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Helvick Head Lifeboat Community Safety Officer Austin Flynn; Susan Denn owner of the Interlude Restaurant, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan; and Nick Hannigan DLA Helvick Head Lifeboat Station, pictured with the RNLI’s throw bags.

Dungarvan is first location for national roll-out of RNLI throw bags DUNGARVAN will be the first location in Ireland to roll-out the RNLI throw bag initiative. Two years ago the RNLI launched the throw bag initiative on a particular busy stretch of the River Thames in London, England, which has proved to be a huge success and has saved many lives since its inception. “I thought this would be ideal for Dungarvan Harbour and contacted RNLI HQ in Ireland. They were delighted,” said Nicky Hannigan, DLA, Helvick Lifeboat Station. He met with Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber, with a view to introducing throw bags and training staff members of the businesses on Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan on their correct use in case of emergency. Ms. Beresford arranged meetings for Nicky

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and RNLI Community Safety Officer, Austin Flynn, with Susan Denn of the Interlude Restaurant; Marie Quinn of the Moorings Bar; and Ray O’Brien from the Anchor Bar, all located on Davitt’s Quay, in the heart of Dungarvan, where there is a vibrant social scene. All three business owners had an absolutely fantastic reaction to the initiative. “Training in the correct use of the throw bags has now commenced with Susan Denn and three of her staff, and we hope to have the initiative up and running for the June Bank Holiday weekend,” said Nicky. Because the Gardaí are usually the first on the scene of an emergency, he also met with Sergeant Alan Toft at Dungarvan Garda Station with a view to having an RNLI throw bag for all Garda patrol cars in the District. Respect the water. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea.

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Scouting Ireland says temporary closure is precautionary measure THE National Scout Centre in Mount Melleray, Cappoquin has been closed following a health and safety audit carried out last week, writes Paul Mooney. The closure of the centre at this time will be a blow for local scouting groups, as well as scouting groups from further afield, as the Mount Melleray Scout Centre is a popular location for camps and activities, particularly at this time of year. Mount Melleray Scout Centre is one of several national scout centres around the country - which includes Larch Hill in Dublin; Lough Dan in the Wicklow Mountains; and Castle Saunderson in Cavan. In a statement from Scouting Ireland to this newspaper, the organisation confirmed it “has taken the decision to temporarily close the Mount

Melleray Scout Centre”. A spokesperson for Scouting Ireland said: “This decision, which is a precautionary measure, has been taken after a

planned health and safety audit identified a number of actions that should be taken to improve the building’s overall safety”. c Continued on page 2

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Forty Years of Music in the Comeraghs musical expertise to the initiative. Soon, classes flourished in Ballyduff Upper and were later introduced in Ballinameela, An Rinn, Sean Phobal, Touraneena, Kilmacthomas, Stradbally and Cúil na Sméar. Bobby taught Tin Whistle, Accordion, Concertina and Banjo. The reputation of the classes in Cúil na Sméar soon grew and the venture was backed by intensive voluntary support. Word spread and students travelled from as far away as Waterford city to learn in a little community in the Comeraghs which became known as Cuil Cheoil, ‘the Nook of the Music’, a very appropriate title. With the early setting up of an instruments bank, two harps and two practice sets of Uilleann Pipes were added in recognition of the main aims of Comhaltas to promote the playing of these ancient instruments By this time to augment Bobby Gardiner’s classes, Fiddle and Flute teachers were introduced in Cúil na Sméar. The instrument bank which was developed long before grant aid became available was invaluable, with instruments being made available through the students’ learning years.This was especially important for instruments such as the harp which costs about €5,000 and which allowed students to learn the instrument without major cost. Instruments and classes in pipes and harp,

WITH the Waterford Fleadh Cheoil being held in Kilmacthomas this coming weekend, 17th – 19th May, it is appropriate to take a look back at the emergence of some of the people who will be playing, singing, storytelling, or otherwise entertaining and administering the thousands who will flock to the town which nestles under ‘Comeragh’s Rugged Hills’. One of the Comhaltas branches which will send members to Kilmac is the Comeraghs Branch itself, founded in 1979 in Cúil na Sméar and Kilbrien, just a hop, step and jump across the mountains from Kilmac. Memories suggest that in 1979 a group of friends in the Cúil na Sméar and Kilbrien area decided to set up some structures to encourage set dancing, music and song in the traditional style. The first formal meeting took place in Kilbrien Hall in January 1980. The committee organised music and dance classes and entered junior and adult competitions in Fleadhanna and Scór. In the mid-1980s, members became officers of Comhaltas County Board and helped to develop classes in many surrounding areas. A decision was made to approach Bobby Gardiner, legendary musician and terrific teacher who was already working with the Music Department in U.C.C., to lend his considerable experience and

were provided in Cúil na Sméar free of charge and subsidised by Comeraghs branch. Next came a teacher training programme to augment those already instructing. Through a strict selection process a Classroom Assistant Programme was also set up. Many teachers who trained in Comeraghs branch, teach in other branches around the county, as well as being tutors at the world famous Willie Clancy Summer School and many other events. Former members such as Benny McCarthy and Derek Morrissey have become leaders of the wellknown bands, Danú and Caladh Nua. Comeraghs Comhaltas members have won many competitions and prestigious awards and have featured on international concert tours and in very many T.V. and radio programmes. Comeraghs has also provided entertainment for corporate events such as the Global Intelligence Conference; the Mercyhurst University visits and for the visit of the Archbishop of Taranto to the Birthplace of St. Cathaldus. The flag-ship of the branch is Cúil Cheoil, the Summer Show which runs in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan during July and August. Many former members now perform with other groups including Booley House. As the 40th anniversary of its

Members of the Cuil Cheoil Cabaret of 2006, all of them familiar faces still on the traditional music scene and who have given dedicated service since as musicians, singers and dancers, as well as tutors in the various instruments. founding approaches, Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach continues to promote traditional Irish culture and performance skills. Running Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise in Kilmacthomas, the main village in the Comeraghs, is an innovation which they hope to build on. This adds to their success in running the memorable Munster Fleadh in 2012 in Dungarvan. Having run many county events and especially the memorable Munster Fleadh in 2012 in

Dungarvan we are aware of our dependence on the provision of schools premises for competitions. Our sense of responsibility is honed by our weekly occupation of Scoil Naomh Gobnait, Cúil Na Sméar for our music classes and group practice sessions. Tradition and history are most important to Comhaltas and Comeraghs are proud of their Commemorative Garden remembering the Connery Brothers, famed in song, who came from the district and who

were sentenced to life in the penal colony of the inhospitable colony of New South Wales.The Garden was opened in the presence of the Australian Ambassador to Ireland. The Irish language too is a priority and our members were to the fore in establishing the all Irish pre-school Cúil na n-Óg in Cúil na Sméar. Without doubt from the little idea forty years ago, the cultural impact of Comeaghs Comhaltas will be felt for generations to come.

Melleray Scout Centre closed c FROM FRONT PAGE “These recommendations will now be considered in full before the building will reopen.” It is unclear if the Scout Centre at Mount Melleray will be reopened in time for the many Summer Camps which take place between now and the end of August, including an upcoming annual

Cub Camp due to be held from 31st May until 3rd June. Scouting Ireland said the requirements for the health and safety improvements were identified after they proactively commenced a health and safety audit of all their national scout centres. “Three audits have now been completed, while

the remainder will be conducted this month. Similar requirements are not anticipated for the other centres,” said the Scouting Ireland spokesperson. “We regret the inconvenience that this will have for all those who use this centre,” the spokesperson said.

“However, we have an obligation to ensure the safety of our members and all those who use our facilities,” the spokesperson added. Waterford City and County Council said it has not been made aware of the closure of the National Scout Centre in Mount Melleray and that the operation of the centre is a matter for Scouting Ireland.

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Safety Officer, Austin and RNLI Community Denn of the Interlude Flynn, with Susan Quinn of the Moorings Bar, Restaurant; Marie from the Anchor Bar; and Ray O’Brien Quay, in the heart of social all located on Davitt’s there is a vibrant Dungarvan, where had an business owners initiative. scene. All three reaction to the absolutely fantastic correct use of the throw “Training in the with Susan Denn have the bags has now commenced and we hope to for inception. three of her staff, June Bank would be ideal RNLI HQ and “I thought this running for the and contacted initiative up and said Nicky. Dungarvan Harbour delighted,” said Nicky Holiday weekend,” are usually the first on were Station. Gardaí in Ireland. They the Lifeboat Because Helvick also met with emergency, he Hannigan, DLA, Station Beresford, CEO the scene of an at Dungarvan Garda bag for He met with JennyWaterford Chamber, with throw Sergeant Alan Toft West training having an RNLI Dungarvan and throw bags and with a view to cars in the District. the charity a view to introducingbusinesses on Davitt’s patrol Garda is all the The RNLI staff members of on their correct use in case Respect the water. at sea. Quay, Dungarvan that saves lives of emergency. meetings for Nicky Ms. Beresford arranged

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WEDNESDAY: Another dry day with spells of hazy sunshine. Highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees generally but a little cooler at the coast. Winds mostly light to moderate, southeast in direction. Largely dry on Wednesday night but cloud will thicken across the west of the country with the chance of the odd shower near the west coast. Dry elsewhere with clear spells. Minimum temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees in light, variable breezes. Thursday/Friday: Dry again on Thursday with good spells of hazy sunshine. Cloud will increase across the southwest of Munster during the day with light rain along the coast by evening. Highs of 14 to 18 degrees, coolest across southwest-Munster. Spells of hazy sunshine on Friday morning but then a build-up of cloud will bring widespread showers across Ireland during the afternoon and evening. Highs of 13 to 16 degrees in light to moderate northeast winds. Saturday/Sunday: Showers will become more isolated during Saturday and there will be long periods of dry and sunny weather through many parts of the country. Highs on Saturday about 13 to 17 degrees. There will be the odd shower during Sunday but mainly the day will be dry and sunny. Highs of 15 to 19 degrees. Outlook (Monday – Wednesday): Still the risk of an occasional shower early next week but generally dry and sunny. Highs of 16 to 20 degrees.

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Solar farm sought in Copper Coast area RENEWABLE energy company, Highfield Solar Limited has applied for planning permission to build a solar farm near Stradbally in the Copper Coast. According to application documents lodged with Waterford City and County Council on 30th April, 2019, Highfield Solar

Limited are seeking a development consisting of a ten year permission for a solar farm on a site of approximately 109 hectares to include one IPP control building and associated compound, MV station, electrical transformer / inverter station modules, battery storage modules, solar PV panels

ground mounted on steel support structures, storage containers, CCTV cameras, access roads, fencing and associated electrical cabling, ducting and ancillary infrastructure, in the townlands of Rathnaskilloge (electoral district of Ballylaneen), Glen West (electoral district of Fox’s Castle) and

Curraheen (electoral district of Stradbally). Council planning reference: 19290. The deadline for submissions on the proposed development is 3rd June, 2019 and Waterford Council is due to make a decision on the application by 24th June, 2019.

Sustainable Living Award for Leahy’s Open Farm LEAHY’S Open Farm, based on the Tallow to Dungourney Road (R627) has been awarded the Talamh Sustainable Living Award at the RDS Spring Awards, held recently. The award celebrates the huge effort by Leahy’s Open Farm to diversify and expand as a rural business, from a dairy and pig production to an agri-tourist model. In 1996, Eddie and Eileen Leahy opened up their farm to the public - a huge risk and leap of faith at the time, but one that has paid off. Their diversification into agri-tourism

resulted in the farm growing and expanding over the years and made it a firm favourite with families all over the country. The business is now in the hands of the Leahy’s son, Donal and his wife Teresa, and the business continues to expand, keeping visitors of all ages enthralled. On 24th April, last, Donal and Teresa Leahy collected their Sustainable Living Award at the RDS in Dublin, which highlights the best examples of sustainable farmers, foresters and farming enterprises in the country. Both Donal and Teresa said they were

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Future folds on Youghal’s tulip umbrellas By Christy Parker THE Youghal harbour landscape as viewed from West Waterford headlands such as Ferrypoint has returned to a previous status following the removal of the harbour town’s waterfront tulip umbrellas. The 12 installations had stood 2.4 metres tall, if not always proud, at Nealon’s Quay car park since November 2013. They had been purchased at a cost of €150,000 of which SECAD met 75% with Youghal Chamber and Tourism and Commerce largely providing the rest. They would complement a €400,000 revamp of the car park. The umbrellas were sourced after an initial plan to install a retractable roof over nearby Barry’s Lane – adjacent to the Clock Gate – required ministerial approval that could not be gained prior to the deadline for funding expiring. The umbrellas were intended to facilitate weather-proof festive events by community groups but this aspiration soon became impractical. Nonetheless for their first few years when fully extended and lit, the umbrellas displayed an attractive green glow after nightfall. Despite their functional limitations, they were relatively popular on aesthetic grounds even if intrusive stanchions at their base could be annoying when parking! They were designed to withstand winds speeds of 100kph but perhaps not repeatedly. Essentially they were in the wrong place and

Youghal's Tulip Umbrellas being removed. as Mother Nature seemed to take exception to their presence, they became battered and in some cases, broken. The estimated repair costs were considerable and relatively pointless so they stood unopened, ugly and forlorn for the past few years. Standing on Council property but privately owned, nobody seemed willing or able to take charge of their destiny. Then next month’s IRONMAN Cork came over the horizon and the prospect of 60 mil-

lion internet streamers scratching their heads at what looked like missile silos aimed at Ardmore seems to have focused minds. It took about an hour to dislocate each umbrella at a total cost of €3,500, while the final resting place of structures remains undecided. Even ill winds blow benefits however and already it has been commented that the absence of the umbrellas has brought greater focus to the excellent heritagetype public lighting poles of the area.

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Largest solar farm in Ireland is submitted for planning SERIOUS concerns are mounting yet again amongst rural communities in mid-County Waterford over plans to build one of Ireland’s largest solar farms. The controversial proposal is centred on the areas of Rathnaskillogue, Glen East, Glen West and Curraheen near Stradbally on the Copper Coast – an area currently fighting a large wind farm proposed for the same region. Highfield Solar Limited submitted a planning application to Waterford Council reference: 19290 on 30th April. The development will consist of a ten year permission for a solar farm on a site of approximately 270 acres, to include one IPP control building and associated compound, Medium Voltage (MV) substation, electrical transformer/inverter station building, battery storage building, solar PV panels ground mounted on steel supported structures, storage container, CCTV cameras, access roads, fencing and associated electrical cabling, ducting and ancillary infrastructure. A pre-application consultation request to construct a new 110 KV substation was lodged with An Bord Pleanála, reference: PL93.302247 by Highfield Solar Ltd., last year, which An Bord Pleanála deemed is a Strategic Infrastructure Development. The proposal includes the construction of an 110 KV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) station and IPP Control Building with associated compounds. However, the proposed development is causing understandable concern amongst the closeknit rural communities who have genuine concerns for the health of their families, property devaluation and quality of life within their own communities if this proposal were to be granted planning permission by the Council or An Bord Pleanála. Worried residents feel the sheer size and scale of the proposed energy infrastructure project is totally inappropriate and intrusive on their quality of life for such a rural area. Highfield Solar had previously applied to EirGrid who are the Transmission System Operator, (TSO) for a Gate connection (Grid connection) of 95 MW capacity and were successful in their application to the semi-state authority. The standard industry rule equates to five acres of land required to generate 1 MW of electricity, meaning Highfield Solar have the capacity to construct a 500 acre solar farm or wind farm if they so desire. Currently there are 32 solar farms with a generating capacity of 375.5 MW in consideration for Waterford alone which will require a total land mass of 1,875 acres in areas such as Kilmeaden, Portlaw, Ballyduff Upper, Mothel, Dunmore, Tramore, Affane, Ballymacarbry, Lismore,

Tallow, Cappoquin and Ballylaneen. Solar panels may be an appealing choice for clean energy, but they harbour their share of toxic chemicals. The toxic chemicals are Cadmium Telluride, Copper Indium Selenide, Cadmium Indium Gallium and Silicon Tetrachloride.These toxic chemicals can become airborne and attack the human respiratory system. One of the more unique issues for solar farm developments is the glint and glare that can be generated from sunlight reflecting off the solar panels with the general visibility of panels from surrounding houses and roads. Highfield Solar commissioned its own internal glare report which identified over 100 homes, which will suffer varying quantities of glare during long and protracted periods during the days which will occur for up to six months of any given year. A catchment area of no more than twenty five square miles shows there are 15 individual proposed energy projects consisting of wind farms, solar farms, hydro stations, upgrading existing substations, new substations and 440 KV pylon network Gridlink project for this area. One local resident, Breda Kiely, who is currently living underneath the 110 KV and 220 KV powerline and adjacent to the proposed BSB wind farm site and three proposed solar farms and new substation said: “We don’t see the demand for energy in this area - the power is not needed in this region, so why should we industrialise our beautiful scenic rural area, which our families have lived in for hundreds of years, in order to line the pockets of a select few greedy individual developers”. “This region has seen a regeneration recently with the fantastic ‘Greenway’ and the worldrenowned UNESCO world heritage site ‘The Copper Coast Geo-park’ and the Comeragh Mountain range,” she said. “Villages such as Kilmacthomas are finally seeing a revival as a result of the tourist attractions, bringing a welcome business boost to rural towns and villages which had gone into decline. We are seeing new business opening on a monthly basis

and a vibrant feel, a positive buzz is around again,” said Ms. Kiely. “Stradbally has won the Silver Medal in the national Tidy Towns competition on numerous occasions and there is a real sense of pride in our communities. We should not allow anybody to destroy this area of growth FULL STOP,” Ms. Kiely added. Along with 32 solar farms which will require over 1,875 acres of land there are nine wind farms in Knockanore, Ballymacarby, Drumhills, Dunhill and Bunmahon which will require 1,650 acres of land if all are constructed. And, if you add in the land required for new, expanding substations and new transmissions lines and pylons the overall picture becomes somewhat overwhelming and extremely frightening. With almost 4,000 acres of land proposed, not one full time job will be created, yet a multinational factory on five acres of land can create and sustain thousands of jobs. The general public are growing increasingly tired and frustrated with having new legislations and policies imposed upon them time and time again with little or no input or understanding as to the reality of how they will impact on people’s lives on a daily basis. Rural communities feel isolated from the Dublin central government policy makers, with rural communities feeling abandoned by their local authorities

and local representatives, who seem to ‘run with the hare and hunt with the hounds’ depending on the direction of the wind. These feelings were further exacerbated this weekend by Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, whose statement will further drive a ‘broadbandwith’ wedge between rural communities and the Dublin central government. The day of making uneducated and unmeasured public statements has long passed. Rural communities need proper community engagement and consultation before large energy projects can be considered - Minister Bruton would do well to remember the demise of his former Ministers. Most rational people are aware of the need to decarbonise our environment and understand we must reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and switch to an alternative source of renewable energy. However, this must be done in conjunction with all the stakeholders, not a select few. Waterford County must play its part along with every citizen and other county in Ireland in this environmental energy debate, while being cognizant and sympathetic to our environment and surroundings in which we live in. Everybody must play an equal part, no one person or town, village or community should have to shoulder an undue burden. We cannot implement Climate Change by punitive means of taxation. Policy makers and the industries must work collectively and listen to and heed the concerns of the people directly involved and only then proceed with the majority ‘will’ of the communities in order to create an environment in which people and their communities feel part of the climate change debate. Concerned resident’s and communities can have their say on Friday, 17th of May at 7.30 p.m., at Barron Hall, Stradbally.

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Dungarvan Shopping Centre Mother’s Day Golf Tournament QUALIFIERS for the second Mother’s Day Gold Tournament, sponsored by Dungarvan Shopping Centre, have taken place in Golf Clubs around the county and nine ladies have qualified to

compete in the final day playoff to be hosted at Dungarvan Golf Club this Saturday. This is the second year of the Mother’s Day Golf Tournament which has

Waterford Golf Club – FIONA LEECH. “I got the golf bug when I joined WGC in 2006. I enjoy working to improve my game and I've also made great friends through golf.”

West Waterford Gold Club – MAY LOU CARROLL is a long standing member of West Waterford Gold Club. However, until recently she played most of her golf with Templemore where she worked. With Templemore Golf Club she enjoyed some great success most notable being a member of their All-Ireland mixed foursomes team. Now retired she recently moved back to her native Dungarvan and is enjoying more time on the West Waterford fairways.

grabbed the attention of lady golfers around the county and has grown from three club entrants in 2018 to nine taking part in this year’s event. The tournament has potenDungarvan Golf Club – MICHELLE (Shelly) MERNIN. “My name is Michelle (Shelly) Mernin. My dad Michael first introduced me to golf at a young age swinging a sweeping brush in the back garden! I have a keen interest in all sports especially tennis and I enjoy coaching at the Causeway Tennis Club.”

Dungarvan Golf Club – MARY O’DONOGHUE joined Dungarvan Golf Club in the Millennium year 2000. Having covered the fresh air shots, Mary now enjoys golf no end and finds it a wonderful retirement activity. Tennis, and bridge are her other pastimes with cycling the Greenway her latest adventure.

tial to grow even further due in no small way to the fantastic array of prizes on offer, all sponsored by Dungarvan Shopping Centre. Tee off times on Saturday next at Dungarvan Golf Club Tramore Golf Club – AMANDA O’CONNOR. “So basically, I've been lucky enough to win all our majors in Tramore and I've also represented Tramore in the national mixed foursomes, intermediate singles and miele/revive fourball.

Lismore Golf Club – MARY E. AHERNE. Mary started golf in Lismore two years ago in the Get into Golf programme and hasn't looked back since as the saying goes she took to it like a duck to water. She comes from a very sporting family, her father is our present captain and she is looking forward to playing in Dungarvan.

start at 12.45 p.m. where the cream of Waterford Lady Golfers will compete in the 2019 Mother’s Day Golf Tournament, sponsored by Dungarvan Shopping Centre. Gold Coast Golf Club – ESTHER McGUCKIAN, member of Gold Coast Golf Club. Lady captain in 2012, has represented the club in many competitions. Handicap 12.

ITA CREVIN took up golf six years ago at Waterford castle and plays off a handicap of 35, ita won the long handicap competition last year and is looking forward to competing in the Mothers day competition at Dungarvan golf course this weekend

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Standing ovation marks the end of O’Ryan legacy in local government By Paul Mooney A STANDING ovation for Fianna Fáil’s Michael J. O’Ryan at the May Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council marked the end of a family legacy of over 100 years of public service. The May Plenary meeting of the Council, held in Dungarvan last Thursday afternoon, is the final meeting of the five year term of the local authority before the Local Elections on 24th May, next. It was Cllr. O’Ryan’s Party colleague, Cllr. James Tobin, who led the tributes, describing it as a “unique day” for the Council, but also “a sad day, when we are losing men of the calibre of Michael J. O’Ryan”. “For the new Council coming in [after the Local Elections], it will be the first time in over 100 years that we will have a Council without an O’Ryan,” Cllr. Tobin said. Cllr. O’Ryan served ten years on Waterford Council (20092019). His father, Ciarán Ó Riain, who stepped down in 2009, was the longest serving Councillor in Ireland at the time, with 54 years of unbroken membership.The seat was initially held by Cllr. O’Ryan’s grandfather, Micheál O’Ryan, who was first elected in 1917. Cllr. Tobin took the opportunity to pay tribute to the O’Ryan family for giving 102 years of service to the local authority in Waterford. “That is some record of service to the people of County Waterford and Ballymacarbry and to this Council,” Cllr. Tobin said. Cllr. John O’Leary also described it as a sad day for Fianna Fáil and the people of the Comeragh area. He described Cllr. O’Ryan as “diligent” and “caring for the community and people he represented” and “ambitious for the city and county at all times”. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald (Sinn Féin) said he always found Cllr. O’Ryan to be “honest and helpful and would work with you, rather than against you, a trait that is rare in Councillors”. He said the O’Ryan family’s service to Waterford Council “must be a record in the country”. Cllr. Declan Clune (Sinn Féin) said he found Cllr. O’Ryan to be “a man of exceptional integrity” after serving with him for the last five years in the Comeragh Municipal District Council. “We didn’t agree politically at times, but he was very forensic about the way he went about his business and I learned a few bits and pieces from him. I wish him the best for the future,” Cllr. Clune said. Cllr.Tom Cronin (Fianna Fáil) said Cllr. O’Ryan worked as hard for the people of Ballymacarbry over the last 12 months, as he has the previous nine years, “even

Pictured at his last Plenary Council meeting is Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan with his family and colleagues. Seated left to right: Caroline O’Brien (sister); Mayor Declan Doocey; Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan; Maureen O’Ryan (mother). Back row, left right: Cllr. Tom Cronin; Cllr. John O’Leary; Cllr. Jason Murphy; Cllr. James Tobin; and Cllr. Eddie Mulligan. though he new he was leaving”. “Even today, he was here in the Council representing the people of his area. It just proves the point that he is here to do the job, and God, did he do it well,” Cllr. Cronin said. “He will be a serious loss to the Party, the Council and the people of the Comeragh area,” he added. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan (Fine Gael) described Cllr. O’Ryan as “one of the most hardworking Councillors that came in here”. “It is astonishing to think that when the new Council convenes next month, there won’t be an O’Ryan sitting here in the Council Chamber,” Cllr. Geoghegan said. He said 102 years “is an amazing record of service, which takes in the War of Independent, the Civil War and the birth of our State, right up to today”. “When the story of politics in Waterford is written, the name O’Ryan will certainly feature very large in that,” Cllr. Geoghegan said. He said everyone regarded the safest Fianna Fáil seat in Waterford was the “O’Ryan seat in Ballymacarbry”. “That was built up over decades of work and the entire O’Ryan family and the community can be very proud of the contribution that you, your father (Ciarán) and your grandfather (Micheál) made.” He said Cllr. O’Ryan “represents all that is good about politics and all that is good about Fianna Fáil”. “Your family can be immensely proud of your contribution and when you leave here, you leave with an unsullied reputation. That is an amazing achievement for over 102 years of continuous commitment,” Cllr. Geoghegan said. Independent Councillor Seamus O’Donnell said Cllr. O’Ryan was a hardworking Councillor and wished him the best of luck for the future. Cllr. Jason Murphy (Fianna

Fáíl) said Cllr. O’Ryan “was a man of the highest integrity and one hundred percent genuine”. Cllr. Joe Kelly said he found Cllr. O’Ryan “a decent man, excellent in preparation for Council meetings and his ability to debate, and excellent in his overall manner and demeanour”. Chief Executive of Waterford Council, Michael Walsh, echoed the comments made and said he had occasions where he worked with Cllr. O’Ryan over the last five years. He acknowledged that Cllr. O’Ryan’s decision to step down “was not taken lightly” and said it was worth reflecting that being elected to local Government “is service to the community”. Mayor Declan Doocey (Fine Gael) said he found Cllr. O’Ryan “to be a good supporter of common sense”. In response to the well wishes and sentiments, Cllr. O’Ryan said as a collective, he only served ten percent of what his father and grandfather served on the local authority. “I am the last man to serve it, and I’ve just learned that I’m the only Councillor on this Council not seeking re-election,” he said. Cllr. O’Ryan said he would hate for anyone to think he did everything in Ballymacarbry, “I didn’t, and my family didn’t - we were just conduits that were in a position of authority along the way, who showed leadership”. “I was just a conduit and it is beholden on us to do it as elected members and I am proud I was in that position.” Cllr. O’Ryan said the people of Ballymacarbry and Nire Valley area “are a resilient people and hardworking”. “It is easy to represent lovely people. I was proud to have served them and to continue my grandfather and father’s legacy.” He agreed with the point made earlier by Cllr. Tobin that being an elected representative is a full-time job and that it is difficult to be a professional in life and also be a Councillor - some-

thing which needs to be examined by the Government otherwise local authorities are missing the chance of being totally representative of society at large. He said for all the begrudgers and keyboard warriors, the legacy of the Council’s five year term was evident in the Chief Executives report, given earlier in the meeting, which was hugely positive. Cllr. O’Ryan thanked his family for all their support, as well as Council officials and Council colleagues, past and present. He wished his fellow Councillors the best of luck on 24th May next, and thanked everyone for their kind words, to applause and a standing ovation from all in the Chamber.

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Part-time Pedestrianisation of Dungarvan Quayside Weekends in July & August 2019 As a result of positive feedback from locals, businesses and tourists to the pedestrianisation of the Quayside last summer it is proposed to re-introduce it this year for the weekends of the months of July and August. The same traffic arrangements will remain in place as follows:• Pedestrianisation will extend from Carberry's Lane to the Castle • Local access to Thompson Street and Carberry's Lane will be from Parnell Street and in order to facilitate residents, both Streets will become 2 way for the duration of the closure. The revised layout and diversion routes are detailed on the map below. The Duration of the Closure is: 3.00 p.m. Friday to 8.00 a.m. Monday / 8.00 a.m. Tuesday following Bank Holiday, for all weekends in July and August. Please note that all vehicles must be removed from the road closure area prior to 3.00 p.m. each Friday commencing 5th July, 2019, up to and including 30th August, 2019. Submissions or observations in relation to this proposal should be made to Aideen Jacob, Administrative Officer, Roads Department, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, or by email to ajacob@waterfordcouncil.ie before 4.00 p.m. 12th June, 2019. Fergus Galvin, Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment, 15th May, 2019.

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Job Shadow Day 2019 GARDA STATION VISIT On Monday, 8th April, Dungarvan Gardaí welcomed eight Service User’s and staff from Carriglea Cáirde Services in Dungarvan.The visit to the Garda Station was arranged as part of the Transition to Work ‘Job Shadow Initiative’. Those who participated in the Job Shadow initiative at Dungarvan Garda Station were: Patrick Buckley, Laura Lannigan, Hannah Guina, Elaine Martin, Ann Havens, Mary O’Donnell, Niamh Power, Desmond Curran, Sarah Lynch and Jamie O’Shea. Each participant was given a tour of the Garda Station along with the Garda vehicles. The participants also learned about the equipment used by Garda members and their functions. The tour concluded with some light refreshments. It was a very successful and enjoyable day for the participants, who all received a Certificate for their participation. DUNGARVAN SHOPPING CENTRE JOB SHADOW DAY On Friday, 12th April, Dungarvan Shopping Centre and The Plaza hosted a Job Shadow Day and retail outlets, stores and shops participated.The day was a great success and created an awareness for people who use services in Carriglea Cairde Services of the many employment opportunities that exist in Dungarvan. All participants benefitted from and enjoyed the day. The aim of the Job Shadow Day is to create awareness through work experience within employment settings to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Job shadowing is all about highlighting the valuable contribution people with disabilities make in employment. It also provides employers with the opportunity to express their commitment to inclusion in the workplace. For West Waterford Job Shadow Day provides the opportunity for business, employers and people who use services in Carriglea Cairde Services to develop links and pathways with the aim of creating employment opportunities now and in to the future. Employers gain first-hand knowledge and experience of the contribution that people with disability can make to their business. Equally the day offers the people who use services in Carriglea Cairde Services new experiences and opens up pathways for people to explore new employment and training options. The staff and service users in Carriglea Cáirde Services would like to thank all employers for taking part and we look forward to working with you in the future. “Dungarvan Shopping Centre was delighted to host the Job Shadow Day once again this year as part of our local community initiative which received a wonderfully positive response from retailers and customers alike in Dungarvan Shopping Centre throughout the course of the day. Dungarvan Shopping Centre is proud to be associated with Carriglea Cairde services and are delighted to play our role in promoting equal opportunities for all in our community,” Gerard O’Connor, Centre Manager, Dungarvan Shopping Centre.

Danny Corcoran with Teresanne O’Reilly of WLRfm WLR FM JOB SHADOW On Monday, 29th April, Danny Corcoran had the opportunity to shadow Teresanne O’Reilly in the WLR studio in Dungarvan. Teresanne welcomed Danny to the studio 15 minutes before her show – “The Drive Home” which was live on air and ran through the preparation she needs before a show. Danny was very interested in seeing the work that goes into running a live radio show and voiced to Teresanne that his favourite singer is the great Mike Denver. Teresanne showed Danny the production room where Danny got to see firsthand how the guest speakers on the show are contacted to speak live on air about current topics. Danny also learned about the importance of time management and structure. At 3.00 p.m. Teresanne went live on air and Danny got the opportunity to say hello to all of his friends in the Anne Le Roy Centre which he was delighted with. We would like to say a huge thank you to WLR FM and to Teresanne for being so welcoming and for taking part in our Job Shadow initiative.

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Ciaran Russell in EuroGiant

Emma Walsh with Aileen in VT2

Jamie O’Shea with Stephen in Fresh Food Courtyard

NEMETON TV STUDIO VISIT On Friday, 5th April, groups from Saoirse and Shepherd’s Wood Lodge visited Nemeton TV studio in An Rinn.The service users who participated were Ann Navin, Margaret O’Driscoll, Jimmy Guiry, David Bourke, Brigid Caplice, Lucy Hall, Kevin Lenane, Carmel Curran and Ellen McCarthy.The service users were greeted by Niamh Nic Ghiolla Chuda and were brought onto the set of “Laochra Gael”, where interviews with celebrities such as Dáithí Ó Sé have taken place. The groups were then shown rooms such as the editing and mixing room and the library where tapes as old as 20 years are stored. The groups were then provided with some light refreshments which were enjoyed by all. A big thank you to Niamh and everyone at Nemeton for being so welcoming to our service users – they thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Niamh O’Brien with Sandra and Sarah in Born Clothing

Jean Fenton in O’Brien’s

Davina Power with Olivia and Helen in O’Dwyer’s Footwear

Amy Twomey with Hannah in Venture

Margaret O’Keeffe with Donna and Laura in Harrington’s Bakery

Nicola Walsh and Maggie Kiely with Siobhan and Justin in Carraig Donn

Christy Kirwan with Cora in Vodafone

Liam Mahony with Sheridan and Alison in The 3 Store

Helen Walsh with Molly in Ivan’s Cafe

Michael Horgan with Liam in Boston Barbers

Paddy Moore with Marie and Olive in Heroes

Katie Wright with Olive in Ciaran O’Flynn Jewellers

Joanne O’Dea with Eleanor and Kevin in Sam McCauley’s

Triona Byrne with Marian in Shanique

Noelle Morley with Chloe in Lloyd’s Pharmacy

Desmond Curran with Tony in GameStop

Nollaig Cummins with Annette in Rainbow Kids

Elaine Hearne with Roman, Mary and Kersti in Paul Byron Shoes

Kerrie Horgan with Kevin in Dunnes Stores

Hughie Power with Domine in Elvery’s

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Councillor ‘shocked’ by election posters in his constituency By Christy Parker ELECTION tension touched the attendance at May’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting as Cllr. James Tobin condemned the appearance of rival election posters on his patch. The Fianna Fáil Councillor said he was “shocked” that very morning to find that despite an agreement at March’s meeting to withhold posters, there they were! His heart went out to the Tidy Towns committee, who worked tirelessly and for whom he had “great time.”

Cllr. Tobin continued that matters had reached “a new low altogether” a week earlier when he espied posters in the surrounds of a church while he was attending a funeral. Cllr. Tobin said he wouldn't erect posters himself because a) the Tidy Towns didn’t want them erected and b) he couldn’t afford them. Nor did he have “the ability to get the kind of money for the kind of posters up our way.” Amidst these circumstances he thanked his election rivals John Pratt (Lab) and Declan Doocey (FG) for “abiding by the rule that we agreed.” VERY ANNOYED It appeared that Sinn Féin Cllr.

Siobhán Whelan was the ‘errant’ candidate as Cllr. Pratt began describing how he could “understand that Cllr.Whelan might feel somebody who hasn't the standing of the other ...” before switching mid-sentence to announce that what really annoyed him was that the posters went up “within the bounds of Cappoquin.” This was despite the Tidy Towns group having specifically asked to keep “Lismore and Cappoquin a poster-free zone.” Cllr. Whelan said she hadn’t realised there was an agreement to keep Cappoquin poster-free and insisted that her party honoured any email request from

Tidy Towns committees to refrain from poster posting! Cllr. Whelan wondered what the fuss was about anyway, observing that posters had been part of the country’s “democratic system for a long, long time.” She reminded Cllr. Tobin that on a previous occasion he had erected posters in Dungarvan because, by his own admission, he “wasn't well known there.” She considered it “fine” once they were removed, along with their plastic ties, within the time limit. Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell said he estimated it would cost him “€7,500 plus VAT” to put up posters and he would only do it if everybody else was doing so.

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Pie in the sky IN an ever changing world, where little stands still for even a couple of years, to enter a twenty-five year contract that is based on technology, seems foolhardy to say the least. A quarter of a century ago, the internet did not exist and was not even predicted; the lap-top had not arrived, neither was the most basic mobile phone in existence. All of these day-to-day devices and services are now at the fingertips of people from five years of age to the oldest in the country. Prices five years hence are unpredictable and can hardly even be imagined for twenty-five years hence. It is regrettable that the proposal to install high-speed broadband in every home in the country should have been made on the brink of important elections, but the population at large will understand the reason for the timing of the decision. If it will take the predicted seven years to reach the last house in the country – and that is wishful thinking – then the available technology may well eliminate the costly cabling at that stage. Who could have foreseen before the trans-Atlantic cable was laid – a major feat of the time – that the messages which took months to send from Europe to the heart of America, could later be achieved in seconds. There is no ceiling to science. After installation, the State will have no role in the broadband service and will receive no benefit in the Company. It will become the property of the private investors. While it is belatedly pointed out that the private investment may run to €2 billion, there is still no justification in the State forfeiting all rights and benefits to what in effect should be a public utility, but will be entirely privately owned. After the Irish Water debacle, the Government should be firmly aware of the public’s opinion on privatisation. The Government should also be aware of the public’s concern about granting the biggest contract in the history of the state, after a competitive process in which only one bidder was ultimately considered. Breaking up the contract by region or phase might well have attracted smaller companies and would have been one alternative strategy. However, the lure of votes in

INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2019 the upcoming elections may well have played a part in the timing of the award and a desire to assure voters, particularly rural voters, that they have their interests at heart. The question must also be asked why the Minister and Taoiseach chose to reject the advice of the most senior civil servant, a completely independent voice in the matter.

Directly Elected Mayor WHILE the concept of election by the people, the ultimate in democracy, is to be welcomed and applauded, the proposal to have a directly elected executive Mayor is seen by many as a step too far. Sometimes the test of the acceptability or usefulness of a new office can be measured in cost and, at a half a million euro, the position of directly elected Mayor seems over-priced. There is no suggestion of this being a cost which will replace spending elsewhere, but rather a complete new charge on the public. The present system, when operated properly is quite adequate and need not be changed at this astronomical cost. While the concept may be useful and the intent honourable, the benefits which will accrue to the public at large are not worth the price. It is not that many years ago since we had to cut back on essential, life-saving and

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socially necessary services, as in health, housing and education to name just three, yet today it is proposed to spend an additional half-million euro, in each of three districts, to provide a new office without tangible benefits to the public. The present system with tried and tested local representatives is operating successfully and if there are changes which should be made, they should not come with such a price-tag. There is a strong body of opinion against this proposal coming from already elected members, business interests and the public at large, whose welfare should be paramount. This is one proposal which should be stamped out at the ballot box.

Preserving our environment WHILE humankind continues to expand our horizons, even considering the introduction of civilisation to other planets, our record in looking after our own is pretty dismal. While we erect buildings that are bigger and higher every year and continue to pollute our atmosphere with every kind of poison, there are elements of mother nature which are saying ‘enough is enough’. In the last fifty years we have lost 52% of the world’s birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians and we are going through a period of extinction similar to what the Dinosaurs suffered. However, there is a greater understanding taking root in Ireland and in many places across the planet in regard to the preservation of insect, animal and plant life. No longer is the photograph of the trophy hunter standing beside a dead elephant or lion acceptable. There is a new understanding growing among the wider population that there is much more to do in regard to the preservation of creatures across all species. Ireland has begun to take its responsibilities seriously in this regard and hopefully will become a model for other small nations as well.

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Retreat to success! FOLLOWING the success of Local Enterprise Office Waterford Entrepreneur Retreat last year, applications are invited for this year’s residential Entrepreneur retreat. Returning to Waterford’s Woodhouse Estate in Stradbally on June 14th and June 15th, this two-day event will be led by business experts and mentors and will challenge entrepreneurs to see their businesses with a fresh perspective. Once again, the team at Waterford Local Enterprise Office will be joined by the entrepreneurial experts to lead and guide the course content. Stephen Walsh of Aerhaus Ventilation was a participant on last year’s retreat and said the experience was hugely beneficial to him, both on a personal and a business level. “Last year we were at a phase with the business where we needed to equip ourselves with the right tools to build on what we had to date and to take the company to the next level. I came to the retreat in 2018 as I wanted to learn from others. It was a great experience and I certainly gained an insight into how the other participants faced and overcame the challenges that are all too common in business.”

Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise at LEO Waterford is looking forward to the return of the Retreat in June. “The residential retreat is the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs to genuinely and absolutely work on their business rather than in their business. The programme delivered by the mentors and expert facilitators, along with the engagement of the participants allows those involved to gain valuable insight into high impact leadership and how to strategically maximise their future potential.” “The number of places is restricted to eight business leaders, so there will be a lot of focus on their individual business strategies, but it will also harness the collective knowledge and experience of the group in order to plan new strategic goals to move forward and grow.” The LEO Waterford Entrepreneur Retreat is priced at €200 per person and if you are interested in taking part visit www.localenterprise.ie/Waterfor d/ The closing date for expressions of interest is midday on Tuesday, May 28th and the successful entrepreneurs will be notified by 5.00 p.m. on Friday, May 31st.

Staff of LEO Waterford and participants at last year’s residential Entrepreneur Retreat in Woodhouse Estate, Stradbally, Co. Waterford.

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Ever wanted to write a novel? THEY say there’s a novel in all of us…..Well, if you’re living in County Waterford perhaps now’s the time to finally dust the cobwebs off your idea and get some expert guidance from one of the world’s most respected novelwriting teachers, Londonbased, Richard Skinner. A writer working across fiction, life writing, essays, non-fiction and poetry, Skinner has published three novels with Faber & Faber, three books of non-fiction and three books of poetry. His work has been nominated for several prizes and is published in eight languages. As Director of the Fiction Programme at Faber Academy, London, he created the flagship “Writing a Novel” sixmonth course, in 2009 and since then has helped hun-

dreds of writers find their voice. Writing a Novel – Bring your ideas to life the Faber Academy way was published in 2018 and lauds Skinner for having “a singular gift for communicating the magic and machinations of writing.” Suitable for writers of every level, Skinner’s 3-morning Novel-Writing Masterclass takes place in “Colligan Falls” just outside Dungarvan, on Friday 24th – Sunday, 26th May, 2019 (for further information contact clodaghberesford@yahoo.com or phone 086-8629283.) He will also read from his own work and host a short Q&A session about writing a novel, at The Book Centre, Waterford, at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday, 26th May, 2019 (free and all are welcome.)

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Margaret Coffey of The Déise Day Care Centre; Jacinta Fitzgerald of Clashmore & Kinsalebeg Community Council; Christine Mulcahy of GROW; Nora Delaney of Déise Women's Group; Brian Fox (GSK); Richard Power of Solas Cancer Support Services; Claire Meaney of Waterford Healing Arts Trust; Joanne Greehy of Lismore First Responders; Mary McGrath of Carriglea Cairdre Services; Josephine Coyne of SVP; Irene Lawlor (GSK); and Kara Baumann of Whitestrand Foroige Youth Club at the Community Investment Fund, Celebration & Launch Event at The Gold Coast Hotel, Dungarvan, 8th May 2019. [Karen Dempsey Photography]

GSK launches annual Community Investment Fund in Dungarvan INITIATIVE recognises community groups working in health and wellbeing, STEM education and environmental protection GSK in Dungarvan has launched its annual Community Investment Fund and is inviting applications from organisations in the community. Funding is available to community groups working in health and well-being, scientific education, or environmental protection.The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 19th July. 2019 and interested organisations can apply here: www.ie.gsk.com/ie/about-us/partnerships/community-investment-fund/. A strict judging process will follow and the successful applicants will be announced in September. Brian Fox, Site Director at GSK Dungarvan, says: “At GSK, we believe our mission to help people do more, feel better and live longer, starts at home. Our Community Investment Fund is just one of the many ways we want to make a difference in our local community and ultimately play our part in making Dungarvan a great place to live and work. People are at the heart of what we do because healthy people make healthy communities and healthy communities are at the heart of strong societies. GSK pursues this mission not only through the medicines, vaccines and products we develop and

manufacture, but also through a wide variety of community programmes we support.” This is the second year of the GSK Dungarvan Community Investment Fund which started in 2018. More than fifty applications were received in the first year and a panel of GSK employees shortlisted the applications and agreed how to allocate the total fund of €15,000.The thirteen organisations who received funding were recognised for the work they do at a special celebration evening hosted earlier this week by GSK. Irene Lawlor, Communications Manager, GSK says: “Through our Community Investment Fund we have had the opportunity to be involved with a wide variety of organisations and learn about the invaluable work they are doing to meet the needs of our community. GSK is really proud to play a part in supporting the fantastic community spirit and ‘can do’ attitude that exists in our neighbourhood.To all our recipients, we want to say a massive thank you for all that you do – you make a phenomenal difference in our community every single day, and Waterford is all the richer for having organisations like yours.” The 2018 recipients of the GSK Dungarvan Community Investment Fund were:

Mary McGrath of Carriglea Cairdre Services with Gerry Byrne and Irene Lawlor (GSK) at the Community Investment Fund, Celebration & Launch Event at The Gold Coast Hotel, Dungarvan, 8th May 2019. [Karen Dempsey Photography]

Carriglea Cairde Services Clashmore and Kinsalebeg Community Council Deise Women’s Group Deise Day Care / Dungarvan Care of the Aged CLG Dungarvan Men’s Shed GROW Irish Hospice Foundation Kilmacthomas Cardiac First Responders Scheme Lismore Community First Response Group Solas Cancer Support Centre St Augustine’s Conference of St Vincent de Paul Waterford Healing Arts Trust Whitestrand Foroige Club Tracy McDaid, of the Solas Cancer Support Centre for the South East says: “Thanks to GSK funding we have been able to mirror the services available in Waterford city and bring them to Dungarvan to serve the west of the county. We have started a support group for men, a Crochet Group and an Art Group. These peer support groups are a vital part of the service we provide to people effected by cancer, and their families.” Carriglea Cáirde Services provides residential, day and respite services to adults with an intellectual disability in West Waterford. Mary McGrath says: “Sports and keeping active is an

important part of each person’s life. However, many of our service users are elderly and their mobility is deteriorating. On the advice of our physiotherapist, we sought out equipment that would be suitable for wheelchair users and others with poor mobility - to maintain fitness and muscle tone. We used the GSK funding to buy a Moto-med which is now used daily by service users – they are loving it!!” Brian Jackman of Kilmacthomas Community First Responders says: “We have four public AED’s (defibrillators) within a 5km radius of Kilmacthomas. We used the funds from GSK to purchase a matching AED to use for training purposes. It is now used in all our training sessions with our volunteer team, in regular practice exercises with other emergency services and in the many free training courses we provide to other groups in our community.” Whitestrand Foroige Club is a new club for children with high functioning autism. Its aim is to support its members to develop socially. Kara Baumann says: “We spent the GSK funds on a trip to Ballyhass Lakes for our club members to do a full day of activities. Most of our members had few friends before the club started. We now have around 20 members between the junior and senior clubs.” Jacinta Fitzgerald of Clashmore /

Richard Torney and Jacinta Fitzgerald of Clashmore & Kinsalebeg Community Council with Teresa Wilde (GSK) at the Community Investment Fund, Celebration & Launch Event at The Gold Coast Hotel, Dungarvan, 8th May [Karen Dempsey Photography] 2019.

