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Councillor urges ‘defy the digger’ at Cushcam Cross

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor James Tobin has urged his colleagues to “make history” and “stand in front of the diggers” as frustration grew at October’s Dungarvan-Lismore District Council meeting over the pro-

posed closure of Garranbane’s Cushcam junction.

The meeting also heard Cllr.

Pat Nugent accuse Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the NRA) of treating the councillors “like muck” in refusing an invitation to travel to Dungarvan for discussions.

The notorious junction, scene of many crashes, faces closure if the former NRA -now known as TII following alignment with the Railways Transport Procurement Agency - has its way.

Critics of the move – and there are many – say it will lead to considerable detours, not least for

school traffic to and from Ballinroad.

Waterford Council has estimated that 1,700 vehicles per day travel through Ballinroad Cross and favours a more sophisticated solution of road restructuring, at an estimated €620,000 cost.

Cllr Nugent reiterated at

October’s meeting that there would be “huge opposition to extinguishing that road“, particularly from people travelling to school from Kilnafrehan direction.

“There is a solution but the NRA must talk to councillors,” he advised.

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‘Sigh of relief’ as EirGrid yields to people power!

By Paul Mooney COMMUNITIES across County Waterford and the greater South East region allowed themselves a ‘sigh of relief ’ last week when EirGrid confirmed it won’t be pursuing its proposed

400 kV overhead power line, which would have seen super-sized pylons erected across the scenic landscape.

The GridLink Project was a proposed development to link Leinster and Munster via a new high voltage power line with two

proposed routes through County Waterford which would enter the county near Tallow and run along the centre of the county at foot of the Comeragh Mountain range towards Waterford City.

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BUDGET 2016 - AT A GLANCE

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PAYE/Income Tax/USC: •Decrease in USC rates; •1.5% reduced to 1% (up to €12,012); •3.5% reduced to 3% (income €12,012 €18,668); •7% reduced to 5.5% (income €18,668 - €70,044).

Home Carers Tax Credit: Increase of €190 to €1,000. Income threshhold for home carer increased by €2,120 to €7,200.

PRSI: Tapered employee PRSI credit of €12 per week to remove step effect of PRSI on wage increase. Employer 10.75% PRSI threshhold increased by €20 per week to €376.

Self Employed: Introduction of €550 tax credit on earned income.

Minimum Wage: Increased to €9.15 per hour from 1st January, 2016.

Child Benefit: Increased to €140 per month.

Statutory Paternity Leave two weeks from September 2016.

State pensions: Increase of €3.00 per week.

Fuel Allowance: Increased by €2.50 per week.

Christmas bonus on social welfare pay-

ments: 75% of weekly rate.

Family Income Supplement: Increased by €5 (1 child); increased by €10 (2 children).

Free early childhood care and education scheme: 3 years of age to 5 and a half years on eligible children.

VAT: 9% VAT rate remains for 2014, no change in other VAT rates also.

Local Property Tax: Property revaluation date review postponed to 2019.

Capital Acquisitions Tax/Inheritance Tax: Group A threshhold (parent to child) increased to €280,000 (from €225,000) Capital Gains Tax: Reduction in rate to 20% on disposal of business assets up to €1million.

Commercial Road Tax: Reduction in rates especially on larger goods vehicles.

Excise duty - from midnight: 50 cent increase on 20 cigarettes.

•Please consult your financial advisor for detailed advice on changes made in 2016 Budget.

Comeragh Comhaltas member Sarah O’Gorman will be part of a troupe of young performers taking part in the National Comhaltas Concert Tour in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan next Wednesday, 21st October at 8.00 p.m.

Joining Sarah on the night will be Alice Fitzgerald from Dungarvan (singer / narrator); and Jana McCarthy-Kent from Tramore on the tin whistle / flute. The annual Tour features the best of traditional talent drawn from all four provinces of Ireland to ensure a great night of traditional Irish entertainment. Tickets will be available at Comeragh Comhaltas music and dance classes or at their Sunday session.

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY will see mist and fog clear during the morning to leave the rest of the day dry, with sunny spells. Afternoon temperatures will reach 12 to 14 degrees, in light variable or southeast breezes.

NATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING FEW DAYS Headline: Mainly dry, settled conditions continuing for the rest of the week and probably also for the early days of next week.

Wednesday night: Dry, with variable cloud cover and very slack winds. Mist and fog will develop, with a risk of some dense fog in places. Cold, with some grass frost where skies are clear. Min. 1 to 6 Celsius.

Thursday and Friday: Dry, with sunny spells, but with some cloud at times, especially on Thursday. Mist and fog in the mornings, clearing gradually, but slow to clear in some sheltered places.

Max. daytime temperatures 12 to 14 Celsius, in light variable winds. Nights will be cold, with temperatures falling close to freezing where breaks in cloud occur, with a risk of frost and fog also.

Weekend: Mainly dry, with sunny spells and just a slight chance of one or two isolated light showers along southern and eastern coasts. Max. 12 to 14 Celsius, in light mainly northeast breezes and with a continuing risk of frost and fog at night.

Early next week: Little change, with mainly dry, settled weather continuing.

FROM FRONT PAGE Last week, EirGrid stated that instead of the GridLink Project, an alternative option, known as the ‘Regional Option’ will be the preferred solution - which uses newer innovative technology and means the proposed overhead 400 kV lines and 45 metre pylons are no longer needed.

Since the GridLink Project was first mooted back in 2012, there was significant opposition to the proposed development from communities along the proposed route corridor of the power line. Thousands of submissions were made on the proposed GridLink Project and countless community meetings were held over the controversial issue, many which became heated and emotional as people expressed their fears and concerns about the proposed overhead powerline and pylons.

Numerous demonstrations were also held during the three year battle, attended by thousands of people who voiced their opposition to EirGrid’s plans.

The advanced, smart grid technology proposed by EirGrid under the ‘Regional Option’ is called ‘series compensation’ and uses advanced, smart grid technology that will enable more power to flow through existing lines.

The climb-down by EirGrid represents a victory for citizens of rural communities, as it has been a ‘David and Goliath’ type battle over the past three years.

However, it was a campaign that was fraught with tension, emotion and fear from communities and citizens who were further angered and insulted when one minister (former Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte) described them as ‘NIMBYS’ (Not In My Back Yard).

Kieran Hartley, of Comeraghs Against Pylons (CAP), and a former candidate in the EU elections for Ireland South, welcomed EirGrid’s announcement as “recognition of the some

70,000 people who voiced their opposition and genuine concerns to the Gridlink Project”. He described it as “a long road” to get where we are now, and while he acknowledged there will be a lot of relief in communities around County Waterford, he warned that they can’t let their guard down.

“The people of the southeast responded in vast numbers in what has now been recognised as the largest response from the public to an infrastructure project,” Mr. Hartley told the Dungarvan Observer.

“However,” he added. “Some series questions need to be answered by EirGrid.”

He queried why EirGrid did not look at this newer technology (series compensation) at the start, rather than wasting three years ‘riding roughshod’ over communities to force the project through. It was in October 2013 in a written answer to CAP, that EirGrid representatives admitted they did not advertise in any of the Dungarvan-based newspapers the Stage One or Stage Two Public Consultation Process on its proposed plans to run a proposed 400 kV overhead power line and 45 metre pylons through West Waterford where those newspapers would have a high readership in the affected areas where the route corridors were proposed.This meant that a large number of communities in the West Waterford area were unaware of EirGrid’s plans to run a 400 kV overhead powerline through the county.

Mr. Hartley also pointed out that the ‘series compensation’ technology has been around for some years and could have been considered by EirGrid in the beginning and would have saved three years of worry, fear and concern for rural communities.

“EirGrid needs to release the modelling data on their series compensation option, so that the data can be independently verified to make sure it is fit for purpose,” Mr. Hartley said.

“This is of the utmost importance, as for the last three years EirGrid have been telling us that pylons were the only option!”

At a presentation to the former Waterford County Council in June, 2012, EirGrid representatives told Councillors that while there are no 400 kV power lines in County Waterford, it was not new or wholly different from the rest of the electricity infrastructure that is in place, and EirGrid were looking at all potential options including colocation, but considerations are technically demanding as well as social and environmental. And despite some health concerns voiced by Councillors at the time, the EirGrid representatives said: “The EirGrid position is that these lines are safe and they are built in compliance with EU guidelines”.

Mr. Hartley accused accused EirGrid of wasting vast sums of taxpayers’ money on consultant’s reports during the last three years.

He said he would like to believe EirGrid’s proposal of their new option, but queried whether this was an ‘Election stunt’.

He also queried whether Communications and Energy Minister, Alex White, has full confidence in the ability of EirGrid’s Chief Executive, Fintan Slye and the company to deliver large infrastructure projects on budget and on time.

Mr. Hartley drew attention to the recent Jacobs report, which states that 86 percent of EirGrid projects “are over budget and over time”.

“Yet bonuses are still being paid,” Mr. Hartley said.

He said something appears to be fundamentally wrong in EirGrid and the public have lost confidence in the company and its Chief Executive.

Mr. Hartley also hit out at Minister White not releasing new Wind Farm Industry guidelines.

THANKS TO COMMUNITIES Mr. Hartley expressed his

Kieran Hartley Comeraghs Against Pylons (CAP), and a former candidate in the EU elections for Ireland South, welcomed EirGrid’s announcement but said some serious questions now need to be answered by EirGrid.

thanks to all citizens in rural communities across the country for their time and effort in opposing large scale pylons.

“Without their help we could not have achieved so much,” said Mr. Hartley.

“Their time and effort can never be forgotten and I would like to acknowledge that.”

In a press statement, EirGrid Chief Executive, Fintan Slye said the emergence of the new ‘Regional Option’ means there is now no requirement to proceed with the previously proposed Grid Link 400 kV overhead line.

“I am very pleased to confirm that we will now be moving ahead to deliver what I believe is a better option for all concerned.

Finally, I would like to thank those communities who took the time to engage with us and provided us with such valuable feedback,” said Mr. Slye.

CAUTION URGED Fianna Fáil Councillor for Comeragh, Michael J. O'Ryan spoke of the Eirgrid announcement at the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council. He welcomed the fact that the underground and overground proposals were not being progressed and paid tribute to the many community activists, the length and breadth of this county and beyond, in their efforts towards this end.

While indicating that the “ink is barely dry” on the press release, he urged caution and questioned the excessive spending to date by the current government in finally getting to this stage and the “waste of tax payers money”.

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FROM FRONT PAGE Senior Executive Engineer for Roads Pat McCarthy, said a TII-funded revision report to examine the potential of closing the junction would shortly be available for discussion.

Importantly, he assured that “closure of road is a reserved option of the Municipal District committee and it will be guided by yourselves as to the most favourable option” This observation added wind to the councillors’ sails and Cllr Nugent recalled an earlier battle with the NRA to ensure that a proposed road closure near the Seanachaí on the N25, that would have compromised journeying to Clashmore, had been won.

“Councillors are not in office for the fun of it.They know the local topography and what people are saying,” he urged.

DETAILED ANALYSIS Cllr Nugent noted that a letter writer to the Dungarvan Observer had given “very detailed figures” on the mileage and costings

to be incurred by motorists if the junction was closed. McCarthy responded that the forthcoming council report would draw on three months of camera-driven traffic analysis and monitoring to produce “hard and fast” data.

Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin TC observed that the NRA had already offered the “lame excuse” that they were too low on staff to spend an hour in Dungarvan.

ALTERNATIVE MEETING Waterford Council Meetings Administrator Eddie Ruane then read a response from the NRA/TII to the recent invitation to a meeting.The letter first outlined the roads authority’s new identity and then declined the invitation to travel to Dungarvan. Instead, it offered to host “a small deputation of Waterford City and County members and officials to discuss significant national roads issues.”

Cllr Tobin dismissed the invitation, scathingly observing that the authority “probably have surplus staff following the amalgamation” while “expecting us to send a small deputation to Dublin!” Cllr Nugent denounced the letter as “treating us like muck”, while Cllr Doocey insisted the councillors were “not taking no for an answer” on an issue “affecting thousands of people.”

Cllr Cronin wondered if TII was going to “close Garranbane by way of a letter” and prophesised that “they will have to bury their pride and visit us sooner or later.” A defiant Cllr Tobin said there were “two ways to stop Garranbane being closed. One we will vote against it,” he urged “and secondly we will make history as councillors and stand in front of the diggers.”

The meeting agreed to re-issue the invitation to TII with the extra provision that it would countenance meeting in Waterford City if need be.

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Road safety concerns near Fiddown Bridge

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ROAD safety concerns on the R680 near Fiddown Bridge were raised at the September meeting of Comeragh District Council.

There are no road markings along the stretch of particular road and it is overshadowed by vegetation on both sides.

District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan said the Council is carrying out drainage works on the R680 from Fiddown Bridge to Kilmeaden.

“We haven’t any surfacing works planned in the Fiddown area, but there are sections of the road, at the Coolnamuck area, which are being surfaced in the coming weeks,” he said.

“When those jobs are finished we’ll put down white lines on the good sections of it. We won’t be able to cover all of the road, as the budget doesn’t extend to that this year. We won’t be leaving those sections unlined for the Winter,” he added.

NOW IN DUNGARVAN

An Bord Pleanála upholds planning permission for pre-school in Abbeyside AN Bord Pleanála has upheld planning permission granted to a local Primary School for construction of a pre-school.

The Board of Management of Scoil Mhuire (Abbeyside National School), Abbeyside, Dungarvan, has sought to construct a single storey pre-school with associated site works at its premises at Sheares Street, Abbeyside.

Permission for this planning application was granted with conditions by Waterford City and County Council in May, 2015 (planning reference: 15142).

However, the application was appealed to An Bord Pleanála in June, 2015 by Glynnis Casey of Small Talk Preschool and Creche, Bothrin an Mhuillin, Abbeyside, (Board reference: PL93.244990) whose grounds for appeal argued that there was no real qualitative assessment undertaken in the assessment of the development by the planning authority; other matters to consider other than zoning; issues of traffic and impact on residential amenities of the area; issues of noise and disturbance; open space area for the school is reduced; most pupils arrive and leave the school via private transport on an extremely narrow road

network with limited parking and this creates problems which are evident in the school term; reference is made to the roads report, which were ignored and glossed over; the proposal will have knock-on effects on existing preschool facilities in the area; issues are raised in relation to compliance with childcare standards and the guidance in assessing such facilities; an absence of information to conduct such an assessment; existing traffic and parking in the area will be worse arising from the proposal; and the site not being suitable or appropriate.

In response to the appeal, the Council’s planning authority said the site is located within a zoning and the use is acceptable in the zoning; the issue of parking and traffic was considered, and the roads report was also considered and it was felt that on-site parking was not appropriate and that there is sufficient parking available in the area; and the third party submissions were also taken into account in the preparation of the report.

Inspector with An Bord Pleanála, Derek Daly, stated he twice visited the school site in Abbeyside - during the school term and outside the school term.

In his report, Mr. Daly recommended that permission be granted for the development, noting that while there is additional potential traffic with consequent impact on residential amenities during periods of dropping off and collecting children, this is of a limited time duration and the presence of the existing school “permits an overall integrated approach to sustainable travel patterns”.

In its considerations, An Bord Pleanála decided to grant permission with conditions for the development.

An Bord Pleanála said that having regard to the existing pattern of development in the area, including the proximity of an existing school on the site, the zoning and other relevant provisions of the Town Development Plan, and planning history of the site, it is considered that the proposed development “would not seriously injure the amenities of the area and would be acceptable in terms of pedestrian and traffic safety”.

An Bord Pleanála said the proposed development is in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

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Councillors welcome for EirGrid’s reversal on pylon project

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor James Tobin has hailed the decision by EirGrid to abandon its Grid Link pro-ject linking Cork and Kildare as “a victory for people power” and says it may well sound the death knell for wind turbines across the region as well.

Last week EirGrid announced the cancellation of the plan in favour of new technology that would enable it to bolster existing power lines, known as “series compensation.”

Cllr Tobin told October’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting that the decision was a triumph of people’s will.

“They can put whatever gloss on it

they like but it was stopped because people didn’t want it” he insisted.

“A couple of months ago they told us in the meeting in the hotel that they couldn’t even put a cable underground.

Now they have a new plan. It’s a victory for people power.”

The Councillor predicted that there would also be “no more problems with windfarms, because they will have no

place to put the surplus energy when the lines are gone”.

“That’s two problems solved by the people,” he concluded.

EirGrid indeed have further announced that its case for building the 100 km Grid West line was dependent on planning being granted for a 112turbine Oweninny wind farm at Bellacorick, Co Mayo.

The €600m project, proposed by the ESB and Bord na Móna, is awaiting a Bord Pleanála decision later this year.

Cllr. Declan Doocey also welcomed the EirGrid decision.

“Nobody wanted them and it proves that public consultation has a place in society,” he noted, adding, “I don’t think our country will be any worse off.”

Power to the people!

- Conway welcomes Eirgrid decision LABOUR T.D. for Waterford, Ciara Conway is warmly welcoming a decision from Eirgrid not to proceed with the controversial Gridlink project which was to see a 400 v overhead power line run from Cork to Kildare, with the possibility of many of the lines running through the Comeraghs in West Waterford.

“We need a safe and reliable power supply now and into the future – but the gridlink project was hugely controversial in West Waterford – so I’m glad to see that Eirgrid have taken on board our concerns and have planned to adopt new technology to carry the supply,” said Ciara Conway T.D. “Eirgrid has responded to a statement issued by the Gover nment-appointed Independent Expert Panel in relation to its review of EirGrid’s report on the Grid Link Project. It has confirmed that a new and innovative technical solution referred to as ‘the Regional Option will be

used.

The will be based on technology which is capable of strengthening the existing grid infrastructure in the region. This meets the needs of the project without building new large scale overhead infrastructure.”

“I’m very pleased that a sensible solution has been reached. Along with Cllr John Pratt I met with large number of local individuals and groups who were clearly concerned about the impact of pylons. We communicated these concerns to the relevant Ministers firstly Minister Pat Rabbitte, and then Minister Alex White – both of who listened and were supportive. I myself submitted a lengthy and detailed submission to Eirgrid as part of the consultation process.

“I warmly welcome their decision to use new technology to carry the power supply. This will come a huge relief to people in communities across Waterford and particularly in the Comeraghs and West Waterford.”

Flashback to 2013 - thousands of people from around County Waterford took part in the anti-pylon protest walk to Mahon Falls in the Comeragh Mountains.

Coffey welcomes Eirgrid’s decision to upgrade existing electricity network FINE Gael Waterford Minister, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed Eirgrid’s announcement that they are to utilise the existing pylon infrastructure on the CorkKildare line rather than erecting new pylons across the country.

Minister Coffey said this is exactly what he called for in his submission he made to Eirgrid last year.

“The need for Ireland to secure its future from an energy security perspective is essential. It was envisaged that Eirgrid would have to develop a new pylon network within Ireland to

meet these demands. This caused a huge amount of concern in communities right across Waterford and people were not pleased about the lack of engagement by Eirgrid at that time.

I attended many public meetings across Waterford, including Clashmore, Portlaw, Lismore and Dungarvan.

“I made a strong submission to Eirgrid at the time, that they would look at the cost involved of putting the cables underground and looking at using the existing network to facilitate the

need to expand the capacity on the electricity grid.

“I am delighted that Eirgrid have listened to my submission and have reviewed how they can achieve the need to secure our energy needs into the future.

The Gridlink Project will now not proceed as originally envisaged and instead the current network will be enhanced.

Gridlink have stress tested the infrastructure out to 2025 and it meets all the demands for network requirements within that time frame."

EirGrid welcomes conclusion of Independent Expert Panel review EIRGRID has welcomed the statement issued by the Gover nment-appointed Independent Expert Panel* in relation to its review of EirGrid’s report on the Grid Link project.

The EirGrid report to the Panel set out an analysis of alternative options to meet the need of the Grid Link project. The report considered both overhead and underground solutions in respect of environmental, technological and economic characteristics. In addition to this, EirGrid set out a new and innovative technical solution, referred to as the ‘Regional

Option’, based on technology which is capable of strengthening the existing grid infrastructure in the region. This meets the needs of the project without building new large scale overhead infrastructure.

The ‘regional option’ alternative was first published by EirGrid in March 2015, in its ‘Your Grid Your Views’ draft strategy document where the company set out three strategic pillars for developing the grid; open engagement with communities, making the most of new technologies and a commitment to make the existing grid work

harder before building new transmission infrastructure.

The Regional Option uses a technology known as ‘series compensation’. This would be the first time it will be deployed on the Irish transmission grid. It is an advanced, smart grid technology that will enable more power to flow through existing lines, and so does not require new 400 kV overhead lines. To complete this solution, an underwater cable across the Shannon estuary is required in addition to some upgrade works to existing transmission lines.

Welcoming the Panel’s

report Mr Fintan Slye, Chief Executive, EirGrid, said “The emergence of the new ‘Regional Option’ means there is now no requirement to proceed with the previously proposed Grid Link 400 kV overhead line.

I am very pleased to confirm that we will now be moving ahead to deliver what I believe is a better option for all concerned.

Finally, I would like to thank those communities who took the time to engage with us and provided us with such valuable feedback.”

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‘Smiley face’ for successful traffic speed sign near school A NEW traffic speed monitoring station erected near Crehana National School, which gives motorists a ‘smiley face’ if they are within the speed limit was described as “a huge success” at the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council.

The traffic speed monitoring sign was erected recently on the Dungarvan Road approach to Crehana National School, Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir.

Cllr. Seanie Power said the speed monitoring station was welcomed by parents and the school.

It was a joint venture between Crehana National School, the Parents’ Association and Waterford Council.

“As you approach the sign, red lights flash and as you slow down, a smiley face appears - it is a talking point in the area and it’s really good for the children who are asking their parents to get the smiley face up on the sign,” said Cllr.

Power.

“It helps to highlight safety on the road for children and parents. It is a good job and everyone is pleased with it. I would like to thank the Council for the work done,” Cllr.

Power added.

Cllr. Mary Butler queried if there was ‘one for everyone in the audience’.

“Every school in the area is looking for something similar,” she said. “It is a fantastic success and I’ve received

queries about a similar sign being erected at other schools.”

District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan acknowledged that the traffic speed monitoring sign erected at Crehana National School has been a great success.

“Unfortunately, there isn’t one for everyone in the audience as we have to prioritise,” said Mr. Lonergan.

He said if a school is located on a regional road, they will be given priority for a traffic speed monitoring sign.

Mr. Lonergan said it costs around €5,000 to erect the traffic speed monitoring sign and the Parents’ Associations / School come up with 50 percent of the cost.

Mr. Lonergan said motorists can become used to seeing warning signs, and these traffic speed monitoring signs give a bit extra to remind drivers of their speed.

As the driver approaches the sign, it displays their speed and gives a smiley face if the vehicle is travelling at the speed limit or lower.

He said it was hoped to try and change motorist behaviour around schools to make the roads safer.

“We’ll work with any school that comes to us and has a plan and we’ll advise them on how to get this delivered,” Mr. Lonergan added.

Crehana National School raised its share of the funds through a very successful sponsored walk in Curraghmore Estate, hosted by kind permission of Lord Waterford.

Lucky Co. Waterford winner scoops €50,000 with Prize Bonds

Darrell Ryan, Knocknacullen, Leamybrien, Co. Waterford. Darrell was recently conferred in U.C.D. with an honours degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science in Animal and Crop production. He is pictured here with his grandmother Bid Walsh.

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Mellon Educate volunteers join 250 others on Building Blitz to Cape Town

Pictured getting ready for their appearance at Savour Kilkenny 2015 – Festival of Food on the city’s Parade Plaza by Kilkenny Castle are Paul Nolan, Dawn Meats and Tom Jones, Sea of Vitality.

[Pat Moore]

Waterford food producers to feature at major food festival WATERFORD’S top food producers will be well represented in one of Ireland’s top food festivals, Savour Kilkenny 2015 – Festival of Food, October 22nd - 26th.

Pictured gearing up for this year’s festival is Tom Jones from Sea of Vitality based in Dungarvan with festival sponsor Paul Nolan from Dawn Meats.

Other Waterford food producers and exhibitors appearing at Savour Kilkenny 2015 include Sarah Richards from Seagull Bakery in Tramore, Nichola Beresford of Muldoon Whiskey in Knockanore and Paul Nolan of The Premium Butcher, Steve O'Flynn of The Sausage Experience, Cian Hawes of The Pure Food Company, Rachel Hartrey of The Hartrey Kitchen, Nicola Crowley and Dvir Nusery of Mezze, Amy Moran of Cupcake Couture and Romuald Lao of Rom Crepe Station.

Its biggest festival yet, with over 25,000 people expected to attend, a number of the producers will come together in a special ‘Meet the Makers’ demonstration and discussion evening hosted by Keith Bohanna of Bia Beag. Each will share their own individual stories and passions, and collaborate on a unique product which will then be shared for tasting. Bread is the core ingredient of the evening, with seaweed and whiskey to spice things up.

“Waterford food producers have always proven a very popular addition to

our festival and we are looking forward to some exciting events again this year.The festival attracts visitors from all over Ireland with many coming from Waterford.We look forward to welcoming food lovers and families to enjoy the foodie fun” said Marian Flannery, Savour Kilkenny 2015.

With most events free, other draws of the festival include ‘Conversation and Cooking’ with Neven Maguire and his friend, TV presenter Mary Kennedy; ‘The Happy Pear’ Flynn brothers; a festival debut by Mark Moriarty, Best Young Chef in the World 2015; Rory O’Connell of Ballymaloe Cookery School; a Chocolate Master-Class with TV chef, Edward Hayden; 'Ryeland House Bloggers' Breakfast' with Anne Neary; glutenfree demonstrations by chef Gearoid Lynch and baker, Denise O’Callaghan, as well as farm and foraging and exciting craft beer events.

‘School of Food’ are hosting a food photography competition judged by Easy Food Magazine and the Mosse family’s Little Mill Company have organised a special baking competition, with lots of great prizes to be won.

A new focus on mental health and food will see ‘Bressie’ (Niall Breslin) share his personal story in ‘Feed Your Mind & Eat Yourself Calm’, a talk exploring nutrition and its effects on good mental health. This event will be presented by

All-Star hurler Michael Fennelly, a lecturer in Nutrition and Coaching who is joined by Dietitian and Exercise Specialist, Harriet Lynch. The event will take place on Tuesday evening, October 20th, in The Set Theatre, Kilkenny.

With a packed schedule for children also, the festival features Junior Master Chef 2015 at Kilkenny Cookery School; family fun with ‘Weave a Willow Fence’, creating a permanent installation with skilled weavers; and the highly-anticipated Young Food Producers Market featuring local producers (aged 10 – 17) selling their delicious homemade produce. Families can also enjoy the festival’s giant nine metre ‘Pig’ theatre at Kilkenny Castle featuring special ten minute shows with lots of surprises!

A long-established food destination, with two Michelin starred restaurants, the ninth Savour Kilkenny – Festival of Food brings a significant boost in spend and tourism to Kilkenny.

Over 520 hotel rooms were booked for the event last year with an increase of ten percent projected for this year. The number of exhibitors has also increased by over 500 per cent percent from 15 exhibitors in its first year to over 80 confirmed for 2015.

Savour Kilkenny 2015 – Festival of Food is based on Kilkenny city’s Parade Plaza with more events happening around the county. See savourkilkenny.com

ON November 7th, 250 volunteers will descend on Cape Town, South Africa, to embark on the fourth Mellon Educate building blitz. The one week blitz will see a sea of Irish built 12 new classrooms for the Ukhanyo Junior School in the Masiphumelele Township. 38,000 people live in the township with 1,648 children attending the school.

In 2013, the charity changed its focus to build schools and implement the Mellon Educate Results programme to improve pupils maths and literacy rate. Results are extremely low and the charity’s aim is to increase pass rates up to at least 75%.This has already been achieved following on from the first school blitz in Imizamo Yethu, Cape Town.

Niall Mellon said "this year we are delighted to welcome volunteers from the UK, US, Germany and Holland. I am very proud that the charity continues to grow with 80 volunteers joining us for the first time.

Our veteran volunteers are a credit to themselves and the charity. Since 2002 we have built much needed homes for more than 25,000 families improving their quality of life and self esteem. In 2013, Mellon Educate was born and we

Anne O’Connor, Dungarvan, and Paul Hansbury, Dungarvan, preparing for the November Mellon Educate Building Blitz in Cape Town. The volunteers will join 250 others to help build 12 classrooms for the children in Masiphumelele township. The charity’s focus is on education with school builds and teacher training programmes. www.melloneducate.com have built new schools and implemented a two year teacher training programmes for children in Cape Town, the Eastern Cape and Nairobi. In schools where they never would have though possible a pass rate of 75% has been achieved. It is our mission

to build a new educational future for 100,000 African children.”

The charity is the largest Irish charity working in South Africa, with over 20,000 volunteers working on building blitzes since 2003.

Each year Mellon

Educate works on a new site where the charity will focus on its educational programme.

Volunteers from all walks of life unite to block lay, paint, tile and roof to ensure the children and their teachers have adequate facilities in which to teach and learn.

Cuan House Cancer Support Centre officially in ownership

By Christy Parker PAPERS transferring a two storey Guest House in Youghal to the management committee of a cancer support centre group were officially signed last week. Financial details of the project have also been released.

The business formerly trading as Leahy’s House B&B on Friar Street will now bear the name Cuan House – Cuan being Gaelic for Haven. The centre’s founder and Chairperson Therése O’Connell says all involved are “delighted to have the papers signed” and are looking forward to the project’s next stage.

The building, measuring over 2,500 sq. feet, comprises seven bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, rear car park and front and rear entrances.

Work can now begin on converting the ground floor into a treatment room, an open plan living room and a day/consultation room, with kitchen area and toilets. The first floor will contain five treatment rooms, bathroom and office area.There will also be a small, open relaxation space at front and rear of building. The planning process needed to undertake these conversions I snow underway.

TRANSPARENCY In a conscious display of transparency, the operating committee has revealed financial details of the project following over eight years of fundraising, ranging from Cake Sales to Photo Exhibitions to the 2013 ‘Tubridy calf ’ celebrity auction in Dungarvan. “We have fundraised €201,124, but with a current shortfall of €33.875 to complete the purchase of the building,” she says.

Mrs O’Connell continues, “Our finances have been 100% publicly acquired and we feel full transparency is important.Therefore all our paperwork will be available for inspection at Cuan House, including financial statements,

bank accounts, receipts, etc.”

Meanwhile fundraising plans are ongoing, not least to meet the full building purchase price, plus the estimated €100,000 renovation costs and a €50,000 outlay on specialist equipment. Furniture and furnishings are also being sourced and contributions are welcomed. “We have more fundraising events due in the coming weeks, inclusive of west Waterford and will be advertising them in due course,” Therése informs.These included a Fashion Show at Youghal GAA club on October 13th and annual Old Parish Turkey trot on December 15th.

All going well, Cuan House should open in 2016 and will aim to provide advice, information, friendship and counselling, along with largely holistic-based treatments such as reflexology, massage, Reiki, yoga, meditation, etc.

“Particularly it will be a place for cancer sufferers and their families to relax, to talk things over and to express emotions,” says Therése, herself a cancer survivor.

WEST WATERFORD SUPPORT The centre will provide this vital service to a wide regional area stretching from Midleton to Dungarvan.With the nearest treatment centre being in Waterford city, the facility can bring considerable solace to the west of the county. Unsurprisingly the interest from across the bridge has been considerable. “The support from west Waterford has been fantastic,” Therése confirms. “It has been and is a lengthy process but we are getting ever closer to our goal all the time. We’d like to thank everyone throughout the region for their continuing support. It is inspiring”, she concludes.

Donations of €4 can be made to Cuan House by texting CUAN to 53000. Cuan House benefactor/member on www.cuanhouse.ie; See also Facebook: Cuan House. Tele: (024) 92353; 087- 2731121.

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Review of speed limits commences Council seeks submissions from public

Gregory FitzGerald, son of the late Paddy and Anne FitzGerald, Kilrossanty, and Eilis McCarthy, daughter of Tom and Eileen McCarthy, Glanmire, were married on the 27th of March, 2015 in St. Joseph’s Church, Glanmire. The reception was held in the Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe, Co. Cork. The couple now happily reside at Kilminnin South, Dungarvan.

WATERFORD Council has commenced a review of the speed limits around the county and are seeking submissions from the public.

At the September meeting of Comeragh District Council, Eamon Lonergan, District Engineer, said the Council has received guidelines about the setting of speed limits and submissions are now being accepted from Councillors and members of the public.

He said a lot of work has to be carried out identifying existing speed limits and proposing new speed limits on various roads - including a proposed 30 km/h speed limit for housing estates.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he hoped that terminology or rewording in relation to speed limits on

local roads being the ‘maximum’ speed, as opposed to being the ‘minimum’ speed would be factored into the review.

Cathaoirleach Cllr. Liam Brazil queried if speed limits in housing estates would be taken into account?

Mr. Lonergan said the proposed 30 km/h speed limit for housing estates would also be considered under the speed limit review.

Last February, the Transport Minister, Paschal Donohoe said an allocation of €2m will be made available to local authorities to support them in implementing the 30 km/h speed limit in housing estates and residential areas.

Price rounding to begin from 28th October MEMBERS of the public in County Waterford are being reminded that ‘price rounding’ of 1c and 2c coins will begin on Wednesday, 28th October, next.

Price rounding means people’s shopping bills will be rounded to the nearest five cent if paying in cash only - so if your bill comes to €10.21 or €10.22, it will be rounded down to €10.20; and if

your bill is €10.23 or €10.24, it will be rounded up to €10.25. Similarly if your bill comes to €10.26 or €10.27, it will be rounded down to €10.25 and if your bill comes to €10.28 or €10.29, it will be rounded up to €10.30.

The Central Bank has said that rounding will be conducted on a voluntary basis and a customer can opt out.

The idea is to reduce the 1c and 2c coins which cost more to produce than their face value - a 1c coin costs 1.65c to make and most people hoard the 1c and 2c coins.

Retailers must tell customers they are using price rounding by displaying in-store signage.

The roll out of the price rounding follows a trial conducted in Wexford in 2013 by the National

Payments Plan.

The Central Bank will provide retailers with packs containing signage to indicate to customers that price rounding is being applied.

If any retailer has not received a pack from the Central Bank, they are available from the Local Enterprise Office and Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber office.

New footpath expected in early 2016 for Clonea Power A NEW footpath in the Clonea Power area will hopefully be delivered early next year.

Cllr. Mary Butler raised the query about a new footpath for Clonea Power at the September meeting of Comeragh District Council.

She said she has received a lot of concerns about safety of children walking to school, especially from the Deerpark Estate in Clonea Power and asked when the footpath will be completed.

She noted that footpaths in Kill and Kilmacomma

have been completed under the Capital Programme for Footpaths and welcomed that work; while nine other areas are to receive new footpaths under the same Capital Programme.

District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan told Cllr. Butler that said it is hoped the Council will be in a position this year to work on the design of the footpath and go to tender early next year once the weather is suitable for delivery.

Mr. Lonergan said the area in Clonea Power has been identified as being on

a Regional Road, which means it is prioritised ahead of some other areas.

FOOTPATHS FOR OTHER COMERAGH TOWNS Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan welcomed the fact that Councillors were now able to discuss footpaths on the agenda.

“Compared to the last few years, we never had that luxury,” said Cllr. O’Ryan.

“I would hope that money for footpaths will come to the towns and villages of Comeragh,” he said.

Mr. Lonergan said the

Council will try and get designs done for new footpaths in the coming months and hopefully be able to start work in the near year, once the weather is suitable.

Work on new footpaths will be carried out over the next three years, subject to tendering and construction costs.

KILMACTHOMAS AREA Cathaoirleach of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil, sought an update on possible public lighting for a road at Graigueshoneen,

between Kilmacthomas and Cruchan View.

Mr. Lonergan said that road has been identified in the Road Works Programme for future years.

“We would like to get the surface of that road done, but until the footpaths and lighting are done, the surface won’t be done,” he said.

“It has to be done in sequence. The footpath and lighting are on the Capital Footpath Programme as well, so we will be dealing with them together,” he added.

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Book of Condolence opened in Dungarvan for Garda Anthony Golden A BOOK of condolence has been opened at Dungarvan Garda Station this week to allow public to express sympathy over the tragic death of Garda Anthony Golden, who was fatally shot while on duty in County Louth last Sunday.

Garda Golden (36) a married father of three, was shot dead while responding to a domestic abuse case at a house near Omeath, County Louth last Sunday evening.

The gunman then took his own life by turning the gun on himself.

A woman who was also shot during the incident remains in critical condition in hospital.

The killing of Garda Golden has been condemned throughout the

country and highlights the dangers Gardaí face in the course of their duty.

Garda Golden was described as a popular Garda in the local community in Omeath and was very active in raising money for good causes.

The tragic death of Garda Golden has shocked, stunned and devastated the force, as it comes just over two years after the shooting dead of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe in Dundalk in January, 2013.

The State Funeral of Garda Anthony Golden will take place on Thursday.

The Book of Condolence will be available for the public to sign at Dungarvan Garda Station until the weekend.

All empty houses in Waterford being “worked on” for reletting – says Housing Official

By Christy Parker THERE is no such thing as a vacant house in Waterford City or County that is not being renovated or refurbished with a view to being re-let, Senior Executive Officer for Housing Joe O’Sullivan told Octobers’ Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District meeting.

The official was responding to an inquiry from Cllr.

Siobhan Whelan as to whether a reported 71 vacant houses in the region were being refurbished or otherwise improved. Cllr.

Whelan also asked whether sufficient funding for such work was available given a pronouncement from Environment Minister Alan Kelly that money was available.

Mr. O’Sullivan first explained that the number of vacant houses constantly fluctuated. At the time the figure was released “all were being worked on” he assured. “We get a significant number of houses back from stock every year”, he continued, for which the same applied. “In 2014 we had 167 houses refurbished and re-tenanted,” he stated

“and in the last three or four years we turned 700 houses in the city and county-wide back into use.

We have no house not being worked on because of finances.”

IMMEDIATE START Mr. O’Sullivan conceded that “a tiny number” of exceptions do exist “for estate management or where there is no pressing need for an allocation, such as very isolated properties but otherwise, immediately a house back to the council, it became either part of the procuring process for work or had works started on it there and then, to ensure it went back out again as soon as possible.

The housing official said the task presented “a massive financial challenge” to the council. He added that about 25% of the work was conducted by council staff but the majority was undertaken by contractors. “We’d like to turn around a bit quicker,” he concluded,“but even now there are up to 30% refusals on properties.

He had “no problem with that” but said it contributed to delays in turn around nonetheless.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

Walk Waterford Autumn Series

WE held our first walk in our Walk Waterford Autumn Series on Sunday on the newly developed Anne Valley Walk in Dunhill. Fifty three people of all ages turned out on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon to enjoy this lovely flat 4.4km walk which follows the Anne Valley River which flows through the valley and meanders past many beautiful ponds to reach Dunhill Castle 2.2km from the starting

Neighbourhood Watch asked to hold meetings in coming weeks NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch and Community Alert Groups are being asked to hold their meetings in the coming weeks.

Sergeant Mark Allen, Sergeant in Charge at Dungarvan Garda Station, has requested Neighbourhood Watch groups in the Dungarvan area hold meetings in their own areas in the coming weeks to discuss security issues and vigilance in the community.

He pointed out that it is coming to that time of year when the evenings are drawing shorter and darkness earlier in the afternoon can provide opportunity for criminals to target homes to burgle.

STARTING A NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Sgt. Allen pointed out that if there are areas which would like to start their own Neighbourhood Watch, they can contact him at Dungarvan Garda Station (058-48600) and he will put them in contact with the Community Garda Liaison Officer for the Dungarvan area.

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Waterford Sports Partnership hosts the second walk in the series on Sunday, 18th October, along the popular Dungarvan Railway Track at 2.00 p.m. The meeting point for the walk is at the free public car park, just opposite the Park Hotel roundabout. This walk which is unique to Waterford has been developed on the old Railway track, is mostly off road

and is predominately flat making it perfect for all levels and abilities. It is well used by locals by foot and by bike and is easy to find for those not from Dungarvan. The full trail is 12km, for Sundays walk we will complete nearly 5km making it perfect for those looking for a leisurely stroll.

Walkers will need suitable walking shoes (runners are ideal), warm clothing and a waterproof jacket.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

To find out more, please contact, Pauline Cunningham, Sports Development Officer, Waterford Sports Partnership on 051 849855/086 7837385.

For a full listing of the Autumn Series of Walks visit: www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie Find us on Facebook.

Live Register figures for 2015 DUNGARVAN COUNTY WATERFORD WATERFORD CITY CARRICK-ON-SUIR CLONMEL YOUGHAL SOUTH TIPPERARY SOUTH EAST STATE

JANUARY 1,814 11,509 9,695 1,685 2,480 1,503 7,864 47,779 358,672

FEBRUARY 1,754 11,371 9,617 1,674 2,489 1,503 7,786 47,166 355,124

MARCH 1,718 11,269 9,551 1,650 2,464 1,464 7,681 46,345 348,676

APRIL 1,692 11,208 9,516 1,625 2,470 1,426 7,595 45,702 343,551

MAY 1,681 11,340 9,659 1,663 2,562 1,452 7,809 46,463 345,633

JUNE 1,810 11,745 9,935 1,697 2,611 1,511 7,998 47,714 356,520

JULY 1,881 11,960 10,079 1,719 2,616 1,529 8,110 48,465 363,628

AUGUST 1,847 11,768 9,921 1,688 2,586 1,538 7,957 47,656 359,076

SEPTEMBER 1,684 11,074 9,390 1,560 2,356 1,410 7,297 44,186 332,801

Source: Central Statistics Office

Further reduction in Live Register figures THE number of people signing on the Live Register has decreased for a second consecutive month in a row, according to recent figures from the Central Statistics Office.

However, the reduction in the number of people signing on the Live Register is expected around the end of the Summer, as some people are taken off the Live Register because they are returning to education or starting training courses.

There was a similar dip in the Live Register figures during the same period last year.

If a similar trend continues this year, there should be a continual drop in the Live Register figures for October and November, with a slight increase in the figures for December.

In Dungarvan, there were 34 less people signing on the Live Register during August, 2015, and a further 163 less people signing on in September.

Other neighbouring areas also saw a reduction in their Live Register figures for September.

The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME) welcomed the decrease in unemployment, but expressed concern at the

continuing ‘electioneering promises’ which they said were slowing down the jobs drive.

“Government ministers must stop the electioneering promises which are costing jobs. We expect that Budget 2016 will lay out the time and scale of wage cost increases so that business can decide on their future plans, including potential employment growth. This government will be judged on jobs created, not on utopian promises of unsustainable wage structures,” said Mark Fielding, Chief Executive Officer of ISME. ISME also warned that business costs are the main determinant of jobs growth and that the government needed to refocus on this to reach its employment targets.

“It has become very clear in recent months that real employment growth has slowed down. The reason for this is the constant flow of pre-election promises which increase labour costs for business. SME owners are holding back on recruitment until some certainty on the costs of promised minimum wage, paternity, parental leave, PRSI and pensions. It is essential that the Budget clarifies these issues,” Mr.

Fielding said.

“Issues such as the high percentage of long-term unemployed and those caught in a social welfare trap also continue to be key concerns. Social welfare anomalies make it too expensive for many SMEs to fill part-time and entry level roles and prevent recipients from gaining valuable work experience,” he added.

The Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed (INOU) noted from the recent Live Register figures that there has been a decrease in the number of people who are long-term unemployed, which has fallen by 21,534 in the last year, to 156,854 people who have been unemployed for over a year.

The INOU said the ongoing decrease in unemployment and increase in overall numbers in employment is a very welcome development.

However, the INOU said there are “significant barriers” which still exist that prevent people from accessing employment and urged the government to use the opportunity provided by the forthcoming budget to ensure all unemployed people share in the economic recovery.

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NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY! NEW AUTUMN/WINTER SCHEDULE SATURDAY OCTOBER SATURDAY 17th17th OCTOBER

Winner of the October Car Draw at Dungarvan Credit Union – John C. Flood, Dungarvan Nissan, presenting the keys of the car to the winner Noel Devereux. Also included are Orla Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union, and Eddie Fitzgerald, Dungarvan Nissan.

Goodwill from communities acknowledged at Council meeting THE goodwill from various communities around the Comeragh area to help Waterford Council in various projects was acknowledged at the September meeting of the District Council.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he was delighted to see safety improvement works start recently on Beary’s Cross on the R672 to improve the sightlines.

District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan said the works to improve the junction was due to the co-operation of two nearby landowners.

Mr. Lonergan complimented the two landowners in question for their assistance and co-operation with the Council to improve the junction at Beary’s Cross.

He said the Council is asking landowners to cede part of their land/ditch line free of charge for the Council to carry out safety improvement works, and the Council will replace the fence.

“We need that goodwill from the people and communities because we don’t have endless pots of money and where landowners/communities facili-

tate us, we will try and facilitate them with works,” Mr. Lonergan said.

CLEAN-UP OF GRAVEYARDS Cllr. O’Ryan also acknowledged the voluntary work to clean up three graveyards near Ballymacarbry - Bennettschurch, Kilronan and Caoilshigan.

“Those three graveyards were cleaned up by volunteers and there was great work done. It shows that the public are with us,” said Cllr. O’Ryan.

“With a little bit of help and motivation from the Council, that work could continue yearon-year.”

Cllr. O’Ryan suggested the Council work with the communities for next year to have that work carried out, which could attract a larger number of volunteers, and the success of the operation might be replicated throughout the Comeragh area and rest of the county.

PUBLIC REALM PROGRAMME Meanwhile, Mr. Lonergan said it was important to continue consultations and meetings with

various community groups in relation to Public Realm Programme works to be carried out in the years to come.

He said the Council has received submissions from Tidy Towns Committees and Voluntary Community Groups under the Public Realm Programme, which will form part of a more detailed design plans which will also incorporate infrastructural issues and defects that will require attention over the coming years.

Mr. Lonergan said plans will be costed and delivered on a prioritised basis, and the Council has already received submissions from Ballymacarbry, Bonmahon, Touraneena, Stradbally and Kill.

Mr. Lonergan said many villages and towns are finding it difficult to get volunteers, and the Council is willing to assist in some areas, whether its financial, man-power, new signage, etc.

“It is important we do that every year and we are contributing something back,” he said. “It brings out the goodwill amongst communities who in turn, we hope, will help us out when we need a bit of assistance.”

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Garda Anthony Golden’s name will be added to a Roll of Honour of Gardaí who died in the line of duty. We must not forget those who selflessly gave their lives on our behalf and continue to honour and thank them and their families for their commitment and courage.

Tragic loss of family LAST weekend must be rated one of the most significant for many years and it will be remembered for reasons good and bad long into the future.

Two tragedies involving fatalities engaged the nation, the first being a horrific fire which claimed the lives of ten people, members of the Travelling Community. Five children, one who was just five months old and five adults perished in the blaze or from associated conditions.

The tragedy unfolded at a Travellers Halting site in South County Dublin in the early hours of Saturday morning last. Photographs from the scene showed the extent of the desolation of the homes and how difficult it would have been to survive an inferno which probably took hold with great speed.

The local community, church and civic leaders, as well as representatives of the travelling community, neighbours and friends all paid tribute to the families involved and immediately rallied round the survivors, the bereaved and those close to the families.

The President, Taoiseach and civic leaders at all levels have expressed their condolences on behalf of the nation and local communities. Flags flew at half-mast on public buildings as a mark of respect and the nations grief.

A fund has been opened to help support those who survived the tragedy and there is little doubt that the public will respond with their usual generosity.

The case has also been a difficult one for those who provided the first response. No one would envy the task of the Gardai and emergency personnel who had to deal with all aspects of the tragic deaths.

To what extent the nature of their accommodation contributed to the fire which gutted the temporary style of homes which the families occupied, is of little consequence in the midst of the stunning and paralysing grief felt by those close to the victims, but will be a factor when the formal investigations take place.

It has been reported that funding for such accommodation, in line with other public spending, has been reduced significantly which has resulted in a steep drop in living conditions. Over the years, a great deal of money had been spent around the country in providing static accommodation to supplement the preferred caravans of the Travellers. Accommodation at the Dungarvan Halting Site has also been substantially upgraded several times since it was first provided over two decades ago.

The incidence of fatalities from fire in Ireland is relatively high, with 366 deaths over the last decade, excluding this year. Many could probably have been avoided having been caused by careless smoking, use of chip pans, open fires and other means.

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Brutal murder of Garda condemned THE nation was also stunned, shocked and saddened at the weekend at the news of the brutal killing of an unarmed Garda who was discharging his duty by assisting a woman in the midst of a domestic dispute.

The death of Garda Anthony Golden was a flagrant waste of a good man, husband, father, son, public servant and guardian of the people. News of the all too frequent death of a Garda in the line of duty has always stopped the nation in its tracks and so too, last Sunday, in the midst of celebrations of our national sporting success, a blanket of gloom descended as news of the latest tragedy became known.

The President, Taoiseach and representative bodies within the Gardaí condemned the needless, cruel and senseless killing Any attack on the Gardai, let alone the death of a serving member is accurately represented as an attack on our very society itself. We enjoy the luxury of the protection of an unarmed police force, the envy of many other far more powerful countries.

The Garda Siochana is seen internationally as a model of policing, elements of which are implemented elsewhere.

Those who travel abroad and encounter on the street members of the armed police force of other countries, are taken aback by the sight of a gun strapped to the officer’s hip.

It is a reminder of the largely peaceful society in which we live; the kind of society to which we aspire and which we enjoy through the dedication of Gardai who go into harm’s way each day on our behalf. It should also serve as a reminder of the price which has been paid in blood, and continues to be paid, on our behalf.

There is no doubt that the courage of those officers who patrol our streets largely unarmed, the policy which supports them and our history of taking the gun out of our daily lives, are responsible in no small way for the peace and tranquillity of our streets.

Those who would threaten that must be treated with an appropriately tough response.

A memorable week of sport A WEEK of sporting success, the acknowledgement of which would have led this column but for the events detailed above, must still be applauded and recognised as one of our best weeks on the sportsfield for quite some time.

While the fortunes of our national soccer team were mixed, they did lay the foundations last Thursday night for a possible place in the European Championships in France next year. It was no easy victory against World Champions, Germany and it was little short of miraculous that it was from this strong team we wrested the possibility of qualification.

On the other hand, Poland last Sunday proved a tougher nut to crack and, having failed to secure either a win or a two goal draw, we now enter the play-offs for a place at the top table next summer. After a lack-lustre campaign, not overflowing with success until now, our present position is the best we can hope for and one we would have grabbed with both hands a few months ago.

Our rugby stalwarts also discharged themselves admirably and, while paying a high price in the loss of key players to injury and suspension, they delivered the performance of a lifetime against a French team which seemed to be determined to extract a win at all costs.

There is no doubt that The Irish Rugby team brought us further honour and greater stature in the world of sport in this World Cup campaign and, for a country which can recognise such things, we can be proud of our victories, performance and the manner in which we gained them.

This was a classic game of rugby, perhaps the best that Ireland has ever played and will be rightly remembered as such.

To add to our sporting cornucopia, many of our boxers distinguished themselves in the World Championships presently taking place and by week’s end, may be in possession of gold medals. Some have already taken the lesser colours and qualification for the next Olympics as a bonus.

All in all, a week of sport which will not be matched by many nations our size. Perhaps we do have that right to feel special on the world sporting stage.

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Dungarvan Lions Club Christmas Appeal 2015 Fundraiser Table Quiz – The organisers who ensured that everything ran smoothly and efficiently: J.D. O’Shea, Mike Veale and Bob O’Brien (Quizmaster). Front row: Marie O’Brien, Sinead and Jim Curran.

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Council awaiting funding to repair section of crash barrier on N25 WATERFORD Council is hopeful of funding from the National Roads Authority to repair a crash barrier on the N25 at Kilmeaden.

The damaged barrier was highlighted at the September meeting of Comeragh District Council.

District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan, said the Council noted that three sections of the particular crash barrier was damaged in recent months.

“We applied to the NRA for funding and we hope to carry out

Major conference underlines Sinn Féin’s commitment to the fishing industry – Cullinane SPEAKING in Dunmore East on Tuesday last, Senator David Cullinane welcomed the announcement that MEP Liadh Ní Riada will host a major fisheries policy conference this October.

The conference will bring fishermen, fisheries experts and government agencies together to hammer out a strategy to support and grow the fishing industry around the coast.

Senator David Cullinane said: “I welcome that fact that MEP Liadh Ní Riada will host a policy conference on fisheries in Dungarvan next month. It's long past time that our fishing industry was given the attention it deserves. Sinn Féin supports a sustainable fishing industry that acts as a driver of the local economy in coastal communities.

“Liadh is Ireland's only representative on the EU fisheries committee and is a proactive voice for fishermen in Europe and in Ireland. She will ensure that the voice of coastal communities and those who depend on the sea for their livelihoods will be heard.

Bringing together a broad

cross-section the fishing industry to feed into a comprehensive national policy is the first step in rejuvenating a sector that has been long neglected by successive governments.

"Unlike this and previous governments, Sinn Féin will continue to campaign domestically and abroad on various fisheries issues and our proposed policies, such as a Single Boat Payment scheme which Liadh Ní Riada has been highlighting with the European Commission. In government we would press for a renegotiated financial instrument that will accommodate the scheme under a truly reformed Common Fisheries Policy.

"We are also exploring legal avenues regarding illegal fishing by foreign trawlers and how they can be deterred; especially larger super-trawlers who are given space to buy up a disproportionate amount of quotas then fish past their quotas. This is creating devastation of fish stocks and for small fishermen as a result.

Liadh along with her colleagues in GUE/NGL

also submitted a proposal for funding for a pilot project on the creation of a public insurance system for those in the fisheries sector who due to unforeseen events could by adversely impacted by a number of factors, such as natural disasters, forced stops being enforced by recovery plans or sudden restrictions on access to resources, all of which would cut incomes.

“The conference itself will take place in Lawlors Hotel on Saturday, 24th October, and there is an open invitation to attend and participate in the discussions. I would urge all with an interest in seeing a strong, vibrant and sustainable fishing industry to go along and ensure their voice is heard.”

Registration for the conference begins at 9.00 a.m. on Saturday morning.There will be a number of local, national and European speakers on topics such as Ensuring Sustainability without Criminalising Fishermen, Adding Value and Economic Diversification; and Uniting to Ensure the Future of Fishing in Ireland.

work on the barrier in the next couple of weeks,” Mr. Lonergan told the meeting.

“We haven’t received funding yet, but it is with the NRA for funding consideration and we have a plan is in place,” he added.

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Fun Dog Show/Agility & Afternoon Tea Party Held on 4th October in aid of Waterford Animal Welfare and Our Lady of Mercy National School, Stradbally. Photographs by Ciarรกn Foley.

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West Waterford Walk 2015 Irish Hand Made Soaps PREPARATIONS are well advanced for the above walk which takes place on Monday, October 26th.

The walk will commence at the gates of Mount Melleray Abbey and finish at Lismore House Hotel.

The reaction to date has been very positive as people are very anxious to support two very worthy causes – The O’Donnell family, Monatarrive, who lost their family home to fire recently and St. Carthage’s Home, Lismore. Sponsorship cards are still available from the following:

James Tobin, Knockanore; Richard Broderick, Monatarive; Brendan Meagher, Ballysaggart; Eddie Cunningham, Tallow; John Nugent, Melleray; Betty Kelleher, Cappoquin; Maurice Geary, Ballyduff; Tom O’Grady, Lismore; Rudy Lyons, Toor, Lismore; Bernard Cunningham, Ballyin, Lismore; Liam Cunningham, Garrison, Ballyduff.

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Council praised on ‘road recycling’ work WATERFORD Council was thanked for work it carried out on several roads around the Comeragh area over the last number of months.

Cllr. Seanie Power said the Bog Road at Portlaw was recently ‘recycled’ and is “in real good condition now”.

“It is much safer,” said Cllr. Power.

Other Councillors concurred with the sentiments.

Road recycling is a more economic and environmental friendly way to resurface damaged roads - the existing surface of a damaged road is churned / milled up with binding agents to form a new roadbase for the road and an appropriate new surface is then applied to the road.

Cllr. Power complimented the Council on recent road resurfacing in

Clonea Power village.

Cllr. Power said there were “two dangerous spots, particularly during frosty weather” and there were “a lot of collisions there from time to time”, but it is much safer now, since it was resurfaced,” he said.

Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Liam Power thanked the Council for road recycling carried out from McGrath’s Cross to Mahon Bridge and at Ballygowan, between Bonmahon and the Coast Road.

“This road recycling seems to be a fantastic job,” Cllr. Brazil commented.

Cllr. Mary Butler asked when the Council would carry out road works on the Carrick Road, Portlaw and from Whelan’s Bridge to Mount Congreve.

Mr. Lonergan said contractors have

been appointed in both cases.

“We are just waiting on their programmes. At this time of year contractors tend to get very busy, but we hope to have those works started in the next couple of weeks,” said Mr. Lonergan.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan sought an update on road works he sought for Derry Upper in Modeligo.

Mr. Lonergan said Derry Upper is on the Council’s work schedule.

“We are doing a lot of drainage works in the area at the moment,” Mr. Lonergan explained.

“We will be in that work zone in the next two to three weeks. Initial investigations have been carried out and we have a solution, it is just a matter of getting on site to finish it,” he added.

Proposed HGV restriction on Knocklofty ‘short cut’ is in interests of public safety THE proposed restriction of heavy goods vehicles on a local road from Kilmanahan to Knocklofty is being pursued in the interests of public safety, the September meeting of Comeragh District Council was told.

A previous meeting of the District Council was told that there has been numerous complaints regarding road safety along this particular road - the L1038 - which is being used as a ‘rat run’ or shortcut by heavy goods vehicles and articulated lorries and a proposal has been placed on public display for submissions, proposing that articu-

lated and heavy goods vehicles be banned / restricted using the L1038.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan sought an update on the matter and asked if everyday farming vehicles would be included in the restriction.

He noted that it is a road which is used fairly frequently to get from the Hidden Inn to Knocklofty Bridge.

“The proposal is that it is not a through road for HGVs, but some farmers in the area have contacted me about it. What is the Council’s intention regarding tractors and grain trailers and agricultural vehicles?” Cllr. O’Ryan asked.

District Engineer Eamon Lonergan said the proposal is out on public display for submissions and he hopes to return to the October meeting of the District Council with a report and recommendations on the proposal.

He explained the recommendation in the proposal is to restrict heavy goods vehicles using the road as a shortcut, in the interests of public safety, while other vehicles over a certain weight won’t be restricted if they are working from or visiting premises along the road.

“For example, a bulk tank collecting milk from a

farmer, there is no restriction on that,” he clarified.

“We are trying to take the unnecessary heavyweight traffic from the road, who are using it as a shortcut. The road was not designed for that and there have been crashes in the past and safety issues,” said Mr. Lonergan.

“This will be enforced by the Gardaí and they are supporting this proposal to restrict HGVs using the road.”

Mr. Lonergan said all submissions would be taken into account when the report is being compiled for the October meeting of the District Council.

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A n a l y t i c a l p e rs p e c t i ve to to p i c a l i s s u e s MAKING SENSE OF … OUR RELUCTANCE TO CHANGE Tom Fraser-Conlon

Update on Déise Refugee Response ON its final journey … scenes from Mary Street Storage Unit and An Rinn of the fantastic volunteers who came on board to give a hand loading the truck up with all the donations received from the Déise Community.

Thank you to one and all … especially Mario and Ann for the generous use of their premises, to all the girls in Head Mechanix who supported this initiative from the very beginning and facilitated donations throughout the 2 weeks … to Tomás Kiely and family, of Cappoquin Transport for the use of the truck to deliver to Kildare … and a very special word of thanks to Jimmy Breathnach for stepping up to the role of "driver" to deliver these goods and donating his time to complete this task … to all the schools, communities and individuals who so generously donated their gifts to the families … and last but not least … The volunteers who gave of their time and skills to

see this through … Such a show of kindness, compassion and solidarity … The Déise Community can be very proud …

Job well done...Déise abú xx For the month of October, The Déise Refugee Response Group, with the help of Johnny Brunnock of "Go Dungarvan" and Paul Carroll from "Rebike" Volunteer Bicycle Repair in Waterford, are collecting all unused, unwanted, old bikes and bikes in need of minor repair at the "Go Dungarvan" Offices from Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., and Paul has kindly offered to repair same and make them roadworthy again. They will be sent to Kildare for the families arriving here. So please, if you can at all … donate those old bikes and bring some joy to those who will use as their mode of transport …

Thank you to one and all, Déise Refugee Response Group

SIGMUND Freud made a telling statement about people’s reluctance to change when he said “people never willingly abandon a libidinal position, not even when a substitute is beckoning to them”. I didn’t quite understand this fully until I found myself bewildered when involved on a change project a few years back. The benefits associated with proceeding with the project were so great that it seemed obvious to me that we should proceed – but the organisation decided to stick with the old solution, as bad as that was. It got me thinking about what is going on under the surface that would completely override what seemed to be a simple, rational decision. Why is it that we are so reluctant to change - and what is that we need to take into account if we would like to make fundamental changes in our lives?

The first thing to consider about our reluctance to change is that the cognitive structure in the mind is ‘hard wired’ by many years of habits, beliefs and assumptions. It shapes and distorts the way that we conceive of what needs to change – effectively our own set of blinkers, or ‘schemas’ as the psychologists call it. Additionally, the core dimensions of our personality are fully formed no later than thirty years of age and it is only profound interventions such as depth psychotherapy which can change the cognitive structure and neural pathways of the mind.

The great GermanAmerican psychologist Kurt Lewin was one of the modern pioneers of social,

organisational, and applied psychology in the United States. He wrote in the late 1940s that if any part of the core cognitive structure needed to change in more than a minor way, it must first experience enough disequilibrium to force a coping process that disrupts the habits and assumptions currently in place. He called this process one of ‘unfreezing’ and it requires an individual or members of a group (as with the project earlier) to believe that unless we do something different, our survival might be at stake. This survival question provides the energy and motivation for change.

At the same time, as the American writer Ed Schein pointed out, moving on will likely mean that we will need to complete some learning if we decide to change and there might be considerable anxiety about this learning activity – and he went further to say any change needs to operate within a context of ‘psychological safety’ in order to be able to get on with the work of change.

The second key factor is that any desire for change by the individual needs to take account of the group context in which the individual operates. The founder of group psychotherapy, S.H. Foulkes, a contemporary of Lewin’s and influenced by his work, said that ‘each individual – itself an artificial though plausible distraction – is basically and centrally determined, inevitably, by the world in which he lives, by the community, by the group of which he forms a part’. Foulkes was of the view that the essence of man is social not individual.

Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist, also controversially wrote in his autobiography that individuality and group identity are incompatible – you can have one or the other, but not both. So, much as we might want to change, the influence of the group around us will likely attempt to draw us back in and abandon our change project.

The other factor which makes change difficult is that all non-minor change involves loss.

Freud described this as a change in where our libido (i.e. our instinctual energies and desires) are oriented. Like any other form of bereavement, as Peter Marris wrote in his seminal book ‘Loss and Change’, “(loss) impairs the ability to attach meaning to events, and hence to learn from them how to survive”.While the threat to survival may, as Lewin said, may provide the energy for change, there is also a subsequent survival challenge to find a new target ‘object’ for our libido and to find renewed meaning in the new context.

What does change look like when it has happened?

As somebody who has been centrally focussed on change for many years, I have found the insights and evidence in the area of neuroscience to be most compelling. The availability of neuroimaging techniques (such as MRI scanning) allows scientists to study exactly what goes on within the mind of the individual.

I was intrigued to read, for example, that studies have found that the key to top tennis player Novak Djokovic’s success is his ability to wait just a few

milliseconds longer than his opponents before hitting the ball. That tiny delay is why Djokovic wins because he can delay his decisions at the speed of light. Similarly, the reward for the decision to change by the individual, perhaps through psychotherapy, is that it provides exactly the same edge to the individual – as my first psychoanalyst said to me, it provides a few extra milliseconds to the individual to check and delay his/her reaction and possibility significantly improve the quality of any subsequent decision and action.

After many years of commitment in the area of psychotherapy, I now believe the words of my first guide to be true and to have been helpful in my own life.

It is the most natural and instinctual thing in the world to be reluctant to change when I think about the abandoned project I mentioned earlier – it removes us from the familiar; it threatens our sense of the world and our survival; it might loosen us from our connection with the groups in which we operate; and it invariably means dealing with loss. But the potential reward is becoming aware of one’s own psychology and make-up, and to become yourself. As Jung put it, to achieve the aim of one’s predestined development, or individuation as he called it. Might not all of us, even reluctantly, want that?

(This article is part of a regular series on topical issues from an analytical perspective. Tom FraserConlon is in formation as a Group Analytic Psychotherapist at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin).

Deadline fast approaching for 2015 ESB Windfarm Community Fund THE deadline for applications for the 2015 ESB Windfarm Community Fund for Woodhouse Wind Farm in County Waterford is fast approaching. The 2015 fund is open to groups and communities within a close proximity of the wind farm. The deadline to submit applications is 23rd October 2015.

This round of funding, totalling €5,000, is designed to support eligible community based projects in the vicinity surrounding the

Woodhouse Wind Farm.

Applications that promote inclusive community activities and develop potential or existing local initiatives are very welcome and applications that clearly address local issues, needs and opportunities are ideally suited to avail of this funding.

Majella McCarron, ESB, Stakeholder Manager, said: “This grant funding seeks to further build upon ESB’s commitment to community engagement on our

wind farms, promoting inclusive community activities and contributing to infrastructures and facilities which will have a wider community benefit. The fund represents a significant direct investment for local community projects and initiatives each year, over the lifetime of Woodhouse Wind Farm.”

South, and East Cork Area Development (SECAD), has been appointed to act as a grant making organization over-

seeing the management, administration, and delivery of the fund. The team at SECAD welcome and encourage funding proposals from local community groups, and will provide necessary support to the projects throughout the application process as to ensure they achieve their full potential.

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Council hasn’t received any official information in relation to Government’s recently announced ‘€30m rural renewal scheme’ WATERFORD Council has not received any information in relation to the recently announced ‘€30m rural renewal scheme’.

Launched earlier in September by the government, the announced allo-

cation of €30m aims to improve rural towns and villages.

The €30m Rural Renewal Scheme will be spread over five years and divided up among the local authorities, with the alloca-

tion of funding being overseen by the Local Community Development Committees.

District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan told the September meeting of Comeragh District Council

that they have not received any official announcement from Government about the funding, so was unable to advise Councillors about any funding coming to Waterford Council for rural areas.

Council to re-examine Kilmeaden pedestrian crossing after concerns from local residents WATERFORD Council has been asked to re-examine a pedestrian crossing in Kilmeaden following concerns from local residents.

It is understood that concerns were expressed by

residents of Fán Glas over the crossing.

At the September meeting of Comeragh District Council, District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan said the Council carried out works

at the location in the past to improve the illumination of the lights.

“We may need to look at another type of system, like a push-button traffic light at the location, subject to

funding,” Mr. Lonergan told the meeting.

“We will look at it and get a design made up and see what the cost will be,” he added.

Vote of sympathy extended at Council meeting A VOTE of sympathy was extended to a former Director of Services with Waterford County Council, whose father passed away recently.

At the September meeting of Comeragh District Council,

Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Liam Brazil proposed the vote of sympathy to Frank Curran, a former Director of Services with Waterford County Council, and to his family, on the recent passing of his father.

Cllr. Brazil noted that Mr. Curran worked with Waterford County Council for a long number of years before the amalgamation with the City Council.

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At the recent No Name Club Graduation were (back) Owen O’Hara, Sophie Ryan and Chelsie Whelan; (front) Lauren Power Whelan, Audrey Donovan and Amy O’Riordan.

At the recent No Name Club Graduation were (back) Elaine Drohan, Cordelia Burke and Shannon Murray; (front) Conor Dee, Eirimas Alionais and Cal Franklin.

At the recent No Name Club Graduation were (back) Mark Allen, Heather Sheehan, Rory Brunnock; (front) Caoimhe Veale, Chloe Browne and Shauna Clancy.

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At the recent No Name Club Graduation were (back) Mary Doyle, Sarah Leyman and Shane Coleman; (front) Eimear Dunne, Brona Coleman and Hannah Murphy Nix.

At the recent No Name Club Graduation were (back) Donncha Roche, Gerry Power and A. J. Power; (front) Lauren Organ, Dawn Drummey and Hannah Power.

At the recent No Name Club Graduation were (back) Cathal Kiernan Hughes, Aoife French and Jack O’Brien; (front) Phoebe Dipple, Laura Hodnett and Weronika Rosentreter.

