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WATERFORD City and County Council has approved its 15 year Renewable Energy Strategy which sets out the energy requirement for Waterford until the year 2030 and allows for five more wind turbines to what is already granted or operational. The passing of the draft Renewable Energy Strategy means that a community somewhere in the county will be subject to five new turbines between now and 2030. Director of Services, Lar Power, pointed out that currently, there are no targets set for wind energy in Waterford and each planning application for wind turbines is vetted on its own merits. Mr. Power said the Renewable Energy Strategy as part of the Council’s Development Plan, will

inform future development plans and will also inform them when certain targets are met. “Maybe we will have justification in not going beyond that target, if other renewable energies are doing the business,” he said. Wind energy is currently generating around 62 MW in Waterford and while 155 MW is permitted for the county, the Strategy allows for up to 131 MW of energy from wind in total - which works out at an additional five wind turbines to the turbines already granted / operating. “This is the target for wind energy and it will inform our planning decisions going forward,” Mr. Power said. He pointed out that some wind turbines were granted planning permission, but have not been built yet, because an application has to be made through the ‘gate process’ to obtain

access to the national grid. Mr. Power said it is national policy that local authorities should have a Renewable Energy Strategy. “The Strategy sets out the renewable energy requirement for County Waterford between now and 2030, and also sets out how we will achieve our renewable energy targets,” Mr. Power said. The draft Strategy was placed on public display for submissions earlier in the Summer. A large number of submissions was received on the draft document. Mr. Power said the document was a Renewable Energy Strategy, not solely a wind energy strategy. “There is a whole array of renewable energies in the Strategy, and several applications for solar energy have been successful,” he said. Continued on page 2

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WEATHER OUTLOOK FORECAST FOR THURSDAY/FRIDAY The day will probably start damp with rain and drizzle and fog along the coast. As the day goes on it will become drier and brighter. Temperatures will be high for the time of year, rising from about 15 degrees in the early morning to 19 or 20 degrees in the afternoon in just light breezes. On Thursday night it will turn cooler under clear skies with lowest temperatures of 10 or 11 degrees. On Friday winds are likely to pick up, coming from a westerly direction, becoming moderate to fresh in strength. It will stay generally dry though with sunny spells.Temperatures a degree or two lower than the day before, around 17 or 18 degrees at highest. Friday night will continue breezy and mainly dry with lows of 12 or 13 degrees. FORECAST FOR SATURDAY/SUNDAY Saturday is also looking mainly dry at the moment, but cloud will increase as the day goes on. It will stay breezy and winds will become southwest or south in direction. It will also become humid with possibly misty conditions on the coast. Highest temperatures around 18 degrees. On Saturday night or early Sunday rain will move in from the southwest and southwest winds will increase to strong along the coast. The rain may continue for a while on Sunday, but is set to clear later in the day, towards evening. Temperatures will still reach 17 or 18 degrees. OUTLOOK (MONDAY/WEDNESDAY) The early day of next week are probably going to be cool with temperatures around 15 degrees at best.There will be occasional showers with some sunshine in between in southwest breezes.The chance of more persistent rain increases towards the middle of the week.

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Coffee Morning this Saturday in aid of Glencairn Abbey A COFFEE Morning in aid of restoration work being carried out at Glencairn Abbey will be held at the Causeway Tennis and Bowling Club, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, this coming Saturday, 17th September. The fundraiser will be held from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and all are very welcome to attend this worthy cause, and enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake with family and friends. There will be a big raffle on the day with some fabulous prizes, while there will also be cakes and bread on sale. Entry is €5.00 per person. St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn is the only woman’s Cistercian Monastery in Ireland. The Sisters continue to

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Five more wind turbines allowed in Council’s Energy Strategy FROM FRONT PAGE In a roll-call vote, 26 Councillors were in favour of the draft Strategy, with one abstention. Four Councillors were absent from the Chamber when the vote was called. Cllr. Siobhán Whelan sought clarity on planning applications for wind turbines, pointing out that eight turbines planned for Drum Hills, Dungarvan, are currently under appeal with An Bord Pleanála. “What will their status be when this strategy is adopted? If the Drum Hills wind turbines are granted, it will exceed the five new turbines which are in the strategy,” she pointed out. “Going by the volume of calls I received, the people of West Waterford are not happy, as the majority believe that we, as a Council, are not doing enough to move away from wind energy and explore other options,” Cllr. Whelan said. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan welcomed the diversification of sources of renewable energy, but said he believed the Council were ‘putting the cart before the horse’. “We’re trying to develop a Renewable Energy Strategy while we are awaiting government guidelines on same,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. He said the Council needs to take a serious look at wind energy mapping in the county, considering recent An Bord Pleanála decisions regarding wind

turbines. Cllr. John Pratt said the strategy was “the lesser of two evils”. “We now have targets in place and it’s not just about wind energy,” he said. “We now have targets and it gives us that bit more power to argue the case if we feel they are going beyond the target.” He said other issues around wind turbines, such as set back distance, noise, flicker, etc., needs to be looked at in the future. Cllr. James Tobin said if the Council failed to pass the Renewable Energy Strategy which places limits on certain renewable energies, then An Bord Pleanála will likely “make up our minds for us”. “We control our own destiny with this document and it allows for only five more turbines - and five is too many!” Cllr.Tobin said. Cllr. John Hearne said he doesn’t want to see anything forced on communities that is not wanted. He said large companies can still appeal to An Bord Pleanála, who could decide to force wind turbines upon a community. “The only way to secure and protect communities is national legislation. The parties in power should take legislation and make sure it is effective in protecting those communities who don’t want this source of energy,” Cllr. Hearne said. The only Councillor to vote against the Strategy, Cllr. Joe Conway, said he was opposed to

it because he believes it is “untenable”. “It is three times the length of a normal local area plan which is five years. I don’t think anyone in the country has any idea what sort of energy technology will be in 2030 and I believe we are talking silly stuff here by saying what will be developed and what will be progressed in the years up to 2030,” said Cllr. Conway. He said the Council “is not playing to its strengths”. “We have a technology that is well developed, progressing and forging ahead - and that is wind technology. We have wind practically every day of the year within 20 miles of the coastline all over the country,” said Cllr. Conway. “Unlike solar technology, which you might have for 1,600 hours in the year, according to Met Eireann.” He said the other renewable energies listed in the strategy, such as biomass, are in their infancy. “This really is a fudge. We are not getting the best answer for County Waterford and the people, and for that reason and other reasons, I don’t think this plan deserves to be passed,” said Cllr. Conway. He questioned why, if other local authorities have seven and ten year strategies, “Why in the name of God do we have to go for a 15 year plan in a matter as critical as this?” Mr. Power said the targets for 2030 have been decided nation-

ally and internationally. “We just think it is prudent to utilise those targets and look at all the options of renewable energy,” Mr. Power said. He acknowledged there will be changes in technology as the years progress, with technologies in different renewable energy sources becoming more productive. Mr. Power said the Council is taking into account the technologies which are already there and laying out how Waterford will use those technologies over the 15 year period to 2030. Cllr. John Cummins suggested a ‘mid-term review’ of the Renewable Energy Strategy to take account of emerging and updating technologies. Mr. Power said as it is the Council’s plan, Councillors can review it as they like. It was also clarified that the timeline for the Renewable Energy Strategy was based on the government white paper on energy up to 2030. Other local authorities who prepared shorter timeline strategies did so before the publication of the government white paper on energy. Waterford’s strategy is in line with projections contained in the government white paper and is consistent with national policy. The Renewable Energy Strategy was adopted by the Council and will influence future development plans in Waterford City and County.

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Lismore Castle Arts presents Ciara Roche LISMORE Castle Arts is delighted to present a solo exhibition of new paintings by Ciara Roche, inspired by the gardens at Lismore Castle. Ciara’s small scale paintings capture moments in the grounds of the famous gardens, like a documentation of the time and place unique to that moment. The paintings show details and fragments of the gardens - a deck chair recently vacated or the headlights of a car driving through an archway. The title of the exhibition 9.42 a.m. – 11.56 p.m. is a reference to

Ciara Roche: 9.42 a.m. – 11.56 p.m. Lismore Castle Arts: St. Carthage Hall 10th October – 16th November, 2016 the times of day that Ciara undertook the paintings. Ciara said - “Lismore Castle in a place where the imagination can run into overdrive, a place most of us would not be accustomed to. I arrived on a gloomy day in early Spring for my first research trip. Wandering through the gardens and grounds it is impossible not to get captivated by the beauty, enchantment and often

eerie otherworldliness of the place. I spent a long time alone and often by night in the grounds researching and soaking up the atmosphere. I work quickly in the ‘wet on wet’ style giving the work a less fragile feel, perhaps taking the extraordinary castle and gardens and treating it much more like the ordinary.” Ciara, originally from Wexford, graduated from

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TIME has almost elapsed for constituents to submit housing needs assessment forms that they would have received in the post, according to Waterford Council’s Director of Services for Housing Ivan Grimes. Mr. Grimes told September’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting that the forms need to be received by Friday, September 16th. He also advised that anyone who, for whatever reason, has not received a form, to acquire one immediately. The director explained that the council must upload the forms onto the Department of Environ-

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Fashion Extravaganza in aid of Pieta House Pictured with the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Adam Wyse and the Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan & Lismore Municipal District, Cllr, Damien Geoghegan is Dean Gardiner, Irish International Boxer, Irish National Senior Champion and boxing pundit for RTE at the Rio Olympics. They were attending the formal launch of the Celtic Box Cup to be held in Dungarvan from 23rd to 25th September next.

Munster boxers versus Australia a prelude to Celtic Box Cup EXCITEMENT is growing among the boxing fraternity and the members of the public and especially at Dungarvan Boxing Club at the prospect of having high quality boxing in the town for three consecutive days when the Celtic Box returns to Dungarvan on 23rd, 24th and 25th of this month. Arrangements for this fourth world rated tournament are almost complete along with the fringe events and the major bouts which will be held on Sunday night, 18th September, between an Australian National side and a Munster selection, starting at 7.30 p.m. in Lawlors Hotel. The Australian team will arrive this Wednesday for an intensive week of training at their Camp at the Gold Coast, which they will suspend temporarily for Sunday’s bouts. This promises to be a major night’s entertainment and a fitting prelude to the three days of boxing excitement which is the Celtic Box Cup to be held in Dungarvan Sports Centre the following week. Among the Australian team will be four International boxers from Queensland Boxing: Skye Nicolson, Australian National Champion; at 81k Senior Elite, Jack Bowen; at 75k, Senior Elite Toni Huni and at 56k, Luke Martin. The Australian team will resume their preparations on Monday for their main focus, the Celtic Box Cup for which they will mount a very serious challenge. At home, a very experienced and determined team has been assembled from the cream of Munster boxers for the Lawlors Hotel bouts among whom will be: David Shanley at 81k and Darragh Power at 75k, from the Dungarvan Club, accompanying talent like Irish National Champion, Myles Casey from the St. Francis Limerick Club and Dean Gardiner, Irish National Senior Champion and Irish International. Dean narrowly missed out on a place on the Irish Olympics team for Rio due to constraints in the Super Heavyweight ranks. In addition to this very strong Australian team, there will be boxers from Switzerland and Portugal, both sending their biggest contingents ever and both vowed to take home the coveted Celtic Box Cup. Portugal are sending four times as many boxers as in previous years and the Irish team is numerically greater as well. The team includes: David Shanley, Darragh Power, Stephen Shasby, Trevor Moore, Alex Novetsky, Peter Cawley,Thomas Byrne, Ciara Mulcahy, Aaron Sheils and Davin Duggan. For various personal reasons a number of the best boxers will not be available. However, the Dungarvan / Ireland camp are confident of a very good showing and will hope to be in contention as the competition advances. The timetable is: Friday, 23rd September, 2.30 p.m.; Quarter Finals; Saturday, 24th, 11.00 a.m., Semi-Finals and the Finals will be held Sunday 25th from 11.00 a.m. It promises to be a superb programme and the public are invited and encouraged to attend.

ALL roads lead to The Park Hotel on Thursday, 22nd September for a huge night of fashion and entertainment. This is our fourth Fashion Show for charity and our second one for Pieta House. This year, of course, all proceeds go to the newly opened Waterford Pieta House. Show commences at 8.00 p.m. sharp. Opening our evening, a first for Dungarvan will be the Waterford and Cork members of the High Hopes Choir. If rehearsal is anything to go by they will blow us away. Many thanks to them for joining us. Compere for the evening is non other than the wonderful Nichola Beresford. Nichola has always given her time so generously to us. Two local ladies Sandra Lyons and Catriona Walsh from 2 Style U have come on board this year to style and advise. Jodi Roche is lending her services also and is a master of make-up. Also polished nails by Sarah will be tendering her services on the night. All models young and not so young are local with a special interest in helping Karen to raise funds for Pieta House. NEWS FLASH - Word has it that we will be joined on stage by our new

Waterford U-21 All-Ireland champions. On the night they will down their hurleys and strut their stuff on the catwalk. Huge congratulations lads. During the last few weeks through a facebook competition, three ladies were chosen from a huge number of nominees to be styled and pampered for the day by Sandra, Catriona, Sarah and Jodi. All will be revealed on the catwalk. Enjoy the pampering ladies. Fashion on the night by

Dunnes Stores, Carraig Donn, Signet, Shanique, Hero’s, Audrey’s Vintage, Dorothy Perkins, Wallis, Shaws, New Look, Muiri K Boutique and Simply Beautiful Jewellery. Also on the night we have Lismore Atelier. These are a group of ladies that make and design their own clothing and will model their own designs on the night. Thanks to all businesses for taking part. Also a huge appreciation to all the local

businesses who gave valuable spot prizes for the raffle on the night. Tickets are on sale from Karen Whelan, Signet, Audrey’s Vintage, Carraig Donn, Shanique and on the night, priced at €10 each. Great credit is due to Sacha Bulfin from Sacha Bulfin, Design and Print, who donated the posters and tickets for this occasion. Thanks also to John Bermingham - All That Can Be Productions for the photographs.

Please come along and support our Fashion Show on Thursday, 22nd September, 2016 in aid of Pieta House, Waterford. Doors open at the Park Hotel at 7.30 p.m. Finally, our main sponsor for the evening is SE2 Waterford. This company provide technology and Business Adminstration to the Life Insurance and Pension companies in the US. Sincere gratitude to them for their great support in our charity venture.

Sponsorship of tickets and posters by Sacha Bulfin Design and Print – From left: Catriona Walsh, Sandra Hanley Lyons, Karen Whelan, Sacha Bulfin and Jodi Roche.

Main sponsors SE2 Waterford - From left: Catriona Walsh, Sandra Hanley, Karen Whelan, Benny Barry and Emma Cullinan (SE2 Waterford) and Jodi Roche.

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Exciting events lined up in the Copper Coast Geopark with the Comeraghs Wild Festival ‘CONCERT, SEA KAYAKING AND SAND ART’ The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark is proud to be part of the Comeraghs Wild Festival again this year. Celebrating all that’s wonderful about the Comeraghs, the festival team have lined up some exciting events in the Copper Coast Geopark with a not-to-be-missed concert entitled ‘Harvest and Home’ featuring the multi-talented Moylan Brunnock and renowned classical pianist, Daniel Kearney. There will also be a huge opportunity to discover the Copper Coast on a guided kayak trip, and for families to have fun on Stradbally Cove creating Beach Art with Sean Corcoran and a marching Brass Band! THE CONCERT ‘HARVEST AND HOME’ WITH MOYLAN BRUNNOCK AND DANIEL KEARNEY PROMISES TO BE A MUSICAL DELIGHT Moylan Brunnock, from Abbeyside, Dungarvan will sing a broad range of popular songs, using her guitar and loop station, layering up her voice to create her own unique sound. She will also be singing some traditional Sean Nós songs, with strong links to the Comeraghs. As well as this, Moylan will play a few of her own compositions. Moylan's musical journey travels from the tender age of two when she plucked the strings of her first guitar to the present where she and Bressie are collaborating on her first recording following her dazzling success on the Voice of Ireland. She uses voice, guitar and loop pedal to create original versions of well-known

Mick O’Meara kayaking on the Copper Coast. songs, and having played venues nationwide, she is a seasoned performer. Moylan is dedicated to her untainted purity and trademark ethereal style. Daniel Kearney, also from Abbeyside is a renowned classical pianist and will be performing a programme of works by Claude Debussy. The programme will include his three 'Estampes' in which he uses Asian, Spanish, and French harmonies, rhythms and folk tunes to create musical postcards. His famous 'Clair de Lune' followed by the prelude 'Puck's Dance' will show off the composer’s ability to create beautiful and exciting atmospheres and musical imagery. The final piece will be his epic 'L'Isle Joyeuse' which is full of frantic exuberance, shimmering water effects, unique harmonies, and sometimes extreme technical demands on the performer. Daniel has studied with some of Ireland's best known teachers and pianists

Sand Art by Sean and Miranda Corcoran on Bunmahon Beach on 31st August.

including Jan Cap in the Cork School of Music, John O’Connor in the Royal Irish Academy of Music and is currently studying with Finghin Collins. Venues where Daniel has performed include Christ Church Cathedral, The National Concert Hall, the RDS, and the Odyssey Arena in Belfast. Last year Daniel won the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland's soloist competition which led to a tour of Ireland performing with the orchestra to a total of almost 40,000 people in a series of five concerts. Venue: Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre Date: Sunday, 18th September Time: 7.00 p.m. Ticket Price: €10 Prebooking essential To Book: Reserve tickets at 086-7777515 SEA KAYAKING AND GEOLOGY TRIP This wonderful sea kayaking experience gives you the opportunity to explore the fascinating rock formations of the Copper Coast as you have never see them before and experience the thrill of sea kayaking in a stunning location. The tours are led by Copper Coast Geopark Geologist Robbie Galvin and highly experienced local sea kayaking instructor Mick O’Meara of SeaPaddling.com. Meeting at Kilfarrasy Beach, you will spend a half day exploring the coves and caves around the coast line while also hearing the fascinating story of how they formed. No sea kayaking experience

required. Pre-booking is essential. Venue/Meeting Point: Kilfarrasy Beach each day Date: Saturday, 17th September and Sunday, 18th September Time: 10.00 a.m. both days Ticket Price: €25 Prebooking essential.

To Book: Further Information and to reserve tickets, Tel Mick O’Meara at 087-2686529 BAND 'N' SAND The Art Hand, under the stewardship of Sean and Miranda Corcoran and based in Bunmahon, is one of the most imaginative arts ventures in the country and, at 12.00 noon on Sunday, it teams up with City Of Waterford Brass to bring you a performance with a difference at Stradbally Cove for the Comeraghs Wild Festival. The new event to the Festival programme is free and is an experimental collaboration that will involve Beach Art being made by a marching band! Great music, imaginative art and a unique natural environment working in sweet harmony on the Copper Coast. Not to be missed! Venue/Meeting Point: Stradbally Cove Date: Sunday, 18th September Time: 12.00 Noon Ticket Price: Free Event

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Live theatre with ‘Curse’ at Mahon Falls Friday, September 16th as part of the Comeraghs Wild Festival 2016 THEATRE lovers are in for a very special treat on Friday, September 16th, the second night of this year’s long-awaited Comeraghs Wild Festival, as ‘The Play on the Mountain’ at Mahon Falls this year is ‘Curse’. The open air production is a Bag-a-Cats Theatre Company presentation which is written and directed by Ger Bourke and performed by Joe Meagher. ‘Curse’ has already received rave reviews from audiences in Carrick-on-Suir, Garter Lane and Dunmore East and Mahon Falls is set to be no different. The evening is supported by Comeragh Comhaltas, Coolnasmear. Tickets cost €15 and bookings can be made through Lismore Heritage Centre 058-54975 or Theatre Royal, Waterford 051-874402. Patrons are asked to park at Mahon Falls and walk the short distance to the venue. This year’s play has been switched to Mahon Falls to make it more accessible to all. The play tells the story of turnip farmer Jo Jo's struggle against a changing, commercial landscape. During the economic boom, he is not doing too badly; the foreign discount stores have sprung up like mushrooms and cheap migrant workers have arrived in their droves. He might even have found what he thinks is happiness. But then bang! He is on his knees. The play is described as a poignant yet often hilarious take on loneliness, isolation and death. Talented actor Joe Meagher said performing in the open air will be extra special. “Mahon Falls is the perfect backdrop and we will adjust the sound to meet the conditions and the elements on the night. Because the play is about a community set on a hillside the location is absolutely ideal and will really add to the atmosphere. “‘Curse’ appeals to two audiences really, to those from a rural background and also to theatre buffs as theatrically, it really is quite unusual. We’re hoping for a big turnout on the night,” the well-known actor added. Ger Bourke too is renowned for his work locally and nationally. His many awards include the RTE PJ O'Connor Play of the Year Award, Corcadorca New Play Award, the Hughes and Hughes RTE Drama Award and WB Yeats Bursary for drama. His other plays include: "The Necklace Man", "Banshee Makers", "Snap", "Ballad of Sonny and Nonie" and "Last Beauty Spot". His plays for RTE include, "Let’s Play Pretend", "Happy Birthday Dear Blue Boy", "The Moon is a Quiet Referee" and "A Time Of Street Angels".

Pictured above – Joe Meagher, who stars in 'Curse' which will be performed live at Mahon Falls on Friday, September 16th, on the second night of the Comeraghs Wild Festival. For more, log on to www.ComeraghsWild.com

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‘Go Wild in the Comeraghs' – Aoife O'Mahony, Dungarvan and Tony Coffey from 'Bachelors in Trouble' pictured at Mahon Falls ahead of the Barn Dance at Crotty's Inn on Saturday night. For more visit www.ComeraghsWild.com [Patrick Browne]

THE magestic and magnetic Comeraghs are to be a hive of activity, storytelling, music and dance over the coming days as the unmissable four day Comeraghs Wild Festival gets underway from Thursday, September 15th. And forecasters say we're in for great weather for the event! Mahon Falls in particular will be the focal point of two of the Festival’s anchor events – the play in the Mountains on Friday and an unmissable barn dance at nearby Crotty’s Inn on Saturday night. The festival opens on Thursday with “Craic in

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the Comeraghs – Witty, Wise and Wonderful”. The intimate night of story, music and fun at Nell’s Farmhouse, Rathgormack, with renowned Waterford historian and broadcaster, Julian Walton, begins at 8.00 p.m. Events the second day include ‘The Play on the Mountain’ at Mahon Falls from 8.00 p.m. ‘Curse’ is a Bag-a-Cats Theatre Company presentation and is set on a hill somewhere in modern day Ireland and tells the story of one man's titanic struggle against a changing, commercial, landscape. Tickets cost €15, student admission is just

€5 and children under 12 go free! The Comeraghs Wild programme that Saturday includes the free ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ with photographer, Paddy Dwan, as well as sea kayaking and the Barn Dance with Trevor Smith and his eight-piece band, ‘Friends in Low Places – The No 1 Garth Brooks Experience,’ followed by DJ John O’Shea. The Festival for 2016 wraps up on Sunday, September 18th, with more sea kayaking, beach art at Bunmahon with The Art Hand and the City of Waterford Brass Band and the grand finale, a concert with

Voice of Ireland star, Moylan Brunnock, who will be accompanied by classical pianist, Daniel Kearney. Festival Committee Chairperson, Mary Flynn, said: “There’s great excitement about the Play in the Mountain and the Barn Dance this year. This is a fantastic community festival which celebrates all that is rich and authentic about The Comeraghs. The forecast looks very good and we’re looking forward to a fantastic few days.” For more, log on to www.ComeraghsWild.c om or contact 086 77 77 515.

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“We need to ensure that legislative measures introduced to tackle the housing crisis are fit for purpose and that we do not go down the road of repeating the mistakes of the past. We need urgent investment and the building of social and affordable homes. This will provide homes for those in need and ease pressure on the private rented sector. "I would encourage all those interested in tackling the housing crisis to attend the meeting. We need action and we need a strategy to address what is a housing emergency.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Enhance your PR skills with a Certificate in News Journalism in CCN Dungarvan “THE Certificate in News Journalism evening course in Coláiste Chathail Naofa in Youghal Road, Dungarvan is great for those who are self employed and those who work in a voluntary capacity within the community who want to learn how to generate publicity and interest” explains course tutor and Dungarvan Chamber member Joan Clancy. “The course is also important for those who want to enhance their CVs by adding a skill which is highly valued, particularly by smaller companies” she added. The 10 week course, prescribed by the Irish Academy of Public Relations, suitable for beginners is scheduled for 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. on Tuesday nights starting September 27th.There is an optional examination on week 10, equivalent to QQI L5. The course fee is €125 + €95 optional exam fee. People who are in receipt of Social Welfare and OAPs are entitled to a 25% reduction of course fee where documentation is produced. Registration and fees need to be paid before September 22nd in order for the course to go ahead. “We can no longer accept cash payments but will gladly accept credit/debit card, cheque, bank draft or postal order payable to WWETB” advises Kathleen Dobbyn, Director of Adult Education in CCN. Enrol and pay securely online www.ccndungarvan.com Click on “Night Classes”. Email: nightclassccndungarvan@wwetb.ie; Mobile: 086 385 8760; Phone: (058) 41195 Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon.

Exterior view of Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. [Rayleen Clancy]

Dawn Meats - Carroll’s Cross – Resource Management Excellence – From left to right: Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland; Theresa Hyde, Technical Manager, Dawn Meats; Katie O’Brien, Trainee Manager & Lean Six Sigma Project Leader – CSR Champion , Dawn Meats; Mr. Damien English T.D. Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal; Richard Clinton, Group Commercial Director, Dawn Meats; Shane Colgan, Manager of Resource Efficiency Unit, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland; Nicola O’Gorman – HR Administrator - CSR Champion; Donal Coughlan, Group Environmental Officer – CSR Champion, Dawn Meats.

Dawn Meats win Excellence in Environment Award at Corporate Social Responsibility Awards CONGRATULATIONS to Dawn Meats on winning the Excellence in Environment (Large Indigenous Company) in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at the 2016 Chambers Ireland CSR Awards held in the DoubleTree Hilton in Dublin on 1st September, 2016. Dawn Meats won the award for the implementation of Carroll’s Cross Resource Management Excellence. Dawn Meats is on track to meet their 2020 targets of reducing energy and water intensity by 40%, emission intensity by 50% and zero waste to landfill. Their demonstration farm in Athenry aims to inform 10,000+ farmer suppliers on alternative and best practices to improve economic and environmental sustainability. Waterford Chamber President, Laurent Borla said, “It is a fantastic

achievement for Dawn Meats to be recognised at a National level alongside other CSR Awards winners such as PayPal, Microsoft and Three. Dawn Meats previously won a Chambers Ireland CSR Award in 2013 which shows their continued commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. Dawn Meats was named Business of the Year in the Waterford Business Awards for 2015, as well as winning other National and International industry awards, so we congratulate them again on their continued success.” The thirteenth annual Awards was run in association with the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, partnered with Business in the Community Ireland and kindly sponsored by BAM Ireland, with the Environmental Protection Agency sponsoring the

Excellence in Environment Award. Each winner was presented with a specially commissioned trophy designed by Waterford Crystal. Speaking at the Awards ceremony, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said: “The business community plays an important role in Irish society and each year the CSR Awards recognise the level of commitment to Corporate Responsibility displayed across the Irish business community. Tonight, we are delighted to celebrate the contribution made by Irish companies not just for the benefit of the company itself but also to the wider community and to the many beneficiaries of charity partners.” Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English, T.D., acknowledged the importance of Chambers Ireland’s

Corporate Social Responsibility awards in highlighting the tremendous work being done by so many in business for the betterment of others. “The continuing commitment by business to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and our community is absolutely crucial for society at large”, the Minister said. “These awards allow us to say “well done” to all concerned in the area of CSR and act as an incentive to encourage more business to invest in CSR. My Department’s on-going support of these awards is a practical example of the way that Government can assist with the development of CSR. We recognise the significant contribution that CSR makes across the spectrum of Government priorities and will continue to support this important initiative.”

Appeal to campers over children’s lost cat By Christy Parker A CORK family is desperately appealing to anyone from West Waterford who perhaps inadvertently acquired a young cat while holidaying in a caravan park in Youghal last month, to get in contact them. Josephine Reeves and her children Aishling (9) and Aoife (8) from Blarney, were on holiday at the Clonvilla mobile home park in

Clonpriest, near Youghal, along with their cats Skyler and Snowflake. Shortly before their holiday ended, Snowflake disappeared. “He was a present from Santa Claus last Christmas and the girls are still very upset, especially Aoife, who owned him. He was a very special for her and she misses him greatly,” said Josephine. “When Aoife’s teacher asked the class to write about their wishes last week the heartbroken child could only write that she wanted

Snowflake home again,” Josephine added. The family have posted notices with Snowflake’s picture across the area and the family have travelled to the Youghal area a few times following some potential sightings, but to no avail. Josephine is now wondering if Snowflake may have wandered into another holidaymaker’s car or mobile home and been inadvertently taken elsewhere in the county.

“It’s a longshot but it’s a possibility that someone, even from the West Waterford region, only discovered they had an extra passenger when they got home,” she said. “And if so, I’m appealing to them to contact us. We are keeping our fingers crossed but hope is fading fast.” Snowflake is both neutered and micro-chipped and would be quite friendly towards strangers. A reward is offered for his return. Contact 087-6871160.

Pictured above: Snowflake, who went missing last month from at the Clonvilla mobile home park in Clonpriest, near Youghal.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Any enquiry into NAMA should include ‘thorough investigation’ into sale of Whitfield Clinic – Hartley By Paul Mooney CALLS for a formal enquiry into NAMA (National Asset Management Agency) has led to calls for a ‘thorough investigation’ into the sale of Waterford’s Whitfield Clinic to be included in any enquiry. Last week, Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin called on Taoiseach Enda Kenny to launch an enquiry into NAMA, following certain allegations around ‘Project Eagle’ - NAMA’s sale of its Northern Ireland loan-book. Kieran Hartley, EU candidate for Ireland South, said any enquiry into NAMA must include a ‘thorough investigation’ into the sale of Whitfield Clinic in 2014. In 2011, Anglo Irish Bank appointed Kieran Wallace and Barry Donohue of KPMG as ‘share receivers’ to Euro Care International which owned Whitfield Clinic at the time, in relation to a debt of €85m. The Whitfield loan book was sold in a tranche of NAMA loans in early 2014 around the same time another major private hospital was sold (the Beacon Private Hospital, Dublin). It was late 2014 / early 2015, when Mr. Hartley raised ‘grave concerns’ about the sale of Whitfield Clinic. Whitfield Clinic is now owned by Beltany Property Finance Limited - a ‘Special Purpose Vehicle’ (SPV), which is ultimately owned by American bank, Goldman Sachs. However, it is still unclear

who or what company or corporation purchased the Whitfield Clinic loan book through Goldman Sachs and for what purpose. Mr. Hartley said his concerns about the sale of Whitfield Clinic include lack of transparency as to who purchased the asset at a substantial discount of tens of millions. He raised the issue during his European Election campaign, as well as through various media outlets, and in Private Members’ Questions in the Dáil, via TD Billy Kelleher. Mr. Hartley said the taxpayer was ‘done out of ’ €5m, when Whitfield was sold for a reputed €22m, despite a higher offer of a reputed €27m on the table. He questioned why the HSE did not purchase the loan book of Whitfield at the time when the private hospital was valued at the write-down price of the reputed €22m. Whitfield Clinic is believed to be valued well over €45m now. It is understood there are over 300 people working in Whitfield, with an annual payroll of over €10m, and the facility is believed to generate up to €60m annually in the South East. Mr. Hartley also questioned why fee-paying patients of a public hospital are being sent for elective surgery to a private hospital. He said there are serious questions to be answered over why a state-of-the-art facility (Whitfield Clinic) was allowed to be sold back into private ownership, and pointed out that if the

HSE tried to buy the private hospital now, they would be paying nearly €30m over the odds when they could have purchased it for much less at the start. Mr. Hartley said Whitfield Clinic was needed in Waterford and the South East. “This state-of-the-art facility should not be private. It wasn’t derelict. It was a fully functional, fully operational hospital and it was fully staffed,” he pointed out. In County Wexford, the HSE purchased Ely Hospital, which was recently refurbished. That hospital is staffed by HSE and operated as a private clinic. “I had grave concerns about the sale of Whitfield Clinic back in 2014 which I voiced. I still have concerns and I will be speaking with Micheál Martin in the coming days and I will be asking him to ensure the sale of Whitfield Clinic is included in any enquiry into NAMA,” Mr. Hartley added.

Kelleher TD for the re-instatement of 24/7 Cardiac Care in University Hospital Waterford which is contingent on the opening up of a second catherisation lab in the hospital. “Today’s bombshell that the report commissioned by the Government, and called a formality by local Minister, John Halligan TD, has suggested that services may be reduced, and that an existing high-tech cardiac facility could be transferred to Cork is a significant blow to everyone in Waterford,” said Butler. “Since my election to Waterford City and County Council in 2014, and throughout the General Election, I made 24/7 cardiac care a core part of my campaign. I’ve been supported by the leadership of Fianna Fáil, in particular our Health Spokesperson, Billy Kelleher,” added Butler. “Fianna Fáil is not in Government now, but it is our clear intention to lead the next Irish Government. When in government, we will ensure that cardiac care in Waterford is strengthened and improved,” said Kelleher. SAVE “Deputy Butler has consistently raised the €15,386 issue of cardiac care in University Hospital Waterford with me, and Fianna Fáil remains committed to a second catherisation lab, and 24/7 cardiac care,” concluded Kelleher.

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Superb U21s seal All-Ireland title WHILE their senior colleagues might have faltered on their way to All-Ireland honours, the Waterford U21 Hurling side showed no mercy in Thurles last Saturday evening and put a gallant, though ineffective Galway side to the sword as they overcame them by sixteen points. This highly talented and committed team showed their mettle from the start and were always in command, but it was a devastating three goals in the first quarter, the opener after just forty seconds, which sealed the deal for the Déise. Two more in the second half were the final straw for gallant Galway. While there were the seeds of a revival by the Western men after the interval, it was never going to be enough and the Deise coasted fairly comfortably to the first U21 All-Ireland since 1992. There is no doubt that this is a devastatingly ruthless group of hurlers who capitalise on every opportunity and many of them, some already starring in the senior team, will be responsible in time for bridging the senior title gap back to 1959. They are already being dubbed the best U21 team in the fifty-three year history of the grade, a claim that no Déise supporter would query. We congratulate this gallant group of players who have passed up no opportunity to shine or bring glory to their county. Their victories on the way to the title over Clare by eighteen points; Tipperary by ten points, Antrim by nineteen points and last Saturday’s victory by sixteen points over Galway show their complete supremacy in this grade.

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate We can but hope that, in time, this success will also extend to the Seniors when every Waterford heart will again burst with pride and almost sixty barren senior years will have been bridged at last.

European interference in our affairs grows FOR many Irish people it is becoming clear just why Britain decided to leave the European Union and voted for the so-called Brexit. Britain is a country which has taken pride in its independence for centuries; which has always fought shy of the constraints imposed by the EU and significantly, did not adopt the common currency but opted to retain the pound sterling as a further sign of its independence. It has consistently shown resistance to the economic claustrophobia imposed by the Union. Irish people have begun to feel that claustrophobia over the last year or two, firstly with the decree that water should be charged for separately and that our derogation from that decree decades ago, does not – to coin a phrase – hold water today. Neither does it accept our legal argument that established practice of paying for water was through

general taxation when the water charges directive was adopted into Irish law. Then there was the recent – and ongoing – debacle of the €13 billion tax on the profits of the Apple Corporation, again an unwanted and unwarranted interference in our internal affairs, even if other European countries share and interest in the affair. Now, in a further interference in our taxation system, it was reported this week that the M50 and Port Tunnel users will face a charge increase of up to 60 cent because the European Court of Justice said the State must impose VAT on tolls levied on State-owned motorways. The original directive on tolls dates from 2010 when the Irish Revenue ordered that VAT be paid on the tolls. It was appealed to the Revenue Appeals Commissioner Who upheld the charge. This ruling was appealed to the European Court of Justice and it was their final decision that was announced this week. The advocate general for the EU European Court of Justice said VAT does apply to State-owned motorways. It seems that there is no limit to the interference of the various elements of the EU in our internal affairs. It would be easy to think that the European institutions are seeking to alienate the citizens of its constituent countries and interfere improperly in their internal affairs. Perhaps it was this which angered British voters and pushed them over the edge towards exiting the Union entirely. Fianna Fáil appear to have learned the lesson that the very question of water charges is toxic and appears to be about to abandon the proposed system entirely. There is little doubt that the other mainstream parties will breathe a sigh of relief that some party is giving a lead in this, which they can blindly follow. In the meantime, we are members of the European Club and, like it or not, we appear to have no choice but to march to the beat of their drum.

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Dungarvan DIL committee members at the official opening of Pieta House. Included are Suicide Prevention advocates Liam Brazil and Mags Durand-O'Connor, Cathy Kelly (Development Director, Pieta House), Lucia and Johnny McGrath of Terra Nua Construction Company, Niamh Connolly, Jacinta Mulcahy and Orla Casey of Dungarvan Darkness Into Light Committee, Edel Spillane and Damien Geoghegan. [Joe Evans]

Pieta House Southeast opens in Waterford ON Thursday, September 1st, a huge step in the fight against self-harm and suicide prevention was taken, as Pieta House opened its centre for the Southeast region in Waterford city. The people of Dungarvan have played a vital role in securing the location of this service within our county, as the support and fundraising for Pieta over the last 5 years has been phenomenal.

Since the first Darkness into Light 5k walk in 2012, the people of Dungarvan and the surrounding areas have raised over €150,000 for Pieta House, demonstrating the reliability, awareness and commitment needed to fund and maintain such a centre. Brian Higgins, CEO of Pieta House thanked the people of Dungarvan on his recent visit here for their

unwavering support and help, and acknowledged their crucial role in Pieta’s decision to locate the Southeast centre in our county. The centre has already been busy with callers and appointments, even before it’s official opening, and it will respond to future demands with longer opening hours, if necessary. Please follow ‘Dungarvan

supports Pieta House Southeast’ on Facebook for all information on upcoming fundraising events, as funding is more important than ever, now the centre is in place! Full contact details below, and remember the service is completely free, and available through selfreferral, or referrals by friends/family/GP to ensure the shortest possible

waiting times. At last, those in the Southeast who are going through their darkest times are being given easily accessible help, and as a result, hope. Pieta House Southeast, 20 Waterside, Waterford City, Waterford. Phone: (051) 858510. Centre Manager: Michael O'Brien. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

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Proposal to ‘live stream’ Council meetings is rejected A PROPOSAL to ‘live stream’ Waterford Council meetings was rejected by its Corporate Policy Group, after it was revealed the high cost of implementing such a system. City-based Councillor, Mary Roche had proposed the idea at the July meeting of the Council, that all the Council’s monthly meetings should be broadcast live over the internet, and asked the Council to investigate how best to achieve it. However, at the September meeting of the local authority, held in

Waterford City Chamber last Thursday, Cllr. Roche noted a report from the CPG, which rejected the idea. “I’m not happy with the CPG recommendation not to proceed,” said Cllr. Roche. “I understand it would be nice to have a ‘bells and whistles’ €90,000 worth of a system, but as we all know, this can be done for free,” she pointed out. “It is a very simple procedure to stream the meetings live. It is a regressive step for us to

‘kick the can down the road’ and not do this. I’m very unhappy and I would ask if someone could come back to us with a cheaper proposal,” Cllr. Roche said. “We don’t have to accept the €90,000 proposal. If there was a webcam set up in the Council Chamber in Waterford City and in Dungarvan, it could be done for virtually no money. I would ask the Council to have another look at this suggestion,” Cllr. Roche added. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he was happy that the

Council wasn’t proceeding with the suggestion to live stream meetings, and pointed out there are already recordings made of the meeting and the events are reported in the local newspapers. “I know there are cheaper ways of doing it, but there is public access to meetings in both Chambers and we also have good newspapers and WLR who broadcast our events here. I welcome the decision,” Cllr. O’Ryan added.

Waterford Airport continues to try and secure alternative air carrier for London-Luton route THERE is continuing engagement between management at Waterford Airport and a number of air carriers to try and secure air services to London-Luton. At the September meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Cha O’Neill sought an update on the airport situation. Last June, troubled airline carrier VLM cancelled its Waterford to London-Luton route after it filed for bankruptcy. Since the, management at the airport have worked to try and attract another commercial airline carrier to Waterford. Chief Executive of Waterford Council, Michael Walsh, said there was no current update, other than there is continuing engagement with a number of carriers.

“But there is nothing secured as of yet,” Mr. Walsh said. Meanwhile, it is understood that there is no Government funding earmarked for an extension of the runway at Waterford Airport. It was hoped that an extension would be funded, estimated to cost up to €25m, which would increase the attractiveness of Waterford Airport for larger aircraft to use. But according to reports earlier this week, no Government funding has been earmarked for any runway extension at Waterford Airport, and neither has the airport secured any of the money from a ‘Connectivity Fund’ of €335m which was established following the government’s sale of its 25.1 percent stake in Aer Lingus last year.

Council proceedings observed by members of asylum seeker support group MAYOR of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Adam Wyse welcomed representatives of ‘Waterford Place of Sanctuary’ to the September Plenary meeting

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Council expected to provide beach wheelchairs next year WATERFORD Council plans to have facilities in place next year to provide wheelchairs on beaches for disabled people. At the September meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Jim Griffin sought an update on his proposal to provide wheelchairs on the county’s beaches for use by disabled people. “I think it would be fantastic if we could provide some wheelchairs for Clonea Strand and

Tramore,” said Cllr. Griffin. “We’d be sending out a great message.” Senior Engineer, Pat McCarthy said the Council has spoken to various people who operate businesses in close proximity to beaches, with a view to possibly getting those businesses to host the facilities. “We are trying to get that partnership arrangement in place and hopefully it will be in place for next year’s bathing season,” said Mr. McCarthy.

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New diagnostic breast screening for Whitfield WHITFIELD Hospital and Cancer Centre is to introduce a new mammography service this Autumn, the only private hospital in the South East to provide mammography screening. A mammogram is a safe, lowdose x-ray of both breasts and is interpreted by a

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specialist consultant radiologist. It looks for breast changes which can range from benign to malignant. In general, it is reserved for women above age 35 years. Whilst the procedure may cause minor discomfort, it is an effective tool (in combination with specialist clinical examination) for detecting breast cancer early. Mr. Gerry O’Donoghue is a Consultant Breast, Thyroid, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Surgeon at Whitfield in Waterford City. His clinic at Whitfield will offer this symptomatic breast service later this year. “The most

important aspect to this new service is that patients can expect to meet a consultant within one week of a doctor’s referral and a diagnosis within just two weeks.” “Breast pain or mastalgia is very common. It affects most women at some time in their lives. It can cause worry but breast pain is not usually a symptom of breast cancer. The level of breast pain is different for each woman. It can range from being a mild discomfort to being severe enough to affect a woman’s quality of life.” Mr. O’Donoghue’s advice to anyone with concerns is to visit their G.P. “Your doctor will take an appropriate clinical history including risk factors and familial or genetic details. If they deem a referral is necessary, then it will be

arranged and the patient promptly reviewed in the Whitfield Hospital.” Mr. O’Donoghue added, “All clinical information, radiology and pathology results will be scrutinised at a multidisciplinary case conference and where necessary, an individual care plan formulated.” “You will be contacted personally with the results and either be discharged to your GP, offered surveillance follow up, or receive an individualized treatment plan.” Whitfield’s mammography service will be available this Autumn though Mr. O’Donoghue’s clinic. For further information, call 051-359724, fax to 051-359725 or email referral to: G e r r y. o d o n og h u e @ w h i t f i e l d clinic.ie

Post-Grad film course offers chance to experience Waterford Gaeltacht Creative minds sought for WIT/Nemeton TV Ard Diplóma i Léiriú Teilifis/Higher Diploma in Television production BUDDING film makers still have the chance to make their mark with a Waterford-based PostGraduate programme accepting applications for a start this Autumn. Applications for this year’s Ard Diplóma i Léiriú Teilifíse / Higher Diploma in Television Production at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) are still open. Run in association with Nemeton TV, one Ireland's leading production companies, and Údarás na Gaeltachta, the course is based in Nemeton itself in

Waterford’s Gaeltacht, An Rinn, with one day a week in WIT in Waterford city. As one of the most highly regarded film making postgraduate courses in the country students continue to make their mark with the national broadcaster, as to date over 40 films from the course have been broadcast. Films prduced on the course have gone on to win Best Irish Language documentary at the National Student Media Awards in 2014, 2015 and 2016. "One of the main attractions of the course is, that as

a consequence of the quality of teaching, the students go on to immediately attain jobs in the industry in some of the most successful TV production companies in the country and abroad. Former students produce work for TG4, BBC, RTÉ with companies such as Nemeton TV, Tyrone Productions, Independent Pictures and Fleadh TV,” says course director Moira Sweeney. While Irish language proficiency is required, Leaving Cert Irish level is adequate. "The course attracts a wide range of

Pictured from left are: Dungarvan's Grace O'Sullivan, who won SMEDIA for her programme 'Buíochas le Bia,' with Moira Sweeney, Course Director, and TG4's Fiona Ní Fhlaithearta.

Pictured from left are Aisling Ní Fhlaithearta and Tadhg Ó hUallacháin the night they won the SMEDIA for 'Liam Clancy Mo Chara'.

students with differing levels of Irish. There are always students from the Gaelteacht with native Irish, but there are also those with Leaving Cert Irish who find that their competence improves dramatically with practice over the year. We also offer Irish language courses for all students who might need to brush up their Gaeilge,” she explains. The Higher Diploma teaches production and camera work, editing and scripting skills as Gaeilge and the varied nature of the course ensures graduates are very well equipped to enter

the Irish television industry in a number of positions. The course is taught by lecturers from WIT and top industry specialists with many years experience in television production in Ireland and the UK. On completion of the course, the students therefore have excellent practical and theoretical competence in television, whether as directors, editors, camera operators, producers or production managers. Aisling Ní Fhlaithearta, who hails from the Aran Islands originally, says she has gained work as a series producer thanks to her

qualification. "I am a former student and now working full time in the industry, this is purely thanks to this higher diploma course and the opportunities Nemeton TV has given me. What I loved most about the course was that it was entirely hands on and practical. I came in with no experience only a hunger to learn and be creative. We became a small family due to the class size, all the while working very hard to create great content. I was lucky to have produced and co-edited one of the programmes that was chosen by TG4 to make into an hour long feature

after the course finished, we won a SMEDIA award that year and the documentary continues to air frequently on TG4. I would recommend this course to anyone who has a passion for creativity in any shape or form, whether it's art, music, science etc, anything. So many say they could never do it, all they need is to understand it, it only takes cop on and some hard work, but is guaranteed to be thoroughly enjoyed.” To apply to start this Autumn or for further information see www.wit.ie or email traenail@nemeton.ie

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Winter workshops to explore the ‘Sacred Wild’ in West Waterford A SERIES of Winter workshops will be held to explore, deepen and nurture the connection to the ‘Sacred Wild’ through holistic movement, yoga, creative writing, voice-work and ritual in the landscape of West Waterford. The workshops titled ‘The Sacred Wild Deepening in the Landscape’, are suitable for artists, poets, writers, musicians, yoga practitioner (yogis), meditators, gardeners, and anyone who is willing to move, sing, meditate, create and explore in a supportive group, and will be led by two skilful and experienced facilitators Lani O’Hanlon and Grace Wells. They developed ‘The

Lani notes that the Irish language has always contained a spiritual geography and a sense of the ‘Sacred Wild’, and it uses one word ‘Tuatha / Tuath’ for both ‘people’ and ‘place’. The workshops will be held over four weekends between October and April, and it is Lani and Grace’s intention to creatively explore the sense of place in this era of environmental challenge. The workshops will be held at the Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday): 29th and 30th October, 2016; 3rd and 4th December, 2016; 18th and 19th February, 2017; and 29th and 30th April, 2017. The fee for the four

and teacher-trainer with the Dancing The Rainbow movement practice and process. She has worked internationally as a director and facilitator with the Skyros programme in Greece and currently teaches with Waterford Arts Office, Waterford Healing Arts Trust and on the Molly Keane Writers' Retreat. Lani is a member of the Laban Guild for Movement and Dance and has an MA in Creative Writing from Lancaster University. Grace Wells is a yoga teacher and an award-winning writer and poet. As a committed environmentalist, nature has always had a steady presence in her

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Lani O’Hanlon Sacred Wild’ project in 2013 as a way to reconnect people with the sacred nature of the internal and external landscape. It was Wendell Berry, novelist, poet, and environmental activist, who wrote when the despair of the world grows in him, he takes to nature where he comes into the peace of wild things.

weekends is €800. FACILITATORS Lani is a movement artist / therapist, published poet and writer. She is author of Dancing the Rainbow Holistic Well-Being through Movement (2007 Mercier Press). Lani worked as an Holistic Therapist in private practice for ten years and has twenty years experience as a group facilitator

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payments (contact Mary Lys regarding this). However, you are liable to pay the full amount even if you are unable to attend one of the weekends, as we are obliged to pay in advance for the venue, administration and facilitator fees. Payment methods: 1. By cheque (made out to Lani O’Hanlon). 2. Pay by bank transfer. Please contact Mary Lys for bank details. 3. Pay by PayPal: using: sacredwild17@gmail.com. * A gourmet sandwich and soup is available from the hotel for €16.50. You can order and pay the hotel directly.

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Home Instead Senior Care to provide free Alzheimers training workshop for local family caregivers HOME Instead Senior Care in Waterford is offering a unique approach to help local families manage the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, diseases that eventually rob older people of their memories and independence. A free training workshop for families and carers of people with Alzheimer’s will take place at the Primary Care Centre, Waterford Health Park, Slievekeale Road, on Tuesday, September 20th. Though research continues, there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. But until there is a cure, there is care. This workshop is specially designed for family caregivers and offers a personal approach to help families care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease at home. 60-70% of people with dementia in Ireland currently live at home in the community and rely on family caregivers. Rather than focusing on the diagnosis and symptoms of the disease, the workshop is based on the programme ‘Alzheimer’s Disease

Men of Waterford – this is your chance to get active! MEN of Waterford – Do you want to start exercising, feel fitter and have more energy? WSP is delivering an eight week exercise programme aimed at men in Dungarvan, Lismore and Waterford City who are currently inactive. Want to increase your physical activity levels, feel better and have more energy in a men only environment? If so, the Men on the Move programme could be for you! We are starting three 8 week Men on the Move programmes in Dungarvan (Wednesdays), Waterford City (Thursdays) and Lismore (Mondays). The programmes will run twice weekly from 6.00 to 7.00 p.m. for beginner men at a subsidised cost of €20 for 16 sessions. Results from previous Men on the Move programmes have been very positive; participants have lost weight, increased their physical fitness and become more aware of diet and positive mental health. Don't delay, places are limited – if you are interested in taking part please contact Peter Jones on 076 110 2191 or email pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

or Other Dementias CARE: Changing Ageing Through Research and Education’. This programme highlights the importance of the care and dignity of the person with dementia. This relationship-centred approach is taught to family caregivers in the form of a community workshop to enable them to provide individualised care. Danette Connolly, Director of Care, Home Instead Senior Care, Waterford, “The purpose of the Alzheimer’s CARE Workshop is to support family caregivers when it comes to understanding dementias and providing care at home for a loved one.” “It is important to recognise the fact that a person with Alzheimer’s or other dementias has the same basic needs as any other adult. A need for care, safety, nutrition, and shelter and has the right to have these needs met. This workshop addresses the challenges faced by caregivers in meeting these needs of their loved one, particularly when the disease can cause behavioural

Waterford gets an ‘AA’ Grade for Battery Recycling • WEEE Ireland says Aglish National School in Aglish is setting the standard for others to follow • WEEE Ireland calls on Waterford residents to help achieve the EU battery target WEEE Ireland has given Waterford residents and pupils in Aglish National School in Aglish an ‘AA grade’ for their battery recycling efforts. The news comes ahead of a final push to reach the EU target of recycling 45% of all batteries sold in Ireland by the end of 2016. WEEE Ireland is the country’s biggest recycling scheme for used batteries. It said that Waterford residents collected 3,535 kg of batteries and pupils in Aglish National School in Aglish had collected 174 kg of batteries over the past year. WEEE Ireland praised them for their efforts in collecting and recycling batteries. WEEE Ireland CEO Leo Donovan called on people in Waterford and schools in the county to make a final push and collect as many batteries as possible ahead of the deadline at the end of the year.

Mr. Donovan praised the efforts of Aglish National School in Aglish whose pupils collected 174 kg of batteries over the past year as part of the WEEE Pledge Programme. The WEEE Pledge Programme is a free recycling and educational programme designed for schools – more information is available about it at www.weeepledge.ie Mr. Donovan said that the WEEE Pledge Programme was calling on all schools around the country as well as teachers pupils and parents to recycle as many batteries as possible before the year’s end. “I am especially proud of the great recycling work that residents of Waterford have done as well as the efforts of pupils in Aglish National School in Aglish as part of the WEEE Pledge Programme. They are setting a very high standard for other schools to follow. “WEEE Pledge has

broadened students’ recycling activity and is inspiring the next generation to be ‘guardians of our planet’. Students (and their families) learn about the importance of being responsible for the environment and how to make a difference in each community” Mr. Donovan added. In 2015 over 2,000 primary and secondary schools took part in the WEEE Pledge programme and WEEE Ireland hopes that this number continues to grow. By recycling their batteries under the WEEE Pledge Programme students are also helping to raise much needed funds for LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. This is the second year that the European Battery Recycling Day is taking place. It is a Europe-wide initiative that sees WEEE Ireland join forces with other recycling schemes under the auspices of the

European Association of National Collection Schemes for Batteries (EUCOBAT). Mr. Donovan added that generally Irish consumers had adapted well to recycling so much so that they were close to achieving a new European recycling target. He said that Ireland was close to hitting the EU target of recycling 36 million batteries or 45% of the total number of 80 million batteries sold annually here. “Battery recycling is fast becoming part of household waste management activity and we call on everyone in Ireland to recycle waste batteries responsibly. “We are at the forefont of battery recycling – there are only a few months left to reach our EU target so we are asking people to look around their homes and offices for any portable batteries that need to be recycled” he added.

disorders.” The Home Instead Senior Care network assembled the top experts in Alzheimer’s disease across the globe to develop this training and support programme for family caregivers. “The training we’re offering to families is the same kind of training our professional caregivers receive. We want to support family caregivers, help them better understand this condition and encourage them care for themselves while also caring for loved ones,” Danette added. The free CARE: Changing Ageing Through Research and Education workshop takes place at the Primary Care Centre, Waterford Health Park, Slievekeale Road, Waterford on Tuesday, September 20th, at 2.00 p.m. Places for this workshop are extremely limited and will be limited to one family member caring for a dementia sufferer at home and must be booked in advance by calling Home Instead Senior Care Waterford at 051 333966 or visiting www.homeinstead.ie

"Blow up a Star and Find Dark Energy" A HIGH-energy evening is anticipated as Astronomy Ireland’s invited speaker, Dr. Cosimo Inserra gives a supercharged talk about supernovae on September 19th in Trinity College. A supernova is a stellar explosion. A single supernova can outshine a whole galaxy of stars and because the light travels so far, a supern ova can tell us valuable information about the origin of the universe – and how it is going to end up. Our solar system itself was formed when a supernova exploded, leaving gas and dust to form the sun and planets. Because the supernovae we can see now are so old and far way, they can tell so much about what happened a long time ago in a galaxy far away. Astronomers are particularly interested in what can be learnt about mysterious “dark matter” which must make up the majority of mass the universe if gravity is to hold things together. Just as mysterious is “dark energy” which also makes up a large part of the universe. Supernovae can shine a light on these enigmas by acting as cosmological candles. Dr. Inserra says that the intrinsic brightness of supernovae allows us to explore the origin and development of the universe and his own research will go ten times further in space and time than the first such study, which won the 2011 Nobel Prize. Astronomy Ireland is looking forward to an illuminating evening and everyone is welcome to attend. A DVD is being made of the Public Lecture and can be ordered by anyone in Ireland for the same price as a ticket to the event. BIOGRAPHY Dr. Cosimo Inserra is the youngest of the eight lead members (out of more than 180 members including a Noble Prize in Physics) of the Public ESO Spectroscopic Survey for Transient Objects. He is currently conducting post-doctoral research at Queen’s University Belfast. After his degrees at the University of Catania, he specialised in the brightest supernovae and has published widely in his field. He is also in demand for conferences and interviews and still makes time for public research as a STEM ambassador. Some of that supernova high energy must rub off! The talk will take place in Physics Department, Fitzgerald Building, Trinity College Dublin. There is an entrance on Lincoln Place (not far from the Merrion Square end of TCD) or use the Science Gallery entrance on Pearse Street (near the corner with Westland Row) Tickets or the DVD are available to order now online at: www.astronomy.ie

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Councillor angry over exclusion of performance indicator Ranganna Gaeilge figures at meeting A WATERFORD Coun-cillor expressed his anger that service performance indicators were not on the agenda of the September meeting of the Council for discussion. The aim of service performance indicators is to provide information on performance for each individual local authority and compare them with other local authorities. Cllr. John Cummins said he was assured the service indicators would be on the agenda for the September meeting. “Those service indicators are not on the agenda. When will we get them?” he questioned. “It is an important exercise that we benchmark ourselves against other local authorities and against our own performance figures that we set for ourself at the start of the year.” Meetings Administrator, Eddie Ruane said the Council was required to submit returns on performance indicators for 2015 under 31 different headings, to the National Oversight

and Audit Commission (NOAC), and he expected a report to be issued by NOAC in October. Mr. Ruane said when the report is released, a workshop could be held for Councillors to discuss the figures. However, Cllr. Cummins said when he was Mayor, he was told those figures would be brought before a public Council meeting for discussion. “That hasn’t happened. Is there something in these service indicators?” he questioned. “They were supposed to come before us, before they were sent off to NOAC.” Mr. Ruane said the figures are being assembled and tabulated at national level. He said the indicators for 2014 were already circulated to Councillors, but there wasn’t a fair comparison with the 2015 service indicators, as there were a number of changes. “The suggestion is to wait until the 2015 report is issued by NOAC and that will give us the base document for comparing the figures,” Mr. Ruane

said. Cllr. Cummins said Councillors were entitled to discuss the service indicators at a public meeting and said a commitment was given to him on that. Chief Executive, Michael Walsh, said the figures can be brought before the Council at the October meeting if the Corporate Policy Group so wishes. “Those figures were supposed to be at this meeting,” Cllr. Cummins replied. “And they were supposed to be at the last meeting.” Mr.Walsh said the agenda was fairly packed and it wouldn’t have been possible to include the service indicator figures in the September agenda. He said there was an issue around the overall number of items on the agenda. “We’ve no problem at all with the service indicators being on the agenda,” Mr.Walsh said, and said it can be proposed for the October meeting if the CPG agrees.

