Garda intervention. There was also the less contentious night when we had to keep almost a hundred teenagers outside the door as we were both legally and practically full. That was fun!! Then there was the memorable year when Journalist, Nell McCafferty, in town for the ‘Angel of death’ sensation, arrived along to the Disco, but never reported that 700 alcohol-free teenagers were enjoying themselves on their night out. Since then, the day of the announcement of the results has been standardised as the Wednesday in mid September which helps in planning. For almost ten years now, the No Name Club has taken over responsibility for the celebration which has continued to serve the original purpose very well. One of the last functions of the Committee each year was to disburse the considerable profit of the event. This went to charities of the students’ choice, invariably children orientated. We wish the revellers well and a happy, alcohol-free, trouble-free celebration and congratulate those in the No Name Club for continuing the work of organising the event which was created through the will of the people.

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RATHGORMACK RUNS RIOT Rathgormack 4-19; Clashmore 0-12 Page 7

NIRE HOLD FIRM TO TAKE JUNIOR TITLE Nire 1-13; Gaultier 1-11. Page 8

COLLIGAN EMMETTS EXCEL IN SECOND HALF Colligan 2-13; Stradbally 1-7. Page 10

SEE PAGE 23 Paul Ogle winner of the Dungarvan Standard Distance Triathlon held at Clonea beach on Saturday last where over 300 athletes participated [DC Images]

SUN SHINES ON FOURTH DUNGARVAN TRIATHLON

ARDMORE TOO STRONG FOR KILROSSANTY Ardmore 2-18; Kilrossanty 0-8. Page 12

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

Rory Wyley WEST Waterford Athletic Club extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Rory Wyley, O'Connell Street, Dungarvan who passed to his eternal reward last week. As one put it simply the "legend" is gone!!! Rory Wyley from Canty, Cappagh was part of the fabric of Dungarvan and certainly held legendary status among the many who knew him. He took our christening photos, or Communion photos, our Confirmation photos, our wedding photos and everything in-between as well; The Dungarvan Show, The Dungarvan Point-to-Point, Macra Na Feirme and GAA matches in their thousands. Apart from his photographer skills and there was none better especially in his loved black and white snaps, he was a sports man of high regard. He could run, row, hurl and his best love of all was, of course, cycling, which he did up to a short few months ago. He competed in all the above mentioned disciplines at the highest levels and as an administrator was Athletics Club Chairman a little later on. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who had the pleasure to have known him. As a mark of respect last Thursday evening’s Garvey's Autumn league was cancelled. May he rest in peace.

Garvey’s Autumn League continues this Thursday evening AS a mark of respect to the late Rory Wyley, the Garvey's Autumn League was cancelled last Thursday evening at St. Augustine's College. The league will continue this Thursday as normal starting at 7 pm.

Eddie runs Vilnius Marathon WELL done last Sunday morning to club member Eddie Doran who completed the Vilnius Marathon in Lithuania in 4 hrs 35 minutes. Held over a very scenic course taking in much of the city on a double half marathon circuit. The event was well organised along by the beautiful Neris River and through Vingus Park.

The Annual Vadrafjord Run in aid of Waterford Hospice was recently launched in City Square Shopping Centre. The 5 mile run takes place on Sunday, 24th September at 1.00 p.m. starting and finishing beside the Tower Hotel. Walkers as well as runner are more than welcome to take part. Participants can now register online for €12 on www.TotalTiming.ie Pictured at the launch was Metropolitan Mayor, Cllr. Sean Reinhardt; City Square Shopping Centre manager, Denis Carroll; Cllr. John Hearne, Cllr. Jason Murphy, Dean Walsh, Golden Discs, City Square Shopping Centre; Vikki Caulfield, Hallmark, City Square Shopping Centre; Richie Waring from Ball, Waterford; Jack, Aoibhe and Megan Waring; Aisling O'Brien, The Reg, Waterford; Jayne, Tyler, Mark and Mandy Gater; Isabelle and Calum O'Brien; Ger Ahearne, Organising Committee. [Noel Browne]

New school term - fresh start

Mark and Vince run Great North in Newcastle KEEPING the great West Waterford tradition alive last Sunday at the Great North Run in Newcastle were Mark Cliffe and Vince O'Donovan. This event has seen club members taking part for many years now and the two lads kept this intact last Sunday where Mark ran a time of 1.42.52, while Vince completed the half in 2.08.28.

Running Quote THE difference in winning and losing is most often not quitting.

Eamon Curran divisional winner receives his prize

THE highly successful West Waterford AC ‘Lets Run’ programme, in conjunction with Waterford Sports Partnership, is back for an Autumn session. This is an 8 week plan to go from no running to being able to run 5k. Our aim is for everyone to leave each class feeling good and having enjoyed the run. During the 8 weeks you will be guided by our professionally qualified coaches and we will hold your hands through the entire programme so that you can become the runner you do not wish to admit you are. The programme will culminate in everyone being able to run 5k by November. If you have always wanted to run but have never tried

it then this is the programme for you. It will be a great challenge for Autumn and is also ideal if your fitness routine has slipped over the summer and you want to get back into a fitness routine before Christmas. If you are doing this during your lunch break shower facilities will be available for anyone who needs them. We do not expect you to be fit but we do need you to be healthy, so if you have any health concerns please get clearance from your GP before you join us. There will be a fun, social atmosphere with no shouting just encouragement and advice to keep you on track. It is a non in-

timidating atmosphere and welcoming to all. Some of the comments from previous groups ‘Atmosphere was good, can run at your own pace’ ‘Everyone was really encouraging’ ‘Learning to pace really helped’ 6.30-7.30 pm commencing 19th September 2017 Where – Meet at Eurospar, Abbeyside Who – anyone who wants to be able to run 5k. In 8 weeks you will be ‘a runner’ Cost - €30 For further information and to book your spot please contact Claire Kennedy on (087) 911 6997.

Kate Veale wins in Netherlands Conor Coyle, Asics Ireland presents divisional winner Brian Beatty with his prize after the Inter Sport Elverys Asics Summer Series. Included is James Veale, Intersport Elverys.

WEST Waterford's Kate Veale was in action on Saturday at the 8th International Sprint Triathlon of Race Walking held in Veenendaal near Amsterdam. The event was the annual race for the Benelux Challenge Cup and is held over three distances on the

track, 1k, 2k, and 3k with an accumulation of your times over the three races, the fastest, of course, being the overall winner. Kate won the overall ladies event after taking first in all three distances with good times of 1k4.19.; 2k -8.58 (setting a new meet

record here) and her 3k time was 13.51. She now prepares for her next event, the British Commonwealth Games Qualifier and Small Nations Match in Hillingdon, London on October 1st next. We wish her well.

Theresa Power-Hickey divisional winner in the Intersport Elverys Asics Summer Series.

Runner-up in the 2017 Intersport Elverys Asics Summer Series 2017 Niall Blackwell receives his prize.

Alan Cullen receives his prize at the presentation of prizes for the 2017 Intersport Elverys Asics Summer Series.

Sandra Prendergast runner-up in the ladies Summer Series receives her prize.

Conor Coyle, Asics Ireland presents Onra Power divisional winner with her prize at the recent Intersport Elverys Asics Summer Series presentation night. Included is James Veale, Intersport Elverys Dungarvan.

Margaret Conway receives her prize at the recent 2017 Intersport Elverys Asics Summer Series.

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

Hugely successful 23rd Annual Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series 2017 concludes 110 athletes enter the 2017 Series

Pictured with the Michael Hogan Memorial Cup is overall winner of the Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series for 2017 Kevin O'Leary, East Cork AC. Included are series sponsors James Veale, Intersport Elverys Dungarvan and Conor Coyle, Sales Executive Asics Ireland.

Pictured is David O'Riordan presenting the Slateways trophy to our overall Ladies winner of the Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series for 2017 Kate Veale. Included is Conor Coyle, Sales Executive Asics Ireland.

Conor Coyle, Asics Ireland presents Cathal Gleeson divisional winner with his prize. Included is James Veale, Intersport Elverys Dungarvan.

THE GSK 5 mile road race was held recently bringing the 11 race series to an end for the 23rd year. The final race was a huge success with €4,000 donated to the ‘Make A Wish Foundation’ from all the runners who took part. This rounds off a very successful series for 2017. The series has stood the test of time numbers-wise and we were delighted that the numbers participating are holding steady as 110 runners entering the series for 2017. In 2016, the previous year this figure was 111. Throughout the summer from when the series started in April right through to August we were hosted by many different communities from East to the West of the county. Many of these races were held in association with some local organisation or group from the particular community the race is held in and many thousands of euros were donated from these events to deserving local and national causes. To each and everyone of the various race organisers locally in the 11 separate venues we visited in 2017, we say a huge thank you. Without your input into your particular race it wouldn't be possible to hold this series at all. Under the stewardship of Gerry Cantwell, our Road Racing Co-ordinator, all the committee worked tirelessly to give you, the runners, the best and most reasonable priced set of road races possible and you the runners are responding to our efforts by turning up in great numbers at a time when many events seem to have numbers dwindling. Along with all our various team of club officials and in conjunction with all the sponsors, communities involved and our many stewards the series went off without a hitch, so once again we can't thank enough all our hardworking crew who operate the entries, results, prizes, website, weekly notes, Facebook etc. and, of course, our outstanding outdoor staff who are in place hours before race time ensuring that the race course is safe and all procedures are in place. All of this work is appreciated by us all and by the runners who have come from all over the South East to take part in these races. Each year we are fortunate to have the co-operation of our local Gardai and, of course, the local stewards in each of the towns and villages that we visit, you all deserve our heartfelt thanks as well.

Each race has its own local sponsor many of whom have been in place for the past 23 years and we would also like to record our thanks to them. Last and by no means least a huge thank you to all the runners who entered the series this year. KEVIN O'LEARY WINS THE MICHEÁL O HOGAIN CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME For the very first time an East Cork AC athlete had his name inscribed on the Micheál O Hogain Cup for 2017 as Kevin O'Leary was crowned the series winner. Kevin finished the series with a total of 8 points from his best counting 6 races. This was one of the lowest scores ever to win the series as the Corkman had four wins and two second placings. He recorded wins in Ardmore, Clashmore, The Marine climb and the Glaxosmithkline 5, with second placings in both Dromana 5 and Ballymacarbry 5. The runner-up was Niall Blackwell (WWAC), a young junior athlete who has really broken onto the road racing scene this past summer with great gusto. Niall finished with 27 points. Anthony Flynn (also WWAC) retained his position from last year with 40 points, so that's third place in the past two years, good running from the Abbeyside man. Another West Waterford athlete, Mossie Keogh took 4th place on 44 points, his best finish being an excellent third in Ras Na Rinne. Mossie was one of the athletes who completed the full 11 race programme. Ray Hahesy with 73 points finished 5th, and one of the most improved athletes this year on the roads Enda Donnelly finished 6th with 82 points. Pat Fitzgerald took 7th place on 88 points. He was followed closely by Michael Dunford who finished on a total of 98 points. Ninth place went to another of our young athletes in Shane O'Riordan, a most dedicated athlete to train and he finished with 102 points and Alan Cullen on a tally of 105 points was out 10th placed man. West Waterford AC dominated the final table with the first 9 runners all from the promoting club. Well done to all prize-winners in the Intersport Elverys Asics Summer Series for 2017. For the record the top ten was as follows and we also include the

other men's divisional prize-winners: 1. Kevin O’Leary 8 2. Niall Blackwell 27 3. Anthony Flynn 40 4. Mossie Keogh 44 5. Ray Hahesy 73 6. Enda Donnelly 82 7. Pat Fitzgerald 88 8. Michael Dunford 98 9. Shane O'Riordan 102 10. Alan Cullen 105 15. Martin Tobin 191 20. Cathal Gleeson 238 25. Donal O'Donoghue 246 30. Eamon Curran 333 35. Liamie Sandford 448 40. Brian Beatty 597 KATE VEALE LIFTS THE "SLATEWAYS" PERPETUAL TROPHY 2017 The ladies champion in the 2017 Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series after 11 races was a lady who was claiming her very first overall series win. Local lady and member of West Waterford AC Kate Veale lifted the beautiful Slateways Perpetual Trophy which was kindly donated to the club by the late Michael O'Riordan shortly before his untimely passing. Michael was a great supporter of our club and was a sad loss to all when he passed away. We thank his wife Fiona and son David who came along on the night to present Kate, the winning lady with the beautiful crystal piece. After 11 races of stiff competition this was to be Kate's year. Kate had finished runner-up in this series the previous year and from the off was determined to go one step further in 2017 and take the title. This she did in style with her best 6 races to count she recorded race victories in the Ardmore 5 and also The Marine Climb. She recorded super 4 second placings at Butlerstown, Clashmore, Dromana, Ras Na Rinne giving her a total of just 10 points from her 6 best race results. Runner-up this year was clubmate Sandra Prendergast. It was great to see Sandra put together such a consistent series of results with a second place finish in Ardmore being her best result. Sandra also recorded two third placings in Dromana and Ras Na Rinne as she finished on 21 pts. In third spot was another WWAC member Brigid Coffey and she too is winning her category on a regular bases now and takes a deserving third overall in the series for 2017.

Fourth lady overall was Catriona Lee with 53 points. Great running from Catriona and in 5th was Angeline Drennan with 68 points. She had just 1 point to spare over the 6th place woman Onra Power who finished on 69 points and likewise Onra was just 1 point ahead of Diana Chizhikova in 7th with 70 points the same tally as Sharon Nugent who had to settle for 8th after a count-back with Diana. Katie Bullen made the top 10 for the first time finishing 9th on 94 points and congratulations to the only lady not a member of West Waterford AC to figure in the top 10 when Youghal AC athlete Patrycja Eichelmann-Daly took that spot. Well done to all the ladies in this year’s series. For the record here are the top 5 Ladies and also the divisional winners: 1. Kate Veale 10 2. Sandra Prendergast 21 3. Brigid Coffey 43 4. Catriona Lee 53 5. Angeline Drennan 68 6. Onra Power 69 7. Diana Chizhikova 70 8. Sharon Nugent 70 9. Katie Bullen 94 10. Patrycja Eichelmann-Daly 97 15. Mairead Flynn 139 20. Margaret Conway 210 25. Theresa Power-Hickey 235 30. Sophie Tobin 265 35. Catherine Condon 314 40. Ruth Landy Ryan 447 ATHLETES WHO RAN 11 FROM 11 The following athletes are to be congratulated as they ran the full 11 race programme in the 23rd Annual Intersport Elverys /Asics Summer Series for 2017. There were three ladies this year: Sharon Nugent, Katie Bullen, Noelle Conway. Looking at the men's it was five who ran all 11 this year: Mossie Keogh, Donal O'Donoghue, Martin Tobin, Micheal Moynihan, Liamie Sandford. This gave us a total of 8 who completed the full series for 2017. "RUN BY RUNNER FOR RUNNERS" Looking back now that the dust has settled at our Intersport Elverys Asics Summer Series which concluded recently, we have to say once again that it was an outstanding success.

Ray Hahesy 5th overall at the presentation of prizes for the 2017 Intersport Elverys Asics Summer Series.

Enda Donnelly 6th overall receives his prize at the presentation of prizes for the 2017 Intersport Elverys Asics Summer Series.

Pat Fitzgerald 7th overall at the presentation of prizes for the 2017 Intersport Elverys Asics Summer Series.

Shane O'Riordan 9th overall at the presentation of prizes for the 2017 Intersport Elverys Asics Summer Series.

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

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 IT was a case of the smaller ball last week as Dungarvan welcome the annual GAA Challenge to town. Almost 250 GAA players past and present took to both Gold Coast and Dungarvan courses and despite the showers, everyone enjoyed their Dungarvan experience. Many players were coming to Dungarvan for their first time and the common theme over the weekend was “a hidden gem”. We look forward to welcoming them back in the future. The course and surrounds are slowly returning to tip top shape. The greens have recovered beautifully and Scholar and his merry men are getting to grips with the rough. Accuracy from the tee is premium lads. In fact having played several courses last week, many greenkeepers are complaining that

rough is difficult to control recently due to the warm but wet conditions so bear with us. Well done to Jimmy K on a fine job trimming the hedges along the driveway and thanks for the donation of golfballs found in said hedge. Jimmy denied that any of the golfballs were his. It was great to see a packed clubhouse on Sunday evening with multiple presentations taking place. Junior Captains Aisling Reynolds and Jake O’Riordan did a fine job presenting their Captains prizes and a great day was had by all. SEPTEMBER AUTUMN OPEN WEEK Dungarvan Golf Club’s popular Autumn Open Week continues this week until Sunday 17th. There are singles, rumbles, scramble and fourballs remaining, something to suit all. We are very grateful as al-

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Garvey's. L-R: Aisling Fennell, runner-up; Michell Mernin, collecting 3rd prize for Oonagh Mee; Mary Flahavan, winner; Joanne Fitzgerald, winner; Tish Baumann, winner; Aoife McGovern, and Jean O'Donovan, runners-up. Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

ways to our sponsors for their continued support. For a full list of events see below and to book online visit www.dungarvangolfclub.com. Wed 13 Open 2 Person Rumble (AnyCombination) 60.com, 11H 4 Person Champagne Scramble Thu 14 Thursday Open Gents 18H Singles S/F Fri 15 Open 3 Person Rumble (Jim Quinn). Sat 16/Sun 17 Open Gents Fourball/ Open Ladies Fourball (Norris Bros.) GENTS RESULTS Open Seniors 4th Sept: 1 James Condon (Youghal) 19 39, 2 Michael

Dungarvan Golf Club Get Into Golf. Front Row L-R: Donna Hackett, Linda Buckley, Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain. Back Row L-R: Flore Wall, Miriam Matthews, Collette Power, Aoife McGovern, accepting price for Marcella McGovern. [Pat Crowley]

J Morrissey (17) 39, 3 Jerome Murphy (Mahon) 24 38, Eamon Lonergan (Clonmel) (8) 38. CSS 36. Sat. 9th Open Singles: 1 J Carroll (6) 40, 2 Eoin Stack (4) 34, Gross A Thomas 35, 3 T Reynolds (12) 34. CSS 34. Sun. 10th Helvick Seafood Singles: 1 W O’Brien (7) 38, 2 PJ Kindregan (9) 37, 3 R Morrrison (8) 36, 4 M McNamara (20) 35, 5 T Browne (16) 35. LADIES RESULTS Ladies Stroke 05/09/17 Wholesale Electrical Supplies: 1 Mary Power (16) 70, 2 Breda McCarthy (6) 74, Gross Carmel O’Brien (15) 91, 3rd Mai O’Brien (17) 77, 4th Frances Moynihan (30) 78, Front 9 Angela Murphy (21) 36, Back 9 Maeve Morrissey (20) 37, CSS 75. Sat. 9th Singles: 1 Olga Carroll (25) 34 pts, 2 F Fitzgerald (20) 34. SUMMER MEDAL FINAL 6th SEPTEMBER 2017 1 Colette Power (31) 20, 2 Maeve Carthy (31) 19, 3 Christine O’Keeffe (23) 18. 9 HOLE G.I.G. 5th Sept 1 Linda Buckley (17) 18 pts, 2 Colette O’Mahony (18) 10 pts. YOUNGONES Next competition Wed., 20th Sept 3 p.m. LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE 2017/’18 Playing six courses – Gold Coast, Dunmore East, West Waterford, Tramore, Faithlegg and Dungarvan from Sept to April. Entry fee €15. Green fee €10 on each course. Home course free. First comp Gold Coast on Thursday 14th September Tee time 9.30 – 11.30 details in locker room. SIXTY.COM Next competition 27th September 2017. Draw for partners 1.45 pm. Results 6th Sept. 1 John Moran (20) 19, Best Male

Donal Verling (19) 18, Best Lady Ann Morrissey (27) 13. There will be no 60.com competition on 13th (Open Week) or 20th (Autumn Seniors). Next competition 27/09/17. If you are aged 60 or over and you are interested in joining the 60.com we would be delighted to see you. Just turn up any Wednesday at the above starting time. PROGRESSIVE 45 Our popular Thursday cards night will be recommencing this Thursday night. All are welcome. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER & INTRODUCTORY RATE FOR U-35’s 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 a special 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, Restaurant, Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. Also now the Club are introducing a very attractive joining rate for new U-35 members. Contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on 058-43310 or dungarvangc@eircom.net for further details. Offers are for a limited time only. PRO SHOP NEWS The Pro-Shop remains a hive of activity with David’s End of Season Sale in full swing. There are bargains galore with David clearing clubs, bags, shoes, gents and ladies clothing at giveaway prices. This week David is hosting a

Callaway Demo day on Monday, 11th followed by a Cobra Demo Day on Wednesday, 13th. These Demo days offer golfers the opportunity to be custom fitted using the latest Trackman Radar system ensuring the correct club is in your hands. Custom Fitting is by appointment so contact the Pro-Shop if you wish to avail of this FREE custom fitting. Tou can follow all the special offers and bargains on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. JUNIOR GOLF A great day was had by all as our popular Junior Captains Aisling Reynolds & Jake O’Riordan presented their Captain’s prize last Sunday. The honours went to Megan O’Riordan, John Joe Queally and Jack Power who played fine golf in difficult conditions. In their respective speeches, the junior Captains expressed their delight at the turnout for their day and duly thanked all concerned in the Junior section. Our last event of the Summer season will be scheduled shortly. The Juvenile Cup kindly sponsored by Mr. Alan Ryan from Deise College is to be played for and its importance is magnified as it will decide all Golfer of the year titles. Members will be emailed with the date of the tournament so please ensure the club has your email details. In other news we had a great turnout for our lessons on Saturday. Tuition will continue for another few weeks with the girls at 2 pm followed by the boys at 3 pm. Thanks as always to Niamh for her invaluable assistance. You can follow Junior News on the club website as well as Facebook.