Kinsalebeg Community Council says: “The funds donated by GSK were used to support the opening of a new community gym for the Clashmore area. With over 80 members now, (and growing) the gym has a key role within the community.We are supporting members who want to lose weight, improve their fitness and those who need to exercise after an illness. The GSK funding meant we could purchase more equipment to meet our member’s needs. We at Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Community Gym are delighted to have been chosen to be part of the GSK community fund.” GSK Dungarvan was recognised for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility earlier this year, winning a Waterford Business Award. In addition to the Community Investment Fund, the company donated €84,500 to 169 clubs, groups and organisations in 2018 to reward GSK employees who volunteered in their personal time. Employees of the healthcare company also fundraised €38,800 for St John’s Special School to purchase a wheelchair accessible bus. The science based healthcare company also began a schools outreach programme with WIT in 2018 to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) and inspire future generations of scientists.

Clare Power and Margaret Coffey of The Déise Day Care Centre with Pat Walsh (GSK) at the Community Investment Fund, Celebration & Launch Event at The Gold Coast Hotel, Dungarvan, 8th May 2019. [Karen Dempsey Photography]

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Mass on Helvick Pier for those lost at sea ALL are welcome to attend the annual Mass in remembrance of all those lost at sea and for their families, which will be celebrated in Lifeboat Station on Helvick Pier by RNLI Station Chaplain Fr Conor Kelly on Friday, May 17th at 7.30 p.m. Parking restrictions will be in operation, so we would ask that drivers leave their cars on the main road. Info: 087 174 0141.

RNLI 25th Annual Helvick Swim and BBQ “WE are excited to launch our new website in anticipation of our 25th Annual Sponsored Swim & BBQ scheduled for 1.30 p.m. Sunday, July 28th on Helvick Pier. “If you are interested in taking part in the Sponsored Swim, or would like to give some of your time on the day to help out on the pier, or an over 18 year-old experienced kayaker, we would be delighted to hear from you. “Please register your interest at www.rnlihelvickswim.ie and we will be in touch in due course” said Hon Fundraising Sec., Anne McCarthy. Info: rnlihelvickswim@gmail.com The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea.

RNLI Helvick Lifeboat says thanks to ALDI Dungarvan

Dungarvan Harbour Heritage Walk 2018

Water is not only a vital resource, it is our heritage Celebrate water during National Heritage Week, August 17th – 25th Each year National Heritage Week takes place over the last week of August. It provides opportunities to interact with and explore our natural, built and cultural heritage, thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation. Many of the events that take place during Heritage Week are supported by national and local community organisations and are free to attend. Last year the Dungarvan Harbour Heritage Walk and Exhibition was organised by Waterford County Museum with support from Waterford Council. It included a very enjoyable and

informative walk from Devonshire Bridge, along the quay, to The Lookout, led by William Fraher, museum curator. Afterwards much of the group gathered in The Moorings for tea and coffee, where old stories of life along the quay and around the harbour were retold. Water Heritage Day 2019 is Sunday, 25th August. It is organised as a collaboration between The Heritage Council and the Local Authority Waters Programme to celebrate water and our connections with it.This year’s theme Pastimes | Past Times is an opportunity to recall

great stories, songs, crafts, sports and other activities associated with your local river, lake, canal or coast.Why not organise: a trip to discover a holy well; the wildlife along a river, lake or coast; a guided walk to explore the built and cultural heritage of your local waterway. As an island nation, our history and our heritage have been shaped by the sea and the great Irish rivers, lakes and wetlands. Stories, songs and poems passed down through generations have preserved deep-rooted traditions and connections with water. Cities, towns and villages developed along our coast because of access to the sea, deep water ports and river estuaries for trade and transport. Fishing has supported rural communities and

ensured a steady supply of fish for table and market. In fact, as a nation we owe a great deal to our natural waters and the myriad of wildlife they support. The Local Authority Waters Programme works with local authorities, public bodies, stakeholders and local communities to protect, maintain and improve water quality in our natural waters. If you would like to organise a water heritage event you can register it at https://www.heritageweek.ie/reg ister-anevent/organise-an-event If you need any assistance from your local Community Water Officer, you can find contact details at http://watersandcommunities.ie/community-waterofficers/

National Volunteer Week 2019 - Waterford Events

Kevin O’Morchoe, Anne McCarthy and Nicky Hannigan were some of the volunteers from Helvick Lifeboat Station who were in ALDI Dungarvan on Saturday, May 4th for the annual RNLI Mayday collection. VOLUNTEERS from Helvick Head Lifeboat Station were in ALDI Dungarvan last Saturday, May 4th for the annual RNLI Mayday collection. It’s a celebration of our volunteer lifeboat crews who are on call 24 hours a day, every day, to save lives at sea. “We are grateful to the team in ALDI and their customers for this opportunity which is part of ALDI’s nationwide commitment to the RNLI Mayday appeal. “We also wish to thank all those who supported our Annual Flag Day and Church Gate Collection recently. All monies raised went directly to the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station.” said RNLI Hon Fundraising Chairman Kevin O’Morchoe.

NATIONAL Volunteering Week 2019 will take place from 13th – 19th May with a special event in Dungarvan organised to celebrate volunteers and to provide people with information on how they can get involved in volunteering. The 'Dungarvan Volunteer Hello' will take place on Friday, 17th May from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. in the Dungarvan Credit Union. Everyone is welcome to come in a say hello; perhaps you're already a volunteer if so, we'd like to say thank you. Or maybe you're interested in becoming a volunteer, or you're involved in an organisation that needs volunteers - come in and find out how we can help you. “Volunteering is an intrinsic part of Irish life. It affects us all whether or not we are volunteers ourselves,” according to Catherine Power, of Waterford Area Partnership, who provide the Volunteering Information Service in Waterford. “National Volunteering Week aims to showcase the scale of volunteering in Waterford and inspire peo-

ple to get involved in volunteering. National Volunteering Week is the perfect chance for us to thank volunteers, to hear their stories and recognise the impact they have on organisations and communities across Waterford.” Waterford volunteer Jack Stephenson has been selected as a national ambassador for this years National Volunteer Week (bottom left of picture). 2019 marks an historic year for volunteering in Ireland as the

Government develops the first ever national volunteering strategy.The strategy has the potential to progress and enhance volunteering in Ireland. One area the strategy will focus on is developing a definition of volunteering, which currently doesn’t exist in an Irish context. To this end, the focus of this year’s campaign is to start a nationwide discussion on volunteering in Ireland – why do people volunteer, what does volun-

teering mean to people and how does volunteering impact our lives. Volunteer Waterford is encouraging everyone to think about how volunteering impacts their local community this National Volunteering Week. People can get involved on social media by searching for @volunteerwaterford or by visiting www.volunteerwaterford.ie or by email to connect@volunteerwaterford.ie or by ringing 051-840010.

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Abbeyside native has birdseye view of jobs market in the South East ABBEYSIDE native, Deirdre Enright has been Business Manager at 3Sixty Recruitment in Waterford for two years now. In her position she has a birdseye view of the jobs market in the South East, particularly when it comes to the needs and demands of businesses and the necessity for a more fluid workforce at times of demand. 3Sixty Recruitment is part of the long-established Hartley People Recruitment family. While Hartley People are the experts in permanent recruitment, 3Sixty specialises in the provision of contingency workers and temporary staff, with over 300 currently employed on client sites nationwide. In her role, Deirdre leads the Contingency Workforce Recruitment team, servicing the temporary recruitment needs of companies in the

Deirdre Enright, from Abbeyside, is Business Manager at 3Sixty Recruitment in Waterford. In her role, Deirdre leads the Contingency Workforce Recruitment team, servicing the temporary recruitment needs of companies in the South East and nationwide.

DEIRDRE Enright, Business Manager at 3Sixty Recruitment in Waterford, spoke to the Dungarvan Observer recently about 3Sixty Recruitment and the future of the contingency workforce in the South East. Tell us more about what 3Sixty Recruitment do? Seeing a gap in the contingency workforce market locally, Managing Director Fergal Hartley, set up 3Sixty to offer local businesses a viable, cost effective solution to suit the spikes in their demands. Put simply, that could be a spike in orders, seasonal demand or the loss of a staff member to illness or maternity leave. The process of sourcing and recruiting additional or replacement staff, albeit temporarily, can be costly and time consuming. This is where we come in. We have a large candidate database who are ready to work with minimum input or disruption to the business owner. We screen all candidates and manage all relevant administrative and payroll documentation, reducing the management time for the HR function of the business and offer greater flexibility in maintaining and adjusting staffing levels – readily increasing it when labour needs are high and legally and economically decreasing it when needs are reduced. It’s a no brainer really! On the other side of the coin, working as a temp can have great benefits also. It allows the freedom to discover industries and roles that you might be considering and to define your own strengths and weaknesses. It’s also a great way for new graduates or those returning to work to build a CV and a network of contacts and to get your foot in the door of a company you might aspire to work for.While there you can get an insight into the culture of the organisation and any permanent opportunities that might be available there. Why, in your view, has temping or the idea of a contingency workforce become so popular? From a candidate perspective I think the way we live and work has changed dramatically over the last 20 years or so. Social media

and the internet have made the world a much smaller place. There’s opportunity to travel and work or to work remotely from any location that we’re no longer tied to the notion that we must find a job early in our career and stay there to work our way up until we leave with a pension. Working as a temp is a very flexible option that allows people to discover their ideal workplace or get an insight into their dream job, all the while making contacts and earning money. I’ve had numerous candidates over the years who have found themselves in permanent employment via a temporary placement. It really is a great, flexible way to work or to return to work after an absence.

3Sixty offers local businesses a viable, cost effective solution to suit the spikes in their demands From a client point of view, hiring contingency workers can be life-saving. One of the key factors of doing so is cost savings and the ability to meet demand when necessary and continue to stay profitable and viable during less busy periods. One good example would be the emergence of all the wonderful new businesses we see here in Dungarvan. As the tourism season comes into full swing over the coming weeks it will bring with it a spike for lots of local businesses and their suppliers and so on down the line.This temporary demand can be met quickly and cost-effectively with contingency workers, minimising costly overtime payments that might be made to permanent staff and ensuring a business can take full advantage of the seasonal demands while they’re there. What do you enjoy most about your job? For me the best thing about my job is the variety, no two days are the same and each one brings its own set of challenges and excitement. I get to meet a great range of people, it is rewarding to see people progress,

South East and nationwide. Deirdre has an extensive management background having worked as a Senior Manager for 15 years in the country’s leading luxury retail multiple – Brown Thomas. She has recruited and managed permanent teams of up to 150 people covering all aspects of HR, Finance, Marketing, Events and Customer Service. She subsequently worked as a Freelance Marketing and Events Executive for the world’s top five and seven star hotels and restaurants including Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Nobu and St. Regis in the Middle East and returned to her native Waterford in 2017 where she has witnessed the huge growth and change of the county and its surroundings over the last two years, most of which can be attributed to the popularity of the Waterford Greenway.

be it someone returning to work after years or temp staff getting permanent offers of work. I get to build relationships with both candidates and clients, which I thoroughly enjoy, and it makes the job of placement easier too. We have a great team at Hartley People 3Sixty, and I’m delighted to be a part of it. How do you see the market for contingency workforce developing over the next five years? Business owners and managers are becoming much more savvy on how to manage demands more time efficiently and cost effectively. More and more are realising the benefits of contingent workers and discovering the ease of the process of securing them. I regularly have discussions with clients who are surprised by how quick and easy the process is and, in turn, how it has helped them to stay viable in times of peak and low demand. We’ve seen a 35 per cent growth over the last 12 months and currently have over 300 contingent staff and temporary workers employed on client sites nationwide. Hartley People 3Sixty is committed to being the premier provider of contingency workforce in the region and beyond. What do you enjoy about living in West Waterford? I come from a large family which has been extended over the years, so I’m enjoying living back home close to them, especially my Mom. Having lived away I’ve a new appreciation for West Waterford – I love a stroll in Colligan Woods and the Greenway of course has given us all a new place to get out and enjoy the gorgeous coast line. There’s a fantastic new restaurant scene on offer here now and I love the buzz around the town with the arrival of tourists for the summer season. I also like not having to dread Waterford / Cork hurling matches as much and I still embrace the fact that Abbeyside residents like to be considered a separate race from the rest of Dungarvan! For more information about temporary working or hiring contingency workforce visit www.threesixtyrecruitment.com or call 051-878813 to talk to our expert team.

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By Declan Glynn WITH its sculpted shoulders, tight curves, an imposing front grille, and distinctive LED lighting signature, the dynamic design of the Renault Megane Hatchback promises powerful sensations from every angle. The C-shaped front headlights, and rear signature lighting, attracts everyone's attention, and makes the Renault Megane instantly recognisable from afar. THREE TRIM LEVELS There are 3 specification levels in the standard Renault Megane 5-Door Hatchback – Play, Iconic, and GT Line, while performance car buyers can choose from a 280bhp Megane R.S., or a 300bhp Megane R.S. Trophy. CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY Thanks to the acknowledged expertise of Renault’s engine specialists, cutting-edge technology, along with up-to-theminute engine innovations are employed across the Megane range. Petrol and diesel engines are available in the new Renault Megane Hatchback, with the new 1.33-litre (TCe) petrol engine coming in two states of tune, 100bhp or 140bhp (with 200Nm and 240Nm of torque respectively). However, the lower powered engine is only available in the entry-level ‘Play’ specification model. The 1.5-litre (Blue dCi) diesel engine is offered with 115bhp and 260Nm of torque, and is available across the entire model range. Transmission options consist of a six-speed manual gearbox, or a dual-clutch (EDC) sevenspeed automatic (Iconic and GT Line models only). Review Car

My review car was a Renault Megane Hatchback ‘GT Line’ TCe 140 GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter) in stylish Flame Red metallic paintwork. Thanks to the cars standard six-speed manual gearbox, and 240Nm of torque, the 0-100km/h sprint can be completed in just 9.5-seconds, with a claimed top speed of 205km/h achieveable. Standard GT Line equipment includes 18” alloy wheels, an 8.7” touchscreen with TomTom™ LIVE services (complete with Western European mapping), FM/AM/DAB tuner, Bluetooth™ audio streaming and hands-free calls, USB & AUX sockets, voice control, rear parking camera, front & rear parking sensors, Visio system (including lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and automatic high/low beam), sports seats with integrated headrests, chrome door sill plates, door mirrors with dark chrome shell, front GT bumper, rear GT bumper with silver diffuser, black cloth upholstery with silver stripes, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter, and LED lighting signature front & rear. The list of standard specification is so comprehensive, that the only optional extra on my review car was metallic paint (a €675 cost option). MULTI-SENSE Driving Modes Five different driving modes are available in the Renault Megane for five unique driving experiences. With Renault’s MULTI-SENSE system, you can choose between ‘Neutral’, ‘Eco’, ‘Comfort’, ‘Sport’, and ‘Personal’ driving modes, which will configure the car to meet the drivers command. Fuel economy across the entire Renault Megane Hatchback

range is excellent. On a combined driving cycle, Blue dCi (diesel) engines consume as little as 4.5-litres of diesel per 100kms driven, with TCe (petrol) engines consuming as little as 6.2l/100km. Annual road tax will cost between €180 and €390, depending on the engine, and model chosen. CABIN LAYOUT & BOOT SPACE The thoughtful layout of the dashboard and driving controls in the Renault Megane makes the car very pleasurable to drive, while high quality materials are used throughout the cabin. A large centrally-mounted portrait style infotainment screen dominates the dashboard, while heating controls are, thankfully, still dial controlled. Boot space in the Renault Megane Hatchback is very aimpressive, with 434-litres available with the rear seats in place, or up to 1,409-litres on offer when the rear seat backs are folded. PRICING & WARRANTY All new Renault passenger cars are supplied with a comprehensive 5-Year/200,000km warranty, and a spare wheel comes as standard too. Priced from just €22,140, the Renault Megane Hatchback represents terrific value for money. QUICK FACTS Stylish French Design Flair Technologically-Advanced Petrol Engine Frugal Diesel Engine Three Trim Levels Priced From Just €22,140

April new car registrations up 11%, but down 8.5% year to date THE Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) have issued the new vehicle registrations statistics for April, along with their Quarterly Motor Industry Review (Q1 of 2019). New car registrations for the month of April were up 10.8% (8,923) when compared to April 2018 (8,053), while new cars registrations, year to date, remain 8.5% (73,044) down on the same period

last year (79,813). New Light Commercial Vehicle registrations (LCV) were slightly up 1.12% (1,812) on April 2018 (1,792), and year to date are down 9.95% (12,892). New Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) have increased 27.27% for the month of April (308) compared to the same month last year (242), and are up 3.11% (1,194) year to date.

Imported Used Cars increased by 2.8% for April 2019 (8,886) when compared to April 2018 (8,644), and year to date are 2.75% (35,717) ahead of 2018 (34,761). The SIMI report shows that while the Irish economy is still positive, both new cars and commercial registrations, declined in the first quarter of 2019 with the exception of both electric cars and used car

imports. External threats such as Brexit uncertainty, greater consumer caution and the ongoing growth of used imports continue to undermining new car sales. Another contributing factor is the increase in the VRT on new cars, arising from the fact that no allowance was made by the Irish authorities for the first step in the move to the new WLTP testing regime.

The new cars sales fuel type in Q1 of 2019 is also changing, with new diesel registrations accounting for 48.27% of the market - a decline from 56.27% on quarter one last year, while petrol accounted for 40.83% of the total - up from 37.51% on Q1 of 2018. The 5 top-selling car brands – year to date – were 1. Volkswagen, 2. Hyundai, 3. Toyota, 4. Ford, and Škoda at

number 5. The 5 top-selling car model’s – year to date – were 1. Nissan Qashqai, 2. Hyundai Tucson, 3. Toyota Corolla, 4. Škoda Octavia, and the Volkswagen Tiguan at number 5. The top-selling car in April was the Toyota Corolla. Interestingly, while overall car registrations – year to date – are down by 8.5%, registrations in County Waterford are down by a lesser margin, at 5.53%.

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Tom Murphy Mercedes-Benz Race Day is set to be a winner alright at Tramore Racecourse on May 31st. [Patrick Browne] ON Friday, 31st May, Tramore Racecourse will host its inaugural Tom Murphy Mercedes-Benz Race Day. The Waterford based Mercedes-Benz dealership has been a regular sponsor at Tramore Racecourse over the years however, this race day is extra special indeed as they look forward to celebrating 40 years in business in great style at the seaside venue. Tom Murphy is sponsoring the entire evening’s racing titled, Tom Murphy Mercedes-Benz Race Day. Racegoers will enjoy a full seven race card complemented by a fashion competition for the ladies on the evening, Sponsored by The Hanger Boutique, ,the first race will go to post at 5.15 p.m. The popular Waterford City based business is one of Ireland’s leading Mercedes-Benz dealerships, based on the Cork Road, Waterford. Since Tom Murphy Mercedes-Benz opened its doors to the public in 1979, the entire motor industry has seen much change during that time. In 2005, Tom Murphy Mercedes-Benz moved from its Ballybricken base of 26 years to a spectacular new facility on the Cork Road, where they opened Ireland’s largest all indoor motor centre. Since then customers have

enjoyed dedicated showrooms for Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, indoor used car showrooms with over 100 vehicles on display, Europe’s first drive-through service reception, 21 workshop bays in a state of the art facility and customer parking for up to 100 vehicles. Remarkably, despite incredible investment and development, the core values of this business and its dedication to quality customer care and service has remained unwavering. In addition to the superb MercedesBenz brand and their amazing Cork Road facility,Tom Murphy Mercedes-Benz is famous for an unrivalled expert and friendly, dedicated team that is the benchmark for quality service and customer care in the 21st century motor industry. To celebrate this wonderful milestone for the business, the entire race day, seven race card and fashion event will be sponsored by the dealership on May 31st. Speaking of his upcoming sponsorship Tom Murphy, proprietor of Tom Murphy Mercedes-Benz said “To celebrate our 40th year in business together with being voted SIMI Dealer of the Year 2019, we are proud to sponsor the Tom Murphy Mercedes-Benz evening

at Tramore Racecourse on Friday, 31st May." Owen Byrne, General Manager, Tramore Racecourse commented: “We are delighted to have Tom Murphy MercedesBenz sponsoring our May 31st evening meeting.The MercedesBenz brand is a wonderful fit for the sport of kings and we are thrilled that Tom has chosen his home track to be the venue at which he celebrates this monumental milestone for his business." Furthermore, there will also be an exciting fashion competition for ladies in attendance on the evening with a Best Dressed Lady Competition sponsored by The Hanger Boutique, Waterford which will officially launch the start of the summer fashion season in great style. Ladies from all over the South East are expected to attend Tramore Racecourse to compete for the enviable Best Dressed Lady title and €1,000 voucher for The Hanger Boutique. The Hanger Boutique is located at the heart of the city on George’s Street. This is the first time the cool, classic and contemporary boutique is sponsoring a fashion competition at Tramore Racecourse. This is also the first time that

ladies can enter the competition in advance of their arrival at Tramore Racecourse via an entry facility available online at tramoreraces.ie where digital entry forms will be live from Wednesday, May 15th. In addition to the online entry option, racegoers can register for the fashion competition on arrival at the Main Entrance Building. Furthermore, scouts will be circulating the enclosures to find the most stylish ladies in attendance on the evening also.

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Audi Waterford announce exclusive Test Drive Event at Mount Juliet Estate AUDI Waterford will be holding a test drive event on Saturday, 18th May, in Mount Juliet Estate from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Customers are encouraged to join Audi dealership staff for this special one-day event set against the picturesque backdrop of the Mount Juliet

Estate, located in Co. Kilkenny. The event provides the perfect chance to test-drive the full Audi range, speak to representatives from Audi Waterford and find the best personal finance package available. Award winning cars including the 2019 World Luxury Car Audi A7 Sportback will be available to test drive on the day. It will also give customers the perfect opportunity to explore the Audi Q range, including the stylish Audi Q2 – the perfect allround vehicle. BOOK YOUR TEST DRIVE TODAY Limited spaces for test drives are available on the day and attendees are encouraged to book a place in advance through audiwaterfordtestdrive.eventbrite.ie or by calling the sales team today on 051-337600.

Exclusive offers for Commercial Vehicles in the prime of their life. High-quality parts and outstanding repairs are always an investment in the value of your Volkswagen. Until June 30th, at Tom Murphy Car Sales if your van is 2011 or older we’re offering 20% off all repairs. Don’t miss out.

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Birthday Remembrance

IN MEMORIAM RYAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Christy Ryan, late of Ballyheeney, Clashmore, who died on 17th May, 2017. McCARTHY (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear son / brother / uncle Michael McCarthy, late of 1 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 18th May. Masses offered. We thought of you today, But that is nothing new, We thought of you yesterday, And the day before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, All we have are memories, And a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, From which we’ll never part, God has you in his arms, But we have you in our hearts.

–Always loved and sadly missed by Mam, Dad, Johnny, Caroline, Jack, Anna and Liam, XXXXXXX.

NEVILLE (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Philip (Blacky) Neville, late of 80 New Street, Lismore, who died on 15th May, 2014. Mass offered. We miss your smile, Your joking ways, We miss the things, You used to say. And when old times, We do recall, It’s then we miss you, Most of all.

–Sadly missed by his brother Billy and family; nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Also forever in our hearts Blackie from Orla, Mike, Ciarán and Paric. Forever in our hearts.

POWER (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Jenny Power (nee McGrath), late of Kiely’s Cross, Grange, whose Sixth Anniversary occurs on 18th May. R.I.P. God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered "Come to Me". With tearful eyes we watched you, We watched you fade away, Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands now rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

–Always loved, never forgotten by your brothers Killian, Colm, Eoin, Dermot and Gerard; your sisters-in-law Marie, Michelle, Shelly and Lisa and all your nieces and nephews.

RYAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Christy Ryan, late of Ballyheeney, Clashmore, who passed away on 17th May, 2017. A million times I’ve needed you, A million times I’ve cried, If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still, In my heart you hold a place, No one else can ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, Part of me went with you, The day God called you home.

–Always in my thoughts and prayers, your loving wife Bridie and family. Christy’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Clashmore Church on Friday, 17th May, at 7.30 p.m.

RYAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Christy Ryan, late of Ballyheeney, Clashmore, who passed away on 17th May, 2017. McCARTHY (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear nephew Michael McCarthy, late of 1 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 18th May. They say it’s a beautiful journey, From the old world to the new, Some day we’ll make that journey, On the stairway that leads to you. And when we reach that garden, Where all is free from pain, We’ll put our arms around you Michael, And we’ll never part again. Father in Heaven hear our prayer, Look after Michael with loving care, Be a good shepherd, don’t leave him alone, For this is his third year away from home.

–Always loved and remembered, your uncle Frankie and Judy, XX.

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O’DONOVAN (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Gerald O’Donovan, late of Ballygambon, Cappagh, whose Anniversary occurs on 12th May. Mass offered. A special smile, A special face, And in our hearts, A special place. Our memories we keep one by one, Things you’ve said and songs you’ve sung, They bring a smile, sometimes a tear, But always a wish that you were here. No words can tell, no tears express, The love, the loss, the emptiness, You are not just a memory or part of the past, You are ours to remember, as long as life lasts.

–Always loved and remembered by your wife Mary; sons Pat and Ger and daughters Theresa and Marie.

ORMONDE (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Ann Ormonde, late of Deerpark Road, Lismore, Co. Waterford, who died on 20th May, 2009. Ann’s Tenth Anniversary Mass and Bridie Noonan’s Fourth Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 18th May, at 6.30 p.m., in St. Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore.

–Always loved and sadly missed by Patrick, Helen and Conor.

A light from our household gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled. How dearly we loved you, And prayed you might live, But Jesus just beckoned, And we had to give.

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–Loved and missed by your daughter Carol; son-in-law Pat and grandsons Ryan, Adam and Colm.

RYAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Christy Ryan, late of Ballyheeney, Clashmore, who died on 17th May, 2017. They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time or reason, Will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache, That lies beyond our smiles, No one knows how many times, We have broken down and cried. We want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to be without.

–Lovingly remembered by your son Roger, Edel and grandchildren Cian, Aoife, Tírna and Donnacha.

MOORE – Birthday remembrance for Michael Moore, late of Villierstown, whose birthday is on 16th May. A pleasant smile, A heart of gold, No better brother, This world could hold. In Heaven may you rest, No worry, no pain, In God’s own time, We will meet again.

–Sadly missed by Sean, Michaela, Eire, Claudia and Lily.

RYAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Christy Ryan, late of Ballyheeney, Clashmore, who died on 17th May, 2017. R.I.P. We thought of you today, But that is nothing new, We thought of you yesterday, And will tomorrow too. We think of you in silence, And make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you, Only those who loved you know. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, It’s the heartache of losing you, That will never go away.

MOORE – Birthday remembrance for my brother Michael Moore, late of Villierstown, whose birthday is on 16th May. Instead of a card, we send our love, Instead of a gift, a prayer, To the one we thought the world of, And miss beyond compare.

–Sadly missed by Bridget and partner Boots.

–Miss and love you always, Ger, Marian, Lauren, Oisín and Darragh, XX. RYAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Christy Ryan, late of Ballyheeney, Clashmore, who died on 17th May, 2017. God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And he whispered “come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, We watched you fade away, Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

–Missing you every day, your grandchildren Jennie, Padraig, Christine, Chloe and their families.

–Loved and remembered always by your husband Richie; daughter Colette; son Richard; grandson Tom; family and friends.

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God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered ‘come to me.’ With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away, And although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your resting place we visit, And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there.

RYAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Christy Ryan, late of Ballyheeney, Clashmore, who died on 17th May, 2017. If I could write a story, It would be the greatest every told, Of a kind and loving father, Who had a heart of gold. If I could write a million pages, But still be unable to say, Just how much I love and miss him, Every single day. I will remember all he taught me, I’m hurt but won’t be sad, Because he’ll send me down the answers, And always be my Dad.

–Loved and missed every day, your daughter Mary and sonin-law Pat.

MOORE – Birthday remembrance for Michael Moore, late of Villierstown, whose birthday occurs on 16th May. As we open our eyes this morning, We look to the Heaven’s above, We whisper “Happy Birthday,” And send you all our love, Missing you today and always.

–Always remembered by his loving daughters Roseann, Shannon and Chrystal; grandchildren Archie, Casey and Annabel and all his friends in the UK.

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Children’s Art Competition – a great success!

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

CHILDREN from 21 schools and preschools in West Waterford participated in a recent Art Competition to raise funds for Child and Adolescent Services at St. Luke’s Cancer Hospital in Dublin. Over 1,000 entries were submitted and €824 was donated. Thanks to all the children, their parents and their teachers for making this the most successful Art Competition so far. It is difficult to find a suitable time to run this

competition as there are so many events happening in schools all the time. I am really grateful to all the School Principals and Preschool Managers who facilitated the competition and to Dungarvan and Kilmacthomas Libraries also. Thanks so much to all the sponsors who donated fabulous prizes; Movies @SGC Dungarvan, Easons, David Walsh Office Supplies, Supervalu, Cartamundi Waterford, Mayfield Birds of Prey, Fota

Wildlife Park, Activate Waterford and Aldi. Prizes were presented at the Cinema in Dungarvan on Saturday, 13th April, and the following day at The Coach House, Kilmacthomas. Management and staff at both venues were so accommodating and helpful. Unfortunately, a few winners were not available to receive their prizes personally but they have been passed on to them; Maeve Bradfield

(Coolnasmear), Molly Lombard (Clashmore), Christy Flynn and Lucy McCabe (Touraneena), Niamh Power and Seán Power (Ardmore). The children were absolutely thrilled with their prizes and I am sure they enjoyed their trips to the cinema, art supplies, Easter eggs and board games over the Easter break. St. Luke’s Cancer Hospital in Dublin are very grateful for all the funds raised through the local schools for this event.

Lily Windress (Touraneena)

Craig Kiely (Kilmacthomas)

Daniel Ryan (Garranbane

Orlaith Rossiter (Abbeyside)

Mark O’Connor (Coolnasmear)

Honor Hall (Clashmore)

Joe Roche (Clashmore)

Ellen Dunford (Coolnasmear)

Máiréad McGrath (Coolnasmear)

Micheál Byrne (Coolnasmear)

Alex Murphy (Ardmore)

Hannah Power (Carriglea)

Cody Hickey (Aglish)

Paddy Ryan (Modeligo)

Brooke Dunford (Modeligo)

Edward Breen (Ardmore)

Ella Lacey (Aglish)

Abbie Keane (Aglish)

Sam Condon (Touraneena)

Eoin Keevers (Ardmore)

Ollie Cotter (Aglish)

Lauragh McGuire (St. John’s)

Tadhg Hogan (Glenbeg)

James Cullinan (Coolnasmear)

Chloe Moore (Aglish)

Josh O’Connor (Tina’s Preschool, Abbeyside)

Niall Tobin (Coolnasmear)

Ben Grumley (Coolnasmear)

Darby Twomey (Coolnasmear ASD)

Têa Barry (Glenbeg)

Dylan Mernin (Villierstown)

Shane Wall (Ballymacarbry Montessori)

Abbie Casey (Coolnasmear)

Sarah Barron (Modeligo)

Anna Cullen (Glenbeg)

Louis O’Carroll (Coolnasmear ASD)

James Byrne (Kilmacthomas)

Tyler Veale-Walsh (Kilmacthomas)

Luke Murphy (Coolnasmear)

Lily Curran (Glenbeg)

James Keane (Kilmacthomas)

Clodagh Walsh (Kilbrien)

Christina Sellars (Clashmore)

Seán Foran (Glenbeg)

Dylan Radley (Coolnasmear)

Hannah Pettit (Glenbeg)

Ryan Skehan (St. John’s)

Anna Cullinan (Coolnasmear)

Michaela Motherway (St. John’s)

Casey Madigan (Ballymacarbry Montessori)

Anne Quinlan (Coolnasmear)

Aoibhín Quinn (Coolnasmear Preschool)

Ruby-Alice Power (Kilmacthomas)

David Byrne (Coolnasmear)

Leah (winner) and Iosbelle Queally (Coolnasmear)

Sarah Morrissey and Dad (St. John’s)

Tomás (winner) and Oisín Dalton (Coolnasmear Preschool)

Marley May (winner) and Morgan (Villierstown Montessori)

COUNTY NEWS Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

Accolades at Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards THE annual Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards took place at Croke Park recently and is a highlight for the volunteers and a reminder that their dedication and selflessness does not go unnoticed. Acting Chairperson of the Irish Red Cross Volunteer Support and Development Working Group, Liam Maguire, highlighted the importance of the Irish Red Cross mission and its volunteers. Speaking in Croke Park, he said; “the mission of the Irish Red Cross is to provide impartial humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people in society, at home and abroad. This mission is exemplified in the wonderful and important work of our volunteers who dedicate themselves to helping those in need, and the winners recognised today are clear examples of this commitment across all generations. The vital work the Irish Red Cross provides in communities across the country would be impossible if not for the efforts of these everyday heroes. “Their work, and the work of all our volunteers, should be considered a leading example and today is a fantastic occasion to shed light on their work.” At the event, the Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch in Co. Waterford was singled out for its contribution to the community, winning the Branch of the Year Award for the second time within four years. The branch, founded in 2007 on foot of the donation of a defibrillator to the community by local chemist Dermot O’Neill, currently operates three ambulances and a bike

response unit to provide First Aid and medical cover for events with the volunteers training once a week. Administration tasks and governance issues are completed and overseen by the branch committee which prides itself on a high level of compliance and adherence to the significant requirements introduced by the Charity Regulator to ensure all funds are spent as intended and full transparency is achieved. All funds are generated by donations, grants, income from First Aid Cover and course provision and no member receives payment for services provided. The Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch also provides a range of other services, such as school and youth group visits, patient transports on humanitarian grounds, the provision of First Aid Courses, hospital visits, cooperation and assistance with homeless action groups as well as Community Psychological Provision and assistance during severe weather conditions. Overall, the branch boasted over 6,000 volunteer hours for 2018. The main priority for this busy branch is however the provision of currently two Cardiac First Response Groups in the areas of Portlaw and Kill/Bonmahon. Responders of these groups are activated by the National Ambulance Service in cases of certain life threatening conditions such as cardiac chest pain, choking, cardiac arrest and more, utilising shorter travelling times of local responders to provide assistance until the arrival of the National Ambulance Service. The branch also provides and

The Portlaw Branch of the Irish Red Cross with the prestigious Branch of the Year Award at the recent Irish Red Cross Volunteer Awards in Croke Park. Seated l to r: Deric Ó hArtagáin, MC; Liam Maguire, Acting Chairperson of the Irish Red Cross Volunteer Support and Development Working Group; Sheila Callan, IRC National Treasurer, Barry O'Donovan, IRC National Secretary. Standing l to r Liam O'Dwyer, IRC Secretary General, Donnchadh Fahey, IRC Portlaw Branch Secretary, James Eccleston, IRC Portlaw Vice Chairperson, Antoinette Coffey, IRC Portlaw Member, Mareike Eccleston, IRC Portlaw Unit Officer. maintains several Public Access AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) for public use. A total of 12 members of the Portlaw Branch had been nominated for various categories of the Irish Red Cross Volunteer Awards 2019. One member, Donnchadh Fahey, had been selected as a finalist for the Unit Member of the Year 2019, recognising his outstanding dedication

James Eccleston, IRC Portlaw Vice Chairperson, Antoinette Coffey, IRC Portlaw Member, announced as IRC Branch of the Year by Jason Sherlock, special guest on the day with IRC National Treasurer Sheila Callan.

in all aspects of the branch activities. Members were delighted to hear that Finola Walsh from the Irish Red Cross Carrick On Suir Branch, so practically next door neighbours, had been selected as Unit Member of the Year 2019. Finola has to date dedicated more years to the voluntary work within the Irish Red Cross than she dares to remember and was instrumental in the foundation of the Portlaw Branch, along with our dear friend and colleague Aisling Wall who sadly passed away since. A little further afield, two outstanding young volunteers, both named Emma, brought titles back home to Cork. The twosome, Emma Hurley and Emma Cullinane, scooped prestigious youth awards at this year’s Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards. Cobh’s Emma Hurley is just 11 years of age but walked away with one of the Irish Red Cross’ highest honours – Young Volunteer of the Year.The youngster has proven herself to be invaluable to her local Irish Red Cross branch in Cork where she is dedicated to the Cork Penny Dinners, one of Cork’s oldest charitable organisations, as well as other local community groups. Meanwhile Emma Cullinane was

delighted to pick up the Youth Achievement Award. A member of the Clonakilty Irish Red Cross branch for over five years, Emma is also involved with the Cork Penny Dinners. The title award of the day went to Dr Andrew Kelly who was named Irish Red Cross Volunteer of the Year. Dr Kelly has worked tirelessly with the Irish Red Cross and is stepping down shortly from his position as Medical Director with the organisation after more than 20 years. With a host of achievements to his name, local members in

Limerick talk of Dr Kelly’s constant commitment to them and it was his unwavering, decades-long dedication which saw him take away the 2019 Volunteer of the Year award. Dr Kelly also represents the organisation at a European level as a member of the Red Cross Red Crescent First Aid Education European Network. Congratulations and a heartfelt thank you for your service go to all nominated, all award winners and all who are working at the forefront or unseen in the background to make our communities the best they can be.

Full list of winners are as follows: Irish Red Cross Volunteer of the Year Dr Andrew Kelly, Co. Limerick Irish Red Cross Young Volunteer of the Year Emma Hurley, Co. Cork Irish Red Cross Special Status Award Dóchas Centre, Dublin Irish Red Cross Instructor of the Year Pat Sheridan, Co. Louth Irish Red Cross Health & Social Care Officer of the Year Bernadette Morley, Co. Kildare Irish Red Cross Youth Achievement of the Year Emma Cullinane, Co. Cork Irish Red Cross Unit Member of the Year Finola Walsh, Co. Tipperary Irish Red Cross Branch of the Year Portlaw Branch, Co. Waterford Irish Red Cross Area of the Year Dublin Borough

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

KILL KILL GAA LOTTO At last Monday night’s lotto draw held in Dunphy’s Bar, there was no winner of the jackpot worth €10,000. On the night we had no match 3 winners, so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two names drawn out were Peg Kiely and John Dwane. The numbers drawn were 15, 18, 19 and 20. The lotto draw was sponsored by Tom Kirwan Agricultural Contractor. SOCIAL DANCING Join us for the social dancing nights in Kill Community Centre to a fabulous line up of bands scheduled: 17/05 Declan Aungier 14/05 Michael Cahill 21/05 T Bone Country 28/05 Pat Daly Dancing takes place from 9.00

p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Admission is just €10 and refreshments are served. This is a very enjoyable and sociable night, so give it a try and put on your dancing shoes! BENEFIT NIGHT – SAVE THE DATE! A great night of Social Dancing will take place on Friday, May 24th in Kill Community Centre with proceeds being donated to the Elaine Sarah Comerford Fund. Elaine Sarah Comerford was born with a condition called Chronic Idiopathic Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction or C.I.I.P a rare, debilitating neurogastrointestinal and motility disorder, meaning the nerves and muscles in from the stomach to the large intestine do not work in sync or at all. To her knowledge, no one else in Ireland has the condition

at the moment and has only heard of a hand full of patients with this condition in her lifetime. Music will be supplied by Gerry Walsh and Dallas followed by Disco with DJ John O’Shea until 1.00 a.m. There will also be a raffle on the night. Admission is €10 and tickets are now on sale. Your support is greatly appreciated. ST. MARY’S JUVENILE CLUB Bonmahon GAA pitch will be the venue for St. Mary's u6s/7s/8s hurling and football training effective from now until June 1st from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. New members are always welcome, for more information please contact Grace at 086 3289212.

St. Mary's U-6s who recently took part in a blitz with Ballyduff Lower and Ballygunner.

James Eccleston, IRC Portlaw Vice Chairperson, Antoinette Coffey, IRC Portlaw Member, receiving the Branch's award as finalist from IRC National Treasurer Sheila Callan.

Edith Collier's great nephew Frank Collier visiting Bunmahon accompanied by his wife Bridget and friends Chrissy all the way from New Zealand.

BONMAHON MASS TIMES Please note that from the beginning of June, there will no longer be a Sunday evening Mass in Saleen. Mass in Saleen will be on Saturdays at 6.00 p.m., commencing on Saturday, 1st June at 6.00 p.m. EDITH COLLIER'S BUNMAHON HERITAGE SOCIETY We were delighted to welcome Edith’s great nephew Frank Collier to Bunmahon. Frank's father Brian was Edith Colliers nephew. Frank was accompanied by his wife Bridget and friends Chrissy and Philip. New Zealand born 20th century modernist painter Edith Collier visited Bunmahon in 1914 and 1915 and painted some of her most important works during her stay. There is still a strong connection between Bunmahon and the Collier family, the Sarjeant Gallery, and the Edith Collier Trust in Whanganui, New Zealand. For more information, please visit our website edithcolliersbunmahon.wordpress.com COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE We love telling people about the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark and spreading the word about the unique geol-

ogy of the area. Copper Coast geologist Robbie Galvin took a group of students and professionals from the University of Quebec in Montreal Society of Economic Geology on a field trip last week. To find out more about the Geopark, please see our websitewww.coppercoastgeopark.com or better still call into our visitor centre in Bunmahon. The centre and cafe are open at weekends from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. HAMERSLEY ART Thank you to everybody who attended the launch of the book "Beauty of Bonmahon" in the Copper Coast Visitor Centre last week. Compilation of the book was part of an art, culture and Earth science/heritage engagement project in conjunction with Knockmahon school, Hamersley Art and the Copper Coast Geopark encompassing the themes of the Atlantic Georoute project. The project was co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme. I was overwhelmed by the support and the positive feedback. Congratulations to all the children involved, thank you to the staff of Knockmahon school, the Copper Coast

Geopark and Katherine Walsh for your help. Thank you to all the performers who entertained us on the night and the parents who supplied raffle prizes and catering. Nicholas Fitzgerald gave a lovely speech and officially launched the book. COPPER COAST FESTIVAL The 2019 Copper Coast Festival will run from May 24th to June 9th. Events across the Geopark will include the South East Amateur Radio Group, Social Dancing, Visitor Centre Open Day, Lifeboat Station Open Day, and Coastguard Demonstration as well as Cultural, Ecological, Historical and Geological events to be announced! Follow us on Facebook for the latest news! www.facebook.com/coppercoastfestival/ BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The numbers drawn for the recent lotto were 15, 31, 29 and 2. We had no jackpot winner but Brian Fleming matched 3 numbers to win €150. Brian’s ticket was a lucky dip. Our next jackpot stands at €12,000 with a Match 3 paying €150 and Lucky dips €50.

Copper Coast geologist Robbie Galvin with students and professionals from the University of Quebec in Montreal Society of Economic Geology.

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Dungarvan and Waterford Lions Clubs Co-host “East Meets West” Fundraiser for Hospice on Greenway - 26th of May ONLY about 10 days to go before the annual East Meets West cycle/walk on the beautiful Waterford Greenway in support of a new Hospice Care Unit at the University Hospital Waterford. There will be no pre-registration necessary for the day, you need only show up with your bike or walking shoes to take part in the event anytime between 9:30 and 11 am. Starting points for the walk/cycle include Clonea Road Car Park, Durrow and McGrath’s Cross depending on your location and distance you’re willing to travel to reach our East Meets West meeting point (FYI - there is no set distance required to participate, walk/cycle as much as you’d like, enjoy the day and support a great cause). If you reach our meeting point at the Rainbow Hall in Kilmacthomas, complimentary refreshments will be served along with music and perhaps a few surprises. As no entry fee is required for the event, we only ask that participants sign a registration form and contribute to any of our buckets that will be available at each starting point

(suggested donations are €10) – we’ll even give you a sticker! Please remember safety is paramount on the Greenway so all cyclists are requested to wear a helmet and be considerate of other participants. So don’t forget to come out and support this very worthy cause and enjoy our amazing Greenway. If you can’t make the day, we’ve got you covered. You can make donations online at the following link: https://www.idonate.ie/eas tmeetswest.You can also visit the Dungarvan Lion’s Club on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DungarvanLionsClub for more details on this and other upcoming events in support of your local community. Remember - every euro counts!

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS NOTES. SOCIAL DANCING IN JULY WITH PAT DALY The Tidy Towns committee have announced that instead of the disco this July they will hold a Social Dance in St Declan’s Hall. Social Dancing has become very popular in recent years as a social event, a smashing night out and a great way to keep up the fitness. Shows like Dancing with the Stars etc. have added fuel to the fire and hence The Tidy Towns Committee have decided to place the 60/70s style disco with a live band and Pat Daly will supply the music. CHORAL RECITAL THIS FRIDAY NIGHT Ardmore Community Choir will hold their annual End of Year concert on Friday week, May 17th May at 8 pm in St. Declan's Church, Ardmore. This is sure to be a wonderful evening of musical delight. This year they will have special guests including ‘VoiceOver’ Ladies Choir, St. Declan's School Senior Choir, violinists Helen Rutledge (Feis Ceoil winner) and Kate O’Shea (Fr. Mathew feis winner).

Tickets are €10 and are available from choir members and also from Ardmore Post office, Quinn's Foodstore and Brigid Shelly Gallery. The whole night is for a very special cause and there will be a raffle at the interval with many really attractive prizes already donated. I expect that tickets will be available on the door on the night as well. THREE PIECES OF PLASTIC There’s a national campaign being organised to pick three Pieces of Plastic every time you walk the beach.The idea is if you are walking bring back a few pieces of plastic with you to try to reduce the dreadful pollution of our waters. This should be a little easier now that all our beaches have been cleaned in recent weeks. SPLIT THE POT Seamus Keevers was the lucky winner of the Split the Pot and collected €246. The Ardmore National School Parents’ Association also received €246. Don't forget to get your envelope in Ardmore before this week’s draw, simply put €2 in the envelope and write your name

MONSTER SVP DRAW ST. Declan's Conference of SVP covers Ardmore, Grange & Kinsalebeg and work with many people in need of help and assistance within our area. Everyone from time to time find themselves in difficult circumstances and this can happen to anyone so it’s important that people know that there is a local branch made up of local volunteers, available 7 days a week to help where possible on 087-1427818. To make vital funds to be spent locally, SVP are running a Monster Draw with some fabulous prizes to be won such as many hotel breaks in Kerry, Cork, Kilkenny and Waterford, vouchers, meals and much much more to be won. All in all up to €2,000 in prizes to give away. Tickets are only €5 and are now on sale in Quinn's Shop, Ardmore Post Office & Brigid Shelly Art Gallery. Draw will take place in conjunction with the SVP Golf Classic on July 26th. So please support our local branch and pick up your ticket today.