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Lifebuoys vandalised at Whiting Bay, Ardmore CLLR. Siobhan Whelan (Sinn Féin) has been contacted by residents of Whiting Bay and Ardmore in relation to antisocial behaviour in the beach car parks. Residents reported that three boxes and poles which hold three of the lifebuoys in the Whiting Bay car park had been burnt. On visiting the area to assess the damage,Waterford City and County Council were already in situ replacing the three burnt boxes and poles. It appears that the boxes and poles were used for a bonfire. This is a mindless act of vandalism, endangering the lives of those who live and visit the area. Cllr. Whelan would like to commend Waterford City and County Council on their prompt response to the damage and would like to remind people of the importance of the life buoys to the safety of all and would ask people to report any damaged or missing lifebuoys to Waterford City and County Council.

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Pop into the Joan Clancy Gallery to celebrate Oíche Chultúir in the Waterford Gaeltacht JOAN Clancy Gallery in Mweelahorna, Ring, in the Waterford Gaeltacht will be open from 5.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. on Culture Night Oíche Chultúir Friday, September 16th. “We will have live music from local traditional supremos Nuadán at 7.30 p.m. and will serve beverages and canapés in celebration of Oíche Chultúir” says Joan. “We are showcasing works by Damaris Lysaght, Ciara

Gormley, Blawnin Clancy, Rayleen Clancy, Noeleen Crossan, Katarzyna Gajewska, Cathy Bacon, Caoimhghin Ó Croidheain and others. Everybody is welcome to pop in to this free event.” she adds. An Rinn (Ring), holds great memories for many people, and Oíche Chultúir is a fantastic occasion to return and taste the rich and unique cultural vibrancy of the Gaeltacht.

Ciara Butler, Adam Whitty, Mary Butler, Jim Butler and Shauna Butler.

Ready, Steady, GO! Solas Cancer Support Centre South East “Run and Walk for Life” WITH only a few weeks to go to the start of the Solas Cancer Support Centre South East “Run and Walk for Life” there is still some time left to register and take part. Remember that for the 2016 event there is no entry fee and runners and walkers are asked to raise what they can, as every cent will be invested in the provision of future services at the Centre in Waterford and now Dungarvan. On Sunday, 9th October there are two route options available.The traditional 10mile running route and the 5-mile walking route, with both routes starting on The Quay and finishing in the People’s Park with the “Fun for Life” event. As with previous years both routes will be lined with entertainment, refreshments and of course support from the people of Waterford and the South East as they cheer, cajole and encourage the walkers and runners around their respective routes. To help family and friends spot their loved ones the bib numbers will be coloured coded in 2016. Each route will also be clearly marked and professionally marshalled with many voluntary organisations and business supporting the event by manning water stations along the routes. Commenting on the

build-up Michael Garland, Chairman of the Run and Walk for Life, commented, “There has been a tremendous effort this year on behalf of the organising committee and, fingers and toes crossed, we will see growing numbers of participants when compared to the hugely successful 2016 event. The shorter 5-mile walk has attracted a whole new cohort of participants and the 10-mile will remain as competitive as previous years. There is still time to register by going online to www.solascentre.ie or by contacting the Solas Cancer Support Centre directly on 051 304 604 or searching South East Run for Life on Facebook and following the instructions. We hope to see as many people taking part as possible and we look forward to Sunday, 9th October when we will once again see Waterford’s roads and streets awash with bright orange tshirts.” Organising such a large

event does take a significant team effort and the Run and Walk for Life Committee have been working away now for a number of months. With fortnightly meetings taking place in the Solas Cancer Support Centre, the Committee are looking forward to delivering two exciting events. On Sunday, 9th October we will see runners, walkers, families, friends and clients of the Solas Cancer Support Centre taking part, and because of the introduction of the shorter route many, many more people, young and old, will now become aware of the Centre and the services we provide right across the whole of the South East. Mary Butler, Carrickon-Suir, was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2014 and still receiving Chemotherapy treatment. Mary used the Solas Centre’s services in 2014 and 2015. “The welcome you get when you come inside the

door is just something else. Everyone is just so good, so caring and kind. I tried reflexology, massage, reiki and these help you forget about your troubles for that day. The cup of tea and biscuits you are offered when you arrive are just gorgeous and makes you relaxed. Anyone that has been through cancer, or their family has been through cancer should definitely avail of the Solas Centre. They treat you privately and with respect.” Mary’s grand-daughter is Ciara Butler, aged 16, who completed the run in 2015, will be completing again in 2016, as her “Nanny” is going through cancer treatment at the moment. “I just felt that if I do the run, I can help the Solas Cancer Support Centre.” Details on the Solas Cancer Support Centre and how you can get involved with the 2016 South East Run and Walk for Life can be found on www.solascentre.ie or by contacting the Centre directly on 051304604 or on Facebook by searching with South East Run for Life. Finally, the 2016 Run and Walk for Life Committee would like to thank ALL the sponsors and contributors and ask the runners, joggers and walkers to stay safe and enjoy the day.

Celebrating Culture Night - Oíche Chultúir 2014 in Joan Clancy Gallery in Mweelahorna, An Rinn in the Waterford Gaeltacht. [Joan Clancy]

Some of the other local free attractions for Oíche Chultúir include a Ceilí in Ionad Pobail na Rinne from 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. with music by Mary Rafferty, Dónal Clancy & Caoimhín Ó Fearghail and Fear an Tí Mícheál Ó Drisleáin, a seissiun at 10.00 p.m. in John Paul’s, Old Parish with Ciarán Ó Gealbháin agus Cairde. Mooney’s Pub are serving delicious pizza until late. Art galleries, museums, concert halls and other venues will be open all over Ireland in celebration of Oíche Chultúir, where people are welcome to these free events. Joan Clancy Gallery is located in Mweelahorna, An Rinn near Coláiste na Rinne (Ring College) and the Cunnigar beach in the scenic Waterford Gaeltacht, 10k from Dungarvan. info@joanclancygallery.com 086-8134597 www.joanclancygallery.com

Nuadán performing in Joan Clancy Gallery in celebration of Oíche Chultúir 2015.

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CIARA GORMLEY © Storm on the Cunnigar, looking towards the Oyster Beds. (Oil on canvas 60x102cm).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Greenway opening now expected in mid/late October THE Greenway should be open in its entirety sometime in mid to late October, but work will continue into the New Year, the September meeting of Waterford City and County Council was told. Cllr. John Cummins had expressed his disappointment at the pace of work, saying the Greenway was expected to be fully open in September. He said progress on work on the city-side of the Greenway has been very slow and said recently proposed traffic changes at Bilberry have not gone on public display. Chief Executive, Michael Walsh, said there are a number of reasons why the opening of the Greenway has been delayed, but pri-

marily, it is because of the volume of work overall that has to be carried out. “The section from Carroll’s Cross to Dungarvan will be opened in the next couple of weeks,” Mr. Walsh said. “The remainder should be opened in October. “The section between Carroll’s Cross and the City is more difficult, because it has less access in terms of getting on it to do the work. “There have been other complications, such as delays on structural contracts, which involves a number of bridges between Kilmeaden and Bilberry / Kilmeaden and Carriganore, and we have final arbitration with a landowner, which is ongo-

ing at the moment.” Mr. Walsh said that in general terms, work has been slowed down because of concerns around health and safety issues. “The Greenway will be open for use in the next six to eight weeks and we will have a formal launch and opening next Spring which will launch it into the tourist market for 2017,” Mr. Walsh said. “There will be ongoing work well into next year right across the Greenway because there is a lot of snagging, signage to be done and a whole host of other things, such as interpretation, which has to be done. “So, even though it will be available for use, the Greenway project won’t be

finished until around February / March next year,” he said. Cllr. Cummins said proposed traffic changes at Bilberry have not gone out on public display for submissions. “These are things that we could be doing while there is a slow down in the work,” said Cllr. Cummins. “I just don’t see any progress on it.” However, Mr. Walsh said there are only so many people to do the work. “It will all happen in due course,” Mr. Walsh replied. “The simple reality is that we have five / six people working on it. It is a really extensive project and they can only do so much at the one time,” Mr. Walsh added.

Councillors welcome Helvick water scheme By Christy Parker NEWS that Irish Water has lodged a planning application for a €7m water scheme for the Helvick area was welcomed by Cllr. James Tobin at September’s Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District meeting. The councillor was particularly pleased as he recalled that when he had predicted

some time ago that the scheme would proceed, many people had been sceptical. Cllr. Tobin wished the application every success, although he recalled a retired planner once telling him that “there is no sympathy in planning.” Cllr.Tom Cronin too was enthused and remembered that the need for such a

scheme had been discussed as far back as 20 years ago. He recalled a former town councillor bringing a bottle of dirty water to a meeting and almost missing the book of estimates vote because he was discussing the issue with people outside the chamber. Cllr. Pat Nugent seemed concerned that three water wells in Mapstown, that he

presumed would serve the new scheme, were outside a private site. He also wondered when the taps of new water were expected to flow. Senior Planner Jim O’Mahony said the wells would not be the water source at all and as for the timescale, once the planning process was complete, the rest was up to Irish Water.

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Karla Walsh ble in each site.” Providing expertise in developing and managing specialist homes for over 30 years, Carechoice currently employs 600 staff and cares for 500 residents. Welcoming Karla to CareChoice, CEO Paul Kingston said: “Karla brings significant experience with her to this role and we know she will exceed expectations. She is a valuable addition to the team as we continue to provide the highest standard of care for our residents.”

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Mounting Biking in the Portlaw Woods. 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Booking Essential. Over 18’s only. Please contact Brian O Neill on 086 0201219

All schools in the county take part in WOW (Walk on Wednesday), COW (Cycle on Wednesday), SOW(Scoot on Wednesday), Schools that enter are in for a chance to win a Sport’s Equipment Voucher.

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Hamstring Injury Rehabilitation - What Protocol is effective? By Tomás Ryan, BSc.AHS, Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles REHABILITATION of Hamstring Injuries needs to focus on Lengthening the Hamstring with resistance to mimic the action of how the injury occurred. The glute muscles need to be assessed to identify if they are strong enough and not putting undue workload on the hamstrings thus causing early fatigue of the hamstrings. Sprinting type Hamstring injuries have a better return to play prognosis of approximately 32 days as opposed to stretching type injuries such as in kicking action, which can take approximately 59 days to return to sport fully. Furthermore if the injury occurs high up in the hamstring towards the glutes, then there is a longer rehabilitation process before the Athlete can return to play. Hamstring Extender Exercise

Hamstring Diver Exercise

Hamstring Glider Exercise

The most effective Rehabilitation exercise protocol, as confirmed by World renowned Researcher & Lecturer, Mr. Karl Askling, is that of the Lengthening exercises. This involves loading resistance on the hamstring early once the early acute inflammation process has been completed, approximately 5 days post injury. The lengthening protocol involves, • A flexibility exercise without pain called the Extender – that involves the Patient lying on their back, knee held upright near the chest with hands grasped around the back of the knee joint. The Athlete slowly straightens and bends the knee up & down. • Trunk & Pelvis Stability Exercise known as The Diver – which involves standing on the injured Hamstring Leg, leaning forward with hands outstretched like superman and opposite leg extended off the floor pointing upwards towards the ceiling. This was performed every 2nd day. • Specific Strength Exercise called the Glider – which involves eccentric loading of the hamstring to its full stretch capacity. The Patient is positioned in a lunge position, on a timber or tiled floor with a folded towel under the right foot of the injured right hamstring whilst supporting themselves by holding a chair/table.They slowly slide the right foot backwards in a controlled fashion in a short range initially that gets progressively longer over the preceding days. This is performed every 3rd day. These three exercises should only performed after clinical examination and supervision by your Physio. Before an Athlete can make a Full return to play, they must have the following; • No tenderness on Palpation of the Hamstring Region • Minimum of 10 degrees passive Straight Leg Stretch less than the opposite Leg. No pain when a contraction is performed at end of this range. • Finally, they must successfully have a painfree Askling H-Test

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

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Waterford Hero crowned at Hidden Heroes 2016 BROADCASTERS and celebrities were out in force to crown Ireland’s Hidden Heroes at a national awards ceremony hosted by Hidden Hearing in the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Dublin. Healthcare Hero, Joyce O’Carroll from Waterford was nominated by 5 clients. Joyce operates a company in Waterford called Wigworld that provides high quality hair pieces and wigs for people experiencing hair loss due to alopecia or chemotherapy. She treats her clients with sensitivity and compassion while also providing advice on the cut, care and maintenance of the pieces that she stocks for her clients. “It can be a very hard and emotional part of treatment for a person’s hair to fall out. This lady shows us how the action of lending an ear to those who have heard possibly devastating news is priceless” said nominator Paula Kennedy. Broadcaster Mary

Kennedy joined Hidden Hearing’s Managing Director, Stephen Leddy to present 21 people with awards in recognition of their achievements and contributions to communities throughout the country. A ‘Charity Hero’, was also voted on by the public on the day and presented with a cheque for €2,000 from Hidden Hearing. Commenting on this year’s ‘Hidden Heroes’, Mary Kennedy said,“This is my second year hosting the Hidden Hearing Heroes Awards. I was incredibly moved last year by the stories from ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things the length and breadth of the country and I was delighted to be invited to be a part of it again this year. These ordinary people from all walks of life are making our communities and our country a happier and healthier place through kindness and gen-

Joyce O'Carroll and Stephen Leddy, Hidden Hearing. erosity of spirit. They are helping others without expecting anything in return. This is our opportunity to acknowledge them and say a huge thank

you.” The Hidden Hearing Heroes Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises the achievements of people, young and old,

who have made a significant contribution to Irish society, in their community, workplace, family or through sporting excellence.

HSE urges parents to protect daughters from developing cervical cancer by availing of HPV vaccine THE HSE has urged parents to protect their daughters from developing cervical cancer, by availing of the free HPV vaccine which is currently being administered as part of the HSE schools immunisation programme. The HPV vaccine is safe and is a real life saver, says the head of the HSE National Immunisation Office, Dr Brenda Corcoran: “In 2016 more than 90 Irish women will die from cervical cancer and a further 280 will need intensive treatment, such as surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy, to help them overcome invasive cervical cancer. Of these 280 women, around 112 (4 in 10) will die from their disease within five years. Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of death due to cancer in women aged 25 to 39 years. HPV also causes pre-can-

cerous cervical conditions and a further 6,500 Irish women will need hospital treatment to remove these growths.” Dr. Corcoran outlined how the HPV vaccine was introduced for all girls in first year of second level school in 2010/2011. “The vaccine is given in schools by HSE vaccination teams as part of the HSE school immunisation programme. Since the programme started the vaccine uptake has always been above the target of 80%. Published figures for 2014/2015 show that HPV vaccine uptake was 87% - the highest ever since the programme began in 2010. Final uptake figures for the 2015/2016 HPV vaccination programme are not yet available. However preliminary figures indicate that about 5000 less girls received the HPV vaccine for this period compared with 2014/2015.

This significant decline in uptake varies across the country with some Western and Southern counties most affected. This decline may be related to unsubstantiated concerns about HPV vaccine safety which have no scientific basis.” Stressing that the HPV vaccine is safe and saves lives, Dr Corcoran stated that: “HPV vaccine safety has been monitored for more than ten years by many international bodies including the European Medicines Agency and the World Health Organization. A number of syndromes and symptoms have been reported from small groups of families of girls across the globe. The symptoms reported can be very serious and consequential for those girls. The symptoms can often be hard to medically define. However, very careful and detailed analysis of reports

of these conditions by independent national and international agencies analysing the millions of people who have been vaccinated to date has found that there is no difference in the rates of these illnesses between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. While there is no question that these illnesses are real and devastating for those affected, there is no medical or scientific evidence to support assertions of a link between these illnesses which arise in the whole population and the administration of the HPV or any other vaccine.” The HSE further emphasised that there is strong scientific evidence of the beneficial impact of HPV vaccine for women’s health in countries that introduced the vaccine when it first became freely available (2006) and that have had high vaccine

uptake rates. Cases of high grade precancerous changes of the cervix have reduced by 75% in Australia and by more than 50% in Denmark and Scotland. Cervical cancer can be prevented through the HPV vaccination by reducing the risk of infection by HPV strains known to cause this and other forms of cancer. More than 100 million people have been vaccinated with HPV vaccines worldwide. In Ireland more than 220,000 girls have been vaccinated. Dr. Corcoran concluded: “Getting the vaccine is the best way to prevent HPV related cancers and deaths. The HSE strongly urges parents to protect their daughters by availing of the vaccine.” More information is available at www.immunisation.ie and www.hpv.ie

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Road traffic prosecutions ❐ A LIMERICK driver who skidded at a notorious bend in the road at Cappoquin collided with an oncoming vehicle, last week’s Lismore District Court heard. Brian O’Connell (23) with an address at Spittle, Glenroe, Kilmallock, Limerick, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and consideration for other road users, contrary to Section 51 (A) of the Road Traffic Act, a charge that was reduced from careless driving, contrary to Section 52 of the Road Traffic Act, at Bleanahouree, Cappoquin, on 26th July, 2015. Inspector Mark Allen told Judge John King that Gardaí attended the scene of a collision between two vehicles on the date in question. Insp. Allen said the area in question is an acute bend in the road and it was raining at the time. He said both vehicles had frontal damage. The court heard the accused was not familiar with the location in question and braked on the bend, resulting in the vehicle skidding onto the incorrect side of the road and colliding with the other oncoming vehicle. Insp. Allen said speed was not a factor and said the location is the scene of many collisions over the years. A defence solicitor said the accused has no previous convictions, and works as a marine engineer for a large petroleum company. “He was on his way to Waterford with his brothers. Unfortunately, my client does not know the road,” said the solicitor. “There was a storm the previous night and the road was slippy. There was a severe left hand bend in the road and my client’s car skidded into the path of the oncoming car.” The solicitor said the accused was co-operative and admitted his liability in the collision. A €400 donation was made to the court poor box and Judge King struck out the charge. ❐ FAILING to display L-plates cost a learner driver €200 at last week’s Lismore District Court.

Dwayne O’Driscoll (22) with an address at 4 Beechwood Drive, Youghal Road, Midleton, Cork, was convicted at last week’s Lismore District Court, of driving without displaying L-plates as a provisional licence holder, when stopped by Gardaí at Tallowbridge lands, Tallow, on 19th November, 2015. The court heard that a fixed charge penalty notice which issued for the offence was never paid. The accused has previous convictions. ❐ A PROVISIONAL driver who was driving unaccompanied was fined in court last week. David Dingivan (18) with an address at Hillview, Lisnagoorneen, Castletownroche, Cork, was convicted at last week’s Lismore District Court, of driving as a provisional licence holder without being accompanied by a qualified driver at Littlebridge Inches, Cappoquin, on 31st October, 2015. Judge John King was told that Gardaí stopped the accused at 1.45 a.m. on the date in question and also found he was not displaying L-plates. Fixed charge penalty notices which issued for the offences were never paid. The accused has a previous conviction for a similar offence of driving while unaccompanied. Judge King handed down a fine of €200 for driving while unaccompanied, and marked the charge of not displaying L-plates as proven and taken into consideration. ❐ A DRIVER was fined last week for not having tax on his vehicle. Andrei Ungurean (21) with an address at 1 Hillview Crescent, Cahir, Tipperary, was convicted of not having a current tax disc displayed on his vehicle when stopped by Gardaí at West Street, Lismore, on 11th November, 2015. At last week’s Lismore District Court, the court heard that a fixed charge penalty notice which issued for the offence was never paid by the accused. Judge John King handed down a €350 fine.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Man convicted of fourth drink driving offence A 66-YEAR-old Lismore man who was caught drink driving for a fourth time was fined and put off the road for four years. William Power, with an address at Moonamon, Lismore, pleaded guilty to drink driving, contrary to Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act, at Salterbridge, Cappoquin, on 9th August, 2015. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Inspector Mark Allen told Judge John King that Gardaí observed a vehicle driving out the Cappoquin Road towards Lismore at 9.40 p.m. on the evening in question. Insp. Allen said the vehicle crossed the central white line on two occasions, so they stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver, who was the accused. “There was a strong smell of intoxicating liquor from the

accused,” said Insp. Allen. “He failed a roadside breath test. A urine sample taken at the Garda Station showed a concentration of 212 mg alcohol per 100 ml urine.” The court heard that the accused has three previous convictions for drink driving in 2004, 2007 and 2008. Solicitor Paddy Gordon said it has been eight years since his client was last prosecuted for drink driving. “My client lives in a rural area and was almost home when he was observed by the Gardaí,” Mr. Gordon said. However, Judge King said it was not an excuse. Mr. Gordon said his client drives plant machinery for a living and the loss of his driving licence will be a huge disadvantage to the accused. Judge King said the minimum dis-

qualification for the offence is three years. “I could give the accused a longer disqualification!” Judge King pointed out. Speaking to the accused, the Judge said: “You have three previous convictions for doing exactly the same thing”. “It doesn’t matter that eight years have passed since your last conviction, because you haven’t learned a lesson from this,” said Judge King. “Why shouldn’t I put you off the road permanently?” Judge King questioned, to which the accused replied: “I don’t know”. Judge King asked if the accused had a drink problem, but he replied he didn’t. “You must have a drink problem, because this is your fourth conviction for drink driving,” Judge King responded.“And you’ve placed your

job in jeopardy as a result of it.” Mr. Gordon asked the court to take into consideration his client’s age and the fact he will find it difficult to obtain insurance in future. Judge King said the accused was co-operative with Gardaí when he was arrested, which is in his favour, but the court couldn’t ignore his three previous convictions for similar offences. “He does not appear to have learned a lesson,” Judge King said. “He is a repeat offender, so it will be more than the minimum three years disqualification.” Judge King handed down a fine of €800 and disqualified the accused from driving for four years. The disqualification was postponed until 1st January, 2017. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

Fixed penalty notice not paid A WATERFORD city man who left his vehicle abandoned in a narrow country lane beside a continuous white line and without any insurance displayed was fined last week. Alan Whelan, with an address at 208 Larchville,Waterford, was fined at last week’s Lismore District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued after Gardaí came across his unattended vehicle parked adjacent to a continuous white line at Monatarriv, Lismore, on 7th November, 2015. The court heard that the vehicle did not have an insurance disc displayed either. None of the fixed charge penalty notices were paid. The accused has previous convictions. Judge John King handed down a €200 fine for the offence of parking a vehicle adjacent to continuous white lines and a €150 fine for not having an insurance disc displayed.

Bench warrant issued

James and Evie Rae O'Halloran pictured at the Waterford Harvest Festival recently.

A WOMAN who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for her arrest. Chantelle Agoba (35) with an address at 18 River Gardens, Killarney Road, Abbeyfeale, Limerick, faces charges in relation to allegations of drink driving, driving with no insurance, driving with no licence, failing to produce licence and insurance, at Willowbrook, Tallow, on 11th October, 2015. There was no valid reason for the accused’s absence from last week’s Lismore District Court, and Judge John King issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest.

Probation report sought on man found with cannabis A 56-YEAR-old Aglish man who admitted possession of cannabis for his own use had his case adjourned for a Probation Service report and results of random urine samples to ensure he is not continuing to use the controlled substance. Paddy White, with an address at Geoish Bridge, Monagally West, Aglish, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his address on

9th December, 2015. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Inspector Mark Allen told Judge John King that Gardaí had a search warrant to search the accused’s home on the date in question. He said the accused handed over a bag of green plant material and admitted it was cannabis.The value of the controlled substance was approximately €40. Insp. Allen said the accused has three previous convictions for similar Section 3 offences; and two

previous convictions for sale and / or supply of a controlled substance, contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Solicitor David Burke told the court that the accused’s previous convictions all relate to the one incident. “He had serious addiction issues but has turned his life around,” said Mr. Burke. He said his client is a registered seaman and suffered a bad injury on a boat while at sea ten years ago.

He said his client is in receipt of disability benefit. “He tried prescribed medication and foolishly decided to self-medicate by using cannabis. He realises this was a silly mistake,” said Mr. Burke. “He lives on his own in a remote part. His family are all grown up and he is separated from his spouse. “He realised he shouldn’t have used the drug and signed the Garda notebook on the day.” Mr. Burke said his client was being very honest

when he stated he still uses cannabis on occasion if the pain is very bad from his injury. Judge King said the accused has admitted to continually breaking the law, and with three previous convictions for Section 3 drugs offences, he was facing jail time. Judge King sought a Probation Service report on the accused and directed he undergo random urine sample testing. The case was adjourned to 10th March, 2017.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Tallow man admits assault after pointing shotgun at another man A TALLOW man who pointed a shotgun at another man pleaded guilty to assault and had his case adjourned for a Victim Impact Statement. Richard Forbes (50) with an address at Kilmore, Tallow, pleaded guilty to assault of a Mr. Connors, contrary to Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, at Kilmore West, Tallow, on 20th August, 2015. Outlining the case at last week’s Lismore District Court, Inspector Mark Allen said the accused, who is a farmer, and the injured party had a working relationship for a long number of years. He said Mr. Connors worked on the accused’s farm, such as powerwashing and painting. “Last year, work was carried out by Mr. Connors and the amount of payment of €1,700 was agreed. The only disagreement they had was the timing of the payment,” Insp. Allen said. The court heard that the accused made payments to Mr. Connors, of €200, followed by a further €200 and €600. Insp. Allen said that on the date in question, the injured party, Mr. Connors, with his son, finished off the work and demanded final payment for the works. “It was during the inter-

action that the accused produced the firearm in a locked position,” said Insp. Allen. He said Mr. Connors fell to the ground in a state of shock and it was at that point that Forbes unlocked the firearm and showed there were no bullets in the gun. Insp. Allen said Mr. Connors took time to get himself composed. “The two men had a long conversation and the final payment of €700 was made,” said Insp. Allen. “The accused was questioned by Gardaí and admitted possession and producing the firearm. Mr. Connors believed he was about to be assaulted.” The court was told that there was a certain element of ‘pressure’ being placed on Forbes to make the payments to Mr. Connors. Solicitor Neil Twomey said the injured party made a complaint to Gardaí a couple of weeks after the incident. He said his client admitted his guilt straight away. “My client admits he took out the shotgun, but he says he held it abreast. In a short time of doing this, he realised he was wrong, which was why he opened the shotgun,” Mr. Twomey said. He said work was being carried out on the farm by

Mr. Connors and his son, and he continued to work on the farm after the incident. “They shook hands after the incident,” Mr. Twomey said. “They talked and the final payment for the work was made.” Mr. Twomey said his client had asked Mr. Connors to carry out washing of sheds in April, 2015, and told him there was “no rush” as he had up until October to complete the work, as the sheds would be used as Winter accommodation for cattle. He said Mr. Connors started the work the very next day and there was an agreement of €1,700 for the work. “My client told Mr. Connors he would pay him when the work was completed. Over time, he paid him smaller amounts.” Mr. Twomey said there was one particular period when Mr. Connors was under pressure for €1,000 and needed the cash fast, so he wanted to get the full payment faster than was agreed. “Words were exchanged between the injured party and my client. My client did pay the money over time, but he felt he was under pressure from Mr. Connors to pay,” Mr. Twomey said, and outlined an incident on

Lismore man admitted supplying cannabis to friends A LISMORE man who admitted supplying cannabis to his friends was convicted of the charge last week. John Cullinane (27) with an address at Monamon, Lismore, pleaded guilty to sale and / or supply of a controlled substance (namely cannabis), contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his address on 25th August, 2014. Outlining the facts, Inspector Mark Allen told Judge John King at last week’s Lismore District Court that Gardaí searched the accused’s home on the date in question and found a quantity of cannabis along with drugs paraphernalia. Insp. Allen said the accused admitted selling cannabis for a period of time and admitted to dealing it. Solicitor David Burke said his client did not make a living from it. “He was not living the high life,” said Mr. Burke. “This matter dates back some time ago, and he has not come to any further Garda attention since.

“He signed the Garda notebook on the day and made a full admission of guilt. My client has dramatically changed his lifestyle. “He is attending college and is working part-time. “This has been a ‘wake-up call’ for him. He admits he was foolish in his actions. “My client says he only supplied his friends, he was not on the street corner dealing. I am not belittling the offence, but he was not a major dealer,” Mr. Burke said. The court heard that the accused has one previous conviction for possession of drugs under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Mr. Burke reiterated his client has changed his life around and is doing well as a student in agriculture. Judge King handed down a €400 fine and said the accused was lucky he was only receiving a fine for the offence. “A conviction for an offence under Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act is enough punishment in itself,” Judge King added.

the road, where Mr. Connors was alleged to have pulled his vehicle in front of Forbes’ vehicle in an ‘unsafe manner’ in order to stop him and demand payment. Mr. Twomey described the relationship between Forbes and Connors as “strange” because they’ve known each other for 30 years. “In the last 20 years my client has employed Mr. Connors to do bits of work on the farm.” Mr. Twomey said the sensible approach would have been to contact Gardaí if his client felt under pressure. “He put the shotgun into the back of the jeep. My client was under a lot of pressure at the time. He is very apologetic about his actions - whether it was an act of defiance or for his own safety, it is not know. “My client accepts the incident was devastating for Mr. Connors. But it has also affected my client.” Mr. Twomey said his client has had a lot of problems in recent years, particularly of a financial nature. “My client is married

and is a father of four. He is not a violent man and has no previous convictions,” Mr. Twomey said. Judge John King said the incident “appears to be out of character for him”. Judge King sought a Victim Impact Statement and adjourned the case to Dungarvan District Court on 14th September, 2016.

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Dooley’s Hotel Chefs Dimitri, Daniel, Tony and Gabor working behind the scenes on the Harvest Festival EnterpRISING Food Lunch at Dooley’s Hotel, which was hosted by the Local Enterprise Office, Waterford. [Aileen Drohan/Photozone]

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Attending the EnterpRISING Food Lunch at Dooley’s Hotel, hosted by the Local Enterprise Office during Waterford Harvest Festival, are pictured from left: Margaret Fogarty, RE/MAX; Michelle Counihan, Michelle Counihan Interiors; Margaret Fleming, Desert First; Anita Fennelly and Helen Ryan, Desert First. [Aileen Drohan/Photozone]

Maeve Reilly, Lucy O'Brien, Kate O'Brien, Kerry Reilly (Artstorm).

One of the dishes from the EnterpRISING Food Lunch at Dooley’s Hotel, hosted by the Local Enterprise Office during Waterford Harvest Festival. [Aileen Drohan/Photozone]

Attending the EnterpRISING Food Lunch at Dooley’s Hotel, hosted by the Local Enterprise Office during Waterford Harvest Festival, are pictured from left: Laura Dee, Tramore Racecourse; Mary Jackman, Tramore Racecourse; Neans McSweeney, McSweeney Media; Sue Phelan, Tramore Racecourse, and Diana Walsh, Orange Marketing. [Aileen Drohan/Photozone]

Attending the EnterpRISING Food Lunch at Dooley’s Hotel, hosted by the Local Enterprise Office during Waterford Harvest Festival, are pictured from left: Mayor Cllr. Adam Wyse; Tina Darrer, Dooley’s Hotel, and Michael Walsh, City Manager. [Aileen Drohan/Photozone]

Attending the EnterpRISING Food Lunch at Dooley’s Hotel, hosted by the Local Enterprise Office during Waterford Harvest Festival, are pictured from left: Lar Power, Deputy Chief Executive, Waterford City and County Council; Mayor Cllr. Adam Wyse; Brid Kirby, LEO Waterford, and Dermot Walsh, Walsh’s Bakehouse. [Aileen Drohan/Photozone]

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Waterford Harvest Festival brings crowds of happy Harvesters to the Déise THE Waterford Harvest Festival brought the Viking Triangle, Ballybricken and the city centre to life in a blaze of food glory as thousands of visitors attended the three-day festival, which showcased the very best of Irish produce. Whilst the opening afternoon (Friday) of the Waterford Harvest Festival was hampered by the inclement weather, by Day Two the sun was shining, and temperatures and fes-

tival spirits were high. The streets surrounding the Viking Triangle, Ballybricken Green and the Millennium Plaza were awash with food producers, stallholders, demonstrations, growers, craftspeople, farm animals, talkshops, community gardens and giant inflatable dragons! Whilst it is difficult to pinpoint one particular highlight of the festival, Festival Director, Tommie Ryan was delighted with

the festival and the reaction to the events. “It would be true to say Friday was disappointing as the rain showed no sign of abating, however, Saturday and Sunday were both fantastic festival days. The sun shone on the thousands of visitors who came along to enjoy the eclectic festival programme.” “The Festival Market proved, as usual, a great draw, as people grazed their way through the Mall. The

EnterpRISING Food Village and SuperValu Food Academy were very popular, with customers meeting the producers and getting an insight into their food journeys.” “The events in Ballybricken were a big hit with families as Farm to Fork, Junior HQ and the Ballybricken Fair were not just entertaining, but informative, interactive and fun as well.” “We had some great

Waterford “firsts”, with the launch of the “Blaager” on Friday evening and the World Blaa Eating Championships. The restaurant events, such as the EAT Waterford Taste Experiences, Iyer’s Pop up at La Boheme, the Tapas River Cruise and Flahavan’s Harvest Brunch were soldout and the reaction to the high calibre of Waterford’s restaurants’ creativity and imagination was amazing.” “The evening events

went down a treat, with the festival spirit lasting into the evening at the Viking Rocks Craft Beer Festival, Whiskey tasting demo at Revolution and Gin Tasting at Davy Macs. The Thin Gin Music stage on the Mall added a great carnival atmosphere to the festival throughout the weekend.” Tommie added, “The Waterford Harvest Festival is a wonderful platform, keeping Waterford on the national food map. The

dedication and commitment of the team can’t be stressed enough. The Festival is a success simply because of the people behind it…the sponsors, the volunteers, local businesses, the event management and Waterford City and County Council. Without these and, of course, the brilliant support of the general public, we wouldn’t have the festival that we now have and one that we can all be very proud of!”

Tommie Ryan, John Flahavan, Peter Fowler, Ellen Flahavan, Gay Byrne, John McKenna, Eamon Barrett (Flahavan's Harvest Brunch @ The Granary).

Winners of the Harvest Community Gardening Competition.

Glanbia Sports Nutrition Talk – Stephen Barrett, Kevin Moran, Kieran O'Connor and Martin Kirwan.

Katie Murphy, Dani Wider, Jessie Flynn and Laura McEnery.

Naoise Meegan and Hayley Grant (Viking Rocks).

Blaa Eating Contest – Mary O'Neill (WLR), Martin Godfrey (3rd place), Amalia Scannell (winner), Mariusz Zolrojowy (2nd place), Dermot Walsh (Walsh's Bakehouse).

Patricia White and Cathriona White (The Smaritans) with Gay Byrne (Flahavan's Harvest Brunch @ The Granary).

Peter Mulryan (Blackwater Gin) Gin Tasting @ Davy Mac’s.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Dromineer Literary Festival featuring local Dungarvan writer, Clodagh Beresford Dunne WE are excited and honoured to have Internationally acclaimed poets Don Share, Colette Bryce and Robert Peake read at our Poetry Evening at Dún Mhuire house, Nenagh, Friday, October 7th. This event is a must for poets and poetry readers alike. A key philosophy of the Dromineer Literary Festival is to celebrate the creativity of emerging writers. This year, Clodagh Beresford Dunne, recipient of the Arts Council Emerging Writer Bursary, will open the poetry

evening with three poems from her manuscript in progress. From its inaugural festival in November 2004, Dromineer Literary Festival has grown into a much loved and warmly anticipated event on the Autumn Literary Calendar. It’s a testament to the hard work of the volunteer committee that the festival enjoys the reputation and success that it has today. Establishing a festival of this calibre is an achievement in which our entire community takes pride, and we are grateful to

the Arts Council, Tipperary County Council Arts Office, Waterways Ireland, and to our local sponsors for their continued support. Our 2016 programme reflects the diverse and rich talent in today’s International literary scene. Our visiting artists include: Fiction Laureate and Booker Prize winner, Anne Enright; a highly regarded poet and whom many consider the inheritor of Heaney’s legacy, Northern Irish poet Colette Bryce; from Chicago, poet Don Share, editor of the oldest

Dromineer Literary Festival October 6th-9th 2016 Dromineer, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary PROGRAMME SUMMARY Music: MRAM Irish Language Literature festival presents Íde na Tine – Tionscadal Joni Mitchell, Sweet Fire – The Joni Mitchell Project, with Caitríona O'Leary & band - 8.00 p.m. Thursday, October 6th - St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Church Rd. Nenagh Poetry: Poetry Evening with: Colette Bryce, Don Share, Robert Peake & introducing Clodagh Beresford Dunne, chaired by Aideen Henry - 8.00 p.m. - Friday, October 7th, Dún Mhuire house, 50 Pearse St. Nenagh. Poetry: 'The Launching Party' - New poetry collections by Catherine Ann Cullen, Mark Fiddes, Eleanor Hooker. Introduced by Don Share - 4.00 p.m. - Saturday, October 8th - Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer. Fiction - 'Meet the Authors': Anne Enright, Anthony Glavin, Aideen Henry, chaired by Rick O'Shea - 8.00 p.m. Saturday, October 8th - St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Church Rd. Nenagh. Fiction - Short Stories: Reading the Short Story with: Danielle McLaughlin & Orfhlaith Foyle - 12.00 midday Sunday, October 9th - afloat on board The Spirit of Killaloe, Lough Derg. Fiction - 1916 commemoration: Rebel Sisters - Marita Conlon McKenna discusses her novel, set in Ireland during the 1916 Rising and based on the real life Gifford sisters - 4.00 p.m. - Sunday, October 9th - Nenagh Castle, Banba Sq. Exhibition: 'Forgotten Time' by Robert Ryan - Available to view and buy at Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer.

extant poetry journal in English, Poetry; and of course in the centenary of 1916 we consider events from a woman’s perspective with Marita Conlon McKenna and her warmly received novel Rebel Sisters. The first event of the festival, October 6th, is the highly acclaimed Sweet Fire – The Joni Mitchell Project. We will hear the very best of Mitchell’s songs translated into Irish and performed by singer Caitríona O’Leary and her band, with the addition of stunning screen projections of the lyrics, created by Margaret Lonergan. Ag cur tús leis an bhféile ar 6u Deireadh Fómhair, tá Íde na Tine - Tionscadal Joni Michell. Cloisfear scoth na n-amhrán le Mitchell aistrithe go Gaeilge ag Liam Ó Muirthile agus Gabriel Rosenstock. Is í an t-amhránaí Caitríona O’Leary agus a buíon cheoil a bheidh ar an ardán agus teilgfear na liricí agus íomhánna áille a chruthaigh Margaret Lonergan. In what promises to be an extraordinary evening of discussions and readings, multi-award winning authors Anne Enright, Anthony Glavin and Aideen Henry will talk about their writing with RTÉ’s Rick O’Shea, at our Meet the Authors event, Saturday evening, October 8th at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Nenagh. On Saturday afternoon in Lough Derg Yacht Club poet Don Share will introduce The Launching Party; readings by three poets who launched poetry books this year: Catherine Ann Cullen, Mark Fiddes and Eleanor Hooker, all thrilled

to be invited to read at the festival. The award-winning writer and editor Kathy D’Arcy is hosting our Transition Year writing workshops this year. Kathy will introduce the group to a valuable approach to writing techniques as well as inspire and enthuse the participants towards future writing. Competitions encourage new writing, and we have had some worthy winners over the years including Danielle McLaughlin, a participating author this year. Our Secretary, Debbie Powell tells us that entries this year came from, Ireland, UK, India, Australia, USA, Germany and Canada. Prize-winning short stories and poetry may be enjoyed at the awards ceremony on Saturday afternoon at Lough Derg Yacht Club. This year our judges are Colette Bryce for poetry, and Anthony Glavin for flash fiction. Poet and author Geraldine Mitchell is judge of the Primary Schools Competition. This is a very popular event, so be sure to come early for a good seat. On Sunday afternoon, October 9th, Marita Conlon McKenna will talk about her novel Rebel Sisters, based on the real life Gifford sisters – Muriel, Grace, and Nellie, three young women at the heart of the 1916 Rising. This event will take place in the highly atmospheric and recently restored Nenagh Castle. Do dress warmly for this event. Please note this venue has no wheelchair access. For the highly popular Afloat event on Lough Derg, we are delighted to

Clodagh Beresford Dunne have the two talented award winning short story writers Danielle McLaughlin and Órfhlaith Foyle, who will select their favourite short story by the other and provide a critique for the audience. Places are strictly limited, so early booking is essential. Our festival exhibition, Forgotten Time, is by Limerick based artist, Robert Ryan. Lough Gur is a source of inspiration for Ryan’s evocative, otherworldly paintings, which will be available to view and purchase upstairs in Lough Derg Yacht Club throughout the festival weekend. Please note our venues this year - with its breathtaking backdrop, daytime events will be held in Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer as well as afloat on Lough Derg and in the historic Nenagh Castle.

Dún Mhuire (note, stairs access only) on Pearse St. and St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Nenagh will provide a warm environment for our evening programme. For bookings please email info@dromineerliteraryfestival.ie or book online on our website www.dromineerliteraryfestival.ie or call our booking line 086 4401613 Your continued support is central to the success of this festival. We look forward to a weekend sharing our common love of the written, spoken and visual arts, we do hope you can make the journey to Dromineer and Nenagh to attend some or all of the events. For full programme please visit our website www.dromineerliteraryfestival.ie

Waterford hoteliers cautious about Brexit despite growth in overseas visitors WATERFORD hoteliers welcomed the continuing growth in visitors to Ireland as recorded in the latest CSO figures (CSO figures). These show a 9.8% increase in trips to the Ireland by overseas visitors between May-July of this year. Waterford hoteliers state that this growth is very positive for the sector, helping to sustain local employment. However, they caution that the effect of Brexit and the weakness in sterling need to be monitored so that the sector can plan for

• Trips by Overseas Visitors to Ireland up 12.7% for first seven months of 2016 • Domestic Tourism also Recovering as Irish Consumer Sentiment Improves • Upturn Supported by 9% Tourism VAT Rate and Zero Rate Travel Tax potential negative impact. Aidan Quirke, Chairman of the South East Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation believes that the growth in visitors has delivered a major boost to Irish tourism, building on last year’s performance. The latest figures show visitor numbers from North America up 13.3% while Britain is recording an increase of 8.6% and the

rest of Europe is up 10%. “There has been a real sense of optimism in Waterford this Summer season, as we have seen more visitors on the ground. We are also looking forward to the much anticipated opening of the Waterford Greenway which will be a fantastic boost for tourism in Waterford.” However, Brexit is a significant concern with Sterling having

fallen by more than 16% against the Euro compared to this time last year. This could have a negative knock-on effect for our local tourism industry.” says Mr. Quirke. Mr. Quirke states that the tourism industry continues to provide economic growth and vital employment opportunities in Waterford thanks to a number of direct actions from

the Government, including the zero rate travel tax and the 9% tourism VAT rate. “The 9% VAT rate in particular has been of major significance to the industry. This has brought our VAT rate into line with other European destinations and helped level the playing field for tourism businesses to compete for visitors.This has led to increased visitor numbers and also allowed

tourism business in Waterford to create additional employment whilst reinvesting revenues in the sector. Tourism is now a major contributor to our economy, generating €100 million in Waterford and supporting 5,400 jobs.” He states that, in addition to the increase in overseas tourism, it is heartening to see that national tourism efforts to reignite the

domestic tourism sector are having an effect. He says that Waterford hotels and guesthouses are witnessing increased business from Irish holidaymakers as growing numbers of people take advantage of the good value available. Mr. Quirke cautions, however, that growth in hotel revenues in Waterford are coming from a low base following the downturn and that many hotels and guesthouses in rural areas continue to face significant challenges.

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Promoting Positive Mental Health in Waterford City & County – #littlethings

The launch of “Promoting Positive Mental Health in Waterford”, in conjunction with the HSE’s “#littlethings” campaign, took place on Thursday, 8th September. In the Waterford area, several organisations have come together to endorse the #littlethings campaign and to collaborate on promoting positive mental health in their own work, in their everyday lives and in the wider community.Pictured at the launch were were Mayor Of Waterford City & County Cllr. Adam Wyse, Dr. Tony Lee, Cllr. Liam Brazil. Mental Health Ambassador and Denis Kennedy, President, Waterford Lions. Club. [John Power]

The launch of “Promoting Positive Mental Health in Waterford”, in conjunction with the HSE’s “#littlethings” campaign, took place on Thursday 8th September. In the Waterford area, several organisations have come together to endorse the #littlethings campaign and to collaborate on promoting positive mental health in their own work, in their everyday lives and in the wider community.Pictured at the launch were Fiachra Ó Céilleachair, HSE, Mayor of Waterford City & County, Dr. Tony Lee, Promoting Mental Health in Waterford, and Denis Kennedy, President, Waterford Lions Club. [John Power]

The launch of “Promoting Positive Mental Health in Waterford”, in conjunction with the HSE’s “#littlethings” campaign, took place on Thursday, 8th September. In the Waterford area, several organisations have come together to endorse the #littlethings campaign and to collaborate on promoting positive mental health in their own work, in their everyday lives and in the wider community.Pictured at the launch were Promoting Positive Mental Health committee Tracey Nugent, [John Power] Gabriell Cummins, Dr. Tony Lee and Avril Halley.

“PROMOTING Positive Mental Health in Waterford”, in conjunction with the HSE’s “#littlethings” campaign, was launched on Thursday, 8th September. In the Waterford area, several organisations have come together to endorse the #littlethings campaign and to collaborate on promoting positive mental health in their own work, in their everyday lives and in the wider community. The launch hosted at City Hall by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Adam Wyse it coincides with the week in which International Suicide Prevention Day also occurs. The endorsement of the #Littlethings brings together several prominent entities from the city, county and South East. Little Things is a positive mental health campaign created by the HSE’s Mental Health and Communications Divisions and 32 partner organisations (including Alcohol Action Ireland, the GAA, the FAI, the ISPCC, the National Youth Council of Ireland and Mental Health Reform). The campaign focuses on sharing evidence-based, simple and powerful day-to-day steps developed by mental health experts – little things that we can all do to protect our own mental health, and support the people we care about. People are encouraged to eat and sleep well, take regular exercise, talk about their problems, drink less alcohol and stay in touch and spend time with others – all proven to improve mental health. Locally, the #littlethings campaign features a collaboration of several organisations. As was evident from their representation at Mayor Wyse’s launch, the groups in Waterford City and County on board are the HSE Regional Suicide Resource Office, Waterford Lions Club, Samaritans (Waterford and the South East), Beat 102/103, WLR fm, Healthy Waterford, Waterford and South Tipperary Community Youth Service, Waterford Sports Partnership, the Waterford GAA County Board, Sanofi Ltd. Waterford, Waterford Area Partnership and the

Waterford County and City Childcare Committee. Speaking ahead of the launch, Ms. Tracy Nugent (HSE Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention) said: “We are looking forward to coming together for the #Littlethings campaign. Our aim, across all communities in the city and county, is to build understanding of the key messages of the campaign – such as”: “It’s okay not to be okay” “There are #littlethings that you can do for yourself and for other people”

“Help is at hand from Samaritans Freephone 116 123 or at www.yourmentalhealth.ie “As I have been discussing with my colleagues from Samaritans, Beat 102/103, WLR FM, the Lions Club, the Youth Service, the Area Partnership, the Childcare Committee, the Sports Partnership, the GAA, Sanofi and Healthy Waterford (a project supported by Waterford City and County Council), there are evidence based #Littlethings that we can all do to improve our mental

health, like: • Boost your mood with healthy food • Problems feel smaller when you share them • Add friends to your tea • The more you move the better your mood • Eight hours sleep make the other 16 easier • Lending an ear is lending a hand • If a friend seems distant catch up with them • Drink less and great nights become good mornings • Do things with others there’s strength in numbers

The launch of “Promoting Positive Mental Health in Waterford”, in conjunction with the HSE’s “#littlethings” campaign, took place on Thursday 8th September. In the Waterford area, several organisations have come together to endorse the #littlethings campaign and to collaborate on promoting positive mental health in their own work, in their everyday lives and in the wider community.Pictured at the launch were Deirdre Lindy, Waterford Childcare Committee, Kate Maloney, Healty Waterford,Grace O'Sullivan, Beatfm and Pete Jones, Sports Partnership. [John Power]

The launch of “Promoting Positive Mental Health in Waterford”, in conjunction with the HSE’s “#littlethings” campaign, took place on Thursday, 8th September. In the Waterford area, several organisations have come together to endorse the #littlethings campaign and to collaborate on promoting positive mental health in their own work, in their everyday lives and in the wider community.Pictured at the launch were Maria Morrissey, Waterford Lion's Club, Laurent Borlaand, Chamber President, Penny Nordell, Waterford Lions Club and Tom Coppinger, Waterford Lions Club. [John Power]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Eye to eye essential A VERY interesting and informative update from Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber on the works at Grattan Square was printed in the Dungarvan Observer last week. It contained progress reports and probable completion dates for the different areas of the Square and mentioned about ‘extra bike parking to be available on Grattan Square following observation on the demand for the bike racks on the newly built Plaza area outside the Bank of Ireland’.This is understandable considering the upsurge in leisure cycling since the development of the greenway. However, this is followed by a note about signage which said that: “The Chamber requested signage replace traffic lights and more would be indicated to show the new pedestrian crossings.This is not in the plans as Dungarvan is to be a ‘Shared Urban Space’ – see more details on this concept below.” The question is asked: WHAT IS A SHARED SPACE? Answer:“Shared Space is more a way of thinking than it is a design concept. It is most readily recognized as a street space where all traffic control devices such as signals and stop signs, all markings such as crosswalks, and all signing have been removed. Curbing is removed

to blur the lines between sidewalks and motorized travel way. (Our bold) The philosophy is that absence of all of those features forces all users of the space – from pedestrians to drivers – to negotiate passage through the space via eye contact and person to person negotiation. This is all premised on the idea that traditional streets allocate distinct spaces to the different modes, and in doing so create a false sense of security to each user leading them to behave as if they have no responsibility to look out for other users in “their” space. This obviously works best for operators of motor vehicles, who are sitting within the protection of a ton and a half of steel. For more details see http://www.pps.org/reference/shared-space/ So ends the Chamber release. This is clearly written, but may need to be read a couple of times more to really understand and absorb the concept of ‘shared space’. It seems to suggest that on any given open space or street, there will be vehicles mixing with pedestrians, cyclists, mothers with prams and little old ladies with walking frames. At first glance at least, this seems to be a recipe for disaster. But

let’s not rush to judgement. Let’s read all of that again and follow the link to the ‘shared space’ website. At the moment, we have dreadfully bad habits in regard to how we use our streets, squares and footpaths. We ignore pedestrian crossings and make our way diagonally across even the widest thoroughfares regardless of traffic. Maybe this has trained us to become fearless for when the assists of footpaths, white lines and traffic lights are to be taken from us. No more, it appears, will they be available to keep us in check in some measure. But a free-for-all, as seems to be suggested, may be a step too far, even for the intrepid, unmanageable, unteachable, rebellious Irish pedestrian and driver. But, as the press release points out, the traffic lights are already gone and it does appear that we are headed for that indisciplined free-for-all. Read it for yourself and begin to practice eye-to-eye contact with truck-drivers and person to person negotiation with the impatient young boy-racer and do your best to survive the experience. But then, maybe there is another explanation and interpretation.

National protest against water charges this Saturday in Dublin THE country is gearing up for a national protest against water charges this coming Saturday and it is expected it will be the largest demonstration to date, with thousands of people travelling to Dublin. There is expected to be a large contingent of Waterford people joining the protest. The event will be held this Saturday, 17th September, starting at 2.00 p.m. from Connolly / Heuston Stations in Dublin. Campaign group ‘Right2Water’ is hosting the national demonstration calling for the abolition of water charges, not suspension. Right2Water points out that two out of every

three TDs were elected to the Dáil in the 2016 General Election, with a mandate to abolish the water charges, but despite this overwhelming majority, Right2Water said the government refuses to listen to the democratic will of the Irish people and scrap the charges. “Instead, an ‘expert panel’ has been established, hand-picked by a Minister who supports water charges, to deliver a report with the hope of giving Irish Water a lifeline,” Right2Water states. The campaign group also states that Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his Fine Gael / Independent government are refusing to allow a referendum to enshrine public ownership of water in the

Constitution. The group also accuse the EU Commission of encouraging the privatisation of utilities such as water. Right2Water said that Ireland is the only country in Europe with zero water poverty. “The government wants to change that and introduce a new form of poverty to the Irish people,” Right2Water states. “Remember, according to the government’s own figures, when the water charges cap ends in 2018, the cost of water will probably have to double in order to meet the EU market corporation test, and that is just the beginning.” The group also hit out at two international trade

agreements the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) which are currently being covertly negotiated in secret between the EU, US and Canada. (Any information on the negotiations is coming from leaks and Freedom of Information requests). Citizens of the EU have no say in the negotiations, which renders the trade agreements as undemocratic. Right2Water said these international trade agreements are a danger to Ireland’s water services, workplace rights, health and safety standards, environmental protections,

public services, and much more. The agreements are believed to be anti-democratic and an assault on Irish and European societies by transnational corporations, as the agreements allow the introduction of InvestorState Dispute Settlements, which allow companies to sue governments if government policies cause a loss of profits to those companies. This, in effect means unelected global corporations could dictate the policies of a democratically elected government. The National Protest against water charges on 17th September in Dublin coincides with European Day Against TTIP and CETA.

519% increase in Waterford patients on trollies in August

Continuous Cycle Event in Dungarvan Shopping Centre for Cycle Against Suicide as part of the National Events Against Suicide Week: Pictured is Trish Quinn, Cycle [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Against Suicide, with students from Ard Scoil na nDeise who took part in last Friday's event.

“PATIENTS across Waterford are being let down as figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives organisation show that there has been a 519% increase in the number of people lying on trolleys in University Hospital Waterford since Aug 2014,” said Waterford TD, Mary Butler. “Since 2014, the numbers have increased from 47 to 291. This is a scandalous increase, and clearly there are systemic issues in the hospital that require urgent action. Lives are being put at risk,” “There is no good news in these figures for sick people in Waterford. It’s clear that there is no plan in place as we head towards winter.” “A 519% increase is staggering. When the figures hit 159 in August 2014, we were told it was the high water mark.” “Clearly, things have got a lot worse since then. I am calling on the Minister for Health, and the HSE Winter Initiative group to pay special attention to the hospital in Waterford and ensure that extra resources and personnel are provided to the hospital,” added Butler. “I am deeply concerned that despite €40 million being announced in June 2016 by the Minister to support the Winter Initiative, no plans have been released yet. We cannot allow ourselves to stumble into the midst of another winter bed crisis,” concluded the Fianna Fáil TD.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

O’Donnell withdraws support from Independent Alliance grouping By Paul Mooney AN Independent Waterford Councillor has withdrawn his support for the Independent Alliance grouping, following controversial comments made by junior Minister John Halligan in an article for Hot Press magazine during the Summer. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said he resigned from the Independent Alliance grouping at 9.00 a.m. last Monday morning because of John Halligan’s comments in early August. Minister Halligan gave a frank and extraordinary interview with the magazine, in which he said prostitution should be legalised; said he would

‘absolutely’ break the law to help someone close to him die by suicide if they were in pain; described pro-life campaigners as ‘a mob’ and compared them to Daesh (also known as the so called ISIS terrorist group); is in favour of repealing the 8th Amendment on abortion; and stating he knows for a fact that God does not exist and that aliens probably exist. Cllr. O’Donnell said the reason he resigned from the Independent Alliance grouping is because of Minister Halligan’s views which were publicised widely. “He went on the airwaves saying there was no God, and was in favour of brothels and abortions,” said

Cllr. O’Donnell. “Personally speaking, I couldn’t continue with him. I have received a huge amount of calls over the last number of weeks about it. “I’m still independent, I’m just no longer with that Independent Alliance grouping,” Cllr. O’Donnell said. Cllr. O’Donnell said since John Halligan was elected, he was never contacted and a promise made by Minister Halligan to open a constituency office in Dungarvan was never followed through. Cllr. O’Donnell said if he needs a TD to represent him in the Dáil on issues, Independent TD Mattie McGrath will do so. The Independent Alliance is a grouping of

By Christy Parker THE awareness that West Waterford remains susceptible to severe weather damage as winter inches closer was in evidence at September’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District committee meeting. Cllr. Declan Doocey noted that “great progress” had been made since last winter’s devastation, not least in addressing drainage and infrastructure

Minister Coveney said the funding is aimed at improvement of water quality in existing group water schemes, but also provided towards new group water and sewerage schemes. Cllr. O’Donnell expressed his shock and anger at Waterford receiving only €50,000 in grant funding from the government. He hit out at the government, saying €50,000 wouldn’t go far. “I am totally annoyed and disappointed over the way the Department makes allocation. I was seeking funding for mostly group schemes,” Cllr. O’Donnell said. “I was seeking a group scheme at Kilrush and Ballinamuck. There is sewage seeping onto the road at Ballinamuck. “I’ve been seeking a group scheme at Ballinamuck since I was elected. There are houses in Kilrush which were supposed to be a group scheme this year, but the funding didn’t come in.” Cllr. O’Donnell said there was one group scheme he sought in An Rinn, but the funding was lost because the

RELIEF MILKER REQUIRED FOR TALLOW AREA – Experience essential. Consistent work. Tel. (087) 9963658. (16-9)

PART-TIME SHOP ASSISTANT REQUIRED TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE – 1/2 days per week. Reply in writing to Box No. 5588. (16-9)

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Independent Waterford Councillor, Seamus O’Donnell. five Independent TDs (John Halligan, Michael Fitzmaurice, Tom Fleming, Finian McGrath and Shane Ross), which was formed in January, 2015. Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell joined the grouping, along with over 20 Independent Councillors from around the country.

rupted as the council needed to seek permission from a different landowner for the remainder of the project. Ms. McGrath continued that the Red Bridge programme was at an “environmental assessment and design stage”, one of several stages through which it must proceed. On completion of that, funding would have to be sourced, she added ominously given that storm damage funding had all but expired. If only it rained money!