Gurta Dubha Cup Golf Classic TWELVE months have past and once more the final of the Gurta Dubha Cup takes place in the wonderful surroundings of Ceann Sibeal, Co. Kerry. John Quinn, captain of last year's beaten finalists says this could be our year! We have been unlucky in one sense as some of the team have been carrying a few niggling injuries coming into the final but we are coming good at the right time. Scramble Society President Pat O’Shea explains in

Dungarvan Golf Club Friday 11 Hole Scramble. 63 Points. Front Row L-R: Dermot Walsh, 9; Luke Walsh, Tom Conway 11; Declan Walsh, Captain. Back Row L-R: Liam Carroll, President; Tish Baumann, 19; Kate McNamara, 27; Sean O Ciarba, Vice-Captain. [Pat Crowley]

all his years involved that each year brings it's own challenges but it never fails to bring the best out in the teams, it will be an intriguing encounter! A motto we tell all the lads going out is ‘When is 12 o’clock ever 12 o’clock’? This year will be no different! Noel Hackett who was on last year's winning team says his team is looking forward to it and whoever wins, every shot will be well talked about at the presentation of the trophies at the Allen & Foster Banquet on Saturday night.

Three-in-a-row champions receive the 2016 trophy from the Scramble Society President Pat O’Shea in Dingle. From left to righ: John Warren, John Supple, Pat O’Shea and Noel Hackett.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

GOLDCOAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning

058-44055 Our email address is:

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ALL-IRELAND GAA CHALLENGE A phenomenal success according to all concerned, players and organisers were delighted with the whole experience here in the Gold Coast. Teams from all over Ireland and abroad packed the Gold Coast for three days of golf and entertainment. Many arrived early to play in the singles competition on Thursday. The competition proper started at 9 a.m. on Friday morning in both Gold Coast and Dungarvan and continued throughout the day. On Saturday teams changed courses and again started at 9 a.m. All participants were loud in their praise of both courses. Entertainment was provided by Kate Purcell, Out the Gap and Brass & Co. The charity involved this year was the Michaela Foundation. Many GAA personalities were present, especially for the presentation, and they included were known TV presenter Marty Morrissey, Barney Rock, Mickey Harte, Eddie Cahir, Sean Kelly, Derek McGrath, Nudie Hughes. Thanks to all involved in organising the event and to all who helped out in any way over the three days. WILLIE BARRON FOURBALL The draw for the final of this event is as follows: John White and Tom White v Declan Kiely and Austin Kiely. This must be completed by Sunday, 8th October. COMMITTEE OUTING TO MOUNT WOLSELEY Our annual committee outing this year will be to Mount Wolseley Golf Club on Wednesday, 27th September at 10.30 a.m. This is open to all present committee members and all former Officers. Please let Bob or Mark know if you are travelling.

THANKS A special word of thanks to David Morrissey for all his help during his stint here in the kiosk. David is heading abroad for a while and we wish him all the best for the future. We welcome Joey Veale to the team in the kiosk. Joey has been involved with the company for many years both in the Leisure Centre in Clonea and as Sports Training Co-ordinator. MINOR AND INTERMEDIATE SCRATCH CUPS Both of those competitions will take place on Sunday next, 17th September. They will be played off white tees and the format will be Stableford. Members: €7, Visitors €20. CLUB CLASSIC Our Annual Club Classic will run from Monday, 18th to Sunday, 24th September. Entry is €15 per person with re-entry at €10. The format will be a three person champagne scramble, with two to score on all holes, 3 drives per player. PROGRAMME FOR SEPTEMBER Saturday, 16th Sept: Half Sub Qualifier. Sunday, 17th Sept: Minor & Intermediate Scratch Cups. Monday, 18th to Sunday, 24th Sept: Club Classic. Saturday, 30th Sept: Half-Sub Qualifier. END OF YEAR DINNER AND PRESENTATION Our annual awards night will take place on Sunday, 15th October at 6.30 p.m. in the Gold Coast. That night Golfer of the Year, Order of Merit and all the match-play awards will be presented following dinner. GOLFER OF THE YEAR There is only one event left in this

LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@eircom.net

www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Sunday, 10th September, 18hls Singles Stableford: 1st Peter McBarron (19) 37 pts B6; 2nd Ger Hayes (19) 37 pts; CSS 68 (37 pts) Tuesday Bacon: 1st Frankie Corcoran, Jim Cashman, Martin Rafferty 30.5 pts; 2nd Larry Kiely, Paudie Prendergast, Billy Ormond 29 pts Thursday over 60: 1st Mary Cashman, Dom Spillane, Alf Bardon. Friday Mixed Results: 1st Catherine Neville, Ewan Smith, Martin Rafferty 33 pts; 2nd Katherine Moynihan, Cal Aherne, Seamus Neville 30 pts. Blackwater Motors Top 40 Open 12 hls Qualifier: Weekly winner is Dave Lonergan 22 pts B6 FIXTURES Sat/Sun 16th /17th September The Christy Hanrahan Trophy sponsored by the Hanrahan family. Semi open 18 holes singles Stableford. GOY Monday to Friday inclusive: Blackwater Motors Top 40 Open

Qualifiers. Tuesday Bacon at 5.45 pm. If you’re going to be late please ring ahead and we’ll add you to the last out brigade (058) 54026. Thursday Seniors at 10.30 am. Friday night mixed on 15th has got a reprieve for one more time and will be held for the last time this year. STORY OF THE WEEK With Tallow Tidy Towns holding their Classic on Saturday, 11th there was only a one day Singles competition over the weekend. The Classic was very well supported because the format suited all types of teams. The organiser Gerty Murphy who never leaves stoned unturned, also got the backing of the local golfing community including local businesses. The winning team was Lismore trio P. J. Coughlan, Billy Ormond and John Foley who had a score of 62 pts for 22 holes. Great shooting lads in heavy going. Our winner in the singles is a Corkman who got the winning taste recently when he won the Minor

competition and that is the final Monthly Medal which will be played on Sunday, 1st October. It is now down to a straight fight between Micheal White and Doc O’Connor for the honour of being crowned Golfer of the Year 2017. There are just two points between them with Micheal having 48 pts and Doc on 46 pts. ORDER OF MERIT A good week for Doc O’Connor as he edges nearer to Micheal White in the race for the Order of Merit. There are now just 2 points between them. Sunday, 8th October is the final day for players to pick up points for this competition. MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL OFFER Offer applies from now to 1st January 2019. Gents: €570; Ladies: €440; Couple: €840. With half due this year, the balance next year. Phone 058 44055 for more details. FIXTURES Wednesday, 13th Sept: 9 Hole Competition. Friday, 15th Sept: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 16th Sept: Half-Sub Qualifier. Sunday, 17th Sept: Minor & Intermediate Scratch Cups. Tuesday, 19th Sept: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Tuesday, 5th September: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 36 pts, Ladies 34 pts. 1st: Mick Cronin (25) 38 pts; 2nd: Johnny Hughes (12) 37 pts. 1st Lady: Carol Walsh (28) 30 pts Saturday 9th Sept: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts. 1st: John Flynn (11) 37 pts. Gross: Micheal White (1) 34 pts. Sunday, 3rd Sept: Monthly Medal, CSS 74 1st: David O’Connor (6) 73; 2nd: Jack Moore (16) 74; Gross: Michael Lenihan (2) 76; 3rd: Raymond Moloney (12) 74. LADIES FIXTURES 10 Hole Ongoing Competition 18 Hole 2 Card Ongoing Competition sponsored by John Foley Images 9 Hole Qualifying S/F Competition every Wednesday (Ladies and Gents) Sept 16th&17th 18 Hole

Competition sponsored by David Hayes (GOY) Sept 23rd & 24th 18 Hole Competition sponsored by Dalton Jewellers Sept 18-24th Club Classic – 3 per Champagne Scramble WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORED BY THE MOORINGS BAR & RESTAURANT Our winter league kindly sponsored by The Moorings Bar and Restaurant will be a 12 hole event which will be starting on Monday, 16th October, please add your name to draw sheet in kiosk before 1st October. 18 Hole 2 Card competition sponsored by John Foley Images A two card competition running for the month of September is kindly sponsored by John Foley Images. John is a local photographer from Ballinacourty. Sheila Norris Singles Match Play and Ladies Club Foursomes Please note dates in kiosk for matches in each round of singles and foursomes to be played. SOUTH EAST COASTAL ALLIANCE That time of year has come again, when the first game of the new 2017/’18 season will kick-off at the home club on Thursday, 14th Sept. tee 9.30-11.30 a.m. Registration for the new season remains at €15 and €10 green fees for each course played excluding your own course, we are looking forward to seeing some new members this year, all h/caps welcome to join. The Alliance is a wonderful way of meeting new people and playing other courses the first Thursday of every month over the winter period for a nominal fee!! Dates and fixtures are now posted in kiosk, please add your name if you are interested in joining us for the new season. MEMBERSHIP OFFERS If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2017 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! Please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for details. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies outing to Mt. Wolseley Golf Resort

Scratch Cup in Lismore. Peters McBarron played with two big hitters, Paudie Prendergast and Andrew Hamilton. He had 37 pts and it was well earned. After 6 holes he was 3 over level 2s and turned with 20 pts. Peter started the back nine a little nervous but parring the 14th par 3 and the par 5 fifteenth soon put paid to any leakage and staying cool he finished level 2s for the last three holes. In the second position was Fermoy man Ger Hayes who played with Captain Tom O'Donovan and Eddie Fraher. Ger started with the careless double then a par, birdie, par, birdie and blank. We have all done it but Ger collected himself and turned with 20 pts like Peter. His back 9 was level 2s except at the 17th where a great chip refused to go in the hole for a par and the ball rolled back down the hill with two more puts needed to score. Andrew Hamilton also had 37 pts but was beaten for second place on the back 3. Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all who played in very blustery weather. OPEN QUALIFIER INFO Our weekly Open 12 hls Qualifier continues to attract a good number each week with the scores getting better each week as more people play. We appeal to all our members to make an effort to invite a visitor to play with you. Note that the competition can now be played on any day from Monday to Friday inclusive. The top 40 players at the end of September will play in a final 18 hls Singles Stableford. The list of qualifiers to date is posted in the gent’s locker room.

BELVEDERE CUP NEWS Here we go to Faithlegg Golf Club next Sunday, 17th September for the Final of the Belvedere Cup against Williamstown. The throw-in starts at 3.30 p.m. but the thinking is that if it can get off earlier it would be a bonus, as the nights are closing in earlier it will not be of help to the last two pairings. Co-manager Marty McNamara has prepared his team to the max and they are only raring and ready to go. Ok, so the All Ireland Football Final is on also, but we appeal to anyone who can forego watching Dublin versus Mayo, please make an effort to be there to support our Club champion team for 2017. We wish you all the very best of the bounce of the ball, and also in the words of one of our lady members Jo Jo Tobin, may the holes be cut in all the right places for you on the day. PRESIDENT’S PRIZE TO THE LADIES AND GENTS 2017 This is a reminder to all that we have yet to play the President’s Prize for 2017. President Shaun Power in his wisdom differed the original date because Waterford hurlers were playing Cork in the All-Ireland Semi-Final the same weekend. The new date is only 10 days away, Friday, 22nd to Sunday, 24th September. It will be a 36 hole singles stroke Qualifier with the qualifiers playing 18 holes on Sunday for the coveted prize. Time sheets are posted in the men’s cloakroom, so please get you name down for the time you would like to play. The draw for partners will take place on Thursday 21st at 9 pm. To win a President’s Prize is special but

to participate and support the competition is part of being a true member. JUNIOR GOLFERS NEWS Most of our Juniors are at a very young age and all of them are now back at school. We have had a very successful Summer with all of them being full involved in our weekly competition. Junior Leaders, led by Laoise Ni Choncubhair and Theresa McGrath, and those who are involved on a weekly basis can see how each one of the juniors have progressed over the Summer months. Our Junior girls were runners-up in the South East County Championship during August. On Monday last, 11th Golf Professional David Hayes from Dungarvan started with golf lessons for those who have only started the game and some who will benefit from a refresher. The Junior Captain’s Prize will take place on Saturday, 7th October and will be a shotgun start. A non golf thought for the week - In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation, don't bring up the past. LISMORE LADIES Sunday, 3rd & Wednesday, 6th Mary Willoughby Trophy - kindly sponsored by Bernie Glavin 18 H Stroke medal - Bernie our stalwart caterer, had the pleasure of sponsoring the ladies competition on AllIreland weekend and her 50th Birthday! Congratulations Bernie, and many thanks from the ladies for feeding us over the last number of years. First place was Daphne Power with a 72 nett, 2nd went to Katherine Moynihan with a 74 nett and the gross going to Betty Joyce with an 87.

Ladies open day this Sunday & Wednesday - get inviting Ladies. Our President's prize has been moved to the weekend of the 22nd, 23rd and 24th September. NB* - The Lady Captains was moved again to facilitate the ladies travelling to the All Ireland final - Date for Lady Captains is now Saturday, 30th September. Make sure when you are in the clubhouse to read the notices, so you don't miss out on any upcoming competitions or any changes that are taking place. Our very popular Seniors golf is back on Thursdays at 10.30 am. Autumn is really starting to roll in, nights are getting shorter, so mixed golf has now finished for the season great craic as usual over the summer months, roll on next year when it starts all over again when the days get longer. Our thanks to the mixed committee who kept the show on the road over the summer. Results: Sun., 3rd & Wed., 6th Sept. - 18 Holes Stroke GOY Sponsor Ms. Bernie Glavin 1st: Daphne Power (12) 72 Nett; 2nd: Katherine Moynihan (19) 74 Nett; Gross: Betty Joyce (11) 87. FIXTURES Sun., 10th & Wed., 13th Open 3 Ball Team Event - Sponsor Shanagarry Dairy & Fermoy Print & Design Sun., 17th & Wed., 20th 18 H S/Ford GOY Fri., 22nd, Sat., 23rd & Sun., 24th President’s prize to the Ladies - 18 H S/Ford GOY - kindly presented by Mr. Shaun Power Sat., 30th - Lady Captain's Day 18 H Stroke GOY - kindly presented by Ms. Sheila O'Leary.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

WEST WATERFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. info@westwaterfordgolf.com

www.westwaterfordgolf.com GENT’S RESULTS Intermediate Scratch Cup Sponsored by The Moorings: 1st: Conor Irwin (14) 86 Douglas; 2nd: Jim Morgan (12) 87; 3rd: Keith Hayden (13) 90 Waterford; Best Nett: Louis Eyres (16) 78 Lisbon; 2nd Nett: Ray Donnelly (12) 79. CSS: 73 R.O. Club Competition Saturday 9th/Sunday, 10th September 18 Hole Stroke: 1st: Mike Drohan (7) 73, 2nd: Jim Morgan (12) 75, 3rd: David Condon (8) 76. CSS: 73 R.O. Tuesday Treats – 5th September: 1st: Niall Colleran, 2nd: Pat Power. Nearest to Pin: Michael O’Keeffe. Longest Drive: Alan Twomey. Al Eile Open Gents Qualifier – Wednesday 30th August: 1st: John Flynn (18) 39 pts, 2nd: Michael O’Brien (15) 39 pts East Cork, CSS 34 pts. Extra Qualifiers: Mike Drohan and Daniel Burke. Friday Open 9 Hole Competition – 8th September: 1st: Gavin Pratt (4) 19 pts. South Munster Seniors – Friday, 8th September: Cat. A: Sean Curtin (12) 27 pts Cobh GC. Cat. B: Tadgh O’Halloran (19) 34 pts Cahir Park GC. Cat C: Seamus Cronin (24) 33 pts Rafeen Creek GC. Fox and Hounds Golf Society – Saturday, 9th September: 1st: Brian Brennan 39 pts, 2nd: Michael O’Riordan 32 pts, 3rd: Alan Moynihan 30 pts, Nearest to Pin: Jeremy Cooney.