Bill Ramsell, Chairman Ardmore Tidy Town Association, presents Bernie Stilwell with his Biodiversity Certificate. Four of our committee members attended a wonderful Biodiversity Course during the winter. The course was sponsored by Waterford Leader Partnership and facilitated by Botanist & Ecologist Mieke Muyllaert from Clonmel. and phone number on it and leave with any of the participating businesses in the village. Thank you all for your continued support and thanks to all the businesses who sell and keep the envelopes for us. POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL It was very much as you were at The Round Tower Hotel Poker last Wednesday night with the only change in the league seeing Jason Lenane (2nd on the night), leapfrog James Bryan (3rd on the night) to go into 4th place and the winner Ann Mooney getting right into contention albeit still in 7th place. It’s as you were at the top but Jerome did extend his lead some-

what and is now definitely the one to catch. Fr Finbarr Lucey & Redmond Foley both finally got off the mark when they dominated the runners up table. PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS New pairing Mary Lincoln and first time player, Margaret Meehan were popular solo winners on Thursday night last with Fr. Finbarr Lucey & Billy Harty in 2nd and a pile up on 7 games for 3rd involving Anne Hally and Terri McGrath, Michael O’Reilly & Tom Power, Mattie Cronin & Thomas Power, Willie & Brian Keane. Michael & Anne Keane were best of the last 5 and Declan O’Mahony & Richie Tobin won the last game.

Waterford Cheshire’s Car Boot Sale SUNDAY, 9th June, 2019 from 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. (Must be setup by 9.30 a.m. annd bring your own Folding Table – to book a space 086-8801860). Attractions include: Bric-a-Brac, Books, Clothes, Jewellery, Cakes and much more. You can donate any of the above items to Waterford Cheshire – from Monday, 3rd June, 2019 (office hours only please).Your support is appreciated. Thank You.

Writing Bursaries available for Ardmore Writers Retreat WATERFORD City & County Council’s Arts Office is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the ‘Time to Write’ Course at the Molly Keane Writers Retreat, Ardmore, Co. Waterford. A number of non residential bursaries are on offer for a three day writing retreat ‘Time to Write’ with writer in residence Lani O’Hanlon from 16th to 18th August 2019 inclusive. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon on Monday, 27th May, 2019. The application form and more details are available on waterfordarts.com

1st Cousins Ruairí McGann from Castlelyons and Iarlaith MacCraith from Kilgobinet pictured at Rivalries Renewed Youghal GAA presents Cork V Waterford Teams of the 00s in aid of Youghal Cancer Support.

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STRADBALLY FIRST COMMUNION The children from Our Lady of Mercy and St. James National Schools, Stradbally received their First Holy Communion on Saturday last, 11th May, 2019 at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. The sun was shining and the church was specially decorated for the occasion when 15 children from the parish arrived with parents, friends and teachers for the eleven o’clock Mass. Congratulations to Brody Foley, Susan Campbell, Cian Costelloe, Ronan Curran, Aine Davis, Quinn Donnelly, Lucy Power, Niall Ronayne, Kathie Bruton, David Keyworth, Vika O’Keeffe, Donnacha Lacey, Barry Fennell, Aaron Fitzgerald and Arthur Rogers who received their First Communion. ANNUAL CLEAN-UP Stradbally Tidy Towns Committee will hold their annual clean-up on Thursday night next, 16th May from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. in Stradbally. Meet in the Square, bags and gloves will be supplied and a location suggested. Please wear high viz vest, be safe and be seen. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All areas in the village will be covered including the coves and approach roads. If you have an hour to spare please come out and get involved, even take a look around your own area for litter or plastic. We are now in competition mode and are busy getting ready for the 2019 national Tidy Towns competition. SUMMER EVENING LECTURES The Summer evening lectures will take place again this year at the Garden Room of Woodhouse Estate, Stradbally. As last year the guest speakers will focus on various historical topics concerning the past and present of Woodhouse, Co. Waterford and Ireland. Each lecture will be followed by discussion, and tea and biscuits shall be served. Please note that this year’s lectures will take place at the Garden Room in the Walled Garden of Woodhouse and will be able to accommodate 130 people. Admission fee is €5.

Matt Cummins, Richard Hickey, Sean Kelly MEP and Cllr. Liam Brazil. Sean Kelly former President of the GAA remembered for the lead he gave in opening Croke Park to Rugby and Soccer. Liam Brazil first elected as a FG candidate to WCC in 2004, Chairman 2011 - 2012 is the leader of a wonderful group of people who actively promote "Mental Health Awareness". [Niall Goodwin]

Stradbally Photographic Archive – This week's photo is courtesy of Noel Crowley. It shows Jack Veale (1884-1958) and Pam Pace across the road from Jack's house on Church Lane, probably sometime in the 1940s. Unlike many corners of the village, this spot is more or less unchanged from when the photo was taken. If you have any information or queries we'd love to hear from you. Phone Tom - 087-9386209 - or email cianflaherty96@gmail.com [Noel Crowley] The lectures and dates as follows: Thursday, 23rd May, 2019 Dave Pollock (The Search for Medieval Stradbally). Dave is a field archaeologist and has dug at a number of National Monuments, including the Castles at Dungarvan, Barrycourt, and Carrick-on-Suir. Dave is also an illustrator, specialising in reconstruction drawings. Thursday, 30th May, 2019 Prof. Jane Ohlmeyer MRIA (The 1641 Depositions: records of massacre, atrocity and ethnic cleansing in seventeenth century Ireland). Prof. Jane Ohlmeyer is Erasmus Smith’s Professor of Modern History at Trinity College, Dublin. She is Director of the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities

Scór na bPáistí 2019: Winner of the Recitation Competition at Scór na bPáistí [Dan McGrath] - Ciara Curran, Stradbally.

Research Institute and Chair of the Irish Research Council. She is Author or Editor of numerous articles and 11 books including Volume 2 of the Cambridge History of Ireland. Thursday, 6th June, 2019 - Jim Thompson, Woodhouse (Woodhouse A Manor REBORN). Jim Thompson is Chairman and founder of Crown Worldwide group. Jim’s lecture is a record of Jim and Sally Thompson experience of this house and everything that it involves. Thursday, 13th June, 2019 Mike Feerick (The Irish Diaspora, Past, Present and Future). Mike is a Galway-based serial technology entrepreneur. His day job is as CEO and Founder of Alison.com, one of the largest free online e-learning platforms with 13 million learners worldwide. Mike founded Ireland Reaching Out a volunteer-based Irish charity focused on reuniting Ireland with all people of Irish Heritage around the world. Thursday, 20th June, 2019 Maria O’Brien (Step back in time with Lady Emily of Woodhouse). Maria O’Brien of RootsnBranches.com is a Genealogist and researcher who has untangled the branches of many families from around the world whose roots were in Ireland including those of celebrities. Please note that this lecture will take place in Woodhouse Museum. COFFEE MORNING John D’Arcy plans to hold a coffee morning at Monavaud Lodge, The Square, Stradbally, Co. Waterford on Friday next, 17th May at 10.30 a.m. until 2.30 p.m. in aid of Surprise, Surprise, a Dungarvan based charity.Your support would be welcome.

Tom Cunningham, Cllr. Ray Murphy and Mrs. Eileen Roche. Ray, one of the youngest members on WCCC, co-opted onto the WCCC 2016 when his FF colleague Mary Butler was elected as a TD. Ray a regular visitor to Stradbally, took a break from his canvass to have his photo taken with friends on the Village Green. [Tom Hickey]

Ger Barron and Roisin O’Shea. Ger on a visit canvassing in Stradbally for the WCCC elections. Ger first elected to WCC as the Labour candidate in 1999, was chairman of WCC in 2005-2006. Lost his seat in 2014. Remembered most for the part he played in leading the group which led to the formation of Waterford Greenway, a major success. Also played an important part in the new sewage treatment plant in Stradbally. [Tom Hickey]

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Ballyduff Upper Camogie – We would like to congratulate our young camogie stars who received their First Holy Communion in the last few weeks. They have become internet sensations with their GAA communion photo going viral. It bodes well for the20x20.ie campaign. #showyourstripes.

BALLYDUFF UPPER The Rhododendron TWIST & SHOUT! Friday 24th next, the Beatles roll into town! The Cork Academy of Music in association with the Community Council and the Drama Group host “Twist & Shout”. The band will perform a selection of favourites from the Fab Four. Tickets are €12 and can be booked at St. Michael’s Hall Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on 05860390 or by emailing stmichaelshall@hotmail.com FREE CPR TRAINING SESSION Final Reminder – Booking is essential! The Irish Heart Foundation will run a free training session on CPR. The session will be an hour in length and will take place on May 17th at 7.00 p.m. in St. Michael’s Hall. If your club or group want to avail of this please email stmichaelshall@hotmail.com as space is limited. Please do not just turn up as booking is essential! SOCIAL DANCE Next Social Dance is on Saturday, 18th May with music by Martin Kearney. LOTTO No winner of the local GAA Lotto of Tuesday, 7th May. The numbers drawn were 20, 22, 27 and 28. The lucky €30 draw winners were: Marie Condon (Lyre), Shay & Cian Mills, Sylvia Allen De Souza and Sarah and

Siobhán Brown. Results from the draw on 14th May coming from The Log Cabin with a jackpot of €11,100 in next week’s news. Tickets are on sale in St. Michael’s Hall from 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. on weekdays, before Sunday Mass. They are also available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín. BALLYDUFF CARDS Results from 8th May, 2019 – 1st Pat Noonan & Delia Cashell; 2nd Sean Higgins & Mary Fitzgerald. Lucky Tables: Dan Howard & Eddie Sheehan, Stephen Cunningham & Nellie Devine, Mary Byrnes & Helen Walsh Raffle: Mary Byrnes, Hugh Geary, Joan Hannon, Christy Higgins X2, Nellie Devine PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Parent & Toddler meet at the regular weekly slot of 9.30 to 11 am in the Carnegie Centre. Parents, grandparents and childminders are very welcome for a cuppa and a chat. The usual €2 each week will apply. It’d be great to see you there! BALLYDUFF PASTORAL COUNCIL Rosary at Our Lady's Grotto, Ballyduff – During the month of May, the Rosary will be recited at the Grotto on Sunday evenings

at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome. BALLYDUFF WALKING CLUB The next walk for the club is starting from Colligan Woods Car Park on Sunday, 19th May at 1.00 p.m. This walk will be led by Alice Crimmins. New members are always welcome. BALLYDUFF GAA CLUB Congratulations to the junior footballers on their victory over Kilgobinet last Friday. For details on this and more, please see the Ballyduff GAA notes elsewhere in this paper. BALLYDUFF CAMOGIE CLUB We would like to congratulate our young camogie stars who received their First Holy Communion in the last few weeks. They have become internet sensations with their GAA communion photo going viral. It bodes well for the20x20.ie campaign. #showyourstripes. NEWS FOR INCLUSION Thank you to all who contributed this week. To keep this notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements, congratulations or condolences and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087-2273737 by Sunday night each week.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 11th May, 2019 – Numbers drawn were 13, 20 and 22. No Winner. €25 Winners were MaryAnn & Patricia, Clashmore; Mick Nugent, Ballyduff Upper; Carmel Dalton, Modeligo; Laura and Eoin, Modeligo. Next week’s Jackpot €1,500. SYMPATHY Sincerest sympathy is extended to the Lynch family, Graiguemore, on the recent death of Mike.

May he rest in peace. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00pm on Mondays on 0874112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com. BOOKING Astro turf or Hall both available for hire. Please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

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THE Rhododendron Walking Festival will take place in Clogheen and Burncourt over the June Bank Holiday weekend, from May 31st to June 3rd. The event, is now in its second year, following an extremely successful inaugural event in 2018. The weekend itinerary includes walks for all abilities as well as family friendly events on the Sunday and Monday. The festival begins on Friday evening with a dinner theatre event at Clogheen Community Centre, which has been sold out due to phenomenal demand. On Saturday the feature is the Knockshanahullion Loop, a wonderful looped walk around one of the peaks in the Knockmealdown Mountains. This 25km long hike starts at Clogheen Communithy Centre (09.00) and includes a significant climb from Shanrahan to the brow of the hill overhead. It then continues along a trail behind the mountain on to Baylough and returns to Clogheen with splendid views of the valley and the blooming rhododendron plants along the way. For those not up for a full 25km walk with a significant climb, there is also a half-loop option (11.30). A bus will bring participants half way, before completing the climb to Baylough and then back to Clogheen. If you would like a more leisurely stroll the 8km Clogheen Loop will take place from the hall at 13.00. No interest in walking at all? Then we also have something for you. There will be a Wellness Event with Linda from Lavendar Lane at the Sallows on Clogheen’s Lower Main Street. Three walks highlighting the rhododendron blooms in the Knockmealdown mountains will take

place on Sunday, all three begin from Clogheen Community Centre. There will be 12km and 8km walks as well as a downhill stroll. The 12km event (10.30) takes in Baylough lake and Loughglenbridge – two of the most spectacular areas for rhododendron blooms in peak season. If you don’t have the energy or fitness for that, the 8km event (11.30) runs along the foothills of the mountains and will also take in some wonderful rhododendron bedecked tracks and trails. If this is even a stretch, don’t despair, we have a leisurely stroll for you. At 12.30 p.m. a bus will take participants to the car park above Baylough lake. All involved will then descend back to the hall taking in all the beautiful vistas en-route. On return, there will be refreshments for all participants and entertainment provided by the Fogues at the Community Hall. Monday is family day at Glengarra Wood in Burncourt (10.30). Participants can take part in either a 5km or 2km walk, the latter is suitable for outdoor buggies. On return there will be plenty of family friendly entertainment such as face painting, treasure hunt and a teddy bears’ picnic. All events are booking now at www.vee.ie and you can connect with the festival on Facebook/VeeWalks and Twitter/Instagram @VeeWalks. For those who rather manual booking, the festival office in Clogheen will open at the Vee T-junction (across from Carey’s Chemist) on Saturday & Sunday 18th & 19th as well as Saturday 25th from 12.00 noon to 3.00 p.m. each day.

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LISMORE TIDY TOWNS THE past week has seen the start of the summer planting. For those members of the Lismore Tidy Towns work team who were available along with our CE workers the morning of Thursday, 9th May was spent planting up all of the containers for the lamp standards in Lismore plus containers for the front of the Heritage Centre and St. Carthage's Church On the day after on Friday evening the bed at the Monument and the circular bed at North Mall was planted up with non stop flowering begonias. Thank you to the staff at Foley's on the Mall for tea/coffee and sandwiches after the work. Thanks to the School Principal of Liosmor Mochuda National School Ms. Andrea Quinn and the pupils of the school for their participation in the creation of a wormery for their school under the guidance of Lismore Tidy Towns members Nora O'Connor and Michael McBride. A wormery is an easy to use, efficient construction to house the worms and the plant food so that they can convert organic kitchen waste - in the case of the school any of its food

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Pupils from Liosmor Mochuda National School looking on as one of the students helps Lismore Tidy Towns School Liaison Officer Nora O' Connor fill the wormery with worms. waste - into a bio-rich high quality compost and liquid feed, taking advantage of the worms natural ability to digest relatively large quantities of organic waste. This compost can later be used for any planting that the school may do. Purpose made wormeris can be purchased from garden supply shops but a person can also make their own - lots of tips

The completed wormery in situ at Liosmor Mochuda National School after the work done by pupils of the school and Lismore Tidy Towns members Michael McBride and Nora O'Connor.

and guidance on the internet. In the case of the school above a large old plastic container was used so the school was also applying one of the recycling principles of re-use. In 2018 Bunscoil Bothar na Naomh created their wormery using a timber box. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Waste not, A to Z guide to cutting down on plastics in the home. This week it is the turn of the letter P P is for plastic types, the 6 main ones are listed below - all of which take hundreds of years to break down PS - polystyrene: foam hot drink cups, burger & other containers PP - polypropylene: lunchboxes, ice cream containers and takeaway food containers LDPE - low-density polyethylene: dustbins, bags and clingfilm PVC - plasticised polyvinyl chloride: food trays, juice & squeeze bottles HDPE - high - density polyethylene: shampoo containers PET - polyethylene terephthalate: fruit juices and soft drink bottles.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart WE celebrate Confirmation, the final sacrament of Christian Initiation on Sunday, 19th May at 11 am in St. Carthage's Church.We welcome the children who have chosen to be confirmed. We also welcome their families and extended families. We wish the confirmation sponsors every grace and blessing for the spiritual relationship they are freely entering into with the child they are acting as Confirmation Sponsor. Confirmation centres on the Pentecost Spirit. Jesus shares his Spirit with us. We all desire to have a good spirit in our lives. The mistake we often make is that we think that will power is all we need to achieve greatness. We think that if we try hard enough we will achieve our

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goals. That spirit is the spirit of pelagianism or semi-pleagianism that Pope Francis speaks much of his his short letter on the call to holiness.The truth is that we cannot do everything. We may even talk about depending on God's grace while in truth depending solely on our own efforts. To be open to God's Spirit is to rely on the Lord's help.We ask the Lord's help with all our heart and soul. We then do our best and know theoutcome is Gods blessing. We know that our spirit can be corrupted in so many ways. We meet cynical people whose cynicism is corrosive. We meet lustful people whose talk and deeds are full of hidden sexual meaning.There is an advertisment for the power of radio advertisement and its seeing

point is precisely its suble hidden sexual meaning. Those in the know that hidden sexual images are used in many advertisements to get our attention. This is neither good nor bad, it is just how things are.Then there is the mean spirited person, full of show but too tight to spend a cent on anyone but themselves. One of the signs of conversion from the New Testament is the generosity of spirit that marks the new found relationship with Jesus Christ. MASS TIMETABLE Saturday, 18th May - Vigil Mass in Lismore 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 19th May - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore 11.00 a.m. Parish radio link 103.9FM

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BALLYSAGGART BALLYSAGGART LADIES CLUB Ballysaggart Ladies Club are going on an evening out. We are going to Carmel's garden centre in Kilworth on Monday evening, May 27th, meet at the Church at 5.15 p.m. to car pool. All are welcome to what promises to be a lovely evening. If you are interested in going please let one of the officers know before Friday 24th. That's, Eil Walsh, Bridie

Murphy, or Mary Glavin. Our Summer outing is a day trip to Killarney on a date to be decided in July, watch this space. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARD RESULTS Dan Howard and Fionula Hynes, Delia Cashell and Peg Murray. Lucky Tables: Dave Fennessy and Stephen Cunningham, Eddie Sheehan and Helen Morrissey. Tickets: Dave Fennessy, Christy Higgins,

Delia Cashell, Tess Hale and Kathleen Coleman. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations and God Bless Sarah O'Donovan on receiving her First Holy Communion in Ballysaggart on Sunday, May 12th. And, to her class mates who celebrated their First Holy Communion in Lismore on Saturday, May 11th.

Sarah O'Donovan with her family and Fr. Cullinan celebrating her First Holy Communion in Ballysaggart.

TALLOW EXAM TIME AT TALLOW ENTERPRISE CENTRE With only four weeks left to the state exams all places for the Exam Study at Tallow Enterprise Centre are now full. Our evening study Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday 4.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. will continue up to Thursday, 23rd May and there are plenty of places available each evening if students would like to come along. The cost is just â&#x201A;Ź2 per evening. CONGRATULATIONS Tallow Enterprise Group would like to congratulate

Brideview Drama on placing 3rd in the All Ireland Drama Finals in Athlone last weekend.

This is the culmination of many months of hard work, so well done one and all.

Philip Daly Jnr. Fundraising Appeal A FUNDRAISING night for Philip Daly Jnr, from Tallow will be held in The Corner House Bar on Saturday, May 18th, with music by Sunset Sounds and Friends. Dinny Cunningham from Tallow, a member of Sunset Sounds for over 10 years tells us that the band have played for many charity events over the years. He is encouraging everyone to come along on Saturday night, a great night assured for this very worthy cause.

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CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre (058) 52746, Facebook - Cappoquin Community Centre; Email ocappdev@eircom.net CORK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & BEAUMONT KIDNEY TRANSPLANT UNIT DANCE Michael Collins DanceThe Michael Collins Band with Pat Daly and Dermot Lyons will play in the Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, 18th May for the Joint Fundraiser Dance in Aid of Cork University Hospital & Beaumont Kidney Transplant Unit Dance. Ticket on the night are a mere €10 for a great night guaranteed. PAINTING INITIATIVE 2019 After the success of the painting initiative in 2018, Cappoquin Community Development Company is delighted to announce that it will be supporting a painting initiative for the town again this year. Assistance of up to €300 will be given to persons who paint the external elevations of their property prior to 31st May 2019. This support will be available to owner occupied residential or part residential properties. Application forms and eligible criteria are available in the Community Centre office between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. each day. The first 8 eligible properties will be supported. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Monday - Ladies Exercise Classes with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Active Retirement 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m., Riverdale 8.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Affane Bridge 7.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.. Tuesday- Circuit Training 6.15 p.m. - 7.15 p.m. Thursday - Ladies exercise class with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m., Circuit Training 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. Friday - Gymnastics 4.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. GYM Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.; Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Membership: €200 per year; €60 for 3 Months; €25 per Month; €5 per casual; OAP/ Unemployed €3 per session. Top of the range equipment - cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to help maximize your fitness. Functional Area, a dedicated area aimed to help improve fundamental strength, acceleration and

endurance using the following equipment, Kettle bells, Swiss balls power bags, medicine balls dumb bells and suspension training. Physical Trainers - Conor Prendergast (0871247025) fully trained in strength and conditioning training (LIT Certified). Claire Egan (0879713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level.These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests and life style, both can be contacted at any time to get you started in your new life style challenge. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. All are welcome. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Aoife Fitzgerald (058) 52570 first floor of the Community Centre. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €4,400 Lotto draw 7th May, 2019 – Jackpot €4,200. Numbers drawn 2, 3, 5 and 26. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Bunscoil Gleann Sidheain; Denise Meaney, Dromroe; Nellie Dalton, Shanbally; Ann O’Brien, Melleray; Odhran Prendergast, 24 Abbeyglen. Next week’s draw is on the 13th May, 2019, with a Jackpot of €4,300. Lotto draw 13th May, 2019 – Jackpot €4,300. Numbers drawn 3, 4, 13 and 17. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Cara McGrath, Lower Main Street;Very Rev. Fr. Arthure, Shanbally; John Murphy, c/o Post Office; Claire Reddy, Carrignagour; Sorcha Hurley, c/o Barrons. Next week’s draw is on the 20th May, 2019, with a jackpot of €4,400. GUESS WHO’S BACK, NATHAN CARTER BACK! Nathan Carter is back to play in Concert in the Cappoquin Community Centre on Friday, 12th July, 2019. Tickets are on sale now from the Community Centre office (058) 52746 and Feerick's Pharmacy, Lower Main Street. Don’t be disappointed.

Scór na bPáistí 2019: Winners of the Léiriú Competition at Scór na bPáistí – Ballysaggart.

[Dan McGrath]

THE closing date for the SuperValu Tidy Towns application is May the 17th – a timely reminder that it is now time to put our best foot forward and so prepare for the adjudicators later in the summer. I suppose while the appellation “Tidy Towns” is not entirely a misnomer. It is fair to say that the competition is much more than keeping the streets clean and litter free, house fronts painted, window boxes in situ, hanging baskets spilling over with myriad of colours, flower beds well tended, not a weed in sight, a welcome sign on the approach roads to the Town and a Slán Abhaile as one departs. We would expect of course that all the above and more in respects to Cappoquin will be well and truly attended to prior to the big adjudication day. Bio Diversity and Sustainability without being flippant appear to be the now “buzz” words and these are the categories that will command the greater number of points in the future – as the World as a whole endeavours to grapple with dramatic climate change. We in Tidy Towns must try to play our part, however insignificant in combating climate change and all its attendant downsides. Five attendant officers attended a Biodiversity Training Course for local communities each Thursday night over a six week period conducted by renowned Ecologist Mike Mayllart. Members also attended a one night seminar conducted by West Waterford Eco Group. This is a newly formed Nature and Conservation Group. The aims of the civic minded people include the fostering, protection, promoting, and conserving of Nature, Wild life, The Environment and Habitats within West Waterford. This group has already established The Waterford Swift Conservancy and I gather the importance of these amazing birds and the role they play on our planet is a revelation. The knowledge garnered from these courses is invaluable and members are to be commended for the time and commitment they have displayed. It would be remiss of me if I did not mention in the notes, the massive clean-up which was conducted by the Tourin Community on Easter Saturday morning. I gather the “army of recruits” met at Tourin Hall and then proceeded to attack the Lismore, Killahalla, and Cappoquin Road with great success, in all twenty bags of litter were collected in the swoop. Well done to all concerned. It might be worth mentioning that some of these volunteers were actually covert members of Cappoquin Tidy Towns. Who had infiltrated the Tourin Ranks.Who knows? Maybe a precursor of things to come on the GAA front. I would also like to draw attention to a particular accomplishment which was one of many carried out over the past months. Namely the covering of “The Tailors” window with a photo of Thomas and Noel Lonergan which depicts the pair hard at work crossed leg on their famous work bench. This surely perpetuates the memory of the two most loved characters ever to grace Cappoquin. A big thank you to Jacinta Uniacke whose skill fully oversaw this production by Munster Signs. Our Easter Hamper was an outstanding success, a huge thank you to all who supported us so generously. It was so encouraging to see such a magnificent response and can surely be taken as a continued indication of

the ground swell of support for our efforts in promoting Cappoquin. The very popular winners were Paddy and Phil Duffy of Main Street, a big thank you to all our collectors over the two day period. Thank you to Kelleher’s SuperValu for accommodating us. The draw showed a net profit of €1,071.00 Donation from sale of second

hand books from Tom Kelleher of SuperValu was a further €429.00 A further and very thoughtful donation by Mrs Ursula Foley From a residue of the now defunct Cappoquin Community games was an additional €200.00 In all the grand total of €1,700.00 lodged to our Tidy Towns Account. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir.

Mahommed first to use our handsome creation for small plastic bottles made from pallets and put together by Jer Mason. Painted by Mahommed and Shyar.

Bug Hotel created by Finola, Carmel and Annie.

Window Display by Finola, Carmel and Annie.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

COUNTY NEWS

BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY

By Donal Buckley

‘Tis Folly To Be Wise

BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 to 11.30 in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. FINISK VALLEY AC Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (child needs to be school going). Full programme of events can be

obtained at our training session. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 836 2695 if interested. 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.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Bernie McHugh is responsible for the month of May for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on (086) 1714452.

LOTTO RESULTS 13/5/’19 – Numbers drawn were 7, 10 and 30. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Micko O’Connell, Aglish; M & C Barry, Ballintaylor; Colin Hamill, Aglish; John Hickey, Knocknaskeigh; Five Large Bottles, Aglish. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,150 and the draw will take place in Maureens. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

Tourin Community Hall THE city and county of Waterford has a long history.There has been civilisation here for longer than most other parts of the country. The original town of Waterford was founded by the Vikings, as we all know. But, did you know that the name comes from Vadrefjord which means, "the inlet where castrated sheep are loaded on to boats". After an inauspicious start like that, it should have been onwards and upwards for the mythology of Waterford. At least that is what you would expect. But every now and then, this county throws up a few aberrations. And, isn't it all the more interesting for it? Lismore Castle is one of the finest buildings in this or any other county. It is owned by the Duke of Devonshire. In 1932, Charles Cavendish, youngest son of the then Duke, married Adele Astaire. Adele's younger brother was the world renowned singer, dancer and movie star Fred Astaire. Of all the many rooms in the castle, they decided to dedicate a bathroom to him. It must have been for his skill at tap dancing(geddit?) Another famous building, Strancally Castle, has a darker history. In the middle ages, the Earls of Desmond, invited their neighbours to banquets. They then proceeded to get them drunk, killed them and threw them in to a cavern under the castle. Here the bodies would be washed out to sea by The Blackwater.The Desmonds then claimed the "abandoned" lands. To this day the cavern is known as Murdering Hole. Further up the river, at Dromana, there lived a remarkable woman in the 15th, 16th and 17th century, the 140 year old Catherine, Countess of Desmond.The only reason she died then is because she decided to invent cherrypicking on the first cherry tree brought to Ireland by Walter Raleigh. She fell, broke her neck and died. Rumours that Walt grew the tree for that specific purpose are unfounded. Did you know that the original Moorish Arch at Dromana Bridge was made of Papier Mache. in 1826? Did you also know that Grattan Square in Dungarvan is the squarest square of all the square town squares in Ireland? The notorious William Crotty the robber had his revenge on the authorities who captured him in 1742. After being hanged, drawn and quartered, his head was placed on a spike at gate of the town. Legend has it that blood dripping from it infected the towns milk supply and many people got sick and died. Illusionist Keith Barry is the only Irishman ever to drive a convertible with Nicole Sherzinger in the passenger seat, while blindfolded. He is also, probably, the only Irishman to be in any car with Nicole Sherzinger. The rock that overlooks the train station in Waterford city is in constant dispute between supporters of the blue and white and the black and amber. It’s strange that the followers of both counties would claim it as a symbol of sporting aspirations considering its called Misery Hill. The first frog in Ireland was brought into Waterford by the Franciscan Monks who used it as a source of food which was not specifically prohibited by Lenten fasting. Waterford has many splendid tourist attractions, but its the "oddities" that make it interesting. Ballinameela Creatives are from County Waterford. Fact! Two very rare items are housed in Waterford Museums; the only hat belonging to HenryVIII in existence and a lock of Napoleon Bonaparte's hair.

HALL COMMITTEE MEETING A well-attended meeting took place on the 9th of May where the future of the hall and its development was discussed. Some good ideas were put on the table and the committee are now looking at obtaining some funding to follow through on some of the projects. We’ll keep you informed as we know more. The Annual Clean Up of the hall and surrounds and an event to coincide with National Bike Week which takes place from the 22nd to 30th of June will be discussed at out next meeting so make sure to keep an eye on the notes for up-coming dates. RIVER ROAD AND POTHOLE ISSUES Well, surprise, surprise the potholes did not miraculously disappear! They are still there as big as ever just waiting to get your car tyres and to wreck your motor vehicles! The lovely big one near McGrath’s farm entrance is matched almost in size by another on the Lismore end of the ‘top’ road from Tourin to Lismore. While we the car owners are obliged to keep our cars in roadworthy condition, it does not appear that the roads have to be maintained in car worthy condition. Hopefully, the ‘powers that be’ are working

away in the background to take some action on the river road. The weekend just gone has seen this scenic route host a vintage car rally in addition to the normal traffic. Add the additional silage traffic to it this week and you have a very, very, busy road. Yet we are still waiting for action! As highlighted this is a very valuable link road, it services large volumes of traffic, from daily commuters, tourists, harvest vehicles, school buses, funeral traffic to name but a few it is paramount that some work is done to avoid its total collapse due to river erosion. Please keep this issue alive. TREKKIN’ EEGITS 2019 – THE FINAL ROUND-UP Just a gentle reminder to get any monies gathered into Cara at the Cappoquin branch of Lismore and Cappoquin Credit Union. SPORTING COMMUNITY UPDATES No joy for our club at the Munsters, while they put a valiant effort none of our three teams made it through to the finals. That’s sign off now for the 2018/2019 season. Well done all on a very successful season of badminton. WATERFORD HURLING Unfortunately, our hurlers did not get over

Scór na bPáistí 2019: Winners of the Ballad Group competition at Scór na bPáistí - Ballysaggart B.

the line against Clare last Sunday. Chalk it down and move on to the next battle lads, we’ll be shouting you on. Well done to our own Shane Fives who came on in the 19th minute. PHOTO ARCHIVE If anyone out there with old photos of anything to do with our community we would really welcome a copy. Think about it, you might have an old photo that includes members of the ICA, Volleyball team, first Hall Committee, Badminton, GAA or Camogie snap shops. Anything at all that might help us build a photographic archive of our history. If you do locate any please scan them through (or get someone to do it for you) to our email address, we would be delighted. Please make sure to give as much detail as you can about the people and event that the photo depicts. If you have a photo and you don’t know much about the detail, maybe, we can post it to our Facebook page or the local papers requesting info. CONTACT US You can contact us through our Facebook page Tourin Community Hall Committee or by email: HallCommitteeTourin@gmail.com

[Dan McGrath]

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

KILMACTHOMAS

Scor na bPáisítí 2019: Sliabh gCua ‘B’, winners of the Instrumental Music competition at Scor na bPáisítí. [Dan McGrath]

TOURANEENA SLIABH gCUA/ST.MARY'S G.A.A. CLUB A reminder that there is a huge range of club products available now to purchase online. There are two links for our online shop. For St. Mary's Hurling goods, please go to https://www.oneills. com/sliabh-gcua-st-marys-hurling-club-club-gaa-3s-jer seyv1.html and for Sliabh gCua football goods, please go to https://www.oneills.com/shopby-team/gaa/ireland/sliabh-gcuast-mary-s-gaa-club.html TOURANEENA RUNNERS CLUB Well done to Michelle Guiry who had a great run in the Wexford half marathon recently and to Marie Keating and Grainne Hallinan on running the Waterford to Tramore 7.5 mile race. Also well done to Regina Carroll, Rose Lonergan and Grainne Hallinan who did very well in the Ardmore 5 mile race last weekend. The next race in the Intersport Elvery's Asics Summer Series 2019 is our very own Touraneena 5K. This is the 24th year of the race and it has been going from strength to strength over the years. The race fee is 7 Euro for online registration or €10 for registration on the night. This year’s race is being organised by St. Mary's National School,Touraneena and will start in the village at 7.30 p.m. Over the years, there has been an increase in the number of walkers taking part in a bid to win the Ann Power Memorial Shield. The Shield is awarded to the walker who predicts nearest to their time, how long it will take to walk the course. As is now the tradition, strawberries and ice cream will be served to all participants after the race/walk. Looking forward to seeing you there! FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations to all the young boys and girls on receiving the sacrament of First Holy Communion last Sunday in St. Mary's Church, Touraneena. After a lovely ceremony and with the sun shining, the children, parents and relatives posed for photographs before heading off to enjoy their special day. Thank you to all the parents, teachers and pupils for all their hard work, thus ensuring a great day for all.

SLIABH gCUA LOTTO No winner of the jackpot last Sunday night in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult. The numbers drawn were 17, 20, 24. The 5 x €20 winners were Terrie & Alície, Martin Wall, Marion & Dermot, Pat Dalton and C. Hyland. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Tom Power. Next weeks draw will take place in Dunne's Bar on Sunday night 19th May for a lotto jackpot of €600. SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP For those people fortunate enough to have tickets, it was great to see that the match programme for the Waterford v Clare hurling game included a brief history and an appreciation of Sliabh gCua's involvement and success in Scór competitions throughout the decades. This success started with the fabulous 1972 All Ireland winning set dancing team and has continued down through the years. However, last Sunday saw another Waterford game with an obvious error from the officials. Last year we had to contend with the 'ghost goal' against Tipperary and Sunday last saw another glaring mistake by the officials at a crucial stage of the game. It is astonishing enough that some of our G.A.A matches (G.A.A. being termed an 'amateur' sport) are now on a 'pay per view' Sky TV channel whilst at the same time, basic errors are being made by referees and umpires up and down the country. Men and women from counties

throughout Ireland show immense dedication and work extremely hard in order to have the honour of wearing their county colours, yet those efforts can be undermined in a second by the officials in charge of a game. Obviously the officials are human and thus mistakes can and will be made but perhaps if the powers that be considered spending less time brokering deals with television companies and more time trying to find ways to improve the refereeing/umpiring of games in general, it might make for a better and fairer environment for all involved and would at least show respect for the devotion these wonderful 'amateur' athletes give to their counties, week in, week out. ON THE MOVE We take this opportunity to wish Joe Coffey and family all the best in their new premises in 10 Main Street, Dungarvan. Joe Coffey Curtains and Blinds has provided a fabulous service to the people of Touraneena, Dungarvan and County Waterford throughout the decades and we look forward to seeing Joe in his new premises. ANNE POWER MEMORIAL WALK The Anne Power Memorial Walk in conjunction with West Waterford Athletics Summer Series 5k will be held on Friday, 24th May. The walk commences at 6.30 p.m. and the run at 7.30 p.m. We look forward to seeing a big turn out once again this year.

COMERAGHS COMHALTAS HOSTING FLEADH Comeraghs Comlaltas is hosting this years Fleadh Cheoil na Déise in Kilmacthomas over the week-end of May 17th / 19th. Events get off to a rousing start on Friday evening at around 7.30 p.m. with the Thomas Francis Meagher Pipe band in the Square, followed by the official opening in Phelan's Centra at 8.30 p.m. with music and some light refreshments. A George Crowley commemorative session will follow in the Arches Pub at 9.30 p.m. George Crowley was a great accordion player and was instrumental in the revival of mid Waterford Comhaltas in the 80's when it was known as Lár Déise The music and dancing competitions are a main feature of every Fleadh, and a high point in the musical calendar of the students who have been practising hard all year. Even among the very youngest students, the standard is always amazing. All the competitions will be held in St. Declan's Community College and we are very grateful to the school for giving us the use of their premises. Dancing competitions start on Saturday at 9.00 a.m., Everyone is welcome to come and watch some world-class dancing. A family ticket for the day costs €15, an adult €5 and a child €3. A singers session is scheduled for Morrissey's Pub on Saturday afternoon from about 3.00 to 6.00 pm. Weather permitting there will also be a youth trad group on the street.The Saturday Fleadh vigil Mass takes place at 7.00 pm in the local Church, and on Saturday evening there will be sessions in Kiersey's Bar and Tearooms and Kirwan's (Danny's) Pub. The music competitions take place on Sunday from 10.00 am until early afternoon and we hope many people will attend. Musical instruments from the tin whistle to harps and uilleann Pipes will be out in force. With solo competitions, duets, trios, céile bands, singing lilting comhrá Gaeilge, there is surely

something for everyone, and once again one ticket gets you into all the competitions. Of course, playing music is more about enjoying it than it is about winning competitions. The ever-popular Mol an Óige is an unique non competitive event to encourage players and performers who are still in the early stages of learning. Admission is free and each participant is presented with a certificate. It is open to all children who play or sing traditional tunes and songs. On Sunday afternoon it is hoped the village will come alive with music for the busking competition. There must be a minimum of three in a group and you can enter the competition on the day. The lucky winners will take home the Martin Curran memorial Trophy and a cash prize. Two sessions to commemorate local Waterford musicians are planned for Sunday evening. Danny's Pub will host a session at 4.30 pm for the famous fiddler Tommy Norris, featuring Dr. Aidan Coffey, the world renowned box player from Ballylaneen who played with Dé Dannan for many years. Dr. Coffey now lives in Cork where he plays regular weekly sessions. Kiersey's Bar & Tea Rooms session remembers Tomás Clancy, the legendary composer and mouth organ player from Stradbally. His grandchildren, all gifted musicians will be playing in this session. The session starts at 7.00 pm. Another bonus of a Fleadh weekend is that with so many musicians around, impromptu sessions can take place at any time. Altogether, we are looking forward to a great week-end of traditional Irish Music, song and dance and hope as many as possible take part and celebrate our cultural heritage. Follow us on Comeraghs Comhaltás Facebook page for updates and events. TIDY TOWNS The Tidy Towns will be out in force over the coming weeks in preparation for the Judges arrival sometime in June and we would like to invite everyone to help.

We'll be weeding, planting, watering as well as the ongoing litter picking and we would encourage everyone to grab a hivis jacket and gloves and come join us. We started our operation "Spruce-up Kilmac" on Thursday, 9th May and will continue right through the summer. Everyone can help in a small way and we would ask all our businesses in the Village to help also by making sure that any litter spills over from the bins is picked up, we really appreciate your help with this. When you see us - come join us! LATE KITTY KIRWAN The death took place on Tuesday, 7th May of Kitty Kirwan (nee Hahesy), Kilcanavee, Kilmacthomas. Kitty lay in repose at her son's residence, Kilcanavee on Thursday evening. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday morning by Rev. Fr. Fagan in Clonea Parish Church. Following Mass and final blessing her remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery beside her husband Padraig who predeceased her by 10 years. Kitty is survived by her sons Seamus and Michael; daughter Marie; sister Sr. Rosarii; brothers Fr. Bernard and Michael; grandchildren, daughters-in-law Cairein and Noeline; son-in-law Isaac; nephews, nieces relatives and friends to whom we offer our sincere sympathy on their sad loss. May she rest in peace. THANK YOU Thanks to all who supported the recent Fianna Fail Church gate collection, your support much appreciated. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw for Saturday, 11th May, letters drawn B, J, K, T. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to: Mikie Barry, Ashtown; Pat McGrath, c/o Mosh's; Terry O'Grady, Hillside Crescent; Ciarán Flynn, The Hill and Michael Joy, Scrahan. Next week’s jackpot €2,600. Be in to win.

KILROSSANTY

Scór na bPáistí 2019: Sliabh gCua ‘B’, winners of the Trath na gCeist competition at Scór na bPáistí. [Dan McGrath]

WHIST RESULTS FROM THE HALL Eric Townsend, Peggy Sullivan, Biddy Keating, Mary Kirwan, Kathleen Whyte, Ann Marie Lally, Kay Veale, Mary O’Donnell, Helen Lally. Raffle winners; Peggy Sullivan, Margaret Riordan, Eric Townsend, Mary O’Donnell, Biddy Keating. Next whist on 17th May at 8 p.m. sharp. I.C.A. The guild held their Annual General Meeting last Monday. All officers were reelected.

They were thanked for doing all the work during the past year. Our guest speaker was Sheila Murphy who spoke on history of the parish which as always was very interesting. The guild will have her back again at some time to tell us more about the history of the parish. Raffle winners were: Mairead Coffey, Kay Veale. The best arrangement of wild flowers was won by Agnes Kirwan.

The next meeting will be held on 10th June. The competition will be for the nicest rose. A days outing will be held sometime in July. COMMUNION Best wishes to the pupils of Fews School who will receive their Holy Communion this Saturday. CONFIRMATION Best wishes to all the pupils of Kilrossanty and Fews who will receive their Confirmation on Tuesday, 21st May in Fews Church at 11 a.m.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

COUNTY NEWS

Boys and girls of Scoil Mhuire, Tallow, who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 11th May last. Also included are Rev. Fr. Gerald McNamara, P.P., and Tiernan Murray (class teacher).

[David O’Flynn]

NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA MEITHEAL TACAÍOCHTA TEAGHLAIGH AGUS ÓIGE Beidh cruinniú bunaigh ag meitheal oibre nua de chuid Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, an Meitheal Tacaíochta Teaghlaigh agus Óige, oíche Luain 27ú Bealtaine ag 7 i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Is é an chuspóir a bheidh ag an meitheal nua seo ná seirbhísí tacaíochta teaghlaigh agus seirbhísí óige as Gaeilge a fheabhsú i nGaeltacht na nDéise. Tacófar le hobair na meithle seo tríd an Phlean Teanga.Tá fáilte roimh teaghlaigh atá ag iarraidh páirt a ghlacadh in obair na meithle. The first meeting of a new working group of Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, The Family and Youth Support Group, will meet on Monday, 27th May at 7.00 p.m. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. The aim of this new working group will be to develop family supports and activities for young people through Irish. The work of this group will be supported under the area’s language plan. All fam-

ilies interested in participating in the working group are welcome to attend. TITHE INACMHAINNE | LÉIRITHE SPÉISE Tá fáilte roimh léirithe spéise ar thithe inacmhainne i nGaeltacht na nDéise. Táimid ag iarraidh éileamh ar thithe inacmhainne sa cheantar a mheas agus má bhíonn go leor éilimh, tabharfar coiste le chéile chun tús a chur leis an bpróiseas chun Comharchumann Tithíochta a bhunú sa cheantar. Tar i dteagmháil le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise ag cfdeise@gmail.com / 058-46664 i gcomhair a thuilleadh eolais. SEIRBHÍS BUS I nGAELTACHT NA nDÉISE Tá seirbhís bus idir Aird Mhór agus Dún Garbhán ar fáil anois. Tá stadanna in An Sean Phobal, Heilbhic, Baile na nGall, ag Oifig an Phoist agus i Maoil ‘a Choirne. Seirbhís ceithre uair sa ló, Luan go Satharn atá ann. Tuilleadh eolas ar www.locallinkwaterford.ie

AN GHAELTACHT CLG | TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. SPRAOI | GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil. Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087-7470428. GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán.Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach

Máirt ón 10.30 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 083-4455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie. An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie SCÉIM TÚS An bhfaigheann tú an Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist? An bhfuil tú dífhostaithe agus ag iarraidh obair a dhéanamh ar tograí pobail? Bíonn deiseanna ar fáil faoin scéim TÚS do dhaoine dífhostaithe sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal. Más rud é go bhfuil tú faoi 25 bliain d’aois, tá buntáiste mór ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le cigire TÚS Cian O hAileasa ag 087-3770256 nó Bainisteoir Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin ag 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are you on job seekers

allowance? Are you Unemployed and interested in working in Local Community Projects? Tús provides work opportunities for all unemployed people in the An Rinn/An Sean Phobal area. If you are less than 25 years of age there will be a major financial incentive for participating. Contact the Tús supervisor Cian O hAileasa at 087-3770256 or the manager of Comhlacht Forbartha na nDeise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin 058-46664. CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3 i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. 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 (083) 1128870. The contact numbers for the

Páistí S.N. Bhaile Mhic Airt ag déanamh a gcuid chun An Sean Phobal a choiméad deas glan. Ghlacadar páirt i nglantachán an Earraigh Dé hAoine seo chaite.

An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St.Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or (083) 1128870. 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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Morgan de Móinbhíol in the city of Afrin in Syria.