At the recent No Name Club Graduation were (back) Rian O’Mahony, Sinead O’Donnell, Paulina Swiderczuk and Ali O’Donnell; (front) Rachel Sheehan, Mary Leahy and Richard Casey.

At the recent No Name Club Graduation were (back) Kevin Crotty, Adam Power and Brendan Cullinan; (front) Shauna Young, Audrey Donovan and Muireann Walsh.

At the recent No Name Club Graduation were (back) Eoghan Burke, Liadain Nic Dhonncha and Sean Vaianella; (front) Dearbhaile Skehan, Tamara Sheehan and Shannon McGovern.

Liadain Nic Dhonncha (centre) receives the Paul Walsh Perpetual Trophy for Hostess of the Year 2014/15 at the recent No Name Club Graduation.

Presenting were Brigid and Katherine Walsh.

Mark Allen receives the Michael Coleman Perpetual Award for Most Enthusiastic Male 2014/15 from Kevin and Ann Coleman at the recent No Name Club Graduation Ceremony.

Lauren Power Whelan receives the Catherine McCarthy Perpetual Award for Most Enthusiastic Female 2014/15 from Mary McCarthy at the recent No Name Club Graduation Ceremony.

Eoghan Burke (centre) receives the Paul Walsh Perpetual Trophy for Host of the Year 2014/15 at the recent No Name Club Graduation. Presenting were Brigid and Katherine Walsh.

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Micheál Martin visit to the Museum

This is the photo which grabbed Micheál Martin’s attention. Peter Crotty is pictured 4th from the left at the back and standing to his right is Paddy Martin. The Irish team are wearing Panama hats.

Traditional brimmed straw hats of Ecuadorian origin (toquilla straw hat) Wonderful image. Micheál said ‘My father is the man with the two black eyes! It is believed that the photo was taken somewhere in Italy.

SINCE Waterford County Museum began their Image archive they have from time to time had requests from Authors, Film Companies, advertising companies and various institutions for use of their images.The Museum image archive online which is free to the public now houses over 6,000 historical digital images of the County.

The visit of the Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin came as the result of a tweet by the Museum which featured his

father, Paddy, standing alongside Dungarvan’s boxing legend Peter Crotty.

Mr. Martin was interested in visiting the Museum and obtaining a copy of the image which featured his father and Peter. A quick decision was made to contact Peter Crotty’s family and advise the family of the visit and indeed to obtain permission to make a copy of the image.The family were happy to visit the Museum for the occasion.

Left to right: John Curran and Frances Curran (nee Crotty), Myra Crotty, Micheál Martin with Peter’s gloves; William Fraher, President Waterford County Museum.

[David Clynch] Peter Crotty’s daughter, Frances Curran, indicated that the family would like to donate several of Peter’s effect to the Museum. Those included, several photos, letters, his ‘golden gloves’ his boxing vest and shorts, which he wore whilst boxing for Ireland, and other items of great interest.

Needless to say that the Museum was delighted to accept this wonderful donation. The Museum is now intending to make a permanent exhibition of Peter’s items, this will allow the public the opportunity of viewing them at their leisure, and is sure to generate interest in this local hero.

Items from the Peter Crotty collection being presented to Waterford County Museum. Left to right: Mrs. Frances and John Curran. Eddie Cantwell W.C.M Myra Crotty, William Fraher W.C.M Gerry O’Mahoney, Dungarvan Boxing Club.

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Sesame Special Needs Pre School Benefit Night at the Park Hotel: Sadhbh Lynch, Sadhbh Donovan and Grace Walsh, members of the Ryan School of Dancing who will be performing at the event, pictured with Marie Fitzgerald and Ann [Dan McGrath] Ahearne, Organisers of Friday's night's fundraiser.

Benefit Night for Sesame Special Needs Pre-School ON Friday night, the Park Hotel, Dungarvan will host the Sesame Special Needs Pre School Benefit Night.The night is which will raise much needed funds is been organised by two local women, Marie Fitzgerald and Ann Ahearne, on behalf of the school.

All proceeds raised, will go to funding this very important school, to help develop and sustain its service. The Sesame Pre School caters for children from the West Waterford area. Children are aged between 2 and 5 years old and present with varying needs.

The night will start at 8.00 p.m. with traditional Irish Music being performed by Kathlyn Power and friends. This will be followed for the rest of the night by the brilliant Bottle Brothers from Waterford.

There will be a special perform-

ance provided by the Ryan School of Irish Dancers.

There will auction on the night for 2 VIP tickets to any 2016 Mens International Match in Aviva Stadium including a VIP pre-match reception sponsored by FAI. A huge amount of support was given from the local area in the preparation for this night.

Dungarvan Leader, Dungarvan Observer, Munster Express and WLR FM a very big thank you for the advertising. Dungarvan Paints & DIY, David Walsh Office Supplies and Hallahans Pharmacy, for the sale of Tickets. Thanks to Printmasters and Munster Signs & Print for their help.

Sponsors for the nights raffle prizes and spot prizes, kindly donated from The Cliff House Hotel Ardmore, Winterval

Waterford, The Park Hotel, Flahavans, The Theatre Royal Waterford, The Fitzwilton Hotel, The Clonmel Park Hotel, Tigh Sugradh Creche & Montessori, Ger Wyley’s Sports, The Colour Room Dungarvan and MC Fitness.

We would like to thank Garvey’s SuperValu and Dungarvan Shopping Centre for allowing us to sell tickets for this night.

The Park Hotel is the place to be on Friday next the 16th. Tickets still available, only €10 from Dungarvan Paints & DIY, The Park Hotel, David Walsh Office Supplies and Hallahan’s Pharmacy, you can also pay on the door.

Come out and support this great night and help raise funds for this much needed service.

Paint the fairways pink this October at Faithlegg House Hotel in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness THIS October, gather the girls and paint the fairways pink at Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Resort. To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Faithlegg have teamed up with the Irish Cancer Society to offer golfers the opportunity to hire a bright pink golf buggy to carry them around the award-winning golf course in style.

A great excuse for a fun and active day out with the girls and all for a good cause, the ‘Paint the Fairways Pink’ package at Faithlegg is available from 45 per person and includes a round of golf at Faithlegg

Golf Club with use of the ‘Pink October Buggy’ followed by a decadent afternoon tea with a glass of pink bubbly in the Aylward Lounge. Combine an overnight stay from €119 per person sharing for the entire package those travelling from a little further field or simply looking to retreat with the girls for 24 hours.

A donation from every package booked will go towards supporting the Irish Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Awareness Month so what better excuse to have a fun day out with the ladies on golf course before

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Waterford’s first Kite Flying Festival A Parade of Light and many more family events on offer at Imagine Arts Festival October 15th to 25th, 2015 – Waterford A KITE Flying Extravaganza, A Parade of Light, Willow Weaving, Comic Drawing, Clay Mask Making, Printmaking Children’s theatre and Storytelling events will all be on offer for young arts seekers at the 14th annual Imagine Arts Festival, which takes place in Waterford this October 15th to 25th.

The festival is set to host over 100 different events for the young and the not so young at over 45 venues across Waterford and junior arts and culture buffs are in for a treat as a wonderful Kite Flying Extravaganza is a highlight in the children’s festival programme.

Sunday, October 18th will see Waterford’s first Kite Flying Festival take place atop the wonderful Carriganore, Co. Waterford.

Wind is almost guaranteed in this lofty location so young and old are invited to come along and fly their kites at this free event.

To add both colour and spectacle to the event, some of Irelands top kite flyers will be there on the day to display their spectacular kites and perform some dramatic flying displays from 11 am to 4 pm.

The 'Kite Doctor' and keen kite flyer Matthew Kennedy will be on site on the day in the kite tent offering repairs and advice for best flying practices.

Matthew said, “This is going to be a fantastic event for everyone to come along and enjoy, we are aiming to fly the most number of kites flying in the skies above Waterford all at the same time on Sunday, October 18th.

We will have over 300 kites available for people to fly on the day, all available at a €1 each and we encourage people to bring their own too.”

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Call us today on A Kite Flying Festival, A Parade of Light, Willow Weaving, Comic Drawing, Clay Mask Making, Printmaking Children’s theatre and Storytelling events will all be on offer for young arts seekers at the 14th annual Imagine Arts Festival, which takes place in Waterford this October 15th to 25th. See Imagineartsfestival.com pictured helping to launch the festival is Calem Foskin-Dee, Lauren McCarthy, Lauren Carbery and Louise Dunphy.

[Patrick Browne] A wonderful Parade of Light will also be another Imagine Arts Festival highlight for all the family.

This free event takes place at Christ Church Cathedral at 7pm on Friday, October 16th.

For the last number of months artists have been giving children’s workshops in local schools, teaching them to make lanterns from willow and paper.

Local choirs who will sing songs to celebrate light will accompany the Parade of Light as the Willow Lanterns made by the school children are paraded through this historic part of Waterford City centre.

This type of parade happens all over the world and in some countries it officially marks the declining light of the winter and in others the light of the

North Star.

On Saturday, October 17th Willow Weaver Cathy Hayden will host a Willow Weaving workshop for children aged 12 years and upwards at the Waterford Youth Arts Centre.

Also taking place at the centre will be an Animation and Comic Drawing Workshop with Paul Bolger.

This workshop is for young people age 13 and upward. Ticketed places to both workshops are limited and bookings can be made via 051-849856.

On Saturday, October 24th Printmaking with Anne McDonnell using metal and ink will be on offer and a Clay Mask workshop with Katie Gaudig will also take place, both of these events will be at the Waterford Youth Arts

Centre and booking is advisable via 051-849856.

Pignut Theatre will also present two performances of Children’s Theatre, the show 'Monsters and Things' aimed at 4 to 8 years olds will be staged at 2 pm and 4 pm at Central Arts, The Quay, Waterford with tickets available at the door.

In ‘Monsters and Things’ Poddi and Jacko want to be on X-Factor but their ambitions are cut short when Jacko loses his voice and Poddi finds a book of spells. Their adventure begins when Poddi tries to help his friend find his voice again.

And a not to be missed event for Children on the final day of the 2015 festival is a wonderful storytelling session with master Seanachai Eddie Lenihan.

Eddie will share some Irish

Fairy Stories on Sunday, October 25th at 1 pm at St Patrick’s Gateway Centre, Waterford. Tickets are €5 at the door.

Aside from children’s events there are all sorts of creative happenings taking place at Imagine from art exhibitions to top class music concerts, film, dance, comedy, theatre, trad music and there’s history & heritage and literature events.

The annual 'Booze, Blaas n’Banter’ event celebrating the City’s Quayside and Maritime heritage will also offer lots of interesting chats and craic with a programme of fantastic speakers lined up for Saturday, October 24th at 9 a.m. at Jordan’s Bar on the Quayside.

Join in the fun this October in Waterford from the 15th to the 25th – see Imagineartsfestival.com

Congratulations all round

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor Declan Doocey extended congratulations to the respective Tidy Town committees and to the outdoor staff of Waterford Council on the county’s recent results in the national competition. “I especially congratulate Lismore on its 13th successive gold medal,” he noted. Lismore won four awards in 2015 including Tidiest Town in Co. Waterford,

Category C. “It is very easy to increase the vote if down low but not so easy to get extra ones when up high and as standards rise,” said the councillor.

Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin concurred with the commendations and praised the efforts that saw his own village of Ardmore finish a close second to Lismore.

“Maybe next year we can win the overall event”, he anticipated.

Cllr Doocey further congratulated the

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Cllr John Pratt conceded that “nothing has been won yet” but congratulated Cois Bríd and Tallow on reaching minor and senior county finals respectively. “Hopefully, I’ll be coming congratulating victories next month”, he concluded.

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In the Courts

Accused’s behaviour to be monitored A MAN who admitted possession of cannabis had his case adjourned for a year to monitor him.

Eoin Khan (27) with an address at the Old Doctor’s Surgery, Church Lane, Lismore, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use,

L Liis sm mo orre e D Diis sttrriic ctt C Co ou urrtt ADDRESSES - Addresses in Court stories are given to us by the Courts Service, who in turn receive them from the Gardaí. Any error in an address, where the address of the defendant is not updated, rests solely with the system and the address cannot be changed by the Dungarvan Observer.

An Post prosecutions AN Post brought a number of prosecutions against people detected in possession of a television set without a TV licence.

The prosecutions were brought at last week’s sitting of Lismore District Court.

Lisa Dunne, with an address at Tivoli Terrace, Cappoquin, was fined €30 and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs for being in possession of an unlicensed television set when an Inspector with An Post called to her home on 5th March, 2015.

Solicitor David Burke said his client has now purchased a television licence through stamps.

Judge Terence Finn noted that the accused has no previous convictions and now has a TV licence.

Deirdre O’Shea, with an address at 6 Gort an Scolaire, Cappoquin, was fined €100 and directed to pay €80 costs for being in possession of an unlicensed television set when an Inspector with An Post called to her home on 25th February, 2015.

Solicitor Neil Twomey said his client has no previous convictions and has now purchased a TV licence.

Megan Foley, with an address at 8 Lios an Oir, Lismore, was fined €350 and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs for being in possession of an unlicensed television set when an Inspector with An Post called to her home on 18th February, 2015.

Last week’s Lismore District Court was told that a licence has not been bought to date, with a loss of revenue of €160 to An Post.

The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court.

Driver fined for not having certificate of road worthiness DRIVING a van without a certificate of road worthiness cost a driver €150 in court last week.

William Downing (46) with an address at Dromore, Aglish, Cappoquin, was fined €150 at last week’s Lismore District Court, for driving a vehicle without a certificate of road worthiness, when stopped by Gardaí at Littlebridge Inches, Cappoquin, on 30th

April, 2015.

He also failed to produce a certificate of road worthiness at a Garda Station within ten days.

The accused, who has no previous convictions, told Judge Finn that the van now has an up-to-date certificate of road worthiness.

Judge Finn marked the charge of failing to produce the certificate as proven and taken into consideration.

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contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his address on 13th November, 2014.

At last week’s Lismore District Court, Inspector Carmel Banville told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí searched the accused’s home on the date in

question and found cannabis herb and resin to the value of approximately €170.

The court heard the accused has four previous convictions, all relating to similar drug offences.

Solicitor David Burke said his client pleads guilty

to the charge and acknowledges his previous convictions.

“My client has made a dramatic change in habits,” said Mr. Burke.

“He is taking tests and is drug-free. My client realised he was living a foolish life and that life was simpler

when he was working and not using drugs.”

Mr. Burke said his client is working part-time.

Judge Finn adjourned the case to 14th October, 2016, to monitor the accused’s behaviour and his efforts at reformation.

Public order offence to be struck out if donation made A CAPPOQUIN youth who pleaded guilty to a public order offence will have the charge struck out if he makes a donation to the court poor box.

Peter Allen (20) with an address at 38 Barrack Street, Cappoquin, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated

Parked vehicle caused obstruction A VEHICLE parked on double yellow lines, causing an obstruction cost its owner €100 in court last week.

Eamon Kirwan, with an address at Knockenpower, Colligan, was fined €100 at last week’s Lismore District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí observed his vehicle was observed parked on double yellow lines and causing an obstruction at North Mall, Lismore, on 18th February, 2015.

The accused, who has no previous convictions, told Judge Terence Finn that his partner was driving the vehicle on the day.

He said the fixed charge notice was received, but was not paid in time.

Man fined for theft A MAN accused of theft was fined last week.

Daniel Williams (22) with an address at 3 Clifton Court, Grange, Cork, was fined €200 at last week’s Lismore District Court after he pleaded guilty to theft at Boherboyrea, Cappoquin on 9th July, 2012.

The accused had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court.

Solicitor Neil Twomey told last week’s court that the accused has €150 compensation in court, and has no previous convictions.

Judge Terence Finn noted the accused paid the compensation and handed down the €200 fine.

in a public place at Barrack Street, Cappoquin, on 6th December, 2014.

Last week’s Lismore District Court heard that Gardaí received a report of a disturbance at Barrack Street on the night in question.

The accused was in the company

of family members and was directed to go home with them. He failed to do so and had to be arrested.

The fixed charge notice which issued was not paid.

Solicitor David Burke said his client had too much to drink on the night and he has no previous con-

victions.

Judge Terence Finn said if a €100 donation was made to the court poor box, the matter would be dealt with leniently.

The case was adjourned to 11th December, 2015, to allow the accused to make the donation.

€300 donation sees charge struck out A CAPPOQUIN Publican who was found with people on his premises after hours had the charge struck out after he made a donation to the court poor box.

Eamon Cliffe (55) licensee of the Railway Bar, Mill Street, Cappoquin, pleaded guilty to the licensing charge of having people on his premises after hours on 2nd November, 2014.

Inspector Carmel Banville told Judge Terence Finn at last week’s Lismore District Court that Gardaí observed lights on in the pub and they gained entry at 1.21 a.m. on the date in question.

Insp. Banville said Gardaí observed eight people on the licensed premises one hour and 21 minutes after official closing time.

Solicitor Niall King told the court that there was a 60th birthday party on the night.

“Patrons were waiting for lifts to go home,” said Mr. King.

He said the premises, which is also known locally as “Fawlty’s” is a well-run establishment and the licensee has no previous convictions in the 22 years

he has been operating the bar.

Judge Finn said he would deal leniently with the case if a donation was made to the court poor box.

A €300 donation was paid to the court poor box and the charge was struck out.

Judge Finn indicated that the donation would benefit senior citizens in the area.

Fined for failing to pay fixed charge notice A DRIVER was fined last week for not having current tax displayed on his vehicle.

Thomas Walsh (62) with an address at Breeda, Lackaroe,Youghal, was fined €100 at last week’s

Lismore District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued for not having a current tax disc displayed on the vehicle, a lowloader, he was driving when stopped

by Gardaí at Kilbeg Lower, Tallow,

on 13th January, 2015.

The court heard that the accused, who has no previous convictions, received the fixed charge notice, but had missed the deadline to pay the fine.

Driving without a licence leads to fine DRIVING without a licence cost a Clonea Power driver €100 at last week’s Lismore District Court.

Kevin Fogarty (27) with an address at Ballygarrett, Clonea Power,

Kilmacthomas, was fined €100 for driving without a licence when stopped by Gardaí at Littlebridge Inches, Cappoquin, on 21st April, 2015.

The accused also pleaded

guilty to failing to produce licence at the roadside and within 10 days at a Garda Station.

The accused, who attended court, told Judge Terence Finn that he could-

n’t locate his licence and needs to apply for a new licence.

Judge Finn marked the charges of failing to produce licence as proven and taken into consideration.

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The Imokilly Mini Stages Rally was held in Dungarvan back in July of this year. Pictured are the family and friends of the late Paul Mulcahy of Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan handing over a cheque for the sum of €2,270 from money collected on the day of the rally and proceeds from the rally programme. A great night was had at the Welcome Inn Bar for those who helped out on the day of the rally. Martin O'Keeffe, Cashel Branch of the Irish Red Cross accepted the cheque.

Irish League of Credit Unions announce movement results ahead of year end 2015

James O’Shea (left) and Tony Mulcahy (right) at the cheque presentation to the Imokilly Motor Club, the proceeds of the Rally day.

Lismore CBS Kinnane Cup 1965 LISMORE CBS won the Kinnane Cup in 1965 and members of the panel are anxious to arrange a get together on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary.

If there is sufficient interest a social night will be held in Lismore House Hotel on Friday night, November 27th.

Any player interested in

attending this function are asked to contact Jarlaith Daly at 086 6031460, Billy Sheehan at 086 3841110 or Tom Hyland at 087 2536521.

Kinnane Cup Winners 1965 – Back: J. Geoghegan, D. McGrath, T. Veale, C. Kearns (Teacher-Team Manager), M. McGrath, J. Fleming, D. Whelan, J. O’Brien, M. Scanlon, S. O’Sullivan, J. Cotter, Br. Dowd (Superior). Front: D. Buckley, P. Hegarty, M. Savage, B. Sheehan, J. Daly (Capt), L. Frazer, T. Savage, M. Hegarty, T. Hyland, D. Hartigan.

THE Irish League of Credit Unions has given an overview of figures for credit unions ahead of year-end 2015.

As the economic recovery gains ground, credit union financials continue to improve, falling arrears, falling loan write offs and the increasing number of credit unions making a surplus reflects a more positive picture for the credit union movement.

Thankfully there are also good indications that demand for lending is increasing, and the fall in the loan book has slowed considerably. For the year to date, 132 credit unions (or 37%) reported growth in their loan books. This compares to 68 credit unions for the same period in 2014, and 29 credit unions the previous year.

For the quarter to June 2015, loans were actually up slightly, increasing by €2 million or 0.06%.

This pick up in lending is increasing loan interest income for these credit unions. The CSO announced that the total number of new private cars licensed has surpassed 100,000 in the first eight months of 2015. This is the first time since 2008 that this figure has been reached in any year. The hope is that our credit unions can tap in to this increased demand for car loans with the exceptional value they offer their members in this area.

Membership of the country’s credit unions has also increased by 10,000 to 2.89 million members, a reflection of continued loyalty to the not for profit, community lenders.

Commenting on the picture for the 352 credit unions in the Republic of Ireland Ed Farrell, ILCU CEO said: “Confidence in credit unions has again been demonstrated by the fact that the number of members is up to 2.89 million, an increase of almost

10,000 in the last 12 months.

Furthermore savings in ILCU credit unions are up 4% for the year to June 2015 to €11.07 billion. Encouragingly gross loan arrears are now at a 6 year low, and now stand at €497 million.

Loan arrears are now back at March 2009 levels. Total gross arrears have fallen for 14 consecutive quarters in a row and write offs are also back at 2009 levels.

He added: “Throughout the recession years, which saw the withdrawal of banking services from many communities, credit unions continued to provide local, accessible financial services to their members.The loyalty and trust that members have in their local credit union was recognised in the recent Customer Experience Ireland Survey 2015. This was the first ever survey of Irish brands based on the experiences of customers and it showed that Credit Unions top the poll. Credit unions want to do much more for our members.

Our vision is to have locally based, accountable credit unions providing a full range of personal financial services to members and all who wish to avail of our services. Credit unions want to evolve and change but are increasingly frustrated at the regulatory roadblocks put in our path. These roadblocks threaten the ability of credit unions to continue to serve in communities throughout the country in the future.”

SAVINGS Total savings at the end of June 2015 were €11.07 billion, up €393 million, or 4%, year on year. Of the ILCU credit unions in the Republic, 318 credit unions, or 90% recorded savings growth for the year to date.We estimate that savings growth for 2015 will more than double the growth

experienced last year.

LOANS Thankfully the fall in the loan book has slowed considerably, this is partly due to loan demand increasing as member confidence returns, and also due to overly restrictive lending restrictions being eased in some cases.

The loan book in June 2015 totals €3.53 billion which is down 4%, or €161 million, year on year.

There is a noticeable pick up in lending, for the year to date, 132 credit unions (or 37%) reported growth in their loan books. This compares to 68 credit unions for the same period in 2014, and 29 credit unions the previous year.

In the 9 months to June 2015, credit unions have issued €1.25 billion in new loans to members and we estimate that €1.7 billion in new loans will be issued for the full year which is an improvement on last year. In terms of volume, credit unions in Dublin issued the most new loans, with €374 million in new loans for the year to date. The next biggest was Cork with €172 million in new loans.

The average new loan in 2015 is €3,359 while the average loan outstanding is €6,191.

DIVIDENDS The average dividend in 2014 was almost 0.8% which is down slightly on the 0.9% recorded the previous year.

However, it is clear that reduced dividends is not impacting savings. This is partly due to the fact that the banks are offering historically low returns on savings. It is likely that more credit unions will be in a position to pay a dividend to members in the coming months with 96% of credit unions reporting a surplus.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

The Ploughman

‘Juvenile Knee Pain – Treatment’

When I ploughed the verdant fields in the dim of dawn, My soul would sing if though lately trouble strewn, And leave every tainted thought that I had known, Impaled upon the horns of the moon.

To me there was no greater peace on earth, Than to walk behind a willing horse and plough, When darkness was to daylight giving birth, And dew dripped from the bare-leafed apple bough.

When a horse upon the sod with straining strides, Wrote the story of his existence and of how, Behind a stoic strength a loyal heart hides, His page a field; his pen a cleaving plough.

Paul Curran from Comeragh Landscaping pictured with Anne Butler from Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber and Padraig Curran from Terra Nua at the Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors offices, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and at newly refurbished Glanbia.

[David Clynch Photography]

By Tomás Ryan BSc.,AHS,Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles.

Once the Juvenile athlete begins to experience knee pain, then the amount of sports activity during the week should be reduced to sports every 2nd day. This weekly sports load is then assessed to see if knee pain decreases or stays the same. If knee pain decreases over a 4 week period then an exercise knee strengthening programme coupled with this reduced sports weekly activity that contains rest days is used to treat knee pain.

Completely stopping sport is advisable only when the pain is sudden and severe with a locking sensation suggesting issues such as a Patella Sleeve fracture or Osteochondritis Dissecans as outlined in last week’s article. Exercises should be performed 3 times per week coupled with reduced sport activity. If there is good adherence to the exercises by the Juvenile, then there is a greater chance of overcoming the knee pain.

REDUCE SPORTS ACTIVITY LOAD Use a pain scale of 1-10 to rate their knee pain as criteria for training with severe pain rated as 10/10 and extremely mild pain rated as 1/10. If the pain scale is less than 3/10 then they can train. If the pain increases greater than 3/10 then they should have a short rest. If reducing the juvenile’s training days has helped reduce their knee pain, then the concept of managing their training load with shorter training sessions or less frequent training for example every 2nd day can be introduced. When knee pain improves, the frequency of training can be gradually increased to greater than every 2nd day.

WHAT TREATMENT & EXERCISES ARE BENEFICIAL? In Juvenile Knee pain, the gluteal muscles are commonly found to be weak; hence strengthening exercises should initially be focused on strengthening the glutes.

Once positive results have been achieved with these 3 exercises, then more specific knee strengthening can then begin. Taping of the patella (knee cap) can help reduce knee pain, by removing the patella impingement from the sensitive fat pad and also taping can be used to help limit knee extension and thus reduce patella tendon load when walking. Juveniles should avoid sitting with knees bent and feet tucked underneath chair in order to reduce compression and irritation at the patella femoral joint. Finally, it important to assess other contributing factors such as a poor knee angle or a dropped pelvis caused by carrying a school bag on a single shoulder.

Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email tomaspryan@gmail.com

Shortlisted candidates in the Chamber & FBD Awards FOLLOWING an exceptional response to the nomination phase of the 2015 Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Awards in association with FBD, the much anticipated shortlists in all 13 categories have been announced!

These awards have been growing in popularity every year and once again this year saw hundreds of nominations! From these nominations RIKON has selected shortlists in each of the 13 categories in both business and social sectors.

The winners from these categories will then compete for two overall Grand Prizes sponsored by FBD of €1,000!

Categories and shortlisted candidates are as follows: Green / Smart Travel / Conservation – sponsored

by Go Dungarvan with the Department of the Environment Community & Local Government through Environment Department of Waterford City and County Council • Ink Plus Dungarvan • Shabby To Chic Cottage • Terra Nua Building Contractors Networking Excellence sponsored by Dungarvan Nissan • Dungarvan Paints & DIY • Eunice Power – Cooking For You • Terra Nua Building Contractors Emerging New Business - sponsored by WLR FM • Career Compass • The BizLocator • Wrinkle Free Me Customer Service Excellence – sponsored by Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy • Dungarvan Credit

Union • Dungarvan Paints & DIY • Home Instead Senior Care Digital Marketing & E Commerce - sponsored by the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre • SGC Dungarvan • Waterford County Museum • WLR fm Innovation & Sustainability in Business sponsored by Al Eile Stud • CIL Precision • Dungarvan Enterprise Centre • TQS Integration Ltd. Food Business - sponsored by McDonalds • Harty’s Oysters • Jitterbeans • The Moorings Bar & Restaurant Education Excellence sponsored by Bank of Ireland, Kilmacthomas • Career Compass • Deise College • Glór na Gael Health & Well Being sponsored by Murray’s Pharmacy • Home Instead Senior Care • Revival Beauty Salon • The Weight Clinic Contribution to the Community/ Person of the Year – sponsored by Terra Nua Building Contractors • Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise • Pat Denn • Waterford County Museum Employee of the Year sponsored by Dungarvan Leader • Breda O’Mahony – Monica’s • Jean Foley McDonalds • James Fraher – McKenna Computers Men in Business – sponsored by SGC Cinema

• David Patmore – Right Start Driving School • Christopher Pimm – McDonalds • J. P. Ryan – Mobile Training & Consultancy Women in Business ‘Mary & Mollie’ Award sponsored by Main Street Traders • Mags Durand O’Connor – Dungarvan Enterprise Centre • Olivere Lannen – Olivere’s Health & Beauty Salon • Bernie Geraghty – Shabby to Chic Cottage Overall Grand Prizes Sponsored by FBD Insurance: • Dungarvan & West Waterford Business of the Year Award • Dungarvan & West Waterford Ambassador of the Year Applications & Awards Presentation: • Applications are judged

by RIKON in Waterford Institute of Technology.

The Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, FBD and other sponsors will not have access to the applications or influence over them.

Shortlisted candidates will attend interviews.

Winners of the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Awards in association with FBD will be announced at an Awards Night on Friday, 6th November, in Lismore Castle. * FBD Insurance is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland For further details contact Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, The Plaza, Dungarvan. Call: 058 45054, email: info@dungarvanchamber.ie or visit: www.dungarvanchamber.ie

And white-winged gulls up from the seashore came, And swooped around my shoulders fearlessly, ‘Till I fancied I could hear them call my name, And God walked unfolding furrows there with me.

If your heart is sick and fevered is your brow, And your soul from silent sorrow seeks release, Remember! Harvests fill the fields scarred by the plough, Beyond great pain there comes a greater peace.

But when silhouettes are shaken by the breeze, And billows break full-bosomed on the shore, And the moonlight’s silver spears fall through the trees, Then rest! And hang the harness by the door.

JOHN DALY

Know Your Rights FREE LEGAL ADVICE Question: I need legal advice on separating from my husband but I can’t afford to go to a solicitor.Where can I get help?

Answer: Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) is an organisation that promotes equal access to justice for all.

You can access basic, confidential and free legal advice across all areas of law in a network of centres around Ireland. These are usually located in the local Citizens Information Centre. Some are drop-in clinics, where you will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Other clinics are by appointment only, and you will have to call in advance to book a place.

When you visit a FLAC clinic you should bring along any relevant documentation or correspondence.You will meet a volunteer lawyer – either a solicitor or a barrister.

You can ask a question on any area of law. However if you have already consulted a solicitor about the same matter, the volunteer adviser cannot offer guidance on that issue.

Your volunteer adviser will help you to establish whether there is a legal solution to your problem, explain what options are open to you and direct you to further assistance where appropriate.

Volunteer advisers cannot provide legal representation, which means they cannot take a case for you or go to court on your behalf. They also cannot refer you to a lawyer in private practice, so you should contact the Law Society for a list of solicitors in your area or for a particular area of law.

If you have a low income, you may be eligible for legal assistance from the State on a civil matter. The Legal Aid Board is responsible for the provision of civil legal aid and advice. Your FLAC adviser can help to establish this and you may then go to your local law centre to apply for civil legal aid.You will then have to undergo a means test and a merits test.

For criminal matters, there is a separate State criminal legal aid scheme, operated through the courts and administered by the Legal Aid Board.

Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below.

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Dungarvan Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076550. Address: Scanlons Yard, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.

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Eileen Walsh, Bank of Ireland; Christine O'Donovan, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, and Catherine Collins, Credit Review Office, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Orla Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union, and Patrick Harrington, Bank of Ireland, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Ann O'Meara, Copper Coast Holidays, and Carmel Malone, Tinsley Interiors, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

John Whittle, M. J. Flanagan Ltd., and Willie Bumster, Willie Bumster Bus Hire, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Niamh Reynolds, Kereen Building Services; Marie Dolan, Havenwood, and Jenny Beresford, Business Development Manager Dungravn & West Waterford Chamber, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Ann Hogan, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, and Kathleen Mulcahy, Willie Bumpster Bus Hire, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Anne Butler, Josephine Harty and Ann Hogan, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Fearghal Reidy, guest speaker; Vincent Petitit, Jitter Beans, and Colette Bannon, The Work Coach, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Johnny Curran, Cleanzone Technology, and Emer Enright, Revival Salon, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored

by Bank of Ireland.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Karen Dempsey, Karen Dempsey Photography; Joe O'Riordain, An Post; Elaine Fitzgearld McBarron,Career Compass, and Nuala Hogan, AIB, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored by Bank of Ireland

Michael Moore, Moore Financial; Ian Murnagh, Bank of Ireland Area Manager South East Region, and Jozette Harnett, Bank of Ireland, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Orlaith Brady, Gourmet House, and Terri Ranahan, J. B. White Accountants, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's Free Resources for Your Business Information Session sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Dungarvan Lions Club Christmas Appeal fundraiser IT’S hard to credit it, but the Dungarvan Lions Club has already successfully staged the first fundraiser for Christmas Appeal 2015 and it’s only the first week in October. But the Appeal starts every October and on Friday 2nd a large and representative group of quizzers turned up at Minnie’s to show their support for the Big Quiz.The format

this year was a little different; for the past ten years or so it was the Big Radio Pub Quiz in conjunction with Waterford Lions. This year the Quiz consists of a series of events, the next one being planned for Micilin’s Bar in Kilrossanty for Friday, 9th October, at 8.30 p.m. Other venues will be the West End Bar in Lismore and Merry’s, Dungarvan. But back to

the Minnie’s event. As usual Quizmaster Bob O’Brien was in generous mood and ensured that every team answered at least a few of the questions.

A new departure for this year was that the night concluded with an auction, where the bidding was fast and the value was there for the taking.

In his address to the gathering, Lions Club vice

President Ray McAndrew thanked all the individuals, groups and clubs who supported the night and Bob and his team for organising all the practicalities.

The winning team consisted of Donagh and Janine Cummins, David Willans and Tara McAndrew.Well done to all for raising a generous sum of money for the Appeal fund. Tosach maith, leath na hoibre.

RNLI Team: Sean Walsh, Nicky Hannigan, Kevin O’Morchoe and Dolores Walsh.

Golf Coast Golf Club: Mary Carbery, Micheál White, Walter Keane and Tom White.

Ballinroad Soccer Club: Ann Ryan, Emma Ryan, Muriel Tobin and Thomas Phelan.

Eleanor Carlton, Louise Carlton and Ber Harty.

D.B.C. Team: Paul Hansberry, John Tobin, Alan Curran, Rosemary Curran and Vinny O’Brien.

Ardmore x4: Gerry O’Brien, Liam Foley, Catriona Ni Chasaide and Des Fitzgerald.

RNLI Team 2: Paud Curran, Marie Donnelly, Johanna Curran and Eamonn Mansfield.

Gold Coast Golf Club: David Fitzgerald, Ellen Fitzgerald, Doreen Fitzgerald and Michael Fitzgerald.

Dungarvan Lions Club: Mary Phelan, Tom Byrne and Lorraine Byrne.

RNLI Team 1: Eileen Moloney, Joan Clancy, Paul Power and Esme Dowdall.

Dungarvan Lions Club: Claire and Ron Twomey, Donal Verling and Des Power.

The Silverspringers: John and Nuala Fahey, Catherine and Dermot Arnold.

SVdP Team: E. Healy, Aine O’Riordan, Marie Forde and John Foley.

K. Hallissey, Ailis Ni Fhloinn, Anne Stearn and Mary Hickey.

Abbeyside Girl Guides Team: Geoff and Theresa Dipple, Siobhan Maye and Alice Curran.

Dungarvan Golf Club: Mary Fleming, June Hayes, Creina O’Sullivan and Liz Walsh.

Antoinette Walsh, Mary Lawless and Naomi Gibson.

Dungarvan Lions Club: Mary and David Ellard with Shay and Mary O’Connor.

CLG na Rinne: MacDara MacDonncha, Tomas MacCraith, Fionna MacGiollachuda agus Aodh MacCraith.

Dungarvan GAA Club: Rian Crotty, Pat Kiely and Brendan Kiely.

Ballycreen Harley Club: Zuzi Costin, Nocola Costin, Jamie Costin and Patrick O’Connell.

Golf Coast Ladies Team: Ruth Hannigan, Eilo Fitzgerald, Marie Hayes and Ger Hallinan.

Colligan GAA Club: David Considine, John Flynn and Martina McGrath.

Dungarvan Golf Club: Oliver Whelan, Neil Phelan, Geraldine Carroll and John Considine.

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Guests, pupils and teachers at celebrations of the 25 year anniversary of the amalgamation of the Mercy and Presentation schools and the opening of the new ASD pre school.

Aideen Tynan, Paddy Fitzgerald, Kevin Murphy.

Celebrations marking the 25th Anniversary of the amalgamation of the Mercy and Presentation Primary Schools and the Official Opening of the ASD preschool

Opening of ASD pre school.

Sr. Marie Stella Mangan, Sr. Veronia Casey and Bishop Cullinan.

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Michael Hogan and Eamonn Walsh, both from Glanbia pictured at the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors offices, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Glanbia.

[David Clynch Photography]

Lucia Queally from Terra Nua Building Contractors and Chamber members pictured during the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors offices, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Glanbia.[David Clynch Photography]

Majella Osborne, Padraig Curran, Lucia Quealy and John McGrath, alll from Terra Nua Building Contractors pictured at the Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors offices, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Glanbia.

[David Clynch Photography]

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Therese Roche from Cisoria Hair Salon and Olivere Lannen from Olivere's Beauty Salon at the Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Glanbia.

[David Clynch Photography]

Sinead Dunphy and David O'Connor, both from Dungarvan Paints and DIY, at the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors office, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Glanbia.

[David Clynch Photography]

The Think Tank at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre which was part of the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors offices, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Glanbia.

[David Clynch Photography]

Pรกdraig Curran from Terra Nua Building Contractors, Susan O'Mahony from WLR FM, John McGrath from Terra Nua Building Contractors and Vickie Wall from Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber pictured at the Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors offices, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Glanbia.

[David Clynch Photography]

Terra Nua Building Contractors offices which was part of the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre, Glanbia and Terra Nua Building Contractors.

[David Clynch Photography]

Rachael Power, Vickie Wall, Anne Butler and Jenny Beresford, all from Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber at the Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors offices, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Glanbia.

[David Clynch Photography]

Niall King from JF Williams & Co. and Mary Ryan from Right Hand HR at the Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Glanbia.

[David Clynch Photography]

Centre Manager Mags Durand O'Connor from Dungarvan Enterprise Centre pictured with Orlaith Brady from Gourmet House at the Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors offices, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre's new Think Tank and Office Space and at [David Clynch Photography] newly refurbished Glanbia.

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Ireland at its best It might have been Dungarvan OUTSIDE of the tragic incidents of the fire which took the lives of ten people in Dublin and the cruel murder of a Garda on duty, both of which are dealt with elsewhere in this ’paper, the news was dominated by sport and speculation about the budget.

Yesterday (Tuesday) was budget day, but an early deadline here does not allow for much in the line of news of what was given or what was taken away.

On this occasion, after eight restrictive – austere – budgets, and, more likely, with an election looming inside the next four or five months, it will have been a giveaway budget. No crystal ball needed for that piece of investigative journalism, it was signalled – nay, trumpeted – by competing Ministers that there would be €1.7 billion in goodies given out during the afternoon.

If, that is, you consider an essential scan, an intestinal scope, or a new hip, or some other pain relieving, independence giving procedure a

‘goodie’.

That is now yesterday’s news, so let’s devote a few moments and three hundred words to the magnificence of the Irish Rugby Team’s victory over France in the World Cup. All elements of the media were loud in their praise of the courage, determination, commitment and true grit of the Irish players as, one by one, the cream of the team fell to injury, mostly serious and career threatening.

Jamie Heaslip, a veteran of 84 Tests with Ireland, summed it up very well in the Irish Examiner when he said: “Both sets of fans were a credit to the game. At times our lungs were bursting and our legs were on fire but to hear the French chanting Allez Les Bleus and the Irish respond with Fields of Athenry and Ole Ole Ole was incredible. When you looked up during any break, all you could see was green. They were the 16th man who gave us a huge lift.”

“And it was like sitting ringside at a world title bout in that opening 40

minutes, described as a “slug-fest” by Heaslip,” wrote Matt Lloyd.

“The ferocity of the tackle, the commitment of the charge and the unrelenting intensity of the breakdown was brutal yet utterly compelling. This was blood and thunder rugby at its best.”

In our own country we have two of the best games worldwide.

Nothing can beat hurling for skill and intensity, not to mention courage in the face of a bunch of large ash sticks.

But last weekend, rugby came close and Ireland gained an even greater measure of respect after what has been called the team’s best game EVER. It would be difficult to argue with that, but now, there is another mountain to climb next weekend in the Quarter Finals, but this team is prepared, ready and committed.

We are entitled to expect a win and the boys in green are the people to do it.

DUNGARVAN, or more accurately, Kilgreany about six miles west of here and adjacent to the limestone quarry lies the famous cave which produced the skeleton called Kilgreany Man which was thought for a while to be in contention for the oldest human found on the planet. Old he was, but not old enough.

Now comes a discovery from the island of Islay in Scotland which suggests that the earliest life there was discovered some time ago by, of all things, a herd of pigs.

According to a report in the Irish Examiner earlier this week, the discovery was made at Rubha Port an t-Seilich, on the island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides, in 2009 after the foraging pigs unearthed a set of 12,000-year-old Mesolithic Ice Age items.

“Archaeologists from Reading University moved in and discovered a trove of artefacts, including tools such as scrapers which are believed to have been used for cleaning skins, and sharp points used for hunting big game.” says the report by Hamza Jabir.

“However, the most exciting discovery came on the final day of the excavation in 2013, when the team uncovered tools dating back 15,000 years to the Palaeolithic era.

It is believed that the tools had been crafted by people of the Ahrensburgian culture, which flourished in mainland Europe towards the end of the last Ice Age. Similar sites have recently been discovered in Denmark and Sweden, suggesting that the Ahrensburgian people may also have been coastal foragers who hunted sea mammals from boats made of skins.

Speaking to the BBC, Professor Steve Mithen, who led the excavation with Dr. Karen Wicks, said: “The Mesolithic finds were a wonderful discovery – but what was underneath took our breath away.

“The Ice Age tools provide the first unequivocal presence of people in Scotland about 3,000 years earlier than previously indicated.

“This moves the story of Islay into a new historical era, from the Mesolithic into the Palaeolithic.”

Dr. Wicks admitted that the initial discovery was “more swine team than Time Team”.

She added: “Archaeology relies on expert planning and careful analysis, but a bit of luck is also very welcome.”

Engineer Defends Drainage Work on Dungarvan - Cappoquin Route

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath has defended the council’s drainage and side-cleaning programme on the N72 Dungarvan to Cappoquin road against a sceptical onslaught from Cllr James Tobin at October’s Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District meeting.

Cllr Tobin described the process as “a pointless exercise” unless the road was also tarmacadamed to each ditch and made into “a great road.” Otherwise, the

grass and weeds “will be back in two years.” He also asked whether the programme would continue to Tallow and heard it was hoped to do so.

Ms McGrath said the Council did not have enough funding to tarmacadam the 12 kilometre road but did have sufficient money to do so over a 1 km section at Kitchen Hole between Cappoquin and Lismore. The Council had applied for more funding, she added, and hoped to side-clean Lismore to Tallow in due course.

Meantime, said the engineer, the Council’s prior-

ity was to take the water off the Dungarvan-Cappoquin road, while establishing “where it is coming from and where it is going.”

Cllr Declan Doocey reassured Cllr Tobin that the drainage programme was “a fabulous job” that had removed ponding and made the road far safer. He hoped funding might come (for resurfacing) in an upcoming roads allocation. Cllr John Pratt welcomed the programme too but cautioned that the true test would come with heavy rainfall.

OUT OF PLACE In related matters, Cllr Pat Nugent said the council

had installed a concrete drain to address a drainage problem at Garranbane “as far as Connors’ gate” but that it was located in the wrong area. “It’s a waste of money and makes no sense”, he chastised.

Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin, added that the water channels at Garranbane seemed higher than the road by an inch or so! He was reassured by Senior Executive Roads Engineer Pat McCarthy that a further layer of road surface would bring them level.

Minute’s Silence observed at Municipal District Meeting

Council willing to avail of Dungarvan B&B for Emergency Home provision

By Christy Parker A MINUTE’S silence was observed at the DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting in respect of the victims of last weekend’s fire victims at the Carrickmines halting site in Dublin and the murder of Garda Tony Golden in Omeath, Co. Louth.

Cllr Pat Nugent asked also that condolences include the family of Jacinta Condon (née Houlihan), of Baile na nGall, An Rinn, while Cllr John Pratt included the family of JohnJoe Maher of Knockalara, Cappoquin.

Remarking on the murder of Garda Golden, Cllr James Tobin recognised the roll of those who “put their lives on the line for us” daily. He also noted that those who died in the fire at Carrickmines and indeed all sudden deaths particularly, illustrates “how fickle life is.”

Cllr Declan Doocey said a garda called out to help resolve a domestic incident would scarcely expect to lose his life in such circumstance while the loss of ten people from a community in South Dublin must also have deeply affected the emergency service as they came to terms with having been unable to do anything to prevent it.

Michael Hogan from Glanbia chatting with John McGrath and Lucia Queally, both from Terra Nua, at the Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors offices, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and at Glanbia.

[David Clynch Photography]

By Christy Parker

Sean Drohan from WLR FM pictured with Orla Dawson from Dungarvan Credit Union pictured at the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Afterhours Tri Location event which was held at Terra Nua Building Contractors offices, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and at newly refurbished Glanbia. [David Clynch Photography]

WATERFORD Council has no problem with using B & B accommodation in Dungarvan for emergency accommodation, rather than Waterford city, Senior Executive Officer for Housing Joe O’Sullivan told October’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting.

Cllr. Siobhán Whelan had asked why the city seemed to be the designated location for such provision and voiced concerned that it was unnecessary and, where children were concerned, perhaps sometimes inap-

propriate as a long-term factor. “It’s not a big problem as yet but with this crisis looming it may well be”, she suggested.

“Why not spend the money locally as well?”

Mr. O’Sullivan said he had “no objection in principal” to the suggestion and that the council was using Waterford City traditionally for B&B accommodation. Presently “we are trying to make sure we have emergency accommodation available for homeless families”, he added “and that with winter coming nobody will be on the street that doesn’t need to be there.”

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CLIFFE (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maurice Cliffe, late of Ballycoe and Congress Villas, Dungarvan, who died on 17th October, 2009.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Abbeyside Church on Saturday, 17th November, at 7.00 p.m.

We never thought of losing you aul stock, And maybe that was wrong, You always seemed a part of us, That would always carry on.

CURRAN (4th and 13th anniversaries) – In fond and loving memory of Tom and Martin Curran, late of Ballinaparka, Aglish, whose Anniversaries occur at this time.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Aglish Church on Sunday, 18th October, at 11.00 a.m.

No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you both today, Although we smile and make no fuss, Ye are deeply missed by all of us.

No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gathers and ye’re not there, We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But behind our smiles are broken hearts.

–Always in our hearts and prayers – Ann and Mary, Tomás, Trish and Anne and their families.

–Always remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughter, brothers, sister, mother-in-law, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.

–Sadly missed by his wife Ann; son Jamie and daughter Áine.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 17th October, in Fews Church at 6.30 p.m.

DOBBYN (4th anniversary) – Treasured memories of Philomena Dobbyn (nee Flynn), late of Faha, Kilmacthomas, who died on 14th October, 2011.

Time may pass, And fade away, But memories of you, Will always stay.

–Sadly missed by her sister Mary; brothers Ned and Paddy; nephews and nieces, XX.

Let nothing disturb you, Nothing affright you, All things are passing, God never changes, Patient endurance, Attains to all things, Who God possesses, In nothing is wanting, Alone God suffices.

St. Teresa of Avila.

–Fondly remembered and sadly missed by your wife Marie; sons Michael, Declan and Mark and all your family.

HARNEY (16th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maurice Harney, late of Graiguerush House, Kilmacthomas, who died on 14th October, 1999.

R.I.P. Mass will be offered.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

In God’s care, You rest above, In our hearts, You rest with love.

–Sadly missed by his wife Bridget and family.

FENNELL (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maurice (Monnie) Fennell, late of Loughaniska, Dungarvan, who died on 17th October, 2005. R.I.P.

DALY (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of Seamus Daly, late of Graiguerush, Kilmacthomas, who died on 14th October, 2004. R.I.P. No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent, you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Will those who think of Seamus today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

FIVES (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of Greg Fives, late of Kilminion South, Dungarvan, who died on 15th October, 2008. R.I.P. Mass offered.

DAD Today is remembered, And silently kept, No words are needed, I will never forget.

–Always remembered by your son Martin.

DAHILL (6th and 1st anniversaries) – In loving memory of James Dahill, who died on 9th September, 2009, and Chris Dahill, who died on 19th October, 2014, late of Colligan Falls, Dungarvan. R.I.P. Gone from our sight, But never our memories, Gone from our touch, But never our hearts.

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love, to cherish and never forget.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by your son Danny; daughters Ann, Alice, Cáit and Nuala; daughter-in-law Betty; sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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

No special day is needed, For us to think of you, For you were someone special, And we thought the world of you.

God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of Angels drawing near.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You are always close beside us, In everything we do, You were our greatest treasure, God’s gift to us was you.

FLYNN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Joe Flynn, late of Fox’s Castle, Kilmacthomas, whose 4th Anniversary occurs on 15th October, 2015.

Anniversary Mass for Joe will be celebrated in Faha Church at 9.00 a.m. on Sunday, 18th October, 2015.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

So rest in peace dear ‘Boss,’ And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

–Never forgotten by your loving daughters Mary, Helen, Patricia and Regina; sons John and Pat; and families at home and abroad.

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NORRIS (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Graham Norris, late of Bramblehill, Lemybrien, and Woodfield, Glendalligan, who died on Wednesday, 12th October, 2005.

A date that’s filled with sadness, Returns to us today, To mark the day you left us, In such a sudden way.

Time may pass and fade away, But loving thoughts and memories stay, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

–Loved and remembered by your brother Victor, Anita, Andrew, Diurán and Eve.

–Love always, Dad, Mum, Raymond and Aishling.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 18th October, at 11.00 a.m. in Carriglea Convent Chapel.

KIRWAN (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of Johnny Kirwan, late of Ballinroad, who died on 15th October, 1998. R.I.P.

NORRIS (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Graham Norris, late of Bramblehill, Lemybrien, and Woodfield, Glendalligan, who died on Wednesday, 12th October, 2005.

Down the path of memories, We gently thread today, Our thoughts are always with you, As time goes on its way.

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always there for you.

–Always remembered by the Beresford family, Colligan, and the Keane family, Touraneena.

DINEEN (48th and 12th anniversaries) – In loving memory of our dear parents Edward and Annie Dineen, late of Clonea, Dungarvan. Edward who died on 19th October, 1967. Annie who died on 21st October, 2003.

R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 18th October, at 10.00 a.m. in Modeligo Church.

McCARTHY (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Colm McCarthy, late of ‘Hillview,’ Ballyduff, Dungarvan, who died on 14th October, 2006.

–From your loving wife and family.

LYNCH (16th anniversary) – In loving memory of Laurence Lynch, late of Ballykerogue, Stradbally, who died on 16th October, 1999.

Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.

–Always remembered by the Lynch family.

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NORRIS (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of our beloved son and brother Graham Norris, late of Bramblehill, Lemybrien, and Woodfield, Glendalligan, who died tragically on Wednesday, 12th October, 2005, aged 26 years.

GRAHAM In life we thought of you every day, Now that thought never goes away, Living without you was never the plan, And all we are doing is the best we can, For when we meet again, We will never part.

–So dearly loved and sadly missed by your parents Liam and Margaret; brothers Gary, Victor and Glen; also Anita, Andrew, Diuran and Eve; Ann-Marie and Nathan.

May you rest in peace.

Dungarvan Observer

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Graham, the day you were taken from us, Changed our lives forever, Life will never be the same again, I am with you always, And will never leave you or forget you, You are still my little brother, I live in hope we will meet again.

–Your loving brother Glen, Anne-Marie and Nathan.

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Classifieds Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday

NUGENT (3rd anniversary) – In fond memory of my dear husband Thomas (Tommy) Nugent, late of Glenaveha, Lismore, who died on 21st October, 2012. R.I.P.

NUGENT (3rd anniversary) – Fondest memories of a dearest Dad and Grandad Tommy Nugent, late of Glenaveha, Lismore, whose 3rd Anniversary occurs on 21st October.

Happy memories keep forever, Of days when we were together, No longer in my life to share, But in my heart you are always there.

It doesn’t take a special day, To bring you to our mind, For days without a thought of you, Are impossible to find.

With every task you did your best, Your heart was true and tender, You simply lived for those you loved, And those you loved remember.

–Lovingly remembered by your wife Anne.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 18th October, at 9.30 a.m., in St. Mary’s Church, Ballysaggart.

The face we loved is missing, The voice we loved is gone, The hands that did so much for us, Are resting at God’s will.

You never failed to do your best, Your heart was true and kind, You simply lived for those you loved, And those you loved remember.

Will those who think of Dad today, A little prayer to Our Lady say.

–Loved and missed every day by your son Joseph, daughter-in-law Cathy and grandchildren Tomás, Seán and Caitríona.

All the love and all the care, And all the memories too, Will live on in our hearts and minds, Of all who were touched and nurtured by you.

Will those who think of her today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Loved and missed by Mary’s husband Michael; children Noelle, Kathleen, David and Tara; grandchildren Niamh, Saoirse, Aidan, Eve and Shane; son-in-law Ger. Also her brother Paul and sister Kathleen; nieces, nephews and good friends.

Notice to Advertisers It is a condition of acceptance of advertisements orders that the proprietors do not guarantee the insertion of any particular advertisement on a special date or at all.

Although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers; further they do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccurracy in the printing of any advertisement. They reserve the right to refuse or alter any advertisement, no matter by whom or where accepted for publication; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisements previously published. Advertisements paid or otherwise are therefore accepted only subject to the above conditions. The advertiser undertakes to indemnify the proprietors against all liability for any civil action arising out of publication of the advertisement. (ind.)

EXPERIENCED BEAUTY THERAPIST REQUIRED – Flexible, 3 day week, with a view to full-time work in the busy season. Please reply enclosing C.V. to: Olivere’s Health & Beauty Salon, 39 Lower Main Street, Dungarvan.

(16-10) FLEXIBLE CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – To mind three children 5, 2 and 7 months. School drop-off to Coolnasmear. Please reply to Box No. 5536.

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Job Vacancy for a KITCHEN PORTER The Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore has a fantastic opportunity available for someone interested in joining a dynamic team of committed professionals.

–Missing you every day, Bernadette, Shane and Sarah.

WALSH (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Walsh (nee Keating), late of 15 Caseyville, Dungarvan, who died on 18th October, 2013. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 15th October, at 9.30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan.

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NUGENT (3rd anniversary) – Lovingly remembering a dear Dad and Grandad Thomas (Tommy) Nugent, late of Glenaveha, Lismore, whose Anniversary occurs on 21st October.

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Headstones in Marble, Granite & Limestone Inscriptions Cut Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored Graves Chipped Tel. (058) 43211.

Mobile: (087) 2540295. www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie

DAVID KIELY

Send your CV to: anoriega@thecliffhousehotel.com or call 024-87822 to be considered for interview.

This is a permanent full-time position and requires an immediate start.

O C Charity / Donations THE SUNFLOWER SHOP – Supporting Waterford Hospice City & County – Welcomes donations of Clothes, Bric-a-Brac, Furniture and Toys, etc., in good condition. We also recycle Old Clothes / Linen. House Clearances welcome. Happy to collect. We are located at Main Street, Kilmacthomas. Call HELEN. Tel. (087) 2756576. (ind.)

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

Fax: (058) 48712. www.davidkielymonumentals.com

HEADSTONES IN LIMESTONE, MARBLE, POLISHED GRANITE We restore existing headstones, kerbs, graves, chipped, inscriptions, etc.

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER OPTIONS + DESIGNS

Distance no problem to us – Member of Guild of Master Craftsmen Ring for appointment: Open Saturday and Sunday

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

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

Floral & Artificial Wreaths Supplied Obituary Notices

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

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Planning Permission

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Kevin Regan wishes to apply to the above Authority, for planning permission to construct two new single-storey dwellings including two separate entrances, separate waste water treatment plants and separate wells and all ancillary site development works at Scartnadriny Mountain, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours. 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, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Michael Keane, intend to apply for full planning permission to construct new vehicular entrance into forestry land and associated site works at Moyng Little, Grange, Co. Waterford.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.).

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

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THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours.

This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it.

Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen.

(Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail.

T.P.J.K.

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ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (6/10/2015) – 1st Anne Clarke & Anne Power; 2nd Bernie Murphy & Colette O’Mahony; 3rd Walter Murphy & Margaret Curran; 4th Austin Fenton & Bridie McHugh.

KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (7/10/2015) – 1st Anne Marie Brown & Betty Murphy; 2nd Bertha O'Connor & Tess Cusack; 3rd Margaret Flynn & Claire Shanahan; 4th Anna Harney & Nan Murphy; 5th Ann Murphy & Maeve Coghlan.

DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (8/10/2015) – 1st Justin Spratt & Colin Carthy; 2nd Michael Kirwan & Sadie Ui Mhiachain; 3rd Brigid Burke & Helen Russell.

CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (7/10/2015) – 1st Kay Kirwan & Therese Ryan; 2nd Mary Verling & Margaret Curran; 3rd Betty Prendergast & Una O’Dwyer; 4th Phil Barry & Doreen Keane; 5th Ann Veale & Mary Murphy.

HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (8/10/2015) – 1st Maureen Ryan & Cáit Christopher; 2nd Patsy Fay & Margaret Moloney; 3rd Concie Christopher & Nuala Condon; 4th joint Maeve Fitzgerald & June James, Ann M. Fitzgerald & Anne O’Sullivan.

DEISE BRIDGE RESULTS (12/10/2015) – 1st Ina H. Considine & Helen Russell; 2nd Sadie Ui Miachain & John Mansfield; 3rd Nuala O'Donovan & Helen McCarthy; 4th Kay Kirwan & Cait Christopher.

AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB – 1st Nellie Moloney & Claire Meaney; 2nd Mary Fives & Laboure Cliffe; 3rd Kathleen O’Mahoney & Pat Murphy; 4th Mary Fletcher & Eileen Tinnelly; 5th Kathleen McGrath & Helen McGrath.

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7 ACRES OF MAIZE FOR SALE – Dungarvan area.

Can be sold on stem or harvesting and delivery can be arranged. Tel. (087) 7830601.

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Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday

TIMBER FOR SALE – 6” x 2”, 5” x 2”, 4” x 2” and 6” x 1”. Kiln dried. Suitable for kindling. Full artic loads.

Tel. (051) 396377, 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Friday and Saturday only.

Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.com MUNSTER TRUCK, TRAILER AND BUS SERVICES – Tachograph Calibration and Installation • Speed Limiter Installation and Repair • DOE Preparation • Servicing • Sand Blasting • Spray Painting • Contact: Gerard on 058-68855 or 087-2884113 • www.truckrepairs.ie • info@truckrepairs.ie • Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. (ind.)

WALL’S CHIMNEY & BOILER SERVICE – Chimney & Boiler Services. Gutters and Drains Unblocked. Contact us on (087) 9931571.

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Tree Felling

HEALY TREE FELLING AND LANDSCAPING – Fully insured and certified.

Specialising in tree felling, tree pruning and reducing, chipping and removal, landscaping and garden construction including grass and hedge cutting, lawn laying, gravel gardens, paving, decking and fencing Contact: Eamonn (085) 7784335.

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TIMBER SIDE GATES – Pressure Treated, Painted, €200 Fitted. Entrance Gates €600; T-Bar Clotheslines €150.

Delivered. We supply and fit Gates all areas of Co. Waterford.

Tel. (087) 2549996 / www.grangeironcraft.ie (20-11)

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COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping professionals. Garden design and layout.

Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.)

GARDEN LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE – Lawn laying, tree shrub and hedge planting, hedgecutting and pruning, paving, garden fencing.

Garden design. For free quote tel. Tom Fox (086) 8147772 / (052) 6125745.

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Computer Services

COMPUTER AND LAPTOP REPAIRS – On Site Repairs, Set-ups, Upgrades, Data Recovery and Training. Virus and pop-up removal. Qualified computer Engineer and Trainer.

20 years experience. Reasonable rates. House calls. Tel. Shane Deevy (087) 9872006. (ind.)

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Soccer Coaching

SOCCER COACHING – Vinny Sullivan runs Just4Strikers Soccer Coaching School in Dungarvan every Sunday morning, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., for Boys and Girls aged between 6–14 years of age. For more information call Vinny on (087) 7501059.

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NEW AND USED AIR COMPRESSORS – Single Phase / 3 Phase / 110volt / Petrol / Diesel. Full range of Dental Air Compressors.

Screw Air Compressors from 10hp to 250hp. 5 Year Warranty on all new Screw Compressors. 3 Year Warranty on all new Belt Driven Compressors. All Compressors 10 Bar suitable for all trades. Driers – Filters – Air Receivers and Bare Pumps. Spray Guns – Spray Pot Units – Lubricators – Regulators.

Nail/Stapling Guns – Automatic Air Receiver Drains. Full range of Air Tools – Sandblasting Units.

Full back-up service and spare parts.

AIRCO Compressed Air Service, Deelish, Dungarvan. Tel. (086) 8664555 / www.airco.ie (16-3)

MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flat roofs • guttering/downpipes • chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply/fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work undertaken • all work holds a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.)

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RE-UPHOLSTERY, CARPETS, CURTAINS, FURNITURE – Free estimates in your own home.

Collection and delivery.

Sofas and Couches made to order. Curtains and Pelmets made to measure.

Extensive range of fabrics to choose from. Colour co-ordinating service free in Showrooms. A visit to our Showrooms is a must.

Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed.

Ned O’Connell, Seafield, Youghal. Tel. (024) 93106.

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Counselling Psychotheraphy

AFFORDABLE COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY, Dungarvan – Personal Counselling for Adults, Adolescents and Children. Member of IACP and PSI. Contact: Dr. Kay McKiernan (Psychology) 086-8578521 • email: kay@aonahouse.com (31-12)

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TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (ind.)

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DECORATING SERVICE – All internal / external painting. New house spraying before second fix.

Tired old kitchen units hand-painted, hygiene coatings. Epoxy floor paint systems. Qualified local tradesmen. Free estimates.

Insurance work. Fully insured. VAT registered.

Call: Prodec Painters.

Padraig (087) 7730520.

Steve (086) 8410901.

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Yoga Suain

TIME TABLE FOR OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2015 – Monday in Kilmacthomas Business Park: Continuous Beginners 6.30 – 7.30 p.m. *Finishes Monday, 2nd November.

Tuesday in The Park Hotel: Pregnancy 7–8 p.m.

Continuous Beginners 8–9 p.m.

Wednesday in The Park Hotel: Intermediate 8–9 p.m.

Thursday in The Park Hotel: Gentle Morning 10–11 a.m. *All classes subject to change.

Contact: Mary 087 6977426 / www.yogasuain.com (ind.)

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Financial Services

TAX PROBLEMS? – Are you self-employed? In arrears with tax and books? Want to reduce your tax bill? Unhappy with existing adviser?

Experienced qualified Accountant available.

Personal service. Ring: (087) 3916383 (Patrick).

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MATURE IRISH WOMAN AVAILABLE – To do household duties. Contact: (087) 2201724.

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EOIN WALSH HEATING & PLUMBING – Extensions, Bathroom Revamp, Boiler Service with Combustion Analysis, Boiler and NonBoiler Stoves Fitted. For all your heating and plumbing needs call (087) 2749497.

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For Sale

FIREWOOD FOR SALE – All Ash. Delivered.

Dungarvan area. Tel. (086) 1964504.

(23-10) GRISELINIA HEDGING FOR SALE – Contact: (087) 2265021 (23-10)

STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124

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HY-LINE POINT OF LAY PULLETS AVAILABLE – Near lay. Tel. Ryan (025) 27299.

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Youghal, Co. Cork.

Tel. (024) 92850 / 93469 blackwaterblindsltd@eircom.net

HUGE SAVINGS CALL TODAY FULL RANGE OF QUALITY BLINDS, CURTAINS AND ACCESSORIES Quotes, Measurements & Fitting Free of Charge You’ll be “BLINDED” by our SPECIAL PRICES & SERVICES

DON’T DELAY! CALL TODAY ON 024 92850/93469

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GALVANISED GATES – Barriers, Cubicles, Cattle Crush Panels, Cow Mats. Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry / www.ryanbrothers.ie / Laurence (087) 7994737. (ind.)

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DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown.

(025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.)

PEDIGREE TEXEL RAMS AND SHEARLINGS FOR SALE – Tel. (024) 97357 or (087) 9926751. (ind.)

Lands Preserved

TAKE NOTICE – My land at Knockbrack, Kinsalebeg, Youghal, is preserved, fur and feather. No fox hunting. Owing to my horses on my land. Signed: Noreen O’Brien.

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Farm Machinery

TRACTORS – Massey Ferguson, Ford, John Deere, Zetor, Ursus, Belarus. In any condition.

Also wanted: Round Balers – Krone, Claas, Welger, etc. Tel. (087) 2598863.

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Vehicles For Sale

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4CC – NCT until August 2016.

Taxed until December 2015. Good clean car. Tel. (058) 47200 after 6.00 p.m.

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Site For Sale

SITE FOR SALE – One Acre approximately. In Kilrossanty area. With planning permission. Tel. (087) 2217355.

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SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.)

4 BEDROOM HOUSE TO LET – Cappoquin area.

Suit professional or family.

Ample parking. Available from November. All mod cons. OFCH and solid fuel stove. Tel. (087) 6921061.

(23-10) LISMORE, Monalour Bridge – Newly Furnished One Bedroom, never lived in, totally equipped, “just bring your toothbrush.” Car a necessity. €350 per month, plus gas and electricity. Tel. (058) 53447.

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Study Skills

STUDY SKILLS SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS – Saturday, 31st October: Red Hall, Lismore, Co. Waterford, 5th/6th Year 10.00 a.m. – 12.20 p.m.

2nd/3rd year 1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. Please note: Places in seminars/workshops MUST be prebooked as class sizes are limited. Cost: €50 – 5th/6th Years; €40 – 2nd/3rd Years. Free half-hour informative talk at the end of each seminar for parents, on “Assisting your child with their studies.”

Phone: Joe (087) 6141604 www.studyskills4success.ie (30-10)

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Language Grinds

FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH AND IRISH FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS – Small groups or 1-1 • Exam focussed • Intensive oral preparation • Contact: Maud (087) 9753783.

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TUITION GIVEN IN MATHS AND IRISH – to Leaving Cert. level.

Teacher has vast experience of correcting Department of Education and Science Exams and has reputation for achieving excellent results.

Tel. (087) 7985533. (30-10) NEED HIGHER GRADES IN HONS. LEAVING CERT. ENGLISH & IRISH? – Tuition available.

Experienced teacher.

Contact: (087) 4329446.

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Students from St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan who were presented with Waterford Institute of Technology/BSTAI Junior Certificate Awards, for achieving an 'A' grade in their Junior Certificate Honours Business Studies. Standing from left: Siobhan O'Sullivan, Teacher. Margo McGann, Teacher. Chandler O'Rourke, Larry Brazel, James McGrath, Principal and Dr. Derek O'Byrne, Registrar at WIT. Seated from left David Montgomery, Rachel Dennis-Wyley, Rachel Troy, Clodagh Moloney and Fionn Gibson-Kiely.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Students from St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas that included Rena Behan, Paraic Hallihan, Aislinn Keane, Niamh McKeon and Billy Power who were presented with Waterford Institute of Technology/BSTAI Junior Certificate Awards, for achieving an 'A' grade in their Junior Certificate Honours Business. Also included are Willie Donnelly, President, WIT and Mary Sexton, St. Declan's.

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Students from Ard Scoil Na nDeise, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford that included Aoife Browne, Eileen Fitzgerald and Amy Reynolds who were presented with Waterford Institute of Technology/BSTAI Junior Certificate Awards, for achieving an 'A' grade in their Junior Certificate Honours Business.