Government criticised over minimal funding for group water schemes in Waterford AN Independent Councillor has hit out at the government after Waterford was among the bottom of the list of counties to receive funding for rural group water and sewerage schemes. At the end of August, Minister Simon Coveney announced €14.87m of block and scheme-based grant allocations to local authorities for 2016, under the multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2016-2018. However,Waterford was the second last county to receive the smallest amount of funding (€50,000). County Westmeath received the least funding of €25,400 and Carlow received €53,000. Unsurprisingly, counties which have Fine Gael Ministers, such as Mayo (Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister Michael Ring’s constituency) received the most funding under the programme - over €5.6m; while Galway (Minister Sean Kyne’s constituency) received over €2.6m. The €50,000 to Waterford City and County Council is a grant for block allocations. There was no grants to Waterford under scheme specific allocations.

O Situations Vacant C CHILDMINDER WANTED IN THEIR OWN HOME – Between school hours 8.45 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. Abbeyside. For two children, 2 and 4 years. Car driver an advantage. Call: (083) (16-9) 1995869 for more details.

Flood concerns remain in Lismore and Cappoquin areas problems in the Deer Park area of Lismore. However, he said, more needed to be done as other parts of the road were in danger of flooding. Cllr. Doocey also sought an update on work at the Red Bridge at Cappoquin and wondered if the associated Kilbree access would be raised to a fit state to allow the crucial access link to the N25 and N72. Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath responded that work at Deer Park had been inter-

work wasn’t carried out within 12 months of the allocation of funding. “The money ended up going back to the Department,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. “The Department are not giving enough time. When money is granted by the Department, they should give three years grace to get the job done, not 12 months,” he said. According to Minister Coveney, his Department was assisted by ‘an expert panel’ to examine proposals and make recommendations for funding on a number of elements of the programme. Minister Coveney said he was pleased that a particular funding mechanism has been found that facilitates the progression of new group water schemes, which were not viable at previous grant rates, “in particular some such schemes in Mayo and Galway”. Minister Coveney’s own county – Cork – received €434,000 funding under the Rural Water Multi-Annual Programme - €191,000 in block allocations and €243,000 under scheme specific allocations.

The Shamrock Restaurant 4 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Experienced Chef/Cook Wanted for above Restaurant 5 DAYS A WEEK No Sundays or Bank Holidays

Please phone UNA on (087) 9185367

Part-time Soil Sampler required for West Waterford Teagasc wishes to engage a person to take soil samples on farms in West Waterford. The work is part time and seasonal (September – March). Suitable candidates will have: • An outgoing personality • A knowledge of farming • Ability to read maps • Ability to input data on computer • Own transport • Full driving license • Current tax clearance cert Payment will be on a per sample taken basis. The position is suited to part-time farmers. Send CV’s to frances.carroll@teagasc.ie by Friday, September 16th.

Busy Pre-School is currently recruiting for a

Childcare Leader/Assistant • Degree in Early Childhood studies

• FETAC Level 6 Supervision in Childcare • Three years experience of working in Childcare • Two suitable references • A passion for working with children Please apply with cover letter, CV and a copy of Major Award Qualifications by Wednesday, 21st September, 2016, to Box No. 5590.

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John Phelan Skip Hire

SERVICES AVAILABLE

Call us on 051 645445 • 087 9677797 Skip Hire and Waste Collection Services in Dungarvan and surrounding areas • Domestic & Commercial Skip Hire • Wide Range of Skip Sizes from Mini to RoRo • Mattress Collection • Contaminated Soil Collection • Sludge Collection

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

Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie 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.)

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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.)

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EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED TREE SURGEON – Available for all aspects of tree surgery. • Identification and removal of hazardous trees. • Tree reduction and pruning. • Hedge cutting and wood chipping. Contact your local professional Fergal Colbert (087) 7933481 / w w w. f e r g a l c o l b e r t treecare.com (ind.)

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PAINTING & POWERWASHING – Interior, Exterior, Woodwork, Wallpapering, etc. Powerwashing of Houses, Farm Buildings. Also all Farm Buildings Spray or Hand Painted. Also Window and Chimney Cleaning (brush and vacuum) available. Contact: Mike Scanlon (087) 6198876. (ind.)

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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) (ind.) 9872006.

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.)

ATTENTION – LEAKING ROOFS SEALED INSTANTLY – €10.00 a square metre. Slating, Tiling, Re-roofing, Torch-on Felt a Speciality. Lead Valleys and Chimney Flashing Renewed. Emergency repairs carried out. Estimates free without obligation. All work fully guaranteed. Very keen prices assured. Also Old Slate Roofs Restored with Aquaseal. Contact: Michael, Affordable Roofing, anytime, on (085) 1156507. Email: info@affordableroofing.ie Website: www.affordableroofing.ie (16-9)

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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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TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (ind.)

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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 (086) 7784335. (7-10)

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W O R R I E D ? D I S T R E S S E D ? SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day. Call SAMARITANS in confidence Freephone 116 123, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.org (ind.)

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Line Dancing

DÉISE LINE DANCERS – Causeway Tennis Club, Abbeyside, Dungarvan. NEW BEGINNERS Class starting on Tuesday, 20th September, at 8.30 – 9.30 p.m. No partner required, all welcome. Website: www.deiselinedancers.com Email: info@deiselinedancers.com Mobile: (087) 6534288. Find us on Facebook.

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Language Learning

NEW CLASSES FOR ADULTS – Spanish • Italian • French • German • Irish. We cater for beginners to advanced learners. Morning and evening classes available. Call: Maud on (087) 9753783 (The Language People). (23-9)

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FRENCH • GERMAN • IRISH • SPANISH – 1-1 and Small Groups of 3. Call: Maud on (087) 9753783 (The Language People). (23-9)

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LEARN TO DANCE (Qualified Teacher) – Ballroom / Social / Latin. Beginners Classes. St. Mary’s Primary School Hall, Dungarvan. Wednesday, 21st September, at 7.30 p.m. Enquiries and bookings: (087) 6656234.

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TOP SOIL FOR SALE – Grade A. No stones. 5 ton to 300 ton. Dungarvan area. Contact: (086) 8342233.

STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124

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POINT OF LAY PULLETS – White and Bronze Turkeys and Ducklings for sale outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 19th September, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061. (ind.)

Joe Coffey Blinds & Curtains

Bridge

ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (6/9/2016) – 1st Mary Dee & Ann Moran; 2nd Rita Harnedy & Angela Freyne; 3rd Sheila Veale & Doreen Keane; 4th Sheila Towey & Kolette Enright. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (8/9/2016) – 1st Moira Ormond & Ina H. Considine; 2nd Claire Meaney & Kay Barry; 3rd Des Cleary & Helen McCarthy; 4th Delia Smith & Mary Mitchell. HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (8/9/2016) – 1st Kitty Power & Ann Fitzgerald; 2nd Margaret Foley & Cáit Christopher; 3rd Nellie Moloney & Margaret Clancy; 4th Angela Freyne & Sheila Towey; 5th Ann M. Fitzgerald & Ann Stack. KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (7/9/2016) – 1st Catherine M. Power & Bertha O'Connor; 2nd Tess Cusack & Anna Ryan; 3rd Mary Flahavan & Nan Murphy; 4th Elayne Kirwan & Mary Coffey; 5th Anne Marie Brown & Mary Pendergast. CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (7/9/2016) – 1st Anne Holland & Ann McGrath; 2nd Betty Prendergast & Kay Kirwan; 3rd Kay Shanley & Angela Freyne; 4th Margaret Hanafin & Mary Cusack; 5th Walter Murphy & Guest. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (12/9/2016) – 1st Sean & Nuala de Paor; 2nd Justin Spratt & Kathleen Deasy; 3rd John & Joan Mansfield; 4th Paddy Lannen & Kathleen Phelan.

For Sale

27 GRATTAN SQUARE, DUNGARVAN 058 41506 / 087 0518333 Roller Blinds • Wood Venetian • Vertical • Roman • Velux Roof Blinds • Aluminium Venetian Selection of Wooden & Aluminium Curtain Poles now in stock Curtain Material, Lining & Tapes SELECTION OF READY-MADE CURTAINS IN STOCK 40% OFF WOOD VENETIAN BLINDS OPENING HOURS Monday – Saturday 10.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

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2006 NISSAN PRIMERA 1.6 – 77,295km. NCT’d 03/’17. Very good condition. €1,850 o.n.o. Also Exercise Bike for sale (nearly new) €100 o.n.o. Phone: (087) 2052170. (23-9)

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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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PEDIGREE TEXEL RAMS FOR SALE – Tel. (024) 97357 / (087) 9926751. (28-10)

PBR CHAROLAIS RAM LAMBS FOR SALE – Tel. (087) 7795034. (7-10)

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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 (ind.) / 058 23444. ROOM TO RENT – Professional person wanted to share house with one other. Close to town centre. All mod cons. Please contact: (087) 7714856 after 6.00 p.m. (23-9)

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

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Planning permission is sought by Maura Kelly, for the following development at Nire Road, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford: a) Demolition of existing single-storey extension to rear of cottage. b) Construction of new single-storey extension to the side and rear of cottage. c) Alterations to elevations of existing dwelling. d) Replacement of existing septic tank and percolation area with new packaged wastewater treatment system and new raised percolation area. e) Associated site boundary and site development works. 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. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Alastair and Deirdre Vince, intend to apply for permission for the demolition of a flat roof extension and garage to the rear of the existing house and the construction of a new one and a half-storey extension to the east and north of the existing dwelling, alterations to the existing dwelling house along with all associated site works and drainage at Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

IN MEMORIAM

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O In Memoriam C BUTLER – In loving memory of our dear parents, John and Johanna Butler, and our brother Tom, late of Bleantis, Ballinamult. Dad died on 17th September, 1968; Mam died on 21st May, 1972; Tom died on 21st August, 1971. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Pray for them, Masses offered. All you ever asked of us, In God to place our hope and trust, This dear Mam and Dad, We will always do, Our everlasting memorial to you. To you who looked after us from day to day, And the needs of our humble home, There was never any time for you, To ramble or to roam, But you did have time to play, With us in childhood, happy days. You did have time to pray for us, As we went our separate ways, And God remembered too, Dear Mam and Dad and Tom, A life of work well done, For ye left us smiling peacefully, When his gentle voice said, Come rest in peace Mam and Dad and Tom, Our daily prayer from the bottom of our hearts, We thank you for your years of toil and care.

–Too dearly loved and never to be forgotten, your loving daughters Nellie, Margaret and their families. FITZGERALD (40th anniversary) – In loving memory of Nora Fitzgerald, late of Kilbrien, who died on 16th September, 1976. Will those who think of Nora today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by Pat, Alice, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

FLYNN (20th anniversary) – In loving memory of Thomas Flynn, late of Kilbrien, who died on 8th September, 1996. May he rest in peace. by

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McLOUGHLIN (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary McLoughlin (nee O’Dwyer), late of Green Street, Cappoquin, who died on 17th September, 2004. R.I.P.

I am in Heaven my loved ones, So please do not fear for me, Remember the laughter and the good times we shared, And spare a thought for me. I will always be thinking of you, I’ll be your guiding light, Say a little prayer for me, When you retire at night. But just for me, don’t be sad, This home is full of love, I am reunited with all those above, That I have loved. My heart is full of the love you gave me, So remember me with a smile, You always loved and cared for me, It made my life worthwhile.

–Never forgotten by your loving family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in All Saints Church, Newtown, on Wednesday morning, 21st September, at 9.30 a.m.

† Drohan Monumentals † Headstones in Marble, Granite & Limestone Inscriptions Cut Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored Graves Chipped Tel. (058) 43211. Mobile: (087) 2540295. www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie

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Acknowledgement

Knockboy, Ballinamult Died: 13th September, 2015 Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

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JOY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Joan Joy, late of Scrahan, Kilmacthomas, whose 2nd Anniversary occurs on 21st September.

† CHRISSIE BARRON

Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for him.

–Inserted Bernie.

Along the road to yesterday, That leads us straight to you, Are memories of happy days, Together we once knew. Our wish is just a simple prayer, God keep you in his loving care.

–Sadly missed by her loving husband and family.

MOYNIHAN (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bob who died on 17th September, 2009. Mass offered. A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years. A silent grief that’s in our hearts, No human eye can see, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face. Those who think of Bob today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

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

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

WHELAN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of William (Billy) Whelan, late of Barrack Street, Cappoquin, whose Anniversary occurs at this time. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 17th September, 2016, in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, at 7.30 p.m. Lonely is the home without you, Life to us is not the same, All the world would be like Heaven, If we could have you back again. May the God of love and mercy, Care for our loved one who is gone, And bless with consolation, Those left to carry on.

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

The sister, sister-in-law, nephew and nieces of the late Chrissie Barron wish to thank most sincerely all those who offered condolences, sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and who attended the removal, Funeral Mass and burial. We wish to say thanks to the Priests, Therese Butler (organist), the Tournaeena Choir, Sacristan, Altar servers, Touraneena Ladies Club for the refreshments and Aidan Walsh, Undertakers, for a very professional service. We wish to thank the gravediggers and all our kind neighbours and friends. We also wish to thank South Tipperary General Hospital for all their care and kindness and also to Dr. Tom Higgins. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for the intentions of all. Anniversary Mass for Chrissie will be celebrated on Saturday, 17th September, at 7.30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena.

† MARGARET (Peggy) HANRAHAN Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Who died on 15th September, 2015 On the First Anniversary of the death of Peggy Hanrahan, her family wish to extend their thanks and appreciation to all those who supported us at that sad and difficult time. We are very grateful to all who attended her Funeral Mass and burial, and those who sympathised through letters and cards. Thank you to all members of the Clergy, Fr. Michael O’Byrne, Canon Brendan Crowley, Fr. Jim Mountain, Fr. Ned Hassett, Fr. Matt Cooney and the late Fr. Richard Doherty (R.I.P.). A special thank you to Ballinroad Choir, Guards of Honour, the special flower arrangements for Peggy in the Church and everybody else who participated and made the ceremonies such a personal tribute to Peggy. We express our gratitude to the staff of the Sacred Heart Unit in Dungarvan who took such great care of Peggy and her Carers who came in to her during the years with whom she shared many a laugh and joke with. To Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan, thank you for your attention to detail, compassion and support. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad, on Sunday, 18th September, at 10.00 a.m.

James Kiely & Sons Depression is very common and impacts thoughts, feelings, energy and behaviour. If you are concerned for yourself or a loved one Aware can help: LoCall Helpline 1890 303 302 E: supportmail@aware.ie W: www.aware.ie Aware also offers: Support Groups nationwide; Life Skills CBT-based programmes and a positive mental health programme for secondary schools Aware: Support through depression. Dungarvan – Deise Day Centre, Dungarvan Community Development Centre, Mitchell St. Group meets every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Waterford City – Edmund Rice Heritage Centre, Mount Sion, Barrack Street. Group meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.

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

DAVID KIELY 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

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DUNGARVAN CBS DEBS BALL 2016

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Dungarvan CBS Debs Ball Held in THE PARK HOTEL Dungarvan Photographs by Pat Crowley

Feidhlim Murphy and Doireann O’Brien

Cormac Gough and Grace Heffernan

Brad Norman and Elaine Murphy

Shaun Murray and April Shrubb

Fintan O’Reilly and Aisling Bukulin

Stephen Healy and Lisa Maher

Darragh Herlihy and Emily Power

Conor Duggan and Roisin Curran

Richard Casey and Hannah Murphy Nix

Stephen Donovan and Ciara Hurley

Dane McCarthy and Rebecca Ansell

Jordan Norris and Elaine Hynes

John Curran and Caragh McCarthy

Jack Sullivan and Megan Kiely

Henry Duggan and Ailbhe Roche

Luke Cummins and Niamh Kiely

Jonathan Carroll and Michella Terry

Eamon Power and Elly O’Hanrahan

Ciaran Ryan and Mairead Boyce

Jack Lacey and Lauren McGregor

Dylan Walsh and Lydia Troy

John Blackwell and Emma Buckley

Darragh O’Grady and Maggie Hally

Kevin McGrath and Dervla Kearns

James Cotter and Jessica Fahey

Joe Harte and Josie Herring

Darragh Lyons and Megan Dunford

Hannah Doran and Daireagh Walsh

Rian O’Mahony and Máire Fennell

Paul Wade and Zoe Kearney

Conor Hayes and Kirsten O’Connor

Ben Denzinger and Emily Mulvihill

Conor Dee and Laura Quinn

Mark Allen and Grace Barron

Shane O’Donovan and Derbhaile McMullan

Jack Skehan and Liadain Nic Dhonncha

Shane O’Riordan and Dairina Shanley

Patrick Ryan and Jodie Kiely

Ronan Mansfield and Ciara Kelly

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Dungarvan CBS Debs Ball Held in THE PARK HOTEL Dungarvan Photographs by Pat Crowley

Ross Cronnolly and Anna Ceroni

Eoghan O’Shea and Denise Murphy

John Ryan and Kayleigh Power

Ciaran Myler and Karen Dalton

Conor Donovan and Molly Curran

Tomás Curran and Clodagh Crotty

Jordan Whelan and Sarah Walsh

Aidan Kirwan and Meg Ryan

Dean O’Brien and Fiona Weiss

J. J. Truman and Emma Bailey

Donal Fitzgerald and Laura Keating

T. J. Veale and Amber Navan

Liam O’Connell and Lauren Carroll-Lawler

Kevin Byrne and Caoimhe Veale

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club “SO I decided I needed to buy a garden with a house….” On Wednesday, 7th September, we began our autumn schedule.The Club hosted Carmel Duignan, a self-confessed plantaholic, garden writer and former RTE television producer. In her introduction Carmel showed us her first garden in 1985, when she was bitten by the gardening bug. It was sometime later when she realised that she

needed to “buy a garden with a house!!!!” Carmel took us through her garden, with wonderful slides, and showed us a plethora of unusual, hard to find and often hard to grow plants and shrubs. Carmel would admit that she would try to grow any and all things green. She has woven together, with a large degree of flair and artistry, shapes, colours and textures with shrubs and plants creating a wonderful tapestry.

Carmel trotted briskly through her slides, which were of excellent quality, she had furnished each of us all with a list of all the plants and shrubs which she spoke about. Carmel regaled us with some great stories. She said there were two things she learned whilst trying to remove a wedding cake tree and they were; You should sharpen an axe frequently when chopping wood You should pay the man

the asking price for removal of the said tree! We were all encouraged by Carmel to try and plant bee friendly flowers and shrubs to help the declining bee population. Tips to use plants which are grown in pots in the borders of the garden, the pot can be moved around the garden. Maura Curran proposed the vote of thanks on behalf of a very appreciative audience, some of whom had travelled from Cork city and Conna.

Valerie Leo; Mary Frost, President DF&CG, and Carmel Duignan, guest speaker.

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

Ring and Old Parish Pastoral Council Notice: Ring & Old Parish Pastoral Council would like to send an Open Invitation to all for our Cemetery Mass which will take place on Sunday, 18th September at 11.30 a.m. in Old Parish.This will take place outdoors weather permitting! Hope to see you all there! Fógra: Ba mhaith le Coiste Tréadach na Rinne agus an tSean Phobail cuireadh oscailte a thabhairt do gach aoinne freastal ar Aifreann na Reilige a reachtáilfear sa tSeana Phobail ar an Domhnach, 18 Meán Fómhair ag 11.30. Ceiliúrfar an tAifreann lasmuigh ag braith ar chúrsaí aimisire – tá súil againn go mbeidh tú linn! Ballysaggart Fun Ride 2016.

Blackwater Ladies Club - Tallow LINE dancing classes will take place this Thursday night, 15th September at 8.00 p.m. in the KGK hall, Knockanore. These will be given by Cora Kearney and Liz Power from Dungarvan and are open to all adults both male and female.They will be held every Thursday night thereafter (except last Thursday of the month which is our club night.) Our club resumes again after the Summer break on Thursday, 29th September at 8.30 p.m. Our speaker on the night will be Una Long, a Nutritional Therapist who went back to study after some years.Taking the helm this term will be Ava Farrington as Chairperson, ably assisted by Maura, Jane, Theresa, Pat and Mary. Looking forward to meeting you all again and as usual all new members are most welcome.

Culture Night 2016 - A Little Bit of Tallow Theatre BRIDEVIEW Drama Tallow will be hosting a night of stories, poetry, drama, songs and more in Clancy's Bar in Tallow for Culture Night 2016 at 8.00 p.m. on the 16th September. It will be free of charge. Our aim is to bring theatre and the arts into a more relaxed and casual environment. It is sure to be a fantastic nights entertainment with a mix of monologues, poems, stories and songs with plenty humour thrown in. This event is supported by Waterford Council and the Arts Council. If anyone would like to perform on the night you can email us at brideviewdrama@gmail.com

Waterford Humanists WE’RE back after the summer! The September meeting of Waterford Humanists will take place on Monday, September 19th at 7.30 p.m. in the Power Room at the Edmund Rice Centre, Barrack St. Waterford. We will take up where we left off with a discussion about the function of local groups. For further information contact Teresa as 086-8776307.

Ballysaggart FUN RIDE 2016 On Sunday last, September 11th, Ballysaggart Community Development Company Ltd. hosted their 7th Annual Fun Ride in aid of the ReDevelopment of the local Community Centre. The first of many horse boxes started to arrive at the Community Centre at 12.00 noon and by 1.30 p.m., take-off time, a large, eager crowd had assembled and were rearing to go. With the weather conditions dry but windy, the horses/ponies and their riders enjoyed a 11-12 mile challenge across fields, through woods, over mountainous terrain, along roads and over an assortment of banks and jumps, with a water stop at the midway point. By the time the group arrived back they were ready for the refreshments served at the Community Centre and enjoyed them while having a chat, and just on time to beat the rain. A massive amount of

work goes into organising an event such as a Fun Ride.The Company would like to thank everyone who helped in any way over the past few weeks to ensure that everything ran as smoothly as possible. Firstly, a huge thank you to the landowners, without their permission and support the day would not be possible. Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the course building duties and did a great job. Thank you to all of the local papers, radio stations and tourist offices for their assistance with advertising and promotion. The Fun Ride itself could not have run so smoothly without the help of the stewards, registration people, quad team, two of whom provided transport for the photographers, and the horse/pony leaders, thank you all. Eventhough it wasn't needed First Aid and emergency procedures were put in place by a volunteer, thank you. Thank you all who pro-

Dungarvan and KCK Lourdes Invalid Fund DUNGARVAN and KCK Lourdes Invalid Fund would like to thank Curtain Call Productions who have chosen us as their nominated charities for this year’s production of “A Streetcar Named Desire”, showing on Monday, 26th September, at 8.00 p.m. in Dungarvan Town Hall. Dungarvan and KCK have been sending sick people to Lourdes for over forty years. Tickets available from: Devereux Man’s Shop, Mary St.; Ann Crowther 0877606941; Kathleen Keane 087-9729233.

Ballysaggart Fun Ride 2016.

vided food and to the local ladies who organised and served the much needed refreshments at the Community Centre and was heartily enjoyed by all. We would also like to extend a thank you to everyone who donated to the fund, much appreciated. And, last but definitely not least, thank you to all the participants. It was great to see such a big crowd turn up on the day and enjoy themselves. A great day was had by all and we look forward to many more like it in the future. MEETING A follow up on the Fun Ride meeting will be held on Thursday, September 22nd at 8.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. All involved are asked to attend. NON-STOP DRAW RESULTS This months draw was held on Monday, September 5th, at 8.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. The results are as follows: 1st €60 P.J. Brennan; 2nd

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€40 Anne Carey; 3rd €20 Carmel and Liam Ryan. Congratulations to all. Next draw will take place on Monday October 3rd. SOCIAL DANCE Social Dancing back again on Friday night, September 16th, in Ballysaggart Community Center from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. After a Summer break everyone rearing to go and ready to take the floor for another great few hours of music, dance and chat not forgetting the tea and nice cakes too, so come along and bring your friends. CONDOLENCES The Ballysaggart community wishes to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Maurice Troy, London, England, son of Mary and Eddie Troy, formerly of Coolisheal, who passed away recently. May he rest in peace.

U-21 SUCCESS Congratulations to Stephen and Shane Bennett, their fantastic team mates and all involved with the team on a great victory over Galway to claim the U-21 All-Ireland Final. Stephen and Shane you have done yourselves, your family, your community and your county proud. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS Mary Power and Ber Coughlan, Sheila Lonergan and Dan Howard, Mary Fitzgerald and Joan Hannon, Eddie Sheehan and Helen Morrissey, Nellie Devine and Tess Hale, Paddy Duffy and Stephen Cunningham. Lucky Tables: Peg Murray and Helen Cunningham, Kathleen Coleman and Helen O'Keeffe, Delia Cashell and Pat Kirby. Tickets: Sheila Lonergan, Joan Hannon,Viv Uniacke and Paddy Duffy.

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Kill THEATRE PERFORMANCE CLASSES A 10 week term of Theatre Performance classes for children aged 5 to 12 will commence on Monday, September 19th 6.15 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in The Gealach Gorm Theatre at Kill Community Centre. Activities will include drama, dancing, singing, story telling, puppetry and theatre games. Fee €80 per child with discounts for families. For more information call/text 086-8569358. KILL ACTION & ALERT GROUP A huge thank you and well done to the Kill Action and Alert Group on tremendous work carried out: the signs for the text alert are now ordered – but that’s not all! The transfer of the text alerts to an automated system is imminent, ensuring timely receipt of any and all alerts issued by the gardai. If you wish to receive the text alerts and other important announcements but have not registered yet, please do so by 1st October. The initial registration fee is €20 for the year and registration forms are available in all public outlets in Kill and all committee members. The biggest and most unexpected task is however the completion of an application for funding under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. Only publicised last week, this scheme invited applications for projects with large price tags. As is to be expected, with large funding possibilities come large application forms. Congratulations to the committee for taking on this big task, despite the

short time frame in which to rally community groups, contractors for quotes, assessments, making sure to comply with eligibility criteria and all the other associated work to go with it. Closing date for this application is this Friday. Once again, a big thank you to Cllr Declan Clune and Community Support Officer Kevin Moynihan for their support and advice. EAR ACUPUNCTURE GROUP COMING TO KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Group Relaxation Sessions, time out for You. This method has been tried and tested and comes highly recommended by all who have taken part previously. The group meets every Tuesday starting 13th September for 6 weeks with a choice of times: Session 1: 9.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m., Session 2: 10.45 a.m. -11.45 a.m.This is a gentle, safe and effective method for promoting relaxation, sleep and wellbeing. Contact Melanie Rose Dale, Licensed Acupuncturist, on 0864406276 for more information or to book a place. Cost: €10 per session KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE This year’s Junior Cert Results Disco will take place on Friday 16th at 9.00 p.m., as always, admission is €10 and alcohol is not permitted. Bingo takes place on Thursday 15th and 29th September at 8.00 p.m. with the jackpot currently standing at €200. For information or to book a function room, please contact Kill Community Centre on

089-4966951. GUITAR LESSONS Beginners Guitar lessons resume this Saturday, 17th September.These classes are held in a fun atmosphere and are suitable for all ages and levels. Please contact Michael on 087-9050190 for more information. KILL CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE GROUP Following a number of enquiries, we will shortly be holding a Cardiac First Response Course. This course teaches the essential life saving skills such as CPR, the use of a defibrillator and many more. Please keep an eye on this column for further details or contact us on 087-6646824 for further information.To sign up for this course does not mean you will have to become an active responder in our team but we would be delighted to have you! ANNUAL COFFEE MORNING The Annual Coffee Morning in aid of Waterford Hospice will take place this Thursday, 15th September from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. in Kill Community Centre. As always, everyone is most welcome to join us for a wonderful sociable morning while raising funds for this great organisation. Anyone who would like to donate any cakes, buns etc, please feel free to bring them to the centre on the morning. Thank you all for your ongoing support. BIRTHDAY WISHES A very happy birthday to Fionn Norris who celebrated his birthday last week, hope you had a fantastic day Fionn!

Bonmahon BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO Congratulations to our four Lucky Dip winners at last week’s draw, Kevin Halley, Niall & Bernadette McCann, the Dowling family and Lesley Doyle. Join us this week when we play for a jackpot of €6,250! A LIFELESS RIB LIVE Don’t miss this free Art Performance by RÓISÍN POWER HACKETT at The Art Hand next Saturday, 24th September at 1.00 p.m.: “A Lifeless Rib” is a live-art performance and discursive workshop by Róisín Power Hackett, a visual artist and poet hailing

from our local area. She has an MA in Art in the Contemporary World (2013) and a BA in History of Art and Fine Art (2012) both from National College of Art & Design, Dublin. She has received the Arts and Disability Connect Training Grant (2015), the NCAD Access Programme and Kennedy Wilson Artistin-Residence Award (2015) and the Artlinks Professional Development Award (2016). In October 2015 she held her first solo exhibition, as a Chinese jar at 12 Henrietta Street, Dublin. Interested in linking visual art and literature her practice includes paint, performance, print and

text-based artwork. This event is a development of Róisín's research on the imagination's connection to knowledge and her concern with gender inequality. A Lifeless Rib was influenced by Wallace Stevens' poem 'Sunday Morning' and by Michelle Foulcault's writing on knowledge. The performance is primarily a reading of a cut-up text using John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. The cut-up text is a re-appropriation of western society's perception of Eve. A Lifeless Rib is a free event. However booking is essential, please contact Róisín at roisinhackett24@gmail.com

Stephan Meagher, Oonagh Drohan, Orla Shanahan and Bob Jacques pictured at the Waterford Harvest Festival.

Ballymacarbry NIRE VALLEY VOICES Do you love to sing? Do you sing at the top of your voice in the car? Well if you do, we need you! Nire Valley Voices will start singing again at 8.00 p.m. on Monday, 12th September in Ballymacarbry Community Centre. We would love to welcome some new members so please do come along and join in. No auditions, just come and sing. WHIST Glad to announce that our Whist resumes on Wednesday night, 21st September after our Summer break. It continues every other second Wednesday night at 7.45 p.m. New members are always welcome. GENTLE YOGA CLASSES - EVENINGS Free your mind and body with new Yoga classes starting back in Ballymacarbry Community Centre with the fantastic Yoga and Life Coach

instructor Dorothy Proctor.Yoga helps develop greater flexibility, fitness and mental focus. So if you've had a long day at work or minding kids, please come along to help relax the mind and body. These classes started Wednesday, 7th September from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. and they will run for a 6 week period. Booking is essential, for more details please contact Yoga instructor Dorothy on 087-9235494. SONIC FITNESS MIXTURE FITNESS CLASSES Sonic Fitness classes started back in Ballymacarbry Community Centre on Thursday, 8th September from 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. These classes involve a mixture of one hour fitness classes each week, ranging from Pilates, Kettlebell, Stability Ball, Step and Tone, Cardiobox etc.... If you are interested in joining this fitness class, please contact Eithne on 0871338492.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw A BIG thank you to all our volunteers and supporters on an incredibly busy season this Summer! Our unit was providing medical cover nearly every weekend and many weekdays over the past months, including events like Autograss Car Racing, equestrian events, the Waterford Truck Show, the Sean Kelly Cycle, family fun days, athletic events, Opera Festivals, weddings and so much more! We are also looking forward to a few more events such as Gloves and Glory and the Celtic Box Cup coming up over the next few weeks. Well over a thousand combined hours were given freely just for these. Of course, our responders in Portlaw and Kill were on call throughout and in the background,

countless forms, calls and correspondence were seen to by members. Welcoming back all our members to training after the Summer break seems to be the wrong statement – nevertheless, we are delighted to be back at weekly training, every Monday from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. with Cardiac First Response Training Scenarios and courses as well as a broad variety of other activities coming up. If you would like to know more about what we do, or if you’d like to join us for training as a guest – at no obligation- and see what we are about, please contact us before on 087-6646824, by email to secretary.portlaw@irishredcross.com or on our facebook group page.

MORNING YOGA CLASSES Morning Yoga classes are back in September. Morning Yoga classes are being held here in Ballymacarbry Community Centre started Thursday, September 8th from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and also from 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. If you would like to make an enquiry or wish to book a place, please contact Stella Kemp on 087-9680512. PILATES Pilates are back again in Ballymacarbry Community Centre for September, having started Tuesday September 6th from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for an 8 week period. These classes are a great way to keep fit and stretch your muscles especially if you are a runner or into physical exercise. If you are interested in joining this fantastic class, please contact Helen on 087-7910454.

Treasured Things I thank the Lord for treasured things, And ageless ancient certainties, The thunder that the tempest brings, The stream stirred by the breeze. The frowning clouds that stalk the night, With the pregnant threat of rain, The shining shaft of dawn’s first light, That makes Heaven smile again. Swans gliding o’er an evening lake, A heron one-legged on a stone, Small waves that on quiet shorelines break, As one late Linnet sings along. Ripe apple orchards in the fall, A crimson carpet around them spread, A stalking cat by the nesting wall, Not knowing the little birds had fled. The moon that stares at Helvick Head, As if to ask “And who are you?” But no word by the slumbering hill is said, While watching stars weep tears of dew. From Ballyvoile’s furze-favoured slopes, A voice bourne on the balmy air, Awakes the sleeping dreams and hopes, So long forgot; but remembered there. The turning page of memory, The driftwood embers burning low, The peace and pain that waits for me, In the treasured things I love and know. John Daly

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The Nire Valley - All Walls and no Ditches An illustrated lecture by Maura Barret . . . WATERFORD County Museum begins their lecture season with what promises to be a wonderful talk. We are delighted that Maura Barret has agreed to come and visit with us. The Nire is a stunningly scenic Valley nestled deep in the Comeraghs. It was carved out of the ice age and thus contains many associated glacial formations.There are Corrie lakes; each has a legend associated with it, erratic boulders reputed to have been slew by giants, waterfalls and fairy glens. It is a mecca for walkers, fishermen and canoeists with one of the fastest flowing rivers in and some of the oldest bridges in the county. The Nire speaks to the soul of the hermit and indeed there are no less than three druids and two druidesses associated with the place. There are archaeological remains that stretch back to the Bronze Age with one of the few stone circles in Co. Waterford to be found there. It is a valley of clochan or cluster villages and each townland that slopes gently to the river bank has myths and legends associated with it. Her people are the best in the world, renowned for their neighbourliness, their sense of community, their faith, their friendliness and gen-

erosity. One surname dominates that of Wall from the Norman de Bhal so much so that it is said to be a place of all walls and no ditches. It is a place where the traditions of turf cutting and sheep shearing remain. Indeed it is thought that the tradition of sheep farming stretches back to the Viking Age. There are ecclesiastical remains and wells with cures that tell us of the medieval history. It is also nationally renowned as a place where the Proclamation was signed. There is a sandstone church designed by the noted architect J. J. McCarthy in 1869 that is the centre of the community as well as a school house dating from that time. And who better to deliver this gem but

Maura Barret. Maura worked for 25 years in Rural Development. Being employed by the ‘three Leader Companies’ in the south east including Waterford Leader Partnership, BNS Leader and Tipperary Leader Development, before she moved into the Public Sector. She now runs the Library in Carrick-on-Suir. As well as being a regular contributor to a number of radio stations, Maura is the author of a book about Kilcooley Abbey her work has featured in several short story anthologies. The talk takes place on Wednesday, September 21st at 8.00 p.m. in Green room at the Town Hall Theatre on Friary Street and all are welcome.

FIRST LECTURE OF THE WINTER SEASON An illustrated lecture by Maura Barret ‘The Nire Valley – All Walls and No Ditches’ will take place in the Green Room at the Town Hall Theatre on Wednesday 21st September at 8pm. Admission €5. OBJECT OF THE WEEK – PENAL CROSS, CO. WATERFORD Penal crosses were devotional artefacts mainly made of wood. Their name derives from the fact that they were contemporaneous with the Penal Laws period. The cross was an important symbol for Catholics whose religion was under threat. They date from the early 18th and the mid 19th centuries. These penal crosses have been associated with pil-

grims visiting Lough Derg where a group of wood carvers produced the crosses as souvenirs. These crosses were carved in a simple naive style with a crude carved figure of Christ. They are often dated on the reverse. The example illustrated here from the Museum collection depicts the figure of Christ with a halo and above this the letters INRI – Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum – Jesus the Nazerene, the King of the Jew. On the reverse is the date 1818 and the letters IHS – Iesus Huios Sother – Jesus, Son, Saviour. NEW BOOK ABOUT SIR JOHN KEANE AND CAPPOQUIN HOUSE A new book ‘Sir John Keane and Cappoquin House in time of war and

Penal Cross

Walk Waterford Autumn 2016 - Dungarvan Railway Track Walk WALK Waterford is back, with five walks which will give you a chance to get out and get active whilst enjoying the beautiful Waterford countryside. Walk Waterford is organised by Waterford Sports Partnership and led by staff and trained walking leader volunteers. The series of walks are suitable for families and leisure walkers, all you need is suitable walking shoes (runners are ideal) and a rain jacket just in case. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The first of these walks kicks off this Sunday, 18th September at 2.00 p.m. during European Mobility Week along the beautiful Dungarvan Railway Track.The meeting point for the walk is the FREE car park, just opposite the Park Hotel roundabout. This

walk is unique to Waterford. It has been developed on the old Railway track (hence the name!), 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 by 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 leisure stroll. So come along bring your family, friends, and even the dog, County Waterford it is yours to discover or rediscover! To find out more contact Pauline Cunningham on 0761102682 / 086-7837385 or email pcunningham@waterfordsportspartnership.ie or check out www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie for a full list of the Walks.

revolution’ by Glascott J.R.M. Symes is available in all good bookshops. This study, which is part of the new Maynooth Studies, provides an indepth look at the fascinating life of John Keane, who managed the Cappoquin estate during one of the most turbulent periods of Irish history. John Keane (1873-1956) inherited the Cappoquin estate at the age of 19, just as he was commissioned into the army. His mother managed the property during his army service. After marrying, he returned to Waterford and played a part in public life, both as a supporter of Horace Plunkett’s Co-Operative Movement and on Waterford County Council, where he was allied to William O’Brien’s All For Ireland League promoting Home Rule by consent. He rejoined the army in World War I, and his wife Eleanor took charge of the estate. Upon his return he played a leading role for the Farmer’s Union. The War of Independence did not impinge directly on Cappoquin House. Upon the establishment of the Free State Keane accepted Cosgrave’s nomination as an independent Senator. During the Civil War senators were targeted and Cappoquin House was destroyed by fire in 1923. The Keanes sought compensation and restored the house. FREE ONLINE GENEALOGY RESOURCES The Museum receives a high number of visitors

researching their family histories, so we have produced a guide to free online genealogy resources which is available at the reception desk. 1916 EXHIBITION The exhibition highlights the Co.Waterford links with the Rising and some of the leaders. Open daily Monday to Friday, 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them.We would scan them and give you back the originals. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058 45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

First World War Waterford Casualty List for Week Ending 14th September, 2016

Thomas Francis Meagher Talk THE Barony of Gaultier Historical Society is pleased to announce the first of its autumn series of talks.This talk will be presented by James Andrew Doherty. James who is a local historian is an active member of the Thomas Francis Meagher Flag Committee. James will speak on the subject of “Thomas Francis Meagher and the Meaghers of Ballycanvan” . The venue is Jack Meades, Halfway House and the starting time is 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 21st September. Admission is €5 and all are welcome.

Thomas Francis Meagher

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Touraneena DEISE TRIUMPH Amid scenes of jubilation in Semple Stadium last Saturday evening, the 24 year wait for a Deise AllIreland U-21 Hurling title was ended. An outstanding display of hurling ensured victory for Waterford with a final scoreline of Waterford 5-15, Galway 0-14. Congratulations to our local lads Conor Gleeson and Dermot Ryan, Fourmilewater and Tom Devine, Modeligo and also to manager Sean Power on his 2nd All-Ireland victory with Waterford, the first being in 2013 with the Minor team. Congratulations also to the selectors Kieran O’Gorman, Eoin Kelly and Paul Flynn and last but most definitely not least, well done to the Waterford team on their comprehensive win and not forgetting the supporters who turned out in huge numbers to provide a sea of blue and white on the night. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The Lotto for week ending Sunday, 11th September was held in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena. There was no winner of the €1,200 jackpot. The winning numbers drawn were 12, 26, 28. The 5 x €20 winners were Alice Burke, Dano, Tom Foley, Marian & Dermot, C. O'Neill. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by J. P. Walsh. Next week's draw will be held in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult on Sunday night, 18th September, 2016, for a jackpot of

€1,300. SYMPATHY We extend our sincere sympathy to Liam and Tom Hickey and Margaret (McManus) and Breda (O'Leary) on the unexpected death last week of their brother Jeremiah (Jer) Hickey, Shanballyanne. Jer will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, brother-in-law John, sisterin-law Alice, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass was in St. Helena's Church, The Nire, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace We also extend our sincere sympathy to the Condon family, Ballymacarbry Upper on the death of their mother Teresa (Tessie) Condon (nee Ryan) last Friday. Our sympathies are extended to her sons Kevin and Tony and her daughters Helen and Maura, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Tessie was predeceased by her husband Paddy. Funeral Mass was in St. Laurence's Church, Fourmilewater followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. POC FADA There will be a Mighty River Suir Poc Fada held this Saturday 17th and Sunday, 18th September in aid of the Pieta House South East and the

Waterford Marine Search. The aim is to hit a sliotar with a hurley from a platform based in the Merchant's Quay car park (behind the bus station) across the River Suir, approximately a distance of 150 metres to the North Wharf. The event starts at 10.00 a.m. and finishes at 6.00 p.m. on both days. Maurice Shanahan and John Mullane will be supporting the event which is open to everyone willing to give it a go. They are also hoping to have the Waterford and Kilkenny senior hurling teams joining them on one of the days to see which team can complete the challenge and take the title of the Mighty River Suir Poc Fada Champions 2016! Waterford Marine search and rescue will have a boat on the water at all times for safety cover and to retrieve the sliotars from the water. There will also be floating marks in the water for competitors to try and hit a sliotar into and some closer floating marks for the children to give it a go. You can bring your own hurley or there will be hurleys available at the event, however, you must use the poc fada sliotars only. There will be a table set up at the platform where you can purchase your sliotar; sliotars will be on sale at €2 each or 3 for a fiver. We hope to see a great turnout for what should be a great event and also help raise funds for two worthy causes.

Abbeyside Scouts WELCOME back to all our scouts old and new and the start of the 2016/2017 scouting year.We are delighted to be welcoming our new Scouts some of whom are moving up from Cubs - we're going to be busy and having fun! This week’s meeting was mufti, and we are delighted to have Mark Coles and John Mullarkey joining us as Scouters they both have a long history with the group, having both been in the Cubs section for many years, their help will be greatly appreciated. Paddy Dunphy was also with us to lend a hand and help out with training. We have a

Abbeyside Scouts

busy year planned and we got off to a flying start at our first meeting. After introducing our new and old Scouters and Scouts, we got down to the business of refreshing everyone's knowledge on the code of ethics of scouts. We all went outside for some fitness exercises, dodgeball and North east south west games. John and Paddy then did some knot training (reef, figure of 8, clove hitch and bow line). Before we went home we had a quick talk on what a scout should start getting together in a small backpack for hikes and activities in the coming year.

Daisy and Mick O’Connell, Lúí & Rosa Ivory (Viking Rocks) pictured at the Waterford Harvest Festival.

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New Season’s Music and Dance Classes AFTER another busy and successful Summer the time has come to get back to Cúil na Sméar for traditional music and dance classes. Tuesday, September 20th is the start date for our dancing classes and our music classes will start on Friday, September 30th. With so many of our members having won County, Provincial and AllIreland titles bookings have been flooding in and there are now very few vacancies. Our tried and trusted formula of half-hour classes and small numbers with the backup of the Sunday session has ensured great success for all our members. Of course, success in competitions is only for the few, but acquiring performance skills is the aim for most of our members. Our senior teachers are multi-instrumentalists with professional teaching degrees. There are classroom assistants in most classes and where necessary individual tuition is available. Building on experience at the Sunday session advancing students are encouraged to participate in groups for concerts and social occasions.The usual instruments associated with traditional music are taught with most beginners selecting the tin-whistle or fiddle. Button accordion, concertina, concert flute and banjo are also taught with special arrangements for Uilleann pipes and Harp. Instruments are available to rent from our comprehensive instrument bank. In particular circumstances some individuals are encouraged to take piano classes or to take tuition in guitar, bodhrán or drums. Advice on musical development, choice and purchase of instruments and other aspects of traditional performing arts is available from our team of experienced organisers and teachers. For further information and booking for classes

phone 087-9898363 or 0873638002. ALL IRELAND FLEADH Once again Comeraghs Comhaltas enjoyed success at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Many of our members spent several days attending the festival in Ennis and three members came away with a total of five medals, Niamh Fennell in senior bodhrán, Mallaí Ní Shíthigh in U-12 amhránaíocht Ghaeilge and Sarah O’Gorman in U-18 fiddle slow airs, newly composed tunes and miscellaneous instruments. Congratulations are also due to our group who performed on the Supermacs Gig Rig giving an amazing display of music, song and dance. Thanks to all who have sent good wishes and complimented us on representing the Decies so well at this prestigious event. For those who haven’t seen the Gig Rig performance take a look and have a listen at Comeraghs Comhaltas facebook page or come to see us at the Mahon Falls this coming Friday at 7.30 p.m. as part of Comeraghs Wild Festival. ON THE WORLD STAGE The Cúil na Sméar classes have produced many fine performers over the years. At present multi-instrumentalist

Mallaí Ní Shíthigh U-12 Amhránaíocht.

Nicole Lonergan is in rehearsals with Michael Flatley’s show Lord of the Dance and her cousin Sarah O’Gorman has been selected for the Comhaltas tour of Canada. Another of our members and product of Cúil na Smear classes Sean Kearney graduated from the University of Limerick and has spent the past several months touring

parts of Europe and U.S.A. with his band Drops of Green. Best wishes to them from all at Comeraghs Comhaltas branch. Condolences to our Cathaoirleach Anne Kelly on the death of her mother and to our Leas Cathaoirleach Kevin O’Donoghue on the death of his father. Suaimhneas síoraí dá n-anamacha.

Sarah O'Gorman U-18 Fiddle, Composition & Miscellaneous.

Niamh Fennell, Senior Bodhrán.

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Poetry in Emotion By Donal Buckley “THE great Gaels of Ireland are the men that God made mad, for all their wars are merry and all their songs are sad." So said G.K. Chesterton in 'The Ballad of the White Horse'. It’s an apt description of the contradictory relationship the Irish have with their personal feelings. We cry when we win and we celebrate the gallant loser. Progress frightens us while nostalgia makes us all cosy and comfortable. We are at our funniest when we are melancholy, but, maniacal when we're happy. The great occasions in our lives cause us the most confusion. Weddings are the source of endless tears and wringing of hands. Mothers bemoaning the fact that they will never see their son or daughter ever again, even though the new bungalow is built in the home acre. At funerals, after the prayers are finished, the singing begins, and continues for several days. Stories are told of great feats of heroic achievement performed by the deceased (whether true or not). Maybe, our history has a lot to do with it. Being constantly occupied by foreign invaders, masking our emotions was a way of being rebellious without being confrontational. Confrontation only leads to getting hurt, which can be a nuisance when you are trying to negotiate transactions between the occupiers and the occupied. An Irish person is at their best when faced with contradictions.The Irish were doing lateral thinking for centuries before American psychoanalysts were charging $500 per hour to diagnose this special gift.We are a people of contrasts. We are not even a race. Our genetics contain traces of Spanish, Greek, Teutonic, Scandinavian and Moroccan DNA. We like to think of ourselves as Celts, but we aren't any more Celtic than Vladimir Putin. But what makes us special is the island we live on. The weather fronts from the Atlantic break over Ireland before settling into a consistent rhythm on the Continent. This is what gives us the four seasons in the one day. This is also what gives us our schizophrenic nature. When you wake up in the morning, there is no need to look outside, just prepare for every possibility. A t-shirt with a raincoat has been a staple in Irish wardrobes for many a year. Another popular sartorial combination is wellies with Bermuda shorts. Mixing and matching was never so elegant.....ever!

Fame, no matter how well earned, is treated, at the very least, with suspicion, but mostly, with sarcasm and envious distaste. It’s one of the reasons that so many celebrities buy holiday homes in Ireland, They know they will be left alone. In actual fact, they are being ignored. One of the greatest exponents of rock music this country has ever seen, Mr Paul Hewson (Bono to his friends) has been vilified for his famine relief work and his tireless efforts towards world peace. He has variously been described as "having tickets on himself", or "getting ideas above his station" and even "gobsh**e!". He may be a great humanitarian and philanthropist, but he'll never impress his fellow countrymen. Yet, some of the biggest scoundrels to ever walk this land, are treated like Gods. We admire the chancer and denigrate the successful. Why? Because they "stick it to THE MAN". It seems to have escaped peoples notice that since 1921, this country has been independent. So WE are THE MAN, and WE are sticking it to OURSELVES!!! When our world seems calm, we become agitated, wondering what’s wrong. When we are angry, we are at our coolest. Insult or hurt us and we'll wait patiently to wreak our vengeance. Even if it takes 800 years. I'm glad to be Irish. Because it would be impossible for anyone to explain the incongruity of Irishness to a visitor.You must live it, breathe it and be prepared to die for it. Ballinameela Creatives are stocking up on supplies for Winter.There is much to be done and much to be created. Author Clifford Cohen wrote,"When thinking what to do next with your life, don't ask yourself what you would succeed at, but what you would most enjoy failing at.”

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 September is Moya Power who can be contacted on 0876356478. FINISK VALLEY AC NOTES Any children in our community who is interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Monday & Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to

8.00 p.m., Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Saturday training is for jumps and throws only, age 9 up from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., this is to prepare kids for completion. Full programme on events can be obtained at our training sessions. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. 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.co mmunityalert.ie BALLINAMEELA ADULT AND TODDLER GROUP Ballinameela Adult & Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. It will be meeting back on Thursday, 8th September hope to see you all there. For more information contact Janice on 0879718945. WOODLAND BROWNIES & GUIDES VILLIERSTOWN Guides - Villierstown Guides will return on Thursday, 15th September with a new time of 6.15 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Brownies - Woodland Browines Villierstown will return on Thursday, 15th September with a new time of 6.15 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. FUN FIT DANCE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women - Come to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exer-

cise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages & abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person, in Aglish Community Hall on every Thursday 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically & mentally! No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! LOTTO RESULTS 12th September, 2016 Numberas drawn were 15, 16 and 25. No winner. €20 winners were Pat Walsh, Aglish; Mary Downing and Kitty Longan c/o Kereen; Gary Hurley, Aglish; Eimear Griffin, Knocknaskeigh; Anne Phelan, Cappagh. Next week’s Jackpot is €1,400 and the draw will take place in the Welcome Inn, Cappagh. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@ yahoo.co.uk or phone 0876808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

An exciting new term for Encore Stage Academy! BOOK NOW!!! Our first week of our new term starts this Saturday 17th at The Rehearsal Hub Westgate Business park! GET BOOKING FOR THE NUMBER 1 After School Performing Arts Venue! We have a fantastic year ahead with lots planned Red Riding Hood The 5th Celebration Town Panto! A Roald Dahl Show! End of year Musical! & our Theatre Tots Age Appropriate Show!! We are now taking bookings for the following classes in our purpose built professional stage school. A safe environment for both Children and Parents with Stress-Free parking! Saturdays: 10–11 a.m. Theatre Tots (Preschool-

Senior Infants); 11.10 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 1st–4th class; 1–2.30 p.m. 5th–Teens ( This class will also be rehearsing midweek with the Adult Panto). Tuesdays: 3.10–3.55 Preschool-Snr. infants theatre tots!; 4–5 p.m. 1st–6th class SlamPoetry & Drama performance with Clodagh Beresford & Aileen Hogan. 5–6 p.m. Acapella Pitch Perfect Choir primary & Teens. [This is an exciting new class for pitch perfect lovers, for pupils who have a love of Dramatic Singing in a group.We hope to have lots of performances throughout the year]. Tuesday/Wednesday after school classes – Elocution/Acting/Musical Theatre Examination classes Times depend on parent

wishes, each class can either be one to one or in a small group. All pupils can go forward to participate in L.A.M.D.A examinations. For the past 7 years we have ensured your child receives personal attention, tuition from highly qualified staff and an experience they remember for all the right reasons which continues to ensure the

Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy is the leading stage school in the area! For up to date announcements keep your eyes on the papers and on facebook http://www.facebook.com/E ncoreStageAcademy For further information you are welcome to contact Aileen Hogan on 087 6299508 anytime.

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Lismore Lismore Tidy Towns LAST week four invitations to the 2016 SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards ceremony were received in the post. The four tidy towns members chosen at a recent meeting to represent Lismore are chairperson Willie Henry, Liam Ahearne, Mary O’Brien and Sheila Roche. The ceremony is being held on Monday, 26th September at 12 o’clock in the The Helix, Dublin City University. As has been our tradition for many years we will meet at Rose's West End Bar at 9.00 p.m. on the Monday night to celebrate whatever award we get. All members of the community are invited and welcome to

attend. Work wise the work team have been progressing with the Autumn pruning of shrubs around the town and our CES team of Paul Barnes and Paul Feeney continue with the work on the flood wall at the Strand where they are doing a great job and which will be finished this week We wish to acknowledge a generous donation from Claire and Phil Turner, Lady Louisa's Gate Apartments.It is much appreciated.. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Now is the time to take semi ripe cuttings of evergreen shrubs such as hebes, camellias, choisya, holly. lau-

rel and box. Also take cuttings of herbs such as rosemary and lavender. Choosing healthy material cut about four to six inches in length, just below a leaf and pot up as soon as possible. You can do hard wood cuttings of roses now as well Plant comfrey, chamomile, chives or ramsons and other herbs that make garden fertilisers and pest remedies. Sow green manures into any empty beds. You can sow mustard as a green manure into bare patches once fully harvested. Its root scent confounds the potato eel worm and other nematodes by tricking them into breeding at the wrong time.

The Kilfenora Céilí Band

Cappoquin

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart Cappoquin Community Centre THE Parish came into being to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ and to offer people the chance of coming to a mature Faith.That’s the same reason that now motivate us to hold meetings as part of the parish’s responsibility in handing on the experience of Christian Faith. Our presacramental meetings are on the same week as the National Ploughing Championships. If ploughing is your thing you can go on Sunday to the local ploughing championships at Forthwilliam where you will see standards every bit as good as in Tullamore. On Monday, 19th September at 7.00 p.m. in the school hall parents of the Communion Class are invited personally by postal letter to join with Sr. Antoinette Dillworth, Director of Cathechetics for a short meeting. On Wednesday, 20th September at 7.00 p.m. in the school hall parents of the Confirmation Class are invited personally by postal letter to join with Sr. Antoinette Dillworth as she makes real connections between life and sacrament. To quote from memory one thing she shared last year with

the parents and now those parents know its truth namely; 6th Class is the last throw of the dice for parents to be a big influence in the lives of the sons and daughters. Come and hear her yourselves. We are still blessed that so much sacramental preparation takes place in the school day. We are deeply indebted to our teachers. Treasure this support lest it goes. As Dolores Curran, American educationalist said ‘no matter how good parish plans are for catechesis the work of the trained teacher in the school is not to be lightly replaced. To mark the beginning of our school year we will have our Mass on Thursday, 15th September at 10.00 a.m. to which parents and grandparents are invited. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 17th September - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 18th September - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9F

THE KILFENORA CÉILÍ BAND The Cappoquin Development Co are thrilled to announce that The Kilfenora Céilí Band will play in the Community Centre on Saturday, November 12th starting at 8.00 p.m. The Kilfenora Céilí Band is one of the oldest Céilí bands in Ireland. It was founded in 1909 in Kilfenora, in a village in County Clare and has being going from strength to strength each year since.They only play in concert eight time a year and we have the honour of hosting them. Tickets will be on sale in two weeks don’t miss this brilliant opportunity to witness one of Ireland’s premium acts HALL BOOKING With the dark nights

looming reminder to all who are or planning to use our Community Centre for the Autumn Winter months. Not to be disappointed, can you please contact us as soon as possible as many days are almost booked out. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO Lotto draw 12th of September, 2016 Jackpot €2,800. Numbers drawn 3, 16, 27, 30. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Pat Kiely Clogherane, Dungarvan; Jack & Adam Twomey, Abbeyglen; Mary Burke, Church Street; Shelia Curtin, Ballyhane; Dr. Ben Murphy, c/o Health Centre. Next week’s jackpot is on the 19th of September, of €2,900. Remember anyone looking to buy our lotto

tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win! GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultra-modern Gym. Our Gym is equipped with Irelands most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights.You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and

monthly €25. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025. Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray ARA every Monday afternoon Pilate's, Circuit Training Tuesday & Thursday nights. and Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray Thursday morning. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh (058) 52570 first floor of the Community Centre.