Waterford man speaks of fighting against ISIS in Syria MORGAN DE MÓINBHÍOL from the Waterford Gaeltacht area of An Sean Phobal was interviewed on An Saol ó Dheas on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta on Friday about fighting with the Kurds against ISIS in Syria. Morgan, explained to presenter Helen Ní Shé that he left for the Middle East in May 2017. “I was serious about it from January, and stopped drinking and started boxing to get fit. I went over then in May. You go initially to a city called Sulaymaniyah in Iraq ... I was in a hotel the first night, then the next day I went to a safe house.” Morgan didn’t tell his family where he had gone. “Initially when I was leaving, I said I was going to Germany. Then, when I was in Syria, I told them I was in Greece helping with refugees. I didn’t want them to be worried.” After spending a fortnight in Sulaymaniyah, Morgan was brought across the border into Syria, where they began military training. “All the arms, they were Russian. My Kalashnikov was from 1970, almost 50 years old, but it was working great.” “You have to use a Kalashnikov when you’re fighting. ISIS don’t care about anyone. You don’t get a second chance with them, you have to take the chance yourself... the first rough battle I was in, one man almost died. He was very lucky. He got a bullet in through his stomach and out the other side.” Morgan explained to Helen that he had always wanted to join the army, but that he had little experience of guns before that. “Just the shotguns for the crows... to scare the crows ...” Morgan spent time with his unit in the dessert outside Raqqa, and then in a city called Manbij. After that, he trained as a paramedic, because he felt that would be useful to the efforts. “I had done first aid when I was working in a factory (at home), there was a lot of emphasis on health and safety. We did a lot of courses here because of the Údarás na Gaeltachta. “We were on the front lines in the city – there were casualty points for people that needed to be sent then to hospital. So lads would be bleeding, if you could stop the bleeding they’d have a good chance. Or if they got a bullet in the lungs, there was a special piece of plastic ... so if you do those two things you can help, you don’t have to be a professional paramedic.” After that, Morgan’s unit moved north to a rural area called Afrin which was under attack by forces from Turkey. He saw terrible things there, including a bombing of a family trying to flee. “There was a family driving down the road, their car was very old. A plane tried to do an airstrike on the car. The children were all hurt, but they didn’t die. They were all very upset. It’s not nice to see that.” “I lost friends over there, but you can’t cry over it, you just have to keep going.” He told Helen that he felt that community spirit was much stronger among the Kurds than it was at home. “They’re country people, farmers, they take things in their stride. They’re not poor, they have good houses. The community is not as strong here. Rural life in Ireland is not as strong as it once was.” Morgan returned home in summer 2018. Morgan de Móinbhíol has completed a Higher Diploma in Television and Media with Nemeton in the Waterford Gaeltacht, and a film about his experience will be shown in the SGC cinema in Dungarvan on Wednesday, 15th May.

ST. ANNE’S CHURCHYARD The St. Anne’s Church vestry and Cappoquin Heritage Group are delighted to announce that the churchyard in the town centre is now open again for the summer months, and members of the public are very welcome to come in and find a few minutes rest and peace. There may be occasional repair works happening, but basically if the gates are open, the churchyard is open, and there are plenty of shade and seating areas to be found. GRANT FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Just a brief note to say that Civic Link is delighted to have received some funding from Waterford Council already for the 2019 Christmas lights and other community activities. We will give full details in next week’s news. POETRY EVENING AND COMPETITION The Heritage Group’s second annual Poetry Ireland day was another great success at Cappoquin Library. Local poets, Alan Murphy and Dave O’Sullivan (Pictured) gave lovely renditions of some of their recent work, to a very appreciative audience. Una McCarthy was mistress of ceremonies on the night, and we would again like to acknowledge the participation of the two poets, and the strong support from our local librarian Sheila Curtin, the Waterford Library

Service and Arts Office. We also ran a schools’ competition for both primary and postprimary students in conjunction with this event, and our own Thomas McCarthy was the judge for this competition. We are still awaiting returned permission slips from some of the winners in order to publish some of the poems in various formats, and hope to be able to do this next week. For the moment, we can announce that the winners, by category, were as follows, with the accompanying judge’s commentary from Thomas McCarthy. POETRY WINNERS 2019 TRANSITION YEAR 1st. ‘To Grow Up’ by Katie Lennox – A lovely poem by Katie who is a born poet with her skill for rhyming and her very deep contemplation upon life. She addresses very important issues of isolation, loneliness and depression in a poem that is full of skill and sensitivity. A real beauty of a poem. 2nd. ‘Adventure’ by Helen Devine – This is a lovely memory-poem by Helen, that reminds us so perfectly of ‘the beauty/ Of this astonishing place’ in West Waterford. Her poem’s fluency and easy rhythms reminds us of the great flowing Blackwater river, a permanent feature of life at Cappoquin. 3rd. ‘July’ by Jodeci O’Riordan – This is a beautiful,

Poetry at the Library

Poetry at the Library modernist, free-flowing poem by used very cleverly to create a Jodeci, with its easy grace and bouncing, goat-like, effect. It is quality that brings us back to the terrific work in poetry. 3rd. ‘Magical Alien’ by fields of Cappoquin, the sunlit fields and the beauty of child- Robyn McLoughlin – I love hood. Elegant and free-flowing this poem for its welcoming, chilled attitude to aliens and its work. perfect alien greetings “Ow!” and HIGHLY “Kabow!” It is a beautifully COMMENDED I must also highly commend worked lyric, a poem of a really Niamh O’Brien’s lovely poem skilled poet. COMMENDATION: I “Pier Pressure.’ It is a wonderful, action-packed, tension-packed liked the entire group of shortpoem about courage and water. listed poets from 3rd and 4th Class. All were beautiful, distincReally fine work. tive, clever and poetic, in one way PRIMARY or another. So let me mention 5th and 6thClass 1st. ‘The Future’ by Lucy Caoimhe Coughlan, Dobramila Coughlan – A marvellous lyric Jo z, Lily Cullinane, Conor of the future, full of fantasy and Whelan, Siún, Rebecca Sheehy, insight. This is beautifully imag- Mafa Thoezkowska and Jamie Prendergast, because they are all ined and perfectly skilled work. 2nd. ‘An Adventure’ by simply wonderful people and Kevin Curran – I love the inte- wonderful poets. SECOND CLASS rior rhyme of the second-last 1st. ‘Home of Adventure’ by stanza -- ‘cruise/amuse him.’ That is very skilled, and typical of Leah Geoghegan – This is a this clever poem of fantasy by simply phenomenal poem, with its consistent aa/bb/cc rhyme Kevin. 3rd. ‘Adventures’ by Elise scheme and its litany of Lismore O’Connell-Barkley – This is a and Cappoquin place-names and wonderful, funny and fantastical, landmarks. It is wonderful work poem by Elise, with marvellous and Leah is a truly remarkable rhyming and very clever twists of poetic talent. No hesitation in adventure. Great work altogether. giving this 1st Prize. 2nd. ‘The Bus Rocket’ Third and Fourth Class 1st. ‘The Blossom Tree’ by byCharlotte Garvey – This is a Davy Hickey – This is a most terrific adventure poem, filled unusual poem in terms of struc- with its space fantasy detour by ture – a prose-poem with inter- bus-driver Tom who went astray. nal rhyme. It is a beautifully con- It is beautifully done, full of trolled series of descriptions, adventure, but getting everyone ending with that invitation to the to school just in time. 3rd. ‘My Adventure’ by April ‘blossom tree,’ which could be Curtin – This is another dream the magic tree of poetry. 2nd. ‘The Goat with the journey to Venus and Mars, with Sore Throat’ by Annie an encounter with a space-age Uniacke – This is a marvellous, Fairy Princess. Beautifully writplayful poem, full of abrupt and ten and equally beautifully illuseffective rhymes that Annie has trated. Good work!

Our great Bluegrass Trilogy continues in Merry’s PART three of our great American Bluegrass invasion will take place in our incomparable venue upstairs in Merry’s, on this Monday, May 20th! As you know if you know anything worth knowing in Dungarvan, we at the unsurpassed Dungarvan Singers Club have already brought you, in our concerted two - monthly Bluegrass Campaign, High Plains tradition on April 3rd, and Greg Blake on April the 25th. Again, as you know if you know anything, both those gigs were nothing short of pure magic; vibrant, funny, engaging and supremely musical. Even I can’t remember any two recent concerts I enjoyed more! And now for more! On Monday May 20th, we have one of the foremost bluegrass guitarists from the U.S, the legendary Jim Hurst, two time U.S.A acoustic guitarist of the year!! Think Chet Atkins, Doc Watson, Jerry Reed. He is also a fabulous singer. And he’ll also have with him, from California, another fantastic singer and guitarist, Rick Shea (not Ricochet). He plays in the true country and folk style, he just symbolises pure Americana. What a combination! You are absolutely guaranteed a great night of music and entertainment, as indeed you are always are at the Dungarvan Singers Club.

Jim Hurst

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WEST WATERFORD CONTACT INFORMATION Please note items to be included in this the West Waterford Notes column are always welcome. Items for the notes can be submitted by email to westwatnotes@yahoo.co.uk or by call, text, whatsApp or viber to 087-2076704 or calling 024-92249. Thank you. ‘CHAT AS GAEILGE’ Our Irish ‘Chat as Gaeilge’ group continue to meet every Thursday evening at Beresford’s The Rising Sun Clashmore at 8.30 p.m. and we always welcome to new members to join us for a chat using some of our native language! “THE SHOWMAN” COMES TO CLASHMORE We are delighted to confirm the previously advertised appearance of All-Ireland Transition Year Drama Festival winners are coming to the Old School House on this Thursday, 16th May, at 8.00 p.m. On the night, Blackwater Community School will perform their winning drama. They will be followed by St. Mary's Mitchelstown who will perform “The Showman”. They were the winners of the National Light entertainment section. Tickets €10 per person of €20 per family. Your support will be very much appreciated. CELEBRATE SUMMER AT YOUGHAL LIBRARY Librarian at Youghal Library Mrs. Marian O’Halloran has informed us of some lovely events coming up at the Library in the coming weeks, starting this Saturday, May 18th, with a “Gramophone recital to celebrate Bealtaine”. This takes place from 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. To book contact 024-93459. Everyone is welcome. “SIVE” CANCELLED Sincere apologies to anyone who may have been inconvenienced by the late cancellation of last Sunday night’s performance by the Banteer Drama Group for their production of John B. Keane's “Sive” in Clashmore. Unfortunately, notice of the cancellation was received too late for publication in these notes last week. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night last joint top prize winners on eight games were Tony Keane and Gabriel Hynes, Jim McGrath and Jack Douris. In joint third place on six games we had Paddy Kelleher and Eugene O’Halloran, Mary Anne and Bobby Connery. Our lucky last game winners this week were Eileen Dower and Tom Osborne. Our lucky last game winners were Pat Roche and Martin Lynch. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Last week’s Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA club lotto draw results were as follows:- Our Jackpot was not won so we have a prize of €5,000 to be won in this week’s draw which takes place at the Old Still on Monday, May 20th. Last week’s numbers were 2, 3, 17 and 26. Our lucky winners of prizes of €20 each were John Fitzgerald, Patricia McGrath, Joe Power, Joey O’Neill and Derek Kelly. The previous week our draw results were not available when going to press. The following were the numbers 5, 6, 9 and 19. Our lucky winners of prizes of €20 each were: Michelle Kelly, Gerry Carroll, BOC & Anne, Tadhg Bourke and Liam Cunningham. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS ASSOCIATION We are very grateful to everyone who came along to our weekly meet-up last week, again some great work was carried out. We will meet up on Friday evening instead this week at 7.00 p.m. at the Grotto and again if anyone is willing to lend a hand then please feel welcome to come along on Friday or contact us on 086-0740461. Did you witnesses anything suspicious? We were very disappointed to discover over the weekend that some flowers which had just been installed in some planters on Saturday were stolen on the following day. This is extremely disheartening for our group, not to mention the cost of replacing them, so can we urge anyone who witnesses any suspicious behaviour around the village to please report it to any committee member. We are also disappointed to see further instances of roadside fly-tipping on our approach roads over the past few weeks so can we again urge anyone who spots any illegal dumping being carried out to please report it to Waterford County Council Environment Department on 0761 10 20 20. Thank you. FIRST COMMUNION IN CLASHMORE Saturday, May 11th, was a very special day, blessed with beautiful sunshine for the families and the boys and girls of second class from Clashmore and Ballycurrane National School’s who received their First Holy Communion at Clashmore Church. A very special word of thanks to our celebrant Fr. Conor Kelly who made the ceremony so special for the children, also the class teachers Miss Aisling Walsh and Miss Aoife Dunne, the choir and everyone who helped in any way, to

prepare for this great day in the children's lives. Congratulations to Tommy, Adam, Holly, John, Isabella, Lucy, Maisie, Ava, David, Callum, L.J., Charlotte, Sean, Seoda, Amy, Molly, Jamie, Erin, Oisin, Ava, Sean, Chloe, Christina and Kellie all of whom received the Sacrament for the first time. Every blessing in life to you all. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations and best wishes to proud parents Jess and William Prendergast, D’Loughtane, Clashmore on the birth of their baby girl, a most welcome baby sister for Josie. Every good wishes to you both from all your family and friends. GET WELL WISHES Our very best wishes are extended to Catherine (Bud) Foley, Monatrea, who is presently in hospital recovering from knee surgery. Hurry up and get well soon Bud we really miss you at Thursday Club. LOURDES COLLECTION Your support for our Clashmore & Piltown Lourdes Invalid Fund Church Gate Collection which takes place at all Masses in this Parish this coming weekend, May 18th and 19th, would be very much appreciated. Each year thanks to your very generous support we have been able to send two parishioners in need of healing to Lourdes. If you wish to support us again this year be sure to put an extra few Euro in your pocket when leaving home for Mass on Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Thank you. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS This week we extend a very special birthday greeting to Kinsalebeg Macra member Elizabeth Hackett from Villierstown. Liz was joined by members of the club, family and friends for a celebration of her 30th birthday in Dungarvan on Saturday night. Congratulations and best wishes to you Liz. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS A very happy birthday to Bridget Keane who celebrated a milestone birthday over the weekend. Congratulations and best wishes to you Bridget. DEISE BRU HOUSE Aglish 45 Drive – The following is the results from last week’s 45 Drive, at Deise Bru House, in Aglish Village. 1st prize winners were Robert (Smiley) O’Keeffe and Tommy Osborne. In joint second place we had Watt Downing and Jimmy Dalton and Mick Toibin and Johnny O’Connell. Best of the last five winning three out of five were Paul O’Connell and Kathleen Twohig. Our lucky last game winners were James (Jock) O’Connell and Gavin Kennifick. Spot prize winners this week were Gavin Kennifick 1st and Eric Kennifick 2nd. Cards again

The boys and girls from Ballycurrane National School who received their First Holy Communion pictured with their teachers Mr. Kevin Gough (Principal), Miss Aisling Walsh and celebrant Fr. Conor Kelly. in Deise Bru House in Aglish Village, this Thursday at 9.00 p.m. sharp. €10 to play! All money is paid out on night! Live on our big screen this Sunday at 2.00 p.m. we have the Waterford vs Tipp game. Lourdes Fundraiser – On this Sunday afternoon at 4.00 p.m. we will be hosting a fundraising BBQ for the Lourdes Pilgrimage which is being organised by Caoimhe Aherne. This will be followed with live music in our outdoor space (weather permitting). Upcoming Dates for your Diary here at Deise Bru House:Saturday, 25 May – Live Music Session: Party night! Friday, 31st May – Fundraiser "Musical" Quiz night. Sunday, 2nd June – Outdoor music sessions. Sunday, June 9th – ADHOC. Sunday, June 16th – Out the Gap Sunday, June 23rd – Live session TBC. Sunday, June 30th – Brenday McCarthy. SPLIT THE POT DRAW Our next Ballycurrane National School Fundraising “Split the Pot” draw will take place on this Friday, 17th May. So don’t forget to get your envelopes in. They are available in all the local businesses and in Youghal Post Office. CARRAUNTOOHILL CLIMB Ballycurrane NS have joined with the committee from Strings & Things Festival to do a Fundraising Climb of Carrauntoohill on Saturday, May 18th. A big thank you to everyone who has committed to doing the climb, they will be looking for sponsorship so if you know of someone doing the climb please try and support them.

The boys and girls from Clashmore National School who received their First Holy Communion pictured wth their teacher Miss Dunne and celebrant Fr. Conor Kelly.

MONSTER SVP DRAW St. Declan's Conference of SVP covers Ardmore, Grange and Kinsalebeg and work with many people in need of help and assistance within our area. Everyone from time to time finds themselves in difficult circumstances and this can happen to anyone so its important people know that there is a local branch made up of local volunteers, available 7 days a week to help where possible on 0871427818. To make vital funds to be spent locally, SVP are running a Monster Draw with some fabulous prizes to be won such as many hotel breaks in Kerry, Cork, Kilkenny and Waterford, vouchers, meals and much more to be won. All in all up to €2,000 in prizes to give away. Tickets are only €5 and are now on sale in Quinn's Shop, Ardmore Post Office & Brigid

Shelly Art Gallery. Draw will take place in conjunction with the SVP Golf Classic on July 26th. So please support our local branch and pick up your ticket today. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS Lotto results – Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night, 12th May. Our letters drawn were D, I, M and Q.We had no winner of our Jackpot so next week’s Jackpot will be €2,050. Spot prizes of €20 each were won by: Brendan O’Connell, Pa Burke, Peter Deady. On the previous week, May 5th, the letters drawn were A, K, O and Z and our winners were: Podge Daly, C Mansfield, Liam Troy. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

Clashmore and Piltown Parish CONFIRMATION Bishop of Waterford & Lismore Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan, will be present in Clashmore Church on this Wednesday afternoon, May 15th, at 2.00 p.m. to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the boys and girls from fifth and sixth classes in Ballycurrane, Clashmore and Piltown Schools. Every blessing to each of you on this very special day. Hope the sun shines for you and you have a very enjoyable day. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION On this Saturday, May 18th, the boys and girls from second class in Piltown National School will receive their First Holy Communion. We wish you every blessing on this special day. WEEKEND MASSES Piltown Church – Vigil Mass Saturday 6.00 p.m. Clashmore Church – Sunday Morning Mass 9.00 a.m.

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart CHANGE OF MASS VENUE Please note there will be a change of venue for Mass this coming weekend on Saturday, May 18th, to facilitate the celebration of First Holy Communion in Ballinameela on Sunday, May 19th. There will be no Vigil Mass in Ballinameela on Saturday night, May 18th. However, there will be Mass in Aglish Church on the Saturday night at 7.30 p.m. There will be no Mass on Sunday morning in Aglish. Mass in Mount Stuart on Sunday morning, May 19th, will be celebrated at 9.30 a.m. due also to the celebration of First Holy Communion Masses. BOOKING MASSES Booking of Masses for July, August and September will be taken at the Parish Masses on Saturday and Sunday, June 1st and 2nd. VIGIL PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS A vigil of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life will take place on Friday, June 21st in Aglish Church. More details later. MASS IN TOOR The annual celebration of Mass at St. Declan’s Well in Toor takes place on Thursday, July 25th at 12.00 noon.

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Can you identify the people in this photograph? If so please let us know.

TAKE PART IN NATIONAL DRAWING DAY National Drawing Day organised by the National Gallery of Ireland takes place on Saturday, 18th May, 2019. Waterford County Museum is delighted to be part of this nationwide event. Children’s Drawing Workshop: 11 – 1 p.m. Please note this is limited to ten participants and must be booked in advance. Age group 10 years + A Talk by artist A. C. Hayes - Different Approaches to Drawing – Paul Klee, Hans Holbein, Sol LeWitt and Paula Rego: 1.30 – 2 p.m. Guided Tour of Drawings and Prints Curator William Fraher will give a guided tour of pictures currently on display in the museum and explain their history. 2 – 2.45 p.m. Adult’s Drawing Workshop: 3.15 – 5 p.m. Limited to 12 places and must be booked in advance. Materials will be provided. For further details on this free event and to book places for workshops contact us at 058 - 45960 or at info@waterfordmuseum.ie

GALLOWS HILL COMMUNITY PROJECT NEWS HERITAGE AWARD WINNER IN NATIONAL LOTTERY GOOD CAUSES AWARDS Waterford County Museum, Gallows Hill Community Project has been selected as a county winner in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards for 2019. Well done and thank you to our amazing volunteers, local residents and volunteer committee members who have worked tirelessly on the project to date. Hopefully we will progress to the National Finals but being selected in itself is an honour for the Museum society. GALLOWS HILL WALL MURAL There will be an informal get together in Waterford County Museum, Friary Street, Dungarvan on Wednesday, 29th May at 7 p.m. to share thoughts for a wall mural at Gallows Hill. All are invited to share thoughts or get involved. Refreshments will be served. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the museum. The museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fund raising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public. We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you would kindly be willing to donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at (058) 45960 to arrange a visit. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. Admission is free. Contact Details Tel: (058) 45960 Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum TripAdvisor Reviews See what people think of our museum on TripAdvisor at https://bit.ly/2ODTk9b Waterford County Museum is a non profit organisation, curated and managed by a voluntary committee.

STORIES FROM OLD NEWSPAPERS Dungarvan Observer – 9th March, 1918 HYGIENIC BAKERY FOR DUNGARVAN – A. MOLONEY & SONS, LTD., NEW INSTALLATION Within the past week one of the most up-to-date Hygienic Bakeries has been installed by the enterprising firm of A. Moloney and Sons, which is unequalled in finish and completeness in any provincial town in Ireland. In order to do so it was necessary to have a new premises erected, and this was done on a spacious site adjoining their corn stores and at the rear of Main Street. The work was carried out under the supervision of Mr. Michael Mahony, Main Street, who has ere this proved himself an expert in the matter of such buildings. The tiling, cementing, and outside work was carried out…by Mr. Thomas

Butler and Sons, Church Street. The new oven, which weighs 90 tons was erected by Messrs T.H. Tonge, Manchester, and the power by the National Gas Engine Co Ltd., AshtonUnder-Lyne. The new bakery is 66 feet long by 26 feet wide. It is divided into three compartments. At the rear is the furnace room, in the centre the bakehouse, measuring 30 ft by 26ft, and outside is the engine room. The front of the oven is in white enameled brick. Upstairs there is a loft capable of holding some hundreds of flour, and by means of a chute the flour can be sent…right into the kneader in the bakehouse…The oven…is able to bake 1½ sacks of flour every hour. No hand touches the flour from beginning to end.

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Working with Children painting a temporary mural at Gallows Hill, 2018 ©John Foley.

Example of a possible mural depicting Dungarvan & Gallows Hill’s history.

All residents are invited to come along and share their thoughts for a wall mural at Gallows Hill. Last year children had great fun working with a local artist to create a temporary mural of the historic battles at Gallows Hill and Dungarvan.This year we would like to see if it would be possible and if we can secure funding, to create a unique and attractive feature on a small section of wall. If there is a local interest,Waterford Walls will work with residents to create a design and situation that is suitable for the area. The more input from residents the better! Founded in 2015, Waterford Walls Project have a

wealth of experience and created many murals around Waterford City in both urban and residential areas. This will be a very informal get together so please come along to the Museum for a cuppa and share your thoughts or even better still get involved. Refreshments will be served. If unable to attend and are interested you can phone the museum at 058 45960 or email info@waterfordmuseum.ie. Waterford County Museum, Friary Street, Dungarvan. Wednesday, 29th May at 7 p.m.

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Ballymac Scouts win the Shield Mighty, Mighty Ballymac! THE Cobra Patrol from Ballymacarbry Scout Group emerged victorious at the Scout County Shield held in Burncourt at the weekend. Scout Patrols from across the Cois Siúire Scout County competed in glorious sunshine over the weekend to attempt to bring home the top prize to their Scout Groups. Among the many skills the scouts had to demonstrate were campcraft, pioneering, tent pitching, cooking, and campfire entertainment. The Cobra patrol from Ballymacarbry, ably led by patrol leader Odhran O’Súilleabháin and assistant patrol leader Ava O’Riordan, fended of stiff opposition from the Meerkat Patrol from Carrick and the Mushroom Patrol from Fethard who finished second and third respectively. The Ballymacarbry victory was especially sweet as it was their last ever chance to do it. For more than forty years scouts from Ardfinnan, Ballymacarbry, Cahir, Carrick, Clonmel, Fethard and Kilsheelan have competed in the County Shield but despite coming close on occasion, Ballymacarbry had never managed to win it. The upcoming merger of the Cois Siúire Scout County with North Tipperary Scout County means that this year’s shield was the last ever in its current format. The event was expertly organized by County Programme Co-Ordinator Lizzie Townsley and County Commissioner Niamh Fenton, assisted by Scout leaders from across the county who acted as judges. The top three teams now begin preparations for the national competition, the Phoenix Challenge which takes place in August.

Abbeyside Scouts (4th Waterford) AFTER the prayer, the Scouts broke into two teams.The objective was to build a tower using marshmallows and spaghetti, which would be strong enough to hold a cup of water. Both teams rose well to the challenge and got to eat the marshmallows afterwards. Scouts then packed up some of the equipment that was finally dry from the County Shield and put it away ready for annual camp in July. We are still deciding on the venue but it will be close to home as last year we were in Portugal.

We were short on numbers at the meeting due to the upcoming confirmation on Friday, 10th May and this also impacted on our annual Darkness into Light walk for Pieta House. Unfortunately, we had to cancel it this year but next year we hope to take part as it is such a worthy cause.

Back left to right: Róisín Norris, Tighe Guinan, Calum Kennedy, Odhran O Súilleabháin-Patrol Leader. Front left to right: Frank Walley, Osgar Mór O Coinaill, Ava O’Riordan-Assistant Patrol Leader, Mícheál McMagh.

11th Waterford (Dungarvan) Scout Group CUB NEWS 11/12 MAY On Saturday, May 11th our Clan of six cubs headed off bright and early to Woodlock House, Portlaw to join fifteen other county cub clans to take part in the Waterford County Cub Challenge. Cub Challenge is where the clan of six without Leader intervention put their scouting skills to the test. Marks are given for different aspects of the weekend from in the morning doing different bases i.e. fire lightening, to a sixhour campcraft competition in the afternoon. The Theme of the weekend was Ancient Rome. Cubs could use this theme anyway they wanted to decorate their site, themselves and include it in the meal. Their name for the weekend was ‘Spartacubs! The bases this year were fire-lighting, building a washing line gadget, a relay, where they had to do different activities while minding a balloon filled with water! Unfortunately, their balloon named Jimmy didn’t survive the base! The last base was a crystal maze type base where they had to use pipes of different shapes and sizes to transport a ball from one side of the field to the other, lots of coordination and teamwork involved in this one! After lunch the cubs started on their campcraft. First up is tent pitching and site boundary. Then its onto building the gateway and washbasin gadget. The clan also had to cook for themselves and a tester plate for the markers. During the campcraft they also are quizzed on first aid and how they packed their rucksack. Leaders were allowed on site after 7 pm when all the marking was done. Saturday night parents were invited to visit the site to see all the groups

in action. Campfire time was next where all the clans sang a song around the fire.Then lights out around 12 noon. Sunday morning, they were up early for breakfast and strike camp. LNT is a very important part of being a cub so after everything was packed and stored outside their boundary Cubs walk their site to make sure there is no rubbish or tent pegs etc left after them. A Uniform inspection and Drill is the final part to be marked.While the county team tallied up marks the cubs did a scavenger hunt around the grounds of Woodlock and into Portlaw. At 1 pm we all gathered for the closing ceremony. Ronan and Honor, our County Programme Co-ordinators and Alison Parle County Commissioner gave out the results and presented the clans with their plaques. Our cubs earned a Silver Standard Award! Well done to our cubs they did themselves and us very proud.

Also well done to Portlaw for getting a Gold and first place they will be off to the Nationals in June. We would like to say well done and thanks to the Cub and Venture CPC’s, all the County team, the leaders from all the groups, our own leaders and county ventures who all helped the weekend go off without a hitch. Lots of fun, skills and friendships made over the weekend.

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A very special time for Dungarvan Camera Club By Richard Cutbill Temp. PRO

FESTIVAL OF FOOD – DCC PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION AT GARVEY’S SUPERVALU We did not believe that last year’s exhibition could be matched as the quality of prints, numbers of visitors, written comments and members sales of prints, was just excellent.

Liam Suipeal President of DCC opens exhibition Expo LS.

This year was very similar, and considering the hit and miss weather on Saturday, it was terrific. The standard of work on show was very high and very appreciated by the visitors with their verbal and written comments. We sold over 20 images and with a footfall of over a thousand visitors, we were delighted and most grateful to the members who erected, dismantled and minded this our precious exhibition. The opening night on the Thursday before the Festival of Food weekend was very well attended, even invited guest had to queue to get in. We included past member’s prints to celebrate DCC 20 years since the club was reformed. Our President Liam opened the exhibition. Other Information Exhibition Information The Chosen image raffle was won by Jill O’Murochu and she selected Tony Ledingham’s delightful image The Orange

Dungarvan Camera Club May Meeting

Committee Member Micheal Loftus just fasinated DCC Expo. Bishop and the little Green Frog. The most voted for image was John Pelham’s Beautiful view of Abbeyside from the Lookout Dungarvan. The most single images sold was (3) - Mary Tobin’s lovely Coloured Paint Pots. Most images sold was Richard Cutbill (5).

NEEDLESS to say the first half of the meeting our Festival of Food Exhibition was the topic. We had several enquiries regarding membership with two new members joining on the night, hopefully, more to follow. A presentation was made by our Chairperson Ross Ledingham to Image Exhibition raffle winner Jill O'Murochu. Jim McSweeney FIPF who entertained us recently with a talk and slide show on his wildlife photography left three large wildlife mounted images behind. Our Chairperson Ross contacted him with the intention of returning the same. He kindly said we could have them. So we raffled them.The first person to win a beautiful image of a Falcon was a new member, what great start for her.The proceeds of this raffle will be going to charity.

We would sincerely like to thank Liam Power (Manager of Garvey’s Supervalu), for the use of this excellent facility, his management team and all the Supervalu Staff for their assistance and making this exhibition such success. Photographs by Michael O’Brien LIPF

Liam Suipeal. Ed Guirey, Tom and Danny Cocoran.

Tony Walsh in conversation with fellow member Ann Dunleavy.

Hon. Member John Tynan and family.

Members of DCC Bridget O'Neill, Julian Ashliegh, Mrs. Ashliegh, Collete O'Connell and John Bermingham.

Chairperson Ross Ledingham with Exhibition Raffle winner Jill O’Murochu.

Colette O'Connell with Chairperson Rosalind.

John Pelham LIPF and John Bermingham.

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The members of Brideview Drama cast and crew who attended the All-Ireland Gala Results Night last Saturday in Athlone. Missing from the photograph is cast member Sean Ahern.

[Eric Molloy]

Brideview Drama take 3rd place at All-Ireland’s BRIDEVIEW Drama Tallow brought pride to the local community on Saturday night last when they were named in 3rd place at the RTE All-Ireland Drama Finals in Athlone for their production of ‘Philadelphia, Here I Come’ by Brian Friel. This is only the groups second time reaching the finals so to finish in the top three in the country again this year is a significant achievement. Helen Aherne who played the character of ‘Madge’ in the production received the award for Best Supporting Actress in the final. Helen is one of the founding members of Brideview Drama Group and has been on the stage since she was 15 years old under the direction of the late great Edmund Fitzgerald in Dungourney. To win the Best Supporting Actress at the AllIreland Final is no mean feat and the group were absolutely thrilled that Helen was selected this year from the cream of the crop of actresses in the country. The group also received a

number of nominations at the awards ceremony which again are a significant acknowledgement of the nominee’s talent. Gráinne Barry was nominated for the ADCI/DLI Summer School Scholarship for her portrayal of Kate Doogan. Kris Cowming was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Gar Public. John Stack was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Gar Private and Jack Aherne was nominated for Best Director. ‘Philadelphia, Here I Come’ will be remembered in minds of many for years to come, not only for the quality of the production and the effect the play had but for the team spirit, the togetherness, the sense of community and respect which was at the very heart of this cast and crew. Through the vision of Jack Aherne and Tomás Roche and through their example, a great camaraderie grew and slowly but surely Friel’s characters started to grow too out of a very creative and collaborative soil.

Jack Aherne receiving the award for 3rd place from All Ireland Drama Festival Director Regina Bushell. [Eric Molloy]

Helen Aherne receiving the award for All Ireland Best Supporting Actress from ADCI Chairman Aidan Reidy. [Eric Molloy]

2019 has been the most successful year in the history of Brideview Drama – finishing the preliminary festival circuit

whole country. Well done to absolutely everyone involved and to the hundreds of locals who came to

with five wins, two seconds and a third and then taking their pride of place on the All-Ireland podium as third best in the

see the show and to our sponsors, supporters and all those who have helped us in any way throughout the year.

The Dig wins two Jury Awards at the 20th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival

Moe Dunford

ELEMENT Distribution are delighted to announce that THE DIG has received two jury awards at the 20th Newport Film Festival; Best Actor for Moe Dunford and Best Screenwriter for Stuart Drennan. Dunford also received the prestigious Breakthrough Award in the festival. Alongside winning Best Screenwriter in Newport, Drennan has been nominated for the Writer’s Guild of Ireland 2019 ZeBBie awards for the screenplay of THE DIG. On winning the Best Screenwriter award and being nominated for the ZeBBie award, Stuart Drennan commented “ It’s a delight and honour that my screenplay, out of so many wonderful pieces of film, was selected by the Jury.

I’d like to thank them wholeheartedly and also take this opportunity to congratulate Moe Dunford on his well earned awards as well. A film is made three times and as proud as I am of my script I’m a lot prouder of the piece of film that’s up on the big screen. Huge thanks need to go to our producer Brian J Falconer, our directors Andy and Ryan Tohill and to our incredible cast and crew.” The 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival presented the largest celebration of Irish Cinema in North America during its eight day run (April 25th - May, 2019) in Southern California.The festival programmed eleven Irish feature length films and twenty Irish short films.

After serving fifteen years for murder, Callahan returns home to find Sean, his victim’s grieving father, searching for the body on an endless bog. With no memory of the murder, Callahan soon realises that the only way to get rid of Sean is to help him dig. THE DIG was directed by Ryan and Andy Tohill. The screenplay was written by Belfast native Stuart Drennan and developed through Northern Ireland Screen’s New Talent Focus scheme with Lottery funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.THE DIG was shot entirely in Northern Ireland with funding from Northern Ireland Screen Fund supported by Invest NI and from post production house,Yellow Moon.

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Noah’s Wish to Walk

SHAWS Fashion Show took place in Lawlors Hotel on Friday, 27th April. All funds raised were going to Noah's Wish to Walk. Storm Hannah came upon us that evening but it didn't stop a great evening unfolding. The thank you list for people is endless, we had great support for the event; Mr. Micheal Burke of Lawlors Hotel for supplying the venue; Mr. Ian Noctor for giving up his time to our MC for the evening; Mr. Kieran O'Connor for supplying music; Dirk Bowman lighting; Jack Molloy Dungarvan for helping on the nibbles for the night along with Walsh's Bakery in Waterford; Irina Duane and Marc Daly for taking photographs; Waterford Carpets "Treford" for supplying the Greenway catwalk; Marie Troy our own who supplied the beautiful Cup Cakes; also for support with spot prizes and help with the event: Haven Pharmacy, Frank Murphy Toymaster, Ormond Café, Willow & Oak,

Coach House, Crotty’s Inn, Red Lane Boutique,Tramore;Tramore Cycles, Audi, Anchor Sprits Ireland, Cass & Co., Watch Doctor, Kilkenny. These are but a few thanks you to everybody who helped along the way. We had some spectacular models on the night who gave their time freely among them was Mr. Damien Geoghegan who pulled time out of his busy schedule to grace the catwalk. Edwena Sullivan who works in Shaws Waterford and is also Noah's grandmother modeled that night too. Again thank you all. Pat Keane from Willow & Oak also showcased their Summer fashions and supplied great support for the event. Finally, to all Shaws staff who pulled the event together and worked tirelessly on the night, particularly to Kris Cowming and Olga Kulicova, thank you, thank you, thank you.

[John Power]

Daffodil Day 2019 a huge success WE here in Waterford had a hugely successful and wonderful Daffodil Day on Friday, March 22nd when we raised approximately €82,000 which was €2,000 up on what was achieved last year. This event started planning in early January involved over 200 committee members, event leaders and volunteers organising coffee mornings, local fundraising events and culminating in a very successful Daffodil Day on Friday 22nd March. There are a large number of venues in and around Waterford that contributed to the final figure raised. We had locations in Tramore, Dunmore East, Passage East, Kilmacthomas, Portlaw,

DUNGARVAN JUNIOR MUSICAL STAGE SCHOOL . . .

“There Once Was An Ugly Duckling” DUNGARVAN Junior Musical Stage School will be returning to The Sports Centre Cóis Trá with their end of term production of the family favourite Honk! The Musical – Olivier Award for Best Musical – adapted from the world-famous Hans Christian Andersen story “The Ugly Duckling”, incorporating a message of tolerance and acceptance.The musical is set in the idyllic countryside and features Ugly – a cygnet who is mistaken as an ugly duckling upon falling into his mother’s nest and is rejected by everyone but Ida (his mother), and a sly tomcat who only befriends him out of hunger, and several other barnyard characters. The show is a heart warming and hilarious celebration of what makes us special.The hugely talented students of the stage school cant wait to hit the stage, with stunning scenery and clever costumes – the show is sure to delight everyone of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable songs. Once again we will be erecting a forty foot custom built stage in the Sports Centre and you can be guaranteed a night that will live long in the memory with all the family. Our previous productions at the Sports Centre include Annie, Sister Act, Legally Blonde and more recently All Shook Up all of which lefty audiences stunned and amazed at the very high standard and talent on display in the productions and Honk is shaping up to be one of our strongest productions to date.The Stage School's Artistic Director / Choreographer David Hennessy along with Musical Director / Singing Teacher Chris O’Sullivan and Musical Associate David Hayes are currently busy putting the finishing touches to what will once again prove to be

the musical event of the year. Tickets will go sale at The Wine Buff and Kelly's Pharmacy Abbeyside on Monday 20th May and are sure to sell fast and early booking is strongly recommended. “NEW TERM” We are now taking names for new students to come and join our Stage School family for our new term that will commence on Monday 12th August and run until January. New students are always more than welcome and on experience is required to join. We cater for students aged 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 18 in our classes that take place every Monday and Wednesday in St. Joseph’s School Dungarvan. If you like to sing, dance, act and perform on stage or you just like to have fun and make new friends then Dungarvan and West Waterford's premier and longest running stage school is the place for you, so why not see for yourself why so many happy students cant be wrong. We are now in our tenth year and going from strength to strength with each passing term. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building and having fun while learning all the skills of the performing arts from the industries most talented, fully qualified, experienced and in demand professionals, skills that benefit and stay with our students way and beyond the world of the stage and rehearsal room. Places are limited in all our classes and you can secure your place today by simply calling or texting David or Brian on 087-2360330 and we will happily answer any questions you might have. Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School Ten Years Of Making Magic!

Kilmeaden, Piltown, Kilmacow, Ferrybank and 11 locations in Waterford City. We thank most sincerely the retail outlets who gave us permission on the day to collect on their premises and have done so for a long number of years. They include Tesco Ardkeen, Poleberry and Tramore, SuperValu Hypermarket, Kilbarry and Tramore, Aldi Cork Road and Ferrybank, Ardkeen Stores, City Square, George’s Court, University Hospital Waterford, Whitfield Clinic and The Medical Centre. There are also many smaller independent retailers who have collection boxes on their premises all of which goes to making up the final figure.

Many factories made collections on the day including Bausch & Lomb, Genzyme, Hasbro and many others. Clubs and schools also play their part and their involvement is very important to the event by including the youth amongst us. The growing number of volunteers is very important in the running of Daffodil Day itself and without their support this tremendous figure of €82,000 would not be achieved. Many of these volunteers have being doing this for many years and their experience and expertise is invaluable, while everyone who gets involved and participates has a lot of fun and enjoyment knowing that this is all going to a very deserving

cause and people in great need. Finally, we all are very grateful to Adam Greene of Killowen Orchards in Portlaw who supplied us with over 5,000 bunches of daffodils on the day.WLR and Beat are very kind giving us plenty of air time on the radio in the run in to Daffodil Day and on the day itself. We are most grateful for the support of local press such as The Munster Express, News & Star, Waterford Today & Waterford Mail for the coverage given in their respective papers.We are forever thankful to you the general public who donated so generously as always and have made Daffodil Day one of the biggest fundraising days in the Waterford calendar.

Turbo-charged Pumpgirl ONE of the most eagerly awaited shows of the year so far comes to Garter Lane Theatre on Wednesday, May 22. Written by award-winning Newry playwright Abbie Spallen, Pumpgirl is a dark play, with sweet chips of humour and a potentially bitter after taste. The play is a three hander two women and the man who links them. It’s arresting, funny, moving, a truthful representation of a particular kind of tragedy. It is also a brilliant portrait of a certain kind of man and attitude. "The phrase 'toxic masculinity', that phrase is over-used," Abbie says, "but I've seen it in so many men. The damage that's done by

this idea.The play is 12 years old, it was written way before #MeToo. I looked at it and worryingly, I didn't have to update it. That's scary." Pumpgirl takes audiences deep into the unspoken thoughts and darkest desires of three damaged characters living on ‘the wrong side’ of the bleak and boggy border. They are destined to collide, with explosive results. Speaking about taking the play to rural areas and venues like Garter Lane, Abbie said that they’re perfect for the play. “I live in Newry…I spend my days in a rural area, the same back roads and highways (and shopping centres!) in which the play

is set,” Abbie said. “I firmly believe that Andrew is right to take the play to similar areas. I also know how the play is received in those areas; I have sat in the audience, listened to people talking during the interval, and after the show. They took pride in the play, a sense of ownership. This was a play for them and about them and it wasn’t some stage version of ‘Mrs. Brown’s Boys’. It didn’t think them stupid and it doesn’t allow them to ‘hide’. It is a play that straddles two things. It is gritty and demotic but also of literary worth. They, we loved it.” Pumpgirl was originally produced by the Bush Theatre, London and received its premiere at the Edinburgh Festival in 2006. It was produced by the Manhattan Theatre Club in New York in 2007 to rave reviews. Awarding the play four stars,The Guardian praised the production, writing, 'Abbie Spallen comes out all guns blazing, with writing so sparky and intricately observed, it seems as if it might spontaneously combust.' The New York Times considered Pumpgirl 'a fiercely observed, unflinching play, emphasising the staggering force of good storytelling.'

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Tune Fest Dungarvan John Doyle for Tune Fest Dungarvan ORIGINALLY from Dublin, and a longtime resident of Asheville, NC in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains, John Doyle is a compelling singer and songwriter; producer; multi-Grammy nominee; and an extraordinary master of the Irish guitar whose singular percussive style has influenced a generation of players. A founding member of the acclaimed group Solas, John’s guitar sound took the traditional music world by storm and has likely forever influenced the role of guitar in Irish music. John regularly performs solo, in duos, groups and has been the choice guitarist for the likes of Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Linda Thompson, Jerry Douglas, The Alt, Usher's Island, Liz Carroll, Eileen Ivers, Tim O’Brien, Michael McGoldrick and John McCusker, Alison Brown, Mick Moloney, Kate Rusby and a host of other world class performers in America and abroad. John’s duo recording, Double Play, with the great Chicago fiddler and previous National Heritage Fellowship recipient, Liz Carroll, received a 2009 Grammy Nomination for Best Traditional World Album. That same year, John and Liz performed for President Obama,Vice-President Biden and Congress. John has been featured on over 130 recordings of traditional Irish, folk, old time, and bluegrass music, many of which he produced, including 2016 National Heritage Fellowship recipient Billy McComiskey’s Outside the Box. He has performed at every major folk, bluegrass, and Irish festival in the U.S., Canada and Europe, some many times over as well as NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion, E-Town, Mountain Stage, and World Cafe. John is a great lover of traditional song, an encouraging and enthusiastic teacher, and his nearly non-stop schedule of touring, producing and recording attests to his high standing in the world of traditional Irish and American music. From a family of musicians in Dublin and Co. Sligo, and having been exposed to traditional music as a young teen through his grandfather, father and uncle, all of whom were musicians, and John’s roots run deep in collecting songs and tunes. His influences include Arty McGlynn, Andy Irvine and Paul Brady as well as the great impact of his musical elder family members. Having been long established as the premier guitarist in traditional Irish and Irish/American music, John’s 2011 solo cd, Shadow and Light is a showcase

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A Dog’s Journey By Bill Tubbritt

John Doyle for John’s acclaimed talent as a songwriter in the traditional genre. He has the rare ability to pen new songs that for all the world, sound decades or hundreds of years old and are well on their way to becoming standards in the Irish folk canon. He makes seemingly ancient subjects such as the Irish experience of deportation, war on the battlefields of old, ship disasters, and unrequited love seem riveting and relevant. John’s reputation as a generous, patient and encouraging producer of new and established artists alike often finds him at the helm of several recording projects at once. Likewise, he commits himself to several weeks of teaching yearly in his efforts to encourage young and older players alike and his classes are consistently sold out. Though he could no doubt play and record with any of the world’s best acoustic musicians, and often does, John’s heart is always in the traditional music of Ireland and its diaspora in America and beyond. Dungarvan Comhaltas in association with Tune Fest present John Doyle and Mick McAuley on Tuesday, 28th May, at 8.00 p.m., in Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. Tickets €15 available from The Local Bar, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, and Eventbrite.

Mick McAuley for Tune Fest Dungarvan MICK McAuley is an Irish musician, composer and songwriter who has recorded and toured internationally for many years.While his music is rooted firmly in the Irish tradition, he has been part of a movement which continues to push the musical boundaries of that tradition to bring Irish music to a wider and more diverse audience around the world. As a long-time member of the Irish-American ensemble SOLAS, he has recorded and toured nine albums with them and received widespread international acclaim.The Boston Herald hailed SOLAS as "the best Irish traditional band in the world". As is beautifully common in Ireland, Mick grew up in the embrace of a musical family supported and nurtured by a community of older musicians who gave freely of their time, talent and music to ensure the passing of that centuries-old cultural tradition. By his teens, he was also seeking out more contemporary singers and musicians. He played with Ron Kavana (Alias Band), Terry Woods (Sweeneys Men, The Pogues) while in London in the early '90s and began to tour at that time with the acclaimed Irish singer Niamh Parsons. Mick found the ideal balance of traditional and contemporary in the instrumentals and songs of the newly-formed Solas while in the bustling Irish music scene of New York in the mid-nineties. Having guested on Karan Casey's debut album Songlines in 1997, he soon found himself in the famous SIGMA studios in Philadelphia recording Solas' third album The Words That Remain with Bela Fleck and Iris Dement as guests. A multi-instrumentalist, Mick plays accordion, melodeon, concertina, whistles and guitar and has been a guest on many recordings and performances including Patti Larkin, Paul Brennan (Clannad), Susan

A DOG’S Journey is based on the 2010 book of the same name and is the sequel to the 2017 movie A Dog’s Purpose. Directed by Lasse Hallström and written by W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon, Audrey Wells, Maya Forbes and Wally Wolodarsky. The film stars Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Marg Helgenberger, Betty Gilpin, Kathryn Prescott and Henry Lau. Fans of the first movie with not be at all surprised to find this movie follows the same path as we follow the spirit of Bailey the dog as he is reincarnated into maybe different dogs throughout a certain time period. But of course this is a brand new movie after all so bailey is back with a whole new purpose that’s takes him on a journey that sees him experience many different situations that his new human friends go through in the lives. This movie most definitely pulls rather unashamedly at the heart strings from very early on. Even the most hardest of people may find themselves getting a little misty eyed at times. Josh Gad is excellent again as the voice of Bailey and really portrayed the innocent of a confused dog in real life human conditions. It’s hard to know what class of audience would be most suited for this one as there as a lot of hard subjects covered in the movie but also there are plenty of light hearted

comedy moments that do bring the feel good factor to the movie. A Dog’s Journey is a very clever film and is a real treat for the dog lovers out there especially. Rating 4/5

Avengers: Endgame By Tamara Ní Shíocháin SEO é an 22ú scannán sa ‘Marvel Universe’ agus tá sé an-ráthúil. Is é Avengers: Endgame an tríú chuid den sraith Avengers, tar éis na scannáin Avengers: Age of Ultron sa bhliain 2015 agus Avengers: Infinity War sa bhliain 2018. Stiúir Anthony agus Joe Russo an scannán seo agus is iad Christopher Markus agus Stephen McFeel na scríobhneoirí den scannán. Tá aisteoirí iontacha le feiceáil sa scannán seo cosúil le Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, agus Josh Brolin. Sa scannán seo, leanann an scéal ar aghaidh díreach tar éis Infinity War. Tá leath den daonra marbh agus caithfidh na Avengers obair le chéile chun gach rud a cheartú. Tá an scannán seo an-fhada, gan dabht ar bith, ach é sin ráite, tá sé roinnte i trí chuid. Ina theannta sin, tá go leor aicsin agus greann le feiceáil sa scannán agus mar sin, ní dóigh liom go bhfuil sé rófhada. Rud eile atá go maith sa scannán seo ná an aisteoireacht. Níl dabht ar bith ach go bhfuil an

scannán seo go hiontach agus beidh na leantóirí sásta leis, gan dabht. Ráta 4.5/5

The Little Mermaid opening this Friday LIMITED TICKETS LEFT! Mick McAuley McKeown and Mick Hanly among many others and more recently spent time playing melodeon for STING in his Broadway Production "The Last Ship". His debut solo album An Ocean's Breadth (Shanachie Records) was awarded Best Celtic Album of the year by Washington Post, and now this Spring 2016 sees the long-awaited release of his new solo album HIGHS AND BELLOWS. It is an acoustic selection of traditional and original instrumentals and songs recorded in New Inn at the turn of the year. Dungarvan Comhaltas in association with Tune Fest present Mick McAuley and John Doyle on Tuesday, 28th May, at 8.00 p.m., in Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. Tickets €15 available from The Local Bar, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, and Eventbrite.