Also included are Ann Gleeson and Dr. Tom O'Toole, Head of School of Business, WIT. [John Power]

Students from CBS Dungarvan who were presented with Waterford Institute of Technology/BSTAI Junior Certificate Awards, for achieving an 'A' grade in their Junior Certificate Honours Business Studies. From left. Pat Younger, Acting President BSTAI; Pat Collins, Teacher; Rory O'Donovan, Eoin Ryan, Eoin Curran and Dr. Derek O'Byrne, Registrar at WIT. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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COLÁISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA ACADEMIC AWARDS NIGHT 2015

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

Coláiste Chathail Naofa Academic Awards Night 2015 Photographs by Pat Crowley

Leaving Cert. Art Award – Ms. Anne O’Donnell (Board of Management) presents Blake Blakely with the Leaving Cert.

Art Award.

Leaving Cert. DCG Award – Mr. Ross Kerley (Teacher) presents John Cliffe with the DCG Leaving Cert. Award.

Leaving Cert. Overall Award – Mr. Paddy O’Keeffe (Deputy Principal) presents Silvana Fanone with the Overall Leaving Cert. Award.

Leaving Cert. Engineeering Award – Ms. Julie Fitzgerald (Board of Management and Teacher) presents Eamon Fennell with the Leaving Cert. Engineering Award.

Junior Cert. Art Award – Mr. D. Cunningham (Principal) presents Matthew Reddy with the Junior Cert. Art Award.

Junior Cert. Metalwork Award – Mr. Diarmuid Mooney (Board of Management) presents T. J. Kiely with the Junior Cert.

Metalwork Award.

Overall Junior Cert. Award – Mr. Danny Cunningham (Principal) presents Grace Power with the Overall Junior Cert.

Award.

Junior Cert. 2015 Academic Awards – Back row (l. to r.): Mr. Nicky Sheehan (Board of Management), Mr. Danny Cunningham (Principal), Jack Reynolds, Shaun O’Mahony, T. J. Kiely, Ms. Helen Ahearne (Board of Management), Ms. A. O’Donnell (Board of Management). Front row (l. to r.): Maeve Cuddihy, Grace Power, Maciej Boreysza, Brandon McCarthy and Matthew Reddy.

Leaving Cert. 2015 Academic Awards – Back row (l. to r.): Blake Blakely, Megan Heeran, John Griffin, Eamon Fennell, Mr. Danny Cunningham (Principal), Andrew O’Donnell, Emma Fahey, Brigitta Papp, Jordan Daly, Travis Egan. Front row (l. to r.): Mr. Ross Kerley (Teacher), Ms. Áine Ní Dhonnabhain (Teacher), John Cliffe, Silvana Fanone, Áine Walsh, Kieran Tobin, Dean Donovan-Regan, Ms. Sineád Coughlan (Teacher).

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Dungarvan Golf Club Competition kindly sponsored by Deise Golf World. Front L-R: Dermot Walsh, winner; Graham Nagle, Sponsor; Tom Curran, winner. Back L-R: Jim Kiersey, Vice Captain; David Raher, Captain; Liam Carroll, President.

[Pat Crowley] Dungarvan Golf Club E. A. Ryan Cup. Front L-R: Alan Thomas, 72 points; Tom Quinlan, winner; Martin Lavan, Sponsor. Back L-R: Jim Kiersey, Vice Captain; David Raher, Captain; Liam Carroll, President.

[Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club 60. Com. 2 Person Rumble kindly sponsored by Ann Morrissey and Tom Phelan. Front L-R: Marie Fives, 2nd Ann Morrissey, Sponsor; Colette Power, 2nd; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain. Back L-R: Tom Phelan, Sponsor; Jim Kiersey, Vice Captain; David Raher, Captain Liam Carroll, President.

[Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Prize winners of Scramble kindly sponsored by Stephen O’Connor and Ann Power. Front L-R: Liam Carroll, President; Michael O’Mahony, 1st David Raher, Captain. Back L-R: Jim Kiersey, Vice Captain; Tom Phelan, Pat Power and Michael Kelleher, 2nd [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Prize winners of Open Ladies and Gents kindly sponsored by Norris Brothers. Front Row L-R: David Raher, Captain; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain; Betty O’Brien 1st; Sean Norris, sponsor; Niamh Reynolds, accepting 2nd Prize for John Reynolds; John Norris, sponsor; Tom Curran, and Dermot McGrath, 1st.

Back Row L-R: Brendan Kent, 3rd; Declan Walsh, 2nd; Ann Morrissey, Marie Fives, 4th; Bernie Hayes, Marie Fahey, 3rd; Breda McCarthy, Cathy O’Mahony, 2nd; Liam Carroll, President 4th.

[Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by David Hayes, P.G.A. Professional. Front L-R: Maria Ryan, winner; David Hayes, Sponsor; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain. Back LR: June James, 3rd; Marie Fahy, 2nd; Grace Gannon. [Pat Crowley]

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NEWSREEL …

Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan. Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street.

Date: Every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302. You are not alone! (ind.)

Dungarvan Lions Club DUNGARVAN Lions Club Appeal 2015 is now well underway and has kicked off with a series of Pub Quiz’s. Following on from the successes in Minnies and in Micilins, the next Quiz will be held on Friday, 16th October in the West End Bar in Lismore. Bob has another set of challenging, anagrammatical and quirky questions in his bag and the word is that there is a big local interest. Another great night is anticipated so come along on Friday 16th, at 8.30 pm challenge your quizzical skills and support a great cause.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch A big well done to all our members of both cadet and adult unit on the fantastic success of the recent CPR Marathon in Lisduggan – plenty of sore arms the day after but you can all be very proud of yourselves for 8 hours continuous CPR (that’s over 50,000 compressions!), over 100 blood pressures and blood glucose levels checked, lots of demonstrations and information given – you never know, showing passers-by how to do CPR and treat a choking patient might just save a life! Well done all.

Our table quiz night in the Cotton Mill is coming up soon – we would be grateful if you could lend your support to our annual table quiz night on Friday, 30th October, from 8.30 p.m. Tables of four are €20, raffle prizes are looking great and a fun, entertaining night is guaranteed! For information, please contact us on 087 6646 824.

St. Michael’s Hall, Ballyduff Upper, Cards Result 07.10.15 1st Larry Byrne & Denny Tobin; 2nd Eddie Sheehan & Dan Howard; Mary Pratt & Aoran Pratt.

Lucky Tables: Bill Leddy & Mary Firzgerald, Helen O’Keeffe & Joan Hannon; Delia Cashell & Sean Higgins Pat Noonan & Eddie Byrne. Raffle: Delia Cashell, Sean Higgins, Bridie Feeney, Bridie Brohan, Mary Fitzgerald, Eddie Byrne, Delia Cashell, Sean Higgins, Aoran Pratt. Lucky Tables: Tom & Oliver, Shelia Lonergan & Dave Fennessey; Richard Whelan & Finbarr Byrne. Raffle: Ellen Daly x2, Hugh Geary, Lena Martin, Eddie Byrne x2, Anne Geary, Dan Howard, Nellie Devine, Pat Kirby, Mary Fennessey, Dave Fennessey, Mary Leahy, Billy Mangan, Mary Fitzgerald, Maura Lindsey, Pauleen O’Brien, Finbarr Higgins, Sean Higgins.

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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien SOWING Part 3 - Porridge The oat story so far: plough new tillage fields in the autumn, cover them with fertilizer from the frequently turned manure pile, plough in the composted dung, break up the clods and sods and reduce many acres of soil to rich tilth by harrowing, and take good care of the horses needed to pull the machinery.

Double, double, toil and trouble - and that's before anything went into the ground!

The most ancient method of sowing cereal crops was to broadcast seed with wide sweeps of the hand. One woman remembers that as a child she'd carry a bag hanging from her shoulder and she'd line up with her brothers and sisters and neighbours and anyone else who could be press-ganged. Then everyone would slowly move together down the field while her father gave out if they dropped the seeds in a bunch, or too widely, or too narrowly, and they should watch where they were stomping.

Birds had a field day - literally. Some seeds were always lost to the greedy avians. Scarecrows and lads with stones could not prevail for long. To prevent the total loss of the oat crop, the newly sown seeds had to be harrowed within a few hours to cover them.

A scarecrow, a fear breaga or "false man", helped. So did the use of a shotgun to thin the ranks of the bolder crows and rooks. In some locales, the victims were hung from the arms of the fear breaga as a warning to their fellows who sat on the ditches and cawed accusingly.

THE CORN DRILL By the early 1700s, the need was so obvious that a British genius, Jethro Tull, was inspired to invent a machine to plant seeds in straight rows and simultane-

ously thwart the birds. His horse drawn "seed drill" helped launch modern agriculture. Tull's basic design was still in use in Ireland well into the middle years of the twentieth century where it was known as a Corn Drill. It planted seeds at the correct depth and spacing, then immediately covered them with soil by means of a small attached harrow.

Irish agriculture had been starved of investment by centuries of landlordly neglect, so most work was still done using hand tools, the spade, the hoe and rake.

It wasn't until the last century that local farmers began to purchase corn drills. But, a corn drill required some investment and it was hard to justify this for only a day or two of use each year. The Irish solution to this Irish problem was to share the Corn Drill with the neighbours.

When the owner had finished with it, the machine would pass around the neighbourhood. It was rented out long enough to plant a farm, then handed on to the next anxiously waiting man.

JOHN DALTON John Dalton, Currabaha and Ballyknock, built one of the parish's first agricultural contracting businesses based on his ownership of a corn drill. John was an agricultural labourer and he'd move and live with the farm families for whom he worked.

But, come the planting season, he'd take a leave of absence and contract out as an independent expert.

John would show up earlyearly on a planting day and he didn't take it kindly when things weren't ready to go, with the horses in their traces and everything just so. He was very particular about his work.

Walking behind the corn drill, the farmer held the horse reins while John kept a sharp eye that everything

October at the Louvre Palace in 1410. The famous medieval illuminated manuscript, the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, shows a harrow in use to break up the soil. The same type of harrow was used in living memory here in KCK parish. Note the heavy stone placed on the wooden harrow to help deepen the penetration of the spikes. The key difference in the 1950s version was that draft horses replaced oxen as the motive force. Seed was broadcast by hand as also occurred here as late as the 1950s. A scarecrow, a fear breaga, dressed as an archer protected seeded land. The crows and magpies were as voracious as their 20th century counterparts and wool string helped keep them out of a recently planted field. Picture from Wikipedia. was working well. His corn drill was about six feet wide with about a dozen seed setting arms. These poked about an inch into the ground and planted a seed before pivoting upward for the next plunge. A box filled with a reservoir of seeds stood atop the drill and every so often John would open it up and take a look.

If the seeds had shaken to one side, he'd reach in his hand and spread them evenly.

At the end of a row, a lever had to be pressed to prevent a wasteful flow of seeds while the horses turned and lined up for the

Cappoquin Day Centre Five Week Draw Draw no 4. Results - 1st Prize €100; Olivia Fraher c/o Mgte Fraher. 2nd €50; Ursula Burke c/o Leo Burke. 3rd €30; Paul White c/o Mgt White. 4th €20; Dolly Bumster c/o Joyce Coady. Congratulations all.

One to go last chance for you all next week!!

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A corn drill. This nineteenth century American corn drill was a close cousin to the machine used in Ireland in living memory.

next pass. Then it was lever down, seeds dropping while John and the contracting farmer worked to get the fields planted.

John Dalton's small business venture gave him some independence. It was from such simple beginnings that many modern agricultural contracting businesses arose.

No Companies Registration Office, no VAT, no nothing but a strong pair of legs, some money to buy the drill, and hard work.

RAIN Rain at the wrong time could spoil everything.

Unfortunately, since the oat seeds were planted from mid-March through to mid-April, rain was nearly a certainty. Soggy ground required adjustments. The most common solution was to wait for a dry spell.

There was always something to do.

A rainy day was a good time to visit the blacksmith for new horse shoes or to sharpen up a shovel or repoint a nicked plough sock - the wrought iron tip of the plough. These were always busting when they hit a solid rock. Before the use of cast steel socks and the arrival of the throwaway culture, anything that could possibly be repaired was

reused.

ROLLING Rolling the field was the next task. By the twentieth century, metal rollers were common enough on local farms. By the 1930s and ’40s heavier cement rollers made their appearance.

These looked like giant versions of the rolling pins used by farm housewives.

Dragged behind a draft horse, the rollers pressed down the soil and covered the newly sown oats.

Rolling wasn't strictly necessary for oats and dragging blackthorns behind the horse to scuff up the ground often sufficed.

With the seeds in the ground it was time to laze around and smell the primroses.

Hardly.

SANTA AT COOLNASMEAR 13th December, Sunday - Reminder: Hold Sunday, the 13th of December for Santa's flying visit to Coolnasmear Hall.

KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLER GROUP 14th October, Wednesday - in Kilbrien Hall from 10:30 to 12:30.

All are welcome.

INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

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L-R Tom Hickey (Chairman) Gerry Dunne, Tomás Power (Secretary), Nicola Blair (Treasurer) and Dave Pollock of the Barron Hall Committee enjoying tea and cake with some of the china donated during their recent appeal. A big Thank-u to all. Following their successful event "Tea at the Vicars", held in the Vintage Tearoom in Dungarvan this August, the Committee have been keen to hold a similar afternoon in 2016. Thanks to the generosity of all those who donated tableware, this can go ahead. However, to avoid a wait, more china and cutlery is needed! If you have any odd plates, mugs or saucers, or tea services missing a cup or two, the Barron Hall would like to hear from you.

Contact Nicola on 087 7160700.

Stradbally SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy is extended to the Sweeney family, Carriganna and Bonmahon on the recent sad passing of Brian Sweeney, Dungarvan whose funeral took place at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Sunday, 11th October, 2015 with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

BISHOP’S VISIT Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will visit the parish of Stradbally for Vigil Mass at Holy Cross Church, at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, 24th October and Sacred Heart Church, Faha on Sunday, 25th October, 2015 at 9.30 a.m. Mass.The Bishop will visit Ballylaneen Church at a later date to be announced.

COMMUNITY ALERT NOTICE The Stradbally Community Alert Committee has been made aware that a group of young people have been targeting the houses of some elderly residents in the village in recent weeks.

This targeting has been by way of stone throwing and egg throwing against the homes of the elderly people concerned. It may have been also done under the guise of Hallowe’en pranks, which it is certainly not.

We can all appreciate the fun and games of Hallowe’en but damaging people’s homes in not on and certainly frightening people at night in their own homes will not be tolerated.

The Gardai have been notified and will have the support of the local Community Alert Committee to make sure

that this behaviour will not continue. The neighbours of the people in question have also been advised. If you have seen anything as described above please contact the local community Garda or the community Alert Committee in Stradbally as we shall be keeping a firm eye on this problem for the forseeable future.

LOCAL CRAFTS EXHIBITION A group of local crafts people plan to hold a Crafts Exhibition at the Cove Bar on Thursday, 19th November, 2015 at 8 p.m.

The aim is to display and sell the work of crafts people and artists in time for the Christmas season.

If you are an artist or crafts person that would like to be involved in this exhibition please contact 087 229 7058 or any member of the Stradbally Market with expressions of interest and for more information. You can visit the Stradbally Market at the Cove Bar each Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

The market has lots of fresh local produce for sale and you can relax with tea and scones when the shopping is done.

800 YEARS Stradbally celebrated 800 years in 2015 for its Medieval Church.To recognise that, and also as part of the Barron Hall 5th year since renovation and opening of the main Hall, "Listed Building" part, we are organising a "Free Disco" for the school going children attending the three primary schools in the Parish, for Saturday 24th

October 2 pm to 4 pm in Barron Hall.

DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that 16 soldiers were massacred on a bridge in Stradbally in 1810, and that from an ancient road in the parish, Monks can be heard chanting? Join us for our Walk/Talk in the Dark 29th October.

Wear sensible footwear, and a lamp/torch would be advisable. This Walk/Talk is a fund raiser for the Barron Hall. €5 per head, no under 12's.

POETRY Pat Galvin is a poet living in Stradbally. Recently he was asked by the Editor Niall MacMonagle if he could use one of Pat's poems “Donnelly's Hollow” which is in his collection “Where the Music Comes From”.

MacMonagle's anthology is called “Windharp” and includessome of Ireland's finest poets including Seamus Heaney, Paul Durkin, Derek Mahon, Michael Coady and others.

Pat is very happy his poem sits alongside these great poets.

He attended the launch of "Windharp" in the National Library, Dublin recently.The book is on sale in Eason in Dungarvan.

Pat has done many poetry workshops and readings including one with the “Active Retirement” in Stradbally and is always available for creative work with other groups.

Congratulations Pat from Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement Group.

Hope to see you again soon.

TIDY TOWNS NOTES It was back to the normal work schedule from Monday, 12th October with the working group carrying out pruning work at the entrance to Beechgrove housing estate. The planted area at the front of St. Carthage's Cathedral was also worked on. Thanks to Tom Bennett local outdoor staff Waterford City & Co. Co.for cutting back the wildflowers at the Triangle and to our CES worker Henry for raking the cuttings.

The Tidy Towns planning sub committee are already working and addressing issues that came up in the adjudicator's report 2015 and planning projects for 2016.Thanks to Willie & Laura Roche for painting work in progress on their two business properties on Main Street.

The officers and members of Lismore Tidy Towns extend their sympathy to Helen Farrow and her daughters South Mall on the recent death of her husband / father Graham.

Graham was an active member of the community litter roster on South Mall.

May he rest in peace ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Continuing the A to Z of words/terms to do with the environment and which are not fully understood-----C CARBON TAX----a tax on fuel according to their carbon content, which aims to encourage people and businesses to use fuels with less carbon and reduce the amount of energy they

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Some members of Lismore Tidy Towns recently pruning shrubs at the entrance to Beechgrove Housing Estate. use CFC'S - short for" chlorofluorocarbons"which are chemicals used in manufacturing and in the past in aerosol cans and fridges which can damage the ozone layer CFL BULBS-- short for" compact fluorescent lamp" bulbs which are light bulbs that use a fraction of the energy of traditional filament bulbs and last up to five times longer CARPOOLING-- sharing a car to a destination to reduce fuel use, pollution and travel cost CLIMATE CHANGE-a change in the climate of a region over time due to natural forces or human activity.

CHARITY SHOP (IN AID OF SENIOR CITIZEN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY) The Charity Shop will be held on Thursday and Friday, 5th and 6th November at Lismore Hotel. So, patrons please gather your bric-a-brac, ladies, gents and children’s clothes (in good condition only), toys, books, shoes, small items of furniture only, no electrical goods

(for insurance reasons).

Watch these notes for further update.

PARISH OF LISMORE & BALLYSAGGART Thanks to Bishop Cullinan who celebrated the Vigil Mass with us on Saturday last and the rededication of the restored and extended Chestnut organ.

With the organ builder Padraig O’Donovan displaying the beauty of his workmanship and the choir under the baton of Donal Kennefick the community celebrated a most reverent liturgy.

Thanks to the Pastoral Council and the Hospitality Ministry team for the hospitality at the end of Mass which afforded many people to meet their new bishop.

The cleaning ministry team along with our Fás workers John Hannon and Shane Minnock created a favourable environment for the altar society to adorn the sanctuary. The children of 6th class both lead the prayers of the faithful and served. It was their chance to see the Bishop who will celebrate their Confirmation next spring-

time.

Readers and Eucharistic ministers are at the heart of the liturgy.

The homily of the Mass was a clear and inspiring reflection on the Word of God with a few suitable asides put in.

We wished our new bishop well in his pastoral leadership with us in our diocese.

Mission Sunday is the theme next week end.

While it is very much around the mission collection it is much more. It draws our attention to the fact that faith is a gift which is to be shared. Can we ever forget the daily massacre of Christians in these troubled parts of our world.Through mission we keep solidarity with them.

Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Mass Timetable: Weekday Mass at 10 am.

Saturday, 17th October Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 pm Sunday, 18th. October Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 am Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11 am.

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NEWS FROM THE SHED Things moving on in the Shed this week, with the main projects being Christmas related. Plenty of cribs in the workshop being made, and the odd barrow as required.

In the craftroom, fairy doors, hand-made candles with

decoration and image transfers take up most of the projects.

The garden is being looked after as well, and the Adult Education horticulture class are happy to use it as an example, with some Shed Men attending the class. All in all, things are moving nicely.

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The pupils of Knockanore National School Rang 3 with Paddy Harty.

Paddy Harty of the L.E. Eithne explaining a point during his fascinating presentation at Knockanore National School.

COMERAGH COMHALTAS

Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach SARAH ON STAGE Our congratulations and best wishes this week go to Sarah O’Gorman who is part of the troupe of young performers on the National Comhaltas concert tour in Lawlors Hotel on Wednesday, October 21st.

Over the years many talented young musicians have come through our classes in Cúil na Sméar.

They develop their stage and performance skills through opportunities provided at the many events in which we participate.

While it is in the classes that they develop their musicianship, the ability to perform before an audience is not something which is sought or reached by every musician.

Many become expert players but only the very few become entertainers.

Sarah joins a list of some fine performers who have passed through our classes in recent times, nationally known names like TG4 award winner Caoimhín Ó’Fearghail, Caladh Nua member Derek Morrissey or the Clancy’s Brendan and Noel to name but a few.

Well done Sarah you will have the support of your

fellow Comeraghs members on your special night in Dungarvan. Tickets will be available at our music and dance classes or at the Sunday session.

RAGÚS We were contacted by the organisers of a one off celebratory concert to be held at The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin on October 22nd.

This is a homecoming show by the world renowned group Ragús who have toured the five continents over the past seventeen years.

Among those who have starred with the show are our own local dance teachers Deirdra and Sinéad Kiely.

In their communication they state that “many of the talented musicians that have enjoyed the stage with Ragús would have received their musical education through Comhaltas branches all over Ireland”.

For any of our branch members wishing to attend a special “cast discount” of €5 is available by booking at 016777770.

REVOLUTIONARY ROADSHOW We have been invited to provide a musical interlude

at this heritage event which will be held in the Park Hotel on Saturday October 31st.

Organised by two officials of Waterford City and County Council, heritage officer Bernadette Guest and Archivist Joanne Rothwell in conjunction with the UCC school of history this promises to be a most interesting day-long event.

Members of the public are invited to bring along any artifacts pertaining to the period and Cór Fear na Déise will also perform.

IMAGINE The John Dwyer Trad Weekend has now become an integral part of the Imagine Arts festival in Waterford city.

One of the legendary Dwyer musical family of West Cork John is no stranger in West Waterford having once served as a garda in An Rinn. Among the many attractions for trad fans is Danu in concert this Friday 16th in The Tower Hotel. There is a fine lineup of musicians for the pub session trail and also the unique composition competition for under 18s in memory of the late banjo player Pat O’Brien.

GLAD RAGS AND HANDBAGS! Are you de-cluttering for Christmas? Then please drop your reusable clothes, bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys to Kill National School inside the front door on Friday, 23rd October before 10 am.

We will also take old clothes you consider rag, laptops and mobile phones!

The school gets paid for your “clear-outs” which is a great way for the Parents Association to fundraise and you don’t have to buy a thing!

All the clothes are sent to the “Friends of Calcutta” charity who send anything that can be reused to their projects in India whilst rags are turned into insulation and sound proofing so that nothing ends up in the landfill! So not just child friendly but environmentally friendly too.

Please ask all your friends and neighbours to help.

Any problem with holding bags until then, please contact Grace Colbert on 086 3289212. Start that clear out NOW! HALLOWE’EN IN KILL Kill Community Centre are delighted to offer its first Halloween Camp for primary school children this year.

From Tuesday 27th to Friday, 30th October, running from 10 am to 3 pm each day, this camp promises a hive of activity – bubbling

potions, beastly baking, ghostly games and creepy crafts will keep the children entertained throughout the mid-term break.

Our Breakfast and After School Club will operate as usual for anyone who needs their children looked after before and after camp times (7 am to 10 am and 3 pm to 6 pm). For more information or to book, please contact Louise on 087 6942 933.

On Friday night, 30th October, we will have a teenage disco in the centre to celebrate Hallowe’en followed by a children’s disco on Saturday from 5 pm to 7 pm – the tunnel of terror, fun games and so much more will be a great opportunity to get all the children together before the inevitable end of mid-term break – admission is €5 with all proceeds of the night going to Nadine’s Cancer Battle – come along and help us scare that cancer away!

WHAT’S NEW AT KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE? Just a few new activities and services available now in Kill Community Centre: Learn new skills with Miranda Corcoran from The Art Hand at this week’s ceramics workshop – beautiful tiles, clay pots and snails, and of course how to make them at home – wouldn’t this be a great idea for personal Christmas presents? Booking is essential so please contact us on 087

4133 522 to book your place.

We will have barber Liam Walsh offering his services in the centre from Tuesday next, 20th October from 2.00 to 5.00 p.m. – no appointments necessary but please give him a call on 058 43898 for enquiries.

We were delighted with the response to computer classes held by Patrick Wall – tailored to individual needs, classes commence this Thursday at 7.00 p.m. for a 6 week period.

If you missed the information evening due to a match some of us would rather forget, please contact Patrick directly on 085 1256 896. Michael Murphy (from the well known band “The Strangers”) will be offering guitar lessons for all levels from this Saturday, 17th October.

Come along for the information and introduction this Saturday at 10.00 a.m. in Kill Community Centre or contact Michael on 087 9050 190 for more information.

Hannah Power would like to invite everybody in the community to join her for a walk on Tuesday mornings 10.45 a.m., meeting at Kill Community Centre, with the view of having an enjoyable walk followed by a cup of tea in the Community Cafe.

Not long to go for our monthly film nights and...dr umroll..Bingo!

Watch this space for details.

Social Dancing is getting

busier each week –pop in on a Wednesday morning at 10.45 a.m. and give it a go!

There are many other activities going on in kill Community Centre, keep an eye out for the newsletter in all public places or contact us on killccentre@gmail.com to receive one by e-mail or text to 087 4133522 to be included in the weekly text.

GEALACH GORM THEATRE Date for your diary: Variety Nights will be held on 5th and 6th December to celebrate the variety within the theatre on its 10th anniversary year. All proceeds of the variety nights will go to Nadine’s Cancer Battle Fund.

BIRTHDAY WISHES The very best wishes to Imelda Murphy who celebrated her birthday last week, and a big happy birthday to Linda Carberry who is having her big bash this weekend, wishing you a wonderful special day! Best wishes also to Michelle Byrne and Yvonne O’Donnell who also celebrate their birthdays this week. May you all have a fantastic year ahead!

DISCO Spooky Nights Disco being held in Dunhill GAA Centre on Sunday, 25th October, from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Fancy dress with spot prizes for best costume, face painting, games and lots more. Please come along for what promises to be a great evening.

Helen O’Byrne Memorial Walk 2015 THE Annual Helen O’Byrne Memorial Walk took place on Sunday, October 4th. On a bright sunny day, over 300 people registered to walk from Melleray Community Centre via Glenshelane Woods to Modeligo Community Centre.

It was great to see so much support for both the families and the charities – St. John’s Special School, Dungarvan and St. Carthage’s House, Lismore.

Before leaving, Fr. Kiely blessed the crowd and wished all a safe walk. Billy Bray spoke on behalf of the whole Community and Mary, (Helen’s Sister) thanked everyone for their support. There was a minute’s silence for the late Ann Kiely who was always a great supporter and also

for the deceased of the Local Parishes. Along the route, there was plenty of drinks, fruit, biscuits and sweets to keep the spirits going and the sugar levels up! Upon arrival in Modeligo, tea, sandwiches, cakes etc, were available to all who needed some refreshing nourishment.

The Byrne & O’Byrne families would like to thank from the bottom of our hearts all those who walked and/or donated to the fund in any way. Presentations of proceeds will follow shortly.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank each and everyone of the stewards who stood at their posts all afternoon, ensuring the safety of the crowd under the meticulus guidance of Rudy Lyons and J. P. Ryan, the volunteers

who assisted in the preparation of the route, those who gave their time at registration booths.

Also we would also like to acknowledge and thank each and every one on kitchen duty in both centres and on the water stops as they kept everyone from being hungry or thirsty all day.

Both families would like to sincerely thank the following who the day could not have been possible without: Fr. Kiely, Hallahan Coaches and driver Pa Lyons along with Ned Ryan, Willie and Geraldine Bumster, An Garda Siochana, Tom O’Donoghue and all at Coilte, Waterford County Council, Fintan Strain and Scout Centre, Jen and PTSB Dungarvan, Noreen

O’Brien, The Budden family, all who advertised and displayed posters.

Finally, the Byrne and O’Byrne families would like to profusely thank sponsors who donated, which included Roche’s Centra, Lismore; Alice and all at The Cornerstone; Keane’s Apple Farm; Mari Mina Pharmacy; Mike and Joan Houlihan; The Cat’s Bar,and not forgetting both the communities of Melleray and Modeligo that worked side by side and made sandwiches cakes etc. While it is not possible to name all those who helped in any way as there was so many please know you are all thought of.

We look forward to seeing you again next year and put Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 in your diaries!!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 October, 2015

Abbeyside Scouts Annual Flag Day October 17th/18th

Sean Walsh explaining his Special Interest Badge on Flying & Aviation THIS weekend sees our Annual Flag Days take place, which raises the majority of our funds for the year.

These go towards equipment, leader training, Den up-keep, as well as paying all the bills – ESB, bins, etc., so it’s very important that everyone chips in! Thanks in advance to those who so generously support us, and help out, every year.

We had another busy meeting last week, with Special interest Badges gone through and explained, this is an area that should reflect the individual interests the

Scouts have, and which they can share with the section, and be acknowledged for, by being awarded badges.

Sean Walsh gave a great account of his interest in flying and planes, and Michael is looking forward to hearing lots of new ideas this week!

Preparations are also being started for the O'Sullivan Shield - those (under 14) interested in taking part in the need to confirm with Packie this week – this is a great training opportunity for the younger Scouts and is a really fun weekend in

November with Dungarvan and Cappoquin Scouts.

Thanks to everyone who has sent in their Registration forms and €s there's 3 weeks left to get it in for everyone else.

Lots of our new Scouts bought their 'Spirit of Adventure' book - well done lads!

All Scouts need this book, so if a Scout doesn't have it, please get one asap - €10 (with the group paying the other €8).

Two Cub parents have suggested a Christmas Craft Fair as a way of fundraising, if anyone can help them out

with that, please let us know - we're hoping to do the 1st two Sundays in December so any/all ideas/crafts/help would be great! This promises to be another family friendly, fun event, so get the thinking/creative/festive hats on!!

So for this week’s meeting please bring 'Spirit of Adventure' Book Any outstanding Registration forms /€s - Signed Code of Conduct (from back of Info Pack emailed last week, or available at the meeting) - Mufti - Necker always worn

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US 1970 TO 2015 Wednesday night last saw Club Members celebrate 45yrs of our Club. It was founded on October 6th, 1970 in Lawlors Hotel so we returned there for our Party night. We were delighted with the large attendance and especially glad to meet up with some past Presidents. A minutes silence was observed to remember and pray for our deceased members.

The night took off with Kerri Power Bedell of Brigid Ballot Flowers, who thrilled us with her autumn wreath. Next up was Margaret O"Donoghue www.takethatmillinery.com who treated us to a display of her gorgeous hats and fascinators. Such fabulous local talent was a pleasure to see. Well done to both ladies.

A presentation was made to our two founder members, Mairead Maher and Ethna Sheehan. Both ladies shared their memories of the early days with us and everyone received an agapanthus plant from Mairead's garden.The evening ended with a delicious supper of Chicken

stirfry with noodles and of course, some birthday cake.

Looking forward to our next night Wednesday, Nov. 18th Park Hotel at 8 pm we have invited Flower Arranger Richard Delmer, a National Demonstrator and Florist, for our annual Christmas Charity Gala Night.

Proceeds to Dungarvan Community Hospital and St. Mary"s Primary School.

Tickets €10 can be bought from any member or at the door on the night.

Hope to see you all there.

All the arrangements will be raffled along with many other great prizes.

BALLYSAGGARTMORE HOUSE, LISMORE, AN ILLUSTRATED TALK BY WILLIAM FRAHER. This talk takes place tonight. Ballysaggartmore House was purchased by Hon. Claud and Lady Clodagh Anson in the early 1900’s.

The talk will also include the impressions of a young English Governess who was employed by the Anson’s during Christmas 1917. She gives a vivid impression of life in the Big House at this period and of the local people. William Fraher, who is our Museum President, is also one of our better known speakers. He has been researching the history of Dungarvan and Waterford since his school days! The subject matter of his latest offering is almost certain to raise a few eyebrows! It will of course be delivered with his usual charm and added darts of wit.

Venue: Green Room (upstairs), Town Hall Theatre, Friary Street.

Date: (Tonight) Wednesday, 14th October Time: 8 pm There will be a €5 admission fee. All are very welcome.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS This year in Waterford City, Waterford City and County Council in association with the Waterford Festival of Architecture

launch a new event called Behind Closed Doors. The aim of this event is to celebrate the rich and varied architecture of Waterford City and it is a great opportunity to visit properties which are not normally open to the public. There will be plenty to do in Waterford that weekend with the Waterford Festival of Architecture and the Imagine Arts Festival too. It will be like Open H o u s e . . . Wa t e r f o r d style...blaas optional!

The event is taking place at several locations throughout the city on Saturday, 17th October.

9.30 am – 10.15 am – 3 and 4 George’s Street 10.15 am and 12 pm – Newtown School 10.30 am – 10.50 am – Chairman’s Arch 11am – 11.45 am – 1, 2, 4, 5 Cathedral Square 12 noon – 12.45 pm – The Masonic Lodge 1 pm – 2 pm – St. John’s College 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm – DHB Architects Offices 3.15 pm – 4.15 pm – Waterford Distillery All are welcome and not to be missed by the lovers of Architecture.

OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them.We would scan them and give you back the originals.

Looking ahead to the 1916 Commemorations we would also be interested in any artefacts or photographs relating to that period.

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies.

Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit.

Opening Hours Monday to Friday 105pm.

Admission is free FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 14TH OCTOBER. Murray Denis, 797586 Trimmer, Merc. Marine Res, H.M.S Angona, Waterford/Canada, Drowned 10/8/15.

Cummins Michael, 29, 6321 Pr., Army, I.Guards.1Bn., Kill, Killed in action 10/11/15.

Cotter Harry, 20,7 2 6 8 , Pr. A r m y , I.Guards.2Bn., Waterford Wounds, 10/11/15.

Neale/O'Neill Thomas, 30, T4/043381, Driver, Army, A.S.C, Killeshal, Died 10/14/15 O'Neill Thomas, 30, T4/043381, Army, A.S.C, Killeshal, Died 10/14/15 Russell Martin, 11481 Guardsman, Army, Grenadier Guards 2Bn, Aglish, Killed in action 10/14/15.

Career Compass launches new website and hosts CAO/Career Workshop during the mid-term break

Anne O’Sullivan of Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club committee with Kerri Power-Bedell, Brigid Ballot Flowers.

Founder members of Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club 1970–2015 (l. to r.): Mairead Maher and Ethna Sheehan.

LISMORE, Co. Waterford Emerging Business Career Compass has had a particularly eventful few days. Its new website was launched this week, they’ve been shortlisted for two categories in the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber FBD Awards 2015 and they’ve announced a CAO/Career Workshop event.

The website which was designed by Red Heaven Design is the culmination of weeks of preparation and testing. Elaine hopes that the website will educate, entertain and engage its visitors and inspire them to find their strengths and develop their careers.

Elaine is particularly proud and delighted to have made the shortlist in the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber FBD

Awards 2015. As a new business, she has found it has been “extremely encouraging to get recognition and encouragement for the work.” The 27th October will find Career Compass at Deise College in Dungarvan for one day only to work with 6th year students and help them to focus on their college choices. This practical, informative and fun day will be packed full of activities, discussion and exercises to help students to get their heads straight and return to school energised and full of confidence!

The cost for this day is €80 and anyone who attends is entitled to an €80 discount from the full 1:1 consultation!

ABOUT CAREER COMPASS Career Compass is a ‘one

Elaine Fitzgerald McBarron stop shop’ for relevant, convenient and bespoke career support service to clients, using a combination of psychometric assessments, coaching, 1:1 and group skills training. Elaine has over 15 years’ experience in Human Resources, Recruitment and Training and has worked in the private and public sector, the biggest proportion of her career spent as a HR professional with Barnardos Children’s Charity.

For more information, check out www.mycareercompass.ie or contact Elaine Fitzgerald McBarron on 086 3764089.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

The Wickerman

Hallowe’en Pizza & Film Night at Lismore Castle, Friday, 30th October, 8.00 p.m.

WE are delighted to host The Wickerman (1973, Director’s Cut) - one of the greatest horror films of all time. Enjoy pizza and beer to make a night of it in the atmospheric Pugin Hall.

The Wicker Man is a 1973 British mystery horror film starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland. The story was inspired by David Pinner's 1967 novel Ritual and centres on the visit of Police Sergeant Neil Howie to the isolated island of Summerisle, in search of a missing girl.

Howie, a devout Christian, is appalled to find that the inhabitants of the island have abandoned Christianity and now practise a form of Celtic paganism.

Four decades after its release in cinemas in 1973, the unique British cult classic The Wicker Man still holds an enduring fascination for audiences all over the world. We are delighted to show The Final Cut, a version which has never before been restored and never before been seen in

UK cinemas. Approved by director Robin Hardy, The Final Cut is the finest and most complete version of The Wicker Man. Featuring brand new extras, this 40th anniversary edition is every The Wicker Man fan's perfect ending to a much mythicised search for the most complete version of the film. Having left no stone unturned in the search for the original film materials, the ghosts have now been laid to rest, as we can finally and happily confirm, that this is The Final Cut. Despite the fact that it was produced in 1973 and stars both Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland, The Wicker Man is not a Hammer Horror film.

There is no blood, very little gore and the titular Wicker Man is not a monster made out of sticks that runs around killing people by weaving them into raffia work. Edward Woodward plays Sergeant Howie, a virginal, Christian policeman sent from the Scottish mainland to investigate the disappearance of a young

girl on the remote island of Summer Isle.The intelligent script by Anthony Schaffer, who also wrote the detective mystery Sleuth (a film with which The Wicker Man shares many traits), derives its horror from the increasing isolation, confusion and humiliation ex-perienced by the naïve Howie as he encounters the island community's hostility and sexual pagan rituals, manifested most immediately in the enthusiastic advances of local landlord's daughter Willow (Britt Ekland).

Howie's intriguing search, made all the more authentic by the film's atmospheric locations and folkish soundtrack, gradually takes us deeper and deeper into the bizarre pagan community living under the guidance of the charming Laird of Summer Isle (Lee, minus fangs) as the film builds to a terrifying climax with a twist to rival that of The Sixth Sense or Fight Club.

Tickets €15, food and drinks included. Booking essential as places are limited.

Café Theology in Waterford & Lismore WORRIED about getting young people back to Church? Then why not come to Café Theology in Waterford city?

Café Theology starts up again after the Summer break. Tony Foy and his Net ministries Team will present a talk on: Can we get our Young People Back to the Church? NET stands for National Evangelisation Teams who are Catholic Christian Missionaries who

share Jesus' Gospel message with young people in a team format.

NET Ministries Ireland encourage young people to love Jesus and embrace the life of the Church. NET Ireland recruits and trains teams to evangelise to over 20,000 youth every year in churches, schools, parishes, and dioceses across Ireland.

Our churches are not as full as we would like them to be, vibrant young people who want to share their

faith are stepping out and volunteering to share the gospel message with us.

Café Theology began in Limerick in 2002 and now continues in Waterford.

Come and join in the debate after the presentation by the NET Team.

All welcome. No charge, but please leave a donation for the coffee/tea and event expenses.

In the Granville Hotel (Tapestry Room) at 7.30 p.m.Tuesday, October 27th.

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CELEBRATE OR COMMEMORATE? Its been a week of agony and ecstasy, with more agony and ecstasy piled on top. The Irish rugby team won their group. The Irish soccer team didn’t win their group. The Northern Irish soccer team win their group. The Irish boxing team saw their group dwindling, yet, in the medals. There has been a lot of occasions for quaffing frothy pints and breaking out the 'Olé Olé Olé's'.

With all the excitement of being involved at the cutting edge of global sport, we usually add the phrase "isn't it great for such a small country".

There are a lot of small countries in the world with small populations who strive to better themselves.

Countries like Denmark, Iceland, New Zealand, Israel, Chile and Holland. These independant States are all, at least as remote as Ireland and in some cases lack the basic resources of cultivatable land, top rate education and good infrastructure (I said good, not great). These same countries consistently punch above their weight internationally and nobody says 'aren't they great, for such a little country'. The difference is, they have confidence in themselves and their achievements. They are proud to be who they are and want the world to share in that pride.

We are a small Country in a big world, but that world is getting smaller. Constant improvements to global communications, internet

banking and being able to carry the office in your pocket every day creates a situation where borders and timezones are insignificant hiccups.

We have to stop this "poor me" attitude and stand up and be Irish. Let’s have no more of this unlucky alsorans. Accept nothing less than the absolute best.

Soon we will have the Centenary of the Easter Rising. Up and down the country communities are preparing for unprecedented revelry. But, what was 1916? The 'plucky' Irish

having a go at revolution? Courage and tenacity were never a problem for the Irish. Organization and preparation were. In fact, if the British hadn't shot themselves in the foot (in some cases, literally!) by making martyrs of the republican leaders, the War of Independence might never have happened. A lot of mistakes were made. The outcome was devastating. Nothing changed politically and good men and women died. The plucky Irish. They had a go.

So, next year, will we celebrate, commemorate, or, will we educate.

Ballinameela Creatives meet at Paula's 'Nook' every Wednesday at 7.30pm We are also to be found in the pages of the Facebook.

George Bernard Shaw said "The heart of an Irishman is nothing but his imagination."

Pub Quiz Night at The Moorings in aid of Dungarvan Rescue Kennels "BORD Bia with local businesses Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese, Blackwater Distillery and Tastefully Yours are holding a Pub Quiz night at The Moorings, Dungarvan, on Thursday, 15th October, at 7.30 p.m. in aid of a very worthy charity, Dungarvan Rescue Kennels (DRKs).

This charity was started in 1987 to prevent as many dogs as was possible from dying in the pound; the kill

rates in pounds at that time and into the 90s was over 30,000 annually.The shelter has vast experience with severely debilitated and injured dogs.

Thanks to Blue Coast Veterinary Clinic in Youghal, all the dogs that come into their care receive top class veterinary treatment. DRKs ensure that their rescued dogs are vaccinated, neutered and wormed along with any

Walter Verling, HRHA, pictured at his art exhibition at 84 North Main St., Youghal. This was Walter's first one-man show since a major retrospective of his work was held at Limerick City Gallery back in 2008. The exhibition included oil paintings, watercolours and pastels of Youghal, West Waterford and East Cork.

Paintings from the family’s private collection was held at a separate venue in the Mall Arts Centre. The exhibition was a huge success and concluded on Saturday October 3rd 2015.

Photo: Michael Hussey

other type of treatment they require to bring them back to good if not excellent health.

Therefore, funds and donations are greatly welcomed, every cent donated goes back to the welfare of the animal, they really do provide a safe haven for abused and neglected dogs.

Please join us for a fun filled night with quiz master Edward Lynch to support your local charity, there will

be plenty of prizes including hampers and lots of raffle prizes including wine/champagne and lots more kindly donated from local businesses, a list of which will be displayed on the night.

The Moorings is a great venue, there are 24 tables available, 4 per table at €10 per person. Contact Fiona 085-1110531 to book a table or feel free to turn up on the night.

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Carrick-on-Suir Dungarvan Hill Walking Musical Society

WITH only a few days to go everything is heating up on the stage of the Strand Theatre for this year’s pantomime “Robin Hood meets Frankie”. So what can the audience expect from this panto??? We have great songs like Black Magic, Uptown Funk and many more; we have jokes and stuns that will make you hold your sides in laughter!!!! So call the Strand Theatre Box Office today and book tickets to see our cast of over 60 members, including the students of the COSMS Arts Academy, bring this show to life!

The Box Office is open MondaySaturday 11-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. with credit card facilities and Group Concessions available; telephone 051-645050.

The pantomime will take to the stage this Sunday, 18th October, with a matinee starting at 3.00 p.m. and will run until the following Sunday! Also we have a special guest in the theatre during the run of the show and it’s a surprise so you’ll have to wait and see… but he loves been called “KING BOB”! SO SEE YOU ALL DURING THE WEEK!!!

Bunmahon

THE Annual General Meeting was held on the 6th October in the Park Hotel Dungarvan.

Attendance was very good and the meeting was chaired by Chairman, Richard Dykes. He began by welcoming all those present and giving a general address. Before commencing with Club business, Richard presented a cheque from the DHWC for the sum of €1,600 to the West Waterford Hospice Association. This was accepted by John Moran and Ann Kelleher who were invited to attend to accept the cheque on behalf of the Hospice. John thanked the Club for their great generosity and continued support.

The meeting continued with Reports from, Club SecretaryCatherine Hayes. Treasurer. Erich Baumann.

Membership Secretary. Mary Murphy. A new Committee was then elected.

Chiar man-Richard Dykes Vice-Chair man-Tony Fitzgerald. Secretary-Ann Mangan.

Membership Secretary-Mary Murphy PRO. Marie Jennings.

Child Support Office. Anne Sullivan.

Walk Leaders A Walks.Tony Fitzgerald.

B Walks. Tony Fitzgerald.

C Walks. Edde Hill, Web Site Co-Ordinator.

Richard Dykes.

Facebook Co-ordinator.

Derbhile Graham.

During the meeting, presentations were made to John Brown and Michael Hanarahan who have taken a back step as Walk Leaders after many years of leading.

A HUGE THANKS to them both for all the wonderful walks they have lead.

We want to say a big CONGRATULATIONS to Gary Hurley, and his Mother Patricia Hurley, a Club Member, who recently played on the winning team of Ireland and Great Britain verus United States Of America. This is a bi-annual event for amateurs golfers. Gary is now turning professional and we would like to wish him every success in his future career and in life. .

TENERIFE HOLIDAY SEPTEMBER Seven members went on a holiday to Tenerife which was one of the first holidays abroad that Club went on 20 years ago. As this is the 20th Anniversary of the Club, it was decided to go for a return visit. A great time was had by all, with wonderful weather and great walks.

WALK REPORT. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20th. SEVEN SISTERS This was a very interesting walk lead by experienced walk leader, Monica Corcoran. Despite the

inclement weather, a hardy group of 7 completed the walk.Well done to everyone who braved the elements and stayed the course. After togging out in wet gear, we walked from the upper car park at Mahon Falls following a course set by our leader. Along the way, we met some walkers from the Kilmacthomas Walking Club. Other than that we had the Mountain to ourselves.Lunch was at Seven Sisters Lakes and coffee never tasted so good!! Our return route took us by Ned Curran’s Cottage, a beautiful place in the Comeragh that never fails to invoke the imagination of life in bygone days.

Happy to say, we all returned to our cars wet, weary but in good spirits, looking forward to a hot toddy and a shower.

Report by Noel Kelly DUNGARVAN HILL WALKING CLUB WALK SCHEDULE OCTOBER 2015 SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER. B WALK-COMERAGHS. Meet at TSB CAR PARK at 10am C WA L K - G L E N PATRICK. Meet at TSB CAR PARK at 1300hrs SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER. B WALK-GALTEE’S. Meet at TSB CAR PARK at 08.30. Please note earlier start time)

C WALK-Cruachán Paorach. Meet at TSB CAR PARK at 1300hrs SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1st. B WALK. Comeraghs. Meet at TSB CARK at 10 am.

C Walk Rathgormack Gap. Meet at TSB CAR PARK at 1300hrs.

THURSDAY WALKS Thursday 22nd October.

WINTER WARMER NIGHT WALK. C STYLE WALK. Meet at TSB CAR PARK at 19.30.TORCH IS ESSENTIAL. THURSDAY AFTERNOON "B" Style Walks.

Meet outside Park Hotel, Dungarvan at 12.30 pm THURSDAY AFTERNOON "C" Style Walks.

Meet outside Par Hotel, Dungarvan. at 1330.

Walks are usually 4-6 hours. C walks are about 3 hours. Inclement weather is likely to extend the time of all walks. Hillwalking is an adventure sport and not devoid of an element of risk. To Minimize risk. BE PREPARED. Waterproof boots, rucksack, waterproofs, a packed lunch, hot drink, warm hat and gloves etc.

A change of dry clothes in your car. Please remember. NO BOOTS, NO WALK. If you would like to find out more about the club why not log onto dungarvanhillwalking@gmail.c om

Kilmacthomas Members of the Strohn Community, Germany visiting the Dunbrody in New Ross.

BIRTHDAY WISHES A big happy birthday wish to Nicholas Fitzgerald who will be celebrating his birthday this weekend – have a fabulous day Nicholas, and the very best for the exciting years ahead!

COPPER COAST GLOBAL GEOPARK The Copper Coast Geopark would like to thank everyone from the Copper Coast community who opened their hearts and homes to welcome visitors from the community of Strohn,West Germany as part of the BunmahonStrohn Twinning visit.

A delegation of over 20 people stayed in Bunmahon for five days to enjoy the geological and social history of the Copper Coast with its rich community of people full of passion and pride

for this wonderful place.

The group were given guided tours of the Copper Coast Geopark including the Anne Valley Nature Trail, Fenor Bog, the Miners Heritage Trail and even enjoyed a spot of Heritage Road Bowling in Fenor.

They also enjoyed visits to the Dunbrody Famine Ship and Ross Tapestry in New Ross.

The delegation attended the opening of Edith Collier’s Bunmahon Art Exhibition and treated to the guided tour “Walking in the Footsteps of Edith Collier” at some of the places in Bunmahon featured in her paintings.

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR BLUE RAIN JACKET? If you attended the

recent concert on Sunday, 20th September at the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre in Bunmahon featuring Cór Fear na nDéise as part of the Comeraghs Wild Festival and left your blue jacket behind we have it safe for you.

Please call 051 292828 to arrange collection.

BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO Last week’s draw yielded no online winners, however four lucky dip winners walk away with €25 congratulations to Deirdre Duggan, John Kearns, John Weldon and Denis O’Reilly. This week, we try our numbers again at the amazing jackpot of €10,000. Don’t miss out!

TIDY TOWNS We were very pleased with our results in the Tidy Towns competition this year, having increased our marks by no less than 20 since our last entry in 2013.

Great credit is due to all concerned and in particular to Margaret Whelan who is doing trojan work to improve Kilmacthomas, also to our Community Employment men, Nigel and John.

Well done also to all the local business people who are making a great effort to present their premises in a neat and attractive way, and to all the people who keep their own gardens and estates looking well.

It all adds up to making Kilmacthomas a place where visitors wish to spend some time in.

The committee would like to thank the local gun

club for their generous donation following a recent fund-raising night, and also to some individual sponsors who wish to remain anonymous.

A lot has been achieved in Kilmacthomas in recent years but there is plenty of room for improvement so everyone's help in whatever way is much appreciated.

Finally, we would like to congratulate our near neighbours Stradbally on once again winning a Silver Medal.

SPONSORED WALK Get your walking shoes on this Saturday, 17th October, and support the Centra Walk the World in aid of Irish Cancer Society.

Your local Centra Supermarket once again this year is hosting The Centra Walk the World in aid of Irish Cancer Society.

We'd love you to join in

with us and help with the Action Breast Cancer campaign.

Get involved and help raise much needed funds for this worthy cause. Saturday, October 17th, is the day, venue your local Centra, meeting in the Square at 2.00 p.m.

SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy to the Kelly families, Riverview Estate and Hillside Close, Kilmacthomas, on the death of their mother Mrs. Suzie Kelly nee Kirwan, late of Ballynevin, Mothel, Clonea, Carrick-on-Suir, which sad event occurred at University Hospital Waterford on Thursday, 8th October. Reposing at her residence on Friday, her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning in Clonea Church, followed by burial in Mothel cemetery. May she rest in peace.

RAINBOW HALL If you would like to book the Rainbow Community Hall for a Birthday Party, Meeting, Sport Event, Exercise Class or any other event contact Sharon on 087- 2207398.

Activities taking place in the Hall are Irish Dancing, Pilates, Badminton, Zumba, also meetings, Birthday Parties and regular car boot sales.

LOTTO RESULTS Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw for Saturday, 10th October, letters drawn D H Q W, no jackpot winner, five winners of €20 each to Margaret Scurry, Riverview, Kilmac, Crena Morrissey, The Square,Tracey Whelan, Kilmac, Richie Ryan, Ballinacourty and Tom Connolly, Ballylynch, Kilmac’. Next week’s jackpot €3,450 be in to win.

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Ardmore CARDS RESULTS AT KEEVER’S BAR Card results – 1st and 2nd shared by Hugh O'Reilly and James Flavin and Liam Foley and Thomas Power. Best of Last 5: Tom Power and Michael O'Reilly. Last Game: Martin and Lawrence Keevers.

NEW BUSINESS There will be more on this next week, this week I’m just a bit caught for time and am going to keep it brief.

Irish Celtic Spirituality Cards?

Ask Michael O’Brien who is down on Main Street in Ardmore for

more information! I knew something was coming down the line, but was still surprised when I say the quality and finish first-hand last weekend. Well done to all involved in the design and production of these new cards now available from Michael; the finished product is stunning. I’m unique in the fact that I’m the owner of the first pack sold here in Ireland so my ones will be used and will be treasured. If, like me, you have an interest in Celtic lore then I strongly advise you to give Michael a call and have a look at what he

has to offer.

There is more to this than meets the eye…

SUNDAY SOCCER? Is there ever ever again going to be an Ardmore soccer team competing in the WWEC Junior League?

Now, let’s be hearing from ye. ardmorenotes@gmail.com CARDIAC FIRST RESPONDER Training courses coming to the Ardmore area soon.

CFR (Cardiac First Responder) & First Aid Course available. For more information contact reginaob@hotmail.co.uk

Ardmore Tidy Towns ADJUDICATORS REPORT CONTINUED Landscaping & Open Spaces. Maximimum Mark 50. Last year: 43. This year: 43.

We applaud the concerted approach of the committee to this category as your hard work can clearly be seen in your landscaping schemes and floral displays. The red roses in full bloom at the national tidy towns medal at the roundabout in the centre of the village is a simple but lovely floral display. The colourful murals adjoining the water fountain that is flanked by wrought iron supports and colourful summer flowering plants was also admired.

The maritime theme of Ardmore is clear from the planted boat which can be seen at the roundabout on the sea front.

We also liked the colourful summer flowering plants that were observed at the Samson Propeller and in the landscaped boat feature beside the playground. Nice landscaping can also be seen on the approach from the Dungarvan coast road where the large bed looked lovely with its wonderful mix of perennials, evergreens and colourful seasonal plans to the front.The wonderfully simple planting along the boundary wall to the rear of the past present and future public art feature was also admired and the Grange Co-op milk urns are also a nice addition.

The contribution of businesses owners and residents in Ardmore to this category cannot be overlooked with the numerous hanging baskets and window boxes on the Main Street providing bursts of summer colour. The planting at the bring centre is

also very effective at brightening up this functional area.

Some improvements are possible however. The very large brick faced landscaping bed on the road opposite the school is in need of maintenance as weed was visible while the nice landscaped bed at the fire assembly area of the school requires monitoring as the weed blocker could be seen and weeds were beginning to pop through. In terms of open-space, Ardmore has many to choose from.

The beach is a lovely amenity and the facilities in terms of car parking and excellent sandcastle (providing toilets and information) are first class.

However, the wonderful seating areas which can be found all around town are lovely additions with the seating areas on the new line road and Cliff road providing very dramatic views of the bay. Well done also on your planting at the fire station and on your tree planting programme for 2015 (involving the planting of 20 trees at the Heritage housing estate and 15 crab apple trees on the Youghal road).

WILDLIFE & NATURAL HABITATS Maximimum Mark 50.

Last year: 36. This Year: 38 It is great to see that your committee is taking its role of raising local awareness of biodiversity very seriously.

The number and range of interpretive signage found throughout the village is most impressive and we would be interested to know if it is having its desired effect.

Given that a key aim of your biodiversity plan is raising awareness, have you considered undertaking a biodiversity survey of resi-

dents? This would assess if local residents in your village are fully aware of the wonderful natural amenities and habitats in your village and the surrounding area and the need to retain and conserve them. The results of the survey would also help you to pinpoint future projects. Given the excellent range of natural amenities on offer and the access provided to them, we would expect the results of a biodiversity awareness survey to be positive.

The amenities themselves – which include the beach, the Cliff walk, the coastal path and St. Declan nature trail are excellent natural features that provide wonderful attractions for locals and visitors alike and serve as valuable wildlife habitats. We applaud the work of the Committee on An Sruthan as this not only provides a varied and interesting habitat but it forms the very useful pedestrian link between the Dungarvan road and the coast.Your biodiversity plan was read with interest and this is considered to be a good document that should lead your projects under this category over in the short term. We also look forward to seeing the results of some of the exciting projects (such as the survey of habitats) in 2016.

SYMPATHY It’s been a difficult couple of weeks in Ardmore for many of our families and valued helpers. We extend sympathy to James & Jacinta Bryan and family on the death of James’ mother Joy Bryan. We also sympathise with the O’Dwyer family on the death of Kathleen O’Dwyer and the O’Connell family, Ardo on the death of Donal & Pat’s niece, Joan Brady. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.

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WASSA (Waterford Autism Sport and Social Action) WASSA is a voluntary group run by parents with children on the Autistic Spectrum with the aim of benefitting the community through enabling children participation, integration and inclusion into mainstream activities.

In the past few months WASSA has organised a diverse range of activities such as swimming, surfing, gymboree music classes, taekwondo classes, lego creative play, creative writing/drama workshop, water activities at Dunmore

Adventure Centre, youth club and siblings youth club. Annual membership is only €10.

Interested? We are hoping to set up a West Waterford sub branch of WASSA so that we can run activities for children in the

locality. A meeting will be held in the Park Hotel on Tuesday, 20th October at 8 p.m.We would be delighted to meet interested parents/guardians there.

For more information please contact WASSA at 086 663 7055.

Ballinameela BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran.

Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of October is Alison Maher who can be contacted on 087 2879429.

Current events on in the Hall and Local Community: FINISK VALLEY AC NEWS Well done to all the club members who took part in the County XC Championships in St. Augustine’s last Sunday.

Training time and venue has changed for the next few weeks to Wednesday and Friday in the Parish Field in Aglish 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

The Minimum age limit for Cross country training is 7 years old, Athletes age 5 to 6 will return for indoor training after the Hallowe’en break, Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going).

UPCOMING EVENTS October 25th: Munster XC Championships: Even Ages, U23 and Novice: Waterford Venue.

November 8th: Munster XC Championships: Uneven Ages and Senior: Beaufort, Co. Kerry.

If you would like to get involved in the club we would be delighted with your support, all are welcome.

BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP Meets every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087 9718945.

BADMINTON If you fancy a socialable game of badminton come along to ballinameela community centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact Mairead at 087 7681975.

COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in two ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish

.communityalert.ie AGLISH FIT FOR LIFE Aglish Fit4Life & Couch to 5k will now take place every Monday and Thursday night at 7.15.

Please note no running on Tuesday at the moment.

New members always welcome. Further details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run email aglishfunrun@gmail.c om BALLINAMEELA FOROIGE 'Ballinameela Foroige returns to the hall at 7.00 p.m. on September 24th.

The club urgently needs volunteer leaders to help supervise at the weekly meetings. Could you spare 1 hour for about 8 Thursdays in the year, we operate a rota system for leaders so you will not be required to attend all the meetings. If anyone would like more information or is interested in getting involved please call or text Moya 087-6356478.

Foroige is a great initiative for teens in our community so we would urge anyone who can help out to consider getting involved.

WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWN & GUIDES VILLIERSTOWN Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides Villierstown will hold their annual Jumble & Cake Sale in the coming weeks.

Sunday, 18th October, is the date for out Jumble & Cake Sale.

We are looking for new and used clothes, books, toys, etc. All must be in good condition and working order.

Collection

Villierstown Church every Thursday from 4 to 7.00 p.m. Or alternatively contact Kirsty Arrigan or Regina Ní Bhriáin.

Local branch of The Irish Girl Guides - Ladybirds, Browines & Guides meet every Thursday in Villierstown. Please contact leaders in your daughter interested in joining.

We are always looking for adult leaders and helpers.

SYMPATHY The club would like to extend its most sincere sympathies to the Maher family on the loss of the great John Joe.We offer our thoughts to Sarah, Mikey John, James and Olivia at this time. May he rest in peace.

HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS PARTY A children's Hallowe’en fancy dress party will be held in Villierstown Church on Saturday, October 31st, from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. All are welcome.

This is a free event so bring some treats or goodies if you have them please. DJ, Games and face painting, tea and coffee for the parents while you wait for your child(all children must be accompanied by an adult).

LOTTO RESULTS 12th OCTOBER, 2015 Winning numbers were: 6, 11, 20. No winner. €20 winners: Jack and Mark Cliffe, Scart; Austin Hally, Aglish; Mary Fletcher, Ballylemon; Joan Burke, Cappagh; Tommy Osborne, Aglish. Next week’s jackpot €1,250 and will take place in the Welcome Inn.

Cider Wasps to Launch Eagerly Awaited EP - Here DUNGARVAN based band CIDER WASPS will officially launch their Debut EP titled “HERE” in Downey’s Bar next Saturday, 17th October.

With nearly 18 months in

its creation and many a long day and night spent in Clay Castle Studios in Youghal, CIDER WASPS have aptly named their EP HERE, describing where the band are at this point in their

lives. Having formed over three years ago, vocalist Danny Dunford, his drummer brother Tommy, have being penning tracks with the EP in mind for a number of years and with

instrumentation provided by all four band members, HERE has already been critically acclaimed as “exciting and very promising” by NEWSTALK’s Tom Dunne.

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Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise CÓISIR NA SAMHNA AGUS DIOSCÓ GAEILGE Beidh Cóisir na Samhna & Dioscó Gaeilge ag tosnú ar 6.30 i.n. Dé hAoine fiche tríú Deireadh Fómhair i Halla Pobail na Rinne, An Rinn, Dún Garbhán, Co Phort Láirge. Cead isteach €5 don dteaghlach. Beidh duaiseanna do pháiste atá gléasta suas. Le linn an cóisir beidh Scéalaíocht na Samhna ar siúl thuas staighre idir 7 i.n. - 8 i.n.

Cóisir eagraithe ag Comhairle Pobail na Rinne i dteannta le Ghlór na nGael. I gcomhair tuilleadh eolais chuir glaoch ar 058 24642.

A Halloween Party and Disco in Irish will take place at 6.30 pm on Friday the 23rd October in Halla Pobail na Rinne, An Rinn, Dún Garbhán, Co Phort Láirge. Entry is five euro per family. There will be prizes on the night for children who are dressed up in spooky costumes. During the party, Scéalaíocht na

Samhna will take place upstairs from 7 pm – 8 pm.

The party is being organised by Comhairle Pobail na Rinne and Glór na nGael.

For further information, please call 058 24642.

BROWNES FARM HOUSE Beidh sraith imeachtaí an Gheimhreadh ag Brownes Farm House ag tosú Dé Céadaoin an 14ú Deireadh Fómhar. Beidh Maria Power, Garraíodóir na Mara, ag déanamh ceardlann cócaireachta agus léacht ar an úsáid gur féidir baint as feamainn. Beidh sé ag tosú ag 8i.n. Is é an chostais ar an oíche ná €30.

Beidh biachlár iomlán maraon le sólaistí agus puins. Níl ach 25 spás ar fáil agus mar sin iarrtar ort spás a chur in áirithe más mian leat freastal ar an gceardlann. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le Naoive ar 087 8276708 Brownes Farm House is pleased to announce the first of the winter events for this year. Marie Power the

Sea Gardener will be doing a cookery demonstration and talk on the uses of seaweed. Wednesday 14th October at 8pm. Cost is €30. Full menu with refreshments and punch.

Limited to 25 places, booking essential. Contact Naoive on 087 8276708.

Follow us on Facebook – Brownes Farm House - for more details and future events.

SCÉIM SPARÁNACHTA SNA HEALAÍON Tá iarratais á lorg i gcomhair Scéim Sparánachta sna hEalaíon, scéim atá dírithe ar thacaíocht a chur ar fáil d’ealaíontóirí i bhforbairt a gceird. Tá an scéim seo curtha ar fáil ag Ealaín na Gaeltachta. Is é an spriocdháta ná Dé hAoine 6ú Samhain. Is féidir tuilleadh eolais maidir le foirm iarratais, critéar srl. ar fáil ón Áisitheoir Ealaíon, Eibhlín de Paor tríd glaoch a chuir uirthi ar (066) 9150100 / (026) 45366 nó r-phost

chuig e.depaor@udaras.ie Ealaíon na Gaeltachta are looking for applications for an Arts Bursary Scheme.

The deadline for applications is Friday 6th November. Further information: call Eibhlín de Paor on (066) 9150100 / (026) 45366 or Email: e.depaor@udaras.ie SPRAOI Beidh Spraoi ag teacht le chéile gach Aoine sa Halla ó 10 r.n. - 12 i.n. Carn spraoi agus spórt do thuismitheoirí agus páistí. Fáilte roimh cách! Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 087 7479428.

Spraoi, Parent and Toddler group will meet every Friday in the Halla from 10 am -12 pm. Plenty of fun activities for all! Tel 087 7479428.

GLÓR TEAGHLAIGH DHÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa dátheangach do thuismitheoirí agus leanaí ar siúl ag Ghlór na nGael gach Céadaoin san Ionad Pobail & Óige i nDún Garbhán ó 10.30 am

Foireann faoi 10 ag treanálaí i dteannta leis na himreoirí idirmheánach

Cumann Camógaíochta na Rinne faoi 8 go dtí 12 pm. Deis do theaghlaigh Gaeilge teacht lena chéile agus naisc a chothú agus a láidriú. Deis do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil Gaeilge in úsáid acu faoi láthair í a fhoghlaim is a úsáid i slí nádúrtha i suíomh compordach agus tacúil.

Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Fáilte roimh chách.

A bilingual parent ant toddler group will meet each Wednesday in the Glór na nGael Community and Youth centre in Dungarvan from 10:30 am to 12 pm.

This is an opportunity for families with Irish to get together and develop their connections with each other. It is also an opportunity for families without Irish to learn and use Irish in a comfortable and natural setting. Further information available from Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Bígí Linn!

REILIG AN tSLÉIBHE Tá an Coiste Fáilte i nGaeltacht na nDéise i mbun taighde ar stair Reilig

an tSléibhe, reilig a théann siar chuig aimsir an Gorta Mór. Má tá eolas ar bith agat faoi stair na háite sin, beidh an Coiste Fáilte buíoch as teagmháil a dhéanamh leo agus an teolas sin a roinnt. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 058 46664 nó ag cfdeise@gmail.com An Coiste Fáilte in Gaeltacht na nDéise are researching the history of Reilig an tSléibhe, a graveyard that goes back to the time of the Famine. If you have any information about the history of this site, An Coiste Fáilte would be grateful if you contacted them to share this information. You can contact them at 058 46664 or at cfdeise@gmail.com.

SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ón Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 911 ar maidin.

Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú will be available for appointments in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na

Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 am – 11 am.

CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902.

The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902.

MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhl ucht.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 05846664.

Sheila and Frank Colbert pictured at the Golden Jubilee of Ardmore GAA's 1965 County Football Title Winners held at Round Tower Hotel, Ardmore.

Mary and John Colbert pictured at the Golden Jubilee of Ardmore's 1965 County Football Title Winners held at Round Tower Hotel Ardmore.

Claire and John O'Donnell pictured at the Golden Jubilee of Ardmore GAA's 1965 County Football Title Winners held at Round Tower Hotel Ardmore.

[Gerry O'Mahony]

[Gerry O'Mahony]

[Gerry O'Mahony]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

Blackwater Ladies Club OUR next club meeting takes place a week later than usual on November 5th at 8.30 p.m. in the KGK hall. Our guest speaker is Mary O'Callaghan-Bradley who will be

showing us her lovely knitting and crochet goodies.This will be a night to look forward to, so please note the change of date.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

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Kilrossanty WHIST Results from the hall on 2/10/2015 – Kitsey Keating, Breda Hennessey, Eily Cusack, Mary O’Donnell, Joan Cashin, Nicola Carroll. Biddy Carroll, Margaret Riordan, Aileen Dowling, Tessie Cusack. Raffle; Margaret Riordan, Biddy Quinlan, Eily Cusack, Eric Townsend, Next whist on 16/10/2015. A total of €920 was collected for the Hospice morning. Many thanks to all who supported same, people who baked and helped out on the morning and those who

donated money.

DEATH Sympathy to Margaret Harty, Bellaheen, on the death of her mother Margaret Peggy Lenihan, Kildare, who died last week.