AUTUMN OPEN WEEK AT WEST WATERFORD – SEPTEMBER 12th - 18th Starting on Tuesday, 12th September we have a variety of events to suit all tastes in our Autumn Open Week. Members and visitors can choose between 9 hole, 13 hole, 18 hole and team events. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you enjoy your visit to West Waterford. FIXTURES Wednesday, 13th Sept. – Al Eile Open 18 Hole stableford Qualifier. Thursday 14th – Open 13 Hole Singles Ladies & Gents. Friday, 15th Sept. – All Day Open 9 Hole Ladies & Gents Saturday 16th/Sunday 17th – Open 3 Person Team Event. POWER ON COURSE TO RETAIN PGA TOUR CARD Seamus Power missed out on the magic top 125 finishers in the FedEx standings last month by just 5 places and now takes an alternative route in a bid to earn his PGA Tour playing privileges for the coming season. The Web.com Tour finals is a four series event that sees the top 25 finishers in the money list secure their cards for the 2017/18 season. The opening event in Ohio on Aug. 31st – Sept. 3rd saw Seamus birdie his final 3 holes to jump up 16 places on the final day and claim a tie for 13th place at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship. His disappointment at missing the All Ireland was rewarded with a cheque for $18,500 and more importantly puts him in 9th position in the top 25. A true Deise supporter, Seamus was proud to wear a blue shirt and display a blue and white ribbon on his bag during the competition. The West Waterford man is no stranger to pressure cooker golfing events and remembers his four years on the mini tours when he came so close on many occasions.

“They were tough ones to swallow. 2014 was my fourth year playing mini tours and in hindsight, if that year hadn’t gone well I’m not sure how much more I would have played.” Since then things have gone well for Seamus Power. Of the 25 events he played this year on tour, he made 19 cuts and earned $646,180 dollars. His experience, determination and proven golfing ability gives Seamus an edge over many of his competitors in the remaining three events in the Web.com Tour Finals. He has proven form in competing with the best players throughout this year and we can feel quietly confident that the Touraneena man will cap off an excellent rookie year by retaining his card. Seamus will play his next event in the Albertson Boise Open on Sept 14 – 17th. HURLERS FOR HOPE GOLF CLASSIC Fourmilewater Hurling Club and The Hope Foundation will hold a Golf Classic at West Waterford Golf Club on Friday 29th and Saturday, 30th September. Entry is €120 per team of 4. Booking available at office 058 43216. CLUB FOURSOMES SPONSORED BY PAT GEANEY THE LAWNMOWER MAN The Club Foursomes will be held over 3 days on Friday 29th/Saturday, 30th September and Sunday, 1st October. Entry sheet posted on notice board. Players can pick their own partner and re-entry is allowed with a different partner. Due to the Classic on the same weekend tee times are limited and early booking is essential. MEN’S CLUB OUTING Timesheet for our club outing to Kilkenny Golf Club on Friday, 13th October is filling fast. Details are posted on the club notice board and you are advised to book early to secure your place. FRIDAY OPEN 9 HOLE COMPETITION Our Friday 9 hole competition is now up and running and is being very well supported. This competition is open to ladies and gents and can be played any time during the day subject to booking. CLUB SINGLES SPONSORED BY PAT MURPHY This competition is nearing the semi final stage and we thank the players for their co-operation. Keep up the pace and keep an eye on the notice board. CLUB FOURBALL SPONSORED BY QUINLAN BUTCHERS John O’Connell and Pat Lennon will play Liam Troy and Pa McCarthy in the final. RECORDING AWAY SCORES Members are reminded that all away scores must be reported to the home club. For this purpose, an Away Score Recording Sheet for Qualifying, Non Qualifying, Society, Fourball, and Team Events is posted on the members notice board. OPEN NINE HOLE COMPETITIONS Each Tuesday and Friday we are hosting an Open 9 hole com-

petition at West Waterford. You can play anytime morning, afternoon or evening subject to booking. Prizes are awarded in 3 categories so don’t worry if you are only a beginner. You will be made most welcome and our members will be glad to assist you if required. Try it and see, but beware you may become addicted. We look forward to seeing you. Don’t forget our popular 18 hole Al Eile Qualifier each Wednesday. CONDOLENCES We offer our condolences to Matthew, Billy and the McCarthy family on the passing of their mother Joan. Condolences also to Olive and family of the late Eamon Nash who was a long time member of West Waterford GC. We also offer our condolences to Brian Murphy on the passing of his father. May they all rest in peace. LADIES NOTES Ladies, we are coming to the end of a busy golfing Summer and hopefully we’ll have some beautiful Autumnal weather over the next couple of months. We have a packed September schedule ahead. The lady members took to the fairways on Sunday last with very challenging weather conditions of wind and rain, to remember a great past member Bernie Twomey. The most fitting member managed to pip everybody. Well done Joan Sheehan, Bernie would be delighted. Derry, Bernie’s husband was present to hand out the fabulous prizes and was delighted to see such a turnout. He gave a lovely speech being the 10th Anniversary regarding the various people’s lives whom Bernie touched and her passion for art and her encouragement of golf beginners, etc.

West Waterford Golf Club Bernie Twomey Memorial Cup. Derry Twomy presenting the winner, Joan Sheehan with her prize. Included is Mary Herlihy, Lady Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Bernie Twomey Memorial on Sunday, 10th September – 1st Joan Sheehan (20) 34 points (countback); 2nd Una Mulligan (32) 34 points; Gross: Fiona Howard playing off 5; 3rd June Whyte (17) 32 points; Cat. A (0-20): Jean Conway (20); Cat. B (21-29): Aine Parks (28); Cat. C (30-36): Kathleen Broderick (34). The Beginners Competition was won by Ella Fay.

FIXTURES Final GOY/Medals Competition 18 Hole Stroke on 21st/24th September sponsored by The White Horses. Play in Pink Fun Scramble on 1st October to kick off our Breast Cancer fundraising month. All fees donated to Breast Cancer Research, sponsored by Mary Herlihy and a special prize for the “Most Outrageously Dressed” (within the golf theme) is sponsored by June Whyte. Wear as little or as much pink as you like but please do take part. And, of course, our ongoing 9 hole continues with the top three each month going forward to the Queen of the 9 Hole with the Final to be played in early November. The finalists in the annual match play sponsored by Dalton Jewellers are also about to take to the fairways and best of luck to both Mary Donnelly and Una Mulligan. Tuesday 12th – Sunday, 17th September – OPEN WEEK – Thursday 13th (13 Hole Singles – Ladies & Gents), Friday 14th (Ladies & Gents – 9 Hole), Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th (3 Person Team Event). Mná Eile September Qualifiers – 1st Karen D’Arcy, Gold Coast G.C. (20) 40 points; 2nd Reena McDonnell, West Waterford Golf Club (36) 39 points. Also qualified: Shauna Wall, West Waterford G.C.; Emily O’Driscoll, Cobh G.C.; Jean Conway, West Waterford G.C.; Noirin D’Arcy, Gold Coast G.C.; Maeve Morrissey, Dungarvan G.C.; Marie T. Curran, West Waterford G.C.

West Waterford Golf Club Bernie Twomey Memorial Cup. Seated from left: Mary Herlihy, Lady Captain; Joan Sheehan, winner; Derry Twomey, representing the Twomey family and Fiona Howard (2nd). Standing from left: Kathleen Broderick, June Whyte, Jean Conway and Aine Parks. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

West Waterford Golf Club Open Week Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by The Wine Buff. From left: Noreen Byrne, Vice-Lady Captain; Deirdre Ruane (3rd); Michael Sheehan, Sponsor; Mary Lou Carroll, winner; Joan Ronayne (2nd) and Mary Herlihy, Lady Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] The Grand Final of the Mná Eile will take place on Sunday, 17th September. All qualifiers, please ring the office at 058 43216 to book your tee-time. Don’t forget the winner receives a wonderful prize of a trip to Castlemartyr Golf

Resort with golf, dinner and overnight stay. Presentation of prizes will take place immediately afterwards. Any outstanding club prizes will also be presented on Sunday night. The Golfer of the Year

Leaderboard (with one competition to play) – 1st Joan Sheehan 34 points; Joint 2nd Deirdre Ruane and Una Mulligan 30 points; 4th June Whyte 28 points; 5th Eithne Ashby 26 points; 6th Aine Parks 24 points.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

Rathgormack runs riot J. J. Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Championship Losers Group Game

Rathgormack's Jason Curry with the ball against Clashmore/Kinsalebeg's Ronan Fitzgerald in the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior football championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Rathgormack …………...…4-19; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg …. 0-12. NOBODY could have forecasted the final score in this game in the lead up to it last week. Rathgormack were on fire from the outset and they gave a lesson on how to use the prevailing strong wind when you have it at your disposal. Conor Murray, after 19 seconds, and Paul O’Connor (f) on three minutes exchanged openers and though full back Billy Power, Michael Curry, lining out at centre back and Murray again added points to establish a Rathgormack lead by 0-4 to 0-1 on the ten minute mark, nobody could have foreseen the scoring barrage that was to unfold. With the wind in their corner, Rathgormack were always going to dominate the first half scoreboard,

though the scoreline of 1-11 to 0-3 at the short whistle indicated that the wind alone wasn’t the reason for a 0-11 difference between the teams. In recent championship outings between this pairing, there has never been much between them but with the winners leading by 0-10 to 0-2 after 26 minutes, Jason Gleeson followed up with his side’s first green flag, and one sensed at this stage that this game was over as a contest. Michael Curry, Conor Murray and the two Jason’s, Curry and Gleeson were responsible for the bulk of Rathgormack’s first half scores and even at this stage Tadhg de Burca’s well struck left legged point into the teeth of the wind in the 29th minute resembled a consolation score. Rathgormack seem to be a different animal this year, though big-

ger tests lie ahead. They didn’t relax on their winning lead after the break but actually scored more against the gale than with it. This is clinical finishing off of a team and one that picks out Rathgormack as a side heading in the right direction. The early minutes of the second half showed that the gale wasn’t going to deter them giving their best display in years and by the end of the third quarter Ger Power’s charges had increased their advantage to 2-15 to 0-6, forward Billy Power scoring a penalty after Jamie Kirwan had been upended in front of the country end goal. Seven minutes into the final quarter, Power scored his second goal from a Conor Murray delivery and after further points by team captain Michael Curry and Jack Nugent, Rathgormack’s winning

minor captain recently at the same venue Stephen Curry put the icing on the cake with his team’s fourth goal at the call of normal time. Off a Clashmore/Kinsalebeg side that played very much under par, only Brian O’Halloran impressed with a tally of four fine scores from play in the second half but overall the team was a pale shadow of recent championship displays and they will have it all to do to change their form around when they play Ballinameela in round 3 in the coming weeks. The question leaving the Shandon venue on Sunday night last was are Rathgormack beginning to progress on foot of under 21 titles in recent years. They looked good here but the displays of both Stradbally and the Nire in the following game at the Fraher Field confirmed that the old

order may not be changing for another while. Rathgormack’s Top Three: Michael Curry, Brian Fogarty, Jason Gleeson. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s Top Three: Brian O’Halloran, Sean Burke, Paul O’Connor. Observer’s Man of the Match: Michael Curry. Number of Scorers: Rathgormack 8. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 5. Scores From Play: Rathgormack 316. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-9. Frees For: Rathgormack 13. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 17. Wides: Rathgormack 7. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 8. Score of the Match: Conor Murray’s 13th minute pointed free for Rathgormack. Scorers – Rathgormack: Billy Power 2-1 (10f), Michael Curry 0-5, Conor Murray 05 (1f), Jason Gleeson 1-2, Stephen Curry 1-0, Jason Curry 0-4 (2f), Paul Drohan and Jack Nugent 0-1 each.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Paul O’Connor 0-5 (3f), Brian O’Halloran 0-4, Tadhg de Burca, Brian Lynch and Sean Fleming 0-1 each. Rathgormack: Padraig Hunt; Michael Crotty, Padraig Larkin, Billy Power (Bally); Jamie Kirwan, Michael Curry, Robbie Flynn; Brian Fogarty, Ronan Cahill; Conor Murray, Jason Gleeson, Jason Curry; Billy Power (Cool), Paul Drohan, Ronan Crotty. Subs: Gavin Nugent for Robbie Flynn, Brendan Behan for Billy Power (Bally), Jack Nugent for Brian Fogarty, Declan Hennebry for Billy Power (Cool), Stephen Curry for Jason Gleeson, Liam Connolly for Jamie Kirwan. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Fintan Walsh; Ronan Fitzgerald, Ciaran Bourke, Eric O’Connor; Jason Seward, James O’Leary; Brian O’Halloran, Tadhg de Burca, Edmond O’Halloran; Paul O’Connor, Declan Allen, Kieran Connery. Subs: Brian Lynch for Gavin Dower, Adam O’Sullivan. Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

Smashing game goes Stradbally’s way Stradbally …………………. 2-15; Nire ………………………….2-11. FAITH was restored in Waterford club football at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening when old rivals Stradbally and Nire served up a top class display of the big ball game in front of an appreciative attendance that paid €3,661 at the turnstiles. The gale had decreased for much of this thrilling encounter and so it didn’t impact much on proceedings. Nire played without the O’Gorman twins Thomas and Maurice while Stradbally captain Tommy Connors was also an absentee. Stradbally had first use of the wind but they led by only 0-6 to 0-4 by the 22nd minute and it wasn’t until their corner forward Ger Crowley finished a rebound from a Shane Ahearne goal effort into the town end goal one minute later that some daylight opened between the teams. The Reds held the initiative in the first quarter with scores by six different players, Paul Tobin, Eoghan O’Brien, Michael Sweeney (f), Shane Lannon, who played well on Conor Gleeson throughout, Michael Walsh and Shane Aherne compared to just 0-2 by Nire. Shane Walsh scored both points and in the first half he was a constant thorn in the Stradbally defence finishing this period with 0-3 from play. Walsh’s points kept the champions in touch until Ger Crowley’s goal for which much of the credit must go to the unmarkable Shane Aherne, who drove through the

Nire's Conor Gleeson with the ball against Stradbally's Shane Lannon in the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior football championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Nire defence and but for the heroics of Diarmuid Murphy between the posts it would have been a contender for goal of the year. At the other end of the field in the 24th minute, Nire were unfortunate not to raise a green flag themselves. Michael O’Gorman had the ball in the back of the net but play was whistled back in his team’s favour for a close-in free. Sometimes the five second rule is

allowed and more times not and one would love to know why the difference. O’Gorman gained some compensation with a well taken point from a Jamie Barron pass in the 30th minute, 1-6 to 0-5, but it was that man again, Shane Aherne, who lofted over a brace of minors from play in added time that gave the Reds an 0-6 lead at the break on a score of 1-8 to 0-5.

Nire started the new half in style with Conor Gleeson raising his team’s second green flag inside a minute of the throw-in from a Dermot Ryan pass. Eoin O’Brien, who had one of his best games in a Stradbally jersey, scored his second point while Shane Walsh and Robert Aherne traded further minors. Michael O’Gorman’s goal attempt was well saved by Eoin Cunningham in the 41st minute, 1-10 to 1-6. When Eoin O’Brien kicked his third point from a pass by Michael Sweeney, Stradbally were still in command with a 0-5 advantage but this classic was only beginning to develop. Champions are just that for a reason and the Nire struck a purple patch between the 43rd and the 51st minutes. Four unanswered points were delivered by Shane O’Meara, Dylan Guiry and a brace by Jamie Barron, to leave them just a point in arrears at 1-11 to 1-10. However, better was to come for Benji Whelan’s charges, who was carrying an injury himself on the sideline but not from this game. The youthful duo of Tom Barron and Tholum Guiry had been recently introduced off the bench by the Nire and when Barron’s effort on goal was parried, Guiry was ready and waiting to hammer the ball into the town end goal. Fifty one minutes played and the champions now led by 2-10 to 1-11. A worrying time for the Reds, after much consultation on the line Ciaran Cusack and the experienced Ger Power were drafted on

board and despite playing against whatever wind was left at the venue, Shane Aherne (f) showed leadership with a 55th minute point and big brother Robert levelled the contest in the 56th minute for only the third time with his second point of the game. Back came the Nire and Shane O’Meara shot the champs back into the lead when there was a goal also a distinct opportunity. The best and most important play of the day came in the 59th minute when Shane and Robert Aheane, Michael Walsh and Eoghan O’Brien all combined to give the size 5 to corner forward Paul Tobin. A wise head on young shoulders, Tobin could have kicked an equalising score but he showed predatory instincts in steadying himself, avoiding a tackle and planting the ball in the country end goal, 2-13 to 2-11. Tom Cunningham’s appreciative roar could be heard back coveside and when the tireless Michael Walsh and Tony Grey lofted over further points in time added on, Stradbally had progressed to this year’s semi-finals after a splendid contest that was a credit to both clubs. The bottom line, of course, is that there was no silverware handed out on the 10th of September but at least this battle royal was not played in the mud and in the rain and it was good for football in the county. The Nire now play Gaultier in Round 3 while the Reds await opposition in the penultimate round. Stradbally’s Top Three: Shane

Aherne, Shane Lannon, Eoin O’Brien. Nire’s Top Three: Shane Walsh, Michael O’Gorman, Craig Guiry. Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane Aherne. Number of Scorers: Stradbally 9. Nire 7. Scores from Play: Stradbally 2-13. Nire 2-11. Frees For: Stradbally 12. Nire 9. Wides: Stradbally 7. Nire 8. Score of the Match: Stradbally’s 59th minute goal engineered by Shane and Robert Aherne, Michael Walsh and Eoin O’Brien and executed by Paul Tobin. Scorers – Stradbally: Paul Tobin 11, Shane Aherne 0-4 (1f), Ger Crowley 1-0, Eoin O’Brien 0-3, Michael Walsh and Robert Aherne 0-2, Shane Lannon and Tony Grey 0-1 each, Michael Sweeney 0-1f. Nire: Shane Walsh 0-4, Conor Gleeson and Tholum Guiry 1-0 each, Shane O’Meara 0-3, Jamie Barron 0-2, Dylan Guiry and Michael O’Gorman 0-1 each. Stradbally: Eoin Cunningham; Luke Casey, Jack Mullaney, Kevin Lawlor; Tony Grey, Shane Lannon, Paul Connors; Michael Walsh, Shane Aherne; Ger Crowley, Eoin O’Brien, Daniel Weldon; Paul Tobin, Robert Aherne, Michael Sweeney. Subs: Ciaran Cusack for Ger Crowley, Ger Power for Daniel Weldon. Stephen Keane for Michael Sweeney. Nire: Diarmuid Murphy; David Meehan, Dermot Ryan, Jake Mulcahy; James McGrath, Shane Ryan, Jamie Barron; Dylan Guiry, Craig Guiry; Conor Gleeson, Seamus Lawlor, Darren Guiry; Shane O’Meara, Michael O’Gorman, Shane Walsh. Subs: Tom Barron for Michael O’Gorman, Tholum Guiry for Craig Guiry. Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald (Gaultier).