DUNGARVAN ENCORE STAGE ACADEMY presents the magical family fun show The Little Mermaid! Tickets for the much anticipated end of year show are on sale now in The Wine Buff!!! Book your tickets we have very limited tickets left! Come meet your favourite Characters, Scuttle! Flounder! Ariel! King Triton and of course our lovely Sailors & Mersisters. The Little Mermaid! will be staged for Two nights and one matinee only. Opening this Friday 17th at 7.30 p.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. and the Sunday 19th Matinee 2.30 p.m. All raffle proceeds from the Matinee Raffle will be going towards the New Dungarvan Charity “Surprise Surprise.” Tickets are on sale in The Wine Buff. We have

great news all ticket prices have been reduced for this show as we understand how expensive it can be for Families wanting a theatre experience.Tickets are €12 with discounts for families and groups. Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy is now taking bookings for our fantastic SuperStarz Summer Camp the most creative summer camp around! It runs for two weeks only July 1st–5th and August 12th–16th. You can book your child’s place online on Eventbrite or Ringing Encore Direct. For further information you are welcome to contact Aileen Hogan on 087 6299508 anytime. For up to date announcements keep your eyes on the papers and on facebook http://www.facebook.com/EncoreStageAcademy

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Portrait of an artist … By Donal Buckley

John Stack

Nicky Sheehan helping out a stallholder at Waterford Festival of Food.

Dungarvan Men’s Shed THIS month seven years ago Dungarvan Men’s Shed was formed. The men who set it up are Nicky Sheehan, Michael Cass and Brendan Hally. Sadly, Brendan Hally passed away in recent years. The success of the Men’s Shed can be gauged from the fact that there is a place to go where men have opportunities to use their skills in different ways and can contribute to community activities through engagement with other organisations. There is also the social aspect of meeting other men in a safe environment, having a bit of fun and making new friends. The benefits of social contact cannot be underestimated as social isolation and mental health challenges can impact adversely on health and well-being. We must thank our founding members for having the vision, dedication and commitment to making the shed a positive opportunity for men to avail of and a place where they could relax in the company of other

men who all had different life experiences. There is potential for informal learning through the passing of skills and through intergenerational transfer of skills and knowledge between young and old. A recent case in point was the mobile phone training between CBS Dungarvan and the Shed. We are always delighted to welcome new members so as Mae West said in one of her movies “Come up and see me sometime”. I must not forget Stephen Power who won two medals in the Special games in Limerick recently. Well done Stephen.

THE Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare once said, "some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them". He was not describing John Stack.Yes, our John was born into a very talented family.Yes, John worked hard at his music and drama.Yes, John is respected and admired by audiences and peers alike. But, his attention to detail and his tireless commitment towards a projected goal speaks not of ambition but of his love of the arts. As he says himself, there is always going to be a little bit of ego involved in any public performance. Whether you are an actor, singer, painter or even an amateur hack writing for a local newspaper, you are putting yourself out there to be judged. The applause is always appreciated but the criticism is what makes you better. I arranged to meet John at the Park Hotel in Dungarvan for a chat about art, sport, music and that business called "show". During our conversation I slipped in a few pertinent questions. Do you have a favourite film or play? I like a really great drama, full of emotion and intensity. For that reason, "12 Angry Men" fills both categories. The courtroom drama, written by Reginald Rose, was first brought to the small screen in 1954 when it was aired on CBS in America. Sidney Lumet brought it to the big screen in 1957 starring Henry Fonda, along with some of the big name character actors of the day; Martin Balsam, Jack Warden, Lee J Cobb, Ed Begley and Jack Klugman. Apart from the obvious spectacle of the court case, there was the heat and claustrophobia of the jury room which maintained the constant tension. As a musician yourself, who do you admire musically? We all go through different phases in our lives regarding our likes in music. I was no different. For a long time, I waited for the call from Guns n' Roses management to fill in for Axl Rose because he was "indisposed". It didn't happen. I have a great admiration for singer/songwriters

like Canadian Rufus Wainwright. But, if push came to shove, Tom Waits is my number one. His distinctive, gravelly voice singing songs about the hardships of the marginalised of American society is both emotive and inspiring at the same time. What about actors? Who do you like watching? I'm lucky to have worked and met many great actors in my life and I expect to work with many more in the future. Kevin Bacon is a great actor to watch. He never seems to be phased by any part and always looks like he's living the character, not acting it. Bacon has played parts as diverse as a teenage tearaway in "Footloose", a bitter Astronaut in "Apollo 13", a military legal advocate in "A Few Good Men", a psychopathic criminal in "The River Wild", a hapless redneck in "Tremors", a child molester in "The Woodsman" and a former Nazi mutant scientist in "X-Men: First Class". Many believe he is the best actor, never to have won an Oscar. Do you read much and what do you like reading? The nature of the art I am involved in requires that I read plays. But its a pleasure, not a chore. Every time I read a play, I am looking for staging and casting possibilities while appreciating the skill and insight of the writer. One of my favourites is "Jesus Hopped the A Train" by Pullitzer Prizewinner Stephen Adly Guirgis. The last fictional novel I read and enjoyed was The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. It had me so intrigued that I sat up all night reading it while constantly checking the biblical and geographical references. Have you a favourite place in the world? As they say in the GAA,"I loves me county boi". Outside of Waterford, I like visiting Cape Clear in West Cork. In the course of many years performing on stage, I visited many exotic places, including putting on "The Cripple of Inishmaan" with Ballyduff Drama at the Esplanade Theatre in Singapore, However, New York is the place for

Déise Animal Sanctuary’s Pet of the Week: Sky LOVELY Sky is a Japanese Spitz and is about 4 years old. Sky came to the Déise Animal Sanctuary when her owner lost his home. She is sweet and beautiful. Japanese Spitz’s are known for their loyalty, as well as having lots of personality and spirit. Sky is housetrained and makes friends easily with both dogs and humans. She has the necessary vaccinations and is spayed. If you would like to find out more about Sky, please contact Pat at 087-3119509.The Déise Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity (CHY 21017) located in Ballymacarbry providing a haven for all kinds of animals and birds. Thought for the week: If you are unable to adopt a dog or other animal, please consider volunteering at the Déise Animal Sanctuary charity shop in Dungarvan. A few hours a week would be a great help to the Sanctuary. Donations are also welcome. Please contact Pat at 087-3119509.

John Stack – One Man Entertainment System me. Its huge, its busy, its glamorous but each little corner has an intimacy about it. Everything is possible there. It’s difficult to categorise John Stack's niche in the arts. He is a singer who has written songs but wouldn't describe himself as a composer. He is an actor who has directed but is happier threading the boards. He is a co-founder of The New Heritage Theatre Group in Kilkenny. John has written and produced three of his own plays, namely "Just a Game...?", "Pictures" and "Out Of Sight". He has been involved with many amateur dramatics groups over the years, most notably Ballyduff, Brideview and Ballinameela (time to give the other letters in the alphabet a shot, John). In 2004 he was in the Ballyduff cast that won the Amateur Dramatics Council of Ireland award with "On Raftery's Hill." This year, Brideviews' production of Brian Friel’s "Philadelphia, Here I Come" has reached the finals in Athlone also. (News just in...... Brideview achieved 3rd place in this year’s RTE All Ireland Drama Festival. Congrats to all concerned.) Musically, John Stack has always been busy. While performing with The Stacks (three brothers and one cousin) they recorded an album called "Down to the Blood". Currently, he is performing locally with the group KJB. For the last 20 years John Stack has created the musical atmosphere of many a matrimonial gathering @JohnStackWeddingCeremonySinger. He also wrote and performed the song "Up The Deise" for a cause close to his heart. Add to this, his commitment to his wife, children and his full time job and you have someone who has focus in life. I'm exhausted just writing about him. Thank you John for your honesty, your company and punctuality. Its been a pleasure.

Of Mice and Men.

Philadelphia 2019

John with co-conspirator Kris.

A Song for Richard

On Rafterys Hill 2004.

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Dungarvan Tidy Towns BIODIVERSITY MURAL As part of Dungarvan Tidy Towns 2019 By the Sea awareness campaign, we are organising the painting of a large Biodiversity Mural on the pillars of the Seawall at Quann’s (the end of Boreennatra). We are inviting all school students across Dungarvan to take part in an Art competition to help contribute to the mural’s design and promote Dungarvan Harbour’s status as a Special Protected Area. Dungarvan Tidy Towns' By the Sea mural will be a celebration of the diverse habitats and intricate ecosystems that make up the Special Protected Area of Dungarvan Harbour; it is also intended as a reminder to the community of our responsibility to protect our natural environment. We invite all school students from junior infants to 6th year to take part by choosing their favourite animal, bird, fish, plant, shellfish etc. native to Dungarvan and draw a scene that represents the animal in its habitat. (For example you could draw an otter eating a mussel, the surfin’seals sunbathing in the estuary, oystercatchers looking for cockles or a lapwing eating worms.)

We would like you to include the animal's name in English and Irish in your design, with your name, age, class and school on the back of your entry. You may use any medium/media for your design. Please submit in A4 or A3 size. The winning students will see their designs become part of the Dungarvan Tidy Towns by the Sea biodiversity mural this summer as well as receiving a family pass to SGC Cinema Dungarvan. Please submit your entries to Ann Marie Rossiter, chairperson, in Capitol Cleaners, O’Connell Street by 31st May. BUSINESSES CLEAN BAY PLEDGE DUNGARVAN Tidy Towns Clean Bay Pledge is for businesses that pledge to keep their premises clean from gum, litter and cigarette butts. This will make a positive difference to the street or area. All businesses are welcome to join in, we have a Pledge with your name in it. WEEKLY LITTER PICK-UP Come along to Dungarvan Tidy Towns Weekly Litter Pick Up, meeting at Linear Park (across from McDonalds) from 7 pm to 8 pm. All Welcome, Children to be accompanied by adults. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook - dungarvan tidy towns for more information or also call into Annmarie in Capital Cleaners, O’Connell St or Dave in Dungarvan Paints and DIY, Unit 2, The Bridge.

Michael Morrissey at DNG Morrissey Properties taking the Clean Bay Pledge.

Betty Moore at SGC Dungarvan taking the Clean Bay Pledge.

Waterford Lions Club are delighted to welcome on board The Greenway Manor Hotel as official sponsers of the Lions Club "East Meets West" Greenway Leisure Cycle in aid of Waterford Hospice. Pictured are Jonathan & Noel Johnston, Greenway Manor Hotel with Lions Club Members Canice Cantwell, Maria Morrissey, Anthony Phelan and Denis Kennedy.The cycle takes place on Sunday, 26th May. [John Power]

Packing a holiday wardrobe with style – carry-on luggage CATHY McGrath, Image Consultant & Stylist, suggests travelling light with a travel capsule wardrobe, is one that works in a variety of situations, and will also fit into a carry on. All pieces co-ordinate and combine for different looks. These items will also layer together to control temperature variation. Remind yourself of all the holidays you have packed a giant suitcase and only wore five or six items. Holiday wardrobe will be small, light and portable. Each of the pieces work with each other to mix, match and layer into many different outfits. • Do not plan for all "what if" contingencies or you will end up bringing the whole closet. • Plan your choice of clothes towards your destination, temperatures and activities, this meaning a beach holiday would be a different plan to a city break. • Consider taking Clothes that have multiple purposes, a must have is a sarong, this can be worn by day on beach and as a tunic over pants at night. • Non - wrinkle items – no linen. • Research holiday destination, for activities, wear appropriate clothing. • Check weather temps. • Plan your colours – co-ordinate, choose

colours that suit and look good on you. • Concentrate on basic neutral colours for main items, cream/white – navy/black depending on your skin tone, hair and eye colour • Use gold/silver jewellery – former matching with cream and silver with white – this livens outfit. • Pick an accent colour that looks good on you, add in some colourful tops and accessories in accent colour for fun. Prior to packing, arrange different outfits out on your bed. By doing this, you can actually visualise your outfits and

create new ones. Ensure that this capsule holiday wardrobe can actually work for you. The basic Holiday Essentials are as follows: 1. Four Tops 2. One Pants 3. Two Shorts 4. Two Dresses 5. One Skirt/Sarong 6. Flip Flops / Runners / Dressy Sandals 7. Light Denim Jacket 8. Beach Bag/Tote 9. Long Cardigan for cool evenings 10. Leggings can be worn under dress/skirt as an alternative outfit 11. Sunglasses /

By Cathy McGrath

reversible swimsuit acts as two, plus sunhat Ask yourself the following checklist 1. What items will I wear on plane 2. What items will I wear, when dressing up at night 3. What will I wear from hotel room to pool 4. What items will I wear on beach 5. What items will I wear going to cafe during daytime 6. What items will I wear if it gets incredibly wet/cold Every item must have a double/triple purpose or it stays at home. Last of all relax and look forward to holiday, if the unexpected arises, and you run out of clothes, you will do the same thing, as you would do if you were at home – go shopping, go to a market. After trip, when you return with a tan and lots of photos, reflect and decide what worked and what didn't, use this information for planning next travel wardrobe. This wardrobe is easily achievable considering you will wear the bulkier outfit at airport, departing and arriving, flaunting the most flattering choice. "Keep calm and party on". "Life is short and the world is wide, the sooner you start exploring it, the better." Simon Raven.

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DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

Peti Szabo presents model of Lusitania to Mr. Gregg Bemis & Lusitania Museum in Kinsale LAST week Dungarvan CBS student Peti Szabo travelled to Kinsale to meet American Gregg Bemis who was the owner of the famous shipwreck the “Lusitania”. During his visit to meet Mr Bemis, Peti presented Gregg with a scale model of the Lusitania which he had constructed. Mr Bemis gladly accepted Peti’s replica ship and said it was an amazing gift to receive. Mr Bemis, who is an American citizen had acquired the rights to the wreckage of the

Lusitania in the 1960’s with the intention to begin a salvage mission to uncover the cause of the mysterious second explosion with resulted in the ship sinking in under 18 minutes. Mr Bemis is of the opinion that the ship had been carrying munitions of some type which caused the second explosion, a theory to this date which is unproved. Mr Bemis was in Ireland to sign over his ownership of the Lusitania wreckage site to the Lusitania Museum in Kinsale, conse-

quently the replica presented to Mr Bemis by Peti will now take pride of place in the Lusitania Museum in Kinsale, as Mr Bemis wished for the beautiful replica to be seen by all the visitors to the museum. WELLBEING WEEK Last week marked our annual “Wellbeing Week” in Dungarvan CBS. There were multiple events taking place around the school including our now annual “Kilmac and Back Cycle” and the “Clonea and Back Walk”,

Transition Year Group who carried out a Disability Awareness Survey in Dungarvan CBS recently.

Skills at Work Programme – Pictured above are the visitors from the Skills at Work Programme that started in Dungarvan College. Claire Walsh and Leonard gave an introductory talk about the programme and CareChoice. Also included are Mr. Cunningham, Helen Hogan and some 5th year students.

Shaking Hands on the Deal - Peti Szabo presenting a Lusitania Model to wreck site owner Gregg Bemis. these events took place on Wednesday last May 8th. For the second year now the whole school took part in the events and once again the day was a resounding success. A full report of the events will appear in next week’s edition of the school notes, along with some snaps of the various cyclists. Another important event which took place during Wellbeing Week was the Transition Year Students “Disability Awareness Survey” of Dungarvan CBS. This proved to be a most interesting a challenging experience for all involved. Transition Year Student Jack Maye Twomey took on the role of the survey subject as he attempted to make his way around the CBS while confined to a wheelchair. The survey proved to be an eye opener to all

involved as the challenges faced by those with disabilities become more apparent as the day passed.

This was a worthwhile and most enjoyable experience for all involved.

Peti Szabo (5th Year) discussing the model he constucted with Lusitania wreck site owner Gregg Bemis.

GAA - Fun & Run – Pictured above is Mr Jason Ryan, Deputy Principal, Eoin Morrisey WWETB/GAA and Ms Caroline Ryan, P.E.Teacher. Eoin Morrissey WWETB/GAA visited Dungarvan College to discuss the new GAA inclusive game Fun & Run. GAA ‘Fun and Run’ is an activity involving a team of batters/kickers and field runners which is suitable for all ages and ability levels.

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

National Essay Writing Award for Stephen Hennebry Congratulations to the winners of the West Waterford Eco Group Art Competition.

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Transition Year Gaisce Trip to Newgrange ON Wednesday, 1st of May we headed off to Newgrange to finish the final part of our Gaisce, the Adventure Journey. We left school at 7 a.m. and stopped in Paulstown for breakfast. We arrived at Newgrange Lodge at about 10:30 a.m. and left our stuff in the lodge before heading outside to begin our day long hike. We were all excited for the days ahead and were happy to head off on the hike as we were with our friends.The first part of the hike was by far the hardest as we had to wade through mud. As difficult as it was, it was hilarious and involved lots of slipping and screaming. Eventually we made it out of this part and got to really nice green fields where we stopped for lunch. After lunch we continued our hike into the town, passing a beautiful mural on the wall and through a park. The next part of the hike involved walking on a road then through a park with a view of a river. This part of the hike went really quickly and we made it back at about half past four. We were all super tired and went to our rooms after dinner to relax for a while before coming back down for some karaoke. The second day we headed off on our hike at about 10 a.m.This

hike was shorter and we were heading to look at Newgrange. The hike the second day seemed to fly by and we were at Newgrange snapping lots of pictures before we knew it. When we arrived back at the lodge, we had lunch and relaxed for an hour before heading out to do our activities. We started off with an ice-breaker game in pairs before splitting up and doing some other activities. We tried combat archery, archery, team building and shooting targets with paintballs. It was a lot of fun and we were all tired after it once again. The second night after dinner we had our talent show, which was a great laugh and we all enjoyed it. We headed to bed after the talent show but most of us didn’t go to sleep until a while later!! The next morning we were up early for breakfast and tidying the rooms. Once all the rooms were clean, we headed to the bus for the journey home after a memorable two days where we all bonded and made some fantastic new memories. Written by Alanah Donnelly ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE STUDENTS TAKE PART IN THE WATERFORD FESTIVAL OF FOOD On Sunday, April 28th, Maeve

McGrath and Yula Murphy took part in the “Bake Off ” which was held in the Ormond Café as part of the Waterford Festival of food. Maeve took part in “Category 1” and made a Fruit Tart, while Yula opted for “Category 2” which consisted of six homemade buns which were iced and finished with homemade decorations.Their excellent baking skills were judged by Ethna Sheehan and Judit McNally and a great day was had by all. We are delighted to see our students taking an interest in such an important event in our local community.

DUAIS-AISTE AG SCOLÁIRE CHOLÁISTE NAOMH AIBHISTÍN Comhgairdeachas ó chroí le Stiofán de hIndeberg, an Idirbhliain atá tar éis teastas a ghnóthú ón Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna, ar fheabhas a aiste Ghaeilge don Teastas Sóisearach, Ardleibhéal 2018. Bronntar an teastas seo ar cheathrar dalta ar fad (Ardteistiméireacht san áireamh) gach bliain agus tugann sé aitheantas dóibh as úrnuacht ina dtuairimí, líofacht stíle agus comhréire agus feabhas a gcumais teanga Ghaeilge. Comhgairdeachas freisin, lena mhúinteoir, Áine Bn. Uí Fhoghlú. JUNIOR CERT ESSAY AMONG THE BEST IN IRELAND Congratulations to Stephen Hennebry of Transition Year who has been awarded a certificate by the Department of Education and Skills for the excellence of his Higher Level Irish essay in his Junior Certificate in 2018. This award is presented to only

four students in the country each year (including Leaving Cert students) and is given in recognition of innovation in writing style,

accuracy of grammar and richness and fluency of language. Congratulations also to his teacher, Áine Bn. Uí Fhoghlú.

Stephen Hennebry with Áine Bn Uí Fhoghlú.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Transition Year Activities

Yula Murphy with her entry to the Waterford Festival of Food Bake Off.

All kitted out in protective gear to try their hand at archery during the Gaisce trip.

LAST week our Transition Year group headed to Ballyhass as part of their Gaisce Award programme where they enjoyed three days of grouped activities and stayed in the Centre as a requirement of the programme. As their year is coming to an end they will have Portfolio Interviews this week and are busy preparing their boxes in anticipation of this. Exams will take place next week and following that the Graduation Night takes place next week. ART EXHIBITION Well done to Art students who attended the Art Exhibition in Cork last Thursday. STATE EXAMS Our students had a busy few

days with Construction Studies, Art and Engineering practicals having taken place last week. RICE SHIELD SEMI-FINAL Congrats to BCS U14 hurlers who qualified for Westcourt Final last Thursday by beating Carrickon-Suir. They now play Charlevile CBS this Friday in Callan as a double header with Kilkenny CBS and Midleton CBS. In Advance they play Dé Lá Salle in Carriganore Wednesday night at 8.00 p.m. in the Waterford Colleges Final. PARENTS’ COUNCIL NEWS The Parents’ Council will hold a Clothes Collection in the school in June. So if you are clearing out the winter wardrobe

Transition Year students at Ballyhass last week.

for the Summer clothing the collection will take place on Friday, 7th June. SPORTS DAY & COLOUR RUN Well done to all students who took part in Sports Day on Monday morning and then ran or walked the Mini Marathon route and we thank your generosity in sponsoring students with monies going to local and national groups. The students were blessed with glorious sunshine all day. BIOLOGY TRIP On Tuesday our 5th year Biology students travelled to Fota Wildlife Park as part of their Ecology section of the Leaving Cert course.

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Well done to all the athletes from Carriglea National School who participated in the Primary School Sports.

Amazing artists at Carriglea National School.

Fun at Carriglea National School.

ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

Storysacks at St. Mary’s LAST week the Junior Infant children enjoyed a very hands on approach to exploring the book 'Pig in the Pond'. Under the guidance of Mrs. Curran, they had great fun using the accompanying story

sack, which really brought this timeless story to life.This is only one of the numerous story sacks that our wonderful parents have made over the last few years under the guidance of Margaret Curran. Plans are in place for even

Junior Infants having fun with the Pig in the Pond storysack.

more to be created. Sincere thanks to WWETB Adult Education Co-ordinator, Nicola McCarthyHanlon, for funding the StorySack-Making Course.

Modeligo National School Parents’ Association recently held their annual Easter raffle. Thanks to everyone who sent in donations and bought tickets for this great fundraiser.

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Pupils from Kill National School who received their Sacrament of Confirmation in Kill Church on Wednesday, 1st May. Also included Fr. Finbar Lucey, Fr. Keogh, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Deacon Brendan Gallagher, Mr. Kelly and Mr. Daly (teachers). [Michael Faulkner]

SCOIL GHARBHAIN

Cóineartú Rang 6 CÓINEARTÚ RANG 6 Comhgháirdeachas le daltaí rang 6 a chuaigh faoi lámh an Easpaig ar an Aoine seo caite agus le Fiona Ní Ríordán a chuaigh faoi lámh an Easpaig i Lios Mór an tseachtain roimhe sin. Mo bhuíochas leis an Athair Michael Enright as cabhrú le Muinteoir Sinéad na páistí a ullmhú don sacraimint thábhachtach seo. Bhí sé ana bhródúil mar bhí a gharnia - Aoibheann Nic Craith ag dul faoi lámh an Easpaig. Bhí an ceol agus an cór fíor álainn sa séipéal mo bhuíochas le Múinteoir Hilda agus le Múinteoir Máire agus Dina. Bhí Siubhan Nic Craith ana bhródúil nuair a chan Daid – Cárthach Mac Craith le linn comaoine agus mile buíochas le Niamh Enright as comaoin a dháileadh ar an slua. Chuir an tEaspag Alphonsus and an tAthair Ned fíor chaoin fáilte romhainn agus thug Eileen bean an tSéipéil aire iontach dúinn mar is gnáth.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Congratulations to rang 6 on receiving the sacrament of Confirmation on Friday last and to Fiona Ní Riordán who received the sacrament of Confirmation in Lismore recently. A big thank you to Fr. Michael Enright in helping Múinteoir Sinéad to prepare the children to receive this important sacrament. Father Michael was very proud as his own grand niece Aoibheann Nic Craith received the sacrament. The music and singing in the church was beautiful – mile buíochas le Muinteoir Hilda, Múinteoir Máire agus Dina. Siubhan Nic Craith was very proud when her Dad –Cárthach Mac Craith sang at Communion time and a big thank you to Niamh Enright who helped as Minister of the Eucharist. We received a great welcome from our Bishop Alphonsus and from Fr. Ned. and we were well looked as usual after by Eileen the Sacristan.

Pupils from Kill National School who received their First Holy Communion recently. Also pictured is Fr. Martin Keogh, P.P. and Deacon Brendan Galllagher. [Michael Faulkner]

St. John’s Special School Mini Lotto RESULTS for Thursday, 9th May, 2019. Numbers drawn: 4, 15, 27. There was no winner of our €950 Jackpot. To show our appreciation for everyone's ongoing support, we have increased our Lucky Dip to 5 draws! €20 Lucky Dip Winners: Kevin Crotty, Dungarvan; Derek Kelly, Modeligo; Grainne Leahy, Conna; Anne Fahy, Conna; Anthony Fitzgerald, Abbeyside. This week's Jackpot will be €950. Tickets are €2 and available from The Country Store, Hallahan’s Pharmacy, McGrath's Newsagents, Forde’s Spar in Tallow, Conna Post Office and Deckys Bar in Modeligo. Thanks so much to everyone for your support!

Pupils from Newtown National School who received their Sacrament of Confirmation in Kill Church on Wednesday, 1st May. Also included Fr. Finbar Lucey, Fr. Keogh, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Deacon Brendan Gallagher. [John Keane]

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Pupils from Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside who received their First Holy Communion in St. Augustine's Church, Abbeyside. Included are Fr. Ned Hassett, Fr. Michael Enright, Ruadhri De Paor, School Principal and Anthony Kiely, Class Teacher. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pupils from Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside who received their First Holy Communion in St. Augustine's Church, Abbeyside. Included are Fr. Ned Hassett, P.P., Fr. Michael Enright, Ruadhri De Paor, School Principal and Niamh Kenneally, Class Teacher. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Our Lady of Mercy N.S. and St. James National School – First Holy Communion which took place on 11th May, 2019 in Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. Boys and Girls who made there First Holy Communion were Brody Foley, Susan Campbell, Cían Costello, Ronan Curran, Áíne Davis, Quinn Donnelly, Lucy Power, Niall Ronayne, Katie Bruton, David Keyworth, Vika O'Keeffe, Donnacha Lacey, Barry Fennell, Aaron Fitzgerald, Arthur Rogers with Teachers back row left to right: Thomas Walsh, Principal Our Lady of Mercy; Natalie Brown, Class Teacher; Mary Condon, Secretary; Rosemary O'Riordan, Teacher; Mary Crowley, Teacher; Olivia Jones, Teacher; Rebecca Miller, Principal, St. James; Martine Rogers and Fr. Condon, P.P. Pat Crowley]

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Pupils from Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside who were Confirmed by the Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in St. Augustine's Church, Abbeyside. Also included are Fr. Ned Hassett, P.P. Fr. P.J. Breen, Ruadhri De Paor, School Principal and Paddy O'Dea, Class Teacher. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pupils from Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside who were Confirmed by the Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in St. Augustine's Church, Abbeyside. Also included are Fr. Ned Hassett, P.P. Fr. P.J. Breen, Ruadhri De Paor, School Principal and Collette O'Mahony, Class Teacher. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pupils of Garranbane National School who were confirmed by Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan pictured with Father Hassett, Father Enright and teachers from Garranbane National School.

[David Clynch Photography]

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Letters to the Editor … Address Letters to: The Editor, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Fax: 058 41559. e-mail: news@dungarvanobserver.ie ALL letters MUST include your name, address and telephone number for authenticity purposes.

Country Roads

St. Mary's N. S. Grange First Communion Day held in Our Lady of The Assumption Church, Grange on Sunday, 12th May, 2019. Communion Boys and Girls Layla Osborne, Ella Beausange, Caoimhe Coleman, Annie Webster, Sara Hickey, Oisín Mansfield, Conor Bree, Cameron Lee Connors, Batt Mansfield, John O'Brien. Back row left to right: Mrs. Debbie Metcalfe, Mrs. Julie Harty, Principal, Very Rev. Milo Guiry P.P., Mrs. S. Byrne, Mrs. Teresa Power, Mrs. Sinead Keane, Teacher's. [Pat Crowley]

Ballinacourty National School – 50 Years closed! BALLINACOURTY National School opened its doors in 1885 and this picture taken in the last weeks of June in 1969 shows the final children of the area to be educated there. Next Saturday, May 18th at 8.30 p.m. at the Gold Coast, it is hoped that as many of this group as possible will meet to take an up to-date picture. This will then be

included in the book being produced for the Reunion later in the summer (Sunday, August 4th). If you know anyone in this group, please encourage them to come along to the Gold Coast at 8.30 pm this Saturday 18th May. It will only take a short while to take the picture of a much older and more mature Class of 1969!

A Chara, On a recent drive to Clonmel from Cappoquin "over the mountain" via Newcastle / Marlfield, I was amazed at the condition of the roads in South Tipperary.They are BEAUTIFUL! Little local roads mostly beautifully surfaced, -. not a pothole in sight. I contrast this with the state of our local roads in West Waterford, many riddled with potholes, which I know to to my cost. Last November I had the misfortune to hit one of these potholes near Tourin Hall and burst both left tyres on my car. - an expense I could ill afford. I rang up the Council to tell of that particularly nasty pothole and was asked if I wished to make a claim. Which I duly did. Many emails later I was told that this large pothole was just ordinary / normal wear and tear of the road and the Council had not "breached duty of care" and had no liability. That offending pothole and a number of others "disappeared" with 36 hours of my notifying the Council. Wonderful! There are a lot more potholes in the vicinity. Cappoquin to Tourin and back to Lismore. Local people are living in fear of the road by the River Blackwater collapsing, since a good portion of the protective bank was washed away a couple of years ago.We look at the hideous rusting "barrier" in a beautiful location every day. Local roads in West Waterford are not fit for purpose and indeed the road to Dungarvan is not a lot better in places either.Will our Council wait for a catastrophe before action is taken? Do we in the West of the county not deserve a lot better. Well done Tipp on this one! Regards HELEN MCGRATH Drumroe Lower, Cappoquin.

The use of glyphosate weedkiller on road verges A Eagarthóir, I wish to highlight the destruction to nature / biodiversity caused by Waterford City and County Council following the weedkilling of many miles of road verges in numerous areas of our beautiful county, but in particular in the Ballymacarbry area where I live. It has been the policy of the council to use glyphosate weedkiller on these road verges where there is absolutely no need or benefit for doing so. The consequences of the spraying are, however, absolutely horrendous. Glyphosate weedkiller has come under much scrutiny in recent years. In 2018 it was re-licensed by the EU for five instead of the usual 15 years because of a scientific row over whether it causes cancer. Some countries such as France and Germany are considering an all out ban on the product. In March of this year a US federal court in San Francisco found that Roundup (glyphosate) had been a ‘substantial factor’ in causing the cancer of the plaintiff in the case in question. As I drive through the townlands in my area – Carrigroe, Coolnabeasoon, Barranshingaun, Kilgreaney, Creggane and Glasha, to name but a few, all I see are scorched road verges and hedge rows, totally burned with weedkiller. I see rabbits and birds and bees and insects looking for shelter and sustenance, but alas a large part of their ecosystem has unnecessarily been destroyed. It is indeed a very sad sight to see this and even worse that our local council is the cause of this destruction. We live in an era of change. This is a time where our environment is under a real and serious threat. Last week our government declared a climate and biodiversity emergency. While it is positive that the problem is now recognised, action is now required to prevent the further destruction of our planet. I have contacted Waterford City and County Council regarding the weedkilling of road verges and my understanding is that this is now a practice that will be discontinued. I believe it is of utmost importance that the questions of our local environment are raised in the coming weeks while many prospective local and national public representatives are so visible. Everybody has a role in protecting our environment. It is not something that should be left to others, it requires positive action from each member of society to ensure our planet is protected for future generations. Is mise, MÍCHÉAL Ó DRISLEÁIN, Barranshingaun, Ballymacarbry, Co. Phort Láirge.

Abortion Rate Trebled Back Row: John Foley, Billy Daly, Barry Goode (RIP), Joe Daly, Michael Norris, Gerard Daly, Mossie Norris, Jim Ryan, Tony Elsted, Mary Morrissey. 2nd Row: Veronica Barry, Caroline Terry, Bernadette Hanrahan, Bernadette Morrissey, Mary Hanrahan, Josephine Dunphy, Theresa Barry, Ann Ryan, Susan Cashman NT. 3rd Row: Martin Ryan (RIP), James Morrissey, Martin Foley, Kevin Barry, John Morrissey, Frankie Ryan, Tim Foley, Gerard Ryan, Pat Flynn. Front Row: Theresa Goode, Ursula Daly, Ann Marie Foley, Mary Norris.

A Chara, This time last year we were told by Leo Varadkar that abortion in Ireland would be safe, legal and rare. The estimates for the first four months of 2019 provided by abortion facilitating doctors indicate that the rate has almost trebled. Further proof that this government isn't too good at arithmetic. Le meas, LIAM O’MAHONY An tSean Chill, Rinn Ó gCuanach

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

Thousands walk from Darkness into Light 2019 to experience the Power of Hope Pieta and Electric Ireland thank participants from around the world and ask them to bring hope beyond the finish line SATURDAY, May 11th: Starting ices and for raising awareness.We in the darkest hours of the morn- are so thankful to have had so ing at 4.15 am, close to 200,000 many people walking with us walkers across Ireland and today from Darkness Into Light. throughout the world started a I want to thank our volunteers, journey into hope as part of our supporters, our partner Pieta’s annual flagship fundraiser, Electric Ireland and all the parDarkness Into Light, proudly ticipants for their involvement in supported by Electric Ireland. this year’s event. However, the Darkness Into Light has become journey continues beyond the a global movement against finish line of the walk. It is vital suicide taking place in 202 that we continue to build hope.” Electric Ireland has proudly venues across 19 countries in 5 continents, as people come supported Darkness Into Light together to remove the stigma and walked alongside Pieta for around suicide and self-harm and the past seven years to bring hope spread the power of hope in into the homes of our customers, staff and communities across Ireland and around the globe. All funds raised through Ireland that have been affected by Darkness Into Light will support suicide. Commenting on the longPieta to deliver its counselling, therapy and bereavement services term partnership between across its 15 centres in Ireland, Electric Ireland and Pieta, operate its 24-hour suicide Marguerite Sayers, Executive helpline (1800 247 247) and Director, ESB said: “Electric contributes to the Resilience Ireland has proudly supported Academy programme which Darkness Into Light since 2013, supports youth mental health in helping Pieta to grow the event schools. Since opening its doors from 20 venues to a global move13 years ago, Pieta supported ment across 202 locations. 40,000 people who were at the Darkness Into Light is a true point of suicidal crisis and/or demonstration of the power of hope as people come together to engaging in self-harm. Speaking on the morning’s offer support and solidarity to events, Elaine Austin, CEO, Pieta those who have been impacted said: “Darkness Into Light unites by suicide; and the event was as us as people, from rural commu- moving and as powerful as ever.” Darkness Into Light is vital for nities to major cities, across the globe, in a spirit of comfort and fundraising and for raising awarecompassion to give and build ness on the issue of suicide. If you hope. It connects us all, creating didn’t get a chance to support the energy for change, in which you can still donate; visit suicidal thoughts, self-harm and www.darknessintolight.ie and stigma can be replaced by hope, click donate. #DIL2019 #darknessintoself-care and acceptance. It is vital for the delivery of our serv- light2019 #ThePowerOfHope

Just think of it! THE Virgin Mary has a wonderful assortment of titles. We hear and speak of Our Lady of Knock, Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Fatima. Those of us who can remember the prayer known as the Litany of Loreto will remember some of the lovely names given to Mary during that prayer: many of them can start a train of thought about the glory of Mary and the place she holds in the devotions of God’s people. “Gate of Heaven,” for instance, reminds us that it was from the womb of Mary that the Word, the second Person in the Trinity, was born. “Morning Star” – the long night of waiting is over, the birth of Mary is the first stage of the drama which will lead to the incarnation and the human life of the Word made flesh. But all these names and all the other titles that Mary has, are explained, and excelled, by calling her the Mother of God. When we say that about Mary we have said it all, even though people have written volumes in explanation of, and in praise of, the importance and the dignity which follow from being God’s Mother. Here’s a nice little prayer to that very special mother: “Show youself our mother: he will hear your pleading whom your womb has sheltered And whose hand brings healing.” Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

NEWS/OBITUARY LYNSEY DOYLE Childers Estate, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, and formerly Limerick We learned with feelings of sincere sorrow and deep regret of the unexpected passing of Lynsey Doyle on Saturday, 6th April, 2019. Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Wednesday, 10th April, where a large and representative crowd gathered for the Rosary, which was led by Fr. J. Harris, C.C., among her family, relatives and friends. Removal took place on Thursday morning, 11th April, from Drohan’s Funeral Home to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery, Crossagalla, Limerick. On arrival, her remains were received and blessed by Fr. O’Connor. Following graveside prayers, recited by Fr. F. O’Connor, Lynsey was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. In tribute to Lynsey, her brother Gerard recited a beautiful and appropriate poem. Lynsey will be sadly missed by her daughters Sophia and Ellie May; her heartbroken mother Tracy; father Michael; brothers Michael, James, Jeffery and Gerard; aunts, uncles, extended family and friends. May she Rest In Peace. The family would like to thank everyone who came to pay their respects in Drohan’s Funeral Home and to those who travelled to Limerick for the burial. Also thanks to Drohan’s for their kindness and professionalism. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director).

MARY HALLAHAN (nee Hale) Melleray Road, Cappoquin, and formerly of Glendish, Lismore With sadness and regret we record the passing of Mary Hallahan, Melleray Road, Cappoquin, and formerly of Glendish, Lismore, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late William (Bill) and mother of the late Joan O’Brien, which sad event occurred peacefully in the tender and loving care of the staff at Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on 11th May, 2019. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Sunday evening, Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing on Monday evening, funeral prayers were recited before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. On arrival her remains were received and blessed. On Tuesday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Ballysaggart Cemetery where Mary was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. May she Rest In Peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons Jim and John; daughters Margaret Browne and Nora Shanahan; daughters-inlaw Lily and Jennifer; sons-in-law Stephen Browne and Tom Shanahan; grandchildren, great-grandchildren nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

PHYLLIS GIBSON (née Browne) Mountain View House, Doirebeag, O’Connell St., Dungarvan With profound sorrow and regret we record the passing of Phyllis Gibson (née Browne) which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 7th May, 2019, at University Hospital Waterford. Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Thursday, 9th May, where Funeral Prayers were recited by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A., in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. Removal took place later on Thursday evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, where her remains were received and blessed by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Friday morning, 10th May, by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A., assisted by Fr. R. Liddane, A.P., followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband Dennis; daughters Sarah, Clare, Ann and Jane; brother Frank Browne; sister-in-law Breed Browne; grandchildren, nieces, relatives and friends, we express our deepest sympathy. May she Rest In Peace. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

63 MICHAEL LYNCH Graigue More, Modeligo, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, and formerly Glenpatrick, Kilsheelan, Co. Waterford The local community learned with feelings of deep sorrow and regret of the unexpected passing of Michael Lynch (Ex. Ambulance Driver), Graigue More, Modeligo, on 10th May, 2019. A native of Glenpatrick, Kilsheelan, Michael will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary Jo; sons Ivan, Brian and Paul; daughters-inlaw, grandchildren, his sister Alice; sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at his residence in Graigue More, Modeligo, Dungarvan, on Tuesday. Requiem Mass takes place on Wednesday, 15th May, at 12:00 noon in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Modeligo, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director).

MARGARET TREACY (nee Henley) West Street, Tallow With sincere regret we record the passing of Margaret Treacy (nee Henley),West Street,Tallow, Co.Waterford, loving wife of the late Jack and mother of the late Seamus (Trasher), which sad event occurred unexpectedly on 13th May, 2019. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on this Wednesday evening from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30p.m. followed by Funeral Prayers. Reposing on this Thursday from 12.00 noon followed by removal at 1.00 p.m. to The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, for Cremation Service at 3.00 p.m. May she Rest In Peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving daughter Ann Cremin; sons David and Sean and his partner Wendy; son-in-law John; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Fifth Sunday of Easter. Acts 14:21 - 27 - They gave an account to the church of all that God had done with them. Apocalypse 21:1-5 - God will wipe away all tears from their eyes. John 13:31-35 - I give you a new commandment: love one another. PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS God our Father, send workers into your harvest. May the Spirit we received in baptism touch the hearts of many to offer themselves in priesthood, religious life and other forms of service. Give parents and families, the wisdom and courage to support young people, in searching for and following the call of God on their lives. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help - The Novena continues on Monday at 7.30 pm. No 9.30 m Mass on Mondays during the novena. Mary is our Mother ever-ready to help us. Annual Graveyard Mass - This Mass will be celebrated on Saturday next, May 18th at 7.30 pm and will be followed by the blessing of graves. Marriage Jubilee Celebration - This celebration will take place at the 7.30 pm Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 25th at 7.30 pm. Jubilee Couples who were married 25, 40, 50 or 60 years ago in St. Mary’s Parish Church and Jubilee Couples married in some other church and now living in this Parish will be welcome to the celebration. Please contact the parish office for details – 058 42374. Pray the Rosary - The rosary is prayed at the grotto,Youghal Rd each evening during May at 8 pm. May is Mary’s Month - ‘In many countries May is the month of Mary. May the Mother of God accompany us and protect Christians in fighting against the forces of evil. Let us entrust ourselves to her and pray for the Church and for peace in the world’. Pope Francis Tweet, 3/5/2019. Parish Office - Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 058-42374, Fr. Harris 058 42384, Fr. Cooney 058 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087 774 7870

FARMING Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

Round-up … National Broadband plan an important development for rural areas IFA President Joe Healy said the Government’s decision to proceed with the National Broadband Plan was an important development for rural Ireland. Mr. Healy said, “Broadband is an essential tool for the business of farming, accessing health and education, bridging the digital divide and the development of vibrant communities. Farm families and rural businesses require access to a fibre broadband service that makes their lives better and lowers the cost of doing business”. Joe Healy said, “There is only one chance to get this right and given the scale of investment by taxpayers, the focus MUST be laser like to ensure value for money”. “I believe the roll out plans should have a parallel process for starting at the most rural edges of the network to ensure that those most underserved receive it quickly. The overall completion timeframe which has already been extended to seven years must be delivered on.”

Co-ops must be more positive on milk prices

Climate emergency declaration must lead to action on Teagasc climate road map - IFA IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has described the Dáil’s declaration of a climate emergency in Ireland as “a wake-up call following a decade of climate inaction by successive Governments.” Thomas Cooney said, “The first national climate road map out to 2030 was published in 2009[1].The key actions that would deliver the greatest climate impact were known, but not acted upon adequately. Farm scale and community based renewable supports were not put in place, to support the displacement of fossil fuels. Adequate supports for retro-fitting homes and buildings with appropriate insulation and lighting were not introduced and the development of forestry on unenclosed lands was hindered. Instead we have lost a decade to acrimony and finger wagging including trying to make farmers the fall guys for decades of climate inaction in this coun-

try. Amid all the noise in the climate debate, it has become lost that the key culprit of emissions spiralling out of control in Ireland is transport, not farming and food production. This climate emergency declaration must focus on action. Farming is one of the few sectors with a plan. Teagasc’s climate roadmap is an important scientific pathway to assist the agri-food sectors low carbon transition. This scientific plan is far better than the unrealistic proposals put forward by the Citizens’ Assembly or threats to the national herd.” IFA again calls on Government to use this climate emergency declaration to co-ordinate relevant state agencies and Government Departments to maximise the delivery of improvements to farm level efficiencies; a reduction in fossil fuel use; and the development of on-farm renewables, as set out in

Teagasc’s climate roadmap Farmers are engaged in positive climate actions. Over 212,000 carbon assessments have been completed, as part of Bord Bia’s Origin Green programme. Over 40% of farmers participate in the Green Low Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme. Over 10,000km of biodiversity and climate positive hedgerows have been planted. Over 1,000 farmers interact in the voluntary Smart Farming programme. Farming needs to get the carbon and biodiversity savings recognised from these actions. The agri-food sector is Ireland’s largest indigenous productive sector and a key driver of economic activity in every parish in Ireland. To secure a just and sustainable climate transition, future climate measures must lead to improved farm level profitability,” he concluded.

COMMENTING on Tuesday’s decision by Lakeland and Glanbia to hold their milk prices for the milk produced by farmers in April, IFA National Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan said it was important that, for the next few months, co-ops would adopt a more positive mindset on milk prices to reflect improved markets and help with the increased cash flow needs of dairy farmers. “The National Dairy Committee has engaged in a major lobbying exercise for April milk in every co-op area. It is quite remarkable that, bearing in mind the amount of talking down of milk prices coming from some co-op management teams and boards, the first two co-ops to announce their milk price have decided to hold. A more positive move would have been to declare the end of cuts, too,” Mr Phelan said. “In light of lower global supplies, stronger Oceanian dairy price trends as shown by last week’s GDT auction, and improved EU and international powder prices, exemplified by the lift in the Ornua PPI milk price equivalent to 31.6c/l incl VAT, co-ops can and must, switch towards a more positive approach on milk prices from now on,” he concluded.