Conna’s 57th Annual Flower, Horticulture, Cookery and Craft Show CONNA Community Council are proud to present their 57th Annual Show on Sunday, 25th September in Conna Community Hall & Sports Complex. Open to the public between 3.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. Admission is free. Wonderful exhibits including stunning flower displays, ingenious arts and crafts, mouthwatering cookery, amazing horticultural produce, photography and

children’s imaginative work all on show with a great range of stalls and a Monster Raffle with fabulous prizes! Exhibits are invited and may be staged from 8.15 p.m., Saturday 24th and from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., Sunday, 25th. The judging commences at 12.00 noon and NO entries will be accepted after 11.00 a.m. Prize money cannot be paid on exhibits removed before 6.00 p.m. or

not collected. This years photo classes may be emailed to connashowphoto@outlook.com but will only be submitted once payment is received as normal. Photos may also be

submitted as normal. Entry fees for Children’s Classes are €1 and €1.50 for all others. Come and join us! A great afternoon out for all the family!

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Group of ICA ladies at the Technical School in Knockanore.

Knockanore Area News - West Waterford’s Clean “Hovels” in 1865 IN 1865 the Waterford Mail published the following article. "The Lismore Farming Society having obtained a grant of £15 from the "Peasantry Society" of London, added a like sum from their own funds, and awarded prizes amounting to £30 to small holders for the encouragement of good husbandry, and for neatness and cleanliness in their dwellings. This is one of the most pleasing features we have noticed in connection with any society, and the mere mention of the object in

view, and the class of persons to whom the prizes are awarded, must commend it to every person who desires the amelioration of the poorer classes of our fellow subjects. Nothing can conduce more to the improvement of the cottier, labouring and very small farming classesto giving them those cleanly habits - the absence of which is such a reproach to the, in all other subjects, finest peasantry in the world. While such great attention is paid to the improvement of stock and better

culture of land, it is highly gratifying to observe the peasants' improvement is not neglected by the Lismore Farming Society. It would be highly desirable other societies should take a lesson from the example set by this one. Much disease, contagious and infectious, is generated in the neglected hovels of the poor, to which the denizens of palaces fall victims; and therefore, irrespective altogether of the humane and philanthropic view of the subject, it becomes the interest of the highest in the land to culti-

vate and inure the peasants' mind to habits of cleanliness. One of the best means by which this desirable object may be achieved is by offering prizes such as are offered by the society. The prizes were awarded as follows: Small holders of land, not exceeding £10 valuation, whose holdings, inside and outside, are in cleanest and best order. 1st prize, £5, to Michael Beecher, Ballyerin, tenant of the Duke. 2nd prize £3, to John Shallow, Castle Richard,

Kilrossanty WHIST RESULTS FROM THE HALL 9/9/2016 Kathleen Fieldhouse, Pauline Desmond, Paul Wiggins, Margaret Riordan, Ellis Wilkins, Anne Phelan, Emer Norris, Seamus Dowling, Helen Lally, Mary Kirwan. Raffle: Emer Norris, Seamus Dowling, Kay Veale. Next Whist on 23rd September at 8 o’clock.

New members welcome. COLLECTION Thanks to all who contributed to the collection last weekend for cancer at masses. HALL Church gate collection this weekend for upkeep of the hall. The hall is in good condition and is used on many occasions. The committee need

funds to keep the day to day running of it.We have a hall to be proud of let us keep it this way. 17th and 18th September. BINGO Bingo on 30th September in Crotty’s Inn at 8.30 p.m. Prize money €1,200. HURLING Well done to the Waterford Under 21 hurlers who won the All-Ireland

last Saturday in Thurles on the score 5-15 to 0-14. One of the players William Hahessy has connections with this Parish. His mother is Marcella (nee Power, Mahonbridge) so it’s great for the Parish. Well done to all concerned. ICA The federation meeting will be held in Crotty’s Inn on 8th October at 2.30 p.m.

tenant to Colonel Bushe. 3rd prize £2, to Marks Mara, Moorehill, tenant to Mr. Maxwell. Prizes for cottages in the country having gardens attached, not exceeding 50s. valuation. 1st prize, £1 5s, was awarded to Denis Geary, Moorehill, tenant to Mr Maxwell; 2nd prize, £1, to James Cody, Moorehill, tenant to same; 3rd prize, 17s, 6d., to James Roche, Castle Richard, tenant to Colonel Bushe; 4th prize, 15s., to Patrick

Quirke, of same place, and tenant to same. 5th prize, 12s 6d, Matt Mahony, do., do. 6th prize, 10s., to Pat Brien, Monatrim, tenant to Mrs. Barry." NOTE When we were growing up in Moorehill, our "Hovel" was the proud owner of a framed certificate awarded to my grandfather, Denis Geary, for the best cottage, which was, obviously, part of the above 1st prize, until now I didn't know the full story. It is amusing to note that, in a time just twenty years

after the worst famine in Irish history, that the landed gentry were more worried about preserving their own health, than providing food for the much reduced population. In hindsight it is likely that the "Peasants" were in as much danger of contracting disease from the "Upper Classes", as vice versa. P.J.Geary DON'T FORGET If you have any photos or stories suitable for inclusion in our proposed Christmas Annual to send them to Pat Casey or Pat Geary.

Ballyduff Comhaltas CULTURE NIGHT The Comhaltas branch in Ballyduff will be holding a special night of music on Friday, September 16th, to celebrate Culture Night. Everyone is welcome to come along to The Log Cabin on Friday at 9.00 p.m. to enjoy the wonderful music and dance performances of top class musicians and dancers, including some of our AllIreland winners from this year's fleadh in Ennis. DANCE CLASSES Michael Ryan will commence his classes for 2016/’17 in St Michael's Hall, Ballyduff, on Monday, September 19th. He will take enrolments for beginners at 6.00 p.m. All other dancers can come along at their usual

times.The set dancing classes will resume in October with Thomas Hyland. Tuesday, October 4th, 7.00 p.m., will the first night back for the Araglin classes and the Ballyduff classes will commence on Saturday, October 8th, at 10.00 a.m. MUSIC CLASSES Ballyduff CCÉ branch has a number of very talented teachers offering tuition in button accordion, concertina, whistle, flute, fiddle and banjo. The enrolment night for all students will be on Thursday, September 15th, in the Carnegie Hall at 8.30 p.m. Anyone looking for more information should contact Sham Hyland at 0876878613.

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Ardmore Ardmore Tidy Towns TIDY TOWNS RESULTS The day of reckoning is approaching and our fate for 2016 is sealed at this stage. Last year we got 318 marks, which was second only to Lismore in the county and we won a Gold Medal which was awarded to all who were within 5 marks of their category (village) winner. So the bar is set high. Our aim for this year was to improve a few marks and retain our gold medal. We’ll know how we fared on Monday week, September 26th. SUDDEN END TO SEASON The summer came to a sudden end and although there are still many visitors in and around our farmers are having a torrid time trying to harvest their crops. So do spare a thought for them and let’s hope they get a fine week or two before it’s too late. ALLOTMENTS Our first season of allotments is coming to an end and many families have made great use of the facility and indeed still enjoying the fruits of their labour.We could have done nothing like this without the help of The O’Donnells and The Prendergasts who tilled the ground for us. We’ll be going at it again next year and in preparation we’ll arrange an on site meeting some weekend soon to plan it out. Also, we are aware

that there are some who may want to join us and if so could you please let me know (086-8785222) before the end of September and we’ll see if we can accommodate you. KEEVERS CARDS With the return of the dark nights we had a bigger crowd than usual at the 45 game on Thursday night. There was a tie at the top between Peggy Keevers and Marie Stilwell and Des Fitzgerald and Gerry O’Brien. We also had a tie for 3rd with Pat and Ned O’Connor and Tom Power and Michael O’Reilly. Fr Lucey and Billy Harty were best of the last 5 and John Prendergast and Finbarr Hallihan won the last game. POKER LEAGUE STARTS. Aidan Quirke has arranged 3 prizes for the league table which will run for the 26 weeks. Each week the winner will get 25 points with 2nd and 3rd getting 20 and 15 respectively and the other 3 finalists getting 10 each. The winners and runners up of the losers group games will get 8 and 5 respectively and all others who play will get 2 points each. We’ll tally the points each week and keep track of it through the winter. Then at least when we go home empty handed, we’ll have clocked up 2 points just for attending. It will make sure too that we don’t

miss out on nights. First to top the charts in the league table was newcomer Thomas Troy with Jerome Curran and Jason Lenane in second and third with Fr Lucey, Richard Stilwell and Pat O’Connor each collecting 10 points for making the final. The ladies dominated the losers tables with Trish Fitzgerald and Catherine Mansfield winning those. We go again Wednesday night. THE DREADED WASP Next to rats, the common wasp is probably the most hated animal in the country. But really it’s only at this time of the year that we become aware of them. Unlike bees, they have no means of storing food so they die out in the autumn with only the mated queens surviving the winter. A single queen can lay up to 25,000 eggs each year. They start a new colony and the youngsters forage for food to feed the rapidly increasing family. This where wasps have their use. Unlike the bees they do nothing for pollination but their principle source of food are insects and wasps are particularly good at controlling damaging insects such as greenfly and aphids. I think that the idea that a wasp dies after using his sting is only a myth because they use their sting to subdue insects and when they

do sting they give off an alarm to other wasps in the colony that they are on the attack.That explains the fact that when you swat wasps more will appear. In general they will not sting unless they are threatened. Easier said than done, but if you can at all it’s best to ignore them. Towards the end of the summer the queen lays the last of her eggs which will develop into male drones and fertile females… next year’s queens. Once mature these males and females leave the nest and mate.The males then die and the females seek out a warm place to wait out the winter. Workers are coming to the end of their life-cycle now, and are particularly aggressive. With no larvae left to feed and no nest building to do they change their habits. Their attention turns from protein rich foods to the sweet substances that they need to replace the sugary secretions formerly provided by the larvae. This is when wasps are a real nuisance, and when we are most likely to come into painful conflict with them. SYMPATHY The Ardmore Tidy Towns Association offer our sympathy to The Ryan Family, Ballyquin following the death of Willie Ryan last week. Ar dheis Dé go reaibh a anam.

Ardmore/Grange Community Alert Minutes of Meeting held on 8th September, 2016. Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer reported that the Church Gate collections held on week ending 27th/28th August were very well supported this year and the Chairman thanked all of those who contributed and also the collectors. Garda Report: The Chairman welcomed Garda Colm O’Callaghan to the meeting. Garda O’Callaghan introduced himself and told the meeting that he had worked for 11 years in the Dungarvan District. He reported that there was pressure on Garda numbers, that 11 had left and only 3 had been replaced, with possibly another 2 to come. He thanked the Community Alert Group for making representations to the Chief Superintendent seeking a replacement for Garda Pat O’Shea and acknowledged the assistance being provided by the Community Alert to the Garda operations in the Area. He reported that during the past summer there had been 9 traffic enforcement offences, 2 of which were

drink-driving, 4 drug detection and 2 criminal damage incidents. The criminal damage incidents related to property being stolen from cars in car parks. He advised that valuables should not be left exposed in cars. There was a house burglary last week, and this is presently being followed up. He said that most house burglaries take place in daytime and that all security measures should be taken by householders. Monitored alarms, good security, dogs etc all help. He reported that, in general, the summer period had been relatively quiet on the crime front. The Pattern went off well, with the assistance of additional Gardai from Dungarvan. He informed the meeting that he works varying shift hours and the Aglish Garda, Bob Tritschler, covers when he is on leave. He is also sometimes required to assist in Dungarvan. He asked that he be contacted on the Garda telephone number and that in the event of he not being available, the

call is passed through to Dungarvan. Personal Panic Alarms: Elsie Hickey informed the meeting that a total of 38 alarms have been installed and that another will be installed shortly. She will liaise directly with the Treasurer in relation to any further alarms required. She asked that all people with panic alarms should be advised to test them on a weekly basis, by pressing the alarm button. Garda Text Alert: Garda Colm O’Callaghan informed the meeting that Sargent Michael Burke is now operating the text alert system in the Dungarvan Station. He undertook to discuss the possibility of abbreviating the length of the texts with Sargent Burke. Review of list of Elderly Living Alone: The current list was passed around those present for comment. It was agreed that the list would be updated at the next meeting. Date of Next Meeting: A.G.M. on Thursday, 24th November, 2016 at 8.30 p.m.

Jim Thompson is pleased with the pen presented by Oliver Whelan.

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menssheds.ie NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN The Men’s Shed is part of a Community Education programme run by Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board, formerly the VEC and was initiated four years ago by Aine Whelan. The premises are provided by the Education and Training Board and this relationship gives us the inside track for free courses for our members who are provided on the same site. Kevin Cleere, Johnny Sweeney, Jeddy Mulcahy, Jim Power and Jimmy Breen have decided they want to join the information technology; they started their weekly sessions last Monday and will continue for about 20 weeks. This will give them independence when it comes to information and communication available on the Shed computer and at home. Jim Power left the ‘Tech’ in 1949, returned from England and has now returned to a different ‘Tech’ on the same site to

learn about the use of computers. Jim finds it difficult memory-wise but is not worried because the very good course tutor Mary O’Brien has assured the lads they will have plenty of time to catch up every week. Jim find the learning challenging after 67 years of being out of school but looks forward to being able to use the computer for keeping in contact with his family when using Skype and email. He doesn’t have television and feels out in the cold in relation to communicating online with his children and grandchildren. So he hopes to open up the world at a touch of button and is looking forward to using his new skills to stay in touch. Geddy hopes to have the ability to use a computer to talk to relations in the USA. He will use Skype to stay in touch and he will “look something up online”. Oliver Whelan has started his third year learning about computers with tutor Mary O’Brien. Every Friday he is in class to learn about ‘Publisher’ which he will use for production of newsletters, pamphlets and brochures etc. Billy Cowming is doing a digital media course with tutor Susan Kiely. Every Thursday Billy is learning how to link mobile phones,

music, emails and protect his computer. We wish all the lads the very best and hope each of them realises their dream of embracing Information Technology to enhance their everyday lives. Dick Clancy, who is enjoying eternal youth, is doing a cookery course every Thursday for about 20 weeks. He has persuaded Oliver Whelan to join him and hopes to be able to “do everything and anything in the kitchen when he is finished and says Paul Flynn of the Tannery may watch out!” WELCOME VISITOR Jim Thompson of Woodhouse Stradbally visited us last week and looked around the Shed and met with everyone. He had a cup of tea, John Dee sang a song and we all enjoyed his company while sharing the banter and fun. Jim told us he will be back shortly with his lovely wife Sally and we look forward to another chat and cuppa with them both. Oliver Whelan presented Jim with a beautiful pen made in the shed by Billy Cowming from a piece of bog oak. We have made pens and walking sticks from wood grown in Woodhouse and donated to the Shed.We are very grateful for these valuable and cherished gifts.

Poem

Colin Power turns his first pen on the lathe.

Let the stillness now through you flow. Now just be, just let it go. Hear the wind whisper through the trees. Taste the salt on the ocean breeze. Hear the bird’s in morning song. Listen here linger long. Between your toes feel the grass. Watch in blue sky’s clouds gently pass. Among fair blossoms lose your time Let nature’s wonders your smile design Ger Dalton

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Two Weeks to Streetcar

Stradbally RECENT BAPTISM Caoimhe Nora Mooney, daughter of Diamuid Mooney and Kelly O’Donnell was baptised at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Saturday, 10th September, 2016.The sponsors were Orla Keegan and Andrew O’Donnell. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. Lily Ann Farnsworth, daughter of Stephen and Annie Farnsworth, Ballyvoile, Stradbally was baptised at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Saturday, 10th September, 2016. The sponsors were Johnny Flavahan and Jacinta Farnsworth. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. TIDY TOWNS NEWS The postman brought our SuperValu Tidy Towns invitations last week. The Awards Ceremony will take place at The Helix, DCU Dublin 9 on Monday, 26th September at 12 noon. The year the competition is 58 years old and is now under the remit of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, it was formerly under the remit of Environment. There is 859 entries and SuperValu is celebrating 25 years of sponsorship this year. We in Stradbally look forward to our results and hope that we have increased our marks once again to secure a medal. A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY This important date is Sunday, 25th September, 2016 when Our Lady of

Mercy National School Parents’ Association, Stradbally in conjunction with Waterford Animal Welfare will host their Annual Dog Show and Tea Party Fundraiser on the date from 2-5 p.m. at the school. A great family day out guaranteed at €10 per adult, children go free. There will be the blessing of dogs, agility classes, DJ, face painting and other activities. Do come along and have great day out while supporting your local school. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS Lotto results: No jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were: 3, 9, 18, 24. €25 winners: Emma Fitzgerald, Jack Terry and Amy Fitzgerald. The promoter’s prize went to Geraldine McGrath. The next draw will take place in Whelan’s Bar on Sunday night with a jackpot prize of €4,500 on offer. Thanks to all who continued to support our lotto. National Draw tickets are now on sale at €10 each. If you wish to buy or sell tickets please contact Alan D’Arcy or Gerry. Academy and Little Dribblers will return on Saturday, 24th September at 10.30 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. All children and their parents welcome. STRADBALLY WHIST CLUB CHARITY EVENT Waterford Hospice and Bumahon Sea Rescue Saturday, 17th September GAA Hall, Stradbally from

3.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Raise much needed funds for these great charities and enjoy yourselves browsing our many stalls. Cakes, Jams, Bread, Tarts, Bric-a-Brac, Books, Plants, Tombola,Toys, Come along ladies and Guess the Weight of the cake! For the children there is guess the name of the toy and also how many lollies in the jar. (Safe lollies from the Chemist). Fantastic RAFFLE - over 30 prizes! – Vouchers for Coal, Oil, Hairdressing, Wine, Whiskey, Dinner Set, Kettle and so much more and all of this given by local business folks. What a great thank you we owe them all. Adults €2 plus FREE tea and cake. Children FREE plus squash and cake. Organised by the ladies and gents of the Stradbally Whist Club. BARRON HALL Historic Talks, Thursday, 27th October - Marianna Lorenc - will give talk on Stradbally 1920s, social and political, followed by Elizabeth Quinn, short talk on her Grand Uncle Fred Moore, Carriganna and his story from the 1st World War. Friday 28th, Sean Murphy will talk on Land Reform in Ireland (late 1800, early 1900s) and how it effected Stradbally people. Will have more detail over the next few weeks. It's back, for all you Yoga lovers, classes resume in the Barron Hall on Thursday, 22nd September, 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., for beginners

and improvers. Peg practices Camina Yoga, a gentle form. Booking essential, ring Peg 086-3027927. For all you gentlemen, we’ve a number of enquiries for a mens only class, if I’ve enough numbers it will go ahead. Ring Nicola 087-7160700. Tai Chi - Tuesday, 27th September 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., any queries to Nicola. OLD PHOTOS The “Old Photos” we published in the local Papers (Stradbally Notes) over the last number of weeks have brought a positive response. Fingers crossed, we expect to add an exciting sources of negatives to our Photo Archive shortly, and intend to display and publish with the families permission. Any queries to Tom 087-9386209, cianflaherty96@gmail.com or brianjcorry@yahoo.ie ACTIVE RETIREMENT Tay and Mahon Valley ARA next gathering on Monday, 19th September, Barron Hall 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Might have music, cards, learn to send text, or just a chat and a cup of tea. All welcome. TAI CHI Enrolment and demonstration for Tai Chi on Tuesday 20th September, 7.00 p.m., in Barron Hall, Classes commence the following Tuesday, 27th September 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Any queries to Josephine 051-293219.

A Straw Roof Lining IN 1962 the late T. Lynch, T.D., of 21 Michael Street Waterford, informed the writer (A.T. Lucas) about an old thatched house in the village of Stradbally belonging to Miss Nora Flynn of High Street

(between Marian Terrace and the Coast Guard houses), in one room of which the interior was lined with straw in a very unusual manner. He subsequently obtained Miss Flynn's permission to have

it examined and recorded by the National Museum, and this was done by the writer on August 28th of the same year. Miss Flynn died some years later and the house has being demolished. The house, a single

storey gabled structure with mud walls, was 48 feet long and 18 feet wide externally. This house had been originally cobbled with beach pebbles but this had been replaced by a cement floor. The front door was divided vertically into two equal leaves joined together by four strap hinges, so that half the aperture could be closed completely and a variable fraction of the other half left open. This vertically divided door allowed maximum latitude in the regulation of ventilation and draughts and this flexibility of control was particular important to the previous owner, Miss Flynn's father, a cooper, who sometimes worked on the lobby adjoining. (Courtesy of Journal of the Cork Historical Society Vol.LXXVI, 1971), will continue next with the interior.

REHEARSALS are flying along for Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s upcoming production of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire, which will be staged in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre from Monday, 26th September – Saturday, 1st October.Tickets (€12) are on sale in The Wine Buff, Grattan Square, Dungarvan (058-24523) and Joe Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside (05844433). Group discounts available for groups of 10+ (contact ccpdungarvan@ hotmail.com to arrange). Opening night is in aid of Dungarvan & KCK Invalid Lourdes Fund – tickets for this performance are also available from Noel Devereux Manshop, Mary St., Dungarvan (058-41113). Director Mary Kelly is delighted with how this production is shaping up. She has been putting the cast through their paces the last couple of months, and can’t wait for Dungarvan audiences to see this fantastic production! Streetcar tells the story of Blanche DuBois, who arrives in New Orleans in a neurotic state to visit her sister Stella, who has married Stanley Kowalski. They live in what Blanch finds to be disreputable accommodation. But Blanche’s own reputation and her fragile sanity slowly begin to unravel as Stanley unearths some truths about her recent past. The play depicts some controversial and more adult themes, including domestic violence, rape, and mental illness. Over the next couple of weeks, we introduce you to the various cast members who are working hard to bring this Tennessee Williams classic to life in Dungarvan.

PAPER BOY – DAVID POWER This is David’s first production with Curtain Call. But he has performed in numerous musical theatre productions with Dungarvan Junior Musical Stageschool (Wizard of Oz, Honk!, Hairspray) and South East Junior Musical (Miss Saigon, Phantom, and Les

Miserables) over the last number of years. “I play a young, innocent paperboy, going about his daily routines, delivering the papers and collecting payments, unaware of the pleasant surprise awaiting him at Elysian Fields! Streetcar is a chance for me to experience the sole aspect of dramatics, and it has helped to open my eyes to a different level of performance environment. I’m thankful to Curtain Call and especially to Mary Kelly (Director) and Sharon O’Sullivan for the opportunity and would like to thank all the team and my fellow cast members for the enjoyment and hard work over the previous weeks in preparation for this remarkable production. I feel privileged to be involved in a production that is oozing with experience, talent and camaraderie in both the cast and production team.”

DOCTOR - JIM HYDE This is Jim’s first time on stage with Curtain Call. But he has been involved in drama over many years, and will be very familiar to West Waterford audiences. Jim has acted and directed with Brideview Drama,Tallow and also produced and ran Waterford County’s very successful 123Festival of Drama. “New Orleans is a place doctors see many things. Pain and illness, sad and broken people living lost relationships and regretful lives. Jim Hyde takes a short walk as the Doctor, to gather one more fallen soul”

NURSE - SAMANTHA HAYES This is Samantha’s second production with Curtain Call, having played the nurse

in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in our inaugural production in October 2014. Samantha is perhaps one of our busiest cast members, regularly performing also in pantos, musicals, and dance shows over the years. She was also an invaluable member of the backstage crew for The Graduate earlier this year. “The nurse in this play is not one of the nicest... she has a very bad bedside manner! I feel that she is desperately trying to prove her worth and is very ambitious. She is fun to play – I have never played a mean character before!”

FLOWER SELLER – SHARON O’SULLIVAN This is Sharon’s second production with Curtain Call, having starred as the blossoming Annelle Dupuy in Steel Magnolias in March 2015. Sharon has also helped backstage on some of our productions. For this production, Sharon is also assisting our director, Mary Kelly, learning the ropes with a view to directing plays herself in the future. “I play two small roles in Streetcar. In Act 1, I play one of Stella & Stanley’s neighbours. And later in the production, I play a Mexican flower seller, who can be seen and heard bringing death into the play as she walks the shadowy streets dressed in black offering flowers and crowns for the dead of New Orleans. I’m also learning lots in my Director-in-Training role with Mary, so watch this space…” We’d like to especially thank Ron Bending for his amazing cast headshots! Ron has been involved with Curtain Call since the very start, and we are honoured to be able to show you his photography skills via our beautiful headshots. Next week, we will introduce you to some more of the talented cast. In the meantime, don’t forget, tickets for A Streetcar Named Desire are on sale now in The Wine Buff, Grattan Square, Dungarvan (058-24523) and Joe Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside (058-44433).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise

Triathlon Ireland Members and Volunteers: Aine Early, Clodagh Early, Jordan Cliffe, Aimee Cliffe, Dani Cunningham.

The Park Hotel Barracudas Summer Sea Swims DURING the summer many of our swimmers completed some intense sea swimming with triathlon Ireland to prepare for up and coming triathlon and open water swimming events. Well done to all during the summer, facing some beautiful and harsh weather con-

ditions, always obeying safety rules and having rewarding and safe training sessions!!!! Huge thanks to all Triathlon Ireland members and volunteers!!! Good luck to all in the Youghal triathlon at the end of the month!! Hope to see you all back for winter training this week!!

Barracudas Sea Swims Group Week 5. Weather toughest yet! Well done to all who braved the elements! Super Open water Swims, great talent emerging!

Kilmacthomas COFFEE MORNING A coffee morning in aid of Waterford Hospice in Jenny Kirwan's Pharmacy, Kilmacthomas on Thursday morning next, 15th September. Your support very much appreciated. SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy to Kathleen McDonald, Hillside Crescent; Phyllis Dee, Garranturtan and Johnny Power, Hillside Crescent, on the death of their brother Martin late of Garranturtan and Abbotlangley, Herts, England who died on Thursday, 8th September, 2016. Martin accompanied by his family in England came home to Ireland last May to celebrate his 100th birthday with all his family and friends. His cremation will take place in England on Thursday, 22nd September. May he rest in peace. BIG WIN Congratulations to the U-21 Hurling Team on

their great win in Semple Stadium on Saturday evening last. All-Ireland Hurling Champions, Well done all. TRACTOR RUN A charity Tractor Run in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association will take place in Stradbally on Sunday, 25th September. Register at the GAA Centre at 11.00 a.m., departing at 12.00 noon. Raffle on the day. This fundraiser is organised by Amy Fitzgerald, Stradbally. Please show your support for Amy and the Wheelchair Association. THANK YOU A big thank you to all who baked and bought cakes and supported in any way the coffee morning in aid of the Waterford Hospice in Kiersey's Tea Rooms on last Thursday morning. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Dates for your diary, First Holy Communions will take place in May 2017, Kill

on the 6th, Kilmacthomas on the 13th, Knockmahon on the 20th, and Newtown on the 27th all at 11.00 a.m. LOTTO Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw results for Saturday, 10th September. Letters drawn were E, F, L and R. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Larry Reidy, c/o PPI, Biddy Cleary, Riverview, Paudie Whelan, c/o PPI, Grace Power, Tramore and Paddy Hurley, Faha. Next weeks jackpot €2,000 be in to win. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club winners, Mary Blackmore, Helen Lally, Mary Walsh, Joan Cashin, Carrie Wilkins, Margaret Hassett, Joan Cashin, and H. McGrath, Raffle winners Margaret Riordan, Biddy Galvin and Josie Wells. Whist every Monday night in Bally, new members very welcome. If anyone wants to learn come along. Starting time 8.00 p.m.

OÍCHE CHULTÚIR 2016 Beidh Oíche Chultúir linn arís Dé hAoine 16 Meán Fómhar. Beidh trí imeacht ag dul ar aghaidh i nGaeltacht na nDéise an oíche sin. Beidh taispeántais ealaíne i nDánlann Joan Clancy ón a 5i.n. go dtí a 9.i.n., beidh céilí i Halla Pobail na Rinne ón a 7:30i.n. go dtí a9i.n. agus beidh seisiúin ceoil i dTeach Tabhairne John Paul’s sa Sean Phobal ón a 10i.n. Tá cead isteach saor in aisce ag gach imeacht agus beidh fáilte is fiche roimh cách. Táimid fíor-bhuíoch d’Ealaín na Gaeltachta as an tacaíocht atá faighte againn uathu don oíche speisialta seo. Tuilleadh eolais: 058 46664 nó cur r-phost go dtí cfdeise@gmail.com. Oíche Chultúir will be here again on Friday night, 16th September. There will be three events taking place in Gaeltacht na nDéise. There will be an art exhibition in Joan Clancy Gallery from 5 pm to 9 pm, there will be a Céilí in Halla Pobail na Rinne from 7:30 pm to 9 pm and there will be a music session in John Pauls pub in An Sean Phobal from 10 pm. As usual, all events are free and everyone is welcome. We are very grateful to Ealaín na Gaeltacht for their support for this wonferdul night of events. Further information: 058 46664 or email cfdeise@gmail.com. CRAOBH GHAELTACHT NA nDÉISE CCÉ Tionólfar cruinniú cinnbhliana Chraobh Ghaeltacht na nDéise Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann ar an Aoine, 16ú Meán Fómhair, in Halla Pobail na Rinne ar a 6.45 i.n. (díreach roimh an Céilí mór!). D'éirigh thar barr leis an gCraobh in 2016, agus táthar ag súil le bliain iontach eile amach romhainn. Fáilte roimh chách chun an chruinnithe. The AGM of Craobh Ghaeltacht na nDéise Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, will take place on Friday, 16th September, in Halla Pobail na Rinne at 6.45 p.m. (just before the Céilí!). After a wonderful beginning in 2015-16, we are all looking forward to another great year of music and fun. All welcome to attend. AN IMEARLANN Beidh coiste na hImearlainne ag tabhairt faoi rothaíocht urraithe ar an Domhnach 18 Meán Fómhair ón Imearlann go dtí Darú sa tSráidbhaile. Is ar mhaithe leis na costaisí a bhaineann le cothabháil na hImearlainne atá an rothaíocht. Ba mhór linn bhur dtacaíocht. Ba mhaith le coiste na hImearlainne ár mbuíochas a ghabháil le Comhairle Contae Phort Láirge don tacaíocht leanúnach a chuireann siad ar fáil dúinn le haghaidh roinnt nithe a fháil don bPáirc Shúgartha. Táimid go mór faoi chomaoin ag an Scéim Fostaíochta Pobail agus Liam Breathnach a ghearrann an féar go rialta, agus do scoláirí Mheánscoil San Nioclás a phiocann na fiailí taobh amuigh den Imearlann. Is faoi scáth Chomhlucht Forbartha na nDéise a oibríonn an coiste. The Imearlann committee

will be carrying out a sponsored cycle on Sunday, 18th September from the Imearlann to Durrow in Stradbally. The cycle will raise funds to cover the costs of maintaining the Imearlann. We would be very grateful for your support. The Imearlann Committee would like to thank Waterford County Council for their continued support in purchasing some items for the playground. We are very grateful to the Community Employment Scheme and Liam Breathnach for cutting the grass regularly in the Imearlann, and to the students of Meánscoil San Nioclás who weed outside the Imearlann. The Imearlann committee operates under the umbrella of Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise. RANGANNA GAEILGE DO DHAOINE FÁSTA Beidh Ranganna Gaeilge ag tosnú arís go luath. Más maith leat ranganna Gaeilge a dhéanamh i nGaeltacht na nDeise, tar i dteagmháil linn: 058 46664 nó cuir r-phost go dtí cfdeise@gmail.com Irish Classes for adults will be starting again in An Rinn and An Sean Phobail soon. If you are interested in attending Irish classes, contact us on: 058 46664 or email cfdeise@gmail.com. SIÚLÓID AR RIAN GLAS NA NDÉISE Beidh siúlóid i nGaeilge do theaghlaigh ar Rian Glas na nDéise ar siúl Domhnach 25 Meán Fómhar. Beidh an grúpa ag bualadh le chéile ag carrchlós Cnoc an Droma Léith, Darú ag 2i.n. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh gach éinne.Tuilleadh eolais: 083 4455914 nó cuir r-phost go cabrini@glornangael.ie There will be a walk on the Greenway through Irish for families on Sunday, 25th September. The group will meet up at Durrow carpark at 2 pm. All are welcome. Further information: 083 4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie DIOPLÓMA I MÚINEADH NA GAEILGE (FOGHLAIMEOIRÍ FÁSTA) Beidh Dioplóma i Múineadh na Gaeilge (Foghlaimeoirí Fásta) á chur ar fáil ag Ollscoil Mhá Nuad i gCill Airne i rith na bliana acadúla 2016/17. Cúrsa spreagúil suimiúil tairbheach é seo do dhaoine atá ag múineadh Gaeilge cheana féin nó do dhaoine ar mhaith leo a bheith ag obair sa réimse seo. Chun áit a fháil ar an gcúrsa beidh ar iarrthóirí scrúdú iontrála agus agallamh a dhéanamh. Is é an táille ar an gcúrsa seo ná €500. Tá áthas ar an gComhlucht Forbartha sparánacht €250 a chur ar fáil le tacú le duine an cúrsa seo a dhéanamh. Tá go dtí deireadh na seachtaine seo ag éinne atá ag iarraidh an deis seo a thapú. Tuilleadh Eolais: 058 46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com FÓGRA UISCE A FHIUCHADH – AN RINN / CEANN HEILBHIC De réir comhairle ó Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse

Sláinte, agus ar mhaithe le sláinte an phobail tá Fógra Uisce a Fhiuchadh á eisiúint ag Uisce Éireann do réigiún na Rinne / Ceann Heilbhic. Dá réir sin, moltar go ndéanfaidh úsáideoirí Scéim Soláthair Uisce Phoiblí na Rinne / Ceann Heilbhic uisce a fhiuchadh sula n-úsáidtear é. Ní mór duit Uisce a fhiuchadh sna cásanna seo a leanas: Uisce Óil, Deochanna a dhéantar le huisce, Ullmhú sailéad agus bianna den tsamhail chéanna, i gcás nach ndéantar iad a chócaráil sula n-itear iad, Fiacla a scuabadh, Oighear a dhéanamh. Beidh an fógra seo i bhfeidhm ar feadh coicís eile ar a laghad. There is a boil water notice in effect for An Rinn / Ceann Heilbhic. Please ensure that you boil water before use, including for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth and making ice. COMHDHÁIL – COLÁISTE NA RINNE Beidh comhdháil i gColáiste na Rinne, An Rinn ar oidhreacht an t-éirí amach. Beidh sé ar siúl ón 30ú Meán Fómhair go dtí an 2ú Deireadh Fómhair. AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. An Ghaeltacht CLG are looking for any used GAA equipment you have at home! Hurleys, helmets, boots, gloves etc. We could restore and use this equipment in the schools and it could prove very useful. Please speak with your child’s coach if you have anything. Equipment can be left with the coaches at the Friday night sessions in Halla Pobail Na Rinne. CUIBHRINN SA SEAN PHOBAL Tá Coiste Cuibhrinn na nDéise ag lorg treallamh gharraíodóireachta dara láimhe. Má tá aon treallamh agat nach bhfuil uait a thuilleadh, tabhair go dtí na cuibhrinn sa Sean Phobal é. Potaí, tráidire síolta agus síolta go háirithe.Tuilleadh eolais: 087 0569907. The Allotments Committee in An Sean Phobal are seeking donations of any unwanted gardening equipment. Including pots of any size/seed-trays/seed's etc.To be brought to the allotments. Further information: 087 0569907. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile ar an Aoine beag seo, 16ú Meán Fómhar i Halla Pobail na Rinne ón 10r.n. go 12i.n. Tá súil againn go raibh samhradh breá agaibh agus táimid ag súil le bualadh libh arís. Pléifear clár na bliana agus beidh comhrá deas againn le cupán tae/caifé agus cáca

beag nó dó.Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087 7470428. Spraoi Parent & Toddler Group will meet this Friday, September 16th in Halla Pobail na Rinne from 10 am to 12 noon, after the summer break. We hope you all had a lovely summer and we look forward to seeing you all so we can plan the years activities, and catch up over tea/coffee and some delicious cake! Any queries please contact Bríd on 087 7470428. GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag tosnú Dé Máirt 27 Meán Fómhar i nDún Garbhán. Beidh an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30r.n. go 12i.n. Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 083-4455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie. An Irish language playgroup will start on Tuesday, 27th September in Dungarvan. The play group will be based in Dungarvan Library from 10.30am to 12 noon each Tuesday. Further information: Contact Cabríní ón 0834455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9r.n. – 11r.n. ar maidin. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am – 11am. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 0851422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 0851422902. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a Panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 05846664.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

West Waterford DEATH OF TOSSIE DEE With great sadness we record the death of Tossie Dee this week. A native of Clashmore Tossie and his beloved wife Margaret, who predeceased him by just nine months, lived in Shanakill, Aglish where together they raised a wonderful family, all of whom are so deeply saddened by the loss of both their parents in just a short time. Tossie died on Thursday last, September 8th at Youghal and District Nursing Home following a short illness.

Reposing at Egan’s Funeral Home,Youghal, his removal took place to Clashmore Church on Friday evening. On Saturday at noon Requiem Mass was celebrated for Tossie and he was then laid to rest alongside his beloved Margaret in the adjoining cemetery. May they both now rest in peace. Deepest sympathy to his broken hearted family his daughters Mary, Christine, Janice, Paula; his sons Ollie and Michael; his dearly loved grandchildren, sonsin-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces and his

Our tea team Margaret Walsh, Francis O’Halloran and Teresa O’Connell for the Clashmore Lourdes Fund walk.

Mick and Mag Dunne enjoying a cuppa after participating in the Clashmore Lourdes Fund walk.

Anne O’Leary and Denise Torney who supported the Clashmore Lourdes Fund annual walk last Sunday.

John Kelly and Danny Kelleher who supported our walk in aid of the Clashmore Lourdes Fund last Sunday.

dearly loved wide circle of relatives, neighbours and friends. Full obituary later. KNOCKANORE PLOUGHING MATCH All roads lead to Knockanore for their Annual Ploughing match this Saturday, September 17th 2016. It will be held at Boola, Glendine. All the usual classes will be catered for and it is starting at 12 noon followed with music in the Shamrock Bar that evening. Everyone is welcome. COFFEE MORNING A Coffee Morning in aid of the Glencairn Abbey Building Restoration fund takes place on Saturday, September 17th at Dungarvan Tennis & Bowls Club, Abbeyside, Dungarvan from 10.00 am 2.00 pm – come and enjoy some delicious cakes and a cup of coffee or tea with friends for just €5. We will also have some homemade cakes and breads on sale and some great prizes to be won in our raffle, hope to see you all there. TABLE QUIZ NIGHT A date for your diary folks - Ballycurrane Parents’ Association will hold their annual Table Top Quiz here at the Decies Bar, Clashmore on Saturday, November 27th and a great night is assured. Thank you. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS Here are our Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw results for Sunday night last, the 11th September the letters drawn were Z, X, O, D. We had no winner of our Jackpot, so next week it will be €1,700, when our draw takes place next Sunday night in Clashmore. Congratulations to the following who were our weekly winners of €20 each prizes: Mary & John Trihy; Betty Aherne, c/o Eithne; Breda McLellan. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO JACKPOT €,7300 The weekly Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, September 12th. Our numbers this week were 10, 12, 20, 25. We had no match four winner. Our lucky €20 each spot prize winners were: Aoibhin Hickey, Eabha Beresford, Anthony Dunne, Mary O’Halloran, Karen O’Brien. Our next draw takes place at The Rising Sun on Monday night, September 19th when our Jackpot will

be €7,300. Thank you to everyone for your support and congratulations to all our winners. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Our weekly 45 drive took place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore on Monday night last, September 12th. 1st on nine games each were: Liam Curran and Thomas Power. Jim McGrath and Jack Douris were 2nd on seven games. In third place on five games we had Tom Osborne and John Motherway. Best of the Last Five were Gabriel Hynes and Tony Keane. Well done to all or winners and thanks to everyone for your support. COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF HOSPICE Blackwater Garden Centre will host a very special Coffee Morning this Thursday morning, September 15th from 10 am to 1.00 pm in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation. We hope to see you all there supporting this very worthy cause. AROMATHERAPY Elaine O’Brien, well known Aromatherapist will present a hands-on workshop this Saturday, September 17th from 10 am to 12.30 pm here at the Blackwater Garden Centre. Elaine invites you to explore your sense of smell and learn about the different oils and create a personalised aroma stick to take home. The cost of the workshop is just €20. For further details and booking 024 92725. AGLISH / BALLINAMEELA / MOUNT STUART PARISH NEWS BOOKING MASSES Thanks to everyone for their co-operation and booked Masses for the months of October – November or December, First Friday, First Holy Communion 2017. First Holy Communion for 2017 will take place in Aglish on May 7th and in Ballinameela on Sunday, May 14th. Our programme of preparation will be put in place by October 1st. PARISH MINISTRY EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME A Parish Ministry experience programme will be starting in the Parish shortly along with the John Paul 11 awards. Full details in these notes soon. WALK FOR LOURDES A big thank you to the many walkers who supported last Sunday’s annual fundraising walk in aid of Clashmore Lourdes Fund. The weather was excep-

Patrick and Anna Foley with their boys Conor and Gary enjoying some refreshments having supported last Sunday’s walk in aid of the Clashmore Lourdes Fund. tionally kind to us and everyone enjoyed the day, great to see you all out walking and thanks again for your wonderful support. Thanks also to Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Club for the use of their fantastic facilities. Thanks also to SuperValu, Youghal and SuperValu, Dungarvan and Kieran Coady Butchers, Youghal who sponsored individual prizes for the raffle. The following were our prizewinners: Killian McGrath, Denis Walsh, Mary O’Dowd, Mary M. Fennell, Danny Kelleher, Aine O’Connell, Mary J. O’Halloran, Bridget Troy, congratulations to all our winners. CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING This week every household in Clashmore and Kinsalebeg should receive a leaflet outlining what the Community Council has been up to over the last year. If you don't get one call in to the shop in Clashmore or Country Stores. There is a chance for local residents to give their opinions on the future of our area and to nominate themselves or a neighbour to represent their local area on the Council It also gives details of the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 20th at 8 p.m. in the Heritage Hall, Clashmore. Please come along if you can. “HELP FOR AUCTION AT MACRA MART” Need a helping hand for a few hours! Well help is on hand. On this Saturday night, September 17th there are lots of labour hours up for auction at the Waterford County Macra - “Macra Mart” in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan on this Saturday. For just €10 you get 100 Macra dollars to bid on the help of your choice. Enter

the draw for some great prizes and enjoy a great night of music and fun, your support would be very much appreciated. CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG GAA CLUB FUNDRAISING RACE NIGHT We are excited to announce that we will be holding a fundraising Race Night on Saturday night, October 1st at 9 pm in The Decies Bar, Clashmore.This promises to be a great night's entertainment with race nights still being a most popular fundraising venture as they combine two of the most enjoyable social activities, a day at the races and a night out with friends. For those who might not have experienced a race night before, the idea is that horse races are played as DVDs on the big screen and patrons get the chance to 'own' their own horse beforehand at a cost of €20 as well as being able to bet on a particular horse on the 'Tote' betting system on the night so plenty excitement for anyone taking part! There will also be refreshments and plenty other entertainment on the night so we will be hoping to see you all coming along and please watch this space for more details in the next week or two! GRAVES SURVEY The survey of the graveyard at the Heritage Centre has been completed and the results are now available on the Historic Graves web site. The address is historicgraves.com/graveyard/clash more-st-paul-s/wa-cmor you can search by name and then see where the gravestone is in the graveyard. There are two graves from 1738, the oldest ones in the graveyard, Thomas Connery and John Kaen. The plan is to survey the other Clashmore graveyard in October and we will need volunteers again. John Tierney and Jacinta Kiely of Historic Graves have done a

terrific job and it is worth having a look at the web site and the detail that is now available at the click of a button from anywhere in the world. WEDDING BELLS HANNON – HAYES Congratulations to well known Tallow Farrier Ian Hannon and his bride Linda Hayes on the occasion of their recent marriage. Best wishes to you both from all your family and friends. SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Ryan family, of Ballyquinn, Ardmore on the unexpected death of their brother Willie, at his home on Thursday last, September 8th. Reposing at Egan’s Funeral Home, Youghal his removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Grange on Friday evening and following Requiem Mass on Saturday morning, Willie was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.Willie is survived by his brother Michael; his sisters May Bourke, Helen Barron, Kay Mackey; nephews, nieces and a wide circle of relatives neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. PABLO’S GOLF CLASSIC Pablo's Golf Classic takes place at West Waterford Golf Club on Monday, September 19th – Saturday, 24th September. Teams of three. Gents, ladies or mixed. Champagne Scramble. Entry €75. Prizes galore. Prize for best non GUI team. 50% money raised in aid of Marymount Hospice. To book please ring West Waterford Golf Club (058) 43216 or contact Liam 087-9526272. Your support will be very much appreciated. ENGAGEMENT DEADY – WALSH Congratulations to Jessica Deady and Killian Walsh who announced their engagement recently. Best wishes from all your family and friends.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Former Lismore Mayor’s heartache after visit to food crisis hit Malawi • 6.5 million people need food aid • children missing out on an education

Concern Council Board Member Jan Rotte A WATERFORD aid worker has spoken of his heartache after meeting destitute parents who can’t afford to send their children to school in food-crisis-hit Malawi - which is one of the poorest countries in the world. Concern Worldwide Board Member Jan Rotte, 66, from Lismore, has just returned from the aid agency’s programmes in the land-locked South-East African country, which is in the midst of a massive humanitarian disaster with millions in need of food aid. Jan, who once led Concern’s operations in Tanzania, Laos and Bangladesh, witnessed the devastation caused by years of de-forestation, climate change and the El Nino weather event, which has created the worst drought Malawi has seen in a generation, massive crop failure and livestock deaths. The experienced aid worker, who is also a former politician and former Mayor of Lismore, said the food crisis is so bad there that it is projected that 6.5 million people – or 39 per cent of the Malawian population – are at risk of not having enough food to survive. Jan, who has four children and two grandchildren, recalled meeting one village woman who benefited from a life-changing Concern programme that donates a female goat to poor families. Each family passes on the goat’s first born kid [which is a baby goat] to a neighbour and then keeps any further kids – which helped the woman who Jan met to build up a herd of five goats. However, the resilient mother was forced to sell two of them so she could pay for just one of her two teenage daughters to go to school this year. Jan, who is also a retired

management and administration consultant, said: “Tragically, she had to make this choice about which of her two daughters she will send to school, leaving the other at home. “She had to sell two goats to pay the school’s fees and transport, but this covers just one of the girls for one year. “This mother could not sell all the goats as she would be left with nothing so she had to choose and these are choices that nobody should have to make.” Jan – who is originally from the Netherlands and has lived in Ireland since 1997 – said he also met a woman who relied on her own crops for food for herself and her family, but who only had enough to last them two months after her initial harvest in April this year. He added: “She was identified as one of the poorest in village by the village council and who then received help from Concern and was provided them with maize seed and cabbage seed.” She will sell some of the cabbages to buy household necessities and the maize will keep her family fed while they wait for the next harvest. Between January and April this year, Malawi received about 30 per cent of the required 750 to 2,500 mm of rainfall, which, along with the strongest El Niño weather event in 35 years, resulted in drought, severely affecting crop production. The problem got so bad that in March this year that the Malawian government declared a state of national disaster and the crisis is getting worse with 6.5 million people now forecast to be in need of aid by the end of this year. Concern Worldwide said many households in Malawi are already critically short of food as they have harvested nothing and because their assets are depleted. Concern’s Country Director in Malawi, Caoimhe de Barra, said: “The country is experiencing a humanitarian disaster of massive proportions. “Not only do we have to ensure that 6.5 million people survive the lean period to next April, we have to help them build up their

ability to produce food for the years ahead. “Climate Change has hit Malawi hard and will continue to do so. Malawians have done least to cause climate change but are amongst the worst affected by it. “The world needs to wake up to its responsibilities and support Malawians to build stronger, healthier and more resilient livelihoods.” Anyone who would like to support the work of Concern Worldwide is asked to make a donation by calling 1850 410 510 or to find out more details on www.concern.net

Caoimhe de Barra, Country Director for Malawi.

Concern Council Member Jan Rotte in dry field in Malawi.

[Jennifer Nolan]

Khulubvi Camp, Nsanje, Malawi- Concern staff member Alice Gandiwa trains volunteers at Khulubvi camp to perform nutrition screening.

Concern Council member Jan Rotte with villagers in Malawi.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

MEMBERSHIP DIARY Due to unforeseen circumstances the special night with Dr. Roisin O’Shea has been moved to the 14th September (tonight at 8.00 p.m.), please notify your guests. 20th SEPTEMBER AGM ELECTION OF OFFICERS Programme for the Year 2016/’17. There are candidates for all offices. Any fur-

ther nominees need to be notified seven days prior to the meeting by contacting the Secretary / Chairman in writing. The Park Hotel at 8.00 p.m. sharp. 18th OCTOBER Annual Get-Together at The Park Hotel, by popular demand this has been changed from a Dinner to a Buffet. Usual fun format, no long speeches. We hope to arrange for some decent music (mixed) for later in

the evening for those who wish to stay on. EXHIBITION The exhibition is now closed. We were delighted with the attendance, your kind comments and the sales. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Ben O’Neill for use of his Gallery ‘Banlann Cul na Gabhair’, 64 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan. This is truly an excellent place for an exhibition, well lit, inti-

Ruth Howard Butler ‘Inside Volcano 001,’ Winner Open Digit Art Comp. 200 dpi. mate and certainly different. BACK UP IMAGES Important information for owners of IPads, IPhones or similar devices –

Product Shot Seconda Crop, 200 dpi.

Mary Hickey Grade 2 winner intermediate.

Sean O'Connor, winner grade 3 product photography.

DO YOU BACK UP YOUR IMAGES. Statistics show that over 60% of us do not carry out this simple exercise. The consequences can be heartbreaking to lose precious photos of our families, babies, weddings, parties, very special moments, etc. Never to be recovered and lost by your own negligence. We think our IPhones, etc., are indestructible, not so, it is not uncommon for the storage device to fail (little chip), damage to the phone, dropped in water, lose the device, or maybe even have it stolen. It is relatively easy to back up your images to your Laptop and base station computer at home, then transfer them to a DVD/CD, job done! CLUB MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITIONS Winner grade 2 (Intermediate photographer), excellent example of product photography by Mary Hickey. I just love the hand, it is almost saying 'That’s My Beer.' Her title for this image is 'Dungarvan’s

Finest'. Digital Art Open Competition. This image was taken by Ruth Howard Butler, unfortunately I have no further, details or where it was taken. Stunning image, good enough to be the National Geographical, taken from inside a nonactive volcano, just beautiful, lucky to be there with light in that area, sometimes with deserve to be lucky. Great shot very special indeed. Winner of Group 1 Group Photography – Ron Bending LIPF. Title: 'In Time'. Quality image by a star photographer, beautiful and clever work. FORUM This is your opportunity to engage with us, comments on what we do are always of interest. You may have a photographic question or problem that one of our qualified experts can help you with. We are your user friendly camera club. You can contact me Richard Cutbill, PRO, or our Website and Facebook are simple to find. As this column is in a new format from what we

did before, therefore things of interest will added, i.e. Members Profiles – their life with photography, field trip reports and photographs, special guest speakers who show us their work, etc., anything we think is not appealing will not appear again. OTHER INFORMATION We meet at The Park Hotel on the first Tuesday of every month at 8.00 p.m. New members are always welcome, even beginners we have our own qualified teachers. Little School (for beginners) at The Enterprise Bar in Grattan Square, Dungarvan (thanks to John Tynan) Second Tuesday – every month. Education / Technical Night third Tuesday of every month, change of venue to Enterprise Bar in Grattan Square (thanks to John Tynan). You can attend all or just the main meeting, nothing is compulsory. Most weekend photography courses cost over eight times our yearly membership fee.

Sunday Spins, a solo exhibition by Michelle McDonald in University Hospital Waterford HEALTHCARE worker Michelle McDonald’s photographs can now be seen in a solo exhibition on the Waterford Healing Arts Trust’s Staff Art Wall in University Hospital Waterford. Michelle was born in Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, in 1978 and currently lives in Ferrybank. Michelle has worked as a Healthcare Assistant in University Hospital Waterford for the last 15 years in the Oncology Ward and the medical

wards. Michelle’s first camera came from her photographer father as a Confirmation gift. A camera is something she says she would never go without. “I have brought it along to all my travels. I bring the camera to my special Sunday spins. You never know what you might encounter”. Her serene images invite the viewer to pause for a moment in the busy hos-

pital corridor where they are on display and draw in the beauty of the natural and built environments she captures. She is also a gifted animal photographer.The portrait of ‘Dino’, her own cherished pet Jack Russell terrier, is a proof of this. Her other activities include visiting the Lourdes Shrine on an annual basis as a hospitalier. She also enjoys singing and playing music alongside studying Psychology part time. Michelle is pas-

sionate about animal welfare issues. Sunday Spins will be on view on the Staff Art Wall in the post-room corridor of UHW until the 25th November. The Staff Art Wall is an initiative of the Waterford Healing Arts Trust and was set up to celebrate the creativity of HSE staff. For further information, please contact WHAT on 051 842664, or e-mail WHAT@hse.ie

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Joe Caslin unveils giant mental health art work in Waterford ROSCOMMON artist Joe Caslin has unveiled an evocative giant new wall drawing as part of the Waterford Walls International Street Art festival. The giant seven storey creation, presented in collaboration with the A Lust For Life organisation, aims to provoke awareness and discussion around mental health issues. It also marks the opening of the new Pieta House centre in the city. The piece is entitled ‘Ar Scáth a Chéile a Mhaireann na daoine’, which translates as ‘we live protected under each other’s shadow’. It adorns the façade of the abandoned Ard Rí Hotel in Waterford which has been derelict for several years and overlooks the city. It marks the final offering of this year's

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acclaimed Waterford Walls festival. Speaking about the creation, artist Joe Caslin said; “I have found that Waterford, like so many other places around the country, has been massively impacted by high unemployment, and this has left many young people suffering and feeling disillusioned about their prospects and the future.” “I want people to look up at this drawing and find hope. The drawing is installed to confront stigma, to question how we find our moral compass, to challenge us to build resilience but, above all, it is a symbol of support.With the recent opening of Pieta House in the city, I felt it was an ideal time to create this drawing in Waterford and with the support of

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many partners and my incredible team.” Speaking on the work, A Lust For Life co-founder and Director, Niall Breslin (Bressie) said, Joe Caslin is an ideal collaborator for his A Lust For Life wellbeing movement, which is currently short-listed for a Social Entrepreneurs Ireland award. “Joe’s ability, through his immense talent as an artist to capture the essence and mood of a social energy is a true illustration of how symbolism, art and imagery can impact and facilitate a cultural shift and become a strong foundation for a new conversation. To date he has successfully managed to create pieces of art that have galvanised social movements with the purist, simplistic human

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beauty of his art. He cuts through outdated societal stigmas through his brave and innovative creativity. We are humbled to be a part of this powerful project.” Speaking about the project and the opening of Pieta House’s 10th centre in its ten year history, Brian Higgins, Pieta House CEO said the need to destigmatise mental health issues has never been more important. "We need to challenge the stigma that leads people to Pieta House. The only way we can ever close the doors of this house, which is our ultimate ambition, is by each and every one of us addressing the stigmas that impact on us and, in turn, being aware of the punches that we

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can land on other people that make them fall and being conscious not to do that. Art helps to spark the discussion that breaks down this stigma and through our collaboration with Waterford Walls, A Lust for Life and Joe Caslin, we hope to make a difference in people’s lives". Waterford Walls will donate 10% of the proceeds of September's sales from their online shop to Pieta House. People affected by mental health issues are encouraged to seek help by speaking to a friend, family member, GP, therapist or free confidential helpline as the Pieta House 24/7 helpline at 1800 247 247. Samaritans helpline is 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org.

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All-Ireland Under 21 hurlers BCS would like to congratulate all the Waterford team involved in the victory over Galway in the All-Ireland under 21 hurling final in Thurles last weekend and in particular we commend Jordan Henley, Colm Roche, Shane Bennett, Stephen Bennett, Michael Kearney, Niall Fives and

Andy Molumby, recent students of BCS, for their part in the winning of this title. We are very proud of you and your success. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Badminton training begins this week while the Dean Ryan

and Harty Cup teams are taking part in challenge matches this Wednesday and Thursday. SYMPATHIES BCS would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Halford, Arrigan and Hally families on their recent bereavements.

PARENTS COUNCIL NEWS BCS parents council will host an American Tea party on the 8th October at the BCS hall. Tickets are €25 and can be bought at the school or from any Council member. This event was a great success

last year.We are asking parents to host tables and invite their friends. The caterers will provide a hot meal and the hosts will bring the deserts, drinks and glasses. The proceeds are in aid of new offices, lockers and engineering equipment storage. If you are

interested in hosting a table please contact any member of the Parents’ Council. DEBS PHOTOS Photos taken by Sean Byrne at the recent Debs reception in the School Hall are now available for collection at the school office during school hours.