Sympathy also to all the Lenihan family on their sad loss. May she rest in peace.

MISSION SUNDAY There will be a second collection this week-end for Mission Sunday for the promotion of the Missions.

QUIZ The Quiz held in Micilin’s last Friday night was a great success. It was for the Lions Hamper

Appeal.The final figure will be given in next weeks notes.

GIRL Congratulations to Jay and Fiona Kirwan, Foxescastle, on the birth of their baby girl recently.

BINGO Bingo on Friday night, 30th October, in Crotty’s Inn at 8.30. Prize money €1,200.

QUIZ Federation Quiz in Crotty’s Inn next Monday night at 7.30 pm. Teams of three €30. I.C.A. members come along and join in a team.

Ballysaggart B A L LY S A G G A RT Community Development Company Ltd. are hosting their AGM and Public Meeting on Tuesday, October 20th, at 8:00 p.m. in the Community Centre.

There is a full agenda to discuss and all are welcome to attend.

NON-STOP DRAW RESULTS This month’s draw was held on Monday, October

5th, at 8:30 p.m. in the Community Centre. The results are as follows: 1st €60 Bill and Bridie Ryan; 2nd €40 Barry Wiles; 3rd €20 Pat Geoghegan.

Congratulations to all. Next draw will take place on Monday, November 2nd.

WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Brian Walsh and Mary Daly who were married recently.

Wishing you both a lifetime

of happiness together.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st Pat O'Connor and Pat Kirby; 2nd Mary Power and Ber Coughlan. Lucky Tables: Fr. Cullinan and Dave Fennessy, Sheila Lonergan and Bertie Neville. Tickets: Nellie Devine, Pat Kirby, Ber Coughlan and Eddie Sheehan.

Portlaw IRISH RED CROSS PORTLAW Thank you to all who called in to say hello to us at our CPR Marathon last week – a huge thank you in

particular to all our cadet and adult unit members who helped out on the day.

Our next fundraiser will take place with a Table Quiz Night on 30th October in

THANKS TO THE COUNCIL At the Civic Link meeting last week, a vote of thanks was passed to Area Engineer Josephine McGrath and the local Council workers for all the improvements that have been carried out locally in recent months. The restoration of the public bins, making safe some dangerous derelict sites, road safety works and signage have all been among the things we have lobbied for and, collectively, they have made a positive difference to our town, just as the re-opening of the library has – it’s great to see Bernie back again, and we hope to have some more good news in the coming weeks. Many thanks to all concerned.

AS ROMANTIC AS A WEEKEND IN CAPPOQUIN? A piece in last Wednesday’s Irish Examiner caused a bit of a stir among local red-blooded males and females alike. In the letters page, a young French lady named Claudine wrote of being in Cork for business last Sunday, and wondered ‘Will it be safe to support France while watching the match in one of your pubs?’ Sadly, the Examiner journalist, in response, informed poor Claudine that she would be pestered and ‘That promises to be about as romantic as a weekend in Cappoquin.’

It is sad to think that poor Claudine

may have had to endure a mighty Irish victory over her own country, if she did watch the match, but it is saddest of all to think that she may have returned home thinking that Cappoquin and romance had so little in common, thanks to the flippancy of this Irish commentator.

Quite clearly, the Irish Examiner needs to send someone to Cappoquin on a weekend reconnaissance mission.

We’d be hopeful that once he or she gets a bit of Knockmealdown breeze in the lungs, perhaps above at Belmount looking down over the Blackwater valley, they will surely feel a bit more romantic. What about a leisurely breakfast at Barron’s, a quiet pint by the fireside in Buttons’, or an evening meal in Richmond House?

Then there’s a walk in Mt. Melleray, or out by the Rock, or Glenshelane; they could take a bike to the Vee or a canoe to Villierstown? They could go garden-browsing, discover Dromana Bridge or stock up on a vast range of local produce at Kelleher’s or elsewhere. We have millions of years of prehistory, and more known history than you could possibly absorb in a weekend, sporting and music events practically every weekend, and we rest safe too in the knowledge that one of Cork’s most famous modern poets is… a Cappoquin man!

Tourin Castle On behalf of those who are only too glad to get home on a Friday evening and spend the weekend in Cappoquin, romantic or otherwise, may we wish poor Claudine well in Irish travels.

We offer this week’s picture, from the excellent camerawork of Tom Kelleher and the gardens at Tourin House, by way of romantic recompense, and maybe next time Claudine gets to Ireland, she may even visit Le Jardin Chanat La Mouteyre… in Cappoquin.

John Paul’s Vintage Tractor And Car Run 2015 A VINTAGE Tractor and Car Run will take place on Sunday, November 1st starting at John Paul’s Pub in scenic Old Parish, near Dungarvan. The run is in aid of Deise Day Care Centre, Dungarvan, who do wonderful work for the community. Registration on the day will commence at 11.00 a.m. at John Paul’s and the cost is €20. The

run itself will commence at 12 noon.

All vehicles should be taxed and insured; it is taken as a given that vehicles are fully roadworthy and in good shape for a run!

Refreshments served before and after the event. There will also be music in John Paul’s afterwards.

Please support this very worthy

cause by coming along with your vintage tractor, car, bike, 4 X 4, etc! Notso-old and vintage vehicles also welcome, all in a good cause!

For more information contact any of the following: Francis Lally 0872984746, Patricia Cleary 0851179478 or Frances Morrissey 0872879350.

the Cotton Mill with all proceeds going towards our ambulance fund. Looking forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please contact us

Ballymacarbry KIDS HALLOWE’EN PARTY On Friday, 23rd October, Ballymacarbry Community Centre are holding a Hallowe’en Party for Primary School children from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

More details are to follow.

YOGA Yoga will begin in Ballymacarbry Community Centre, starting Monday,

October 26th.

Gentle Yoga which is suitable for beginners, will be held Monday mornings starting October 26th from 11 am - 12 noon Intermediate Yoga will be held Monday evenings from 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm for the more experienced. To book a place or for more information, please contact Dorothy on 087 9235494.

ICA Art/Painting Class is being held in Ballymacarbry Community Centre on Tuesday, 20th October at 8 pm.

Cookery Classes are being held in Ballymacarbry Community Centre on Monday, 16th November and also on Monday, 23rd November at 7.30 pm.

Ardmore U-11s before their last football game of the season – Well done to all the players. Team (l. to r.) back row: Rian Walsh, Robert Quinn, John Gleeson, Eddie Flavin, Cian Gleeson, Sean Seaward. Front row: Cathal Sullivan, Luke Veale, Conor Moore, Michael Coakley, Luke Murray. Missing from the photograph are Nessa Keevers, Conor Power and Dave Carlton.

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Modeligo INTERMEDIATE HURLERS The buzz around and under the Stand at half time at the Fraher Field amongst us Modeligo supporters on Sunday last was " We've had a great first half performance from the team: but will it be enough to bring this trophy to the club for the first time ever?". Well, we need not have feared because the lads put in an equally impressive second half, a 10 point margin was in no way flattering, despite a ferocious effort by Clashmore/Kinsalebeg to get a toe-hold in the game over the last 10 minutes.

And we thought our sup-

porters were just brilliant, cheering every score to the "rafters!".

Next up another great occasion for supporters: a County Final vs Portlaw at Walsh Park.

CRANNCHUR AITIUL A surge in ticket sales over last weekend as we all tried to get our hands on the rising jackpot.

Now, if you are a little disappointed at not scooping the "dosh": well here's the latest news: neither did anyone else, which means that there's €2,300 in next weekend's jackpot! (Need one say any more?) The numbers drawn were 2, 4 &

21, and John Douris, Clashmore, Paudie Fitzgerald, Kilbrien, Ann Dalton, Aglish and Jamie and Michael Troy, Graiguemore were our €25 lucky dip winners. Go raibh maith agaibh go leir.

CONDOLENCES It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of John Joe Maher, Knockalara, and we offer our sincere sympathies to Sarah, Michael John, James and Olivia, and to all his extended family members and friends.

Following Requiem Mass in his beloved Ballinameela, celebrated by his friend Fr Gerry

O'Connor, PP, the remains of the late John Joe, who was much loved and respected in his own as well as surrounding parishes, was laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery.

Also we offer our condolences to the family, neighbours and acquaintances of the late Michael Phelan, Shanbally, Cappoquin, who passed to his eternal reward on Saturday last.

Following Requiem Mass on Monday last at Modeligo Church, Michael's mortal remains were laid to rest in the family plot in the local cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh said.

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by Cindy O’Brien with Card Number 17.

Congratulations Cindy.

Next week the draw will be for €1,800.

Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally.

VILLIERSTOWN STUDY GROUP Due to demand the Homework Study Group is starting on the 9th November in VECP room, 4.30 to 6.00 p.m., Monday until Friday. €20 per term per child.

All parents who wish their child to attend please text 0876635465 with name and telephone numbers.

A meeting for the parents will be on the 28th October, 7.30 p.m., VECP room to set up a rota.

If you are looking to hold a small party, a meeting, a course, music lessons, a get together for a reunion the VECP room in Villierstown is available for bookings.

Situated beside the Villierstown shop which has homemade cakes and dinners, who also take special orders if needed. Please contact 0876635465.Thank you.

DANCERCISE IN VILLIERSTOWN Get fit and toned to fun chart music every Tuesday

in Villierstown Church Hall from 7-8 p.m. €5 per person. New people always welcome. You know you want to …

SET DANCING FOR ADULTS Set dancing classes for adults every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. in Villierstown Church. Come along and have some fun while getting fit and making new friends.

AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k. Meet at Aglish Community Hall and away we go.

Would you like to help a sick child and improve your fitness at the same time.

Then join us on Monday or Thursday evenings and Run,Walk, Crawl or Shuffle 2, 3, 4 or 5k or whatever distance you can.

Only €2 per night with all proceeds to The Children's Hospital Crumlin.

All levels of fitness catered for, young and old very welcome. Hi viz vest required, we have a limited number to give out free of charge.

Last year we had participants from Aglish, Ballinameela, Villierstown, Clashmore, Kinsalebeg, Glenbeg, An Rinn, Cappoquin, Affane, Ardmore, Dungarvan, etc.

All are welcome.

Further details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run or email aglishfunrun@gmail.com

CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFT Christmas Arts & Craft Fair. This year the Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday, 22nd November, in Villierstown Church Hall.

Anyone wishing to book a table please contact Chris:- 087-7447867.

Due to last year’s phenomenal success and huge up-take of tables we will be restricting the table numbers this year … SO BOOK EARLY. LADYBIRDS BROWNIES & GUIDES Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides Villierstown will hold their annual Jumble & Cake Sale on Sunday, 18th October.

We are looking for new and used clothes, books, toys, etc.

All items must be in good condition and working order.

Collection Villierstown Church every Thursday from 4.00 to 7.00 p.m. or alternatively contact Regina 087 1383978 or Kirsty 0851541928.

IRISH GIRL GUIDES Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides meet in Villierstown every Thursday.

Please contact the leaders if you are interested in your daughter joining. We have one space available for this coming term.We are always looking for leaders and adult helpers for all groups.

SYMPATHY The club would like to

extend its most sincere sympathies to the Maher family on the loss of the great John Joe. We offer our thoughts to Sarah, Mikey John, James and Olivia at this time. May he rest in peace.

HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS PARTY A children's Hallowe’en fancy dress party will be held in Villierstown Church on Saturday, October 31st, from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

All are welcome.

This is a free event, so bring some treats or goodies if you have them please.

DJ, Games and face painting, tea and coffee for the parents while you wait for your child (all children must be accompanied by an adult).

COMMUNITY ALERT See or hear anything out of place in the village …

Text: 087-3538347.

SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone.We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”.

Contact Carol:- 087-6635465.

I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in.

Please use the email address below if anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know.

Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. villierstownnews@yahoo.ie

Discover Farmhouse Cheese

Waterford celebrates October Month of Cheese with Free Farmhouse Cheese Events THIS October, Bord Bia and the Discover Farmhouse Cheese campaign, will host two free Farmhouse Cheese events in Waterford to celebrate October Month of Cheese.

These events are: • Quiz night with farmhouse cheese, The Moorings, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on Thursday, 15th October, at 7.30 p.m.

Throughout the month, retailers across Ireland, big and small, as well as farmers markets and farm shops, restaurants and pubs will host events and tastings, inviting consumers to try a huge variety of styles of farmhouse cheese.

Cheese lovers will get the opportunity to engage directly with the product and its producers, allowing them to discover and taste farmhouse cheese, try new varieties, discover usage occasions and pick up a host

of tips from seasonality to delicious recipes.

Over the month of October, the Discover Farmhouse Cheese campaign aims to get Irish consumers to try new types, experience new flavours and textures of farmhouse cheese.

Cheese lovers will also be able to learn about pairing farmhouse cheese with craft beers, whiskey or wine and pick up lots of other tips.

The Discover Farmhouse Cheese programme, an EU co-funded campaign organised by Bord Bia, is encouraging the public to discover the unique character of the individual cheeses and how products are produced on the farm, the transparency of the supply chain, and the story of the makers behind the products. Speaking about October Month of Farmhouse Cheese, Eimear O'Donnell, Consumer Dairy Sector Manager, Bord

Bia said: “This is the third year of October Month of Farmhouse Cheese and to date it has been a great success, with packed events taking place throughout the length and breath of the country.This October, there will be almost 200 events for consumers to choose from including cheese talks and tastings, cheese making courses and cheese pairing to name a few.

The October Month of Cheese gives consumers a great opportunity to find out more about one of the most bespoke, hand-made foods in the world”.

For more information on events and sampling during October Month of Farmhouse Cheese, farm visits and farmhouse cheese, please visit www.discoverfarmhousecheese.ie, check out Facebook for details www.facebook.com/discoverfarmhousecheese or follow us @Cheese_IE

NEWS ITEMS All news items and notes are to be forwarded to the following email address:news@dungarvanobserver.ie

Kilmacthomas Primary School Under 13 Boys Team who played against Crehana N.S and Clonea N.S in the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Football League Roinn C.

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West Waterford CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG PLOUGHING MATCH The Annual Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Ploughing Match is being held on Sunday, 25th October, on the lands of Bobby & Mary Anne Connery, Rath, Kinsalebeg. Competitions will commence at 11 am.

Entries for all classes must be made in advance on or before Wednesday October 21st with the Secretary David McGrath Phone: 086-2607534.

LIVE ON AIR Well done Pa O’Rourke – who gave an excellent interview live on air on Tuesday morning on Red FM. The programme topic was premature twins, but as we all know Clashmore is home to the world record holding triplets. Pa told the listeners the heart warming story, of Lucy, Matt and Ethan’s journey from their birth at Cork University Hospital on Christmas Day in 2012 – at just over 22 weeks. The anxious weeks and months that followed for him and Pam and their families before they were finally discharged from hospital. Their arrival home to Clashmore and the wonderful days that have followed as they watch them as they continue to grow into three happy loving little boys and girl. Gaining them a place in the Guinness book of world records to become the most premature born surviving triplets in the world.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Foroige Club Notes CAKE SALE A GREAT SUCCESS Our Foroige teenagers arranged and hosted their first ever Fundraising Event.

A Cake Sale and Coffee Morning Held last Sunday in the Heritage Centre.

They baked, persuaded friends and Family to bake, set up the event, Served, sold, gently guided people towards The Heritage Centre last Sunday for their Cake Sale.

And what a great success it was!! They raised €482.84 towards Their youth club…. On behalf of the Leaders and the Teenagers We would like to thank those of you who supported the Cake Sale in any way, Much Appreciated’ Raffle Prizes posted on our Facebook Page and will be in next weeks Notes.

Upcoming events and news will be posted in local papers!

DEATH OF JOSEPHINE McGRATH With deep sadness we record the death of

Josephine McGrath formerly of Ballyheeney, Clashmore and also of St. Luke’s, Cork City. Josephine died on Thursday last October 8th at Havenwood Nursing Home, Ballygunner, and Waterford following a long illness.

Predeceased by her siblings Bridie, Mai, Tom and Redmond. Josephine will be dearly missed by her sisters Nell, Kathleen and Frances, her brothers Jim, Denis, Pad, Joe, Ned, Bill, brothers-in-law and sistersin-law, nieces, nephews relatives and friends to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.

Josephine’s Removal took place on Saturday evening to St. Cronan's Church, Clashmore, Following Requiem Mass on Sunday after noon Josephine was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

PARISH OF AGLISH BALLINAMEELA MOUNT STUART Meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council was held on Wednesday October 7th – the outgoing Chairperson welcomed everyone and followed with a discussion on how we proceed with our work. We decided that we would continue to invite more people to join and that we would try to implement a new pastoral plan by Easter.

Joint chairpersons elected were Carmel O’Connor Ballingown and Jean O’Reilly Cúl Rua. We welcomed Mary Ronayne Aglish to the group.

INTERNATIONAL REMEMBRANCE DAY FOR INFANT DEATH Our Service for International Remembrance Day for Infant Death takes place on Thursday October 15th at the Parochial House Aglish at 8.30 pm Novena for the Dead November 14th –22nd Our Novena for the Dead takes place from November 14th to 22nd.

We will have special remembrance masses in Ballinameela on Wednesday November 18th and in Aglish on Friday November 20th FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CEREMONIES 2016 The dates for First Holy Communion ceremonies in 2016 have been set as follows Aglish Sunday May 8th & Ballinameela May 15th.

PIONEERS CENTRE RE-ACTIVATED Pioneers Centre 2273 has been re-activated in head office It is hoped to have a special Mass with cert. and pins given out in

the new year Any one interested please hand in your name to the sacristy YOUTH LITURGY GROUP a Youth Liturgy Group has been established in the Parish It is hoped to formalise this group within the next few weeks in Aglish and Ballinameela. We need to contact parents - the director is Caroline O’Connor.

BAPTISM DATES The following are the dates for Baptisms in the Parish.

November – Ballinameela Saturday 7th 5.30 pm & Aglish Sunday 29th 12.15 pm.

December Ballinameela Saturday 12th 5.30 pm & Aglish Sunday 20th CARE & SHARE MASSES Care & Share Masses Saturday, December 19th and Sunday, December 20th in Ballinameela Church Death of John Joe Maher, Knockalara The Parish expressed its sympathy to John Joe’s wife Sarah and family on the death of John Joe. John Joe served as grave digger and caretaker since February 1992, and took great pride in his work May her rest in peace THANK YOU There was a great response to the request for a photo of the old Camphire Bridge on the river Bride. In fact we received two different snaps of the subject. It simply confirms the saying "Never underestimate the power or circulation of the 'Press". It reaches into all the nooks and crannies of the area. As you remember that photo is required for the forthcoming book to commemorate the loss of the schooner 'Nellie Fleming' in February 1936 with the lives of five local sailors: Captain Mike Duggan, Mate Batty Glavin, A.B. Dan Kenneally, A.B. Declan Doyle and Cabin Boy Edward Sullivan. No trace was ever found of the vessel.

But to return to the photos: Mary Corcoran (nee McGrath) of Ashe Street in Youghal was the first to produce a snap of the bridge that she had taken herself with a little Brownie box camera when she was twelve years of age. Mary was reared in a house a few yards from the bridge.Then the second snap surfaced when Donal Landers produced one with his father (Moss) standing on the bridge, about to swing it open. The Landers family took care of the bridge gates for generations.

Sincere thanks to all who

searched for photos and may you take delight and satisfaction in a very successful result. Mike Hackett.

WOODLAND [VILLIERSTOWN] LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES & GUIDES NEWS Jumble & Cake Sale Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides will hold their annual Jumble & Cake Sale on Sunday next the 18th of October We are looking for new and used clothes, books, toys etc. All must be in good condition and working order.

Collection Villierstown church every Thursday from 4 to 7 pm.

Or alternatively contact Kirsty Arrigan or Regina Ní Bhriáin.

MEETING The local branch of The Irish Girl Guides Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides meet every Thursday in Villierstown.

Please contact leaders in your daughter interested in joining.We are always looking for adult leaders and helpers.

SYMPATHY The club would like to extend its most sincere sympathies to the Maher family on the loss of the great John Joe.We offer our thoughts to Sarah, Mikey John, James and Olivia at this time. May he rest In Peace.

HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS PARTY Children's Hallowe’en fancy dress party will be held in Villierstown Church on Saturday October 31st from 5 pm to 7 pm. All are welcome. This is a free event so bring some treats or goodies if you have them please. DJ, Games and face painting, tea and coffee for the parents while you wait for your child (all children must be accompanied by an adult).

NOTES FROM KINSALEBEG HALL SYMPATHY Kinsalebeg Community Group, send their sincere condolences to Nell Costin, Eileen McGrath, Marie McGrath, and all the Family of the late Josephine McGrath, may she Rest in peace.

CLASHMORE COMMUNITY ALERT Clashmore Community Alert held their October meeting on Tuesday night last. While the turnout was somewhat smaller than hoped for the meeting was very successful.

The chairperson welcomed everyone, the minutes of the previous meeting were read and any matters arising dealt with. A

plan for the year ahead was put in place and it was decided to go ahead with the annual Christmas Card drive and raffle in early December, this is the group’s main source of funding and thanks was expressed to all who support and sponsor the event each year. Once again the Calendar for the coming year will be printed and distributed to all households in the area. While at the moment there is a delay having applications for “Emergency Response” alarms processed this is due to the transfer of the scheme to “Pobal”. Once again we encourage everyone to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Garda.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday November 4th at 8 pm in the “Heritage Centre” and all are welcome.

CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO - Sunday October 11th This week’s letters drawn in the Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draws were L, B, U, and X there was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €5400 €20 each goes to: Grainne Lawlor Brian Foley Donal Scanlan Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support FAI DRAW FAI draw tickets on sale at just €10 a ticket first prize car plus numerous other prizes can be bought from any committee member – if you are not in you can’t win FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life & Couch to 5k will now take place every Monday and Thursday night at 7.15 pm Please note no running on Tuesday at the moment.

New members always welcome.

CLASHMORE & PILTOWN PARISH STATIONS The Annual Celebration of Station Masses in homes throughout the Parish has commenced If you wish to host the station mass in your area please contact Fr. Maurice O’Gorman, he really appreciates the cooperation of everyone who hosts the stations and all who attend which helps keep beautiful tradition going strong in our parish – special thanks to everyone who hosts the stations.

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COUNCIL Upcoming events: Film Club The first meeting of the Film Club will take place at the Blackwater Garden Centre on Friday 23rd October at 7.30 pm. Entry for adults only is €10 and this includes home made sweets and treats.The film is Chef starring Jon Gavreau and it is described as a “feelgood comedy”.

ENTERPRISE DAY After the successful Open Day for local Community organisations which was held in July, it is now planned to produce a Directory of the entire local businesses and enterprises.

The Directory will be launched at an Enterprise Day on the 31st October at the Blackwater Garden Centre. Local businesses will be in attendance to show what they do and there will be family entertainment and refreshments.

If you are a local business and have not already been contacted please call in to the Garden Centre to give your details and also reserve a stand if you wish.

WALKING GROUP -The following are our weekly meeting times for our walking group Monday - 7.30 pm Walk from Clashmore Church Tuesday - 9.30 am Walk from Clashmore Church Wednesday - 7.30 pm.

Walk from Piltown Church Please come along.

Fashion Show with a “Touch of Class” SUPPORTING CUAIN One of Youghal’s most prestigious fashion boutique’s “Touch of Class” presents all their latest range of Winter designs and fashions at their up coming Fashion Show this Thursday October 13th at 8.30 pm in Youghal GAA Pavilion.This events supports - CUAINa wonderful centre which supports cancer patients in the West Waterford & East Cork area.Your support will be very much appreciated INDOOR MARKET On Sunday next October 18th – an Indoor market takes place here in Youghal at Cumann na Daoine from 10 am to 4.30 pm We will have lots nice stalls present selling arts, crafts, jewellery and much more. We will have tea and coffee served right throughout the day with lots of nice treats to eat on sale. There are still, a small number of places for vendors available so early booking is advisable by ringing Cumann Na Daoine at 024 91900 WALK FOR LOURDES Our annual “Walk for

Lourdes” takes place this Sunday October 18th here in Clashmore with Registration at 1.30 pm in the Clashmore- Kinsalebeg GAA Club House. Walkers will set off at 2.00 pm with light refreshments served in the clubhouse on their return. The proceeds of this event go to the Clashmore – Piltown Lourdes invalid pilgrimage fund, which sends two people from the parish to Lourdes each year – and your support will be very much appreciated NOTES FROM KINSALEBEG HALL Just a few Dates For your diary - Our Christmas Cooking will take on the 3rd, 10th and 17th November.

Also this year we will have our Flower Arranging on the 15th. December. So lots to look forward to we will have more details later, looking forward to meeting you all again this year.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prizewinners on Monday, October 7th Night’s 45 drive at the Decies Bar in Clashmore joint winners on seven games were Mairead and Michael Fahey, Tony Keane and Gabriel Hynes. In joint third on six games we had Hannah Lucas and Mary O’Donovan,Thomas Power and Liam Curran. Best of the Last Five we had Tom Osborne and John, Noel Nugent and Edmond Og Ledingham Lucky last game winners were Una Leahy and Margaret Leahy Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower, Would all players please note we are starting 9.30 pm sharp every week. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

CLASHMORE – KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Jackpot €2,500 Our weekly Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Club Lotto draw took place on Monday night, October 12th.We had no match four winner in this week’s draw so next week our jackpot will be €2,500, when our draw will take place at the Ole Mill, Our numbers on Monday night were 1, 8, 12, 14 Well done to the following that were winners of €20 spot prizes this week: Charlie Fitzgerald P. J. Hickey Roger O’Halloran Jas Fitzgerald Catherine Clarke.

Well done to all our prize winners and thanks to everyone for your wonderful support.

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11 year plus old group with Coaches Barry Dunne and Brian Murphy at the Lismore/Ballysaggart Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Lismore's GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

10 year old group with Coach Hayley Veale at the Lismore/Ballysaggart Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Lismore's GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

9 year old group with Coaches Aoife Landers and Colm Roche at the Lismore/Ballysaggart Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Lismore's GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Ann Mulqueen to star at Conway Welcomes Dungarvan Singers Club Sports Capital Funding

MICK Hanly was the last featured guest singer that we had in the Dungarvan Singers Club (DSC) and as any of you who were lucky enough and fore-sighted enough to be there will know, he was absolutely outstanding. He sang well, played lovely guitar, had excellent new material at his disposal from his upcoming album but even more than all that was just a beautiful human being, spoke well and respected and loved all the other performers and backed them when appropriate, shared his precious guitar with allcomers and paid wonderful tributes to the club both in person on the night and, next day on his facebook page.What a gentleman! All who attended were enraptured by him and were hanging on his every word.

One of the very best nights we've had; and that's saying a lot, when you consider how many great nights we've had so far.

Just think of all the guests we've had: the great Al O'Donnell R.I.P. who has just died, Johnny Moynihan of Sweeney's Men and Planxty, Phil Callery and Fran McPhail of the Voice Squad, Neil Toner from RTE's American show 'Roots Highway', the 'Pucker' himself Seán Ó Sé, Jimmy Crowley 'The voice of Cork', Rattlesnake Annie from Tennessee, Curtis Blackwell from Georgia, Dick Miles from England, Brian O' Reilly from Loudest Whisper, Maria Condon, an operatic soprano, Cór Fear na nDéise, and so many of their members individually, Donal Clancy, David Power.... I'll stop as I couldn't possibly mention all of them. There have been so many amazing singers guesting with us and it is

wonderful to be able to report that so many of our best nights have been with local performers, notable The Coffey Sisters which will go down in history, as one of the most special nights of entertainments I've ever been fortunate enough to attend!

As I said, I wont even try to mention everyone and I apologise to those not mentioned – all I will say is that although attendances have inevitably varied (even the weather alone will ensure that,) artistically we have literally not had one bad night at the club.

As you all know, I love links and connections so our next guest like Mick from Country Limerick; the great Ann Mulqueen is from Castleconnell while Mick hails from Limerick City. Ann has been like Mick, a singing star a touring performer and a recording artist for decades. Like him again she is not just a singer but a great storyteller being supremely qualified to hold an audience in awed silence, just by relating anecdotes of her touring experiences and the stars and interesting people she has met over the years.

So, as in Mick's case, I am going to encourage her to do a sort of “This is my life” performance at the club, telling her own story and illustrating it will all the wonderful songs she has learned and sung down the years.

She is in wonderful voice lately, as she has shown very recently. She, again like Mick Hanly, was a specially invited guest singer at the recent Dermot Byrne / Steve Cooney Concert for the Hope Foundation at Tig an Cheoil in Baile na nGall, Ring. She brought great comic timing and entertainment value to a great

comic song associated with Margaret Barry, “Cod Liver Oil”.

Similarly My Husband's Flannel Shirt is one of the great old comic songs that are now rapidly dying out and deserve to be restored and treasured. And Ann is the lady to do just that!

She sings with equal facility in Irish and English and features many of the best old narrative and descriptive traditional songs that are very rarely sung anymore, like her wonderful Ploughboy song, like “The Blackbird of Sweet Avondale”, and especially, one of the greatest of all local songs, “Sweet Dungarvan Town”.

Yet she also sings wonderfully the great Sean Nós songs she would have heard from the great Tobin Family in Tig and Cheoil during her years as “Maid behind the Bar” in that legendary hostelry over the years.

These songs like “Sliabh geal gCua”, “Roisin Dubh”, “na Conneries”, A Comaraigh Aoibhinn Ó”, and “Iníon An “Fhaoit' on nGleann” are, in my opinion, among the greatest in the entire Sean Nós repertóire.

Also, as I've said she is one of the supreme interpreters of the “Comics” as they were always called, the humorous ditties, parodies and light-hearted songs of mirth that we are so famous for here in Ireland.

You need more than just a good voice to do justice to these songs. You need great comic timing, charisma and expecially a direct appeal to the audience that is quite uncommon.

You need to be a performer, an entertainer even in the medieval and Shakespearian sense, a clown, to put over these

comic songs in the full sense. I hope Ann will forgive me,“Clown”, for me, is high praise!!

ANN MULQUEEN at the Dungarvan Singers Club, Dillon's Bar, Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan.

9,00 p.m. sharp Monday, October 12th. BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!

UPCOMING EVENTS Ann's great friend and fellow bastion of the traditional singing world, the sublime Alice Fitzgerald, will be, deservedly, strongly featured in the forthcoming “Macalla 1916 Tour” or “Echoes of 1916” tour which has special emphasis on 1916 commemoration.

Fear a tí or host will be the great singer (and great friend of Alice's), Sean Ó Sé, the Pucker himself.

Seán was also an amazing guest when he was featured with the Dungarvan Singers Club, singing really expressively and, powerfully for, amazingly, the very first time after his series illness.

What a wonderful man!

The local concert in their nationwide tour will be held at Lawlors on Wednesday, October 21st, at 8.00 p.m. and deserves all your support as well.

Tickets available from Ben O'Neill's, Lawlors, Martin Mannion, Helena Burke, and the Dungarvan School of Trad. Two other local performers are featured: Jana McCarthy Kent from Tramore but with warm connections to Dungarvan; and Sarah O'Gorman from Sliabh gCua, the rich cultural centre of the Deise just outside Dungarvan and centred around Touraneena, Ballinamult, and Millstreet.

Jana plays Flute,Whistle and Sarah plays Fiddle, and Harp. Admission is €12, great value. Support local Talent!!

LABOUR Party TD Ciara Conway is congratulating local clubs and sports organisations in Waterford who will share in Sports Capital Grants to the tune of €752,332 with a further €200,000 earmarked for WIT. “This funding will be a great boost to sporting activity in Waterford, and I very much welcome it,” said Deputy Ciara Conway.

“This year, there were 25 successful applications in from Waterford, and I’d like to congratulate them all."

“Waterford IT will benefit from €200,000 secured under the non-local allocations category – which will allow the college to build and develop on their excellent facilities”.

"The Sports Capital Programme is the Government’s main way of supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.

“As a Government TD, I was delighted to have supported so many clubs in their efforts to get funding and the results are good news for clubs and sport in Waterford City and County."

The clubs and groups which were allocated funding in County Waterford are:

Ballyduff Soccer Club €16,000 Ballyduff Upper GAA Club €18,000 Ballygunner GAA Club €15,000 Ballysaggart GAA Club €75,000 Cappoquin Salmon & Trout Anglers Association €10,000 Causeway Tennis & Bowls Club €75,000 Clashmore Ramblers FC €33,000 Clonea GAA Club €60,000 De La Salle Hurling & Football Club €50,000 Dungarvan Gymnastics Club €25,000 Dungarvan Ladies Hockey Club €5,000 Dungarvan United AFC €12,000 Erins Own Sacred Heart GAA Club €43,000 Kilrossanty GAA Club €20,000 Lismore AFC €20,000 Park Rangers FC €24,000 Seaview Celtic FC €40,000 St Paul's Boxing Club €92,000 Villierstown Education & Culture Project Ltd €9,000 Waterford Boat Club €20,832 Waterford City RFC €7,000 Waterford City Viqueens €2,000 Waterford Crystal Football Club €500 Waterford Harbour Sailing Club €75,000 Waterford Sports Partnership €5,000

Childcare Workers must be rewarded LABOUR TD and Vice Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Ciara Conway, says that improvements in the childcare and early years education sector shouldn’t come at the expense of worker’s rights.

Commenting at the launch of Labour’s “Let’s Talk About Childcare” policy document, Conway said: “We want the best possible care and education for our children and while we’re making things better in the childcare and early years education sector we also need to look after the largely female workforce.

“The focus has to be on quality of care and to achieve that we have to make sure that pay scales are decent, that staff turnover is reduced, and that adequate resources are in place.

“It’s acknowledged that there’s a high turnover of staff in the childcare and early years education sector and that’s partly because of the lack of any career progression possibilities for those who chose to work in this area. “At recent Health Committee hearings on childcare and early years education, evidence was given that

people who work in local chip chops get paid more than people who work in childcare. I think that’s extremely poignant.

“Often the people we lose from this sector are the very people we want to care for and teach our children - they’re people who adore children, and are ambitious - but find it difficult to combine the two. These are caring professionals.

This report recommends reviewing the fact that there’s no payment for non-contact hours - these are the hours spent planning or doing paperwork, for example. We also need to tackle the absence of any paid holiday leave under the ECCE scheme.

“Childcare workers deserve to be able to access ongoing training and need to be provided with CPD courses to enable them to keep up to date on new curriculum resources.

“In addition to this people with higher qualifications in the sector should be entitled to higher pay which acknowledges this.

These are small steps that will help improve the sector for those working in the childcare and early years education sector – which of course will benefit our children.”

Portlaw IRISH RED CROSS PORTLAW Thank you to all who called in to say hello to us at our CPR Marathon last week – a huge thank you in particular to all our cadet and adult unit members who helped out on the day.

Our next fundraiser will

take place with a Table Quiz Night on 30th October in the Cotton Mill with all proceeds going towards our ambulance fund.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Friary Student Awards Night ST. Augustine’s College annual awards night took place on Friday, September 25th. MC for the night was Mr. Donal Williams (events co-ordinator) who welcomed all to the gathering including Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain, Fr. Gerry Horan, OSA; Mr. Jim Power (Deputy Principal), Student Rep: Christopher O'Sullivan and special guest and keynote speaker Ms. Juliet Murphy eight time AllIreland winner and one of the greats of Cork Ladies Football.

Junior Ladies Football Squad with team coaches, left Bro. Patrick Lennon, OSA; Ms, Angela Walsh and right, Ms. Lisa Hanrick.

Music Award winners Tommy Harty and Claire Fennell.

Best Junior Certificate Results: Larry Brazel and Rachel Dennis-Wyley.

6th Year Student of the Year Maria O'Donovan with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Ms. Bríd O'Kennedy (Year Head 6th Year).

Young Entrepreneurs Award Winners: Megan Phelan and Micheál Kiely.

Art Award winner: Jade Daly with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Ms. Bríd O’Kennedy.

Mentoring Awards: Caoimhe McGrath, Dáire Drummy and Jodi Walker.

Augustinian Values Award winner Maggie Goulden with Ms. Ann Crowther.

Junior Sports Award Nominee: Mark Twomey and Meldon O’Dwyer (winner) with Mr. Jim Power (Deputy Principal).

Individual Sports Award Aoife Lai (3rd Year) (Athletics) with Fr. Gerry Horan, OSA.

Literary award: Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain with Csenge Forro with her mum Andrea.

Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Ms. Bríd O’Kennedy with Dani Cunningham winner of the Special Achievement Award.

Poetry Award Winner: Matthew Hamer with his parents.

Best Leaving Cert. results: Gemma Dennis-Wyley and Tommy Harty pictured with Mr. Jim Power and Ms. Bríd O'Kennedy.

Golfing Award: Eoin Conway and Michael Lenihan, representing the Senior College team, runners-up in the Munster Schools Championship and coach Mr. Donal Williams.

1st Year Student of the Year D. J. Kiely with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Fr. Gerry Horan, OSA.

TY Student of the Year Shane Coleman with his dad Kevin and Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain.

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Blackwater Community School Harty panel 2015 who play De La Salle this Wednesday.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Third Year Religious Trip AS part of the preparation of the project work for Junior Cert Religion third years have organised a trip to Glencairn, Tallow and Mount Melleray Abbey on Tuesday. Here they will meet and talk to many of the nuns and brothers involved in religious life in their own community.

THIRD YEAR CSPE Third years 3D and 3E classes travelled to Collins Barracks as part of their CSPE work which involves a project worth up to

60% of their Junior Cert grade.

CAREERS EXHIBITION Transition years and LCA are attending a careers exhibition in Cork which will be attended by many of the colleges and universities in the region.

PARENTS’ COUNCIL NIGHT Well done to the Parents’ Council who organised a most enjoyable American Tea party in the School Sports hall last Saturday night. A huge thank you

goes out to all involved in its preparation and to the sponsors of the draw and raffle that took place during the night.

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES Good luck to the Senior Ladies Football, the under 19 boys Soccer and the Harty team on their respective matches this week.

HARTY CUP MATCH This Wednesday the Harty panel take on De La Salle in the opening round of their champi-

onship in Fraher Field at 1.30 p.m. The panel for this year consists of Liam O’Brien (Cappoquin), Sean Hale Cullinane (Cappoquin), Conor Bennett (Ballysaggart), Jake Beecher (Tallow), Eoin O’Brien (Ballyduff), Aaron Whelan (Lismore), Andrew Casey (Ballyduff), Tommy McCarthy (Cappoquin), Stephen Mangan (Ballysaggart), Dylan Mangan (Tallow), Nathan O’Mahony (Cappoquin), Cathal Geary

(Tallow), Aaron Sullivan (Cappoquin), Jack Roche (Ballysaggart), Jack Prendergast (Tallow), Eoghan Murray (BCS), Ryan Grey (Tallow), Cian O’Byrne (Modeligo), Philip Keane (St. Catherine’s), Michael O’Brien (Geraldines), Kelvyn O’Farrell (Shamrocks), Iarlaith Daly (Lismore), Michael Ryan (Ballysaggart), Jack Mangan (Cappoquin), Gavin Dalton (Modeligo), Darah Buckley, Rory Galvin (Modeligo), Sam

NUACHT Ó SCOIL GHARBHÁIN

Hacaí le hEmmett ag Rang 3 agus Rang 4 TÁ Rang 3 agus Rang 4 ag baint ana thaitneamh as na seisiúna traenála hacaí le hEmmett ó Hacaí na hÉireann.Tá scileanna iontacha á fhoghlaim acu agus b’fhéidir go mbeidh cluiche nó dhó againn nuair a bheidh na ceardlanna críochnaithe. Ár mbuíochas ó chroí le Hacaí na hÉireann as an scéim a eagrú agus le Cashel Colbey an duine idir chaidrimh teagmhála.

RANG 3 AND RANG 4 AND HOCKEY WITH EMMETT Rang 3 and Rang 4 are thoroughly enjoying the hockey training session with Emmett from Hockey Ireland.The children are learning the skills involved in playing hockey and we may have a hockey game or two to look forward to when the training session come to and end.

A big thank you to Hockey Ireland for organising this scheme and to Cashel Colbey our Liaison Officer.

SEANS CAINTE LE MICHAEL SMITH ÚDAR TOM CREAN – ICE MAN Ár mbuíochas ó chroí le foireann na Leabharlainne I nDúngarbhán as an gcuireadh freastal ar an gCeardlann iontach seo le Michael Smith.Thug sé mion chúntas dos na páistí ar éacht mí nádúrtha a dhein Tom Crean. Ár mbuíochas leis. Tá gach páiste a fhreastal ar an gCeardlann ag iarradh an leabhar iontach seo a léamh.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE AUTHOR MICHEAL SMITH OF ICE MAN – TOM CREAN We are extremely grateful to the staff of Dungarvan Library for giving us this wonderful opportunity to attend this fantastic workshop hosted by Michael Smith. He gave the children a detailed insight into unbelievable feat undertaken by Tom Crean. The children were fascinated by the account. A big thank you to Michael Smith.

Every child who attended is now eager to read Ice Man - Tom Crean.

Michael Smith ag caint le daltaí ó Scoil Gharbháin ár mbuíochas leis.

Ryan (Ballysaggart),Tom Barron (Fourmilewater), Ben O’Brien (Tallow).The Harty Panel would like to thank Michael Hannon, Lismore, for his sponsorship of this year’s kit.

AMSTERDAM TRIP Students who are travelling to Amsterdam on the school trip along with their Parents /Guardians are invited to an information night on this Wednesday at 6.45 p.m.

JCPS Library Coláiste Chathail Naofa

Ryan, Méin agus Gabriel a bhuaigh an Comórtas Ealaíne a d’eagraigh “Sherkin Comment” le déanaí.

Michael Smith ag caint le daltaí ó Scoil Gharbháin ár mbuíochas leis.

ON Thursday, 8th October, sixteen students travelled to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre to see the award winning stage version of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime”.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time starts out as a detective story, as obsessive teen Christopher investigates who killed a neighbour’s dog.

The UK’s National Theatre production of Simon Stephens’s adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel was an amazing production.

It was a stunning and imaginative staging of a very moving story. The show managed to capture the essence of the book with clever and impressive electronics without losing the humanity and warmth of the characters.

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ST. MARY’S TOURANEENA N.S.

National Defence Force visit delivering the Tri Colour and Community Search Dog visit

Defence Force Visit.

Pupil from 6th Class receiving the National Flag.

Pupil from 5th Class receiving the Proclamation.

Community Search Dog Visit.

Defence Force Visit.

Community Search Dog Visit.

Defence Force Visit.

Community Search Dog visit.

Community Search Dog Visit.

Community Search Dog Visit.

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51 MEANSCOIL SAN NIOCLAS

Cúrsaí Scrúduithe Séamus Ó Cadhain agus Áine Uí Icí, Príomhoide agus Príomhoide Tánaisteach nua-cheaptha i Meánscoil San Nioclás

Katie Ní Annáin, múinteoir Spáinnise, a bhuaigh craobh na hÉireann le peileadóirí Phort Láirge le déanaí

Bliain a 6 a chríochnaigh sa Mheánscoil mí Meitheamh seo caite.

SCOTH NA dTORTHAÍ SAN ARDTEIST AGUS SA TEASTAS SÓISEARACH Ba mhór an chúis áthais agus ceiliúrtha do lucht na hArdteiste agus do lucht an Teastais Shóisearaigh na torthaí den chéad scoth a ghnóthaigh siad sna scrúduithe stáit i mbliana.

Déanaimís comhgháirdeas ó chroí leo agus le foireann teagaisc na scoile as ucht a gcuid dúthrachta agus éachtaí.

Go n-éirí go geal le hiardhaltaí na scoile sa saol atá rompu amach.

AN IDIRBHLIAIN Tá obair na hIdirbhliana faoi lánseol faoin tráth seo le tuairimí gnó den chéad scoth ag teacht chun cinn sna Mionchomhlachtaí faoi stiúir éifeachtach Chlár Ní Fhathaigh. Tá iarratais istigh ar an Eolaí Óg faoi dhea-threoir Colette Ní Nuanáin agus tús curtha le Teastas Eorpach sa Ghaeilge TEG. Ina theannta sin bhí cúpla turas iontach eile ag daltaí na hIdirbhliana, turas

go dtí an Comórtas N á i s i ú n t a Treabhadóireachta ina measc agus gach aoinne ag baint an-taitnimh agus tairbhe go deo astu ar fad.

CÚRSAÍ SPÓIRT NA MEÁNSCOILE Ní hamháin go bhfuil an Mheánscoil an-bhródúil as Dawn de Paor a fheictear sa ghrianghraf thuas agus í ar cuairt ar an scoil leis an gcorn a bronnadh ar Fhoireann bhuacach na Camógaíochta le déanaí ach bhí an-chluiche ag an múinteoir Spáinnise Cáit Ní Annáin i gcraobh Idirmheánach na hÉireann i bPeil na mBan an Domhnach 27 Meán Fómhair. Chuaigh bus lán de lucht tacaíochta ón scoil chun tacú le hIníon Ní Annáin agus cuireadh na múrtha fáilte roimpi nuair a d’fhill sí ar an scoil chun an corn a thaispeáint do chách.

Comhghairdeas ó chroí léi.

SCÉALTA EILE: Bus Eochaille – Fágann bus Eochaille Garáiste Uí Chrualaoich (Crowley’s

Garage) i mbaile Eochaille ag a 7:45 r.n. gach maidin as seo amach. Ábhair nua Ardteiste á dtairiscint sa scoil – Tá Fisic agus Mata Feidhmeach ar chlár na hArdteiste don chéad uair i mbliana.

Cabhróidh sé seo go mór le daltaí gur mhian leo dul i dtreo na hOllscoile agus na hInnealtóireachta.

COISTE NA dTUISMITHEOIRÍ Coiste na dTuismitheoirí!

Fáilte roimh chách.

Eagrófar an chéad chruinniú de Choiste na dTuismitheoirí ar an 28 Deireadh Fomhair ag a 7.30in. Tá míle fáilte roimh thuismitheoirí na Scoile teacht chun coiste láidir a chur le chéile agus feachtas bailiúcháin airgid a eagrú don Scoilbhliain seo ar son na Meánscoile.Tá fáilte faoi leith roimh thuismitheoirí dhaltaí na Chéadbhliana mar go dtugann Coiste na dTuismitheoirí seans do chách aithne a chur ar thuismitheoirí eile agus cairdeas a bhunú.

Ní neart go cur le chéile.

CARRIGLEA NATIONAL SCHOOL

Fáilte roimh dhaltaí na Chéadbhliana…..

Carriglea NS celebrates Tree Day with a Wellie Walk.

Dawn de Paor, bliain 6, a bhuaigh craobh na hÉireann le foireann camógaíochta Phort Láirge le déanaí.

Carriglea NS Girls Football team who were in action recently in the Cumann na mBunscoil competitions.

Daltaí na hIdirbhliana sa Phuball Gaeilge ag an gComórtas Náisiúnta Treabhadóireachta.

Carriglea NS Boys Football Team who were in action recently.

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Knockmahon National School

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Transition Year activities

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FRIDAY, September 25th, was a very exciting day for all because Lieutenant Shane Flood and Private Kieran Kennedy from our Defence Forces presented the pupils with our National Flag and a copy of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic.The wonderful ceremony was followed by questions from the pupils who were totally intrigued by the event. On March Lt. Shane Flood and Pte. Kieran Kennedy present- 15th, 2016, we will be raising the ing the Irish Flag and a copy of the Proclamation flag along with all schools in of the Irish Republic to Eve Morrissey and Dylan Ireland to commemorate the 1916 Mooney - pupils in Knockmahon N.S. Rising and to celebrate 100 years

since the Proclamation of the Irish Republic.......watch this space.

The pupils also visited the "Edith Collier's Bonmahon" Art Exhibition in The Copper Coast Geo Park Centre - they enjoyed seeing paintings of Bonmahon 100 years ago especially "The Little Schoolboy from Bonmahon". A BIG THANK YOU to all who are supporting us in the Bonmahon Community Lotto and to those who have placed advertisements in our 2016 calendar which will be going to print in October.

DUNGARVAN CBS

A group of 2nd Year Students enjoying some fun activities during Friendship Week.

ON Wednesday, 30th September, and Thursday, 1st November, the Transition Year students of St. Declan's community college participated in our annual "TY Induction Day". TY induction day is an arts and craft orientated activity where students are tasked to design, create and model an outfit within the space of two and a half hours. The students were allowed to use old clothes, old sheets, newspaper, and other small household items. The students turned out to be very talented designers and seamstresses.

There were several fabulous outfits created and the students thoroughly enjoyed modelling their creations in front of their classmates.

On Friday, 2nd November, the students went on a day trip to the Comeragh Mountains where they took an extensive hike up Mahon falls.

Many students opted to take a more challenging path by stepping from stone to stone up the stream while more opted for the easier route and took the path. Although some people

Declan Griffin from St. Declan's Community College attending a falconry display at Curraghmore, courtesy of "Mayfield Birds of Prey."

ended up very wet, it was a great bonding exercise for the students and a nice way to spend a Friday afternoon.

FIRST YEAR MASS Our First Year Mass took place on Wednesday, 7th October, in Our lady of Mercy Church, Kilmacthomas. We would like to thank Fr. Martin Keogh for celebrating the Mass. His words of guidance and encouragement for the students were especially welcome.

The students reflected on the theme of "New Beginnings" and asked for God's help as they start the next stage of life's journey.

Our readers on the day were: First reading - Emily Power.

Responsorial Psalm Martha Cleary.

Second reading - Erin Sheehan.

Prayers of the faithful Justin Power, Fionn Walshe, Cian O'Connor, David Flynn, Ciara Sheehan and Emma Norris.

The Offertory Gifts were brought to the altar by: Rachel O'Shea and Nathan Cleary Aulsberry.

A Communion Reflection was read by Hayley Phelan.

A final prayer was read by - Archie Walsh.

We would like to thank Ms. Morrissey and the wonderful school choir for their beautiful singing and Ms Bernie Coffey for providing the accompaniment.

WIT BUSINESS AWARD The following students Billy Power, Rena Behan, Paraic Hallihan, Niamh McKeon and Aislinn Keane attended WIT on Tuesday, 6th October, to receive their Business Award for attaining Grade A in Business Studies in the 2015 Junior Cert. Congratulations to the students and their teachers.

FRIENDSHIP AWARENESS WEEK The annual Friendship Awareness Week took place from 5th - 9th October.

The emphasis for the week was to encourage pupils to appreciate the importance of friendship and to foster a friendly environment so that everyone is valued and respected.

The activities included a poster competition for all 1st Years and building a friendship wall.

All classes engaged in friendship building fun activities in the gym. The week was a huge success.

Thanks to all the SPHE teachers for their hard work.

Sophie Lye, Jennifer Morrissey and Mia Molumphy enjoying some fun activities during Friendship Week.

Dungarvan CBS Gaelic Football Blitz team.

Gaelic Football Blitz A DAMP foggy day welcomed our First Years to Carraiganore for a Gaelic football blitz on Friday, 3rd October. After a good warm-up we played St. Declan's Kilmacthomas.

Tadhg Murray (Abbeyside), Sean Mullarkey (Dungarvan) and Jack Maye Twomy (Dungarvan) fought bravely in defence.

Oisin O'Riordan (Abbeyside), Thomas Coffey (Nire) and Paul Sheehan (Dungarvan) worked hard to counteract Kilmacthomas’ attack. James Power (Kilrossanty) scored our only goal.

Against St. Paul's, Paul Sheehan was superb in goal.

James Harty (Brickeys), David Condon (Naomh Bríd), Luke Power (St. Oliver's) and Conor Coward (Dungarvan)

scored excellently. Condon was dominant scoring once again.

David Flynn (Dungarvan) was a powerhouse in the middle and scored a great goal. Late in the game Michael Dunne (Dungarvan) buried the ball into the net.

For our third game we faced Tramore in sunshine.

Tadhg Keegan (Dungarvan) worked his socks off in defence. Jordan Shaw (Dungarvan) linked superbly with defence and the forwards. Michael Walsh (Naomh Bríd) harried and hassled, forcing Tramore into mistakes.

Oisín Downey (Ring) worked strongly up front. Shaw fired in another goal just before half time.

In the second half Adam O'Riordan (Naomh Bríd) piled the pressure onto

Tramore. Shane Kirwan (St. Pats) ploughed his way into the game giving great support to his teammates.

David Condon couldn't stop scoring adding to his impressive tally. Oisin Downey punched in another goal with three minutes to go. David Flynn rattled over a mighty point from midfield. Downey scored again.

EOGHAN CURRAN Following on from the 2015 Junior Certificate examination results, the State Examinations Commission has identified Eoghan Curran as a high achiever in Science & Maths.

Having been selected, Eoghan will now participate in the National Science Olympiad on October 24th in Dublin City University. At this

Winter League runners with Ms. Gleeson and Ms. Joyce.

event teams will be chosen to represent Ireland in the International Junior Science Olympiad in Korea in December 2015 and the European Union Science Olympiad in Tartu, Estonia in May 2016. We congratulate Eoghan and wish him the very best in Dublin.

WINTER LEAGUE Over thirty CBS students turned out last Tuesday after school to participate in the CBS Winter League. It was fabulous evening for a run after a wet and miserable morning. At present we have 18 registered for the 2.5 mile, while 23 runners taking part in the 1.5 mile.

Students had an enjoyable run, some turning up for fun and some to up their fitness level for other sporting activities they are involved in.

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Thirty years teaching

The Senior Ard Scoil na nDéise soccer team.

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Busy week of activities LAST week was full of matches for both junior and senior players! On Monday, the Junior Camogie team played a blitz in Youghal where they played against teams from all over the South East. Everybody enjoyed their day. On Tuesday, Mr. O’Shea brought the Senior soccer team up to Thurles to play against the Presentation Secondary School. All of the girls played very well but the other team were very strong and unfortunately we lost. On Wednesday, the Senior Camogie team travelled up to Thurles for another match!

Tuesday last, three TY students, Aoife Brown, Eileen Fitzgerald and Amy Reynolds were invited to WIT for an Award Ceremony.This was to present certificates to those who got an A in Junior Cert Business Studies. WIT is one of Ireland's largest integrated Business Schools and offer many courses in this area. Over 200 students from schools in Waterford, Wexford, Tipperary and Kilkenny received this award. It was a good opportunity for the girls to hear from some business lecturers, who outlined the growing importance of business in the world today.

Ms.Gleeson, Mrs. Hughes and parents attended, and there was a great atmosphere around. And to top it off, there were lovely refreshments afterwards. A great night was had by all.

Last Monday, the TY students had a debate on the Refugee Crisis.We spent the last couple of weeks preparing for this.

Both sides had strong points, and showed great knowledge, research and teamwork.They hope to have many more debates as the year progresses, and also to enhance their debating

skills further. It was a new experience and was enjoyed by all.

By Emma Reardon and Eileen Fitzgerald DOIREANN CONWAY Guest Speaker at the Ard Scoil na nDéise Annual Awards Night Our Annual Awards Night took place on Friday, October 9th. This was a very happy occasion at which our students’ talents and achievements were celebrated, and we will have photos and full details for next week’s news.

Our Guest Speaker this year was Doireann Conway, a past pupil of Ard Scoil na nDéise who started her secondary education with us in 1990, when the new amalgamated school began.

Doireann was an excellent student in every respect, but she had a particular love of languages. Having achieved one of the highest national results in Junior Certificate German in 1993 she was awarded a Summer scholarship to study in Germany in 1994, the first of her many outstanding academic achievements. Doireann studied German and Spanish at U.C.C., during which time she was awarded the title of U.C.C. College Scholar in October 1996, based on achieving the highest German results in the First Year examination. In 1997 she was awarded a one year scholarship to study at FriedrichAlexander University, Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany, and in 1999 she was awarded a two year University of Konstanz/U.C.C. scholarship and lectorship, based on achieving the best U.C.C. degree results in German that year. Doireann was also awarded a one year scholarship by the European Social Fund to study for a Postgraduate

Diploma in Applied Languages and Business at the University of Ulster in Coleraine which she completed in 2000. She followed this with an M.A. in Applied Languages and Business at the University of Ulster, and an M.B.A. from Coventy University in 2004.

From 2000 to 2001 Doireann worked in Nürnberg in Marketing Communications at Siemens Production and Logistics, and since 2001 she has been a Lecturer in Languages and Marketing at Athlone Institute of Technology.

Doireann began her talk by congratulating all the award winners.

“Tonight is your night!

Tonight we celebrate your talents, your hard work, your dedication, your perseverance, your achievements.

Tonight is a very proud night for your Mums, Dads, guardians and families, whose love, encouragement, patience and support helped to make these achievements possible”.

Doireann has happy memories of her time in the school and she said she was proud to be an Ard Scoil girl. “What stands out for

me is the patience, encouragement and kindness of the teaching staff, who inspired me to pursue a career in lecturing”. During her speech Doireann said: “A very wise woman – my Mum – often told me "your education is your fortune" and how right she was!”

Our students listened attentively as Doireann spoke of the merits of a good education.

She encouraged them to consider continuing their study of languages, as Irish graduates with a second/third language are in short supply, and languages open doors to a world of opportunities, in addition to being fun to learn. She finished with a quotation from the great Nelson Mandela: "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to a man in his own language, that goes to his heart."

We were delighted to welcome Doireann back to Ard Scoil na nDéise to speak to our award winning students and their families, and we hope that her encouraging words will help our present students to “reach for the stars” too.

Dorothy Hughes, Principal.

Aoife Brown, Eileen Fitzgerald and Amy Reynolds with their teacher Ms. Gleeson and a member of the Awarding Party at the W.I.T. Junior Certificate Business Awards Ceremony.

A PRESENTATION was made by the Parent’s Association to Mrs. Mary Crowley on her thirty years teaching in Our Lady of Mercy School. We would like to thank Mary for the wonderful education she has given the many pupils from Stradbally and the surrounding areas she has taught throughout the years. She has shown great professionalism, dedication and commitment to her post. We hope that she will continue teaching with such distinction for many years to come.

JUNIOR INFANTS We would like to welcome our eight new Junior Infants, Cian Costelloe, Brody Foley, Áine Davis, Ronan Curran, Niall Ronayne, Scott Holden, Quinn Donnelly and Lucy Power.We hope they have a fruitful eight years of education at our school. We would also like to welcome the return of Brodie and Lucy Drohan to school.

INTERMEDIATE LADIES’ ALL IRELAND TEAM VISIT The victorious Ladies All Ireland winning team visited the school recently. We were very proud to have past pupil Nicola Fennell on the team. Nicola told the pupils of the commitment required to become a County player. Nicola was also joined by her sister Chloe the Captain of the Victorious Under 16B All Ireland Champions. Chloe is a juvenile player of distinction and hopefully she too will be climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand in the not too distant future.

DEFENCE FORCE VISIT Two members of the Defence forces visited the school recently and presented us with the Irish Flag and a copy of the Irish Proclamation. They told us about the significance of

Mrs. Crowley Presentation both and they also answered many other queries the pupils had about the defence forces. The pupils are looking forward to writing their own proclamation and celebrating the centenary of the 1916 Rising next year.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION DOG SHOW A Dog Show was held in the school on Sunday 4th October.This was organised by the Parents’ Association and was a terrific success. It was a great event with many dogs of varying breeds entering the competitions.

We would like to thank the

organising committee and all the parents, pupils and community and beyond for their support.

JERSEY DAY FOR GOAL Mrs.Crowley organised a Jersey Day fundraiser for Goal recently. We saw Liverpool, Ireland, Waterford, Man.Utd and Real Madrid jerseys. Of course Fr.Condon wore his beloved Tipperary Jersey.

ATHLETICS A number of our pupils participated in Cross Country running in St Augustine’s College, they all acquitted themselves very well.

Ladies Football visit.

New Junior Infants

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OBITUARY/NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

MICHAEL PHELAN Shanbally, Cappoquin

BRIAN SWEENEY Dungarvan and Bonmahon

JOHN-JOE MAHER Knockalara, Cappoquin

With sorrow and regret we record the passing of Michael Phelan, Shanbally, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, son of the late Alice (O’Neill) and Michael Phelan, which sad event occurred unexpectedly on 8th October, 2015, at University Hospital Waterford.

Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Sunday evening Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of his loving family and friends before removal took place to Our Lady Of The Assumption Church, Modeligo. On arrival at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo, his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by Michael Burke and Bernie O’Neill. Prayers of the faithful were read by Carmel and Bernie O’Neill. Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of hymns and music during the Mass.The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar

by Sheila Mockler and Bridget Hanrahan.

Following Funeral Mass, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Michael was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and friends. Michael O’Neill recited an appreciation to everybody there.

May he rest in peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to his special friend Sheila Mockler, Ardmore; extended cousins the Phelan family, Cappoquin; the O’Neill family, Cappagh and Dungarvan; the Burke family Abbeyside, Dungarvan; relatives, neighbours and friends.

With deep regret we record the passing of Brian Sweeney which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 7th October, 2015.

Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Saturday evening to The Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. Following Funeral Mass on Sunday afternoon, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

To his daughters Michaela and Niamh; sons Cathal and Fionn; brothers Michael, Padraig and Anthony; sisters Mary and Ann; parents Michael and Nora; relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy.

Full obituary next issue.

It is with sincere sadness and regret we record the passing of JohnJoe Maher, Knockalara, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on 6th October, 2015.

Reposing at his home in Knockalara, Cappoquin, Rosary and funeral prayers was recited on Wednesday evening by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and friends.

On Thursday morning funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., before removal took place from his home to St. James’ Church, Ballinameela. John-Joe’s hearse was led by his trusted blue and white motorbike, which was ridden by Mark Barry (family friend). On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. F. Lucey, P.E., and Rev. Fr. Fitzgerald, P.E. Family friend Tom Ahearne delivered a very moving eulogy to John-Joe reciting his life interests, hobbies, a most fitting tribute to the man he was.

Symbols representing John-Joe’s life were presented to the Altar by his daughter Olivia – a picture of Lourdes; family friend Tom Ahearne – a fishing reel; cousin Catherine O’Shea – a pack of cards and a pack of darts; family friend Aidan Walsh – a funeral arrangement sheet; and niece Lorraine Hackett – a photo.

Readings during the Mass were recited by daughter-in-law Alison Maher and his God-daughter and niece Breda O’Connell. Prayers of the faithful were read by nieces Jenny and Miriam Maher, sister Marion Power and cousin Jenny Moore. A lovely selection of hymns and music during the Funeral Mass was provided by Ballinameela Parish Choir.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by JohnJoe’s wife Sarah and his brother Noel. Communion reflection was recited by family friend Janice Barry.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where John-Joe was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family neighbours and many friends. Following burial Paddy O’Brien paid a moving tribute by singing “Never Grow Old”.

May he rest in peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Sarah (nee Colbert); sons James and Michael-John; daughter Olivia; brothers James, Laurence and Noel; sisters Anne Foley and Marion Power; daughters-in-law Alison and Ann-Marie; grandchildren Ciara, Séan, Niamh, Alison and John; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

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.

Army should have a role in rural policing Dear Editor, As media reports continue to tell us that rural Ireland has entered a state of lawlessness, it is time for a radical approach to rural policing which will only involve realigning of existing personal and resources rather than the need for government expenditure.

Namely switching the Irish Army to a rural policing role.

As a country our need for an army is of dubious merit. But since we have an army we might put it to use rather than its present role as an overseas police force.

The rural policing role would see army units patrolling the roads on a 24-hour basis with powers to stop, search and if required exercise reasonable force.

In effect, this would give the army the on the ground training they require in respect of; patrolling duties, navigating rural roads devoid of any road signage, dealing with the general public, etc.

Of course, for the soldiers, patrolling the rural roads of say North West Leitrim, won’t attract the macho cred of patrolling the roads of the Golan Heights but in relative terms it will be safer.

Rural crime operating under legal and illegal cover is endemic in rural Ireland.

Criminals know that rural Ireland is devoid of immediate policing cover and that the chances of meeting a Garda are slim.

Even more so when late at night when unarmed Gardaí prefer not to be within the vicinity of potentially armed individuals.

Having the Irish Army operating a rural policing role in conjunction with the Gardaí would add the iron hand needed to police rural Ireland while giving rural dwellers a sense of security and a belief that they live in a society that is actually policed regardless of your postal code.

Yours, JOHN TIERNEY Campaigns Director, Association of Hunt Saboteurs, PO Box 4734, Dublin 1.

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

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan 29th SUNDAY in Ordinary Time – Isaiah 53:10-11 If he offers his life in atonement, he shall see his heirs, he shall have a long life. Hebrews 4:14-16 Let us be confident in approaching the throne of grace. Mark 10:35-45 The Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many.

The Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help continues each Monday at 7.30 p.m. No 9.30 a.m. Morning Mass on Mondays during the Novena.

October is the month of the Rosary – The Rosary is prayed each morning here in St. Mary’s after the 9.30 a.m. Mass and after the 11.00 a.m. Mass on Saturdays. The Rosary is the means at hand of praying for the needs of the Church, of the world and for our own needs.

(Adapted from Pope John XXIII).

Diocesan Celebration of a Prayer Service of Thanksgiving for Year of Religious Life in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Waterford on Sunday next, October 18th, Mission Sunday, beginning at 3.00 p.m. It will be led by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan who will be joined by people from throughout the diocese and women and men from the 19 Religious Orders ministering in the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. It will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the work of religious in the diocese and to express our appreciation for their presence, their witness, their work and their dedication.The invitation is extended to the people of the whole diocese. We hope that as many as possible will make the effort to be there. The celebration will be followed by refresh-

ments in the Granville Hotel.

Reflection and Formation Evening for Present and New Ministers of the Eucharist, Monday next, October 19th, at 7.30 p.m. (venue to be confirmed). Attendance is very much encouraged and to help Mary Dee in her preparation for these evenings, she needs to have some idea of number attending, please give your name to the Parish Office (42374) by October 16th.

Next Sunday is Mission Sunday – The Annual collection for the support of the missions will be taken up as a second collection after Holy Communion at all Masses next weekend, October 17th/18th. Please use the pink and white envelope in your box of envelopes.

The confirmation children and their families will join us at the Vigil Mass on Saturday next, October 17th, for the first of their pre-confirmation rituals – Called by Name.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the recent Autumn Collection for the support of the priests of the parish.

Please continue to return your envelopes.

Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times.

Phone 42374.

Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136.

Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282.

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087 774 7870.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

Fun Dog Show/Agility & Afternoon Tea Party held on 4th October in aid of Waterford Animal Welfare and Our Lady of Mercy National School, Stradbally.

[Ciarán Foley]

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Fun Dog Show/Agility & Afternoon Tea Party held on 4th October in aid of Waterford Animal Welfare and Our Lady of Mercy National School, Stradbally.

[Ciarán Foley]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

MARGARET (Peggy) DEEGAN (nee O’Shea) Hennessy’s Road, Waterford City IT is with a heavy heart we pen this obituary of Margaret (Peggy) Deegan, Hennessy’s Road, Waterford City, loving wife of the late Michael (Mick), which sad event occurred peacefully at St. Patrick’s Hospital, Waterford, on Monday, 28th September, 2015.

Peggy, as she was affectionately known to all, was predeceased by her parents Richard and Polly, brother Dick, brother-in-law Billy Brett (Slough, England) and daughter-in-law Martina Deegan.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street,Waterford, Rosary was recited on Tuesday evening by her family.

On Wednesday evening, 30th September, removal took place to St. John’s Church. Ironically, it was the 11th anniversary, to the very day, of her late husband Michael.

On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Very Rev. Fr. Paul Murphy, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday morning by Very Rev. Fr. Paul Murphy, P.P., in the presence of a large concourse of mourners. Symbols representing Peggy’s interests in life were brought to the Altar by: grand-daughter Claire Kenneally (flowers) representing her love of gardening; grandson Oisin Morrissey (family photograph) representing her love of family and her home; great grand-daughter Chloe Halloran (dog’s lead) representing her love of animals and dogs in particular; grand-daughter Rosemary Deegan (fascinator) representing her love of fashion and style.

Readings during the Mass were recited by her grand-daughters Hazel Worley and Naomi Barr. Prayers of the Faithful were read by her grandsons Edward Downer, Eoin Morrissey and Mark Deegan.

The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by daughter Susan Kenneally and daughter-in-law Kathleen Deegan.

During the Mass Donna Roche (singer) and Catherine Power (organist) provided a beautiful selection of music and hymns.

Peggy’s grand-daughter Allison Kenneally gave a beautiful eulogy on behalf of the Deegan family.

GRANNY PEGGY It is with great sadness but also a deep sense of pride that I speak with you this morning about my grandmother, Peggy.

Sadness, because I, like you all, deeply mourn her passing and wished she could have stayed with us longer.