Lamb price cut is robbing farmers of an income IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said lamb factories need to stop cutting prices and undermining the lamb market. He said the price cuts of the last two weeks were robbing sheep farmers of any chance of an income from early lamb. “The price cutting tactic of the factories is completely undermining the market and destroying sheep farmers’ incomes. We need price stability at this critical time,” he said. Sean Dennehy said spring lambs are making €6.10 to €6.30/kg and hoggets are making from €5.00/kg to €5.30/kg for larger suitable lots. The IFA sheep Chairman advised flock owners to draft and select stock on a weekly basis at this time of year. He said, “With the good spring, lambs are finishing well and it is essential farmers don’t allow lambs into overweight condition. This is only giving factories free lamb and makes no sense.” Sean Dennehy said the price cuts on spring lamb and hoggets at the factories have been excessive this year. “This time last year spring lambs and hoggets’ were making €1.00/kg more, which is equivalent to €20 to €23 per head, or all of the profit from a sheep enterprise,” he concluded.

Greenfield Farm

Orla Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union; Tom O’Byrne, Manager Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union; Pat Myers, Manager Tallow Credit Union, and Sean Cleary, CEO Dungarvan Credit Union; pictured at the launch of ACRE, the new Agri Finance product from Dungarvan, Tallow and Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Unions. [Dan McGrath]

Ifac welcome €3 bn announcement by Government to roll-out fibre broadband in rural Ireland ACCOUNTANCY and professional services firm ifac (www.ifac.ie) has welcomed the announcement by Government of its plans to roll out fibre broadband to every home and business in rural Ireland regardless of their location over the coming 7 years. This new National Broadband Scheme will cover 540,000 homes and businesses affecting 1.1 million people and will make rural Ireland the bestconnected region in Europe. David Leydon head of Food and Agribusiness at ifac said “This probusiness decision will make a very significant difference to thousands of food and agribusinesses SME’s in rural Ireland who depend on fast internet speeds to help grow their businesses. In an already very challenging business en-vironment we’re finding that Irish food and agribusinesses are in many

cases putting digital at the heart of their growth plans. High speed digital connectivity is a prerequisite for growth and this decision by Government makes real sense in that context.” “In terms of digital transformation which many companies are going through, broadband is still an issue in rural Ireland. In research conducted by Amarach on behalf of ifac last year only 28% of businesses in the food and agribusiness sector reported sufficient broadband connectivity. This is impacting on business growth with online trading slow to get going with only 7% of companies doing a significant level of online trading. Social media, however, is an important marketing communication channel for 62% of businesses. Here, Facebook outperforms all other social platforms in terms of usage and effectiveness”.

THE Board of Glanbia Ireland believes that the Greenfield Farm project has successfully generated the data required to meet the original objectives. Glanbia Ireland Chairman Martin Keane said: “The project has generated a large volume of data for knowledge transfer and was a huge resource, particularly for new entrants to milk production. This information will remain available through Teagasc.” “Glanbia Ireland fully respects the decision of the Phelan family to return to day-to-day farming on that land.” “Glanbia Ireland remain committed advocates of the grass based milk production system promoted by Teagasc as the optimum milk production system for the vast majority of Irish dairy farmers. We are currently close to finalising agreement with Teagasc on the next phase of our joint Farm Development programme – replacing the recently concluded 2015-2018 Monitor Farm Programme.” The partners in the Greenfield Farm are the Agricultural Trust, Glanbia Ireland and the Phelan family.

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

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SILAGE WRAP FOR SALE

Glanbia to pay 30.5 cpl for April milk GLANBIA will pay its Member milk suppliers 30.5 cent per litre (cpl) including VAT for April manufacturing milk supplies at 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein. Glanbia Ireland (GI) will pay a base milk price for April of 30 cpl including VAT, for manufacturing milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein. The Board of Glanbia Co-op has decided to make a support payment to Members of 0.5 cpl including VAT for April milk supplies. The Glanbia Ireland and the Glanbia Co-op support payment will be adjusted to reflect the actual constituents of milk delivered by suppliers. The actual average price paid by Glanbia for

April manufacturing milk based on actual constituents, will be 32.9 cpl (including Co-op support payment). April milk volumes were 19% ahead of the same month last year, when weather posed significant challenges. Glanbia Chairman Martin Keane said: “Glanbia Ireland has maintained its base price of 30cpl to reflect current market returns. While milk supply growth in key regions is lower than previous years, demand is sluggish in some markets due to trade wars and other issues. The Board will continue to monitor developments on a monthly basis”.

ICMSA say Ornua PPI rise “fully vindicates” position that dairy markets are stronger than Co-ops are reporting REACTING to the latest announcement of the Ornua April PPI increasing to 31.6cpl, ICMSA’s Ger Quain said that the price rise fully vindicated his recent comments in which he expressed the view that the market is in a stronger position than was being reported to farmer-suppliers by their milk purchasers and Co-ops. Mr Quain noted the speed with which some Co-ops and milk purchasers had reduced their price when the Index fell last month, and he said that ICMSA expected to see the same speed applied to a price rise this month. Wholesale markets continue to supply positive trends with the GDT auction increasing once again in its first of two auctions in May. Putting this to context, Mr Quain pointed out that the GDT has not yet had a negative auction in 2019, with 11 consecutive positives adjustments. European wholesale markets are also suggesting these positive trends with the current Dutch quotations at 31.7cpl for

the Butter/SMP mix and almost 35cpl for WMP. “Milk processors right across the continent are paying a higher price for their farmers’ milk with the three major Irish companies languishing in the ‘relegation zone’ of the LTO European Milk league table. Irish dairy farmers and their representatives are asking why Irish product is not being sold at these prices given that we are told that the “return from the market are below the current prices paid to farmers”. The obvious reply to that point is that in the Ornua PPI we have a basket of Irish goods being sold for 31.6cpl and this figure is itself in excess of what some processors are paying their member suppliers”, said Mr. Quain. “ICMSA is clearly saying that April milk prices must – at a minimum - meet the PPI or the Co-ops and purchasers will face increasing disillusionment and anger from their farmer-suppliers.

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ICMSA appeal for extra vigilance on rural roads during upcoming Silage period The Chairperson of ICMSA’s Farm & Rural Affairs Committee, Denis Drennan, has urged all rural dwellers and visitors to rural areas to be extra vigilant over the next few weeks which tend to be a particularly busy period on Irish farms. Many farmyards will be a hive of activity with contractors and farmers under pressure to harvest silage as quickly as possible. Mr Drennan said that it was crucial that both farmers and contractors ensure that all work is carried out in a safe environment and at no time should safety standards be relaxed. He appealed to all other road users – and most particularly, visitors to farming areas - to be aware of the dangers of increased agricultural traffic on rural roads and the need to slow down and “expect the unexpected” around the next corner. The ICMSA spokesperson said that special responsibility obviously falls on contractors and he specified two areas: special extra or auxiliary ‘work’ lighting mounted on tractors which Mr Drennan said must be turned off when the tractors are out of the fields on roads and also the need for contractors to pull in regularly and let tailbacks pass them and so avoid risky overtaking.

Owen Young, Dungarvan Credit Union, Trevor O’Donnell, Gabriel Foley, President Dungarvan Credit Union And Lucy Whelan, Dungarvan Credit Union, pictured at the launch of ACRE, the new Agri Finance product from Dungarvan, Tallow and Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Unions. [Dan McGrath]

Dedicated rural crime task force needed in the fight against crime IN response to figures from the Gardai, IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy said the reduction in household burglaries is welcome, but the figures confirm there is still a problem. “We acknowledge that the Gardai have stepped up their efforts in targeting gangs operating in rural areas by increasing the number of patrols and checkpoints,” he said. Richard Kennedy said it’s good to see the downward trend, but he was concerned that some household burglaries go unreported. “I would encourage people to report crimes to help Gardai in their efforts,” he said. Richard Kennedy said there have been incidents of cross-border crime in recent months. IFA and the UFU have called for the establishment of a dedicated Rural Crime Task Force, specifically focused on border counties.

Their call follows an increase in the incidents of cattle theft in the area, which have had a devastating effect on the local communities. “A more streamlined crime reporting system, immediate sharing of intelligence, and information exchange would increase the level of visibility and awareness, particularly where crime has been reported in border areas.” UFU President Ivor Ferguson said,“Over the last year, several serious incidents have occurred on farms in the region. The culprits are moving with ease and without fear of detection on both sides of the border, while farmers and rural dwellers live in real fear for their safety, which is compounded by geographic and service isolation. Theft of valuables from rural homes and of livestock and machinery from farms is also a major concern”.

MANAGING SILAGE MAKING When a meadow is ready to harvest for silage-making and the contractor is booked, there are a series of steps to be undertaken to ensure the crop preserves properly in the silo or bale. In all cases, the requirements that must be met are that: • the grass is harvested free of soil or manure contamination, • it is quickly stored under air-free conditions, and • a lactic acid fermentation then dominates the preservation of the crop. The prevailing weather conditions play a huge role in how straightforward or difficult this process will be. Ensilability: Meadows differ greatly in the ease with which they can be preserved as silage (i.e. in their ensilability). For example, it is easier to achieve good preservation with ryegrass swards that are successfully wilted than with swards that have little ryegrass and are harvested under wet conditions. One objective method of determining the ensilability of a crop of grass is to measure its sugar content. This is a relatively straightforward test that has proven itself reliable over many years. For example, crops with more than 3% sugar (in the grass juice) are relatively easy to preserve. Knowing grass ensilability can help you make informed decisions on aspects of silage-making, including the use of an additive (type, rate of application, etc., or alternatively no additive). Teagasc can do grass ensilability testing for you. You will need to freeze the sample before bringing it to the Teagasc office for testing. Avoid contamination: Most grass is harvested cleanly, but occasionally contamination with soil occurs during mowing, harvesting or silo filling. A lot of effort needs to be made to avoid this since such contamination can inoculate the grass with high numbers of bacteria that are harmful to the preservation process. Wilting means ‘drying’: If grass is quickly wilted such that it dries to over 25% dry matter within 24 hours of mowing then the resultant silage should be well preserved and produce little or no effluent. Even when the weather is conducive to drying, successful wilting needs the mown grass to be tedded or placed in wide rows. Grass won’t wilt when a number of rows are combined. Air-free storage: Achieving and maintaining air-free conditions is the most important action in properly preserving grass as silage. In the case of both clamp and walled silos this means quick filling of the silo followed immediately by sealing.Walled silos should have a strip of plastic sheeting placed along the wall during silo filling, and this is then folded onto the top of the grass in the filled silo. When this is covered by two sheets of black plastic sheeting that are overlaid by edge-to-edge tyres, it is necessary to place a complete row of silt or sandbags around the entire edging of the plastic. It is particularly important that these are placed side-byside on the plastic where it meets the walls. On farms where this is done correctly there is no waste visible on the surface of the silage when the silos are opened for feedout. The sides of silage clamps can be challenging to seal. However, waste on the sides is avoided if its slope is not too steep.This allows the tyres on the sides to keep the plastic pressed against the silage. In addition, sandbags need to be placed tightly together all around the clamp where the plastic touches the ground. Bales need to be wrapped in plastic stretch-film within an hour or two of being made, and the integrity of this seal must be maintained thereafter. This is easier to achieve where bales are wrapped at the storage site. Where wrapped bales need to be transported from the field to the storage area great care is needed to avoid any damage to the plastic film. Think Safety at Silage Time: Harvesting silage is a busy time on farms with large machinery moving quickly around the farm and on public roads. Attention to farm safety is essential to ensure the work can complete without any accidents, serious injuries or even fatal incidents. Think safety during all aspects of the operation and be vigilant at all times. TEAGASC DAIRY CALF TO BEEF EVENT Teagasc has announced details of DairyBEEF2019, the Teagasc Dairy Calf-to-Beef Open Day, which will take place on the 21st May, 2019 on the beef farm at the Teagasc, Environment Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford. All livestock farmers are welcome and encouraged to attend. The theme of the event is ‘Advancing Knowledge for an Evolving Industry’. The Open Day will feature extensive information and analysis of the four critical areas of dairy beef: • Systems and Economics of Production • Genetics • Calf rearing and Health • Sustainable Grassland Management

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Members of the DairyBEEF2019 Open Day Committee, from left: Padraig French, John Watchorn (Grass10 Beef Grassland farmer of the year), Ruth Fennell, Ger Shortle, Sean Cummins, Nicky Byrne, Rioch Fox, John Finn, Donall Fahy and Wayne Hayes.

Teagasc DairyBEEF2019 Open Day TEAGASC has announced details of DairyBEEF2019, the Teagasc Dairy Calf-to-Beef Open Day, which will take place on the 21st May, 2019 on the beef farm at the Teagasc, Environment Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford. All livestock farmers are welcome and encouraged to attend. The theme of the event is ‘Advancing Knowledge for an Evolving Industry’. The Open Day will feature extensive information and analysis of the four critical areas of dairy beef; • Systems and Economics of Production, • Genetics, • Calf rearing and Health • Sustainable Grassland Management. Speaking at the launch of DairyBEEF2019, John Finn, Teagasc Johnstown Castle Enterprise Leader encouraged all grassland farmers to come along on the day; “We are delighted to host the DairyBEEF2019 Open Day at Johnstown Castle on 21 May. It’s an excellent opportunity

for farmers to hear about sustainable farming practices that are good for the environment, and good for farm profitability. There will be associated talks and demonstrations, and national specialists will be available for discussion throughout the day. We are delighted to have John Watchorn, Grass10 Beef Grassland Farmer of the Year, with us on the day to talk about his farm and grassland management practices.” Head of Teagasc Livestock Systems, Padraig French said; “this event will have a major focus on sustainable grass production systems and will be of interest to all livestock farmers. It will provide an opportunity to discuss dairy-beef production with producers. There are approximately one million dairy male calves and dairy-beef cross calves now available for beef production in Ireland. Beef farmers should evaluate dairy-beef production as an opportunity to potentially improve the profitability of their business. The systems and eco-

nomics village at the open day will include comprehensive comparisons of different dairy beef production systems and finishing regimes, including profitability analysis. In the genetics village, farmers will hear a thorough breakdown of the new Dairy Beef Index (DBI) and learn about the new dairy-beef programmes within Teagasc and the work being carried out by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).” A key message of the event is maximising production and farm efficiency from grass while reducing the effect of production on the environment. “Irish livestock systems will need to meet stringent environment targets that will require increased knowledge and technology,” explains John Finn. “Farmers attending the DairyBEEF2019 Open Day can hear about the latest research from Teagasc on environmentally sustainable farming that also contributes to production efficiency. This includes effective nutrient management, low emissions

slurry spreading and use of protected urea that contributes to soil fertility, protection of water quality and lower greenhouse gas emissions.” The calf rearing village will include practical topics, such as calf feeding and housing and health management, “The health of the calf is a major determining factor in the success of the calf rearing period and the overall profitability of a dairy calf to beef enterprise,” says Ruth Fennell, Teagasc research technologist on the Calf-to-beef programme at Johnstown Castle. “Our goal is to equip farmers with the most recent research, knowledge and tools to ensure that they purchase the correct calves for their system, manage these correctly in the first number of months so that the calves reach their lifelong performance targets and leave a margin behind them.” The DairyBEEF2019 Open Day on 21st May is a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, dairy and beef Knowledge Transfer event.

Three year cap under Fair Deal must be retrospectively applied - IFA IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair Caroline Farrell said that Minister of State for Older People Jim Daly must retrospectively apply the three-year cap on productive farm assets to July 2018, when Cabinet approved the proposal. “It is encouraging that the Heads of Bill are expected to be drafted by the end of May. However, this is nearly a year after Minister Daly promised that the Heads of Bill would be brought before the Oireachtas,” she said.

Caroline Farrell pointed out that this means the Nursing Home Support Scheme legislation will not be amended until the end of the year, at the earliest, and won’t be operational until at least mid- 2020. “This is nearly five years after the Government gave a commitment to introduce changes as soon as practicable to remove discrimination against family farms and small business under the Fair Deal scheme”, said Mrs. Farrell.

“The Government must honour their commitment and retrospectively apply the three-year cap to July 2018 when it was approved by Cabinet.” She said that the Heads of Bill must guarantee that the three-year cap also applies to farms that are currently leased, but where a family successor gives a verified commitment that they would continue to farm the asset, for a period of six years.

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Brexit Aid package for beef farmers has to be top priority for Taoiseach and Minister for Agriculture IFA President Joe Healy said the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed must maintain maximum political pressure at all levels to secure a €100m Brexit aid package for beef losses. “Minister Creed said at last night’s Beef Summit that the Department had recognised and accepted the €100m analysis of the losses by IFA when making their case to Government and Brussels. Minister Creed

also confirmed that the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has intervened directly with EU Commission President Jean Claude Juncker,” he said. “Both of these statements are significant in terms of securing an aid package, but it is critically important that no stone is left unturned. With just two weeks to voting, farm families will be watching closely to see how our political leaders pursue the aid package,” he said.

The IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said beef farmers have been savaged financially by Brexit beef price cuts. “Beef farmers have major bills to pay to the feed merchants, banks and others. Incomes have been destroyed. These losses are real and have been acknowledged and accepted by the Department of Agriculture and the EU Commission who have analysed the data.”

Dungarvan Mart Prices Monday, 13th May, 2019 COWS 1 Lim. 670 kgs. made €1,200. 1 Lim. 685 kgs. made €1,140. 1 Fr. 675 kgs. made €1,030. 1 Fr. 690 kgs. made €1,010. 1 Lim. 625 kgs. made €1,070. BULLOCKS 2 Her. 577 kgs. made €1,145 each. 1 Fr.580 kgs.made €1,055 each. 6 Lim. 396 kgs. made €940 each. 2 Frs. 577 kgs. made €990 each. 2 A.A. 320 kgs. made €660 each. 9 Frs. 416 kgs. made €700 each. 9 Her. 396 kgs. made €810 each. 5 Lim. 361 kgs. made €750 each. 5 Her. 365 kgs. made €740 each.

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PARIS, it is claimed with some validity, is the City of Love and romance. Well, for one of the Mercyhurst Students who spent their Spring Semester here in Dungarvan this year and who returned home earlier this month, Paris certainly proved to be all of that. One of the most anticipated activities on the student two month programme in Ireland, is a trip to a European city of interest. This year it was Barcelona, which was a most enjoyable visit for everyone. However, for one student in particular, Casey Farrell, there was an additional European element. Casey’s mother and two sisters flew to Barcelona and met up with Casey who was there with the Mercyhurst group. Casey left the group and the family flew to Paris for a few days. They planned to see the Eiffel Tower on Friday morning and on their arrival at the iconic monument, Casey’s sisters discreetly left to secretly meet with her boyfriend John Chormann who had flown over with a special mission in mind. Having established contact, they

called Casey and their mother to meet them at a designated place in front of the Tower where John was waiting with the ring. Naturally, Casey was surprised and delighted to see her boyfriend, but that was not the only surprise. John, dedicated and thoughtful boyfriend that he is, had decided that this was a golden opportunity to make what would be the second most memorable day of their lives, extra special. So, in order to meet up with his prospective fiancée in an appropriate setting and pop the question, he decided to meet Casey’s family in Paris after the Mercyhurst visit to Spain and propose to her in a very romantic setting. So, with the music of an outdoor Good Friday Church Service in the background, John formally proposed to Casey and she duly accepted. It was a magical moment, which made all the effort, flying and subterfuge worth while. The recipient of his ring and his love and affection, Casey takes up the story.

“John and I met in our Freshman year (I'm finishing up my junior year now) and immediately became best friends. We spent every second together within reason and started officially dating about two years ago. The stone on the ring is the same one that was on his grandmother's wedding ring. That thoughtfulness makes the ring even more special to me. We plan to get married either during July 2020, or the July after that as John continues his career in the United States Marine Corps.” After a joyously happy Easter weekend, Casey returned to Dungarvan, her family to Ohio and John to Erie where they were re-united when Mercyhurst arrived home two weeks ago. This is not the first engagement or marriage connected with the Mercyhurst students who came to Ireland, but must rate as the most romantic to date. We wish the happy couple a long life of unbounded happiness and love together.

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INDEPENDENCE Prizewinner Collette Cunningham with her husband Anthony.

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Collette takes top storytelling prize CONGRATULATIONS to Collette Cunningham, Leamybrien who scooped the first prize in the Inaugural “National HSE HR Storytelling Competition" of which she was one of eight national finalists. Her story "The Patient is Paramount" won first prize in the Maternity Services category. The awards were presented in the Gresham Hotel on Saturday night last by the Head of HR for the HSE, Rosarii Mannion. “We had a very enjoyable night,” she said, “but all finalists were a bit nervous before the final

announcement. I was thrilled when my story was announced as the winning entry.” There were many lovely stories entered in the competition in which there were several categories. Collette is a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in the Neonatal Department in University Hospital Waterford and has worked with ill preterm and term infants for the past 19 years. Congratulations Collette, not just a dedicated nurse but a budding writer as well.

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CLARE DESERVED MINOR VICTORY AT WALSH PARK

FOOTBALLERS RATTLE FANCIED CLARE IN ENNIS

LADIES CLAIM SECOND WIN IN A WEEK OVER KERRY

Clare 0-17; Waterford 0-15.

Clare 0-9; Waterford 0-8.

Waterford 1-12; Kerry 2-4.

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SEE PAGES 2 & 3 Waterford's Austin Gleeson with the sliotar against Clare's Diarmuid Ryan during their Munster senior hurling round 1 match in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne]

CLARE IN COMMAND AT WALSH PARK

WATERFORD SUPPORTERS AT WALSH PARK

Supporting the Waterford Hurlers in Walsh Park were Michael and Bridget Mahony, Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne]

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Supporting the Waterford Hurlers in Walsh Park were Dermot and Ava Ryan, Fourmilewater. [Sean Byrne] Supporting the Waterford Hurlers in Walsh Park were Claire Corbett and Jerry Rohan, Waterford. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting the Waterford Hurlers in Walsh Park were Melanie O'Connor and Anne Bennett. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting Waterford Senior Hurlers in Walsh Park were Luisne Ni Graith and Ele Ni Graith, An Rinn. [Sean Byrne] Supporting Waterford Senior Hurlers in Walsh Park were Anthony Morrissey and Mary O'Brien, Aglish. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting Waterford Senior Hurlers in Walsh Park were Davey and Conor Organ from Stradbally. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting Waterford Senior Hurlers in Walsh Park were Liz Barry, Dunhill with Brenda Foley, Portlaw. [Sean Byrne] Supporting Waterford Senior Hurlers in Walsh Park were Pat Terry and John Murphy, Sean Phobal with Colm Bannon, Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting the Waterford and Clare Hurlers in Walsh Park.

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Supporting the Waterford and Clare Hurlers in Walsh Park.

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Supporting the Waterford and Clare Hurlers in Walsh Park.

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Clare in command at Walsh Park MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Waterford's Shane Bennett in action with Clare's David McInerney during their Munster senior hurling round 1 match in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne]

Clare ……………………...…1-20; Waterford ………………..…0-22. IT would have been rough justice on Clare if Waterford’s late surge earned them a draw in the first round of the Munster senior hurling championship at a fabulous looking Walsh Park last Sunday. The hosts’ late showing probably emphasised that there was more in this team throughout the game but with Clare in the lead from the second minute, ahead by 0-6 at half-time and some of Waterford’s players under performing and left on the field too long, the honours rested were they belonged when referee John Owens sounded the final whistle in the 75th minute. The weather played its part in the return of the Munster championship to Walsh Park and a tremendous amount of work was applied to ensure everything ran smoothly on the day and it did just that. An announced attendance of 11,012 gathered at the city venue and we had to wait only ten seconds for the first score, a point by Austin Gleeson, his first of four such flags on the day. Stephen Bennett missed a scoreable free before Clare struck for the only goal of the game when Shane O’Donnell passed the sliotar to an all on his own John Conlon close in front of the goal and Clare took a lead that they maintained to the very end. Stephen Bennett almost replied in like when his touch to a fast moving ball across the goal in the city went wide of the posts. It was all action from the start with Podge Collins missing a good chance of a point and then Stephen O’Keeffe

prevented the sliotar from going over the bar in the 5th minute. Tony Kelly and Conor Gleeson traded 6th minute minors as did free takers Peter Duggan and Stephen Bennett but on this occasion, their strikes were from play, 1-3 to 0-3. A quick free by Bennett to Austin Gleeson in the 12th minute yielded a fine point and Peter Hogan had the opportunity to tighten matters more two minutes later with the ball heading wide of the posts. Clare wing back David Fitzgerald picked up a 16th minute yellow card for a hefty challenge on Austin Gleeson while Deise team captain Noel Connors was forced to retire injured with 18 minutes on the clock to be replaced by Shane Fives. A pointed free by Stephen Bennett left the minimum between the teams at 1-3 to 0-5 but Waterford could never get ahead of their opponents. Tony Kelly pointed the second of his five points in the 20th minute with another pointed free by Bennett and a quality score by his younger brother Shane keeping Waterford close at hand, 1-5 to 0-7. Clare midfielder Shane Golden was on target in the 23rd minute before Jamie Barron plucked a Stephen O’Keefe puck-out and replied similarly. Shane O’Donnell, who looked dangerous throughout but who didn’t deliver scores struck his only one in the 28th minute, following which Stephen Bennett was wide for the second time from a placed ball, 1-7 to 0-8. Deise centre forward Mikey Kearney picked up a yellow card on the half hour mark with Peter

Duggan pointing the resultant free. Tadhg De Burca was wide in the same minute before Clare took complete control on the scoreboard and in hindsight, this is where the Banner won the game. John Conlon, Tony Kelly and Peter Duggan (f) all raised white flags before the end of normal time while in the four minutes of added time, Mikey Kearney struck a superb score and Jamie Barron pointed again. Peter Duggan had two further pointed frees and Clare were well in command as the teams trouped off the field with the scoreboard reading 1-13 to 0-10 in their favour. Of some consolation is that Waterford won the second moiety by 0-12 to 0-7, just coming up short by a single score. Tommy Ryan was introduced at half-time for Peter Hogan but for the majority of the play, the ball was not sent in his direction. Austin Gleeson and Tony Kelly were wide early on and Shane Bennett picked up a yellow card three minutes in. Half way into the second moiety and Clare still held 0-4 of their 0-6 interval lead and there was a strong sense that the Banner would prevail. Waterford had to work harder for their scores and they were over reliant on Stephen Bennett from placed balls. Bennett opened the second half scoring in the 41st minute but Clare centre back Colm Galvin came up field to send over a quick reply. Bennett struck a contender for score of the match but again Clare answered per Peter Duggan (f). Finally, Waterford strung a few scores together with Stephen Bennett, ‘65’ and free, and Austin

Waterford Senior Hurling Panel who lost to Clare at Walsh Park on Sunday last. [Sean Byrne]

Glesson cutting Clare’s lead to 1-15 to 0-15 on 49 minutes and the home support now had something to shout for. Clare weathered the storm, though, and after Duggan and Bennett traded further scores, Tony Kelly and the just introduced Aidan McCarthy had the winners back in front by 0-5 with 58 minutes on the clock. By now Patrick Curran and Jack Prendergast were on the home side for Shane Bennett and surprisingly Jamie Barron. Stephen Bennett was short with a free on the hour mark as the scoring rate dropped for the final fifteen minutes of play. Bennett (f) and Tony Kelly scored by the 64th minute and Maurice Shanahan came on for the out of form Pauric Mahony one minute later. The home side were coming much more into the game at this stage and they kept Clare scoreless for a nine minute period. Stephen Bennett pointed a 70th minute free as five minutes of added time were announced to the delight of the home support, 1-19 to 0-18. In the short time he was on the field, Maurice Shanahan showed that he could have been introduced earlier and his 71st minute point brought the Deise closer to Clare. Waterford scored twice in the 72nd minute via Stephen Bennett’s 8th and final free and a majestic score by Austin Gleeson after plucking the ball out of the sky, 1-19 to 0-21. Clare sub Ryan Taylor proved his worth with what proved to be the winning score in the 73rd minute and Tommy Ryan, at last being fed some ball, fired over a trade Mark score on e minute later.

Waterford searched for another score but time ran out and Clare, overall, deserved their win. On the day too many of the Waterford side under performed with just Austin Gleeson and Stephen Bennett up to scratch in the forward division. We lost the midfield battle but in defence, we had some good performances from Conor Prunty, Shane McNulty, Philip Mahony and especially Tadhg De Burca in the second half. Clare were a big physical team on a tight pitch and they were very good in the air. In the circumstances, there was a strong case for giving Maurice Shanahan a lot more playing time and even a starting position. We were also slow in making changes and three of our five changes were made after the 55th minute. Away from home, this was a good win for the Banner men. Though John Conlon didn’t get much change from Conor Prunty, he got the all important only goal while five of their six forwards had all scored from play by the 28th minute.Tony Kelly and Peter Duggan contributed 0-13 between them in front of a good midfield duo of Shane Golden and Cathal Malone. The defence was on top in most positions and one cannot remember Donal Tuohy being tested in the goal. Clare’s Top Three: Tony Kelly, Peter Duggan, Shane O’Donnell. Waterford’s Top Three: Stephen Bennett, Austin Gleeson, Conor Prunty Number of Scorers: Clare 9. Waterford 8. Scores From Play: Clare 1-13. Waterford 0-13.

Frees For: Clare 13. Waterford 18. Wides: Clare 8. Waterford 9. Score of the Match: Austin Gleeson’s 72nd minute point for Waterford. Scorers for Clare: Peter Duggan 0-8 (7fs), Tony Kelly 0-5, John Conlon 1-1, Shane O’Donnell 0-1, Shane Golden 0-1, Podge Collins 0-1, Ryan Taylor 0-1, Aidan McCarthy 0-1, Colm Galvin 0-1. Scorers for Waterford: Stephen Bennett 0-11 (8fs, 1 65), Austin Gleeson 0-4, Jamie Barron 0-2, Conor Gleeson 0-1, Shane Bennett 0-1, Mikey Kearney 0-1, Maurice Shanahan 0-1, Tommy Ryan 0-1. Clare: Donal Tuohy; Patrick O’Connor, David McInerney, Jack Browne; Seadna Morey, Colm Galvin, David Fitzgerald; Shane Golden, Cathal Malone; Peter Duggan, Tony Kelly, Diarmuid Ryan; Shane O’Donnell, John Conlon, Podge Collins. Subs: Aaron Shanagher for Collins (54), Aidan McCarthy for Golden (57), Ryan Taylor for Ryan (65). Waterford: Stephen O’Keeffe; Shane McNulty, Conor Prunty, Noel Connors; Philip Mahony, Tadhg De Burca, Kevin Moran; Jamie Barron, Conor Gleeson; Austin Gleeson, Mikey Kearney, Pauric Mahony; Shane Bennett, Stephen Bennett, Peter Hogan Subs: Shane Fives for Connors (18), Tommy Ryan for Hogan (halftime), Jack Prendergast for Barron and Patrick Curran for Shane Bennett (both 56), Maurice Shanahan for Pauric Mahony (65). Referee: James Owens (Wexford).

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Waterford Minor Hurlers who lost to Clare during Round 1 of the Munster Minor hurling championship in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne]

MUNSTER MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Clare deserved minor victory at Walsh Park Clare ……………………...…0-17; Waterford ………………..…0-15. VIEWING this game in a resplendent looking Walsh Park last Sunday, one felt, though it was their first game, that there was more in this Waterford side who didn’t perform to the best of their capabilities on the day. Coming into the game, reports were positive with a lot of preparation being done and some good results in challenge games. However, Clare were the better side in this Munster championship curtain raiser and they well deserved their 0 -2 victory. Were it not for the accuracy from placed balls by Fourmilewater’s Aaron Ryan, the defeat would have been by a bigger margin while the failure to goal from an 11th minute penalty after Ryan was upended in the city end goal brought the maximum cost eventually. Everything about the organisation of last Sunday’s double bill Munster championship games at the city venue was top class and the field was never seen in better condition. To round off the occasion, all we required was victories in both games for the home teams but such was not to be against two superior outfits.

Waterford started well in the minor game, working the score board first via a pointed Reuben Halloran long distant free in the second minute. The Clare full forward line accounted for 0-12 of their scoring tally and a Diarmaid Cahill point levelled the game for the first of what would be seven match occasions. Aaron Ryan pointed the first of his 0-8f in the fifth minute and when Ruairi Fitzpatrick placed Michael Cummins for a third Waterford minor, the prospects looked good for the home side. However, Clare had other ideas on their mind and two scores in a row from frees per Keith Smyth and Cian Galvin had the teams level once more come the 8th minute. The see-saw nature of the match continued with Aaron Ryan pointing another free but the missed penalty by Waterford, with the consolation of a point by Reuben Halloran, prevented them opening up some daylight between the teams, 0-5 to 0-3. This average enough standard contest was even in the 13th minute for the third occasion following Clare scores from play be Conor Hegarty and Keith Smyth and again in the 20th minute after

an exchange of pointed frees by Aaron Ryan and Keith Smyth. A whistle happy referee prevented any continuity developing and this was the story of the first half, though Clare’s better ability to also score from play saw them deservingly ahead by 0-10 to 0-9 at the short whistle. Waterford led at the end of the first quarter by 0-6 to 0-5 but their remaining 0-4 in this half all came from one player, Aaron Ryan, three of them from placed balls. Clare scored 0-5 in the second quarter, two from frees by Keith Smyth while Tony Butler, Cian Galvin and Shane Meehan were on target from play. Smyth also looked certain to goal in the 20th minute but credit the Deise goalie Rian Hogan for saving his close in attempt both bravely and brilliantly. Waterford management made two switches during the break with Mark Fitzgerald replacing Tristan Loftus and Caoimhin Walsh coming on for Ruairi Fitzpatrick. Darragh Duggan’s charges started the new half brightly but surprisingly, Reuben Halloran took a close in free instead of the ever accurate Aaron Ryan and the ball drifted wide. Three minutes into the

Waterford's Caolan MacCraith in action with Clare's Oisin O'Donnell during Round1 of the Munster Minor hurling championship in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne]

half and Aaron Ryan took the next free to level proceedings for the first of two second half occasions. Waterford had commanded superiority at this stage and sub Mark Fitzgerald had a half chance of a major score in the 36th minute before points by Aaron Ryan (f) and Jamie Gleeson from a Caoimhin Walsh pass pushed the Desie into a 0-12 to 0-10 lead by the 40th minute. ALL SIX FORWARDS SCORED When Cian Galvin assisted Oisin O’Donnell for a 42nd minute point, all Clare starting forwards had now scored. The stalemate continued until the 51st minute with points by Keith Smyth and Diarmaid Cahill for Clare and the first of Johnny Burke’s 0-2 from play for Waterford levelling the teams for the last time at 0-13 each. Conor Hegarty pushed the Banner into a permanent lead in the 52nd minute and substitute Dylan Downes and Hegarty, again, made it a three point difference as Clare were now winning the dirty ball and finishing the stronger, 0-16 to 0-13. Untypically, during this period, Aaron Ryan was off target from a free and from play twice but with

time running out, Waterford continued to search for scores. In the 59th minute Johnny Burke caught a great ball from Rian Hogan’s puck out and he brought the deficit back to 0-2. Four minutes of added time was announced which was enthusiastically received by the home support. Rory Furlong and Jack O Floinn were doing great work in defence to prevent further Clare scores and Aaron Ryan was back on song with a 63rd minute pointed free to leave just 0-1 the difference. However, time was also at a minimum and in the final minute, a needless foul in the Deise defence gave Cian Smyth his third pointed free and the win secured for the visiting Clare boys. Clare’s Top Three: Conner Hegarty, Diarmaid Cahill, Jarlath Collins. Waterford’s Top Three: Aaron Ryan, Rory Furlong, Jack O Floinn. Observer’s Man of the Match: Conner Hegarty. Number of Scorers: Clare 8. Waterford 5. Scores From Play: Clare 0-13. Waterford 0-5. Frees For: Clare 13. Waterford 16. Wides: Clare 12. Waterford 5. Score of the Match: Waterford’s 40th minute point engineered by Caoimhin Walsh and executed by Jamie

Gleeson. Scorers – Clare: K. Smyth 0-5 (4fs), C. Hegarty 0-4, D. Cahill 0-3, C. Galvin (f), T. Butler, S. Meehan, O. O’Donnell, D. Downes 0-1 each. Waterford: A. Ryan 0-9 (8fs), R. Halloran (1f 1 pen) J. Burke 0-2 each, J. Gleeson, M. Cummins 0-1 each. Clare: A. Shanahan (Tulla); S. Devanney (Sixmilebridge), A. Hogan (Feakle), C. McGroary (Corofin); J. Collins (Eire Og), C. O’Meara (Clonlara), T. Butler (St. Josephs Doora Barefield); O. Clune (Feakle), K. O’Connor (Corofin); S. Meehan (Banner), C. Galvin (Clarecastle), O. O’Donnell (Crusheen); C. Hegarty (Inagh Kilnamona), D. Cahill (Corofin), Keith Smyth (Kilanena). Subs: D. Downes (Sixmilebridge) for O’Connor (41), S. Ronan (Kilmayley) for O’Donnell (61). Waterford: R. Hogan (Kilrossanty); J. O’Floinn (An Rinn), S. O’Neill (Ballygunner), C. Daly (Lismore); R. Fitzpatrick (Ballygunner), R. Furlong (Roanmore), R. Halloran (De la Salle); S. Burke (Roanmore), E. O’Brien (Ballygunner); J. Gleeson (Mount Sion), A. Ryan (Fourmilewater), T. Loftus (Dungarvan); J. Burke (Dungarvan), C. Mac Craith (An Rinn), M. Cummins (Passage). Subs: M. Fitzgerald (Passage) for Loftus (HT), C. Walsh (Kilrossanty) for Fitzpatrick (HT), J. Power (Modeligo) for O’Brien (39), J. Foley (Ballygunner) for Gleeson (48), C. Berry (Ballygunner) for Cummins (57). Referee: J McCormack (Tipperary)

Waterford Primary Game Camogie team V Tipperary. Standing l to r: Aoife Ryan (Ballygunner N.S.), Aoife Connolly (St Ursula’s Primary School), Maggie Gostyl (Our Lady of Mercy N.S.), Stephanie Dumevi (Glór na Mara Primary School), Ella Fogarty (Rathgormack N.S.) and Emma White (Portlaw N.S.). Kneeling l to r: Lauren O’Sullivan (Presentation Primary School), Cara Cantwell (Gaelscoil Port Láirge), Molly Kearney (Scoil Mhuire, Butlerstown), Jodi Cullen (Holy Cross N.S. Tramore) and Aimi Ni Chonchubhair (Gaelscoil Philib Barún). [Maurice Hennebry]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

Footballers rattle fancied Clare in Ennis MUNSTER SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Sean Whelan Barrett clears his lines ahead of Clare's Cian O’Dea.

Clare ………………………… 0-9; Waterford …………………… 0-8. AS expected, Clare won this first round Munster senior football championship game at a sun drenched Cusack Park in Ennis last Saturday evening but not before they had to endure an outstanding second half display by Waterford and a very nervous finish before the final whistle was music to their ears. Clare, a division 2 league side, will have much to ponder over after this encounter and the home crowd which made up the vast majority of the 2,136 in attendance, left Cusack Park disillusioned with their team’s second half display, a period of time that Waterford outscored their opponents by 0-6 to 0-1. Clare only scored one point in the second moiety and that was as early as the 4th minute, and thereafter, a half a dozen wasteful wides and tremendous defending in packs by Waterford kept the visitors in the game. Waterford’s game plan was put in motion from the first whistle with fourteen men behind the ball and harrying and closing down Clare at every opportunity. Clare won the half by 0-8 to 0-2 but their overplaying of the ball and not kicking from a distance kept their visitors somewhat in touch at the break. Clare’s Eoin Cleary from Miltown Malbay could not put a foot wrong in that Clare dominant first half. He kicked the first four points of the match by the 16th minute, the first two from frees and the other brace from play.

It was all of 19 minutes before Waterford worked the scoreboard via a Shane Ahearne pointed free but this score was negated through a mistake in defence two minutes later, giving Eoin Cleary his fifth point of the match. Within two minutes, Jamie Malone and Cleary (f) again had opened up a a 0-6 gap and at this stage the Deise looked to be heading for a heavy defeat. However, trusting in their game plan and continuing their massive workrate, Benji Whelan’s charges confined the winners to two more scores before half-time with Eoin Cleary (f) scoring his sixth minor and Gary Brennan placing Dean Ryan in the 25th minute for score number eight. Nobody could have forecasted that the Clare scoring well would dry up at this stage but the facts are that in 50 of the 75 minutes played in this match, Clare scored just one point. Waterford’s second point of the first half was a contender for score of the match by Conor Murray from a most difficult angle while Jack Mullaney was unlucky to see his effort after a darting run come back off the upright. Clare’s outstanding midfielder Gary Brennan was equally out of luck when his 29th minute ‘45’ hit the timber while Shane Ahearne did very well to prevent another Clare score with a timely block down back in defence. Clare kicked two wides before the short whistle, bringing their first half tally to five with Waterford kicking six, which indicated that despite their defensive tactic, they were at times making

inroads into the Clare defence. Dessie Hutchinson replaced Sean Whelan Barrett on the call of half-time, a change that could have just as easily been done in the dressing room during the interval. During the break, Waterford supporters were expressing the view that it was time for the team tactic to change for the second moiety and have a go at Clare. Tough the winners started the second half as they finished the first and Jamie Malone scoring their final minor of the evening in the 39th minute, it was clear that Waterford were coming out of their shell somewhat, though still putting in tremendous work in defence. Added to this great work and a number of bad wides by Clare, the umpires at that end of the field could have put away the flags for the day. Waterford upped the tempo of their play a number of notches and even when the ball went dead they were resuming the play as fast as possible. The first signs of a Deise resurgence came in the 40th minute via a pointed free by Dessie Hutchinson and one minute later, Conor Murray availed of a pass by Shane Ahearne to score his second point from play, 0-9 to 0-4. One awaited a Clare response on the score board but it was not forthcoming. Dylan Guiry was wide with a 48th minute point effort before JJ Hutchinson replaced Jack Mullaney. The Clare midfield of Gary Brennan and Darragh Bohannon, who were on top in this

Waterford senior football team who lost narrowly to Clare at Cusack Park, Ennis on Saturday last.

sector up to this point were now having to play second fiddle to Tommy Prendergast and Shane Ahearne who commendably stuck to their difficult task throughout and were now reaping its rewards. Dessie Hutchinson pointed a 55th minute free, 0-9 to 0-6 and Clare frustration at now being put under the cosh by the under dogs in this match saw one of their midfielders Darragh Bohannon pick up a black card. A Clare reporter in the vicinity insisted that Bohannon should have been yellow carded instead as “he didn’t pull him down, he pulled him back and he fell down!!’’ Waterford’s small but loyal support in attendance were now really enjoying seeing their side perform well. Tadhg Oh Uallachain, who, as always, epitomised the spirit in the team, ventured up field to score an inspirational point in the 57th minute, 0-9 to 0-6 and the Clare management were now at their most vocal at any point in the game. Dessie Hutchinson placed older brother JJ for a peach of a point on the hour mark and Clare had still to register a second score in this half. He, who could do no wrong in the first half, Eoin Cleary, was wide with a very scoreable 61st minute effort and two minutes later, Jamie Malone’s attempt hit the upright. A high ball in by the now dominant Tommy Prendergast in the 64th minute was almost finished to the net by Shane Ahearne but both green flags remained unemployed and both sidelineds introduced

fresh legs for the remainder of the action. Four minutes of added time were announced and half way through sub Billy O’Keeffe placed JJ Hutchinson for his second point from play in 16 minutes, a good return in a low scoring game. Ahead by the minimum, Clare were on tender hooks for the remaining minutes, manifested in trying to hold possession rather than working a score. The long whistle brought relief to the Banner County in a duel that Waterford deserved to draw on their second half display. Darren Mulhearne didn’t put a foot wrong in goal and his distribution of the ball was out of the top drawer. The defensive sextet worked their socks off, aided greatly by their team mates when the team was very much in defensive mode. Credit the midfield pairing of Prendergast and Ahearne, though playing second fiddle for a lot of the game to Brennan and Bohannon, they got on top in the sector when it mattered most and they can be well pleased with their performances. Conor Murray displayed his true potential in this match, scoring two fine points, a feat matched by sub JJ Hutchinson who could have been introduced earlier than the 59th minute. At the end of the day, Murray was the only starting forward to score from play, the downside perhaps of the defensive system the team employed.