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Junior Infants Cappoquin Primary School

Primary Schools in Waterford encouraged to plant a Rowan Tree this Tetra Pak Tree Day

Transition Year Trip AS new transition year students we got the year off to a great start with a trip to Ardmore Adventure Centre on Thursday the 1st of September. We tried rock climbing, archery, orienteering and team building activities. We had to solve puzzles by working together.We also ran around the beach screaming to test whose lungs were the biggest.While we were orienteering we also had to trust each other and read a map to solve the course. The staff from Ardmore Adventure Centre visited our school in Dungarvan on Thursday the 8thof September, and we carried out orienteering around the town. We were looking for little squares with letters and numbers. Then we came back to our school. When it was raining we took part in some team building exercises inside such as putting up a tent blindfolded and we also had to take it down the fastest. We would like to give many thanks to the Ardmore adventure centre crew. We had great fun and would love to visit the adventure centre soon. Written by: Robyn Corby & Lucy Lenane.

Over 1,000 free rowan tree saplings to be made available to primary schools nationwide . . .

Pictured above is Stephen Walsh concentrating on hitting the bullseye.

Pictured above are some Transition year students ski racing in Ardmore.

THE Tree Council of Ireland supported by Tetra Pak is calling on primary schools in Waterford to get involved in in Tetra Pak Tree Day 2016 on Thursday, 6th October. The aim of Tetra Pak Tree Day 2016 is to encourage primary school children across the country to put down their school books for a few hours and get outside to enjoy all that trees and our natural environment have to offer. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Tell me How to Make a Difference” and it will see over 1,000 Rowan tree saplings being made available for primary schools through the website, www.treeday.ie. Waterford primary schools are encouraged to log onto www.treeday.ie where they can apply for a Rowan tree sapling which they can plant on their school grounds. Planting these saplings will help teach children

about the importance of planting trees to improve biodiversity on the school grounds. The Rowan tree is native to Ireland and produces small red fruits which adds colour to their surroundings and provides food for birds, particularly the thrush, throughout the winter. The Rowan tree can grow up to 20 metres in height and is typically found in the mountains, but it’s also suitable for gardens or urban areas surviving even in polluted areas. Tetra Pak Tree Day gives children, teachers and parents an opportunity to connect directly with trees, nature and the outdoors. Through this year’s campaign, the school children of Waterford will learn about how to become more environmentally aware. In addition, the campaign’s mascot Sammy Squirrel will feature on the back of Avonmore School Milk

cartons asking 7 important environmental questions that can be answered through the Tetra Pak Tree Day website, www.treeday.ie. The Tree Council of Ireland is proud to continue this important aspect of environmental education and is urging primary schools in County Waterford to get involved and celebrate Tetra Pak Tree Day on Thursday, 6th October.

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Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside Parents Association THE Scoil Mhuire Parents’ Association would like to welcome all returning and new families to our school. September can be a busy month as we get back into the school routine. It can be a particularly big change for new students and the junior infants. Next Friday, September 16th, from 9.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. there will be a Coffee Morning for parents of Junior Infants at the school.You will get the opportunity to meet other parents from the school. It's not a fundraiser so there's no cost to you, but it is a chance to meet other parents, particularly if you are new to the school. Later this month, the Parents Association will be holding the AGM. During the school year the Parents Association organises numerous events, such as eveningtime quizzes for students from 3rd class upwards; raffles, cake sales. We also help fund specific events during the year for parents and students aimed at enhancing the school experience. We meet every 6 weeks or so to organise these events.We need any interested parents to come along to the AGM to either join the committee or add their name to a list of volunteers who can help during daytimes or evening times, when events are running.We invite all parents to consider joining us, not least as it can enrich your own experience of being a parent in the school.The date for the AGM will be announced to parents soon. This year’s first quiz will be the third class quiz which is likely to happen in October. Watch this space, as well as notes and texts from school.

Miss Dunne's new class of Junior Infants at Scoil Mhuire.

New Junior Infants from Miss O'Grady's class.

Ms. Power's Junior Infant Class.

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Transition Years make a splash in Dunmore East AS always Dunmore East provided the opening activity for the newly inducted Transition Year students of Dungarvan CBS. Our forty-eight enthusiastic Transition Year students travelled to Dunmore East Adventure Centre in the company of Mr. McGrath and Mr. Barry. It was the first time many of the students had visited the facility and they were not let down by reports they had heard from previous fourth years, it was a truly astounding day and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The Centre itself is packed with brilliant activities and on the day the students got to experience kayaking, rock climbing, archery and caving. The students also got to spend time on a floating obstacle course moored in Dunmore East Harbour named the “Witbit”. The obstacle course consisted of rope climbs, slides, floating

pontoons and climbing walls, with the only negative being a fall meant you got a dip in the extremely salty water. The salty water being the cause of some rather unfortunate regurgitation issues! Mr. Barry exemplified his ninja like balance by crossing onto one of the pontoons after a respectable seven(ty) attempts,

while Mr. McGrath attempts at swimming resembled a man escaping a shark attack without the shark. In all each group got to spend between 45 minutes and an hour on each activity and I think it is fair to say that for many students their achievements surpassed their expectations on the climbing wall. The

instructors commented that overall it was one of the strongest groups that had visited the centre in terms of effort and determination. They also recognised the climbing skills of Luke Ryan who challenged, but unfortunately lost a climbing race against one of the instructors. For a first attempt Luke put in a

remarkable effort. The kayaking also provided some interesting moments as many students(David!) preferred to spend their time out of the boat rather than in the boat. While the search for some missing oars continues……. Overall, the experience was an excellent one and all the students commented on

how much they enjoyed the day. It must be said that Rupert and the excellent instructors at the centre made the day what it was. They created a great atmosphere and built a rapport with the boys. All the instructors commented that it was one of the best groups that had visited the Centre. The instructors

identified the positive atmosphere within the group as a massive plus, it was also mentioned that our lads had been very co-operative and it wasn’t like an arm wrestle to get them to partake in any of the activities. So with a positive start to the year the future is looking bright for the transition years of 2016.

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Under 21, yes: now for over the moon AFTER the Kilkenny v.Waterford hurling games this year this writer felt Waterford had served their apprenticeship and could look forward to hurling glory. Now along comes under 21 hurling glory. And the manner of two goals by the Bennett brothers exemplify the glory. Cliches need setting aside. Stephen’s late goal, in terms of ungularity, was conjured from the rim or extreme of Euclidean geometry. It’s art and craft and not repeatable. A poem or painting can be revisited; sporting art disappears but at least we have the video. Shane’s goal roused a kind of delicious delightfulness. It represents a kind of athletic mindfulness, being present at the moment to accomplish that glance, that slide, that flick. It’s Kilkennyesque but on the positive side of the much vaunted ‘intensity’. it’s the guile, even low cunning as par for cricket or Kilkenny hurling. Even when a Kilkenny hurler is falling over he’ll try to turn it to his advantage.The Deise are now on to this: no sliotar is left unturned. Though a slight aside, the Bennetts from the uplands of Ballysaggart overturn the myth that hurling is a lowlands game. Lands up or low don’t play hurling, hurlers so. In brief, hurling takes no notice of topograhy. Lismore parish shows this in its varied topography. Mick considered Lismore’s greatest hurler was baptised in Ballysaggart church and “greats” like Joe Duggan, Paddy Moore, the Bransfield brothers Jimmy and Sonny, Tom and Willie Bob Lineen, Pat O’Donoghue, Pat ‘Ringy’ Foley and Mick McGrath come and came from anciently crooked streets and unlit upclimbing boreens. Apart from the foregoing this under 21 victory was sweet, condensed from the vapour of long-time Deise dreaming. The team is the Barca of hurling. Austin Gleeson, if hurling were international like footie, would transfer for 100 million with one proviso; that he tie his boot laces as he thunders towards goal, striking the sliotar off the turf afore scoring a point! Some others would be going for 50 million and rising. Under 21 are like the Greek dilemma; you can’t enter the same river twice. Most players of this team are unlikely to win a second under 21 hence focus must shift to the Seniors for them. A small reminder from a fan: let them remember Kilkenny are not gone away because they (the Cats) will not worry too much about losing a game or two and they thinking they own the game. It must be one eye on the prize and one on the way but La eile fos ag an bPaorach is surely coming. Hasten it slowly. EUGENE F. DENNIS Galway’s Lane, Douglas, Cork.

A Grave By The Somme No more for you, the shouting of the guns, Disturbs your sleep at morning or at eve, Nor hissing star-shells like exploding suns, Expose the horrors fearful eyes perceive. Nor tormented by misgivings need you wait, Below the parapets with broken breath, Soon to walk across the fiery fields of hate, Amid the carnage and the roaring rains of death. With sweats of fear and throat sandpaper dry, You crossed the tangled wire in No-Mans-Land, While frozen-fingered rain sluiced from the sky, Friends like wheat-ears fell on either hand. Then as bullets plucked your blouse like stinging bees, You slipped earth’s bonds to soar in some far space, Your broken body lay by Thiepval’s trees, And shells shovelled blood-soaked soil upon your face. You need no more fear the bayonet or the flame, Or the shrapnel’s red-hot screaming symphony, The bugle blast will call you not again, You have won the peace of death’s immunity. John Daly

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Amos 8:4-7 - Against those who “buy up the poor for money”. 1 Tim. 2:1-8 - There should be prayers offered for everyone to God, who wants everyone to be saved. Luke 16:113 - You cannot be the slave both of God and of money. St. Teresa of Calcutta: On Sunday, September 4th, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta was declared a Saint by Pope Francis in Rome. She died in 1997 and was declared Blessed in 2003. ‘Everything is God’s work, I have nothing of myself. I am nothing but a little pencil in the hands of God.’ St. Teresa of Calcutta. Please visit a display of material associated with Mother Teresa at the top of St. Mary’s Parish Church near the confession box. Annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, September 25th. Bus leaving from Dungarvan. See details in church porch. The Diocese of Waterford and Lismore is seeking new members for its Diocesan Adoration Team to help promote Eucharistic Adoration throughout the diocese. There is a special information meeting in Hotel Minella, Clonmel on Saturday next, September 17th from 11.00 a.m.

‘til 12.30 p.m. See newsletter and noticeboards for details. The Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help continues each Monday at 7.30 p.m. until Monday, October 24th. No 9.30 a.m. Morning Mass on Mondays during the Novena. This is an ideal opportunity to do something special to mark this Holy Year of Mercy. The Autumn Collection for the support of the Priests of the Parish will be taken up next weekend, September 17th/18th. Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Northern Italy: St. Mary’s Parish and Augustinian Friary, Dungarvan, 14th – 21st June 2017. Visiting Sienna, Pisa, Padua, Florence, Verona, Venice and Lake Garda. A saving scheme is available. For further details, contact Noel: 058-44350 or Margaret: 058-43051. Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 0862334282.

Just think of it! THE official policy of the Irish State is that the Republic of Ireland is a secular State. Therefore, any religion which involves God has no place in any decision that needs to be made by any organ of the State.Therefore, we have a Department of Education which wishes that every visible and audible sign of religion would be removed from every school, and we have a Department of Health which wishes every hospital to be purged of all possible reminders of religion. Underlying this state of mind is the assumption that religion is such a private matter that it should not be allowed any part in public life. The underlying mistaken idea is that because religion is a personal matter it is therefore an entirely private matter: the basic reality is that each of us is an individual person, but we are also social beings, each of us is a part of society, whether we like it or not. Another basic fact is that there is in the human make-up a desire, a capacity for satisfaction, for achievement, which can’t be filled by purely material arrangements. The Olympic ideal of “faster, higher, longer” is simply an expression, one expression, of this human longing for something more. It is true that the secular, godless lobby is more vocal, they shout louder, than those who believe in God. But it should not therefore be presumed that they speak for the whole population or that there is no other body of thought in the country. It is true that the Catholic population in Ireland are traditionally slow to make any noise, they seem too timid to defend what they believe in. Their ecclesiastical leaders, I admit, don’t give them much example or encouragement in that matter. But it can be asserted that there are still many believing Catholics in Ireland, and their right to voice and practice their beliefs is as much entitled to equal respect as is the right of the secular godless party to declare their opinions. The silence of the Catholics doesn’t mean all of them are prepared to be removed from the scene without voicing a protest. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

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PETER O’FLYNN Convent Street, Tallow It is with sincere sorrow and regret we record the passing of Peter O’Flynn, Convent Street, Tallow, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 9th September, 2016, surrounded by his loving family and in the tender and loving care of the staff at Vincent’s Unit at Dungarvan Community Hospital. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Home, Tallow. Rosary was recited on Saturday evening by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. On Sunday evening following funeral prayers, recited by Rev. Fr. Peter Hegarthy, removal took place to the Church of Immaculate Conception, Tallow. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Peter. Hegarthy. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Rev. Fr. Peter Hegarthy and was assisted by Rev. Fr. P. Fitzgerald, P.E. Readings during the Mass were recited by niece Collette O’Flynn and his brother David. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Aidan Sherwood (grandnephew), nieces Eleanor Sherwood, Mary Guthrie, Bríd Hartnett, Oonagh Hartnett and daughter-in-law Laura O’Flynn.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by sister Breda Brennan and sisterin-law Noreen Hartnett. Soloist Sarah Barry and organist Marjorie Moran provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. Following Communion his son Paul recited an appreciation to everybody there, acknowledging their support and kindness to the family at this difficult time. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. Peter Hegarthy officiated the graveside prayers where Peter was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and many friends. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Kay (nee O’Connor); sons Pat and Paul; brothers David and Colie; sisters Breda and Shelia; daughter-in-law Laura; grandchildren Ronan, Sophie and Claire; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

CARMEL FEENEY (nee Curran) Fr. Twomey’s Road, Dungarvan It is with profound sorrow we record the passing of Carmel Feeney which sad event occurred on Monday, 12th September, 2016. Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday (today) from 5.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Rosary at 7.30 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11.00 a.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, followed by burial in St. Laurence’s Cemetery, Ballinroad. To her niece Catherine; brother Martin Curran; brother-in-law Tom Feeney; sisters-in-law Peg and Sheila Curran and Liz Feeney; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Medical 5, University Hospital Waterford. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARY MAHER Carriglea Cairde Services, Dungarvan, and formerly Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary It is with deep sadness and regret we record the passing of Mary Maher which sad event occurred on 7th September, 2016. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Very Rev.William Canon Ryan on Thursday morning in Carriglea Cairde Services Chapel. Burial took place on Friday in Loughmore Cemetery, Co. Tipperary. To her sister Bridget; brother-in-law Bat; nieces and nephews; Bon Secours Sisters and all the staff and her friends at Carriglea Cairde Services we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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MARY DRUMMY (née Kiely) Shandon Street, Dungarvan It is with deep and sincere regret we record the passing of Mrs. Mary Drummy (née Kiely), Shandon Street, and loving wife of the late Paddy, which sad event occurred peacefully in Waterford University Hospital on Wednesday, August 17th, in her eightieth year. Mary was born in 1935 to Patrick and Bridget Kiely (née Torpey) in Glendalligan, Kilrossanty, and was sister to the late Tomás and Seamus. She enjoyed a very happy childhood with her family in Glendalligan and attended Garranbane N.S. Mary met Paddy and they married in Mount Melleray Abbey in 1952, they settled in Shandon Street, where together they raised their ten children, John Paul, Brigid, Paddy, Jimmy, Marie, Helen, Mary Teresa, Colm, Carmel and Kieran. Sadly Jimmy and Marie predeceased Mary. After Paddy's passing in 2004, Mary became part of the family that is the Deise Day Care Centre, where she met up with old friends and made many new ones over the years, enjoying many happy occasions, both at the Centre and with the Active Retirement Group. Mary was an outgoing person who was greatly admired by everyone who had the pleasure to know her, but it was in her own home, surrounded by her family, that she was at her happiest. She was a devoted mother and was blessed to welcome so many grandchildren and great-grandchildren into her life, but Mary knew great sadness with the loss of two of her grandchildren Stephen and Patricia. Mary was a great friend and neighbour, keeping many of the same ones for over sixty years – especially her neighbour and great friend Marie O'Riordan. Mary had a special talent for knitting, with many of her Aran jumpers and cardigans ending up in homes all over the world. Mary enjoyed wearing many of her own creations, especially her sleeveless cardigans, of which she received many a compliment. She also loved crosswords and puzzles – the harder the better! Taking photos was special for Mary and all her family marked a unique place on her 'wall of fame' in her home. Mary loved to sing, whether at home with her family or taking part in many shows with her friends from the Day Care Centre on stage in the Town Hall – a place that held special memory for Mary, as it was where she won the 'Dawn Beauty' contest in 1951. She always had a love for fashion and always went out looking her best. One of her well known sayings amongst her family and friends was "...I'm never fully dressed without my earrings". Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening in the presence of a large gathering of family and friends, prayers were led by Sr. Eileen Troy who also played a song which she described as the 'anthem to the Day Care Centre' – 'Live each Day', which was very special to Mary. On Friday, 19th August, the removal took place to St. Brigid’s Parish Church, Kilrossanty, pausing outside Mary’s home in Shandon Street and on to Kilrossanty via Glendalligan on the Bóthar Garbh, her childhood home. On arrival Mary's remains were received and blessed by Fr. Condon, P.P., Stradbally, and lovingly carried into the Church by Alan, Paul, Keith, Patrick (grandsons), Mikey and Bryan (sons-in-law). Requiem Mass was then celebrated in thanksgiving for Mary's life. Her daughter Helen recited 'Footprints'. Gifts with symbolic meaning – knitting, camera, puzzle/crossword books and decoupage, were presented to the Altar by her daughter Brigid, grand-daughters Emma, Abi, Leah and great-grand-daughters Holly and Aoibhe; the significance of these were narrated by her grand-daughter Clare. Mary's daughter Carmel and grandson Darren recited the readings. The Prayers of the Faithful were read by her grand-children Niamh, Laura, Amy, Abi, Daniel and great-grand-daughter Shanice.The Offertory Gifts were brought to the Altar by her son Paddy and daughter Brigid. The Mass was made special throughout by the singing of Christina Tobin, whom Mary knew well and had the pleasure of accompanying on many occasions at the Deise Day Care Centre, and more recently at the celebration of Mary's 80th birthday. Fr. Condon spoke about Mary being a special person, loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Mary loved the simple things in life, always had a good word to say and was easily pleased, but Fr. Condon emphasised most of all that Mary was a mother – a kind and special mother who loved her time with her family. Following Funeral Mass, Mary's remains were lovingly carried to her final resting place in the adjoining cemetery by Paddy, Colm, Kieran (sons) and Michael, Daniel, Ryan (grandsons). Fr. Condon officiated over the graveside prayers and Mary was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. Mary is an inspiration to all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and will never be forgotten. May her gentle soul rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her sons John Paul, Paddy, Colm and Kieran; her daughters Brigid, Helen, Mary Teresa and Carmel; her grandchildren and great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be offered for Mary in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty, at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, September 19th. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY KATHLEEN KIELY (nee Coffey) Scart, Modeligo It is with deep sadness and regret we record the passing of Kathleen Kiely (nee Coffey), Scart, Modeligo, Co.Waterford, loving wife of the late Richard (Dick), which sad event occurred peacefully on 5th September, 2016, in the tender and loving care of the staff at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin. Rosary was recited on Wednesday evening by Rosary Committee member Pat Denn in the presence of Kathleen’s loving family and friends. On Thursday evening Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, before removal took place to Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday morning by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by her grand-daughters Katie Buckley and Aoibhe Kiely. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grand-daughters Katie and Geraldine Buckley. A lovely selection of hymns and music were provided by grand-daughter Stephanie Kiely. Following Communion a eulogy was delivered by neighbour Tom Daly. Following the Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Kathleen was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving daughter Catherine Buckley; sons David, Patrick, Richard and Larry; brothers Patrick and Mattie; son-in-law Donal; daughters-in-law Mary and Maureen; grandchildren Katie, Geraldine, Stephanie, Colin, Gavin and Aoibhe; sister-in-law Peggy; nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

TONY HALLY Woodhouse, Aglish, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford It is with profound sorrow and deep regret that we record the passing of Tony Hally, Woodhouse, Aglish, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred unexpectedly on 9th September, 2016. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin. Rosary was recited on Sunday evening by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. Removal took place on Monday evening to the Church Of Assumption, Aglish. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning. Followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving and heartbroken wife Karen (nee McCormick); much loved dad of Claire and Caoimhe; sadly missed by his loving brothers Kevin, Paddy, Gerry and Austin; sister Mary Kearney; sisters-in-law Catherine, Bridget, Trudy, Lorraine and Ann; brothers-in-law Tom Kearney, Paul, Michael and Joe McCormick; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

JOAN MARY STANFORD (nee Gwinnett) Bungalow 7, CareChoice, The Burgery, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford It is with sincere sadness that we record the passing of Joan Mary Stanford (nee Gwinnett), Bungalow 7, CareChoice, The Burgery, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, which sad and peaceful event occurred at CareChoice Nursing Home in the tender and loving care of the Nursing staff on 31st August, 2016. Cremation service took place privately. Funeral service of thanksgiving and remembrance took place on Wednesday morning in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan. Revd. George Cliffe, Dean Paul Draper and Revd. James Mulhall officiated the funeral service in the presence of Joan’s loving family and her close friends. During the service daughter Wendy Hopcroft recalled her mum’s life events and the memories that they shared together as a family. A lovely selection of hymns was provided by organist Des Hall. A poem “My Philosophy” was recited by daughter Gaye Dixon. Peace perfect peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving daughters Gaye Dixon, Linda Caddick and Wendy Hopcroft; sisters Elizabeth Manning, Susan Cronje and Celia Botha and the late Gabrielle Deere; sons-in-law Colin Dixon, Allan Caddick and Peter Hopcroft; daughters-in-law Nadia Stocker and Donna Stocker; brothers-in-law Mike Cronje and Louis Botha; grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. At rest. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

51 EOGHAN HALFORD Ballingown, Villierstown, Cappoquin It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the untimely passing of Eoghan Halford, Ballingown,Villierstown, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred on 1st September, 2016, which shocked the entire community and beyond. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Tuesday evening, where Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., and Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., recited funeral prayers. In attendance Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan offered support and prayers in the presence of his loving family, relatives and his many friends. Members from Railway Athletic Club, Dungarvan Rugby Club, the Geraldines GAA Club and Cappoquin Camogie Clubs were all in attendance offering their sympathy in large numbers. On Wednesday morning removal took place from his home in Ballingown,Villierstown, to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. On arrival at Cappoquin town, a guard of honour was provided by Waterford Lourdes Committee members, led by their Banner, students from Blackwater Community School and Villierstown Primary School accompanied the hearse to St. Mary’s Church, they were also joined by members of Dungarvan Rugby Club. On arrival at St. Mary’s Church, his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. Funeral Mass was then celebrated by chief celebrant Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P.; Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E.; Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P.; Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P.; Rev. Fr. C. Kelly, P.P., and Rev. Fr. F. Lucey, P.E., in attendance Dean Paul Draper. Symbols representing Eoghan’s life were presented to the Altar by his friends, Leanne Landers (a lily); Alice Russell (photographs of Eoghan’s life at home and in school); Kristy Reddy (a tool kit); Bethany Barrett (car keys); Michael O’Brien (a rugby ball and sliotar); Richie Lynch (a turquoise shirt); Aaron O’Sullivan (Eoghan’s Baptismal Cert). The significance of these symbols was narrated by Dr. Noreen Barry. Readings during the Mass were recited by Kristy and Patrice Arrigan. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Karen Cox, Sarah Landers, Samantha Reddy, Danny Hamill and Glen Arrigan. Blackwater School Choir, led by Claire Lane and Brendan Dunlea with organist Donal Kennefick, provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Eoghan’s sister Amelia and girlfriend Sarah. Following Communion Blackwater Community School Principal Denis Ring delivered a lovely and fitting eulogy. Burial took place in St. Declan’s Cemetery. As the funeral cortege made its way from St. Mary’s Church, guards of honour were once again provided by members of the Lourdes Committee, Dungarvan Rugby Club, students from Blackwater Community School and children from Villierstown Primary School as the hearse continued on its way to St. Declan’s Cemetery. On arrival at the cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., blessed and received his remains and officiated the graveside prayers, who was accompanied by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.P.; Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E., and Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., where Eoghan was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and a large cortege of mourners. Following burial Blackwater School Choir paid a lovely tribute by singing “Ireland’s Call”. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving and heartbroken mother Chantal (nee Arrigan); loving brother of William and Amelia; grandparents Billy and Maureen Arrigan, Russell Halford and Linda Tennent; uncles, aunt, cousins, his girlfriend Sarah and all the Landers family; relatives, neighbours, friends and loving son of the late Michael. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

EAMONN O’CONNOR Springmount House, Dungarvan, and formerly Fitzgerald’s Terrace, Dungarvan It is with sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Eamonn O’Connor which sad event occurred on 8th September, 2016. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Sunday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church for Funeral Mass at 12.00 noon which was celebrated by Very Rev. William Canon Ryan, P.P., assisted by Fr. Harris, C.C. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his sisters Nancy,Vera, Kathleen, Rose and Rita; nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 August, 2016

FARMING

Cappagh farm chosen Glanbia co-operative offers interest free as finalist in national search for top dairy farm cashflow support NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards 2016

TOM and Moya Power from Ballumullala, Cappagh, Co. Waterford, have been chosen out of 14,000 dairy farmers as one of ten finalists in this year’s 2016 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.The Power farm is located in the West Waterford valley with the Comeragh Mountains and the Knockmealdowns as its backdrop, and Tom is the 5th generation to farm this land. The farm is registered with the Bord Bia Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme and supplies milk to Glanbia Ingredients Ireland. Ten of the country’s top dairy farms have been selected as national finalists in the 2016 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards under the heading #MadeForThis. Dairy co-operatives throughout the country are invited to nominate their top suppliers for the awards each year.The farms nominated for the annual awards undergo a detailed assessment by an expert judging panel based on milk quality test results and technical reports spanning a full 12 month period in order to select a short-list of finalists.The judges – Professor Pat Wall (UCD), Dr David Gleeson (Teagasc) and Dr. Jack Kennedy (Irish Farmer’s Journal) then arrange to visit each of the finalist farms for an inspection. “All of the national finalists in this competition are role models, demonstrating excellence not only in producing high standards of milk quality; but also in terms of best practice for standards of animal welfare, care of the environment and sustainability,”

explains Zoë Kavanagh, Chief Executive of the National Dairy Council. “We are seeing that these high standards go hand in hand with productivity as they also support improved efficiencies and economically sustainable practices on Irish farms.” All of the 2016 nominees and national finalists are registered with Bord Bia’s Sustainable Assurance Scheme with pro-active farm practices related to biodiversity or conservation of wildlife, to demonstrable work on soil nutrient planning or water, extending to initiatives such as rainwater harvesting. Congratulating the national finalists, Kevin Lane, Ornua CEO said that Irish dairy farmers should be very proud of the high standard of milk they produce, which has earned Irish dairy an excellent reputation globally. “Ireland’s natural grass based production system is a vital ingredient to the success of the Kerrygold brand worldwide,” said Mr Lane. “Irish farmers’ unrivalled commitment to delivering world class quality milk, day in day out, has enabled us to build successful markets for dairy products around the world.” A celebratory campaign, under the heading #MadeForThis, will go behind the scenes of each farm to learn what makes them best of the best and why Irish dairy is the best in the world. Follow their journey and learn why they are #MadeForThis at qualitymilkawards.ie The overall results of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards for 2016 will be announced on 4th October.

to member suppliers of grain

GLANBIA Co-operative is writing to its grain grower members, outlining details of the “Glanbia Advance Payment” (GAP) Scheme for grain. The GAP Scheme provides interest-free cash flow support to member suppliers in periods when market prices are weak. Over the next five years, up to €5 million of interest free cashflow support is available to Glanbia grain supplier members from Glanbia Co-operative. Participation in this voluntary scheme will allow members draw down cash flow support from the Glanbia Advance Payment Scheme when the market price for grain falls below specific levels or “price triggers”, set annually by the Board of the Society. The price trigger for the 2016 GAP Scheme was a December 2016 MATIF (Euronext exchange) price available before 31st July, 2016 of less than €180 per tonne for wheat. As this price trigger has been reached, an Advance Payment is available for oilseed rape (OSR), beans, green and dried grain supplied from the 2016 harvest. For participating grain suppliers who are members of the Society, the voluntary Glanbia Advance Payment (GAP) Scheme (2016 Grain) will operate as follows: • The Advance Payment on 2016 grain, oilseed rape (OSR) and bean deliveries is set at €20 per tonne on a maximum volume equal to the member’s 2015 supply of harvest products (cereal grains, OSR and beans); • The trigger for a grain reimbursement to the GAP Scheme is a MATIF (Euronext exchange) price of €205 per tonne of wheat occurring after 31st July, 2016. Once the price trigger is reached, reimbursements of the Advance must occur within 12 months; • If not repaid earlier by virtue of market price movements, all monies advanced in 2016 to participating members will be recovered between January and December 2020. Participation in the 2016 Glanbia Advance Payment (GAP) Scheme (2016 Grain) is voluntary by members and is subject to Glanbia credit assessment. Henry Corbally, Chairman of Glanbia Co-operative Society, said: “One of the core principles of Glanbia Co-op is to support our active members and the Glanbia Advance Payment (GAP) Scheme was developed by Glanbia to help its member suppliers cope with income volatility. The aim of the GAP Scheme is to deliver interest free cashflow support to members who supply milk or grain to Glanbia.” Further information on the Glanbia Advance Payment Scheme is available from the Glanbia Co-operative Society Shares Office on 058-22241.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

FARMING

Round-up … Beef competition issues Healy insists on ‘prompt payment across all schemes, with no excuses and no delays IFA President Joe Healy said with the severe income pressure across all sectors, all direct payments must be made on time and within deadlines set down in the Charter of Rights for Farmers. As the Autumn payments begin, and ANC starting in two weeks’ time, he warned that farmers will not tolerate any hold-ups this year. Joe Healy said 2016 is an extremely difficult year on farm income and IFA will not accept excuses or delays on the pay-out of more than €1.6bn across all the schemes. He said, “The harsh reality on almost all farms this year is that the direct payment is the only net income coming into the family household from farming”. The IFA President said the timelines set down in the Farmer Charter of Rights must be rigidly observed this year. “ANC payments, which commence in the week beginning 19th September, must have a higher pay-out than last year. Up to 100,000 farmers benefit from ANC payments to the tune of €205m.” On the Basic Payment, Joe Healy said the Department has confirmed to IFA that the 70% advance will commence on Monday, 17th October. This will help alleviate the severe income difficulties on farms and provide vital cash flow for family living expenses and bills. IFA expects the speed of payment this year to be much better than last year as the new CAP is now well bedded down. Joe Healy said IFA is insisting that inspection cases must not hold up payments. With more than 38,000 farmers in GLAS, full year payments worth €167m must be paid out from October. IFA understands that payments will be made in two phases – 85%, followed shortly afterwards by the remaining 15%.

IFA welcomes windblow reconstitution scheme to assist farmers with replanting costs IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Pat Collins has welcomed the announcement of a Windblow Reconstitution Scheme to assist farmers whose plantations were damaged by Storm Darwin with replanting costs. “This scheme is much needed and long overdue”, said Mr. Collins, “IFA has been lobbying for the introduction of such a scheme for over two years. An estimated 2,000 hectares of private forests were damaged as a result of storms, which forced many farmers to clearfell their plantations before they had reached commercial maturity”. Pat Collins said that the grant, a maximum of €1,700 per hectare up to a total of 10 hectares, will go some way toward the cost of replanting. He stressed that most farmers will still be at a significant loss, as windblown sites are typically more expensive to harvest and due to oversupply of timber in the months following the storms prices were lower, particularly in the pulpwood market were some farmers received as little as €1 per tonne for pulpwood delivered. “This scheme is enormously important to farmers whose plantations were not insured and only recouped a small amount of the potential value of the timber crop in sales”, said Mr. Collins. “It recognises the financial loss incurred by the farmers affected”. Farmers who have already replanted are eligible to apply for the scheme retrospectively if they satisfy the qualifying criteria.

Applications for the Windblow Reconstitution Scheme will be available from the Forest Service.

Cork EU Rural Development Conference opportunity to revitalise rural areas IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady said that the Cork EU Rural Development Conference is an opportunity for the EU Commission to reverse cuts to the Rural Development Programme, which were imposed to the EU Budget in the period 2014-2020. Speaking at the Rural Development Conference in Cork, Joe Brady said that the current CAP, including the Rural Development Budget, were agreed at the height of the Europe-wide recession and farmers and rural areas felt the brunt of austerity with the reduced Budget which has had an impact on the various Programmes that support rural areas. The IFA Rural Development Chairman said the opportunity must now be seized on by the EU Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan to reverse these cuts and to put in place support measures which address the low-income crisis on farms as well as the economic decline of many rural areas.While the economy is recovering and jobs are being created, unfortunately many rural areas are being left behind. Joe Brady said that Rural Development schemes such as the ANCs, GLAS, TAMS, Beef Data & Genomics and Knowledge Transfer are a key element of supports to farmers. In addition, the LEADER Programme, whose funding has also suffered, is an important catalyst for economic regeneration outside of the farm gate. All of these measures must be enhanced in future Rural Development Programmes.

Garda recruitment commitment must benefit rural areas IFA National Treasurer Jer Bergin has welcomed the new recruitment campaign for members of An Garda Siochana, announced last week by Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald. Acknowledging the commitment by Minister Fitzgerald to ongoing recruitment of new Gardaí, Jer Bergin said, “We expect that rural Ireland will benefit from the announced recruitment and that the Minister will ensure that additional Garda resources are allocated right across the country. “IFA has been campaigning for increased policing hours and the presence of mobile Garda units in rural areas, and will continue to do so. We recognise the need for a wellstaffed Garda force, equipped with the appropriate resources to carry out their duties. “Many farmers and other rural dwellers are living in real fear for their personal safely and the safety of their families. The continued recruitment of new Garda members, and their allocation in rural areas, or the reallocation of experienced Gardaí to rural areas, will go a long way to restoring a sense of security to rural dwellers.” “In response to the concerns of our members, IFA has taken a lead role in addressing security challenges and works with An Garda Síochána and other agencies to support rural crime prevention,” Jer Bergin concluded.

cannot be ignored - IFA IFA President Joe Healy has said the very serious competition issues raised in the independent report commissioned by the IFA on the proposed ABP/Slaney Meats deal cannot be ignored by the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed and the Government. Joe Healy said the proposed deal was formally submitted to DG Competition. He said IFA has been in contact again with Brussels and requested DG Competition to formally involve the Competition and Consumer Commission (CCPC) in Ireland and the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK to ensure all competition issues raised are fully investigated and addressed. Joe Healy said he has also written to Isolde Goggin, Chairperson of the Competition and Consumer

Protection Commission (CCPC) in Ireland requesting that the CCPC seek a referral of the case to Ireland so as the fundamental competition issues around the purchase of cattle in Ireland are fully investigated. The IFA President said the main conclusion of the report is that the primary procurement market for farmers selling cattle in Ireland to the meat factories is characterised by weak competition and the proposed deal is likely to weaken competition even further, through a ‘substantial lessening of competition’ (SLC). He said the report outlines that the chief concern over the proposed transaction is that it would make coordinated effects in the relevant markets more likely. “This report is very clear on the competition concerns in the beef sector, the income pressures that exist for

livestock producers and the impact that any weakening of competition would have on their livelihoods.” Joe Healy said farmers are already very concerned about the lack of competition in the beef sector and this report on the proposed ABP/Slaney deal will heighten their fears. IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said, “Competition in the beef and lamb trade is always a contentious issue between farmers and factories. The Minister and the relevant authorities must be able to guarantee farmers that there is maximum competition operating in the market”. He said the report also highlights the necessity for DG Competition to examine the competition issues around rendering and factory feedlot cattle as well as the processors’ relationships with retailers.

Details of the new €10 per ewe sheep scheme presented IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey said details of the new €10 per ewe sheep scheme were presented to IFA at a meeting of the Rural Development Monitoring Committee this week. John Lynskey said the new scheme is a very positive development for the sheep sector. He said following an intensive campaign in the lead up to the General Election, IFA secured €25m additional funding for the new scheme in the Programme for Government. John Lynskey said it is critical that the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed and his Department fully takes on board the views of farmers in working out the operational details of the new scheme and keeps the requirements simple with minimal costs on farmers. In order to accommodate the maximum number of sheep farmers, John Lynskey said the scheme needs to provide flexibility on numbers and on the options farmers can select to best suit their enterprise in order to draw down the funding. The IFA sheep farmer leader said the proposals are

now gone to Brussels and The Minister needs to be in a position to confirm full funding and details of the scheme in the October Budget as the scheme needs to be up and running from January 1st 2017. The scheme will be based on the animal welfare measure in the Rural Development Programme, which allows for a payment per head. He said the scheme will involve a number of welfare options which farmers will choose from to best suit their enterprise. The details presented outlined nine different options and it is suggested they will be divided into two categories, with farmers required to choose an option from each category. DETAILS OF THE OPTIONS OUTLINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Lameness Farmer required to carry out five lameness examinations per year at prescribed times, recording incidence and scoring. Mineral supplementation of ewes Supplement minerals to ewes post-mating to help combat deficiencies, reduc-

ing still births and mortality. Meal feeding post weaning Feeding a suitable lamb ration containing minerals for four weeks post weaning. Parasite control Undertake two faecal egg counts per annum to establish worm burden. Hill farmers to carry out one count on lambs for worms and one on ewes for liver fluke. Scanning Scan ewes 80 days after ram turnout. Mark, divide and feed according to litter size. Mineral supplementation of Lambs Supplement lambs with minerals pre-weaning in hill flocks. Flystrike Introduce a flystrike programme during high risk months through chemical control and dagging. Breeding Purchase of 3-4 or 5 star rated ram per 40 ewes on terminal or replacement index before the end of year three of the scheme. Parentage recorded ram Purchase parentage recorded ram per 40 ewes for one breeding season before end of year three.

Waterford Macra na Feirme IF your looking for something different to do this weekend then why not come to Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan for the Best Fundraising event of the year!! Waterford Macra na Feirme is hosting a “Macra Mart” which entails a Macra member/volunteer parading within the ‘ring’ selling their skills to perspective bidders. Each Macra member/volunteer will have their own personal profile available to interested bidders on the night and it will also be available the week prior to the event on our Waterford Macra Facebook page. The “Mart” will take place in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan on this Saturday, 17th September. Doors open at 8.00 p.m. with DJ Kodexx ‘til late. Tickets are €10 and ideally should be pre booked from Mairead (086-0660343) or Tom (087-7410463) but are also available at the door on the night. This €10 ticket also comes with the handsome bonus of 100 Macra dollars to assist you with your purchases.You can pool your Macra dollars with friends or purchase more on the night to ensure you have the winning bid. Remember NO 4 legged friends allowed at this mart but a few surprise guests will make an appearance. So come and see what we have to offer. For more information or to find out more on accommodation on the night contact Mairead or Tom (numbers above). Everyone welcome macra members and non macra members. Don’t forget to keep updated with our Facebook page,Waterford Macra over the coming days leading up to the event.

FARMING

Maintaining Herd Health Focus on Heifer Rearing Open Day OVER five hundred dairy farmers attended the Open Day held on the farm of Shane and Fiona Fitzgerald, Garrycahera, Ballynoe, Co. Cork, on Wednesday, 7th September. The Fitzgeralds were first prize winners in the Volac sponsored National Heifer Rearer of the Year Competition – a Competition whose overall objective is to encourage farmers to pay close attention to good calf husbandry and heifer management from birth through to calving. Since taking over the family farm in 2008, Shane and Fiona have increased the size of the dairy herd from 120 to the current 260 dairy cows on a milking platform of 72 hectares (ha). They plan to further increase the size of their

herd to 300 cows next spring. In addition to the 260 cows they have 115 heifer calves and 67 in-calf replacements on the 140 ha farm. Speaking at the event, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc dairy specialist said: “Early calf management is critical to the high health status of the Fitzgerald herd. A night-time calver is present during February, calves are removed and an average of 5 litres of colostrum is fed shortly after birth”. Outdoor management of the weanling and yearling heifers is carried out to a high standard. John Maher, Teagasc dairy specialist said: “Grassland management is crucial to the success of the heifer rearing enterprise. After weaning they are turned out to grass straight away. Outdoors they are

split into a heavier and lighter group. Their average weight today is 180 kg which is about 20 kg ahead of target for the time of year”. Herd health was a major focus of the farm walk. Dr. Sam Strain, Animal Health Ireland (AHI), who is a leading expert on the control of Johnes disease, presented the three important steps to control of the disease in newborn calves. Maintaining a clean calving environment, early calf removal and feeding colostrum from healthy cows. The competition has run since 2009 with winners emerging from both Northern and Southern Ireland. The main sponsor is Volac. Director of Volac in Ireland, Pat Cahill said: “Heifer rearing is a costly

business. Rearing healthy well-bred heifers is an essential component of profitable dairy farming. While the Fitzgerald’s are efficient low cost operators, when the cost of own labour and land and the value of the replacement heifer is accounted for, a replacement heifer, calving at two years of age, is costing Shane over €1,300 to produce.” Pat Cahill continued; “This competition offers us the opportunity to highlight this important aspect of the enterprise to a wide audience. I would like to thank our hosts, the Fitzgerald family and the other Competition partners, The Irish Farmers Journal, Teagasc and the Northern Ireland bodies CAFRE and AFBINI”.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Teagasc CATTLE BDGP-Carbon Navigator All farmers participating in the Beef Data Genomics Programme must complete a Carbon Navigator by October 31st, 2016.This will be completed free of charge for clients and nonclients by Teagasc as the cost is covered under the programme. If you want Teagasc to complete the work for you, please contact the local advisory office immediately and no later than September 30th to ensure that it is completed on time. KEEPING BULL WEANLINGS TO FINISH – WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS? Sixteen month bull beef is an attractive option for those who can achieve the targets. There are advantages to the 16-month bull beef system, such as selling when cattle supply is low and prices are generally strong (May/June) and qualifying for the quality payment system (QPS) incentive. How the 16-month bull beef system works. Calf pre-weaning performance is essential for this intensive system to be cost efficient. Calves must grow at 1.2 to 1.3kg/day up to weaning. Therefore, the milk yield of the cow, coupled with genetics and good grassland management, are key to achieving the target weaning weight of 350-360kg. If the animal does not meet this weight target it will become more expensive to make up this lost weight gain and there is the risk that the animal will not meet the slaughter specifications (age and fat cover).

What about the bottom line? Sixteen-month bull beef is an intensive, high-cost system, and the numbers need to be crunched before taking it on. It is only suitable for the very best weanlings with high genetic potential to take advantage of the high meal-feeding levels.The bull weanling needs to be at a minimum weight of 370kg at housing.Taking a 370kg weanling bull to finish at 16 months at a 400kg carcass, what are the inputs.

How does it compare to taking the same weanling (a lighter weight of 330kg starting is assumed due to castration) to finish at under 24 months as a steer (carcass weight 380kg)

READER’S QUERIES Question: I have been advised by my accountant to buy some fertiliser which will be for use in 2017. I was always led to believe that one was not permitted to buy fertiliser after the middle of September. Could I get into trouble with my payments for this? Can you please advise? Answer: Looks like it will cost you more if you don’t buy the fertiliser! One is permitted to purchase chemical fertiliser at any time during the year however applying chemical fertiliser during the closed period is in breach of the Nitrates Regulations and could cost you some of your Basic Payment.You can therefore buy away with a clear conscience. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Please take note that the closing period for the application of chemical fertiliser under the Nitrates Directive commences on Thursday 15th of September. Application after this date may impact on your basic payment!

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Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 12/9/’16 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Waterford 19.80 4.68 3.82 1.68 2 1,041 399 1,800 47 66

South Kilkenny 19 5.19 3.96 1.74 2 844 323 1,700 47 78

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • Taking out 2 paddocks for bales when weather allows. • Growth still ahead of demand. • Feeding 2kgs meal now due to wet weather. South Kilkenny • Heifers vaccinated for Salmonella, second shot. • Happy with growth of last week, hoping for the same this week.

Table 3: 24-month steer inputs (finished ad lib for 90 days)

At a weanling value of €740, the bull must make an extra 10c/kg carcass over the steer at a meal price of €250/t. The decision to castrate or not will also need to take into account other considerations. Castrating will give more options for selling live at various times, such as for grass in the Spring. Housing should also be taken into consideration. Excellent quality housing is required for bulls. However, because they are not grazed for the second season, there is potential to increase output by carrying extra suckler cows. Replacement feeds in beef cattle: intake, growth and feed efficiency Due to increased global production of biofuels, there is a greater supply of associated protein- rich by-products such as distillers dried grains available for use as animal feed. Intake and performance of beef cattle offered a barley based ration with increasing levels of inclusion of dried maize or wheat distillers grains when offered as a supplement to grass silage (‘growing phase’) and, subsequently, to appetite (‘finishing phase’) was evaluated at Teagasc Grange. The nine concentrates assessed were: a barley-soya ‘control’ ration (862 g/kg rolled barley, 60g/kg soya bean meal, 50g/kg molasses and 28g/kg minerals/vitamins), and barley-soya based rations where the barley (plus all soya bean meal) was replaced with 200, 400, 600 and 800g fresh weight maize dried distillers or wheat dried distillers grains/kg. The barley-soya control ration contained 137g crude protein/kg dry matter (DM). The crude protein concentration of the maize distiller rations ranged from 149 to 248g/kg DM, and the wheat distiller rations from 154 to 270g/kg DM. Steers were individually offered 3kg DM of the respective concentrates as a supplement to moderate digestibility grass silage to appetite over a 70-day growing phase. Following a 26-day dietary adaptation period they were offered the same concentrates ad libitum plus 3kg fresh weight grass silage daily during an 86-day finishing phase. Results showed that maize dried distillers grains had a superior feeding value (ca. 111%) to wheat dried distillers, both during the growing and finishing phases (relative feeding value was based on dietary feed conversion ratio). When offered as a supplement to grass silage, both maize and wheat dried distillers grains had a superior feeding value compared to the barley soya based ration, with highest values obtained at the 800g/kg inclusion level. In contrast, when the concentrate was offered to appetite, maize distillers had a fairly comparable feeding value (99% to 95% across all inclusion levels), whereas the feeding value of wheat distillers ranged from 107% to 80%, compared to the control ration. Under the conditions of this study, results indicated that the optimal inclusion level of dried distillers grains in the concentrate was ca. 800g/kg when offered as a supplement to grass silage and ca. 200g/kg when offered to appetite.

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

West Waterford Ploughing Association ON Sunday next, 18th September we will be hosting our annual ploughing match on the lands of the Fortwilliam Estate (40 acre) by kind permission of the landowner. On the day we will have all the usual classes of conventional ploughing as well as reversible and vintage competitions. Our hard working Committee are very busy

at present preparing for the event. The event will be signposted from Lismore. This years event is extra special as we will be commemorating the 25th. Anniversary of the first ever Reversible Match held in Ireland. The competition was the brainchild of our former Chairman Mr. Bill Kennefick and his legacy continues to gain momentum each

year. On the 18th September we will be re enacting the original match held in 1991 in the very same field with the very same competitors. Entries for all competitions need to be registered with Liam Prendergast or Jimmy Cotter before Thursday, 15th September. We extend a speedy recovery to our Club Secretary Declan Doocey

after his recent but brief stay in hospital. We would also like to wish club member Jimmy Cotter the best of luck in the All Ireland Reversible Ploughing Championships being held in Tullamore next week. We also send good wishes to all the other ploughmen from around the county in the All-Ireland.

Creed announces €12m basic payment refund to 104,000 farmers

Agri Aware’s Mobile Farm at the Waterford Harvest Festival Agri Aware, the independent agri-food educational body brought its Mobile Farm to Waterford Harvest Festival this weekend to engage visitors in the importance of the Irish agri-food industry. Pictured at Agri Aware’s Mobile Farm at the Waterford Harvest Festival are: (L-R) Eoin Sharkey, Agri Aware Mobile Farm operator; Nora Peters, General Manager, Agri Aware; Louise Flynn aged 3 and Emily Flynn aged 8, both from Waterford, with Keith the kid goat.

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., announced that the payment of €12.4 million to approximately 98,000 farmers has commenced. This money was deducted from their 2014 Single Payment Scheme (SPS) payments under the Financial Discipline rule. Minister Creed said ‘I am pleased to confirm that the Financial Discipline deduction totaling €12.4million from the 2014 SPS payment will now be reimbursed to 2015 applicants.’ The Minister added that these payments “will bring the total paid to Irish farmers under the Basic Payment Scheme since payments commenced in October 2015 to €1.2 billion”. Minister Creed also

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noted that arrangements are at an advanced stage for the issuing of the first installment of 70% of the 2016 BPS from 16 October, and added “the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme saw a further increase in the number of online applications to over 100,000. My Department will continue to roll out online applications in 2017 given the range of benefits it brings for farmers.” Finally, Minister Creed urged all farmers to respond as quickly as possible to the query letters which have been issuing in recent weeks to farmers who have an outstanding query on their 2016 BPS application. This will help to further speed up the issuing of payments to farmers.

Agri Aware’s Mobile Farm at the Waterford Harvest Festival IFA Hill Farmers AGRI Aware, the independent Irish agrifood educational body travelled to Waterford city last weekend (Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th) to engage visitors at the Waterford Harvest Festival in the importance of the Irish agri-food industry via a well-stocked Mobile Farm. Visitors to Agri Aware’s Mobile Farm also had the opportunity to

learn about the important role of farmers in delivering a secure supply of quality, safe and traceable food at an affordable price for the consumer – being delivered by the assistance of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). For more information on Agri Aware's CAP Communication campaign ‘Farm to fork-CAPtured, for over 50 years' please visit www.agriaware.ie/cap

Agri Aware’s Mobile Farm at the Waterford Harvest Festival Agri Aware, the independent agri-food educational body brought its Mobile Farm to Waterford Harvest Festival this weekend to engage visitors in the importance of the Irish agri-food industry. Pictured at Agri Aware’s Mobile Farm at the Waterford Harvest Festival are: (L-R) Sarah Kavanagh aged 7, Eve Kavanagh aged 9, both from Waterford.

welcome sheep scheme and flexibilities for commonages IFA Hill Committee Chairman, Pat Dunne has welcomed the proposal for the introduction of a new Sheep Scheme in the amendments to the 20142020 Rural Development Plan. Pat Dunne said the €10/ewe scheme is badly needed in hill areas, which represent up to 30% of the National Sheep Flock. He said the flexibilities in the criteria recognising practical issues in commonages, following representation by IFA, are very important. The IFA Hill Chairman said flexibilities on parasite control, breeding and mineral supplementation are necessary to take account of the different management regimes required in hill

areas. In relation to the number of sheep qualifying for payment in commonages, recognition of the requirements of the GLAS Commonage Plan, and not the average of the historic 2014-2015 reference which was proposed elsewhere, is important. Pat Dunne said hill farmers, given their low income situation require significant direct payment support. The sheep scheme along with BPS, ANC and GLAS will help in supporting this low income sector. IFA has already set-out proposals for substantial increase in ANC payments in hill areas to coincide with ANC review which will take place next year.

Dungarvan Mart Prices MONDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER, 2016 DRY COWS 4 Frs. 757 kgs. made €1,075 each. 3 Frs. 705 kgs. made €990 each. 1 Fr. 650 kgs. made €915. 1 Fr. 635 kgs. made €830. BULLOCKS 1 Bel. Blue 610 kgs. made €1,280. 3 Char. 605 kgs. made €1,250 each. 11 Frs. 697 kgs. made €1,150 each. 3 Char. 515 kgs. made €1,145 each. 1 Lim. 540 kgs. made €1,170. 5 Her. 397 kgs. made €840 each. 4 A.A. 445 kgs. made €900 each. 8 A.A 328 kgs. made€750 each. HEIFERS 3 Lim. 618 kgs. made €1,125 each. 3 Char. 506 kgs. made €1,010 each. 3 A.A. 530 kgs. made €1,005 each. 5 Char. 461 kgs. made €935. First Weanling Sale will be held at Dungarvan Mart this Thursday, 15th September, 2016, and fortnightly thereafter. County Waterford Sheepbreeders’ will hold their Pedigree Ram Sale on Friday, 23rd September, 2016.

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The Artesian String Quartet are coming to Lismore Cathedral THE Artesian Quartet have debuted at the BBC Proms, been broadcast live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune, and toured throughout the UK and Internationally. They have won numerous prizes and awards around the globe with The Strad magazine stating “..great control and dynamic subtlety..their playing at once separated and integrated..”. The Artesians preform regularly in and around London, at such prestigious venues as Wigmore Hall and the Purcell Room. Managing an increasingly demanding schedule, the quartets commitments are balanced with all four players opportunities and geographies. The

(www.projectmusman.com). Their programme will include works by Haydn, Shostakovich and Debussy, all chosen specifically for the wonderful acoustic in the Cathedral. Tickets for this concert are priced at €10, are available at the door or enquire on pmmtickets@mail.com. It will be preceded by a talk on the music, and instruments, great for the children to get involved in. Come along and enjoy the beautiful and unique sound of The Artesian String Quartet, one of the UK’s up and coming string quartets, critically acclaimed in all the major classical magazines.

individual versatility of its members creates a characteristic intensity in the overall depth and diversity of the quartet sound. Then next 12 months involve a number of exciting projects, including the release of a CD they recorded for Linn Records with Trevor Pinnock. The Artesians also pride themselves on working with contemporary composers, and have just completed concerts with Blai Coler and Paul Patterson. They are tremendously excited to be performing for the first time in Lismore Cathedral, as part of their 3 concert tour in Ireland, presented by Project Music Management

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Gemini ACROSS 1 Town at one end of the Channel Tunnel (10) 9 What the UK voted to do in June 2016 (5) 10 A period of being affected by an illness (7) 11 Ceremonially assign a building (8) 12 Australian slang word for afternoon (4) 15 Write a scathing critique on (3) 16 Of a liquid, move around irregularly (5) 17 A Dandie Dinmont, for example (3) 18 Great enthusiasm for a cause (4) 19 Richard _ , delicatessen owner who developed a brand of mayonnaise in America (8) 22 Horace _ , fictional barrister created by real barrister John Mortimer (7) 24 A Bohemian dance or a related tune (5) 25 Something one cannot name or doesn t want to (10) DOWN 2 Term denoting a form of mining around the surface, rather than via shafts (8) 3 Don t tell anyone (4,2,7) 4 Remove a substance from the surface of a liquid (4) 5 Brand of detergent no longer sold in the UK (3) 6 Soon (7) 7 A lump of earth or clay (4) 8 Anagram of DRAINAGE (8) 13 _ _ in the Sunset, 1935 song inspired by the yacht Kitty of Coleraine (3,5) 14 Ancient city associated with Macedonian king Philip II (8) 15 Spanish conquistador who caused the fall of the Inca empire (7) 20 Not mixed with anything (4) 21 Move fast like a plane (4) 23 Abbreviated name of an army rank (3) SOLUTION

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OMEONE is making eyes at you this week, but you are too busy to notice. Try to be more aware of the people around you or you could miss an opportunity for a special relationship.

FTER what seems like an eternity in the comfort zone, you are about to break out. Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for an actionpacked week with a few surprises thrown in!

OU are being far too laid-back in your approach to a potential romance. The person in question is under the impression that you are not interested, so it s time to put them straight.

VEN though you don t believe in love at first sight, you ve got to admit that what has just happened has come pretty close. Give it a little more time and the chances are you ll be hooked.

T S hard to believe, but you are forming a special bond with someone who was part of someone else s life until recently. Don t try to rush into anything until you are both committed.

UST when you thought you were about to have a well-earned rest, something has happened which is going to delay it. Get over this latest hurdle and enjoy a fantastic break afterwards.

HILDREN play an important part in your happiness this week, and help strengthen a relationship that was under a lot of strain. It leaves you with a lovely warm glow inside.

VERYONE wants some of your time this week, but you are going to have to be strict and put most of them on rations. Let s face it, there s only one person who deserves an extra helping.

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RY to take the heat out of a rather stressful

situation this week. The knock-on effect could November be quite surprising, especially if you thought a 22nd December 21st certain lead was no longer worth following up. December 22nd January 19th

OMEONE you are rather fond of is relying on your support this week. Just be yourself and things could start to develop just the way you wanted them to on the social and romantic fronts.

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OMMON sense is the name of the game this week, even though you feel you are being terribly boring. Think of some of your longer-term aims and don t do anything rash or hasty.

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LIRTING is harmless, but you are doing rather a lot of it at the moment. It is sending out totally the wrong signal to a person you are hoping to get much closer to, so watch your step.

Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan

Ben-Hur

BEN-Hur tells the story of Jerusalem prince Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston) and his adoptive brother, the Roman Messala Severus (Toby Kebbell). Growing up together, the two have formed a strong bond, with their parents hoping their relationship could bridge the two peoples together. However, Messala cannot shake the feeling that he doesn’t truly belong with the Ben-Hur family (in part, due to their different religious beliefs) and leaves one night to join the Roman army and see the world he’s only dreamed of. Three years later, Messala returns to Jerusalem as a high-ranking officer and asks Judah for help in dealing with the zealots who strongly oppose the Roman Empire’s reign of oppression. Unbeknownst to Messala, Judah is secretly housing one of them in his home.This has life altering consequences for Judah when that zealot attempts to assassinate the Roman general Pontius Pilate (Pilou Asbaek) as the army marches its way through Jerusalem. Taking responsibility for the attack, Judah is sentenced to become a galley slave, while his mother and sister (Ayelet Zurer and Sofia Black D’Elia) are taken

away to a presumed death. After five years as a slave, Judah escapes when his ship is destroyed, and he encounters the sheik Ilderim (Morgan Freeman), who agrees to help Judah get his revenge by training him to race Messala at the Roman circus.