Pride, because I am so proud to have been her granddaughter and to be part of her wonderful family, which brought her so much joy, and of which she herself was so proud.

At times like this we gather together not only to mourn our loss, but also to celebrate life. And knowing granny, I am sure she would want us to focus on the latter, having enjoyed 86 wonderful years of life, filled with family and friends, blessed with good health. A life which she lived and enjoyed to the full.

Peggy was born in 1929 to her parents Richard and Polly O’Shea.

The youngest of three children, she spent her childhood living in Manor Street, Waterford, and in later years would often recall happy memories from those times. She was educated at Sisters of Charity School (St. Joseph’s), Parnell Street, and later at the Technical School before joining the staff of Bolgers Drapery Department Store, Michael Street. In later life when her family was reared she worked part-time at the Granville Hotel, where she endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact.

She met her husband Michael when she was 16 and married him three years later in 1948. They moved to England in 1949, and it was there that she had the first three of her six children, Ann, Susan and Michael. They returned to Waterford in 1953, moved to Hennessy’s Road, and were blessed with three more children; Valerie, Niall and Brian.

Granny remained in her home in Hennessy’s Road for the rest of her days, and her home became something of an epicentre for family life, particularly when her 13 grandchildren, and later, 4 great-grand children came along. Granny's family were the centre of her life, and she was and still is the bond that ties us all together.

She loved her family very much and loved to spend time with us all. She would greet us with a warm smile, a kiss and a hug, and loved to catch up with the latest news. If we were sick, copious amounts of chicken soup and flat 7Up were produced. Even if we were not sick, food would be offered at almost every visit and would have to be eaten. So persuasive was my granny, that she even convinced my cousin Mark, a strict vegetarian at the time, to eat fish pie during one of his visits At exam times, cards would be sent, and prayers offered. Granny must have given the Dominican Church a steady stream of business lighting candles for us all over the years! I remember as a student in UCD, granny would send up a half sliced pan of sandwiches for me with my grandad Mick, who would sometimes pick me up from college on Friday, knowing that I would be in need of sustenance after the night before! Through these simple, everyday gestures she showed her kindness, her thoughtfulness and love for her family.

Granny also loved animals, particularly dogs, and in her later years, Jo Jo - her Bischon Frise - became part of her family, and a loyal com-

OBITUARY panion to her, although despite her continued assertions, most of us remain unconvinced about his abilities as a guard dog.

Granny really enjoyed family occasions, and I know I will never forget the fantastic parties which were held at Christmas in Hennessy’s Road. As a child, I remember that most of the 13 grandchildren would end up sharing the 2 bunk beds upstairs while the party continued into the early hours downstairs. Everyone would be required to produce a party piece, and no excuses would be accepted. Granny would usually offer a version of Danny Boy or, if in a more carefree mood, 'Sing A Song' by the Carpenters, which she delivered with aplomb. She would continue this tradition well into her 80s, always enjoying a good sing song.

Granny also loved family weddings, engaging in months of rigorous preparation beforehand, involving diet and exercise regimes and numerous shopping trips! She would be the first on the dance floor and seemed compelled to stay there until the last song was over, putting much younger guests to shame with her energy, enthusiasm and even her dance moves!

Now for most people, having six children, thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren would be enough to keep them occupied! But not Peggy, who became something of a grandmother figure to many others around her, including many of my own friends, who along with her grandchildren, affectionately called her 'Granny Peggy'.

She would tell me that she loved spending time with young people, as they kept her 'young at heart'.

As well as being young at heart, granny also liked to look as young as possible, always keeping up with the latest fashion and beauty trends.

I recall at my grandad Mick’s funeral, people telling me what a glamorous couple her and my grandad made, saying that they would appear in the Olympia Ballroom on a night out looking like movie stars!

She would be delighted when, over the years, people mistook her for our aunt rather than our grandmother, attributing her youthful appearance to a glass of hot water with a slice of lemon every morning, although I'm sure her lifetime devotion to Lancôme beauty products also helped! I remember as a young girl, granny’s bathroom in Hennessy’s Road was a place of wonder, with every beauty product imaginable available for trial.

Granny’s love of fashion was reflected in her wardrobe, which was a veritable treasure trove of dresses, hats, bags, scarves and jewellery.

She would love to recall outfits she had worn for occasions in the 50's and 60's and would even remember where she had bought them. Even in her early 80's, granny would still drive out to visit on Saturdays after her weekly trip to the hairdressers, and would quiz my sister and I about what fake tan to use, where in town she might get a new pair of jeans, and how she could get rid of her 'bingo wings'!

Granny had a tremendous amount of spirit, determination and will.

She knew her own mind and would do her own thing, sometimes even in the face of all advice to the contrary! I think she loved to prove people wrong. She taught herself to drive my grandad's car, without him knowing, at a time when women generally didn't get behind the wheel. In later years, despite best medical advice, nothing was going to stop her enjoying her favourite Chinese sweet and sour chicken and glass of white wine.

It is this spirit which kept her going through the more difficult times in her life, particularly when her health deteriorated in her final years. And it is this spirit which we can all learn from and take inspiration from.

I think there is no greater testament that can be paid to a person, than to say they lived life to the full - and Granny certainly did that.

Granny - I hope you know how much you are loved by us all. We will miss your warm smiles and warm welcomes, your sense of fun and sense of style, your love of life.We will always remember you and keep you in our thoughts and in our hearts.

On behalf of our family, I would like to thank the doctors, nurses and care assistance and volunteers in St. Patrick's Hospital, who cared for Granny so well in her final seven months. You made her feel at home, and at ease, and for that we are forever grateful. I would also like to thank all of our relatives, neighbours and friends who have provided so much support and comfort to the family during this difficult time.

I will conclude with a short poem by Seamus Heaney, which he wrote after the death of his mother, and which reminds us of the beauty of our simple, everyday memories of loved ones who have passed away.

WHEN ALL THE OTHERS WERE AWAY AT MASS

by Seamus Heaney When all the others were away at Mass I was all hers as we peeled potatoes.

They broke the silence, let fall one by one Like solder weeping off the soldering iron; Cold comforts set between us, things to share Gleaming in a bucket of clean water.

And again let fall. Little pleasant splashes from each other's work would bring us to our senses.

So while the parish priest at her bedside Went hammer and tongs at the prayers for the dying And some were responding and some crying, I remembered her head bent towards my head, Her breath in mine, our fluent dipping knives Never closer the whole rest of our lives Rest in peace Following Funeral Mass burial took place at St. Otteran’s Cemetery, Ballynaneashagh. En-route to the cemetery the cortege paused for a

55 moment of reflection at 71 Manor Street.Very Rev. Fr. Paul Murphy, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Peggy was laid to rest in the family grave in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Chief mourners were Michael, Niall and Brian (sons); Ann, Susan and Valerie (daughters); Marie Brett, Slough (sister); Dave Kenneally, Eamon Morrisey (sons-in-law); Dolores Deegan, Kathleen Deegan (daughters-in-law); Mark, Paul, Edward, Oisin, Eoin, Evan, Kieron, Sarah, Naomi, Allison, Claire, Hazel, Rosemary (grandchildren), Chloe, Paul, Donnacha, Laura (great grandchildren), Patricia, Lucy and Caroline (nieces); Tony (nephew) and a whole host of relatives, neighbours and friends Margaret’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Wednesday, 28th October, in the Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Waterford, at 7.00 p.m.

(Funeral arrangements by Thompson & Sons, Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford).

ANNE KIELY (nee Coffey) Ballynoe East, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford With great sadness we record the death of Anne Kiely (nee Coffey) of Ballynoe East, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, 24th September, 2015, whilst in the loving care of her family and staff at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, Cork.There was widespread sadness and sorrow in the Mt. Melleray and surrounding area when the sad news broke of the passing of this very kind and well respected lady.

Born and raised in Melleray, Anne was the youngest of five children of the late Jimmy and Mary-Ann Coffey (nee Quann). She attended National School in Melleray followed by Secondary School at St. Anne’s, Cappoquin. After finishing a Post-Secondary Course she took up employment in Youghal.

Anne met her husband Padjoe in 1963 and they were married on 22nd October, 1968. She took farm life and motherhood in her stride.

They raised three children – David, Suzanne and Aileen – of who they were always so proud and supportive.This pride was further extended with the arrival of their grandchildren.

Anne was a keen supporter of Melleray Glen Rovers GAA and was always willing to lend a hand in club and community activities. She had a great love of flowers and spent many enjoyable hours in her garden where she also built decorative stone-work pieces. Her talents were abundant and can be seen both indoors and outdoors. She loved to bake – brown bread and Christmas cakes being her specialities. She dedicated much of her time in later years to card making donating the proceeds to charity. From a young age Anne and Padjoe enjoyed dancing.They travelled to several dance halls in the neighbouring areas especially to Goatenbridge where they rarely missed a Sunday night and where life-long friends were made.

Anne’s passing has left an unbelievable sadness and a huge emptiness in her family’s lives but her legacy will never be forgotten.

Anne is survived by her husband Padjoe; son David; daughters Suzanne and Aileen; daughter-in-law Mary; grandchildren P. J. and Emma; sisters Nellie and Margaret; brothers Pat and Michael; sistersin-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, many great friends and neighbours.

Thank you to all at Bons Secours Hospital, Cork, and at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice. A kind thank you also to Dr. Fergal Slevin at Cappoquin Health Centre.

Anne lay in repose at her family home at her beloved Ballynoe East where Rosary was recited by very Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., on Friday evening. A large attendance of mourners paid their respects to Anne on Saturday where Rosary was said at 8.00 p.m. by her family.

On Sunday morning at 11.30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, Anne’s Funeral Mass was celebrated by very Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., who was assisted by Fr. Horan, Augustinian.The readings were read by her brothers Michael and Pat. Prayers of the faithful were recited by daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren P. J. and Emma, nephew Eddie and niece Anna. Offertory gifts were brought to the Altar by her daughters Suzanne and Aileen. Reflection was read by grand-daughter Emma. The beautiful music and hymns throughout the Mass were performed by Bríd Duggan and her choir. The funeral cortege proceeded to Anne’s native Mt. Melleray for burial where she was laid to rest. May she rest in peace.

Month’s Mind Mass for Anne will be celebrated in Mt. Melleray Abbey on Sunday, 25th October, 2015, at 10.30 a.m.

(Funeral arrangements by M. J. Noonan & Son, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin).

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IFA outlines case for increased support for the sheep sector to Dail Agriculture committee ADDRESSING the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture rece,ntly IFA President Eddie Downey said there is a real need for increased direct support for the sheep sector from a combination of EU and National funds to maintain and grow the national flock.

Support should be targeted at active producers.

Eddie Downey said with strong direct supports and a viable lamb price, the sheep sector can deliver for farmers and rural Ireland, especially in mountain and hill areas where other types of farming are not an option. He said 22 member states across the EU have introduced coupled payments for sheep in CAP. “Through a combination of CAP and national funds there is a budget of €580m in the Rural Development Programme for 2015-2020.

IFA worked hard to secure funds for the RDP. New schemes are being rolled out though GLAS, Knowledge Transfer, Beef Genomics and TAMS II. Sheep farmers are entitled to their fair share and access to these funds and schemes.

IFA is insisting that sheep farmers get the best deal possible.”

IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey said to maintain the national sheep flock, the sheep sector requires targeted sheep specific payments to the equivalent of €20/ewe. He said IFA is demanding that Minister Coveney starts providing funding for this, with priority access to a number of the schemes and the allocation of €25m for a direct payment.

John Lynskey pointed out that for each €1 of output produced on sheep farms, due to the multiplier effect, an additional €1.33 of output is generated in the Irish economy and each €1 of support for sheep underpins €2.70 of aggregate output in the Irish economy, (Prof Alan Renwick, UCD, 2013).

John Lynskey said the sheep sector is deserving of strong support through a combination of CAP and national funds. The 2014 sheep census, showing a 38,000 decline in ewe numbers, and the 2014

Teagasc Farm Income Survey which shows an average sheep farm income of €14,500 per annum, point to a real need for strong action from Minister Coveney.

The IFA sheep farmers’ leader said flock owners must have priority access to the GLAS payment of up to €5,000 per annum. GLAS plans must be implemented in a flexible way to maximise participation among commonage farmers. The new Knowledge Transfer Programme must accommodate mixed cattle and sheep farms and Minister Coveney must reverse the decision to exclude sheep fencing from TAMS II. Summary of the IFA Proposals for the sheep sector: • Sheep specific payments equivalent to €20 per ewe targeted at active producers; • Priority access to GLAS payments of €5,000 pa; • Increased Knowledge Transfer payments for 10,000 flock owners; • Strong TAMS II funding for sheep investments including sheep fencing;

• Reversal of the cuts to ANC payments (Disadvantage Area Payments); • Government action to secure market access to new markets (China and USA); • Independent research and strong advisory service from Teagasc; • Increased promotions from Bord Bia and price premium for Quality Assurance Lamb; and, • Strong sheep breeding programme from Sheep Ireland.

The sheep sector is very important with 34,000 farmers involved, strong export earnings (€220m), the very positive social and environmental contributions it makes in rural areas and particularly in remote areas and on the hills, where it is not possible to conduct any other type of farming enterprise.Total sheep meat production amounts to 58,000t per annum, and Ireland is the third largest exporter in the EU with exports of 46,000t. Our main markets are France, UK, Belgium, Germany, and Scandinavia.

IFA addresses joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture IFA President Eddie Downey recently led a delegation, including the IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary and Liquid Milk Chairman Teddy Cashman, to discuss with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture on the opportunities and challenges for dairy farmers now that quotas are at an end.

“The end of 31 years of quota creates a real opportunity for Irish milk producers, who operate costcompetitive, grass-based production systems, to supply fast growing global dairy demand for high quality, sustainably produced dairy products and ingredients,” Mr Downey told the Joint Oireachtas Committee.

“However, this positive outlook comes with major challenges around volatility of prices and input costs in particular. Dairy farmers all over the world are currently living through a difficult period of sustained low milk

prices. Extreme income volatility, for dairy farmers, has been the norm since 2007. Farmers will need tax policies and milk price instruments to help them manage this reality,” he said.

“In addition, farmers will need well-resourced advisory services to help them improve efficiencies further.

The Government must also ensure that the banks give farmers access to flexible, internationally competitively priced finance with variable repayments to reflect income variations,” he added.

“In the COP in Paris in December, the Government must secure climate change legislation which gives farmers credit for their low carbon footprint in the global context, and which does not prevent them from expanding sustainably,” he said.

IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary added: “In the short to medium term, the biggest issue for

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dairy farmers is cash flow, and it will get more problematic in Spring, with lower constituents depressing milk returns further. Industry stakeholders, banks and government must move to urgently take action individually and collectively to help farmers deal with the new reality of extreme income volatility for the long term”.

IFA Liquid Milk Chairman Teddy Cashman said:“In our dairy expansion plans, we must nurture our domestic market for liquid milk – at €530m retail value, it is worth nearly 20% of our dairy exports. Following the first Winter after the end of quotas, liquid milk producers have more options.

Unless they are provided with payment systems which fully remunerate their costs, liquid milk producers will vote with their feet, with negative consequences for the consistent availability of fresh, local milk for consumers”.

Round-up …

Lidl’s living wage will ring hollow for farmers and fresh product suppliers – IFA IFA President Eddie Downey said that the move by Lidl to provide a living wage for their staff will ring hollow in the minds of farmers and fresh produce suppliers struggling to make any profit as a result of relentless pressure from retailers like Lidl to do more for less.

He said hundreds of small family run vegetable suppliers and producers have been forced out of business over the last number of years by the aggressive pricing policies of retailers.

Eddie Downey said everyone was entitled to a living wage, but not at the expense of someone else in the supply chain.Would Lidl like to tell its customers what they are going to do to ensure that farmers and others supplying them will get a living wage?

Mr. Downey warned that extra business costs of retailers can no longer be at the expense of suppliers and he called on Lidl and other retailers to immediately move to pay all their suppliers a price that ensures primary producers in the food supply chain get a fair reward for their hard work and investment.

Vital that all payments are made to farmers Ahead of the 70% advance payout of the Basic Payment and the Greening payment, IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary has said all farmers must be paid on time and in full. “This is vitally important given the tight cashflow on farms due to income difficulties this year”.

Tim O’Leary said it was vital that all ANC payments, which began three weeks ago, are made to all eligible farmers without further delay.

He said payment delays relating to cross-compliance, satellite inspections, digitisation and processing must be sorted out immediately.

Tim O’Leary said that there are unacceptable mapping issues arising relating to farmers with forestry. Farmers who have contacted IFA have pointed out that it is impossible to make contact with the Department and sort out their queries.

The IFA Deputy President said these delays must not be impact on BPS and Greening payments, which are due from Friday, 16th October.

Eirgrid’s decision to abandon grid link project must lead to review of other projects IFA’s Environment & Rural Affairs Chairman Harold Kingston has welcomed EirGrid’s decision not to develop the proposed project in the south east called Grid Link. He also called on EirGrid to review plans for similar projects in the north east and the west of Ireland.

Mr Kingston said, “Ireland’s economic recovery is more energy efficient, with

overall electricity demand continuing to fall below projections.

This fall in expected energy demand and the use of technologies from other countries has led to EirGrid’s decision today.”

“The decision by EirGrid must lead to an immediate review of the other electricity infrastructure projects, to ensure the impact on farm families and rural communities is limited.”

Tighter supplies to lift beef trade – IFA IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns has said the view in the beef trade this week (8/10/15) is that cattle prices have bottomed out and are turning the corner. He said the factory tactic of cutting prices every week to force farmers out with stock has run out of road.

Henry Burns said factories are struggling to get numbers and extremely tight supplies of steers and heifers will drive prices up. He said farmers selling cattle should insist on 5c to 10c/kg over the factory quotes and dig in hard to get prices back up. This week (8/10/15) some factories increased their base price for steers to €3.95/kg and €4.05/kg for heifers, just to hold on to stock.

Henry Burns said cattle supplies will defiantly tighten further.The latest official figures from the Department of Agriculture AIMS data for August 1st show that there is a reduction of over 70,000 head in finished cattle availability in the 24 to 36 month age bracket compared to this time last year. He said this is a major reduction in supplies and will leave factories short of stock as we enter the highest beef demand period of the year for beef.

The IFA Livestock leader said factories are currently making plans for the Christmas and New Year demand for beef against a backround of tighter supplies.

Some plants are offering contracts to feeders for November/December to try and guarantee supply.

Onus on trade to support grain prices – Downey IFA President Eddie Downey said that he has been in contact with the main buyers and there is an onus on all co-op and merchant grain buyers to pay a strong price for grain this harvest as they move to finalise the green grain prices over the coming days.

He said, “The larger buyers must take the lead in setting prices that will support growers’ incomes, which remain on the floor for the third consecutive year. The prices for dried grain for November/December collection have strengthened considerably in recent days and this must be reflected in the price paid for green grain. A strong price is necessary to help grain farmers justify continued planting for next year”.

The IFA President said, “Government commitment to a TAMS scheme for grain farmers must be meaningful and introduced without delay. Targeted investment in the arable crop sector will result in increased productivity and margin generation while meeting the challenges of sustainable crop production”.

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READER’S QUERIES Strategic rethink and market regulation required to secure fresh milk post-quote Question: I applied to join GLAS earlier in the year. The options I had chosen were 10 hectares of Low Input Permanent Pasture and some wild bird cover. I received a copy of my plan in the past week and my planner has explained that all watercourses will have to be fenced off from bovines as they are of high quality water status. This will mean having to wire off 800m of watercourse from bovines and I will have to find an alternative drinking source in one place. Is it possible to appeal this to avoid the wiring? I don’t want to rock the boat as I hear that GLAS 2 is tougher again. Can you please advise?

Answer: GLAS is tailor made to a point in that it has selected certain environmental criteria specific to one’s farm that must me complied with should a farmer wish to join.

Having a high water quality status (river) is one of these. If you wish to join GLAS with this status on the holding then all watercourses on the holding must be fenced off from bovines.

You have two alternatives, one is to get some sheep and only graze these areas with sheep and forfeit the wiring payment.

You would have to notify the DAFM of this. Secondly you can withdraw your application from the scheme. The positive side is you will receive €1.50 per metre per year for wiring and maintaining the fence. In your case you will now receive the full annual payment of €5000 per year for the 5 years so this should leave plenty of change to invest in an alternative water source on your out-farm. One cannot have their bread buttered on both sides. I trust this will clear things for you.

Tip of the Week: The closing date for spreading of slurry under the Nitrates Directive is Wednesday, October 14th, 2015.

Spreading after this date may reduce the amount of your single farm payment.

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• Cows and Incalf Heifers receiving their Salmonella vaccinations this week.

• General maintenance around the farmyard.

• Thanks to all who helped with and attended the farm walk.

• Vaccinating heifers – booster injection for Salmonella.

LAUNCHING a new IFA Liquid Milk Handbook recently, IFA President Eddie Downey said fresh, locally produced supplies of milk for consumers could not be taken for granted without appropriate regulation of the liquid milk market, securing adequate remuneration of specialist producers’ full costs.

“The liquid milk trade is our most important domestic retail market for Irish milk, and is worth just under 20% of our exports at €530m.Yet, following the end of quotas, this is the first Winter during which liquid milk producers have a choice to expand production of non-liquid milk.

With base milk prices now below production costs, many farmers will be pushed by pure economics to streamline their system and abandon their liquid milk contractual commitments,” Mr Downey said.

IFA Liquid Milk Chairman Teddy Cashman added: “The IFA is launching a Liquid Milk Handbook at this crucial time to raise awareness among all stakeholders, especially dairies, retailers, politicians, the media and consumers, of the tremendous nutritional and economic value of our fresh milk and the vulnerability of specialist liquid milk production now that expansion opportunities exist for exportable milk”.

“We want people to realise that they cannot take the consistent availability of highquality, fresh, locally-produced milk for granted,” Mr. Cashman said.

“Producing milk for a daily liquid milk contract requires farmers to calve a sufficient number of their cows in Autumn.This creates significant additional feed and labour

costs and a multitude of system complexities. While the contracted volume is of sufficient critical mass relative to the rest of the milk produced, and while the contracted litres are sufficiently well remunerated by a strong winter premium, farmers may well decide to expand the non-liquid part of their production without questioning their continued commitment to liquid milk,” he said.

NO TURNING BACK FROM MOVE TO CREAMERY MILK “However, while retail returns are stable, base (creamery) milk prices are very volatile.With static to decreasing individual liquid milk contract volumes, we are seeing this year the type of conditions that would easily push farmers to focus on creamery milk to minimise costs and streamline their system to allow the business more flexibility in dealing with milk price/feed cost volatility. And once that decision is made, there is no turning back,” he warned.

“In publishing our Handbook, we want all stakeholders in the liquid milk chain farmers, dairies, retailers and regulators - to take a long hard look at the contract and payment systems in place today, to assess what changes are needed to make them fit for purpose in the post-quota era. It is a simple fact that higher Winter payments will be required to secure consistent fresh milk supplies year-round,” he said.

“We have made specific recommendations to better regulate the sector and improve its sustainability and resilience, and those are covered in detail in our Handbook,” he said.

Coveney announces further series of BDGP participant meetings THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD has announced further details on the series of information meetings on the Beef Data and Genomic Programme (BDGP) that his Department will be hosting as part of the ongoing commitment to engage with scheme participants.

Minister Coveney said “these meetings will enable farmers within the scheme to have one to one time with Department, ICBF and Teagasc staff on how participants can best complete the actions under the scheme, while also maximising the potential benefits which the scheme can offer to their farm and look at their own personal cir-

cumstances with regards to the requirements they will have to fulfil to ensure full compliance, and therefore full payment, with the scheme.

I encourage all BDGP participants to attend these meetings”.

Presentations will be made by the Department, Teagasc and the ICBF. In addition to the presentations and Q&A sessions at the meetings, officials will be available from 5 p.m. on the day to address individual queries. Participants should bring along their individual ICBF report to discuss on the day.

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1 Her. 725 kgs. made €1,035.

1 Fr. 635 kgs. made €1,030.

BULLOCKS 1 Char. 725 kgs. made €1,550.

1 Lim. 680 kgs. made €1,490.

4 Char. 590 kgs. made €1,450.

5 Char. 595 kgs. made €1,410 each.

5 Sim. 456 kgs. made €1,005 each.

8 Sim. 521 kgs. made €1,120 each.

3 Hef. 408 kgs. made €910 each.

6 A.A. 587 kgs. made €1,180 each.

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HEIFERS 1 Char. 485 kgs. made €1,070.

2 Lim. 485 kgs. made €1,040 each.

4 Blonde D’Aquitine 516 kgs. made €1,025 each.

2 Char. 475 kgs. made €1,020 each.

3 Lim. 370 kgs. made €885 each.

4 Lim. 447 kgs. made €995 each.

Weanling Sale this Thursday, 15th October, 2015 – Sale starts at 11.30 a.m. This sale includes an entry of up to 50 “bucket fed” Fr. and Aberdeen Angus male weanlings.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

Teagasc AUTUMN SUCKLER MANAGEMENT Autumn grass: There are two main objectives for grassland management in the Autumn.

1.To maintain animal performance from quality grass.

2.To prepare pastures for early grass in Spring.

By October, grass growth has slowed to 15-20 kg dry matter per ha per day, so the priority is to make best use of existing grass and avoid wastage.

To get the best use of existing grass the main considerations are: grazing practices, especially avoiding poaching during wet weather, the type of stock to graze off the last rotation and how much supplementation (if any) is needed.

Allocating grass to animal requirement by controlled grazing will stretch out existing supplies.

Dividing up large fields into grazing blocks of 23 days will give better utilisation and allow areas ahead to continue to grow. A back fence to restrict the grazing of re-growths will allow covers to recover for early spring grazing.

Preparing for Spring: The date for closing in autumn has by far the biggest influence on the amount of grass available in early spring. You need to close from early October to have grazing in February. As paddocks or fields are grazed out from early October they should be closed. Plan to have 60% of the grassland area closed by early November, by closing up a fixed proportion each week, with the remaining 40% closed by late November. Close the drier grazing fields first, i.e., sheltered fields preferably close to the farmyard that will be available for early turnout. Graze bare in the final grazing, down to 4cm. if possible.

Cattle at Grass: The best autumn grass is only capable of giving 0.75 kg liveweight gain per day on finishing cattle, whereas the target is a gain of at least 1 kg per day. Grange trials showed a good response by finishing cattle at grass to 2.5 kg meal/day but the response was uneconomical at a rate of 5.0 kg /day when there was an adequate supply of quality grass. However, if excellent quality is not available, it will be necessary to feed up to 6 kg/ day to heavy steers that are close to finish.

Forward store cattle that are 5 - 6 weeks off being finished can be brought up to 4 kg meal per day outdoors and then housed and be built up to ad lib concentrates in about 12 days.These cattle will have a high weight gain in the short-term.

Weaning to suit the cow and calf: The timing of weaning depends on several factors: age of calf, cow condition, grass supply, culling intentions and soil conditions. As the suckler cow is only required to produce enough milk to rear a good calf, ideally, the calf should be 7-8 months at weaning, provided the cow is still contributing to the feed supply of the calf.

A cow still giving 8 litres of milk per day is contributing the equivalent of 2 kg concentrate ration to the calf ’s diet. However, some low yielding cows may only be giving 2 litres of milk at

this stage which is only the equivalent of 0.5 kg of concentrate/day. Such cows are likely to be in very good condition and consuming a full intake of quality grass. It may be a better option to wean their calves, give them the better grass plus concentrates and restrict the cows. If grazing conditions are good, weaning late-born calves can be delayed until late November but they should get a small amount of creep ration (1 kg /day) and the cows need magnesium supplement. If lighter calves are weaned early they need to be separated from their heavier comrades and given extra concentrates, as otherwise the combination of early weaning and being bullied at feeding will result in poor growth rates.

Cow condition is an important consideration in the timing of weaning. As grass declines, delayed weaning will knock condition off cows and result in higher feed requirement later. On weaning, the daily feed requirement of a cow can be reduced by about 25%.Therefore, where grass is scarce it is more efficient to wean the calves and give them access to the best grass plus 1-2 kg meal / day while restricting cows to follow-on grazing or house.

TRANSFERRING THE FAMILY FARM Last week an audience of 140 farmers had an opportunity to meet with 40 professionals during the Teagasc clinic on Transferring the Family farm in Kilkenny. Transferring the family farm is a hugely important undertaking and only happens once in a generation so it is vital to be well informed and to get it right.You can never start planning for the farm transfer too soon and the earlier that discussions can begin involving the whole family to determine their hopes and aspirations the better.

All those attending the clinic were given two Teagasc booklets on farm transfer.The first booklet, A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm covers the legal, taxation, partnership, pension and education issues which need to be addressed.The second booklet, Farm Succession and Transfer Guide is a template to help tease out all the various angles relating to the transfer of the farm. It can be followed through step by step or dipped into as a reference to assist with a particular query.

Both booklets are available from your local Teagasc office.

IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Soil Fertility Conference: The Teagasc Soil Fertility Conference will take place in the Clonmel Park Hotel, Co. Tipperary on Friday, October 16th 9.30 am – 4.00 pm.This conference will focus on getting the most from your soils and optimising production from your grassland. Teagasc researchers and specialists will address the importance of lime, take a fresh look at urea, fertilising grass – clover swards, fertilizer use on commercial dairy farms and many other topics.

Register on-line at www.teagasc.ie/events. There is a conference fee of €20 including lunch and refreshments, payable on the day. All are welcome.

Hayes highlights importance of wood fuel MINISTER of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for forestry Mr. Tom Hayes, TD, has stressed the increasing importance of the use of wood fuel from Ireland’s forests.The Minister was speaking at the opening of the Irish Bio Energy Association’s Wood Energy Conference in

Laois.

The Conference theme was ‘Market and Technical Focus’ and Minister Hayes later visited Laois Sawmills.

Minister of State Hayes commented that “last year’s total harvest reached a record level of 3.1 million cubic metres of timber and from the forest sector perspective, stimulating the use of

wood fuels is a very good fit to the emerging roundwood resource in the private sector” “Energy use accounted for over one third of the total harvest and this shows the very close linkages that there are between the wood products on the one side and forest-based biomass on the other” added Minister Hayes.

The Minister of State also drew attention to the current Forestry Programme 2014-2020, advising the attendance that “The Programme contains some ambitious targets, including provision for 44,000 hectares of new forests, which will help to sustain the production of forestbased biomass into the future.

Be Agri Aware-Put your thinking CAP on! pictured with Chief Superintendent John Scanlan are (L-R) Richard Moeran, Chairman, Agri Aware; James Cahill, age 4 from Portlaoise, Co. Laois and Dr. Vanessa Woods, CEO, Agri Aware at Agri Aware's exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships.

[Pat Moore]

Irish Ploughmen take on the world and are victorious again CONGRATULATIONS and well wishes are pouring in from all over Ireland following the announcement of the results of the World Ploughing Contest in Vestbo, Denmark.

Ireland's representatives on the world stage, Mr. Eamonn Tracey and Mr. John Whelan won 1st and 2nd place respectively for their country.

Carlow man Eamonn Tracey fought off tough competition to win 1st place for Ireland with an outstanding performance in the Conventional class.

While neighbouring county Wexford man secured a silver victory in the Reversible class.

Both seasoned ploughmen, Eamonn has represented Ireland on an international level 10 times, and John has competed 7 times in the World Ploughing

Contest. Both men have been previous World Champion Ploughing winners in their respective classes.

NPA Managing Director Ms. Anna May McHugh said "this is a fantastic win for both men and Irish Ploughing as a whole.

Since winning the Nationals last year to qualify to compete in the World Ploughing Contest, the men have been working extremely hard preparing and now all their efforts have paid off.

They have made their country extremely proud, congratulations and a very well done to them both and all of their families."

General Secretary of the World Ploughing Organisation Ms. Anna Marie McHugh said "Ireland have always been highly

respected in terms of producing ploughmen to compete on the world stage.

However, Eamonn and John are held in particularly high esteem not only in Ireland but across the international ploughing community.

Given the high level of competition here in Denmark throughout the contest, this is another great result for both men and further enhances their reputation as Masters in their field."

The Irish team were coached

by Joe Slattery from North Tipperary and joined by Judge Brian Mahon from Offaly.

Kverneland were the proud sponsors of the victorious Irish team again this year.

EU Dairy Package should provide additional support for young dairy farmers MACRA na Feirme has welcomed the Dairy Forum put together by Minister Coveney and said that it is a welcome step to discuss and deal with the issues effecting the dairy industry at the moment.

Macra na Feirme National President, Seán Finan, said "Young farmers are worst effected and under the most pressure from the current pressure on milk price as some are heavily borrowed and in most cases they have not had the opportunity to build up their resources over the last few years that more established operators have and don't have the means to deal with volatility that we are witnessing at the moment."

A portion of the EU

Commission aid package for the dairy sector should be targeted at young farmers in the format of a top up payment together with the provision of grass measuring instruments to meet Food Wise objectives was the proposal by Macra at the dairy stakeholder forum.

Finan said, “The existing EU package of €13.7m should be fully co-founded and a portion targeted specifically at young farmers and new entrants to dairying who are among the most vulnerable in the current milk price drop.”

Macra have proposed the provision of grass measuring equipment to farmers to help achieve the objectives around maximising our competitive

advantage from grass and grass land management in Food Wise.

Too few farmers are focused on grassland management and the provision of grass measuring equipment would certainly benefit young farmers.The provision of both an additional top up and grass measuring instruments would assist new entrants and young farmers who are the future of the industry to ride out the price crisis and focus on optimising efficiency from grassland.

Macra na Feirme is calling for an income volatility bond to be put in place and calling on the Minister and Deptment of Agriculture to clarify what part of State aid rules preclude this from happening.

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West Waterford Ploughing Association Results ON Sunday, 20th. September on the grounds of Tourin Estate we held our Annual Ploughing Match by kind permission.

The results of the various classes are as follows; 2 FURROW REVERSIBLE 1st. Paddy Harrington 2nd. Thomas Houlihan 3rd. Conor Butler 3 FURROW STANDARD REVERSIBLE 1st. N. Twomey 2nd. Paddy Power 3rd. J Murphy 4/5 FURROW REVERSIBLE 1st. L. Hurley

2nd. F. O'Callaghan 3rd. N. Connery 3 FURROW STANDARD 1st. K. O'Riordan 2nd. K. McGrath 3rd. S. Beausang 3 FURROW COMPETITION 1st. J. Prendergast 2 FURROW SENIOR 1st. L. Bergin 2nd. M. Lenihan 3rd. Mce. Walsh UNDER 21 1st. L. Bergin

2nd. M. Ledingham UNDER 28 1st. Cian Keohane 2nd. J. O'Brien 3rd. S. O'Connell VINTAGE SINGLE FURROW 1st. Trevor Fleming 2nd. Oliver Power VINTAGE 2 FURROW TRAILOR 1st. Dinny Hennessy VINTAGE 2 FURROW HYDRAULIC 1st. P. Cotter 2nd. T. Kielty 3rd. H. McGrath

Hold September milk price as markets recover – O’Leary IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary has urged co-op board members, who will be meeting in the coming days to set the September milk price, to hold it at their August levels, and give a commitment to hold to the year-end at least.

He said this was particularly important when farmers are concerned about their income prospects next Spring, and should be somewhat easier to do at a time when all global and EU market indicators are steadily firming.

“This week saw the fourth consecutive strong uplift in the GDT auction, with a 9.9% increase in the average price for product traded to next April. The recovery of powder prices, with SMP and WMP prices up by around 13%, is particularly significant, and should further impact on international powder prices, including EU prices,” Mr. O’Leary said.

“Spot quotes for EU dairy products have been slowly rising for the last four to five weeks; EU and NZ futures have also been

trending up for trade up to April/May 2016, especially for powders and butter, as operators recognise current farm gate prices are not sustainable, and build in expectations of increased prices,” he said.

“EU average dairy prices as reported through the EU Milk Market Observatory have also been firming for some weeks now. In the last month, butter prices have increased by €80/t, SMP by €60/t,WMP by €180/t and whey powder by €20/t.

Cheddar prices have been static over that period,” he

added.

“While gross returns remain relatively low, they are progressively improving as global market sentiment turns. There remains concerns around some product overhang and depressed demand (China, Russian ban and low oil prices), but New Zealand output is now officially forecast to fall by 5%, with the real prospect this could be revised to 10%, and with current weekly shortfalls of around 8% compared to last year due to heavy culling and restricted feeding,” he

said.

“Irish output volumes, up 9.2% for the January to August period, will start to peter out as we move into Winter.

Co-ops must pay particular attention to their suppliers’ cash flow balances, and just as importantly, their confidence coming into next Spring. Low constituents on even unchanged milk prices will be challenge enough, and co-ops must now make a commitment to hold prices for the remainder of the year at least,” he concluded.

Strategic rethink and market regulation required to secure fresh milk post-quota LAUNCHING a new IFA Liquid Milk Handbook recently, IFA President Eddie Downey said fresh, locally produced supplies of milk for consumers could not be taken for granted without appropriate regulation of the liquid milk market, securing adequate remuneration of specialist producers’ full costs.

“The liquid milk trade is our most important domestic retail market for Irish milk, and is worth just under 20% of our exports at €530m. Yet, following the end of quotas, this is the first winter during which liquid milk producers have a choice to expand production of non-liquid milk.

With base milk prices now below production costs, many farmers will be pushed by pure economics

to streamline their system and abandon their liquid milk contractual commitments,” Mr Downey said.

IFA Liquid Milk Chairman Teddy Cashman added: “The IFA is launching a Liquid Milk Handbook at this crucial time to raise awareness among all stakeholders, especially dairies, retailers, politicians, the media and consumers, of the tremendous nutritional and economic value of our fresh milk and the vulnerability of specialist liquid milk production now that expansion opportunities exist for exportable milk”.

“We want people to realise that they cannot take the consistent availability of high-quality, fresh, locallyproduced milk for granted,” Mr Cashman said.

“Producing milk for a daily liquid milk contract requires farmers to calve a sufficient number of their cows in autumn. This creates significant additional feed and labour costs and a multitude of system complexities. While the contracted volume is of sufficient critical mass relative to the rest of the milk produced, and while the contracted litres are sufficiently well remunerated by a strong winter premium, farmers may well decide to expand the non-liquid part of their production without questioning their continued commitment to liquid milk,” he said.

No turning back from move to creamery milk “However, while retail returns are stable, base (creamery) milk prices are

very volatile. With static to decreasing individual liquid milk contract volumes, we are seeing this year the type of conditions that would easily push farmers to focus on creamery milk to minimise costs and streamline their system to allow the business more flexibility in dealing with milk price/feed cost volatility.

And once that decision is made, there is no turning back,” he warned.

“In publishing our Handbook, we want all stakeholders in the liquid milk chain - farmers, dairies, retailers and regulators - to take a long hard look at the contract and payment systems in place today, to assess what changes are needed to make them fit for purpose in the postquota era. It is a simple fact

that higher winter payments will be required to secure consistent fresh milk supplies year-round,” he said.

“We have made specific recommendations to better regulate the sector and improve its sustainability and resilience, and those are covered in detail in our Handbook,” he said.

“However, I believe the single most important consideration is the need for the Irish dairy sector to realise the value of our domestic liquid milk market – over €530m at retail level.

It would take considerable investment and effort to generate this kind of value through further export expansion, so let’s appreciate, nurture and develop what we have,” Teddy Cashman concluded.

Fair Deal jeopardising family farm model – IFA IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs Chairperson, Maura Canning has said the Fair Deal scheme is jeopardising the viability of the family farm model and is causing untold stress to older farmers at a very difficult time.

“The Government needs to address the treatment of income

generating assets, such as the family farm, under the Fair Deal scheme in the Budget”, said Mrs. Canning.

“The IFA is looking for the introduction of a maximum percentage charge that can be applied to family farm, in all circumstances, regardless of the duration of care”.

She said that this would allow

farm families to make the most appropriate decisions in meeting the cost of care and secure the viability of the farm business, which may be undermined by the impact of an unknown cost of care on the future value of assets.

“IFA is fully supportive of and encourages lifetime transfers of

farms”, said Maura Canning, “but for many reasons this may not have happened by the time a person needs nursing home care.

It is not appropriate that the farm asset is treated in the same way as other assets as it is a productive asset that is required to generate income.”

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Minister must intervene to get all ANC payment made IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary has expressed serious concern that thousands of farmers have not yet received their ANC payments, despite the fact that payments commenced on 21st September.

Tim O’Leary said it is vital that all ANC payments are now paid to all eligible farmers without further delay. He said payment delays relating to cross-compliance, satellite inspections, digitisation and processing must be sorted out immediately.

Ahead of the 70% advance payout of the Basic Payment and the Greening payment later this week, IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary said all farmers must be paid on time and in full. “This is vitally important given the tight cashflow on farms due to income difficulties this year”.

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Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan Hotel Transylvania DRAC'S pack is back for all-new monster comedy adventure in Sony Pictures Animation's Hotel Transylvania 2.

Everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania...

Dracula's rigid monster-only policy has finally relaxed, opening up its doors to human guests. But behind closed coffins, Drac is worried that his adorable halfhuman, half-vampire grandson, Dennis, isn't showing signs of being a vampire. So while Mavis is busy visiting her human in-laws with johnny - and in for a major

cultural shock of her own - "Vampa" Drac enlists his friends Frank, Murray, Wayne, and Griffin to put Dennis through a "monster-in-training" boot camp. But little do they know that Drac's grumpy and very old, old, old school dad Vlad is about to pay a family visit to the hotel. And when Vlad finds out that his great-grandson is not a pure blood - and humans are now welcome at Hotel Transylvania - things are going to get batty!

Spectre IN SUPER HIGH 4K RESOLUTION Opens Monday, 26th October, at 9.00 p.m.

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A CRYPTIC message from the past leads James Bond (Daniel Craig) to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow (Monica Bellucci) of an infamous criminal. After infiltrating a secret meeting, 007 uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation SPEC-

TRE. Needing the help of the daughter of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her. As Bond ventures toward the heart of SPECTRE, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy (Christoph Waltz) he seeks.

‘The Barber of Seville’ October 18 24 Aries March 20th April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

ACROSS 1 François _ , perfumer who founded a company in 1904 (4) 3 Anagram of IMPART (6) 9 Brought to light by investigating (9) 10 Currency unit of Laos or sleep (3) 11 Plant with culinary and medicinal uses (5) 12 German writer of poetry and other forms of literature (6) 15 The process of entering, or becoming eligible to enter, a university (13) 17 A point or level marking a designated limit (3-3) 18 French artist regarded as a founder of Impressionism (5) 21 A small shelter (3) 22 Appropriateness to the matter in hand (9) 23 The _ of Wildfell Hall, novel by Anne Brontë (6) 24 Suffix denoting, among other things, a pathological condition (4) DOWN 1 Large suburban village in the London borough of Sutton (5) 2 Quentin Jerome _ , American film producer and director (9) 4 What one may see from time to time (3) 5 Chinese cabbage with tapering leaves (3,4) 6 Colloquial word for a printing error (4) 7 The result of an activity (7) 8 Children s book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated

by Axel Scheffler (3,8) 13 Jeremy Paxman s successor on Newsnight (4,5) 14 What the aperitif Pernod is flavoured with (7) 16 River Tone town (7) 19 Taxonomic category below family and above species (5) 20 Get _ of, disencumber oneself from (4) 22 A spell of being in widespread demand (3) SOLUTION

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Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

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Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

OU need to address fundamental issues concerning your attitudes to your health, diet and working life. Your life can only function if your body is really working efficiently.

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OUR self-expression at home is requiring some development on your part. Are you failing to recognise how past emotional baggage or conditioning is affecting you in the present?

Y

OU have every chance to drive your creative schemes forward. Indeed you may feel full of beans, but don t let deeper psychological dips prevent you from achieving your full potential.

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ONVERSATIONS with people from different backgrounds will appeal. While you may want to reach out to communicate, don t let this affect your financial judgement.

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OUR ability to generate imaginative ideas has been working splendidly and now you can start to turn your attention to how they can generate cash or earn more from your investments.

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OU are not always forthcoming about what runs through your mind, but now you can get real pleasure from expressing your point of view.

Despite this, in-laws may not be so receptive.

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OUR need to assert yourself is running very high and certainly you can make a very great impression on others right now. Just be careful that you do not dominate with your personality.

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OU VE been consumed with attending to career matters but from now until the end of the month, you can turn your attention to more idealistic hopes and your close friendships.

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ROUBLING conditions at home can have unsettling effect on you, especially concerns about money. Be clear you earn it, you keep it and concentrate on enjoying yourself.

T is all too easy this week to try and overcome

any emotional negativity by plunging yourself November into some new venture, but you should concentrate 22nd December 21st instead on improving your life foundations.

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Aquarius January 20th February 18th

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OUR thoughts turn to your shared business and assets and for those spiritually inclined this marks a time when you are able to make connections about life and its mysteries.

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ROM Tuesday you can make real progress in areas which feature working or co-operating with others and these can provide more benefits than going it alone.

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Live at the SGC Dungarvan from the English National Opera Monday, 19th October, at 7.30 p.m.

From Jim Ryan DENIS Forman writes of ‘The Barber of Seville’, Rossini’s sixteenth opera, premiered at the Teatro Argentina, Rome, on February 26th, 1816:- “It is probably the most popular and most performed piece in the whole operatic repertoire”.

One of Rossini’s most enduring of all his thirty-nine operas; it has never fallen into neglect, even when his fortunes were at their lowest. It is another of those immortal operas which had calamitous opening nights. Anything that could go wrong did so: Count Almaviva’s guitar for his serenade to Rosina was out of tune, and this occasioned catcalls from which the evening never recovered. The theatre was filled with supporters of Paisiello, who had composed a very successful opera based on the same libretto; they were determined to ensure that Rossini’s version failed and misbehaved accordingly’.

Rossini was in shock, but he need not have worried because within a short time the ‘Barber’ was one of the most popular of all operas. Today it’s performed with heart-warming frequency and is a never ending joy to opera lovers. It is arguably the greatest comic opera of all.Verdi loved ‘The Barber’ because of what he described as its “abundance of true musical ideas” – and not many have disagreed with him.

Even Beethoven, never a barrel of laughs, asked Rossini to “write more Barbers”.

Sadly, Rossini retired from composing operas halfway through life – no one knows exactly why; perhaps the popularity of Meyerbeer’s barnstorming operas and the rise of Wagner’s more tumultuous music-dramas discouraged him.

Happily, today, as he prophesied, up to twenty of his operas hold the stage worldwide to great acclaim. And I rejoice at that because I believe that Rossini, by his music, brought as much happiness and delight to the world as any composer.

Comedy, inspired mayhem, zest and riproaring farce are characteristic of so many of his comedies, and the music is just gor-

geous. He idolised Mozart, who he said he never tired of, and while the ‘Barber’ may not have the sheer musical genius of Mozart’s opera about the same Figaro, “The Marriage of Figaro”, it is a real musical tonic with lovely arias, duets and ensembles and a delightful plot. Maria Callas’s recording with Tito Gobbi sparkles all through and gives a great taste of the fun, comedy and beauty of this great opera.

The story predates that of ‘Figaro’ – the Count has not yet married Rosina but will succeed in ‘stealing’ her from her ageing suitor/ward, Dr. Bartolo. He will win her hand with the connivance of the wily barber, Figaro, (“Figaro here, Figaro there, Figaro everywhere”!) one of the most lovable characters in all opera.

I could fill pages about the joy that Rossini’s operas and, especially the ‘Barber’ have given me, (including a memorable production a couple of years ago at the Lismore Music Festival), but will merely state: we’re facing in to a long dark winter; a good performance of this opera will put a smile on your face and ‘help shorten the winter’. Not to be missed.

[Fogra: Shakespeare’s “Henry the Fifth”, Live from the RSC, Stratford, on Wednesday, October 21st, is sure to be a treat for theatregoers. This is the fourth play of the cycle of history plays, beginning with ‘Richard 2nd through the 2 parts of Henry 1V, each of which we’ve seen live from Stratford. Olivier’s marvellous film of the play during WW 2 was seen as a rousing piece of patriotic fervour but a closed analysis will highlight its anti-war sentiments (‘there are few die well that die in battle’ is one such sentiment). I’ve seen Henry 5th about five times on stage, including at the Old Vic in 1985, and although not among the best-known of Shakespeare’s plays, I like it immensely.

Theatregoers can have ‘the best seat in the house’ for this performance, and those of us who love the theatre will feel blessed to be able to see it live.]

Across: 1 Coty, 3 Armpit, 9 Unearthed, 10 Kip, 11 Cumin, 12 Goethe, 15 Matriculation, 17 Cut-off, 18 Degas, 21 Hut, 22 Relevance, 23 Tenant, 24 Osis.

Down: 1 Cheam, 2 Tarantino, 4 Red, 5 Pak choi, 6 Typo, 7 Outcome, 8 The Gruffalo, 13 Evan Davis, 14 Aniseed, 16 Taunton, 19 Genus, 20 Shot, 22 Run.

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Mega Weekend of Country Music this weekend!

Danu.

[Colm-Henry]

Danu to headline this year’s Imagine John Dwyer Weekend!

FOLLOWING their very successful appearance at the 2012 Imagine John Dwyer weekend, Danú return to Waterford city once more.

Hailing from County Waterford, Kerry, Dublin and Donegal, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today.

Sean Ryan – Whistle For over a decade, Danú’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English), have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums.

With a new album ‘Buan’ receiving rave reviews throughout Ireland, UK and US, the audience in the Tower Hotel are certainly in for a treat.

Concert takes place in the Tower Hotel, Waterford City, at 8.00 p.m. on Friday, 16th October. Booking for Danu: email events@thw.ie or Call 051 862300.

Music and dance workshops will take place on Saturday, 17th October, in Gaelscoil na nDéise. Tutors include Edwina Guckian (sean nós dance), Tommy

Fitzharris (flute), Jack Talty (concertina), Derek Hickey (accordion), Donal McCague (fiddle), Theresa O’Grady (banjo), Seán Ryan (whistle) and Mick O’Brien (uilleann pipes).

Instrument workshops are €20, and dance is €10 and classes will take place from 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

There will also be a composition workshop for all instruments with Josephine Marsh from 2.30 – 4.30 in advance of the final of the Under 18 Pat O’Brien Composition Competition, which begins at 5pm in Dooley’s Hotel. For bookings and enquiries about these events, please call 0879664436 or email johndwyertradweekend@outlook.com The Saturday night concert in Dooley’s Hotel will see all of the visiting musicians plus local musicians Edel Fox and Neill Byrne

Sean Nos Dancing

MEGA Weekend of County Music this weekend on Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday, 18th October. Five super shows of County Music at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan (058-41122/info@lawlorshotel.com).

All roads lead to Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, where the cream of the Irish entertainment world will feature as part of a major Country Music weekend.

There will be a super double bill each night with four hours of dancing.

Friday 16th will feature Gerry Guthrie and his band plus Trudi Lalor and her band. Gerry Guthrie and his band are hugely popular on the dance and concert

scene, so join him and his band for a super night’s dancing. Trudi Lalor has delighted audiences in many countries with her beautiful singing voice and has recorded so many hit songs.

On Saturday 17th it’s Paddy O’Brien and band plus John McNicholl and his band. John McNicholl is extremely busy performing all over Ireland and the UK and has been receiving rave reviews everywhere he goes. Paddy O’Brien has been successfully touring with his band for twenty-seven years and

over that time has had some of the biggest hits in Country Music.

On Sunday night 18th, it’s The Indians plus Shaun Loughrey and his band.The Indians continue to be one of Ireland’s top dance bands and have played to capacity crowds on their tours to many countries around the world. Shaun Loughrey has been performing at dances and concerts for over 11 years and is one of the most popular artists on the scene with a string of hit songs.

Dance starting each night at 9.30 p.m. sharp with doors opening at 8.45 p.m.

There will also be a Dance on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

Saturday afternoon from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. the fabulous Shay O’Callaghan.

Sunday afternoon from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. the brilliant Patrick and Conor O’Sullivan.

There will be a nightly sing-song and dance with I r e l a n d ’s favourite Pat Tobin.

Tickets for all dances will be available at the door with nightly admission €20 and afternoon admission €10.

Calling all Waterford students …

Amy Huberman launches third Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards

Mick O’Brien take to the stage. This night will be lead by the man himself, John Dwyer and promises to be a fantastic celebration of traditional music, song and dance. The concert begins at 8.00 p.m. and call 051-874402 for ticket bookings.

Other events throughout the weekend include a CD launch by Mick Kinsella and Steve Larkin in Dooley’s Hotel at 12 noon on Sunday 17th, an illustrated talk on the music of Newfoundland by local fiddle player Bridget O’Connell in the Greyfriar’s Gallery on Friday 16th at 6pm plus many free pub sessions in Jordan’s, Katty Barry’s, Dooley’s, The Reg and The Gingerman throughout the weekend.

For information on all events, call 087-9664436, visit www.imagineartsfestival.com or check out Imagine John Dwyer Weekend on Facebook.

BORD Gáis Energy is calling on students in Waterford to take part in this year’s Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards.

Irish actress and writer Amy Huberman officially launched the annual awards that celebrate drama in schools around Ireland.

The popular actress, and mum of two, also revealed that she will be joining the judging panel for this year’s awards. Additional judges will be announced later in the year.

This is the third year of the highly successful Awards which were set up by Bord Gáis Energy to recognise and reward participation in drama in schools. Last year saw over 3,300 entries from schools across Ireland culminating in an awards ceremony at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre with 2,000 students representing 57 schools in attendance.

Waterford has a proud history at the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards after Co. Waterford schools, De La Salle College from Newtown in Waterford City and St. Declan’s Community College from Kilmacthomas took home top prizes at last year’s

Awards in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. De La Salle College was awarded the top accolade in the Best Overall School Musical category for their production of the musical Guys and Dolls while St. Declan’s Community College won the Best Musical Number award for their performance of the song ‘Say Something’

by Christina Aguilera.

The Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards are open to primary school students from 3rd – 6th class and all secondary school students.

There are 12 categories ranging from group categories such as best overall school musical, best overall school play and best set design to individual categories such as best short scene script, best dramatic critique and best performances in a leading role (male and female).

The deadline for entries for this year’s competition is 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 29th January. Shortlisted schools will be invited to a special awards ceremony at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on 5th May 2016 and will also be in with a chance to perform on stage. Winning schools will share a prize

fund, and receive a commemorative trophy and plaque for their school.

Commenting on the launch, Amy Huberman said; “I am delighted to officially launch this year’s Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards.

This is a fantastic competition which recognises all the hard work and effort that students, teachers and parents are putting into schools drama around Ireland. It’s a great platform for anyone wanting to participate in the arts and I would have absolutely loved to have taken part in something like this when I was a student.”

“I was involved in the first year of the Awards and it is fantastic to see how much interest in the competition has grown since. I like that it is not just about acting or being able to sing.

Behind the scenes roles such as set and costume design are equally recognised.

There are also two really great writing categories to enter so I would urge students who perhaps prefer writing or the production roles to get involved!”

“As a judge I’ll be looking for stand-out talent

across the categories and I am really looking forward to seeing all the amazing entries we receive.”

Irene Gowing, Communications Manager, Bord Gáis Energy said: “We set up these awards to reward all those taking part in schools drama across Ireland whether that’s performing on stage, writing great scripts or producing shows.

The competition has grown significantly in the last two years and we were blown away by the numbers of schools taking part last year and the standard of entries we received.

We would like to call on all the proud parents and teachers out there to encourage their children, classes and schools to participate this year and celebrate all the talent that we have in this country.”

To enter the awards, log on to bgesta.ie where you can download an entry form to go with your written or video submission.

Completed entry forms should be sent to sta@bordgais.ie or by post to Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards, Real Nation, Fumbally Court, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8.

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RSC: Henry V (Live from The Royal Shakespeare Company) Wednesday, October 21st, at 7.00 p.m.

Henry V is a history play, probably written around 1599. It covers events during the Hundred Years' War, immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt (1415).

Soon after he becomes king, Henry V is considering making a claim to rule France as well as England.

He asks the Archbishop of Canterbury about how strong his claim is, but it's when the dauphin sends Henry an insulting message that he makes up his mind and decides to invade France.

The king's former companions from his days in the Eastcheap tavern hear of the death of Sir John Falstaff from Hostess Quickly. They take their leave of her and set out to join Henry's army.

In France – Despite the dauphin's insistence that Henry is an unworthy opponent, the French king receives the English ambassadors but finally rejects Henry's claim to the crown.

Henry's soldiers take the town of Harfleur.

Meanwhile, as her father gets his nobles ready to retaliate, Princess Katherine begins to learn English with the help of her companion, Alice.

The English soldiers are in poor condition - disheartened by sickness and foul weather. They begin to retreat, but Henry rejects the French Herald's offer of ransom and the two armies prepare to fight.

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 Henry V Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 20th October. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Stars set to shine at The Park Hotel A HOST of our top Country stars and top comedian Conal Gallen are all set to appear at the forthcoming "A Night With The Stars" show which takes place at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, on Monday, 19th October, and will feature 6 great acts Mike Denver, Declan Nerney, Conal Gallen, Mick Flavin, Gene Stuart, Patrick O’Sullivan and compere

will be WLR's John O’Shea. Each of the acts will preform their biggest hits in the company of a full live band and it’s set to be a great show following the success of the last one in August. Tickets for the show are €25 and are on sale now from The Park Hotel reception on 058 42899. Doors open 7.30 p.m. show starts at 8.00 p.m. sharp!

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Our 11th Nobel Prize IT is interesting that as Professor Ernest Walton, who was born in Abbeyside in 1903, was working on his ground-breaking research with Sir John Cockcroft on the splitting of the atom in Cambridge University, a child named William C. Campbell was born in Ramelton, County Donegal.

Professor Walton, as many people from Dungarvan and particularly Abbeyside will know, is the only Nobel Prizewinner in science which this country has produced.

He won it in 1951 for his work in the early 1930s.

Now, over sixty years since he became a Nobel Laureate, Prof. Walton is being joined in his exclusive club by the now well known scientist

born in Donegal, William C. Campbell who has, with colleagues Satoshi Omura from Japan and Youyou Tu from China won the award in Medicine for their groundbreaking research and results in the field of parasitic diseases.

This is a welcome addition to Ireland’s proud record in the Nobel Roll of Honour, which sees us in possession of eleven Awards which came in a variety of categories starting with W. B.Yeats, who won his for Literature in 1923.

He was followed in Literature by George Bernard Shaw in 1925; Samuel Beckett in 1969 and Seamus Heaney in 1995.

Ernest Walton was next in Physics in 1951, followed by

five Peace Awards: Seán MacBride, 1974; Mairéad Corrigan and Betty Williams, 1976; David Trimble and John Hume in 1998.

The story of how Dr. Campbell spearheaded an initiative in Africa over thirty years ago, to treat and prevent a condition known as river blindness is what earned him and his colleagues the accolade.

As a result of his work and the generosity of the pharmaceutical giant, Merck, many African children and adults have been saved from blindness.

It is good to see another Irish person honoured on the world stage for his good work.

Pictured at the unveiling of a Commemorative Plaque at Strandside South to Professor ETS Walton Nobel Laureate in Physics in April 2004 were from left: Ms. Sandra Woods, (Physicist and Grand-daughter of ETS Walton); Cllr.

Nuala Ryan, Dungarvan Town Council; Prof. Philip Walton, Physics Dept, NUI, Galway; Cllr. Paddy Power, Mayor of Dungarvan; Mrs Marian Woods, former Vice-Principal and Head of Science, Methodist College, Belfast: At back left is Dr. Ron Cox, Chairman of the Plaques Committee and Dr. Norman McMillan, Secretary.

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Modeligo's Tom Devine with the sliotar ahead of Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg's Colm Faherty during the Comeragh Oil sponsored Western Intermediate hurling final in Fraher [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Field.

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Heartbreak for St. Mary’s as Fenor end decades of disappointment Fenor ............................ 1-12; St. Marys ...................... 0-14.

THERE were scenes of wild excitement laced with an air of both disbelief and relief in Walsh Park last Saturday evening when Fenor won the Waterford Junior Hurling Title after defeats in nine previous deciders, including three in a row from 2000 to 2002, two in a row in 2005 and 2006 and their last defeat to Modeligo in 2008. Make no mistake about it, Fenor deserved their moment in the sun as they were not led from the 13th to the 46th minute and after being overhauled in the 58th minute by a third Kevin Sheehan point, they replied with two of their own to bring the Tom Drummy Cup home with them for the first time.

Stephen Sullivan’s charges kept the best wine until the last day of the domestic season and the crispness and the sharpness of their hurling carried the day against a St. Marys team that didn’t hurl to their true potential. The Touraneena side will be bitterly disappointed with their defeat here, but, it is a lesson hard learned and, no doubt about it, they have the potential to come back in the next year or two and realise their title winning ambitions.

A handsome €7,405 was paid at the turnstiles by patrons keen to witness the action in Walsh Park and patrons weren’t disappointed with the fare and the entertainment provided in the two games on the programme. A minutes silence was observed ahead of the minor game in memory of the late Paul Foley of the Ballygunner club and similarly respect was also observed before the Junior final for former Kill legend, Mick Kirwan, who died earlier in the day and who was grandfather of Fenor’s

centre forward Kieran Kirwan, who scored three excellent second half points for the winners.

Pre match favourites, St. Marys opened the game as was expected with lead scores by minor Mike Kearns after just 30 seconds followed by a pointed free by his brother Eoin. The Fenor team were slow to settle with the wind behind them until Conor Rockett pointed from play in the ninth minute. This proved to be a morale boosting score for the winners and the game’s joint top scorer Ben Gallagher followed up with a point from a placed ball one minute later to level proceedings.

The new champions received a further boost in the 13th minute when Gallagher’s excellent sideline cut went all the way into the Keane Road end goal and despite Eoin Kearns coming back with a pointed free in the 19th minute, two similar scores by Ben Gallagher kept Fenor’s nose ahead on a score of 1-4 to 0-3. St. Marys never really settled into the game as they would have liked but after a further point scoring attempt by Conor Rockett came back off the upright, the Touraneena men enjoyed a spell of dominance resulting in two pointed free

by Eoin Kearns and a super score by Jason Sheehan to leave just the minimum between the teams in the first minute of added time at 1-4 to 0-6.

However, Fenor reminded their Western opponents that they were in the game for the long haul when Ben Gallagher struck a contender for score of the match from a free in the fourth minute of added time to give the winners a half time lead of 1-5 to 0-6. Both teams shot four first half wides.

Fenor introduced Sean

Cheasty on the restart for Willie Cullinane which would later earn the selectors a pat on the back. St. Marys won the second half by 0-8 to 0-7, the game was as close as that and it was Fenor who started the brighter but Ben Gallagher was untypically wide from a free. Again, St. Marys came with a short burst resulting in points by Eoin Kearns (f) and by Kevin Sheehan to level the match at 1-5 to 0-8 by the 33rd minute.

However, Fenor’s challenge was gathering momentum all the time, they fought off St. Marys comeback and but for three wides by the 40th minute, they would have been back at the helm.

St. Marys followers were now under no illusion of the task facing their favourites and this was compounded further when Kieran Kirwan and Conor Rockett fired over points from play by the 43rd minute 1-7 to 0-8. The sides were level for the third occasion when a seventh Eoin Kearns pointed free and a contender for score of the match by Kevin Sheehan put a scoreline of 1-7 to 0-10 up on the board.

One might expect St. Marys to get on top at this stage after levelling the tie twice in the second half and for a third time when Ciaran Kirwan and Eoin Kerans (f) traded sacores but this was not the case as Fenor produced the better hurling resulting in Tadhg Campbell and Kieran Kirwan, from a quick Jim Halley free, opening a 0-2 lead for the winners by the 55th minute.

With their title hopes slipping away from them, St. Marys regrouped to score three points in a three minute period to dramatically take the lead. An Eoin Kearns pointed free was followed by brilliant scores by substitute

Fenor J.J. Kavanagh & Sons County Junior Hurling Champions 2015.

Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Junior Hurling Cup to Fenor Joint Captains Jim Halley and Anthony Kiely.

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Aidan Fitpatrick and Kevin Sheehan to give their team the lead for the first occasion since the fifth minute and at the most opportune of times with just two minutes of normal time remaining.

If proof was required of Fenor’s right to bring home the cup, it arrived in added time when first of all, following a free on Sean Cheasty in the 61st minute, Ben Gallagher levelled for the sixth occasion including the fifth second half one. At least two minutes of added time were announced and, just when a second drawn game at the venue looked imminent, Sean Cheasty became the Fenor hero when he dissected the

posts at the very death which on the sounding of the long whistle, produced the two opposite post match emotions on big match days.

Heroes all so for Fenor with team captain Jim Halley capturing the importance of the moment on receipt of the Tom Drummy Cup from County Board Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan.

The long serving Halley’s display also won for him the Man of the Match Award ahead of other contenders such as Kieran Kirwan and Ben Gallagher from his own team and Sean Fitzpatrick and Kevin Sheehan from St. Marys.

Fenor’s Top Three: Jim Halley, Kieran Kirwan, Ben

Gallagher.

St. Marys Top Three: Kevin Sheehan, Sean Fitzpatrick, Eoin Kearns.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Jim Halley.

Number of Scorers: Fenor: 5.

St. Marys: 4.

Scores from Play: Fenor: 0-7. St. Marys: 0-6.

Frees For: Fenor: 14. St. Marys: 13.

Wides: Fenor: 10. St. Marys: 11.

Score of the Match: Kevin Sheehan’s 46th minute point from play from under the stand for St. Marys.

Scorers: Fenor: Ben Gallagher 1-5 (1-0, sl, 0-5 f), Kieran Kirwan 0-3, Conor Rockett 0-2, Tadgh Campbell and Sean Cheasty 0-1 each.

St. Marys: Eoin Kearns 0-8f, Kevin Sheehan 0-3, Mike Kearns,

Jason Sheehan and Aidan Fitzpatrick 0-1 each.

Fenor: Kieran Dunphy; Fergie Whelan, Donal Kelly, Luke Middleton; Peter Kelly, Jim Halley, John Flynn; Anthony Kiely, Niall Hennessy; Mikey Nicholls, Kieran Kirwan, Ben Gallagher; Willie Cullinane, Conor Rockett, Tadhg Campbell. Subs: Sean Cheasty for Willie Cullinane (ht), Anthony Whelan for John Flynn (40).

St. Marys: JP Fitzpatrick; Tom Tobin, Sean Fitzpatrick, Jack Power; John Ahearne, Denis Coffey, Dermot Tobin; Kevin Sheehan, Owen Barron; David Whelan, J. J. Coffey, Mike Kearns; Jason Sheehan, Eoin Kearns, Kieran Barron. Subs: Ronan Gleeson for David Whelan (46), Aidan Fitzpatrick for Kieran Barron (46).

Referee: Colin Cunningham (Tallow).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Final

Majestic Modeligo wins back-toback titles in different grades Modeligo …………… 0-19; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-9.

LAST year’s County and Munster Junior Hurling Champions Modeligo produced their best performance in the past two years to decisively win the Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship final in front of an attendance that paid €6,605 at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. In winning the title in their first year up in the Intermediate grade following their Junior hurling journey of 2014, Barry Hazlewood’s charges were every bit as convincing as the scoreline suggests.

Clashmore will be disappointed with their display but there was no living with a team that had obviously benefited from the two keenly contested games with Ardmore over the previous fortnight.

Every Modeligo player won his individual battle and it was clear as early as the short whistle that the Ray O’Brien Memorial Cup would be presented to Pa O’Donovan, who once again stamped his class on a game with a further 0-5 contribution from play. Prior to the game, a minutes silence was observed in memory of the late Josephine McGrath, aunt of the Clashmore custodian, Mark McCraith and in Summer like conditions, the early action was even with the teams level after seven minutes, courtesy of points by Cillian O’Keefe and Tadhg De Burca (f) for Clashmore and

by Jamie Troy and Tom Devine for the winners.

A pointed free by Jamie Troy in the ninth minute gave Modeligo a match long lead, followed immediately by one

of Kieran McCarthy’s superb three points and as the half progressed, the new champions stamped their authority on foot of excellent team hurling which was a pleasure to observe. The Pat Denn sponsored outfit opened a 0-7 to 0-3 advantage by the 17th minute with a score by Kieran McCarthy and two by the ever accurate Pa O’Donovan, the first capturing the essence of the winner’s performance with Tom Devine and Shane Troy combining to provide the sliotar for their captain.