It’s a case of happy with the performance but not with the result this time out but the draw for the qualifiers will be awaited with interest as this team continues to develop under their new management team. Clare’s Top Three: Eoin Cleary, Gary Brennan, Gordon Kelly. Waterford’s Top Three: Conor Murray, Tadhg O hUallachain, JJ Hutchinson. Observer’s Man of the Match: Eoin Cleary. Number of Scorers: Clare 3. Waterford 5. Scores From Play: Clare 0-6. Waterford 0-5. Frees For: Clare 14. Waterford 20. Wides: Clare 11. Waterford 9. Score of the Match: Conor Murray’s 25th minute point for Waterford. Clare: Stephen Ryan; Kevin Hartnett, Cillian Brennan, Gordon Kelly; Sean Collins, Aaron Fitzgerald, Dean Ryan (0-1); Gary Brennan, Darragh Bohannon; Kieran Malone, Eoin Cleary (0-6, 3f), Jamie Malone (0-2); Cormac Murray, Gavin Cooney, Cian O’Dea. Subs: Gearoid O’Brien for K. Malone, Conal O’h-Ainifein for Cooney, Cathal O’Connor for Bohannon (black card), Dale Masterson for Murray, Davy O’Halloran for Collins. Waterford: Darren Mulhearne; Sean O’Donovan, Ray O’Ceallaigh, James McGrath; Brian Looby, Shane Ryan, Tadhg O h-Uallachain (0-1); Shane Ahrene (0-1, f), Tommy Prendergast; Sean Whelan-Barrett, Dylan Guiry, Conor Murray (0-2); Jack Mullaney, Fergal O’ Cuirrin, Michael Curry. Subs: Dessie Hutchinson (0-2f) for Whelan-Barrett, J.J. Hutchinson (0-2) for Mullaney, Donie Fitzgerald for O’Cuirin, Jason Curry for Guiry, Billy O’Keeffe for O’h-Uallachain, Brian Lynch for Murray. Referee: Brendan Cawley (Kildare)

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

WATERFORD COUNTY CAMOGIE

Waterford camogie team defeated in Munster semi-final at the Ragg, Thurles Tipperary ………………...…2-23; Waterford …………………… 1-8. WATERFORD senior camogie team played Tipperary in The Ragg, Thurles on Saturday evening in the Munster semi-final. This was the first game for both teams in the championship. Tipperary got off to the best start with a point from Orla O’Dwyer from the throw in. The mid-field pairing of Megan Ryan and Mary Ryan were dominating play right from the start and in the third minute a shot from Mary was batted down by Ciara Jackman the Waterford goalie but rebounded by Niamh Treacy into the back of the net. It was four minutes before Waterford got their first score with a well taken point from Aoife Landers. Megan won a ball in the middle of the field and went forward, took her shot on the forty-five and pointed it on seven minutes Tipperary’s top scorer, Cait Devane scored her first from a free. Waterford captain Niamh Rockett got a yellow card for a trip on Karen Kennedy and Cait stepped up to just inside the side-line and pointed another. A side-line cut for Tipperary won by Orla which she popped over the bar for her second. The puck outs were being won by Tipperary and good team play saw Miriam Campion score a point on eight minutes. A well won ball by Niamh Rockett down the wing to Beth Carton saw her score her first point from play. Tipperary dominance in the middle of the park and great direct play saw Miriam point her second. Sarah Lacey won a great ball on the wing and passed it to Annie

Fitzgerald who went goalward but was brought down. Beth stepped up to the twenty-one-yard line and bounced it into the goal passed the four defenders. Another free given away by Waterford saw Cait put it over the bar. Combined play from the half back Aoife McGrath (Tipperary) to Megan, hand passed to Cait for another point from play. A great block by Ciara in the goal saw the ball go out for a forty-five, pointed by Cait. A point by Orla from play on twenty nine minutes showed the dominance of Tipperary all over the field. A free for Waterford saw Beth point another from the thirty. Caoimhe Burke took a short puck out from a wide and Aoife was deemed to have tripped Gemma Grace on the way out saw Aoife given a yellow card by referee Cathal Egan. Two more points from play by Orla and Niamh Treacy saw the score at half-time, Tipperary 1-13; Waterford 1-4. Changes for Waterford saw Keeley Corbett Barry on for Mairead Power, Clare Whyte for Clara Griffin and Clodagh Carroll replace Aishling Power. Tipperary restarted with the starting fifteen. Tipperary continued as they ended the first half with two points from Orla and Cait from play without response from Waterford. A ball won on the wing by Keeley passed to Beth who was well marked throughout the entire game by Tipperary captain Clodagh Quirke, but Beth turned her marker and fired it over the bar. Sarah Lacey won some great ball, but the Tipperary defence were up to dispossioning her. Tipperary seemed to be getting the scores more easily than Waterford

and had great points from distance from Orla three in a row before a great run from Niamh down the wing saw her score a point on the run. Aoife was replaced by Aine Power on forty minutes. Waterford gave away two frees which Cait converted to points. Mary Ryan ran from mid field into Keeley in defence and in doing so got injured and was replaced by Eibhlis McDonnell. Tipperary made three changes on forty-five minutes namely Caroline Mullaney for Niamh Treacy, Laura Loughnane for Aoife McGrath and Grace O’Brien for Ereena Fryday. Tipperary won another free on the sixty-five which Cait pointed. Beth scored another point from

play. Miriam scored a point from the wing from play with two minutes left on the clock. The puck out was won by Megan in the mid field who drove it into Miriam who beat the Waterford defence to blast it to the back of the net. All over Tipperary 2-23 Waterford 1-8. Waterford: Ciara Jackman, Kate Lynch, Iona Heffernan, Sibeal Harney, Emma Hannon, Aine Lyng, Mairead Power, Orla Hickey, Ciara Griffin, Niamh Rockett (c), Annie Fitzgerald, Sarah Lacey, Beth Carton, Aoife Landers, Aishling Power, Brianna O’Regan, Clare Whyte, Shauna Pendergast, Shona Curran, Aine Power, Fiona Morrissey, Clodagh Carroll, Keeley Corbett Barry, Ciara O’Sullivan.

Seamus Hannon leads Ballyduff to victory

Ballyduff: Cian Leamy; Jack McDonagh, Denis McDonagh, Tomas McDonagh; Peter Kennedy, Shane Hannon, Jamie Hannon; Stephen Molumphy, Michael Kearney; Eoin O’Brien, Michael McCormack, Fionnan Murray; Eoghan Murray, Seamus Hannon, Kieran Hayes. Sub: Bill Keane for Jack McDonagh (inj.). Scorers: Seamus Hannon 1-5, Michael McCormack 1-0, Kieran Hayes 0-2, Eoghan Murray, Fionnan Murray, Eoin O’Brien and Stephen Molumphy 0-1 each. Kilgobinet: James Fennell; Kevin Curran, Jack Cullinan, Eddie Cullinan; Adam Clarke, JJ Fitzgerald, Luke Power; Paul Walsh, David Crowther; Senan Freyne, Ger Hickey, James Walsh; Eoghan Curran, Tommy Cullinan, John Hallinan.

Sub: Kelvin Troy for Johnny Hallinan. Scorers: Paul Walsh 0-7, James Walsh 1-1, David Crowther and Tommy Cullinan 0-1 each. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).

Deserving win for Geraldines Geraldines …………………1-11; An Sean Phobal …………… 1-3. THIS junior football championship match took place at the Dungarvan Club grounds venue on Friday evening last and Geraldines proved too good for the team from An Sean Phobal. Cormac Nuinseann opened the scoring for An Sean Phobal in the 3rd minute with a point from play and they didn't score again until Graham O Gadhra pointed in the 18th minute. In between Geraldines scored three points through an Eoin Coughlan free, Jason O'Keeffe from play and another pointed free by Mark Ronayne. Peter Coughlan pointed in the 25th minute for Geraldines and this was followed by another pointed free from Mark Ronayne. Then in the 29th minute the Shocks came right back into the game with a goal from Cormac Nuinseann to tie up the scores.

U-14 competitions on Thursday, 16th May at 6:30 pm: Lismore v Tallow, Cappoquin V Dungarvan, Abbeyside v Brickey Rangers, Modeligo v Butlerstown. Minor B+C Tuesday, 14th May at 6:30 pm: Dungarvan v Tramore, Butlerstown v An Rinn. Senior League and Junior League finals in Carraiganore on Saturday 18th May: Butlerstown v Gailtir B at 2 p.m. - Junior Gailtir v De La Salle at 4 p.m. Senior Intermediate Final in St. Saviours GAA on Saturday, 18th May at 6:30 pm: Tramore v Dungarvan.

Waterford Senior Camogie team who lost to Tipperary last weekend.

Lawlors Hotel Western Junior Football Championship

Ballyduff Upper ……………2-11; Kilgobinet ………………..…1-10. PLAYED in Cappoquin last Friday evening, the scoring contribution of Ballyduff’s full forward Seamus Hannon proved to be the difference between the sides in a well contested game. Hannon finished the hour with 1-5 to his credit with Ballyduff’s other major score coming from centre forward Michael McCormack. Short some players, Kilgobinet will be happy enough with their performance against a side that played in the Intermediate grade two years ago. Paul Walsh kicked 0-7 and his cousin James Walsh was Kilgobinet’s goal scorer.

Tipperary: Caoimhe Burke, Julianne Burke, Gemma Grace, Eimear Loughman, Clodagh Quirke (c) Karen Kennedy, Aoife McGrath, Megan Ryan, Mary Ryan, Orla O’Dwyer, Cait Devane, Ereena Fryday, Nicole Walsh, Niamh Treacy, Miriam Campion, Aoife Butler, Caoimhe Maher, Caroline Mullaney, Laura Loughnane, Jean Kelly, Casey Hennessey, Eibhlis McDonnell, Grace O’Brien, Andrea Loughnane, Ciara McKeogh. Referee Cathal Egan. COUNTY FIXTURES FOR THIS WEEK First named team in all competitions are at home.

Geraldines Eamon Mernin finished off the first half scoring with a point in the first minute of injury time to leave the half-times score Geraldines 0-6; An Sean Phobal 12 An Sean Phobal found the going difficult in the second half and only added one further point to their tally at the end in the 56th minute through Cormac Nuinseann. It was evident at this stage that there was only going to be one winner and by the 37th minute Geraldines had built up a seven point lead as Stephen Kenefick finished the ball to the back of the net. For the remaining 23 minutes Geraldines only added two further points to their tally Ger Donovan (47th min) and Eamon Mernin (54th minute). At the final whistle it was the Aglish based outfit that were in front and they fully deserved their victory over a Sean Phobal team who never gave up but who found the going tough. Geraldines: S. Lamden, J. Healy, S. Fitzgerald, R. Fitzgerald, E. Coughlan (0-2, 0-1f), J. Maher (0-2), J. O'Keeffe (0-1), S. Kenefick (1-0), M. Buckley, S. Kenny, G. Donovan (0-1), P. Coughlan (0-1), M. Ronayne (0-2fs), E. Mernin (0-2), R. Connery. Subs. M. Lynch for P. Coughlan, P. Clifford for Morgan Buckley (B/C), D. Hally for R. Fitzgerald, T. O'Connell for M. Ronayne, S. O'Brien for S. Kenefick.

An Sean Phobal: A. de Paor, S. O'Connhui, R. Turraoin, S. O'Flaithimhin, A. Breathnach, D. O'Riain, S. O'hOgain, C. Nuinseann (1-2, 0-1f), C. O'Mathuna, D. O'Cuirrin, M. O'Floinn, M. Frinseach, S. O'Bradain, G. O'Gadhra (0-1), T. O'Gealbhain. Subs. S. Uada for S. O'Bradain, P. O'Connhui for M. O'Floinn. Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).

Affane win in Lismore Affane …………………….…1-11; Tallow ……………………… 0-11. AFFANE threw their hat into contention in the JFC league table with a one goal win over Tallow in Lismore last Friday evening. Affane: Darren Curran, Colin Murray, Tim Looby, Pat Morrissey, Shane Murray, Mike O’Brien, Craig Dunne, Gavin McCarthy, Luke O’Rourke, Keith O Sullivan, Paul Murray, Colin Landers, Brian Crotty, Aaron O’Sullivan, Shane Coughlan. Subs all used: Evan Murray, Cian Murphy, Rory Mangan, Shane O’Rourke, Frankie Keniry. Tallow: William Curley; Alan Curley, Dean Beecher, Kevin Henley; Shaun O’Sullivan, Kieran Fraser, Darragh Mulcahy; Kieran Geary, Tommy Daly; Eoin McGrath, Bob McCarthy, Donnchadh Mulcahy; Darah Buckley, Ryan Grey, Michael Curley. Scorers: K. Geary 0-5 (3 frees), R. Grey 0-2 (1 free), M. Curley 0-2, Donncha Mulcahy 0-1, D. Buckley 0-1. Referee: Paddy Smith (Shamrocks).

The Local Bar Western Junior ‘C’ Hurling Championship

Cappoquin wins local derby Cappoquin …………………2-20; Modeligo ……………………1-12. AT the start of the year, it looked as if Cappoquin would be too strong for the graded second group in the Western JC/HC this year and last Saturday’s result from the Community field in Modeligo went a distance to prove this line of thought. Modligo battled throughout but the Cornerstone emerged convincing winners by 0-11.

Modeligo: John Power; Gary Power, Paudie McCarthy, James Ryan; Anthony Reddy, Donal O’Keeffe, Gavin Foley; Richie McGrath, Mike Troy; Niall Dalton, Eoin Quinn, Shane Hourigan; Nicky Walsh, JP Ryan, Derek Kelly. Subs: Stevie Bumster for Nicky Walsh. Tommy Buckley for Derek Kelly. Scorers: Donal O’Keeffe 0-6f, Niall Dalton 1-2, Michael Troy 0-3, Richie McGrath 0-1. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

Cappoquin: Shane McCarthy, Cian Murphy, Colin Murray, Damian McCarthy, Ivan Cliffe, Kevin Looby, Colin Landers, Evan McGrath, Evan Murray, Tom Troy, Shane Coughlan, Paul Barry, Frankie Keniry, Ritchie Scanlan, Brian Coughlan. Subs Seamus McCarthy, Mick McCarthy.

OTHER RESULT In the other Junior C hurling championship game last weekend Melleray won a high scoring encounter in Knockanore against the home side, Shamrocks, on a score of 2-14 to 2-11.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

TG4 MUNSTER SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Ladies claim second win in a week over Kerry Waterford ……………….… 1-12; Kerry ………………………… 2-4.

By Declan Rooney

At Cusack Park, Ennis WATERFORD ladies manager Ciaran Curran says his side are looking forward to locking horns with last year’s TG4 All-Ireland finalists, Cork, after they claimed a second win over Kerry in a week to launch their TG4 Munster SFC drive. Waterford had to stave off a late charge from Kerry though after Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh hit her second goal of the game with eight minutes remaining, but then saw her second penalty of the day brilliantly saved by Rosie Landers three minutes from time, which would have given Kerry the lead. Instead, Waterford kicked on and eased to the win with the last three points of the game – fittingly one of them came from the outstanding Eimear Fennell. Once again this year, the TG4 Munster championship is being run on round robin basis with two of the three competing teams set to meet in the final, while Waterford will seal their place in the decider if they can avoid defeat to Cork in a fortnight. “Obviously Cork are at the top of the game, but the girls will look for-

ward to that challenge,” said Curran. “It will be difficult, but we are looking forward to it now. Hopefully we can progress on to playing in a Munster final now, that’d be another step forward.” Six days earlier Kerry and Waterford had sparkled at Parnell Park in the Lidl NFL Division 2 final, and while the Kerry defence was a lot tighter in Ennis, they were unable to stop the influence of Eimear Fennell. Kerry had got off to a great start thanks to a free from Sarah Houlihan and a successful Ní Mhuircheartaigh penalty in the 11th minute, but Eimear Fennell bagged 1-1 for her team before half-time to level matters at 1-2 each. Waterford kicked seven wides in that opening period, but the second-half was far more productive. The next seven points of the game were all scored by Waterford as Maria Delahunty began to weigh in with scores, and although Ní Mhuircheartaigh closed the gap to two points with eight minutes to go, the penalty save from Landers after she had earlier denied Niamh Carmody, meant Waterford ran out impressive winners. “Great credit to the girls because it’s difficult to beat Kerry once, so to

beat them twice in one week is a great achievement,” said a thrilled Curran. “It was a very different game. We expected that, because both teams put in a huge effort last week. Kerry were very unlucky last week by not taking their goal chances. “We rode our luck there as well and you’d have to say the turning point was when we had the penalty save. We kicked on from there.” Scorers – Waterford: E. Fennell 1-3, M. Delahunty 0-3 (2f), E. Murray 0-1, C. Fennell 0-1, R Tobin 0-1, M. Ryan 0-1, A. Wall 0-1, K. Murray 0-1. Kerry: L. Ní Mhuircheartaigh 2-1 (1-0 pen), S. Houlihan 0-2 (2f), N. Carmody 0-1. Waterford: R. Landers; A. Mullaney, C. McGrath, R. Casey; Kate McGrath, Karen McGrath (c), R. Tobin; E. Murray, K. Murray; K. Hogan, C. Fennell, M. Delahunty; E. Fennell, M. Ryan, A Wall. Subs: C. McCarthy for Mullaney (56), S. Dunphy for E. Fennell (60). Kerry: K. Cronin; E. Lynch, A. Desmond, C. O’Brien; S. Lynch, A. O’Connell, M. O’Keeffe; L. Scanlon, A. Brosnan (c); C. Murphy, A. Galvin, N. Carmody; S. Houlihan, L. Ní Mhuircheartaigh, H. O’Donoghue. Subs: L. Coughlan for Desmond (14), E. Dineen for O’Keeffe (39), F. Tangney for Galvin (47), B. Ryan for Brosnan (57), E. McGlynn for Houlihan (60). Referee: Kevin O’Brien (Limerick).

Eimear Fennell of Waterford on her way to scoring her sides first goal despite the efforts of Ciara O'Brien, left, and Laoise Coughlan of Kerry during the TG4 Munster Ladies Football Senior Championship match between Kerry and Waterford at Cusack Park in Ennis, Clare. [Sam Barnes/Sportsfile]

Waterford Ladies Gaelic Football Player Profiles Favourite Music: Pop and R&B Favourite Film: white chicks In ten years time I hope to be: In goals for Waterford ladies 7-a-side Ladies Football Dream Team: Ciara Trant, Bríd Stack, Sinead Goldrick, Caroline O’Hanlon, Jackie Kinch, Aileen Wall & Sarah Rowe One thing you may not know about me: My real name is Rosanna.

Rosie Landers being presented with a sponsorhip cheque from Hanna's Café, Fermoy. WLGFA PLAYER PROFILE Rosie Landers Sponsored By: Hanna’s Café, Fermoy Club: Ballyduff Upper Occupation: Student Schools/College Attended: Blackwater Community School Lismore Sporting Achievements: Club: Intermediate county final 2015’ 17’ and Minor county final 2015. County: Munster U14 ‘14, U16 ‘15 ‘17, All Ireland U16 ‘15’17 Munster Minor 18’ National League Division 2 ‘19 You first started playing Ladies Football? With Ballyduff Ladies Football at age 8 Biggest influence on your football career: Michelle Ryan (Miss Ryan) my French teacher and my sister Hannah Sporting event you’d like to attend? Wimbledon Favourite moment in sport? Winning the division 2 national league final. Favourite Venue: Goldcoast Favourite Ladies Footballer: Sarah Rowe Most important skill in ladies football? A clean catch Sportsperson you’d like to meet? Serena Williams Toughest player to mark in training? The goal posts? The ‘joker’ on the panel? Definitely Caoimhe McGrath If you won the lotto you’d buy? New football boots Favourite holiday destination: Portugal

Sponsor Derek Downes of Eurospar Abbeyside pictured with Kelley Moroney. WLGFA PLAYER PROFILE: Kelley Moroney Sponsored By: Eurospar Abbeyside Club: St. Pat’s Occupation: Fresh Food Manager, Eurospar Abbeyside Schools/College Attended: St. Augustine’s College, W.I.T Sporting Achievements: National League Division 2 ‘19 You first start playing Ladies Football? Aged 10 for St. Pat’s Biggest influence on your football career: Family Sporting event you’d like to attend? 6 nations final Ireland V England Favourite moment in sport? Katie Taylor winning gold in the olympics Favourite Venue: Croke Park

Favourite Ladies Footballer: Michelle McGrath Most important skill in ladies football? Kick pass Sportsperson you’d most like to meet? Peter O’Mahony, Katie Taylor Toughest player to mark in training? Michelle Ryan she kicks the ball really hard The ‘joker’ on the panel? Caoimhe McGrath If you won the lotto you’d buy? Plane ticket Favourite holiday destination: Spain Favourite Music: Give anything a chance Favourite Film: Heat In ten years time I hope to be: Sitting on a beach in Spain 7-a-side Ladies Football Dream Team: Dede Fahey, Denise Nugent, Anna Dunford, Aoife Dunford, Mary Foley, Maire Morrisey, Hannah Power. One thing you may not know about me: Studying Retail Management in LYIT. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP A great win for Waterford over Kerry at Cusack Park, Ennis in the opening match of the Munster Ladies Gaelic Football SFC. Full match report elsewhere in this paper. UNDER 14s Well done to the Waterford U-14 team who played stage 1 of the All Ireland Championship last Saturday at St. Rynaghs, Banaghar, Offaly. The team played against Galway, Down and Kilkenny. Team manager Sean Foley ensured all of the squad got substantial playing time and most importantly enjoyed a great day out representing their county. SHAMROCKS LGFC SUPPORT DARKNESS INTO LIGHT A lot of early risers in Knockanore Saturday morning

as Shamrocks Ladies Football Club held their first ever Darkness into Light Training Session at 4.30 a.m. in support of Pieta House. Shamrocks believe this is the first Darkness into Light Training session ever carried out by an Ladies Gaelic Football Association club in the country. Some may have been dubious about the girls showing up but it turned into great fun and the player's loved the novelty of it!! Perhaps it's something more clubs around the county might do next year. Well done Shamrocks. WLGFA FLAG DAY Thanks to all of the clubs and players who went out and collected for Waterford LGFA across the county last weekend. Thanks also to the many donors who contributed. Your support was greatly appreciated. TRAINING COURSES You can get more information and book any of the WLGFA courses online at Eventbrite http://wlgfa.eventbrite.com or our Facebook page @WaterfordLadiesFootball Places on all courses are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Richard at development.waterfordlgfa@gmail.com if you require more information. SOCIAL MEDIA Stay up to date with the latest news from WLGFA by following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. On Facebook find us at @WaterfordLadiesFootball on Twitter and Instagram we are @WaterfordLGFA CLUBS If any clubs need help publicising events email us at pro.waterford@lgfa.ie or contact us via WLGFA social media.

Members of Shamrocks Ladies Football Club who attended a Darkness Into Light Training Session at 4.30 am in support of Pieta House.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 11 Forecasts: 7 Correct. 4 Incorrect: Success Rate: 63.4%. This Week’s Forecasts: Munster SHC: Tipperary v (Waterford). Munster MHC: Waterford v (Tipperary). West IFC: Ballinacourty v (Colligan Emmets). Co. JBF: Rathgormack v (Stradbally). West JFC: Kilgobinet v (Tallow), Ballyduff v (Geraldines). West JCH: Cappoquin v (Modeligo), Melleray v (Shamrocks). West JCH: Abbeyside v (Shamrocks). To Date: 142 Forecasts. 90 Correct. 52 Incorrect. Success Rate: 63.4%.

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY STRENGTH OF LEESIDERS PROVE DECISIVE Championship: Munster Ladies Football u-14 Championship. Date: Wednesday 7th May, 1999. Venue: Fraher Field. Half-time score: Waterford 1-6; Cork 0-2. Full-time score: Cork 3-10; Waterford 2-6. WATERFORD: Mary Hayes (Kill), Helena Doocey (Ballymacarbry), Aileen Barron (Clashmore), Mairead Hogan (Ballymacarbry), Eileen Kirwan (Kill), Cleona Kirwan (Kilrossanty), Breda Kennedy (Kill), Olga Hayes (Old Parish), Lorraine Whelan (Abbeyside), Michelle Ryan (Ballymacarbry), Tracey Gallagher (Kill), Rachel Ahearne (Kill), Evelyn O’Brien (Ardmore), Marion Ryan (Ballymacarbry), Emma Wall (Stradbally). Subs: Fiona Gleeson (Na Deise), Ashling McGrath (Kilrossanty).

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Club Focus Wednesday, 12th May, 1999. WESTERN U-21 ‘B FOOTBALL FINAL

First U-21 title triumph for Brickeys Brickeys 2-11; Kilgobinet 2-3. THIS was a very enjoyable contest and was much closer than the final score indicates. The winners were clearly the better team and fully deserved this historic first victory in the under 21 championship, even though both their goals could be described as a bit fortunate. Their second goal was a scrambled score and appeared to be an ‘own goal’ following some confusion in the Kilgobinet goal area. Brickeys played with the very strong breeze and were quite wasteful in sending several wides inches outside the posts. Their two points lead (0-6 to 1-1) at half-time looked to be too little a cushion when having to face the breeze in the second half. Kilgobinet’s first half goal was kicked home by corner forward J. D. Casey in the 12th minute. The Brickeys improved their game in the second half and kept Kilgobinet on the defensive for most of the period. James Cooney’s very long delivery into the

Kilgobinet goal area found its way to the net after the goalkeeper let it slip through his hands. Five minutes later the ‘own goal’ score for the winners (45th minute) killed the challenge from Kilgobinet, who nevertheless continued to battle on and were rewarded with a 53rd minute goal which was kicked home by Kevin Casey. Vice-Chairman, Tom Cunningham presented the trophy to Brickey team captain Patrick Halpin (son of the late Tom Haplin of the Brickeys) and when Patrick thanked his father who was one of the team trainers until his death, there was prolonged applause. Brickey Rangers: Bob O’Brien, Brian O’Connor, Jimmy Sheehan, Kevin Walsh, Richard Halpin, Eoin Morrissey, Stephen Walsh, James Cooney, Olan Casey, Craig Cowming, J. P. Donnelly, Patrick Halpin (Capt.), Mark Nugent, Barry Kinsella, Sean Condon. Kilgobinet: Tim Mullins, Seamus O’Brien, Brian Dunford, Jim Cullinan, Dermot O’Brien, Peter Lynch, Vincent Lynch, Pat Morgan, Ricky Keane, John Wall, Kevin Casey, Willie Kiely, Johnny Kiely, Ml. Tobin, J. D. Casey. Sub: R. Kirwan. Scorers – Brickeys: Jas. Cooney 1-0; (og), S. Condon 0-3; J. P. Donnelly 0-3; O. Casey 0-2; B. Kinsella, M. Nugent and P. Halpin 0-1 each. Kilgobinet: D. J. Casey 1-0; K. Casey 1-0; J. Wall 0-2; R. Keane 0-1. Referee: T. O’Sullivan, Affane.

This Weekend’s Western Championship Games Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Championship BALLINACOURTY V COLLIGAN EMMETS in Bushy Park Friday, 17th May at 7.30 p.m. Lawlors Hotel Western Junor Football Championship TALLOW V KILGOBINET in Cappoquin Friday, May 17th at 7.30 p.m. BALLYDUFF V GERALDINES in Lismore Friday, May 17th at 7.30 p.m. AFFANE V SHAMROCKS in Cappoquin Saturday, May 18th at 3 p.m. THERE are a few championship games down for decision this weekend with Ballinacourty, unimpressive

last day out against Sliabh gCua the slightest of favourites to beat Colligan Emmets in Bushy Park in the intermediate football championship. In the three Western junior football championship games, Kilgobinet may edge out Tallow, Ballyduff will be hoping to keep their winning sequence going against a Geraldines side that will be boosted by their recent win over Sean Phobail while reigning champions, Shamrocks should prove too strong for the home team Affane at the Sportsfield. There is one game in the County Junior B football championship when Rathgormack welcome Stradbally to John Curry Park for their first outing of the year. This game is scheduled for Friday evening at 7.30 p.m. and the home side already have a win over County champions Nire to their credit.

Pictured at the launch of the free online competition "BRING IT HOME" sponsored by TQS Intergration Ltd, sponsors of Waterford GAA were Conor Gleeson, TQS Intergration Ltd and Waterford Senior hurling team panellist and the Waterford senior hurling manager, Paraic Fanning. [Noel Browne]

Free online competition ‘Bring it Home’ WATERFORD GAA sponsors TQS Integration Ltd. are giving Déise supporters across the globe the opportunity to win a Return Trip Home for Waterford v Cork Game. As proud sponsors of Waterford GAA, TQS Integration Limited, online competition ‘BRING IT HOME’ are giving two lucky fans the chance to fly home to attend Waterford's Munster Championship game on Saturday, 8th June when Waterford take on Cork at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. With Corporate Headquarters in Lismore, Co. Waterford, TQS Integration Ltd is a global data intelligence consultancy group specialising in the management of real-time data from manufacturing assets within organisations, working in partnerships with best-in-

class technology companies globally. Speaking at the launch Maíre Quilty, Corporate Managing Director said: “As Waterford GAA team sponsors and as a global company with clients, offices and staff around the world we feel this competition is a fantastic opportunity to give Deise supporters across the globe a chance to win a Return Trip Home from anywhere in the world to support their team at the Cork v Waterford Munster Senior Hurling game on the Saturday, 8th June in Cork.” Details of the prize include:• Return flights for two from wherever you are in the World. • Four match tickets for the Cork v Waterford Munster Senior Hurling

Championship game. So if you or some of your family or friends are living abroad and are Waterford GAA supporters who would love the opportunity to see the Deise hurlers in action on the 8th June in Pairc Ui Chaoimh all you have to do to be in with a chance to win this dream trip is enter the competition on the TQS Social Media sites. To enter this competition all you have to do is:1, Like / Follow the TQS Page 2, Share / Retweet this Post 3, Post a picture wearing your Waterford Colours and tag @TQSIntegration The winner of the competition will be announced Friday, 24th May 2019 . (Terms & Conditions Apply).

Minors seek repeat win against Tipperary TG4 MUNSTER MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP WATERFORD V TIPPERAY in Thurles Sunday, May 19th at 12 noon FOUR of the Waterford minor hurling team that defeated Tipperary in Limerick in 2018 are available to the selectors for this year’s repeat game in Thurles at high noon this Sunday. Rory Furlong, Tristan

Loftus, Jack O Floinn and Caolan Mac Craith are the surviving players for a team that must beat their hosts if they wish to remain as real championship contenders. Though defeated by just 0-2 by Clare in Walsh Park, team management cannot have been happy with their charges performance as earlier indications in their preparation showed up the team to be better than last week’s display. There are likely to be one or two changes to the starting fifteen but overall the side will be similar to the Clare game. Tipperay will be smarting from

their display against Cork in Pairc Ui Chaoimh where they conceded a tally of 2-27. This shows problems in midfield and in defence with footballer come hurler Jack Cahalane scoring 2-3 for the young rebels from the edge of the square. Tipp still managed to record a healthy tally of 1-18 with Jack Leamy accounting for 0-8 (0-6 frees) and John Campion and Colm Fogarty scoring 0-4 each. Similar to our seniors a defeat here will end realistic championship ambitions and so the ball is in the team’s court so to speak to keep our hopes alive.

Players going abroad for the Summer AHEAD of this year's summer sanction for all Club players in Ireland please take note of the below. The process of all sanction applications must be made via the Player Transfer System (PTS). This process must be initiated by the USGAA / NY / Canadian Clubs that the player intends to play for. Players must reach out to the Club they wish to intend to play for in the above highlighted jurisdictions. It is then up to the Club out there to start the process. Please note the below with importance! All players seeking a sanction must have purchased any of the below accepted GAA insur-

ance; Chubb Insurance (Worldwide min 3 months cover). USIT via MAPFIRE (Grade 5) inclu Hazardous Activities (Grade 5). Blue Insurance (Grade 3) Sports and Activities (Grade 3). J1 Travel Insurance - (Policy endorsed to note cover for Gaelic Games) Also any player who submits an application on a certain date, but is not departing the Country for a number of weeks must notify us if he wishes to continue playing for his home Club and does not want the sanction approved until the player departs the Country. mark.mcgovern@gaa.ie All sanctions considered by

Croke Park and by the USGAA / Canadian / NY Secretaries. Therefore true gradings must be given along with the approved GAA Insurance. Note all applications will not approved unless all parties approve. Finally, all players whom avail of a sanction will not be able to play for his home Club in Ireland for 30 days after date of approval of his sanction in Croke Park. Any player returns to Ireland may not subsequently return to North America, for further info please Riali 6.12. For more info: https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/rulesregulations/overseas-sanctions

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

Gaelic Jottings Walsh Park outstanding organisational success THE weather made the occasion for the return of Munster championship hurling to Walsh Park all the better last Sunday but it was the work behind the scenes for many weeks that ensured that the day was declared as an outstanding organisational success. Following last Sunday’s successful organisation, there is no doubt but that the venue, even in its current form, before development is undertaken, is suitable for hosting our game v All Ireland champions Limerick on June 2nd and more games into the future. The capacity announced for last Sunday’s game was 11,046 and the attendance on the day was announced as 11,012. The venue could have held an even bigger crowd with the area near the scoreboard very sparse of spectators and plenty room overall in each of the three terraces. The stand was packed to capacity and what a sight it was to see such a happening in our own County. The crowds came to the venue from early in the morning and the Gardai had everything under control in traffic management close to the stadium. The co-operation of everybody aided this and access to inside the grounds was made very smooth with the amount of turnstiles in operation and the huge number of stewards in position. The grounds outside and inside obviously got a facelift in recent weeks and the whole area looked very smart for the occasion. The attendance of the TF Meagher Band added to the occasion while the greatest praise of all was reserved for the condition and preparation of the field which looked a class act. Obviously somebody put in a lot of work on a regular basis in getting the pitch into the fine shape it was in and it must have been a pleasure for the players to hurl on it. The result of the loads of work by those involved in getting the venue up to championship speed shows just what can be done with Walsh Park and one and all will be looking forward to the next day of championship hurling there shortly. When the games were finished the large attendance dispersed quickly through four or more exits and there was little or no delay in the traffic making its way out of the city. The game was also televised and it showed the venue up well and captured the atmosphere of Munster championship hurling.

Pipped at the post CLARE beat Waterford by 1-20 to 0-22 in an exciting Munster hurling championship opener the winners laid the foundations for victory before the break and hung on gallantly in the end as a battling Waterford side finished with real intent. A dominant second-quarter display saw the visitors assume a commanding 1-13 to 0-10 interval advantage. Despite the concession of a third-minute John Conlon goal, Na Deise, playing into the breeze in the first half, were just a point adrift after 16 minutes, Austin Gleeson and Stephen Bennett (free) firing over scores to make it 0-5 to 1-3. The next six points were traded, Shane Golden’s effort cancelled out by Jamie Barron, before the Banner took control with a crucial run of five unanswered points – Shane O’Donnell, Peter Duggan (two frees), Conlon and Tony Kelly from distance the providers. The hosts lost Noel Connors to injury halfway through the opening period but

rediscovered their scoring touch late in the half, although Mikey Kearney and Barron both saw their efforts cancelled out by Duggan frees. Stephen Bennett posted two Waterford points when the action resumed but Colm Galvin and Duggan (free) replied as the gap stayed at six. A run of points from Bennett (‘65’, free) and Gleeson halved the Waterford deficit – 1-15 to 0-15 with 20 minutes to go – but another Duggan free offered Clare some breathing space. Kelly struck off Bennett’s eighth point and substitute Aidan McCarthy made an instant impact as he split the posts within seconds of his introduction. After five tense minutes without a score, Bennett’s free was cancelled out by Kelly, leaving Clare five to the good with 64 minutes gone. Points from Bennett (free) and Maurice Shanahan set up a tense finale, injury-time strikes from Bennett (free) his eleventh score - and Gleeson suddenly leaving just one point between the sides. Substitutes Ryan Taylor and Tommy Ryan swapped points in the third of five additional minutes and Clare held on for the win in a dramatic, frenetic finale.

Far from done .... Fanning PARAIC Fanning insists it's still all to play for after Waterford's Munster SHC first round loss to Clare. The Deise will need to take something from next weekend's trip to high-flying Tipperary if they're to avoid another early championship exit, but Fanning was in defiant mood after Sunday’s one-point defeat in Walsh Park. “We’re far from done. We’ve lost one game. Win the next three and we’re still in this championship. If we lose, it’s a different story. But we believe in ourselves," the Waterford manager said. “Just because of one defeat, we’re not going to think our championship is run, far from it. “It was a great occasion in Waterford all week, to have the games here. We’re just disappointed we didn’t get the result everybody craved. We have to dust ourselves down, get ready for Tipperary next Sunday. Hopefully, come out energised again, which I think we will.”

Minors go down as well CLARE'S full forward line of Conner Hegarty, Diarmuid Cahill and Keith Smyth scored 0-12 between them as they opened their Munster MHC campaign with a hard-earned victory over Waterford at Walsh Park. Smyth and Hegarty posted 0-5 and 0-4 respectively for the visitors who held a 0-10 to 0-9 lead at the break. Waterford opened up an early 0-3 to 0-1 advantage before Smyth and Hegarty found their groove. Aaron Ryan and Reuben Halloran replied with frees for the home side, but they still trailed by the minimum at half-time. Two Ryan frees and a Jamie Gleeson point from play edged the Deise back in front after the restart. But the Banner knuckled down and claimed victory thanks to scores from Oisin O'Donnell, Dylan Downes, Hegarty, Cahill and Smyth.

Relieved Clare IT was with a huge sigh of relief that Clare progressed to a Munster SFC semi-final meeting with Kerry for the

Supporting Waterford Senior Hurlers in Walsh Park were Walsh and O'Sullivan families, Colligan and Ballygunner.

fourth year in succession after holding on for a one-point victory over Waterford at Cusack Park in Ennis. The Banner, who played two divisions above their opponents in this year's Allianz League, looked to be on course for their expected comfortable win when they led by 0-8 to 0-2 at half-time. But they only troubled the scoreboard operator once more in the second half as Benji Whelan's underdogs reeled off six unanswered points to leave the minimum in it. When JJ Hutchinson pointed in injury-time, it looked like Waterford would salvage something, but the hosts just about held on.

Resilient ladies win again WATERFORD ladies manager Ciaran Curran says his side are looking forward to locking horns with last year’s TG4 AllIreland finalists, Cork, after they claimed a second win over Kerry (1-12 to 2-4) in a week to launch their TG4 Munster SFC drive. Waterford had to stave off a late charge from Kerry though after Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh hit her second goal of the game with eight minutes remaining, but then saw her second penalty of the day brilliantly saved by Rosie Landers three minutes from time, which would have given Kerry the lead. Instead Waterford kicked on and eased to the win with the last three points of the game – fittingly one of them came from the outstanding Eimear Fennell. Once again this year the TG4 Munster championship is being run on round robin basis with two of the three competing teams set to meet in the final, while Waterford will seal their place in the decider if they can avoid defeat to Cork in a fortnight. “Obviously Cork are at the top of the game, but the girls will look forward to that challenge,” said Curran. “It will be difficult, but we are looking forward to it now. Hopefully we can progress on to playing in a Munster final now, that’d be another step forward.” Six days earlier Kerry and Waterford had sparkled at Parnell Park in the Lidl NFL Division 2 final, and while the Kerry defence was a lot tighter in Ennis, they were unable to stop the influence of Eimear Fennell. Kerry had gotten off to a

great start thanks to a free from Sarah Houlihan and a successful Ní Mhuircheartaigh penalty in the 11th minute, but Eimear Fennell bagged 1-1 for her team before half-time to level matters at 1-2 each. Waterford kicked seven wides in that opening period, but the second-half was far more productive. The next seven points of the game were all scored by Waterford as Maria Delahunty began to weigh in with scores, and although Ní Mhuircheartaigh closed the gap to two points with eight minutes to go, the penalty save from Landers after she had earlier denied Niamh Carmody, meant Waterford ran out impressive winners. “Great credit to the girls because it’s difficult to beat Kerry once, so to beat them twice in one week is a great achievement,” said a thrilled Curran. “It was a very different game. We expected that, because both teams put in a huge effort last week. Kerry were very unlucky last week by not taking their goal chances.“We rode our luck there as well and you’d have to say the turning point was when we had the penalty save. We kicked on from there.”

Hogan Stand Football Team of the Week – Tadhg made it TEN counties have representatives on the Hogan Stand football team of the week following last weekend’s championship games. Waterford’s display against Clare in Ennis did not go unnoticed with An Rinn’s Tadhg O hUallachain being selected in the number 5 jersey. There was no Waterford player selected on the Hurling team of the week. The team was selected as follows: 1. Matt Doyle (Wexford). The Model County’s number one denied Louth’s Jim McEneaney from the penalty spot on his championship debut and also pulled off a couple of fine saves. 2. Niall Daly (Roscommon). Daly and his Roscommon team-mates showed no mercy to Division 4 finalists Leitrim at Dr Hyde Park. 3. Cillian Brennan (Clare). The Banner County survived a scare against Waterford and will now face Kerry in the last four of the Munster SFC. 4. Michael Cassidy (Tyrone). The

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Ardboe clubman marked his championship debut with two points in the hard-earned win over Derry. 5. Tadhg O hUallachain (Waterford). The Deise came close to securing a first Munster SFC win since 2010 and O hUallachain was one of their most effective performers. 6. Iain Corbett (Limerick). Despite finishing second from bottom in Division 4, Corbett (who scored 1-2) and his Limerick team-mates pulled off the shock of the weekend against Tipperary. 7. Chrissy McKaigue (Derry). The Oak Leafers pushed arch rivals Tyrone all the way in Omagh and McKaigue was one of their standout performers. 8. Kevin Feely (Kildare). Despite Feely dominating on kick-outs, the Lilywhites didn’t make life easy for themselves against Wicklow. 9. Shane Killoran (Roscommon). Midfielder Killoran netted two of the Rossies’ three goals in the comfortable win over Leitrim. 10. Cillian Fahy (Limerick). Fahy shared the scoring honours with Corbett on a day to remember for Treaty County football. 11. Eoin Cleary (Clare). The accurate Cleary sent over six points (three from play) in the Banner County’s minimum margin victory over Waterford. 12. Bryan McMahon (Meath). With their backs very much against the wall on home soil, McMahon came to Meath’s rescue with a 63rd minute goal. 13. Andy McDonnell (Louth). McDonnell and the Wee County produced a barnstorming finish against Wexford to set up a quarter-final date with Dublin. 14. Cathal McShane (Tyrone). The Tyrone target man created plenty of headaches for Brendan Rogers and finished with 0-7 (five from play) to his name. 15. Jamie Lee (limerick). Corner-forward Lee sent over four points (three from play) in the impressive seven-point success over Tipperary.

Scór Na Seachtaine TOMMY Ryan’s 74th minute point from a difficult angle near the sideline for Waterford in the Munster SHC against Clare in Walsh Park last Sunday.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s feature on the Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the report on the newspaper dated Saturday, May 24th, 1969 of the Munster Intermediate hurling championship replay game at the Fraher Field between Waterford and Limerick. Limerick 2-9; Waterford 3-5.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

Early championship exit threatening Waterford hurlers the key to Tipperary moving forward was always going to hinge on tweaking their style, and giving their strike forwards more of an opportunity to cut loose. Nothing underlined that change more than the performance of ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer against Cork. He is in far better shape now but O’Dwyer has been given a greater licence out the field than in previous years when he was played closer to goal, which made it easier to tie him down. From 15 plays on Sunday, O’Dwyer scored seven points, he set up two more while he also engineered McGrath’s goal. His workrate off the ball was far higher than in previous seasons but the quality of his performance was reflected in his seven points being scored in six different attacking zones of the pitch. It’s still early in this championship. Tipperary’s legs and mettle will be tested much more sternly

Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 2 Sunday, May 19th

TIPPERARY v WATERFORD Venue: Semple Stadium Thurles at 2 p.m. Referee: John Keenan (Wicklow) FOLLOWING last weekend’s 0-1 loss to Clare in Walsh Park, this Sunday’s second round game v Tipperary in Thurles has the look of a knockout championship game for the Deise hurlers. When you don’t win your home games, you find yourself in this position and the odds are that high flying Tipperary, after their big win away to Cork, will present a de ja vu 2018 Munster championship scenario for Pauric Fanning’s charges on Sunday. Even if Waterford play to their full potential it will be difficult to lower the colours of Tipperary and after

two years in this new Munster championship system it mab be practical to say that it doesn’t suit ourselves. Tipperary were very impressive in their defeat of Cork in Pairc Ui Chaoimh and their batteries seem to be re-energised with the return of All-Ireland winning manager Liam Sheedy. Tipperary trained really hard over the Winter and it was clear to see their conditioning improved. Their work-rate on Sunday was superior to anything they produced last year. They were also better defensively set-up but

JJ Kavavanagh and Sons County Junior B football Championship Group A

Nire nab first win Nire ………………………….2-11; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg ...…1-11. COUNTY champions for the past two years in this grade put their first round loss to Kilrossanty behind them in Ballymacarbry last Friday night when they scored a 1-0 win over a game Clashmore /

O’Gorman, Connie Power, Ian Coffey; Eamon Wall (0-1), Aidan Condon; Seamus Lawlor (0-1), Shane Mullan (1-0), Dave Nugent (0-1), Darragh O’Flynn, Larry Walsh (0-7, 0-3 frees), JP Fitzgerald (1-1). Subs: Lonan Carroll, Colm Ryan. Referee: John Kiely (Kill).

Kinsalebeg fifteen. Goals by J. P. Fitzgerald and Shane Mullan helped the winners over the line with Larry Walsh kicking seven points in total including three from frees. Nire: Ger Peters; Justin Walsh, Stephen Ryan, Julian O’Halloran; Ollie

Fourteen man Kilrossanty make late comeback Kilrossanty ……………….…1-6; Brickeys …………………..…0-8. KILROSSANTY are perched at the top of Group A after last weekend’s games but not before they had to dig hard to over turn the home side, Brickeys in Bushy Park. The only goal of the game was scored by the grandson of the legendary Jimineen Power, Eoin and in such a tight affair, it proved to be the difference between the sides. Brickeys were the dominant side from the off and they led at the break by 0-5 to 0-1 and increased this advantage by the 40th minute to six points. Thereafter, Kilrossanty came into the game with Eoin Power's goal proving to be the deciding score of the game. Kilrossanty played 45 minutes of

Scorers: Eoin Power 1-3 (0-1 from play), Dale Power 0-1, Phillip Dunwoody 0-1, Anthony Lonergan 0-1. Brickeys: Sam Keoghan; Carthach Barry, Tadhg Tobin, Rory Curran; Richie Halpin, David Ryan, Niall Collins; Emmet Gaffney, Conor Browne; Mark Scanlon, Lar Houlihan, Carthach Shalloe, Mikey O’Hanlon, Olan Casey, Conor Walsh. Sub: Colm O’Callaghan for Olan Casey. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

the game with 14 men as their full back was sent of on a straight red card at the end of the first quarter. Kilrossanty: Dwayne Kirwan; Paul Hayes, Eoin Houlihan, Pa Power, Phillip Dunwoody, Cíaran Keating, TJ Veale, Anthony Lonergan, Sean Veale, Anthony Fitzgerald, Dale Power, Oisín Walsh, Eddie Connolly, Eoin Power, Colin Dee. Substitutes used: Darren O'Reilly for Anthony Fitzgerald. Panel John Paul Quinlan and Kenny Houlihan.

JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP A LEAGUE TABLE

Kilrossanty Clashmore Nire Brickeys Dún Garbhan

p 2 2 2 1 1

w 2 1 1 0 0

d l 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

for 20 30 26 8 12

against 17 29 25 9 16

dif 3 1 1 -1 -4

pts 4 2 2 0 0

Gaultier are back to winning ways Following a surprise defeat to Rathgormack in Round 1, County finalists for the past two years, Gaultier, got their first win when playing away to Ballinameela last Friday evening. Both sides produced an entertaining game with Gaultier in control for the most part. Early scores from Conor O'Riordan and Richard Hurley gave Gaultier a lead but a couple of frees from Caimin Radley brought the game back level. A spell of scoring from the away team re-established their lead; a well worked goal from Aidan Rynne, followed by points from Jamie Burke and further points from the impressive O'Riordan & Hurley gave Gaultier a 1-6 to 2 pts lead. Another free from Ballinameela centre forward Caimin Radley saw the halftime score Gaultier 1-6; Ballinameela 3 pts. Ballinameela had a good start to the second half and two further frees from the aforementioned

Langton; Kevin Dingley (0-1), Jamie Burke (0-1); Paddy Flynn, Conor O'Riordan (0-3), Richard Hurley (0-3), Aidan Rynne (1-1); Richard Finnegan (0-1), Ian Power. Subs: Alex Deegan (0-2) for Power, Derek Jordan for Rynne, Damien Tiernan (0-2) for Flynn, Sean Cullinane for Finnegan. Ballinameela: Jason McGrath; Michael Fogarty, Ken McGrath, Chris Troy; Jack McGrath, Shane Flavin, Evan Mansfield; Henry Griffin, James Fletcher; Darren Mulcahy, Caimin Radley 0-5f, Cian Horwood; Stephen McGrath 0-1, Tom Kiely, Matt McGrath. Subs: Louis McGrath, Johno Radley, Adian Ahearne, Sam Hallahan. Referee: Tomas O Curraoin (An Rinn).