Don’t Breathe

DON’T Breathe is a mix of trill-seeking and horror combined to be an inventive and terrifying movie experience. I should stop there but here’s a short synopsis of what to expect. The victim of an abusive mother and absentee father, Rocky (Jane Levy) has taken it upon herself to care for her younger sister, Diddy. Desperate to move Diddy away from their decaying trailer park home to a better life in California, Rocky agrees to join her boyfriend, Money (Daniel Zovatto), in stealing from a reclusive homeowner. After a solid run of robbing locals, and with the help of Rocky’s best friend, Alex (Dylan Minnette), Money assumes they’ll have no trouble securing their next score: a cash-packed safe in the home of an aging blind man (Stephen Lang). Unfortunately for Rocky, Money, and Alex, the man is more than they anticipated: a war veteran, blinded in combat, who in spite of his condition, has finetuned his senses and knows every square inch of his home. Rocky and Money’s easy score turns into a lethal game of cat and mouse – and the pair run for their lives as The Blind Man pursues his

intruders without mercy … The horror is packed with motives that pit a crew of stereotypical teenagers against supernatural entities. The real star of Don’t Breathe is The Blind Man (played by Stephen Lang).

Across: 1 Folkestone, 9 Leave, 10 Episode, 11 Dedicate, 12 Arvo, 15 Pan, 16 Slosh, 17 Dog, 18 Zeal, 19 Hellmann, 22 Rumpole, 24 Polka, 25 Oojamaflip. Down: 2 Opencast, 3 Keep to oneself, 4 Skim, 5 Omo, 6 Erelong, 7 Clod, 8 Gardenia, 13 Red Sails, 14 Philippi, 15 Pizarro, 20 Neat, 21 Zoom, 23 Maj.

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Third Annual Jazz Festival for Waterford announced Renowned Irish jazz musician Ronan Guilfoyle headlines this year’s festival with a tribute to Jack Bruce THE streets of Waterford City will be alive to the sounds of Jazz this September 29th to October 2nd as details of the third annual Waterford Jazz Weekender have been announced by organisers. The festival will host an eclectic mixture of jazz combos: Swing, Bebop, New Orleans, Jazz-Funk, Modern, Gypsy Jazz, Big Band, and a generous helping of The Blues at a variety of over 12 gigs throughout the weekend. A combination of local Jazz talents will perform alongside nationally renowned musicians. Top acts such at Jazz legend Ronan Guilfoyle, The Paul Dunlea Group and Treble Clef plus many more join the 2016 line-up. The festival of rhythm will offer a variety of vocal and music sessions along with film at outdoor street stages and pub venues in the Viking Triangle in Waterford City. On Thursday evening,

September 29th, getting things off to a swinging start will be a live Jazz and Vinyl Jazz launch gig with The Danny Pullman Quartet with DJ Jim the Enchanter at The Munster Bar. On Friday, September 30th, at Noc Noc Ronan Guilfoyle leads a glittering line-up of musicians in celebrating the music of Jack Bruce, one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. Sinatra-themed Treble Clef will entertain at The Munster Bar and young Kilkenny band Amber and The Bear will take to the stage at Jordan’s along with The Midnight Blue Hour live on The Reg Terrace. Ronan Guilfoyle will host a Jazz workshop feature on Saturday at Garter Lane Theatre, the founder, and head of the jazz department at Newpark Music Centre in Dublin; Ronan has become internationally renowned for the teaching of advanced rhythmic techniques for jazz improvisa-

tion. On Saturday afternoon, Gallic gypsy jazz will be on offer at an outdoor café setting, in front of the beautiful French Church ruins in the City. At the Theatre Royal Café, exciting guitar duo Dylan Bible and Orm Kenny will perform and on Saturday night he Paul Dunlea Group will set the groove at The Munster Bar. At late night gig with Jane O’Brien Moran and her superlative set of vocal classics will be delivered at Katty Barry’s. Sunday afternoon visitors and locals can get into the swing of things on Bailey’s New Street at the French Church, with a Waterford Jazz Weekender Combo at 2 pm. At 7.30 pm at Garter Lane there will be a special screening of the cult jazz film 'Whiplash' and ensuring a closing highlight the Dixieland Express festival party will see ensembles from the Waterford show band era such as The Savoy

Showband, Capri Trio, Brass and Co. and The Cowboys. Long- time jazz enthusiasts showcase their dedication to jazz at The Munster Bar at 9.00 p.m. The Festival is being organised by jazz musician and music lecturer at WIT Phil Collins, commenting on the 2016 line-up Phil says “We are thrilled to announce the programme for the third annual Jazz Festival for Waterford it is the biggest programme to date with some really fantastic acts and gigs on board, we are looking forward to hosting Ronan Guilfoyle This will be a must-see as Ronan brings with him, as always, a glittering line-up of musicians including saxophonist Michael Buckley, guitar Joe O'Callaghan, Izumi Kimura keys, Magot Daly vocals and Brendan Doherty on drums. Almost all of the events are free so we look forward to seeing the fans of jazz but hope to also see some new

Pictured launching third annual Jazz Festival for Waterford ‘Waterford Jazz Weekender’ which will take place at outdoor and pub venues in the City from September 29th to October 2nd, 2016, are Killian Browne, Kayleigh Quinlan and Eimear Dignan with George Jackson, James O'Brien and Phill Collins. [Patrick Browne] faces come along and enjoy what is set to be a brilliant weekend of music in Waterford.” The weekender this year is in memory of the great Irish jazz guitarist - Louis

Stewart who performed at the Waterford Jazz Weekender in 2015. Stewart played with the greatest names in jazz including George Shearing, Benny Goodman, Tubby

Hayes, Ronnie Scott and many more. For tickets and details on the Waterford Jazz Weekender see Facebook.com/WaterfordJa zzWeekender

Fabulous band Raw Bar Collective are coming to Tigh! I tell you repeatedly how wonderful a venue Tigh An Cheoil is. The buzz, the enthusiasm, the atmosphere, the feedback from the audience in this amazing venue is second to none, so that everyone who plays there

(no matter how famous, and used to top concert halls and cathedrals) always asks to be invited back to play there again, from Frankie Gavin to Martin Hayes from Sweeney's Men to the Voice Squad, from Donal

Lunny to Mick Hanly and including Bluegrass and old-timey groups from America; Welsh and German choirs; and most recently Jimmy Crowley. It is repeatedly becoming one of the most loved music

locations in the country. So that is why I'm expecting our next two bands to be so overwhelming and marvellous when they play the already legendary “Gig Sa Tig” series of concerts out in Baile Na

nGall this month! The legendary Welsh band Ar Log will play there very soon in the equally superb company of our own (at this stage) Ryland Teifi. But more of that in our next installment. First band to headline in Tigh will be the Raw Bar Collective, the splendid ensemble of our own Benny McCarthy (also of Danu and Rattle the Boards and the Tin Sandwich Band). With a refreshingly uncluttered approach to playing, the Raw Bar Collective present a vibrant and excitingly earthy style of Irish Traditional music. The Raw Bar Collective is a rare gathering of Irish musicians, each of them an acknowledged standard bearer within the tradition. The band members Conal Ó Gráda (flute), Benny McCarthy (accordion) & Dave Sheridan (fiddle), all long recognised as among the top instrumentalists in Ireland, Nell Ní Chróinín (sean nós singer, commonly acknowledged as the most exciting traditional singing talent of

her generation) and Colm Murphy (bodhrán, widely recognised as one of the top Traditional music percussionists of all time). The Raw Bar Collective focus on connecting with the listener. Their music is presented with warmth, wit, passion and respect. They are currently touring to launch their new album “Ag Fogairt an Lae” designed by noted critic Siobhan Long as “Muscular music in full flow” T h e i r new album is a worthy successor to their first album “Millhouse Measures” released 5 years ago. So as I always say and I'm always right, there is no excuse for your missing yet another incomparable night at Tigh An Cheoil! I've warned you what you'll be missing if you don't show; up so make it a priority to be there (or be square!) Remember!! – Raw Bar Collective! Tigh An Cheoil, Baile Na nGall, Ring – Saturday, September 17th at 9.00 p.m. Admission €15. Contact Sean 0879898560.

Flash Mob / Flash Sale for Grease WATCH out for a very exciting event happening in Waterford soon to promote TheatreBox Productions 10 night run of the musical Grease at The Theatre Royal starting Thursday 15th. A Grease Flash Mob may or may not be happening near you soon! So keep your eyes peeled for those T-Birds and Pink Ladies taking over the streets of Waterford this weekend. As part of this exciting promotion, you can purchase tickets for the performances on Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th and Wednesday, 21st September for just €10. Quote “Flash Mob” when purchasing your ticket. But hurry this promotion only lasts for the next few days so BOOK NOW!

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Former Lord Mayor visits his old school ON Thursday last, Mr. Henry Dunphy, former Lord Mayor of Leicester visited his old Alma Mater, Garranbane National School and spent a pleasant hour there. Henry was born in Ballinroad in 1938 and lived his early years in a house which is now demolished on the site of Dwane Hire. As he arrived, he was met by the Deputy Principal of the school, Mrs. Mary Dunford as well as members of the staff and recalled his early days at the school over a cup of tea in the staffroom at lunchtime. Then it was time to fulfil the purpose of his visit, to talk to the senior pupils about his days in the classrooms where he first went to school in 1942 as a four year old. The school was much smaller then with just two classrooms where Mr. Tom Mulcahy, Principal and Ms. Murphy his assistant, taught ninety-three pupils in the eight classes from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. A few pupils stayed on to do seventh class before leaving to join the workforce. While he spoke, the pupils with their teachers, Mrs. Niamh

Phelan (6th) and Ms. Lorraine Hayes (5th) were enthralled with his stories which took them from the years of the Second World War to when he left the school in 1950. “Times were different then,” he recalled, “they were tougher in every sphere of life with a strict discipline. The cane was used frequently but it is a thing of the past now.We used to hide it, but there would always be another one from the hedge outside. But they were happy days overall and we got a good education.” He recalled the basic nature of the school back then, even though it had been built only three years before he joined.The yard space was small and there were four classes in each room where the teacher went through each curriculum in turn. The classes would rotate about every half hour, two sitting in the desks writing English or Irish, while the other two classes stood around the room and the teacher did maths on the blackboard. There was a half hour of religion each day and Geography was illustrated by two big maps on the wall.

“We used to go to Keane’s field over the road one day a week to pick sticks for the fire,” he told the astonished children, who must have found it a strange practice. During his years in Garranbane, Henry’s family moved to Knocknagranagh where his sister Kathleen still lives and he would walk up the main Waterford road to school passing the forge of Tom Quinn along the way. He became friends with Tom and used to visit the forge every day pumping the bellows for the fire. He was rewarded every Saturday with ham sandwiches, a rare treat in those days. “We could hardly wait for summer,” he said, “until we could walk to school barefoot along the dusty roads.” One day, a great number of planes passed overhead. His father explained that they were German bombers returning to the airfields in France after a bombing run in Belfast. After his introduction and a short talk about his schooldays, Henry invited questions from the fifty or so pupils present. There was no shortage of

Under 21s return to Grattan Square twenty-four years later THE Mayoral welcome accorded to the victorious and glorious U21 Hurling team last Sunday evening in Grattan Square by Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal Council reminded me of a similarly glorious occasion on a crisp Autumn Monday evening in 1992 when Tony Browne led his band of brothers on to the podium outside what was then Vincent Morrissey’s Meat Shop, on the Corner of Grattan Square to be met by the then Chairman of Dungarvan Urban District Council, Cllr. Nuala Ryan and, if memory serves me correctly, Cllr. Billy Kyne, then Chairman of Waterford

Joint Captains Patrick Curran and Adam Farrell arriving in Dungarvan with the Cup. [Sean Byrne]

County Council. The team was led onto a similar kind of trailer as last Sunday’s by Tony Browne, later to be named Hurler of the Year followed by Team Manager, Joey Carton,Trainer, Peter Power and the late Tony Mansfield, Abbeyside / Ballinacourty. The team were in high spirits and, no less than last Sunday, enjoyed their moment in front of the massive crowd. That year was a very busy one for the Cathaoirleach of the Urban Council as they honoured more achievements that year than any other. On the 8th May, the Christian Brothers were honoured for their 175 years of service to the town and district as they prepared to leave Dungarvan for good. On the 8th June there were four sportspeople honoured: Robert Power for selection for the Irish Cycling team for Barcelona Olympics; Liam Lannen for his outstanding contribution to Garryowen RFC which won the IRFU All-Ireland League Division I. Stephen Spratt for his outstanding achievement in win-

ning the FBD Milk Rás for the second time in May of that year and youthful boxer James Keohan for winning the Irish Amateur Boxing Association’s Championship of Ireland on 23rd April. Then on the 8th September, Brigadier General Thomas Quinlan was honoured on the occasion of his appointment as General Officer of the Southern Command and his promotion to the rank of Brigadier General, along with Commodore Joseph Deasy in recognition of his distinguished career in the Naval Service to which he was appointed Flag Officer Commanding. That was also the year that Dungarvan won three in a row County Titles, but had to wait until Spring 1993 to win the 1992 Final and be honoured a month later. Naturally, the hope is that we do not have to wait another twenty-four years before the U21s are on the podium again, or indeed any other team which would bring home an All-Ireland title to the Déise.

responses to his invitation and he was queried on all aspects of life from homework, to Summer holidays, what games they played, and the subjects they studied. After Garranbane, Henry attended the then Technical School for a couple of years before going to England to work at sixteen and a half after spending some time with CIE

on the railway. In England, he spent his years working mainly in rail transport also and became involved in politics, being elected a member of the Leicester City Council and eventually, Lord Mayor of the City. Henry showed the children the Medallion of Office with which he was presented on retirement and he wears this

when he attends the many civic events to which he is invited. The visit of a distinguished guest from England, who was born just hundreds of yards from the school, was an educational experience and, judging by the extent of the questioning, one in which the children were extremely interested and greatly enjoyed.

Pictured during a visit of Mr. Henry Dunphy to Garranbane school which he attended in his youth are from left: Mrs. Anne Coleman, Mrs. Geraldine Beresford, Mrs. Niamh Phelan, Ms. Elizabeth Walsh, Mrs. Vera Collins, Mr. Eoin Enright, Mrs. Cait Ryan, Ms. Niamh Collins, Mr. Henry Dunphy, Nicola Ui Artaigh, Mrs. Mary Dunford, Acting Principal, Ms. Lorraine Hayes and Mrs. Valerie Flynn.

The Power Clan and Norvan’s Bear DURING the recent very successful Power Clan gathering in Waterford, home of the clan and where the name is by far the most numerous one, a number of the visitors decided to come to Dungarvan to attend the World War I Commemoration. Among them was a lady from California, Joy Felkins Powers who lingered after the ceremony and with whom I struck up a casual conversation as we Irish tend to do. We strolled along by the Lookout / Harbour View which looked magnificent in the bright sunshine chatting about the various interesting buildings in view, the birthplace of Professor Walton and Abbeyside’s St. Augustine Church dating back to 1290. She spoke of her late father’s desire to come to Ireland and visit the place of his ancestors, a wish she was fulfilling through her visit. “Daddy had over a 17 year career with the Kern County Sheriff's Department as a Sergeant,” she said. “He was an original CSI. Daddy was also shot by a sniper in or about 1974

and was forced to go out on medical retirement in 1976. I had a Pastor tell me a story of how he was strung out on drugs, in the ’70s, he committed a crime, and even while my daddy had a ,357 pointed at his face, daddy let him know he could be forgiven and lead a meaningful life. “He did. Daddy even helped him get his record expunged around 2006

when that pastor was my son's baseball coach. My daddy was the best person, law man, father, husband, papa, and brother. He wanted to see Ireland with all of his heart, but never got the chance. It felt so amazing seeing it for him, but some how I know he has seen it and was there with me. He was a cowboy through and through and would have

Sergeant Norvan Powers with one of the children he saved from an attacking bear.

enjoyed the life of raising cattle and sheep in Ireland.” Joy recalled a story for which her policeman father was also famous. It was reported in the Sarasota Journal at the time: “VACATIONER OUTRUNS BEAR” Said the headline Porterville, CA. (UPI) Vacationing Kern County Sheriff, Norvan Powers, of Bakersfield, CA, ran a foot race of sorts with an enraged black bear and won. Powers Monday saw a 300 pound animal trying to shake five children out a tree house near his mountain cabin in Sugar Loaf Peak. He hurled a stone at the beast and the animal turned and charged. Powers fled around a tree with the bear at his heels then he turned and pumped six shots into the onrushing animal from his .357 magnum pistol. The animal dropped dead just a few feet, from him. "There really wasn't much to if, said Norvan Powers. He was Irish alright, today he might have said “T’was grand!”.

Vol. 104

Friday, 16th September, 2016

SPORT

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Waterford's Joint Captains Patrick Curran and Adam Farrell hold the under 21 All-Ireland cup high following the presentation by Aogan O Fearghail, President GAA. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

U-21 Hurlers achieve All-Ireland greatness Se e Pa g es 1 1 to 1 8

BALLINACOURTY CLAIMS QUARTER-FINAL PLACE Page 7

SECOND SUCCESSIVE SARGENT CUP TITLE FOR PASSAGE

ABBEYSIDE WINNERS OF KIERAN LENNON MEMORIAL CUP

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WEST WATERFORD AC West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Winning start to Cross Country season A SMALL group of West Waterford athletes travelled to Adamstown on Sunday last for their annual open Cross Country. David Gaffney got the season off to a winning start with a fine run in the boys under 10 race. Ian Holmes followed up with a third place in the boys under 11 race. Angelina Chizhikove finished 6th in the under 12 girls race. West Waterford had their second winner of the day when Tommy Fennell crossed the line first in the under 13 boys he was followed closely by his brother Rory in 2nd place. There were three West Waterford athletes in the top ten in the under 15 girls race Lucy Holmes had a good run to finish in 2nd place with Aoife O’Brien 8th and Hannah Hallahan 9th. Well done to all who made the trip to Adamstown last Sunday. SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY ON FRIDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER Arrangements are well under way for the Primary Schools Cross Country on Friday, September 16th. The course will be open from 5.30 with the first race for 2nd class girls leading off the programme at 6 p.m. This event is open to all primary school students in the West Waterford area. There will be races for boys and girls in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. There will also be races for

1st and 2nd year post primary schools. A school may be represented by as many athletes as they wish. Distances; 2nd class boys and girls - 400m 3rd class boys and girls 400m 4th class boys and girls 400m 5th class boys and girls 600m 6th class boys and girls 800m 1st/2nd year boys and girls - 2000m Prizes will be awarded for the first six in each race and also for the top three teams with three athletes to score. The event will take place in St. Augustine’s College. This is the seventh year that West Waterford Athletic Club has organised this event and the numbers competing have grown each year. Entry fee is €2 per athlete payable on the night. The programme should be completed in one hour approx. Once again John White of JB White Chartered Accountants is sponsoring the event and we thank him for his continued support. FIXTURES Friday, 16th Sept. WWAC Primary and Secondary Schools Cross Country, St. Augustine’s College 6 p.m. Sunday, 18th Sept. Taghmon Open Cross Country. Sunday, 25th Sept. St. Senan’s Open Cross Country Kilmacow.

West Waterford AC Open Cross Country Race for the James Hughes Perpetual Cup THE club's 23rd annual Cross Country event of the year takes place on Sunday, October 2nd at St. Augustine's College with a 12 noon starting time. As in previous years the race is open to all and caters

Tommy and Rory Fennell who were first and second in the under 13 boys race at Adamstown on Sunday last.

Sunday, 2nd Oct County Championships under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Junior and Senior St. Augustine’s College 11 a.m. start. Sunday, 9th Oct County Championships under 9, 11,

13, 15, 17, 19, Novice St. Augustine’s College 11 a.m. start. Sunday, 23rd Oct. Munster under 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Novice, under 23 Carrig na bhFear, Cork.

for all levels of runners from elite runners, club runners, fun runners and joggers, all are more than welcome. The overall winner will have his name inscribed on the James Hughes Perpetual Cup the race itself will see the

Josephs AC 32.28. West Waterford's Brian Byrne had terrific run on the night when finishing 2nd overall in 28.29. Ray Hahesy likewise ran very well to finish 4th overall and 1st over 50, Joe Gough is back training and getting in a few road races before the track and field season kicks

in, he was rewarded with 1st over 55 in a time of 31.41. Sharon Nugent had a great run and she took 1st over 35 in a time of 37.00. Liam Clince ran a time of 40.32. While Siobhan Lenihan broke the 45 mark in Style with a posting of 44.25. Well done to all.

County Board Convention

Safe running at night - be safe be seen

THE Waterford County Board convention was held last Friday evening at De La Salle College and was well attended by the clubs around the county. Upcoming cross country fixtures were discussed at some length and are outlined below. Elected Officers for the

IT’S that time of year when we remind runners of the importance of wearing high viz running gear and reflective bibs etc. We need to think about safety and being seen at night when out running or walking. Dark clothes and shoes can make you virtually invisible to motorists so wear bright clothing and light colours. Whatever gear you wear it’s most important to put on a reflective running bib as your final piece of clothing when going out the door. This Winter keep safe-and be safe be seen. You can see that car but can that driver see you?

year are as follows:Chairperson: Brian Scanlon. Vice-Chairperson: Noel Power. PRO: Fintan Walsh. Treasurer: Pat McGovern. Secretary: John Behan. Vice-Secretary: Bríd Golden.

Large entry for Finisk Valley AC St. Senan’s Open Schools Cross Country Cross Country

OUR Schools Cross Country event held on Sunday last was a great success with a large entry. The schools that took part were Aglish, Clashmore, Ballinameela, Carriglea, Modeligo and Villierstown. THE RESULTS Junior infants girls - 1st Anna Cullinane, Whitechurch; 2nd Marie Scanlon, Whitechurch; 3rd Clodagh Drummy. Senior infants girls - 1st Sophie Cotter, Aglish; 2nd Lucy Raicevic, Whitechurch; 3rd Kate Cullinane, Whitechurch. Junior infants boys - 1st Conor McCarthy, Carriglea; 2nd Nathan Butler, Carriglea; 3rd Ciaran Deery, Whitechurch. Senior infants boys - 1st Ted Lynch; 2nd William McNally, Whitechurch. 1st Class girls - 1st Saorlaith Mernin, Villierstown; 2nd Kate Nugent, Modeligo; 3rd Niamh McCarthy, Carriglea. 1st Class boys - 1st Cailean Scanlon, Whitechurch; 2nd Tomas Scanlon, Whitechurch; 3rd Jake Walsh, Clashmore. 2nd Class girls - 1st Suin Mernin, Villierstown; 2nd Brooke Dunford, Modeligo; 3rd Caitlin O’Donovan, Whitechurch. 2nd Class boys - 1st Conor Lynch, Whitechurch;

men cover 5 laps of the Friary grounds (8k) and the ladies will cover 4k in total. There will be prizes on offer in the usual categories. The race also incorporates the county senior championships for men and women.

Sanofi 5 success for West Waterford athletes THE Sanofi 5 mile road race was held last Friday evening in Waterford with all proceeds donated to M.S.A field of 144 ran on the night with the overall win going to Trevor Power Waterford AC in a time of 26.24. The Ladies winner was Elaine O'Donovan St.

Ian Holmes 3rd under 11 and David Gaffney 1st under 10 at Adamstown cross countrty.

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THE annual St. Senan’s open cross-country meet in Kilmacow gets the cross country season underway this Sunday, September 25th. The day’s racing starts at 1 pm with a full juvenile programme followed by the senior races. There’s a

3,000m Junior Ladies race and a 7,000m Junior Men’s with 7,000m for the senior men and again 3,000m for senior women. Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 senior men and women and to the first three Masters and to the first 3 juniors. Entry €5.

Running Quote IT'S all those little battles with yourself that are the most satisfying to win.

Alison Maher receiving the Finisk Valley trophy for the best overall school on behalf of Whitechurch National School from Club Chairman Shane Scanlon. 2nd Eddie Raiceive, Whitechurch; 3rd Sean Og Cashin, Whitechurch. 3rd Class girls - 1st Lucy Nugent, Modeligo; 2nd Ava Flavin, Whitechurch; 3rd Casey Cotter, Aglish. 3rd Class boys - 1st Brian Scanlon, Whitechurch; 2nd Paddy McCarthy, Carriglea; 3rd Liam Broderick, Carriglea. 4th Class girls - 1st Eimear Griffin, Whitechurch; 2nd Sara Buckley, Aglish; 3rd Patricia Kudicik, Clashmore.

4th Class boys - 1st Corey Scanlon, Whitechurch; 2nd Joe Kelly, Carriglea; 3rd Tomas Barrell, Whitechurch. 5th Class girls - 1st Hanah McCarthy, Carriglea. 5th Class boys - 1st Ronan Mansfield, Whitechurch; 2nd Aaron Ronayne, Carriglea; 3rd Thomas Broderick, Carriglea. 5th Class girls - 1st Hannah McCarthy, Carriglea. 6th Class boys - 1st Joe Cotter, Aglish; 2nd Luke O’Shea, Clashmore.

Well done to Whitechurch School who was the best school on the day and took teh overall trophy which was presented to teacher Alison Maher on behalf of the school. A big thank you to all the adults who helped out on the day. Helen Scanlon, Sara Flavin, Sinead Griffin, Annlea and Nick Raicevic, Siobhan Mernin, Shane Scanlon starter and Fintan Walsh who provided the public address which made the day. Thank you all.

Ger Wyley sponsor of the 22nd Annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins summer series presents Eamon Curran, Tomas Colman, Donal O’Donoghue and Vincent O’Donovan with their prize for running all 11 races in the series this year.

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Garvey’s SuperValu Autumn League

Great evening at the Friary ROUND 2 of the popular Garvey’s Supervalu Autumn League was held last Thursday evening and once again we had a great turnout. This week we had to contend with a fairly uneven surface while trees are being cut but this didn't deter any of our runners and some great times were recorded once again. For this league there are 4 routes on offer, 1, 2, 3 or 4 laps and you can run any distance you choose on any night you attend. We will be at the Friary taking registrations each Thursday for the next few weeks (15th, 22nd and 29th September) from 6.45 p.m. onwards. It’s just €2 entry fee and we will provide water at the finish line so see you out there! ONE LAP RUNNERS LEAD THE WAY Ciaran Frisby led home the 1 lappers for this week in a time of 7.24 with Elia Tutty in second place in 8.55. Marathon bound Catriona Kiely clipped around in 9.58 while Michael Coakley is continuing his training efforts

Conor Coleman swaps the bike for a run and finishes 1st home on the 1 lap league last week at the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn league. recording 11.37 and finally, well done to Lorna Murphy who completed the 1.2 miles in 14.30. Keep up your efforts next week and it will get easier, promise! OISIN LEADS 2 LAP RUNNERS HOME First home in the 2 laps

this week was Oisin O’Riordan in a really fast time of 14.32 followed by Diana Chizhikova in 17.07. Liz O’Riordan (18.34) took exactly 1 second from her week 1 time while we welcome back Margaret Whelan (22.36) and Aileen O’Connor (25.38). Well done also to Mary Hogan (28.11) and Michelle Mannix (28.46). Stick with the 2 laps for the next few weeks and you should all be well ready for the winter league. GREAT TIMES IN THE 3 LAP LEAGUE There were also some great times recorded in the 3 lap league this week as they were led home Cian O’Riordan again this week in 20.57 while Yevgeniy Chizhikov finished second in 22.03. Richie Fitzgerald (23.39) and Katie Bullen (31.57) also took on the 3.6 miles of the Friary and passed with flying colours. FOUR LAPS PROVES MOST POPULAR 16 runners took on the 4

lap distance and once again they were led home by Mossie Keogh in another great time of 28.04 while Shane O’Riordan also broke the 30 minute barrier running the 4.8 miles in 29.39. We welcome Alan Keane (32.39) and Pat O’Sullivan (37.29) to the Garvey's Autumn League and, of course, our friend from Tourin, Kenneth (Doc) O’Donnell (37.51) who is back in action once again after the summer break. THANK YOU Thanks as always to our sponsors for this league Liam Power of Garvey’s Supervalu Dungarvan and the Coolagh Road who has sponsored this league for the past few years and is a regular participant himself. We will put up the tables this week after the league, it's the best 4 out of the 5 nights to count in this one. Once again thanks to our own Shirley, Ray and James for their work with the van and at the finish line and taking the entries.

Date for your diary - Wednesday, 21st September at 7.30 p.m.

Endurance Nutrition Talk Marathon Nutrition What to eat ? When to eat it ? Carb loading ? Gels ? Recovery nutrition ? Fat adapted or carb loading? Pure food ......real food If these questions are buzzing through your head we might have the answers for you. We have invited Barry Murray down to do a talk on marathon nutrition. This takes place on Wednesday,

21st September at 7.30 pm in The Park Hotel. Cost is €10 per person payable on the door on the night. This talk is open to both club members and non members and is suitable for anyone involved in sport. Barry Murray is a Performance Nutritionist that holds a BSc in Chemistry from University College Dublin and an MSc in Sports & Exercise Nutrition from Loughborough University. He specialises in

endurance sports using a modern approach to nutrition for health and performance. He currently works with pro cyclists from various top professional teams (BMC/ Team AquaBlue) as well as many professional athletes. Barry has been columnist for the Irish Independent newspaper, has featured on several national radio broadcasts and has presented seminars to various sports teams and corporate businesses around Ireland and

the UK. Barry is also a competitive endurance athlete himself and races competitively in ultra mountain marathon events and represented his country at the World Ultra Trail Championships. He has won several national ultra marathons including the 2015 Wicklow Way 127km and 2015 Kerry Way 200km as well as many top placings in some of the toughest ultra marathons in Europe.

P.B's the order of the night at Cork 10 mile JUST over 500 runners turned out for last Saturday evening's Cork City 10 Mile road race with victory on the night going to Freddy Kearon in 53.45 with the ladies title for 2016 going to Gill Hodgins

59.43. Ted O'Leary lead or club runners home with a time of 1.06.17 which was over 2 minutes faster than the time he posted in last year's race. It's obvious from the times

posted by club participants that their hard work is paying dividends as most recorded personal best times for the distance. Well done to all. Ted O'Leary 1.06.17 Peter Cunningham

1.13.41 Brian Ormonde 1.16.46 Pat Frisby 1.19.20 Fiona Ormonde 1.23.17 Michele Cunningham 1.26.01 Ciara Duffin 1.28.18

Liz O'Riordan pictuerd last week at the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn League.

Yev Chizhikov keeps on eye on the clock as he heads out on the final lap at the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn League.

World champion and world record holder over 800 metres Joe Gough took part in the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn League last week.

23rd Annual Winter League around the corner THE club’s Winter League which now enters its 23rd year is just around the corner. This year the registration night will take place on the Wednesday after the Dublin City Marathon, November 2nd. On this particular night all those interested in taking part in the winter league are asked to come along and register to get their number. You will be issued with a number for a cost of €5. This number should be used every night that you run. We will have people on hand at the sports centre that

will be available to answer any questions you may have and we will also explain the rules and regulations of the league as well as the two courses of the league. The first official night of the league will be the following week November 4th. For all those that won’t be able to make it to the sports centre on the first night of registration, you may register and get your number on the following night. In fact, it’s possible to join the winter league at any stage throughout the course of the league.

The cost of the league is €5, this is a once -off payment for your number and then €2 for each night for West Waterford AC club members and €3 for non-members. This year for the first time also 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.

Upcoming Cross Country Fixtures 2016 OCTOBER 2nd: The 24th Annual James Hughes Perpetual Cup open cross country race incorporating the Waterford county Senior /Junior and under 18 championships at 12 noon St. Augustine's College: The juvenile county championships for even ages also takes place with a start time of 11 a.m. October 9th: County XC Championships: U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17, at 11 am. Novice at 12 noon: St. Augustine's College.

October 23rd: Munster XC Championships: Even Ages, U-23 and Novice: Cork Venue. November 6th: County XC B U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15 Championships St. Augustine's at 11 am. Masters starting at 12 noon. November 13th: Munster XC Championships: Uneven Ages, junior and Senior: Limerick race course. November 20th: Munster Juvenile Inter-Club Cross Country Relays and Masters Cross Country

Championships St. Augustine's College. November 27th: GloHealth National Juvenile Even Age and Inter-Club Cross Country Championships,TBD December 4th: Munster Juvenile "B" and Intermediate Cross Country Championships. Clare venue. December 11th: GloHealth National Juvenile Uneven Age and Novice Cross Country Championships, TBD

Club athletes compete at Great North Run - Newcastle ABOUT 57,000 runners took part in the Great North Run last Sunday in Newcastle. The race was won by Mo Farah in a time of 1.00.04. Kenyan's Vivian Cheruiyot won the women's race in 67.54. West Waterford AC

had a big contingent on their annual trip to the event and they were lead home by the Hogan brother Tom and Noel, well done to all who made the annual trip. Tom Hogan 1:39:17 Noel Hogan 1:42:01

Nuala Hogan 1:59:45 Sinead Moore 2:07:13 Vincent O'Donovan 2:13:39 Jackie Tobin 2:24:17 Mary Harney 2:24:17 Karen Coleman 2:24:18 Jacinta Sheil 2:41:06 Helene Hayes 2:44:37

Notice - Marathon Weekend accommodation Ger Wyley sponsor of the 22nd annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer series presents Martin Hayes who finished 7th overall with his prize

Ger Wyley sponsor of the 22nd annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer series presents Anthony Flynn who finished 3rd with his prize.

NOTICE to all those who have paid a deposit on the club’s hotel accommodation for the marathon weekend that the remainder of the

monies are now due. The final €200 should be placed in an envelope and marked "marathon hotel" and dropped to James, or bring

along to Tuesday training and give to Irene. All remaining monies must be paid by Monday, 19th September.

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Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies 18 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Siobhan's Hair Salon. L-R: Bernie Hayes, accepting 2nd prize for Marie Fahey; Cathie Whelan-O’Mahony, presenting 1st prize for sponsor to Frances Millerick, winner; Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

3rd Anne Crotty Tipperary (20) Aileen Carroll (24) 41 pts. 4th Mary Phelan (23) Kathleen Phelan (26) 37 pts. FIXTURES Mon 12 Sep Autumn Seniors Tue 13 Ladies Singles S/F (Cliff House Hotel) Wed 14 Ladies Summer Medal Shotgun Start 5p.m. Thu 15 Open Gents Singles S/F Fri 16 Ladies Singles S/F Sat 17 Gents Monthly Medal Stroke (David Hayes PGA)/ Ladies S/F in aid of Breast Cancer Sun 18 Gents Singles S/F Mon 19 Open Gents /Ladies Seniors(50+) Singles S/F Tue 20 Ladies 18 Holes Singles S/F + Ladies Home Alliance LADIES SUMMER MEDAL FINALS August Winners Front 9 Kolette Enright (36) 22 pts, Back 9 Teresa Hayes (19) 22 pts. The final will be a shotgun start at 5 pm sharp on Wednesday, 14th September. See draw in Ladies Locker Room. LADIES HOME ALLIANCE 2016/2017 The Ladies Home Alliance starts on Tuesday, 20th September next. Full details are in the locker room. Please put your name down for your preferred day by Friday, 16th September. PROGRESSIVE 45 Winners Bernie Hayes and Mary Radley, Jim Kiersey and Colm Bannon and Tom Melody and Ml. Kelleher. YOUNGONES Next competition 21st September front 9 at 3p.m. Ladies Coastal Alliance commencing on Thurs., Sept. 22nd in Dunmore East Golf Club. Details in Clubhouse. SIXTY.COM Next competition 14/09/16 draw for partners at 2p.m. COLOUR ME YOUNGER Ladies night There will be an opportunity to learn about the Colours you wear and your capsule wardrobe on Wednesday, 21st September at 7.30 pm in the Clubhouse. Valerie Barlow a

The first round of the annual Ashes game with Dungarvan will take place in Dungarvan Golf Club on Saturday, 17th at 1 p.m. teeoff. PRIZEGIVING PRESENTATION Next Sunday, 18th September at 7.30 p.m. we will present the prizes for our Annual Classic and Weekly Competitions. If your name is on one of these prizes please make a huge effort to attend and collect. STORY OF THE WEEK Christy Hanrahan was a very well respected member of Lismore Golf Club up to his passing last year at the age of 90plus. Chipping and putting would be his legacy to anyone who was willing to learn from the master. A few of us listened and practiced and will be grateful to him forever. Tom Joe Daly might have learned something from Christy in the past as over the weekend he had a delightful hole in one on the 12th. Well done Tom Joe.

The Christy Hanrahan Trophy was our Competition this weekend and the numbers playing showed the respect that members had for the man. Great scores was the order of the weekend with Noel McNamara showing the way. He was only 5 over and turned with 21 pts but then decided to take it seriously and returned with 23 pts being only 3 over. In there he had a total of 10 pars with a cool birdie at the 18th. In second place was the winner of the President’s Prize Alf Barden with a score that would win another weekend, easily. He played steady golf throughout having 22 pts for the front nine and returning with 21 pts. In fairness to P. J. Coughlan he is making the most of his remaining free time before the new arrival and has kept his recent form. Playing off a handicap of 9, scoring 20 pts on the front and 22 pts on the way back

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net DESPITE the weather our Autumn Open Week proved to be a great success. With a great variety of competitions members and visitors alike took to the course in droves. With receptive greens, scoring was of the highest order with Ned Connors shooting a brilliant 45 points. Peter Lehane used his new weapons to great effect to claim the victory on Monday. Regular visitor Helen Farrow took the honours on Tuesday and Alan Thomas shot a best of the week 6 under to claim the Thursday honours. As always the week finished with the ever popular Norris Bros. Fourball. Nicky must have been looking down on his old buddies as they filled the top two spots. Captain Jim thanked everyone concerned with hosting a successful Open week particularly our sponsors who made the event possible. Congrats also to Kevin Stack on a super showing at

the Waterford Scratch Cup over the weekend. Rounds of 69,70 and 73 saw Kevin finishing in second place only one shot behind the winner Robin Dawson. Our Ladies into Golf programme continues with a Scramble on Tuesday evening and Drop In clinics by our Professional David on Wednesdays at 11 am and 7 pm. OPEN INTER-FIRMS AND INTERPUBS TEAM OF 4 CLASSIC The Open Inter-Firms and Inter-Pubs Team of 4 Classic for the Tom Shanley Memorial Trophy kindly sponsored by Shanley Industrial Engineering Ltd will be teeing off on Friday, 30th September and Sat. 1st October. Team entry is €100 per team of 4 of Ladies/ Gents or Mixed. There is a very enjoyable format of 2 scores to count on holes 1 – 12 and 3 scores on holes 13 – 18. We look forward to seeing you there. Book online www.dungarvan-

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Saturday, 10th and Sunday, 11th September 18 hls Singles Stableford Christy Hanrahan Trophy GOY Sponsored By: Hanrahan Family and Friends 1st Noel McNamara (16) 44 pts; 2nd Alf Barden (19) 43 pts; 3rd P. J. Coughlan (9) 42 pts. C.S.S. Sat. 68 Sun. 71 Tuesday Bacon Result, 1st Larry Kiely, Paudie Prendergast, Frank Corcoran 32.5 pts Thursday 1st over 60s

results 1st Dom Spillane, Eugene Fitzpatrick Connie Dowd, 27 pts Sunday Afternoon Mixed Result. FIXTURES Tuesday, 13th September Bacon Tee time 5.30. Ring ahead lads please if you are going to be late. The nights are now filling in earlier so we will be starting on time. Thursday, 15th September at 10.30 am over 60s golf craic and brack. Saturday, 17th Sunday, 18th 18hls Singles Stableford.

golfclub.com or Tel. 058 43310/41605, Pro-Shop 44707. GENTS RESULTS 5/09/2016 Open Singles: 1st Peter Lehane 41 pts, 2nd Tom Kilraine 38 pts, Gross Gabriel Leacy 37 pts. 3rd Tony Condon 37 pts, Best Lady Margaret Keating 35 pts 07/09/2016 2 Person Rumble, 1st Michael O’Mahoney & Derry Cotter 53 pts, 2nd Graham Mullard & Richard Lanbert 52 pts, 3rd John Considine & John Cartwright 52 pts. 08/09/2016 18 Hole Stableford: 1st Alan Thomas 41 pts, 2nd Sean English 39 pts, 3rd Paul Morrisson 39 pts, 4th John Regan 39 pts. Sat. 10th Sun 11th Open Fourball Norris Bros: 1st Martin Lynch (10) Matthew Lynch (18) 48 pts. 2nd Des Cleary (13) & Jack Elstead (20) 47 pts, 3rd Patrick Curley (15) Martin O’Driscoll (14) 46, 4th Cormac Murphy (12) Brian Meade (11) 46 pts, 5th Kevin Croke (14) John Swinfors (18) 44 pts. LADIES RESULTS 6th Sept 2016 Park Hotel: 1st Helen Farrow 42 pts, 2nd Hilary Browne 40 pts. 3rd Marie Fives 38 pts. Sat. 10th, Sun. 11th Norris Bros Fourball: 1st B Hayes (16) 14, June James (20) 18 41 pts, 2nd Niamh Reynolds (11), Betty O’Brien (12) 41 pts, Best Gross Breda McCarthy (7) Betty O’Brien (12) 32 pts,

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Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies 18 Hole Stroke kindly sponsored by Helen's Lingerie Boutique. L-R: Irene Lynch, Best Gross; Fidelma Fitzgerald, 1st; Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain; Margaret Harty, 2nd; Tish Baumann, 3rd. [Pat Crowley] consultant from Colour me Beautiful will present COLOUR ME YOUNGER in the bar area. Learn tips on how to wear the colours that make you look younger as well as practical tips on creating a capsule wardrobe. She will also showcase clothes from the leading french collection Captain Tortue. Please sign up in the ladies locker room to reserve your place at this unique event. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER INCLUDING GOLF LESSON All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. It can be therapeutic as well as fun. New members can avail of an Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar (with the best pint in town), Restaurant (with the best steak in town) and Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. This offer is for a limited time only and is valid for the 2016 season. An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively contact the office on 058-43310 if you require further informa-

tion or assistance. PRO SHOP NEWS Our resident PGA Professional David is reporting a busy end of season Sale. David has great offers on shoes, bags clubs and Gents & Ladies clothing. As always David offers the only professional advice in town with free custom fitting to ensure your equipment is perfectly matched to your game. You can follow all of David’s special offers on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. If you are planning a golf trip check out David’s website as David has joined forces with Golf Voyager.Com. Golf Voyager are an Irish internet website offering great value in golfing trips to Spain and Portugal. David has installed a link on his website to help you to customise your golf trip. New arrivals this week in the ProShop include the Tom Tom Gps system and the new Callaway Steelhead irons. The Tom Tom watch offers automatic shot detection so you can instantly recognise how far you hit the ball. Shots can be analysed later so you can identify necessary improvements. Callaway Steelhead XR irons are the latest addition to the Callaway range. They feature the latest development in Callaway’s 360 Face Cup technology which delivers more distance and forgiveness and are available for custom fitting at David’s

ProShop. JUNIOR NEWS The timesheet is now open on the club website for our final major of the Summer season. The John Casey shield, kindly sponsored by Jane Casey Florist takes place on Sunday, 25th September and it will prove to be an exciting finish to our season. Golfers of the year will be decided on the day with Sean O’Sullivan holding a 5 point lead over Eoin Power in the Junior section. Rody Morrissey enjoys a healthy advantage over Euan Harrington in the Pre-Juniors while sisters Aisling and Caoimhe Reynolds will battle for the Girls title. Our outstanding presentations namely the Knocknagranagh Shield and the Adult-Junior will also be presented on the day. Again we had a great turnout on Saturday for our junior coaching. Tuition will continue on Saturdays till the end of October under the watchful eye of Club Professional David Hayes. Any enquiries relating to Junior activities at the club can be directed to Club Professional David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net CLUB CONTACT DETAILS Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Office 058 43310/ 41605, Pro Shop 058 44707, Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597.

shows a lot of us that your true handicap shows your true ability. He was only 3 over for the 18 holes. LISMORE LADIES Sunday, 4th and Wednesday, 7th, we has our final Ladies Open day of the year, kindly sponsored by TFC Oil Distributors. We had a good group of Ladies out on the course both Sunday and Wednesday to finish off our open season. Well done to all who played and lovely to see some visitors in the winners enclosure. Mary Beecher with her two visitors Brid Quann and Nuala Rice, the course suited them with 59 pts, which gave them 4 pts over the 2nd team of Daphne Power, Sheila Denn and Esther Hornibrook, who won it on the back 9 from Patricia Bolger McCarthy, Sheila Denn and Esther Hornibrook! We are having our ever popular annual Ladies outing Saturday, 17th September, please let the Lady Captain

JoJo know if you are able to make it this year. The seniors competition is still going ahead on Thursdays at 10.30 am, Willie Henry and Anna Murphy are in charge. Anyone interested please come along, 8 holes the top field twice, with tea/coffee and cake afterwards. Junior golf is on Thursday evenings at 7 pm please contact either Laoise Ní Chonchubhair or Seán Daly. Our Adult beginner lessons have finished for the year, and a big thank you to Chrissie Denn, Mary Ahern and Tim Murphy for all their hard work over the summer keeping the Lessons going. We look forward to welcoming the beginners as members for the coming year. Keep playing to improve on all you have learnt. Despite the harsh weather on Sunday evening a hardy gang took to the course to finish off the mixed season, they then enjoyed sandwiches, tea, cake and fun.

Well done to all you have helped over the summer to keep this competition going. We are looking forward to next years season already. RESULTS Sun 4th & Wed 7th September - 18 Holes S/Ford - 3 Ball Champagne Scramble - Kindly sponsored by TFC Oil Distributors 1st Brid Quann (18), Mary Beecher (24) & Nuala Rice (33) 59 pts; 2nd Daphne Power (12), Sheila Denn (22) & Esther Hornibrook (30) 55 pts B9; 3rd Patricia Bolger McCarthy (16), Sheila Denn (22) & Esther Hornibrook (30) 55 pts. August 12 Holes Ongoing: 1st Mary Ahern (32) 25 pts B9; 2nd Daphne Power (12) 25 pts; 3rd Alice Henley (33) 24 pts. FIXTURES Wed 14th September - 18 Holes Stroke - Medal/GOY kindly sponsored by McGrath’s Butchers, Lismore Wed 21st September - 18 Holes S/Ford Sept 12 hole ongoing.

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West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS CLUB COMPETITION SAT 10TH/SUN 11TH SEPTEMBER 18 HOLE STABLEFORD 1st: Ken Fenton (9) 41 pts, 2nd: Sergei Quinn (8) 38 pts, Gross: Daniel Burke (6) 30 pts gross, 3rd: Richie Hurley (14) 37 pts b9. CSS: Sat 37, Sun 36. TUESDAY TREATS – 6TH SEPTEMBER Cat 1: 1st: Colin Smith (19) 19 pts, 2nd: Tony Ruane (18) 17 pts. Cat 2: 1st: Richard Ronayne (15) 24 pts, 2nd John Keane (15) 22 pts. Cat 3: 1st: Jim Moroney (15) 20 pts. Nearest to Pin on 4th: Pat Caffery. On 9th: Thomas Kiely. AL EILE OPEN QUALIFIER – WEDNESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 1st: Liam Grace (8) 42 pts, 2nd: Tom O’Donoghue (14) 39 pts, Extra Qualifier: Tomas Curran (19) 37 pts. CSS 37 pts. BALLYGARVAN GOLF SOCIETY 1st: Denis Buckley 38 pts, 2nd: Stephen White 36 pts, 3rd: Dan Houlihan 34 pts. FIXTURES Tues., Sept. 13th Open 9

hole Tuesday Treats all day. Weds., Sept. 14th Al Eile Open Qualifier 18 hole stableford Thursday, Sept. 15th/ Fri. Sept. 16th - Open Mixed 3 Person Team Event. Sat 17th/Sun 18th – Open Gents Fourball. Pablo’s Golf Classic Clashmore Ramblers AFC Sept 19th – Sept 24th. AL EILE QUALIFIER GRAND FINAL The final takes place on Sunday, 25th September. There are still two chances remaining for you to qualify Wednesday 14th and Wednesday, 21st September. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES On Friday night we will have the presentation of prizes for the Intermediate and Minor Scratch Cups. Prizewinners have been notified and must be present on the night. ALL ROADS LEAD TO WEST WATERFORD FOR SEAMUS POWER All roads lead to West Waterford Golf Club this Wednesday, 14th

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com ENTERING COMPETITIONS AND RETURNING SCORES It has come to the attention of the handicap committee that a very small number of players are not signing in or returning scores during the last few weeks. This is totally against the ethos of the handicapping system and any player who does this may find themselves called before the handicap committee to explain their reasons for not complying with the regulations. OPEN WEEKEND COMING UP Next Friday, Saturday and Sunday all competitions will be open to members and visitors. COMMITTEE OUTING Our annual committee outing will take place on Wednesday, 21st September to Cork Golf Club. Players should let Bob or Mark know if they intend travelling. SPECIAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE FAMILY OF JOHN NUGENT The Club is organising a special competition to help out with the fundraising efforts by the KIlgobinet GAA club to provide support for the future of the young family of the late John Nugent. John was a valued member of the Gold Coast Golf Club for a long number of years and many members have asked that we

do something to help. It will take place on the weekend of 8th and 9th October. The format will be a three person scramble and teams can be gents, ladies or mixed. It will be an open competition so please inform members of other clubs so that they might come along and contribute. Members will be welcome to add a little to the competition entry fee if they wish. END OF SEASON DINNER This is scheduled to take place on Sunday 9th October. All the match-play trophies as well as Golfer of the Year and Order of Merit Awards will be presented at this function. COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER Saturday, 17th Sept: Saturday Half-Sub Qualifier, Open singles. Sunday, 18th Sept: 18 Holes Open Singles. Saturday, 24th Sept: Saturday Half-Sub Sunday, 25th Sept: Gareth Taylor Half-Sub Qualifier, GOY WINTER LEAGUE 2016/2017 Change in the format of scoring. This year a player’s first 10 cards will count as his 10 scores and after that a player can improve on any of these scores at any time during the specified period. With 17 weeks to obtain these

September, for the Celebration Night with Seamus Power, West Waterford’s Olympian and PGA Tour member. Seamus will be at the club from 5pm where you will have the opportunity to meet him and have a photo taken with him. From 7 pm to 8 pm Kieran O’Connor will act as MC. He will chat to Seamus about his promotion to the PGA Tour and also discuss with him his experience at the recent Olympics in Rio. As a large crowd is expected we would urge everyone to arrive early on the evening and we look forward to seeing you all on the night. CLUB FOURSOMES SPONSORED BY ARACHAS INSURANCE The club foursomes will be played over two days, Saturday 15th and Sunday, 16th October. The competition will be run as a Scotch Foursomes, and players can pick their own partner. Reentry is permitted with a new partner. Check notice on board for full details. CLUB FOURBALL SPONSORED BY QUINLAN BUTCHERS The final was played on Saturday last in ideal weather conditions. As expected it turned out to be a close encounter with never more than 2 holes seperating the sides. With Bertie and Denis one up playing the 18th, Richard Ronayne made par scores it is giving players plenty of time. Players can enter a number of times during a week and can have these scores counting so it will be possible to build up a few scores in case of bad weather. Any player interested in playing in the league should let their respective captains know or contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk. There will be another meeting in September to decide on teams and the numbers involved in each team. MICHAEL WHITE FOURSOMES Kieran Cullinan & Frank Waters will play Micheal White & Des O’Brien. Game to be played by 25th September. Willie Barron Fourball Final: Declan Kiely & David Mulvihill v Brian O’Connor & Bob O’Brien Ties to be completed by 25th Sept. Gold Coast Cup: Dean Golds will play Austin Kiely in the final. Open 3 Man Team Event: The final of this event is fixed for Sunday 25th September. Players can qualify up to Sunday 18th September. FIXTURES Tuesday, 13th Sept: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Friday, 16th Sept: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 17th Sept: Saturday Half-Sub Qualifier, Open singles. Sunday, 19th Sept: Open 18 Holes Stableford sponsored by Pinewood Laboratories. Tuesday, 20th Sept: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

RESULTS Tuesday, 6th September: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 39, Ladies 37 pts. 1st: Francis O’Connor (19) 44 pts. 2nd: Frank Waters (17) 38 pts. 1st Lady: Ann Delahunty (22) 38 pts Slievenamon. 2nd Lady: Mary Kenrick (18) 35 pts Slievenamon.

to send the tie to the 19th. Once again Denis displayed his putting skills and sank an 8 footer to win the match. Well done to Bertie Hallahan and Denis Conway and to the galant runners up Richard Ronayne and Pat Power. SOUTH EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE This year’s Alliance will commence on 2nd October and members are invited to put their names on the entry sheet posted in the clubhouse. The ideal situation would be for three people to travel and play together. The competition is singles. The following is the fixture list for 2016. October 2nd Waterford, October 16th Callan, October 23rd Dungarvan, November 13th Kilkenny and November 20th West Waterford. For enquiries contact Phil Kinsella at West Waterford GC. RACE NIGHT Preparations are going well for the Race Night which will be held in West Waterford Golf Club on Saturday, 22nd October. There will be 10 races on the night with tote tickets and tote double available. The sale of horses, trainers and jockeys is going exceptionally well. There are still some available and you can get more details from the club office and the bar. All support and sponsorship is very much appreciated and

West Waterford Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by The Interlude. From left: Eithne Ashby (3rd); Margaret O'Sullivan (2nd); Jean O'Donovan, winner and Jean Conway, Lady Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

all proceeds will go to course maintenance and improvements. So mark it in your diaries and come along on October 22nd for what promises to be a great night of fun. LADIES NOTES RESULTS Bernie Twomey Memorial Competition – 1st Jean Conway (20) 36 points; 2nd Eleanor Murnaghan (20) 35 points; Gross: Eithne Ashby (18) 33 points; 3rd Reena McDonnell (35) 34 points. Cat. A (0-23) Joan Sheehan (20) 31 points. Cat. B (24-29) Shauna Wall (28) 33 points. Cat. C (30-36) Ciara Donnelly (32) 27 points.

CSS 73 – 36 Stableford Points. 18 hole Stroke kindly sponsored by Round Tower Hotel – 1st Nora Flynn (32) 68 nett; 2nd Marie T. Curran (26) 72 nett; 3rd Mary Fahy (29) 76 nett. FIXTURES 9 hole September kindly sponsored by Angela Cummins. 12th - 18th Open Week. MNA EILE FINAL – 18th SEPTEMBER The grand final of the 2016 Mna Eile will be held in West Waterford on Sunday, 18th September. Tee times can be booked by all qualifiers by

contacting the office at 058 43216. Tee times from 12.42. We look forward to welcoming all the qualifiers back to West Waterford and wish everyone the best of luck in the final. Presentation of all Mna Eile prizes follow the competition. Outstanding prizes given Sunday 7.30 after Mna Eile prizes given. All prize winners are asked to make every effort to attend. CLUB JUMPERS Anyone who has ordered Club Jumpers, please contact Mary Herlihy to organise collecting them.

Gold Coast Golf Club Vice-President’s Prize. From left: Brian Fahey, President; Michael Lenihan (Gross); Michael Wall (winner); John Queally, Vice- President; Colin McArthur (2nd) and Rafael Alvarez, Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Thursday, 8th September: Munster Seniors, CSS 37 pts. Cat 0-15: 1st: Gerard Gleeson (15) 37 pts Macroom Golf Club. 2nd: Sean Murphy (12) 33 Pts Ballykisteen. Cat 16 – 20: 1st: Brian Kelleher (20) 34 pts Rafeen Creek. 2nd: Brendan O’Meara (18) 23 pts Doneraile. Cat 21+: 1st: Danny Sweeney (21) 38 pts Kenmare. 2nd: Paddy Leonard (26) 33 pts Mitchelstown. Saturday, 10th September: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Micheal White (3) 40 pts. Gross: Brian O’Connor (9) 30 pts. Sunday, 11th September: Monthly Medal, CSS 74. 1st: Conor Clancy (10) 72. 2nd: Derek Power (4) 73. Gross: Tom White (7) 81.

LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. 9 Hole Ongoing for Beginners. 18 Hole 2card Competition sponsored by Cliff House Hotel. Sun., 18th 18 Hole Competition sponsored by

Kilmeaden Tractors. Thur., 22nd Sept. Coastal Alliance – Dunmore East GC. Sun., 25th Sept. 18 Hole Dalton Jewellers. Sun., 2nd Oct. 18 Hole S/F sponsored by Walter Connors. Mon., 10th Oct. 13 Hole Winter League Rd 1. Moorings Bar and Restaurant Winter League: Our 13 hole winter League kindly sponsored by the Moorings Bar and Restaurant begins on Mon., 10th Oct, draw sheet and rules of the competition are posted in kiosk. This year it has been decided to reduce the numbers on each team to five and two weeks to play each round with re-entry and best score to count. There will be individual prizes for each round as well as points for your team, so in the interest of team spirit commitment is of the utmost importance, if you feel you can commit and want to be part of a team, please add

your name to list!! Presentation of Prizes: Presentation of all outstanding prizes takes place on Friday, 16th September at 7.30 pm sharp. Sheila Norris Matchplay: The singles matchplay is now down to the wire as the last remaining matches will be played this week leading us to the semi final stages, the remaining players are all strong contenders and the final will be electric. Watch this space!! Our grateful thanks to our very generous sponsor Sheila Norris who continues to support this competition. Ruth Hannigan v winner of Anne McGrath v Eilo Fitzgerald Rosie Murphy v Teresa Queally Club Foursomes Draw: This event is now nearing the final stages with Mary and Julie awaiting the outcome of the semi-final match between Helena and Anne v Ger and

Serena, a hotly contested final awaits us!! Mary Kiely & Julie Lawlor v Helena Fitzgerald & Anne McGrath South East Coastal Alliance: The Coastal Alliance is a wonderful opportunity for golfers of all levels to play other courses in the area for a nominal green fee of €10 per round and initial registration fee of €15. Our region covers the three local courses plus Faithlegg, Dunmore East and Tramore over a six month period, starting with Dunmore East on Thursday, 22nd September, tee times – 9.30 – 11.30 a.m. The fixture list for 2016/17 is posted in kiosk and we here in the Gold Coast are Captains this year and looking for good turnout for each event. If you would like to play please add your name to sheet in kiosk as numbers and registration fees are needed for initial game of the season.