Credit Clashmore, they struck two fine points via Declan Allen and Sean Fleming to leave just 0-2 the difference by the 24th minute but the winners finished the half strongly with four unanswered points by Jamie Troy, 0-3 (2f) and Pa O’Donovan’s third score to earn them a healthy half time lead at 0-11 to 0-5.

One would expect a back lash from Clashmore on the restart but it was Modeligo who continued to dominate proceedings and a further 0-2 from Jamie Troy (f) and Pa O’Donovan gave the scoreboard an ominous look about it at 0-13 to 0-5. Paudie O’Rourke placed Tadhg De Burca for Clashmore’s sixth score in the 38th minute and following a fifth Jamie Troy pointed free, Edmond O’Halloran struck Clashmore’s best score of the hour after good play by Darren Foley and Paul O’Connor, the latter a second half substitute who improved matters up front for his team on his introduction.

However, Modeligo were in full flow and with forty minutes played, Rian Reddy

Modeligo Western Intermediate Hurling Champions 2015.

placed Pa Walsh for a 0-15 to 0-7 lead and a rare occurrence at club and County level this year saw Tadhg De Burca outfielded for a ball with Kieran McCarthy finishing the deed with his third score from play. Following a pointed free by Cillian O’Keeffe for Clashmore, Jamie Troy showed his pedigree as a free taker when he pointed a difficult one in the 46th minute, 0-17 to 0-8 after missing one a few minutes earlier.

Tom Devine produced a contender for score of the match in the 49th minute when he came from behind to outsprint his marker and then worked hard to finish with a point in the country end of the field. Cillian O’Keeffe fired over his third point in the 50th minute but on the receiving end of a 0-18 to 0-9 scoreline, Clashmore spent the remaining time trying to breach the Modeligo defence from placed balls for a green flag.

Tadhg De Burca had attempts saved in the 53rd and in the 57th minute as had Edmond O’Halloran two minutes later with Cian O’Byrne outstanding between the posts when he kept his line intact with a superb save from a decent effort by John Prendergast. Both the final score and the final say fittingly came from team captain Pa O’Donovan with his fifth point from play in the 62nd minute as Modeligo most deservingly won the Western Board’s Blue Ribbon Championship and the title most difficult to win in the West by continuing their unbeaten run on Irish soil over the past two years.

They face stern opposition in

Modeligo's Captain Patrick O'Donovan holds the cup high following the presentation by Eddie Cunningham, Chairman Western GAA Board. Included is Paddy Joe Ryan, Comeragh Oil (Sponsor) [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] the County Final against a very capable side in Portlaw but they have done all that has been asked of them to date.

The Modeligo defence was in unforgiving mood on Sunday with each of the seven players ensuring that Clashmore were confined to 0-6 from play. John McGrath showed that he is developing into a fine midfield player while the work rate of the attack led by Sean O’Donovan, Rian Reddy and Tom Devine was paramount to winning the title.

Clashmore were disappointing after a season of promise and the absence of

Brian O’Halloran due to injury was a blow undoubtedly.

Their best performances came from such as the three Bourkes, with Ciaran surprisingly substituted, Declan Allen, Cillian O’Keeffe and Edmond O’Halloran.

Chairman of the Western Board Eddie Cunningham presented the cup in memory of his clubman and gifted hurler Ray O’Brien to Pa O’Donovan, who led his club to its first Intermediate hurling title.

Modeligo’s Top Three: Pa O’Donovan, Pat Fitzgerald, Tom Devine.

Clashmore’s Top Three: Declan Allen, Cillian O’Keeffe, Tadhg De Burca.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Pa O’Donovan.

Number of Scorers: Modeligo 5. Clashmore 6.

Scores from Play: Modeligo 0-13. Clashmore 0-6.

Frees For: Modeligo 11.

Clashmore 9.

Wides: Modeligo 11 Clashmore 7.

Score of the Match: Tom Devine’s 49th minute point hard earned for Modeligo.

Scorers – Modeligo: Jamie Troy 0-8 (6f), Pa O’Donovan 0-5, Kieran McCarthy 0-3, Tom Devine 0-2, Pa Walsh 0-1.

Clashmore: Cillian O’Keeffe 0-3 (1f), Tadhg De Burca 0-3 (2f), Sean Fleming, Declan Allen, Edmond O’Halloran 0-1 each.

Modeligo: Cian O’Byrne; Sean Hennessy, Brian McCarthy, Robbie Buckley; Thomas Walsh,

Pat Fitzgerald, Shane Troy; John McGrath, Kieran McCarthy; Pa Walsh, Sean O’Donovan, Tom Devine; Rian Reddy, Jamie Troy, Pa O’Donovan. Subs: Nicky O’Donovan for Pa Walsh (56), Paudie McCarthy for Robbie Buckley (59), Michael Troy for Jamie Troy (59).

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Mark McGrath; Sean Bourke, Jason Seward, Kieran Bourke; Darren Faoley, Tadhg De Burca, Paudie O’Rourke; Edmond O’Halloran, Aidan Trihy; Declan Allen, Sean Fleming, Colm Faherty; Cillian O’Keeffe, John Prendergast, Paddy Prendergast.

Subs: Paul O’Connor for Sean Fleming (ht), Paudie Nugent for Kieran Bourke (38), Gavin Dower foer Aidan Trihy (49).

Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship

Ballinameela’s goals beats Geraldines Ballinameela ..................3-6; Geraldines ....................1-10.

THE defining moments in this replayed Western Intermediate Football Final at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening came in the 43rd minutes when sub Rob Shine and full forward Brendan Phelan raised green flags in the town end goal to forge Ballinameela into a 3-6 to 1-7 lead when trailing by a point to Kieran Cotter’s charges.

Geraldines were well in the game at this stage and, indeed, subsequently when they held the winners scoreless for the next seventeen minutes and added 0-3 themselves but couldn’t acquire an all important second goal.

This was Ballinameela’s sixth Western Title win in this grade following on previous successes in 1979, 2003, 2007, 2009 and 2012. They now qualify to meet Eastern Champions Bonmahon in the County Final, a team that last won this title in 1994 when they defeated An Rinn by 2-7 to 1-5.

Last Saturday’s encounter was of a much higher standard than the tension filled drawn game and it must also be said that it was a very sporting game that provided good entertainment for both sets of rival fans and interested neutrals. On receipt of the cup, Ballinameela dedicated the win to the late John Joe Maher, father of well known Ballinameela goalie James Maher and uncle of one of Geraldines key players, Jerome Maher whom to both families the Observer extends its sincere sympathy.

The game was played at a

lively pace from the off and after just three minutes, Geraldines were awarded a penalty when Stevie Kenefick was hauled down on receipt of a pass from the once again influential Liam O’Connell.

Aidan Dwyer’s spot kick was well saved in the town end goal by James McGrath but the experienced Ger O’Donovan was quickest to react to the rebound to raise the first flag of the evening, and a green one at that.

Aidan Dwyer added a point from play in the seventh minute and it was all of ten minutes before Ballinameela opened their account via a similar score by their top marksman, Tom Curran.

Exchanges were keenly contested during the next seven minutes before Curran pointed again, this time from a placed ball, with Aidan Dwyer achieving similarly to leave the score 1-2 to 0-2 with nineteen minutes on the clock. The final was level for the first of its five occasions two minutes later when a very good team move put Tom Curran through for a green flag in the country end and Ballinameela shot into the lead for the first time, courtesy of a Brendan Phelan 26th minute score following on good support play by Tom Curran and Shane Flavin.

Geraldines finished the half the stronger with a 28th minute point by Ed Donovan and a lead point by Steven Kennefick after a good run forward by Stevie Hally and assistance by Ger O’Donovan.

Kieran Curran’s charges restarted the livelier with

points by Shane Flavin (f) and midfielder Lorcan Looby edging the winners in front by the 33rd minute but this was reversed in the same amount of time through scores by Eamonn Mernin, who was a scoring threat throughout, and a text book ‘45’ from Aidan Dwyer. A Tom Curran pointed free in the 39th minute levelled matters for the fifth and final time before Mernin, once more, gave the Gers the initiative with his second score from play.

A lively game became livelier in the 42nd minute when Geraldines had a very good goal chance in the Country end, and, as if stung into action at the thought of conceding again, Ballinameela swarmed up the field and Tom Curran supplied Rob Shine for what can only be described as a rasper of a goal which would do more than justice to paid professionals in a different code.

The ball was only kicked out when Ballinameela attacked again and a second goal, this time by Brendan Phelan decided one’s mind that the cup was heading to his house after the game. It didn’t decide it for the Gers, though, and, even if they were trailing by 3-6 to 1-7, they fought their way back into contention. Usually it’s an experienced player that leads the way but in this case it was minor player Liam O’Connell, who raised white flags in the 44th and in the 46th minutes to leave just one kick of the ball between the teams on a scoreline of 3-6 to 1-9.The winner’s were kept scoreless throughout the final quarter,

The four Phelan Brothers who played with Ballinameela Brian, Brendan, Kevin and Micky with their dad Micheál.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Ballinameela's Captain Kevin Phelan holds the Cup High following the presentation by Eddie Cunningham, Chairman Western GAA Board in the replay of the Radley Engineering sponsored Western Intermediate Football Final in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] as the Gers threw everything at their opposition to get back on level terms. One point and two goal scoring opportunities went a begging in the final ten minutes and their sole return on the board was a 52nd minute Aidan Dwyer pointed free.

Ballinameela were wide from a free in the 61st minute and under increasing pressure, they picked up a black card when John Harrington fouled Stevie Hally but time ran out for a gallant Geraldines side, the concession of the two 43rd minute goals, the main reason they exited the championship.

Ballinameela kicked eleven wides compared to four for their opponents, which made life that little bit more difficult for them in the final quarter.

The winners were well served in defence with three McGrath brothers well supported by Colin Walsh, Micheal Shine and team captain Kevin Phelan. Their hard working midfield pairing Lorcan Looby and Brian Phelan were in the engine room of their efforts throughout. Shane Flavin popped up everywhere around the field while Tom Curran and Brendan Phelan led the attack with good support from

Micheal and Cian Culloo, Jim Curran and subs Rob Shine, Paul Curran and Mikey Phelan.

Geraldines were closer to winning than the 0-2 difference suggests and their six defenders, though conceding the three goals confined the winners to three points from play. Matty O’Brien and Mikey O’Brien got through an amount of work around the centre of the field while all of their six forwards scored from play with the industrious Peter Coughlan also playing his part when introduced.

Ballinameela ‘s Top Three: Tom Curran, Kevin Phelan, Lorcan Looby.

Geraldines top Three: Stephen Hally, Liam O Connell, Eamonn Mernin.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Tom Curran.

Number of Scorers: Ballinameela: 5. Geraldines: 6.

Scores from Play: Ballinameela: 3-3. Geraldines: 17.

Frees For: Ballinameela: 12.

Geraldines: 21.

Wides: Ballinameela: 11.

Geraldines: 4.

Score of the Match: Ballinameela’s 43rd minute goal, engineered by Tom Curran and executed by Rob Shine.

Scorers: Ballinameela: Tom Curran 1-3 (2f), Brendan Phelan 1-1, Rob Shine 1-0, Shane Flavin

Ballinameela who beat the Geraldines in the replay of the Radley Engineering sponsored Western Intermediate Football Final in Fraher Field.

0-1f, Lorcan Looby 0-1.

Geraldines: Aidan Dwyer, 0-4, (2f, 1’45’), Ger O’Donovan 1-0, Eamonn Mernin and Liam O’Connell 0-2 each, Ed Donovan and Steven Kennefick 0-1 each.

Ballinameela: James McGrath; Jason McGrath, Colin Walsh, Micheal Shine; Stevie McGrath, Kevin Phelan, Shane Flavin; Brian Phelan, Lorcan Looby; John Harrington, Tom Curran, Cian Culloo; Jim Curran, Brendan Phelan, Micheal Culloo.

Subs: Rob Shine for Shane Flavin

(37), Paul Curran for Cian Culloo (49), Mikey Phelan for Jim Curran (59).

Geraldines: Ricky Fitzgerald, Steven Fitzgerald, Jerome Maher; Johnny Healy, Brendan Dwyer, Stevie Hally; Ed Donovan, Mikey O’Brien; Steven Kennefick, Aidan Dwyer, Matty O’Brien; Liam O’Connell, Eamonn Mernin, Ger O’Donovan.

Subs: Peter Coughlan for Mikey O’Brien (44).

Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane).

Ballinameel's Jim Curran in possession against Geraldines Steven Fitzgerald during the replay of the Radley Engineering sponsored Western Intermediate Football Final in Fraher Field.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

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JJ Kavanagh and Sons Division 1 Minor Hurling County Final

Dominant Cois Bhride offers Ballygunner a second chance Cois Bhride ………….2-17; Ballyguner …………...4-11.

A HUGE support from Tallow and Knockanore travelled to Walsh Park last Saturday for this eagerly awaited County Minor Hurling Final in the hope of seeing the Cois Bhride team win their first Minor ‘A’ Hurling title since the club was founded in 2001.

These ambitions looked all set to be realised entering the final quarter with the Western side leading by 2-13 to 1-8 and also in the 58th minute when they had regained a 03 lead at 2-16 to 3-10 after the Gunners had drawn level four minutes earlier.

However, following a pointed free by Peter Hogan on the call of normal time and then a goal by the same player from a long range free which gave Stephen Frampton’s charges the lead for the first time since the 28th minute, it took a pointed ‘65’

by Ryan Grey with the second last puck of the ball in the 63rd minute to earn the best team by far on the day a second bite of the cherry.

Make no mistake about it, this was a golden chance for Cois Bhride to capture Corn Tadhg Breathnach against a Ballygunner team, whose challenge never ignited. It took a brace of goals in the 49th and in the 54th minutes against the run of play by Patrick Lambe and Alex Molloy to bring Ballygunner into title winning contention and, credit them, they almost pipped their superior on the day opponents at the finish line.

Arguably, the best player on view, Darragh Buckley

opened the scoring in the second minute from a Kelvyn O’Farrell pass but with Peter Hogan not being marked tightly, the Ballygunner ace levelled the tie in the fifth minute. Alex Molloy who started instead of the listed Todd Loughnane was very prominent in the first quarter and as early as the 6th minute he provided the sliotar for Harry Ruddle to rattle the net in the city end goal. Ryan Grey, who finished the hour with an impressive tally of 0-12 (9f, 1’65’) pointed his first free, following which Cois Bhride received a major boost on the scoreboard.

Wing back, Cathal Geary, who had an outstanding game throughout, picked out Darragh Buckley in the tenth minute, who in turn fed the sliotar to Ian Beecher and the number 13 cleverly stepped inside his marker before finishing to the net, 1-2 to 1-1 in favour of his side.

The Gunners Michael Mahony (f) levelled matters in the 13th minute and Darragh Buckley had a good goal chance before Peter Hogan pointed at the other end after being blocked down well initially by an alert Jake Beecher. Darragh Buckley placed Kelvvn O’Farrell for a well taken point and one felt at this stage if Ryan Grey was placed at full forward, he would capitalise well from the amount of ball heading in that direction. Level at 1-3 each, Cois Bhride came well on top in general play but they weren’t turning this possession into scores. Ryan Grey (f) and Michael Mahony traded points by the 25th

minute and against the run of play, Ballygunner shot into the lead at 1-5 to 1-4 courtesy of a Mark Mullally strike.

John Paul Lucey levelled matters for the fifth time in the 28th minute and two late first half Ryan Grey scores, now in a more forward position, had Neil Moore’s charges two ahead at the short whistle.

Cois Bhride’s second quarter dominance was witnessed by the moving of Ballygunner’s key player Peter Hogan from number 14 to number 11 and subsequently to midfield in an attempt to get their team into the game.

Ryan Grey was on the edge of the square on the restart and after just six seconds he won a free from a Jordan Henley delivery which Grey duly pointed within thirty seconds on the clock. He repeated the act in both the 32nd and the 35th minutes, interrupted only by a Peter Hogan point from play on receipt of the sliotar from Patrick Lambe, 1-10 to 1-6.

The Westerners’ third quarter dominance really came to life in the 37th minute when a darting run by Kelvyn O’Farrell placed Ian Beecher for his second green flag and a fine strike it was too. In the same minute, Ryan Grey pointed a free and Cois Bhride looked comfortable at 2-11 to 1-6. Peter Hogan was fighting a lone cause at this stage and he pointed a ‘65’ in the 40th minute. A contender for score of the match was produced two minutes later when a quick Jake Beecher free to Ian Beecher was deliverd to Kelvyn O’Farrell, who struck his second point

over the city end crossbar.

Cois Bhride were defending well up to this point, 2-12 to 1-7 but after Hogan and Grey traded pointed frees and Chris Thomas pointed for Ballygunner with a goal on, Michael Mahony put Patrick Lambe through for both that much needed goal and a morale boosting score.

Peter Hogan added a 51st minute point, 2-13 to 2-10 as the momentum was swinging the Gunners’ way. This was verified three minutes later when Alex Molloy ran all the way from midfield to plant the sliotar in the net in the Keane’s Road end which levelled the match for the sixth time and the first in the second moiety.

Cois Bhride were being asked a serious question and they answered it very positively when they struck three unanswered points between the 54th and the 58th minutes via Ryan Grey (0-2f) and by substitute Ed O’Neill, just on the field, from a Dylan Mangan pass to establish a three point lead with time running out, 2-16 to 3-10.

Peter Hogan decided to point a close in free in the 60th minute but one minute later and two points off the mark, he dropped in a further free which deceived one and all in defence to end up in the goal and to give his team the lead at the most opportune time and one which looked most unlikely fifteen minutes earlier.

Cois Bhride’s quality brought them back down the field and a Darragh Buckley goal scoring opportunity was followed by a Ryan Grey

Cois Bhride who drew with Ballygunner in the Co. Final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Minor A Hurling Championship at Walsh Park.

Cois Bhride's Darragh Mulcahy with the sliotar against Ballygunner's Harry Ruddle during the Co. Final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Minor A Hurling Championship in Walsh Park. pointed ‘65’ to send the final to a replay.

There are good placed ball players that don’t deliver at times under pressure but the ice cold Grey was unerring despite the barracking he received when taking the ‘65’ from the stand which reflected very poorly on the Ballygunner club. The replay should be well worth a visit.

Cois Bhride’s Top Three: Darragh Buckley, Jordan Henley, Ryan Grey.

Ballygunner’s Top Three: Peter Hogan, Alex Molloy, Michael Mahony.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Darragh Buckley.

Number of Scorers: Cois Bhride 6. Ballygunner 7.

Scores from Play: Cois Bhride 2-7. Ballygunner 3-7.

Frees For: Cois Bhride 17.

Ballygunner : 15.

Wides: Cois Bhride 8.

Ballygunner 5.

Score of the Match: Alex Molloy’s goal, from his run from midfield in the 54th minute for Ballygunner.

Scorers – Cois Bhride: Ryan Grey 0-12 (9f,1’65’), Ian Beecher 2-0, Kelvyn O’Farrell 0-2, Darragh Buckley, John Paul Lucey and Ed O’Neill 0-1 each.

Ballygunner: Peter Hogan 17 (1-2f, 1’65’), Harry Ruddle, Patrick Lambe and Alex Molloy 10 each, Michael Mahony 0-2 (1f), Mark Molloy and Chris Thomas 001 each.

Cois Bhride: Davy Tobin; Robbie Geary, Jake Beecher,

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Darragh Mulcahy; Padraig Roche, Jake Neville, Cathal Geary; Jordan Henley, John Paul Lucey; Dylan Mangan, Ryan Grey, Kelvyn O’Farrell; Ian Beecher, Ed. Hynes, Darragh Buckley. Sub: Ed. O’Neill for Dylan Mangan (54).

Ballygunner: Darragh O’Keeffe; Cathal Ryan, David Cullinane, Darragh Hogan; Shane Hannon, Gus Flynn, Nicky Byrne; Mark Mullally, Billy O’Sullivan; Ales Molloy, Patrick Lambe, Michael Mahony; Harry Ruddle, Peter Hogan, Christopher Thomas. Subs: Michael Smith for Cathal Ryan (43), Ollie Sharp and Todd Loughnane for Christopher Thomas and Patrick Lambe.

Referee: Michael O’Brien (Portlaw).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Local Bar Western Junior ‘B’ Hurling Final

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

Brickeys regain Western Junior Hurling title Brickey Rangers ……2-10; Shamrocks ……………2-7.

BRICKEYS were deserving winners of this Western Junior ‘B’ Hurling Title in the curtain raiser at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon against a Shamrocks side that started well but faded after the break. One local Gael believes that playing the extra man in defence is rapidly spreading a virus on our game and that it is taking away from the quality of hurling in matches. Well, whither or which, both teams implemented this tactic on Sunday last but it didn’t overly take away from the enjoyment of the action with a good attendance present for this final.

Shamrocks started the brighter with their midfielder Chris Murphy recording a brace of pointed frees inside eight minutes. David Ryan opened Brickeys account on receipt of the sliotar from a quick free by the alert Niall Collins. Brickeys were almost in for a goal in the tenth minute when a terrific catch

by Tadhg Tobin was offloaded

to Laurence Houihan and he fairly rattled the crossbar in the town end. Collins levelled proceedings from play shortly after but Shamrocks were back in front in the 18th minute when Ed O’Neill’s first time stoke off the sod gave James Cooney no chance of saving at the other end of the field.

The Shamrocks increased their lead to 1-3 to 0-2 from a Jamie Murphy 21st minute point but Brickeys finished the half the stronger and scores

by Laurence Houlihan, Kevin McCarthy (f) and Niall Collins left just the minimum the difference at the short whistle at 1-3 to 0-5.

Shamrocks came out for the second half a different side as their fitness was once again called into question.

Brickeys completely took over the game and with normal time elapsed they had won this period by 2-5 to 0-4.

Chris Murphy pointed immediately on the restart but Brickeys assumed control on the scoreboard with points by Davy Ryan, Niall Collins 0-2

(1f) and Kevin McCarthy (f) to establish a 0-2 advantage at 0-9 to 1-4.

One of Shamrocks’ best player’s Ed O’Neill, who came on as a substitute in the Minor ‘A’ final the previous day and scored a point, repeated the feat here.

Shamrocks missed a goal scoring chance at the call of the third quarter but an important point by Chris Murphy from a free in the 49th minute levelled proceedings for the third time at 1-6 to 0-9.

Conor Walsh had been introduced during the second moiety and he repaid the selectors for their foresight when he scored a dead ringer of Ed O’Neill’s earlier goal with ten minutes left on the clock to send his team into what would prove to be a permanent lead. Shamrocks reduced the margin to 0-2 but Brickeys, who were on top throughout the second half, closed out the game with a 52nd minute Tadhg Tobin point and a second goal in the 58th minute from the man who made all the difference,

Conor Walsh.

Shamrocks centre back Tom O’Neill picked up a red card in the 59th minute with a Brickey player fortunate not to join him, while credit Shamrocks, in a game that lasted 66 minutes, Jamie Murphy goaled in the 63rd minute from a close in free and they contested until the final whistle but, as regards the second half, it was a question of too little too late from the Seamroga.

However, it was one of their best championships in this grade for some time while the Brickeys, who won this title previously in 2011 when beating Glen Rovers, will now contest the County decider against last year’s beaten finalists Dunhill in Walsh Park this Saturday.

In an enjoyable encounter, Brickeys received good displays from such as Jordan Whelan Veale, Eoghan Drea, Kevin McCarthy, Niall Collins, Davy Ryan, Ian and Conor Walsh while Shamrocks were best served by such as Ed O’Neill, Chris and Jamie

Eddie Cunningham, Chairman Western GAA Board and Helena Byrne, Local Bar (Sponsor) presents the Junior B Hurling Cup to the Brickey's Captain, Eoghan Drea. included is Eoghan's son Harry.

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Murphy, Tom O’Neill, Bernie Kelleher, Tom Baldwin and Liam Dalton when introduced in the second half.

Brickeys Top Three: Jordan Whelan Veale, Niall Collins, Kevin McCarthy.

Shamrocks Top Three: Ed O’Neill, Chris Murphy, Nat Smith.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Jordan Whelan Veale.

Number of Scorers: Brickeys 6. Shamrocks 4.

Scores from Play: Brickeys 2-7. Shamrocks 1-4.

Frees For: Brickeys 15.

Shamrocks 8.

Wides: Brickeys 4.

Shamrocks 9.

Score of the Match: Jamie Murphy’s goal for Shamrocks from a close in free in front of a crowded goal line in the 63rd minute.

Scorers – Brickeys: Conor Walsh 2-0, Niall Collins 0-4 (1f), David Ryan 0-2, Kevin McCarthy 0-2f, Laurence Houlihan and Tadhg Tobin 0-1 each.

Shamrocks: Chris Murphy 0-4 (3f), Ed O’Neill 1-1, Jamie Murphy 1-1f, Bernie Kelleher 0-1.

Brickeys: James Cooney; Richard Halpin, Eoghan Drea, Darren Cooney; Jordan Whelan Veale, Kevin McCarthy, Ray Landers; Niall Collins, Ian Walsh; Mark Scanlon, David Ryan, Micheal Gee; Tadhg Tobin,

Laurence Houlihan, Gavin Flynn.

Subs: Conor Walsh for Gavin Flynn (40), Olan Casey for Davy Ryan (50), Paul Veale for Tadhg Tobin (59), Nigel Whelan for Darren Cooney (60), Shamrocks: Liam Murphy; Nat Smith, Tom Baldwin, Diarmuid Ahearne; John Baldwin, Tom O’Neill, Mike O’Neill; Chris Murphy, Sean Murphy; Alan Kelly, Jody O’Neill, Bernie Kelleher; Ed O’Neill, Jamie Murphy, Keegan O’Farrell. Subs: Liam Dalton for Keegan O’Farrell (42), Sean O’Neill for Alan Kelly (47), Pat Murphy for Jody O’Neill (53), Mike Smith for Chris Murphy (inj. 63).

Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside).

Brickeys who beat the Shamrocks in the Local Bar sponsored Western Junior B Hurling Final in Fraher Field.

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Shamrocks beaten by the Brickeys in the Local Bar sponsored Western Junior B Hurling Final in Fraher Field.

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County Bord na nOg Under-16 County hurling Finals (SPONSORED BY: WATERFORD GAA SUPPORTERS CLUB – DUBLIN BRANCH) All roads lead to Walsh Park this Saturday, as the eagerly awaited U-16 Co. hurling Championship Finals take centre stage with the deciders in all four divisions going ahead.

The programme is as follows:10.30 a.m. Div. 4 St. Saviours v Ardmore Ref: Gavin Whelan.

11.45 a.m. Div. 3 Ballyduff

Upper v St. Mollerans Ref: Nicky O'Toole.

1.15 p.m. Div 1 De La Salle v Mt. Sion Ref: Alan Kissane.

2.30 p.m. Div. 2 Naomh Carthaigh v Clonea Ref: Des O'Leary.

Please Note: EXTRATIME will be played in the event of a draw Here’s wishing all teams the very best of luck, we look forward to an entertaining days hurling, and please come along to show your support.

Clonea U-8 and U-10 girls who took part in Roanmore Camogie Blitz on Saturday, 10th October, 2015.

This Week’s Championship Previews

Ballinameela seeks immediate return to Senior Grade JJ Kavanagh County Intermediate Football Championship Final Bunmahon v Ballinameela Saturday, October 17th in Fraher Field at 7.30 p.m.

RELEGATED from the top tier after losing the relegation play off to Ardmore last year, Western champions, Ballinameela will be aiming to achieve a fourth County Intermediate football title and an Instant return to the Senior grade when they play Eastern Champions in the Fraher Field this Saturday evening, the 17th October at 7.30 pm.

Ballinameela seem to be hitting form at the right time of the year and in having time to improve their fitness levels, they will enter this encounter with a good chance of reaching their goal. Talking of

goals, Ballinameela have scored fifteen of them to date with their three green flags last weekend getting them over the line against their neighbours, Geraldines.

Going on their record in the Intermediate grade in recent years, they will start as favourites to win on Saturday with the ‘home’ venue of the Fraher Field an added plus to their title ambitions.

This year is Bunmahon’s 21st anniversary of their only win in this grade when they defeated An Rinn by 2-7 to 1-5 back in 1994. In some quarters, they were surprise Eastern winners against a Portlaw team that almost pipped Brickeys at the post in last year’s final.

Some of their team won County Under 21’B’ Championship medals with St. Marys this year when they beat ther Brickeys in a replay

in the Fraher Field.

John Fenton, John Roche, Niall Queally and Fionn Buckley are the mainstay of Bunmahon’s defence with Micheal Harney the leader of the team from midfield.

Shane Dwan scored 2-3 at full forward against Portlaw but one feels he will require more support in the scoring stakes if the seasiders are going to realise their ambition to play Senior football in 2016.

They placed their team well in the Eastern final, leaving plenty space up front for Shane Dwan to be effective and no doubt, they will have their homework done on Ballinameela after having the opportunity to see them in action last weekend.

This could prove to be one of the better football games of the year.

Forecast : Ballinameela.

Brickeys seeks Junior ‘B’ title JJ Kavanagh County Junior ‘B’ Hurling Final Dunhill v Brickeys in Walsh Park Sunday, October 18th at 2 p.m.

DEFEATED finalists in 2011, Brickeys return to the same venue on Sunday, attempting to beat last year’s defeated finalists Dunhill and add the County title to the Western Cup, won against Shamrocks at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. Brickeys

were deserving winners last Sunday and that outing will have stood to them when they face the Eastern Champions. The Bushy Park men are a well balanced team and up front, they are likely to start two goal hero Conor Walsh on this occasion. They also possess two fine dead ball strikers in Neil Collins and Kevin McCarthy with such as Eoghan Drea, Jordan Whelan Veale, Mark Scanlon, David Ryan and Tadhg Tobin all expected to lead their drive for success.

Dunhill were beaten by Kilgobinet last year by 2-12 to 2-11 after trailing by 2-10 to 0-9 with 52 minutes on the clock.

There lies one reason why they will be all out to win on Sunday and another is that they, like their neighbours, Fenor, will be wanting to host a cup for the winter of 2015.

They will be looking to such as Noel Murphy,Paul Doyle, Eoghan Queally, Michael Smalle and John Walsh to achieve this.

Forecast: Brickeys.

JJ Kavanagh Senior Football play-off Ballinacourty v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in Fraher Field Friday October 16th at 8pm LOCAL Gaels will not be enticed to attend a potentially freezing Fraher Field this Friday

evening for a meaningless play off game between Ballinacourty and Clashmore to sort placings in Group 1 before the knockout stages. The only winner here will be the Oil man.

Western GAA Results RESULTS Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Final: Modeligo 0-19; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 09

Local Bar Junior B Hurling Final: Brickey Rangers 2-10; Shamrocks 2-7 Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Final Replay: Ballinameela 3-6; Geraldines 1-10

JJ Kavanagh and Sons Senior Football Championship

Ardmore to contest quarter-finals Ardmore ………………2-9; Rathgormack ………1-11.

A late goal by Rathgormack substitute Brian Fogarty at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening wasn’t enough to deprive Ardmore of a place in this year’s Senior Football Championship quarter finals.

The key score for Ardmore was a pointed free by Seamus Keating in the 59th minute which left 0-4 the difference between the sides.

Fogarty was introduced also in the 59th minute and in the final action three minutes later he finished the size 5 to the net in a crowded goalmouth.

In many respects, Rathgormack shouldn’t have had to depend on any late scores as they were the better team for most of the second half and with 52 minutes played they led by 0-11 to 16 against an off form Ardmore outfit. However, in the space of six minutes, the seasiders recovered to score an unanswered 1-3 and this is the reason why they are now in the last eight in the championship.

Refereed by Tom Dee, who won Senior Football championship medals with Rathgormack in the 1990’s, Ardmore started the game well with team captain and Man of the Match Kenny Murphy kicking two early points, replied to by Ronan Crotty in the seventh minute.

Richard Carroll came on for the injured Thomas Conway on ten minutes for the winners and, following an early miss, Tommy Power pointed a 14th minute free to extend their lead to 0-3 to 0-1.

Following the score of the match by county minor, Conor Murray for Rathgormack, Kenny Murphy was upended in the penalty area on receipt of a pass from Richie Hennessy in the 22nd minute and James Kennedy cooly finished to the net to put Ardmore firmly in the driving seat. However, they failed to drive home their advantage and points by Paul Drohan (f) and Michael Curry left just 02 the difference at the break on a score of 1-3 to 0-4.

Rathgormack returned the much livelier of the two teams

Referee Tom Dee (John Mitchels) pictured with team captains Ronan Cahill (Rathgormack) and Kenny Murphy (Ardmore). and they were responsible for four of the next five scores to take a 40th minute lead. A Michael Curry pointed free, a second Conor Murray score and a brace from Jason Gleeson all contributed to this with a solitary reply of a Seamus Keating ‘45’ mixed in between, 0-8 to 1-4.

Keating certainly wasn’t letting the side down and after a driving run by Kenny Murphy, not his first, he levelled matters for the second time with a point from play. After further good work

by Conor O’Shea and Murphy, the influential James Kennedy regained the lead momentarily for the winners before Rathgormack enjoyed a purple scoring patch with unanswered points by Brendan Behan, Conor Murray and Paul Drohan, all from play.

A head by 0-11 to 1-6, Rathgormack looked likely winners at this stage but Ardmore received a new lease of life when Kenny Murphy, in the 53rd minute, placed minor player Michael O’Neill for a hard earned goal in the country end, with the initiative once more in the Ardmore court. The experienced Declan and Seamus Prendergast attacked immediately, sensing the time was

right to nail the game and they placed Seamus Keating for his third score.

It was all Ardmore at this stage, and Murphy put James Kennedy in on goal for another effort, which was brilliantly saved by Padraig Hunt in the Rathgormack goal at the expense of a white flag, 2-8 to 0-11. The winners didn’t realise it then but Seamus Keating’s 59th minute point was crucial to their team’s victory as following a further Ardmore goal attempt by Michael O’Neill, with an offload to one of two other players in a better position an option, Brian Fogarty’s green flag in the 62nd minute left just the minimum between the teams. A draw would probably have been a fair result but Ardmore would still have qualified for the quarterfinals on better points’ difference. Rathgormack’s Senior status is safe for another year and with their young side a year older in 2016, they will be hoping to regroup for a better run in the new championship.

Ardmore’s Top Three: Kenny Murphy, Seamus Keating, James Kennedy.

Rathgormack’s Top Three: Conor Murray, Jamie Kirwan, Liam Mulligan.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Kenny Murphy.

Number of Scorers: Ardmore 5. Rathgormack 7.

Scores from Play: Ardmore 1-6. Rathgormack 1-9.

Frees For: Ardmore 12.

Rathgormack : 19.

Wides: Ardmore 5.

Rathgormack 11.

Score of the Match: Conor Murray’s 21st minute point for Rathgormack.

Scorers – Ardmore: James Kennedy 1-2, Seamus Keating 0-4(1f, 1 ‘45’), Michael O’Neill 1-0, Kenny Murphy 0-2, Tommy Power 0-1f.

Rathgormack: Brian Fogarty 1-0, Conor Murray 0-3, Jason Gleeson 0-2, Paul Drohan 0-2 (1f), Michael Curry 0-2 (1f), Ronasn Crotty and Brendan Behan 0-1 each.

Ardmore: Sean Barron; Cathal Hennessy, Declan Prendergast, Thomas Conway; Niall Hennessy, Seamus Prendergast, Richie Hennessy; Wayne Hennessy, Seamus Keating; David Gartland, Kenny Murphy, James Kennedy; Thomas Power, Conor O’Shea, Michael O’Neill. Subs: Richard Carroll for Thomas Conway (inj.

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Rathgormack: Padraig Hunt; Michael Crotty, Jamie Kirwan, Liam Mulligan; Brendan Behan, Cathal Crouch.

William Hahassey; Ronan Cahill, Jason Gleeson; Ronan Crotty, Jason Curry, Michael Curry; Paul Drohan, Conor Murray, Conor Walsh. Subs: Brian Fogarty and Liam Walsh for Jason Gleeson and Jason Curry.

Referee: Tom Dee (John Mitchels).

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COUNTY SENIOR HURLING FINAL

Tallow club officer Kate Ryan, PRO left and Liam Ó Maolcathaigh, Chairman (on right), pictured with former club great Tom McSweeney (in centre) father of current team manager Terence. Tom won County hurling medals in the Junior (1982), the Intermediate (1974) and the Senior (1980) grades during his playing days.

Former Tallow great Mickey Curley pictured walking his grandchild Leighton Gildea along with brother Johnny in the town last Sunday morning. Mickey who won three senior hurling medals with the club in 1980, 1984 and 1985. Johnny was a valued team selector in those years.

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Tallow players left to right: Pat McCarthy, Kenneth Kearney, Shaun O’Sullivan and Rob O’Sullivan, who is unfortunately out injured this year.

Hurling Fans, can you spare some change please? Pictured are members of Nadine's Cancer Battle fundraising team who, along with Derek McGrath and Dan Shanahan, will have a Bucket Collection at this year’s Senior Hurling Final, in aid of Nadine's Cancer Battle. Nadine Ouajjitt Flynn of Kill, Co. Waterford is 17 months old and fighting Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nervous system. Please support if you can! Pictured L-R: Keith Flynn, Derek McGrath, Michael Casey, Elaine Whittle, Dan Shanahan, Breda Flynn, Neil Flynn.

J. J. Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling Semi-Final

Champions overcome strong Fourmilewater challenge Ballygunner …………1-16; Fourmilewater ………1-12.

COUNTY Champions Ballygunner qualified for their 13th county Hurling final since Millennium year with a deserving 0-4 win against a Fourmilewater side that gave as much as they could at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening.

Short the services of Pauric Mahony and Wayne Hutchinson this year, Ballygunner are still a very difficult team to beat as they always seem to have an extra iron in the fire when called on to close out a game.

It took Fourmilewater, though ready and prepared for the daunting Ballygunner challenge a full half hour to come to grips with their opposition and but for a well worked goal in the 30th minute, they would have gone in trailing by 1-7 to 0-4 at the break.

No doubt, Tallow Hurling folk in an attendance that paid €3,950 would have left the Shadon venue under no illusions of the task that lies ahead of them in Walsh Park this Sunday as the Gunners are a polished team that will be most difficult to separate from the News and Star Cup.

The Gunners led by 0-5 to 0-2 at the end of the first quarter with Brian O’Sullivan on free taking duty striking 0-3, goalie Stephen O’Keeffe a similar score from long distance and Shane O’Sullivan their only point from play following a mistake in the Fourmile defence. The Ballymac men who started without the injured Liam Lawlor and Michael O’Gorman and as transpired a not fully recovered Jamie Barron, had just 0-2 (1f, 1 ‘65’) to show after fifteen minutes but they then improved somewhat with further

Gleeson frees to close the gap to 0-6 to 0-4 after 21 minutes.

The first key score arrived on 27 minutes when Billy O’Keeffe struck a perfect pass to minor player Peter Hogan who used both his speed and his striking power to give Stephen Ryan no chance of saving a bullet in the country end goal. That was that many thought but credit Fourmile, Conor Gleeson and Maurice O’Gorman combined to send Craig Guiry in for a similar score three minutes later, which he did well to convert

with the little amount of room available to him to score.

Compared to the semi-final at the same venue last year, the lights remained on when turned on this time round as only three points separated the teams at the short whistle.

Fair play to Fourmile, they didn’t fold in a second half that the Gunners won by just 0-9 to 0-8. The dual club started brightly and despite a Conor Gleeson effort hitting the upright, a pointed ‘65’ by the same player and a trademark Seamus Lawlor score left just the minimum between

the teams at 1-7 to 1-6 with 35 minutes played. A wide on both sides was followed by a see saw points game with Brian O’Sullivan 0-2f, David Sullivan and Billy O’Keeffe raising flags for the winners and Diarmuid Wall, the minute he was introduced, and Conor Gleeson, 0-2 (1f) doing likewise for the Western team to leave the score 1-11 to 1-9 with ten minutes remaining.

Though the margin between the teams was narrow, Ballygunner always looked in control and they confirmed this by outscoring

Fourmile by 0-5 to 0-3 in the time remaining. Stephen O’Keeffe (F), Brian O’Sullivan, 0-2 (1f), Shane O’Sullivan and Barry O’Sullivan all worked the scoreboard with Craig Guiry, Jamie Barron and Gearoid Hearn replying from play as their team justifiably confirmed themselves as a top four club.

Both teams scored 1-6 from play in a game that didn’t ignite at any stage but Ballygunner will be satisfied with a semi-final job done ahead of defending their crown against Tallow.

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J. J. Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling Final

Tallow Senior hurlers seek fifth County title Tallow - v - Ballygunner Sunday, October 18th at Walsh Park at 4.00 p.m.

MANY followers of the game may not have predicted it at the start of the year, but Tallow’s Senior Hurlers return to this year’s County Final after a short break of four years. The Bridesiders are in this decider on merit alone as their performances throughout the year bears testimony too. Bar a small blip in their Group game against Fourmilewater, Terence McCarthy’s charges have done everything that has been asked of them to date and they enter Sunday’s encounter as worthy representatives from the West.

Tulach an Iarainn had qualified for the knock-out stages of the championship before their last two games, both of which they lost, the first to Fourmilewater by 1-13 to 0-15 and then to Ballygunner by 0-20 to 0-16.

However, it was in their previous three games that the far West side performed when required, starting with a draw against De La Salle on the 8th May, thanks to a late goal

by Paul O’Brien.

Thomas Ryan (Tallow)

David O’Brien (Tallow)

James Murray (Tallow)

Brian O’Sullivan (Ballygunner)

Stephen O’Keeffe (Ballygunner)

Shane O’Sullivan (Ballygunner)

Sunday’s finalists proved that this hard earned point was no flash in the pan when they beat Ballyduff in Lismore by 2-15 to 1-13 with Jordan Henley the star of the show and then, on the resumption of the championship, they got the better of Abbeyside by 2-13 to 1-11 at the same venue. Moving on to the quarter finals and the Bridesiders scored two late goals against Dungarvan to win by 3-13 to 0-18 with another minor player, Ryan Grey grabbing the goals inside a minute.

On to a packed Fraher Field then for the local derby semi-final against Ballyduff and after a slow start and a pressurised finale to the hour, they guaranteed their name on the County Final programme on foot of a 0-1 vic-

tory on a scoreline of 1-14 to 0-16. The big step now for all concerned is to enter the County decider with the belief of winning it and so avoid a déjà vu from 2011.

Shaun O’Sullivan has enjoyed a solid year between the posts and he will be further tested on Sunday. The Tallow defence concedes little and the experience of the O’Brien brothers, David and team captain Mark and Kenneth Kearney at number 4 will aid their title winning ambitions. A rejuvenated James Murray is in the central of defence with youth and speed beside him on one side in Jordan Henley and more serious experience on the other in Aidan Kearney.

Kieran Geary is a hard working midfielder while beside him, Paul O’Brien is a

key and wholehearted performer with his efforts from start to finish always consistent for his team. Thomas Ryan is in a rich vein of form this championship and, no doubt, attempts will be made to curb this from the outset, the result of which will have a major bearing on the destination of the News and Star Cup. Ryan Grey has been a revelation, possessing a wise head on young shoulders and he is an option from placed balls which has been utilised to good effect in games thus far.

William Henley is hurling out of his skin this year and he is a regular contributor on the scoreboard while Evan Sheehan is a natural and skilful hurler as you will find and he can be a match winner in his own right.

Bob McCarthy also has an eye for the posts, while Paul Kearney could get the selectorial nod on this occasion with others such as Shane Feeney, Michael Curley and Jake Neville also in line for some game time.

THE FINAL OUTCOME Following both semi-finals, Ballygunner will be installed as favourites to retain their crown. Despite the absence of two of their key hurlers in recent years, other have stepped into their shoes in the role of leaders like Philip Mahony, David Sullivan, Barry Coughlan and Brian O’Sullivan. Ian Kenny and Shane Walsh hurled very well in the backline against Fourmilewater with Brian O’Sullivan and Peter Hogan the stars in attack. It’s a mystery why Stephen Power isn’t

getting more game time but he is a handy player to have on the bench as are others such as Tim O’Sullivan, David Walsh and Conor Sheehan.

Looking at the game tactically, Ballygunner will feel if they can keep Thomas Ryan out of the game, then they will be half way to retaining their title and they will also be testing the legs of the more experienced Bridesiders.

Tallow is a team of hurlers, like all gone before them, and they will not want a repeat of the 2011 final which they lost by 1-19 to 0-6. There is a lot of things that they won’t be wanting for on Sunday, hurling skill, determination, togetherness, personnel pride in their performance on a big stage and pride in their club. When they played Ballygunner in Bushy Park in

the Group stages a few weeks ago, the champions won by 0-20 to 0-16 so Terence McSweeney and his fellow selectors, Stuart Barry, John Hennessy from Ballynoe and trainer Brendan Coleman from Youghal will be able to dissect and digest that game and take some useful information from it.

It’s a big ask for Tallow on Sunday, Ballygunner haven’t been firing on all cyclinders but they are still winning games. It’s the last throw of the dice to see if anyone in the County can relieve them of their title and this opportunity is left for one team, Tallow, who are wished every success in their efforts to do so from everyone in the Western Division.

Forecast: Ballygunner.

Management team

Tallow senior hurling management team. Left to right: Brendan Coleman (Youghal), Stuart Barry, Terence McSweeney and John Hennessy (Ballynoe).

Aidan Kearney pictured with his son Stephen at training in Tallow last Sunday morning.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 6 Forecasts. 0 Correct. 6 Incorrect. Success Rate: 0%. Best so Far: 100% This Week’s Forecasts: County SHC Final: Ballygunner v (Tallow).

County IF Final: Ballinameela v (Bunmahon).

County J’B’ H Final: Brickeys v (Dunhill).

SFC: Ballinacourty v (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg).

To Date: 532 Forecasts. 331 Correct. 201 In correct. Success Rate: 62.2 %.

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Teams of Times Gone By Millennium Year – County Under 21 ‘B’ Football Final Year: 2000. Date: Sunday, September 3rd. Team: St. Olivers. Opposition : Kilmacthomas.

Venue: Walsh Park. Captain: Michael Walsh. Half-Time Score: Kilmacthomas 0-7; St. Olivers 0-6. Full-Time Score: St. Olivers 1-14; Kilmacthomas 1-12.

McGrath; John Tobin, Ken McGrath, Tom Kiely; Seanie Cotter, Eamonn Mernin, Eamonn Walsh; Michael Walsh, Ray Connery; Darren Mulcahy, Terry McCarthy, Matty O’Brien; Ger O’Donovan, Eoghan Walsh, Paul Landers.

Subs: Anthony Walsh, Vinny O’Brien, Cyril Stack, Stevie Keane, John Fletcher, Michael Mernin, Vinny Mernin, Robbie McCarthy, Charlie Horsom.

Scorers: Eoghan Walsh 0-7, Ger O’Donovan 1-0, Darren Mulcahy 0-2, Matty O’Brien, Paul Landers, Ray Connery, Anthony Walsh and Michael Walsh 0-1 each.

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Wednesday, 6th September, 2000 County Senior football semi-final

Nire back in County final as four players red carded NIRE 2-6; RATHGORMACK 0-7.

NIRE Senior Footballers, county champions in 1993, 1994 and 1997, are back in the County Final again arising from a hard earned victory over defending county champions and local rivals Rathgormack in the second Senior Football Championship semi-final at the Fraher Field on Sunday evening last.

This semi-final saw discipline gradually breaking down in the second half. As in the 32nd minute, with the scoring standing at 1-3 to 0-5 in Nire’s favour, an incident occurred down on the ‘Stand side’ sideline which the linesman drew referee Robby O’Neill’s attention to and he issued a direct ‘red card’ to Rathgormack’s Ger Power.

Thus reducing the defending champions to 14 players with 28 minutes remaining to be played. It truly left them with a mountain to climb and from that point onwards the exchanges became even keener. Yet in fairness to Rathgormack, despite being short the services of a player, they mounted a brave bid to save their title, as we shall relate.

Aidan Power pointed in the 38th minute to level the scores, 1-3 to 0-6. Nire brought in Tom Flynn for Aidan Ryan who was on a ‘yellow card’ and they utilised him as their extra man around the centre of the pitch.

Eoin Clifford soloed his way into a scoring position only to see his blistering shot for the net come crashing back off the crossbar. A Martin Power free kick saw the ball coming back off the goal upright, thus the

woodwork twice denied the champions.

Then came the decisive score of this semi-final when Ger Walsh made ground down the left wing and centred the ball into the Rathgormack goal area to where Shane Walsh was on hand to fist the breaking ball to the net in the 44th minute. Bobby Power added a point in the 45th minute, 2-4 to 0-6. Bobby Power placed Connie Power for a well taken point in the 50th minute, 2-5 to 0-6. Frannie Halpin came in for A. Power.

Martin Power pointed a 51st minute free, 2-5 to 0-7. Bobby Power had Nire’s final point in the 55th minute, 2-6 to 0-7.

This was a competent performance by Nire. David Ryan, Michael Byrne, Aidan Ryan, Ian Walsh, Tom Walsh (at centre half back) and Tom Moore did well in defence.

Pat Walsh (B) was very effective at centre field where Brian Wall also showed up well.

While Ger Walsh, Martin Walsh, Pat Walsh (S) and Shane Walsh, together with Bobby and Conor Power, formed a very effective attack. While Michael Doocey kept his net intact.

Rathgormack were very much in contention until Ger Power’s dismissal and thereafter the woodwork twice denied them.

But the strain of playing a man short eventually told. Jason Crotty, Dan Crotty, Denis Hassett, Victor O’Shea, Tony Bolger, Martin Power, Joe Murray and substitute Frannie Halpin all impressed.

Nire scorers: M. Walsh and S. Walsh 1-0 each, C. Power, B. Wall and B. Power 0-2 each.

Rathgormack scorers: M. Power 0-4, J. Murray 0-2, A. Power 0-1.

Nire: M. Doocey, D. Ryan, J. J. Wall, M. Byrne, I. Walsh, T. Walsh, D. Moore, P. Walsh (B), B. Wall, G. Walsh, C. Power, M. Walsh, P. Walsh (S), B. Power, S. Walsh. Subs: A. Ryan for J. J. Wall, T. Flynn for A. Ryan, P. Halpin for M. Walsh.

Rathgormack: P. Fahy, D. Crotty, J. Crotty, G. Power, D. Crotty, N. Murray, D. Hassett, R. Power, V. O’Shea, E. Clifford, M. Power, T. Bolger, P. Crotty, A. Power, J. Murray. Sub: F. Halpin for A. Power.

Referee: R. O’Neill (Ferrybank).

Photograph taken from the Blackrock end of the pitch last week shows the redevelopment work in progress at Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

The pitch can be seen railed off and to the left the stand demolished showing the Ballintemple Houses. The city end terrace is still intact, while in the foreground the uncovered open stand is completely demolished. Our thanks to a keen local GAA follower who has been keeping us up to date of this redevelopment at the Cork venue.

THE Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has given approval to the €30m grant for the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh. In June, the department sought a cost-benefit plan from

the Cork County Board on the rebuilding of the stadium, and County Secretary Frank Murphy has stated that the plan had received backing and was deemed compliant with the public

spending code. A full meeting of the Cork Board was held last Friday evening so delegates can be fully appraised of the financial detail with regard to the project.

Lismore Camogie Club CAMOGIE VICTORY IN DUBAI Congratulations to club member Niamh Prendergast who captained her team Sharja, Dubai to victory in the Middle East Camogie League last week. It's great to see that our club is being represented in foreign lands and especially one of our own to be captain of a victorious team.

INDOOR CAMOGIE Indoor camogie will commence for Junior Infants right up to 4th Classes after the Halloween break.The following are the times alloted for training; Junior/Senior Infants commencing on Thursday, November 5th and every Thursday thereafter 4 pm to 5 pm. Trainer Nicola Morrissey

Niamh Prendergast who captained the Sharja Team to victory in the 2015 Middle East Camogie League.

1st/2nd classes commencing Thursday, November 5th and every Thursday thereafter 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm.

Trainers Emily Heneghan and Olivia Flynn 3rd/4th classes commenc-

ing Wednesday, November 4th at 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

These classes will be getting special coaching sponsored by the Munster Camogie Council for the six weeks leading up to Christmas from a college student aided by Shauna Prendergast and Caithriona McGlone.

U-13 LEAGUE By the time that you are reading this paper our U-13s will have played their final round of the U-13 league which took place yesterday Tuesday V Gall Tir. A win in this round for the girls would mean that they would be in the County Final V Gall Tir. MUNSTER INTERMEDIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Lismore have got a bye to the Munster Final on

November 14th. Their opponents will be the winners of Brian Dillon’s (Cork) V Cahir (Tipperary) which will take place on November 1st at a venue TBC FÉILE NA nGAEL 2016 Waterford and Tipperary are hosting the 2016 Feile from 17th - 19th June, 2016.

There will be an information meeting for clubs on Thursday, 15th October in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan at 8 pm.

2016 for this very exciting and busy year for our U-14s.

CONDOLENCES All in Lismore Camogie Club would like to pass on their sincere sympathy to Ber O’Keeffe on the sad passing of her grandmother during the past two weeks.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

Stradbally Ladies U-13 County Champions

The Stradbally Ladies U-13 County Champions who defeated Ballymac in the final last Sunday in Dungarvan GAA Grounds by 1-7 to 1-5.

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Gaelic Jottings History being made this Sunday SUBJECT to correction, Waterford GAA will create its own bit of history this Sunday when Thomas Walsh will be the man in the middle in the County Senior Hurling Final in Walsh Park, following in the footsteps of his father Pat, who refereed the final between Ballygunner and Lismore. This will be the first occasion, it seems, that a father and a son have achieved this feat. Umpires for Sunday’s final are Pat Power (Fourmilewater, Pat Murphy (Knockanore), Gerry Tobin (Brickeys) and John Power (Modeligo).

Pat Walsh won’t be present in Walsh Park to witness this unique occasion as one of his other sons, Patrick is lining out with Clonkill in the Westmeath Senior Hurling Final against the holders, Ratharney. Best wishes to all of the above from the Observer on Sunday.

Football Forum CLOSE to 100 club officials attended a three-hour meeting in Dungarvan last Monday week to discuss the current state of football in the County and to seek to improve matters into the future.

Chairman of the Board, Paddy Joe Ryan said one of the primary goals heading into 2016 is to ensure the County’s best footballers are pulling on the Waterford jersey.

A number of proposals emerged from the meeting including the appointment of a director of football and improving County Development squads. The lack of an interest in football in many clubs, especially in the Eastern part of the County and in the City was mentioned as a serious concern to the development of the game in the County. An U-13 squad was put in place last January looking forward to those players making up a nice minor team in five years’ time.

Senior Football Championship dilemma WHATEVER about the standard of our County Football teams, Waterford Senior club sides have fared very well in the Munster Club Championship over the years and it would be regrettable if we are not represented this year due in the main to the three team play off in Group 1 to determine seedings for the QuarterFinals delaying the progression of the championship.

This predicament has come about because of De La Salle’s walkover to Nire in the Group so points difference is not being used to seed the teams.

Subject to correction, an effort by the Board to determine seedings swiftly by the system available of drawing by lots was not agreeable by at least one of the clubs involved and so under rule 6.20 of the GAA Official Guide 2015, a play off will now have to take place between all three teams to determine the order of placings in Group 1. Four clubs in Group 2 and the fourth place qualifier in Group 1 are also being affected by this delay and while the championship was already in danger of not meeting the Munster deadline, this delay will in all probability have ensured that we will unfortunately not be represented in the Munster Club Championship unless games are run off every few days in the remainder of October The Déise Chairman said it is “practically impossible” to see the

County SFC being wrapped up in time to ensure Waterford representation in the Munster club quarter-final in early November. The fixture backlog is due to a three-team play-off to determine seedings for the quarter-finals.

All Star nominees includes three Déise players THE 2015 Ladies’ Gaelic Football Association All Star award nominees have been announced, with All-Ireland finalists Cork and Dublin receiving 21 nominations between them. Cork and Dublin are both well represented in the 45 player short list with the TG4 All Ireland Champions receiving 11 nominations whilst Dublin have 10 players nominated. On the 45-player shortlist, Cork have 11 players, while Dublin have 10. Galway and Kerry both receive five nominations each with Monaghan and Donegal receiving three each.

Waterford are rewarded for their TG4 All Ireland Intermediate championship win with three nominations, including team captain Linda Wall and her sister Aileen, with Maria Delahunty also receiving her first nomination. 2014 Player’s Player of the Year, Caroline O’Hanlon, is nominated for what would be her fourth All Star award and is joined by team mate Aimee Mackin for her first nomination. Mayo great Cora Staunton is nominated for what would be her 10th award, and should she receive an award on November 14th she will become the joint most successful All Star by bringing her level with Kerry great Mary Jo Curran.

Six members of the Cork team have now won 10 TG4 Senior All Ireland titles and all six are nominated for an All Star; Geraldine O’Flynn, Deirdre O’Reilly, Bríd Stack, Briege Corkery, Rena Buckley and Valerie Mulcahy.

The All Star award winners will be announced at a gala ceremony at the City West Hotel on November 14th.

Goalkeepers: Martina O’Brien (Cork), Ciara Torrent (Dublin), Linda Martin (Monaghan) Defenders: Marie Ambrose (Cork), Vera Foley (Cork), Geraldine O’Flynn (Cork), Bríd Stack (Cork), Deirdre O’Reilly (Cork),Treasa Doherty (Donegal), Ciara Hegarty (Donegal), Olwen Carey (Dublin), Sinead Goldrick (Dublin), Sinead Finnegan (Dublin), Sorcha Furlong (Dublin), Muireann Ní Scanaill (Dublin), Sinead Burke (Galway), Áine Seoighe (Galway), Aislinn Desmond (Kerry), Caroline Kelly (Kerry), Cáit Lynch (Kerry), Linda Wall (Waterford) Midfielders: Caroline O’Hanlon (Armagh), Rena Buckley (Cork), Briege Corkery (Cork), Geraldine Conneally (Galway), Bernie Breen (Kerry), Fiona McHale (Mayo) Forwards: Aimee Mackin (Armagh), Valerie Mulcahy (Cork), Ciara O’Sullivan (Cork), Annie Walsh (Cork), Geraldine McLaughlin (Donegal), Lyndsey Davey (Dublin), Noelle Healy (Dublin), Niamh McEvoy (Dublin), Carla Rowe (Dublin), Tracey Leonard (Galway), Patricia Gleeson (Galway), Louise Ní Muircheartaigh (Kerry), Áine Tighe (Leitrim), Cora Staunton (Mayo), Cora Courtney (Monaghan), Caitriona McConnell (Monaghan), Maria Delahunty (Waterford), Aileen Wall (Waterford) “I am not sure the players have a master plan of what’s next. The players

Prior to the launch of the annual Christmas draw - at the much sought after job of getting the logs split for the first prize were some of the committee members. The draw which offers prizes such as a trailer of split blocks, coal, heating oil, tickets will be on sale in the next week.

were in a place that was dark and they could not see the road."

Former manager James Horan has described the Mayo panel's decision to vote no confidence in recently resigned managers Pat Holmes and Noel Connelly as "courageous". The players made the move last week in the wake of the County's All-Ireland football semi-final defeat to Dublin and Holmes and Connelly tendered their resignations as a result.

Horan admits there may be a void now in terms of what is next for Mayo football, but also backed the players' decision.: “I think it was a hugely courageous step by the players, one they must have known was very high risk, hugely divisive and potentially career-ending for some.

“This would have been discussed in some detail with all options and avenues explored. This was not a decision that was taken lightly and the players would have known they were leaving themselves open to public opprobrium by embarking on such a course of action. It put them in a position of ridicule and increased focus.

“There have been calls for the reasons of the ‘no confidence’ vote to be laid bare, for the players to issue some sort of explanatory statement so that all can see and understand the reasons why this event had to happen," “The only discussion that needs to happen is with the players and County Board Chairman. It needs to happen in private to move things on.” The players are also very genuine guys, who, in my opinion, would never look to publicly humiliate people. Everything needs to be looked at that led to this outcome, not just the outcome itself.”

Brennan’s best football days behind him DUBLIN'S Ger Brennan has retired from Inter-County football. The defender has been hampered by injury since the 2013 All-Ireland final and quit the panel last July because of an Achilles problem.

He made his debut in 2007 and won two All-Ireland titles with the county. Brennan will continue playing club football with St Vincent’s.

Manager Jim Gavin said: "Ger had a long and distinguished career represent-

ing the county of Dublin from a young age and through Minor, Under-21 and Senior grades. A two time All-Ireland Senior Football winner, Ger also won five Leinster medals and a National League title. "An outstanding leader both on and off the field of play, Ger inspired those around him by his actions of selfdetermination, self-sacrifice and dedication to his sport – all focused on the team being the best it could be.

Discussion paper on club season A CALENDAR season, fewer replays and a tighter inter-county schedule including an August All-Ireland hurling final are expected to be among the options listed by GAA director general Páraic Duffy in his soon-to-be-released discussion paper on club fixtures. The document is expected to be circulated to counties later this month after which it is hoped consensus will be formed at Central Council and a motion or motions will go forward to Congress in Carlow next February. Drawing on reports from various GAA committees over the last seven years, Duffy will put forward a number of alternatives to the status quo.

No new proposals are anticipated in the paper, although there is definitive recognition that club players have to be given a better share of the GAA season.

Foundation Course A FOUNDATION course will commence on Tuesday, November 3rd in Ballymacarbry Centre at from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m., and thereafter on November 5th and 10th. Enquiries to Michelle Power, Games Development.

Féile Na nGael 2016 WATERFORD and Tipperary are jointly running Féile na nGael on the 17th/18th/19th June 2016. Donal Shanahan (Tipperary) has been appointed as the Chairperson and Patricia Walsh will take on the roll as the Secretary. A meeting with the National Féile Committee Martin Skelly/Peter Horgan (Croke Park) was recently held and the process of setting up Féile

Committees in both counties is now underway. An information meeting for all clubs and officials will take place on this Thursday, 15th October in Lawlors Hotel at 8 p.m.

Scór Na Seachtaine BALLINAMEELA’S 43rd minute goal in the Western Intermediate Football Final, engineered by Tom Curran and executed by Rob Shine.

Passing of former footballers THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the Sweeney families in Bunmahon and in Stradbally on the death of former Faha player Brian Sweeney in Dungarvan last Friday. Brian was centre forward on the Faha teams that brought a bit of life to the football scene in Waterford 25 years ago when they won the County Junior and Intermediate titles in successive years before playing in the Senior grade. In one Divisional final Brian is reported to have scored a tally of 3-2 which is a fair indicator of his footballing ability. He was uncle of current Stradbally Senior Footballer Michael Sweeney.

"No man will love his land and race who has no pride in his native place’’ THE above heading greets visitors to the Kill GAA facebook site and it’s very appropriate this week as the club mourns the passing of Mick Kirwan, whose pride in his local place knew no bounds. Mick was a member of the famous and successful Kill teams that won Senior football titles in the 1960’s and unfortunately he is another one of the heroes from that era to have passed away. Sincere sympathy is extended to his family, including his son Peter, well known physio and his grandson Kieran, who scored 0-3 for the Fenor/Kill combination in the County Junior’A’ Hurling final in Walsh Park last Saturday afternoon, just hours after Mick went to his eternal reward.

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Brickey Rangers Brickey Rangers LOTTO Apologies for not having last weeks lotto results in the notes. The numbers drawn were 9, 11, 12 & 18. There was no winner. The €25 winners were Eoghan Drea, Michael O'Dwyer, Jack Donnolly and Billy Walsh. This week’s draw took place in the Local Bar with a jackpot of €2,200.

The numbers drawn were 4, 19, 27 & 28. There was no winner. The €25 winners were Shane Tobin, Tomás Lynch, Julie Fitzgerald and Catherine Nugent. Next week’s draw takes place in the Enterprise bar with a jackpot of €2,350.

JUNIOR HURLING Congratulations to our Junior hurling team on their fine victory in the Western Final versus Shamrocks in Fraher Field. A poor first 15 minutes put us under pressure and we found ourselves 2 points down at the break. 2nd half goals from substitutes Conor Walsh and Olan Casey meant we went into injury time 6 points up after battling hard to get back into the game. A late goal from Shamrocks from a free ensured a tense few minutes but we held on for the victory after an excellent team performance. We can now look forward to a County final in a few weeks.

SYMPATHY The sympathy of the club is extended to the Foley families, Ballygunner and Stradbally on the death of Paul. To the Condon, Houlihan and Kiely familes on the sudden death of Jacinta and to Anne Gallaher, Glenbeg on the death of her brother Brian Sweeney all of whose passed away recently. May they rest in peace.

JUVENILE NOTES Under 8: Training for the under 8's continues each Saturday at the new time for the winter season from 11 am until 12m/d. Both hurling and football are played so if you want to join us come along for a bit of fun and learn the skills meet new friends. Brink a drink, a gumsheild, shin guards, Hurley and helmet and the fun is free. Any parent who wishes to help can do so just let one of the coaches know, experience not necessary but the experience that you get from working with the kids is invaluable.

Under 9 & 10: Training on Friday evenings at 6.30 p.m. We played at half-time of the Western Intermediate final on Saturday last. It was great to see the young boys and girl showcase their skills in what was a very entertaining game in front of a very big audience.

Brickeys U-9 team have been busy. Last Monday we played a Football challenge against Ballinacourty in Bushy Park. Despite damp conditions and fading light this was a thoroughly enjoyable game.Well done to all players involved particularly to players who were pulling on a Brickey jersey for first time.Thanks to referees and the Ballinacourty team for the game.

Brickeys U-9 Panel: Paddy McCarthy, Aaron Quinn, Sean Kearney, Mark Donovan, Tom Feerick, James O’Neill, Cormac Deevy, Daithi Colleran, Katelyn Gardiner, Zak Ashraf, Calum Whelan, Katelyn Gardiner, Daniel Coonan, Cathal Dalton, Harvey Ahern.

Under 15 championship starts next Sunday at 11 am in Bushy Park, the opposition will be An Rinn.

Clothing: A limited number of half zips are available for sale, contact Joanie on 0872310220 for sizes etc.

Scrap: A scrap collection is being organised by the juvenile club so we are appealing to all to have a root around your garage for any scrap and we can even arrange collection if you contact any of the juvenile committee.

Open Day: The juvenile club would like to invite all new players, members and friends to an open morning in bushy park on Saturday, 24th October at 11am come along see the facilities meet the officers. The following codes will be represented at the open morning, camogie, ladies football and the juvenile club, so boys and girls along with their parents are welcome.

COUNTY FINAL Our junior hurlers will contest the County Final vs Dunhill in Walsh Park at 2 pm.

Nire/Fourmilewater Nire/Fourmilewater Juveniles Juveniles SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Ballygunner 1-16; Fourmilewater 1-12 Hard luck to our senior hurlers who lost out 1-16 to 1-12 to Ballygunner in the county semifinal last Sunday. The lads left everything on the field and did the club and the community proud.

We would also like to thank the players, Manager Benji Whelan, selectors Paudie Halpin, Ger Walsh, Ger Peters. Team Physio Declan Spelman and team secretary Jim Fenton for all their hard work and dedication this year. If we were all told in January that we would be hurling in October and come so close to a county final we would have all taken it.

The future of hurling is very bright. We wish the management and players the best of luck in their attempts to retain their county senior football title.

Big thank you to all our supporters who turned up last Sunday and indeed all year. It was really appreciated.

We would like to wish Ballygunner every suc-

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cess in the final.

An Caislean Cunach Abu! Team: S. Ryan, J. Walsh, T. O’Gorman, Darren Guiry, J. McGrath, S. Ryan, G. Hearn, D. Ryan, S. Walsh, J. Barron, Maurice O’Gorman, Seamus Lawlor, C. Gleeson, C. Guiry and B. Wall. Subs: D. Wall for Maurice O’Gorman. Dylan Guiry for J. McGrath. Michael O’Gorman for B. Wall.

SPONSORSHIP If you are interested in becoming one of the club sponsors where through our club notes, social media we will guarantee your company or business maximum exposure, please feel free to contact club PRO Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or any committee member.

WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Weekly Lotto Draw took place in Doocey's Bar. Numbers Drawn: 2, 9, 17. No Winner. 5 €30 winners: Noah Doocey, Jody Beckers, Helena Doocey, Tilly Lynch, Patrick O’Donnell. Next Week’s Jackpot €600.

CLUB LOTTO The weekly lotto draw takes place every Saturday in Dooceys Bar at 9:30. Tickets are always available and who knows, you may be a winner. As well as having a chance of winning the top prize you are also contributing funds to your club.

45 CARD RESULTS Winners: Catherine Whelan and Helen Ryan, Con Dwyer and Jerry Dwyer.

Lucky Tables: Vincent Wall and Paddy Wall; John Donovan and Tom Brazil.