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Nire hold firm to take Junior title JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Junior ‘B’ Football Final Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Co. Junior B Football Cup to Nire's Captain, Paudie Nugent. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Nire ………………………… 1-13; Gaultier ………………….… 1-11. GOING on the Group results as an indicator as to who would win this year’s County Junior ‘B’ football final in the well laid out Leamybrien venue last Friday evening, Gaultier would have been the favourites to land this title. The Eastern side were unbeaten in their seven games including a 3-8 to 1-9 win over last Friday’s opposition in Ballymacarbry back in July 1st but, of course, a lot of water has gone under the bridge since then and the Nire were ready and waiting for this fixture after two worthwhile semifinal games against Kilrossanty. Craig Guiry’s charges were without Tom Barron for this final due to illness but with the strong wind at their backs early on, they opened a 0-13 to 0-3 advantage at the short whistle. In the prevailing conditions, a 0-10 advantage at the break looked to be enough for the Nire men to bring home the cup and even though they had one hand on it before the restart, they were made

fight all the way by a gallant opposition before they could put the second hand on the trophy. Gaultier had thirty seven players togged out for this game which shows the resources of a minority of clubs in the county in both codes compared to others. However, it was the Nire who opened the scoring via the ageless Connie Power from a placed ball and at the other end of the field goalie Ger Peters effected a brilliant save from Aaron Connors at the expense of a point which kept his line intact for all of the first half. DOMINANT NIRE DEFENCE Ciaran Walsh for the Nire and Jason Flood traded minors before Nire, with their half back trio of Stephen Ryan, Conal Mulcahy and Eamonn Wall and their full line behind them dominating, began to open some nightlight between the teams with wind assisted scores by Connie Power, 0-2f, Michael O’Gorman and Ciaran Walsh (f) to lead by 0-6 to 0-2 at the end of the first quarter.

The ever accurate Conor O’Riordan kicked Gaultier’s final score of the first half from a free while it was towards the conclusion of this moiety that the Nire really worked the scoreboard with flags by Tholum Guiry, Ciaran Walsh, 0-2f from his left foot, Liam Cooney and three superb points from play by J. P. Fitzgerald that many in the ground believed had ended this final as a contest half way into it. However, while the wind never wins a game on its own, the strength and advantage of it at the backs of a team can never be underestimated and the Nire had a right battle on their hands towards the end of the hour to hold on to their lead. Gaultier received the ideal start to the second moiety when their best player on the night Jason Flood rattled the Nire net in the 32nd minute, 0-13 to 1-3 and game on. However, four minutes later Gaultier were put back in their box when a ball coming back off their upright fell into the hands of the ex-

Nire who beat Gaultier in the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior B Football Final played in Leamybrien. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

perienced and lurking Michael O’Gorman and unmarked he blasted the size 5 into the Gaultier net to re-establish their half-time advantage on a scoreline of 1-13 to 1-3. THEIR LAST SCORE Yet, this proved to be the winners’ final score and just six minutes into the new half. The rest of the game was one of intense pressure for the Western side, they conceded a tally of 19 frees and when in range, Conor O’Riordan was both busy and successful in putting the ball over the bar. Minute by minute Gaultier came closer to the Nire on the scoreboard via four pointed frees and one ‘45’ by Conor O’Riordan, 1-13 to 1-9 and when Jason Flood kicked over his second point, there was just one kick of the ball, albeit a major one, between the sides. With time ebbing away, the pressure on the Nire defence was intense, the excellent throughout, Eamonn Wall received a black card, but they stood firm and in the final play a close-in free by Gaultier

sub Richard Finnegan sailed over the bar in a crowded goal area to finish the scoring. Nire scored 0-13 with the wind in contrast to 0-8 for Gaultier and while this was one of the reasons David Nugent’s team prevailed, it was Michael O’Gorman’s 36th minute goal that ensured this win. Nire didn’t score any point in the second half, they kicked five scoreable wides while Gaultier, against the wind, managed three minors. As in previous years this was a very successful junior championship and despite twenty two group games and semi-finals, it shows that championships can be finished in the month of September when games are played regularly during the Summer months. Nire’s Top Three: Eamonn Wall, Ciaran Walsh, J. P. Fitzgerald. Gaultier’s Top Three: Jason Flood, Dale Cullinane, Conor O’Riordan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Eamonn Wall. Number of Scorers: Nire 6. Gaultier 4. Scores From Play: Nire 1-7. Gaultier : 1-3.

Frees For: Nire 21. Gaultier 27. Wides: Nire 10. Gaultier 8. Score of the Match: J. P. Fitzgerald’s 26th minute point from play for the Nire. Scorers – Nire: Michael O’Gorman 1-1, Ciaran Walsh, 0-4 (3f), JP Fitzgerald 0-3, Connie Power 0-3f, Tholum Guiry and Liam Cooney 0-1 each. Gaultier: Conor O Riordan 0-7 (6f 1’45’), Jason Flood 1-2, Aaron Connors and Richard Finnegan (f) 0-1 each. Nire: Ger Peters; Lonan Carrooll, Alan McGrath, Aidan Condon; Eamonn Wall, Conal Mulcahy, Stephen Ryan; Liam Cooney, Ciaran Looney; JP Fitzgerald, Connie Power, David Nugent; Tholum Guiry, Michael O’Gorman, Ciaran Walsh. Subs: David Prendergast, Ollie O’Gorman, Brendan Guiry, Tommy Cooney, Cian Boyle, Ciaran Ryan, Tom Barron. Gaultier: Partick Lambe; Killian Jones, Ronan McDonagh, Jamie Burke; Billy O’Sullivan, Rory Walsh, Dale Cullinane; Jason Flood, Conor O’Riordan; Owen Connors, Conor Cullinane, Alex Deegan; Aaron Connors, David Cullinane, Chris Thomas. Subs: Robin Croke, Mairtin Seoighe, Derek Jordan, Richard Finnegan.

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Gaelic Jottings Hurling Super 8s on the way? HURLING Super 8s could be voted in at a Special Congress at the end of the month. Central Council's new hurling championship proposals will be discussed and voted upon at the Special Congress on Saturday, September 30th, where recommendations from the counties will also be considered. The CCCC reviewed the current hurling championship format and in June released a detailed proposal. However, the Central Council motion that goes before the special congress now shows a major change from that in so far as only 10 teams would complete in the Liam MacCarthy Cup competition - five in both the Munster and Leinster SHC with Tier 2 teams (Antrim, Carlow, Kerry, Laois, Meath and Westmeath) taking part in a second-tier competition. Now counties have had their chance to respond and among the motions put forward is one from Cork GAA which effectively amounts to a Hurling Super 8s system that would mirror the footballing equivalent to be introduced next summer. Motion 5 (3) from Corcaigh reads as follows: The principal proposed change is to run the All-Ireland Quarter-Finals on a similar basis to the new All-Ireland Football Quarter-Finals. The All-Ireland Quarter-Finals to be organised on a ‘Round-Robin’ basis of two groups of four teams with each team in a group playing the other team once. The teams participating to be the Provincial Champions and Runners-Up of the Munster and Leinster Championships and the four winning teams from the All-Ireland Qualifier Series. The GAA's new proposals for the AllIreland senior, U-21 and minor hurling championships would be implemented on a three-year trial basis from 2018 to 2020 inclusive. The following counties would be eligible to participate in Liam MacCarthy Cup in 2018: Cork, Tipperary, Waterford, Clare and Limerick in the Munster championship; and Kilkenny, Wexford, Dublin, Offaly and Galway in Leinster. Both provincial competitions would be run on a round-robin basis.

Waterford in a good place - Browne TONY Browne says Waterford "are as well positioned as anyone" to win next year's All-Ireland senior hurling championship. Having finished a runner-up himself in 2008, Na Déise legend Browne was understandably "shattered" to witness Derek McGrath's charges outfought during Sunday's decider at Croke Park but he believes they can put the experience to telling use and bounce back in 2018: "In Waterford, we now have to get back and bank on this experience. Of course, it won’t be easy. As Derek McGrath said in his post-match interviews, getting to an All-Ireland is very, very tough. But I think now in Waterford we’ve to start looking at it a bit more positively." "It’ll be just as hard if not harder for everyone else to get back to a final. I said it on the TV just before the game, this final was already an appetiser for the 2018 championship. The likes of Clare and Limerick must be champing to bring the kind of freshness to the All-Ireland stage that Waterford and Galway did this year. "Cork will want a crack of it. And Tipp. And Kilkenny. And Wexford. And Dublin

too; a team relegated down to Division 1B tends to bounce back well these years. It’ll be an absolute minefield. But Waterford are as well positioned as anyone to get back and actually win it. It still has the youth and the talent. Now it has the scars and experience. That’s a pretty formidable formula."

Galway’s consistancyConnors WATERFORD defender Noel Connors believes that Galway's consistency was a key factor in they ending their 29-year wait to see the Liam MacCarthy Cup cross the Shannon again. Galway produced a great performance to see off the challenge of Waterford in the All-Ireland final and Connors admitted that the Tribesmen have been the form team all year. “They've probably been the most consistent team over the last twelve months,” stated Connors. “They've been knocking on the door a lot longer than we have. “It was a great battle to watch from a neutral's perspective but we're very disappointed with the result obviously. Credit to Galway, they've been phenomenal all year.” He added: “They've been there a few times and tasted that experience in the last couple of years and that adds a small bit of value to it. It's all about percentages when it comes to this. “They only had a couple of wides compared to us. At times, our shooting was rash and that's something that they've worked on in the last couple of years. Ultimately, that's what made up the end result.”

Hurler of the Year LEE Chin believes Jamie Barron has a 'great chance' of picking up the Hurler of the Year award. Galway centre back Gearoid McInerney is the bookies' favourite to claim the coveted gong, with his team-mate Conor Whelan also having his admirers. However, it wouldn't surprise Chin if the award went to a player from Waterford for the second year in-a-row (Austin Gleeson won it last year). "Gearoid McInerney is many people's favourite to be Hurler of the Year and I can see why. He was outstanding at centre back." "I was also really impressed by Conor Whelan. He was a big part of Galway's success. Outside of those two, I think Jamie Barron has a great chance. He was brilliant for Waterford, delivering big performances again and again."

A bit nervous - Mullane JOHN Mullane says Waterford looked “a bit nervous” during the opening quarter of the All-Ireland SHC final against Galway. The Deise men went down by 0-26 to 2-17 to the Tribesmen at Croke Park, stretching their wait for the Liam MacCarthy Cup into a 59th year at least, and five-time All Star Mullane feels the west siders’ experience on the biggest stage was a telling factor on the day. "I thought they were a bit nervous starting off for the first 10 to 15 minutes." "Galway started like a train. I felt like they probably had the experience of playing in 2015 and 2012. They had the experience of playing on that big, big day. "They came out of the blocks really strong but the defining moment was Kevin Moran's opportunity to put us two-points up. We were always chasing the game and then when we got ahead, we could have stretched it out to two and asked a question of Galway.

Bord Gáis Energy flagbearer Donncha Darcy, from Waterford, prior to the GAA Hurling AllIreland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Waterford at Croke Park in Dublin. [Brendan Moran/Sportsfile]

Hogan Stand Hurling Rankings - The Top Three 1. Galway There can be no arguments here. Galway delivered their first All-Ireland senior victory in 29 years on Sunday week and were hands down the best team in the country this past season. The signs were there from Micheál Donoghue’s men around the midway stage of the National League, but once they laid down an incredible marker in April’s final against Tipperary the hurling landscape was altered. Joe Canning stepped up to plate immensely in the August rematch with the Premier men and Waterford’s best efforts couldn’t topple the Tribesmen on the biggest stage. 2. Waterford Despite an agonising defeat on Sunday, Waterford hurling has seldom been in a better state and while Derek McGrath looks to take time to decide on his future, the county’s supporters should be eagerly awaiting 2018. A first championship victory over Kilkenny in 58 years was backed up by fine performances against Wexford and Munster champions Cork, respectively. If those three wins didn’t underline the Deise men’s status among hurling’s elite than their spirited showing against Galway certainly did. 3. Tipperary This time last year Tipperary were top of the pile but they fall down the pecking order behind the All-Ireland finalists here, having slipped up between the end of spring and start of summer. To the surprise of many, their 16-point demolishment at the hands of Galway in the National League final wouldn’t be redeemed when they faced Cork in the first round of the Munster championship. Westmeath in the qualifiers wasn’t as straight forward as many would’ve imagined either and while Seamus Callanan helped them rediscover their goal-touch against Dublin, the cracks were still their against the Tribesmen in August when they finished second best in an epic.

Bord Gáis Energy flagbearer Chloe Caulfield, from Waterford, prior to the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Waterford at Croke Park in Dublin. [Brendan Moran/ Sportsfile]

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Classics Face Book page courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the County Senior Football Semi Final between Kill and Kilrossanty on Sunday, September 30th, 1967. ‘’Kill Recover From Early Set-Backs’’. ‘’Champions in Final Again.’’ Kill 3-7; Kilrossanty 3-2.

Tasteless Jibe McGrath DEREK McGrath was disappointed by RTE's tasteless jibe at Waterford hurling during last Saturday night week’s ‘Up For The Match’ programme. In a sly dig at the much-discussed sweeper system deployed by Na Deise, the state broadcaster ran with footage of a sliotar being passed around between sweeping brushes by underage hurlers before a local baker sweeping flour off his floor declared that he had been "using the sweeper system all my life." McGrath felt that the skit - which, in fairness, wasn't even remotely funny was in poor taste. “We were in Johnstown House and I had made a decision earlier in the day that I’m not going to watch it.” “Then as the day went on we were having so much craic we said we would watch it for the craic. "We had 13 players allocated single rooms - anyone who wanted a single room got a single room. We just said, ‘lads, if you want to watch Up For The Match go ahead. If you’re the type of personality who doesn’t just go and do your own thing, if you’re the type of personality who brings a story from it to another fella, be careful of that’. "You know, 'did you hear what A, B or C said on Up for the Match' and sometimes you’re trying to avoid those conversations on the night before an All-Ireland final. “Yeah, disappointing to see the ball being passed from brush to brush on national television. People might say I’m

being over the top in criticising it but we’re better than that in Waterford. We’re better than passing a sliotar from brush to brush. I don’t think it was right.”

Scór Na Seachtaine MIKEY Kearney’s 10th minute headed goal for Ballyduff in their Western Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Final game v Ballinacourty in Cappoquin last Saturday afternoon.

Death of Legendary Photograper Rory Wyley THERE is many a GAA team photo, presentation and action shot adorning the sitting rooms in homes all over Waterford which were taken by the late Rory Wyley who passed to his eternal reward last week. Rory was the father of all photographers in the county since the 1960’s and up to his recent illness he was on the books of Bord Na nOg for all of their finals. Rory was an exceptional action shot photographer and while perhaps his picture of John Treacy winning the World Cross Country championship in Limerick Racecourse in 1979 is among his most famous ‘ click’, his professionalism and love for all sports was such that he gave the same care and attention to every picture he took, including any at all hurling or football fixture that he was requested to attend. The Observer extends its sincere sympathy to Rory’s wife, Mary, his children and grandchildren and all family members at this sad time for them.

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Colligan Emmetts excel in second half RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL Emmett's Colin Dunford's route to goal is challenged by Stradbally's Andy Doyle.

Colligan Emmetts ……...…2-13; Stradbally ……………………1-7. AS expected Emmetts progressed to the semi-final stage of the Western Intermediate football championship at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening when they saw off the challenge of a determined Stradbally outfit by 0-9. From the start of this encounter, Stradbally gave as much as they could for as long as they could which was until about five minutes into the second half and they deservingly led at the interval by 1-5 to 0-4. Lack of fitness and young legs was their downfall at the end of the day but they made the Emmetts fight very hard for their semi-final spot. The Reds were well organised

for this game and they got the ideal start when their corner forward Stephen Keane had the size 5 in the back of the net inside three minutes. Keane added a point of different varieties either side of Emmetts opening score, a pointed free by Johnny Wall in the 10th minute and when Ger Power, Stephen Lawlor and Keane (f), again, landed points, a shock result was very much on the cards with Paudie Casey and Joe Curran’s charges ahead by 1-5 to 0-1 and eighteen minutes on the clock. Emmetts kept in touch before the break with scores by sub Darren Dunford and two further pointed frees by Johnny Wall but the story of the half was how much the Reds took this game to their

more fancied opponents. The second half was just twenty three seconds old when Gavin Whelan reduced the Emmetts deficit to 1-5 to 0-5 before Stradbally’s Adam Finn spurned a glorious chance of a goal, the ball sailing over the crossbar in the country end of the grounds. It may or may not have been a turning point but Emmetts got a foothold on the game as they found more space around the field than in the first half. Emmetts played more like their usual selves from this point on and goals in quick succession by Mark Flynn and John Morrissey inside the 37th minute gave them the lead for the first occasion at 2-5 to 1-6. Stradbally couldn’t contest the win-

ners’ fast running game from this point on and they were confined to one more score and that was a pointed free by Stephen Keane as late as the 56th minute. On the other hand, the Emmetts scoring machine was in full steam, Johnny Wall 0-4 (2f), Colin Dunford, Gavin Whelan (f) and Michael Horgan all dissected the posts and the game was decided a good ten minutes before the long whistle. Though now out of championship contention, Stradbally will be pleased enough with their first year in this grade in which they more than held their own but they now face a relegation battle to be back again next year. Emmetts and Modeligo were

many peoples’ fancy to contest the divisional final but they have been paired in the semi-final and this will be a game not to be missed. Emmetts Top Three: John Wall, Colin Dunford, John Nick Fennell. Stradbally’s Top Three: Stephen Keane, Alex Pollox, Andy Doyle. Observer’s Man of the Match: John Wall. Number of Scorers: Emmetts 7. Stradbally 4. Scores From Play: Emmetts 2-6. Stradbally 1-4. Frees For: Emmetts 23. Stradbally 22. Wides: Emmetts 8. Stradbally 3. Score of the Match: Johnny Wall’s 46th minute point for Emmetts. Scorers – Emmetts: Johnny Wall 0-8 (6f), Mark Flynn and John Morrissey 1-0 each, Gavin Whelan 0-2 (1f), Darren Dunford, Colin Dunford and Michael Horgan 0-1 each.