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Saturday, 7th September, 1996. U-21 FOOTBALL WESTERN FINAL

Shamrocks take their first title Shamrocks 1-8; Nire 0-8. THE Nire, who have won this Divisional championship for the past two years, failed in their bid for three in-a-row when they came up against a strong Shamrocks selection at Fraher Field on Thursday evening last. The standard was quite good and with some improvement Shamrocks can fancy their chances against Tramore in the County Final at an Eastern venue later in the month. Shamrocks began well, but poor shooting coast them several early scores and it wasn’t until the fifth minute that Stephen Curley’s high lobbing kick went over to open the scoring. Connie Power equalised in the 14th minute and after a splendidly contested half,

the champions, Nire, led by 0-5 to 0-3 at halfa etime. A Stuart Barry goal from close range in the 42nd minute brought Shamrocks level and from here on it was nip and tuck all the way. William Murphy gave Shamrocks the lead in the 44th minute and the Knockanore side were never caught after this and ran out deserving winners on the above scoreline. Board Chairman Paddy Walsh presented the cup to team captain Tommy Hickey amid great excitement after the game. Shamrocks Scorers: S. Barry 1-0, S. Curley 0-3, J. P. Gray 0-3, W. Murphy and S. Murphy 0-1 each. Nire Scorers: C. Power 0-3, B. Power 03, P. Prendergast and C. Ryan 0-1 each. Shamrocks: P. Morrisson; T. Sweeney, K. Murphy, T. Hickey; J. Donovan, Jason Barry, M. Ryan; O. Mahony, J. Murray; S. Curley, Stuart Barry, J. Murphy; S. Tobin, J. P. Gray, W. Murphy. Sub: R. Henley for S. Tobin. Nire: M. Doocey; J. J. Wall, J. Morgan, T. Power; C. Ryan, T. Flynn, J. Moore; B. Power D. Ryan; C. Power, M. Connolly, P. Prendergast; A. Kearney, A. Power, B. Wall. Referee: R. Casey (Colligan Emmetts).

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Teams of Twenty Years Ago COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL Championship: County Senior football championship quarter-final. Venue: Fraher Field. Date: Saturday, 31st August, 1996. Opposition: Kilrossanty. Half-time score: Stradbally 0-3; KIlrossanty 1-4. Full-time score: Stradbally 2-7; Kilrossanty 1-10. Referee: Thomas Maher. Stradbally team: S. Keane; E. Clancy, C. Constello, M. Curran; M. O’Brien, L. Walsh, T. Walsh; M. McGuinness, E. O’Brien; S. Cunningham, G. Walsh, N. Curran; L. O’Brien, E. Phelan, T. Curran. Subs: P. Kiely for E. Clancy; N. Cusack for T. Curran; T. Costello for L. O’Brien. Stradbally Scorers: E. O’Brien 1-3, L. O’Brien 1-1, N. Curran 0-2, S. Cunningham 0-1.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 22 Forecasts. 16 Correct. 6 Incorrect. Success Rate: 72.8%. This Week’s Forecasts: SHC: De La Salle v (Ballyduff Upper), Fourmilewater v (Cappoquin), Passage v (Portlaw), Ballygunner v (Dungarvan), Abbyside v (Mt. Sion), Tallow v (Roanmore). West IHC: Stradbally v (Shamrocks), Ardmore v (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg), Lismore v (Modeligo). West J’A’ HQF: Abbeyside v (Dungarvan), Colligan v (Geraldines). West J’B’ QF: Abbeyside v (Glen Rovers), Brickeys v (Shamrocks). To Date: 407 Forecasts. 274 Correct. 133 Incorrect. Sucess Rate: 67.3%.

Clonea ………………2-14; Portlaw /Ballyduff …1-15. THIS was the most important minor fixture in Division 1 of the county minor hurling championship last Sunday morning as a draw or a win would qualify Portlaw / Ballyduff for the semi- finals and the home team Clonea required a win to reach the last four. The largest attendance we have seen at a minor match this year gathered at the well lined and prepared Clonea club grounds for this game and outside of anyone’s control the strong mostly crossfield wind was an extra factor that both sets of players had to deal with. The home team had the use of the elements in the first half but their half-time lead of 1-7 to 1-4 didn’t seem adequate to stave off the expected second half Portlaw/Ballyduff comeback. There were some fine players on view on both sides and it was obvious throughout that this encounter would go down to the wire and indeed it did. Billy Power opened the scoring for the winners from a free in the second minute and Ross Coffey O’Shea replied with a contender for score of the match shortly afterwards. Clonea were back in front with Ciaran Power supplying the sliotar for a Stephen Curry white flag and lively corner forward James Power followed suit with ten minutes on the clock. Portlaw/ Ballyduff received a 12th minute boost when Kevin Cheasty placed Colm Dempsey for the first goal of the game, 1-1 to 0-3 but within three minutes Clonea had a goal of their own when Conor Mulligan’s free was caught by James Power and he finished well to the back of the net to regain the lead for his side. Portlaw/Ballyduff levelled again via a Jamie Murphy pointed free and a Dylan Fitzgerald point from a pass by Jordan Sullivan before Clonea stamped their control on the rest of the half with

Referee Noel Kelly (Erin’s Own) pictured with team captains Ross Coffey-O’Shea (Portlaw/ Ballyduff) on left and Conor Dalton (Clonea) on right. three unanswered scores by the accurate Billy Power from placed balls and a fourth score also by the same player after Colm Demsey struck over a contender for score of the match for the visitors, 1-7 to 1-4. The second half was a much livelier affair than the first and it was level on six different occasions compared to twice in the first half. A quick Portlaw / Ballyduff goal on the restart gave their now wind assisted side the initiative and one felt that Clonea would have to improve considerably if they were going to come out of this one with qualification secured. Craig Fraher began to find his range from play when he moved out from full forward and he gave the visitors the lead in the 35th minute before Billy Power replied similarly from play. The see saw nature of the game began in earnest at this stage and following a superb score from a distance by Dylan Reade for Portlaw/Ballyduff, Clonea struck for a second green flag when Ciaran Power supplied the finish for Stephen Curry who had earlier started the move from midfield. It was level terms for the fifth time when Craig Fraher lofted over two brilliant scores from play at the end of the third quarter, 2-8 to 2-8 before Billy Power’s accuracy from

frees again gave the winners the lead. Credit the losers though, they pointed three times unanswered via Fraher again, Jamie Murphy and Colm Dempsey, 2-11 to 2-9 and with ten minutes left to play it looked as if the visitors would be heading for the semi-finals. However, Clonea’s key players led their team’s challenge in a final ten minutes that they won by 0-5 to 0-1 and so deserved to advance to play De La Salle. Ciaran Power and Conor Power levelled the game in the 53rd minute and it was two fine points by the quiet enough Aaron Gleeson up to this that gave Clonea the spur to enter the winners’ enclosure after both Jamie Murphy and Billy Power had missed shots from a free and from play respectively in the 54th minute and Craig Fraher had scored his fifth second half point after moving out from his full forward berth, 2-13 to 2-12. The match ended in a welter of excitement with wides on both sides before Billy Power’s eighth score gave Clonea a 0-2 match winning lead. Tempers became frayed just before the final whistle with Sam Corbett Barry (Clonea) and Craig Fraher (Portlaw / Ballyduff) being issued with straight red

cards by referee Noel Kelly. Clonea’s Top Three: Billy Power, Martin Power, Conor Dalton. Portlaw/ Ballyduff’s Top Three: Colm Dempsey, Craig Fraher, Dylan Reade. Observer’s Man of the Match: Billy Power. Number of Scorers: Clonea 6. Portlaw/Ballyduff 6. Scores From Play: Clonea 27. Portlaw/Ballyduff 2-10 Frees For: Clonea 15. Portlaw/ Ballyduff 9. Wides: Clonea 5. Portlaw/ Ballyduff 7. Score of the Match: Colm Dempsey’s 59th minute point from play for Portlaw’ Ballyduff. Scorers – Clonea: Billy Power 0-8 (7f), Stephen Curry and James Power 1-1 each, Aaron Gleeson 0-2, Ciaran Power and Conor Power 0-1 each. Portlaw/Ballyduff: Colm Dempsey 1-2, Craig Fraher 0-5, Ross Coffey O’Shea 1-1, Jamie Murphy 0-2 f. Dylan Fitzgerald and Dylan Reade 0-1 each. Clonea: Aaron Gleeson; Sam Corbett Barry, Martin Power, Adam Kelly; Adam Nugent, Conor Dalton, Conor Mulligan; Stephen Curry, Liam Connolly; Aaron Gleeson, Donnacha Hassett, Billy Power; Conor Power, Ciaran Power, James Power. Portlaw/Ballyduff: Luke Power; Colin O’Brien, Peter Boylan, Eoin Walsh; Jack Behan, Dylan Reade, Jack Harrington; Jamie Murphy, Ronan Dunphy; Ross Coffey O’Shea, Jordan Sullivan, Kevin Cheasty; Dylan Fitzgerald, Craig Fraher, Colm Dempsey. Subs: Dylan Dee, Colm O’Donnell. Referee: Noel Kelly (Erin’s Own).

Tom Cronin (Chairman Western Bord na nÓg) presenting the trophy for the Western U-15 Division 2 hurling Championship to St. Carthage's captain Oisín O'Gorman after his team’s win over An Ghaeltacht in the Final, sponsored by: Bob Troy Garden & Forest Machinery at Fraher Field. [Rory Wyley]

The St. Carthage's team after their win over An Ghaeltacht in the U-15 Division 2 Western hurling Championship Final.

[Rory Wyley]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Ballinacourty claims quarter-final place JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP B Ballinacourty ………. 2-13; Nire ……………………0-11. BALLINACOURTY will be happy on a few fronts following this fourth round senior football championship game which was played at the Fraher Field last Friday evening. A win over the ‘aul enemy’ is always welcome as is a place in the latter stages of the championship while the fitness and form of veteran player Gary Hurney must certainly be a boost for the local side heading in to future games. ‘Courty well deserved their win here with the goals by Hurney and a player half his age exactly Neil Montgomery proving to be the difference on the night. The winners won’t be getting carried away though as they know well that the Nire were missing key players such as Liam Lawlor, Conor Gleeson, Brian Wall, Tommy Wall, Martin Walsh and Shane Ryan. Courty themselves were short the influential Mark Ferncombe, Conor Prunty and Eoin Bergin so overall one cannot read too much into this game ahead of the rest of the championship. Playing with the wind in the first half, Nire dominated the first quarter resulting in points

by an in form Shane Walsh, 0-3 (2f) and a brace by Darren Guiry, 0-2 (1f) with just a solitary response by Patrick Hurney from play for the winners. The game took a definite turn in the 18th minute when Michael O’Halloran broke down a high ball to Gary Hurney in front of the posts and no better man to finish to the net than the former county player. This score was a huge boost to his team and points followed after some dominating play via Richie Foley, John Hurney and Patrick Hurney, 0-2 (1f) interrupted only by a Dylan Guiry score as ‘Courty took a minimal command on the scoreboard at 1-4 to 0-6. A Patrick Hurney pointed free made it a two point game in the 28th minute but Shane Walsh and Jamie Barron boosted Nire’s flagging hopes when they pointed just before the break to leave the teams where they started a half hour previously- level at 1-5 to 0-8. Both teams kicked six first half wides. Ballinacourty won the second half by 1-8 to 0-3 and therein tells the story of the second half. The key score was, of course, Neil Montgomery’s goal in the 38th minute when he was quickest to react to a Shane Briggs’ point attempt coming

Hurney again all drew applause from the large ‘Courty attendance as a lead of 2-12 to 0-10 was established by the 53rd minute. There was an emptying of the respective benches at this stage and the only score in the remaining seven minutes was a 60th minute point by Michael O’Halloran followed by a great save by Stephen Enright from a Dylan Guiry goal scoring effort. Nire kicked a dozen wides compared to half that total for the winners overall in the game.

Ballinacourty's Michael O'Halloran with the ball against Nire's Craig Guiry during the Co. Senior Football match in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] back off the upright in the town end goal. Before this Gary Hurney and Richie Foley opened the second half scoring with Ciaran Looney replying for Nire while Shane Walsh’s 36th minute free

levelled proceedings for the third time at 1-7 to 0-10. However, Nire scored only once after the 36th minute and that was when defender James McGrath came forward in the 55th minute to do

so. It was a different scenario for the winners as Richie Foley with a contender for score of the match, Gary Hurney, Shane O’Donovan, Patrick Hurney (f), Michael O’Halloran and Patrick

Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Gary Hurney, Brian Looby, Richie Foley. Nire’s Top Three: Shane Walsh, Darren Guiry, Dylan Guiry. Observer’s Man of the Match: Gary Hurney. Number of Scorers: Ballinacourty 6. Nire 5. Scores from Play: Ballinacourty 2-10. Nire 0-6. Frees For: Ballinacourty 11. Nire 17. Wides: Ballinacourty 6. Nire 12. Score of the Match: Richie Foley’s 45th minute point from play for Ballinacourty. SCORERS – Ballinacourty: Patrick Hurney

0-5 (2f), Gary Hurney 1-2 (1f), Neil Montgomery 1-0, Richie Foley 03, Michael O’Halloran 0-2, John Hurney 0-1. Nire: Shane Walsh 0-5 (4f), Dylan Guiry 0-3 (1f), Jamie Barron, Ciaran Looney and James McGrath 0-1 each. Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright; Conor McCarthy, Brian Looby, David Collins; John Elsted, Shane Briggs, John Hurney; Sean O’Hare, James O’Mahony; Richie Foley, Patrick Hurney, Neil Montgomery; Shane O’Donovan, Gary Hurney, Michael O’Halloran. Subs: Michael Maher for Neil Montgomery (51), Mark Fives for John Hurney (53), Evan Collins for Richie Foley (57), Patrick Lynch for Brian Looby(60). Nire: Stephen Ryan; Jake Mulcahy, James McGrath, Thomas O’Gorman; Seamus Lawlor, Maurice O’Gorman, Tommy Cooney; Shane Walsh, Ciaran Looney; Dylan Guiry, Craig Guiry, Jamie Barron; Keith Guiry, Darren Guiry, Kenny Brazil. Subs: Diarmuid Murphy for Kenny Brazil (52), Justin Walsh for Tommy Cooney (52), Conal Mulcahy for James McGrath (56). Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill). REMAINING GAMES Ballinacourty - vs - Gaultier Ardmore - vs - An Rinn Nire - vs - St Saviour's

LEAGUE TABLE JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP B p w d l for against diff pts The Nire 4 3 0 1 82 52 30 6 An Rinn 4 2 1 1 69 53 16 5 Ballinacourty 4 2 1 1 64 48 16 5 Deuglán Naofa 4 2 0 2 55 73 -18 4 St Saviour's 4 1 0 3 49 68 -19 2 Gaultier 4 1 0 3 48 73 -25 2

JJ KAVANAGH & SONS COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP A

Robert Aherne’s goal seals Stradbally’s fourth win Stradbally ……………1-11; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg . 0-11. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBG are one of the few teams outside the top three that usually give Stradbally a game of it and this was the case again at a sparsely attended Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. Maybe the Reds had more in the tank or not but with ten minutes left to play the teams were level at 0-9 each before Robert Aherne’s 55th minute goal set up by his brother Shane settled this tie and pushed the champions up to the top of the Group A table. There was little at stake in this encounter with both teams already destined for the knockout stages but one of the few highlights was yet again the influence of former county player Shane Aherne on a game for his team and basically he is unmarkable as was the case again here last Sunday. First out to every ball and accurate in front of the

posts, Aherne is central to Stradbally’s defence of their title which will be up for renewal in the coming weeks. Others to catch the eye for the Reds included Eoin O’Brien and Tommy Connors while the club’s junior team lost the services of Christopher Casey who was drafted into goal in the 37th minute for the injured Eoin Cunningham. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg performed well enough here without ever leading apart from the first score of the match via Brian O’Halloran who had a fine outing as did others such as Shane Russell, Tadhg De Burca and Declan Allen. O’Halloran opened the scoring in the 3rd minute but Stradbally were quick to assume control with a quartet of unanswered points by Jack Mullaney, Shane Aherne and a brace from Eoin O’Brien all by the tenth minute of the

action. The two O’Hallorans, Brian and Edmond assisted by Declan Allen on both occasions replied by the 12th minute but Clashmore / Kinsalebeg didn’t score again for the rest of the first moiety and indeed until the 13th minute of the second half. The game wasn’t a classic as there was only three scores in the final thirteen minutes of the first half all coming from Stradbally boots through Shane Aherne, Robert Aherne and Tommy Connors which gave the winners a 0-7 to 0-3 interval advantage. The Reds kicked nine first half wides compared to just one by their opponents. Stradbally didn’t push on after half time and we had to wait for another nine minutes before Eoin O’Brien reopened the scoring with third point from play. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were

given the opportunity to come into the game and they kicked three unanswered points in a four minute period by Brian O’Halloran (f), Edmond O’Halloran and Tadhg De Burca to reduce their deficit to 0-2 with one quarter of the match left to play, 0-8 to 0-6. They also had an opportunity of a goal from a quick free by Paddy Prendergast but Fintan Breathnach’s effort was well smothered by Christopher in front of the country end goal. Shane Aherne steadied Stradbally with a 47th minute point but Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg came back at them again with three further scores by sub Fintan Breathnach, Tadhg De Burca and a contender for score of the match by Brian O’Halloran to draw level at 09 each and 51 minutes played. Robert Aherne replied immediately to regain the initiative for the winners

while Kieran Connery received a black card for fouling Michael Walsh three minutes later. The defining score arrived in the 55th minute when Shane Aherne placed brother Robert for the winning goal in the town end after which there was two further scores each from placed balls by Brian O’Halloran and Shane Aherne. Stradbally’s Top Three: Shane Aherne, Robert Aherne, Tony Grey. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s Top Three: Brian O’Halloran, Tadhg De Burca, Shane Russell. Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane Aherne. Number of Scorers: Stradbally 5. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 4. Scores from Play: Stradbally 1-10. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-8. Frees For: Stradbally 8. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 14. Wides: Stradbally 13. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2. Score of the Match: Brian O’Halloran’s 51st minute point

from play for Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg. Scorers – Stradbally: Robert Aherne 1-2, Shane Aherne 0-4 (1f), Eoin O’Brien 0-3, Jack Mullaney and Tommy Connors 0-1 each. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Brian O’Halloran 0-5 (2f), Edmond O’Halloran and Tadhg De Burca 0-2 each, Fintan Breathnach 0-1. Stradbally: Eoin Cunningham; Cathal Cusack, Kevin Lawlor, Luke Casey; Tommy Connors, Shane Lannon, Tony Grey; Michael Walsh, Paddy Kiely; Daniel Weldon, Robert Aherne, Jack Mullaney; Paul Tobin, Shane Aherne, Eoin O’Brien. Sub: Christopher Casey for Eoin Cunningham (inj, 37).

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Darragh Curran; Shane Russell, Ciaran Bourke, Kieran Connery; Tadhg De Burca, Sean Bourke, Sean O’Connor; Jason Seward, Declan Allen; Edmond O’Halloran, Brian O’Halloran, Aidan Trihy; Paul O’Connor, Sean Fleming, Paddy Prendergast. Subs: Fintan Breathnach for Paul O’Connor (42), Phil Dee for Sean O’Connor (44), Gavin Dower for Paddy Prendergast (51), Mark Nugent for Kieran Connery (55, b/c). Referee: John Condon (An Rinn). REMAINING GAMES IN GROUP A Clashmore/Kinsalbeg v Rathgormack Kilrossanty v Ballinameela Stradbally v Brickeys

JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP A p w d l for against diff pts. Stradbally 4 4 0 0 51 38 13 8 Kilrossanty 4 3 0 1 61 47 14 6 Clashmore 4 2 0 2 50 44 6 4 Rathgormack 4 2 0 2 44 38 6 4 Ballinameela 4 1 0 3 38 63 -25 2 Brickey Rangers 4 0 0 4 42 56 -14 0

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE/SARGENT CUP FINAL

Late scores seals second successive Sargent Cup title for Passage Passage ....................... 2-14; Dungarvan ................... 0-16. A 61st minute goal by substitute Callum O’Neill followed by a point from play by Killian Fitzgerald saw Passage retain the Sargent Cup that they won for the first time last year against Ballygunner and so this year denied Dungarvan a first ever title in their first appearance at this level. This is one game that the local side left behind them as they led in the 48th minute by 0-15 to 0-10 but their old failings of not scoring goals at one end and conceding soft ones at the other came back to haunt them in yet another important fixture. Credit the winners, though, they availed of the three minute stop in the game when Dungarvan’s Ryan Donnolly was injured to regroup and when play restarted, after playing second fiddle up to this point, it was the holders who were the better side for the rest of the match and who gained the cup winning scores. Both teams were short some players for this match with the injured Thomas Connors, Donal Power and Conor Carey in absentia for the winners and All Ireland under 21 final tied Patrick Curran, Darragh Lyons and

Gavin Power as well as Kenny Moore and Cathal Curran ‘as lathair’ for the Blues. Passage started the better side and they led by 0-4 to 0-0 inside nine minutes thanks to scores by Killian Fitzgerald 0-3 (2f) and wing back Adam Roche. It was the 13th minute before the Blues opened their account via a Cormac Curran pointed free but it heralded a period of dominance by the local side culminating in four further unanswered points via Ryan Donnolly, Liam Ryan and Curran (2f) again to take the lead in the 22nd minute at 05 to 0-4. The teams were level on two further occasions in the first half with Killian Fitzgerald and Cormac Curran again the key men while Dungarvan edged in front by half-time on a score of 0-8 to 0-6 courtesy of two further points by the losers’ sharp shooter. Aaron Donnolly replaced John Curran in the Dungarvan defence in a second half that they proceeded to dominate very quickly. Their work rate, hooking and blocking was out of the top drawer and scores soon followed to leave them 0-6 ahead with just eight minutes played.

Paddy Joe Ryan Chairman Waterford Co. GAA Board presents the Sargent Cup to Passage's Captain, Owen Connors. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Midfielder Eoin Healy, Cormac Curran, 0-3 (2f) and Liam Ryan all pointed with just a single reply by Killian Fitzgerald for Passage, 0-13 to 0-8 before Sean Hogan and Cormac Curran traded points at the end of the third quarter. It was during this period of dominance that Dungarvan required a goal to put them completely in the driving seat and the failure to

do so came back to haunt them later on. Passage used their bench very well here and their substitutes contributed handsomely to their final quarter revival. Patrick Flynn was just on the field when, unmarked, he pointed from a quick free by Killian Fitzgerald, Richard Hurley followed with a contender for score of the match

and a Cormac Curran pointed free restored Dungarvan’s 0-5 lead at 0-15 to 0-10 in the 48th minute. The mid-half break in play due to Ryan Donnolly’s injury which forced his exit from the action proved to be of more benefit to Passage who played much better for the remainder of the match. Liam Flynn pointed in the 52nd minute and when a long

delivery by Killian Fitzgerald went all the way into the Dungarvan net two minutes later, the momentum swung most definitely in favour of the winners, 0-15 to 1-11. Untypically Eoin Kelly missed three chances of raising white flags, bread and butter ones by his standards but a second score by substitute Patrick Flynn in the 56th minute levelled the final for the first time since the 27th m i n u t e . Kelly made amends with the lead point but Jamie Nagle from the puckout again established parity with a contender for score of the match in the 58th minute, 0-16 to 1-13. However, there was to be no denying Passage at this stage. Another of their substitutes Callum O’Neill availed of a failure in the Dungarvan defence to clear the ball and he raised his side’s second green flag from close range which turned out to be the winning score. Killian Fitzgerald added the assurance point in the 63rd minute as Passage took the honours and their second Sargent Cup title. Passage’s Top Three: Killian Fitzgerald, Noel Connors, Sean Hogan. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Cormac Curran, Michael Kiely,

Liam Ryan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Killian Fitzgerald. Number of Scorers: Passage: 7. Dungarvan: 5. Scores from Play: Passage: 2-10 Dungarvan: 0-8. Frees For: Passage: 12. Dungarvan: 14. Wides: Passage: 7. Dungarvan : 13. Score of the Match: Richard Hurley’s 46th minute point for Passage. SCORERS: Passage: Killian Fitzgerald 1-8 (0-4f), Callum O’Neill 1-0, Patrick Flynn 0-2, Adam Roche, Sean Hogan, Richard Hurley and Eoin Kelly 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Cormac Curran 0-10 (0-8f), Ryan Donnolly and Liam Ryan 0-2 each, Eoin Healy and Jamie Nagle 0-1 each. Passage: Eddie Lynch; Darragh Lynch, Jason Flood, Gary Cullinane; Adam Roche, Stephen Mason, Mitchel Baldwin; Noel Connors, Pa Walsh; Liam Flynn, Sean Hogan, Killian Fitzgerald; Richard Hurley, Eoin Kelly, Owen Connors. Subs: Patrick Flynn for Stephen Mason (44), Callum O’Neill for Richard Hurley (54). Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; Luke Egan, Michael Kiely, Joe Allen; John Curran, Kieran Power, Eoin Healy; Gavin Crotty, Conor Sheridan; Jamie Nagle, Colm Curran, Liam Ryan; Sean Ryan, Cormac Curran, Ryan Donnolly. Subs: Aaron Donnolly for John Curran (ht), John Curran for Ryan Donnolly (inj, 48). Referee: Noel Kelly (Erins Own).

JJ Kavanagh and Sons Division 3 County Minor Hurling Championship

Cappoquin snatch a draw at the Sportsfield Cappoquin …………2-10; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-13. HOSTS Cappoquin snatched a late draw in their final game in Division 3, Group B of the county minor hurling championship with Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg at the Sportsfield last Thursday evening. Cappoquin and St Mollerans are both through to semifinals since they topped the groups, Clashmore will play Tramore in one quarter-final and St. Marys play St Oliver's in other quarter-final. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were a class apart in the first ten minutes at the end of which they led by 0-5 to 0-0 thanks to fine scores by Paddy Prendergast, man of the Match Adam O’Sullvan 0-2 (1f), Sam Fitzgerald and Kyle Roche. Cappoquin received a badly needed boost when a Luke O’Rourke free went all the way into the country end goal, 0-5 to 1-0 but Clashmore / Kinsalebeg replied immediately with a further brace of points via Sam Fitzgerald and Luke Seward. Every scoring attempt by the visitors up to the end of the first quarter dissected the posts and after their first wide Cappoquin’s Luke O’Rourke

fired over a contender for score of the match from a placed ball. A number of players on both sides were over zealous with the hurley at times and Rory Heffernan and Luke Seward received yellow cards in the 17th and in the 21st minute respectively with the latter’s turning to red six minutes later. Jack Coffey and Kyle Roche saw yellow also earlier in the half. Before the ‘red’, Adam O’Sullivan (f), Kyle Roche and Paddy Prendergast stretched Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg’s advantage to 0-10 to 1-1 with three white flags between them and after the ‘red’ and just before the short whistle, Gavin Fives and Tommy McCarthy responded similarly to keep their team someway in touch for the second half, 0-10 to 1-3. However, despite their numerical disadvantage, it was the visitors who, like in the first half, started the better. Adam O’Sullivan (0-2f) and Paddy Prendergast rifled over points and as Noel Landers scoreboard read 0-13 to 1-3, there seemed little way back for the cornerstone boys. Cappoquin kept an extra man in defence despite their

numerical advantage, it worked in that it confined their opposition to one further score, albeit a major one, but it took a long time to break down the Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg challenge on the scoreboard with the extra man not employed up front. But this, to their eternal credit, they tantalisingly achieved for their large support starting with a contender for score of the match by Darragh O’Rourke, 0-13 to 1-4. Luke O’Rourke followed with a further contender and the score that really ignited Cappoquin’s hopes of restoring parity came in the 44th minute when Nathan O’Mahony swept upfield and finished with his team’s second goal. A pointed ‘65’ by Tommy McCarthy brought the sides on level terms for the very first time and 51 minutes on the clock. Another first arrived for the home team two minutes later when a terrific pick-up by Tiernan Cullinane was delivered to Darragh O’Rourke and the resulting white flag gave Cappoquin the lead at 2-8 to 0-13. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg weren’t going down easily though and in the 54th minute a through ball by Adam

O’Sullivan was latched onto by Paddy Prendergast with Cappoquin defenders around him and he finished very well for his side’s only goal of the hour and at a very opportune time, 1-13 to 2-8 Credit, Cappoquin in the increasing dusk and rain at the sportsfield, they drove forward once more and a pointed ‘65’ by Darragh O’Rourke and a 59th point from play by Tommy McCarthy ensured a share of the spoils for the home side in a very exciting finish to yet

another entertaining minor hurling championship game this year. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s Top Three: Adam O’Sullivan, Paddy Prendergast, Kyle Roche. Cappoquin’s Top Three: Luke O’Rourke, Tommy McCarthy, Darragh O’Rourke. Observer’s Man of the Match: Adam O’Sullivan. Number of Scorers: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 5. Cappoquin 5. Scores From Play: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-9. Cappoquin 1-6. Frees For: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 9. Cappoquin 15.

Wides: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 8. Cappoquin 10. Score of the Match: Luke O’Rourke’s 43rd minute point for Cappoquin. Scorers – Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg: Paddy Prendergast 1-3, Adam O’Sullivan 0-5 (4f), Sam Fitzgerald and Kyle Roche 0-2 each, Luke Seward 0-1. Cappoquin: Luke O’Rourke 1-3 (1-2f), Tommy McCarthy and Darragh O’Rourke 0-3 (1’65’) each, Nathan O’Mahony 1-0, Gavin Fives 0-1. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Simon Lombard, Ryan Thomas, Danny O’Mahony, Jack Ryan, Brian Lynch, Cian Ryan. Sam

Fitzgerald, Cian Ryan, Luke Seward, Ian Burke, Adam O’Sulivan, Paddy Prendergast, Eoin O’Halloran. Subs: Jack Foley, Niall Kennefick, Jim Scanlon. Cappoquin: Graham Lyons, Jordan Kearney, Cian Murphy, Tommy McCarthy, Nathan O’Mahony, Matthew Noonan, Gavin Fives, Keith O’Sullivan, Jack Coffey, Darragh O’Rourke, Evan Murray, Luke O’Rourke, Rory Heffernan. Subs: Tiernan Cullinane, Tadhg Lyons, Tom Troy, Micheal Bray, Ciaran Power. Referee: Paddy Smyth (Shamrocks).

Pictured above is the Cappoquin team who drew with Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in the minor hurling championship last Thursday.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

JJ KAVANAGH COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Abbeyside easy winners of Kieran Lennon Memorial Cup Abbeyside ………….. 5-21; Dungarvan …………… 1-5. PLAYED in the Burgery Grounds last Wednesday evening, Abbeyside proved way too strong for a Dungarvan fifteen that has failed to fire in this year’s County minor hurling championship. Both teams were at the bottom end of Division 1 ahead of this local derby and the home win gave the Villagers a slight but unrealised mathematical chance of qualifying for the knockout stages. A large attendance gathered for this game which doubled up as the annual Kieran Lennon Cup staged in memory of the club’s former player and staunch clubman who gave many years serving the Abbeyside club. Kieran, no doubt, would have been happy with the result of this game but overall it shows the present poor state of the game at minor level in both clubs, who are nearer to the bottom than to the top standard in this grade in the county. The game was over as a contest well before half-time which finished with the Villagers leading by 4-8 to 0-1. Abbeyside’s first two goals had a definite ‘square

Frees For: Abbeyside 8. Dungarvan 14. Wides: Abbeyside 5. Dungarvan 7. Score of the Match: Tom Looby’s 40th minute point from play for Abbeyside. SCORERS – Abbeyside: James O’Riordan 3-1, Bearach Moore 2-7 (2-4f), Tom Looby 0-5, Darragh McGrath 0-2, Mark Twomey, James Beresford, Sean Whelan Barrett, Aaron Beresford, Shane Ahearne and Shane Kiely 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Mick Devine 1-0, Brendan Cullinane 0-2 (1f), Dylan Murphy, Kealan Daly, and Sean Crotty 0-1 each. Abbeyside: Seamus Ryan;

ball’ look about them but it didn’t matter one way or another as the home side piled on the scores in rapid succession to close out the game. Bearach Moore, from a free and from a penalty and full forward James O’Riordan from play were responsible for an equal sharing of the winners’ first half goals with

Tommy Walsh, Jack Kiely, Tony Collins; Daithi Brunnock, Shane Ahearne, Mark Twomey; Bearach Moore, Darragh McGrath; Tom Looby, Neil Montgomery, James Beresford; Aaron Beresford, James O’Riordan, Sean Whelan Barrett. Subs: Sean Kent, Jack Treen, Jamie Walsh, Ben Flynn. Dungarvan: Stephen O’Donovan; Conor Duggan, Gary Donnolly, Dylan Murphy; Kealan Daly, Glen Waters, Mark Boland; Mick Devine, Sean Crotty; Colm O’Shea, Brendan Cullinane, Luke O’Callaghan; John Power, Sean Murray, James Kiely. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

Teresa Lennon presents the Kieran Lennon Memorial Cup to Abbeyside captain Tony Collins. Also included is Benny Kiely of the Abbeyside Club.

‘’One for the Future’’ Pictured pucking the ball at half-time in the Kieran Lennon Memorial minor hurling tournament was two and a half year old Callan Ferncombe.

points also being contributed by such as Mark Twomey, Darragh McGrath and Tony Collins. Dungarvan’s cause wasn’t helped by a fine save by Seamus Ryan from a Sean Crotty penalty while the loss of Glen Waters to a head injury from an unsporting challenge only deepened further the visitors’ woes. Playing with the wind in the second half, the Villagers piled on the scores with early points by such as James Beresford, Bearach Moore,

Darragh McGrath and Tom Looby before James O’Riordan struck for his hat trick at the end of the third quarter. Wing forward Tom Looby was especially prominent in the final quarter with some fine points while Mick Devine nabbed Dungarvan’s goal and second half consolation points were contributed by Dylan Murphy, Kealan Daly, Brendan Cullinan and Sean Crotty. PRESENTATION Teresa Lennon presented

the Kieran Lennon Memorial Cup to Abbeyside captain Tony Collins after the game before a large attendance at the Burgery venue. Abbeyside’s Top Three: James O’Riordan, Bearach Moore, Tom Looby. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Conor Duggan, Sean Crotty, Kealan Daly. Observer’s Man of the Match: James O’Riordan. Number of Scorers: Abbeyside 10. Dungarvan 5. Scores from Play: Abbeyside 3-17. Dungarvan 1-4.

Pictured at the Kieran Lennon Memorial minor hurling Tournament last week were from left to right: Kyle, Callum and Jonathon Tutty.

WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALL

County Senior Final preview THE blue riband of ladies club football in the county will be fought for and decided on Sunday next when perennial champions Ballymacarbry take on their near neighbours from the other side of the Comeragh mountains, Comeragh Rangers in what promises to be an intriguing final. This a repeat of last year’s final when the teams had to meet on two occasions due to a serious injury to Comeragh Rangers full back. The referee Timmy Organ had no option but to abandon the match. In the re-fixture Ballymac showed the experience and craft which has been built up over the years to once again break Comeragh hearts and win the County Senior championship for a 34th consecutive season. The teams have already met once in the championship and this game ended in a welter of excitement with Comeragh Rangers coming back in the closing minutes to draw the match on a final score line of Comeragh Rangers 2-7; Ballymacarbry 1-10. This sets up the county final nicely when both teams will be giving their all to take home the Edith Kennedy Cup. Both teams approach this final with confidence and have very contrasting histories. Ballymacarbry were founded in July 1970, possibly one of the first clubs in the country with Winnie Hallinan being their first chairperson. Their first ever match was against Clonmel

County Council staff and at the end July of the same year they beat near neighbours Newcastle in a match which attracted over 500 spectators. Comeragh Rangers in contrast are a much newer club being set up in 1999 and has gone from strength to strength in recent years. Both clubs have the distinction of being the only two clubs in the county fielding adult teams at two different levels. Ballymac having won Junior B last season contested the Junior A semi-final where they lost out to a very strong Dungarvan team. Comeragh’s second adult team has won the Junior B and Junior A championships in consecutive years 2014 and 2015 and has contested the Intermediate final this season against Abbeyside. Ballymacarbry’s roll of honour at senior level is very impressive by any standards. This year they are looking to win their 35th County senior championship in a row, the club also leads the list with a total of 10 All Ireland club titles won back in the golden days of Waterford football from 1987-1998. Comeragh’s first adult County title was in 2005 when they beat Ballyduff in the junior grade with Marie Hogan scoring 4-1 in the final and the following year they followed on this success with a win over Brickey Rangers in the Intermediate final which gave the club senior status for the first time.

The two clubs have invested well in a youth policy in the last number of years and as a result have a conveyor belt of young good players who have been expertly coached and the fruits of this are very evident in both squads for the final. Both squads are filled with players with County experience at both adult and under age levels. Both teams have many players who have Inter-County experience at the highest level. The Ballymac team contains many well known names who have performed for the county, including the Ryan sisters, Michelle, Louise and Sinead; the Walls, Linda, Mairéad who captain the team, and Aileen, the McGraths, Michelle and Karen; Laura Mulcahy, Becky Hogan, as well as Tipperary Inter-County player Lauren Fitzpatrick. There is a nice mix of experience and youth in the Ballymac team with Lauren Guiry, Becky Desmond, Marion Ryan and Treasa McGrath all ready to play their part for the girls from the Nire Valley. Comeragh come into the final on the back of a good win against Stradbally and have many stars of their own. The Murray triplets have made their County Intermediate debuts last season with tremendous success and are now an important part of the County Senior and Minor set up. The team is backboned by the Dunphys, Nora, Anne, Ciara and Shauna and well

backed up by Kate and Aisling Hahessey, Geraldine, Mairead and Eibhlin Power bring a wealth of underage experience to the table as does Aoife Dunne. Ruth Kirwan is a very able forward and an excellent freetaker and will need close attention Comeragh are led by their captain Eileen Power who will be anxious to make sure that the cup crosses the Comeraghs for the first time. Neither team will be lacking in confidence as their players have experienced much success at County and National level. Both clubs have represented Waterford with distinction in Provincial championships and the back bone of Scoil Mhuire Carrick on Suir’s winning All-Ireland team this year comes from the Comeragh Rangers club. Eight members of the Ballymac team have played senior for the county this year, Comeragh have four representatives on the same team as well as having ten members of last year’s county minor panel. Both management teams are very astute, Joe Murray, Stephen Fitzgerald and Declan Hahessey are on the Comeragh bench while Ballymac’s management team of Mike Guiry, Catherine Ryan and Gerry McGrath aided by two ladies who need no introduction to Waterford Ladies Football supporters Áine Wall and Caitríona Casey bring a wealth of experience to the

table and will be doing their best to keep the title in Balymac for another year. While these club’s rivalries in senior finals has only developed in the last five years, their paths have crossed many times at under age level with honours being shared pretty evenly. Comeragh’s first County final was in 1999 when they contested the first ever under 12 final where they were narrowly beaten by Ballymac. This game is very hard to call as there are so many possible scenarios that will only pan out on the day, and so many personal duels all over the pitch. Will the experience of the Ballymac girls be too much for the Comeragh girls or will the lessons learned by Comeragh Rangers in past number of senior finals be well learned and put to good use. It promises to be an intriguing encounter and the answers to all these imponderable questions will be revealed on Sunday next at 1.00 p.m.. Venue will be confirmed early in the week and will be announced on WLR FM and on Waterford Ladies Football Facebook and Twitter pages. COUNTY JUNIOR A FINAL DUNGARVAN V NA DÉISE This match between Dungarvan and na Déise provides the curtain raiser for the senior final and throws in at 11.00 a.m. This will be a well contested tie between two good footballing sides. Last season Dungarvan will be looking to make

a quick return to the Intermediate ranks having been relegated last season and Na Déise will be looking to atone for their final loss last season when they lost to intermediate finalists Comeragh Rangers with two late late goals. Both teams have performed well this season so far and possess many players who are capable of outstanding performances. Na Déise have a good mix of youth and experience in their squad. They are very strong all over the field and can call on players of the calibre of Mary Kate Morrissey,Trish Kiely, Katie Buckley along with underage County players Bronagh Condon, Abbey Dalton. Mary Kate Curran, Mairéad and Anne Marie O’Brien. Dungarvan are playing a good brand of football at the moment with a very sharp attacking outfit ably led up front by Lauren McGregor, Lucie O’Shea and Ciara and Beckie Hurley. Their defence is tight marking and give very little away with Anne Marie Tutty and Katie Hayes leading the way by example. In the middle of the field Aisling Baumann and Aoife Nagle pull the strings and set up many attacks. Like the senior final this will be a good and close contest and some of the individual battles will be intriguing. This game throws-in at 11.00 a.m. as a curtain raiser for the senior final and promises to be an entertaining day’s football.

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Gaelic Jottings One of the best Under 21 teams since 1964 WATERFORD produced a clinical display to end a 24-year wait for Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland Under-21 glory in Thurles last Saturday evening. Captain Patrick Curran scored 1-9 and the Bennett brothers, Shane and Stephen, chipped in with 3-1 between them as the Déise romped to a 16-point win at Semple Stadium. Galway, as had been widely-anticipated, were outclassed by a well-oiled Waterford machine on a night when the competition’s new trophy, the James Nowlan Cup, was presented for the very first time. Patrick Curran was the man getting his hands on the silverware as Waterford delivered on their pre-match promise in some style. In front of 14,410, the side managed by Seán Power, and regarded by many as the greatest ever since this grade began back in 1964 bridged that long gap back to 1992. That previous winning vintage produced senior stars like current selector Paul Flynn, Tony Browne and Fergal Hartley, and the hope is that this present crop can write their own future histories. Many of them have already worn the senior shirt with distinction – Curran, the Bennetts, Austin Gleeson, Tom Devine and Conor Gleeson – and these players will form the county’s backbone for some time to come. For now, they’ll bask in Under 21 success and the scenes at full-time when joyous Waterford fans invaded the pitch were quite something. Stephen Bennett’s second goal in the closing stages capped a memorable evening as he banged home a strike worthy of gracing any occasion Bennett collected Austin Gleeson’s sideline cut over Declan Cronin and, from the tightest of angles, flashed an unstoppable drive into the opposite top corner. It was Waterford’s second goal of the half and it was Stephen who turned provider for Shane in the 49th minute to kill off any faint hopes of a Galway revival. The Tribesmen trailed by 13 points at half-time but reeled off five without reply after the restart. At half-time, Waterford were 3-10 to 0-06 clear and this game was done and dusted. It was the third time in the first half they’d led by 13 points and while Galway did appear to settle for a spell after conceding a goal after 40 seconds to DJ Foran, they were soon chasing shadows. Captain Brian Molloy was the one shining light for Galway in the first half but Waterford were doing pretty much as they pleased, playing with the aid of the breeze towards the Killinan End. Foran scorched through for a superb opening goal and while Galway clawed back to within two points by the tenth minute, a yawning chasm soon began to emerge. Curran cracked home a second Waterford goal in the 12th minute, Foran turning provider this time, and the Déise were 2-3 to 0-3 clear. An audacious hand pass by Captan Curran to Stephen Bennett unleashed an unstopable shot and though goalkeeper Cathal Tuohy got a stick to his thunderous drive, the sliotar flew into the net.. Tuohy denied Waterford a fourth goal of the first half when he somehow flicked Tom Devine’s thunderous drive over the crossbar – but the winners would raise two more green flags in the second half and bring the James Nowlan Cup to Waterford on its first visit around the country. ANOTHER STUNNING WATERFORD U-21 DISPLAY Waterford’s coronation as All-Ireland U-21 hurling champions took place in Thurles and the nature of this latest display means their status as title holders can scarcely be disputed. Sean Power’s side had 16 points to spare over Galway and it was in keeping with a season where they have blitzed opponents. On home soil at Walsh Park in Munster, they saw off Clare and Tipperary by 18 and 10 points respectively. Then last month in the All-Ireland semi-final Waterford were victors against Antrim by 29 points in Semple Stadium and back at the same venue tonight they recorded another victory by a double-digit margin. There’s been massive expectations surrounding this Waterford U-21 squad all year but they have risen to the challenge magnificently in each outing.

WATERFORD’S POWERFUL START RESULTS IN ANOTHER ONE-SIDED FINAL The U-21 hurling grade relentlessly serves up engaging fare but there has been a theme of lopsided deciders recently. Limerick were victors by 16 points against Wexford twelve months ago, while in 2013 Clare comfortably breezed past Antrim by 22 points. The sense before the clash was that Waterford’s sheer class would see them overwhelm Galway and their opening quarter display ensured this would not be a tight contest. Waterford raised three green flags in that first quarter courtesy of DJ Foran, Patrick Curran and Stephen Bennett. Those strikes demonstrated the level of attacking talent they possessed that saw them rip the Galway defence apart. There were clear parallels between Waterford’s devastating opening display and that which Tipperary produced en route to their 2010 U-21 final destruction of Galway. This contest was killed off early on. GALWAY BATTLE BUT ENDURE A TOUGH NIGHT Memories of that harrowing 2010 U-21 experience must have come flooding back for Galway hurling fans. They trailed by nine points in the 15th minute and 13 points by the interval. It looked a damage limitation exercise for Galway in the second-half as they were colliding with a superior force. Galway battled manfully though as they tried to salvage something from the match. While Waterford clearly edged the battle in the physical stakes, Galway notched a series of stylish points after the break from Sean Linnane, Conor Whelan, Brian Molloy and Eanna Burke. Waterford’s late scoring spree confirmed the end result but at least Tony Ward saw his side produce some fight in the second-half. BENNETT AND CURRAN CATCH FIRE When Waterford claimed the All-Ireland minor final win in 2013, Stephen Bennett and Patrick Curran wreaked havoc in attack with a combined total of 1-11 in Croke Park. Three years on, Galway again found out to their cost just how deadly the Ballysaggart and Dungarvan players are in front of goal. Bennett struck two sublime goals while also creating another and Curran’s end total of 1-9 demonstrated his sharpshooting skills from play and placed balls. This is Bennett’s last game at U-21 level while Curran is still eligible for the grade next year. Tonight proved they have the capacity to be future mainstays in the Waterford senior forward line. VICTORY ROUNDS OFF A PROGRESSIVE 2016 FOR WATERFORD Four weeks ago, Waterford played their part in an epic Semple Stadium showdown. That was of little consolation as they felt the searing pain of defeat in that senior semi-final replay against Kilkenny. Tonight provided a marked contrast for the Waterford fans at the Thurles venue, as a thrilling U-21 performance left them in full voice. It caps off a year of great progression for Waterford hurling. The senior side reached the league final, Munster final and took Kilkenny to the wire. This U-21 success will infuse hurling circles in the county with enthusiasm. There’s big senior hurdles to overcome but Waterford must be positive with the prospects they possess. GLEESON PLAYED IN GOAL IN HIS TONY FORRISTAL DAYS That’s of little surprise to Sean Power, his Mount Sion club mate and the man who has supervised Gleeson’s Inter-County underage progression, the boss when Waterford won the 2013 minor AllIreland and the boss this year when the under 21 title was claimed.Yet back in Gleeson’s younger days, Power put him between the posts for Waterford. “He hates me saying this now but, at 14 in the Tony Forristal he was played in goal. Actually, Gavin Power was our centre-back, who was our goalkeeper against Antrim. “At that particular weekend, you’re talking about playing three or four games in a weekend right, and Austin’s physical fitness at 14 wouldn’t be anywhere near what it is now and wasn’t anything near what it was for fellas around him. “So the four-game weekend thing mightn’t have suited him. And I say that with the nicest amount of respect for him and I hope he doesn’t give me a dig

Conor Butler, Chairman Club Déise presenting a cheque to Sean Power, Manager U-21 Hurlers, sponsorship for their U-21 All-Ireland Final against Galway. Included are Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board; Patrick Curran and Adam Farrell, Joint U-21 Captains; Tom Corcoran, Corporate Chairman Club Déise. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

when he hears it! “But, no, he’s a very capable goalkeeper as well. That was his spot and fellas develop in different positions and when guys hit their peak height velocity as well when they grow up, they develop differently. “At 14 and 16 that was just one of those things that were required and he did it with a smile on his face. “If Austin Gleeson was required to go in goal last Saturday, Austin Gleeson would go in goal happily in an All-Ireland final for Waterford. “These guys are fiercely competitive. They really love playing for their County and they’ll do what’s required for the team.” Power has a strong link with this current crop of Waterford players. While still playing junior hurling for Mount Sion, he got involved inthe club’s underage teams and that was the springboard to coaching Waterford underage sides. The present bunch stood out a long way as players on the path to hurling brilliance. “When we invited everybody in to Walsh Park at U-14, I think we had about 90 kids wanting to play for Waterford that year. And that was just the city kids. “We had something similar in Fraher Field the following week, so you were talking about 15 or 20 guys who were going to play for Waterford Under 14 that year and about 150 kids came to try out. “But when we broke it into smaller matches there were guys that stood out from the first time I saw them and now they are playing senior hurling for Waterford. “It’s amazing, from an early stage you could see it. Now they were raw and there was a lot to work with but you could see they had something. “You’d know each other well. Sometimes they listen to you and other times they don’t! “No, we trust each other now and we’re at a stage where we nearly know what each other is going to say or do in advance of it. That telepathy or understanding or whatever you want to call it goes a long way. “There are pros and cons for continuity but I would always say it has helped us along the way with the development,’’ concluded the most successful manager in the history of Waterford hurling. MAKING UP FOR SENIOR DISAPPOINTMENT “Sean Power reckons Waterford's first All-Ireland U-21 hurling title since 1992 will go a long way towards making up for the bitter disappointment of last month's All-Ireland senior semi-final replay loss to Kilkenny. "We don’t win them very often, it’s very special when we do," the U-21 manager said after 12 of the senior panel helped the Deise to U-21 glory in Thurles. "The manner in which we executed the victory

was just mesmerising. They’re a great bunch of players and they work hard for it so we’re delighted. We like playing a bit of hurling, an open, expansive game, attacking when we have the ball. We leak a few scores, but we score more than most people." He added: "It’s rare that a county like Waterford can go and win an All-Ireland. The senior grade was heart-breaking for us all, for the players and everyone supporting the team. But this will ease the pain a bit." Power's opposite number Tony Ward conceded that Galway were beaten by a better team. "They were strong and they had answers everywhere all over the field," he conceded after his side shipped five goals to the pre-match favourites. "They are huge. Austin Gleeson, Tom Devine, DJ Foran – they are huge men. We were hoping that maybe we would get them on an off-day and we would punish them a little bit and they might be showing a bit of complacency, but they didn’t. They were up for the game and fair play to them

Minor Hurling Knockout Games Announced (Division One): De La Salle v Clonea - SemiFinal. Ballygunner v St. Carthages - Semi-Final (Division Two): Roanmore v Passage - SemiFinal. Naomh Brid v Ballyduff Upper - Semi-Final (Division Three): St. Marys v St. Olivers Quarter-Final. Tramore v Clashmore - Quarter Final St. Mollerans v TBC - Semi-Final - Open Draw from Quarter- Final Winners Cappoquin v TBC - Semi-Final - Open Draw from Quarter-Final Winners

Scór Na Seachtaine WATERFORD’S 49th minute goal in the All-Ireland Under 21 Hurling Final engineered by Patrick Curran and Stephen Bennett and executed by Shane Bennett.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Facebook page, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the Munster minor hurling championship replay game between Waterford and Galway at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday, July 3rd, 1966. ‘’Minors Fail by a Point.’’ Galway 2-12; Waterford 4-5.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland Under 21 Hurling Final

Under 21 Hurlers achieve All-Ireland greatness Waterford ......................5-15; Galway ......................... 0-14. THE scoreline tells its own story as Waterford’s talented bunch of under 21 hurlers claimed a second All Ireland title at this level in front of a predominantly blue and white attended Semple Stadium in Thurles last Saturday evening. Older readers will remember the county’s sole previous win in 1992 after a replay but there was no such need for a second attempt this time round as Sean Power’s charges maintained their season long form in this grade and fulfilled their potential with a huge 0-16 win against the tribesmen. The management team and the players handled the pre-match expectations by supporters during the week brilliantly and the tough challenge that was expected in some quarters didn’t materialise as the players set about their task in their usual workmanlike fashion. This memorable win and the way the players achieved it has given the game in the county a huge boost and one of the most gratifying aspects of last Saturday’s spectacle was the huge amount of young children who were present to see a new dawning in the history of Waterford hurling. It’s a lifelong memory that they will carry with them and hopefully successes such as Saturday’s will be repeated in the years to come. TOSACH MAITH LEATH NA hOIBRE Joint captain Adam Farrell contested the pre-match toss of the coin and prior to the throw-in a minutes silence was respectfully observed for the late Eoghan Halford from Villierstown. Waterford got the ideal start when DJ Foran latched on to a delivery from corner back Willie Hahessy and burst through the Galway defence to raise the first of the team’s green flags after just 42 seconds. It set the trend for the day, it was the

type of start Waterford craved for and the type that Galway were hoping to avoid. Galway’s key player Brian Molloy settled his team somewhat with a point of each variety by the 5th minute but Patrick Curran replied similarly after Tom Devine earned a free in front of the posts and then shot over one from play, an early indication that he was to play a major part, culminating in being selected as the Bord Gais Man of the Match. Centre back Austin Gleeson picked up an early yellow card in the 9th minute, which helped curtail any aggressive side of his play for the remainder of the game with Galway’s Molloy pointing the resulting free to leave the scoreboard reading 1-2 to 0-3 with ten minutes on the clock. GOALS, GOALS, GOALS Sean Power’s charges really took over proceedings from this point onwards and for the remaining twenty minutes of the first moiety they outscored their opponents by 2-8 to 0-3. Curran pointed his second free in the 11th minute and straight away he was put in on goal, albeit from a difficult angle but he cleverly and bravely batted the ball past Cathal Tuohy into the back of the net, 2-3, to 0-3. The Deise’s confidence was rising all the while and following another Patrick Curran pointed free we were treated to a piece of class when the Dungarvan player, under pressure, cleverly hand-passed the sliotar to Stephen Bennett and he netted a trademark goal, 3-4 to 0-3 just 14 minutes after the throw-in. ON TOP OF THEIR GAME It was all Waterford at this stage in their most impressive section of the final. Patrick Curran, ’65’ and Kevin McHugo traded points before Mikey Kearney entered centre stage with two points from play. The second was a

Shane Bennett and Austin Gleeson celebrate. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

contender for score of the match and demonstrated that hurling can be a simple game. Jordan Henley’s puckout to Micheal Harney was delivered quickly to the Ballyduff man and he slotted over his point at ease. Bonmahon’s Harney enjoyed his best game in quite some time, he was brilliant throughout and such was his performance that he pushed Patrick Curran all the way for the Man of the Match award. Waterford almost had a fourth first half goal in the 24th minute when Tom Devine’s piledriver was somehow diverted over the bar by Tuohy in the tribesmen’s goal. The first half didn’t conclude without Austin Gleeson proving two examples of his outstanding talent in the game. Either side of 0-2 (1f) by Brian Molloy, the Mount Sion man pointed a long range 27th minute free and then followed up with a trademark run up the field and a point off the hurley after being set in motion by Darragh Lyons. GALWAY COME-BACK Ahead by 3-10 to 0-6, this is one game that was over by halftime despite a commendable Galway mini revival after the break. One would not have received any listnership to an opinion that Galway would score five unanswered scores on the restart but, this they did, as the winners took an extended half-time break. Sean Linnane, Conor Whelan, Brian Molloy, Linnane again and Eanna Burke all raised with flags in a seven minute period. Waterford required a settling second half score and it was supplied in the 40th minute by team captain Patrick Curran who first of all won a free and then converted it from a very difficult angle, 3-11 to 0-11. Brian Molloy went for a goal from a close in free in the 42nd minute and it beat the Waterford defence but went narrowly wide of the upright. If converted, it would have reduced Galway’s deficit to 0-6. This was the Connaught’s side best spell, the third quarter. Following a missed Patrick Curran pointed free attempt, Galway’s Sean Linnane received a yellow card for an intimidating foul on Austin Gleeson while Eanna Burke came more into the game and claimed his second point in the 47th minute. Darragh Lyons made a vital interception with Galway bearing down on goal but the tide turned once more in Waterford’s favour when the Bennett brothers treated us to a further touch of magic. Patrick Curran, now playing further out the field and working hard to effect delivered

We are the Champions celebrations in the dressing room. the sliotar to Stephen Bennett whose quick pass along the ground in front of the goal was met by younger brother Shane sliding on his knees and with admirable skill finished the move to the net with one hand on the hurley. This super goal negated Galway’s good second half performance and there was more to come. Patrick Curran struck for two points from play, one a morale boosting score from a distance either side of Eanna Burke’s third score and then with three minutes of normal time remaining the icing was put on the cake when Stephen Bennett lashed in the team’s fifth goal from preciously close to the endline and one could only shudder what the consequences would be if the ball made contact with the goalkeeper. Waterford team management introduced the full compliment of substitutes in the remaining minutes during which Shane Bennett and Patrick Curran (f) answered a Conor Whelan score and Jordan Henley made a terrific reaction save to maintain his clean sheet in the final. When referee Cleere’s long whistle sounded the invasion from both sides of the field by the young Deise supporters was a joy to behold as the celebrations began and are probably still in full swing. HEROES ALL While the forwards and the scorers deservingly take the plaudits with a tally of 5-15 in an All Ireland final, the defence and midfield were also heroic. Jordan Henley, Willie Hahessy, Conor Gleeson, Darragh Lyons, Micheal Harney, Austin

Gleeson and Conor Prunty kept Galway goalless and they prevented some talented forwards from making an impact in the game, a testimony to their individual and collective performances. Mark O’Brien, Colm Roche and Shane Bennett worked tirelessly throughout and were very much involved around the middle third while the predator instincts of the forwards once again showed their claws. Joint team captain Adam Farrell, the injured Peter Hogan, his Ballygunner clubmate Billy O’Keeffe, Dermot Ryan from Fourmilewater and Tramore’s Barry Whelan all shared in the win on the field of play while all of the players on the panel were very much a part of the season long effort and they have

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

an All Ireland medal in their back pocket to prove it. The team management of Sean Power, Kieran O’Gorman, Paul Flynn and Eoin Kelly have guided their troops to realising their full under 21 potential and for that every follower of the game in the county is eternally grateful. Up the Deise! Waterford’s Top Three: Patrick Curran, Micheal Harney, Stephen Bennett. Galway’s Top Three: Brian Molloy, Sean Linnane, Eanna Burke. Observer’s Man of the Match: Patrick Curran. Number of Scorers: Waterford: 7. Galway: 5. Scores from Play: Waterford: 5-8. Galway: 0-11. Frees For: Waterford: 9. Galway: 13. Wides: Waterford: 10. Galway: 5. Score of the Match:

Waterford’s 49th minute goal engineered by Patrick Curran and Stephen Bennett and executed by Shane Bennett. Waterford: J. Henley; W. Hahessy, C. Gleeson, D. Lyons; M. Harney, A. Gleeson (0-2, 1f), C. Prunty; M. O’Brien, Shane Bennett (1-1); C. Roche, T. Devine (0-1), D.J. Foran (1-0); M. Kearney (0-2), Stephen Bennett (2-0), P. Curran (1-9, 6f). Subs: A. Farrell for Devine (57), D. Ryan for Lyons (58), B. O’Keeffe for Harney (60), B. Whelan for Hahessy (60+1), P. Hogan for Shane Bennett (60+2). Galway: C. Tuohy; C. Jennings, D. O’Donoghue, D. Cronin; V. Doyle, S. Cooney, S. Loftus; D. Nevin, D. Dolan; K. McHugo (0-1), B. Molloy (0-6, 3f), S, Linnane (0-2); T. Monaghan, C. Whelan (0-2), É. Burke (0-3). Subs: E. Brannigan for Monaghan (h.t.), J. Grealish for McHugo (42), F. Burke for Nevin (55), C. Burke for Linnane (60), A. Morrissey for Dolan (60). Referee: S. Cleere (Kilkenny)

The James Nowlan Cup WATERFORD joint captains Patrick Curran and Adam Farrell are the first players to be presented with the James Nowlan Cup which remembers the man after which Nowlan Park in Kilkenny is named after. The old trophy, the Cross of Cashel, was retired after the 2015 final having been introduced in 1967 and the under 21 championship itself is 52 years old this year. James Nowlan (1862)– June 1924) was the President of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) from 1901 to 1921 and is the longest serving president of the organisation. He was also a Sinn Féin repre-

sentative and member of the Gaelic League. Nowlan was born in Monasterevin, County Kildare in 1862. In 1900 he became the first Chairman of the Leinster Council of the GAA. He was elected President of the GAA nationally at the 1901 Congress held in September of that year. He would hold that position for twenty years - making him the longest serving president. Following the Easter Rising, Nowlan was arrested by the British in May 1916 and interned without trial in Frongoch, Wales. At the 1921 Congress, held in March of that year, Nowlan retired as GAA President, and was

appointed Honorary Life President of the association — the only person to be so honoured. James Nowlan died in June 1924. Nowlan Park, the GAA stadium in his native Kilkenny, was renamed in his honour three years later. He is buried in Glasnevin cemetery.