Radley as Ballinameela ate into the Gaultier lead but once Alex Deegan and Damien Tiernan came off the bench the away team scoring started again. Aidan Rynne, Richard Hurley and Conor O'Riordan got in on the scoring again as did Kevin Dingley and despite some late scores from Ballinameela the final score read Gaultier 1-14; Ballinameela 7 pts. Strangely all of Gaultier's scores came from play and six of the seven points by Ballinameela came from frees. Gaultier: Paddy Lambe; Colin Power, Robin Croke, Killian Jones; Cathal Ryan, Evan Corcoran, Conor

JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP B LEAGUE TABLE p An Rinn 1 Gaultier 2 Rathgormack 1 Stradbally 0 Ballinameela 2

w 1 1 1 0 0

d 0 0 0 0 0

l 0 1 0 0 2

for 14 30 16 0 10

against dif 3 11 23 7 13 3 0 0 31 -21

pts 2 2 2 0 0

in their upcoming games, whether Waterford can do so or not is the big question, but the emergence of Jake Morris and Mark Kehoe – who will see more significant gametime as the summer progresses – should make Tipperary’s attack even more threatening. The Tipperary sparkle is back. Waterford, therefore, have it all to do on Sunday. Last Sunday’s performance won’t do this time round and there must be major concerns about our chances to stay in the championship. At the very least, we will require all fifteen players to make an impact and if this isn’t the case then we will require changes much faster than we made against Clare. There could also be a number of changes to the starting fifteen with Tommy Ryan and Maurice Shanahan close to a call-up. The defence doesn’t seem to be the problem at the moment but the

Tipperary forward division could alter this. It was in midfield and in the half forward line that our major concerns were in Walsh Park and we should see some changes here. All in all, Waterford supporters will be travelling to Thurles more in hope than in confident mode and at this point, it is probable that the Premier County will register their second win in-a-row. Forecast: Tipperary. MATCH INFORMATION Waterford are seeking their first championship win over Tipperary since the 2008 All-Ireland semifinal. Since then, Tipperary have won six times and drawn once (last year). LAST 5 CHAMPIONSHIP MEETINGS 2018: Tipperary 2-22 Waterford 2-22 (Munster ’round robin’) 2016: Tipperary 5-19 Waterford 0-13 (Munster Final) 2015: Tipperary 0-21 Waterford

0-16 (Munster Final) 2012: Tipperary 2-17 Waterford 0-16 (Munster Final) 2011: Tipperary 7-19 Waterford 0-19 (Munster Final) *They had contrasting experiences in the opening round last Sunday. Tipperary beat Cork by 228 to 1-24 while Waterford lost to Clare by 1-22 to 0-24. *Waterford are seeking their win in the Munster Championship since beating Clare in the 2016 semifinal. Since then, they have lost to Tipperary in the 2016 final, to Cork in the 2017 semi-final, to Clare, Cork and Limerick in last year’s ’round robin’ and to Clare in this year’s ’round robin’. They drew with Tipperary in last year’s ’round robin’. *Tipperary’s 2-28 score against Cork last Sunday was their highest in the Munster championship since 2016 when they hit Waterford for 5-19.

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling League Western Division

Tallow climb to top of League Table Tallow ………………………1-28; Lismore ………………….…3-17. PLAYED on Saturday evening at the Lismore venue in ideal conditions, this high scoring senior hurling league match produced some very exciting passages of play. Lismore despite scoring three goals ended up losing this game by five points. Some of the points scored on both sides were of a high standard and this was a game that could have went either way in the end. It was probably the fact that Tallow had greater numbers on the night and could use their five substitutes as against Lismore who did not have any substitutes available that swung things in Tallow’s favour. Lismore played the last 15 minutes or so with fourteen players as John Prendergast had to retire with a blood injury. Oisin O'Gorman opened the scoring in the 1st minute with a pointed free for Lismore and Tallow got the next four points through Ryan Grey (0-2), Mark Stewart and Daragh Buckley. Oisin O'Gorman pointed a second free for Lismore in the 9th minute and Daragh Buckley then had a point from play for Tallow. John Prendergast then had a point from a free for Lismore followed by a Paudie Prendergast point. Ryan Grey restored Tallow's two point advantage with a free in the 12th minute. After 16 minutes the sides were level at 0-7 each when Sean Daly connected on a high ball into the Lismore forward line and the ball ended up in the back of the Tallow net. Paul O'Brien and Daragh Buckley replied with points for Tallow with Lismore tagging on two further points. Tallow then struck four points without reply in the next 5 minutes. Before the half-time whistle both Paudie Prendergast, Lismore and Ryan Grey, Tallow had two further points each to leave the minimum between the sides Lismore 1-11; Tallow 0-15.

Tallow increased their lead to four straight after the restart with two Daragh Buckley points and a Paul O'Brien point. Daniel O'Keeffe and David Prendergast had points for the homeside. Ian Beecher and

Darah Buckley, scorer of 0-11 (6f) for Tallow. Bob McCarthy cancelled these scores for Tallow before Sean Daly grabbed his and Lismore's second goal in the 37th minute, Lismore 2-13; Tallow 0-20. Lismore then hit the front when a free from John Prendergast from the halfway line deceived the Tallow defence and it ended up in the back of the net. A Daragh Buckley free and an

Ian Beecher point from play was replied to by an Oisin O'Gorman point. Then Tallow's Ian Beecher struck for their only goal Tallow 1-22; Lismore 3-14. Dan Shanahan pointed for Lismore who had lost the services of John Prendergast through injury at this stage and Ian Beecher followed up his goal with a point a minute later. Lismore's final two scores came courtesy of frees by Oisin O'Gorman in the 52nd and 56th minutes while Tallow had four further points from Daragh Buckley (free), Ian Beecher, Kieran Geary and Donnachadh Mulcahy. At the end of a hectic 60 minutes of hurling bragging right rested with the Tallow team and they just about deserved their victory on the night. Teams and Scorers – Tallow: D. Beecher, M. O'Brien, J. Beecher, D. O'Brien, R. O'Sullivan, R. Geary, R. Beecher, I. Beecher (1-5), K. Geary (0-1), T. Daly (0-1), R. Grey (0-5, 0-3fs), P. O'Brien (0-2), D. Buckley (0-11, 0-6fs), K. Kearney, M. Stewart (0-1). Subs. B. McCarthy (0-1) for R. O'Sullivan; Daragh Mulcahy for T. Daly; Donnachadh Mulcahy (01) for M. Stewart; E. Condon for R. Grey. Lismore: S. Barry, R. Landers, M. Fitzgerald, S. Heaphy, P. Foley, J. Prendergast (1-2, 1-1fs), D. Prendergast (0-1), J. Shanahan, J. Lenihan (0-1), D. Shanahan (0-2), P. Prendergast (0-3), F. Reaney (0-1), O. O'Gorman (0-6, 0-5fs), S. Daly (2-0), D. O'Keeffe (0-1). Referee: Pat Casey (Affane/ Cappoquin).

COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE GROUP B LEAGUE TABLE

Tallow Dungarvan Abbeyside Ballyduff Upper Lismore Fourmilewater

p 4 4 3 4 4 3

w 3 2 2 1 1 1

d l for 1 0 85 1 1 99 0 1 70 0 3 78 0 3 72 0 2 30

against dif 67 18 76 23 63 7 73 5 86 -14 69 -39

pts 7 5 4 2 2 2

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

Shamrocks Ladies U-16 COUNTY FINAL Our Under 16s booked their place in next Saturday’s County Final by producing an impressive semi-final performance versus Erins Own last Wednesday evening in Knockanore. Having played and beaten the same opposition the previous week in their final group game, it was a much improved performance that ensured a place in the final was secured long before the final whistle blew. In a blistering opening quarter goals from Catherine Hynes, Aobhla Motherway, Emma Roche and Kate Sheehan gave Erins Own a mountain to climb to get back into the game and in the end the Shamrocks girls ran out comfortable winners. Next Saturday we face Abbeyside in the County Final in Bushy Park with the time to be confirmed. Team: Anna McDonnell, Meadhbh Ormonde, Jessica McSweeney, Abbey Morrissey, Doireann Ormonde, Olivia Mason, Abbie Aherne, Rachel Roche, Emma Roche, Neesha Whelan, Catherine Hynes, Caithlin Pratt, Kate Sheehan, Aobhla Motherway, Niamh Spillane, Olivia Forbes, Suin Hurley, Ava Geary, Caoimhe Whelan.

JUNIOR LEAGUE Our Juniors booked their place in the Junior League Final last Sunday evening when we travelled to play Ardmore in our final Junior League game. We got off to a good start when we recorded the first goal in the opening minutes from Leanne Sheehan, before Catherine Hynes added a point. Those scores were soon cancelled out as Ardmore drew level when they replied with a goal and a point of their own. We then needed an Aoibhe O’Donoghue save from a penalty to keep us level before going straight down the field where Aobhla Motherway struck for a goal. Ardmore replied with two points before Emma O’Neill kicked the last point of the half to leave the half time score Shamrocks 2-2; Ardmore 1-3. In the second half the Shamrocks girls stepped up a gear and scored the first three points of the half before Aobhla Motherway and Catherine Hynes combined to add a goal each. Points from Rachel Roche and Sarah Mulcahy in the dying minutes saw us close out the game with the final score: Shamrocks 4-11; Ardmore 1-6. We now face Tramore in the League Final on Sunday, June 23rd. WATERFORD U-14s Congratulations to Neesha Whelan who was called up to the Waterford U-14 Panel last week for the U-14 All Ireland Series. Neesha has been a powerhouse in midfield for our Under 14s this year and has been in fine scoring form for our U-16s from wing forward. The call up to the county panel was no surprise to anyone who has been watching Neesha play since the beginning of the season and is fantastic recognition for her commitment and dedication.

Neesha didn’t have to wait long to make her debut as she played in all three of Waterford’s games against Galway, Kilkenny and Down in Banagher, County Offaly last Saturday and got off the mark in the scoring stakes also with tally of 1-1 from comer forward in a fine win over the girls from Kilkenny. Well done Neesha, and best of luck in the games in the next stages which are due to be played on Saturday, May 25th. PRIMARY GAME Congratulations also to Caoimhe Whelan who put in a strong performance for the Waterford Primary Games team during last Saturday evening’s Munster Championship game between Clare and Waterford. U-14 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-14s continue their Championship this Wednesday evening when we travel to Ballyduff Lower and next Monday evening we play host to St. Anne’s in Knockanore. WATERFORD SENIOR LADIES In what was a fantastic week for Waterford Ladies Football the Senior team had the unenviable task of having to face a Kerry team who they beat comprehensively in the League Final the previous weekend just six days later in the Munster Championship. It was a much tighter game in Ennis last Saturday evening but the Waterford girls did enough to see off a strong Kerry challenge. Well done to all involved! COMMUNITY GAMES COUNTY FINAL KGK Community Games are due to play Portlaw in the U14 Community Games County Final with the game due to be fixed over the few weeks as the winners will represent Waterford in the Munster Finals in the University of Limerick on July 7th. DARKNESS INTO LIGHT Last Saturday morning Shamrocks Ladies held its first Darkness into Light Training Session at 4.30 a.m. in support of Pieta House. With Darkness into Light events being held around the country last Saturday morning we believe this to be the first Darkness into Light Training session held by any GAA or LGFA club. A big thanks to all the girls and their parents for climbing out of their beds at 4 a.m. and heading to training to support the work being carried out by Pieta House in suicide awareness and mental health. FÉILE PEIL FUNDRAISING With the All-Ireland U-14 Féile Peil just over six weeks away fundraising has started within the club with a number of fundraisers being held over the next few weeks. The first is a Table Quiz which is being held in Lizzy Langtons, Tallow on Friday, May 24th at 9 pm. A table of 4 is €40 and all support would be really appreciated!

U-6 Ballyduff Camogie

U8 & U-10 Ballyduff Camogie.

Geraldines CLUB PITCH Just a reminder to all those who use the club grounds. In the interest of health and safety there are no dogs allowed on club grounds. We would appreciate your help on this matter as we must ensure that the pitch is a safe for all especially our younger members in the Oliver’s club. MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES For all away games in the Munster championship we are advising that everyone gets their tickets for the Tipperary and Cork matches either in Centra/SuperValu or online. There is a better choice of tickets available online and we can’t return any unsold tickets, so we will not be ordering any. GERALDINES RECORD FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON AGAINST OLD PARISH On Friday last Geraldines recorded their first win of the season in Dungarvan against Old Parish. It was up and down the field for the first few minutes as both teams tested each other out but defenses on both sides were well on top as neither team could create a shooting chance. After three minutes Old Parish opened the scoring with a point but the Ger’s answered quickly with a free from Eoin Coughlin. Two more quick points, one from play and another free saw Ger’s up by two. A kickout dropped short to give Old Parish the chance to score an easy point after 15 minutes. No real chance for the next 10 minutes but a free was dropped in short and claimed well by Peter Coughlin, and increased the lead to two points. That increased to three with another free. That deficit was eroded when a free dropped in short and was touched into the net for

a soft Old Parish goal. All square after 32 minutes. Some great pass and run play on the right saw the ball finally get to a shooting position for Jason O’Keffee to score a fine point just before half-time. The first half ended with us only up by one point which on reflection was a bit unfortunate. We should have been a few points further ahead on the balance of play but there was plenty room for optimism for the half-time to come. From the throw-in the ball ended up with Jerome Maher who took his point well and then followed up with another quickly after that to see us up by three. Good pressure in midfield saw Ray Connery win lots of high balls to see us pile forward and score again and again. First a neat point from the left and then a great run by S. Kenefick played a nice one two with Damon and storm into the box and score a great goal. The Gers were in total control and well on top in this game as they led by 1-9 to 1-2 after 15 minutes. Shortly afterwards Morgan Buckley and Peter Coughlin were replaced by Peter Clifford and Mark Lynch. Ger Donovan got on the score sheet after 17 minutes with a point from play and Eamon got another to make it 1-11 to 1-2. With great credit to a mean Geraldines defense they only conceded their first point in the second half after 25 minutes. David Hally and Liam O’Connell came on for Mark Ronan and Ricky Fitz. No further score in the match and it finished 1-11 to 1-3. Team: Shane Landon, Shane Kenny, Steve Fitz, Ricky Fitz, Stephen Kenefick, Johnny Healy, Jerome Maher, Ray Connery, Morgan Buckley, Ger Donavon, Eoin Coughlin, Mark Ronayne, Peter Coughlin, Jason O’Keffee, Eamon Mernan.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €8,000 as on Sunday night Michael Morrissey was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 4 which when turned was not the joker but he did win €50. Pat Early and Judy Connors won €25 each. SENIOR FOOTBALL Our Senior footballers played An Rinn last Thursday night in the County League in Ring, where at the end of an entertaining game we emerged victorious. This Saturday night we play Stradbally at 7 p.m. in Stradbally. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL This Friday night we play Colligan in Bushy Park at 7 p.m. in the Western Championship.

MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP Last weekend both the Waterford Senior Hurlers and footballers opened their Munster Championship campaign with matches against Clare. The footballers traveled to Ennis on Saturday where Bian Looby was team captain and Sean Whelan Barrett was also on the team. Despite a brave performance by the team it was the home side who won by a point. On Sunday the hurlers welcomed Clare to Walsh Park and Conor Prunty made his debut on the team, but unfortunately it was Clare who emerged as winners. Hopefully they will bounce back this week with a win in Thurles. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night where the jackpot is €400.

Ballyduff Upper Camogie - Under 14s vs An Rinn.

Ballyduff Camogie U-14 LEAGUE On 25th April, Gaultier B travelled to Ballyduff to play in the second round of the league. Gaultier B battled bravely in the first half but Ballyduff found scores easier to convert and ran out winners in the end. On 30th April, Dungarvan travelled to Ballyduff minus a few of their first 15. Ballyduff played well on the night with some good passing sequences resulting in some well worked scores. Ballyduff ran out winners in the end. On 7th May, our U-14's travelled to An Rinn for their final league match. This was a keenly contested match with some great camogie on both sides. However, An Rinn pulled away in the second half to run out winners in the end. After a good league campaign, we now await the remaining teams to play their matches so the quarter- final and semi-final places can be decided. Thanks to all who came to support our girls over the last few weeks. We look forward to your continued support. U-14 Panel - Millie Feeney, Maebh Landy, Molly Kenneally, Grace Kenny, Ailish O’Donovan, Nora Ahern (c), Katie Kenneally, Kate Ahern, Niamh Ryan, Maeve Hickey, Sibhe Collins, Sarah Barry, Ella O'Brien, Sinead Brannagh, Eugenie Scanlon and Olivia Scanlon.

U-8/U-10 GO GAMES BLITZ - MODELIGO On Saturday, April 27th, our U-8's and U-10's made the short trip to Modeligo to take part in the Go Games blitz. It was an extremely well organised blitz and made for a great morning of camogie. Our U-8's played three very competitive matches against Cappoquin, Modeligo and Lismore. Some fantastic camogie was played and great skill was on show for this talented bunch. Our U-10's played Lismore & Cappoquin. The girls showed great character against two

strong teams and are improving with every game they play. They continue to improve as the year progresses. U-6/U-8/U-10 CHALLENGE VS ST. CATHERINE'S On a sunny Thursday evening, 9th May, St. Catherine's brought their U-6's, U-8's & U-10's to Ballyduff for a challenge match. This was the U-6's first outdoor match of the season. Being younger than the opposition didn't deter this determined bunch who tackled ferociously and showed huge improvement in their camogie skills since they started in February. The U-8's and U-10's played very competitive matches against the talent of St. Catherine's. It's clear to see the improvement in every match for these talented girls. It was great to see so many parents and also members of the U-12 & U-14 teams down at the pitch supporting our future stars. UPCOMING EVENTS U-8 and U-10 Go Games Blitz's: 8th June, 29th June and 13th July. Details on venues to follow closer to these dates. U-12 Grading Blitzs - Saturday, 25th in Abbeyside. U-12 Round Robin starts Tuesday, 11th June and games played every Tuesday night. (minimum of 4 matches). U-14 league - Quarter-final & Semi-Final dates to be decided. Finally, we would like to congratulate our young camogie stars who received their First Holy Communion in the last few weeks. They have become internet sensations with their GAA communion photo going viral. It bodes well for the20x20.ie campaign. #showyourstripes. We will notify all parents re training times throughout this week. Please contact Shane Feeney if any queries.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

Ballyduff Upper WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL Our junior footballers had a well-deserved victory against Kilgobinet on Friday last on a scoreline of Ballyduff Upper 2-11; Lismore 1-10. Team: Cian Leamy, Jack McDonagh, Denis McDonagh, Thomas McDonagh, Peter Kennedy, Shane Hannon, Jamie Hannon, Michael Kearney, Stephen Molumphy, Eoin O’Brien, Michael McCormack, Finan Murray, Kieran Hayes, Seamus Hannon, Eoghan Murray.

We play our fourth game in this championship on Friday

against Geraldines at 7.30 p.m. in Lismore. Best wishes to Jack McDonagh who suffered a nasty injury in Friday’s game. We hope to see Jack back in action shortly. MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP Unfortunately, Waterford suffered defeat by the bare minimum at the hands of Clare on Sunday. They now face into a trip to Thurles to take on a rejuvenated Tipperary. Best of luck to both the senior and minor teams as they look to kickstart their campaigns with wins here.

Tourin INTERCOUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Waterford began the Munster championship last Sunday in Walsh Park against Clare. Waterford lost on a scoreline of 1-20 to 0-22. Next up are Tipperary this Sunday in Thurles.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Brendan Scanlan and Dave Leahy on the birth of their daughters last week, wishing you all the best for the future.

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €12,100 held in Micilin's Bar, Kilrossanty, on Monday (13/5/19). Numbers were 2, 7, 15, 24. €30 won by the following: L. Sheehan, Abbeyside; Pat Hayes, The Pike. The seller’s prize of €30 won by Theresa Kiely, Ballingowan. Next Clotto to be held in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien on Monday night (20/5/19) for a Jackpot of €12,200. On duty on the night Kenny Houlihan and Jason Dee. JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We played the Brickeys on Friday evening last, 10th May in Bushy Park winning on a scoreline of 1-6 to 0-8 points. Eoin Power got our only score in the first half scoring a point from play. Half-time score Kilrossanty 0-1; Brickeys 0-7. A much improved second half performance. A free from Eoin Power a high ball in resulted in a goal. Points from play from Anthony Lonergan, Philip Dunwoody and Dale Power. Scorers: Eoin Power 1-3 (0-1 from play), Dale Power 0-1 Phillip Dunwoody 0-1, Anthony Lonergan 0-1. Team: Dwayne Kirwan, Paul Hayes, Eoin Houlihan, Pa Power, Phillip Dunwoody, Cíaran Keating, TJ Veale, Anthony Lonergan, Sean Veale, Anthony Fitzgerald, Dale Power, Oisín Walsh, Eddie Connolly, Eoin Power, Colin Dee. Substitutes Used: Darren O'Reilly for Anthony Fitzgerald. Panel: John Paul Quinlan and Kenny Houlihan.

We have a bye in round 3. Our next fixture is against is

against Clashmore on Friday, June 14th in Clashmore GAA Grounds. SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE We will play an Rinn this Saturday evening 18th May in An Rinn GAA Grounds at 7 p.m. COUNTY DUTY Well done to Darren Mulhearne who played in goal for the Waterford Senior Footballers who narrowly beaten by Clare in Ennis on Saturday evening last 11th May. MINOR (UNDER 17) HURLING Congratulations and well done to Rian Hogan who played in goal for the Waterford Minors hurlers against Clare on Sunday last 12th May and saving a certain goal. Also to Caoimhín Walsh who came on as a substitute in the second hal. An honour for Rian and Caoimhín, the club, and their families. They were narrowly beaten by Clare in their opening game in this year’s Munster Championship. We wish them the best of luck this coming Sunday against Tipperary in Thurles. MONSTER BINGO Our next Monster will be on Friday, 31th May in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien. The proceeds will go towards the Kilrossanty/Brickeys Under 14 girls. They will represent Waterford in the Feíle in Roscommon in June.

Melleray/Glen Rovers CHAMPIONSHIP On Saturday evening we took on the Shamrocks in the second round of the Junior C Hurling championship. We started well and a Mark Montayne goal had us ahead at the break 1-5 to 0-3. The lead would have been a lot less if James Crowley had not produced a quite stunning penalty save for us. We opened the lead even more during the second half and should have put the game to bed but the Shamrocks got two goals and the match was level nearing 60 minutes. There were two injuries at the end of the game resulting in a lot of injury time and deep in added time, a well taken Gary O’Connor goal won the game for us on a scoreline of 2-14 to 2-11. A good performance from a young team and our thanks to our supporters who showed up in good numbers and all those who helped on the night with umpiring, hurls, water and first aid.

Team: J. CROWLEY, M. BRAY, P. O’ROURKE, J. O’NEILL, J. KEARNEY, K. POWER, C. O’SHEA, B. HENNESSY, S. ORMOND (0-1), D. O’ROURKE (0-5), R. CROWLEY (0-4), M. MONTAYNE (1-1), D. NUGENT (0-1), R. HEFFERNAN (0-2), J. HOULIHAN. SUBS: C. FLYNN, G. O’CONNOR (1-0), J. BEGLEY, M. O’ROURKE.

Our best wishes to Craig O’Shea who suffered an ankle injury in the game, and James Crowley who turned out in goal despite having an facial injury. LOTTO There was no winner of our lotto last weekend. The jackpot stands at €10,000. Consolation prizewinners were: Kevin Power, Fran and Gina. Best wishes from all in the club to Michael Rawlins who is recovering well and no doubt will be back on the sideline for our games in the near future.

Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd) JHC: Shamrocks 2-11; Melleray 2-14. Shamrocks Junior hurlers lost their second championship match in 2 weeks when a late goal proved the winning score for Melleray at JFK Park in Knockanore last Saturday. Trailing 1-5 to 0-3 at half-time, Shamrocks improved in the second half, with goals from Jamie Murphy and Keegan O'Farrell, and looked like they would get at least a draw, but that late goal made sure the points went to the monastery men. So after two matches, we still have no points, and though the effort was good, we need to improve if we are to have any chance of progressing. However, the game was marred by a serious injury to Bernie Kelleher who seriously tore his hamstring muscle, and looks like he could be out for the rest of the season. He will be a serious loss to both the Junior hurlers and the football team, and we wish him a speedy recovery. Panel: Liam Murphy, Martin Delaney, Seanie Murphy, Michael Lucey, Mike O'Neill, Tom Roche, Jason Ahearne, Liam Motherway, Cathal Herlihy, Eoin Roche, Bernie Kelleher, Eoin Ahearne, Alan Kelly, Jamie Murphy, Keegan O'Farrell, John O'Donovan, John A. Kelly.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL Our third round Junior football match against Affane takes place this Saturday, 17th May in Cappoquin at 3 p.m., which is a change from the Friday night. We have had good results from

our first two matches, so let's hope they can keep up the good start. Come along and give them some support. DEISE GO DOWN TO THE BANNER Last year only one team managed a win away from home in the new round robin series of matches in the Munster Championship. That team was Clare, and last Sunday in Walsh Park, they did it again, with a narrow one point win over a misfiring Deise team. An early goal from John Conlon proved the difference for most of the game, with Waterford unable to claw back that lead, but to be truthful, Clare were the hungrier team until the last few minutes when the Deise finally rose from their slumbers. They now have the unenviable task of going to Thurles next Sunday to take on a rejuvenated Tipperary who easily disposed of Cork in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. CONGRATS BRIDEVIEW We would like to congratulate local dramatic club Brideview Drama Club who put on a great performance in the All Ireland Open Drama finals in Athlone recently which earned them third place in only their second ever appearance in the blue riband event of Amateur Drama in Ireland. Having placed second last year in only their first ever appearance, that is impressive stuff. There was a Kilwatermoy presence there with Liam Roche and Connor Goulding on the stage, and Tomas Roche pulling the strings from the sidelines, all three who wore the Shamrocks colours.

Stradbally U-8’s played in the County Go Games football blitz on Saturday morning in Carriganore.

Stradbally JUNIOR FOOTBALL Junior football championship versus Rathgormack is scheduled for this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in Stradbally. As always, please keep an eye on Facebook or twitter for up to date information on this fixture. U-15 FOOTBALL Our U-15’s recorded victories over Ardmore and St. Olivers in the last week to reach the County Final, which is fixed for this Saturday morning at 11 am in Cappoquin, where they will meet a very strong Cois Bhride side. We would ask all Stradbally supporters to come out in big numbers on Saturday to support these young players. U-8 FOOTBALL The U-8’s played in the County Go Games football blitz on Saturday morning in Carriganore. All the players got a chance to play in three very competitive games versus The Nire, Gaultier & Clashmore. It was a very enjoyable blitz and it gave our players plenty of opportunity to practice the skills of the game. WATERFORD V CLARE A disappointing weekend for our County teams as both suf-

fered one-point defeats against Clare. While the footballers now wait to learn their fate in the Qualifiers the hurlers get a chance to to get back to winning ways when they take on Tipperary this weekend. A defeat here will leave them with an uphill battle to reach the knock-out stages so we wish the team the very best of luck this weekend. LADIES FOOTBALL The Senior ladies had a great win in the league against Comeragh Rangers on a score line of 3-12 to 2-9 last Friday night. The Junior ladies also recorded a victory over Comeragh Rangers on Sunday morning. Well done to all involved. The U-14 girls started their Championship at home last week, and narrowly lost out to a good Erins Own side. The U-16 ladies are through to the county final this Saturday against Kilrossanty, time and venue is yet to be confirmed. Sunday night music: 19th Connie and Collette 50:50 WINNER Congratulations Richard Hickey who won €250 in this week’s 50:50 draw.

Affane Cappoquin THREE TO ANSWER 1, Who are the joint managers of the Clare senior hurling team? 2, What is Liam Sheedy’s club? 3, The father of what famous commentator managed the Clare hurlers to win their first senior hurling all- Ireland? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, East Kerry were the first team to win the All Ireland club senior football title 2, Waterford have won the Brendan Martin Cup on five occasions 3, Ahane has won the most Limerick senior hurling championships. WESTERN JUNIOR HURLING C'SHIP Cappoquin junior hurlers made the short trip to take on neighbours Modeligo last Saturday evening and came away with a win on the score 2-20 to 1-12 with a good overall team performance. Next game is against Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. Cappoquin JH team V Modeligo: Shane McCarthy, Cian Murphy, Colin Murray, Damian McCarthy, Ivan Cliffe, Kevin Looby, Colin Landers, Evan McGrath, Evan Murray, Tom Troy, Shane Coughlan, Paul Barry, Frankie Keniry, Ritchie Scanlan, Brian Coughlan. Subs: Seamus McCarthy, Mick McCarthy.

WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL C’SHIP Affane junior footballers took on Tallow in the Castle Farm venue Lismore last Friday evening and came away with a win on the score 1-11 to 0-11. Next game is against the Shamrocks this Saturday in the Sportsfield at 7 pm. Affane JF V Tallow: Darren Curran, Colin Murray, Tim Looby, Pat Morrissey, Shane Murray, Mike O’Brien, Craig Dunne, Gavin McCarthy, Luke O’Rourke, Keith O’Sullivan, Paul Murray, Colin Landers, Brian Crotty, Aaron O’Sullivan, Shane Coughlan.

Subs all used: Evan Murray, Cian Murphy, Rory Mangan, Shane O’Rourke, Frankie Keniry.

CLUB LOTTO TUESDAY, 7th MAY Club Lotto Tuesday 7th May. Jackpot €13,900. Numbers drawn 17-18-19-25. No winner. The five €20 consolation prizewinners were: Anna Fraher Shanbally; Kitty Longan Kereen; Brendan Kiely Green St.; Anthony Rooney Carrigeen and Aidan Walsh Drumrue. CLUB LOTTO MONDAY 13TH MAY Club Lotto Tuesday 7th May. Jackpot €14,000. Numbers drawn 1-4-15-22. No winner. The five €20 consolation prizewinners were: Ann McCarthy Gort Darra; Kevin Looby Kilbree; Sean Costin Sheskin; Cillian O’Sullivan Montgomery and Paudi Cliffe Ballygalane. LATEST FIXTURES FOR THE SPORTSFIELD West Junior Football C’ship West U-13 F C’ship Wed., 15th May Affane V Ardmore at 7 pm West JFC; Rd 2 Fri., 17th May Kilgobinet V Tallow at 7 pm West JFC Rd 3 Sat., 18th May Affane V Shamrocks at 7.30 pm. UPCOMING CLUB FIXTURES West Junior Football C’ship Fixtures Rd 3 Sat., 18th May Affane V Shamrocks at 7.30 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 4 Fri., 24th May Affane V Geraldines at 7.30 pm in Bushy Park CAPPOQUIN-AFFANE UPCOMING JUVENILE FIXTURE U-11 T/C Hurling (All games at 6.30 pm) Rd 3 Fri., 17th May; Cappoquin V Cois Bhride in The Sportsfield.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg JUNIOR B FOOTBALL RESULT We were beaten by a goal in this match. Final score: The Nire 2-11; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-11. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Clashmore/Kinsalebeg team was victorious in this clash. Final score: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-18; Ardmore 0-11.

CO. SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE FIXTURES Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Deuglán Naofa will be played in Ardmore on Saturday next, May 18th at 7.00 p.m. Portlaw is the venue for Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Portlaw on Tuesday next, May 21st, at 7.30 p.m.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

Ballysaggart Ladies Football U-16 FINAL The U-16 ladies are through to the final against Clashmore. They overcame a very competitive St. Anne's team last Friday evening in Dunhill. Congrats to the team and their mentors Mag, Martina and Katie and the travelling supporters. Details of the time/venue is not available at time of going to press but notification will be sent to players and will be posted up on the Ballysaggart Facebook page during the week. REGISTRATION Once again, I am reminding all players to make sure they get registered before training/playing. Mags Cashel is the registrar so if you need details, contact her to arrange the paperwork and payment. FUNDRAISING Members of the committee will be meeting up over the next

few weeks to consider various forms of fundraising for the year ahead. If anyone (i.e player/mentor/parent etc) has any novel idea for this, please contact a member of the committee as all ideas will be taken on board. WATERFORD WIN Congrats to the Waterford ladies County teams that had wins over the weekend. The senior girls played Kerry in the 1st round of the football championship in Ennis - Waterford had defeated Kerry in the Div. 2 Football League Final the previous Sunday. COMMUNIONS/CONFIRMATIONS Players from the club made their Communion last Saturday/Sunday - we hope you had a lovely day with family and friends. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be on this coming Sunday in Lismore.

CLG na Rinne SRAITH PEILE SINSEAR An Rinn 3-9; Baile Na Cúirte 2-14. Thug Baile na Cúirte cuairt ar Páirc Uí Shíochtháin an Déardaoin seo caite agus fairíor thugadar an bua leo. Bhí cúpla imritheoir in easnamh dúinn ar an oiche ach throid na leaids go cróga. Bhí trí cúl gleoite ar an oiche, ceann ó Shane Ó Cúirrín ón line lán cúl agus ceann an duine ón mbeirt óg Jack Ó Lonáin agus Oisín Ó Ceallaigh. Beidh cluichí eile againn go luath sa pheil agus tá na leaids ag ullmhú don Comórtas Peile ar an gcéad deireadh seachtain i Mí Meitheamh. AG IMIRT DON CHONTAE Bhí fir na Rinne gnóthach an deireadh seachtain seo caite ag imirt le Phort Láirge. Bhí Tadhg, Ray & Fearghal ag imirt le Peileadóirí Sinsear an Chontae in aghaidh an Chlár agus bhí mí -adh ceart orthu an chluiche a chailliúnt. D'imir an triúr acu thar barr. Ar an nDomhnach bhí Caolán agus Jack ar duty do iománaithe mionúir an chontae agus d'imríodar beirt thar barr ar fad ach ní raibh an t-ádh leo ar an lá. Beidh siad ag imirt in aghaidh Tiobraid Árainn an Domhnach seo chughainn.

PORT LÁIRGE VA TIOBRAID ÁRAINN Beidh Port Láirge ag imirt in aghaidh Tiobraid Arainn i Stáid Semple an Domhnach seo chughainn 19/05. Ní bheidh an chlub ag tógaint ordaithe ticéidí don chluiche seo. Is féidir ticéidí a cheannach ó www.gaa.ie nó ó Centra. CRANNCHUR DÉISE Beidh an chéad tarraingt eile den gcrannchur seo ar siúl ar an gCéadaoin 29/05. €90 a tá ar ticéid do 6 tarraingt. Is féidir ticéid a cheannach ó Tom Ó Cadhla nó aon ball den gcoiste. €12,500 an chéad duais gach mí agus go leor duaiseanna eile. TORTHAÍ LOTTO 7/5 Ní raibh aon buaiteoir. Uimhreacha 3, 6, 18, 22. Duaiseanna €25: Lorcán and Yvonne Ó Múirí, Fionnuala Wall and Kathy Kenneally. Céad Tarraingt eile i Mooneys 13/5. CÚL AN ÁIDH Tháinig an chéad cúl inniú I bpreabadh na súl. An buaiteoir ná an duine leis an ticéid leis an t-am 01:57 air. Má tá an ticéid seo agat bí I dteangmháil le Catherine 087 1375518. Míle Buíochas le gach duine a cheannaigh ticéidí uainn.

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Shalloe’s Bar on Monday, 22nd of April. The numbers drawn were 5, 10, 11 and 25. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Ciara & Nicola Coffey, Donal Fraher, Gerry Kelly and Ross Dunford. The seller’s prize went to Michael Wall. Last Monday (6th of May) night’s jackpot was worth €2,850. MUNSTER HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Waterford will play Tipperary in the second round of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship this Sunday, 19th May in Semple Stadium at 2 p.m. Application for tickets can be made through the secretary, Kevin Casey. The prices are as

follows: Adult Stand - €20, Adult Terrace - €15, Juveniles in all areas- €5. Students and OAP’s will receive a €5 concession on full priced adult tickets at the designated stile prior to entry with valid ID. Note: The above are pre-purchase prices. Price of adult tickets increase by €5 if purchased on the day of the match. Juvenile ticket prices remain unchanged. Best of luck to Joe Booth and the Minor Hurling team and Colin Dunford and the Senior Hurling team. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Colligan Emmets will play Ballinacourty in the Intermediate Football Championship this coming Friday evening at 7.30 p.m. in Bushy Park.

St. Mary’s Juveniles U-11 HURLING At the third time of asking our U-11 hurlers recorded their first win of this year’s City League when they defeated Na Gael last Wednesday evening in Kilmac. Playing against an unseasonably cold breeze on the first half we were under pressure for spells, but with our backs defending well we restricted the opposition to just 1-2, while we were held scoreless. However, the shoe was on the other foot on the resumption. With the breeze at our backs we slowly ate into the Na Gael lead. Backed by a strong display from David Walsh we drove on. Goals from Ruari Organ and a brace from Ronan O’Sullivan put us into the lead, before our neighbours struck back with a goal of their own, to leave the minimum between the teams. Jack Walsh eased our nerves with a point before the full time whistle sounded as we ran out deserved winners by 3-1 to 2-2 and so collected our first points of the campaign. U12 HURLING Our U-12 hurlers kept their unbeaten run intact last Friday evening, 10th May, when they had a thrilling draw with Slieverue at the South Kilkenny venue in Rd 3 of the City League. The first half saw us with ample possession and with the slope to help us we led by a point at the break. The shoe was on the other foot after the resumption as our defence soaked up a lot of pressure with Michael Power and Aaron Purcell battling well. In a tense finale we held out for the draw as it finished St Marys 0-9; Slieverue 1-6. Brian Kirwan and Mark Behan were once again our scorers in chief, while Billy Drohan and Patrick Purcell also chipped in with vital scores. Others to shine in a tough battle were Conor Hayes and Donnacha Walsh. U-15 FOOTBALL Stradbally was the venue for our last 4 clash with Ballinacourty last Saturday afternoon in this Division 1 encounter. We were dealt a blow before the game when Brian Dowdall had to cry off injured, and we certainly missed his

presence throughout. Playing against the hill in the first half we were penned in our own half for long spells as we just couldn’t win the kickouts. Still for the first 10 minutes we only conceded a point as our backs defended heroically, with James Harney also making a great save into the bargain. Gradually the Westerners started to get some scores that their possession deserved as they raced 6 clear. A few switches saw us get a bit better traction, with Dylan Mooney making inroads in the middle of the field. At the break we trailed by 1-4 to 0-1 with Jack Hennessy kicking our point. On the resumption we were dealt a further blow when a clash of heads saw Dylan having to leave the field. Ballinacourty tagged on another 1-1 to go 10 points up and that looked to be that. But one thing this group shows is resilience and a never say die attitude. Against the odds we stormed back into the game with Jack scoring some nice points and James Fitzgerald finishing to the net to leave only four points in it with six minutes to go. At this stage we were well on top with Aaron Foran, Ben Power and Conor Keating superb in defence, Daniel Webster working tirelessly in midfield while our forwards made life difficult for the opposition backs. We had further chances to make inroads but didn’t take them, and in the last two minutes ‘Courty kicked 1-1 as we pushed forward desperate for scores. In the end it finished St Marys 1-4; Ballinacourty 3-6 as we exit the championship. Well done to all the boys for their efforts since February and to Ray and Cha for looking after this group, as we look forward to the hurling season which kicks off in late June. PRIMARY GAME We had two lads who represented us in the Primary Game last weekend. Firstly, on Saturday evening in Ennis Andrew Scanlon togged out for the big ball game, while 24 hours later Peter Phelan was involved in the small ball equivalent in Walsh Park. A weekend the two lads won’t forget as they represented their county, club, school and families. Well done Peter and Andrew from all in St. Mary’s.

Brickeys Rangers Under 9 hurlers who played in Abbeyside last week.

Brickey Rangers LOTTO Last weeks lotto was held in The Enterprise Bar. Numbers drawn were 16. 22, 26, 28. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winners were: Terence Condon, Michael Donnolly, McGrath family and Pat Walsh. Next week’s draw will take place in The Tudor House, where the jackpot will be €3,400. KEEP FIT CLASS Lorna's exercise class continues each Monday night at 7.30 p.m. in Bushy Park. All are welcome. WALKING The walking group will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Parish Church. All are welcome to come along. JUNIOR FOOTBALL Our junior footballers lost out by one point when they took on Kilrossanty on Friday evening last in the Junior B Championship. SYMPATHY The sympathy of the club is extended to the family of Phyllis Gibson who died recently. May she rest in peace. U-15 FOOTBALL Our U-15's bowed out of the championship last week when they played Naomh Chartaigh in the quarter final of the championship. Our boys were trailing for much of the game but had all the play in the second half and levelled the game in the last few minutes. Despite huge effort being put in they were unlucky to concede a goal at the final moments of the game. Hard luck to all our players.

U-13 FOOTBALL Well done to our players who overcame Lismore last Thursday evening in Lismore. U-12 HURLING: The under 12s started their Town and Country Hurling League on Monday after a few false starts. They had a tough game out in Ardmore but the full squad worked hard and managed a victory. The squad was Luke Beresford, James Lynch, Ewan Donnelly, Conor Keane, Jack Power, Jayden Ahern, David Nyhan, David Gaffney, Paddy McCarthy, Liam Broderick, Eoin Prendergast, Gavin Cooney, Jamie Fitzgerald and Ronan Murphy. U-9 HURLING Well done to our U-9's against two strong teams from Abbeyside last Wednesday. Some great teamwork, commitment, and passion. Each player putting their bodies on the line and the younger ones who stood up to the challenge against a bigger team. Thanks again to the supporters! THANK YOU! The last couple of weeks have been a very busy time for our Féile committee! We have managed to secure our fundraising target thanks to the fantastic suport of all our parents, supporters and the public. Our Table Quiz last Friday was a roaring success and a great night was had by all in West Waterford Golf Club. So a huge thanks to everyone for your generosity to ensure our boys have a great experience come June 28th!

Lismore Camogie Club

CONDOLENCES LIAM KIRBY RIP MAY 2nd, 2019 It is with profound sadness that we record the sad passing of club president Liam Kirby (brother of Helen Barry who is also president). Liam was the founder of the current day camogie club in Lismore. It was Liam who set the ball rolling back in 1974 when he called a meeting in the court house to set up a camogie club in Lismore. Liam was very enthusiastic and got posters up to advertise this meeting to form a camogie club for the girls of Lismore. Many of the younger girls of the town turned up on the night and it was Liam who was elected the very first chairman of the club and Jojo Flynn (Tobin) was elected secretary. When Jojo got home and told her mother the news that she was elected secretary she said that she was too young so that’s how Jo Flynn became active in the club at the time along with her friends Marie Crowley and Frances Whelan. Most meetings

were held in “Ice House” as it was called back in those days! This was a house made of galvanize on the site of the current St. Vincent de Paul hall in Fernville and was aptly named because it was so cold and it was here that the second meeting was held and it was at this meeting that the rest of the committee was formed and so the story begins for Liam and the current camogie club. Liam enjoyed many successes in the club since its foundation all which were mile stones of the club since its infancy. The first being crowned junior champions in 1979 followed by the first senior title in 1985. Liam’s first taste of All Ireland glory came in 1989 when the clubs U-14 team won the Feile final in Cork where Liam’s niece Geraldine Barry was a member of the panel. Liam once more witnessed a second All Ireland Feile title in 2006 when his other niece Aoife Barry was a member. Then in 2014 another all Ireland title for the club which was the year of the club’s 40th Anniversary. Liam was a very proud man the day when the All Ireland Intermediate club cup was brought over the bridge. This was the penultimate of successes for Liam from when that very first meeting was held in 1974 and once again Liam was proud to be uncle of Geraldine Barry who was a selector on the team. It can be safely said that Liam was the start of all the girls successes in Lismore. All in Lismore Camogie club would like to extend their sympathies to the Kirby and Barry families on the untimely death of Liam Kirby. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. MINOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Lismore 5-4; Abbeyside 1-2 Well done to the Lismore Minor team who have qualified for the semi-final of group B. DENNY BUCKLEY SENIOR LEAGUE Gailltir had an impressive win against the Lismore senior team last Sunday evening. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Nicola and Jamie Kearney on the birth of their daughter Ali last week. CLOTHES COLLECTION Lismore camogie will hold a clothes collection on Friday, 14th June. If anyone has clothes available before the date please contact Olivia 086 371 6659.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 17 May, 2019

Dungarvan INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our next game in the Intermediate Championship takes place on Sunday, May 26th when we play Ballinameela. This game takes place in Bushy Park at 12 noon. JUNIOR FOOTBALL Our Junior footballers play the Nire at Clogherane in round 3 of the Junior football championship on May 24th at 7 p.m. MINOR HURLING We have been graded in a Division 2 for the upcoming Minor Hurling Championship. We are in group B along with Fourmilewater, Kilrossanty, St Patrick’s / Naomi Bríd, An Gaeltacht, Ballyduff Upper. COUNTY UNDER 19 HURLING PANEL Congratulations to club player Joe Duggan who after a number of trial games has been selected on the county under 20 hurling panel. Well done Joe. Best wishes. UNDER 15 FOOTBALL On Tuesday night last the under 15 footballers contested the quarter-final of the under 15 championship. Played in wintry conditions the boys put in a tremendous performance to emerge victorious and progressed to the semi-final. The semifinal quickly came around and was played just three days later when we travelled to Bohadoon to play Ballyduff /Portlaw. The opposition were to prove to strong on this occasion and it was was our opponents who progressed to the final. Well done to the boys on a great campaign a great bunch of lads who continue to make progress as the years progress. Panel: Eddie Burke, Sean Galvin, Kevin Collins, Carmelio Crivello, Matthew Coles, Mark Loftus, Shay Cullinane, Eoin Callaghan, Gavin Christopher, Gabriel McGovern, Michael Burke, Kyle Healy, Brian Curran, Fionn Nagle, Conor Davidson, Martin Downey, Darragh Healy, James Maye, Thomas Geary.

UNDER 12 HURLING Brought forward to Wednesday night from the normal Friday slot so as to avoid clashing with the confirmation ceremonies in the locality our under 12 hurlers travelled to Lismore to play St. Carthages in our second game in the Town and Country competition. Having lost to Youghal in our first game a victory here was needed to put us back on track. The concession of a goal in Lismore’s first attack caught us napping and didn’t help our cause one bit.However a Luke Power goal and some well taken points from Tony O’Donnell brought us right back into the game and by half-time we just trailed by two point on a 1-3 to 1-5 score line. The squandering of some early second half chances was to prove costly as the St.Carthages lads took advantage of our squander mania and began to take a firm hold of the game. The concession of some goals put us firmly in our place and by full time defeat was to be our lot. However it’s onwards and upwards to the next game which takes place in Clogherane on Friday, 24th May against Cois Bride with a 6.30 throw-in. Panel: Raymond Kelly, Ruaraidh Beresford, Jamie Nagle, Callum Daly, Tony O’Donnell, Will Healy, Luke Power, Pierce Quann, Billy Hickey, Oisin Hallahan, Corey Lyons, Brandon Dillon, Adam Mulligan, Luke Irwin, Jacob Dalton, John Meehan.

UNDER 11 HURLERS Our under under 11 hurlers travel to Lismore this Friday night to play St. Carthage’s in the Town and Country League.