Stradbally: Stephen Keane 1-4 (3f), Ger Power, Stephen Lawlor and Adam Finn 0-1 each. Colligan Emmetts: Dean McKenna; John Flynn, John Nick Fennell, Ray Bannon; Sam Murphy Nix, Ross Browne, Jason Dunford; Dan Booth, John Morrissey; Gavin Whelan, Colin Dunford, Mark Flynn; John Wall, Charlie Whelan, Michael Horgan. Subs: Darren Dunford for Ray Bannon, Richie Kiely for Charlie Whelan, Ian Fraher for Michael Horgan, Adam Dunford for John Morrissey. Stradbally: John Halpin; Richie Jones, Alex Pollox, Jack Navin; Frank Heffernan, Andy Doyle, Stephen Lawlor; Patrick Casey, Nicky Connors; Cormac Gough, Ger Power, Adam Finn; Trevor Curran, Michael Ahearne, Stephen Keane. Subs; Nicky Power for Michael Ahearne, Sean Barry for Stephen Lawlor, Walter Cullinane for Alex Pollox. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

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Geraldines relinquish Western title Dungarvan ………………… 5-9; Geraldines ……………….… 0-5. GERALDINES, who were close to upgrading to senior football last year, lost their western title at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening when their understrength side were beaten by the 2011 champions Dungarvan. Absent from last year’s championship winning side were such as Ray Connery, Peter Clifford, Jamie Landers, Peter Coughlan, Danny O’Keeffe, Stevie Keane and Peter Coughlan and all year these and other players away was too much for Geraldines to surmount. The standard in the first half of this encounter was well below that provided in the opening game at the venue and when the Gers team captain Ricky Fitzgerald was dismissed on a second yellow card just after the restart, Dungarvan exploited this to the brim with five second half goals. The first half was played out very even with the Geraldines’ Alan Lawlor opening the scoring with a brace of pointed frees inside five minutes. Minor player Luke O’Callaghan, who figured prominently throughout, opened the Blues’ account and he then had a good effort at goal well saved by Aidan Dwyer, who surprisingly didn’t start outfield. Eamonn Mernin increased the Gers lead to 0-3 to 0-1 before Rian Crotty and Darren Duggan (f) levelled proceedings by the 20th

minute. A pointed free by Patrick Curran edged the winners into a permanent lead and when Luke O’Callagahn was fouled in front of the country end goal, Curran hit the net from the resultant penalty, 1-5 to 0-3 and 28 minutes played. For once Alan Lawlor was off form from placed balls but he did manage to trade one with Patrick Curran just before the break, 1-5 to 0-4, at the end of an uneventful first period. Gerraldines winning ambitions received a major blow just 23 seconds into the new half when Ricky Fitzgerald received a second yellow card. Dungarvan took full advantage of this and they wisely opened up the play for the remainder of game time. John and Patrick Curran and Luke O’Callagahan provided for a Mick Devine 32nd minute goal and four minutes later Devine repeated the feat on receipt of a quickly taken free by Curran, 3-6 to 0-4 and just ten minutes played. The Geraldines numerical disadvantage was too much an obstacle for them at this point and though Ger O’Donovan scored a neat point in the 47th minute, further green flags by Patrick Curran and Luke O’Callagahan saw Dungarvan run out comfortable winners. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Gavin Power, Darragh Fitzgerald, Luke O’Callaghan. Geraldines Top Three: Stevie Hally, Johnny Healy, Ed Donovan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Gavin Power.

Number of Scorers: Dungarvan 5. Geraldines 3. Scores From Play: Dungarvan 4-4. Geraldines 0-2. Frees For: Dungarvan 16. Geraldines 13. Wides: Dungarvan 5. Geraldines 5. Score of the Match: Dungarvan’s 31st minute goal engineered by John and Patrick Curran and Luke O’Callaghan and executed by Mick Devine. Scorers – Dungarvan: Patrick Curran 2-5 (1-3

f), Mick Devine 2-0, Luke O’Callaghan 1-1, Darren Duggan 0-2f, Rian Crotty 0-1. Geraldines: Alan Lawlor 0-3f, Eamonn Mernin and Ger O’Donovan 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Michael Walsh; Darragh Fitzgerald, Aaron Donnolly, Conor Sheridan; John Curran, Darragh Lyons, Gavin Power; Kieran Power, Joe Allen; Cormac Curran, Patrick Curran, Mick Devine; Luke O’Callaghan, Darren Duggan, Rian Crotty. Subs: Peter Queally for Darragh Fitzgerald, Sean

Ryan for John Curran, Mark Boland for Rian Crotty. Geraldines: Aidan Dwyer; Stevie Fitzgerald, Ricky Fitzgerald, Shane Kenny; Eamonn Mernin, Johnny Healy, Stephen Hally; Matty O’Brien, Jerome Maher; Liam O’Connell, Ed Donovan, Stevie Kennefick; Tiernan O’Connell, Ger O’Donovan, Alan Lawlor. Subs: Mark Ronayne for Alan Lawlor, Stephen O’Brien for Tiernan O’Connell, Pa Hickey for Stephen Fitzgerald, David Hally for Shane Kenny, James Casey for Ger O’Donovan.

Geraldines captain Ricky Lynch clears his lines with his team mate Matty O’Brien and Dungarvan's Cormac Curran in close attendance.

Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship semi-final draws FOLLOWING last weekend's Western intermediate football semi-final games, some players have discarded their boots for another year (see above) while the plum pairing in the semifinals is the clash between both the championship favourites Modeligo and Colligan Emmetts. In the other side of the draw the senior hurling orientated Ballyduff and Dungarvan will meet to see who will progress to the Western Final. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL DRAW Modeligo v Colligan Emmetts Ballyduff v Dungarvan

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Club Deise would like to thank everyone who supported their All-Ireland fundraising events from • Preview Nights to Auction Night • Raffle for a VIP trip to Croke Park • Golf Classic to Pop-up Shops We would like to thank WLR and their staff, the local newspapers and their staff, for the wonderful and detailed coverage in the run-up to the final and post match.

Mark Knowles Group Resort Director at the Gold Coast welcoming Micky Harte, Tyrone Football Manager to the Resort for the All Ireland GAA Golf Challenge 2017.

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Ballyduff’s fitness the deciding factor Ballyduff ……………………. 1-8; Ballinacourty …………….… 1-7. BALLYDUFF are through to the semi-final of this year’s Western intermediate football championship following this narrowest of winning margins against Ballinacourty’s second team in Cappoquin last Saturday afternoon. The difference at the end of the day was the fitness levels of the Ballyduff players which compensated for the eight wides they kicked over the hour while, in truth, nobody could have complained if this game had ended in a draw between two evenly matched teams. ‘Courty had the first use of the wind and they started well with a pointed free by Conor McCarthy followed up by a Jason O’Brien green flag in the 5th minute which was set up by the busy throughout Tiernan Murray. Ballyduff’s best player Mikey Kearney opened the Reds account with a pointed free before the same player headed the ball into the

town end goal from an Eoin Scanlon delivery, a rare occurrence on a GAA field but a goal taken very well into the top corner of the net. Jamie Kearney pointed his side into the lead before Richie Ryan restored parity for the second occasion. Mark Fives was unlucky with a goal effort at the start of the second quarter, his chipped effort coming straight down off the crossbar and cleared by a relieved Ballyduff defence. The winners made full use of the strong wind for the remainder of the half and scores by Stephen Molumphy, Jamie Kearney and Andrew Casey ensured a 1-5 to 1-2 advantage at the short whistle. Ballinacourty, themselves, didn’t waste time in using the wind on the restart and they quickly ate into Ballyduff’s lead. Richie Ryan and Seamus Hannon (f) traded scores but after this Eddie O’Halloran’s charges kicked the next four points. With Lar Hurney very much in-

volved in general play, scores by Mark Fives (2), Richie Ryan and sub Tom Looby (f), edged ‘Courty in front by 1-7 to 1-6 with ten minutes remaining while at the other end of the field Kevin Dwane made a brilliant save from Mikey Kearney. ‘Courty looked the likely winners at this stage but they lost Richie Ryan to a black card and they found that Ballyduff’s fitness levels were too much to handle. Seamus Hannon from a Shane Kearney pass levelled proceedings for the fourth occasion and following a few wides, the winning score fell to Man of the Match Mikey Kearney to guarantee the Reds a place in the divisional semi-final. Ballyduff’s Top Three: Mikey Kearney, Seamus Hannon, Michael Kearney. Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Richie Ryan, Tiernan Murray, Lar Hurney. Observer’s Man of the Match: Mikey Kearney. Number of Scorers: Ballyduff 5. Ballinacourty 5. Scores From Play: Ballyduff 1-6. Ballinacourty 1-5.

Waterford GAA County Board Fixtures Friday, 15th September Senior Hurling Championship- Round 3: Tallow v’s Ballyduff in Fraher Field at 8 p.m. Minor Hurling Div 3-Play Off: Cappoquin v’s Stradbally in Cappoquin at 6 p.m. Saturday, 16th September Minor Hurling Div 1 Quarter Final’s: De La Salle v’s Clonea in Kill at 11:30 a.m. Dungarvan v’s Ballygunner in Kill at 1:45 p.m.

Senior Hurling Championship - Round 3: De La Salle v’s Abbeyside in Walsh Park at 2:30 p.m. Mt. Sion v’s Passage in Walsh Park at 4 p.m. Roanmore v’s Fourmilewater in Fraher Field at 5:30 p.m. Lismore v’s Portlaw in Fraher Field at 4 p.m. Sunday, 17th September Minor Hurling Div 2: Play Off’s: St. Mollerans v’s Portlaw/Ballyduff in Carrickbeg at

11:30 a.m. St. Pats v’s Tramore in Colligan at 11:30 a.m. Minor Hurling Div 3: Play Off’s: Clan na nGael v’s Clashmore in Dunhill at 12 p.m. Kilrossanty v’s An Rinn in Lemybrien at 11:30 am Fourmilewater v’s St. Saviours in Ballymacarbry at 12 p.m. Senior Hurling Championship - Round 3: Dungarvan v’s Ballygunner in Fraher Field at 7 p.m.

Frees For: Ballyduff 11. Ballinacourty 8. Wides: Ballyduff 9. Ballinacourty 6. Score of the Match: Mikey Kearney’s headed goal for Ballyduff in the 10th minute of the first half. Scorers – Ballyduff: Mikey Kearney 1-2 (1f), Jamie Kearney 0-2, Seamus Hannon 0-2 (1f), Stephen Molumphy and Andrew Casey 0-1 each. Ballinacourty: Richie Ryan 0-3, Jason O’Brien 1-0, Mark Fives 0-2, Conor McCarthy and Tom Looby 0-1f each. Ballyduff: Eoghan Murray; Denis McDonagh, Maurice McNamara, Tommy Feeney; Shane Hannon, Shane Kearney, Eoin O’Brien; Michael Kearney, Stephen Molumphy; Mikey Kearney, Seamus Hannon, Andrew Casey; Brian Kearney, Eoin Scanlon, Jamie Kearney. Subs: Jamie Hannon, Conor Murray, Sean Casey. Ballinacourty: Kevin Dwane; Gavin Breen, Diarmaid Henley, Conor McCarthy; Conor Moloney, Patrick Lynch, Eoin Enright; Lar Hurney, Maurice Power; Richie Ryan, Mark Fives, Eoin Brackett; Kevin Dee, Jason O’Brien, Tiernan Murray. Subs: Sean Whelan Barrett, Tom Looby, Eoin Kiely. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane).

Déise GAA Super Draw this Wednesday evening THE September Deise Super draw will take place in Mount Sion GAA Centre on this Wednesday, 13th September at 8.30 pm

Every Euro raised went to support our Senior Hurlers Your support and good wishes have been greatly appreciated by all concerned. Waterford’s Hurlers and supporters did our County proud.

Thank you from Club Déise EirGrid Digital Clock and Scoreboard Competition LAST chance for GAA fans to share their favourite moments in time for a chance to win a digital clock and scoreboard for their GAA club. Closing date for entries – Midnight on 18-9-17 EirGrid, the State-owned company that manages and operates Ireland’s national grid, launched the ‘EirGrid Moments in Time’ campaign as part of its timing partnership with the GAA. The campaign encourages GAA fans to share their favourite GAA ‘Moments in Time’ whether it be Club or County on Twitter or Instagram using the #EirGridGAA & tagging their GAA club. Be it as a fan watching your county lift the Sam Maguire or Liam MacCarthy cup for the first time, or having the pre-match chats over breakfast, EirGrid want to see it all! Those that enter are in with a chance of winning a brand new digital clock and scoreboard for their GAA club. One winner will be selected in each province. Best of luck to all participants! For more information go to http://bit.ly/2tIHVy9

Sanofi team up with GAA for health and wellbeing conference SANOFI, a global healthcare leader, has partnered with the GAA in Waterford to host a health and wellbeing conference at their Waterford biopharmaceutical and medical device campus later this month. The event on Friday, September 29th will run from 2-7 p.m. at the facility on Old Kilmeaden Road in the city. Interested members of the public are invited to attend free-ofcharge, though pre-registration is required. Guest speakers will include musician Niall 'Bressie' Breslin; former Tipperary hurler and addiction counsellor John Leahy; GAA Community & Health Manager Colin Regan; Pieta House fundraiser extraordinaire Enda O'Doherty; Suicide or Survive founder Caroline McGuigan and motivational speaker Robert Carley. Members of the Waterford team who recently competed in the All-Ireland senior hurling final will

also attend. To register for the free event, please email Jennifer.Murphy@sanofi.com or chair.hwc.waterford@gaa.ie

Guest speaker musician Niall 'Bressie' Breslin

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

Local Bar Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship

Ardmore too strong for Kilrossanty Ardmore …………………… 2-18; Kilrossanty ……………….… 0-8. AS expected, Ardmore proved too strong for Kilrossanty in the Fraher Field last Friday evening in the Junior ‘A’ hurling championship.

Once Kieran Conway scored the first point and Seamus Prendergast followed up with a very well taken goal, the trend for the match was set and there was no stopping the seasiders cement their place in the

championship semi final. ONE LEG IN SEMI-FINAL Kilrossanty have one leg in the semi-finals and even if they lose to Colligan in their final game, they could still qualify depending on

other results, especially those of Tourin. Ardmore: James O’Donnell; Niall Hennessy, Daniel Power, Kieran Conway; Gavin Williams, Seamus Keating, Wayne Hennessy; Eoin Conway, Kenny

Murphy; James Flavin, Alan Stenson, John Gartland; Tommy Power, Seamus Prendergast, John O’Brien. Kilrossanty: Joey Veale; James Whyte, Killian Whelan, Ciaran Keating; Michael Hassett,

Niall Walsh, Emmett Doherty; Osgar De Paor, Paul Whyte; Alan Quinn, Michael Walsh, Donal Fitzgerald; Dale Power, Tommy Prendergast, Paul Keating. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

Kearns brothers lead the way for St. Mary’s win St. Mary’s ………………… 1-10; Tourin ……………………..… 0-7. TOURANEENA outfit St. Mary’s were always in control of this Junior ‘A’ Hurling championship game played in Cappoquin last Sunday afternoon. They led by 0-6 at half time and by the same margin at the final whistle. The Kearns brothers Eoin and Mike were the dominant workers of the scoreboard for the winners. Eoin recorded 0-8 (6f) while Mike scored the only goal of the hour in the 19th minute of the first half. Another set of brothers, the Sheehans, accounted for the rest of the winners’ white flags, one each per Kevin and Jason Sheehan. Darragh Fives struck 0-4 (2f) for Tourin, Brendan Scanlon converted a ‘65’ while yet another set of brothers, the Wilkinsons, Daragh and

Daithi raised one green flag each. St. Mary’s have all their games played and they are guaranteed a semi final spot. Tourin have two remaining fixtures, the first against Ardmore and the second versus Colligan. At this stage, it looks as if the top four teams currently in position will contest the quarter finals, St. Mary’s, Ardmore, Kilrossanty and Colligan. St. Mary’s: JP Fitzpatrick; Gearoid Hallinan, Denis Coffey,

Tom Tobin; Dermot Tobin, Brendan McGourty, Darragh Tobin; Kevin Sheehan, Sean Fitzpatrick; Aidan Fitzpatrick, Eoin Kearns, Ronan Gleeson; Jason Sheehan, Mike Kearns, Conor Tobin. Tourin: Colm Bennett; Brian Leahy, Daniel Leahy, Jack Leahy; Brendan Scanlan, Shane Fives, Darragh Fives; Sean Leahy, Niall Fives; Kevin Leahy, David O’Brien, Daithi Wilkinson; Darragh Wilkinson, David Leahy, Daniel Dransfield.

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Referee Thomas Walsh (Modeligo) pictured with team captains Joey Veale (Kilrossanty) on left and Kenny Murphy (Ardmore).

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Minor Hurling Championships

Group Stages of County Minor Hurling Championships concluded FOLLOWING the conclusion of the group stages in the three divisions of the Minor Hurling Championship the qualifying details are as follows: Division 1: Mount Sion finished top with three teams Ballygunner, De La Salle and Abbeyside tied on six points. Since the accumulated scores of De La Salle and Abbeyside are affected by walk-overs the final placings will be determined by drawing the teams involved. Semi-Final: Mount Sion plus one from Ballygunner, De La Salle, Abbeyside and seeded. Quarter-Finals: Team 3 - Ballygunner, De La Salle or Abbeyside v Dungarvan. Team 4 - Ballygunner, De La Salle or Abbeyside v Clonea. Division 2 Play-Offs: St Mollerans v Portlaw/ Ballyduff. St Patricks v Tramore. Quarter-Finals: Passage v Play-off Winner St Olivers v Play-off Winner Roanmore v Cois Bhride Brickey Rangers v Erins Own/Ferrybank Division 3 Play-Offs: 1) Clan na nGael v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2) Cappoquin v Stradbally 3) Kilrossanty v An Ghaeltacht 4) Fourmilewater v St. Saviours Quarter-Finals: Since the accumulated scores of Ardmore are affected by a walkover the first and second placings in 3B will be determined by drawing the teams involved (Ardmore and

Ballyduff Upper). St. Mary's v Play-off Winner 3. Ardmore or Ballyduff Upper v Play-off Winner 4. St. Olivers v Play-off Winner 1. Ardmore or Ballyduff Upper v Play-off Winner 2. THE DRAWS The draw for the places in Division 1 and 3B was held last weekend in Sanofi and presided over by the Chairman of the CCC Sean M. O’Regan in the presence of representatives from Ballygunner, De La Salle and Abbeyside. The placings were determined by the draw as follows: Division 1: 2 - Abbeyside 3 - Ballygunner 4 - De La Salle Division 3B: 1- Ardmore 2 - Ballyduff Upper The revised details for the qualifying rounds in the three Minor Hurling Championships are as follows: Division 1: Quarter-Finals: Ballygunner v Dungarvan De La Salle v Clonea Semi-Finals: Mount Sion v Quarter-Final Winner Abbeyside v Quarter-Final Winner Division 2 Play-Offs: St Mollerans v Portlaw / Ballyduff St Patricks v Tramore Quarter-Finals: Passage v Play-off Winner St Carthages v Play-off Winner Roanmore v Cois Bhride

Brickey Rangers v Erin’s Own/Ferrybank Division 3 Play-Offs: 1) Clan na nGael v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2) Cappoquin v Stradbally 3) Kilrossanty v An Ghaeltacht 4) Fourmilewater v St Saviours Quarter-Finals: St Mary's v Play-off Winner 3 Ardmore v Play-off Winner 4 St Olivers v Play-off Winner 1 Ballyduff Upper v Play-off Winner 2 PROVISIONAL DATES September 15th-17th: QuarterFinals in Division 1 and Play-Offs in Divisions 2 and 3 September 29th-Oct 1st: SemiFinals in Division 1 and QuarterFinals in Divisions 2 and 3. October 6th - 8th: Final in Division 1 and Semi-Finals in Division 2 and 3 October 13th15th: Finals in Division 2 and 3 Please note dates are subject to change - official notice will follow in due course. LAST WEEK’S RESULTS DIVISION 1

Winning performance by Villagers against Ballygunner Abbeyside …………………1-16; Ballygunner ………………. 0-15. IT was the home side Abbeyside who were the more fired up for this final Division 1 minor hurling Group

game at the splendid looking Burgery Grounds last Wednesday evening. From the outset, one could sense that the Villagers were on a mission here following two recent defeats to Mt. Sion and De LaSalle. The home team was winning the individual battles all over the field and an early goal by full forward Jake Moore from a breaking ball gave his team the initiative on the scoreboard throughout. A brace of points by an inform and focussed James O’Riordan, two white flags also by Man of the Match Sean Whelan Barrett and one each by midfielder Mark Twomey and Tom Looby gave the winners a 1-6 to 0-5 interval lead. The Gunners were depending on scores by Harry Ruddle to stay in touch with assistance from Stephen Jones, Paddy Leavey and Cormac Power. The Villagers improved further on the restart and they proceeded to open an 0-8 lead by the end of the third quarter on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-8. Bearach Moore was dependable from placed balls and the trio of Looby, Sean Whelan Barrett and Mark Twomey again worked the scoreboard to open what looked like a decisive winning margin. Credit the Gunners, though, they whittled away the home lead via points by Darragh Dawson, Tadhg Foley, Gavin Corbett and Harry Ruddle from placed balls to leave just a goal the difference with ten minutes of plat remaining on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-12. Full Forward Jake Moore steadied the