MUNSTER LADIES B FINAL Congratulations to Ballymacarbry Ladies who won the Munster B final last Saturday with a very impressive 1-22 to 0-17 victory over Banner of Clare.

We wish them every success in the Munster A final against the Cork champions this weekend.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR COACHES OR ANYONE WHO INTENDS TO COACH TEAMS There is a foundation level coaching course taking place in Ballymac community centre the 3rd 5th & 10th of November from 7-10 each night.

This course is compulsory for those of u who want to be involved in coaching within the club.

Please contact Declan Spelman if you wish to take part as this course will not be run again in Ballymac for at least the next year.

Please contact our Welfare Officer Declan Spelman for further details (087) 763 7616.

Foundation level coaching course, mandatory for all coaches will take place in October details to follow.

Waterford Coaching & Games Development will be running an Award 1 Adult Coach Education Course in October & November 2015.

Listed below is the criteria for those who wish to take part in the course including the dates of the course. The course will run in the Dungarvan area in Colaiste Cathal Naofa.

Criteria: • Have Foundation Level Course completed no later than October 2014.

• Have GAA Garda Vetting completed.

• Have ISC/GAA Child Protection Awareness Workshop completed.

• Be currently active as a coach or have at least 1 year experience as a coach.

• Full attendance on all nights is compulsory to complete course and receive certification.

Award 1 Adult Dates: Monday, 19th October 7 pm – 10 pm; Thursday, 22nd October 7 pm – 10 pm Thursday, 29th October 7 pm – 10 pm; Saturday, 31st October 9.30 am-3 pm Monday, 2nd November 7 pm – 10 pm; Thursday, 5th November 7 pm – 10 pm For Award 1 Adult Course anyone interested must be registered on the course by Monday 5th October. The course fee of €50 must be paid by Monday, 12th October.

Registration for the course is via email to Coach Education Coordinator Michelle Power at michelle.power.gda.waterford@gaa.ie All who register by the registration deadline will be then contacted to confirm course is going ahead and to arrange payment.

GARDA VETTING Reminder to all coaches: Could all coaches whom have received confirmation of their Garda vetting application please return the letter received to Declan Spelman. The children and vulnerable persons act 2012 will pass all stages

by November 2015, this act makes Garda vetting MANDATORY. Coaches will be liable under law if found not to be vetted. Clubs should ensure that all underage players are registered before playing, as there has been increasing numbers of injury claims from non registered players. The new code of behaviour in now in place and can be viewed on GAA and county websites.

REPLICA JERSEYS Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, they are available now from Declan Spelman (087) 763 7616.

SUPPORT We are always very grateful for the support we receive from everyone in the community. We would love to see more people come along to our games and really get behind the team, the various teams and mentors put a lot of hard work into the teams and come match day, it would be great if more supporters came along to the games.

That support could be and often is the difference between winning and losing.

Kilrossanty who defeated Na nGael in the County U-15 Football Champiionship Division 3 cup final at the Fraher Field, Dungarvan recently.

We would also like to ask parents to please respond to texts about your children's availability for matches. It's important for the coaches to know exactly who can or can't attend a match.

Thank you again for your support and cooperation REMINDER We would ask all parents to respond to texts received from club mentors when asked if your child will or will not be attending games training etc.

GUM SHIELDS Just a reminder to all parents that Gum Shields are obligatory for Gaelic Football when playing or training for Gaelic Football. None of us want to prevent any child from participating in our teams but we cannot allow any child play hurling without a helmet or football without a Gum Shield.

TRAINING U-12's: Our U-12 training continues every Tuesday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Milfield €1.

U-10/ U11 Training: Our U-10/11's training continues every Monday evening between 6 and 7 pm in Millfield.

U8/U9: Our U8/9's training continues on Thursday's between 6 pm and 7 pm in the Millfield €1.

U-6's/U-7's: Our U-6's/U-9's training continues every Monday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Milfield €1.

CLUB NOTES If you would like anything included in the Club notes, Facebook or Twitter updates, please contact Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or at baronpark20@gmail.com RESPECT Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games. Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

Shamrocks Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Last week's winning Lotto numbers were 7-815-24, and there was no winner. €20 winners were James Gleenon, Mary Kenneally, John O'Brien, Tomas Roche, Eamonn Forbes. Next week's jackpot will be €10,050.

JHC WESTERN 'B' FINAL: Shamrocks 2-7; Brickeys 2-10 Shamrocks second string team's first Western Final in 39 years ended in disappointment last Sunday in Fraher Field when they lost by three points to Brickey Rangers. We started well with two early Chris Murphy pointed frees. Brickeys replied with two points, then Edward O'Neill goaled with a brilliant ground strike quickly followed by a point from Jamie Murphy and we were four ahead. However Brickeys dominated the rest of the first half and we held the minimum lead of a point at half time, 1-3 to 0-5. Chris extended the lead with the first point of the second half, but Brickeys took over from then and four points on the trot gave them a two point lead.

To their credit Shamrocks battled back with points from Bernie Kelleher and Chris again, but a Brickeys goal put them firmly in the drivers seat.

Ted O'Neill then got a point, but Brickeys were in control and scored another goal and point to leave them two goals to the good with time almost up. Jamie did pull a goal back from a free but then it was all over. Overall I would have to say Brickeys were the better team on the day, but certainly we didn't play as well as we have in our

other games, so we will be disappointed by our performance. But it was a good year for the lads, and hopefully they can match that effort next year.

Panel: Liam Murphy, Mike O'Neill, Thomas Baldwin, Nat Smith, John Baldwin, Tomas O'Neill, Diarmuid Ahearne, Chris Murphy (0-4), Sean Murphy, Alan Kelly, Jamie Murphy (1-1), Bernie Kelleher (0-1), Edward O'Neill (1-1), Jody O'Neill, Keegan O'Farrell, Sean O'Neill, Liam Dalton, Pat Murphy, Mike Smith, Conor Goulding, Paddy Smith, James Walsh, Dan O'Neill, Padraig Tobin, John.

A Kelly.

MINOR CO. FINAL Cois Bhride 2-17; Ballygunner 4-11 Though disappointment was our initial reaction on hearing the final whistle of the minor hurling County final in Walsh Park last Saturday which finished in a draw, a quick review of the game confirmed that it was truly a rip-roaring titanic match that was keenly contested and had some great passages of play. That it took a majestic strike from the 65m line against a strong breeze from Ryan Grey to draw the match scarcely seemed likely considering we had opened up an eight point lead with 18 minutes to go. But the concession of two soft goals was what gave Ballygunner the belief to turn the game on it's head, and that's where our disappointment comes from. The game started with a good point from Darragh Buckley, quickly followed by a point and then a goal from the 'Gunners. Undeterred Cois Bhride fought back with a point from Ryan, and a great goal scored by 16 year old Ian Beecher following a great run by Darragh (also 16)!

The game was evenly matched at that point, and scores from Kelvyn O'Farrell, John Paul Lucey, and Ryan again saw us go into the half time break 1-7 to 1-5 ahead albeit with the strong breeze. We started the second half with great intensity, and points fron Ryan, Kelvyn, and another brilliant goal from that man Ian again saw us eight points to the good. But then Ballygunner struck a purple patch which was sparked by a goal and a point, and though we weathered that storm, we were left reeling when they scored another goal following a 60 meter run through our defence.

Points from Ryan, Edward O'Neill, and Ryan again saw us regain the lead with the excitement rising, but once again we were left reeling when a long delivery sailed all the way to the net untouched and the Gunners had the lead with time almost up. That Ryan had the bottle to put over the last puck from the 65 despite the catcalling from the unsporting so-called supporters is a testament to his courage and skill, and was the very least this great team deserved. Despite our disappointment in not winning a game that we looked to be in charge of, we can take comfort from the fact that we have another chance at it, and we are still very much there. Though reluctant to pick out one player as the whole team ran themselves to a standstill, I must mention 16 year old Darragh Buckley who from the first whistle to the end had the game of his life, and 16 year old Ian Beecher with two great goals can be very proud of his contribution. The replay will probably be on Saturday week, but that must be confirmed.

Panel: Davy Tobin, Robbie Geary, Jake Beecher, Darragh Mulcahy, Padraig Roche, Jake Neville, Cathal Geary, Jordan Henley, John Paul Lucey (0-1), Dylan Mangan, Kelvyn O'Farrell (0-2), Edward Hynes, Ian Beecher (2-0), Ryan Grey (0-12), Darragh Buckley (0-1), Edward O'Neill (0-1), Alan Buckley, Tom Roche, Shane Ryan, Billy Hynes.

Finally, I must mention our supporters who travelled the 100 mile round trip in great numbers

to lend their support. We're not out of it yet! And we still have a Minor football co. final replay to play!

COMMITTEE MEETING There will be a Shamrocks committee meeting this Thursday at 8.30pm in the Shamrock Inn, Knockanore.

Cumann Chamógaíochta Na Rinne CRAOBH NA MUMHANN/MUNSTER CLUB SEMI-FINAL AN RINN 0-11 MURROE/BOHER (LUIMNEACH)1-16 Ní raibh an lá linn ar an Domhnach seo caite.

Ag deireadh an lae ní rabhamar inúil do muinntir Luimní a bhí beagán níos láidre ar an lá. Ba mhaith ár mbuíochas a gabhailt leis na cailíní a thug árd taispeántas dúinn. Go raibh maith agaibh go léir.

After a tough encounter in this Munster club semi-final, last year's beaten finalist's Murroe/Boher came out on top against a brave effort from An Rinn. On the day the Limerick ladies were that bit better and deserved to advance to the final. Go ndéirí an tádh leo.

Our girls did thier club and county proud and we would like to say go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir.

COMHBHRÓN Ba mhaith leis an gclub ár gcomhbhrón a chuir iniúil do Mhuinntir Condún agud Muinntir Uí Úllachán, de dheasca báis Jacinta le déanáí.

Braithfimíd uainn í.

The club sends its condolances to the Condún and Uí Úllachaín families on the recent sad passing of Jacinta. She will be missed by all. Go ndéanaí Dia trócaire uirthe.

John John Mitchels Mitchels UNDERAGE Another busy week for our younger members on the playing field. We played Portlaw in u-12 on a wintery night away. Playing with the wind in the first half we led by 5 points at half-time. Goals from Jack O’Connor and Hayley Phelan gave us a lead that we would need for the second half. It was a titanic struggle in the second half with our defence of Andy, Davey, Sean and Ross defending gallantly. Two goals from Portlaw left the game in doubt. But with time running out Barry Whelan and Willie Comyn combined to score two great goals to lead with time almost up. Some great saves by Ryan and with Jake and Shane aided by Thomas in the middle of the field giving their all, helped us see out the game to win by two. We'll done everyone.

U-11 Friday night we travelled to Kilmac minus a few regulars for different reasons. After a solid start Kilmac took control midway through the half. Two great goals by Willie Comyn reduced the deficit to five before half-time. It was much of the same for the second half with our young team battling to the end. Another goal from Willie and Sean Brazil towards the end meant we didn't give up on the night. Kilmac ran out winners 7-6 to 4-1.

We play our final game in u-11 this Sunday at 11.30 in Ferrybank.

DEISE DRAW Two more draws left this year, so can people make an effort to get their accounts in order.

Contact Gary or Molly for info.

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Ballysaggart Football Ladies Football BallysaggartLadies BALLYSAGGART CROWNED U-13 COUNTY CHAMPIONS What a weekend for Ballysaggart Ladies Football Club as the U-13 team were crowned County Champions. Having topped their group Ballysaggart met Tramore in the County SemiFinal. After a very exciting match Ballysaggart emerged winners. This saw them in the County Final where they would meet stiff opposition in St. Olivers. The venue, date and time was set, Dungarvan GAA Grounds, Sunday, 11th October, at 12 noon. Ballysaggart knew the challenge they faced, but with team spirits high they knew if they worked hard and gave it their all, then there was a chance they could win gold.

With that in mind they took to the field in fighting spirit and even though their work rate was excellent with points from Katie Meagher, Chloe Landers and Leanne Landers it was level at halftime 3 points to 1-0 goal.

In the second half the two teams couldn’t be separated until Katie Meagher found the back of the net with a cracker of a goal. But St. Olivers fought back and couldn’t be put away and after 15 minutes they too found the back of the net to lead by a point. This was followed by another unanswered point from St. Olivers. With 10 minutes to go and down by a point Ballysaggart knew they had to dig deep if they were to come out on top and in true Ballysaggart style the girls in Navy and Blue would not be denied victory.

With seven minutes remaining Caoimhe Cliffe got the equaliser putting the sides level. With one last breath, together they stood and with perseverance and determination they would score one more point, an excellent point by Katie Meagher that would see them victorious and crowned.

U-13 COUNTY CHAMPIONS The final score was 1-5 to 2-1 Any team must be good to get to a County Final but to win you must be very good and on Sunday last Ballysaggart were just that. The girls were a credit to the jersey and most importantly to themselves. The pride in which they wore the jersey was evident for all to see and from girl 1 to 20 they all played their part to ensure victory would be theirs. The club congratulates the team and their mentors Carmel Hale, Bobo Meagher and Martina Cliffe.

Team: Charlotte Wilkinson, Keelan Ardern (Captain), Morgan Woods, Rachel Prendergast, Phoebe Coolbear, Hillary Power, Leanne Landers, Emily Coughlan, Caoimhe Cliffe, Katie Meagher, Niamh Meagher, Jessica Kearney, Chloe Landers, Grace Reddy, Clodagh Landers, Naomi Nugent, Rachel Stewart, Ellen Motherway, Sarah Crowley, Emily O’Sullivan.

MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP Ballysaggart played their first round of the Minor Championship against Roanmore last Wednesday, 7th October. A very tough encounter was had between these two teams. Ballysaggart emerged winners on a scoreline of 5-7 to 2-8.

Next match will see Ballysaggart play Erins Own. Date, time and venue to confirmed.

CAMOGIE COUNTY FINAL The club would like to congratulate club players Emma Power, Alice Russell, Becky McGlone and the Lismore Camogie team on winning the Senior Camogie County Final. Wishing them all the best in the Munster Final.

Juveniles Clonea Juveniles Clonea BLOTTO Next Blotto draw is on Sunday, October 25th, Jackpot €6,000 draw is on this Sunday, 27th September, Jackpot now €5,900. We appreciate your support.

U16 DIV. 2 SEMI-FINAL Clonea played Roanmore in the U16 Div 2 Semi-Final which took place in Clonea last Sunday, 11th October, 2015 The home side started well and by half time had an 8 point lead over Roanmore. But it was Roanmore who were fast off the mark in the second half scoring 1-1 within the first minute. The spectators were treated to a good game of hurling as Clonea & Roanmore battled to the end with Clonea claiming victory on a scoreline of 2-17 to 2-9. They now meet Naomh Carthaigh (Lismore) in the U-16 Division 2 County Final, which is due to take place this Saturday, 17th October, ’15 in Walsh Park – time to be confirmed.

BLITZ IN ROANMORE Well done to all the U-8 and U-10 girls who took park in the Camogie Blitz which was held in Roanmore, Gracedieu on 10th October, 2015 We played Roanmore, Butlerstown and Ferrybank. Thank you to Roanmore for their hospitality.

Naomh Chartaigh ChartaighJuveniles Juvenile (Lismore / Ballysaggart Juvenile) U-6 / 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 All age groups still training on Friday nights / Saturday mornings with large numbers turning up which is great to see at this time of the year.

U-16s Our U-16s took on St. Pat's in the County

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Semi-Final in Colligan at 12 noon on Sunday last.

After been beaten by St. Pat's in the earlier stages we were taking nothingfor granted. Our lads were well prepared and got off to a good start with an early goal. St. Pat's fought back into the game in the first half which was very tight and tough. Half-time score Naomh Chartaigh 2-9 to St. Pat's 2-7.

In the second half our lads stepped up a gear and played some superb hurling against a very physical St. Pat's team and at the final whistle we came put on top on a scoreline which read 3-17 to 2-10.

Our lads were very well prepared and the hurling, heart and team spirit they showed and the way they fought for each other when they pulled on the jersey was a pleasure and very evident to the large number of people who showed up to support. Next Saturday, October 17th at 12 noon in Walsh Park this team take on Clonea in the County Final, so if at all possible it would be great to see a large support to cheer on the lads and help them in their quest to lift a County title for our club.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €6,000 as on Sunday night last Jim Egan was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 47 which wasn’t the Joker although he did win €50. Jim Egan and Jack Hurney won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers, tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crottys Corner Bar. CLUB BINGO Our Club Bingo will continue this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1,250.

SENIOR FOOTBALL This Friday night we play Clashmore in the play off of the County Senior Football Championship in Fraher Field at 8 pm.

JUVENILE PLAYER PROFILE Name: Kaelan Barry Age: 7 years Favourite Food: Nuggets Favourite Sport: Soccer Favourite TV: Simpsons

Ballinameela Ballinameela WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FINAL REPLAY BALLINAMEELA 3-6; GERALDINES 1-10.

It took over 120 minutes of football and two absorbing encounters, but the Western Intermediate football trophy has finally found its home for the coming year.

For a brief period in the second half with the scoreboard reading 3-6 to 1-7, it appeared as though we might be treated to a rare relaxed final 15 minutes with the resistance broken and the result in no doubt. Two quick-fire goals from Rob Shine and Brendan Phelan had put us firmly in control with the game entering its final stages.

Alas, it wasn't to be! In true derby style, the war of attrition resumed and our lead was whittled down to two as the minutes ticked down. The final 8 minutes of the game yielded no score for either side but plenty of drama in its stead. There was many a sigh of relief in the 63rd minute when Lorcan Looby put his boot through the ball to find the safety of the stand to help Tommy O'Sullivan decide that enough was enough and blow the full time whistle.

We started the game brightly, stringing together some decent combinations as we probed for the game's opening score. When it arrived, it came in a fashion that couldn't have gone much worse for us. With their first attack of the game, a ricocheting ball found its way into Geraldine hands inside the large rectangle.

Micheál Shine was forced in to a last ditch tackle to prevent a clear sight on goal but was adjudged to have fouled the man and a penalty was awarded. James McGrath in goal stood up well to palm away the firmly struck effort but could do little to keep out the follow-up shot from the Geraldine's man. It found its way between his legs and into the back of the net to give our opposition a tonic start.

The next four points were evenly shared between the two teams before a misguided kickout was eagerly seized upon by Brian Phelan 40 yards out. His quick delivery to Tom Curran left him in plenty space in front of the opposition goal.

His cool low finish levelled the game for us for the first time, 1-2 apiece after 20 minutes. The toand-fro nature of the game continued with no quarter being easily conceded and scores, accordingly, came at a premium. The two teams retired at half-time with the Geraldines ahead by a nose - 1-4 to 1-3.

The second half saw absolutely no let up in intensity as both teams sought supremacy. With things finally starting to come together on the field this year, we found ourselves creating clear-cut goal chances with increasing frequency. Here was to be the winning of the game for us as two goals in as many minutes gave us the belief that

U-13 County Champions – Back row (l. to r.): Leanne Landers, Hillary Power, Katie Meagher, Morgan Woods, Ellen Motherway, Phoebe Coolbear, Charlotte Wilkinson, Jessica Kearney, Emily Coughlan, Keelan Ardern (Captain) Sarah Crowley. Front row (l. to r.): Grace Reddy, Niamh Meagher, Chloe Landers, Clodagh Landers, Emily O'Sullivan, Caoimhe Cliffe, Rachel Prendergast, Rachel Stewart. Naomi Nugent.

we could see this one out. The first was a beautifully taken effort from Rob Shine. The ball was worked through the hands to take advantage of superior numbers and found its way into the hands of the younger Shine. It's been a terrific spell for Rob on the GAA field recently, he having turned in two terrific back-to-back performances while on his way to captaining the St. Oliver's minors to their hurling County final success a week ago. With confidence sky high, Rob showcased his considerable skill and composure with a beautiful finish to the far top corner with a delicate curling effort. Such was the placement that the 'keeper could only brush the ball with his fingertips as it passed tantalisingly close to his diving attempt to save.

No sooner had the vociferous crowd finished cheering than they were on their feet again. We were dominating most attacking areas of the field and it was telling in providing us with the platform to take a stranglehold of the game. Midfield, in particular, provided us with a plethora of possession and it was here that the ball came into our possession to launch the attack that yielded our third goal. Brendan Phelan laid claim to a ball over the top but his position near the end line meant that no score was immediately apparent.

He kept his head to beat the first man looking to dispossess him and, looping back towards the 12 yard line, looked set to fist the ball over the bar.

Another score to compound the goal we had just scored seemed the likely option, but Brendan had other ideas. Forcing the issue, he took on the onrushing goalkeeper, beat him and then planted a firm effort into the far bottom corner - 3-6 to 1-7 with 44 minutes on the clock. Curiously, despite being so much in the ascendency, we didn't score again for the following 19.

Credit to the Geraldines, their response was almost immediate. Despite being rocked, they tagged on the next 3 points in a row, a mixture from play and from frees, to reduce the deficit to a mere 2 points by the 52nd minute. The game descended into its most primal form thereafter, with almost feverish levels of commitment meaning that even holding on to the ball was a success. We looked to tag on a point to take some sting from the game while our neighbours sought 3 to regain the lead.

All eyes in the crowd danced as they alternated between glancing at the scoreboard before refocusing on the gripping fare taking place below. As the clock passed 60, 2 minutes added time were announced. Securing multiple frees and sidelines deep in Geraldine's territory, it seemed as though we would successfully wind down the clock. Brendan Phelan had a viable chance to claim a final score for us with a 62nd minute free. His effort was never on target, however, passing two feet wide on the near side of the post.

We waited anxiously for the full time whistle but our opposition were afforded one last throw of the dice to steal it at the death. They made it to our 45 before Lorcan Looby got a strong boot to a loose ball to finally herald the long whistle we'd been praying for.

It was a frantic conclusion to two intense games of football, and there wasn't a Ballinameela fan who wasn't relieved when we could finally breathe easily.

COUNTY FINAL The Intermediate Football County final will take place this Saturday coming (the 17th) in Fraher Field at 7:30pm. Bunmahon will provide the opposition in what is sure to be another keenly contested affair. Here's hoping we can return to the senior ranks we vacated in 2014. All support will be greatly beneficial on the day - the atmosphere at our Western final really added to the game and gave all on the field the extra boost needed to make it past the post.

SYMPATHIES The club extends its sympathies to the Maher family on the death of John Joe who passed away during the week just gone. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

ST OLIVER'S COUNTY TRIUMPH Belated congratulations to the St. Oliver's minors who captured the division 3 minor hurling title recently with a victory over Portlaw. A special mention to captain Rob Shine who really led by example when backs were to the wall.

BEST WISHES Best wishes to neighbours Modeligo who represent the west in the County intermediate hurling final after their comprehensive Western final victory at the weekend.

Affane/Cappoquin Cappoquin/Affane MASS LANE CUP SEMI FINAL The Mass Lane cup semi-final between Team A and Team C will go ahead this Friday, October 16th. Throw-in at 4.30 pm. All players be in the field on time.

Team A - Matt Meaney, Gavin Fives, PJ Kiely, Tadgh Kelleher, Danny Costin, Cian Nolan, Conor Rooney, Oisin Power, Conor Wilkinson, Alex O’Sullivan.

Team C - Louie Lomano, Rory Mangan, Luke O’Rourke, Mikey Dalton, Adam Burke, Peter Cummins, Stevie Organ, Eoin Coffey, David Lomano, Oisin Coffey.

THREE TO ANSWER 1. Glen Rovers won the Cork Senior Hurling Championship last Sunday but when previously did the famous club last win the title?

2. Who was Tipp Captain when they last lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup in 2010.?

3. Who was the Dublin Senior Football Manager when they won the Sam Maguire in 1995?

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1. Clare won the All Ireland Senior/Minor Hurling double in 1997 2. Cork's All Ireland winning Camogie Captain Ashling Thompson plays for Milford 3. Martin McHugh is the Donegal man that was Manager of Cavan when they last won the Ulter Senior Football Championship in 1997 defeating Derry in the Final.

U-12 TOWN AND COUNTRY FOOTBALL Though defeat was our lot in this the final game of our campaign the lads can be very proud of this display. In the last few matches we've seen this team improve with every match and this match was no different with both teams serving up a very entertaining game of football. Gaeltacht had the slight breeze in the first half and led by 2-2 to 0-1 at half-time. In the second half Affane played their best football to date with both Conor's kicking some fine scores along with Cian, Tadgh and Mark. The defence was superb with a great display of tackling and blocking especially Stevie who gave a Man of the Match performance in this half. Final score, An Gaeltacht 4-2; Affane 1-5.

As this was our last game of the season a big thank you goes out to all the panel for the effort and commitment this year and also to all the parents who helped out in any way by travelling to matches and supporting the lads or helping with the field day and the various tournaments held during the year.

With the effort put in by the lads this year we can certainly look forward to next year with optimism.

U-12 team. Danny Costin, Tom Coffey, Jack Costin, D.J. Reddy, Steven Organ, Adam Burke, Tadgh Kelleher, Conor Rooney, Cian Nolan, Conor Wilkinson, Mark Ormonde, Eoin Coffey. Also, Neil

Collendar, Jamal Casey, Miceal Dalton, John O’Donnell, Caoilean Foley, Cathal Carey.

CLUB LOTTO This week’s draw took place on Monday, October 12th for the jackpot prize of €9,700 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 1-2-10-26. The five €20 consolation prize winners were: Pat Flynn c/o Jas Morrissey; Maria Curran, Tivoli; Dean Morrissey, Keith Landers and Mary Coughlan.

U-16 COUNTY HURLING SEMI-FINAL CAPPOQUIN 2-09; BALLYDUFF UPR 2-12.

Cappoquin with an understrength side played Ballyduff Upper in the Sportsfield last Sunday in what turned out to be a thrilling encounter which could have gone either way with all the lads again putting in a tremendous team performance. We had no luck with fixture change, even though we looked for this weekend off to the County Board Na nOg six weeks ago due the unavailibility of some players.

They would not switch, even though it was done for a club in the U-14 c'ship quarter-final at a few hours notice at our clubs expense.

This carry on should be unacceptable WELL DONE MODELIGO Congrats to our neighbouring club Modeligo on winning the Western Intermediate Hurling Championship last Sunday for the first time and we wish them the best of luck in the County Final against Portlaw U-15 WESTERN HURLING C'SHIP Sunday, 18th October at 11 am. Kilrossanty v Cappoquin in Leamybrien, transport leaves the Sportsfield at 9.45 am.

Geraldines Geraldines INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Last Saturday evening the lads played the replay of the Western Intermediate Football Final under the lights of Fraher Field against Ballinameela. Ballinameela started the stronger but failed to convert any of their chances. Our first attack ended with Stephen being taken down and winning a penalty. Aidan took the penalty but it was saved but Ger pounced to put the ball in the net. Then in the 7th minute Aidan kicked the Gers first point of the night. It was the 10th minute before Ballinameela scored their first point. Both teams exchanged points until Ballinameela scored their first goal of the night. This bought the teams level after 20 minutes. Then Ballinameela took the lead for the first time in the 26th minute but the lads responded with points from Ed and Stephen to lead at half-time by a single point.

1-4 to 1-3.

The second saw Ballinameela start stronger again and this time put over scores to lead again after 33 minutes. Eamon scored his first point in the 34th minute to bring the sides level again. It was point for point after this until the 42nd minute when the lads hit a bad patch and Ballinameela pounced to score two goals within a minute to take full control of this game. However, the Geraldines have a never say die attitude and played to the end and bought the deficit back to two points with points from Liam and Aidan but it was Ballinameela who held on to win this game by 3-7 to 1-10. Congratulations to Ballinameela on their win and we wish them the best of luck in the County final.

Team: S. Lambden, R. Fitzgerald, S. Fitzgerald, J. Maher, J. Healy, B. Dwyer, S. Hally, M. O’Brien (Captain), E. Donovan, M. O’Brien, A. Dwyer, S. Kenefick, L. O’Connell, G. O’Donovan. Subs: P. Coughlan, S. Keane.

This brings an end to the club’s involvement in the championship for 2015. A big thank you to the management of Kieran, Waugh and Daithi and the background team for their effort this year. To all our supporters for supporting the club on and off the field, we thank you!

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Cois Bhride Bhride KINDLY SPONSORED BY CUNNINGHAM'S HARDWARE, TALLOW MINOR COUNTY FINAL: Cois Bhride 2-17; Ballygunner 4-11.

Though disappointment was our initial reaction on hearing the final whistle of the minor hurling County final in Walsh Park last Saturday which finished in a draw, a quick review of the game confirmed that it was truly a rip-roaring titanic match that was keenly contested and had some great passages of play. That it took a majestic strike from the 65m line against a strong breeze from Ryan Grey to draw the match scarcely seemed likely considering we had opened up an eight point lead with 18 minutes to go. But the concession of two soft goals was what gave Ballygunner the belief to turn the game on it's head, and that's where our disappointment comes from.

The game started with a good point from Darragh Buckley, quickly followed by a point and then a goal from the 'Gunners. Undeterred Cois Bhride fought back with a point from Ryan, and a great goal scored by 16 year old Ian Beecher following a great run by Darragh (also 16)!

The game was evenly matched at that point, and scores from Kelvyn O'Farrell, John Paul Lucey, and Ryan again saw us go into the half time break 1-7 to 1-5 ahead albeit with the strong breeze. We started the second half with great intensity, and points fron Ryan, Kelvyn, and another brilliant goal from that man Ian again saw us eight points to the good. But then Ballygunner struck a purple patch which was sparked by a goal and a point, and though we weathered that storm, we were left reeling when they scored another goal following a 60 meter run through our defence.

Points from Ryan, Edward O'Neill, and Ryan again saw us regain the lead with the excitement rising, but once again we were left reeling when a long delivery sailed all the way to the net untouched and the Gunners had the lead with time almost up. That Ryan had the bottle to put over the last puck from the 65 despite the catcalling from the unsporting so-called supporters is a testament to his courage and skill, and was the very least this great team deserved. Despite our disappointment in not winning a game that we looked to be in charge of, we can take comfort from the fact that we have another chance at it, and we are still very much there.

Though reluctant to pick out one player as the whole team ran themselves to a standstill, I must mention 16 year old Darah Buckley who from the first whistle to the end had the game of his life, and 16 year old Ian Beecher with two great goals can be very proud of his contribution. The replay will probably be on Saturday week, but that must be confirmed.

Panel: Davy Tobin, Robbie Geary, Jake Beecher, Darah Mulcahy, Padraig Roche, Jake Neville, Cathal Geary, Jordan Henley, John Paul Lucey (0-1), Dylan Mangan, Kelvyn O'Farrell (0-2), Edward Hynes, Ian Beecher (2-0), Ryan Grey (0-12), Darah Buckley (0-1), Edward O'Neill (0-1), Alan Buckley, Tom Roche, Shane Ryan, Billy Hynes.

We would like to thank Johnny Geary and Meadowfresh for sponsoring the new tops the lads were wearing on the day and finally I must mention our supporters who travelled the 100 mile round trip in great numbers to lend their support. We're not out of it yet! And we still have a Minor football County Final replay to play!

U-11 AND U-12 FOOTBALL Our U-11 and U-12 footballers have their last matches of the Town and Country League this week. Both teams are on top of the league and will need to win their games this week to win it outright. U-11 game is fixed for Wednesday, 14th October at home Vs Kilrossanty and the U-12 games is on Friday, 16th October Vs The Nire in Ballymacarbry. Parents will be contacted about times.

U-10 HURLING Our under 10 hurlers took part in the Carriganore 9-a-side Go Game blitz last Saturday. Playing 9 aside with a panel of 11 and constant rotating of subs all 11 of the boys hurled really well to notch up three great wins over Clonea, Abbeyside and De La Salle.

Team: Josh Goode, Adam McSweeney, Ian Martin, Jack McDonnell, Ciaran Lenihan, Jake Henley, Alan Hurley, Cian O’Brien, Callum McCarthy, Conor Henley, Stephen Murphy.

BEST OF LUCK We would like to wish the best of luck to everyone involved with Tallow Seniors as they take on Ballygunner in the SHC County Final against Ballygunner next Sunday in Walsh Park at 4 pm.

UPCOMING FIXTURES Wednesday, 14th Oct: Under 11 Football Div. 2 v Killrossanty at 7 p.m.

Friday, 16th Oct: Under 12 Football Div. 2 Away v The Nire at 6 p.m.

Sunday, 18th Oct: Under 15 Hurling Div. 2 Home v Ardmore at 11 a.m.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP WESTERN FINAL Our Intermediate Hurlers lined out in the Western Final on Sunday last when they took on

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Modeligo at the Fraher Field before a fine crowd on a superb day for hurling. Unfortunately, our lads lost out to a much better team on the day on a scoreline of 0-19 to 0-9 so hard luck to all involved and the very best of luck to Modeligo in the County Final.

We want to thank each and every one of our players on the panel for their efforts throughout the season and to their backroom team of coach Brendan Landers, manager Timmy O'Keeffe and selectors Billy O'Halloran and Ed Beresford.

Team: 1. M. McGrath, 2. S. Bourke, 3. J. Seward, 4.

C. Bourke, 5. C. Faherty, 6. T. Bourke (0-3, 0-2 frs), 7. P. O'Rourke, 8. A. Trihy, 9. E. O'Halloran (0-1), 10. D. Allen (0-1), 11. S. Fleming (0-1), 12. D. Foley, 13. C. O'Keeffe (0-3, 0-2 frs), 14. J. Prendergast, 15. P. Prendergast.

Subs used: P. Nugent, G. Dower, P. O'Connor.

SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our Senior Footballers are due to play a playoff game against Ballinacourty on Friday evening at 8 pm at the Fraher Field which is the first step in deciding who will play who in the knockout stages of the County Championship. We want to wish our lads the very best of luck in this match and hope that as many of you as possible will go along to the game to support them here.

Marys gCua/St. Mary's SliabhgCua/St. Sliabh COUNTY FINAL St. Mary’s travelled to Walsh Park last Saturday knowing they were going to have to play at their very best to beat a strong Fenor side.

Our match day preparation was good and the lads were eager for throw-in.

They game threw-in at 3.45 p.m. and Mike Kearns registered our first score with only 29 seconds on the clock. His brother Eoin doubled our lead on 6 minutes from a free after being brought to the ground himself. Fenor responded quickly and fired over two quick points before finding the net in the 13th minute when a long range sideline cut dropped to the net. Most of the scoring in the first half came from placed balls, Eoin Kearns scoring a further 3 while Fenor slotted over two.

Jason Sheehan reduced the deficit to the narrowest of margins just before half-time with a beautifully taken point only for Fenor to follow it up straight away with a pointed free. Both teams retired to the dressing rooms at half-time with Fenor having a two point advantage, 1-5 to 0-6.

The entire final was an equally contested game and the second half was level on no more than 5 occasions. Points from Eoin Kearns (4), Kevin Sheehan (2) and Aiden Fitzpatrick led St. Mary’s to level terms and when Kevin Sheehan pointed once again on 58 minutes, the Touraneena outfit were back on top for only the second time in the game. Fenor battled harder than they did at any time during the game at the death and got their just reward in the 62nd minute when they equalized with a free. It looked certain the teams would have to battle it out once again at a later date. Then heartbreak for our team and supporters, in the third minute of extra time, Fenor struck the sliotar over the black spot and the final whistle was blown immediately after the puck-out. Dismay for our club, piped at the post.

Overall, a fantastic game of hurling between two great sides, probably a final that no team deserved to lose. The game saw fantastic displays from Sean Fitzpatrick, Dermot Tobin and Eoin Kearns for St. Mary’s.

St. Mary’s would like to wish Fenor the very best of luck in the Munster championship, we have no doubt that they are capable of more success this year. The future of St. Mary’s is also bright and we will be back!!

Our county final line out was: J. P. Fitzpatrick, Tom Tobin, Sean Fitzpatrick, Jack Power, Johnny Ahearne, Denis Coffey, Dermot Tobin, Kevin Sheehan (0-3), Owen Barron, David Whelan, J. J. Coffey, Mike Kearns (0-1), Jason Sheehan (0-1), Eoin Kearns (0-8f) and Kieran Barron.

Subs/Panel: Aiden Fitzpatrick (0-1), Ronan Gleeson, Jack Skehan (All used), Shane Organ, Stephen Coffey, John Queally, Jonathan Carroll, Eoin Walsh, Brian Whelan, Dan Flynn, Cormac Condon & Conor Tobin.

Management/Selectors team: John Hallinan, Kieran Hallahan, Declan Fitzpatrick, James Condon and Maurice Geary.

First Aid: Karen Kearns Water/Hurleys: Gearoid Hallinan.

THANK YOU The club would like to offer its sincere thanks to everyone who travelled to Walsh Park on Saturday to support the team and to those who joined us afterwards in the Park Hotel for the enjoyable meal.

At the meal, the club were honoured to have in their presence Piery Butler and John Walsh, two of our oldest patrons in the parish and two legends that have seen every county final played by our club, dating back to 1936. See you in 2016 lads!!

A special mention of thanks must be attributed to Marie McDonald who worked tirelessly for the club over the past fortnight, ensuring the parish was awash with St. Mary’s colours while also maintaining the upkeep of our kit and also Kirwan Park. The club is thoroughly grateful of your efforts Marie, thank you!!

SPONSORS We had many many people sponsor us on our path to the final in which we are deeply grateful for. Your generosity knows no bounds. Sincere thanks from the Sliabh gCua/St Mary’s GAA Club.

Cois Bhride GAA - The successful U-10 team who won all three matches in a blitz in Carriganore last Saturday morning.

HALLOWE’EN PARTY This Saturday, 17th of October sees the return of our second annual Hallowe’en fancy dress evening. A fantastic night is in store, dancing the night away with local band “Breakin Ice” followed up with DJ John Cliffe. On the night, fancy dress is optional (recommended) with prizes been giving out for various categories. Tickets are priced at €15 and are super value for the night’s entertainment.

Tickets can be purchased from any Touraneena runners or GAA committee member or alternately contact Mush on 087 9634993 to secure yours. Tickets are selling fast and we can only sell to the capacity so get yours now and don’t be disappointed. There will be no bar available on the night, but you are welcome to bring your own.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION The club will be holding a church gate collection this weekend, October 17th. We would appreciate your generosity and we will have the western cup on display. Also, we will have appreciation buckets around our local retail outlets over the next few weeks. Any contribution would be welcomed. Please support the club.

LOTTO Lotto tickets are available from all local retail outlets and from committee members. Tickets are priced at €2. Your ongoing support is thoroughly appreciated.

HURLING WALL Our hurling wall is available for anyone who may want to come along and improve both your accuracy and skills. The hurling wall is available to everyone and we would encourage you to use it. Helmets must be worn at all times and horseplay is forbidden.

CLUB NOTES/FACEBOOK/TWITTER UPDATES Please note that if anyone would like news/information included in our Club Notes/Facebook/Twitter Updates, they can do so by : Tel/Txt : 087 9634993, E-mailing - sliabhgcuapro@hotmail.com or by private message through facebook.

Lismore (Kindly sponsored by EAMONN'S PLACE) BEST OF LUCK Best of luck to Naomh Chartaigh U-16s who are playing against Clonea next Saturday, October 17th in Walsh Park at 12 noon in the County Final. Wishing them well in their quest for County honours.

SYMPATHY Lismore GAA Club offers their sympathy to the Condon family, Ring on the sad passing of Jacinta. May she rest in peace.

LISMORE GAA CLUB LOTTO Lismore GAA Club held their lotto draw in the Community Centre on Monday evening last, October 12th at 7.30 p.m. Numbers drawn on the night for jackpot of €19,300 were as follows: 8, 11, 14, 17. No winner. Consolation prizes of €20 went to Heather Ahearne, Joe Tobin, Kathleen McNamara and Liam O’Mahony. Next week's jackpot €19,450. Tickets €2 each or 3 €5.

Tourin Tourin RELEGATION GAME? There is still no date for this Relegation playoff against Ballinameela and as Ballinameela have now advanced to the County Intermediate Football final - who knows when this will happen!

ALL STAR NOMINATION Best wishes to Tourin player, Shane Fives on his nomination for an All Star Award to be announced shortly. Shane had a fantastic year with the Waterford hurlers and is deserving of this

nomination. Whatever happens Shane - hope you enjoy the occasion anyway.

GET WELL Clubman, Ollie Wilkinson recently had a spell in hospirtal but is now out and about again. Hope you are feeling better Ollie.

BADMINTON The leagues have been announced and the format is slightly different this year with only three players in both the mens/ladies teams. Contact Sheena Wilkinson for more details.

LOCAL HURLING/CAMOGIE RESULTS Belated congrats to the Lismore Camogie team on their third successive County title over St. Annes recently. Commisserations to the Minor Cappoquin ladies camogie team as they were defeated by De La Salle in their final. Modeligo had a relatively easy victory over Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in the Western Intermediate hurling where they now meet Portlaw in the final. Best wishes to them in the final. Congrats also to Tallow as they are in the Senior County hurling final against Ballygunner.

Congrats to the U-14 hurlers from Cappoquin who claimed a county victory recently.

OTHER SPORTS We were spoilt for choice over the last few days with all aspects of sport. First it was the Irish Soccer team who pulled off a historic victory over World champions Germany at the Aviva while on the downside, the soccer squad lost to Poland in Warsaw. They now await to see who they play in the qualifiers. In rugby the Irish team played their socks off and are now at the top of their pool table to earn them a quarter-final place against Argentina. In golf, Shane Lowry finished second showing that he is up their with the best of them.

SYMPATHY Sympathy is extended to the Foley and extended family, Ballygunner/Stradbally on the sad passing of Paul Foley. He was part of the 1992 All-Ireland winning U-21 hurling panel and in more recent years was a prominent referee at County games. Sympathy is also extended to Waterford referee John Condon and extended family on the sudden passing of Jacinta recently.

May they rest in peace.

FACEBOOK PAGE Don't forget you can get up to date details of the Tourin GAA club through Facebook. Joanne Leahy is constantly updated this page of events as they occur.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 3, 8, 14, 20. No winner.

Consolation prizes: Annette Neill, Anthony Morrissey, Ann Nicholson, Kay Twomey.

Promoter: Johnny Geary. Next draw: Corner House, October 19th. Jackpot €8,200.

COUNTY FINAL The place is buzzing all week for the final on Sunday. It's fantastic to see how colourful all of the houses, shops and pubs are. Keep putting them up folks. The boys are training hard and we hope to see you all in Walsh Park Sunday at 4.00 p.m. for the most important game of the year.

DÚIRT SIAD "Are you the only one with a medal!!" A comment made to Tom Sweeney last Sunday morning. This obviously put us into convulsions of laughter, after we got over the insult!!!!

THANK YOU We wish to sincerely thank our main sponsors, McGrath's, Kearney's and all of those who subscribe to the Lotto and Deise Draw membership. Club car stickers will be on sale at The Square on Saturday. The National Draw tickets are in circulation at the moment. They are €10

and all of the much needed funds are retained within the club.

Melleray/Glen Rovers Melleray Glen Rovers WEEKLY LOTTO Week Ending 11/10/2015 – There was no winner on the night and the 3 x €10 consolation prizes went to Alan O'Donoghue, Rebecca Hennebry and Annie Wall. Next week’s Jackpot is €1,000 and the draw will take place next Sunday night at the Cats Bar at 9.00 p.m. Many thanks for your continued support with our Club Lotto.

CLOTHES COLLECTION Clothes collection will take place on Saturday, 17th October and the collection point will be The Cats Bar Car Park from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Prior collection of clothing and other items such as boots/shoes in pairs, curtains, old phones, bed linen (No Duvets), etc., can be arranged by texting/ringing 086 9699935.

MR. AND MRS. CLAUS AND LITTLE ELVES THEMED WALK ON THE 20th DECEMBER, 2015 We at Melleray Glen Rovers GAA Club are very happy to announce that we will be holding a Mr. and Mrs. Claus and little Elves themed fundraising walk on Sunday the 20th December 2015 from The Cats Bar, Melleray, to St. Carthage’s Rest Home, Lismore. In keeping with the joy of Christmas and the sharing and caring associated with it, we will be splitting all proceeds made with St. Carthage’s Rest Home, Lismore.

This walk will be open to all ages and hopefully we will be joined by plenty of little elves along the route. To top off the day we will congregate in Melleray that night and hopefully get to sing the night away with Christmas Carols as promised from last year. So don’t be disappointed and order your outfit in time so as you can join us in this festive fun walk. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €4,900 held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 11/10/15. Numbers were 01, 04, 25, 28. €30 to the following people: Frances Stafford, Fews; Patrick Riordan, Kilrossanty. €30 seller’s prize Darren Mulhearne. Next Clotto held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 18/10/15 for a Jackpot of €5,000. On duty on the night Benny Whyte & Michael Keating.

CLOTTO ONLINE Don't forget that you can also play the Clotto online, with our jackpot now at €5,000 many people have been enquiring how they can play.

Just follow the link on our Facebook or webpage.

RECYCLED CLOTHES We are still collecting old clothes, shoes, curtains, sheets etc. So if you are doing a clear out, please bring them to the GAA club and put them in the recycling bin.

GYM It is great to see so many new members joining the gym as the dark evenings draw in. This is a great way of getting fit over the Autumn months and it is also a great social outlet for all those who would like to meet for a chat and a catch up on these dark evenings. If you are interested in joining why not call Jason on 0877836731 MONSTER BINGO Monster Bingo in aid of Kilrossanty underage will be held on Friday, 30th October, 2015 in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien. First game starts at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Prizemoney €1,200. Come along and support our club and win a couple of prizes.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results Tuesday, 6th October: Numbers drawn were 12, 19, 21 and 28. No jackpot winner.

Winners of €20 each were George Quinlan, Noreen Kearney, and Declan Crowley. Next week’s jackpot is €4,125. Draw takes place on Tuesday, October 12th.

LADIES FOOTBALL Well done and congratulations to all involved with the under 13 Ladies Football team that captured the county title against St. Oliver’s last Sunday morning in Dungarvan. Huge credit is due to all.

Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff Upper U-16 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-16’s lined out against Cappoquin on Sunday last in the semi-final of this championship. It was a tough match and at halftime the score was 2-5 to 2-4 in favour of Ballyduff Upper with goals from Sean Casey

and Aidan O’Brien. The second half was tight and tense with Ballyduff Upper forging ahead and winning 2-12 to 2-9.

We wish the panel and their mentors the best of luck this coming Saturday, 17th October, as they face St. Molleran’s in the Division 3 County Final in Walsh Park, Waterford at 11.45 a.m.

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas PAUL FOLEY Just a few words to say about Paul Foley. First of all, everyone in the GAA and everyone in all sports that knew Paul were very saddened to hear that one of the greats, as he was in the GAA has gone from us so suddenly. Paul, was a great family man and played with his beloved Stradbally, where he was born and then Ballygunner. Hurling and football were no bother to Paul. As a referee I thought he was as good as the best of them. All involved in Kilmacthomas GAA Club would like to send their deepest sympathy to all of Paul’s family. May he rest in peace.

THANKS JOE Joe Joy for the last 12 months was looking

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after our field through the FÁS scheme. Joe’s time comes to an end this Friday. We all know Joe left his mark in the field this year as he got the dressing rooms painted inside and outside and kept the grass cut every week. Also St. Declan’s College would like to thank Joe for having the field ready for matches. Also the Convent School who had a lot of games in the field this year. I hope the new caretaker will keep up the good work. Thanks Joe from all in Kilmacthomas GAA Club.

WELL DONE FENOR From Kilmacthomas GAA Club we would like to say well done to Jim Halley’s Fenor team on winning the County junior hurling final last Saturday against St. Mary’s. The Kill Club gave a good helping hand. Well done Fenor.

Dungarvan UNDER 16 HURLING Mt. Sion 1-14; Dungarvan 0-10.

Our under 16’s exited the County Championship at the semi-final stage at the Mt. Sion club Grounds last Sunday morning. A lot of

work was put in by the team this year and by their mentors John O’Shea, Thomas Duggan, Michael McLoughlin and our Senior player Kevin Daly, who travelled down from Cork to train the team.

Well done to all concerned and thanks to our supporters who attended the game on Sunday.

Team: Stephen Moynihan; Conor Duggan, Shaun Murray, Gary Donnolly; Colm O’Shea, Kealan Daly, Conor Sheehan; John Devine, Dylan Murphy; Sean Crotty, Luke O’Callaghan, Mick Devine; Ronan Geoghegan, Brendan Cullinane, Daniel Kiely. Subs: Willie John O’Shea, Dion Keoghan, Jonathan Houlihan, Edward Fraher, James Kiely, Seanie McGrath.

AGM The adult club AGM and Friday, November 20th and nominations for positions in the club, on and off the field, can be sent to our club secretary Joanne by the end of October.

JAMES KIRWAN TOURNAMENT The club extends its gratitude to Sean Phobail for their generous hospitality when both clubs contested the Annual James Kirwan Memorial Football Tournament Final last week.

Our thanks also to Nora, Denis and Aidan for their involvement and to our players on the day.

Buiochas to John Paul’s comh maith where the presentation of prizes was held.

FOUNDATION COURSE A Foundation course will commence on Tuesday, November 3rd in Ballymacarbry Centre from 7 pm to 10 pm and thereafter on November 5th and 10th. If there is any one from the Club who wish to attend, please contact our Juvenile Secretary, Deirdre.

UNDER 15 HURLING FIXTURES Sunday, October 18th, Away to Abbeyside.

Sunday, November 1st home to St. Carthages.

Sunday, November 8th, away to St. Pats. Games start at 11 am.

UNDER 12 FOOTBALL We play hosts to Youghal in our final game of the Town and Country under 12 football this Friday evening, October 16th at 6.15 pm.

LOTTO UP TO €10,400 This week's lotto numbers are 18, 22, 26, 28.

There was no winner. Next week's jackpot is worth €10,400. The winner of the €100 is Sheila Tutty, c/o Bingo. Thanks to everybody who buys and who sells the lotto.

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Congratulations to club player Ryan Donnolly and his grandfather Liam Hannsbery, who celebrated their 21st and 60th birthdays respectively last weekend.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

West Waterford AC retains Babs Connors Cup THE second session of the county championships took place on Sunday last in the grounds of St Augustine’s College Dungarvan. For the fifth year in a row West Waterford Juvenile Club emerged as the best crosscountry club in Waterford and retained the Babs Connors Cup. West Waterford won with a total of 44 pts ahead of Waterford AC on 24 pts and Ferrybank third with 11 pts SILVER FOR UNDER 9 BOYS The under 9 girls got the programme underway at 11 am. Sarah Gaffney was first home in 11th place with Abigail Henley 26th, Eabha Hickey 27th and Aisling Hurney 28th. West Waterford boys had two in the first three with David Gaffney finishing second and David Nyhan third. With Mossie Keogh in 9th place and Daniel McGrath 18th the team finished in second place. Well done to all these under 9 athletes who are competing in cross country for the first time this year.

COUNTY TITLE FOR ALI CUNNINGHAM Following on her victory in the girls under 12 last week Ali was favourite to take the under 11 title and she duly

obliged with a fine run to take the county title. She was pushed all the way by her club mate Caoimhe Prendergast who finished in 3rd place.

Rhiann Flynn 5th and Molly Kate Hearn 10th both put in great runs to claim gold in the team event. Alana Willans, Meábh Kiely, Crea Frisby and Olivia Skrgata combined to take second team prize. We also had Aisling O’Donovan 17th Doireann Hickey 18th and Emma O’Neill 21st.

The boys under 11 were led home by Daryl Harty in 5th place but hot on his heels was his team mate Ronan Mansfield in 6th. Ian Holmes 11th and Thomas Broderick 15th completed the scoring four who took the silver medals in the team race.

Also competing for West Waterford were Kevin Dower 18th, Yasu Lannigan 20th, Mark O’Donovan 24th, Ben Hayes 25th and Daniel Coonan 26th.

COUNTY TITLES FOR MEGAN KEOGH AND TOMMY FENNELL Megan Keogh ran a very well timed race to win her first county title and lead her team to gold in the team race. The other scoring members of the team Kate Killigrew 4th, Leah Cunningham 7th Shima

Lannignan 8th . Also running for West Waterford were Roisin Prunty 9th, Neela Ryan 10th and Emma Dower 13th.

Tommy Fennell added to the under 12 title he won last week with another fine run in the under 13 boys this week.

There were three Fennels on the scoring four of the club team Tommy 1st, Rory 3rd and their cousin Conor 5th with Con Willans squeezing in between them in 4th place.

Eoin Kiely 8th, Kieran Dower 9th, Mark McCarthy 12th and Mark Blackwell 14th combined to take the third team prize and also competing was Adam Hayes 16th.

BRONZE FOR UNDER 15’S It was bronze all the way for the under 15 girls and boys with Lucy Holmes finishing third in the under 15 girls race and Cian O’Riordan third in the boys race.

The under 13 girls team of Lucy, Mary Kate Prendergast, Aoife O’Brien and Danni Cunningham also won bronze in the team event.

GOLD FOR HANNAH POWER AND UNDER 17 GIRLS In the girls under 17 race Hannah Power claimed the individual title for West Waterford and led her team to gold in the team race. The

scoring members of the team were Caoimhe Dwyer 7th, Emma Hallahan 9th, Sinead O’Brien 10th. In the boys under 17 5000m race Niall Blackwell had another fine run to finish second.

GOLD FOR SHANE O’RIORDAN In the final race of the day Shane O’Riordan won the boys under 19 race and Aoife Hamilton finished second in the girls event.

Well done to all who competed over the two days of the county championships.

Our next outing will be to the Munster Championships in Waterford.

UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, Oct. 25th Munster Championships (Waterford).

Sunday, Nov. 8th Munster Championships (Beaufort, Co. Kerry).

Sunday, Nov. 15th County B Championships and Relay Trials.

Sunday, Nov. 22th AllIreland Santry.

Sunday, Nov. 29th Munster B Championships (Tipperary).

Sunday, Dec. 6th All-Ireland Championships.

The juvenile committee wish to extend sincere condolences to Bro. Lennon OSA on the death of his sister Ann Byrne R.I.P.

Ballyduff Upper U-16's who beat Cappoquin in the Semi-final of the U-16 Hurling Championship on 11th October.

West Waterford AC under 11 girls who won first and second team prize at the County Cross Country Championships.

West Waterford AC under 13 boys who won the individual and team titles at the County Championships.

Winning Ballysaggart ladies U-13 Captain Keelan Ardern receiving the County Shield from Elma Foley.

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GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

KCK Athletic Club

Strong medal haul for KCK DAY two of the County Cross Country Championships went ahead in ideal conditions in St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan. This was the turn of the uneven age groups.

KCK had a brilliant day taking home plenty of individual and team medals.

REBECCA WALSH TAKES SILVER In the first race of the day, nine KCK athletes toed the line in a field of over 30 athletes.

Rebecca Walsh produced a super performance to scoop second place overall. After a good start, Rebecca worked her way into contention and in the end battled it out with her team mate to take an excellent silver medal.

BRILLIANT BRONZE FOR RÓISÍN In the same race, Róisín Power produced her best run to date in a KCK singlet when she took 3rd place. In the large field of athletes, Róisín dug deep and over the closing stages, she put her foot down to cross the line in the bronze place position. This was just reward for Róisín who is a most diligent and hardworking athlete at training.

TEAM SILVER FOR GIRLS U-9 Further medals followed when it was announced that KCK took silver in the team category. After Rebecca and

Róisín’s exploits, Áine Fitzgerald followed home in 9th place with a fine performance. Mida McKuskar raced her strongest race so far for the club coming home a very strong 12th place. With the first four counted on a team, the girls were strongly place and took home the silver medals, just 2 points off gold.

Six teams completed the race, with the KCK second team finishing 5th of those.

Rebecca Murray, Niamh McGrath, Ellen Drohan Holly Marie Hayes and Anna Whelan all enjoyed a fantastic outing, with little separating the girls in the finish.

TEAM BRONZE FOR BOYS U-9 Not to be outdone by the girls, the under nine boys team ensured they were going to be in the mix for medals when the team of Barry Cunningham, Ronan O’Hora, Robert Power and Cormac Power all raced strongly over the 750m distance. The boys each took home a bronze medal each, well done.

In the girls U-11 race, we had an excellent finish from our KCK trio of Hannah McGrath, Kayleigh Cass and Ciara Power. While the girls were missing one to fill their team, they all still delivered super performances coming home in very close proximity.

Boy's U-9 Team that took bronze medals at the County Cross County Country Championships.

After her superb run last week in the U-10 race, Hannah McGrath followed this up with an equally strong performance today with a 6th place finish. Kayleigh and Ciara battled each other to the line crossing home in 8th and 9th place. It was unfortunate they didn’t have a 4th athlete as a team medal was well within their grasp.

TEAM MEDALS FOR BOYS U-11 Over 30 athletes took to the line in the boys U-11 1500m race. In his opening race of the season Paudie Barry looked strong leading home the troops in a very good 7th position. Colm Barry was hot on his heels in 9th place to record a much improved run on last week.

Pauly Cunningham produced his strongest run in a KCK singlet coming home in 12th place, a reflection on the great improvements he has shown in his fitness this year.

James Lenihan ran a very important role securing 4th finisher in 22nd, which meant that KCK took home the team bronze medals. Robert Power once more had a fine outing to make up the KCK team.

INDIVIDUAL BRONZE FOR HELINA BARRY Helina Barry got back to her very best form when she took a very encouraging bronze medal in the girl’s U-13 race. Over the course of the 2500m race, Helina timed her race perfectly, sitting in nicely before making a very decisive move in the closing stages, to move herself from 5th to 3rd. Little separated the first three girls with Helina closing in on the leaders right up to the line. Another athlete to up her performance was Aisling Power. After a solid opening, Aisling pushed her way through the field and came home a very well placed 6th overall. Aoife Barry is showing improved fitness with every outing, and came home in 12th place. Again the girls were short some

KCK AC Girl's U-9 Team that took team silver medals at the County Cross Country Championships.

Boy's U-11 Team that took team bronze medals at the County Cross Country Championships.

athletes today and a team silver was achievable.

Róisín Dunphy and Orla Keane lined up in the girl’s U-15 race. Racing over the 3500m distance, both girl’s finished strongly coming home in 15th and 19th place respectively. For Orla, this was her first race for the club in recent times and with continued training she will make strong gains in the months ahead.

Rena Behan and Hannah Mei Behan both went off in the girl's U-7 4000m, competing a year out of their age.

Rena is showing improvements in every race this year and her 6th place finish was very good. Hannah Mei is also improving her fitness every week and these girls will be joined in the coming weeks and will have a team for Munster events.

COUNTY TITLE FOR MICHAEL BEHAN Having just started college in UCD Michael Behan showed the training up there is paying off, when he came home to take the County novice title. In what was a ding dong battle with Louis O’Carroll from Ferrybank, these two athletes pulled away comprehensively from the masters and U-19 athletes. With 2km to go, the Ferrybank athlete opened up a 30m gap which Michael did manage to close in that last lap. Shoulder to shoulder over the closing straight, Michael surged ahead to cross the line just in front to take the county gold.

Well done to all athletes who took part, in what was a very good outing for the club.

All roads will now lead to Carriganore on Sunday week, when the Munster Championships go ahead.

The club will be well represented here in what will be a very big event.

FURTHER FIXTURES October 25th: Munster XC Day 1: Carriganore Waterford November 8th: Munster XC Day 2: Beaufort, Kerry November 15th: County B XC and Relay Trials: St. Augustines A note about this County fixture. The County ‘B’ Championships are open to all athletes who did not win an individual medal or who did not win a team gold medal.

The age groups for this event are U-9, U-11, U-13 and U-15. At the same fixture, the relay trials will go ahead immediately after the cross country B races. These trials for U-10 (250m), U-12 (500m) and U-14 (500m) will be used to make up a County team of 4 athletes to take part in the Munster Cross Country Relay Championships on January 10th to be held in a Cork venue.

SYMPATHY The club would like to extend a note of sympathy to Brother Patrick of St. Augustine’s on the passing of his sister Ann last week.

Brother Patrick is an integral part of athletics life in St. Augustines and is always there to help organise and start fixtures. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

Pictured are John Leahy, Padraig Healy and Tom Leahy who were all scoring members of the West Waterford AC senior men's Cross Country team who took gold at the recent county championships.

Raivis Zakis 4th at Cork to Cobh THE Annual 15 miler from Cork to Cobh recently saw a good turnout of West Waterford athletes taking part. The day was very windy for this year's race which probably had a bit of a bearing on the times recorded. A field of 696 took part with victory for 2015 going to David Mansfield Clonliffe Harriers in a time of 1.21.10. The overall ladies winner was Ann Marie Holland Youghal AC in 1.37.59. Our first man home was Raivis Zakis in a superb time of 1.25.53 which was good enough to see the

Ballinroad man finish 4th overall. He was followed by Dublin marathon bound Trevor Mason 1.41.54 and 3rd WWAC man home was Ted O'Leary in 1.45.43.

Ann Dunford was our first lady finisher in 1.57.58 a good time from Ann and this race will do her Dublin preparations no harm either. The run from Brain Ormond also stands out 2.05.56. Brian ran a time of 2.20.06 in last year’s race, so he too is looking in great shape for Dublin.

Sharon Higgins also recorded an excellent time of

2.19.51 from her time last year of 2.46.31.

Well done to all who completed the race.

Raivis Zakis 1.25.53 Trevor Mason 1.41.54 Ted O'Leary 1.45.43 Mark Cliffe 1.55.31 Ann Dunford 1.57.58 Brian Ormond 2.05.56 Bernie Prendergast 2.11.46 Kevin Casey 2.13.47 Joe Barry 2.14.47 Fiona Ormond 2.18.32 Sharon Higgins 2.19.51 Orna Breathnach 2.21.02 Vincent O'Donovan 2.24.34 Margaret Conway 2.26.25 Linda Garcia 2.34.18 Sue Genc 2.57.46

Munster Novice and under 23 Cross Country entries THE first Munster Cross Country Championship race will be the Novice and U-23 which are being held on Sunday, 25th October in Carriganore Waterford. The club will be sending in the entries for same shortly, any member wishing to take part is asked to contact cross country co-ordinator Tony Ferncombe 083-3070569 A.S.A.P. No entries will be accepted on the day of race.

As this is a home venue this year it's important for the club and country to have teams entered.

25th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10

Leonora Kiely comes into take the County novice title for 2015 at the Country Cross Country championships at St. Augustine's College last Sunday.

Patrick Power comes through the finish line at the Country Cross Country championships at St. Augustine's College last Sunday.

Pictured is Sandis Bralitis who led his West Waterford AC team to gold in the recent senior Country Cross Country championships.

Winner of the ladies masters County title Diana Chizhikova at the Country Cross Country championships at St. Augustine's College last Sunday.

JOHN Treacy Dungarvan 10 is filling up really quickly if you intend running this race get you entry in now.

Running Quote FOR me, running is a great way to jump-start my day, boost my energy, and have a few minutes to plan and prioritise my schedule.

Sympathy WEST Waterford athletic club extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Ann Byrne, Moatview Gardens, Dublin, who passed to her eternal reward lasts week.

May she rest in peace.

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Waterford County Senior and Junior Cross Country Championships

Sandra Prendergast claims her first Senior County title GOLD FOR WEST WATERFORD SENIOR MEN THE Waterford County Senior Cross-Country Championships were held in conjunction with the club’s 23rd Annual Forde's Daybreak Open Cross Country event last Sunday week at St. Augustine’s College. The numbers taking part were slightly up on the previous year but that said with the amount of running around the county presently cross country doesn't seem to be catching the imagination for most involved in the sport.

West Waterford AC was represented with both a men's and women's team taking part in the senior race's. The ladies championship race saw just 22 athletes taking part between seniors and juniors which was up on last year's number of 13 with just 10 competing in 2013 so we might we heading in the right direction, but none the less a very disappointing turnout for a senior ladies county championship event.

However, West Waterford AC did have a very good day winning the individual gold plus the team silver. It was great to see a very strong run for Sandra Prendergast as she was the gun to tape winner on the day and in doing so she claimed her 1st senior County Cross Country title and lead our ladies team to silver with individual silver going to Claudia Lane, Waterford AC and Laia Isus, Ferrybank AC taking bronze, Sandra was our 3rd scoring team member last year when on that occasion she finished in 4th place. The other two scoring members of the West Waterford AC winning team last Sunday were Diana Chizhikova who ran her usual steady race and our next scoring team member after Diana was Brigid Coffey who gave a very solid perform-

Sandra Prendergast comes into win the Waterford County Senior ladies Cross Country championship for 2015. ance to clinch team silver for the club.

In the Junior ladies race Orla Queally Ferrybank took gold from team mate Niamh Casey. The girls under 18 race was also held in conjunction with our open event and here West Waterford AC excelled with gold going to the inform Aoife Hamilton with team mate Hannah Power taking silver and to round it off Darina Shanley took bronze also these three clinched the team title.

Turning to the men's race and taking individual gold and county senior champion for the second year in succession was Andrew Connick Ferrybank AC, West Waterford's Sandis Braliotis five times winner of these senior championships was back in action over the famed Friary grounds after many injury months on the sideline, it was great to see Sandis back at almost full fitness to take a deserving silver last Sunday, bronze was claimed

by Niall Tuohy Ferrybank AC. West Waterford lead by Sandis took team gold with

excellent performances by brother's John and Tom Leahy who tracked each other around the 4 lap of the Friary finishing 10th and 12th respectfully and our 4th scoring team member was Padraig Healy who just held off the competition from his team mates to clinch that 4th team place. Waterford AC took silver here. Fiachra Mahony Waterford AC won the junior men's title.

In the Boys under 18 race gold went to David McGlynn Waterford AC with a sterling run form Niall Blackwell West Waterford AC to take silver with bronze going to Jamie McCarthy Waterford AC. Thanks to our committee members who came along on the day to give a hand with the event and well done to all our club athlete's who came along and ran the championship.

LEONORA KIELY IS COUNTY NOVICE CHAMPION WHILE MASTERS TAKE ALL Day two of the County Cross Country season continued at St. Augustine’s College last Sunday in beautiful weather conditions it felt more like a nice spring day than it did an Autumn one.

Round one was held the previous week so this Sunday it was the turn of the uneven ages for juveniles as well as the Masters and Novice for men and women.

The club had teams in a full Juvenile programme and it was a most successful day for the club with many fine team and individual performances. The full results can be seen in our Juvenile notes.

The winner of the novice Ladies was Leonora Kiely West Waterford AC with silver going to Emma Brent Waterford AC. No club had a full team competing. A very well done to Leonora who has been

improving greatly this year and for her efforts is the new novice champion of Waterford. West Waterford AC cleared the boards in the masters races in both men's and women.

The winner of the masters race for ladies was West Waterford’s Diana Chizhikova with silver taken by her club mate Brigid Coffey and bronze also went to a west Waterford athlete Onra Power.

The above three took gold team for club also. In the Masters Men’s the gold medal went to John Leahy West Waterford AC with his club mates filling the next 2 positions also Mossie Keogh taking silver as he did in last year's race, he had a great battle with Des Feeney who finished a close third in the sprint to the linetaking the bronze. These three West Waterford AC athletes took gold team, West Waterford AC B team secured silver (Ray Hahesy, Yevgeniy Chizhikov, David Towey, David McNally) there were also good performances from Patrick Power and Liam Clince here.

Turning to the Novice men where we say a good race between Michael Behan KCK AC and Ferrybank's Louis O’Carroll with the KCK man taking the sprint to claim gold from O'Carroll, there was no teams in the novice race.

Well done to all who turned up to run for the club on the day. Our thanks to Br. Patrick Lennon and St. Augustine’s College who had the grounds well laid out as usual for the day’s events. The next big cross country event at the famed Friary grounds will be the All Ireland championships in December, and, of course, before that we have the Munster Novice which will be held in Carriganore, Waterford.

Final call to enter for 22nd Annual West Waterford AC National Marathon Winter League Championship event THE Dublin City Marathon incorporates the National Marathon Championships of Ireland. Applications for this have to be with the Athletics Ireland office by this Wednesday, October 15th the latest. All West Waterford members that have entered for the marathon are asked to text Ann Dunford 0860619711 with their name date of birth and marathon number and you will be entered for the championship. No charge applies as the club covers all championships entry fees for its athletes. But if you don't contact Ann you won't be entered.

THE club's Annual Winter League is almost upon us with our registration night on Wednesday, October 28th and the first night proper on the following week Wednesday, November 4th.

The league which is the country’s original winter league is now proudly in its 22nd year. The league will be held over a period of 14 weeks this year with 7 nights of league running before Christmas and 7 nights after Christmas.