Supporting the Waterford U-21 hurlers in Thurles

Collette, Michael, Darragh, Eoin and Darragh Veale from Kilrossanty.

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Supporting the Waterford U-21 Hurlers in Thurles were Sylvia and Jane McConnell, Vanessa and Dearbhla Ormonde, Leanne Sheehan and Robyn Coughlan from Cappoquin. [All Photographs by Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Eamon Cliffe and Jimmy Collender, Cappoquin.

Aine and Darragh Murphy with Billy and Joe Joy from Dungarvan and Kilmacthomas. Michael and Niamh Coffey, Cappoquin.

Johnny, Marcia, Oisin and Jack Power from Melleray.

Nuala Murphy and Margaret O'Brien from Dungarvan.

Tom and Eleanor Kent, Orla and Siobhan Keane, Kate Hickey, Darragh Kirwan from Newtown and Ballydurn.

Emma Kearns, Niamh Barry, Eva Halley, Jessica O'Connell and John Hally from Kilmacthomas Area.

Celine and Noreen Kiely from Cappoquin.

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Supporting the Waterford U-21 hurlers in Thurles

John and Caoimhe Meehan, Pierce Quann, James Hahesy and Hugo Harty from Dungarvan. Group of Supporters from the Ghaeltacht.

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Two young Cappoquin supporters.

Aaron Curran, Matthew Walsh and Eoin Morrissey from Abbeyside.

Conor Ormonde and John O'Donnell, Cappoquin.

Sharon and Pa Joe Power from Kilmacthomas.

The Queally Family.

Cian and Caoimhe Power, Larry Fitzgerald, Alan and Craig O'Keeffe from Portlaw.

Supporting the Waterford U-21 Hurlers in Thurles.

Hannah Abbeyside.

O'Mahony,

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BORD GÁIS ENERGY ALL-IRELAND UNDER 21 HURLING FINAL

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Waterford - All-Ireland U-21 Hurling Champions 2016

Waterford - All-Ireland U-21 Hurling Champions 2016. Back Row: Left to Right: Mark O’Brien, Gavin Power, Billy O’Keeffe, Niall Fives, Ross Browne, Micheál Harney, Austin Gleeson, Tom Devine, Jordan Henley, Conor Prunty, Adam Farrell, Stephen Bennett, Mikey Kearney, Dermot Ryan. Front Row: Left to Right: Jack Fagan, Patrick Curran, [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Barry Whelan, Colm Roche, Conor Gleeson, Darragh Lyons, William Hahessy, Shane Bennett, Peter Hogan, D. J. Foran.

Supporting the Waterford U-21 hurlers in Thurles

Supporting the Waterford U-21 Hurlers in Thurles.

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Supporting the Waterford U-21 Hurlers in Thurles were Mary, Caitlin, Harry and Pat O'Donovan with Daniel Buckley from Cappagh. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Cian Nolan and Sam Uniacke from Cappoquin. Supporting the Waterford U-21 Hurlers in Thurles Pat, Melissa, Tracy and Nicola Fennell from Stradbally.

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GAA stalwarts Pat Collins, Dungarvan CBS and Jonathan O'Donovan, Rúnaí, Dún na Mainistreach/Baile na Cúirte savouring the U-21 victory in Thurles.

Anne, Niamh and Katie Quirke from Clonea-Power.

Jim Fenton with Niamh and James Meehan from Ballymacarbry.

Supporting the Waterford U-21 Hurlers in Thurles.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Shane Bennett made this little supporter incredibly happy when he presented him with a signed jersey after standing in the rain for over an hour taking photos with fans at the Dungarvan Homecoming.

Michael and Darragh Mansfield from Abbeyside with Paddy Roche from Rathgormack. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Under 21 Hurling Homecoming in Grattan Square

All-Ireland winners welcomed home to Dungarvan THE driving wind and rain couldn’t deter the crowds gathering in the new look Grattan Square last Sunday evening to welcome home all the heroes of the Waterford under 21 All- Ireland Hurling winning group who had earlier been received by an equally enthusiastic support in the Peoples’ Park in Waterford. Once again the presence of so many children was a joy to behold as the Dungarvan Transport Lorry, the stage for the occasion was visibly rocking when the players were on stage dancing to the beat of ‘’Tonight is going to be a good, good night’’ and it certainly was. MC for the homecoming Kieran O’Connor announced the arrival of the team, as they walked in the rain into the Square from Bridge Street with the James Nowan Cup, its first visit in any county for its winning team and almost three years to the day that the same party were received on the other side of the square after winning the All-Ireland Minor title in 2013. Team manager Sean Power thanked the soaked attendance for welcoming them home and for all the support in Walsh Park and in Thurles this year. CLOSE KNIT GROUP Joint team Captain Patrick Curran from the home club Dungarvan reiterated this thank you and added ‘’a lot of the team’s success was due to how close knit a group we are, knowing each other inside out while along with Sean and ‘Cugs’ the involvement this year of our childhood heroes when we started playing hurling first, Paul and Eoin was also brilliant.’’ On a sombre note and despite the excitement of the occasion, Patrick remembered especially one of his

own best supporters, his uncle Bernard Tully and his good friends David Houlihan and Trevor Crotty, all three of whom didn’t live to see this day in a year of mixed emotions no doubt. Joint captain Adam Farrell from the De La Salle club, this system in place as the 2015 under 21 county final has yet to be played, stated that this was a very proud day for himself and his family and he complimented the management team on keeping all the players cool in the lead-up to the final with such high expectations by everyone in the county. Everybody involved in this year’s under 21 success were introduced to the attendance as follows: Team Management: Sean Power, Kieran O’Gorman, Paul Flynn, Eoin Kelly. First Aid: Christy Power, Tony Madigan. Stats: Tomas Rua O Cadhla and Pat Bennett, Goalie Coach: Philly Flynn, Transport: Ken Begley, Strength and Conditioning: Benji Whelan. Physios: Colm Taylor, Anthony Flavin. Hurleys and Water: Anthony Coleman, Pa Kearney, Shane Coleman. Doctors: Brendan McCann, Noelle Quann. Team Secretary: Nicky Keating. The players on the panel outside the first fifteen were introduced as follows: Edmond O’Halloran (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg), David Gartland (Ardmore), Andy Molumby (Cappoquin), Christy Breathnach (An Ghaeltacht), Robbie Flynn (Clonea), Mark Shanahan (Erin’s Owns), John Paul Lucey (Cois Bhride), Peter Hogan (Ballygunner), Ross Browne (Comeragh Gaels), Jack Fagan De La Salle), Niall Fives (Cloch Na Cuinne), Billy O’Keeffe (Ballygunner), Barry Whelan

(Tramore), Dermot Ryan (Fourmilewater), Gavin Power (Dungarvan). The team that started in Thurles the previous day were announced to the attendance in this order: Jordan Henley (Cois Bhride), William Hahessy (Clonea), Conor Gleeson (Fourmilewater), Darragh Lyons (Dungarvan), Micheal Harney (Bonmahon), Austin Gleeson (Mount Sion), Conor Prunty (Abbeyside), Mark O’Brien (Ferrybank), Colm Roche (Cois Bhride),

Shane Bennett (St. Carthages), Tom Devine (Comeragh Gaels), Stephen Bennett (St. Carthages), Mikey Kearney (Ballyduff) and Patrick Curran and Adam Farrell (De La Salle). In conclusion the Council outdoor staff were complimented for organising the square for the homecoming as the wet but happy group of supporters received autographs from and photos with their All-Ireland winning heroes.

Turning out for the Waterford U-21 Hurlers homecoming in Dungarvan.

Turning out for the Waterford U-21 Hurlers homecoming welcome in Dungarvan.

Turning out for the Waterford U-21 Hurlers homecoming in Dungarvan. [All photos by Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Section of the large turnout for the Waterford U-21 Hurlers homecoming in Dungarvan.

Chairman County GAA Board, Paddy Joe Ryan speaking at the Waterford U-21 Hurlers homecoming in Dungarvan.

Austin Flynn, All-Ireland senior hurling winner and friend who turned out for the Waterford U-21 Hurlers’ homecoming in Dungarvan.

Kieran O'Connor MC interviewing the Manager Sean Power at the team’s homecoming in Dungarvan.

Under 21 Hurlers Homecoming in Grattan Square

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The victorious Waterford U-21 Hurlers All-Ireland and Munster Champions 2016 at the homecoming in

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Section of the large turnout for the Waterford U-21 Hurlers homecoming in Dungarvan.

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Section of the large turnout for the Waterford U-21 Hurlers homecoming in Dungarvan.

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GAA

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This Weekend’s Championship Hurling Fixtures SENIOR HURLING: Fraher Field Friday, September 16th De La Salle v Ballyduff at 7 p.m. Cappoquin v Fourmilewater at 8.30 p.m. Walsh Park Saturday, September 17th Passage V Portlaw at 4 p.m. Ballygunner v Dungarvan at 5.30 pm. Fraher Field Saturday September 17th Mt. Sion v Abbeyside at 7.30pm Leamybrien Sunday September 18th Roanmore v Tallow at 1pm. LOCAL Gaels will be spoiled for choice this weekend with the county senior hurling championship in full swing at three different venues. De La Salle and Fourmilewater will be the most two likely teams to come away from the Fraher Field on Friday evening with a brace of championship points as will Passage and Ballygunner in Walsh Park on Saturday. The two final games of the weekend are likely to be the closest run affairs with Abbeyside and Tallow getting the nod to squeeze through against their respective Eastern opponents Mount Sion and Roanmore. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Cappoquin Saturday September 17th Stradbally v Shamrocks at 5.30 pm Fraher Field Sunday September 18th Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg v Ardmore at 6 pm Modeligo v Lismore at 7.30 pm THE stand out match here is

the final one of the three down for decision, Modeligo v Lismore and this game will tell us a lot about the possible destination of championship honours in 2016. The game before it should be an interesting local derby between Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg and Ardmore with the losers facing a possible relegation play off against Ballinameela from the other group. Shamrocks will have more hurling done than Stradbally but the covesiders will be difficult to beat as was the case last year. If it’s a tight game the Reds will be fancied to come through as the winners. WESTERN JUNIOR ‘A’ HURLING QUARTER-FINALS Fraher Field Saturday, September 17th Abbeyside v Dungarvan at 1-30 p.m. Colligan v Geraldines at 3.30 p.m. TOURIN and St. Mary’s await the winners of these quarter final games in the penultimate stages of the championship.

Abbeyside were in the intermediate grade a few years ago and Dungarvan were playing in the lower junior senior attached championship and with a win over Tourin already under their belts, the Villagers should advance with something to spare here. The second game should be a closer affair with precious little between the teams in recent years. However, Geraldines are the harder hit by injuries in 2016 so the favourites tag lies with Kieran O’Gorman’s charges to make the semi-finals.

WESTERN JUNIOR ‘B’ HURLING QUARTER-FINALS Venue TBC Friday, September 16th Abbeyside v Melleray at 8 p.m. Cappoquin Sunday, September 18th Brickeys v Shamrocks at 12 noon. KILROSSANTY and Cappoquin await the winners of these fixtures in the Divisional semi-finals and in two expected closely fought games, Abbeyside and Brickeys will be fancied to advance.

TABLE JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP A p w d l for against diff pts Dungarvan 3 3 0 0 79 53 26 6 Ballygunner 3 2 1 0 82 39 43 5 Passage 3 2 0 1 71 49 22 4 De La Salle 3 1 1 1 63 47 16 3 Portlaw 3 0 0 3 46 79 -33 0 Ballyduff Upper 3 0 0 3 41 115 -74 0 LEAGUE TABLE JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP B p w d l for against diff pts Fourmilewater 3 2 1 0 58 44 14 5 Abbeyside 3 2 0 1 61 54 7 4 Roanmore 3 1 1 1 53 49 4 3 Cappoquin 3 1 0 2 58 60 -2 2 Mt. Sion 3 1 0 2 57 59 -2 2 Tallow 3 1 0 2 40 61 -21 2 LEAGUE TABLE COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 1 p w d l for against diff pts Lismore 2 2 0 0 52 32 20 4 Modeligo 2 2 0 0 47 37 10 4 Ballysaggart 3 2 0 1 66 68 -2 4 Clashmore 3 0 0 3 63 74 -11 0 Ardmore 2 0 0 2 33 50 -17 0 COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2 p w d l for against diff pts Brickey Rgs 3 2 0 1 63 49 14 4 Stradbally 2 2 0 0 42 31 11 4 Shamrocks 2 2 0 0 43 38 5 4 An Rinn 3 1 0 2 38 44 -6 2 Ballinameela 4 0 0 4 54 78 -24 0

Western Board Fixtures FRIDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER The Local Bar Junior B Hurling Quarter-Final – Abbeyside v. Melleray in Dungarvan Club Grounds at 8.00 p.m. SATURDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER The Local Bar Junior A Hurling Quarter-Finals – Abbeyside v. Dungarvan in Fraher Field at 1.30 p.m.; Colligan v. Geraldines in Fraher Field at 3.00 p.m. Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship – Stradbally v. Shamrocks in Cappoquin at 5.30 p.m. SUNDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER The Local Bar Junior B Hurling Quarter-Finals – Brickeys v. Shamrocks in Cappoquin at 12 noon. Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship – Clashmore v. Ardmore in Fraher Field at 6.00 p.m.; Modeligo v. Lismore in Fraher Field at 7.30 p.m.

RESULTS JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Hurling Championship Division 1: Abbeyside 5-21; Dungarvan 1-5 Portlaw/Ballyduff 2-17; Mt. Sion 2-14

Clonea 1-16; Ballygunner 2-7 De La Salle 3-13; St. Carthages 2-11 Clonea 2-14; Portlaw/Ballyduff 2-12 De La Salle W/O Dungarvan Abbeyside 13-15; Mt. Sion 2-14 Division 2: Naomh Brid 0-14; Ballyduff Upper 0-11 Clan na Gael 4-9; Fourmilewater 1-10 Brickey Rangers 1-13; Passage 1-11 Cois Bhride 3-12; Roanmore 2-15 Passage 3-11; Clan na Gael 2-9 Naomh Brid 1-19; Cois Bhride 1-14 Roanmore 3-13; Brickey Rangers 2-11 Ballyduff Upper 3-15; Fourmilewater 2-13 Division 3 Group A: St Mary's 4-13; St Saviour's 0-3 Erins Own 6-16; Ballygunner 4-12 St Molleran's 1-11; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 0-9 Division 3 Group B: An Ghaeltacht W/O Kilrossanty Cappoquin 2-10; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 1-13 St Oliver's 3-16; Ardmore 4-8

21st Annual Roanmore Charity Hurling Blitz THE 21st Roanmore Charity Hurling Blitz will take place next Saturday, 17th September from 10.00 a.m. in four venues across the Top of The Town. Pairc Ui Mhurucu will be the headquarters where along with games taking place medals presentations will also take place. Matches will also be held next door in De La Salle, Cleaboy and Mount Sion and for the first year Walsh Park will be used. All venues are within walking distance and permission has been granted by the Hillview Residents Association to use their green as parking, just follow the signs and parking attendants. This year we will have 112 teams taking part in 336 matches in four venues with four pitches per venue. That’s 16

games taking place simultaneously, a huge logistical challenge that would be impossible without an army of volunteers and the excellent assistance from De La Salle, Mount Sion and Walsh Park. Groups of four teams play three matches and all player get to play. Teams are coming from Wexford, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Dublin, Limerick, Cork as well as Waterford. We will be catering for 1,350 young hurlers. The Charity blitz is for under 8 and under 9 young hurlers and as it is ground striking only is always well within the young players capability. The matches are always competitive but played in a great spirit with each child going home happy with a medal and

crisps and minerals. This year we will be close to 30,000 young hurlers having played over the last 21 years, quite a few of them now have All Ireland Medals. The funds raised have always been distributed to local charities and we have over the last twenty years donated over €65,000, mostly to children less fortunate than those playing. This year the charity is WASSA, WASSA is an acronym for Waterford Autism Social & Sports Action. Over the years we have had many great hurlers as guests to sign autographs and for the children to meet their heroes and we hope to do the same again this year, we might even have an All Ireland Cup or two to admire.

Tom Kiely, Cappoquin Logistics (sponsors) presenting the trophy for the U-13 Division 1 Western hurling Championship to Naomh Bríd captain, Jamie Power after his team’s win over Abbeyside in a thrilling Final at Fraher Field. [Rory Wyley]

Gavin Whelan (Co. Bord na nÓg) presenting the trophy for the U-13 Division 3 Western hurling Championship to Clashmore / Kinsalebeg captain, Cian Kelly-Carey after his team’s win over Kilrossanty in the Final, sponsored by Meadow Fresh Foods, Tallow. [Rory Wyley]

Tom Kiely, Cappoquin Logistics (sponsors) presenting the trophy for the U-13 Division 2 Western hurling Championship to An Ghaeltacht captain, Lúcás Uada following his team’s win over St. Carthage's in the Final. Included are Tom's son, Shane and Bord na nÓg officers, Tom Guiry, and Gavin Whelan. [Rory Wyley]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dublin v Kerry: A Riverdance moment 5-9-2016 A Chara, The Dublin v Kerry game showed nothing if not what a great game Gaelic football is and if not, yet, could become. A UCC teacher used say: if a thing is of no merit, it’ll sink of its own dead weight. Sunday’s game on 28th August, 2016 shows above all the belief Gaelic footballers have had in it down the years and is deserved. Many unconvinced decamped to what they should have discovered – lesser games. I use the word lesser out a sense of reality and patriotism; as Patrick Pearse said don’t criticise foreign games, play your own. Pearse should’ve added – they’re better! Men like Paddy Bawn Brosnan, Mick O’Connell, Kevin Heffernan and Larry Tompkins, for example, always knew the merit of Gaelic football and stayed with it. We owe the many fine ‘stayers’ a great debt; not only stayers but seers. This is so if we see our heritage as unitary. Gaelic football was an imaginative creation over a century ago. There is a fine range of skills in it: fielding or air catching as against rugby; chest-high catching, two-score options, ball handling skills (the Dubs are the exemplars), picking-up skills etc. The writer would love to see the ‘toe stab’ as a pick-up skill developed; it’s a fine skill to observe on the run or on the turn and highly nonplussing to an opponent. Okay, the game isn’t flawless, for example, the problem of dispossessing an opponent, resulting in what is called ‘tearing

and dragging’; this is inherent in rugby but probably rightly seen as a skill element if perhaps conveniently so by partisan apologists. Ability to cleanly dispossess is to be advocated in Gaelic football but the physicality of the game shouldn’t be diluted. Rugby thrives on physicality even if the price in middle age is crippledom for many sadly. In an odd way, flawfulness fuels ambition, desire to improve. Sadly, winning at all costs is not too common. For example, in a fine letter (Irish Examiner 29/8/16) Jim Cosgrove sees some shoulder charges are amounting to ‘criminal assault.’ In fact, shoulder charges depend almost on mutual shoulder presentation. A referee must judge intentionality; lawyers make a meal of that; a referee can only make ‘fast food’ of it. A great Waterford hurler John Keane used say about playing: you give it, you take, you forget it (we know what John’s ‘it’ was!). The excitement and glory in the uncertainty of outcomes of games like Gaelic football and hurling are excised in lesser games for a pacified audience. We Irish love a passionate display. Our National games reflect this. Yeats said the cosmopolitan is nothing; the genius is in your own. If still alive he’d say: I was right, look at Riverdance. Let’s hope we could be right about Gaelic football: look at Dublin versus Kerry August 28th, 2016 at Croker. A Riverdance Moment. E. F. Dennis, Galway’s Lane, Douglas, Cork.

GAA CLUB NOTES

CLG CLG na na Rinne Rinne LOTTO Torthaí lotto 5/9/16. Uimhreacha: 2, 9, 17, 26. Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den pota óir an tseachtain seo chaite.! Bhuaigh na daoine seo a leanas €25 an duine: Caitlín Uí Aodha, Liam Ó Ceallaigh, Pierce & Edel Murray Beidh €5,750 sa pota óir an tseachtain seo agus is I dTigh an Cheoil a bheidh an tarraingt. CRAOBH NA HÉIREANN Comhgháirdeachas go dtí iomáinaithe faoi 21 Port Láirge a bhuaigh cluiche cheannais na hÉirinn an Satharn seo chaite in aghaidh An Ghaillaimh. Comhgháirdeachas go dtí Christy agus Jamie chomh maith a bhí ar an bpainéil. IOMÁINT IDIRMHÉANACH Tá an cluiche in aghaidh na Seamróga socraithe anois. Ar an Domhnach 25/9/16 a bheidh sé ar siúl istigh I bPáirc Uí Fhearachair ag tosnú ag 6 pm. Go n-éirí an t-ádh leo. PEIL SÓISEAR Tá An Rinn cáilaithe go dtí cluiche leath cheannais an chondae sa peil sóisir. In aghaidh An tSráidbhaile a bheimid. Níl dáta socraithe don cluiche go fóill. COMHBHRÓN Ba mhaith le gach éinne sa chlub comhbhrón a ghabháil go dtí Bobby Ó Cuirrín agus a chlann ar fad ar bás a mhac, Aonghus, a tharla le déanaí. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.

Lismore GAA CLUB LOTTO Our club lotto draw was held in the Community Centre on Tuesday evening last, August 6th at 7.30 p.m. for a massive JACKPOT of €20,000. Numbers drawn on the night were 1, 3, 11, 26. No winner. Consolation prizes of €20s went to Tanya Tinnelly, Sinead Murphy, Dave Landers, Paul Walsh. Next week's Jackpot will again be €20,000. Purchase your ticket now which can be bought locally €2 each or 3 for €5. INTERMEDIATE CLUB FIXTURE Lismore Intermediates are out this weekend against Modeligo in Rd 4 of the Championship, in Fraher field. Your support for the lads would be greatly appreciated. U-21 ALL IRELAND HURLING SUCCESS 2016 Congratulations to the County U-21 Hurling panel on winning the All Ireland U-21 in Thurles last Saturday beating Galway on a scoreline of 5-15 to 14 pts. Special wishes are sent to all the players from our neighbouring clubs who are a special bunch of hurlers on this panel, and to Kuggs who is part of the Management panel. Fantastic result for a fantastic team.

Ballysaggart Ladies Football U-12 COUNTY FINAL Congrats to the U-12 ladies as they defeated St. Olivers in the County C final in Kilmacthomas last Sunday. In the first two quarters, the girls were finding it difficult to come to grips with St. Olivers but in the final two quarters, they played some wonderful football and went on to win on a final score of 6-3 to 4-5. Jean Meagher along with Caroline Feeney and Megan Whelan Manager/Mentors in their debut season guided the girls to the final. Well done to all. U-8 - U-10 LADIES The U-8’s and U10’s finished up their playing season with a blitz in Modeligo on Saturday morning. All players played lovely football and enjoyed all their matches. Thank to Modeligo for the games, goody bags and refreshments. Thanks also to Dave Aldred, Niamh Aldred and Deirdre O'Donnell for their time and hopefully all the ladies will return next year. Some of our girls will be moving up the ranks and we hope they enjoyed their time with Dave, Niamh and Deirdre. Thanks also to the parents/supporters for transporting the girls to training and games. MINOR TRAINING Minor Training will be commencing this week - please check with Carmel Hale to see if you are on her texting list for training/games. Please check also to see if you are registered as for some, this may be your first game of the season - contact Deirdre O'Donnell if you need to be registered. WEDDING BELLS Throughout the Summer many of those associated with the club now or in the past have gone and got married. Congrats to Imelda Hale (former player) and Sean Dee who were married in June; Kevin Hale and Sylvia Childs who got married in August (current manager of the minor girls) and Gillian Frewen (current player) and Ritchie Rohan who got married last Friday. We wish you all many many years of wedded bliss. WATERFORD U-21s ALL IRELAND WINNERS Massive congratulations to the Waterford U21 hurlers who had a great win in the All Ireland U-21 final over Galway at Semple Stadium Saturday evening. And to the two local lads

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Stephen and Shane Bennett who poached a few goals between them. The future is looking good for hurling in Waterford. FIELD PROGRESSION Great strides have been made during the Summer months to improve the local GAA pitch. The grass has now appeared and is looking great. EXAMS/COLLEGE/WORK At this stage of the year many of our players will have received their Exam results. We wish all those going on to college, work or other every success. The Junior cert results should be available this week - best wishes to all our girls. SYMPATHY Our sincere condolences to the Halford/Arrigan families on the sad passing of Eoghan Halford recently. Eoghan was a familiar sight at many of Sarah Landers (girlfriend) football games and will be sadly missed by Sarah and the Landers family. May he rest in peace.

Naomh Chartaigh Naomh Chartaigh Juvenile (Lismore / Ballysaggart Juvenile) U-10s Naomh Chartaigh U-10s played Fourmilewater away in the Town & Country League last Monday night and played really well in a very competitive game. U-13s Our U-13s took on An Gaeltacht in the Div. 2 Western final in Fraher Field last Saturday morning. After a slow start our lads were well behind at half-time. In the second half our lads came out with more purpose and played really well but in the end the half time lead that An Gaeltacht had built up was the difference and they ran out deserving winners on the day. Well done to An Gaeltacht and also to our lads for reaching the final. U-15s Our U-15s played An Gaeltacht in the Div. 2 Western Final last Monday night in Fraher Field. In the first half our lads played super hurling and built up a commanding lead. An Gaeltacht came back at us in the second half but we dug in and ran out winners on a scoreline of 3-9 to 2-7. Afterwards our captain Oisin O’Gorman received the winning plaque. County Final is fixed for Sunday, 18th September in Walsh Park. U-16s We took on An Gaeltacht in the U-16 Championship at home last Friday evening. This was our first game with almost a full panel and our lads played really well from start to finish in what was a very tough, competitive game to run out winners on a score that read 2-16 to 1-13. Well done to all involved. BEST WISHES Best wishes to Dylan Feeney who is out of action for a few weeks after breaking his ankle last Monday night in the U-15 match.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connors where the jackpot is €8,600 as on Sunday night Pat and Kiera was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 13, which when turned was not the Joker though they did win €50. Catherine Kiely and Bonnie Mills won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crottys Corner Bar. WELL DONE On behalf of all in the club we would like to congratulate Conor Prunty and all the under 21 hurling team on their wonderful victory over Galway in the All- Ireland Final last Saturday. SENIOR FOOTBALL On Friday night we played The Nire in our fourth game of the Senior Football Championship in Fraher Field and recorded a very good win. Team: S. ENRIGHT, C. McCARTHY, B. LOOBY, J. ELSTEAD, J. HURNEY, S. BRIGGS, D. COLLINS, S. O’HARE, J. O’MAHONEY, R. FOLEY, P. HURNEY, N. MONTGOMERY, S. O’DONOVAN, G. HURNEY, M. O’HALLLORAN. Subs: P. LYNCH, M. MAHER, M. FIVES, E. COLLINS

SENIOR HURLING We play Mt Sion this Saturday in Fraher Field at 7.30 p.m. in our fourth game of the County Championship. JUNIOR HURLING Both of our Junior Hurling teams are in Championship action this weekend. On Friday night our Junior B team play Mt. Melleray in Dungarvan Club Grounds and on Saturday our Junior A team play Dungarvan in Fraher Field at 1:30. PROGRESSIVE 45 The club will be staging a Progressive 45 Card Drive in Minnies Bar on Wednesday October 19th at 9pm. We will have more details on this event in the coming weeks. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo will continue this Sunday night,

Pictured at the Hooper Dolan Insurances office recently were members of the Waterford Camogie Board receiving sponsored training gear bags from Paul Dolan, Hooper Dolan Insurances. Also included were Joe Cleary, Ita Murphy and John C. Flood, Waterford Camogie Board; Jake Dillon, David and Patrick Kennedy and Cathal Lowe, Hooper Dolan Insurances. [Noel Browne]

with a return to the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €550. JUVENILE NOTES Minor: Our minor hurling team finished their season very well in their final two games. On Wednesday night last we played Dungarvan in the championship and this game also doubled up for the Kieran Lennon trophy. Our boys played very well from the start and were always in control and came away with a comprehensive victory. On Sunday morning last they travelled to Mount Sion. This game was very one sided where again our boys played very well coming away with victory in the end on a score line of 13-15 to 2-14. However, despite these two victories and really hitting form in the last few week’s we missed out on qualification to the knock out stages by a point. We would like to thank all the players and mentors for the time and effort they have put into this championship throughout the year. Under 16: The under 16 county quarter-final has been rescheduled for Friday, 16th September in Abbeyside at 6.30 p.m. Under 14: We had a good win against Passage last week in the county under 14 hurling championship. This group were due to play Ballygunner in the quarter-final stage on Monday night last. At the time of going to print the result of this match was not available but will be included in next week’s notes. Under 13: Hard luck to our under 13 hurling team who just came up short in the Western under 13 hurling final on Sunday morning last at Fraher Field against Naomh Brid. In the end we lost by a point in a very exciting game of hurling. Well done to Kevin Keoghan who was awarded the Man of the Match in the final. Under 11: This evening Wednesday we play Lismore in an under 11 hurling challenge match. Then on Friday we play St. Pat’s in football in the latest round of the Town and Country league. Both games will go ahead in Abbeyside and there will be reports on both next Wednesday. Academy: The count-down is on to the start of our U-8 & U-9 Academy Football league, which kicks off on Saturday, 1st October. More details over the coming weeks., Notice: Our Annual Club Day – Lá na gClubSat., 17th September, 2016 from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A great family fun day: We cordially invite all members, neighbours, our U-5 to U-10 player panels, friends and their families to join us in a very special few hours of fun and games. Many cherished memorial cups are to be battled for out on the field and we know the young players will only be delighted to showcase their skills on the day! We will have a special guest visit us and a few more surprises too!! So come and join us for what will be a memorable day for all in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Club. We look forward to welcoming you. “Mol an oige, agus tiocfaidh síad.”

Brickey Rangers LOTTO We had no winner of the €4,600 jackpot this week. Numbers Drawn: 7-8-24-25. €25 to each of the following: Jim Gee, Elsie Hickey, Anne Marie Wade and Tadgh and Stephanie Power. Next week's draw will be in The Tudor House with a jackpot of €4,750. Tickets are €2 each available from the usual outlets and promoters.

MINOR HURLING Our Minor Hurlers had a great win at home to Passage last Wednesday night on a scoreline of 1-13 to 1-11. After the win over Passage it was all eyes on Sunday when they faced Roanmore away a win might have seen the lads qualify from the group, however they couldn't get the better of the table toppers with a final score of 3-13 to 2-11. This loss sees the end of the lads campaign well done to all management and players involved. JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior Hurlers take on Shamrocks in the quarter-final this Sunday in Cappoquin at 12 noon. COMERAGH OIL INTERMEDIATE HURLING We play Stradbally on September 24th in Fraher Field at 6.00 o clock ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL TICKETS All members who wish to be included for the draw for all Ireland football tickets please contact secretary Matt Kiely - draw will take place tonight Wednesday night at club meeting. OPERATION TRANSFORMATION BRICKEY STYLE As part of the healthy club initiative, the club will commence its own operation transformation, the programme will commence on Monday 19th September, all those who wish to participate will be asked to register in Bushy Park at 7pm on the Monday night. There will be something for everybody as its not just about losing weight, it's about fitness and fun, we have walking and running groups, we will have low and high impact exercises. We plan to have a number of short workshops and talks the club welcomes all ages to join. More details will follow. INVITATION An invitation from West Waterford Golf Club is extended to club members who would like to meet Olympic and PGA Player Seamus Power in the golf club tonight Wednesday. The night is commencing at 6.00 p.m. Seamus will be available for photographs from 6 until 7 p.m. and Kieran O’Connor will act as MC from 7 until 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend. JUVENILE NOTES Brickeys u-10 hurlers played Clashmore recently. We fielded 14 players and ran out narrow winners in a very entertaining game. Well done to all players involved and thanks to clashmore for hosting the game. U-12 football: Brickey Rangers travelled to Lemybrien last Wednesday evening. The boys showed great attitude and fine skills to overcome a very good Kilrossanty side. U-14 hurlers will play the County semi final in Bushy on Monday, 19th September in Bushy Park.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA CLUB FUNDRAISING RACE NIGHT We are excited to announce that we will be holding a fundraising Race Night on Saturday night, October 1st, at 9 p.m. in The Decies Bar, Clashmore. This promises to be a great night's entertainment. Race Nights are a most popular fundraising venture as they combine two of the most enjoyable social activities – a day at the races and a night out with friends. For those who might not have experienced a race night, the idea is that horse races are played as DVDs on the big screen and patrons get the chance to 'own' their

own horse beforehand, at a cost of €20, as well as being able to bet on a particular horse on the 'Tote' betting system on the night. So great excitement assured for anyone taking part! There will also be refreshments and plenty other entertainment on the night. Hoping to see you on October 1st. Please watch this space for more details in the next week or two! SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP A goal proved to be the decisive margin in the senior football match at the week-end. The final score was Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-11. Stradbally 1-11. A bigger commitment is required in order to progress further in the championship. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg team: Darragh Curran, Shane Russell, Ciarán Bourke, Kieran Connery, Seán O'Connor, Tadhg de Búrca, Seán Bourke, Jason Seward, Declan Allen, Aidan Trihy, Paul O'Connor, Edmond O'Halloran, Brian O'Halloran, Seán Fleming & Paddy Prendergast. Subs used: Gavin Dower, Philip Dee, Fintan Breathnach and Mark Nugent.

MINOR HURLING Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Cappoquin ended in a draw. The final score was Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-13; Cappoquin 2-10. INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Ardmore will be played in Fraher Field on Sunday next, September 18th at 6.00 p.m. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILE U-13 Hurlers Win Western Title: Huge congratulations to our U-13 hurlers who won the Division 3 Western final last Saturday morning in Fraher Field by defeating Kilrossanty in a superb match. The lads now go on to contest the County final in a few weeks when they take on Roanmore who won the Eastern title last weekend also. Well done lads! A big thank you to everyone who came out to support the team and a special thanks to the team mentors Patrick Ryan and Timmy O'Keeffe for the work they have done with this team. Up the Trench! Club Nursery Wraps Up for 2016: Our Club Nursery finished up a few weeks ago after another great summer of hurling and football and the juvenile club would like to thank everyone who supported the Nursery this year in any way. Thanks to our young players, we hope you enjoyed playing each Saturday morning with your friends. Special thanks to all parents for bringing their children along and being so supportive and helpful. To all those who helped out with administration, refreshments and organising, it is really, really appreciated by the club. And finally, a massive thank you to all of our coaches who did an amazing job every morning to teach our young stars new skills and to make sure they return home reach morning with smiles on their faces and a grá for our great games. There are too many coaches to mention but we know who you are! The Nursery will return bigger and better in the future. U-14 Hurlers Lose Out to Ferrybank: Hard luck to our U-14 hurlers who were defeated in the County quarter-final last Monday night away to a very strong Ferrybank team. U-21 All Ireland Success: Well done to former club juvenile Ed O'Halloran, his playing colleagues and management of the Waterford U-21 hurling team on their fantastic win in the AllIreland final last Saturday night. It was a very proud day for all Deise men and women to see a Waterford team perform so well in a final and we salute this amazing achievement.

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Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €9,700 held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 11/9/16. Numbers were 12, 13, 20, 21. €30 won by the following people: Paddy, Miley and Emma Cotter, Mixo McGrath, Nire.Seller’s prize of €30 Joe Walsh, Micilins. Next Clotto held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 18/4/16 for a Jackpot €9,800. On duty on the night Harry Quinn and Jason Dee. U-21 HURLING ALL-IRELAND WINNERS 2016 Congratulations to the Waterford U-21 hurling team on winning the new James Nowlan Cup, defeating Galway 5-15 to 0-14 at Semple Stadium. O’NEILL’S SHOP ONLINE You can get all your official gear on our O’Neill’s shop on line. Order any of our club items. All sizes are catered for from children to adults. Items can be ordered individually and once paid will be shipped directly from O’Neill’s Shop to your home. DEISE DRAW The next Deise Draw will take place in Mount Sion on Friday, 30th September, 2016 this has been a Great Fundraiser for the Club with 70% coming back to the club. Thank you to all who support MONSTER BINGO Our next monster Bingo will take on Friday night 30th September at 8:30 p.m. in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien. This is proving to be a great success with young and old.

Sliabh gCua/ gCua/ St. Mary's Marys St. DÉISE BLITZ TRIBESMEN Our heartiest congratulations are extended to the Waterford U-21 panel, management and backroom team on their heroic All Ireland win over Galway last Saturday evening. A magical performance saw Sean Power’s side claim a 5-15 to 0-14 victory in some style. Powerful performances from Patrick Curran and Mícheál Harney secured the Déise’s first U-21 All-Ireland title since 1992 and provides a promising future for our senior side on their quest to lift the Liam McCarthy. DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING Defibrillation is a common treatment for lifethreatening cardiac dysrhythmias and ventricular fibrillation. Defibrillation consists of delivering a therapeutic dose of electric current (often called a countershock) to the heart with a device called a defibrillator. The Sliabh gCua Club will be providing training to those interested in completing the course. Numbers are limited, so should you want training, please contact Mush Keane on 087 9634993 before Thursday 15th September. Please note, spaces are not gaurenteed. SÉAMUS POWER APPRECIATION TOMORROW EVENING The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club will be honouring local Olympian Séamus Power when he returns home next week. Séamus represented Ireland in the Olympics last month along with three time major winner Padraig Harrington. Séamus produced some of his greatest golf to date, ending in an incredible 15th spot, a truly remarkable achievement. Shortly after the Olympics in Rio, Séamus was awarded his tour card for the PGA Web.com tour next year, the world’s highest tour rank. The club would like to invite each and every one of you along to Kirwan Park on Thursday, 15th September at 6:30 p.m., where we will present Séamus with a gesture of congratulations. WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB Austin Spratt of West Waterford Golf Club invites all Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club members to West Waterford Golf Club on Wednesday, 14th September (tonight) where Olympic and PGA player Séamus Power will be in attendance and honoured by the club where his career began. Séamus will be at the club from 6 p.m., and Kieran O’Connor will interview Séamus between 7 & 8 p.m. Please come along and lend your ongoing support to Séamus. CLUB GEAR MONIES OVERDUE All monies owed for club gear orders must be paid to Marie McDonald or Mush Keane immediately. Manufacturers require payment before delivery, so your prompt payment would be appreciated. NAOMH BRÍD/ST. PAT’S Congratulations to Naomh Bríd/St. Pat’s on some fantastic victories over the weekend. The U-13 hurlers secured the Western Division 1 title with a 4-07 to 3-09 win over Abbeyside. The U15’s claimed the Division 3 Hurling Western title with a comfortable 3-11 to 1-7 win over St. Oliver’s. The Minor hurlers grabbed a county semi final spot in Division 2 when they overcame a tough battle from Cois Bríd, clinching a 5 point win. Final score 1-19 to 1-14. Well done to all involved in the above teams.

BADMINTON CLUB MEETING The Badminton Club has scheduled a meeting for next Monday evening (19th September) in Touraneena Community Centre at 8 p.m. All to attend including new members. MEDIA NOTES If anyone would like to add information or notes through the Sliabh gCua GAA Club, please have no hesitation in contacting 087 9634993 or e-mailing sliabhgcuapro@hotmail.com. We can also be contacted through facebook/twitter. TOTAL BODY FITNESS Keep fit classes for men & women (beginners & advanced) continue in Touraneena Community Centre each Tuesday & Thursday from 7-8 p.m. €50 for 6 week sessions or €10 per class. Classes consist of Aerobics, Kettle Bells, Total body Toning and Circuit Training. For more info, contact Trevor on 087 3185833.

Stradbally SENIOR FOOTBALL Well done to Senior Footballers and Management who had a 3 point win over Clashmore on Sunday last. INTERMEDIATE HURLING Intermediate Hurling Championship v Shamrocks on this Saturday evening, Sept. 17th in Cappoquin at 5.30 p.m. Best of luck to all. 50/50 DRAW Congrats to Yvonne Hilton who won €200 in 50/50 draw on Sunday night. Thanks to Yvonne and everyone who supported draw. GOLDEN GOAL Golden goal tickets on sale for this Sunday’s All-Ireland Football Final. Prize of €500 – tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Good luck to everyone with tickets for this. SPONSORED WALK Sponsored walk which was due to take place on Sunday, 25th September has been postponed for a couple of weeks. Date, time etc. to be published later. CONGRATULATIONS To Waterford U-21 Hurling All-Ireland Champions 2016. A great win and well done to all panel and management. SOCIAL CENTRE Music this Sunday night by Richie, come along for a sociable drink and dance.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW (12/9/2016) Numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 19, 25. No winner. Consolation prizes: Ailish Whelan, Seán Twomey, Irene O’Keeffe, Mike Mangan. Promoter: Denis Tobin. Next draw: Corner House September 19th. Jackpot: €10,200. TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW (6/9/2016) Numbers drawn were: 3, 6, 10, 24. No winner. Consolation prizes: Mary O’Rourke, Carol O’Brien, Elizabeth Henley, Mike Prendergast. Promoter: Teresa Cunningham. Next draw: The Hotel September 12th. Jackpot: €10,000. Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around the town. Please support our local lotto. Tickets are €2. ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS An absolutely superb performance from each and every one of these guys ensured a comprehensive victory for our Waterford under 21 hurlers in the All-Ireland final at Thurles. The last time Waterford won this was 1992 and at that time we had two Tallow men involved, Colin Cunningham and Mark Geary. Massive congrats to Tallow's Jordan Henley who had a fantastic game on Saturday and what a save he brought off towards the end. As a club we are all extremely proud of you! Well done Jordan! SENIOR HURLING Tallow senior hurlers will play Roanmore in Lemybrien this Sunday at 1.00 p.m. Your support is much appreciated. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Someone told me Mairead Sheehan celebrated her birthday at the weekend, I'm sure the win made the party even better. Happy birthday Mairead. CÓBHRÓN CLG Tulach an Iarainn wishes to extend sincere sympathy to the O’Flynn family, Tallow, on the sad passing of Peter. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. We wish to extend deepest sympathy to the O’Donoghue family, Glenaboy, on the sad passing of Noreen O’Brien. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Tourin Tourin WATERFORD U-21’S Well done to the Waterford U-21’s on their comprehensive victory over Galway in the AllIreland Final on Saturday. It was a fantastic display with 5 great goals, all possible contenders

The Clashmore / Kinsalebeg team after their win over Kilrossanty in the Western U-13 Division 3 hurling Final at Fraher Field.

for goal of the year. It is a great honour for the club to have a player involved with the team, and we are delighted for Niall that all his hard work paid off. Niall’s uncle Tom Fives was on the last team to win the U-21 All-Ireland in 1992, a fantastic coincidence for the Fives and Tourin GAA. We would like to thank the Waterford management and entire panel for the great displays and bringing home some much needed silverware. Hopefully these lads can push on and win the Senior in the near future. TRAINING AND MATCHES Training continues Tuesday and Thursday nights at the earlier time of 7.15 p.m. We have a provisional fixture for the JHC western semi-final on Friday 23-9-16 under lights in Fraher Field. TOURIN 10K The Tourin Community Hall’s fundraising Run/Walk organised for Friday evening was postponed to due to the adverse weather conditions and with safety of participants in mind. It has been postponed to a later date, and will be confirmed shortly. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. BEST WISHES It’s good to see Tommy Joe Conway out and about again after a recent spell in hospital. The club would also like to send a speedy recovery to club president Tom Doocey, who is presently in hospital in Cork. We hope to see Tom on the side line again in the near future. CONGRATULATIONS Well done to Tipperary on winning the AllIreland. Apologies to the local people from Tipperary who pointed out to me that I omitted it from my notes last week. Sorry Mam. BADMINTON Training continues Wednesday at 9.30 p.m. and Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Check out our new Facebook page for updates of training and upcoming tournaments. Newcomers always welcome.

Modeligo ALL-IRELAND U-21 HURLING CHAMPIONS! What a weekend it turned out to be for hurling supporters in the County as Waterford's U-21 Hurlers rounded off our Inter-county year in style with a fantastic display in Thurles on Saturday to claim the All-Ireland title. It was an absolutely brilliant performance from the Waterford lads and the entire panel, Seán Power, the selecors and their backroom staff more than deserve their AllIreland title. On a local level, It is indeed a great honour for us as a club to have a man listed on this panel. We are all immensely proud of the achievements of this panel but of course, in particular of Tom Devine, who has carried the name of the Modeligo club to the biggest days in Minor and U-21 level, and has now won All-Ireland finals in both grades. Congratulations Tom, and a huge well done to you and all the lads on what was achieved. FIXTURES INTERMEDIATE HURLING: Má Dheilge v Lios Mhór. Dáta: Sunday, September 18th. Ionad: Fraher Field at 7.30 p.m. Réiteoir: TBC. Naomh Deughlan, Árd Mhór vrs. Má Dheilge Dáta: Saturday, September 24th at 7.30 pm. Ionad : Fraher Field. Réiteoir: TBC. MODELIGO CAMOGIE U-13 Camogie: Our girls continued their winning run on Monday evening when they had a comprehensive win over Lismore. They travel to

De La Salle on this Thursday evening for their final game in this group and at this stage, since they have won each game so far, it looks like they will qualify for the County Final in this grade. U-16 "B" Championship: At the time of writing, there are no details yet of a new time or date for this County Final against Lismore fixture. Please check on Modeligo GAA Club Facebook Page during the week for full details. There will be training arranged for the U-16/Minor squad in Modeligo over the coming few days. As usual, details will be sent by text & all girls involved are asked to attend. NAOMH BRÍD INTO TWO COUNTY FINALS! What a weekend it was for the Naomh Bríd/St. Pats juvenile combination as the club's Under 13 and Under 15 Hurlers both secured Western titles in their respective grades. First into action were the U-13 Hurlers in the Western Div.1 Final and in an absolutely thrilling game, there was excitement right down to the final seconds as a late surge from Abbeyside saw them hit a goal which left just a point between the sides. The Naomh Bríd lads defended one final attack and held on to secure a hard earned, but very much deserved win on a final scoreline of Naomh Bríd 4-7 to Abbeyside's 3-9. Afterwards, Jamie Power collected the Div. 1 trophy on behalf of the team and great credit is due to all these young lads and their selectors, Ray Bannon; Benny Dunford; Garvan O'Riordan; Jessie Power and James Condon for a tremendous effort. This group now advance to the U-13 County Final on the weekend of September 24/25th where they will face De La Salle. Then on Sunday morning, it was back to the Fraher Field for the Western U-15 Div. 3 Hurling Final against St. Oliver's. When these sides had met in the earlier rounds, 'Oliver's had won so the Naomh Bríd lads knew that it was going to take a massive effort to win this one, and that is exactly what they produced as the fought from start to finish to run out convincing winners on a scoreline of 3-11 to 1-7. It was an excellent display and we'll done to James Condon; Jessie Power; Paul & Michael Walsh who prepared these lads for this game. Team captain, Dean Carroll accepted the Western trophy on behalf of the team after the game. They now have a quick turnaround for the County Final, which takes place on Sunday morning next in Fraher Field against Ferrybank, and we wish both the U-13's and U-15's all the very best of luck for these games. Meanwhile, also on Sunday morning, our Minor hurlers had a very important game out at the Colligan venue where they secured a place in the Minor Division 2 County Semi Finals with a win against Cóis Bhríde. At the time of writing, the details of that fixture are yet to be confirmed, but again, well done to everyone involved here. So all in all, a great weekend for our Juvenile Club! Details of Sunday's U-15 final are as follows: Cluiche Ceannais Craobh Iomáint: Fé 15 Roinn 3 (13 a-side) Port Mhór Vs. Naomh Bríd. Sunday 18/9/2016 Páirc Uí Fhearachair, Dún Garbhán. Throw-In at 10:30 am NA DÉISE LADIES IN JUNIOR COUNTY FINAL Best wishes to Na Déise Ladies Footballers, who play against Dungarvan in the Junior County Final on Sunday next. SYMPATHY Sincerest sympathy is expressed on behalf of all members of our club to the Kiely family of Scart, Modeligo on the death of Mrs. Kathleen Kiely in the past week. As a mark of respect, our

[Rory Wyley]

Intermediate Football Championship game due to be played on Thursday evening last, was postponed. "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam." DATE FOR YOUR CALENDAR "The Helen O'Byrne Memorial Walk. "SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 2016. HELEN'S WALK in aid of St. John's Special School and Pieta House Waterford. More details next week! LOCAL GAA This weekend sees the intermediate hurlers back in action for Round 4 of the hurling championship against Lismore on Sunday, 18th at 7.30 pm in Fraher Field. Modeligo’s game will be the second game of the double header in Fraher Field with Clashnore v Ardmore before us at6pm. Round 5 sees another double header in Fraher with Brickeys v Stradbally at 6 pm on Saturday, 24th at 6 pm then Mà Dheilge v Ardmore at 7.30 pm. Please support the boys over the next busy couple of weeks. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALLERS The last round of the intermediate football which was postponed last week has still have not been re fixed. Please keep an eye out for fixture on Facebook and Twitter. NA DEISE COUNTY FINAL Our local ladies have qualified for this year’s Junior A County Final. These bunch of girls have put in a great effort all year under the guidance of their new management team of Nick O’Donovan and Reg Fitzgerald. The final is fixed for Fraher Field at 11 am on Sunday. BADMINTON The Badminton Club is planning on getting back up and running again. We are hoping to have two evenings a week one for players wanting to play championship (mens, women and mixed leagues) and another night for people who just want to come down for a few shots. The AGM will be held this Thursday at 8.30 pm in the Community Centre. So if anyone is free and wants to play some badminton we promise you won’t get a job!! Contact Mike Bumster or Katie Barry if you are interested in playing or getting involved. LOTTO RESULTS 10th SEPTEMBER 2016 Nos drawn 12, 17, 27. No winner. €25 winners: Marie Kenneally, Eilean & Pat Prendergast, Kay Sheehan and Mai Donnelly. Next week’s Jackpot €1,700.

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas JUNIOR HURLING Our junior B hurlers had another big win last week against Ballyduff Lower. We are getting goals in every game, five the last time out. At present we are in the quarter-final. All players played well on the night. Keep it going lads. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We got a walk-over from De La Salle two weeks ago in the Intermediate football. We are going very well now. WATERFORD UNDER 21 HURLING Well done to the Waterford under 21 team last Saturday evening. What a team after 24 years, well worth waiting for. It was a real team effort, very well coached and trained. WELL DONE BENJY From the club we say well done to Benjy Whelan who was the man involved in training, one of the fittest U-21 teams ever. Benjy was there as well when the minor team won the AllIreland three years ago. It is great to have someone of this calibre in our club. Up the Deise.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Lotto draw Tuesday, 6th September: Numbers drawn were 2, 16, 20 and 26. No jackpot winner. €20 weekly winners went to Bill Ryan, Colin Kearney, Lismore, and Willie Roche. Next Draw September 13th the jackpot stands at €10,000. ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Waterford captured the under 21 All-Ireland title with an emphatic win over Galway in Semple Stadium, Thurles, last Saturday. Waterford got off to a great start with an opening goal from DJ Foran and by half-time had commanded a great lead on a score of 3-10 to 0-6, but for Galway to pile on the pressure in the opening 10 minutes of the second half. Waterford weren’t finished though and finished the rest of the second half the much stronger team. Well done to Stephen Bennett for two audacious goals scoring 2-0 in the final and for a well executed pass to Shane for him to clinch an important goal, Shane scoring 1-1 overall. Surely, those goals merit goals of the year at this level. After a 24 year wait at Under 21 level it was great scenes of delight as joint captains lifted the inaugural James Nowlan Cup. On behalf of the club we congratulate Stephen and Shane on their success. UPCOMING FIXTURES Ballysaggart Intermediates play Lismore on Sunday, September 25th, in Fraher Field.

CappoquinCamogie Camogie Cappoquin CLOTHES COLLECTION FUNDRAISER Thank you to everyone who donated to our fundraiser and helped out in anyway that they could. We were inundated with bags! We will let you know how much was donated soon. Your help is very much appreciated. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Cappoquin take on Gaultier for a second time in this year's championship this weekend in the Senior Championship semi-final. A place in the final against Lismore is there for the taking. We would appreciate all support. The match takes place in Carriganore at 5:45 p.m. this Saturday, 17th September. Up the Quinners! CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Donal and Jennifer O'Rourke on the birth of their baby boy Kai and to Paudie and Sandy Landers on the birth of their baby girl Fia!

LFC Deise LFC Na Deise JUNIOR A COUNTY FINAL Best of luck to our junior A side who take on Dungarvan in the county final this Sunday. This promises to be a great game of football and we would really appreciate your support in the Fraher Field at 11am. Good luck girls!! U-21 ALL-IRELAND Huge congratulations to the Waterford U-21 panel and management on their fantastic win over Galway in the All Ireland final. A great achievement for all involved and hopefully there are many more years of success ahead.

Phobal Sean Phobal GOING TO THE DOGS! GOING TO THE DOGS - YOUGHAL GREYHOUND TRACK- SEPT. 30th The big night is fast approaching and the committee is hard at work finalising all the details. The doors open at 6.45 p.m. Traps open for the first of six races at 7.15 p.m. This week, to further emphasise that this is a family fun night we ask our supporters who have children in the 8 to 16 age group to bring them along to avail of the opportunity to parade a dog around the track prior to each race. In addition to the age group we ask that they be dressed in the Sean Phobal Jersey for the occasion. UP THE DÉISE! Comhgáirdeachas le iománaithe fé-21 Phortláirge a bhuaigh craobh na hEireann ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Lismore Camogie Lismore Camogie U-13 LEAGUE The Club’s U-13's have played 2 matches in the 2016 U-13 league and recorded a 2-1 draw V Tramore in their 1st game, they played Modeligo in the second game but were up against a very strong team and were comprehensively beaten. The girls are down to play Abbeyside tomorrow night Thursday result known next week. CLOTHES RECYCLING Lismore Camogie Club are collecting good quality second hand clothing suitable for re-use. Please fill as many black bin bags as you can – the more we collect, the more our Club receives at Lismore GAA Club House tomorrow Thursday, Sept. 15th 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 16th 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 September, 2016

Contact; Mary Russell (086) 3326128; Jojo Tobin (087) 2063880 or any committee member if you need to have your items collected. WE ACCEPT: Men’s Clean Clothing, Women’s Clean Clothing, Children’s Clean Clothing, Paired shoes, Handbags, Belts, Curtains, Bed linen, Old Laptops complete with chargers and no broken screens, Old Mobile Phones complete with chargers and no broken screens.

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