Villagers ship with a point from play but a brace of pointed frees by Ruddle left just 0-2 the difference with time running out, 1-13 to 0-14. Teams require leaders at this point and none more so popped up than Sean Whelan Barrett who struck two delightful points from play for Abbeyside to ensure a notable win for the home side. Ballygunner had three goal chances at the death but the Villagers defence stood firm and the visitors had to be content with a further Harry Ruddle pointed free to finish the scoring. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Sean Whelan Barrett, Mark Twomey, Jamie Walsh. Ballygunner’s Top Three: Harry Ruddle, Paddy Leavey, Gavin Corbett. Observer’s Man of the Match: Sean Whelan Barrett. Number of Scorers: Abbeyside 6. Ballygunner 7. Scores from Play: Abbeyside 1-13. Ballygunner 0-8. Frees For: Abbeyside 8. Ballygunner 13. Wides: Abbeyside 7. Ballygunner 8. Score of the Match: Tom Looby’s angled point for Abbeyside from near the side, the final score of the first half. Scorers – Abbeyside: Sean Whelan Barrett 0-6, Jake Moore 1-1, James O’Riordan, Mark Twomey, Tom Looby and Bearach Moore (f) 0-2 each, Jamie Walsh 0-1. Ballygunner: Harry Ruddle 0-8 (7f), Darragh Dawson 0-2, Stephen Jones, Cormac Power, Paddy

Leavey, Tadhg Foley and Gavin Corbett 0-1 each. Abbeyside: Aaron Beresford; Jack Kiely, Meldon Dwyer, Sean Kent; Johnny Treen, Shane Ahearne, Jamie Walsh; Mark Twomey, Ben Flynn; Bearach Moore, Sean Whelan Barrett, Dean Beresford; James Riordan, Jake Moore, Tom Looby. Sub: Michael Kiely for Jake Moore. Ballygunner: Mark Kilcannon; Sean Harney, Tadhg Foley, Matt Kiely; Tom Gallagher, Nick O’Donoghue, Darragh O’Keeffe; Kevin Mahony, Stephen Jones; Darragh Dawson, Patrick Leavey, Jack Troy; Harry Ruddle, Cormac Power, Gavin Corbett. Subs: Ciaran Power for Gavin Corbett, Jack Pierce for Stephen Jones, Conor Berry for Darragh Dawson. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo). LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Division 1: Mt. Sion 3-15; Clonea 2-14. Dungarvan walk over to DLS. Abbeyside 1-15; Ballygunner 0-15. Division 2A: Passage 3-13; Erins Own 4-8. St. Mollerans 5-10; Tramore 1-12. Division 2B: Cois Bhride 3-23; Portlaw 1-15. St. Carthages 1-23; Brickeys 2-12. Division 3A: St. Olivers 3-13; Clan Na Gael 1-16. Kilrossanty 5-15; St. Saviours 4-14. St. Mary’s 7-22; Stradbally 2-2. Division 3B: Ballyduff Upper 5-23; An Ghaeltacht 1-17. Cappoquin 7-17; Fourmilewater 211. Ardmore 8-13; Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 0-15.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

Brickeys oust An Rinn in second half THE LOCAL BAR WESTERN ‘C’ HURLING QUARTER FINALS

Referee Tom Mansfield (Cappoquin) pictured with team captains Stevie Ahearne (Brickeys) on left and Lucas O Cuirrin (An Rinn).

Brickey Rangers …………. 0-17; An Rinn ……………………... 0-8. THE near gale force wind was always going to play a part in the two Western Junior ‘C’ Hurling quarter finals at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. Playing with the elements in the first half, use of them was a must but when An Rinn went in at half time leading by just 0-6 to 0-4, bhi an scribhneoireacht ar an mballa, mar a dheirtha. An Rinn shot a tally of ten first half wides and without the Brickeys doing anything else, this was a key factor in An Rinn’s defeat. Seventeen minutes had elapsed when the teams were level at 0-3 each. David Ryan, Man of the Match Mikey O’Hanlon and the ever accurate Conor Walsh from

placed balls were the winners’ scorers while Corey Roche and two pointed frees by Pauric O Lionain were on target for An Rinn. Brickeys were there for the taking in the first half, they didn’t score from play from the 8th minute and their final point of the half arrived in added time from a Conor Walsh free, their first score for all of sixteen minutes. An Rinn didn’t take advantage, though, their amount of wides grew to double figures and it was just two further pointed frees by O Lionain and one from play by Ciaran O Toibin that gave them their interval lead of 0-6 to 0-4. The second half was all one way traffic on the scoreboard, An Rinn were confined to two points, one by

Pauric O Lionain and the second, a contender for score of the match by Conor Mac Diarmada. In the other camp, the stars of the show were Conor Walsh from placed balls and especially Mikey O’Hanlon from play as he struck 0-4 and one better than the other which stretched the Bushy Park team’s lead out all the more. Conor Walsh added to his first half tally with five more points with contributions also coming from David Ryan, Stevie Ahearne, Eoghan Curran and Diarmaid Tobin (f). The Brickeys have been paired against one of the championship favourites Shamrocks in the semifinals. Interesting as always, when there is a strong wind at a venue for a game is the poser do you play

with the wind in the first half or against it. While the wind never wins a match for any team, it certainly must be used to its best advantage when it is at your back. Brickeys Top Three: Mikey O’Hanlon, Conor Walsh, Diarmaid Tobin. An Rinn’s Top Three: Pauric O Lionain, Ray O Turraoin, Brian De Baruin. Observer’s Man of the Match: Mikey O’Hanlon. Number of Scorers: Brickeys 6. An Rinn 4. Scores From Play: Brickeys 0-12. An Rinn 0-4. Frees For: Brickeys 12. An Rinn 16. Wides: An Rinn 12. Brickeys 10. Score of the Match: Conor Mac

Diarmada’s 39th minute point for An Rinn. Scorers – Brickeys: Conor Walsh 0-7 (3f, 1’65’), Mikey O’Hanlon 0-5, David Ryan 0-2, Eoghan Curran, Stevie Ahearne and Diarmuid Tobin (f) 0-1 each. An Rinn: Pauric O Lionain 0-5 (4f), Corey De Roiste, Ciaran Toibin agus Conor Mac Diarmada 0-1 an duine. Brickeys: Cian O’Halloran; Richard Halpin, Sam Keoghan, Ian Walsh; Ryan O’Neill, Diarmaid Toibin, Eoghan Curran; Darragh O’Grady, Stevie Ahearne; Tadhg Tobin, David Ryan, Micheal Gee; Mikey O’Hanlon, Olan Casey, Conor Walsh. Subs: Thomas Landers for

Micheal Gee, Noah Whelan for David Ryan, Ray Landers for Richie Halpin. An Rinn: Nioclas O Conduin; Aaron O Crotaigh, Ray O Turraoin, Brian De Baruin; Shane O Donnabhain, Cillian O Murchadha, Pauric O Lionain; Corey De Roiste, Diarmaid O Foghlu; Lucas O Cuirrin, Dylan Toibin, Seaghan O Donnabhain; Conor Mac Diarmada, Ciaran Toibin, Jack O Domhnaill. Fir Ionaid: Sean O Laoighre do Diarmuid O Foghlu, Cian O Fathaigh do Jack O Domhnaill, Shane O Ceallaigh do Dylan Toibin, Neil O Muirithe do Alan O Crotaigh, Tom O Cadhla do Seaghan O Donnabhain.

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Late first half scores settle Kilgobinet Kilgobinet ………………… 3-13; Glen Rovers ………………... 3-9. WITH twenty eight minutes of the first half played in the second Junior ‘C’ hurling quarter final at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon, Glen Rovers, wind assisted, deservingly led by 2-8 to 1-3. An 0-8 cushion going in at the break would have been welcomed by the Melleray side but Kilgobinet upped their performance for the remaining few minutes and when Neil Phelan provided for a great goal by Tomas Fahey and Fahey and Ger Hickey followed up with minor scores, there was only 0-3 the difference as the teams entered the dressing rooms. In hindsight, this was the winning and the losing of this quarter-final but credit Glen Rovers, they staged a great comeback against the wind in the remaining minutes of the game but just could not penetrate a Kilgobinet defence superbly marshalled by their full back Eddie Cullinan. Compared to no green flag being raised in the first match, this was a horse of a different colour with four goals in the first moiety and another two on the restart. Glen Rovers dominated for all but the last few minutes of the first half. Kevin Power scored a second minute goal and by the time Ray McLone had hit his team’s second

they enjoyed a comfortable advantage on a scoreline of 2-6 to 1-1. Kilgobinet’s first goal came from Martin Curran in the 21st minute and it was badly required at a stage when his side was in arrears by 1-6 to 0-1. A wise move by the Kilgobinet sideline which brought full forward Neil Phelan out the field proved very beneficial in general play and he and Tomas Fahey were the nucleas for their team’s revival. The sides were level for the first time by the 37th minute courtesy of three points from placed balls by Tomas Fahey and one minute later, Kilgobinet hit the front for the first time when corner forward John Fennell found the net and he followed up with a fine point, 3-9 to 28 in Kilgobinet’s favour. Credit Glen Rovers, though, they proved their mettle and when Ray McClone struck for his second goal in the 45th minute, there was just the minimum between the teams. The winners replied with a Tomas Fahey pointed free and a Ger Hickey score, 3-11 to 3-8 to give the local side some breathing space but Glen Rovers were now enjoying their best spell of this half and Brian Hennessy reduced their deficit to 0-2 in the 52nd minute. Despite their undying efforts, Glen Rovers did not score again while Tomas Fahey found his range

THE LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR 'C' HURLING SEMI-FINAL DRAW Abbeyside v Kilgobinet Shamrocks v Brickeys

once more from a placed ball and sub Johnny Faulkner grabbed the insurance point in the 59th minute which gave Michael Guiry’s charges a 0-4 victory at the final whistle. This was a most enjoyable encounter following which Kilgobinet will now contest the semi-finals against Abbeyside. Kilgobinet’s Top Three: Tomas Fahey, Neil Phelan, Eddie Cullinan. Glen Rovers Top Three: Ray McClone, Kevin Power, Jason O’Neill. Observer’s Man of the Match: Tomas Fahey. Number of Scorers: Kilgobinet 6. Glen Rovers 6. Scores From Play: Kilgobinet 3-6. Glen Rovers 3-7. Frees For: Kilgobinet 15. Glen Roers 11. Wides: Kilgobinet 9. Glen Rovers 5. Score of the Match: Mikey Crowley’s 13th minute point from play and from a distance for Glen Rovers. Scorers – Kilgobinet: Tomas Fahey 1-8 (6f, 1’65’), John Fennell 1-1, Martin Curran 1-0, Ger Hickey 0-2, Mark Phelan and Johnny Faulkner 0-1 each. Glen Rovers: Mark Montayne 2-0, Kevin Power 1-2, Michael Crowley 0-3 (2f), Darragh O’Rourke 0-2, John Begley and Brian Hennessy 0-1 each. Kilgobinet: James Fennell; Jimmy Cullinan, Eddie Cullinan, JJ Fitzgerald; Jack Cullinan, Paudie Fahey, John Moloney; Tomas Fahey, John Cass; Mark Phelan,

Martin Curran, Ger Hickey; John Fennell, Neil Phelan, Philip Curran. Subs: Peter Lynch for Jimmy Cullinan, Johnny Faulkner for Jimmy Curran, Tommy Cullinan for John Fennell.

Glen Rovers: David Murray; Kevin O’Rourke, Philip O’Rourke, Jason O’Neill; Craig O’Shea, Craig Coughlan, Mark Montayne; Robert Crowley, Ray McClone; Darragh O’Rourke, Brian Hennessy,

Michael Crowley; Kevin Power, John Begley, Jack Houlihan. Subs: Gary O’Connor for Shane Coughlan, Kieran Flynn for Mark Montayne, Michael Bray for John Begley.

Team captains Michael Crowley (Glen Rovers), (left), and Tomas Fahey (Kilgobinet) shake hands before last Sunday's Western Junior 'C' Hurling championship quarterfinal game at the Fraher Field.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

County Senior Hurling Championship resumes BALLYGUNNER V DUNGARVAN The big question this year is what team if any is going to stop Ballygunner’s four in a row bid. The team with the best credentials to do so seem to be DLS and it is difficult to see Dungarvan get anything out of this game. The Gunners are quick to get going and the Blues are the opposite so this game could be done and dusted early on. WAITING LIST Ballygunner have a waiting list to get on to their side at present while every player on the local team will have to play out of their skins here if they are to stay with the county champions. Forecast: Ballygunner.

GROUP A FIXTURES Friday September 15th: BALLYDUFF V TALLOW in Fraher Field at 8 p.m. Saturday, September 16th: DE LA SALLE V ABBEYSIDE in Walsh Park at 2.30 p.m. Sunday, September 17th: BALLYGUNER V DUNGARVAN in Fraher Field at 7 p.m. BALLYDUFF V TALLOW The pick of the games in this group would seem to be the local derby between Ballyduff and Tallow. Pity the fixture isn’t on at the well appointed Cappoquin venue in daylight reminiscent of some outstanding occasions there in days gone by. It’s difficult to choose a winner here, both teams prop up the bottom of the table at present but the winner, if there is one, could well move up a few places considering the other fixtures in this group this weekend Forecast: A Draw. DLS V ABBEYSIDE The city side will be the clear favourites to win this encounter and stay on Ballygunner’s heels at the top of the group. If DLS can

Naomh Bríd U-8 hurlers who took part in the Annual Roanmore Charity Blitz on Saturday last.

Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship previews gain the automatic semi-final placing as they drew with An Rinn. However +38 pts may be a bit too much to achieve with Modeligo their final round opponents. Ballinameela will be hoping to

show some good form here and to give a decent performance ahead of their relegation battle against the bottom side in Group 2. Forecast: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg.

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SHAMROCKS V STRADBALLY This is a game that Stradbally will really need to win if they want an easier path in making the qualifiers while on the other hand, a win for the Shamrocks will push them closer to that goal. This is a very tight group of four but only one team will lose out on qualifying. This is a tight game to call, Michael Walsh will lead Stradbally as usual as best as he can but he will need support from more than Shane Aherne and a few more if they are going to defeat the Shamrocks who have the Roche and Lucey brothers to call on. It should be a close game but one feels if Colm Roche is in scoring form as he was against

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twelve months and if regular players are missing here as in other teams around the county, then the reason so is obvious. Cappoquin may be a better balanced side here but the three Bennett brothers will be hard to handle and if they are in form along with such as Ronan Walsh, Ken Cashell and Eugene O’Brien they can record the scores to clinch the win. Cappoquin have won the Munster title in this grade and that doesn’t happen by accident. The lack of championship games is holding this team back but they should have the better balance to record a narrow win. Forecast: Cappoquin.

COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2 Saturday, September 16th in Cappoquin at 5.45 p.m. SHAMROCKS V STRADBALLY Sunday, September 17th in Lismore at 1.30 p.m. CAPPOQUIN V BALLYSAGGART Cappoquin, his side will shade the verdict. Forecast: Shamrocks. BALLYSAGGART V CAPPOQUIN This pairing is bound to draw a big crowd to the Castle Farm venue, an ideal location for western teams to play in. Subject to correction both teams have played one championship game each in

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PASSAGE V MOUNT SION This is the pick of the games in this group and it should attract a big crowd to the city venue. Passage seem to hold the aces in this pairing and it will come as a surprise if Mt. Sion lower their colours. Eoin Kelly is still a big player for them and the team respond to his presence on the field. Mount Sion will be looking to Austin Gleeson to do it for his club. Facing the ball he can all but dominate any game if the will is there and if he plays well on Saturday, ‘Sion could upset predictions of a Passage win. Forecast: Passage. FOURMILEWATER V ROANMORE These teams have met at the Fraher Field in the championship for at least the past three years and

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Lismore have already lowered the colours of both Passage and Fourmilewater and they should make it three in a row this Saturday evening at the Fraher Field against pointless Portlaw. In their games to date they have scored 6-13 and 3-15 and they may well approach these figures again this week. LOST TWO GAMES Portlaw have already lost to Roanmore by 0-5 and to Passage by 2-20 to 0-12 and it is difficult to see them get the better of Dave Barry’s men here. They contested the relegation play-off last year and they seem to be heading in that direction again. Forecast: Lismore.

there has been precious little between them. Roanmore took the honours last year but of late they seem to have lost a few players and this may well impact on the result. Whether or which, any side with Jamie Barron and Conor Gleeson on board will be difficult to beat. Fourmilewater are an experienced outfit at this stage and add in such up and coming players as Dylan Guiry and Tom Barron, they can record their second championship win. Forecast: Fourmilewater.

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GROUP 2 Saturday, September 16th: PASSAGE V MOUNT SION in Walsh Park at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 16th: ROANMORE V FOURMILEWATER in Fraher Field at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, September 16th: LISMORE V PORTLAW in Fraher Field at 7 p.m.

St. Pat's under 9 hurlers at the annual Roanmore Charity Blitz.

COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 1 Saturday, September 16th in Cappoquin at 4.15 p.m. BALLINAMEELA V CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG THE result of this game will not lift Ballinameela into a qualifying position and so their opponents Clashmore/Kinsalebeg will be odds on to maintain their unbeaten record thus far. If they win their remaining two games and improve their scoring difference, they could

repeat their performance against Dungarvan and they look to be back to their best form this year, then they should collect their third brace of points. However, Abbeyside always perform well against the top teams and remember they had Ballygunner on the rack in the Fraher Field last Year when the lights decided to do a wobbly. It’s a big game for the Villagers who should give a good account of themselves. Forecast: DLS.

Well done to Cois Bhride u-8 hurlers who had a great day at the Roanmore blitz on Saturday winning two out of their three matches!

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Club Focus From the Files of the Dungarvan Observer Saturday, 13th September, 1997. LAWLORS HOTEL COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Nire back in County Final Nire 1-10; Gaultier 1-9. NIRE senior footballers dug deep at the Fraher Field on Sunday evening last to rescue this Lawlors Hotel County Senior football championship semi-final when all seemed lost with time running out to snatch a dramatic victory. Likewise from the outset Nire were short the services of perhaps their two most influential players, namely their team captains of their County title winning teams of 1992/’93, Pat and Ger Walsh. As often happens in such cases, the remainder of the Nire players pulled out an extra special effort to such an extent that amazingly, with just 11 minutes played, they led by 1-5 to 0-1 against an obviously shell shocked Gaultier team whose composure was badly rattled at this stage. Yet at the outset, Gaultier were awarded a 20 metre free to the left of the uprights. However, Anthony Fitzgerald’s effort tailed off and went wide. While another such effort prior to the interval fell short and was saved by M. J. Ryan. It’s little things like that which can make the difference. Big Pat Walsh opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, with Mossie O’Keeffe equalising in the 4th minute. Nire got a vital break early in the second half against Stradbally and they got the vital break here again in the 6th minute when Connie Power, who was to emerge as their best forward, floated a free into the Gaultier goal area where Kevin Mulcahy got his fist to the ball which then struck right full back Thomas Dunphy to be deflected to the net.