We will have the traditional Christmas break finishing on Wednesday night, December 16th, our final league run in 2014, and the league will resume on Wednesday night

January 6th.

The league will finish on Wednesday, 17th February.

The mystery tour night will be held on Friday night 19th February. Entry will remain the same as previous years €2 per night to members of the club and €3 to non-members. As was the case in previous years there will be a once-off payment on registration night of €5. This extra amount will be used to cover the cost of purchasing the chipped numbers which are quite expensive but they are waterproof and have to be used each night for the duration of the league.

Again this year you can pay for the entire league with

a once off payment and save yourself some money by doing so. For club members you can pay €30 (this includes the €5 once-off number payment) and for non members you can pay a once off payment of €40 which also includes the €5 number payment charge. The various division positions are made during the Christmas break and will be displayed weekly on our return night in January.

Remember rule number one, no high viz vest no run!

Rule number 2, no watches.

No number with chip no time recorded Rule number 3 no head phones or any music devices.

West Waterford AC masters men’s team who took gold and silver team awards at the Country Cross Country championships at St. Augustine's College last Sunday. Back row Paschal Hally Waterford AC, Mossie Keogh ind Silver and team gold, Ray Hahesy team gold, Tom Leahy team gold, David Towey team silver. Front row: Des Feeney team gold, David McNally team silver, Yev Chizhikov team gold, Liam Clince and John Leahy ind gold and team gold.

West Waterford AC ladies all medal winners at the Country Cross Country championships at St. Augustine's College last Sunday, Leonora Kiely ind novice gold; Diane Chizhikova ind masters gold; Emma Brent Waterford AC ind novice silver; Brigid Coffey ind masters silver; Onra Power ind masters bronze. The West Waterford AC team also took gold medal in the team.

24th Annual Michael Roche Carpets Series THE popular Michael Roche Carpets series which is now “running” for 24 years continues on the busy West Waterford AC calendar for the coming season, a series which is in existence for the past 24 years and for all of those year’s we are indebted to Michael, Bridget Roche and family for their ongoing sponsorship and support of the club, especially with their sponsorship of this popular race series. Traditionally this series was held over 4 races during the winter/spring time of the new year, but we decided to broaden this series two years ago now when we brought the popular

Brickey race which is held 8th November onboard making it a 5 race series. The 2nd race will be the Paddy Joe Curran memorial Turkey Trot at the Marine on Sunday, December 13th and then after the festive season we will continue the series with the Kiely Monumental Colligan cup on Sunday January 17th. Race 4 will be the Bausch and Lomb Kilmacthomas 5 mile on Sunday, 14th February and finally the Deíse College Dungarvan 10k on Sunday February 21st. Runners will have to complete 4 of the 5 races in the series to figure among the tables and prizes

come the final race of the series the Dungarvan 10k in February. The series events will then read in full.

Brickey’s 5k.

Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup. Turkey Trot.

The Bausch and Lomb Kilmacthomas 5.

The Déise College Dungarvan 10k.

Once again West Waterford Athletic Club thank Michael, Bridget and family for their continued support to the club by sponsoring this series now in its 24th year. As always we urge or members to support all our sponsors when appropriate.

22nd Annual Murray’s Pharmacy Brickey 4 in aid of Carriglea Primary School BUSHY Park GAA grounds is the venue for the 22nd annual Brickey Run and takes place on Sunday, 8th November at 11 a.m. This year again we are delighted to announce that Murray's Pharmacy Dungarvan are to continue on with their sponsorship of the race we sincerely thank Elizabeth and all at Murrays Pharmacy for this kind gesture.

The proceeds from this year's race will be donated to Carriglea National School.

The race which changed slightly last year from a 5 mile course to the popular fast 4 mile circuit will continue this year on the same course over the 4 mile loop. The race will get under way at 11 am with registration taking place from 10.15 onwards in the GAA clubhouse, Bushy Park.

The Martin Curran Cup will be awarded to the first man on the day and the Jim Lyons memorial shield will be awarded to the first lady. The prize-giving will take place in the club house immediately after the race and refreshments will also be provided for all the runners. Entry fee is €8. Proceeds from the event this year will be donated to Glenbeg Primary School.

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the weekend competition and pay the usual €6 entry fee.

Each week the winners in each of 4 categories will qualify for the playoffs.

Where a category winner is already qualified, the next best score will qualify on the week. Watch out for full details on the club notice board. It could be You. OCTOBER CHALLENGE Mount Julliet Champion Dinger produces good form to lead the October Challenge on 20pts including 2 birdies on the 5th and 9th to lead by one point from Dungarvan Soccer Player Mikey Byrne and former champion Robert Torpey on 19pts.

Full Leaderboard on Facebook October Challenge, 9 Holes with Best 2 Cards to Count.

60th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Congratulations to Liam Hansbury who celebrated his 60th birthday with friends and family at West Waterford GC on Friday last.

50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Heartiest congratulations to Justin and Mary Spratt who are currently celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss. In between the celebrations Justin has managed to squeeze in a few rounds of golf and continues to improve with age just like a good wine.

SUNDAY ROAST SPECIAL Enjoy lunch at our restaurant on Sunday with our new Sunday Roast Menu available from 12.30 – 3 pm. Non Members are most welcome to come along and enjoy

Sunday Lunch in the tranquil surroundings of the Brickey Valley. Bookins are now being taken for Christmas parties and menus are available in the office and bar.

CONDOLENCES We offer our sincere sympathy to the Houlihan and Condon families on the sad passing of Jacinta Condon.

May she rest in peace.

JUNIOR LESSONS Ongoing lessons each Saturday. Girls: from 10 am11 am. Boys: from 11 am-12 noon and 2 pm-3 pm Cost €5. 086 3521070. twmurphy9@gmail.com Facebook: Tim Murphy Coaching.

LADIES NOTES The winner of 18 hole s/f competition on Thursday 8th or Sunday 11th, kindly sponsored by Ann Rochford was June Whyte (17) with 33 points. CSS: Thursday 35.

CSS: Sunday 36.

The final of the match play, sponsored by Dalton Jewellers, between Eleanor Murnaghan and Margaret O’Sullivan was played on Sunday and Eleanor came out on top. Congratulations Eleanor.

Our annual 13 hole ongoing competition in aid of Breast Cancer Research is in full swing and as usual the ladies are giving it great support. It continues until 25th October and hopefully everyone will play as often as possible for this very worthy cause.

The 9 hole ongoing competition for October continues with two best cards to count and is kindly sponsored by Eithne Ashby.

The Lady Captain, Mary Barron's, lunch will be held on Sunday, 8th November, at 4.30 p.m. Please indicate your meal choice on the list on the noticeboard in the ladies locker room.

The ladies club wish to extend sincere sympathy to lady member Mary D. French on the loss of her brother Brian Sweeney who passed away last week.

Sunday last, he faced Ger Mulcahy in the final. Pa had lost last year’s final but made amends with a 4 and 3 victory. He played superb golf throughout and despite the best efforts Ger couldn’t match the golf being played

by Pa and was a deserving winner.

CLUB MIXED MATCHPLAY FINAL Amanda Power and Liam Feeney took the honours in the club mixed foursomes matchplay. This was played on Sunday in the sunshine and they won out beating P. J. Coughlan and Patricia Bolger McCarthy.

CAPTAIN’S DINNER The annual Captain’s dinner is on Friday, 23rd October. Tickets available in the clubhouse or from any of the club officials.

LISMORE GOLF CLUB MEN’S FIXTURES Monday 12th to Friday, 16th October: Ongoing Back 9 Hole Comp.

Saturday 17th & Sunday, 18th October” 18 Hole Singles Stroke kindly sponsored by Foley’s On The Mall.

Monday 19th to Friday,

23rd October: Ongoing Back 9 Hole Comp.

Saturday 24th & Sunday, 25th October: 18 Hole Singles Stableford kindly sponsored by Dungarvan Nissan.

LADIES GOLF Weather conditions are kind to us at the moment as we wind down to our last 18 holes of the year. Long hitters Fiona Howard and Patricia Lonergan handled the course the best this week taking 1st and 2nd respectively.

This week will decide our Golfer of the Year winner with the Christmas prizes on offer and with placing on the fairway things should be a little easier for all. One last 18 hole follows with a Turkey and ham the prizes at stake.

Bank Holiday Sunday sees the start of the very popular Autumn league with one 12hole week followed by four weeks of 9holes which hopefully will be enjoyed by all.

RESULTS Sun 4th & Wed 7th Oct 18 Hole Stableford, Member’s Prizes 1st Fiona Howard (5) 35 pts 2nd Patricia Lonergan (17) 33 pts B9

West WaterfordGolf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343.

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Players Invitational Championship – Sunday, 11th October 1st. Jerry Martin (18) 43 pts, 2nd. Richard Ronayne (17) 40 pts b9, Gross; Pat Norris (2) 33 pts gross, 3rd. Dermot Drohan (11) 40 pts, 4th. Shane Kelly (7) 39 pts, 5th. Martin Morris (9) 38 pts, 6th. Shane O’Neill (14) 37 pts. CSS: 37 pts.

Club Competition Sat./Sun., October 10th/11th 1st. Jerry Martin (18) 43 pts, 2nd. Richard Ronayne (17) 40 pts b9, Gross: Shane Kelly (7) 32 pts gross, 3rd. Dermot Drohan (11) 40 pts. CSS: Sat 36 pts Sun 37 pts.

Tuesday Treats – 6th October CAT 1. Brian Nolan (15) 24 pts, CAT 2. Jerry Martin (18) 21 pts.

Open Gents Singles – Wednesday, 7th October 1st Gerry Raher (10) 39 pts, 2nd John McCarthy (12) 39 pts CSS 37 pts.

Nire Valley Golf Society Presidents Prize Saturday, 10th October Winner: Larry Foley, CAT 1 Pat Crotty, 2nd Lar Whelan, CAT 2 Harry Miller, 2nd Kevin Crotty.

Irish Distillers Society Sponsored by Shanley Electrics Saturday, 10th October 1st Liam O’Leary, 2nd Ronan Holt FIXTURES Tuesday, 13th Oct. Gents Open 9 hole Stableford.

Wednesday, 14th Oct. 18 Hole Open Gents Singles plus special value Seniors.

Sat. 17th/Sun., 18th Oct. – Club Competition – 18 hole stableford.

PLAYERS INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 Sunday, 11th October The inaugural Players

Championship attracted a large entry on Sunday in perfect weather conditions.

Popular clubman Jerry Martin a magnificent 43 points to claim first prize and doubled his luck by winning the weekend club competition.

The in form Richard Ronayne claimed second prize with 40 pts. Visiting player Pat Norris (2) took the gross prize with 33 pts gross.

Thank you to our sponsors C2C Broadband and to everyone who played in the competition.

IRISH SCHOOLS SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations to De La Salle who won the East Munster section played at West Waterford on Thursday last. 12 Schools participated in the event.

DEVEREUX CUP St. Augustines recorded a decisive victory over local rivals CBS with West Waterford players involved on both teams.

CLUB SINGLES MATCHPLAY Percy Walsh and Des Cleary will meet in the final following victories over Coleman Walsh and Dermot Drohan respectively.

CLUB FOURBALL Des Cleary and Richard Ronayne have booked their place in the final and will play John McCarthy and Paul Griffin.

4 HAMPERS TO BE WON IN BONUS PRIZE EVENT To show our appreciation for your support in our weekend competitions we are once again offering members the chance to win one of 4 valuable Christmas hampers.

No extra fee, you just play in

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026.

Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Saturday 3rd & Sunday, 4th October – 18 Hole Singles Stableford: 1st Dean Whelan (10) 66 B9; 2nd Patsy O’Donoghue (11) 66 B9; 3rd Michael McGrath (4) 66. CSS: Saturday 68, Sunday 68.

WHELAN ON THE MARK AGAIN Dean Whelan was this weekend’s winner of the 18 hole stroke competition sponsored by our resident restauranteur Bernie. Dean was one of three people to shoot a 66 but a superior back nine put him top of the tree this week. Playing off 10, Dean had 10 pars and a birdie on the 6th, he went out in 39 shots and returned with an impressive 37 shots fine scor-

ing indeed.

Second was Patsy O’Donoghue also with 66, Patsy had a total of 9 pars and a birdie on the 14th, an unfortunate double bogey on the par 5 was what ruined his chances this week, still fine shooting in fairness. Micheal McGrath must be wondering what more he do, Micheal plays off a 4 handicap and went around for his 18 holes only 1 over par and got third Micheal had 7 pars but birdied the 2nd, the 4th, the 9th, the 11th and the 15th, he was 1 under for the front nine and 2 over for the back nine, impressive stuff indeed.

CLUB SINGLES MATCHPLAY FINAL Pa Morrissey won out the club singles matchplay on

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Jubilee Weekend 3 person team Champagne Scramble at Lismore Ladies Golf Club. Left to Right : Sean Daly (Captain), John Whelan, Eamonn Power, Damien Casey (2nd), Amanda Power (Lady Captain), Willie Henry (President).

Dungarvan Golf Club Ciub Championship kindly sponsored by Martin Lynch. L-R: David Raher, [Pat Crowley] Captain; Jack Elstead, Runner-up; Martin Lynch, Sponsor; Liam Carroll, President.

Gold Coast Golf Club end of Year awards 2015. Joan O'Dea, Lady President and Gillian Cashman, Lady Captain pictured with Karen Darcy, winner of the Lady Golfer of the Year at the Gold Coast Golf Club.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Jubilee Weekend 3 person team Champagne Scramble Lismore Ladies Golf Club. - Left to Right: Sean Daly (Captain), John McGrath, Joan Cahillane (Winner), Amanda Power (Lady Captain), Willie Henry (President). Missing from photo is Ned Heffernan.

SEPT 9 HOLE ONGOING 1st Catherine Neville (29) 18 pts. 2nd Una Dowd (33) 17 pts FIXTURES Sun 11th & Wed 14th Oct 18 Hole, G.O.Y. Christmas Prizes, Kindly Sponsored by Roche’s, Centra, Lismore.

From Sun 11th Oct place on fairway play as it lies in rough.

Sun 18th & Wed 21st Oct 18hole Stableford, Turkey/ham Competition.

Sun 25th Oct....start of

Autumn League 1 week x 12 holes and 4 weeks x 9 holes Ladies make sure you are included in this very popular competition and enjoy being part of the team spirit and the banter. Put your names on draw sheet for League in the club house or contact Esther or Sheila in competitions asap.

GOLFER OF THE YEAR Katherine Moynihan holds a 1 point lead over Catherine

Neville and Amanda Power is just a few points behind with the last G.O.Y. competition being played this week.

DATES FOR THE DIARY Our Past Captain’s & President’s & Committee Annual get together will take place this Sat Oct 17th with some golf at 3 pm followed by dinner and plenty chat.

The Captain’s & Sponsors Dinner goes ahead on Fri Oct 23rd.

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DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707.

Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net

ANOTHER busy week at the club. Despite the poor weather early in the week, the Monday Seniors continues to be popular. Peter Lehane did the business shooting 37 points to win from Alan Dilloughery and Yvonne Morrison. We had visitors from Youghal, Cahir, Cobh, New Ross, Williamstown and Carrick. Our popular incoming Vice Captain Christine O’Keeffe took the honours on Tuesday and David Buckley won on Thursday in the Open singles.

42 points was the mark on Saturday with both Mark Raher and Colette Power hitting the number to win the Kiely trophies respectively.

The Raher family are slowing taking over with four of them in the top ten on Saturday. The fifth Raher, Ethan had to stay home and do his homework. Our Chairman Eugene Slater took Gold on Sunday in the Sunday Stroke beating his cohort Michael Brackett on a countback. In other news our night to the dogs is well subscribed and members are reminded to pay their deposit to the Proshop to secure their booking. Places are limited and only a few places remain for a fun night of food, craic and entertainment.

On the topic of Rules, members are reminded that all Local Rules are posted on the noticeboard at the first tee. It is the player’s responsibility to know and understand the rules or you may pay the penalty of disqualification.

Our

Professional David is always on hand to explain any rule and give guidance.

ROAD CLOSURE N25 KNOCKNAGRANAGH TO PIKE We have been advised by Waterford Co. Council that the N25 Road between Knocknagranagh and The Pike will be closed on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday, 14th October from 7 am to 7 pm to facilitate essential resurfacing works.

Please allow extra time for your journey to the Club.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The annual subscription rates for next season due for payment on the 1st October were recently emailed to all members. If you were not in receipt of an email please contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on dungarvangc@eircom.net or 058 43310 with your up to date email address or with any queries you may have. We thank members for making payments already and for confirming Standing Order participation. Thank you for your continued support.

New members to Dungarvan Golf Club, who have not previously been a member of the Club, can avail of an Introductory Membership Offer of just €300 subscription.

This offer is valid for the 2015/2016 membership season. An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively con-

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 6th October: Open Seniors, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Pat Bohane (15) 35 pts, Slievenamon.

Friday, 9th October: Open Singles, CSS 36 pts. 1st: Andy Travers (15) 35 pts.

Saturday, 10th October: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts.

1st: Conan Watt (8) 41 pts.

2nd: Tony Sheehan (12) 38 pts. Gross: David O’Connor (6) 31 pts.

Sunday, 11th October: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Conor Clancy (10) 40 pts. 2nd: Andy Travers (15) 40 pts.

Gross: Micheal White (4) 34 pts.

Double-Up: Michael Lenihan 75 pts.

FIXTURES Tuesday, 13th October: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents.

Friday, 16th October: Open 18 Holes Stableford.

Saturday, 17th October: Club Competition.

Sunday, 18th October: Club Competition.

Tuesday, 20th October: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and

Gents.

DEVEREUX CUP Friary v CBS: This match was played on Friday morning last in the Gold Coast Golf Club. 12 players represented each school, so 12 single matches took place, starting at 9.15 a.m. Eoin Barry was in charge for the CBS and Donie Williams was looking after the Friary team.

The CBS team consisted of Luke Cummins, Darragh Herlihy, Sean Whean Barrett, Conor Duggan, Stephen Donovan, Maurice Daly, John Blackwell, Michael Kiely, Ronan Mansfield, Jack Kiely, Shane Kiely, Conor Whelan.

The Friary team consisted of: Eoin Conway, Michael Lenihan, Jake O’Riordan, Daniel Raher, Johnnie Treen, Seanie Lenihan, Ethan Raher, Conor Foley, Paddy Dwane, Barry Morrissey, Niall Buckley and Sean Kent.

The Friary won the trophy for 2015. Gold Coast had players on both teams.

Winter League 2015: Once again The Premier Butcher at

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tact the office on (058) 43310 if there is any further information or assistance you require.

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES There will be a presentation of prizes for the following competitions on Sunday, 18th October - at 8 p.m in the clubhouse. Prizewinners are requested to attend in support of our sponsors.

CLONEA CUP - Owen O'Mahoney SEPT MONTHLY MEDAL - Owen O'Grady sponsored by David Hayes CLUB SINGLES CHAMPION - Owen O'Grady CLUB INTER PUBS CLASSIC Pa Morrissey, M.O'Donnell, Pat Curley, Frank Corcoran 2nd Dec Walsh Kevin Croake, Jack Elstead & D.Mehigan FORD OPEN SINGLES: Ian Birmigham, Liam Fitzgerald, John Phelan, Ethan Raher, Johnny Carroll McCARTHY CUP Michael O'Mahoney October Monthy medal winner Spar & E P Kiely winners etc will be at a later date.

MENS CLUB AGM The Annual General Meeting of the MEN’S CLUB will be held on Wednesday, 21st October 2015 in the Clubhouse, Knocknagranagh at 8.00 p.m.

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS Mon. 5th Open Seniors 50+: Winner: Peter Lehane (12) (Youghal) 37 2.

Alan Dilloughery (19) 37.CSS 36.

Thurs. 8th SPAR Open Singles Winner: David Buckley (6) 39 2. George Walsh (13) 39 3. Tadgh Connolly (7) 38 4.

Paddy O’Brien (12) 37 CSS 37.

Sat 10th EP Kiely Trophy: 1st Mark Raher (12) 42 pts, 2 Denis Ryan (18) 40 pts, Gross Peter Mullanney 38, 3rd Ml. O’Connor (6) 39 pts. CSS 37.

Sun. 11th Singles: 1st E. Slater (9) 67, 2 Ml Brackett (12) 67, Gross P Mullanney (1) 69, 3 Ned O’Connor (17) 70. CSS 71

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS Mon. 5th Open Seniors: Best Lady Yvonne Morrisson (Cahir Park) (18) 37 Tues. 6th 18h S/F Winner: Christine O’Keefe (24) 35 2.

Francis Millerick (31) 32 CSS 72.

Sat. 10th Singles Ena Kiely Trophy 1st Colette Power (34) 42 pts, 2 Betty O’Brien (13) 38 pts, 3rd June Hayes (21) 72.

FIXTURES Mon. 12 Monday Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles S/F. Tues. 13 Ladies Singles S/F, Ladies AGM. + Home Alliance Thurs. 15 Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F - Visitors €15 Fri. 16 Open South Munster Seniors Day Sat. 17 Gents/Ladies Singles S/F + Home Alliance Sun. 18 Gents Singles Stroke Monthly Medal Monthly Medal (David Hayes PGA) Mon. 19 Monday Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+)

Singles S/F Tues. 20 Ladies Singles S/F Thurs. 22 Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F - Visitors €15 Fri. 23 Open Gents Singles S/F Sat. 24 Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F Sun. 25 Open Gents Singles S/F Mon. 26 Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F LADIES NOTES Presentation of Prizes: There will be a presentation of prizes for the following competitions on Sunday, 18th October - at 8 p.m in the clubhouse.

Prizewinners are requested to attend in support of our sponsors. Interpubs classic winners requested to attend presentation: Joanne Fitzgerald, B. Aherne, J. Hayes, F. Fitzgerald.

SIXTY.COM RESULTS 7th October: Winners John Considine (15) Sean O’Ciabra (16) Anna Harney (31) 29¼; 2nd Jim Kiersey (19) John Moran (22) Greta Harris (36)

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NEXT COMPETITON: Wed. 14th October at 2 p.m.

YOUNG ONES Next competition Wed. 14th Oct. FRONT 9 at 12.30p.m.

Results 7th Oct: Winner: Liz Walsh (34) 18 Runner-Up Maeve Fitzgerald (24) 18 pts.

SOCIAL BRIDGE Are you interested in playing bridge in the clubhouse on Friday mornings 11 a.m – 1 p.m. All Levels welcome. No Partner required for more details please contact Brenda Cummins on 086 6059032.

PROGRESSIVE 45 Winners 8th Oct: Ann Ryan & Tom Cummins; Maura & Paddy Boland; John Considine & Billy Queally; Cait Mulcahy & Bernie Hayes. Last 5: Seamus & David Fitzgerald. Lucky Table Michael Kelly & Pat McGovern.

PRO SHOP NOTES Our resident PGA Professional David continues his End of Season Sale. There are many bargains to be had

and as usual David offers the only professional advice in town.

Lithium batteries and GPS systems are proving popular.

David offers a free custom fitting service as well as competitive prices. You can follow David’s bargains on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com.

Perhaps you might pick up an early Christmas present.

JUNIOR NOTES Junior coaching continues next Saturday at 3 p.m. and is open to non-members. It’s not a surprise that our junior membership continues to grow as Dungarvan golf club is a leading light for junior activities. Golf offers so much to kids development so get your kid to try it.

Our next tournament is the Baker Tilly trophy which will take place during the mid-term.

Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net.

Dawn Meats has agreed to sponsor the Winter League and we would like to thank Michael Wall and all at Dawn Meats for their continued support of the Gold Coast Golf Club.

This year players can play their Winter League games on any day of the week except Tuesday. A player may play twice in each round and have his best score count from his first two entries.

Entry fee per week is as follows: €7 for first entry with subsequent entries at €5. Teams are now being formulated and at present five of the seven teams are full. The league will commence on Monday, 19th October and will be completed not later than 21st February.

Teams: Abbeyside: Declan Kiely, Tom Considine, Conor Clancy, Tony Lonergan, Maurice Fennell, Eamon O’Donnell, Austin Kiely Jnr, Danny Kiely, Seamus O’Mahony, Conan Watt, John Burns, Rogie Cashin, Geoff Collins.

Ballinacourty: Willie Joe O’Connor, Mark Lenihan, Michael Lenihan, Bob O’Brien, Paddy Walsh, Jerome Maye, Seanie Lenihan, John Hughes, Diarmuid Henley, Nicky Dee, Lee Crotty, Benny Kiely, Alan Landers.

Copper Coast: Dermot Ahern, Niall Curran, Tomas Wall, Darren Power, Joe Curran, Nicky Hayes, Liam Clancy, Jim Maitland, JJ Quinn, Peter Kirwan, Ger Darcy, David

Mulvihill, Leo Wall.

Deise: Michael Whelan, Michael Wall, Tommy Long, Noel Sammon, Frank Waters, Rafael Alvarez, Francis O'Connor, Mick Cronin, Jack Kelly, Willie Bloomer, Ger Bagge.

Dungarvan: Brian O'Connor, Pat Power, David O'Connor, Kiki Cullinan, Jimmy O'Dwyer, Andy Travers, John Walsh, Anselm Hayes, Des O'Brien, Pat Murphy, Tim O'Driscoll, Tom O'Brien, Patsy Walsh.

Dunhill: Tom Moore, John White, Michael Kavanagh, Micheal White, Tom White, John W Walsh, Brian Dunbar, Johnny Ryan, Jack Moore, Willie Moore, John Queally, John Flynn, Willie Flavin.

Nire/Touraneena: Larry Whelan, Brian Fahey, Tony Sheehan, Paul Ahearne, Tom Reynolds, Jimmy Beresford, Roy Ware, Maurice Swan, John Hallinan, Henry McGrath, Jack Kiely, Michael Kiely.

PADDY HANNIGAN MEMORIAL TROPHY This trophy, in memory of Paddy Hannigan, will be presented to the best overall junior at the end of the Winter League. In all there will be three prizes on offer to the top three juniors in the overall ranking in the league and the presentation will take place in March when all winter league prizes are presented. Our thanks to Deirdre Hannigan for sponsoring this competition.

2’S CLUB FOR WEEKEND

COMPETITIONS Starting next Saturday there will be a 2’s Club operating, covering both Saturday and Sunday.

The entry fee is €2 and this covers a player for both days.

This format will continue until Winter Rules come in. Only scores on computer count.

HAM COMPETITIONS Our very popular ham competitions which are run over 10 holes have commenced and will continue up to Christmas.

Entry is €3 and when 15 has played a new competition will commence.

Players winning a ham will have a two point deduction for the remaining ham competitions.

GOLD COAST MID-TERM KIDS CAMP 2015 Four fun-filled packed activity camp involving swimming, tennis, soccer, golf and football will be held during the mid-term break from Tuesday, 27th October to Friday, 30th October. It is open to boys and girls aged 7 to 12 years and it includes lunch each day.

Pre-booking is essential and it can be booked by contacting any of the following: Michael Lenihan: 086 2266027 Rachel Troy: 086 7249766, Jessica Carroll Lawler: 087 2242709 Chandler O’Rourke: 087 7676560.

Weekly Rate is €55 for one child and €40 for every other child.

Daily Rate: €15 for one child and €10 for every other child.

The camp is being run by Friary College Transition Year Students.

SYMPATHY The Club extends condolences to Peter Kirwan on the death of his father Michael and to Tom Kirwan on the death of his brother and to the extended Kirwan family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

MEMBERSHIP OFFER New Members: From now to 1st January, 2017 Full Members: €540 Seniors: €400 Husband & Wife: €760 Contact 058 44055 for more details.

LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition 18 Hole 2 card Competition Results: 18 Hole 2 card competition sponsored by Cliff House 1st Rosie Murphy (17) 41+31 = 72pts 2nd Eilo Fitzgerald (27) 38+33 = 71pts 3rd Mary Clancy (14) 37+31 = 68pts Mna Eile Qualifier Final – West Waterford GC: Well done to Rosie Murphy who won best gross in the final with a great score of 35 pts.

Ladies Winter League: A sheet is now posted in the kiosk for names for our upcoming winter league. Please add your name as soon as possible if you are interested in playing as this competition will commence on Mon., 26th Oct. Full

details re format and draw will be posted in kiosk.

End of Year Awards Dinner: Our dinner which took place on Sunday, 4th October was very well supported with a mix of prize recipients, family, friends and sponsors.

After a delicious meal, served by the staff of the Gold Coast Hotel, the awards were presented to the ladies and gents with thunderous rounds of applause. While we were very proud of our own prize winners and their acceptance speeches, I have to hand it to Derek Power for the speech of the night after accepting the Golfer of the Year trophy – it was a classic!!

Well Done Derek on winning Golfer of the Year and Speech of the Year!!

Heartiest Congratulations to our ladies who featured at the Awards Night; Sheila Norris Singles Matchplay – Gillian Cashman, 2nd Kay Claassen. Ladies Foursomes Matchplay – Eilo Fitzgerald, Bernie Morrissey, 2nd Esther McGuckian, Kay Claassen.

Lady Golfer of the Year – Karen Darcy, who had a fabulous year of golf!!

New Membership Offers: Ladies, if you would like to try out a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we have a very generous subscription on offer for new members, please refer to men’s notes for details or contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk.

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies who took part in The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford Cycle. Their nominated charity for 2015 The Irish Pilgrimage Trust. Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain presenting a cheque for €2,550 to Ann Marie Rossiter, The Irish Pilgrimage Trust.

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Stradbally FC LOTTO Our Club Lotto Draw takes place in Whelan’s Bar on Sunday night. Jackpot prize on offer will be €3,300.

Tickets available from local retail outlets and regular promoters. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto.

RESULTS Waterford Junior League Division Two: Stradbally 0; St Saviours 1.

Schoolboys League Under 12 League: Waterford Crystal 0; Stradbally 4.

JUNIOR St. Saviours belied their lowly league status to take all 3 points on their visit to Stradbally. The all important score came from a penalty kick midway through the first half. Try as they might for the rest of the game, the locals were unable to break down an obdurate rearguard and surrendered, hopefully temporary, their pole position in the table.

Team: Christopher Casey, Philip Curran, T. J. Fitzgerald, Alan D'Arcy, Ger Crowley, Kevin Lawlor, Damien Sheehan, Paddy Kiely, Stephen Lawlor, Pa Collins, Robert Finn. Subs: John O'Shea, Adam Finn, Aidan Corbett, Diarmuid Crowley.

SCHOOLBOYS The Under 12s continued their good form with an emphatic win away versus Waterford Crystal.

Team: Tommy Fennell, Will Comyn, Oran Grant, Mikey O"Brien, Darragh White, Conor Fennell, Rian O'Reilly, Cormac McGrath, Rory Fennell, Jack Quinlan, Dara Quinn.

ASTROTURF The AstroTurf Pitch is available to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability at 087 2306841.

CLUB KITS There are some club kits for children still available.

Ideal birthday presents.

Contact Aine at 087 7618127 FAI NATIONAL DRAW '15 The Annual FAI National Draw tickets, at €10 each, are available from club players and members. Wide range of valuable prizes, including cars, are on offer.

Contact Gerry at 087 2245712 for further information.

ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS Academy & Little Dribblers continues on Saturday mornings at 10.30am . This is an ideal way to introduce little ones to group play and to

learn the basics of soccer. All children are welcome and so are their parents. For further details contact KerryAnn or Aine.

FIXTURES Saturday: Under 13 League: Ballinroad v Stradbally 12.30 pm Sunday: Youths League: Kilmacow v Stradbally 2 pm CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM The proceeds of the Christmas Day Swim 2015 in Stradbally Cove is in aid of the local branch of Down Syndrome Ireland.

Sponsorship cards will be available locally in the coming weeks.

TABLE QUIZ Liam, Mary C, Tadhg and Gerry donned the club colours for the Lions Club Appeal Table Quiz in Micilins, Kilrossanty last week. A good start and a steady finish saw them top of the league table at the end of the night. The prizes of uisce beatha will come in very handy for the Après Swim on Christmas Day. Whilst on the subject, the Club in conjunction with the Barron Hall are planning a Quiz in The Cove Bar in November.

Date to be finalised during the week.

U-11s Preparing for the future – Pictured is the Dungarvan united U-11 team who had a successful afternoon of football last Saturday afternoon when we welcomed Kilmacow to Kilrush Park for a challenge. Thanks to Kilmacow for travelling and we look forward to returning the challenge in the future. Great team work again from the lads and a special mention to our two keepers Darragh and Tadgh both who made some super saves on the day.

Dungarvan United FC

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Fixtures FIXTURES Saturday, October 17th Under 11 Leagues (Kickoff 10.30 a.m. unless otherwise stated) Red Ferrybank A v Tramore A (Ferrybank / Tramore) Villa A v Southend A (Villa / Southend) Green De La Salle A v Park Rangers A (De La Salle / Park Rgrs) Johnville v Piltown (Johnville / Piltown) St. Pauls v Ballyduff (St. Pauls / Ballyduff) Blue Ballinroad v Seaview Celtic (Ballinroad / Seaview) Kilmacthomas B v Ferrybank B (Kilmacthomas / Fybank) Mooncoin Celtic v Villa B (Mooncoin / Villa) Orange Park Rangers B v De La Salle B (Park Rgrs / De La Salle) Railway Athletic v Tramore B (Railway / Tramore) Villa C v Bohemians A (Villa / Bohemians) 12.00 noon Purple Bolton v St. Saviours (Bolton / St. Saviours) De La Salle C v Bohemians B ( D e La Salle / Bohemians) 12.00 noon Kilmacow v Tramore C (Kilmacow / Tramore) Portlaw Utd B v Carrick

Utd C (Portlaw / Carrick) Saturday, October 17th Under 13 League (Kick-off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-13A Johnville v Carrick Utd A (De La Salle) Villa A v Park Rangers A (Bohemians) 10.30 am U-13B Bohemians A v Dungarvan Utd A (Ferrybank) 10.30 am De La Salle v Carrick Utd B (St. Saviours) Kilmacthomas v Mooncoin Celtic (Piltown) Southend Utd B v W. Crystal (Villa) U-13C Ballinroad B v Stradbally (Abbeyside) Bohemians B v Kilmacow (W. Crystal) 12.15 pm Portlaw Utd v Ferrybank B (Southend) Seaview Celtic v Tramore B (Ballyduff) Villa B v Park Rangers B (Bohemians) Saturday October 17th Under 13 SFAI Cup Round 2 (Kick-off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Clerihan v Southend Utd (Not Applicable) 12.00 noon Railway Athletic v Peake Villa (Kilmacthomas) Tramore v Hanover Harps (Portlaw) Saturday, October 17th Under 13 SFAI Cup Round 3 (Kick-off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated)

Cahir Park v Piltown (Not Applicable) 12.00 noon Ferrybank v Gorey Rangers (Tramore) Saturday, October 17th Under 15 League (Kick-off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-15A Southend Utd v Kilmacow (Johnville) U-15B Kilmacthomas v Piltown (Ballinroad) Park Rangers v Portlaw Utd (Villa) U-15C Railway Athletic v Villa B (Dungarvan) Saturday October 17th Under 15 SFAI Cup Round 2 (Kick-off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Borris St. Kevins v Dungarvan Utd (Not Applicable) 12.00 noon Ferrybank v Gorey Rangers (Carrick Utd) 3.00 pm North End Utd v Villa (Not Applicable) 1.30 pm St. Paul's v Hanover Harps (Park Rangers) Saturday, October 17th Under 15 SFAI Cup Round 3 (Kick-off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Bohemians v Carrick Utd (Tramore) 2.45 pm

Match Ball Sponsorship – Thank you to this week’s match ball sponsor Englishtown Poultry.

Pictured is club chairman David Walsh with Kim and Alex Murphy, Englishtown Poultry.

FIXTURES Friday 16-10-15: 4th Div. Home to Bohs 7.00 pm (Main Pitch).

Saturday 17-10-15 U-15A Away to Borris St. Kevins TBC Girls U-15 Home to Clashmore 4.00 pm (Glass pitch).

Sunday 18-10-15: 1B Home to Villa 11.00 pm (Glass Pitch).

3rd Away to Park Rangers 2.00 pm U-18B Away to Ferrybank 2.00 pm TRAINING TOPS Adidas Condivo Tops

Crested with Dungarvan United & Better Finances Logo.

KIDS: YXS / YS / YM / YL / YXL ADULTS: S/M/L/XL €40 payable at time of order. This could be the last pre- Christmas order so don’t be disappointed. CALL CRAIG ON 087 444 7094 TODAY. ACADEMY UPDATE Great to see so many mini blues at the academy in the last couple of weeks.

Especially nice to see more girls coming along! Please get registration done. deadline has now passed.

Ladies Team Awards – Dungarvan United FC Vice-chairman Christy Power with Rebecca Terry (Managers Player) and Aimee Jordan (Players Player).

Academy times until October Half Term: Wednesday Midweek Training 5-6 p.m., U-9 & U-10 (2006/2007).

Saturday Academy 12.30 - 1.30, U7 & U8 (2008/2009) 1.30 - 2.30. U-9 & U-10 (2006/2007).

Registration forms are now overdue please return asap. Deadline Saturday, 3rd Oct. Please remember to bring the following with you to training; Shinpads, Drink, €2 Subs, Good attitude.

With the academy growing week on week it is not possible to send texts to every member please check out our Facebook page Dungarvan United Academy or local press for updates.

Feel free to call or text 087 055 7939 with any queries.

HALLOWE’EN CAMP Come and join us for some spooky soccer!

When: Tuesdaty 27th - Friday, 30th October. 10 a.m. - 2.30 p.m.

Daily. €30.00 per child ages 6-10 years. Pre-booking essential. Book a place today on 087 055 7939.

LADIES TEAM AWARDS As the Summer league has ended the Ladies Team had their awards night last week.

Co-manager Ger Murphy congratulated the team on their achievement

Emerging Talent – Pictured is club player Dylan Swales after scoring a hat-trick within five minutes at Saturday night’s Premier MFAI game V Railway at home in Kilrush Park. The Munster Football Association believe Dylan is the youngest player to ever score a hat-trick at such a young age in such a period of time. A busy and productive weekend for Swales scoring three for his U16 team on Friday night, three with the Premier on Saturday and four for the Youths on Sunday. Well done on your achievement Dylan. last season where they lost in the cup final against a strong Carrick Side. Ger proceeded to award Rebecca Terry with the Managers Player of The Year while Aimee Jordan was presented with Players Player of the Year.

Club chairman David Walsh congratulated the team and wished them well for the next Season. Manager Lucinda Shrubb was presented with a bouquet from the club and Captain Eimear Fennell thanked the managers and coaches for their help throughout the season and presented Lucinda, Ger, Craig Shead & Deane Guiry with cards. Anyone interested in playing ladies soccer please contact Lucinda or Ger through the club.

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Lismore AFC INTO SECOND ROUND OF MUNSTER JUNIOR CUP LEAGUE STARTS ON SUNDAY Sunday last saw us defeat Pinewood in the 1st round of the Munster Junior Cup and an away trip to Graun Park to play Waterford Premier side Tramore in the next round.

This Sunday we start our league campaign with an away game against Clashmore at Pablo Park.

Lismore 2; Pinewood 0 We played Pinewood at the Castle Farm Ground on Sunday afternoon last in the 1st Round of the Munster Junior Cup and defeated the Ballymac side by 2 goals to nil.

On a beautiful sunny October Sunday afternoon and on an excellent pitch we took the game to Pinewood from the kick-off and were rewarded when Shane Bennett scored to give us the lead. But Pinewood came back and attacked strongly for the equaliser and Dan in goal had to be alert to keep Keith Guiry from finding the net, but we held them scoreless for the half. The second half started as the first half finished with Pinewood chasing the equalizer, but our defence stood firm and late in the game we scored again through Shane and this was the insurance goal that send us into the next round.

It was a good game and once again Pinewood proved how good a side they are and will be when we meet them in the league, as they were like ourselves, not at full strength.

Team-Dan Shanahan, Ryan Corcoran, Alan Landers, Kieran Hayes, Fionn Daly, Gavin Pratt, Sean Reaney, Jordan Shanahan, Kenny Moore, Dec Ryan, Shane Bennett. Reserves Shay Platt,

Evan McGarry, Kevin O’Donoghue.

The draw for the 2nd round of the Munster Junior Cup see us travelling to Graun Park, Tramore, to play one of the best teams in the Waterford Premier, Tramore. This game will be played in November.

Once again we thank the supporters for turning out to support us at all our home and away games.

LEAGUE ON SUNDAY This Sunday morning we travel to Pablo Park to play Clashmore in the first game of the Premier.

For the past two seasons we have finished as runners up to our neighbours Brideview and with a good run in the Bolger Cup behind us, we are into the semi-final for the first time in many years, and also into the next round of the Munster Junior Cup next month with a fixture away to Waterford Premier side Tramore, we can look forward with confidence to the league.

Clashmore at home have always proved difficult to overcome, but Kieran will have instilled into the team that we must collect points in all our early league games. This has proved vital to all teams through the years, to accumulate as many points as possible in the first five or six games and these points will help when every team has a lull during the season.

Having been knocking on the door for the past two years, it is now time to open the door and claim the league title that has eluded us for so many years. Kick-off on Sunday morning is 11 am.

AT THE AVIVA Last Thursday evening in Dublin, especially around the Aviva Stadium, was like walking down the Main Street in

Lismore, such was the number that travelled from the town and surrounding area for the Ireland v Germany Euro Qualifier. The club had been selling tickets and all the allotted tickets were sold which is a wonderful financial fillip for the club, and the club is very thankful to John Delaney and the FAI for their generous gesture.

The atmosphere was just electric before, during and especially at the end of the game when the final whistle blew and Shane Long’s goal gave Ireland the points that see them in the qualifiers next month.

The defeat to Poland was disappointing, but at least we have two more games to get us to France.

However, Thursday night was a thrilling occasion and all the travelling Lismore contingent enjoyed the occasion and more especially the victory over the world champions.

SPORTS GRANT Friday morning and still trying to come to terms with the night before after our win over Germany, news filtered through that the club had been successful in their application for funding from the Sports Capital Fund, and were granted €20,000 towards upgrading the pitch at the Castle Farm Ground. This was wonderful news as improving the pitch was the final piece in the jig saw, with dressing rooms now built, we can concentrate on the pitch itself.

Well done to everyone who put the time and effort into preparing the submission.

There is a meeting of the club this Wednesday night at the Red House commencing at 8.30 p.m.

The Republic of Ireland soccer team who recorded an historic 1-0 victory over the World champions Germany on Thursday, October 8th at the Aviva Stadium.

[John O’Neill Deisephoto]

Dungarvan Golf Club 18 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Siobhan’s Hair Salon. LR: Mary Phelan, 3rd; Patricia Flanagan, 1st; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain; Joanne Fitzgerald, 2nd.

[Pat Crowley]

Gold Coast Golf Club end of Year awards 2015. Michael White Memorial Foursomes. From left: Tony Sheehan, Club President; Michael Kavanagh and Michael Whelan, winners; Micheal White, Mrs. White and Tom White, Club Captain.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Dungarvan Golf Club 18 Hole Singles Stableford for National Brest Cancer Research Institute.

Front LR: Brenda Cummins, accepting 4th prize for Mary Power; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain.

Back LR: Mary Phelan, accepting 1st Prize for Betty Joyce; Joanne Fitzgerald, 2nd; Ina H. Considine, 5th; Bridget Aherne, Vice-Lady Captain, accepting 3rd prize for Mary Ann Coffey.

[Pat Crowley]

Paul O'Gorman, Permanent TSB (sponsor) presents the Gold Coast Golf Club Golfer of the Year award to the winner Derek Power. Included are Tony Sheehan, President and Tom White, Captain.

Gold Coast Golf Club end of Year awards 2015. Ladies Doubles: Joan O'Dea, Lady President; Eilo Fitzgerald and Bernie Morrissey, [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] winners; Gillian Cashman, Lady Captain; Esther McGuckian and Kathleen Claassen, runners-up.

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Finisk Valley AC

First County Cross Country title for boys under 9 team THE second round of the County Cross Country Championships uneven age groups were held on Sunday last and it was a brilliant day for club athletes. First off were the girls under 9 and once again they had a brilliant performance. Eva Marie Flavin, Siun Mernin, Lucy Ronayne and Eva Green. The girls packed very well and just missed out on the bronze medals.

Next up was the boys under 9 and they had a brilliant performance to take their first County title and the gold medals. The boys packed very well with the four scoring members finishing in the first ten places, 4, 5, 6, 10. The

Aoibhinn Donnelly, Finisk Valley AC who competed in the girls u-11 cross country on Sunday last.

team was Kieran Cotter, Cian Moore, Jack Lynch, Conor Lynch, Brian Scanlon and Hugh Scanlon.

Last week’s girls under 10 winner ran in the under 11 age groups and had a brilliant performance to finish in seventh place. Our under 11 boys had a fine run as they were all moved up a year and again missed out on the bronze medals by a few points.

The team was Corey Scanlon, Jack Prendergast, Harry Donovan and Rian Mernin. Our next meeting will be the Munster even age groups championships in Waterford on Sunday, 25th October.

The Finisk Valley AC girls under 9 team that competed on Sunday last - Lucy Ronayne, Siun Mernin, Eva Greene, Eva Marie Flavin.

Dungarvan Ladies Hockey team who defeated Fermoy at home last weekend.

Dungarvan Ladies Hockey Club

Dungarvan Ladies win again!

Dungarvan 2; Fermoy 0.

ON Sunday, 11th October, Dungarvan ladies played their first home game of the new season against Fermoy at 11.00 a.m. in the Friary College, Dungarvan.

The girls fresh from their victorious first game in Clonakilty last week, were hoping to build on that confidence with a solid home performance on the grit surface. With a full panel of players to choose from, Dungarvan were ready kitted out in their bright orange socks to take on Fermoy on their own turf for the first time this season.

Sarah lined up between the posts with her fearless defensive team of Ali, Julie, Ciara and Ella in front. Evana, Ellen and Aine in midfield were given the task of supplying the speedy forward line of Denise, Saoirse and Lisa.

The Dungarvan girls started brightly threatening the Fermoy defence a number of times in the opening minutes, some great work from our

midfield sending balls through to Lisa and Denise who were sending in great crosses from either wing creating chances that had Dungarvan at times wondering if they would rue missed opportunities. Fermoy finding their feet on the grit surface started to take a foothold in the game, moving the ball about in a lively fashion and looking the likely of the two teams to find the first score. Some tenacious defending kept the waves of Fermoy attacks at bay with the Dungarvan defence soaking up pressure. The girls worked tirelessly to break down this now dominant Fermoy side with Saoirse and Evana closing down every ball in midfield.

Half time arrived and the game remained scoreless.

The words from Dungarvan’s coach Tina Landers at half time was to keep up the efforts and put the Fermoy team under pressure from the offset.

Dungarvan with their full panel rolled on some fresh

legs after the interval. Laina, Clodagh and Alice turned out in midfield supported by Isabelle, Shauna Maria and Charlotte patrolling the defence.

No messing from Dungarvan at the whistle as they passed the ball about creating space and immediately setting up chances for Lucy, Emily and Jessica.

Fermoy for all their possession in the first half started to tire with Dungarvan now dominating and moving the ball at speed! Shauna sent a lovely ball up the line on the left that sent Alice on her way, beating not one, not two but three Fermoy players before firing the ball past the keeper and firing Dungarvan into the lead! Dungarvan inspired at this moment, mounted a series of attacks on the Fermoy goal and doubled their lead soon after with a straight pass into Lucy who calmly slotted past the keeper.

The girls closed out the game with some lovely pass-

Kilmacthomas Badminton Club 10th Anniversary Social

The boys under 9 Finisk Valley AC team that took the boys County title. The team: Brian Scanlon, Hugh Scanlon, Conor Lynch, Tom Lynch, Cian Moore, Kieran Cotter.

Aoife Hamilton of Western Terrace, Dungarvan, and a member of West Waterford A.C. was the September winner of Juvenile Athlete Award, sponsored by Waterford and St. Dominic Credit Union, for her achievement in winning the Junior Ladies Cross Country 3K in both St. Senan's and Adamstown Open Events.

Aoife is pictured accepting her prize from Robert Grace, Waterford Credit Union and Noel Bolina, St Dominic Credit Union.

[Aileen Drohan/Photozone]

ing looking very much at home on this grit surface.

Credit to all players who gave a great performance and secured a second win in as many games.

UPCOMING FIXTURE Dungarvan Ladies play their third game of the Munster League this coming Sunday, 18th October, against UCC at 12 noon in the Friary College, Dungarvan. We would like to invite supporters to come along and cheer on our team as we go in search of three wins from three!

SENIOR TRAINING Dungarvan Ladies Training - Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30 p.m. Friary College, Dungarvan. All are welcome.

JUNIOR TRAINING Under 14 – Friday afternoons at 5.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.

Under 10/12 Saturday mornings at 9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.

Friary College, Dungarvan. All are welcome.

Ballyduff Upper Fun Ride 10th Annual Fun Ride takes place this year on Sunday, 18th October.

Meeting at Lyons Cross - same as last few years (1km from village on Tallow side.) Assembling at 1 pm; horses leaving at 1.30 pm; ponies at 1.45. We continue to encourage younger riders to take part,enjoy an afternoon out riding with friends and parents, build their confidence - have fun with their ponies. No schooling of green horses. This event is a fun ride.

SATURDAY night will see us celebrate 10 years of badminton in Kilmac at our social in Lawlor's Hotel Dungarvan.

If you have yet to get your ticket please contact Michael 087-9618780 or Ann 0872458389 as soon as possible. We look forward to what is sure to be a great night for all in attendance.

MENS AND LADIES LEAGUE Best of luck to all our teams starting off their league campaigns this week.

MEMBERSHIP A reminder to all our juvenile and adult players that membership fees for this year are now due.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

AGM The club AGM will be held in Minnie’s Abbeyside on Friday, October 23rd. This is your chance to have your say on how the club is run. As well as committee places there are vacancies for chairperson, secretary, PRO, and race director. It’s been a great year for the club and I’d urge members to get involved and keep the momentum going.

Please feel free to talk to any of the outgoing committee or officers about what’s involved. It’s probably not as much as you think. I’m sure everyone will agree that a strong committee is like a clean drivetrain, it keeps everything running smoothly.

O’MAHONY CYCLES SUMMER SERIES PRIZE NIGHT On the same night as the AGM we will be presenting the prizes for the Summer Series so I’d ask those who are due a prize to attend.

The top 6 were: Davy Nugent, Anthony Dwyer, Aidan Connell, Ray Dwyer, Kieran Cahill, Colin Organ.

WEEKEND SPINS Saturday saw a good crew head to Midleton to ride with Nico Roche, it was great to see so many of our juveniles there. 12 riders on the club

spin on Saturday went to the 5 Cross Roads, Kilmac, Carrick, down Scrouty to Portlaw, Kilmeaden, and back by Griffin’s Garage and Durrow.

On to Sunday and Group 1 are getting the winter training regime in place for next season and headed down the main road to Kilmeaden, across to Tramore, and back the coast road.

Group 2 had 12 going to Ballymac, Clonmel, over the mountain road, Rathgormack, Lemybrien, and home by Durrow. 4 made the jump from Group 3 and all went well. No bother to them.

Group 3 had 17 out and apart from a puncture early in the spin an enjoyable spin was had by everyone and another new road was cycled. The route was 5 Cross, Kilmac, Carrick, Kilsheelin, climbing up Carney’s Lane, Rathgormack, Lemybrien, and Durrow.

7 in Group 4 headed to Kereen, Villierstown, Cappoquin, Lismore, and Deerpark. All enjoyed the route, scenery, and chat.

Average pace of 25.5 kph, and a few rays of sunshine capped off a great day.

Seven in Group 5 had an enjoyable spin to Welcome

Inn, Clashmore, Piltown, Ardmore for a break, and back to Old Parish.

A nice neat group from the Group 23k under the guidance of John Coleman left an overcast Dungarvan.

Heading to Lismore via Kerreen, Villierstown Cappoquin and Deerpark, we turned left at rowing club in Cappoquin and had plenty of drags to help our fitness levels until we got to Lismore.

Had a well earned cuppa at the Castle Market and headed back to Dungarvan finishing a great 65km.

CYCLING QUOTE “Recalibrated a power meter and gained 15 watts.

Best 10 minutes of training I've done this year.” Doctor Hutch CONTACT US You will find loads of updates, tips, photos, and commentary on the club’s Facebook page and on the club website dungarvancc.com.

We're even on Twitter if 140 characters is about all you can handle.

Join the Dungarvan Cycling Club group on Strava to see what everyone else is up to. If you have anything you’d like me to report please email seanoduibhir@gmail.com

Na Deise Racing Pigeon Club OUR racing season came to an end on the 9th September, 2015 with a race from Barleycove which was won

by Sean and Jack Leahy; Sean and Jack had a great year with a total of 12 wins followed by the O’Donnell Brothers & Moore.

With four wins A. Murray two wins with P. Whelan, I. Harty,

T. Austin and J. Fraher one each.

J. Fraher was the winner of our longest old bird race from St. Malo in France, his bird taking 9 hours to fly with 360 miles.

T. Austin won our longest young bird race from Talbenny in Wales. 139 miles to Tony’s loft in Ballyporeen.

MEMBERS LEAGUE TABLE Sean and Jack Leahy 121 pts; O’Donnell Bros & Moore 95; A. Murray 80 pts; P. Whelan 64 pts; M. Mulcahy 62 pts; P. Maher 61 pts; J. Fraher 43 pts; P. & S. O’Brien 21 pts; Pat Murray 18 pts; I. Harty 12 pts; C. Drummy 8 pts; T. Austin 7.

Waterford Sports Partnership NOW BOOKING! SAFEGUARDING 1 BASIC AWARENESS WORKSHOP IN CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTION Monday, 19th October, 2015 6 to 9 pm Civic Offices, Dungarvan €15 per person This course is a must for anyone working with children!

All Coaches, Club Children’s Officers and Designated Liaison Persons must complete the 3 hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course.

This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport. www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/pdfs/codeappl1015 .pdf

NOW BOOKING! REMOTE EMERGENCY CARE FIRST AID COURSE Saturday, 17th October 9 am to 5 pm The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford €45 per person.

The Remote Emergency Care Level 1 First Aid Course is a one-day practical course focusing on first response skills.

The Level 1 first aider will be certified as a basic responder for three years from the date of issue, qualified to deal with a life-threatening incident. waterfordsportspartnership.ie/pdfs/recappl1015.pdf IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL WATERFORD SPORTS CLUBS! We are currently updating

our records. This is an important process as it helps us to keep in touch with you. We also have a Clubs Directory on our website which is accessed regularly by the public so it's really important that we have the correct contact up there for your club.

We have been emailing all the clubs - so, if you have received an email from Michael and have not replied, could you please do so asap.

If you have not received an email but would like to update the contact information for your club then please email the details to mmcgrath@waterfordsportspartnership.ie or give Michael a call on 058-21199.

Thank you to all clubs who have replied. The information has been very helpful.

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Liam Simms accepting prize on behalf of his son Owen from Corinne McGee.

Marie Forde receiving her prize from Chairperson Corinne McGee.

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club CHAIRPERSON'S DAY Corinne's Chairperson Day was held on last Sunday.

A large crowd turned up to support our Chairperson Corinne McGee. We were blessed with the weather, the atmosphere was great and it was lovely to see our members enjoying their game. As usual the food in the kitchen was first class and the course was second to none. Corinne has been a great Chairperson for the last two years and it was great to see so many turn up on this day, she would like to say a special thank you to everyone who helped and supported to make this such a special day.

Results – Overall Nett: Owen Simms. Gents – 1st Nett: Declan Byrne; 1st Gross: Aiden Murray; 2nd Nett: Patrick Walsh; 2nd Gross: Paddy Noonan; 3rd Nett: Liam Hansbury; 3rd Gross: Patsy Hackett.

Ladies – 1st Nett: Marie Forde; 1st Gross: Lorraine Troy; 2nd Nett: Cait Mulcahy; 2nd Gross: Mary O'Neill; 3rd Nett: Breda Foley; 3rd Gross: Breda O'Donnell.

Juveniles – 1st Fionn Nagle; 2nd Kyle Hackett; 3rd Louis Simms; 4th Jamie Healy; 5th Jason FlanaganTobin.

Well done to all who played and supported Corinne.

CUNNIGAR PITCH AND PUTT 25th ANNIVERSARY This year is our club's 25th Anniversary and we will be holding an open day on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th October.

We are inviting all members, past members, sponsors, intending members, anyone who has helped us over the past 25 years and all of the general public to come and take a look and also play a game of pitch and putt. Tee off times are between 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon with refreshments afterwards.

During our 25 years in existence we have gone from strength to strength and we are now rated as one of the top courses in Ireland. We have held Munster and National Competitions including Adult, Juvenile and Inter County Competitions.

This year we held the pinnacle of them all 'The Gents National Strokeplay Championships', where we received rave reviews for the running of this Championship Competition and of our excellent course and club house from all the visitors to our club on this day and all throughout the year.

Our club has received National and International awards from the P.P.U.I., Waterford City & County Community & Voluntary Awards and the international F.I.P.P.A over the years.

We are very proud of the progress that our club has made over the last quarter of a century, so anyone who has or has not seen our picturesque course and club please come along on October 26th You will not be disappointed.

Mass for our deceased members will be mentioned in the list of dead in St. Mary's Church over the bank holiday weekend.

If you want to play in the game on the day names must be in by 9.45 a.m. tee off 10.30 a.m. sharp every one is welcome.

MAJOR FIXTURES FOR THE COMING YEAR 25th Anniversary Open Day, October 26th President’s Day (Patsy Hackett) November 8th.

COMMITTEE MEETING Our next committee meeting will be on Monday, 2nd November, 7.30 p.m.

MEN'S FOURSOMES LEAGUE We will be commencing a Men's Foursomes League on Sunday, November 15th.

This will be a Stableford competition. There is a trophy for the winners, and also prizes for 1st and 2nd.

There will be 3 preliminary rounds and then 2 semi-finals and a final. The entry fee is €10 which must be paid before the closing date, which is November 8th.

HOLE IN ONE Last year we held a Hole in one competition. So we will continue with a prize for the most hole in ones during the club competition season this year as it proved very popular. There's fierce competition

Cunningar Pitch & Putt - Also Aiden Murray receiving his prize from Chairperson Corinne McGee. already with everyone trying to get the ultimate hole in one.

To date Paddy Noonan (7), Liam Simms (4), Patsy Hackett (4), Michael Ahearne, Declan Byrne, Paddy Lawlor, Eddie Lenihan, Aiden Murray each have one each.

Breda O'Donnell (3) and Jacinta O'Mahoney (3) Bridget Walsh (2), Lorraine Troy (2), Cait Mulcahy, Mary O'Neill, Corinne McGee, Mary Walsh, Eilish Sullivan and Ann Wall now has a hole in one for the women's section.

BONUS NUMBER This week’s winner of the bonus number is Bernie Troy, number 5.

PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition.

So all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so.

Do not use club heads to repair a pitch mark as this damages the green. Always use a pitch repairer.

Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole.

If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome.

DID YOU KNOW? Up to a few years ago there were 6 pitch and putt

courses in County Waterford, Ashgrove, Cunnigar, Ferrybank, Waterford Crystal, St. Otteran’s and Tramore.

Now sadly we have only 2 registered with the P.P.U.I. The Cunnigar and Tramore.

So therefore it is essential for everyone in our club to pull together so we will remain one of the top clubs in the country which we are noted and respected for. It is important that we have strong clubs in Waterford to keep the County Waterford flag flying.

WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENTS Names to be in for 10.00 a.m. tee off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Breda O'Donnell, Kathleen Foran; Gross: Breda Foley Lorraine Troy.

SATURDAY TOURNAMENTS Names to be in for 1.00 p.m. tee off 1.30 p.m. Nett: Maureen Power, Liam Simms. Gross: Lorraine Troy, Paddy Noonan.

FROM NOW ON WITH ALL GAMES PLEASE NOTE The inexperienced player on each team will now mark the card (this is to get used to marking cards).

JUVENILE COMPETITIONS Next juvenile game will be on the 18th October 1.00 p.m.

MEMBERSHIP FEES Adults €80; Family €150; Over 60s €50; Juveniles €45; Life Members €30. T-shirts, caps and gloves for sale in clubhouse.

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TALKING HORSES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 October, 2015

Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures

Navan treble for Aidan and Joseph O’Brien

Punchestown – Wednesday, 14th October (First Race 2.05) Punchestown – Thursday, 15th October (First Race 2.15) Downpatrick – Friday, 16th October (First Race 2.30) Dundalk – Friday, 16th October (First Race 6.05) Cork – Saturday, 17th October (First Race 1.50) Cork – Sunday, 18th October (First Race 2.05) Naas – Sunday, 18th October (First Race 1.50)

A first for Bannon at Fairyhouse AMATEUR rider Paul Bannon rode his first winner when giving the Gillian Callaghan-trained Mental Strength an enterprising ride to win the bumper at Fairyhouse on Saturday.

The 22-year-old from Skryne had the 33/1 outsider in a clear lead for much of the race and he had enough in reserve to win from Burrows Lane. There was further local success when Colla Pier won the 2m handicap hurdle for Ashbourne trainer Paddy Mooney and Robert Dunne.

Ado McGuinness isn’t too far away either in Lusk, County Dublin and his Sounds Of Thunder and Jonathan Moore took the 2m4f handicap hurdle. Athy-based Sean Byrne landed the opening maiden hurdle with Billbushay who was ridden by Kevin Sexton. John Nicholson saddled Ma Garrett to win the 2m4f maiden hurdle and give David Mullins as second winner in three days.

Pat Shanahan and Luke Dempsey took the 2m beginners’ chase with King Of The Picts while the 2m5f beginners’ chase went to Harry Kelly’s Padraig’s Joy who was ridden

by Sean Flanagan, another riding his second winner of the week.

McDonogh lands Limerick double DECLAN McDonogh landed two winners at Limerick on Saturday. He won the 7f conditions race with the John Oxxtrained In My Pocket and doubled up when the Nigel Carolan-trained Last Garrison took the opening division of the 11f handicap.

A Year To Remember gave Aidan O'Brien and his son Joseph another winner when taking the 7f maiden and the trainer got a second winner when his daughter Ana partnered Along The Shore to a narrow win in the second division of the 11f handicap.

Pat Smullen had an easy time of it on board the Sheila Lavery-trained Sevenleft who took the 6f auction maiden in fine style. Pat Martin’s No Way Jack took the apprentice handicap under Denis Linehan while more senior riders Colin Keane and Gary Carroll were also on the score sheet.

Carroll landed the nursery on Johnny Feane’s Bulgadin Lady and Keane teamed up with Ger Lyons to win the 1m handicap with Third Dimension.

English Raider too good at Dundalk MARSHA, trained by Sir Mark Prescott, was in a class of her own as she struck in the 5f conditions race at Dundalk on Friday. The gambled-on odds-on favourite was clear in the straight and easily won for Declan McDonogh. There was an impressive winner of the Listed Star Appeal Stakes when Hit It A Bomb added to his Curragh success for Aidan O'Brien and his son Joseph.

The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile could be next. Ger Lyons and Colin Keane took the claiming race with Zuberi who ran out a comfortable winner from the Connor King-ridden Laharde. King went one place better in the nursery which he won on the David Wachman-trained Fire Tree.

Wachman followed up when Back On Top and Fran Berry easily won the 7f handicap. Gary Halpin and Conor Hoban won the divisions of the apprentice handicap.

Halpin was on board the Pat Flynn-trained Twistsandturns in the opening leg while Hoban scored on Skerray Rules for Michael Halford. Denis Hogan added to Thursday’s win at Tramore when Eric The Grey won the 12f handicap under Billy Lee to wrap up the night.

Pictured in the winners’ enclosure after Conduct Yourself won the www.tramore-racecourse.com Maiden Hurdle at Tramore on Thursday last. Trainer John Kiely, Marion Kiely, jockey Brian Hayes and winning connections.

[Patrick McCann]

Local trainer Kiely the toast of Tramore JOHN Kiely kept his legions of fans happy at his local Tramore on Thursday when saddling Conduct Yourself to win the 2m maiden hurdle.

The Brian Hayes-ridden 6/4 favourite battled well from the last to win narrowly for the Dungarvan trainer having been badly hampered between the final two flights.

Philip Rothwell enjoyed a welcome winner when Eric The Third and

Andrew Ring came out on top in the 2m handicap hurdle.

Doneraile, County Cork-based Paddy Cronin was on the mark with Give Her Bach who landed the 2m5f handicap hurdle under Pierce Gallagher.

Another Cork handler was in the winners’ enclosure after the 2m novice chase which went to Just Get Cracking who was ridden for Bandon-based

James Dullea by Paul Townend.

Vic Approach and David Mullins landed the 2m6f beginners’ chase for Askeaton’s David Fitzgerald while Denis Hogan and Sean Flanagan combined to win the 2m6f handicap chase with Eiri Na Casca who scored at odds of 25/1. Liz Doyle maintained her fine recent form when Thinkitplanitdoit easily won the bumper in the hands of Lisa O’Neill.

O’Brien rounds off huge weekend with notable Curragh success Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore added to their big weekend wins in England when Best In The World took the Listed Staffordstown Stud Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday. The well-backed favourite got on top inside the final furlong and certainly looked one to follow when beating Dolce Strega in convincing fashion. O’Brien and Moore were also on the mark when Black Sea took the 7f maiden.

The Listed Waterford Testimonial Stakes went to another fancied runner as Fort Del Oro justified strong market sup-

port to win for Eddie Lynam and Billy Lee. Billy Lee landed an even more valuable success when Digeanta won the €100,000 Tote Cesarewitch for Willie Mullins. Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen took the Listed Finale Stakes with Variable who will be back in training next season and is set to step up in trip when she returns. Ger Lyons and Colin Keane won the 9f maiden with Synopsis while Johann Bach took the apprentice handicap for Patrick Harney and Donnacha O’Brien.

Munster National success for Henry de Bromhead and Andrew Lynch SADLER’S Risk emerged victorious in an incident packed Ladbrokes Munster National at Limerick on Sunday. Trained by Henry de Bromhead and ridden by Andrew Lynch, the 14/1 shot saw off Jim Culloty’s Spring Heeled to win the €100,000 event.

The Grade 3 novice hurdle on the card went to Willie Mullins’ odds-on favourite Long Dog and Ruby Walsh while another short-priced winner on the day was Tigris River who won the conditions’ hurdle for Aidan O'Brien and Barry Geraghty.

Wate And Sea ran out an easy winner of the mares’ handicap hurdle for Doneraile’s John Joe Walsh and Adrian Heskin while Brian O’Connell was in the saddle as Run For firth took the 2m6f handicap hurdle for Kieran Purcell.

Willie Mullins got a sec-

ond winner when Bryan Cooper partnered his Devils Bride to win the rated chase in good style and Cooper helped himself to a second winner when Lord Scoundrel took the beginners’ chase for trainer Gordon Elliott.

AIDAN and Joseph O’Brien captured three of the seven races on the mid-week card at Navan on Wednesday.

Newcomer Giant Redwood came from off the pace to win the 2m maiden and looks every inch a future hurdler while a switch to the jumping game is surely also on the cards for Prospector who got on top close home to win the 10f maiden for the pair.

The most impressive of the three winners was Cook Islands who ran out the cosy winner of the 8f maiden for colts and is certainly one to follow. Similarly, Dermot Weld’s newcomer Emergent also caught the eye with her success under Pat Smullen in the fillies’ maiden.

The David Wachman-trained Way Of Light led in the dying strides to win the 5f maiden under Wayne Lordan while Daniel Redmond was the man in the saddle as Patrick Prendergast’s Daisy Bell landed the apprentice handicap over the same distance. The 10f handicap was won by Dew Line who is trained in Kells, County Meath by Michael Mulvaney and was ridden by Declan McDonogh.

Two possible Irish runners in US Grand National LEADING trainers Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott are set to be represented in the US Grand National at Far Hills, New Jersey on Saturday. The champion trainer looks set to be represented by Daneking while Elliott could send Eshtiaal, a three-time hurdles winner who landed a Flat handicap when last seen

Aidan O'Brien flies high at Newmarket AIDAN O'Brien and Ryan Moore landed two Group 1s at Newmarket over the weekend with a pair of potential superstars. They took the Dubai Fillies’ Mile with Minding and followed up with Air Force Blue who could hardly have been more impressive in the Dubai Dewhurst Stakes.

Minding now heads the antepost betting for next season’s 1,000 Guineas while bookmakers are certainly taking no chances with Air Force Blue who is odds-on in places for the 2,000 Guineas.