Connie Power (7th minute), Michael Guiry (free in the 8th minute), Tom Condon (10th minute) and Connie Power (again in the 11th minute) pointed to leave the scoring at 1-5 to 0-1. We had no further scores in the opening half. On the turnover Gaultier bounced back into contention as they tacked on four points per Liam Daniels, Anthony Fitzgerald (0-2 from frees), and a neat 37th minute point per Paul Foley, 1-5 to 0-5. Both teams scored three points each between the 45th and 53rd minutes. They were back on level terms when Anthony Fitzgerald’s free kick saw Paul Fitzgerald get his fist to direct the ball to the net, 1-8 all. Gaultier wing back Ken Westman kicked over a great point in the 55th minute, while Paudie Halpin pointed in the 58th minute to again level the scoring at 1-9 all. Now it was all down to whichever side would get the vital break. It went to Nire as a long ball in saw the bounce going to substitute Bobby Power who drove over a vital match winning point in the 60th minute to ensure Nire’s participation in their fifth county senior football championship final, six if one counts the 1989 replay. In a fine team effort the performance of Tom Walsh, Ian Walsh, big Pat Walsh, Kevin Mulcahy and Connie Power stood out. With Tony Condon in the first half. While Sean Cullinane, Eamonn Cullinane, Liam Daniels, Ken Westman, Shane Bergin and Anthony Fitzgerald stood out for Gaultier. Nire scorers: 1-0 (own goal), C. Power 0-3, P. Walsh (big), K. Mulcahy, B. Power, M. Guiry and T. Condon 0-1 each. Gaultier scorers: P. Fitzgerald 1-0, A. Fitzgerald 0-4, L. Daniels, P. Foley, E. Kirwan and K. Westman 0-1 each. Nire: M. J. O’Ryan; J. Moore, T. Walsh, M. Byrne; D. Ryan, I. Walsh, P. Prendergast; T. Condon, P. Wash; C. Power, M. Guiry, S. Cuddy; B. Wall, K. Mulcahy, P. Halpin. Subs: B. Power for B. Wall; B. Kearney for T. Condon. Gaultier: A. Doherty; T. Dunphy, G. Cullinane, E. Fitzgerald; R. Walsh, S. Cullinane, K. Westman; L. Daniels, E. Cullinane; E. Kirwan, S. Bergin, P. Fitzgerald; M. O’Keeffe, P. Foley, A. Fitzgerald. Subs: E. Fitzgerald for G. Cullinane; M. Boyle for P. Foley. Referee: B. Power (Mount Sion).

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY ARDMORE CAPTURE MINOR DIVISIONAL TITLE Championship: Western Minor football championship final. Venue: Fraher Field. Date: Wednesday, 3rd September, 1995. Half-time score: Ardmore 0-8; Kilrossanty 0-1. Full-time score: Ardmore 4-8; Kilrossanty 0-6. Ardmore: Damien Lenane; Declan Prendergast, Michael Supple, Patrick Conway; Austin Flavin, Ciarán Foley, Killian McCarthy; Seamus Prendergast, John Conway (Capt.); Wayne Hennessy, Cathal Hennnessy, Declan Lenane; Richie Hennessy, James O’Donnell, James O’Neill. Subs: Brian Lenane for Wayne; Jamie Hennessy for Declan Lenane and Adrian O’Donnell for Richie Hennessy. Scorers: James O’Neill 1-3, James O’Donnell 1-2, John Conway 1-2, Declan Lenane 1-1.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 24 Forecasts. 16 Correct. 8 Incorrect. Success Rate: 66.6%. This Week’s Forecasts: SHC: Ballyduff v Tallow- A Draw, DLS V (Abbeyside), Ballygunner v (Dungarvan), Lismore v (Portlaw), Fourmilewater v (Roanmore), Passage v (Mt. Sion). West IHC: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Ballinameela), Shamrocks v (Stradbally), Cappoquin v (Ballysaggart). West J’A’H: Ardmore v (Tourin), Colligan v (Kilrossanty). CO MHC: Div 1: DLS v (Clonea), Ballygunner v (Dungarvan). Div 2: Portlaw v (St. Mollerans) v St. Pats v (Tramore). Div 3: Kilrossanty v (An Ghaeltacht), Clan Na Gael v (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg), Cappoquin v (Stradbally), Fourmilewater v (St. Saviours). To Date: 375 Forecasts. 254 Correct. 121 Incorrect. Success Rate: 67.7%.

Sam Battye with his daughter Ava from Stradbally after Waterford had beaten Cork in the AllIreland Senior Hurling semi-final at Croke Park.

New book tells the story of the Sam Maguire Cup THE ornate silver cup based on the Ardagh Chalice is one of the most coveted trophies in Irish sport and underlines the appeal and reach of the GAA across Ireland. ‘Sam’s’ shining glint never fails to command attention, turning heads everywhere it goes, provoking interest and curiosity, and embellishing every occasion it graces. Yet, very few Irish people know its history. A new book by Kieran Connolly, Sam Maguire: the Man and the Cup, tells the story behind the cup. With a foreword by Aogán Ó Fearghail, President of the GAA, it describes Maguire’s role in the GAA. The final chapters describe the most notable All-Ireland football finals and interesting facts and figures. Sam Maguire’s life began in Dunmanway, as Ireland commenced the final fight for independence. He played a major role in

Western Board Fixtures Saturday, 16th September Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship Ballinameela v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in Cappoquin 4.15 pm Shamrocks v Stradbally in Cappoquin 5.45 pm The Local Bar Junior A Hurling Championship Colligan v Kilrossanty in Bushy Park 2.00 pm Tourin v Ardmore in Fraher Field 2.00 pm. Sunday, 17th September Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship Cappoquin v Ballysaggart in Lismore 1.30 pm. Western Board Results Radley Engineering Intermediate Football C’ship Ballinacourty 1-7; Ballyduff 1-8. Colligan 2-13; Stradbally 1-7. Geraldines 0-5; Dungarvan 5-9. The Local Bar Junior “A” Hurling C’ship Kilrossanty 0-8; Ardmore 2-18. St. Mary’s 1-10; Tourin 0-7. Lawlors Hotel Junior Football C’ship Affane 2-11; Lismore 0-9. The Local Bar Junior “C” Hurling C’ship Brickey Rangers 0-17; An Rinn 0-8. Melleray 3-9; Kilgobinet 3-13.

Ireland’s fight for independence, taking a senior role in the IRA in London where he was the main

agent of Michael Collins, as well as playing an important part in encouraging the development of the GAA. He died penniless from TB in 1927. His friends recognised his significant contribution to the GAA and decided to give a cup to the GAA to perpetuate his memory: the Sam Maguire Cup. Sam Maguire: the Man and the Cup recounts, the origins of the design of the cup and the story of its creation. Published by Mercier Press, Sam Maguire, the Man and the Cup, will be available nationwide from 6th September, 2017. RRP €12.99. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kieran Connolly is, like Sam Maguire, a native of Dunmanway in West Cork, though he has lived and worked in Dublin since the late 1970s. He has a keen interest in Irish history, particularly the period of the War of Independence.

Ode to Derek and the Deise I loves me county boi rang around all weekend The latest Irish trend We’ve been driven round the bend With non-stop talk Of systems, missing men will this be 2008 all over again? Alas! What’s another year For the Deise men Another roaring, roller coaster campaign Trying to heal a naggin All-Ireland pain Our support and love for Waterford Will never wane Raise your glass for another year Ending with a tear As we watched Derek and Dan Get the most out of every man. I can’t wait for next season Might’ve gone cracked like Mullane Lost all sense and reason Buzzin for another trick from Austin Gleeson The Brick ready to battle for another season. Next year.... We may or may not achieve that bounty Whatever happens all I’ll say is By God, I loves me county. Stradbally Fan.

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St. Pats Juveniles St. Pat’s COLLIGAN EMMETTS FIELD DAY A big day last Sunday for the Colligan Emmetts GAA Club, they held their annual field day and many of our underage teams played throughout the day. The entire day's events were organised fantastically well and there were lots of things to do for the many children in attendance. One of the highlights of the day, for this correspondent, was witnessing one of the least controversial refereeing decisions of all time. The referee of the under 12 football match used all his refereeing experience to synchronise the half-time break with the arrival of a tropical downpour. The girls took shelter while the squall passed and resumed play as the sun broke through the clouds. Thankfully, the weather stayed fair for the rest of the day. At 6 pm the Colligan adult team lined-out against Ballinameela and the evening finished off with the turning on of the club's new pitch lights. Congratulations to all the Colligan volunteers involved for making the day happen, it was a great experience for all our young players. UNDER 9 HURLING Well done to our under 9's who had 3 games last Saturday in the Annual Roanmore Charity Blitz. Games were played in the Mount Sion GAA grounds Vs St. Olivers, St. Mary’s & Douglas. Congratulations to all involved in organising the event. UNDER 10 HURLING Well done to St. Pat's under 10 hurlers, who put in a strong performance against their Abbeyside counterparts last Wednesday night at Abbeyside. CÚL CAMP KIT Quite a lot of Cúl Camp Kit was left behind in Bohadoon after the camp ended. If your child is missing any of their kit please contact Mary Fahey or any club mentor. There is a good chance that we will be in a position to return it to the rightful owner. FUNDRAISING St. Pat's Juvenile GAA & Ladies Football Club main fundraising effort is our monthly draw "Split the Pot". Tickets for the next draw are available from parents, mentors, Healy's Daybreak - The Pike Service Station, Quill's Pub - The Pike, Dungarvan & Queally's Bar. Tickets €2 or 3 for €5. The next draw will be held in Tommy Hallinan's Bar, Kilgobinet. St. Pat's is a growing club with lots of financial commitments, your support of this draw is much appreciated. CLUB KIT The official Saint Patrick's Club Kit is available at www.oneills.com NOTES If any coaches or mentors have content for the notes please forward same to Willie Whelan 086 2748377 william@deisedesign.ie

Mitchels John Mitchels INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We play favourites St. Saviour’s in the Eastern semi-final this Saturday in Kill. Throw-in for the game is 3:30 p.m. The lads have prepared well since the last game. Hopefully, they will have a full team to pick from and give a good account of themselves. Please come out and support the team. UNDERAGE We play St. Saviour’s in Ballybeg this Friday in under 11. Training moved to Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. CONFINED DRAW Congratulations to John Curley Walsh, current selector and former star player on being this week's winner. ALL-IRELAND Now that the dust has settled, I would like to thank Eleanor and Molly for the professional way in which they dealt with the tickets for the AllIreland. As for the match itself it was heartbreaking to come so close and not taste victory. Everyone in our club respects the work the management and team put in over the past year. Everyone of them should be proud of their adventure and look forward to having another go next year. The great thing about sport is there will always be any day!

Shamrocks Shamrocks (KINDLY SPONSORED BY ALLEN ENGINEERING & AGRI SALES LTD.) CLUB LOTTO Lotto draw held on 5th September, the numbers drawn were 5-17-24-28, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Hilary Crowley, Marian Forbes, Mary Flanagan, Mary Hayes, and Ann O'Keeffe. Saturday, 9th September, numbers drawn were 1-2-12-28, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Mary Kenneally, Margaret England, Jason Ahearne, Georgie Mills, Michael Condon. Next week's jackpot will be €6,600. INTERMEDIATE HURLING All of four and a half months since our first round game against Cappoquin back in April, we are finally playing our second round match against Stradbally this Saturday evening at 5.45

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p.m. in Cappoquin. It's pointless debating the system at this stage, we have to get on with it. A couple of injuries have not helped our cause, and Stradbally have proven tough opponents before. With only three games in the group stages, a win is very important, and we wish the lads the best of luck on Saturday. Come along and give them some support. JUNIOR FOOTBALL As we received a walkover from Tallow in the quarter-final of the Western Championship, we are now into the semi-final, and we have been drawn against Sliabh gCua, date and time to be arranged later. CARDIAC SCREENING Shamrocks have organised a Cardiac Screening Clinic for players and members next Saturday in Knockanore National School. This is aimed at reducing cases of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. The cost is €65 per person, but is free to Laya members. If you are interested in availing of this clinic, please contact any committee member.

An Coilligean/ Coilligean/ An Na h-Emmetigh h-Emmetigh Na GALWAY EDGE OUT WATERFORD IN THRILLING DECIDER Commiserations to Colin Dunford and the Waterford Senior hurlers on their narrow defeat to Galway in last Sunday week’s unique AllIreland SHC Final. Thanks to Colin and his team mates along with the management for the memories they've given us throughout what's been a great season. This team will be back! Deise Abu! INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL QUARTER-FINAL Well done to our Intermediate footballers who booked their spot in the divisional Championship semi-final (along with securing our Intermediate status for 2018) following a hard fought win over a battling Stradbally outfit in Saturday evening's Western Quarter-Final played in difficult weather conditions at Fraher Field. The Reds dominated the majority of the opening period, with wind advanatge they deservedly held a four point lead at the interval. We upped our performance upon the resumption and improved in the 2nd half kicking some good scores and in the end recorded a good win. We now play neighbours Modeligo in the semi-final on a date to be decided. JUNIOR "A" HURLING C'SHIP We play Kilrossanty in Round 3 this Saturday (16/9) at 2 pm in Bushy Park, best of luck to all involved. CLUB FIELD DAY Thank you to all who came along last Sunday (10/9) to our Open Field Day, a fantastic day was had by all. We had a few showers to avoid but they didn't dampen our spirits. It was wonderful to see all the kids and adults enjoying themselves. We would like to thank John Dunford (pony rides), Claire Flynn (photographer), Muriel Healy (shop), Michael Tobin (MC), Stephen Ryan (tables and chairs), Seán Wall (car park), our face painting girls and Eibhlín and Mary for dishing out the refreshments all day. Thank you to St Pats and Kilrossanty juvenile clubs for great underage games. Seeing our adult team winning the inaugural Paddy McGrath shield was a great way to finish off the day. Our day drew to a close with Tomas Horgan turning on our new pitch lights and having so many club members who donated to this facility in attendance was fantastic. The club would like to give special thanks to Tomas and Gerard Horgan, John Hennebry, Paddy Ryan and Michael McCarey for their dedication in getting the lights for our club. Photos of the day to follow. Many thanks everyone. SYMPATHY We'd like to extend our sincere sympathy to our football captain, Gavin Whelan on the death of his grandfather, Rory Wyley Snr. last week. Rory was a true legend and covered many a Colligan game down the years and indeed was a spectator at our County Final victory last November in Walsh Park, he'll be sdaly missed. A minute's silence was held prior to our game against Stradbally last Saturday evening. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. We'd also like to offer sympathy to the family and friends of the late Christy Keane who died recently, may he rest in peace

Nire/Fourmilewater COUNTY JUNIOR FOOTBALL FINAL Congratulations to our Junior footballers who defeated Gaultier 1-13 to 1-11 in the County Junior B football final in Lemybrien last Friday night. The lads had to survive a great second half comeback by Gaultier to capture a second title in three years. Well done to Craig Guiry, Colm Ryan, Captain David Nugent and the entire panel of players on a great campaign that culminated with this great victory. Irrespective of what the rest of the year brings, we have at least one trophy on the mantle

St. Pat's Under 10 hurlers who overcame adversity and a substantial early deficit to triumph over Fourmilewater. MINOR HURLING The final round of the league section of the championship saw Stradbally visit Bunmahon last Wednesday evening, 6th Sept. With the pitch in excellent condition it made for a good game of hurling. Alas there was only one team in it who completely dominated proceedings from the outset. In the end we ran out winners by 7-22 to 2-2 and this game did nothing for ourselves nor the opposition. However, we finished the campaign on top of the table, as we face into the knockout stages in the coming weeks. By all accounts we will have a quarter final clash against the winners of Kilrossanty and An Ghaeltacht. More anon. U-11 FOOTBALL Our ‘maroon’ team made the trip to Gaultier last Wednesday evening, 6th Sept, hoping that this team could compete with the standard bearers for football in the East. This we managed for long spells but Gaultier were a bit more clinical when it came to taking their scores. The damage was done in the opening half as they led by 8 at the break with a few defensive errors costing us dear. The second half was tit-for-tat, but in the end the Barony boys were the victors by 6-7 to 4-2. Meanwhile the ‘white’ team had a bad experience in Ferrybank as the home team were way too strong for us winning on a scoreline of 13-8 to 1-2. Still we plugged away gamely to the very end in difficult circumstances. U-12 FOOTBALL Kill was the venue for the latest round of the league last Friday night, 8th Sept. as we welcomed Ballyduff. We were unbeaten coming into this one and we kept that record intact as we recorded a win by 4-5 to 2-5 in a good game of football. Noah Guiry O’Shea, Colm Sullivan and Peter Phelan were the goal scorers and it could have been more only for the opposition keeper to make some fine saves. We have one remaining game left against Portlaw on Friday week, where a win would see us win the league. U-14 HURLING SEMI-FINAL Our Division 3 semi-final will take place next Monday, 18th September at a neutral venue where we play the winners of Fourmilewater and Sacred Heart. Best of luck to all concerned!

piece. An Uidhir Abu!! COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TWO Hard luck to our Senior footballers who lost out 2-15 to 2-11 to Stradbally in a cracking game of football last Sunday evening. This result now leaves us having to take a longer route to retain the Conway Cup. That journey begins with a tie against Gaultier. No date for this fixture has been made. COUNTY SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3 The county Senior hurling championship resumes this weekend. This Saturday our Senior hurlers take on Roanmore at 5:30 pm in the Fraher Field. Please make every effort to come along and support the Benji Whelan and the team. COUNTY MINOR HURLING Q/FINAL Best of luck to our Minor Hurlers who take on St. Saviours at noon in the Millfield for a place in the Division 3 semi-final. Please try and come along and support Dick Guiry and the lads.

their place this in the Final of the Clerihan Hurling Tournament. ANNUAL FRANK MAHER TOURNAMENT Well done to our U-10's who had the honor of taking part in the Frank Maher Annual Tournament in St.Mary’s of Clonmel. We played Erins Own, Naas and Sixmilebridge. Winning one, drawing the next and losing one. This secured our place in the B Semi-Finals against Ballyboden (Dublin) where we lost out by the narrowest of margins. These players played their hearts out, gave it everything they had. Never giving up in any of the very entertaining and enjoyable games. Well done to you all. They were fantastic. Huge thank you to the parents and grandparents who got behind the kids and showed their support. U-14 HURLING: KILROSSANTY 3-14; FOURMILEWATER 4-7. The U-14's finished their league campaign against a very skilled Kilrossanty side. Despite being behind by 9 pts at half-time, the lads staged a great fight back in the second half but lost narrowly in the end by 4 pts. They have finished second in their group and qualified for a county quarter-final. U-15 HURLING A great win for our U-15 hurlers last week against St. Pats in the semi-final. In what was a very tightly contested game that had both teams in the lead at various stages throughout. Our lads ended the first half in front. We got the better start to the second half but credit to St. Pat’s, they battled hard and were well on top in the last 15 minutes which deservedly gained them the chance for extra time. There was only one team in the extra time and great credit must go to our lads who ran out winners after some excellently scored points and a couple of goals. Well done to all the lads and best of luck in the final. MILLFIELD BOOKINGS: Please note that all bookings for the field either matches or training are to be made through Muiris Walsh 086 8159136. The schedule can now be viewed on the “Millfield Bookings” Facebook page. Also please let know if you have a match or are training.

HURLERS FOR HOPE GOLF CLASSIC In aid of Fourmilewater GAA Club and The Hope Foundation. Venue: West Waterford Golf Course. Date: September 29th and 30th, 2017 €120 per team of 4 Two scores counts on each hole Ladies Prize, Mixed ladies and Gent’s Prize, Non GUI member prize. Booking available Tom Halpin 087 2583210, Brendan Reilly 087 8345523, Adam Danaher 083 0429332. NIRE/FOURMILEWATER JUVENILES ANNUAL ROANMORE GROUND HURLING CHARITY BLITZ We had three teams playing in the annual Roanmore ground hurling blitz on Saturday, two teams in the under 9 and one team in the under 8. All teams played some great hurling and were very competitive in all their games. We had approximately 25 players playing so the future of the club looks good. Well done to all players involved and thanks to Roanmore for a great day out. U-10 Congratulations to the U-10's who secured

Juveniles Cumann Camogaíochta Mary’s Juveniles St.Mary’s St. Cumann Camogaíochta na Rinne na

U-16 HURLING Our U-16’s unbeaten start to the championship came to a shuddering halt in Ballygunner last Tuesday evening, 5th Sept, when the home team gave us a lesson in hurling. While we were missing a few regulars, it was no excuse for a poor performance and the less said the better. Three nights later we had a chance to make amends when we travelled to Carrickbeg to take on St. Mollerans in the final group game. It was hard to believe it was the same team that lined out 3 nights previously as we played some fine hurling to defeat Mollerans on a 4-10 to 1-10 scoreline. A few positional switches by the selectors seemed to have done the trick, as Paul Allen and Tomas Mooney put in a great shift in midfield, while Jack Halley’s switch to full forward seemed to have the desired affect as he notched 3 goals. These results have left us joint top, as we now go forward into the knockout stages of Division 3.

CAILÍNÍ FÉ 10 Bhailigh cailíní fé 10 le chéile i nDún Garbhán ar an Satharn, 19ú Lúnasa chun páirt a ghlacadh sa Blitz. D’éirigh thar bharr leo agus an bua acu ar dhá fhoireann ó Chluain Fhiaidh agus foireann ó Dún Garbhán. Maith sibh cailíní agus bhur traenálaithe! Leanann traenáil gach Déardaoin 7-8 i.n. Tá deire na bliana tagtha do chailíní óga fé 8. Is iontach an dul chun chinn atá déanta acu a fheiscint le cúpla mí anuas. Bhaineadar taitneamh as na seisiún traenála, na blitz and gan dearúd ar an cluiche agus an páirtí a bhí ag na cailíní chun deire a chur len bliain. Bain taitneamh as an brise. Tá ag éirí go hiontach le cailíní i Comórtas fé 13, le dhá chluiche buaite acu as trí i Port Lách. Go néirí ádh libh.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

Brickey Rangers LOTTO Numbers drawn 1-7-8-14 no winner of €3,800 Jackpot €25 to each of the following: Paddy Fraher, Aoibhin Keane, Liz Nyhan and Vinny & Cathriona McCarthy. Thursday night's draw will be held in The Local Bar with a jackpot of €3,900. ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL TICKET Winners in the Club following the draw which took place in Fraher Field by the Club Officers and members of the Committee. Five Names drawn for 1 tickets were Brian Hilliard, Joanie McGrath, Jacinta Gee, Angela Whelan, Olan Casey. JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior hurlers took on An Rinn last Sunday morning in the Western Junior C QuaterFinal in a wind swept Fraher Field. Ring playing with the strong breeze in the first half lead at half time 0-6 to 0-4. With the wind in the Brickey lads advantage it was the making of them scoring 13 points in the second half. They are now throught to the semi-final Vs Shamrocks on a date TBC. Final score on the day Brickey Rangers 0-17; An Rinn 0-8. MINOR HURLING We played our final league section game on Wednesday last when we travelled to Lismore to take on St. Carthages combination side.We were well beaten on a scoreline of 1-23 to 2-12. We have finished 2nd in the league and will play Ferrybank/Erin's Own in a quarter-final on September 30th. A lot of work needed between now and then. We play Ardmore in a challenge game this Wednesday at 6.30 pm. JUVENILE NOTES U-14 hurling: We will play the County semifinal next Monday 18th. Best of luck boys! U-13 hurling: We travelled to Ardmore last Wednesday for the Western semi-final V An Rinn. Our boys put up a great display of hurling and battled hard against a very strong Gaeltacht side. An Rinn came out winners in the end 3-7 to 1-7. U-12 football: The next game in the Town & County for this team took place last Friday evening in Bushy where we faced a very strong team Cois Brid side. The teams were very equally matched from the off. Our boys played with huge determination and we were treated to a great game. Final score a draw. U-11: Our U-11's played a challenge game last Saturday in Bushy against Ballyduff. They had a great work-out against a strong Ballyduff side. U-9 & U-10: Last Saturday the U-9's and U8's panels took part in the Roanmore Charity Hurling blitz, over 130 teams took part from mostly neighbouring counties. The U-8's played against Erin's Own (Cork), Camross (Wexford) and De La Salle. These young boys and girls played some brilliant ground hurling, showing their hurling skills, determination and teamwork. Having given their all, they were understandably tired at the end when lining up to accept their well earned medals, for many on the u8 panel this was their first hurling medal, so a special congratulations is in order! The U-9's played versus Erins Own from Cork and Davidstown Cornacuddy from Wexford. All the lads got to play almost every minute which is great for their development as young hurlers. They played strongly, showed excellent support play for each other and took their scores well. Overall, a fantastic team display and the boys were delighted to collect their medals at the end. Lastly, a mention for three of this U-9 panel who began playing hurling earlier this year and were winning their first hurling medal! Congratulations and well played to all players on both panels. Both u-8 and u-9 panels were cheered on by a big following of family members and a big thank you to all those who were able to travel. It is brilliant to see the continued development in these young Brickey boys and girls. Training continues at 10.30 a.m. every Saturday morning at Bushy Park, for U-10 and 9's on the second pitch and U-8/7/6's on the main pitch. New players are more than welcome

Shamrocks Ladies Football U-15 CHAMPIONSHIP It was a busy week for our U-15s who played both St. Annes and Erins Own last week in our final games of the league section of the U-15 Championship. On Tuesday evening, we faced St. Annes in Dunhill knowing that a win would ensure we’d qualify for the semi-final stages. Similar to our U-14 game against the same opposition a week earlier, we got off to a great start with a goal from Catherine Hynes in the opening minute. We followed this up with points from Aobhla Motherway, Caithlin Pratt and Catherine Hynes before St. Annes registered their first point. Just before half-time Caithlin Pratt finished a well worked move to the net to give us a half-time lead of 2-6 to 0-1. The scoreline didn’t reflect the pattern of the game however, as we needed some superb defending from Jessica McSweeney and Amy O’Brien and a number of brilliant saves from

7 to 8 year old group with Waterford Senior Hurlers Stephen Bennett and Patrick Curran and Coaches Barry Dunne, Kevin Daly and Taylor Murray at the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp Fraher Field organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] goalkeeper Leanne Costigan to prevent St. Annes scoring and ensuring the game was much closer than the scoreline suggested. On the resumption, St. Annes aided by the strong breeze scored a hat-trick of unanswered points and were beginning to put a lot of pressure on our back line. However, a brace of goals from Aobhla Motherway prevented a comeback, and a late consolation goal from St. Annes meant we deservedly qualified for the semi-finals as the game finished Shamrocks 4-8; St. Annes 1-6. Last Friday we played our second game of the week when we hosted an unbeaten Erins Own team in Knockanore. Both teams went into the game at the top of the league table and already qualified for the semi-finals. We started the game well and opened the scoring with a Catherine Hynes pointed free. Erins Own then replied with a point before Aobhla Motherway rounded the Erins Own fullback and dispatched the ball to the net. We then added points from Catherine Hynes, Rachel Roche and Caithlin Pratt before Erins Own goaled to give us a three point lead at halftime. At the beginning of the second half Erins Own reduced the deficit with four points before we responded with a Catherine Hynes pointed free and a superb goal, brilliantly finished by Caithlin Pratt. As the game entered the final quarter an older and more physical Erins Own team began to get on top and went into the lead with two goals scored within a minute before Catherine Hynes lobbed the goalkeeper to give Erins Own just a goal lead with time almost up. In injury time we almost got that equaliser when a Joanne Lonergan shot went agonisingly wide before Erins Own got the insurance score when they goaled from the resulting kick-out to leave the final score: Erins Own 4-08; Shamrocks 3-05. We now await confirmation of our opponents in the semi-final.

time almost up. At this stage both teams missed chances to get the winning score and would have happily settled for a draw in what was a game played between two evenly matched teams that neither side deserved to lose. With time almost up, we got once more opportunity as Abbey Aherne played a precision pass to Bronagh Motherway who soloed in from the wing and calmly slotted the ball over the bar with almost the last kick of the game to give us the lead as the full time whistle blew. Final Score: Shamrocks 1-6; Brickey Rangers 2-2. We now face the winners of the Abbeyside/Comeragh Rangers semi-final in the County Final, which is currently fixed for Saturday, September 23rd.

involved for all their effort throughout the year! NA DÉISE JUNIOR LADIES FOOTBALL Well done to the Na Déise ladies footballers who had a great win over Kilrossanty/Brickeys on Saturday last to win the County final U-8 HURLING The Naomh Bríd U-8 hurlers took part in the Annual Roanmore Charity Blitz on Saturday last. The boys played really well in their three games where they took on Horeswood from Wexford, De La Salle Waterford and Ballincollig from Cork. A special mention to James Quinn who scored his frist goal for Naomh Bríd and also to Kieran Power who made his debut for the club on the day. Well done boys, keep up the good work!

Team: Courtney Chambers, Suin Hurley, Annablle Allender, Amber Neville, Olivia Forbes, Roisin Hunt, Abbey Aherne, Caoimhe Whelan, Niamh, Spillane, Neesha Whelan, Deirdre Roche, Ava Geary, Bronagh Motherway, Lily Roche

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Team: Leanne Costigan, Amy O’Brien, Jessica McSweeney, Doireann Ormonde, Olivia Mason, Abbey Morrissey, Rachel Roche, Joanne Lonergan, Claire O’Keefe, Catherine Hynes, Emma Roche, Caithlin Pratt, Aobhla Motherway, Meadhbh Ormonde, Caoimhe Casey, Anna Stewart, Anna McDonnell, Ellen Ryan, Kate Sheehan.

U-15 HURLING We played Fourmilewater on Thursday night last in Bushy Park in the semi-final of division 2 U-15 hurling, where we were treated to what can only be described as a wonderful game of hurling. It was score for score throughout the 1st half with Fourmilewater leading by 2 points at half-time. When play resumed, Fourmilewater seemed to get the better of us and with 5 minutes to go, we were 7 points down but we weren’t finished yet. We scored 1-2 from play and 2 points form fress to bring the game to extra-time. We scored first in extra-time but with tiredness setting in and our physically strong opposition, we conceded some soft goals in the dying moments of the game. We eventually lost on a scoreline of 06-18 to 1-21, the final scoring margin is not a true reflection of how close this game was throughout and the huge effort put by every player on the night. All in all, it was a brilliant game to be involved in and all the best to Fourmilewater in the final. Well done lads! U-14 HURLING Naomh Bríd/St. Pat’s play Passage on Mnday, 11th Sept. in the U-14 division 1 hurling quarterfinal. The prize for the winners is a semi-final clash with Ballygunner the following Monday night. Best of luck lads! U-13 HURLING U-13 is now finished for the season. A big thanks to all the trainers, players and everyone

U-12 LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL Our U-12s were also in action last Wednesday evening when they played their County SemiFinal versus Brickey Rangers in Bushy Park. We opened the scoring in the first quarter with a goal from Ava Geary before Brickey Rangers replied with two points. We then added two points from the boot of Neesha Whelan which was followed by a superb effort from Niamh Spillane to extend our lead, before a goal from Brickey Rangers reduced the deficit to just two points leaving the score at half-time: Shamrocks 1-04; Brickey Rangers 1-02. At the beginning of the second half we added a point from Neesha Whelan, which would be the only score from both teams until the dying minutes of the game. We then had a period of pressure where Brickey Rangers tried to reduce our lead but were finding it difficult to get past our half back line of the outstanding Oliva Forbes at centre back, who was superbly aided by Roisin Hunt and Amber Neville on both wings. As the game approached the final minutes it looked as if we would hold on, but Brickey Rangers eventually beat our defence to score the equalising goal with

U-13 CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-13s are due to face St. Pats in the semi-final of the U-13 Championship. We’re currently waiting on confirmation of details of the fixture and will inform players/parents by text once confirmed. BEST OF LUCK Best of luck to the Shamrocks Ladies players who will receive their Junior Cert results this Wednesday. Enjoy the celebrations girls!! WOOLLY BOBBLE HATS We still have some Shamrocks Ladies woolly bobble hats left over from earlier in the year. If any players or parents would like to buy a hat they will be available after training/matches for the next few weeks at a cost of €10.

Brid Naomh Brid

LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw in Dunphy’s Bar there was no winner of €10,000 lotto jackpot. There were three match 3 winners on the night who were Yvonne O’Donnell, Leona Guiry O’Shea and Brendan Gallagher. The numbers drawn were 10,12, 17 & 20. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our player and committee member Fergal Whelan and his wife Olive on the birth of their second child Seoda last week. ALL-IRELAND On behalf of everyone involved in the club I would like to thank everyone involved with the Waterford hurlers for the enjoyment and great days they gave us this year.

Upper Ballyduff Ballyduff Upper INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Ballyduff beat Ballinacourty in the Western Intermediate Football Quarter-Final on a scoreline of 1-8 to 1-7, played in Cappoquin on Saturday afternoon. Dungarvan will provide the opposition in the semi-final. SENIOR HURLING Ballyduff will play Tallow in the 3rd group game of the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship this Friday at 8 p.m. in Fraher Field, Dungarvan. LADIES FOOTBALL Well done to Ballyduff's Ladies football team who beat Dungarvan last Saturday to win the Waterford County Intermediate Championship. Best of luck to the team in the Munster Club Championship.

Rinne na Rinne CLG Na IOMÁINT SÓISEAR Thug iomáinaithe sóisir na Rinne aghaidh ar Ródaithe na Brice an Domhnach seo chaite ins an cluiche 1/4 ceannais an iarthar. Nuair a thug an dá foireann aghaidh ar a chéile cúpla seachtain roimhe seo ní raibh mórán eatarthu agus fuair fir Na Rinne an lámh an uachtar orthu! Cluiche difriúl a bhí ann ar an Domhnach faraoir, agus bhí Na Brice ró láidir do na leaids ar an lá. Bhí blian maith acu sa grád seo agus dheineadar an mhaith chun cailiú do na babhtaí ceannais. Scór: An Rinn 0-8; Ródaithe na Brice 0-17.

LOTTO Torthaí lotto 4/9/17. Uimhreacha: 15, 20, 28, 29. Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den pota óir an tseachtain seo chaite. Bhuaigh na daoine seo a leanas €25: Fiona Ní Mhuirithe, Martin O Donnell, Máiréad McGrath Beidh €10,000 sa pota óir an tseachtain seo chugainn agus is I dTigh an Cheoil a bheidh an tarraingt.

Kilgobinet Kilgobinet JUNIOR HURLING We faced Melleray in the quarter-final in Fraher Field last Sunday. Although we got off to a slow start against a massive breeze we dug deep and made a great comeback before the break. It was a real game of two halves and thankfully the result went our way. Final score: 3-13 to 3-9. Thanks to all players who made a special effort to be there. The draw for the semi-finals also took place before we left the field and we now face Abbeyside in the Western semi-final. SYMPATHY The club would like to extend our condolences to Marty and the Kiely family on the recent passing of Marty's mother.

Bhride Coish Cois Bhride Kindly sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware Tallow MINOR HURLING Cois Bhride 3-22; Portlaw/Ballyduff 1-15. Our minor hurlers had a great win away to Portlaw in their final game to progress to the knock-out stages of the Division 2 championship. From the start our lads took the game to Portlaw and led at half-time 1-15 to 1-9, our goal coming from a brilliant strike from Mark Stuart. Two more second half goals from Darah Buckley and Ciaran McCarthy had us run out easy winners in the end. Hopefully we can improve again for the quarter-final. Our opponents here will be Roanmore and will probably be away from home. The provisional date is Friday, 29th September. Team: Dean Beecher, William Cunningham, Tom Roche, Ivan O’Neill, Sean Henley, Robbie Geary, Billy Hynes (1), Mark Stuart (1-5), Ian Beecher (3), Kieran Crawford (2), Ciaran McCarthy (1-3), Liam Motherway (1), Ciaran Hunt, Darah Buckley (1-7), Padraig Hynes, Charlie Murphy, Ben Ahearne, Michael Condon.

U-8 HURLING Well done to our u-8 hurlers who had a great day at the Roanmore blitz on Saturday winning two out of their three matches! Team: Dylan Kerrigan, Brian Murphy, Lee Guildea, Tommy Forbes, Ryan Whelan, Oscar Morrison, Katie Mangan, Josh Mangan, James McDonnell, Paul Hegarty.

Marys gCua/St. Mary's Sliabh gCua/St. Sliabh VICTORY OVER TOURIN St. Mary's played Tourin in Junior hurling championship on Sunday last in Cappoquin. It was a though game under poor weather conditions. Well done to all. Final score St. Mary's 1-10; Tourin 0-7.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 September, 2017

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Saturday night in Alice O’Connors Bar where the jackpot is €3,400 as on Sunday night Shirley and Mae were drawn out of the drum and chose card number 14 which when turned was not the joker but they did win €50. Tom Whelan and Kay O’Connor won €25 each. SENIOR HURLING On Saturday afternoon we play De La Salle in Walsh Park at 2:30 p.m. in round 3 of the Championship. Please come along and support the team. JUNIOR C HURLING We have been drawn to play Kilgobinet in the semi-final of the Western Championship. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL On Saturday afternoon last we were defeated by Ballyduff Upper in the Western semi-final in Cappoquin. At the end of a tough game there was only one point between the sides but we must now play the losers of Stradbally and Geraldines to keep our Intermediate status for 2018. FIELD BOOKINGS We ask that all team managers book their times for training/matches with Michael Donovan in advance of returning to training. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €600.

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